Tessa Palmer finds herself in a small town along the Mississippi River following the news of her father's recent death. Her father had moved to the little town after his wife had died several years earlier and had opened a camera shop, something he had always dreamed of. Tessa hopes to finalize her father's estate quickly and get back to her busy life in the city, where she is a photographer. Tessa becomes fast friends with a middle-aged woman who takes her under her wing and introduces her to her family and the life that she has in the Mississippi River town. The river town begins to charm Tessa with its beauty and weaves its way into her heart. She meets two totally different men who change all her original plans to leave quickly. After Tessa's father's camera shop is vandalized, she stumbles upon a discovery and doesn't realize the danger that is in store for her.

They didn’t mean to fall in love… Brenda Morrison has known Jay Santorini for years, but he’s off limits. He’s her friend’s ex-husband, and except for one slip-up, they’ve always had a platonic relationship. But now that she’s back in Atlanta, the smoldering attraction between them is much harder to resist. Jay has always kept a hands-off approach to Brenda, and the time they spend together starts out innocently enough, or so he pretends. Because the truth is, Jay has feelings for her, and those feelings are anything but innocent.

They were never supposed to meet. Hidden on a New Orleans plantation were secrets Gabriella Bodreaux was never supposed to uncover, either. And after Luke Buckley saved her life, she couldn't get him out of her head...and she couldn't get out of his. At the slightest touch, they established the most intimate connection of their lives. So vulnerable, so dangerous...so right. Now they knew everything about each other--almost. He came with a secret identity, but wasn't the type of man who would run away from trouble. He could keep her safe. But when being together meant exposing themselves to more danger than either could prepare for, they had to reconsider just how "chance" their meeting really was....

He makes her feel like a woman… Mechanic Ronnie Taylor spends most of her time with men. As such, she’s always been tough, but Diego Molina makes her feel the opposite of tough. The big Cuban is brash, bold, and gets under her skin. She finally has to admit the reason he annoys her isn’t because she dislikes him. It’s because she likes him a little too much. When Diego turns the tables on Ronnie, he uncovers the sensual woman hiding underneath. But past regrets threaten to derail their new relationship. Before they can get to forever, they must trust that they’ve found what they’ve been looking for all along.

In this heartfelt and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding. “Ironically, as much as we yearn for deep friendships and meaningful communities, many of us seem to be unable to find our way into them. Even if we know we’re made for community, finding one and staying there seems almost impossible. Though we hate to admit it, if we stay long enough in any relationship or set of friendships, we will experience failure, doubt, burnout, loneliness, transitions, a loss of self, betrayal, frustration, a sense of entitlement, grief, and weariness. Yet it’s these painful community experiences, these tensions we struggle to navigate, that hold surprising gifts.” —FROM THE PREFACE IN A STRIKINGLY confessional tone and vividly illustrated through story, Unexpected Gifts names eleven inevitable challenges that all friendships, relationships, and communities experience if they stay together long enough. Rather than allowing these challenges to become excuses to leave, Chris Heuertz suggests that things like betrayal, transitions, failure, loss of identity, entitlement, and doubt may actually be invitations to stay. And if we stay, these challenges can become unexpected gifts. *** Betrayal, failure, loss of identity, doubt. If your relationships have suffered from any of these pitfalls, this book will show you that staying together can create something more—even something beautiful. IN THIS HEARTFELT and thoughtful book, Christopher Heuertz writes of the dangers of isolation, the challenges we face when we join together, and the struggles and joys that emerge from genuine community bonding. Whether readers are forming a new community, searching for deeper community, or participating in a longtime community, they will find inspiration, caution, guidance, and encouragement as they discover the beauty of pressing in to the ambiguities of growing relationships in this tender and honest testimony about how we are woven together by grace.

It may seem odd to seek peace by moving to a war-torn African country, but for medical missionary Dr. Cynthia Myers, it provided a way to escape a shallow life of unearned wealth, a philandering fiancé, and a father now square in the public eye as vice president of the United States. At least here she knows her work and life have meaning. But all that is thrown into chaos when she fails to save the life of a local warlord's mortally wounded son. As part of the Army Special Forces "A-Team" on a mission to capture and subdue the warlord, Captain Rick Norton is compelled to use deadly force to save Cynthia's life. Enraged at the violence she witnessed and riddled with guilt that men died because of her, Cynthia tries to hold on to her anger--but an unwanted attraction is taking hold. With two members of his team badly injured and rebels in hot pursuit, Rick will have to draw upon all his strength and cunning to get her out alive . . . because he's beginning to think they just might overcome their differences and be able to make a life together.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE AMISH BACHELOR’S CHOICE by Jocelyn McClay When her late father’s business is sold, Ruth Fisher plans on leaving her Amish community to continue her education. But as she helps transition the business into Malachi Schrock’s hands, will her growing connection with the handsome new owner convince her to stay? ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES Rocky Mountain Haven by Lois Richer After an earthquake kills her husband and leaves her with amnesia, Gemma Andrews returns to her foster family’s retreat to recuperate. But with her life shaken, she didn’t plan on bonding with the retreat’s handyman, Jake Elliott…or with her late husband’s secret orphaned stepdaughter. THE COWBOY’S TWIN SURPRISE Triple Creek Cowboys by Stephanie Dees After a whirlwind Vegas romance, barrel racer Lacey Jenkins ends up secretly married and pregnant—with twins. Now can her rodeo cowboy husband, Devin Cole, ever win her heart for real?

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. LONE STAR CHRISTMAS RESCUE Lone Star Justice by Margaret Daley On a mission in Big Bend Park, Texas Ranger Drake Jackson stumbles upon an unconscious woman and an infant boy. When it becomes clear Kay Rollins has amnesia and can’t remember why someone would be stalking her, only Drake can protect them…and help uncover her past. COWBOY CHRISTMAS GUARDIAN Gold Country Cowboys by Dana Mentink Attacked and left for dead in the trunk of her car, Shelby Arroyo’s rescued by cowboy Barrett Thorn. But someone is determined she won’t live to uncover the secrets hidden in the mine she’s been investigating. SILENT NIGHT THREAT by Michelle Karl The week before Christmas, NASA astronaut Natasha Stark wakes up wounded on the side of the road with no memories. And her former fiancé, FBI agent Chris Barton, is determined to stop the men after her, especially when he discovers she has a daughter…and he may be the father.

Veterinarian Jodi Bowman has lost confidence in her skills after a series of bad outcomes leave her questioning her every move. Her assistant Cole Jameson offers the support she needs to get back on her feet, and as their mutual affection deepens, Jodi wonders if Cole might not be as straight as she appears. Cole lost everything in a workplace romance once before, and she has no interest in allowing history to repeat itself. But can she resist Jodi, and her own heart? As wildlife carers Charlie and Pip settle into their new relationship, immigration challenges threaten to tear them apart. When all four women confront the wrath of the Australian wilderness, will love be enough to guide them?

When an eight year old boy goes missing in the middle of a hurricane a small town detective named Daniel Kennedy must put together pieces of a complex puzzle to solve the crime. And time is running out. What he encounters along the way will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. The Storm is the first of three books about Detective Daniel Kennedy.