New Releases by Debra Ullrick

A perfect partnership The Unintended Groom by Debra Ullrick When Abby Bowen''s dream of love is dashed, she pursues a new dream: opening a dinner theater in Hot Mineral Springs, Colorado. There''s just one hitch: she needs a male business partner. The handsome father of twins who answers Abby''s ad is perfect…perhaps too perfect. Working with someone like Harrison Kingsley—without losing her heart—will be harder than Abby anticipated! The Bride Wore Spurs by Janet Dean To keep the Texas ranch she loves, Hannah Parrish will wed a man she doesn''t. Cowpokes won''t take orders from a young, single female. But while her exasperating neighbor, Matt Walker, jokes about her being a mere debutante, Hannah is a rancher to the core. Now Matt must convince her the greatest strength comes in trusting your heart to another—and your future to God…

Best friend or best man? Groom Wanted by Debra Ullrick Best friends Leah Bowen and Jake Lure arrange to advertise for mail-order spouses—Jake will help select Leah’s groom, while Leah picks Jake’s bride-to-be! Surely they’ll each find their perfect match: a wife to appreciate Jake’s shy charm and a groom to take Leah away from the Idaho Territory she detests. But the closer they each get to the altar, the less appealing marrying a stranger becomes. A Texas-Made Match by Noelle Marchand For Ellie O’Brien, finding the perfect partner is easy—as long as it’s for other people. Now the townsfolk of Peppin want to return the favor. But how could Lawson Williams be the right choice? The handsome ranch foreman was her childhood friend, but he’s the man Ellie deems least likely to court a tomboy with a guilty secret.

Two most surprising women… Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie No one would ever imagine that a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family’s ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it. Until her upright new ranch hand, former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson, offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake… The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick Rancher Michael Bowen’s bride, married by proxy, is not what he expected. With her trousers, cowboy hat and rifle, Selina Farleigh Bowen looks like a female outlaw, not the genteel lady he corresponded with. Selina loved Michael’s letters, even if she couldn’t read them herself. A friend read them to her and wrote her replies—but that “friend” left things out. Yet time might show Michael the true value of his unlikely wife. USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Marriage by mistake! The Unexpected Bride by Debra Ullrick For Rainelle Devonwood, any dangers she may face in Idaho Territory are preferable to staying with her abusive brother. So even when Rainee learns she’s a mistakenly ordered bride, she won’t let Haydon Bowen drive her away. She’s up to the challenge of life on the difficult, demanding frontier…and the greater challenge of opening Haydon’s heart. Unlawfully Wedded Bride by Noelle Marchand Kate O’Brien has been married, by proxy, to a man she’s never met, thanks to her young siblings’ meddling! Kate offers her “groom,” Nathan Rutledge, room and board at her farm until the annulment is granted. But Kate needs his help more than she will admit. It could be a fresh start for both—if Nathan can convince Kate to take a chance on love…

Christmas Romances Filled with the Spirit of the Old West It is hard for a woman to make a decent living in the Wild West of the late 1800s, and as the Christmas season approaches, prospects for a happy celebration seem dim. A Pony Express Christmas by Margaret Brownley Stranded alone in Nebraska Territory in 1882 with a broken wagon and two stubborn mules, Ellie-Mae Myers has no way to continue searching for her twin brother along the deserted Pony Express route or of returning home to Kentucky. Could a man on the verge of being hanged be the answer to her prayers? A Wife in Name Only by Rosey Dow Katherine Priestly seeks a job to help support her mother and brother. A local ranch seeks a cook, but by 1884 standards, the owner, Brett Masten, will only hire a married woman to work among his men. Desperate, Catherine claims she is a married woman at the tender age of eighteen. Will her charade become a barrier to true love and send her home without enough money to buy Christmas presents? Lucy Ames, Sharpshooter by Darlene Franklin Lucy Ames’ dreams come true when her sharp shooting makes her the star act of Major Paulson’s Wild West Show in 1891. Gordon Paulson is traveling with his parents for one last season before accepting a teaching position at West Texas Christian College. As Lucy’s and Gordon’s love for each other grows, will God weave their gifts and dreams into a single calling? A Badlands Christmas by Marcia Gruver Noela Nancarrow and her pampered sister have been dragged into the Badlands by their adventurous father to live penniless in a sod house in 1885. When a local rancher invites Noela to a lavish Christmas party, will her holiday spirit return or will she learn a lesson far greater from the experience? Unexpected Blessings by Vickie McDonough Anna Campbell sets out to deliver two small orphans to their uncle in Texas during December of 1880. Erik Olson knows it’s impossible for those cute little pests to be his brother’s and refuses to accept them—regardless of Anna’s persistence. Little do they know that behind the scenes, Erik’s Uncle Lars and his buddies are doing a little matchmaking, hoping to give the children a father and a mother. A Grand County Christmas by Debra Ullrick In 1883, Awnya O’Crean is on the brink of starvation and homeless in the Colorado Mountains. When she goes hunting for food, God places her in the path of Amadeus Josef. Will Christmas with the Josef family teach Awnya how God works in mysterious ways?

