A Christian Romance Novella for Valentine's Day Chef Lindsey Solberg agrees to cater the church's Valentine's Day fundraising banquet as a favor to her teen sister, but she's shocked to discover the bad boy from her high school days is now Riverbend's youth pastor. Seriously? How could he have changed that much? Nick Harrison has prayed for years for an opportunity to make amends. Now Lindsey's back in Riverbend and won't give him the time of day. What's a guy to do except leave a trail of gifts from a secret admirer? Lindsey's heart takes a beating when she realizes the boy who was never good enough is now a far better man than she deserves.

NINE Refreshing Romances Filled with Faith! Nine beloved authors of contemporary Christian romance have banded together to offer this limited-time collection of all-new romance novellas perfect for your summer vacation reading pleasure. Come visit Scotland, Zambia, Australia, Canada, and several American states, including Alaska, in these inspirational romance novellas. You'll love each refreshing contemporary romance as the characters enjoy the water on hot summer days, whether it be in a river, lake, ocean... or a swimming pool! His Perfect Catch by Narelle Atkins, author of the Snowgum Creek series A holiday romance isn’t part of the plan when Mia Radcliffe temporarily moves to Sapphire Bay and lives next door to Pete McCall, her secret crush from years ago. Pete prefers the simple life. Can Mia leave behind her big-city dreams and settle with Pete in the seaside town? Sweet Serenade by Valerie Comer, author of the Farm Fresh Romance series Carly and Reed thrive on the rush of running rapids in a canoe until they capsize in both river and romance. Will secrets from the past drown their future, or can this idyllic summer romance lead to a lifetime of sweet serenades? More than Friends by Autumn Macarthur, author of the Love in Store series When nurse Catriona asks for help with her Vacation Bible School for disabled children, she never imagines how much could go wrong on a simple seaside day out—or that the colleague she's secretly loved for years might come to see her as more than his best friend's little sister. Love Flies In by Heidi McCahan, author of the Emerald Cove series He’s a seaplane pilot determined to honor his convictions. She’s a kayak guide who mocked his faith for sport. One small lakeside cabin in Alaska can’t house them both. Testing the Waters by Lesley Ann McDaniel, author of the Madison Falls series After breaking up with her ultra-critical boyfriend, Teresa decides to reinvent herself. She meets a nice guy named Curt on the beach in Crescent Cove, Oregon, and tells him she’s Terése from Paris. Pretending to be someone else is fun until the unthinkable happens—she starts to fall for him. The Lifeguards, the Swim Team, and Frozen Custard by Carol Moncado, author of the CANDID Romance series Lifeguard Alivia Collins looks forward to another summer on the guard stand at the Serenity Landing Aquatic Center. This year, she’s going to have to keep herself from falling for the cute, new guard - or realize it’s time to give love another chance. Time and Tide by Lynette Sowell, author of the Lone Star Hearts series When out-of-work fashion journalist Karyn Lewis uses the summer to regroup on the coast of Virginia, she plans to lie low at Pine Breezes campground. She doesn't plan for her heart to be on a collision course with old friend Brodie Reed. They must decide if the past that looms between them will be too much for them to have a future together. Draw You Near by Jan Thompson, author of the Savannah Sweethearts series Savannah artist Abilene Dupree keeps her personal life out of her commercial paintings except one. That one painting has now brought Londoner Lars Cargill back to the coastal town and into her art world. Can she hold him at bay before he invades her personal space and her heart? Orphaned Hearts by Marion Ueckermann, author of the Heart of Africa series His faith buried with his wife, Simon devotes himself to raising his daughter

Kelly Bryant's young daughter wants a daddy and sets her sights on her new best friend's single father. The man may be charming, sweet, and a believer, but Kelly is embarrassed. She extracts a pinky promise from her six-year-old to stop proposing to men on her behalf. Ian Tomlinson isn't looking for a wife but does need care for his daughter during spring break the week after his move to Riverbend. He hates to ask Kelly—and plant ideas in the girls' minds—but he's rather low on options. How can two single parents fall in love for real with a pair of mini-matchmakers pushing from both sides—pinky promises or not?

