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Beau Peterson has been to seventeen cowboy weddings over the years he's lived and worked at Three Rivers Ranch. And now, his best friend is getting married, making it eighteen. He used to be a real ladies' man, and he didn't get serious about dating until a few years ago. Then he couldn't find anyone worth being serious about. Then, as he's conducting interviews for a new Stable Manager at the ranch, he watches as someone faints right there in his kitchen. And not just someone. Someone he's met before and been told to stay away from. Charlotte Wisenhouer. His best friend's younger sister.

After separating herself from the oppressive cult where she was raised, Mackenzie Soeurs has two dreams: to give her son Riley a better life than she had, and to live in peace, as far from the harsh God of her past as she can get. At least that was the plan until her son got hauled to jail for theft and she lost the mother she never truly understood. In the darkest moments of her life, Mac finds herself surrounded by a group of Christian women she can’t understand and a handsome man, willing to take her son under his wing.

Cowboy Elliott Hawthorne has just lost his best friend and cabin mate to the worst thing imaginable—marriage. Elliott would be happy for his friend if he weren’t quite so jealous. When his brother calls about an accident with their father, Elliott rushes down to Gold Valley from the ranch only to be met with the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. His father’s new physical therapist, Holland Marsh, likes the handsome face and gentle spirit she sees in Elliott too. The spark between them is instant and Elliott’s grateful he’s finally found someone he can connect to.

Archer Bailey has already lost one job to Emersyn Enders, so he deliberately doesn't tell her about the cowhand job up at Horseshoe Home Ranch. Emery's temporary job is ending, but her obligations to her physically disabled sister aren't. Archer is beyond angry when he sees Emery at the ranch, but things go from furious to fun when the owner of the ranch announces a contest to see which cowhand applicant can earn the most stars by Christmas. Whoever does will win the job. Will Emery and Archer be able to navigate the ranch, their close quarters, and their circumstances to find love?

Cherry Cooper isn't thrilled to be back in Sweet Water Falls, though she knows it's the right place for her right now. Her parents are aging and unwell, and she's been gone long enough. She wants to help Mama and rekindle her relationships with her siblings, which would be easier if they weren't all so blissfully happy. She's not unhappy, and a certain cowboy at the farm next door definitely makes a smile brighten her face faster than anything or anyone else has in a long time. But Jed's already broken up with her once because of his short temper and quick tongue.

Phoebe has been running wild for most of her life. A gifted and passionate artist, she portrays life the way she sees it, but her jaded perspective is borne out of disillusionment, betrayal, and heartbreaking loss. Rather than face the past and deal with all the reasons she keeps running, Phoebe charges full throttle into the future, never investing in anything—or anyone—for longer than it takes to finish a job. When Trevor, a charming, talented musician, causes a roadblock she can't find a way around, Phoebe's fast-paced life comes to a screeching halt.

Renata Gustafson Dixon has it all. Just ask her; she'll tell you. Until the day one of her sisters dredges up a name from the past and starts a chain of events that will rock the foundation of all their lives. Suddenly, the world Renata has worked so hard to build begins to resemble nothing more than a house of cards, and she no longer knows who she can trust. Certainly not her sisters, and apparently not her husband, either. Maybe not even herself. When tragedy rips the last vestiges of control out of her hands, will Renata set aside her wounded pride and lean on those who love her?

Lee Cooper hasn't been interested in getting his heart stomped on again, thank you very much. He's the oldest brother, and the entire future of Sweet Water Falls Farm rests on his shoulders. Oh, and he's got his eight-year-old son to consider. So he doesn't laugh or even smile that often. Big deal. Lots of people barely smile, don't they? Maybe not Rosalie Reynolds, who is seriously the brightest ray of sunshine in Texas. At least in Lee's opinion. She develops educational video and board games, and she's the one who had him star-struck and silent after the demo.

William Cooper doesn't mean to see red the moment things start to go bad. It's the red hair, he swears. And the fact that his attention is pulled in a dozen directions, every day, all day. He just needs a break - and when he finally gets one, he almost sits in melted caramel and chocolate. Anyone would be upset by that, right? Maybe not everyone would then gripe about it right in front of the woman passing out the free apples. When he goes to apologize to Gretchen Bellows, a premier chocolatier in Sweet Water Falls, he's struck by her beauty and kindness.

