New Releases by Ann Brown

This Christmas, follow your heart to Amish country The Christmas Quilt by Patricia Davids Years ago, Rebecca Beachy kept her reasons for rejecting Gideon Troyer’s marriage proposal a secret. Now Rebecca’s busy crafting quilts to raise money—and guarding her heart against love. Until Gideon returns and makes the winning bid on one of her exquisite quilts. Will the quilt—a patchwork promise of rediscovered love—bring Gideon and Rebecca back together again? An Amish Match by Jo Ann Brown With a baby on the way, a toddler son and a run-down farm to care for, Amish widow Rebekah Burkholder is worried for her family’s future. So when hardworking widowed single dad Joshua Stoltzfus proposes marriage for sensible reasons, Rebekah accepts. But as she unexpectedly falls for her new husband, dare she hope that Joshua will reopen his heart to love, too?

The Amish Nanny As temporary guardian of two sets of young and energetic twins, widowed minister Isaiah Stoltzfus needs a nanny immediately. Keeping the kids happy and safe while also trying to run his blacksmith shop is becoming impossible. So when Clara Ebersol arrives to help, Isaiah is relieved. Able to soothe, teach and delight the children, Clara feels like family. Love-shy Isaiah knows that recently jilted Clara isn’t looking for marriage, either. But with matchmakers—including four young kinder—on the job, Isaiah and Clara may soon find their hands clasped in matrimony.

Amish Family Ties Hannah Lambright becomes an instant mother when her estranged father abandons his toddler daughter on her doorstep. The pretty beekeeper knows all about honey—and nothing about tending to a kinder, especially one with special needs. She’s grateful to Daniel Stoltzfus for offering to help care for her sister in exchange for Hannah’s beekeeping skills on a hive at his workplace. But the handsome carpenter broke her heart years ago and she’s afraid it’s never quite mended. Yet spending time with the boppli whisperer and the sweet little girl has love-shy Hannah hoping the family they’re forming will last forever.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH REUNION Amish Hearts Jo Ann Brown Hannah Lambright is shocked to learn she has a baby sister. With no experience raising children, she turns to past love Daniel Stoltzfus for aid.As they grow close, Hannah realizes that if she can trust Daniel not to break her heart again, she may finally get her wish: having a family. APPLE ORCHARD BRIDE Goose Harbor Jessica Keller When he’s given custody of his cousin’s child, Toby Holcomb moves back to his hometown to start anew as a dad. Working side by side with Jenna Crest on her father’s orchard, Toby begins to realize that his life’s happiness may depend on a friend from his past. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COWBOY Tina Radcliffe Joe Gallagher is surprised to find the woman who abandoned him is back in Paradise, Colorado, to be his physical therapist. Single mom Rebecca Simpson knows she hurt the handsome cowboy all those years ago, but if she can earn his trust this could be their chance at forever.

Two touching holiday romances set in Amish country, from two great authors together in one anthology. The Midwife’s Christmas Surprise by Marta Perry Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts? A Christmas to Remember by Jo Ann Brown When a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family’s farm. “Linda” has no memory and doesn’t know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda’s identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AMISH CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS Marta Perry and Jo Ann Brown In these two brand-new novellas, Christmas reunites one Amish beauty with a past love, while another will be led headfirst into her future by a handsome Amish farmer. THE PASTOR’S CHRISTMAS COURTSHIP Hearts of Hunter Ridge Glynna Kaye Retreating to her grandparents’ mountain cabin for Christmas, city girl Jodi Thorpe is looking to rebuild after a tragic loss. She never expects to be roped into a charity project—or that the pastor running the program is the former bad-boy crush she’s never forgotten. HIS HOLIDAY MATCHMAKER Texas Sweethearts Kat Brookes All little Katie Cooper wants for Christmas is a mommy. But Nathan Cooper isn’t prepared for his daughter’s matchmaking—or to find himself under the mistletoe with interior designer Alyssa McCall as they work on the town’s new recreation center.