A Summertime Romance A Christian Romance Novella River guide and canoe builder Reed Daniels stands by as his lifelong friends pair off. After all, he's waited this long for the right woman… what's a little longer? But when newcomer Carly shows up at the gang's bonfire, he's mesmerized. Could she be the answer to his prayers? Water-sport enthusiast Carly Thorbergsen is starting over in Riverbend. Hired as a canoeing and hiking guide, she's ready to focus on work and leave the personal stuff behind. That is until the competition, Reed Daniels, offers her a ride in his cedar-strip canoe. No resisting that! But no matter how much they have in common, Carly can't erase her past, and Reed is bound to discover the truth. When a date finds Carly and Reed running rapids on the outside of the canoe, they come face to face with the real reasons their new relationship might capsize. Welcome to Riverbend! 1. Secretly Yours 2. Pinky Promise 3. Sweet Serenade Riverbend, BC, is the quaint Canadian town you wish you were from, where everyone knows everyone, seasons are celebrated, and love is in the air. Look for more Riverbend Romance Novellas through 2015. Sweet Serenade is coming in July. The Riverbend Romance Novellas are a series of contemporary Christian romance stories. These inspirational romance novellas are heart-warming shorter reads with true-to-life (but fictional) characters who face challenges in finding their one true love. EXCERPT Give me words, Lord. Reed glanced at the woman in the passenger seat of his truck as they jounced up a mountain road. In the brief time he'd known Carly, he'd figured she was quiet. Introspective. He liked that. But she seemed quieter than he'd expected. Never before had he felt like he needed to be the one to carry a conversation. “It's sure a beautiful day.” Like that. Who talked to a gorgeous woman about the weather? The great conversationalist Reed Daniels, that's who. Yeah, he was pathetic. “Is this typical for June?” Well, if she was going to go along with it... “We usually get a lot of rain this time of year. That and the heat get the mosquitoes hatching in droves.” Again, like she didn’t know. “At least they're not usually a problem out on the water.” “True.” One benefit of paddling as opposed to backpacking. “There's a picnic area up a few kilometers. I figured we could have lunch there. After that it's not far to the put-in spot for the rapids.” Carly smiled at him, her eyes gleaming, probably with curiosity about what kind of picnic a guy like him would pack. “Sounds good.” She had the most stunning smile he'd ever seen. Wide and generous. He'd never spent any time looking at a woman's lips before, but hers deserved some consideration. He shifted in his seat, suddenly uncomfortable. Thinking about lips meant thinking about kissing. And that was crazy. They'd barely met. All his friends figured him to be the slowest mover on the planet. If they could only see inside his brain right now, they'd amend their opinion in a hurry. It was too early to fall in love, for sure, but he was definitely sliding headlong into like. Scroll up and grab your copy of SWEET SERENADE today!

