Bonnie K. Winn

FROM MINISTER TO MOM…

Katherine Blake had long found fulfillment in caring for her family of parishioners, never daring to believe she could have a family all her own–until now. But how could she now turn her back on the motherless Carlson children she'd befriended–or their father? Especially when she thought God had a special reason for bringing them into her life.

Michael Carlson had had his fill of church dogooders when his wife died, but Katherine was different from any woman of faith he'd ever known. Her exuberance and spontaneity made his family come alive again. Still, could this caring female minister persuade Michael to once again open his heart to God–and love…?

It was love at first sight when Matt Whitaker opened his door to see a baby in his brother's arms –– Matt's nephew, Danny, abandoned by his heartless high–society mother. And then Danny's father was killed in an accident, and Matt, an ill–prepared bachelor, vowed before God to love and protect this child as his own.Danny's mother, Leah Hunter, had been desperately searching for her baby for eight years –– ever since his father snatched him. At last, a clue leads her to the small town of Rosewood, Texas...and her son's guardian.

Tessa Pierce moves to the small town of Rosewood, Texas, hoping to forget all about romance. But her handsome new boss, Morgan Harper, is making that difficult. And his little girl is winning Tessa's heart more and more every day. The hardworking widower barely has enough time for his child, and certainly none for his beautiful new assistant.

But when Tessa steps in to help take care of his daughter, she shows Morgan the close–knit family they could be. If he doesn't want to lose her, Morgan will need to unravel her mysterious past and prove to Tessa that her future should be with him.

Finding a sitter for his orphaned niece is Dr. J. C. Mueller's priority. But he can't ask the one person the girl actually takes a shine to. Maddie Carter is a full–time caregiver for her ailing mother. When she returned to Rosewood, Texas, she gave up her dream of opening a tea shop. Then J.C. provides the chance to make it happen. And when Maddie offers to watch his niece in exchange, he realizes that she will help anyone–except herself. J.C.'s prescription? Convincing Maddie that adding love to her full plate will ease not only her burdens, but also her heart.

WHAT'S FAMILY FOR?

Cindy Thompson had moved all the way across Texas to escape her infatuation with her future brother–in–law. But now that Flynn Mallory was widowed–and she was his lone relative–Cindy could no longer turn her back on him. And his pint–size triplets sorely needed her love, even if their daddy didn't….

Fast–track Flynn never guessed he'd relocate to a sleepy town like Rosewood, let alone set foot in church after all these years. Even more miraculous, he and the girls felt right at home there, thanks to Cindy. But Flynn had yet to discover that the one thing he needed to heal his battered heart was closer than he ever imagined….

Ever since the loss of his father, widow Olivia Gray's son has been acting out.  When he's assigned community service at Zeke Harrison's ranch, the boy takes to the farm animals–and to Zeke–instantly. As a kid who hid his own troubles behind bad behavior, Zeke seems to understand her child better than anyone. Still, she needs to keep an eye on her son–which means staying close to the handsome veterinarian. But when her time with Zeke begins to break down the walls she's placed around her heart, will she be brave enough to let go of her past hurts and embrace a second chance at love?

What does a widowed father know about raising a preteen girl? Sheriff Tucker Grey is on top of basic needs, but when it comes to hair, clothes and first crushes, he's at a loss. Until Kate Lambert returns to Rosewood, Texas. His daughter's new Sunday School teacher seems exactly what the girl needs. Except when it comes to a mother. Tucker has loved and lost once and has no room in his heart for anyone. Especially a big–city gal like Kate. But she soon has this lone star lawman counting his blessings... herself included.

After surviving a serious accident and being jilted by her fiancé, Grace Stanton couldn't help wondering where God was in all of the bad things that had happened to her. She still had a long road to recovery ahead of her and the only miracle in her life seemed to be a small–town Texas doctor named Noah Brady.

Noah was a surgeon who saw that Grace needed more than just a little TLC to heal her wounds. But was his healing touch strong enough to mend her broken heart and restore her shattered faith, as well?

Her world shattered by tragedy, Emma Perry thought she'd never survive the murder of her husband and child, let alone regain her faith and ability to trust. But the Witness Security program took her to Rosewood, Texas, where a caring community and belief in God gave her the strength to rebuild her life. And the compassion to reach out to others–wounded souls like Seth McAllister, Emma's embittered neighbor, who was struggling with the death of his own child. Together, Seth and Emma began to open their hearts to love. But when the still–obsessed killer picked up Emma's trail, would Seth's prayers be enough to pull them through?

It Was Time to Reclaim Her Life.She wasn't going to take "no" from anyone anymore, especially not her late husband's rude business partner. Determined to provide for her two children and prove she wasn't the weak woman her husband had convinced everybody she was, Laura Manning moved her family to tiny Rosewood, Texas, to take over his share in the real–estate firm.Who was Paul Russell to tell her she couldn't do it? Having survived her husband's mental abuse, Laura knew she could do anything, no matter what the handsome Texan said. Especially since her family––and her heart––were at stake.