Could Cory Bellanger Be More Than a Friend? The tall, dark and handsome forest ranger has a way of making Daphne Carruthers feel safe. Her brother's buddy is also awakening feelings deeper than friendship. Daphne wants to believe in the future Cory's offering, but first she must come to terms with her painful past. Helping Daphne recover from a difficult relationship, Cory knows he has to be careful where her heart is concerned. And Cory is hiding a secret of his own that could destroy the fragile trust they're starting to build. Can he stop their pasts from sabotaging their future together--and convince Daphne he's the best man for her?

DAVE DUCHARME IS A MAN OF MYSTERY Dave's heart is captured from the moment he lays eyes on Ashley Kruger. Too bad it's while he's saving her from a bank robbery! When Ashley is injured, Dave promises to stay close. He's determined to take care of her--and to win her trust. Ashley can't believe she was rescued by such a gentle and handsome man. As she gets to know her dashing hero, hope grows that he may be the one for her. But when dangerous secrets from his past come to light, Ashley will have to choose between safety...and love.

Jillian knows better than to risk being hurt again, and she's quite happy with her life the way it is-quiet, steady, and predictable. Teaching piano keeps her busy and earns her a living. Until one day, a new piano student changes her life forever when "little Jed" turns out to be a full-grown man. He is handsome and gentle, makes her laugh, and he is committed to God. In short, he seems too good to be true. Except for her Savior, no one has ever loved Jillian unconditionally, without wanting something in return. With a heart so scarred and cautious, can she ever bring herself to accept Jed's love?

Running from his frustrating life, Chad loses his way on Christmas Eve and soon stumbles on the remote town of Piney Meadows. Before long, he falls in love with the people of the Old Order Mennonite community, accepts a job, and settles into the area. He is touched by the good people and their strong faith, even though he still has a lingering dispute with God. Most of all, he is fond of Anna. The more he gets to know her, the more he falls in love with her. But Anna is not happy in Piney Meadows. The Mennonite community is changing, but it's not changing fast enough for her. She longs to move to Minneapolis to get a job, make her way in the world, and find herself. Chad doesn't want her to go, but Anna can only see the freedom she imagines she will get in the big city. When she's ready to leave he contemplates leaving with her, but a personal crisis shakes Chad to his core. Feeling let down by everyone—including God—Chad wonders if Anna will now desert him...

Doreen McCullough is content with her self-made business of daycare for dogs and has developed quite a clientele. Between her Lord, her church, and her best friend Gretchen, a Standard Schnauzer, life for Doreen is in good order. That is until the day she is plowed down by a canine that lacks even a hint of training and obedience. Yet the dog is the perfect reflection of his owner, Edwin Olson. The only thing Doreen and Edwin have in common is the breed of their dogs. Doreen has no interest in Edwin as a client due to his mangy dog-or as a boyfriend because of his obvious disinterest to be near her. Though he cannot explain why, he will do anything to get his dog into her program. Can these two ever become one? It could take a miracle.

When a car accident strands Dennis Bancroft in a snowstorm, he desperately needs help--fast. As the snow cover rises and the temperatures drop, a saving angel happens by on her way to her family's mountain cabin. Adelle Wilson's plans for celebrating Christmas change quickly, as she finds herself entertaining unexpected houseguests for the holiday. In a snowbound cabin, caring for two infants and making do with limited supplies, Adelle and Dennis experience a Christmas they will never forget. Under ordinary circumstances, they would never have met. Now, can they bear to part?

Differences between Contemporary and Old Order Mennonite Church Communities

When lovely Lacey Dachin signed on at the clothing shop next door, it looked as if fun-loving Randy Reynolds had found a potential lunch partner. Meals could be lonely for a single guy, particularly one whose friends were getting hitched right and left!But could the past truly be behind him? He knew Lacey feared the worst. Yet with his life in stand-up shape, the only thing that needed changing now was Lacey's mind.