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What do you do when the past you thought you left comes back to haunt you? Billy "Bubba" Campbell thought he'd left his troublesome past behind, but when a woman from his past finds him in Fire Beach, he realizes he might not be in the clear yet. Why did he change his name? What is he running from? And who is the woman who found him?

Spenser was just an ordinary boy who enjoyed video games more than reading until he was approached by a mysterious cowboy who gave him a small, white stone. Just touching the stone sent shivers up Spenser’s arm, and suddenly he wanted to try it out. That evening when Spenser read his book and held the stone, he found himself transported into the village of Arco, a boy from long ago who was trying to save his people from a ferocious dinosaur. Spenser and Arco team up to discover a secret about the dinosaur.

A football player who's lost. A woman in danger of losing all she loves. Could he be the Christmas Miracle she's been praying for? Pro football player Tucker Jackson has a chip on his shoulder. His mother died when he was young, his father threw himself into his work, and the team he now plays for is in danger of losing their season. His anger drives him to a bar where an ensuing fight earns him service at a community center. Can he find a way to tame his ire before it destroys his dreams forever?

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.

He's secretly in love with her, but she's seeing someone else. Amanda Adams was too busy to date in high school, so when she meets Caleb West, she is flattered that someone like him could like her. She doesn't know that Caleb has a checkered past. Jared Masterson has long-suspected Caleb had something to do with his girlfriend Nikki's disappearance the previous year, but he's never been able to prove it. When he finds out Amanda is dating Caleb, his heart drops. Not only can't he be with her, but now he has to try and keep history from repeating itself.

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?

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.

Sandra Baker thought her life was on the right track until she ended up pregnant. Her boyfriend, not wanting the baby, pushes her to have an abortion. After the procedure, Sandra's life falls apart, and she turns to alcohol. Her relationship ends, and she struggles to find meaning in her life.

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.

Nestled in the mountains of Courage, Colorado, is a quaint tourist town. The main attraction, Patriot Peak resort, not only hires military veterans, but is constantly trying new ideas to bring the community together. When they host a Valentine's Pairing Dance, Dougie thinks he might finally have a chance to see if his feelings for Holly are real. Unfortunately, she gets paired with someone else—someone from her past, and Dougie is forced to take a step back again. That is until he finds out something about the man that could harm Holly and change her life forever.

Ivy thought she was just going on a date with Luca, but when they find a baby on the side of the road on the way to the restaurant, her life changes forever. Whose baby is it? And why did they leave it? Though Ivy fights to take care of the baby, CPS places her with a foster family, breaking Ivy's heart. When the baby is kidnapped from foster parents, Ivy and Luca decide to disappear to protect the baby, but will they ever get to come home? And what will happen if they fall in love along the way?

The second collection of the best-selling Texas Tornado series includes Touchdown on Love, Second Chance Reception, and A Divine Interception.

This phenomenal four-book set begins with The Still Small Voice where we meet Kat, a woman who begins seeing lights after the death of her friend, and Jordan, a crossover character we first met in The Heartbeats series book, When Hearts Collide. Can Jordan help Kat see that God is trying to talk to her before it's too late?

Carter is new to the Tornadoes, but he's already created a reputation for himself - the playboy player who brings a different woman to each game. However, when God gets a hold of his life, will he finally settle down? April knows that she and Carter could work if he would just give her the chance, but when life throws her a curveball, will she turn to God or continue trying to forge her own path? This touching romance will rebuild your faith in God and in humanity as it steals your afternoon.

Cowboy Tyler Hall never thought he’d be a contestant on a reality dating TV show, but after his latest breakup, he decides to audition. At best, he finds the woman of his dreams. At worst, he spends some time away from his ranch and meets some new people. But what he hadn't bargained on was falling for the one woman he can't have.

Israel Martinez was attracted to Tiffany the first time he saw her, so much so that when he gets out of the military, he decides to make Courage, Colorado, his home. But will she return his feelings, or will he be forced to look elsewhere? Tiffany's only desire has been to be a mother for as long as she can remember, but none of the men she's dated have supported her desire. When she meets Israel, she wonders if finally she's found the right man, but when she receives news that throws her world upside down, will she throw it all away?

Can she save her sister in a race against time? Detective Al Parker hasn't spoken with her sister in weeks, but when she finds out Nicole has gone missing, she'll do whatever it takes to find her. However, she didn't plan on having to team up with the man she thought was out of her life forever. Grant Dickson thought he'd left his past behind and it would never resurface, but when he's forced to return to the place that broke his heart, will he be able to do his job?