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If there's one thing Jess Peterson has learned from her past, it's that she can use relationships to feel in control, but when she meets Emily and starts seeing the way she lives, Jess begins to wonder if there is more than meaningless flings in life. Chad Michaels didn't always jump from woman to woman, but when his brother was killed, he turned away from God and decided not to fall in love again. That is, until he met Jess.

He's given up on love. She's a romance writer. When they are thrown together at a cottage on the beach, will love bloom or sparks fly? Justin and Ava must decide if it's time to create their own fairy tale ending, even if it's not real. A fictional relationship for two people who are ready to escape reality sounds like the perfect plan, until it isn't. Real feelings can get hurt, even when you're fake dating someone. Image isn't everything, and Ava and Justin have to choose. Is love real, or make believe?

What happens when pain takes control? It's been five years since Ava and Justin had their wedding. They have an adorable daughter and are enjoying life until Ava wakes up with a mysterious pain in her neck. As she fights to find out what is medically wrong with her, she'll learn a few other lessons along the way.

For Kayleigh's birthday, Spenser gets her the perfect gift: a trip under the sea to swim with mermaids. Little do the children know, an adventure awaits them, and they will finally learn Kayleigh's power when she holds the stone.

Dani Higgins was looking for adventure when she joined the K-9 unit, but she never expected her first case to leave her stranded in the snow and pinned under a tree. Nor did she expect to develop feelings for the handsome stranger who cares for her. Will she be able to forget her past and give love another chance?

She wants her fiancé’s betrayers found. He yearns to fix a horrible mistake. When tensions explode, will they find an ally in each other - or an enemy? If you like page-turning adventure, fascinating characters, and engaging stories of triumph, you'll love Sara Blackard's riveting inspirational security romance series.

Piper Fields finds contentment in managing her cousin’s music career from the safety and anonymity of staying behind the scenes. Since her parents’ death at barely 13, Piper’s fear of losing others has kept her focused on caring for those she loves. Meanwhile, her own dreams have been left backstage. Not that it really mattered anyway. Her dreams were out of reach and so was her brother’s friend, Rafe Malone.

Tina West has spent her life feeling like she stood on the outside, but since taking a job at Stryker Security, life seems to be turning for the better. Tina never imagined when she took a job as a nanny she’d end up training for search and rescue. Yet, when her boss shows up with a retired military dog and the opportunity to train with him, Tina snatches up the chance to help those who are lost.

Four Christian small town romances sure to steal your heart! Star Lake may be a fictional town, but once you visit, you'll feel like you've made friends. Begin the journey with Max and Layla. He's loved her forever, but will he ever get the chance to tell her? Then continue with the story with Brandon and Presley in When Love Returns... Journey to Star Lake with USA Today best-selling author Lorana Hoopes and enjoy these heartwarming stories of second chances and true love.

Former boy band hottie Aiden Spark distanced himself from everything he valued - faith, family, and fame - when he lost his girlfriend. A decade later, he’s still hiding behind his grief, when he accidentally texts a woman who’s all too curious about his identity. Burned by the men in her life, deejay Abby Dearan has chosen to focus on her newfound faith in God and use her radio presence for good.

Heath Mitchell learned his security skills during his time in the US Marine Corps. After spending his first few years in the civilian world as the head of security for the Freedom Ridge Resort, he’s ready to branch out and help form a security firm. Things are just getting off the ground when he meets his sister’s friend. When a hit-and-run breaks into their meeting, she becomes his first client. Heath and Claire grow closer as they fight to outrun their unknown enemies. Loyalties are broken and unlikely alliances are formed as the quiet town of Freedom bands together.

When Lily Hogan’s fourth-grade class writes letters to the military stationed in Afghanistan, she takes up her own pen, writing to an unknown soldier. John Griffin and his bomb detection dog, Radar, spend their days in Afghanistan sniffing out explosives, searching the hills for insurgents, and leading his team… until an unexpected letter arrives. Could a simple correspondence with a perfect stranger bring a fresh start to a life and love John never expected?

Caprock Canyon is the place Stephanie Fredericks loves to be for the holidays. Except for this year, since her siblings are all married, and her mom is trying to help fate by setting her up with every single man in the valley. Since that's the last thing she wants, she hires a no-strings-attached date for the season—Kit Beckett.

Megan Warren is secretly Marcus Warner, best-selling author of adventure thrillers. Hiding away in a remote cabin near Freedom, Colorado, is the perfect escape to meet the looming deadline from her publisher. Her peace and quiet keeps getting disrupted by the gruff Search and Rescue officer using the mountain as training grounds, but she doesn't mind the interruptions.

Rock Henderson needs a wife - and fast. His dying mother's last wish is to leave this world knowing her son is blissfully married...and producing grandchildren. It's just a small lie to make her eternally happy, one he doesn't think he'll have to make good on until Zelda shows up the week before Christmas with her nurse and her 20-pound tabby cat. With his ex-fiancée long gone and his wheelchair-bound mother sitting in the living room of his penthouse demanding to meet his wife, he's desperate - and hard-pressed - to find a stand-in on such short notice.

When Clayton is offered his family business, his initial excitement is weighed down by overwhelming worry. The only problem? He's a butcher, not a bookkeeper. Numbers were never his thing, but he's determined to make it work. That leaves him with only one choice: He'll have to learn the books or give up what he's always wanted. Unless Emmalee can find a job, she will have to forfeit her lifelong dream of living successfully in a quiet, friendly small town. The only problem? There's only one job available and it's not even remotely close to business management.

Twenty-two-year-old Garnet Adams longs to marry and have a houseful of children. Forced to support her widowed mother, she embraces her role as a teacher, although the Carrie Town board of education's rules for female teachers leave no opportunity for a social life. She contents herself playing the violin at church. Tall, bearded, and rough around the edges, Deputy Noah Scott would rather hunt than socialize. Garnet thinks he’s a rude, insensitive drifter, and Noah's sure the last person he'd want to court is a schoolmarm - especially with her unladylike sneeze.

Firefighter Kyle Rimes couldn’t believe how his entire world turned upside down in the blink of an eye – nor how he was standing on an auction block, being foisted off to the highest bidder despite his protests. Had everyone in town lost their mind – including him?

Chase Marks was anything but a normal guy. Plucky, a high-spirited personality, combined with an assured swagger that would melt any woman. This firefighter and single-dad would gallantly run into danger without a second thought, until he was face-to-face with his neighbor, Beth.

Mary Lockwood is a woman with a past she yearns to leave behind. Accepting help from a friend, she flees Chicago and seeks solace and a fresh start in the quiet town of Sage Creek. Scared and unsure what to expect, she navigates the unknown with the help of Elizabeth and Henry Brown, the kind owner of the general store. With a heart full of determination and a faith that grows stronger each day, she works to rebuild her life and find acceptance in her new community.