First Street Church

Series · 6 books · 2017-2018

By Sharon Hughson, Raine English, Penny Harmon, and more

Books in series

Love's Light

2017

Will love’s light be enough to lift two wounded hearts from darkness? Serenity Wright has spent her life taking care of others, putting her dreams on hold. At twenty-six, with a sister in college, another in high school who’s headed down the wrong path, and a father addicted to pain pills, she’s the only one keeping the family together. However, working as a part-time waitress and weekend honky-tonk singer was hardly the life she’d envisioned. Her chances of ever performing at the Grand Ole Opry are diminishing with each family crisis. But when well-known songwriter Axel Scott, who’s been suffering from a year-long writer’s block, decides to spend time in Sweet Grove to clear his head, Serenity could be the muse he’s been looking for. Will Axel’s love give her the confidence to pursue her dream, or will the pressures of family life continue to hold her back? Serenity Wright’s childhood ended on her tenth birthday—the night her mother packed her bags and snuck out of the house after everyone was asleep. Her goodbye was a scribbled note proclaiming that she needed her freedom. From that day on, there was no more playing hopscotch on the driveway or running through fields picking wildflowers. It was Serenity’s responsibility to take care of her two younger sisters, prepare meals, and make sure the house was clean. Her happiness came from her songs, but as the years went by, her dreams of being discovered began to fade. Until Axel Scott, songwriter to Nashville’s finest, entered her life. Sweet Grove, Texas, seemed like the perfect spot for Axel to clear his head and come to terms with things that really mattered. He never expected to find his muse there or to fall in love with a woman whose problems ran deeper than his own. Will love’s light be enough to heal their hearts?

Love's Champion

2017

Colton Young comes from a long line of Young’s all the way back to the starting of Sweet Grove, Texas. Each generation has faced its own trials and tribulations. But, when Colt gets the chance to reclaim a portion of the Box Elder, his great, great grandfather lost in a card game, he is ill-prepared to deal with the new owner.

Love's Song

2017

Caleb Johnson left Sweet Grove at eighteen when his overbearing parents pushed him into a country music career. Leaving friends and his high school sweetheart behind, Caleb became a sensation. But it did not bring him the happiness he wanted. What Caleb really wanted was his own Thoroughbred ranch in Sweet Grove and his old flame. Kassidy Wyman was the girl Caleb left behind and the last ten years haven’t been easy on her. Married and divorced, she’s struggling financially to raise her two young daughters by herself and has deep scars from her bad marriage. When she realizes Caleb’s back in town, she vows that they will be friends only. But Caleb has other ideas. He realizes he’s never gotten over Kassidy and will do anything to get her back. Will Kassidy’s past prevent her from a happy future? Or can Caleb win her forgiveness and make her realize that she can trust him?

Love's Choice

2017

Two former high school sweethearts and one growing secret … will they choose to love above all else? Missy Clark left small-town life and her first love when she went away to college. Five years later, she returns to Sweet Grove with a secret that’s sure to tarnish her reputation. Nate Dawson never stopped loving Missy when she left home. Answered prayers have brought her back into his life, but the consequences she bears may destroy their future. Can these high school sweethearts regain the innocence of the past and find hope and healing in the Lord to move forward?

Love's Late Arrival

2017

Is it ever too late for love? Sweet Grove High’s new principal Kyanna Patchett sacrificed everything for her career. Now that she’s reached the top, life should be sweet apple pie. Tell that to her lonely heart. Widower Roth Stryker fumbles to parent his teenage daughter alone. When he ends up in the principal’s office, he’s not ready for the physical and emotional ghosts that begin to haunt him. Small town Sweet Grove, Texas isn’t the haven they expect. Bullies are about to alter Kyanna’s life again, and the trouble Roth hoped to protect his daughter from remains a wolf at their door. With a rebel daughter and an unexpected medical diagnosis fighting against them, will Roth and Kyanna miss Love’s Late Arrival?

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Love's Little Secrets

2018

School secretary Norma Wells has adapted to her barrenness and throws herself into the community of Sweet Grove. But when her husband’s secret crashes their anniversary party, she imagines even her marriage is shattered. Aging salesman Herman Wells works hard fulfilling his duty to provide for his family. When his secret invades his quiet hometown, the façade of a happy marriage crumbles. He must win Norma’s forgiveness, but the secrets between them keep piling up, and their marriage is on the line. With the prospect of losing her home dogging her steps, Norma isn’t sure her God-fearing nature is enough to bridge the chasm dividing them. Will big-hearted Norma forgive the betrayal? Can Herman win her love back?

Authors

Sharon Hughson

Author · 7 books

Even as a child, Sharon created worlds where life might pose challenges but where unlikely heroes wielded magic for the good of all. In the end, ordinary people won the battle against darkness. She did grown up things like graduate high school and college, get married and have kids. But she never strayed too far from the door into the mystical realms of story. Once she had children of her own, they traveled to Narnia with her. She made it her goal to introduce them to her old friends. With them, she made new friends at Hogwarts and rode dragons with Eragon. Together they embraced the joy found on the other side of the magical portal: reading. Sharon sings stories and weaves spells to transport others to that fantastical place where the weak are heroes. A land where quest completion requires strong character, not a mighty sword arm. Sharon believes three things: Magic is mystery; Hope offers the greatest help; and Success comes to those who refuse to give up a dream. Visit me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonleehug...

Raine English

Author · 20 books

Raine English is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author who writes romantic suspense, paranormal, and sweet small-town romances. She's a Daphne du Maurier Award winner and a Golden Heart finalist. Her books have made the Top 100 Bestseller lists at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She lives in New England with her family and French bulldog, Bailey. She can be found on the web at www.RaineEnglish.com. Subscribe to her newsletter at Raine@RaineEnglish.com to receive information on her new releases.

Penny Harmon

Author · 3 books

Penny Harmon is a writer of women's fiction and romance. She is proud to call Maine home, and you will find all of her books have a connection to Maine. I started writing seriously many years ago, but spent too much time writing the "not fun stuff" as I call it, like web content and even newspaper articles. My dream was always to write fiction novels, and I couldn't be happier to have reached my dream. My goal in writing is for the reader to come away happier and satisfied they took time out of their day to read my book.

Liwen Y. Ho

Author · 44 books

USA Today bestselling author Liwen Y. Ho works as a chauffeur and referee by day (AKA a stay at home mom) and a writer by night. Her strength is in creating character-driven, deep POV romance infused with faith, humor, and happy ever afters. In her pre-author life, she received a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. She loves makeovers of all kinds, especially those of the heart and mind. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her techie husband and their two children (AKA munchkins). Sign up for Liwen's newsletter for news about her upcoming releases, book giveaways and more at http://liwenho.com/free-book!

Nan O'Berry

Author · 4 books