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The Bride's Second Chance Two years ago, Olivia Shea was trying on her wedding gown, dreaming of marriage and motherhood. But her fisherman fiancé was lost at sea and Olivia fled, unable to stay in the New England fishing village. Now she's back in Fairport, determined to face her fears by working on a whale boat tour. But the charter's captain is the sole survivor of her fiancé's ill-fated voyage—a man of danger and memories. Jonathan Barrotta's scars from the night he nearly died run as deep as the vast Atlantic. To prove himself and to honor his friend's memory, he vows to fulfill his dream of piloting his own boat. But a life at sea means a life without Olivia—the woman he's always secretly loved. How can he ask her to be a fisherman's wife? Only with the Lord guiding their way will Jonathan and Olivia chart a course toward home—together.
A coastal community of old experiences a test of faith when a woman faces scorn as she rides the tide of romance. Francesca Wallingford is being pressured to enter into marriage with Count Philippe de la Croix. When Alfred Finley returns to the Newport society that once scorned him, could her choices become any more unclear? Can true love be found even when the obstacles seem as wide as the ocean? Will God answer her prayer to bridge the gap?
Debra White Smith, author of "Romancing Your Husband" (more than 75,000 copies sold), and her husband, Daniel, show husbands how to make their marriages sparkle! Exploring how to woo their wives and turn their marriages into ardent romances, men will discover that-- helping with housework without being asked is as romantic as bringing her flowers "little gestures" create a loving atmosphere tender words and gentle hugs without sexual overtures are vital letting her know she's more important than everything makes her feel special talking and sharing are crucial to a lively relationship "Romancing Your Wife "helps husbands and wives realize their marriages can be more dynamic, more passionate, and more intimate than they thought possible!
For the members of a stay-at-home-moms' e-mail loop, lunch withfriends is a sandwich in front of the computer. But where else couldthey discuss things like… Success: Her workaholic husband is driving Dulcie Huckleberry aroundthe bend. It's hard to love someone in sickness and in health whenhe's never home! Art: Let the children express themselves, opines artistic ZeliaMuzuwa, and then her son's head gets stuck inside a kitty scratchingpost… Health: Surely aches and pains are normal in an active little boy, yetthose of soccer-mom Jocelyn Millard's son don't seem to be going away. Motherhood: Teen-mom-turned-farmer's-wife Brenna Lindberg can dealwith the mud and the chickens, but what about her husband's desire fora child of his own? Indiscretions: However youthful, they can come back to haunt you,learns pastor's wife Phyllis Lorimer.Amends: These could stand to be made between officious list moderatorRosalyn Ebberly and her pampered sister, Veronica. Perhaps the otherSAHM I AMers can teach these two something about sisterhood.
There’s no place like home for the holidays—or so she’s told. One last white Christmas on the horse farm is enough to make Isabella Tucker see red. Not that she had much of a choice in coming. Between her kid sister’s begging and her boyfriend sweet-talking her out of Chicago, Bella finds herself at her old Kentucky home, where the only skyscrapers are the Christmas trees. At least decking the stalls is better than mucking them, and it’s not like she and David will stay forever, right? When Bella realizes wild reindeer couldn’t drag David back to the city, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas will be their last holiday together.
When a band of runaway slaves brings Union-loyal Beth Bumgartner a wounded Confederate soldier named Joe, it is the catalyst that pushes her to defy her pacifist parents and become a nurse during the Battle of Antietam Her mother's mysterious goodbye gift is filled with quilt blocks that bring comfort to Beth during the hard days and lonely nights, but as she sews each block, she realizes there is a hidden message of faith within the pattern that encourages and sustains her. Reunited with Joe, Beth learns his secret and puts the quilt's message to its greatest test—but can betrayal be forgiven?
Amish widower Jacob Miller believes it was a mistake to visit the Amish village of Pinecraft for winter vacation, especially after his daughter is struck by a car. Stranded in Sarasota until his daughter recovers, Jacob grows increasingly wary of events that unfold in his unfamiliar surroundings—including the strange curiosity of Englischer Natalie Bennett. Natalie never thought her circus career as an aerial silks artist would end with a blown-out knee at the age of 25. She also never knew her late mother had a secret—that she was once Amish. When Natalie meets the Millers at the Sarasota hospital, she is attracted to their warm hospitality and simple ways—and soon wonders if they can help her find her mother's family. As Jacob and Natalie fall in love, their worlds collide. Will their differences tear them apart? Or will their love be strong enough to blend their clashing cultures?
Can pieces of the past bring healing and forgiveness?
Can a woman's wounded heart find its way back to God and discover an unexpected new love?
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