A hand-carved hope chest holds a woman’s treasures and dreams in this Amish romance series debut “written with tenderness and simplicity” (Joan Wester Anderson, New York Times–bestselling author). Rebecca Sommer never thought her plan to wed would bring a heart-wrenching choice. She thought she and her betrothed, William, would spend the rest of their lives in Illinois’ heartland, raising a family in their close-knit Amish hometown. But when he must travel far out of state to save his ailing father’s business, Rebecca braves her relatives’ disapproval—and her own fears—to go work by his side. And though she finds herself ever more in love with the dedicated, resourceful man he proves to be, William’s growing interest in English ways may be the one challenge even her steadfast faith can’t meet . . . William knows he couldn’t ask for a more loyal wife-to-be. And the bravery that helps Rebecca tackle every obstacle makes her even more admirable. He simply won’t ask her to sacrifice her deepest beliefs, no matter how right they are for each other. But the patience and care that crafted Rebecca’s hope chest is somehow showing them there’s more than one-way prayers can be answered—and hearts brought together forever . . . “Baker lays the familiar groundwork of a close-knit Amish community, but the heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes . . . The prayers and faith are respectfully illustrated, and Baker emphasizes the conviction required to hold to Amish traditions while surrounded by 21st century conveniences, providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters’ inner lives.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Illustrated with stunning photographs and packed with professional advise, this hip and stylish guide to floral arranging by the author of POTTED GARDENS and PARADISE FOUND proves that a touch of wit, a bit of daring, and some clever tricks can turn simple flowers into a smashing display. Floral designer Rebecca Cole brings a refreshingly offbeat attitude to creating colourful, eye-catching arrangements for all occasions. She happily mixes flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other unusual ingredients, and presents them in whimsical, out-of-the-ordinary containers. Her creative impulse extends to conjuring up highly original reasons for sending flowers, resulting in such delightful designs as the "Celery and Roses" Bouquet, the "Black Power Flowers" Bouquet, the "Thank God I Didn't Have to Cook the Turkey" Bouquet" and even a "Pepto-Bismol Pink" get-weel Bouquet. In FLOWER POWER, Cole shares her enthusiasm and her secrets, offering basic "recipes" readers can produce easily or modify to suit the season and thier own tastes. She explains how to shop for the best flowers, how to condition them, and how to put them together with panache. Each arrangement is presented step-by-step in full-colour photographs accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.

Shy, mousy Rebecca Hartwell had a shocking secret--she was in love with the town's hottest bachelor, Dr. Thomas Emerson! Her feelings seemed hopeless, but when the latest Hartwell bridal bouquet landed smack on her head and Rebecca received an heirloom hope chest full of seductive surprises, she suddenly had an outrageous idea. Dare a shy virgin ask her secret crush to father the baby she yearned for? He'd been burned by a Hartwell before, but Thomas couldn't get Rebecca off his mind. The quietly lovely woman blushed fiery red every time they met. She was hiding something...and uncovering it might just be the cure for this doc's jaded heart and soul!

The moment Joe spots Rebecca from afar at his friend’s house, he wants to meet her. He can’t stop thinking about her. They eventually meet in an unexpected place, and they form an immediate attraction. On their first date, Joe reveals he’s a US Air Force fighter pilot—and he’s proud of his work. Joe and Rebecca’s love grows, and they become engaged. But Rebecca can’t accept Joe’s upcoming deployment, and she suddenly starts making false accusations toward Joe. They break up—then Rebecca discovers she is pregnant with their child. They eventually get back together and marry before Joe is deployed. When Joe leaves for active duty, Rebecca manages the household with help from her family and friends. But then, she starts having frightening dreams about Joe being involved in a terrible plane accident. She must convince others the threat is real.

The book contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts, including BDSM in its various forms. Rebecca is a submissive character, at least to start with, but she has a background as a Dominatrix. She is a pre-operative transsexual, as are many of her friends and acquaintances, and there are characters in the story who are not. Their sexual exploits will leave you wanting more.