Frances Devine
...of three endearing orphaned children. Only Seth Dobson isn't planning to relinquish custody of his nephew and nieces. But Ansley didn't come all the way to Prairie Chicken, Kansas, to give up without a fight. She's determined to be part of the children's lives, even with the handsome farmer opposing her at every turn.
As the children's paternal uncle, Seth is happy to do his Christian duty....
Travel back in time to historic Missouri, along the banks of the White River, for three stories reminding readers that with God all things are possible. Jack enters a marriage of convenience with Lexie in order to adopt the twin girls he adores. Tuck relishes her time with her best friend, but she is not the type to ever marry and believes anything more with Rafe would ruin their friendship. Addy feels called to teach children and won't let marriage
...Miss Helen Edwards is not lovelorn.And despite what her friend believes, she has not fallen for Patrick Flannigan. He may be handsome, and he may be the father of her favorite pupil, but he is also a widower—and still grieving over his beloved wife. Then there is his plan to remove his daughter from the Cecilia Quincy School for the Deaf, even when Molly stands to benefit greatly from the education.Ever since meeting Miss Edwards, Patrick
...Abigail "Tuck" Sullivan loves playing her fiddle and fishing with her best friend, Rafe Collins. But there can be nothing more than fishing and friendship with Rafe. Tuck has no interest in courting or marriage...until the handsome Dr. Sam Fields arrives in town. When Rafe discovers the doctor's secret, can he prevent Tuck from making a terrible mistake? And will Tuck realize God's plans for her may lie closer than she ever thought?
With her brother prepared to bring his new bride home to their Missouri farm, Lexie Rayton desires to make a change in her life. She is delighted when given the opportunity to care for two orphaned girls on a neighboring farm. But it is the girls' caregiver, Jack Sullivan, who captures her interest. Jack Sullivan is willing to give up his beloved riverboat and enter into a marriage of convenience with Lexie in order to adopt the twin girls he adores.
...Enjoy the slow dance through the courtship of nine historical couples in the American west, including the territories of Arizona and Wyoming. Just at a time in life when they have nearly given up on finding love, romance enters their lives. But will it be true love, and will it be worth the wait? Find out in this delightful collection written by eight bestselling authors of inspirational romances.