An Amish Reunion Nathaniel Zook returns to his Amish community of Paradise Springs after inheriting his grandparents'' alpaca farm—but knows nothing of the furry creatures. Only one person can teach him what he needs to know to save his family''s homestead. But his childhood best friend, Esther Stoltzfus, still the pretty tomboy he remembers, is unusually reluctant. Nathaniel suggests the schoolteacher bring along some students so they can all learn together. Suddenly, the sweet alpacas and a dear young orphaned boy are bringing Nathaniel and Esther closer than ever. Yet he''ll have to risk sharing all that''s in his heart to form the family he always dreamed of.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. HIS AMISH SWEETHEART Amish Hearts Jo Ann Brown When Esther Stoltzfus''s childhood crush, Nathaniel Zook, returns to their Amish community and asks for help with his farm—and an orphaned boy in need—will their friendship blossom into a happily-ever-after? REUNITING WITH THE COWBOY Texas Cowboys Shannon Taylor Vannatter Having rodeo cowboy Cody Warren move in next door might just be Ally Curtis''s second chance with the boy who got away. But can she trust that the charming bull rider is ready to settle down for good? THE SOLDIER''S SURPRISE FAMILY Jolene Navarro Former solider Garrett Kincaid had no plans for a family, until he discovers he has a son he never knew existed. Now his child and the lovely new nanny he''s hired are quickly capturing his heart.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH MATCH Amish Hearts Jo Ann Brown A marriage of convenience for widowed single parents Joshua Stoltzfus and Rebekah Burkholder will mean a stable home for their children. Becoming a family could also lead to healing their past hurts—and a second chance at love. CLAIMING THE SINGLE MOM?S HEART Hearts of Hunter Ridge Glynna Kaye Single mom Sunshine Carston is trying to gain a seat on the town council—against Grady Hunter''s mother. So when Grady steps in to help when his mother falls ill, Sunshine is torn between winning…and wishing for a future with the rugged outdoorsman. COAST GUARD SWEETHEART Lisa Carter Coast guard officer Sawyer Kole is back in town to fix his greatest mistake: abandoning the only woman he''s ever cared for. In the aftermath of a hurricane, he''ll help Honey Duer rebuild her lodge, but can he restore her faith—and love—in him?

Once again things heat up for Special Agent Kyrie Shea and she has to use her investigative skills to figure out who''s bombing the town locals. When one of those locals being targeted turns out to be one of her teammates, and her sister unwittingly becomes the only one who can identify the serial bomber, it''s up to Kyrie and her intensely alluring boss, Matthew ''Fox'' Foxworth to protect them. So the four of them retreat to a cabin in the Maine wilderness. That''s when things really heat up. Kyrie thought the heat coming off the bomb blasts was hot, but being locked in a cabin with a boss she''s overwhelmingly attracted to may just top it. Still unsure she''s ready to give up her life-long friend and lover, Derrick Chamberlin, she tries desperately to keep herself in control. Another problem arises when heat ignites inappropriately between her married sister and her teammate. It sparks Kyrie''s anger, and lust is not the only urge she needs to rein in. It''s a good thing Fox took her Taser away!

Special Agent Kyrie Shea thought things were finally settling down for her. There were no crazed killers after her, and she was enjoying a committed relationship with best friend and lover, Derrick Chamberlin. She should''ve known the normality wouldn''t last... Her best friend and coroner moves to Hollow Cove, bringing with her a case that sparks an investigation into a new breed of serial killer. Next: She acquires a new nemesis in Army Lieutenant Raina Lowe, who''s popped in for her yearly attempt at seducing Kyrie''s boss, Matthew "Fox" Foxworth. Which causes jealousy to ignite, forcing Kyrie to face the fact her feelings for Fox are still there. And quite possibly, are even stronger than she realized. Then, mentor from the Quantico FBI head-quarters shows up to help solve the serial murders. Now she''s dealing with his cynical attitude, hard drinking, and reckless sexual escapades while they track the killer cross country and back. Kyrie will have to face off with the nemesis, the killer, and the friend.

The Prodigal Daughter Returns Ten years ago, Amish quiltmaker Leah Beiler and her twin brother left their community and family without a word. Now she''s finally come home—with her orphaned young niece. Leah has much to explain to so many, including Ezra Stoltzfus. Before she left, she dreamed of marrying the handsome dairy farmer. But now that she''s lived among the English and is raising a child who knows nothing of Amish ways, Ezra worries she''ll leave again. Leah will have to prove to Ezra that her future is in Paradise Springs—and with him—forever.

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AMISH HOMECOMING Amish Hearts by Jo Ann Brown Desperate for help in raising her niece, Leah Beiler goes back to her Amish roots in Paradise Springs, Pennsylvania—and the boy-next-door who she''s never forgotten. Could this be their second chance at forever? HER SMALL-TOWN COWBOY Oaks Crossing by Mia Ross When teacher Lily St. George teams up with cowboy Mike Kinley to give horse-riding lessons to the local children, her small-town life goes from simple to extraordinary as she falls for the handsome single dad and his daughter. ALASKAN SANCTUARY by Teri Wilson Eager to make her wolf sanctuary a success, Piper Quinn fights every obstacle—even Ethan Hale, the journalist who deems the animals dangerous. Sparks fly, but soon their battle will be to win each other''s hearts.

