Bøger af Kathleen Rouser

He's a reporter determined to uncover the truth, but the secrets he finds could crush her family-and their second chance at love. Taken from her family's farm to be raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle, Nora Armstrong has accepted that not only will she never realize her dream of becoming a teacher, she'd also rather be a spinster than submit to her cruel aunt's society selection of a suitable husband. The one man who caught her eye betrayed her best friend. And she's got enough on her hands, hiding her sister's shameful secret from her aunt. When the local home for unwed mothers burns down, the arson investigation brings big-city reporter James Cooper back to Stone Creek-and back into Nora's life. James also has a meddling aunt who raises more questions than she answers about his past. Not to mention, he can't figure out why Nora constantly rebuffs him. When his reporting casts aspersions on the local church and lays the blame for the fire and a series of robberies at the wrong feet, he risks losing his new position at the paper. As they seek to unravel the town's mystery, rescue endangered mothers and children, and navigate their own family secrets forced to light, James and Nora increasingly turn to each other for help. But can they overcome James's lack of faith and the disapproval of Nora's guardians to find a second chance at love?

She only wants a fresh start, but her past might be the only hope to save his life-and the lives of countless innocents. Determined widow Maggie Galloway dreams of a peaceful life and a successful business. And winning the Silver Leaf Flour Company baking contest could be the key to that success. She even has a chance at a prestigious position through a dashing former beau. But when her son gets into a fight with the local pharmacist's son, Maggie's peaceful life is derailed. Reserved pharmacist and recent widower Thomas Harper is also looking for a fresh start for himself and his four children. But when Thomas falls gravely ill, his only choice is to enlist the help of the local baker with a knowledge of concocting remedies. He's even more reluctant to admit that Maggie may also be the remedy for his grieving heart. And when a traveling medicine man's medicines beget tragedy, Thomas and Maggie must overcome their differences to save the children of Stone Creek-and face the growing attraction between them-before it's too late.

She's an heiress hiding a tumultuous past. He's a reverend desperate to atone for his failures. Abandoned by her family, Sophie Biddle has been on the run with a child in tow. At last, she's found a safe life in Stone Creek, Michigan, teaching piano. But when a kind, yet meddling and handsome, minister walks into her life seeking to help, Sophie is caught off guard and wary. When her secrets threaten to be exposed, will be she able to trust the reverend, and more importantly, God? After failing his former flock, Reverend Ian McCormick is determined to start anew in Stone Creek, and he's been working harder than ever to forget his mistakes and prove himself to his new congregation-and to God. But when he meets a young woman seeking acceptance and respect, despite the rumors swirling about her sordid past, Ian finds himself pulled in two directions. If he shows concern for Sophie's plight, he could risk everything-including his position as pastor of Stone Creek Community Church. Will the scandals of their pasts bind them together or drive them apart forever?