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He’s running from his twin’s crimes. She’s haunted by the man who betrayed her. Can she open her heart to his identical twin? Shannon thought she’d buried the past—until she arrives at Vargas Ranch and sees the face of the man who shattered her trust. The man she swore she’d never forgive. Parker has spent his life paying for his brother's sins. False accusations and shattered opportunities follow him everywhere—because no one sees the man behind the face. When Shannon mistakes him for his twin and has him arrested, his fragile fresh start shatters. Now forced to work together...

Mama knew a secret about me... My name is Sam Colter, and I am the misfit of my family. Papa wants me to take over the family ranch. I don’t think I’m the right son. Will I disappoint him or figure out how to run it successfully? Then my life turned upside down when a journalist showed up. It was my job to protect the ranch and I failed. Worse yet, I find myself falling for the woman who betrayed me. Is she the one? Can I forgive her? Only the good Lord, and maybe Mama, knows for certain. 1887 is gonna leave a mark. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in ...

The early-1870s bring tragedy, hope, and a chance to start over. Their faith is tested as they adapt to their new home in Prescott, Arizona Territory. Will they grow stronger or stretch to the breaking point? Will they come to see God's provision through their trials? Beauty for Ashes After Perry Quinn loses everything, he must start over, relying on the charity of his friends and the beautiful single mother Rebecca Elliot. He finds her companionship helps heal his broken heart. Will they trust God to bring beauty from the ashes of their lives? Joy for Mourning Grace Talbert loves helping ...

He never gets the girl. She rebuffs every suitor. Stranded together, will love bloom or will danger tear them apart? Grace Talbert longs for a love that sets her heart ablaze not one arranged by her father. Her work with the Women’s Aid Society gives her purpose, until a mission gone wrong leaves her stranded in the Arizona wilderness with a man who sees past her defenses. Joshua Harrison has failed at love—twice. Now raising his late friend’s daughter, he’s determined to protect her future, even if it means guarding his heart. But Grace’s fiery spirit and quiet compassion stir ...

Sometimes the richest veins of love lie buried beneath a shattered past. Prescott, Arizona Territory — April 1869 Millie Pritchett arrives in town with little more than a weathered valise and secrets too dangerous to unpack. Cast out by her father’s new wife, the thirty-seven-year-old spinster is determined to stay invisible. But working for Prescott’s most eligible bachelor upends everything, especially when her guarded heart begins to crack. Paul Lancaster built his family’s business with quiet sacrifice. At thirty-eight, the respected entrepreneur is still reeling from his ...

She defied the desert. He outlived his past. Now, love stands its ground. Arizona Territory — April 1865 Caroline Larson longs for adventure. While most women seek safety, she craves the unknown. But when her reckless spirit leaves her stranded in the desert’s unforgiving grip, survival strips away everything but grit—and grace. Thomas Anderson is a man haunted by shame. A reformed outlaw and Civil War veteran, he’s done running from his past. Her unrelenting spirit stirs the kind of hope Thomas stopped believing he deserved. But redemption isn’t easy—and love isn’t safe. As ...

They’ve secretly loved each other for years. He’s bound by doubts. She’s held back by fear. Can they take the leap to claim the love they’ve always dreamed of? Former pro bull rider Adan Franco never imagined his life would take this turn—named guardian to his late friend’s twelve-year-old son and tasked with closing out his friend’s estate, Adan is thrown into a whirlwind of grief, responsibility, and change. To settle matters in New Mexico, he embarks on a road trip that’s as emotional as it is practical. His companion? Solana Vargas, his best friend’s cousin and the ...

Three sisters. Three love stories. One unforgettable family legacy. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory between 1886 and 1894, the Larson Sisters Series follows the daughters of Adam and Julia Larson (from the beloved Prescott Pioneers Series) as they navigate faith, heartbreak, and the hope of lasting love. Book 1: In Love at Christmas Caty Larson is dangerously close to spinsterhood. With her twentieth birthday behind her and Christmas fast approaching, she clings to the hope that God will answer her prayer for a soulmate. When she meets a busy craftsman whose shop is overflowing with last...

Love is in the air at the Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort near Wickenburg, Arizona. The Vargas family lives and breathes their family motto: We do not deviate from the Lord’s plan. Five brawny brothers keep the ranch and resort running while life lassos their hearts in this epic contemporary cowboy romance series. Falling for a Real Cowboy (Book 1) She’s trying to resurrect her career. He’s sworn off women. Will this city-meets-country duo find love where they least expect it? Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy (bonus novella) Happily ever after wasn’t as easy as they thought. As they head to...

She’s devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He’s determined to leave his family’s ranch behind. Will buried secrets break their hearts—or bind them forever? Devon Vargas has always dreamed of becoming more than the ranch cowboy his family expects him to be. With his teaching degree nearly complete, he’s ready to move on from the sprawling guest ranch and the weight of family obligations. But when he crosses paths with the spirited children’s program director, Raina Crawford, everything changes. Her passion awakens feelings he can’t ignore—even as shocking truths about ...

She needed safety. He needed purpose. Hope was the last thing either dared to believe in. Arizona Territory — October 1866 Mary Colter’s life shatters the day her husband vanishes, leaving her alone with two children and nowhere to turn. With fierce resolve and faith as her compass, she boards a stagecoach bound for Arizona and the uncertain charity of her brother-in-law’s ranch. Mary won’t let her children see her fear even as the brutal journey tests every ounce of strength she has left. Warren Cahill never expected to find a widow with a quiet fire at Colter Ranch. As the new ...

One dream bled out in the desert. God breathed life into a new one. Arizona Territory — July 1863 Hannah Anderson clutches her husband's hand as their wagon creaks toward the wild promise of the frontier. Every mile west strips away comfort and certainty. Threats chisel away at one dream after another, threatening the foundation of her faith. Will Colter loses everything—the life he spent decades building. Now stretched thin, he drives cattle through punishing terrain toward a new home, each mile mounting with loss. The dream of starting over feels more like survival than second chances...

He lost everything. She saved his life. Can love heal what the past has broken? Widowed and weary, Rebecca Elliot journeys west to Prescott, Arizona, clinging to hope and her young son. But one tragic moment changes everything, forcing her to confront the pain she thought she’d left behind. Perry Quinn has nothing left but anger. When revenge calls, he’s ready to answer until Rebecca’s quiet strength and unwavering faith stir something long buried. Together, they must face the trials of the frontier, the wounds of the past, and the possibility of love reborn. A sweeping Christian ...

Sometimes salvation rides in on a stolen horse and a prayer. Prescott, Arizona Territory — July 1864 Julia Colter refuses to surrender to her brother’s cruel schemes. When he forces her toward a soul-crushing marriage, she makes a desperate escape—unarmed, pursued, and out of options. Her only hope lies with someone she trusts: her best friend’s brother, Adam Larson. Adam was preparing to strike out on his own as a horse trainer in the Arizona Territory. But when Julia shows up broken and hunted, he makes a split-second decision—abandoning his plans and leaving under the cloak of ...

My third attempt at marriage left me a widow… and a single mother. My name is Violet (Colter) Gamble, and I told God I’m giving up on love. I don’t need a husband. Or so I thought. The man who bullied me in school shows up and struggles to raise his daughter alone, giving us common ground. Then an unexpected shock sends me spiraling. He is ready to help me. I want to lean on him, only I don’t think I can without losing my heart. Will I stick to my resolve or cave in to give love a fourth try? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona ...

I should have died that night… It should have been me instead of him. My name is Preston Colter. After spending years destroying my life and every relationship, I’m finally done with drinking and drifting. I’m not sure I can overcome the demons of my past, even with God on my side. No one will hire me because of my past. A single mother is the only one willing to take a chance on my sorry hide—despite our history. It has me wondering if her son… Naw. Couldn’t be mine, right? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in the Arizona Territory. Family secrets,...

My best friend’s parents were murdered… Now he needs my help. My name is Deacon Colter. My best friend’s parents were murdered. To help him, I must overcome the worst of my obsessive-compulsive nature. While on the trail of the rustlers and murderers, I meet a woman who pique’s my interest. There’s only one impossible problem: it’s her father we’re hunting down. Is she involved? Can I trust her? Even leaning on the Lord, I don’t have the answers. I never expected 1893 to tear my world apart. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona...

I won’t be bridled by anyone… or so I thought. All I ever wanted was to focus on my career as a surveyor. Build up my business. Explore the wilderness. Then I met her, and she lied to me, putting me in a difficult position. I ought to let her deal with the mess she made. But Mama raised me to make honorable choices. If I do, are we gonna be stuck with each other until death do us part? Will that come sooner than I think? Only thing I know for certain, 1890 will change my life in ways no one could have foreseen. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott,...

She’s a sports legend at a crossroads. He’s a cowboy with no filter. Can two opposites learn to trust, grow, and fight for love? When Derin Vargas trades his boots for the title of sports complex manager, he’s faced with new challenges—and a pro-tennis player who isn’t afraid to push back. Bossy and unrelenting, Derin’s honesty might just be the wake-up call Madison Moore needs as she fights to salvage her career. Madison Moore, a world-famous athlete grappling with the reality of an uncertain future, finds herself at Vargas Guest Ranch. The last thing she expects is a blunt ...

She lost everyone… …her heartache keeps her distant. Reunited with a bully from her past. He had a crush on her in high school. Now they must work together on a new cutting-edge flight control system using her programming skills and his piloting experience. Can she let go of her resentment to see the man he has become? As Niki throws herself full tilt into the project, she heads for burn out. Kyle sees his opportunity to get on her good side. Is rescuing her the key to winning her heart? (Previously released under the title "Nickels".) A group of friends learn to rely on God’s ...