An Autumn Romance The characters from Secretly Yours, Pinky Promise, and Sweet Serenade are back in this Christian romance novella! Sarah Jamieson has avoided weddings since a traumatic stint as a flower girl, but reluctantly agrees to stand up for her best friend. Only why does the best man have to be one of those confident, life-of-the-party types? Even worse, why does the bride make her promise to go on one date with the guy? Easy enough to agree, because she'll make sure he never asks. Corbin Morrissey takes his responsibilities for Team Groom very seriously, but coaxing smiles out of the maid-of-honor is harder—and more addictive—than he expected. To his surprise, she agrees to go out. There really isn't any way a date to the Fall Fair could go amiss. Is there? Can Corbin convince Sarah he's ready to settle down and make her the head of her own Team Bride, or will their past keep getting in the way? Welcome to Riverbend! 1. Secretly Yours 2. Pinky Promise 3. Sweet Serenade 4. Team Bride 5. Merry Kisses (coming soon!) Riverbend, BC, is the quaint Canadian town you wish you were from, where everyone knows everyone, seasons are celebrated, and love is in the air. Look for more Riverbend Romance Novellas through 2015. The Riverbend Romance Novellas are a series of contemporary Christian romance stories. These inspirational romance novellas are heart-warming shorter reads with true-to-life (but fictional) characters who face challenges in finding their one true love. EXCERPT “What’s holding him back, you think?” asked Lindsey. It wasn’t him. It was her. “Are you kidding me? We barely know each other, and besides, we’re so different. I don’t see how this can last.” “Sarah? I can’t read your face. Do you like Corbin, or don’t you?” “I’m confused. I do like him, but he’s so different from me. He’s an act now, think later kind of guy.” “And you think everything. To. The. Death.” Sarah glared at Lindsey. “Whose side are you on, anyway?” “Yours, girl. Definitely yours. I think Corbin is a great balance for you. And yes, you for him. It’s okay to have different personalities. God made us all unique.” Corbin was about the most unique person she knew. “It’s possible to be too different.” Lindsey tilted her head. “True, but sharing the same faith in Jesus provides a solid foundation.” “A good start, sure. But there are a lot more things. How you prioritize spending. How you raise kids—” “Whoa! You guys have talked about kids? You’re way more serious than I thought after only two weeks.” Warmth crept up Sarah’s cheeks. “No, we haven’t. I’m just thinking ahead.” Lindsey laughed. “That’s your problem. It’s like you’re picking your retirement home before you turn thirty. Take things one step at a time?” Scroll up and snag your copy of TEAM BRIDE today!

A Christmas Romance! Fired from her retail position for saying Merry Christmas to a customer, Sonya Simmons chafes at the over-commercialization of the season and the difficulties of finding a new job. If only she’d actually said Merry Christmas instead of Merry Kisses to the tall, good-looking man buying enough toys for at least a dozen children. How embarrassing! It was fun to fluster the pretty toy store clerk, but Heath Collins, the mall’s volunteer Santa Claus, hadn’t meant to get her fired. When his elf assistant comes down with a bad cold, Heath offers Sonya a few days’ work, only to discover she believes Santa is nothing but a liar and a fraud instead of an opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives. Can Sonya and Heath embrace each other—opinions, traditions, and all—in time to share merry kisses for Christmas? The characters from Secretly Yours, Pinky Promise, and Sweet Serenade are back for a visit in this Christian romance novella! Welcome to Riverbend! 1. Secretly Yours 2. Pinky Promise 3. Sweet Serenade 4. Team Bride 5. Merry Kisses Riverbend, BC, is the quaint Canadian town you wish you were from, where everyone knows everyone, seasons are celebrated, and love is in the air. The Riverbend Romance Novellas are a series of contemporary Christian romance stories. These inspirational romance novellas are heart-warming shorter reads with true-to-life (but fictional) characters who face challenges in finding their one true love. EXCERPT “Do you really go to the same church as I do? But that doesn’t make sense. You play Santa.” It was Heath's turn to be confused. “What’s that got to do with anything?” Sonya picked a bit of glaze off the top of her doughnut with a pink fingernail and popped it in her mouth. She eyed him and heaved a sigh. “I don’t think it’s right to lie to little kids. They have enough trouble keeping fantasy and reality separate.” His fingers began twirling his coffee cup again. “I see. So you think my job is right up there with the Easter bunny and the tooth fairy.” She raised her eyebrows. “Isn’t it?” “I don’t see it that way.” “Of course you don’t. Just another day at the office, right?” Heath couldn’t help his sardonic laugh. “Right. I work ten hours a week for one month a year as Santa, plus a party here and there. You can’t seriously think I’m in this for the money.” Uncertainty crossed her face. “Okay. But why?” “Why be Santa?” “Why pretend to be.” Heath shook his head. Of course she’d distinguish. “I like making little kids happy. I like their hugs and their shy smiles. I like being a bright spot in their day.” “But it’s a lie.” She picked another fleck of maple off her doughnut. “Sonya, I am real. I’m the guy who brightens their day.” “Only because you’re in that red suit.” She eyed him. “Must take a lot of padding.” He twitched a grin that she’d noticed. “I’m sure I’m not the only Santa who hits the gym on a regular basis.