Her brother tricked her! When Shianne Sumner''s brother asks her to help an elderly man, she can''t refuse. When she arrives at his house, she is not only shocked to discover that the man isn''t old but that the help he needs is delivering packages to a children''s hospital. Unable to let him or the children down, she puts her fears aside and takes him. Once there, her worst fears are realized. Fearing for Jude Bradford''s safety, she is relieved when he hires her to help him. The more time she spends with him, the more her feelings for him grow. Having been abandoned once before because of her hideous scars, Shianne refuses to give in to the demands of her heart for fear that Jude will flee, too, once he sees her face. After an accident, Jude Bradford is sightless. When his best friend, Owen, who has been staying with him, is called out of town, Owen sends his sister, Shianne to help him. Since it''s the holidays and help is hard to find, Jude talks Shianne into working for him. The more time he spends around her, the more he is drawn to her. Can he convince her he''s not like the others? That a scarred face or a missing limb doesn''t matter to him? Or will her fears of him fleeing once he sees her face keep her from returning his love?

When wedding dress designer Bethany Galloway flees her own wedding, leaving her groom at the altar, all she wants is for him to be happy. All her controlling mother wants is for Bethany to marry him or someone of equal social status and wealth, and her mother won''t stop badgering her until she does. Needing a reprieve from it all, Bethany heads to the one place that holds special memories for her. While there she runs into someone from her past, a man she has never forgotten. After years of fleeing from one place to another in order to avoid the tabloids, Lawson Harper finally settles down in the one place that has always brought him happiness. The only thing missing is someone to share his life with. When he rescues a screaming woman, he discovers she is an old friend he once had a crush on, Bethany Galloway. However, because of his family''s reputation, he will not give in when the old feelings begin to resurface. Lawson refuses to let his family''s slide through the mud drag Bethany down as well. But sometimes true love doesn''t list to common sense, reason, or reputation.

From our hearts to yoursContributing authors Lenora Worth, Debra Ullrick, Janet Tronstad, Carolyne Aarsen, Dana Corbit, Lyn Cote, Debby Giusti, Winnie Griggs, Arlene James, Deb Kastner, Renee Ryan, Danica Favorite,Gail Gaymer Martin, Jill Kemerer, Jolene Navarro, Marta Perry, Terri Reed, Sherri Shackelford, Cami Tang, Missy Tippens, Pamela Tracy, and Cheryl Wyatt present an anthology of sweet and inspirational short stories and tasty recipes.A sampling of the stories you''ll find inside: -- A young woman who uses Potato Salad to prove she''s still in love with her long-lost miner beau, -- A new stepdad who builds Chopped Tree Casserole to bond with his stepson, -- An Amish mother who finds a way to reconnect with her husband over her Chicken Potpie,-- A bank teller who brings Tomato Basil Soup and new hope for a relationship to her coworker.-- And many moreDivided into three sections - Salads/Sides/Soups, Main Dishes and Desserts/Treats - A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE features contemporary and historical stories as well as sweet tales with a touch of suspense.Each author shares her personal favorite recipe and a related story in a collection that focuses on happy stomachs and Happily Ever Afters.All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit children''s charities.

The last thing Audra Darron wants is another disastrous relationship. When the persuasive Barrett Camden challenges her to a date, she accepts his challenge. It doesn''t take her long to learn under all that macho exterior is a kind man with a tender side. A mystery man full of secrets, something she detests. Does she dare trust him when he asks her to without knowing his past and risk her heart? Barrett Camden is a man with many names. It''s been seven years since he went into hiding. When he sees the gutsy little beauty wipe out her competitors in a demolition derby, he''s determined to get to know the feisty woman. The only problem is, she''s not interested. Not the least bit discouraged, he pursues her, but soon discovers his past may very well keep him from catching her.

Furious with God, Olivia Roseman vows to never trust Him again. Why should she? Once again her prayers have gone unanswered, and once again another loved one has been ripped from her. With no job and only a few dollars, Olivia makes a choice to start over again. Without God and without love. However, her handsome new boss isn''t going to make forgetting God or keeping her vow to never love again very easy. Erik Cole questions the sanity of his moving from Swamper City, Alabama to Charity, West Virginia. That is, until he hires airbrush designer Olivia Roseman to paint his monster truck. When he senses that she''s a gal who is down on her luck, he vows to do whatever he can to help her. Only problem is, the little beauty creates more challenges than one. As his feelings toward her deepen, all Erik can do is hope and pray that one day Olivia will open up her heart to Christ-and to him.

Search and rescue dog handler Shelby Davis is living the dream. Not only does she train search and rescue dogs, but she''s a bestselling suspense author who has waterfront property in the beautiful mountain town of Grand Lake, Colorado. All is well until she receives a call to bring her dog Max and her snowmobile to help rescue a man who is lost in a blizzard up on Gravel Mountain. That man is the one person she never wants to see again-Ryker Anderson-the man who broke her heart the day he called three months before their wedding to say goodbye with no explanation as to why. After being gone for eighteen months, Ryker Anderson is back in Grand Lake where he hopes to win back the woman he loves. He only hopes Shelby understands why he left. Will he be able to convince Shelby that she can trust him with her heart again even though he broke it before?

