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Brides of Clearwater
Series · 5 books · 2017-2021

Books in series

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#1

Marrying Mandy

2017

Mandy Hudson swore she'd never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy's shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family's beloved bed-and-breakfast. The loss of his job threatens Preston Yarrow's shaky financial stability. Besides, he can't watch his best friend give up the only real home she's ever known. Frustrated by Mandy's stubborn refusal to let him help, he's certain they are stronger together than they are apart. A marriage of convenience might be crazy... or an answer to both their prayers.
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#2

Marrying Raven

2018

Raven Weber hates football. As if her fiancé breaking off their engagement to follow his NFL dream wasn't bad enough, her football-obsessed family only made things worse. Twelve years later, she pours everything into her job as a physical therapist assistant. Helping others never prepared Raven for the day her ex would hobble back into her life. How can she remain professional when spending time with him only reminds her of what they've lost? The day Heath Shaw walked away from his relationship with Raven, he’d been convinced he was doing it for her. Fulfilling his father’s dream gave him the distraction he needed to get over her. Now he’s back in his hometown with weeks of physical therapy ahead of him before he can escape the past. Running into Raven was going to happen eventually, but he didn't expect her to play a vital role in his recovery. If she's got him second guessing why he left in the first place, what effect will she have on his heart? Her meddling family thinks this is a second chance, while Heath's father only wants to squelch what he sees as a distraction. Raven and Heath know they should walk away, but what if they're better together than they ever were apart? This is the second book in the Brides of Clearwater series, but can also be read on its own. This is a clean, inspirational romance.
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#3

Marrying Chrissy

2018

From fake relationship to forever love Wyatt Tabor is feeling the pressure. His wealthy parents won’t support him unless he settles down and commits to the family business, while his ever-patient, loving grandmother longs to see him fall in love and be happy. After a broken engagement, he’s not sure he’s ready to trust someone else with his heart. With Gran’s 90th birthday party coming up, he cooks up a scheme that he hopes will appease his family and give her a drama-free celebration. Serving up coffee was never Chrissy’s idea of a dream job, but she’ll do whatever it takes to help her sister afford the medication she needs. When a handsome, smooth-talking customer offers to pay her to pose as his girlfriend, she can’t help but say yes. After all, it’s only for one night. What could go wrong? Wyatt and Chrissy soon realize their feelings for each other are anything but pretend. When family dramas and class differences pull them apart, they must decide whether to walk away, or take a leap of faith and risk everything for love.
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#4

Marrying Bonnie

2020

He's falling in love with the wrong person...his son's nanny. Bonnie Tabor grew up in a wealthy family. For her, that meant emotional neglect and a healthy dose of pretense. Walking away from her inheritance was the best decision she ever made because she discovered her dream job working as a nanny. Too bad she had to fall in love with her handsome employer, a single dad who may be rich but is kind, caring, and loves his young son unconditionally. Should she quit before things get too complicated? Jace Echolls keeps his business and personal lives separate. That makes ignoring his growing feelings for Bonnie easier. But when he takes over his grandfather's farm, everything changes. Now that he's free to spend more time with her and his son, Jace wants them to be a real family. How can he convince Bonnie to give him a chance after he's kept her at arm's length for so long?
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#5

Marrying Emma

2021

She's afraid to plan for the future... he's determined to show her love is worth the wait. After losing part of his leg in a motorcycle accident, Marty Reed realizes he can either give in to bitterness or overcome his challenges. He’s worked hard to rebuild his strength, but all the plans from his life before the accident were completely derailed. Instead, he lives day to day, focusing on his job, and flirting with women who have no clue about his hidden scars. Until he meets Emma, the one woman who leaves him longing for more. For Emma Laughlin, a heart transplant means a second chance at life. Her sister insists it’s time for Emma to look to the future. But how can she dream of finding someone to spend the rest of her life with when the last guy she loved left when her health deteriorated? She won’t let her new heart be broken once he realizes the overwhelming burden of her health and finances. Emma’s resolve, however, is threatened when the man she admires turns his sights on her, changing all the rules. Falling in love is a risk neither of them should take. There’s just one It may already be too late. ~\~Welcome to the small town of Clearwater, perfect place to discover friends, renew your faith, and fall in love.* This is the fifth title in the Brides of Clearwater series. Each book can stand on its own. However, updates about previous characters do appear in later books.

Author

Melanie D. Snitker
Melanie D. Snitker
Author · 24 books
Melanie D. Snitker is a USA Today bestselling author who writes inspirational romance and romantic suspense. She and her husband live in Texas with their two children. They share their home with three dogs and a variety of small animals. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys photography, reading, training her dog, playing computer games, and hanging out with family and friends.
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