Special Agent Kyrie Shea takes her team to her hometown of Auburn Heights, Montana to track down a team of serial killers. That is, if she can bury the memories of the trauma she faced at the hands of a trusted family friend long enough to walk through the front door of her family home. On top of that, she continues to struggle in deciding who she is more compatible with; does she stick with life-long best friend and lover, Derrick Chamberlin? Or does she risk everything and succumb to the powerful connection that draws her ever closer to her new boss; sexy and mysterious, ex-Special Forces soldier, Matthew "Fox" Foxworth. As if she didn''t have enough to worry about...it''s Thanksgiving! She will have to deal with concerned parents, nosey sisters, and Derrick''s parents. All of whom have no idea of their current relationship status. Kyrie will use her quirky humor to confront her three greatest fears: psycho killers, commitment, and family.

Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. FRONTIER ENGAGEMENT Frontier Bachelors by Regina Scott After schoolteacher Alexandrina Fosgrave is stranded in the wilderness with James Wallin, he offers her his hand in marriage to protect her reputation. Both are afraid to fall in love, but could an engagement of convenience make them reconsider? THE TEXAN''S COURTSHIP LESSONS Bachelor List Matches by Noelle Marchand Since Isabelle Bradley would never marry her sister''s former suitor, she offers to help Rhett Granger court himself a wife. As she warms to Rhett, a future together doesn''t seem so difficult to imagine—but is she too late? PROMISE OF A FAMILY Matchmaking Babies by Jo Ann Brown After Captain Drake Nesbitt discovers a tiny boat of foundling children adrift at sea, he and Lady Susanna Trelawney begin searching for their families. What they''ll discover is an unexpected love that anchors their wayward hearts. SECOND CHANCE LOVE by Shannon Farrington When her fiancé dies suddenly, Elizabeth Martin believes her life is over. It''s up to her betrothed''s brother, David Wainwright, to help her through the pain…without falling for his brother''s almost-bride.

Offering both subtle and immediate pleasures, Lee Ann Brown''s generous new book extends her unmistakable, original voice, every bit as Southern as it is avant-garde, gracious without being naive. Abounding in a playfulness of style, including songs and ballads, the poems in The Sleep That Changed Everything are by turns funny, serious, insightful and moving. Botanical and scientific language are used here as collage elements to chart cycles of desire and emotional transformation. Brown is committed to Whitman''s idea that we all have many selves; thus her work embraces the immediacy of the New York School, the personal and literary wildness of the Beats, the word play and political astuteness of Language poetry and an eroticism all her own. In poems that are both highly literate and plain-spoken, Brown makes the life of the soul directly available in all its renegade garb.

One way to think of Other Archer is as an expanded occasional poem. Besides gathering the elements of my own story, I hope to encourage readers to see their own life stories in poetry, to leave markers on the trail, ever hopeful to house the energies of our new habitations.

Special Agent Kyrie Shea is asked to leave her profiling job Quantico to go to work for a very elite government agency known as Dark Force One. That should be a good thing, right? Problems arise when the all male agency doesn''t give her the warmest of welcomes, sending her sometimes fragile ego into overdrive. Minor mishaps are soon elevated to full-on disasters as Kyrie fights for respect from her fellow agents, tracks a serial rapist, and in the process manages to incite the wrath of various other psychos in town. As if that''s not enough to deal with, she has two very sexy males that are driving her to distraction, FBI agent, lover and best friend since childhood, Derrick Chamberlin, and her sexy new boss, Matthew Foxworth-who scares her more than the psychos out to get her. With a quirky wit, unyielding determination, and a little blind luck she''ll face it all head on in pure Kyrie Shea style.

Meant-to-Be Mother Lady Caroline Trelawney Dowling has always wanted a child of her own and her wish comes true when two abandoned children are temporarily turned over to her. She''s finding new purpose and joy--even more so after the handsome baron next door requests her help in renovating his house and refining his manners. As the new Lord Warrick, Jacob has a host of duties, including updating his estate and providing an heir. Lady Caroline''s expertise in etiquette proves invaluable, and spending time together is a delight. But as the children''s origins are finally uncovered, can he keep her newfound family intact--and unite her dreams with his own? Matchmaking Babies: Seeking forever families and speeding up the course of true love

