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Worn Out and Need to Get Away? Four Brand-New Romance Collections Make the Perfect Great Escape

Uhrichsville, OH—Spring has sprung, the weather is definitely getting warmer, and those miserable, muggy days are on their way. What’s a girl to do? Grab a cold drink, some sunscreen, and a towel and travel to faraway destinations for a refreshing summer vacation, of course!

With captivating tales of romance, these four new releases in this popular location–themed series will take you to distant places that are sure to make you forget everything else. Whether you’re going on vacation—or you just desperately need one—these collections are the perfect indulgence for the hot summer months ahead.

Kentucky Keepers journeys to rural Canyon Lake—and a small town where fishing is king and love likes to snare the unsuspecting. Can Ruby Townsend and her son overcome the disappointments of the past, or will secrets destroy Ruby’s chance for happiness? Is it really possible for Barbara Elliot to change her ways and forgive Kenneth Marsh for years of distrust and antagonism? Will Susie Quinn decide to surrender her life to God, or will true love be denied? Joe Corbin meets his match when Lia Stephanos moves to Canyon Lake for a fresh start. . .but is there any chance this middle-aged fisherman can land a keeper? These four endearing stories are shaped by water, a close-knit community, and a powerful faith in God.

Crossing centuries and generations, the stories of Mackinac Island intertwine the lush island’s rich history and the never-ending power of faith and love. Neal Wellington and Ninette Curvier should be enemies, but Ninette comes to Neal’s rescue and helps him face his unfortunate past—and the animosity between their people. Midwife Jane Douglas is forced to take on an unlikely patient: “Mad” August Durant. Her prayers work amazing changes in his life, but can she trust that the transformation will last? Francine Woods has a wealth of creativity and a fertile imagination—but a strange mystery in the garden tests her faith and her new relationship with Thomas Carlton. A flat tire and an unexpected meeting with Jacob Randall send Alison Kessler on an unlikely journey of exploration into her family tree, her faith, and the surprising history of Mackinac Island. Can Jacob rescue her again? This is a timeless and enjoyable read that will take you on a retreat to a secluded island garden.


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Love has been compared to many things—but does it ever resemble a natural disaster? In Windswept Weddings, four different couples face storms that threaten to ruin their “perfect” day. Christine Dailey’s carefully orchestrated wedding plans are thrown into disarray by the worst snowstorm ever to hit central Minnesota. Can she learn to let go and trust that God is in control of her future? Marie Barrett has had her special day thwarted twice already, and her fiancé has been warned: three strikes and you’re out. Dale knows he’d better not miss this ceremony. . .but an unexpected tornado wreaks havoc on his best intentions. Will he make it to the church before it’s too late? Allie Seton has found her Prince Charming, but can she lean on God when a hurricane tries to keep them apart? Krista Schmidt and her fiancé Luke are finally getting married, but as the day approaches a blazing wildfire—and their rocky past—threaten the relationship. Can their love survive, or will the changing winds destroy them? These exciting and humorous stories will make you wonder whether these storm-struck couples will triumph over Mother Nature.

Grand Canyon Brides takes readers to the Wild, Wild West to experience life along the rails in the early 1900s. Having committed themselves to a six-month contract with the Fred Harvey Company, four very different young women are determined to make a new start in Arizona while waiting tables at a restaurant near the Grand Canyon. Socialite Olivia has lost everything—family, home, and position. How can she possibly build a life from scratch? Edie thirsts for adventure and has her wish fulfilled beyond her wildest imaginings when she is involved in a train robbery. Katie changes her name and tries to hide from a dangerous past—until her past catches up with her and she can’t run anymore. Longing to escape a life of poverty, Lillian is convinced that her salvation lies in finding a rich husband. Will she learn what really matters before it’s too late? As these women try to maintain their respectable jobs, tame the West, and find a safe haven for their hearts, you will discover the priceless values of faith, love, and perseverance.


May 2006, Barbour Publishing 5 3/16" x 8", softcover, 352 pages, $6.97Kentucky Keepers by Lynn A. Coleman, Jennifer Johnson, Gail Sattler, and Kathleen Y’Barbo, ISBN 1-59789-083-9Mackinac Island by Gail Gaymer Martin, DiAnn Mills, Janet Spaeth, and Jill Stengl, ISBN 1-59789-032-4June 2006, Barbour Publishing 5 3/16" x 8", softcover, 352 pages, $6.97Windswept Weddings by Lena Nelson Dooley, Pamela Griffin, Rachel Hauck, and Lynnette Sowell, ISBN 1-59789-085-5Grand Canyon Brides by Dianne Christner, Nancy J. Farrier, Darlene Mindrup, and Pamela Kaye Tracy, ISBN 1-59789-072-3

Related Authors

• Andrea Boeshaar

• Dianne Christner

• Lynn A. Coleman

• Lena Nelson Dooley

• Nancy J. Farrier

• Pamela Griffin

• Rachel Hauck

• Jennifer Johnson

• Gail Gaymer Martin

• DiAnn Mills

Related Books

• Grand Canyon Brides (Trade Paper)

• Kentucky Keepers (Trade Paper)

• Mackinac Island (Trade Paper)

• Windswept Weddings (Trade Paper)