Showing results for "Hope for the" in Clean & Wholesome

When Eliza Whitney loses both her beloved husband and her high-powered job in the same month, she’s uncertain what the next chapter of her life will look like. At 53, she’s too young to retire and too old to start over. Then her estranged father’s widow contacts her and asks her to come to Sanibel Island to help settle his affairs. Eliza sees the trip to a place called Shellseeker Beach as a distraction from her loss and maybe a way to get some closure on the difficult relationship she'd had with her father.

Home isn’t just a place… Amish widow Ruth Mast wants nothing to do with the handsome man from her past who just returned to Cedar Grove. Ruth learned the hard way that Owen Mast’s restlessness always causes trouble. But when a little Amish girl appears on Owen’s porch, lost and afraid...

Ida Dempsey has grown up in a privileged life of luxury thanks to her aunt and uncle. Although Second Street—where women of ill repute ply their wares—is off limits to respectable citizens, her heart of compassion compels her to frequent the area, hoping to make a difference in their lives. Ida has also befriended Qui Shau, a Chinese woman who keeps house for her family, but friendships between the whites and Chinese are taboo in Eureka. Ida tries to keep secret her forbidden compassion, but someone is watching and will use it against her.

Spirited, forthright, impulsive—everyone told Greta Eicher she'd have to change her ways if she ever hoped to marry. Then her best friend Calvin, the man she thought she would wed, chooses another woman. Now Greta's wondering if the others were right all along. Noah knows it's time to think about finding a wife. When Greta offers to play matchmaker on his behalf, Noah eagerly accepts. After all, no one knows his children better. But none of the women she suggests seem right, because, unexpectedly, his feelings of respect and friendship for Greta have grown into something deeper.

The group of close family and friends are determined to settle the ownership of the beachfront property once and for all. But it seems there are forces outside of their control determined to shatter all their dreams. As she takes time to reconsider her career, Eliza’s daughter finds herself in the middle of conflicting feelings for two very different men. Balancing what she wants with what she needs, this shrewd businesswoman discovers that sometimes the best decisions are made with the heart, and not the head.

Struggling to keep their spirits up as the reality of war hits home and theatres are closed, friends Jessie Delaney and Frances O'Leary search for work to see them through until they can sing and dance again. Frances, once dreamed of becoming a dancer but soon found herself with a broken heart and a precious secret when her lover abandoned her. But with news that her lover is returning to England from a successful tour of America, how long will it be before the truth comes to light? Secrets aren't good for anyone and Frances isn't the only one hiding things from her friends.

Brianna ist eine Eiskunstläuferin, für die es nichts Wichtigeres gibt, als endlich eine Goldmedaille zu gewinnen. Als sie in die verschlafene und zugeschneite Kleinstadt zurückkehrt, trifft sie auf Bruce. Dieser ist immer noch der gleiche Sonnenschein wie schon damals in der Schule – aufgeschlossen, fröhlich und stets optimistisch. Aber warum bittet er Brianna um ein Date? Sie ist doch nur zu Besuch in der Heimat! Außerdem sind die beiden wie Feuer und Eis.

The adventures continue in this cozy, romantic holiday series filled with Christmas charm, second chances, and the magic of the Utah mountains. It is now one year later, and Snowberry Lodge is glowing brighter than ever—with winter weddings, holiday promises, and unforgettable kisses under the mistletoe.

Nicole Kessler never planned to fall for the rugged ski patrolman who keeps rescuing her on and off the slopes. Cameron is charming and protective, with a complicated life he's convinced no woman would ever accept. But when Nicole steps into his world, she starts to wonder... is she risking her heart for a man who's not ready to let her in?

Kurz vor ihrem 30. Geburtstag will die Erfolgsautorin Gigi ihren einsamen Schreiballtag gegen ein Abenteuer eintauschen. Allerdings ist die irische See dann doch etwas zu stürmisch für ihr Kajak, und prompt landet Gigi in einem kleinen Landkrankenhaus mitten im Nirgendwo.

Two novels by the award-winning Canadian writer Carol Shields, dramatised for BBC Radio Carol Shields was one of Canada’s most renowned contemporary authors. Often compared to Jane Austen, her deft, witty and compassionate works depicting the everyday lives of ordinary people won her numerous...

Will their marriage survive their struggles, or will their hearts become as cold as the northern winter? Lindie Wyse thinks an arranged marriage is the only way to preserve a future for herself and her unborn child. Josiah Plank is certain he’ll never love again, but he needs someone to care...

Fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Debbie Mason will want to cozy up with this small-town series from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains. When opposites attract... As an editor at a major New York City magazine, Josie Kellum is always on the go...until an injury sidelines her in the small town of...

When circumstances force them into a compromising situation, they have no choice but to face the necessity to wed. Even as they fight against their fate, the connection between them deepens until they find it difficult to ignore. Christine wonders if her hopes for a happy marriage are too presumptuous, particularly when he had been forced to offer for her in the first place. Alexander must grapple with his own insecurities as he strives to be the husband a woman as worthy as Christine deserves.

A cheerful giver is twice blessed in this first novel in an Amish series by Kristen McKanagh. Hope Beiler needs Aaron Kanagy’s help. She is determined to give her sister a beautiful new bed frame as a wedding present, and Aaron is the best carpenter in Charity Creek. Unfortunately, she can’t...

Von Schneeflockenzauber, der wahren Liebe und einem unerwarteten Wunder. Um Weihnachten zu entfliehen, begibt sich Lilah Evans kurzerhand auf eine Reise ...

Eine Suche nach der eigenen Herkunft und tiefen Gefühlen. An ihrem achtzehnten Geburtstag erfährt Luna, dass sie adoptiert wurde. Ihre ganze Welt bricht zusammen und eine nervenaufreibende Suche beginnt, die sie auch zehn Jahre später noch nicht losgelassen hat. Mit der Fähre gelangt sie nach Kreta, ihre letzte Station, denn bald ist das Geld und das Gap-Year zu Ende. Samuele ist ebenfalls vor Jahren auf der Insel gestrandet. Dort arbeitet er als Barkeeper und das aus Leidenschaft. Seit langem träumt er von seinem eigenen Lokal, wobei ihm das schon einiges gekostet hat – auch seine Familie.

Kindhearted candymaker Sadie Hamilton wants nothing to do with Mr. Anti-sugar who’s opening a business right next door. Especially since she’s trying to save her struggling confectionery from going under while he’s introducing a brand-new shiny establishment that will be a direct competitor to her little store. Between caring for his ailing mother and launching a risky new venture, billionaire philanthropist Landon Morris doesn’t have time for distractions. Which is particularly aggravating since he can’t get the feisty owner of Sadie’s Sweet Shop out of his head.

Will a sworn bachelor determined to stay single fall in love with his dance teacher? Grant Nichols is a genius in the kitchen and a klutz on the dance floor. But his friend’s wedding is shaping up to be a shindig the likes of which Kings Meadow has never seen—including dancing. Lots of...

Faith, a former wealthy socialite, has had a rough few months. With her beloved father out of her life and a box of secrets that has shattered her world, she travels to January Cove in search of answers. But within the first minute of her visit, she's knocked off her feet, quite literally, by Brandon James. Brandon is tired of trying to save unsavable women. And this one is a royal pain in the rear. But he can't seem to stay away from her. Can opposites really attract, or is this a recipe for heartbreak?