She’s tired of making cheese and ice cream on her family’s dairy farm, but when the cowboy hired to replace her turns out to be an ex-boyfriend, Clarissa suddenly isn’t so sure about leaving town...Will Spencer risk it all to convince Clarissa to stay and give him a second chance? Spencer Rust has been at Hope Eternal Ranch for years. He loves Texas, the ranch, his boss, and his roommates. But he's ready to take the next step in his life now that he's healed from some past trauma.

Chelsea's job is to report on tragedy and disaster...not to experience them firsthand. As a hardworking reporter for Channel 2 News, Chelsea regularly covers stories about crime and terrorism. That doesn't mean she's prepared to find herself a hostage trapped 30,000 feet in the air. While her fellow passengers fight for their survival, Chelsea confronts the demons of her past and realizes she isn't ready to die. But the way the hijacking's going, Chelsea fears she's about to meet her Maker whether she's prepared for it or not.

Grandma Lucy never set out to become a hero. But when hijackers take over her airplane mid-flight, it will require an incredible act of courage...as well as an extraordinary sacrifice...to fulfill her God-given destiny and intercede for the safety of everyone on board.

Justine hates the thought of revisiting her past, but she makes the trip to grant her dying mother's wish. When Justine's flight is hijacked by terrorists, she'll do anything to protect her son from harm. As the cabin erupts into fear and chaos, Justine must come to peace with her complicated family history in order to survive. Unreliable Witness is the third novella in the Turbulent Skies Christian Thriller series, an unforgettable collection of interconnected novellas about strangers traveling together aboard a doomed flight.

Meredith is a world-renowned author and speaker whose books and Bible studies have blessed millions of Christian women. When she boards Flight 219 headed home from business, she has no idea that her fame, ministry, and dedication mean nothing to the terrorists who will do anything to subdue her plane and silence anyone who dares oppose them.

She's not the woman her husband thinks he married. She didn't intentionally deceive him, but their relationship progressed so quickly. After a whirlwind courtship, Anastasia finds herself the wife of a conservative pastor and stepmother to his four young kids. She looks like the picture-perfect Christian, but she's not who everyone thinks she is.

A hijacked airplane. A fatal disaster. A desperate soul in need of salvation...Willow's spirited, carefree, and far too young to die. Trapped on a hijacked airplane with no promise of survival, Willow's forced to confront her darkest fear as well as her soul's deepest need. Terror in the Skies is the first novella in the Turbulent Skies Christian Thriller series, an unforgettable collection of interconnected novellas about strangers traveling together aboard a doomed flight.

First Lieutenant Peter Marshall has never felt as safe and whole as he does at Three Rivers Ranch. With massive scars covering most of his upper body, he's self-conscious and searching for his life's purpose. He thinks he's found it in Courage Reins, an equine therapy program for veterans he's starting out at the ranch. He didn't plan on the beautiful Chelsea Ackerman looking at his deformities with admiration.

Commander Brett Murphy left his family’s construction firm in Oklahoma City for a life of hard work at Three Rivers Ranch. Alone, without a wife and kids, Brett needs the camaraderie he enjoyed while serving overseas with his Army buddies, Squire Ackerman and Peter Marshall. What Brett doesn’t need is the reappearance of his ex-wife. They strike a deal: She’ll stay at Three Rivers for the summer so Brett can have the opportunity to get to know his son. How far will they have to go, and how much will they have to forgive in order to become a family?

Chelsea Hamilton spent her life preparing to run the international clothing business her parents started, but she’s still caught off guard when she learns of her mother’s untimely death. When a stranger attempts to kill her, she realizes somebody doesn’t want her to inherit her legacy. Private Investigator Dylan O’Donnell spends his time searching for lost teens. He doesn’t know what to think of the beautiful woman seeking his services. Together, they dig into her family's secrets. The closer they get to the truth, the closer they grow to one another.

Realtor Ginny Lamont's family has abandoned her, leaving her with nothing but a warning that she’s in danger. But Ginny's built a home in New Hampshire. After a childhood of nomadic living, she’s not running again, certainly not because of some nameless, baseless threat. Real estate developer Kade Powers is thrilled to go out with Nutfield’s beautiful new real estate agent. But the prowler they surprise after their first date offers a glimpse into Ginny's past and the legacy of lies her parents left her with. She brings a mystery, one he’s determined to help her solve.