The Reluctant Outlaw

Bella is determined that she and her sister, Andria, will escape the clutches of their greedy, evil brothers. No longer will they blindly follow orders and aid in the robbery and harm of innocent people. When Duncan agreed to help catch the notorious McLeod gang, he never expected two of them to be female! As his attraction to Bella grows and the danger around them intensifies, Duncan finds himself walking a fine line between his calling as a preacher and his own secret past. Can he protect her and still remain true to his Lord?

The Displaced Belle

Shane would rather pay others to care for his younger orphaned sisters. But when their latest home is burned to the ground and the woman caring for them dies, Shane decides it's time to go home. On the way, he collects not only his two sisters but another child, a young woman beaten and left for dead, a runaway slave...and the promise of more! Lydia allows herself to be taken to the refuge of Shane's home, but can Lydia trust this gambling man to help her when it seems he's deserted his own family in the past?

The Lightkeeper's Daughter

When her father disappears after a hurricane, Hollan scrambles to prove she can manage an island and care for a lighthouse on her own. That would be difficult enough for any woman, but Hollan is partially blind. When family members insist she either marry the man who once deserted her or move back to town, Hollan agrees to the marriage against her better judgment. When danger threatens again, Hollan won't just wait around for protection this time. Can Jacob prove that he didn't desert her - and that he is worthy of her love and trust?

Christmas Homecoming

Soar to new heights in this inspirational Christmas romance collection where four females encounter love amid the Colorado Rockies. A widowed grandmother, Carol Scheirer, is filled with angst, unsure that her family will accept the new man in her life. Wedding planner Noelle Evans wonders if the guy who once jilted her deserves a second chance. Old letters put writer Christmas Scheirer at odds with the guardian of her grandfather’s estate. Missionary Holly Rivers finds she still has feelings for the man she left behind. Will mistletoe missives result in more than one Boulder bride?

Sweet Home Alabama hard cover

Nicole’s focus is only on her daughter when Jason finds her bogus secret admirer poem that she’d penned from the unsigned one her daughter wrote for class. While he fusses with a way to handle her non-existent infatuation, Nicole goes merrily about her business, happily bumbling almost every job in her path. Jason becomes exasperated that Nicole isn’t falling at his feet, and has to admit he might be the one with the secret crush. Will these two figure out that their admiration goes both ways before they drive each other nuts?

The Petticoat Doctor

Nothing in Abbie’s life ever prepared her for the West! When Doctor Abigail Hayes decided to join her long-lost brother in Utah, she could not have imagined the journey she set out upon. Before she reaches her destination, she must survive a train robbery, a kidnapping, an Indian massacre, and other dangers. Apparently no one in the West is who they seem to be. Jake Maverick has come to escort his partner’s sister home from the train depot. When he finally catches up with her, the trouble she brings makes him wonder if they’d have been better off if she never showed up at all. While Jake tries to figure out who Abbie really is, Abbie tries to figure out a God who could let tragedy happen. Can either of them find the amount of trust required to survive?

Prairie Hills

When three independent women challenge traditional female roles, will romance be lost? Emma Delaney provides well for her family. Why would her daughter claim a stranger as her new pa? Hannah Williams thinks for herself. Can she tell a helpful rancher "no thanks"? And Lilly Clark speaks her mind. Will she rescue a persecuted immigrant? 352 pages, softcover from Barbour.

Carousel Dreams

Ellie is furious. When Ellie discovers her recently deceased grandfather spent his entire life savings to purchase a carousel for their Great Salt Lake resort, she feels cheated. And she's not afraid to give a piece of her mind to the scoundrel who arrives to build the carousel. Bascom Anthony is back on the job. After a staged fire killed his wife and son two years ago, he had yet to build another carousel-until now. Time has mended Bascom's heart, but it has not ended the stalker's threats. The longer Bascom stays to finish his job, the more damaging events occur at Ellie's resort. Can Ellie's newfound faith help her overcome her distrust of Bascom? And can Bascom trust the Lord to protect Ellie and her daughter from the same fate that claimed his wife and son?

The Greatest Find

Tabitha will not quit. Tabitha Augustine and her famous archaeologist father are on the verge of their greatest find. As they compete to discover the first dinosaur fossil in Utah, Tabitha is determined to win. But sabotages and threats quicklysend many contestants packing-including her father. Refusing to quit, Tabitha keeps digging. Will her stubbornness cause her to dig her own grave? Hunter Pierce loves history and adventure. His maverick ways infuriate Tabitha, but he soon becomes a friend and safe haven amid mysterious attacks. After promising Dr. Augustine he would protect the man's daughter, Hunter realizes something else needs protected-his own heart. As Tabitha and Hunter join forces, will they discover who is behind the attacks? And will Hunter's faith provide the peace and security Tabitha craves, even though it defies all her scientific knowledge?

Treasure in the Hills

Emma Delaney is mortified when her precocious daughter leaps into a stranger's arms and loudly proclaims that God has sent her new papa to their door. Emma's not looking for a new husband, and this angry stranger certainly wouldn't qualify if she were. Josiah Andrews is amused by the child's announcement, but he's here on business - looking for the man responsible for his brother's death. Marriage hasn't even appeared on the horizon of his plans for life. But Emma and Josiah find themselves drawn together by circumstances beyond their control. Can the hurt of the past and the confusion of the moment be overcome? Can either of them move beyond their own expectations to see the bigger picture God has planned

Sweet Home Alabama
(Barbour Publishing, December 2006)

Nicole’s focus is only on her daughter when Jason finds her bogus secret admirer poem that she’d penned from the unsigned one her daughter wrote for class. While he fusses with a way to handle her non-existent infatuation, Nicole goes merrily about her business, happily bumbling almost every job in her path. Jason becomes exasperated that Nicole isn’t falling at his feet, and has to admit he might be the one with the secret crush. Will these two figure out that their admiration goes both ways before they drive each other nuts?

Christmas Duty
(Barbour Publishing, 2003)

When his former fiancee, Shade Matthews, is abducted, Special Ops Agent Nick McLeod has only a few weeks to find and rescue her - and to convince Shade that he still belongs at her side. Will he have enough time?

Church in the Wildwood
(Barbour Publishing, 2003)

Resort owner, April Russell, loves her quiet life in Hickory Hollow, near the church she holds dear. According to local history, some of her ancestors, the Randalls, once had a long-standing feud with the Campbells, but April is thrilled when wealthy Matthew Campbell comes home to Hickory Hollow. She hopes he will revive the dying church his namesake started over one hundred years ago. Instead, Matthew sees dollar signs and the resort potential and property offers. April is furious, as she will lose not only her beloved church but her small rustic resort, too. Will the old family feud flare up again before love has a chance to grow?

Sweet Liberty
(Barbour Publishing, 2002)

Lillian Appleby longs for adventure. She slips away from her Florida town's July 4, 1900, celebration planning to comb the beach and meets a Bible-reading "pirate". No one believes her story, and plans proceed for her to marry the postmaster, a man she doesn't love. But her heart says "wait".

Heart's Desire
(Barbour Publishing)

When Hannah's father promises her in marriage to a man she doesn't love, escape is her only choice. A strange coincidence proves providential when Cole Wilder, also on the move, agrees to escort Hannah to her aunt's home in Missouri. The long trip from Texas is not an easy one. Heat, dirt, and long hours in the saddle take their toll. And then there are the Cheyenne, in particular, one amourous tribesman who has his eye on Hannah. Now dangers of another sort are on the horizon of Hannah and Cole. Will their journey to Missouri end in a handshake or will they realize in time their hearts' desire?