A lawman loses his heart to a sweet-as-pie librarian with something to hide in this charming inspirational romance from the award-winning author. Still nursing old heartache, deputy sheriff Charlie Pruitt vowed he’d never get close to another woman again. But that’s easier said than done when librarian Evy Shaw arrives in his small coastal Virginia town with a secret—one Charlie’s determined to uncover. When Charlie joins Evy’s all-female book club, he gets more than he anticipated when the romantic reads stoke a real attraction to Evy. Falling for the pretty librarian wasn’t part of the plan, but when the truth behind Evy’s suspicious behavior comes to light, will love be enough to bind them together?

SHE'S GOT A KNACK FOR TROUBLE—AND IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS… At twenty-seven, free-spirited Rowena Brown has never fit in anywhere—not with her ambitious family, not at veterinary school and certainly not in any relationship she's ever had. But surely the good people of Whitewater, Illinois, will welcome a pet-store owner whose talent is finding the perfect home for "problem" animals, even if they do have names like Destroyer.… When a hundred-pound monstrosity of a dog appears at his door, Whitewater deputy Cash Lawless knows he's in trouble. A single dad with two young daughters, Cash wants more chaos in his life about as much as he wants to find himself drawn to the eccentric Rowena. But if he's not careful, the unruly hound and his unconventional owner might reignite Cash's hopes along with his heart—and help them all find home at last.

He may not be perfect… But he’s perfect for her! Ryan DeMere is definitely enjoying the perks of being Sweetheart Ranch’s new wrangler—the best is working with head chef Bridget O’Malley. He’s fallen head over spurs for the talented and determined beauty. There’s just one hiccup. Bridget is holding out for Mr. Right—and Ryan doesn’t quite meet her requirements. But he’s determined to win Bridget over, because Ryan may not be perfect…but maybe their love could be.

A bookish librarian steps out of her comfort zone for the romantic adventure of a lifetime—from the award-winning author of The Bachelor’s Twins. He loves adventures . . . She only reads them . . . until now! Maddie Montgomery, Castle Falls’ shy librarian, has always played it safe. Enter Aiden Kane, the town’s resident adventurer, on the mend from an accident and in need of Maddie’s help. As Maddie assists Aiden with his search for a long-lost relative, the handsome outdoorsman coaxes Maddie out of her safety zone. But can Maddie take the biggest risk of all—giving in to love? “The characters demonstrate that, while change isn’t always pleasant, it is a necessary component of life . . . and it sometimes ends better than expected.” —RT Book Reviews

Attorney D.A. Nina Frost sees a parent's worst nightmare firsthand--she prosecutes child molesters, and she's seen one too many walk free. But when her own five-year-old son becomes a victim, Nina is determined to do whatever it takes to find the assailant--no matter the consequence.

At nearly 40, Dante Robinson has never been in a serious relationship. His nephew reveals he started an online dating company, Perfect Match. Dante insists he shut it down...until the kid offers to hook him up with a ""naughty librarian"". Lena Young, a librarian, is 30 and raises the daughter of her abusive older brother as if she's her own. When her friend cajoles her into signing up for Perfect Match, Dante responds to her profile. Developing a crush on her brother's best friend hadn't been difficult when Lena was a shy, withdrawn girl, but Dante hasn't been back in 16 years. After she agrees to meet him, she discovers he only invited her over to his house to get laid. She's mortified but, when Dante apologizes, she can't turn him away. She instead finds herself believing that, with him, she can find what she's always dreamed of but never considered possible.

When Hannah Hart moves to the small town of Apple Blossom Bay to look after her eccentric aunt, she doesn’t expect the first thing she finds to be a murder. Apple Blossom Bay is known for its fresh seafood and peaceful beaches, so when Hannah uncovers a dead body on her first day in town, she doesn’t know who to trust. While her aunt has a questionable alibi, every claim out of her mouth is wilder than the last. The only friend Hannah can rely on is the stray dog who was found at the scene of the crime. With a sweet toy Pomeranian in need of a new home, and Hannah in need of a friend she can trust, the two team up to figure out who could possibly have murdered a resident of Apple Blossom Bay. If she doesn’t get to the bottom of who murdered Barb, Hannah is positive she will be on next on the killer’s list. “Pomeranian Puzzle” is an inclusive cozy mystery filled with layered clues and quirky moments, written by Molly Maple, which is a pen name for a USA Today bestselling author. Google Keywords: LGBTQ fiction, cozy mystery, small town mystery, small town fiction, dog cozy mystery, puzzle cozy mystery, hobbies and crafts cozy mystery, female sleuth, woman sleuth, amateur sleuth

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE RANCHER’S TEXAS TWINS Lone Star Cowboy League: Boys Ranch by Allie Pleiter Rancher Gabriel Everett needs single mom Avery Culpepper to remain in town for the sake of the boys ranch. So he offers his place for a few weeks—just long enough for the pretty mom and her adorable twins to turn his empty house into a home full of love. HER SINGLE DAD HERO The Prodigal Ranch by Arlene James Coming home to look after her ailing father and his ranch, Ann Billings never expected to be confronted with Dean Pryor and his son. The city girl can’t help but clash with the rugged farmer—or stop falling for his caring ways and his endearing little boy. THE DEPUTY’S PERFECT MATCH by Lisa Carter Librarian Evy Shaw is in Virginia to bring closure to her past. But will her plans for the future change when deputy sheriff Charlie Pruitt joins her book club and starts breaking down the walls around her heart?

A widowed veteran and a single mom discover just how healing love can be in this wholesome contemporary Western romance. When Buck Armstrong encounters Gina Patterson and her baby stranded on a dark country road outside town, he intends to help them out—and then keep his distance. Gina and little Bobby remind the handsome veteran too much of all he’s lost. Besides, the vulnerable single mom seems equally wary of getting involved. Things begin to change once Gina and her son settle into the boardinghouse run by Buck’s sister. Being with Gina and Bobby makes Buck question his plans to leave town for a fresh start. Suddenly he has dreams of forging a new family, even though it will mean risking his heart . . .

Using California as the model for the adversarial system and Germany as the model for the inquisitorial system, this innovative work seeks to add a new dimension to the comparative study of criminal justice. The basic idea is contained in the title, One Case--Two Systems. Containing the first ever side-by-side portrayals of full American and German trials, the book views a single case through two separate lenses--one American, one German. Returning home unexpectedly from a vacation in the country, an elderly man interrupts a night time burglary in his own house and is attacked as the burglar tries to escape. By portraying an ordinary crime--a burglary that turns into a robbery--rather than a dramatic, high-profile murder, the book provides a detailed, working picture of the two systems and the contrasts between them. Allowing the reader to observe and compare the formal steps that cases go through in the two systems, it brings the work of the police, the prosecution, the defense, and the courts to life - by giving thoughts and reasons as well as actions. Even the most critical documents are included. Designed to illustrate the most important differences between the two systems, the country chapters first portray the California investigation and prosecution and then take the same case through the German system. Often seeing eye-to-eye but sometimes diverging sharply, the two sets of comments focus on the critical issues depicted in the country chapters--seeking to explain the similarities, differences, and peculiarities of the two systems. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.