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When two orphaned boys and their aunt arrive for Thanksgiving supper at church, retired army colonel Brett Stanton feels his heart tugged. Despite having her hands full, young businesswoman Haley Jennings handles her nephews with a smile. Still, Brett can't get too close to the needy trio. He lost his son and brother to the uniform, and isn't about to set himself up for loss again. Soon sweet Haley and the boys remind him of old dreams-;and teach...

No one in Kirkwood Lake seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney's troubled past. But Rainey can't afford to let that bother her. Her top priority is rebuilding her life and being a good mom to her twin daughters. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can't distract her, tempting as he is. She is determined to keep her distance, but as his son and her girls form a special bond. Rainey and Luke can't help but do the same. Can Rainey...

"When her cafe goes up in smoke, Tina Martinelli decides to make a big change. She plans to leave Kirkwood Lake and start over -- somewhere without the haunting memories of family and failure. But just as she's plotting her new life, her girlhood crush Max Campbell returns to town ... and suddenly takes notice of Tina all grown up. Having retired from his military career, Max's ready to start over, too. He's given his heart to her. Now, if only Max...

Widowed and pregnant, Gianna Costanza comes to Kirkwood Lake with her world in pieces. She's determined to put her life back together after her cop husband's death and romance definitely isn't part of the plan. But when she meets her new landlord and neighbor, she knows she doesn't stand a chance. Deputy Sheriff Seth Campbell is strong, kind, and more supportive than she ever imagined a man could be. Soon he's sweeping Gianna off her feet. But she...

Kimberly Gallagher's back in town to run her mother's thriving wedding business. For a seasoned pro like Kimberly, fixing the high-stress nuptials of a senator's daughter is no problem. But facing former police officer Drew Slade--the senator's security chief and her brother's former partner--is not what she signed up for. Drew knows that Kimberly blames him for her brother's tragic death. But to single dad Drew, Kimberly feels like coming home. And...

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. HER COWBOY REUNION Shepherd's Crossing by Ruth Logan Herne Widowed single dad Heath Caufield has too much on his plate when he inherits a share of Pine Ridge Ranch. And when his first love, Lizzie Fitzgerald, arrives to help run it, Heath knows he can't succeed without her. Can they forget the past and begin building a future? MEANT-TO-BE...

To make them a family... She'll need his help. Raising three children alone is tough, but single mom Carly Bradley makes it work--until she takes in one more. As she struggles to handle the new arrival, grumpy new neighbor Mike Morris seems to bond with little Hannah. But a past tragedy keeps Mike at arm's length from Carly. Will they both learn to trust again before discovering happiness next door?

Coming home isn't always easy...in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Ruth Logan Herne. Faced with a decades-old mistake, can she find forgiveness? After a fire devastates her hometown, Dr. Jess Bristol returns to save her mother's clinic--and comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart. Over twenty years ago, Jess helped put Shane Stone in jail...and later learned he was innocent. Now they must work together to restore their...