A Perfect Partnership When Abby Bowen''s dream of love is dashed, she pursues a new dream: opening a dinner theater in Hot Mineral Springs, Colorado. There''s just one hitch: she needs a male business partner. The handsome father of twins who answers Abby''s ad is perfect…perhaps too perfect. Working with someone like Harrison Kingsley—without losing her heart—will be harder than Abby anticipated. It''s a good thing Harrison''s arrangement with Abby is strictly business. Because with her kind soul, smiling blue eyes and gentle way with his boys, he could easily fall for her. But the longer he works with Abby, the more Harrison realizes that the Lord might have an entirely different partnership planned for them.

After a near fatal accident in the Colorado wilderness, Jasmine Moore can no longer endure the harsh Steamboat Springs winters. Unable to get out much because of pain, she goes online in hopes of finding some new friends to fill the void the long, lonely winters bring. A budding friendship develops, and soon, Jasmine finds herself in danger. Jack Warren is in love with Jasmine and has been for years. When he discovers she''s talking to strangers on the Internet, a pit fills his stomach, signaling something''s not right about one particular person. Can he convince her to give up her budding friendship before it''s too late? Will she ever come to love him as more than just a friend?

\"Inspirational historical romance\"--Spine.

The arrival of Michael Bowen''s bride, married sight unseen by proxy, sends the rancher reeling. With her trousers, cowboy hat and rifle, she looks like a female outlaw—not the genteel lady he corresponded with for months. He''s been hoodwinked into marriage with the wrong woman! Selina Farleigh Bowen loved Michael''s letters, even if she couldn''t read them herself. A friend read them to her, and wrote her replies—but apparently that \"friend\" left things out, like Michael''s dream of a wife who was nothing like her. Selina won''t change who she is, not even for the man she loves. Yet time might show Michael the true value of his unlikely wife.

They were sisters once—identical quadruplets—given up for adoption at birth. Now each receives a letter advising her to claim her inheritance and the family she never knew. . .at Christmas. Holly feels betrayed when she learns she’s adopted, while Carol prays for a loving family. Starr thinks it’s all a hoax, and Noelle needs a break from a hopeless situation. There are more surprises in store as each young woman gets just the gift she wants—and needs. You’ll be warmed by love in these interwoven tales of the ultimate Christmas gift. . . .

Experience Christmas through the eyes of adventuresome settlers who relied on log cabins built from trees on their own land to see them through the cruel forces of winter. Discover how rough-hewed shelters become a home in which faith, hope, and love can flourish. Marvel in the blessings of Christmas celebrations without the trappings of modern commercialism where the true meaning of the day shines through. And treasure this exclusive collection of nine Christmas romances penned by some of Christian fiction’s best-selling authors.

After the disaster of his first marriage, Haydon Bowen has no intention of marrying again. Unfortunately, his brother has some intentions ofhis own, and plans to see to it that Haydon finds happiness once more. So he answers a \"groom wanted\" advertisement—in Haydon''s name—and sends Haydon to meet his new bride at the stagecoach stop! For beautiful, cultured Rainelle Devonwood, any dangers she may face in the Idaho Territories are preferable to staying with her abusive brother. So even when Rainee learns she''s a mistakenly ordered bride, she won''t let Haydon drive her away. She''s up to the challenge of life on the difficult, demanding frontier…and the greater challenge of opening Haydon''s heart again.

Sure to be cherished, this exclusive collection of nine historical Christmas romances, each penned by different authors, is overflowing with adventures in faith and love.

The road to love is rocky ...

Furious with God, Olivia Roseman vows to never trust Him again. Why should she? Once again her prayers have gone unanswered, and once again another loved one has been ripped from her. With no job and only a few dollars, Olivia makes a choice to start over again. Without God and without love. However, her handsome new boss isn''t going to make forgetting God or keeping her vow to never love again very easy. Erik Cole questions the sanity of his moving from Swamper City, Alabama to Charity, West Virginia. That is, until he hires airbrush designer Olivia Roseman to paint his monster truck. When he senses that she''s a gal who is down on her luck, he vows to do whatever he can to help her. Only problem is, the little beauty creates more challenges than one. As his feelings toward her deepen, all Erik can do is hope and pray that one day Olivia will open up her heart to Christ-and to him.

Can bitter rivals come to love each other? Fighting deep prejudice against her femininity, her choice of vehicle, and even her heritage, Camara Cole is determined to win the mud-bog racing championship this year. Her biggest competition seems also to be her worst enemy. Chase Lamar has been racing mud-boggers as long as Camara, and he grudgingly admits she''s the best driver-mechanic he knows. Their rivalry has been long and bitter. But Chase is a new Christian. As he begins to change, he finds his relationship with Camara changing, too. When Camara''s vehicle is sabatoged, she naturally blames Chase, despite a growing attraction. Chase must prove his innocence, but evidence points his way. When the smoke clears and the truth is known, will each be able to extend forgiveness, maybe even love?