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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.

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.

Would you give up everything to follow God? Jordan Wright's life was thrown upside down when she ended up pregnant in college. After giving up her son for adoption, she sought to find meaning in her life. As she gave her life to God, she began to receive visions and words to tell others. But can she trust God enough to take on the hardest mission of her life? Listen to find out more....

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?

Jefferson has tried to be a good example for his teammates, but when he's forced to reach out for help, his secret will come to light. Will it change the way his teammates look at him? Lucia hasn't had the best luck in love, but when Jefferson need her, she can't say no.

The rapture was just the beginning! Raven knew life would change when Kat and Christians around the world were raptured, but she had no idea how much. Just as life begins to return to normal, a devastating virus is unleashed on the world. While she and the new believers she recruits try to survive in this new world, they begin to find evidence that all is not what it seems.Will they be able to save themselves and inform others about God, or will the government wipe them out?

Heidi isn’t used to the fame that’s followed her after appearing on the reality dating show, and her dating life has suddenly picked up. But when one of the men who shows up is a blast from her past, will she accept his offer or send him packing?

Hunter Garrison loves his life. He has a car he enjoys, a job he likes, and a huge apartment, but something is missing in his life. When he is tasked with traveling to a small town in order to get a woman to sell her land, annoyance is his first reaction. However, Daisy and her family show him a side of life he hasn't experienced in a long time. When Hunter shows up on her doorstep, she isn't sure she can trust him, but with his offer to compensate her just for learning what she does, can she afford to turn him away? What happens if she finds out he isn't who he says he is?