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In 1836 Texas Alandra Sandoval is the lady of Rancho Sandoval determined to prove to a doubting world that a woman alone can run a ranch. But when Comanches attack her ranch and kidnap her, Alandra must admit she needs protection. Scully Falconer a top hand at a nearby ranch is chosen for the task and quietly stays by her side. Though they believe their paths to be worlds apart the cowboy and the proud lady will be swept up together in the tide of...

Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second...

Juliana Brady is alone in an 1890s Montana mining town, with few prespects for making a living. But she is determined not to be dependent on the charity of others. Josh McBride is trying to scrape up a living from his sheep herd while he builds his ranch. When their paths cross, Juliana and Josh must make a choice--the world's riches and promises, or the eternal value of love.

A Kentucky woman finds herself in an unexpected and difficult situation. When love comes knocking, will she be able to see it in the daily stresses she endures? After leaving the mountains of her childhood, widow Molly Pierpont returns to help raise the children of her dead sister. Jonas McLean lost his heart when he lost his wife, and he's not sure how he feels about his spirited sister-in-law. Will God soften their hearts to let love in?

Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit - and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene....

Determined to heal from the death of her husband, Audrey Eaton goes on a trip to a place that she and her husband had always intended to visit... but things don't go as planned.

Kat and Nell Sinclair are headed west - away from the manicured lawns of Maine to the booming mine town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, to start new lives for themselves as mail-order brides. Romantic dreamer Nell imagines an exciting and love-filled future, while pragmatic Kat resigns herself to marriage as a duty. But when the ladies disembark at the train depot neither fianc ǎwaits them, leaving the sisters unexpectedly alone in the wild, frontier...

It's 1915, and beautiful, single, Guinevere Arlington knows her "place." She just refuses to stay there. For seven years, Gwen has carved out a full life in the bustling town of Bethlehem Springs, Idaho, where she teaches piano and writes for the local newspaper. Her passion for the town, its people, and the surrounding land prompt Gwen to run for mayor. But when she falls in love with her opponent, Gwen realizes winning may come at too high a price....