Ruth Scofield

Who knew a fresh start could be so hard? Not single mom Lisa Marley. She'd made her share of mistakes, but now she just wanted a chance to rebuild trust –– and to raise her daughter, Cecily. All she needed was her new faith, not all–too–sure–of–himself Ethan Vance from New Beginnings at church. Widower Ethan could tell secrets hid behind Lisa's quiet facade. Between the challenges of raising three children, his church duties and pursuing a long–cherished dream, he took every opportunity to know her better. As their relationship grew, he wondered if Lisa held the key to his own new beginning, too.

Shy schoolteacher Cassie Manning had never been in love. After literally stumbling over new parishioner Peter Scott at New Beginnings Church, Cassie was certain God had answered her prayers! Handsome, worldly and a man of faith, Peter seemed to be everything Cassie could want in a soul mate. And the look in his summer–sky eyes told her he might care for her, as well.But when he disappeared for days at a time mysteriously, she began to worry about her newfound Prince Charming. Will this sweet Cinderella ever get her happily–ever–after?

Nurse and former foster child Sunny Merrill was stunned when she inherited a fishing resort from the grandfather she'd never known. And there was a condition: she must live there for one year. Which wouldn't be a hardship for Sunny, especially not after she met handsome neighbor Grant Prentiss. The rancher and riding stable owner was always around to lend a helping hand, and their relationship blossomed. Sunny even began dreaming about a future in which they could combine their properties–and lives–and build a getaway for foster children. But would their unexpected love be destroyed when Sunny discovered the secret Grant was keeping from her?

LOVING THY NEIGHBOR…

When Quincee Davis moved into a house in order to raise her late sister's two children, she was less than thrilled to discover that Hamilton Paxton–the judge who had suspended her driver's license–lived right next door. Their close proximity created immediate tension…which unexpectedly turned into attraction.

PROVED A CHANCE TO HEAL

Hamilton had a shameful secret he was keeping from the community. But his growing friendship with neighbor Quincee was lightening his heart–making him feel bolder. Would his mounting love for Quincee help him learn to trust again, and create a complete family all his own?

After years apart, James \J.D.\" Sullivan had been reunited with his son only to find that single parenthood was harder than he thought. He turned to his long–lost faith, looking for guidance–and found the answer to all his prayers with a blue–eyed schoolteacher named Alexis Richmond.

Falling in love was not in her lesson plan, but Alexis Richmond knew she'd lost her heart the moment James Sullivan walked through her classroom door with his nine–year–old son. But would their newfound love be strong enough to overcome the past and give Alexis the family she's always longed for.?

Autumn Barbour was shy, private, solitary–and seemingly content. Yet it was fear that kept her from following her dreams of a husband and a family. Until the day a bold and broad–shouldered widower and his bubbly little boy invaded her isolation…

Architect and civic leader Brent Hyatt had found a cause in Autumn. He and his tiny son opened her world to sunshine and puppies. They brought her to a church called Hope and taught her that faith could move mountains and conquer any fear. Now it was up to Autumn to free her heart and claim the family of her dreams.

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON

And Spring had just arrived in Chad Alexander's household. Namely, Spring Barbour, an effervescent young woman who brought a breath of fresh air to the jaded businessman's world–along with a storm of temptation….

A TIME TO HEAL

Officially, Spring was under Chad's roof for one purpose: to look after his orphaned kid sister. But as she sensed the anguish in her handsome employer's lonely heart, she suspected the Lord had another plan….

A TIME TO LOVE

Until Spring came along, Chad's life was about work and worry. Now it was bursting with so much more: faith, laughter–even hope that he might build a future with the woman who had changed everything….