First Lines
“I
promise concern for others, and a willingness to help those in need,” Jeff
Taylor said as he stood, hands clasped behind his back, shoulder-to-shoulder
with 28 of Houston’s finest. His chest swelled with the words he had committed
to memory in anticipation of this very moment more than ten years before. “I
promise strength… strength of heart to bear whatever burdens might be placed
upon me…”
Life as I knew it ended.
I wanted it to be over.
Contemporary Romance
Raspberries and Vinegar by Valerie Comer
Josephine Shaw: complex, yet singleminded. A tiny woman with big ideas
and, some would say, a mouth to match. But what does she really know about
sustainable living as it relates to the real world? After all, she and her two
friends are new to farming.
Zachary Nemesek is back only until his dad recovers enough to work his
own land again. When Zach discovers three helpless females have taken up
residence at the old farm next door, he expects trouble. But a mouse invasion
proves Jo has everything under control. Is there anything she can't handle? And
surely there's something sweet beneath all that tart.
To Protect and Serve by Staci Stallings
Jeff Taylor is a fireman's fireman. No situation is too dangerous to
keep him on the sideline if lives are at stake.
Lisa Matheson runs a semi-successful ad agency that's on the brink of
falling apart. When she falls for a handsome but shy firefighter, it's possible
that life might just be going her way for a change. The only problem is she
can't control Jeff and the death wish he seems to have...
Patient Love by R. M. Strong
Jasmine Williams is trying to put her life back together after her
fiancé dumps her hours before their wedding. Returning home to her parents'
beachfront B&B she begins to realize how much Philip had insisted on
controlling--everything from her hairstyle to her opinions of her home church;
even how she viewed God's love. Just as she regains her identity, a summons
from Philip demands she take him back. Will this time be different?
Something about Sam by Susette Williams
Having lost the family ranch due her parents untimely death and their
past debts, Samantha Marlow is forced to look for a job for the first time in
her life. Accustomed to using her nickname, Sam, she is hired as a cook, based
off of her resume, site-unseen.
Jake Dampier needs someone to manage his household while he manages
his ranch. He never anticipated his foreman would hire someone without
interviewing them in person, especially someone as young and beautiful as Sam.
The last thing he wants is a distraction—but it may turn out to be just what he
needs.
Historical Romance
A Time to Say Goodbye by J. M. Downey
Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with
owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for
gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words
and mesmerizing blue eyes unlock a new sense of justice and lead her on a
journey that will change her life and soul. But she is betrothed and May Lynn’s
controlling fiance’ will do anything to make sure they wed. Anything including
destroying all that she holds dear. Set in Antebellum America, May Lynn’s
adventure spans the Eastern Seaboard as she joins a movement she once scorned.
Mystery/Suspense
Fudge Laced Felonies by Cynthia Hickey
While transplanting the rosebush her church's handsome greeter, Ethan
Banning, inadvertently killed, Summer and Ethan discover a hidden stash of diamonds,
a rusty can full of cash, and a bloody-gardening glove. This discovery sets
Summer and her candy-making aunt on a search for a killer.
As Summer gets closer to the truth-not only of the theft but of her
true feelings for Ethan-the diamond thief hatches a plan to hush the feisty
sleuth.
Out of a Dream by Rosemary Hines
Newlywed Michelle Baron should be enjoying life in the quaint coastal
community of Sandy Cove, Oregon. Her husband has joined his uncle’s law firm,
and they have a cozy new home ~ what more could she want? But a series of
nightmares leads her on a spiritual journey that challenges her Christian
heritage as well as her marriage. Where will she find answers to her disturbing
dreams? And how will those answers impact her life?
Women's Fiction
Rain Dance by Joy Dekok
What happens when a Christian woman facing a childless future and a
woman seeking an abortion are waiting to see the same doctor? What if after
that "chance" encounter they are unable to forget each other? What if
they find themselves drawn together in spite of their drastic differences by
their surprising similarities? What if they somehow find the courage to become
friends? Rain Dance takes the reader into the hearts of these two women as they
journey closer to the heart of the One who offers hope and healing.
The Road Home by Naty Matos
He was finally coming. He told Desiree that once her task was
complete, he would be there to pick her up. And they could finally be together
forever. Desiree was finally going to be with the one she loved. But what did
she need to do? And how was she going to figure out what it was?
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