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She’s devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He’s determined to leave his family’s ranch behind. Will buried secrets break their hearts—or bind them forever? Devon Vargas has always dreamed of becoming more than the ranch cowboy his family expects him to be. With his teaching degree nearly complete, he’s ready to move on from the sprawling guest ranch and the weight of family obligations. But when he crosses paths with the spirited children’s program director, Raina Crawford, everything changes. Her passion awakens feelings he can’t ignore—even as shocking truths about ...

She’s a walking bundle of Christmas cheer. He’s a cowboy nursing a heart weighed down by grief. Can her boundless holiday spirit thaw his frosty demeanor before the season is over? Reeling from the fallout of a life-altering family secret, Drake Vargas is in no mood for the Christmas season. His signature scowl and icy attitude make him the ultimate Grinch of Vargas Ranch, and the last thing he wants is to deal with his annoyingly cheerful new barista. Candi Kaine lives and breathes Christmas magic. Armed with a relentless optimism and a mission to spread joy, she’s ready to take on ...

Three sisters. Three love stories. One unforgettable family legacy. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory between 1886 and 1894, the Larson Sisters Series follows the daughters of Adam and Julia Larson (from the beloved Prescott Pioneers Series) as they navigate faith, heartbreak, and the hope of lasting love. Book 1: In Love at Christmas Caty Larson is dangerously close to spinsterhood. With her twentieth birthday behind her and Christmas fast approaching, she clings to the hope that God will answer her prayer for a soulmate. When she meets a busy craftsman whose shop is overflowing with last...

Buried secrets. Lost stories. A legacy waiting to be uncovered. As Vargas Ranch prepares to celebrate eighty years, Devon Vargas embarks on a search for his family’s true beginnings. But what starts as a simple dive into history soon unearths long-buried truths—pieces of a past tied to the founding couple, Dalton Sr. and Maria Vargas. For Tres Vargas, these revelations collide with his own struggles, forcing him to reckon with the weight of faith, redemption, and the ties that bind generations together. As father and son piece together the letters, records, and hidden stories of their ...

She’s a sports legend at a crossroads. He’s a cowboy with no filter. Can two opposites learn to trust, grow, and fight for love? When Derin Vargas trades his boots for the title of sports complex manager, he’s faced with new challenges—and a pro-tennis player who isn’t afraid to push back. Bossy and unrelenting, Derin’s honesty might just be the wake-up call Madison Moore needs as she fights to salvage her career. Madison Moore, a world-famous athlete grappling with the reality of an uncertain future, finds herself at Vargas Guest Ranch. The last thing she expects is a blunt ...

Happily ever after… ...wasn’t as easy as they thought. A Trouble in Paradise, Second Chance Christian Romance Seven months after their wedding, resentment and bitterness crept into their marriage. As they head to Hawaii for their postponed honeymoon, will Dalton and River mend the cracks in their marriage? Or will bizarre circumstances drive them further apart? Will a chance encounter turn them toward God and reconciliation? Join Dalton and River Vargas on their honeymoon trip of a lifetime. A sequel novella to Falling for a Real Cowboy (Vargas Ranch Book 1) by Karen Baney. Love is in ...

They have everything I want… …something my money can’t buy. My name is James Colter. Everything I touch turns into gold. I’m a successful entrepreneur with everything I could ever want… Except the one thing my brothers have that I don’t: true love. When I finally meet a woman who captures my interest, she’s a decade younger than me. She’s ambitious and wants an unconventional career. Should I follow my heart and propose? Will she choose her career or her parents’ approval instead of me? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona ...

The man of my dreams is still in love with my sister, his ex-fiancée. By 1894, he’d had enough time to forget about my older sister and start noticing me. He reminds me so much of Papa. A man with a strong faith in God. A horse trainer. All my efforts, like baking extra treats just for him, have yielded no results. A surprise encounter one evening gives him the opportunity to save my life. I sensed something change between us. Is it foolish to hope he might someday love me? Previously released under the title “Dory’s Desire.” Includes an excerpt from A Heart Renewed by Karen Baney

Unbelievable! After all this time… Last fall, my closest friend moved to work at his father’s ranch. Despite eight months of silence from him, I finally gave in and agreed to marry the man my father thought was the ideal son-in-law and business partner. My best friend reappeared, disrupting my upcoming wedding to a different man and turning my life upside down. I can’t ignore the depth of my feelings for him, regardless of how mad I am. His confession came as a shock, and I wasn’t ready to forgive him, especially after we were stranded miles from the ranch overnight. Should I marry ...

One moment of weakness. One chance at redemption. Single mom Kelly Sutton thought she had left her past struggles behind, but starting over in Arizona brings them rushing back. Determined to rebuild her life near her daughter’s father, Kelly is blindsided when panic attacks threaten to unravel her carefully laid plans. In her darkest moment, help comes from an unexpected source—Matt Dixon, the kind yet overburdened roommate of her ex. For Matt, juggling a demanding career, seminary classes, and an internship at church leaves little room for distractions. But when Kelly’s vulnerability...

Would God ever answer my prayer? As Christmas 1886 neared, I was losing hope of finding my soulmate. My twentieth birthday came and went, leaving me dangerously close to spinsterhood. I fixated on a few rare qualities, but God parted the Red Sea. I’m sure He could arrange the perfect match for me. That’s when I met him. His woodworking shop was bursting at the seams with last-minute Christmas orders. Overwhelmed, I wondered if he would even notice me. Will my chance of finding true love become lost in the rush of the Christmas season? Formerly released under the title “Caty’s ...

My third attempt at marriage left me a widow… and a single mother. My name is Violet (Colter) Gamble, and I told God I’m giving up on love. I don’t need a husband. Or so I thought. The man who bullied me in school shows up and struggles to raise his daughter alone, giving us common ground. Then an unexpected shock sends me spiraling. He is ready to help me. I want to lean on him, only I don’t think I can without losing my heart. Will I stick to my resolve or cave in to give love a fourth try? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona ...

She lost everyone… …her heartache keeps her distant. Reunited with a bully from her past. He had a crush on her in high school. Now they must work together on a new cutting-edge flight control system using her programming skills and his piloting experience. Can she let go of her resentment to see the man he has become? As Niki throws herself full tilt into the project, she heads for burn out. Kyle sees his opportunity to get on her good side. Is rescuing her the key to winning her heart? (Previously released under the title "Nickels".) A group of friends learn to rely on God’s ...

My best friend’s parents were murdered… Now he needs my help. My name is Deacon Colter. My best friend’s parents were murdered. To help him, I must overcome the worst of my obsessive-compulsive nature. While on the trail of the rustlers and murderers, I meet a woman who pique’s my interest. There’s only one impossible problem: it’s her father we’re hunting down. Is she involved? Can I trust her? Even leaning on the Lord, I don’t have the answers. I never expected 1893 to tear my world apart. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona...