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This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Home to CherishTen years ago, Curt Graham left his hometown in disgrace. Now Curt returns to Moonlight Cove for a fresh start and to reestablish family ties. The pretty owner of the inn where he''s staying is exactly the kind of woman he needs. But Jenna Flaherty is waiting for the perfect man. Curt knows he''ll never be that. When the little boy Jenna babysits needs Curt''s help, he''s surprised to discover he''s a good father figure–and that he harbors a wish to have a home of his own. Now if only he could convince Jenna he''d make her a wonderful husband.Moonlight Cove:A beachside town where love and faith blossom.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Calling the cops on a twelve-year-old shoplifter isn''t what ice-cream parlor owner Phoebe Sellers would normally do. Yet it just so happens that the troublemaker''s father is a cop. Unfortunately, Phoebe has no idea of the tragedy that''s brought Sheriff Carson Winters and his daughter to Moonlight Cove…or the fears that plague him.But she knows enough about broken dreams from personal experience. The shared bond with Carson soon has Phoebe believing in second chances. And wondering whether, with enough faith, she and Carson might be able to help each other heal.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Home Lost–And FoundAlly York''s rental house has gone up in flames–along with her plan to rescue abandoned dogs. When the smoke clears, volunteer firefighter Drew Sellers is there, offering help and shelter. Ally knows she can''t get attached. After a childhood spent in foster care, she intends to put down deep roots in Moonlight Cove. And Drew is on the brink of leaving town. He''s drawn to Ally''s compassion and steady faith, but love has steered him wrong before. Yet this time it may have led them both to the place they truly belong.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Finding Her FamilyLily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton''s temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there''s nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton''s uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine''s Day approaches, Lily''s head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She''s falling for a family that isn''t hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future–and family–with them by her side?Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Pet store owner Molly Kent can''t help smiling when Grant Roderick chases his aunt''s poodle into her shop. Grant, who''s pet-sitting, doesn''t know much about dogs and welcomes Molly''s offer of help. Little does Grant know that Molly''s also a matchmaker–not that he''s looking for love. Yet the more time they spend together, the more Molly wonders if Grant may be her perfect match. But how can she get involved with a workaholic after being raised by one? They''ll both have to put their trust in God if they want to find happiness for the holidays.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Boy Meets Girl…AgainIt''s been more than ten years, but Allison True has never forgotten her high school crush, Sam Franklin. Back in Bygones, her only focus is keeping her new bookstore afloat–yet the single dad of twin toddlers is testing her resolve to be career minded. Getting involved with a man who vowed never to love again is a recipe for disaster in Allison''s book. But life with Sam and his twins could give her the happily ever after she''s always dreamed of.The Heart of Main Street: They''re rebuilding the town one step–and heart–at a time

When the town's most eligible bachelor rescues her from drowning, Kim Hampton can't help being drawn to him. But the last thing the single mom's looking for is love. She needs to focus on supporting herself and her young son. Then Seth Graham rescues her again – by offering her a job at his sporting goods store.The more time he spends with Kim and her boy, the more she falls for Seth. Will she help him open his heart to a family of his own?

Pet store owner Molly Kent can't help smiling when Grant Roderick chases his aunt's poodle into her shop. Grant, who's pet-sitting, doesn't know much about dogs and welcomes Molly's offer of help. Little does Grant know that Molly's also a matchmaker—not that he's looking for love. Yet the more time they spend together, the more Molly wonders if Grant may be her perfect match.But how can she get involved with a workaholic after being raised by one? They'll both have to put their trust in God if they want to find happiness for the holidays.

AN UNEXPECTED MATCHMAKER Calling the cops on a twelve-year-old shoplifter isn’t what ice-cream parlor owner Phoebe Sellers would normally do. Yet it just so happens that the troublemaker’s father is a cop. Unfortunately, Phoebe has no idea of the tragedy that’s brought Sheriff Carson Winters and his daughter to Moonlight Cove…or the fears that plague him. But she knows enough about broken dreams from personal experience.The shared bond with Carson soon has Phoebe believing in second chances. And wondering whether, with enough faith, she and Carson might be able to help each other heal. Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom.

Christmas in Snowglobe, Montana, is full of good cheer and second chances in this pair of sweet and inspiring romance novellas.Yuletide Homecoming by Linda GoodnightFive years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancée''s heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred soldier is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together . . . maybe this time, forever.A Family''s Christmas Wish by Lissa ManleyAbandoned by her husband when she was eight months pregnant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. As Christmas approaches, two pint-size matchmakers are determined to help them see a bright future beyond the painful past.

The assignment—sending the city''s most eligible bachelors out on blind dates, then writing about how they turned out—should have been easy for a skilled reporter like Erin James. But the first man on her list wanted no part of her article.Jared Warfield was plenty eligible—handsome, charming, the wealthy owner of a chain of trendy cafes. But there was far more to him. Such as the beautiful little girl he''d adopted—a little girl he wanted to shield from the glare of publicity.But the more Erin learned about this intriguing and very compelling man, the more she wanted him in her story—and in her life!

Socialite Anna Sinclair was a budding bridal dress designer, but her love life was a cocktail-party joke. Disguising herself, she went west and vowed to avoid romance! Then handsome businessman Ryan Cavanaugh appeared as her pretend groom for an important photo opportunity, and Anna fell hard for his kindness. Would Ryan still want her if he knew who she really was?No one took Ryan Cavanaugh for a ride. While an adorable dress designer left him dreamy-eyed, he hoped she was as honest as she seemed. He''d never considered marriage, but now he ached to make Anna his. After Ryan''s battle to trust in true love, would discovering her secret identity ruin their powerful connection?

SHE GOT UNDER HIS SKIN…[And besides, Dr. Connor Forbes didn't want a r partner. Even if Sunny Williams was the most beautiful blonde he'd ever seen, the uptight physician knew Sunny's crazy New Age ideas—and her irresistible lips—would only wreak havoc on his practical, wellordered life.i But with her sweet smile and luxurious deep ^tissue massages, the spunky siren had made it impossible for him to turn her away without risking the wrath of the entire town of Oak Valley…and his traitorous heart.Maybe having Sunny as a partner was just what the doctor ordered…

Dear Mr. Ty McCall,Single fatherhood must be difficult, but stress no more because I would like to be your daughter's nanny. I am a natural with kids since I have an adorable little girl myself.You say your ranch is in the middle of nowhere and that's perfect for me. I'm a widow, not looking to get married again and don't have a thing for cowboys (at least, I hope I don't!). Shopping malls and coffeehouses hold no interest for me. I like wide-open spaces, wildflowers and the laughter of children. So, you see, I'd be perfect for the job.I promise you won't ever regret hiring me....Sincerely,Jenny Brewster

"I''M NOT AFRAID OF A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION…"—Brandon Clark, restaurant ownerBut Brandon smelled a rat when he wound up at a dinner arranged by his daughter…and came face-to-face with the beautiful mother of his daughter''s best friend—and his stiffest competition! Jill Lindstrom was a force of nature—full of passion, tenderness and a fierce determination to succeed in her restaurant business. Their attraction flared like a runaway torch…until she discovered he was the competition. But as their girls grew more relentless in their matchmaking, Brandon found himself I falling for their romantic trap. How could he convince stubborn Jill that he would make the perfect partner in business—and in love?

Finding Her Family  Lily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton''s temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there''s nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton''s uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine''s Day approaches, Lily''s head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She''s falling for a family that isn''t hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future—and family—with them by her side? Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN SNOWGLOBE, MONTANA, WITH THESE TWO BRAND-NEW STORIES OF FAITH AND LOVE Yuletide Homecomingby Linda Goodnight Five years ago, Rafe Westfield broke his fiancee’s heart when he left to join the military. Now the battle-scarred solider is back in Snowglobe. Amy Caldwell tries to keep her distance, but the holidays, family and a sweet stray dog keep bringing her and Rafe together . . . . maybe this time, forever. A Family’s Christmas Wishby Lissa Manley Abandoned by her husband while eight months pregant, single mother Sara Kincaid vowed to rely only on herself. But then she makes a deal with handsome widowed father Owen Larsen to provide babysitting services in exchange for his carpentry work on her inn. Can two pint-sized matchmakers help them see beyond the past in time for Christmas?

A Home Lost–and Found Ally York’s rental house has gone up in flames—along with her plan to rescue abandoned dogs. When the smoke clears, volunteer firefighter Drew Sellers is there, offering help and shelter. Ally knows she can’t get attached. After a childhood spent in foster care, she intends to put down deep roots in Moonlight Cove.And Drew is on the brink of leaving town. He’s drawn to Ally’s compassion and steady faith, but love has steered him wrong before. Yet this time it may have led them both to the place they truly belong. Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom.

It’s been more than ten years, but Allison True has never forgotten her high school crush, Sam Franklin. Back in Bygones, her only focus is keeping her new bookstore afloat—yet the single dad of twin toddlers is testing her resolve to be career-minded.Getting involved with a man who vowed never to love again is a recipe for disaster in Allison’s book. But life with Sam and his twins could give her the happily ever after she’s always dreamed of.

A Home to CherishTen years ago, Curt Graham left his hometown in disgrace. Now Curt returns to Moonlight Cove for a fresh start and to reestablish family ties. The pretty owner of the inn where he's staying is exactly the kind of woman he needs. But Jenna Flaherty is waiting for the perfect man. Curt knows he'll never be that. When the little boy Jenna babysits needs Curt's help, he's surprised to discover he's a good father figure–and that he harbors a wish to have a home of his own. Now if only he could convince Jenna he'd make her a wonderful husband.Moonlight Cove:A beachside town where love and faith blossom.

The day she turned eighteen, Sadie Corkin was going to elope with Jarod Bannock, the son of her family's most bitter rival. Until it all went wrong… Eight years later, one thing hasn't changed: her passion for the proud, sexy Apsaalooke rancher.When tragedy brings Sadie home to Montana horse country, Jarod knows he has only one chance to make things right. There's unfinished business between them, including what really happened that fateful night. And now there's a more immediate threat to their happiness: an enemy who wants Sadie's ranch to create a cattle empire. Can Jarod find a way to stay true to his heritage and trust in the love that is his destiny?

The assignment–sending the city's most eligible bachelors out on blind dates, then writing about how they turned out–should have been easy for a skilled reporter like Erin James. But the first man on her list wanted no part of her article.Jared Warfield was plenty eligible–handsome, charming, the wealthy owner of a chain of trendy cafes. But there was far more to him. Such as the beautiful little girl he'd adopted–a little girl he wanted to shield from the glare of publicity.But the more Erin learned about this intriguing and very compelling man, the more she wanted him in her story–and in her life!

Socialite Anna Sinclair was a budding bridal dress designer, but her love life was a cocktail-party joke. Disguising herself, she went west and vowed to avoid romance! Then handsome businessman Ryan Cavanaugh appeared as her pretend groom for an important photo opportunity, and Anna fell hard for his kindness.Would Ryan still want her if he knew who she really was?No one took Ryan Cavanaugh for a ride. While an adorable dress designer left him dreamy-eyed, he hoped she was as honest as she seemed. He'd never considered marriage, but now he ached to make Anna his. After Ryan's battle to trust in true love, would discovering her secret identity ruin their powerful connection?

SHE DIDN'T DO CUTE OR CUDDLY. But reporter Colleen Stewart's latest article sent her bravely charging into the dangerous world of toddlers. Yet she hadn't realized quite how much peril she was in. Because not only was she surrounded by precocious crumb-snatchers, she also had to work with Aiden Forbes–the one man she almost gave up her career for…. HE WASN'T USED TO DIAPERS AND DROOL. But still recovering from his last assignment, Aiden needed this job. Would this war-hardened photographer survive the babies–and also Colleen's rejection? Aiden's next battle would be his toughest because now he had to make Colleen realize she needed a child–his child!

SHE GOT UNDER HIS SKIN… [And besides, Dr. Connor Forbes didn't want a r partner. Even if Sunny Williams was the most beautiful blonde he'd ever seen, the uptight physician knew Sunny's crazy New Age ideas–and her irresistible lips–would only wreak havoc on his practical, wellordered life.i But with her sweet smile and luxurious deep ^tissue massages, the spunky siren had made it impossible for him to turn her away without risking the wrath of the entire town of Oak Valley…and his traitorous heart.Maybe having Sunny as a partner was just what the doctor ordered…

"I'M NOT AFRAID OF A LITTLE FRIENDLY COMPETITION…"–Brandon Clark, restaurant owner But Brandon smelled a rat when he wound up at a dinner arranged by his daughter…and came face-to-face with the beautiful mother of his daughter's best friend–and his stiffest competition! Jill Lindstrom was a force of nature–full of passion, tenderness and a fierce determination to succeed in her restaurant business. Their attraction flared like a runaway torch…until she discovered he was the competition. But as their girls grew more relentless in their matchmaking, Brandon found himself I falling for their romantic trap. How could he convince stubborn Jill that he would make the perfect partner in business–and in love?

Finding Her FamilyLily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton's temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there's nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton's uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine's Day approaches, Lily's head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She's falling for a family that isn't hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future–and family–with them by her side?Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossomLily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton's temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there's nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton's uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine's Day approaches, Lily's head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She's falling for a family that isn't hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future–and family–with them by her side?Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom

Lo que toda mujer debe saberJ.D. Turner no podía permitir que Tally eligiera un compañero sin antes saber todo lo que podía haber entre un hombre y una mujer. Sobre todo si aquella belleza iba a criar a su pequeño. Por eso había decidido enseñarle personalmente lo que era el verdadero amor. Tally Smith tenía un plan para encontrar al hombre perfecto, casarse y formar la familia ideal para el pequeño Jed... Al menos hasta que J.D. la secuestró con la excusa de enseñarle lo que realmente necesitaban el niño y ella. Bueno, pues Tally también podía decírselo: ¡el niño y ella lo necesitaban a él!Crónicas de sociedad¿Seguiría queriéndola cuando se enterara de quién era realmente?Anna Sinclair era una joven de clase alta que trataba de convertirse en diseñadora de vestidos de novia, pero su vida amorosa era un auténtico desastre. Por eso decidió disfrazarse y empezar de nuevo en otro sitio... eso sí, evitaría cualquier tipo de romance. Entonces apareció el guapísimo empresario Ryan Cavanaugh para hacerse pasar por su novio en una fotografía... y Anna no tardó en quedar rendida a sus pies. Ryan Cavanaugh no era de los que permitían que los engañaran, por eso cuando se quedó fascinado con aquella encantadora diseñadora, sólo deseó que fuera tan sincera como parecía. Llevaba mucho tiempo tratando de creer en el verdadero amor... y gracias a aquella mujer, estaba incluso considerando la posibilidad de casarse.La boda del millonario¿Podría aquel día hacer que pasaran juntos toda la vida?El millonario Richard Mallory llevaba toda la vida rodeado de mujeres tan bellas como poco adecuadas. Y justo cuando había desechado la idea de conocer a la mujer perfecta, se la encontró… en su cama. Parecía alguien diferente; sincera, inocente… ¿Qué demonios hacía entonces en su dormitorio?Ginny solo trataba de hacerle un favor a una amiga, pero eso no se lo podía decir a aquel tipo, ¿verdad? Se suponía que aquella mentirijilla la sacaría del apuro y, sin embargo, la metió en otro peor. Ahora tendría que pasar el día entero con el guapísimo empresario…

Un trabajo temporal¿Qué ocultaba aquella mujer?Cuando la sofisticada Amy Edwards aceptó cuidar a aquellos gemelos de manera temporal, no esperaba disfrutar tanto de la compañía de los niños, ni enamorarse de su guapísimo y brillante tío. Pero sabía que si el doctor Pierce Kincaid descubría su secreto, no podría sentirse atraído por ella. ¿O sí?Pierce no podía resistirse a los encantos de la dulce Amy, y las tretas de sus sobrinos para unirlos no lo ayudaban nada. Pero cuando por fin se dejó llevar, fue Amy la que se echó atrás. Pierce sabía que ocultaba algo y estaba dispuesto a utilizar todos sus conocimientos científicos, y sus besos, para descubrir su misterio.Crónicas de amorNinguno de los dos estaba preparado para trabajar con niños...Por culpa de un artículo, la periodista Colleen Stewart estaba en peligro. No sólo estaba rodeada de encantadores bebés, sino que además tenía que trabajar con Aiden Forbes, el hombre por el que había estado a punto de abandonarlo todo...Después de la dureza de su última misión, Aiden necesitaba aquel trabajo. ¿Podría el fuerte corresponsal de guerra sobrevivir a los bebés y al rechazo de Colleen? Pero lo más difícil estaba aún por llegar, porque tenía que convencer a Colleen de que necesitaba un hijo... ¡su hijo!Pasado misteriosoDe la noche a la mañana se había convertido en una princesa…Amy Scott se sentía más a gusto en la librería de su pequeño pueblo que en el palacio imperial de Lufthania. Pero, según el atractivo príncipe Will, aquél era el lugar al que ella pertenecía. Sin embargo, mientras Amy, la heredera al trono, se acostumbraba a aquel estilo de vida, el príncipe Will prefería apartarse de ella. Por lo visto, tenía una regla personal que le prohibía enamorarse, y menos aún de su nueva soberana. Para ganarse su corazón, Amy tendrá que hacer algunas concesiones reales. ¿Podrá conseguir a su príncipe azul y hacer realidad su cuento de hadas?