Stand-In Father As temporary guardian to his twin baby nieces, William Barns barely knows a diaper from a burp cloth. The well-meaning but meddling neighbor ladies suggest a wife--namely Emily Jane Rodgers. Although William isn't in the market for a bride, he needs a loving woman to watch over the children, and Emily Jane fits the bill nicely. Emily Jane agrees to care for William's nieces--not become his betrothed. Fully determined to find her own way in life and to open her own bakery, Emily Jane isn't looking for a husband. But no matter how hard she resists, Emily Jane is roped in by the twins' little hugs and William's tender regard. And soon she longs to be a permanent part of this ready-made family...
Love is not in their plans! Marrying the Major by Victoria Bylin Retired officer Tristan Willoughby-Smith needs a wife to protect his children. When governess Caroline Bradley arrives at his Wyoming ranch, she seems perfectly suited. Caroline knows what a real union of hearts should be, and the major’s no-nonsense offer hardly qualifies. Yet in this unusual match, she starts to see the makings of the family she never thought she’d find… The Texan’s Twin Blessings by Rhonda Gibson As temporary guardian to his twin baby nieces, William Barns barely knows a diaper from a burp cloth. The well-meaning but meddling neighbor ladies suggest a wife—namely Emily Jane Rodgers. Fully determined to find her own way in life, Emily Jane isn’t looking for a husband. But she’s roped in by the twins’ little hugs and William’s tender regard. And soon she longs to be a permanent part of this ready-made family.
Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. Harlequin® Nocturne features two new full-length paranormal romances for one great price every month! WAGON TRAIN PROPOSAL Journey West by Renee Ryan When Tristan McCullough's intended wagon train bride chooses someone else, Rachel Hewitt accepts a position as his children's caretaker—not as his wife. She'll only marry for love…yet perhaps the McCulloughs are the family she's always wanted. HER CONVENIENT COWBOY Wyoming Legacy by Lacy Williams When cowboy Davy White discovers a widowed soon-to-be-mother in his cabin, he immediately offers her shelter from the blizzard. As their friendship grows, so does Rose Evans's belief that Davy is her wish come true for a family by Christmas. THE TEXAN'S TWIN BLESSINGS by Rhonda Gibson Emily Jane Rodgers dreams of opening her own bakery, not falling in love. Then she meets William Barns and his adorable twin nieces, and soon the ready-made family is chipping away at Emily Jane's guarded heart and changing her mind about marriage and happily-ever-afters! FAMILY OF HER DREAMS by Keli Gwyn As a railroad stationmaster and recent widower, Spencer Abbott needs help raising his young children. He's surprised when Tess Grimsby fits so well with his family—maybe she's meant to be more than a nanny to his children….
Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. PONY EXPRESS MAIL-ORDER BRIDE Saddles and Spurs by Rhonda Gibson Needing a home and a husband to help her raise her orphaned nephews, Bella Wilson heads to Wyoming in response to a mail-order bride ad. But when she discovers that Philip Young, her pony express rider groom-to-be, didn’t place the ad, she must convince him to marry her for the sake of the children. A TEMPORARY FAMILY Prairie Courtships by Sherri Shackelford Stagecoach-stop station agent Nolan West’s best chance to protect Tilly Hargreaves and her three nieces from the outlaws threatening his town is by pretending Tilly is his wife. And soon his temporary family is chipping away at his guarded heart. HER MOTHERHOOD WISH by Keli Gwyn When Callie Hunt and Chip Evans discover two orphans and become their caregivers, neither is ready for a relationship. But can the children draw Callie and Chip together and convince them to put their plans aside and fall in love? FRONTIER AGREEMENT by Shannon Farrington When she goes to live with her Native American mother’s tribe after her father’s death, Claire Manette is told she must find a husband, but she wishes to marry for love. Is there a chance she can find it in the marriage of convenience Lewis and Clark Expedition member Pierre Lafayette offers?
Winning the Widow's Heart Turning her farm into a Pony Express station is the only way for recently widowed Rebecca Young to provide for her seven adopted sons and her young daughter. It also means contending with new station manager Seth Armstrong as he trains her boys to be riders. But Rebecca soon sees he has her children's best interests at heart—and perhaps hers, too… Seth plans on staying long enough to teach the boys how to survive the trail, before continuing on to search for his lost mail-order bride. But now, as he works so closely with Rebecca and her children, he's glimpsing the possibility of a different future. Could changing course bring this cowboy the chance of true love and fatherhood he never expected? Saddles and Spurs: Daring Pony Express riders risk all for duty—and for love
After a pupil's prank forces Anna Mae Leland to take shelter with a widowed sheriff during a blizzard, she loses her teaching job--but gains a fiance. Josiah Miller needs a mother for his twin daughters and Anna Mae needs to protect her reputation. This business-only arrangement means the recently jilted Anna Mae need never risk the folly of love again.
Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. MAIL-ORDER MARRIAGE PROMISE Frontier Bachelors by Regina Scott When John Wallin’s sister orders him a mail-order bride without his knowledge, can the bachelor find a way to move on from his past rejection and fulfill the marriage promise to lovely Dottie Tyrrell, who comes with a baby—and a secret? PONY EXPRESS SPECIAL DELIVERY Saddles and Spurs by Rhonda Gibson Maggie Fillmore’s late husband had one final wish—that their unborn son would inherit their ranch. But when a greedy relative threatens to take the ranch, there’s only one way Maggie can keep it: a marriage of convenience to the new Pony Express manager, Clayton Young. RANCHER TO THE RESCUE by Barbara Phinney With their parents missing, Clare Walsh and her siblings could lose everything, including each other—unless she accepts rancher Noah Livingstone’s proposal. And though they plan a union in name only, will Clare and Noah risk their hearts for a chance at a true-love connection? THE OUTLAW’S SECOND CHANCE by Angie Dicken When Aubrey Huxley and Cort Stanton try to claim the same land in the Oklahoma Land Rush, they strike a deal: she can have the land for her horse ranch if he can work for her. But will she let him stay on when she learns he’s a wanted man?
Get cozy with this heartwarming holiday story! Hitched for the holidays A Convenient Christmas Bride by Rhonda Gibson After a pupil's prank forces Anna Mae Leland to take shelter with a widowed sheriff during a blizzard, she loses her teaching job—but gains a fiancé. Josiah Miller needs a mother for his twin daughters and Anna Mae needs to protect her reputation. Soon Christmas's arrival brings a gift neither dared hope for—a second chance at love and happiness…but only if they'll forego what's practical and follow their hearts. The Rancher's Christmas Proposal by Sherri Shackelford Single father and rancher Shane McCoy needs help raising his two-year-old twins. An encounter with a lovely stranger offers an unconventional answer to his predicament when she suggests a marriage of convenience. Tessa Spencer needs a fresh start and protection from a vengeful outlaw. Shane's ranch provides refuge, and his children easily win Tessa's affections. But as her past resurfaces, only honesty and trust will make this family Christmas the first of many…
Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. PONY EXPRESS CHRISTMAS BRIDE Saddles and Spurs by Rhonda Gibson Finding a husband is the only way Josephine Dooly can protect herself against her scheming uncle, so she answers a mail-order-bride ad. But when she arrives and discovers her groom-to-be didn’t place the ad himself, can she convince Thomas Young to marry her in name only? COWGIRL UNDER THE MISTLETOE Four Stones Ranch by Louise M. Gouge Preacher Micah Thomas is set on finding himself a “ladylike” wife. But as he works to catch a group of outlaws with Deputy Sheriff Grace Eberly—a woman who can outshoot and outride every man in town—he can’t help but fall for her. A FAMILY ARRANGEMENT Little Falls Legacy by Gabrielle Meyer Widower Abram Cooper has ten months to build a vibrant town in the wilds of Minnesota Territory—or his sister-in-law, Charlotte Lee, will take his three motherless boys back to Iowa to raise. Can they possibly build a family by her deadline, as well? WED ON THE WAGON TRAIN by Tracy Blalock Matilda Prescott disguises herself as a boy so that she and her sister can join the wagon train to Oregon. But when her secret is revealed, she must temporarily marry Josiah Dawson to save her reputation.
Love Inspired Historical brings you four new titles! Enjoy these historical romances of adventure and faith. HIS SUBSTITUTE MAIL-ORDER BRIDE Return to Cowboy Creek by Sherri Shackelford When the bride train arrives in Cowboy Creek, Russ Halloway is shocked to discover his carefully selected mail-order bride is instead his ex-fiancée’s little sister—all grown up. Anna Linford’s looking for a fresh start—and to keep her secrets hidden from the one man who, should he discover them, could break her heart. BABY ON HER DOORSTEP by Rhonda Gibson To raise the little girl left on her doorstep, schoolteacher Laura Lee’s only option is becoming a temporary live-in nanny for rancher Clint Shepard. The arrangement was supposed to be temporary, but soon the single dad’s wishing Laura and her baby can become a permanent part of his family. ACCIDENTAL SWEETHEART The Bachelors of Aspen Valley by Lisa Bingham Lydia Tomlinson will do anything to keep stranded mail-order brides in the Batchwell Bottoms mining camp—even going up against Pinkerton detective Gideon Gault, who watches over the ladies. But when a gang of outlaws threatens the town, Gideon and Lydia must band together to stop the thieves—and to fight any force that would keep them apart. LAST CHANCE WIFE by Janette Foreman Stranded in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, after a failed mail-order match, Winifred Sattler convinces Ewan Burke to give her a job in the general store attached to his gold mine. Busy trying to keep his fledgling operation open, Ewan has no time for distractions—except he can’t stop picturing his life with Winifred by his side…forever.
