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Painted Desert
Series · 3 books · 2001-2008

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#1

An Ostrich a Day

2001

When she learns that her uncle Ike left her a ranch in his will, Blaire Mackenzie travels to Arizona, only to find, to her horror, that the ranch is populated by ostriches, not cows. And, despite her determination to make a good impression on the staff, Blaire can't seem to do anything right. From falling on her face to having her hair pulled by the ostriches, she gives everyone reason to laugh. Ranch manager Burke Dunham finds himself laughing with Blaire one minute and fuming at her the next. He struggles with anger whenever Blaire mentions selling the ranch and moving back to the city. Burke knows how much effort Ike put into building his dream—and wonders why any man would trust that work to a woman. In spite of her rough start, Blaire begins to enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert, and Burke finds himself learning to trust her. Can Blaire find contentment on an ostrich ranch? Can she put a bad relationship behind her and accept her growing love for Burke? Will Burke overcome his past and give his pain to God?
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Picture Imperfect

2004

Jazmyn Rondell has grown up in the shadow of fear. And despite recently giving her heart to Jesus, she finds it hard to trust Him. Her twin brother Jason seems determined to bring her out of her shell, but his methods leave much to be desired. Thor Larsen has had his share of deceit. Owning a large, successful company has brought him much unwanted attention from ill-intentioned women. Now, his secret is safe, and he lives as a simple backwoods guide. His heart is as remote as the untamed wilderness he loves. But when their paths cross both Jazmyn and Thor must come to terms with their past, in order to allow the Lord to work in their future. Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!
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#3

Picture This

2008

Maddy is not looking for love…. Especially with her best friend’s brother. But when circumstances keep throwing them together, Maddy Henry has trouble controlling her heart. Her life has transformed since becoming a Christian, but will the lifestyle choices of her past ruin her chances for a relationship in the future? Jason Rondell cannot erase Maddy from his memory. The magnetic pull of their mutual attraction becomes harder to resist when Maddy joins him on a photography assignment in the wild deserts of Arizona. But Jason has already been burned at the altar once, and he isn’t ready to risk his heart again. Will the obstacles of the past and present prevent these two hearts from joining together forever?

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