Daddy Lessonse Arthur, Lord Trelawney, is an expert at carrying coded messages for the government--and a complete amateur in caring for children. Before courting a widowed acquaintance with two babies, he decides to practice with the rescued orphans sheltering at his family estate. A practical idea...until he meets their lovely nurse. Maris Oliver is drawn to the principled, handsome nobleman, even if he''s expected to woo another woman. Both have secrets that threaten their safety and their fragile trust. But if Maris''s sweet charges have their way, Arthur won''t need to venture beyond his own front door to find a woman he''ll risk all to protect and love. Matchmaking Babies: Seeking forever families and speeding up the course of true love

Family in Training? After rescuing six children abandoned in a boat, Captain Drake Nesbitt is determined to ensure their safety and locate their unknown parents. But first, he needs someone to nurture the babies. He''s grateful for the support of kindhearted Lady Susanna Trelawney. Although Susanna has given up all hope of marriage and happiness after her fiancé''s betrayal, the adorable children evoke all her maternal instincts. Soon she''s falling for her tiny charges--and their handsome rescuer. Can Susanna convince committed bachelor Drake that he''s more than just a onetime hero, but a man who has room in his heart for a family after all? Matchmaking Babies: Seeking forever families and speeding up the course of true love.

The Way The second book in a series of three. In The Way, Susan''s imagination takes us further into the darker side of this society. The planet Ethra was destroyed following many years of abuse and neglect. Ending finally its total destruction by mankind. Emerging some centuries later from the shelter of Ethras womb, the new society''s scientists and medical practitioners were faced with difficult problems to resolve such as the elimination of grotesque birth defects in new born infants, their tiny bodies twisted and deformed, their lungs and hearts incapable of functioning for more the a few moments after birth. Using genetic engineering the scientist worked on preventing the incidents of the past being repeated. The new society would be protected from the mistakes of the past. A damaged and broken building was discovered Torn and faded documents and many other records were collected and reassembled. From these remnants the leaders of the new society formulated a code of conduct. This formed the foundation of a new society. Upon the crumbling corner wall of the building was a broken blue and white sign it simply read ?Way.? The new society adopted the simplicity of the signs message and embraced the code of conduct calling it ?The Way.?

A Man Beyond Her Reach Vera Fenwick is everything a vicar''s sister should be--helpful, modest and sensible. She knows the perils of falling for a man above her station, but it does no harm to admire Edmund Herriott, Lord Meriweather--from afar. She''s perfectly content to help him restore the local rectory...and she''s much too reasonable to risk her heart. Working alongside Vera to rebuild the church and foil a smuggling ring is restoring the confidence Edmund lost in battle. Vera may be sure she''s not suited to be an aristocrat''s wife, but Edmund is utterly confident of one thing--that this unexpected love was built to last. Sanctuary Bay: Where three war heroes find the healing power of love

"Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.

Love Inspired Suspense brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these contemporary heart-pounding tales of suspense, romance, hope and faith. This Love Inspired Suspense bundle includes Mail-Order Mistletoe Brides by Jillian Hart and Janet Tronstad, The Wife Campaign by Regina Scott, A Hero for Christmas by Jo Ann Brown and Return of the Cowboy Doctor by Lacy Williams. Look for four new inspirational suspense stories every month from Love Inspired Suspense!

"Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.

In Without Reservations, global business leader and hotel industry icon J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., shares both the story of and the recipe for the success of Marriott International, one of the world’s leading hotel companies. The company began with one family-run root beer stand and grew over eight decades, through his leadership, into a global corporation that is widely respected for the business it does and the way it does business. In 1964, on the eve of being named president of the company, Marriott’s father, founder and then-CEO J. Willard Marriott, Sr., tucked a letter in his 32-year-old son’s desk drawer. The letter contained insights and guideposts that proved invaluable as Bill Jr., blazed the trail not only for his company, but for the hospitality industry as well. The letter, printed in this book, provides timeless advice for any person in any business who aims to achieve success. Without Reservations is a compilation of engaging stories that takes the reader behind the scenes as events and decisions unfold.

From the author of the national bestseller The Shirt off His Back comes a novel about love, family, and honoring loved ones Death brings about strange emotions, and people’s true colors start to show. Glynda Naylor discovers this when she gets the call that her father has died suddenly and she must fly from Los Angeles to Baltimore to bury him. Her beloved daddy, Edward Naylor, raised his four young daughters after their mother''s death, and was the perfect father, brother, fiancé, and friend to those who loved him. As friends and family gather to pay tribute to this pillar of the community, Glynda and her sisters begin to search for answers about who the real Edward Naylor was. Their father was a good man, without question, but he also took a secret to his grave. What happens when his secret shows up for the funeral?

Within this book the reader will discover a world so precious, a world of passion, love, care and even horror. Enjoy!