Книги автора: Carol Steward

Jessica Mathers enters the hospital confident that her little girl, Amy, is being cared for. But when Jessica awakes from surgery, her daughter and the sitter have disappeared… .As a favor to his mother, Detective Samuel Vance reluctantly assists on the kidnapping case, because his first impression of Jessica had not been favorable. Yet as together they search for Amy, Sam learns that Jessica is a caring, warm woman. Can they call upon their faith to help them find the abducted girl and forge a relationship?

A SEASON FOR LOVE?When he discovered his infant son, Bryan Beaumont was consumed with self-doubt. What did a high-flying executive know about parenting?But compassionate day-care working Laura Bates simply wouldn't allow a disillusioned Bryan to lose faith in himself–or his baby.While Laura knew the good Lord wanted her to help unite father and son, she felt far too vulnerable to open her heart to this dynamic and demanding man. Still, Bryan's tender smile stirred emotions she thought were gone forever. Would the coming season restore her hope for a joyous future?Welcome to Love Inspired™–stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.

A SINGLE DAD, A SON…A FAMILY?Calli Giovanni wanted nothing to do with romance–or the law. But persistent policeman Luke Northrup wouldn't give up.His warm smile and tender embrace chased the shadows from her heart and brought peace to her troubled soul. In Luke's happy home, she found herself part of a loving family as the dedicated single dad showed Calli how bright her future could be.For years, Calli had struggled, seeking justice for her brother's senseless murder. A daring, secret quest that had put her at odds with the law. But did she have the courage to put away the past? And to surrender her secrets to Luke…and to love?

BROTHER OF THE GROOMSJust when Adam MacIntyre answered his true calling at last, putting down roots on his Colorado ranch, along came footloose Lisa Berthoff to turn things upside down. His siblings might have marched down the aisle with hers, but Adam wasn' t about to fall for a drifter who didn' t believe in God, or in settling down….SISTER OF THE BRIDESAs a photojournalist, Lisa knew better than to let her personal feelings about a subject interfere with a job. But she couldn' t seem to help herself. Not when the subject was rugged cowboy Adam and the feelings were…well, she wasn' t quite sure what they were. That was the problem….

ANOTHER CHANCEKevin MacIntyre's heart stopped when he saw his ex-fiancée, Dr. Emily Berthoff, at his best friend's wedding. She was more beautiful than ever and nothing had changed. His bitterness over her departure was still strong–and so was his love.Emily Berthoff had taken a job back home to be closer to her family. And though she knew running into Kevin was inevitable, she was startled to find her feelings for him were more powerful than before. The love that had haunted her all these years was still there.But could they forgive one another and start again?

COULD A TOSSED BOUQUET PREDICT THE NEXT BRIDE?Alex MacIntyre believed that particular wedding tradition was a myth, until Katarina Berthoff caught her newly married sister's wildflowers. Reunited after eight years at the wedding of Katarina's sister to Alex's brother, it looked as if happily-ever-after with the angelic dollmaker was in God's plan for the courageous firefighter. But unless Alex gave up the dangerous job he loved, his dreams of a family could never come true. Was anything possible for a man torn between adventure and love? Maybe, with the right woman….

Jessica Mathers enters the hospital confident that her little girl, Amy, is being cared for. But when Jessica awakes from surgery, her daughter and the sitter have disappeared… .As a favor to his mother, Detective Samuel Vance reluctantly assists on the kidnapping case, because his first impression of Jessica had not been favorable. Yet as together they search for Amy, Sam learns that Jessica is a caring, warm woman. Can they call upon their faith to help them find the abducted girl and forge a relationship?

A SEASON FOR LOVE?When he discovered his infant son, Bryan Beaumont was consumed with self-doubt. What did a high-flying executive know about parenting?But compassionate day-care working Laura Bates simply wouldn't allow a disillusioned Bryan to lose faith in himself–or his baby.While Laura knew the good Lord wanted her to help unite father and son, she felt far too vulnerable to open her heart to this dynamic and demanding man. Still, Bryan's tender smile stirred emotions she thought were gone forever. Would the coming season restore her hope for a joyous future?Welcome to Love Inspired™–stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.

A SINGLE DAD, A SON…A FAMILY?Calli Giovanni wanted nothing to do with romance–or the law. But persistent policeman Luke Northrup wouldn't give up.His warm smile and tender embrace chased the shadows from her heart and brought peace to her troubled soul. In Luke's happy home, she found herself part of a loving family as the dedicated single dad showed Calli how bright her future could be.For years, Calli had struggled, seeking justice for her brother's senseless murder. A daring, secret quest that had put her at odds with the law. But did she have the courage to put away the past? And to surrender her secrets to Luke…and to love?

BROTHER OF THE GROOMSJust when Adam MacIntyre answered his true calling at last, putting down roots on his Colorado ranch, along came footloose Lisa Berthoff to turn things upside down. His siblings might have marched down the aisle with hers, but Adam wasn' t about to fall for a drifter who didn' t believe in God, or in settling down….SISTER OF THE BRIDESAs a photojournalist, Lisa knew better than to let her personal feelings about a subject interfere with a job. But she couldn' t seem to help herself. Not when the subject was rugged cowboy Adam and the feelings were…well, she wasn' t quite sure what they were. That was the problem….

ANOTHER CHANCEKevin MacIntyre's heart stopped when he saw his ex-fiancée, Dr. Emily Berthoff, at his best friend's wedding. She was more beautiful than ever and nothing had changed. His bitterness over her departure was still strong–and so was his love.Emily Berthoff had taken a job back home to be closer to her family. And though she knew running into Kevin was inevitable, she was startled to find her feelings for him were more powerful than before. The love that had haunted her all these years was still there.But could they forgive one another and start again?

Eight Days and 300 Miles That was how long privileged fledgling journalist Nikki Post had to deal with notorious radio personality Colin Wright and the staff on his eight-day fund-raising trek from New Mexico to Wyoming.Yet instead of the immature prankster she'd been warned to expect, Colin was generous and handsome – with a smile that reached the depths of Nikki's soul. As the days counted down, he helped her write the article for her grandfather's newspaper – and a kiss shortened the distance between them.But when trouble threatened to bring the trip to a premature end, would Nikki's role in Colin's life end, as well…or continue forever?

COULD A TOSSED BOUQUET PREDICT THE NEXT BRIDE?Alex MacIntyre believed that particular wedding tradition was a myth, until Katarina Berthoff caught her newly married sister's wildflowers. Reunited after eight years at the wedding of Katarina's sister to Alex's brother, it looked as if happily-ever-after with the angelic dollmaker was in God's plan for the courageous firefighter. But unless Alex gave up the dangerous job he loved, his dreams of a family could never come true. Was anything possible for a man torn between adventure and love? Maybe, with the right woman….

Returning to Segundo, Colorado, was the last thing Tori Sandoval planned to do.She'd overcome the odds facing a girl from the small coal-mining town to become a big-city high school principal. But now her grandparents need her help. Still, she can't understand why widower Steve Remington would willingly move to the sticks with his children.Steve never expected that doing a favor for his elderly neighbors would introduce him to a woman as attractive as Tori. And, an even bigger surprise, she turns up again as his new boss! Working together brings them almost too close – but perhaps God intends Steve to teach Tori the meaning of home.