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He gave up on love. She gave up on trust. But the Texas frontier has other plans. Burke Dawson swore he’d never open his heart again. Betrayed once, all he wants now is a simple life—and a dependable wife to help him build the family he’s always dreamed of. Annie Douglas has learned the hard way that love only leads to heartbreak. When she answers Burke’s mail-order bride advertisement, she isn’t looking for romance… only a safe place to belong. From their first uneasy meeting, sparks fly. Burke is drawn to Annie’s quiet strength. Annie can’t ignore the kindness behind his ...

Glory’s life is being turned upside down. Her comfortable daily life as a teacher at The Wigg School and Foundling Home has ended. She'd lived there all her life. How will she survive without her friends? Her future now is to travel to Texas as a Mail Order Bride and be a teacher. Glory wonders if she is good enough for Kent Sandler... Kent never wanted to get married again...Through it all, both Kent and Glory admire each other’s courage and commitment but was that enough for a happy marriage?

A Heartfelt Christian Christmas Story of Second Chances, Forgiveness, and Holiday Miracles. In a world glittering with fame but empty of meaning, Joe Douglas—once the golden voice of a rising rock band—has reached his breaking point. Tired of the lies, the loneliness, and the hollow spotlight, he walks away from it all. With Christmas drawing near and his childhood home on the brink of foreclosure, Joe sets out through a raging blizzard, desperate to return to the family ranch and make things right. But God has a way of guiding lost souls… even through a storm. When Joe’s truck ...

Step into the untamed wilderness of the Pacific Northwest with "Whispered Love," a captivating romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Ball. Journey alongside Foreman Samuel Pearse as he navigates the rugged terrain and the even more formidable rule he's set for his lumberjack crew: no women allowed. But when he discovers the spirited Pat Clarke asleep in his bathtub, everything changes. As Pat's secret is uncovered and her reputation hangs in the balance, she turns to the one man who ignites her passion—the enigmatic Samuel Pearse. Amidst the towering trees and swirling emotions...

When a guarded cowboy and a wounded nanny collide, the truth might save them—or tear them apart. Veterinarian Holden O’Leary has one priority: raising his younger brothers on their Montana ranch and keeping romance far from his broken heart. But when he hires Summer Fitzgerald—a nanny hiding from a painful past—the quiet rhythm of ranch life changes forever. As whispers, gossip, and danger stir through their small town, Holden and Summer must fight for trust, protect the family they’re building, and choose whether love is worth the risk. Summer’s Cowboy is a sweet small-town ...

A wounded cowboy. A determined mom-to-be. A chance at love neither dared to imagine. Jonas Barnes is a brooding rancher haunted by his Army service and wary of trusting anyone but his horses. Autumn Lavin arrives in town with big dreams, a baby on the way, and a restaurant that stirs up controversy—and Jonas’s temper. But beneath their clash lies a spark neither expects. As small-town gossip swirls and old wounds resurface, Jonas and Autumn must choose between guarding their hearts or risking everything for a love strong enough to heal them both. A tender, sweet western romance filled ...

Donald is expecting his mail-order bride; however, she arrives with a surprise—her baby niece. Although she had told the agency about Winnie, this wasn't passed on to Donald. He finds it very difficult to trust anyone, so this immediately puts a strain on the potential relationship. He also relies on a strict routine, whilst this is impossible with a young child involved.

In the aftermath of the Civil War so many people struggled to put their lives back together. Iris Sands travels from Virginia to Texas as a mail-order bride. When she arrives in Sweet Water she finds that the man who sent for her died. The Union Soldiers thought her to be a new saloon girl and thought to get to her first before she started working. Lex Willis and ex-Confederate Soldier was about to leave town when he saw Iris being tossed back and forth by the soldiers. He puts a stop to it and takes her to the Eastman Ranch. He swore never to marry but Iris makes him rethink his vow.

Mary Beth arrives at the Eastman ranch planning to marry Lex Willis. To her dismay Lex is already married to Iris, the love of his life. Mary Beth then confesses she’d been attacked by the same man who tried to attack Iris in Button Hills, Texas. Mary Beth also struggles with forgiveness and searches for the answer. Marry Beth grew up wealthy and cared for in every way until her father throws her out. With nowhere to go and in need of a father for her expected child she accepts the first proposal that comes her way.

A wounded woman. A grieving cowboy. A love strong enough to save them both. Colt O’Malley is drowning in grief after the sudden loss of his brother. Thrust into the unexpected role of protector, he reluctantly takes in Spring Reed, a woman with nowhere left to turn—and wounds even deeper than his own. Spring arrives at Colt’s Montana ranch seeking safety from a violent past. What she finds is a sanctuary… and a quiet cowboy whose strength, compassion, and steady presence begin to heal her shattered heart. But when danger tracks Spring down, her fragile peace shatters. Colt must ...

A broken past. A fateful reunion. A second chance at the love they never forgot. Winter James still carries the scars of the cowboy who broke her heart a decade ago. Now a cruise guide in Alaska, she never expects her ex-lover to appear aboard her ship—and certainly not with regret in his eyes and love still in his heart. Texas rancher Stone McCoy has lived with the weight of past mistakes for far too long. When fate puts Winter back in his path, he’s determined to win her trust, make amends, and prove he’s the man she always deserved. But as the ship sails through icy waters, old ...

