Small Town Stories

For five years, U.S. Marshal Logan Mitchell has dreamed of returning to his sweetheart in Denver. He never imagined he'd find Megan Goodwin locked in a prison cell. Megan has no memory of what happened the night the outlaw was murdered. And though Logan is sure of her innocence, proving it is only half the battle. Remembering the killer's identity will clear Megan's name but could lead danger right to her door. Logan will protect her life with his. But forging a true marriage takes trust, faith and the courage to open their hearts to God's plan – wherever it leads....

She was talented, famous, successful...

But when a scandalous offer ruined it all, Isabella O'Toole escaped her life as a celebrated opera singer and sought refuge in Denver, Colorado. Working as an assistant to Dr. Shane Bartlett is worlds away from her glamorous old life – and she loves it. Loves the work, loves the chance to reconnect with her family and her faith...and slowly begins to love the handsome doctor, as well. Until her dark secret finds her again, threatening her new life – and her chance for Shane's heart.

A man beyond her reach

Vera Fenwick is everything a vicar's sister should be–helpful, modest and sensible. She knows the perils of falling for a man above her station, but it does no harm to admire Edmund Herriott, Lord Meriweather–from afar. She's perfectly content to help him restore the local rectory…and she's much too reasonable to risk her heart.

Working alongside Vera to rebuild the church and foil a smuggling ring is restoring the confidence Edmund lost in battle. Vera may be sure she's not suited to be an aristocrat's wife, but Edmund is utterly confident of one thing–that this unexpected love was built to last.

Sanctuary Bay: Where three war heroes find the healing power of love

All roads lead to home

Gabe Gentry used to live entirely in pursuit of carefree pleasure. It cost him his relationship with his brother, and with the one woman who believed in him. Now, with newfound faith, he's coming home to Wolf Creek, Arkansas, hoping to find redemption and forgiveness, and maybe even a second chance at love.

Physician Rachel Stone never thought she'd lay eyes on Gabe again. After their brief time together, Gabe disappeared, leaving Rachel devastated and secretly pregnant with his son. His return stirs up her bitterness…and her attraction. But Gabe's already burned her once; how can she trust him again, now that her son's heart is on the line, as well?

A mother's mission 

When her baby is stolen out of her arms, noblewoman Annia will do anything to find her–even brave the treacherous back alleys of Rome to search for her. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, Annia finds herself up against a fierce Roman soldier who insists her baby is safe. Dare she trust him? 

Rugged war hero Marcus Sergius rescues abandoned babies for his mother's villa orphanage. When he witnesses Annia's courageous fight for her child, he remembers that some things are worth fighting for. Helping Annia means giving up his future…unless love is truly possible for a battle–hardened Roman legionary.

An unexpected partnership 

Quaker Rachel Woolsey dreams of having her own bakery and her own homestead. But the odds are stacked against her–until the handsome ex–soldier she nurses back to health offers to help her. Like Rachel, Brennan Merriday is an outsider. But he'll be the temporary ally she needs, and her foolish attraction will fade once he's gone. 

At first, the only thing Brennan wants to know about Pepin, Wisconsin, is how fast he can leave it. Perhaps in Canada he'll find peace after a bloody war. Yet repaying his debt to the pretty baker offers unexpected solace. She saved him once. Now he longs to rescue dreams of family–for both of them. 

Marriage Is Not Her Mission 

Escaping a society wedding, Annabelle Baldwin followed her heart to Liberia to pursue her calling as a missionary. But when an attempted kidnapping lands her under the protection of Stewart Hastings, Anna's journey takes a new turn. The wounded war veteran needs a guide through the jungle. It's a job the underfunded missionary can't refuse, despite the feelings Stewart stirs in her guarded heart. 

Stewart knows he won't succeed without Anna's expertise. And when danger puts her life at risk, he realizes he cannot live without Anna by his side. But what will it take for a man who has lost his faith to capture the heart of a woman who lives for hers?

The Cowboy in the Classroom 

Given a choice, Luke Hayes wouldn't ever leave his Wyoming ranch. Yet when his estranged grandfather dies, leaving him everything, he'll travel to Valley Falls, New York–but only to collect his sister and his inheritance. He won't be roped into saving a floundering girls' school, no matter what mathematics teacher Elizabeth Wells says. 

Elizabeth has defied social convention and her own family for the sake of her beloved Hayes Academy. Luke is pure rancher, from the tip of his Stetson to the scuff on his boots, yet he's also becoming her unlikely ally. Only he can help save her job and school…but how much will she lose when the time comes for him to leave?

The Texan's Dilemma 

Bounty hunter Tom McCain works alone. He couldn't save his childhood friend, but he'll deliver her six–year–old daughter, Sarah Jane, to the only family she has left: a wealthy great–grandfather in Texas. But that means tangling with the fiery schoolteacher who wants to adopt her. 

Katie O'Malley is determined to give Sarah Jane a fresh start away from the tragedy of her early life. Even the high–handed Mr. McCain can't stop her. But when a secret from Sarah Jane's past threatens the young girl's life, joining forces with Tom is Katie's only option. They'll need all their courage to turn a perilous future into a home, a family–and a dream come true.

A Haven Out West 

After witnessing her fiancé's murder, Jayne Gardiner won't let herself be caught on the wrong side of a gun again. But a disastrous first lesson in self–defense has left her with a wounded cowboy. She insists on nursing the handsome stranger back to health–whether he wants it or not! 