The last thing cowboy Colt O’Malley needs is another busybody intent on curing him of his grief. Deeply bitter, Colt finds it almost impossible honoring his brother’s last act of kindness. Spring Reed grew up in the foster care system and when she finally ages out, she relies on her protector and friend, Billy Jack to help them make a life together. To her horror, Billy becomes an abusive bully. Her rescuer arrives in the form of a coffee drinking, hard studying college student, Caleb O’Malley.

Tuffatevi in questo Romance Storico Western carico di emozioni dell'autrice Bestseller di USA Today Kathleen Ball, e vivete una saga che vi farà ridere, piangere e credere nel potere dell'amore e della fede. Eireann ha perso tutto a causa della Guerra Civile, e la sua unica speranza è ricongiungersi con il suo fidanzato scomparso, Callen McKeegan. Senza sue notizie da due anni, affronta coraggiosamente un viaggio verso il Montana, dove la famiglia di lui attende con ansia notizie sulla sua sorte. Accolta dai McKeegan, il cuore di Eireann si strugge ogni giorno di più mentre Callen ...

Dall'autrice bestseller del USA Today Kathleen Ball Un altro spettacolare, avvincente e travolgente romanzo storico western Come si impara a fidarsi quando si ha il cuore spezzato? Nolan, segnato da un tradimento in Texas, giura di chiudere per sempre con l'amore. Keely, abbandonata e sola, si ritrova in balia di estranei dopo che la pensione in cui alloggia va a fuoco. La famiglia McKeegan le offre rifugio nel proprio ranch, dove il suo cammino si incrocia con quello del tenebroso Nolan. Determinata a non dipendere mai più da un uomo, Keely decide di reclamare la propria terra. Ma il ...

She was carrying a secret. He was raising a little girl alone. Neither expected love to change everything. Twenty-year-old Ryelee Snyder is pregnant, frightened, and determined to build a better future. When she accepts a job as nanny to four-year-old Rheenie Maloney, she hopes she’s finally found a safe place to belong. But Rheenie’s father, Clint Maloney, isn’t convinced. A hardworking horse trainer with little patience for trouble, Clint believes Ryelee is nothing but chaos wrapped in kindness. From clumsy accidents to close calls, he spends more time rescuing her than trusting her...

Two years stolen. One love that never faded. A perilous trail where only the bravest hearts survive. Lily Lewis has endured the unimaginable—two long years of captivity, living each day in fear, clinging to a fragile hope that someone, somewhere, still remembers her. When she’s traded to two old trappers, she believes her life is about to take an even darker turn… until a miracle rides over the horizon. Jed Todd, now a rugged, relentless wagon master, never stopped searching. Every mile of the Oregon Trail, every whisper of rumor, every cold trail he followed was for one reason: Lily....

Greg, The Settlers A Captivating Western Historical Romance by USA Today Best-Selling Author and Amazon Kindle All-Star Kathleen Ball Step into the heart of the California gold rush with Greg, a stirring standalone novel from Kathleen Ball, renowned for her emotionally rich Christian Western Historical Romances. In 1848, Greg Settler’s hopes for fortune quickly crumble, forcing him to rely on help from his neighbor, the sharp-tongued and independent Mercy Watkins. Her disdain for Greg challenges his every nerve, yet when Mercy’s father passes away, leaving Greg with the responsibility ...

Scarlett: A Heartwarming Frontier Romance A Historical Western Romance by USA Today Best-Selling Author Kathleen Ball Return to the untamed wilderness of 1831 Oregon in Scarlett, the third unforgettable novel in Kathleen Ball’s The Settlers series. Scarlett Settler never imagined her wedding day would end in heartbreak. Left abandoned at the altar, she reluctantly agrees to a mail-order marriage, hoping for a life of luxury and ease. But her dreams crumble when she meets Dillon Stahl, a humble blacksmith whose simple home is a far cry from the comfort she expected. Eager to build a life ...

He wants her gone. She refuses to leave. Neither expects to fall in love… Texas, 1807. Haunted by failure and burdened with guilt, rugged cowboy Tramp Hart returns to Cinders’ ranch determined to keep to himself. He doesn’t want complications… and he certainly doesn’t want a stubborn, city-bred woman living under his roof. But Ilene Duffy isn’t going anywhere. After escaping a devastating mail-order bride scam, Ilene has fought too hard for her independence to be pushed aside by a brooding cowboy with a chip on his shoulder. She has dreams of her own—and she won’t let Tramp ...

Contemporary Western Romance Return to the sprawling landscapes of the Big M Ranch in Kathleen Ball's latest heartwarming tale, "I'm Forever Yours." USA Today bestselling author Kathleen Ball invites readers back into the fold as Lee Ann Simpson, once lured away by the promise of city lights, returns to the ranch she once called home, her spirit bruised by the cutthroat nature of urban life. Amidst the rolling hills and endless skies, Lee Ann finds herself face to face with Gunther Marlboro, the ruggedly handsome rancher she left behind. Gunther, having closed the door on their past when ...