Getting waylaid by a wild shot has definitely put a hitch in Seth Collins's step–and plans. Duty may call him home, but Seth can't resist lingering on Eden Valley Ranch to teach the English beauty to shoot. And when a shadowy figure from Jayne's past resurfaces, Seth's sudden urge to protect her has nothing to do with duty. 

Cowboys of Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada's west country

Melting his heart...

Cash Coble is desperate for a change. After working in the family business for ten years, he's stressed out and overworked. When he heads to Colorado to visit his ailing grandfather, he finds his mood lifted by the beautiful woman living next door.

After a troubled past, ice climber Taryn Purcell isn't looking for love. Especially not with a charming Texan who's consumed by work. But there's something about Cash that captures her heart.

Never one to back down from a challenge, Taryn promises to show Cash how to carve out a happy life—one that includes her.

Lessons learned...

Because of her painful past, teacher Beth Ryken has one rule when it comes to men and marriage: never fall for a cop.

So when the new sheriff's deputy asks her to tutor his young son, she agrees to work with the boy while hoping to avoid the handsome widower. She knows former big city detective Nicholas Grey moved to LeNaro, Michigan to give his child a safe and stable life.

But sometimes a cop's job means risk and danger. As Beth works with Nick's struggling son, she grows unexpectedly close with the small Grey family.

How will she possibly protect her heart from breaking all over again?

An unexpected romance...

As the CEO of Brooks International, Ryan Brooks has money, power and a sought–after family name. But here on his sister's ranch in Claremont, Alabama, the billionaire only wants to be loved for who he really is.

So when small–town shop owner Maribeth Walton ignores him and his valuable business advice, he's determined to figure out why. Problem is, she knows he's not sticking around and Maribeth won't let him get close.

Or could it be she's keeping a secret–one that may hold the key to why she's so reluctant to admit she's falling for the billionaire?

A Forever Family

Raising twins on her own hasn't been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she's determined to see her family–and the picnic basket auction she's organizing for the town's centennial celebration–succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on.

To her surprise, Brody Harcourt's strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch's favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah's not sure she's willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm's way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete?

Big Sky Centennial: A small town rich in history…and love.

Second chance at love.

Single mom Vickie Lawson is back in her Texas hometown, intent on making a better life for her children. But when her son's troubles lead childhood sweetheart Jake Torres to her door, she realizes her feelings for him never went away. Now a State Trooper, Jake vows not to be distracted by the beautiful woman who once held his heart. He's never revealed to her the secret that tore them apart. Jake fears if he does, she–and the whole town–will never forgive him. If Vickie and Jake can untangle the past, they may have another chance at forever.

Learning to love...again.

Idyllic Goose Harbor, Michigan offers a fresh start for broken–hearted Paige Windom. In addition to securing a teaching job at the high school, she'll fulfill her dream of helping at–risk teens in a nearby inner–city mentoring program. But Caleb Beck, the handsome yet overprotective widower and the center's founder, doesn't want Paige anywhere near the place. He's afraid she'll get hurt–just like his late wife. Paige knows she can do a lot of good–for the kids and Caleb himself. If only she can show him how to let go of his fear, maybe they'll both find a way to reopen their wounded hearts.

Goose Harbor: Love is in big supply on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Chelsea Barnes never expected to see her high school rival, golden boy Paul Barrett, again. But when Paul applies for a loan to renovate his family's historic mill, it's Chelsea who the bank sends to her tiny hometown to assess the property–and Paul. It's her chance to prove herself to her boss, and Chelsea won't let Paul stand in her way. Paul would do anything to restore the mill for his ailing grandfather. Even allow the lovely Chelsea to help. Together, they just might build something beautiful…a happily–ever–after.

Barrett's Mill: In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family legacy leads to love.

The courage to hope.

Guidance counselor Heather Browning is desperate. She needs a mentor to help Simon, a disabled student who is struggling at Gordon Falls High School. Unfortunately, hotshot Max Jones is her only option. Confrontational and cavalier, Max uses his flashy persona to hide the bitterness he's felt since his life changing accident. Perpetually cautious, Heather finds Max's bad–boy bravado as intriguing as it is infuriating. But as Heather and Max work together to build Simon's self–confidence, they begin to trust each other. Max has never been slow and careful with anything. Can he be gentle with Heather's heart?

Gordon Falls: Hearts ablaze in a small town

A family in need.

A reclusive Amish logger, Ethan Gingerich is more comfortable around his draft horses than the orphaned niece and nephews he's taken in. Yet he's determined to provide the children with a good, loving home. The little ones, including a defiant eight–year–old, need a proper nanny. But when Ethan hires shy Amishwoman Clara Barkman, he never expects her temporary position to have such a lasting hold on all of them. Now this man of few words must convince Clara she's found her forever home and family.

Brides of Amish County: Finding true love in the land of the Plain People.

Olivia Franklin suspected coming home to Jasper Gulch would mean eventually running into her first love, Jack McGuire. But she's adamant that she not repeat the mistakes that led to her broken heart. Yet from the moment she lays eyes on her former sweetheart, her resistance begins to crumble. The tall, handsome rancher made his choice all those years ago. He'd gone from the baseball diamond to a high–rise office and finally back home to the Double M–all without her. And no amount of centennial nostalgia can change the past. But the future is another story, and the pretty historian is about to get a lesson in romance from the lonesome cowboy she will never forget!