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Though not officially a Manning groom, James Wilkens almost became a part of the storied Manning clan -- because he almost married Christy Manning. James was jilted in a most auspicious manner -- his finacee got married to another man while they were engaged. With that broken engagement finally behind him, he spends New Year's Eve in Las Vegas, where he meets Summer Lawton--Cover.

Questions and indecision as well as answers and certainty enter Lizzie's life as she must decide whether to join the Amish church, to marry Stephen, and to continue teaching. Based on the true experiences of the author's extended family.

Developing her reputation as a highly skilled quilter in spite of awkward innate abilities, Maggie Newcomb hopes to win the affection of Colby Stoddard, but finds a rival in a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is new to the town.

Rachel Beachy hopes to one day win the heart of Silas Swartley. Unfortunately, he is smitten with her older sister Anna. But after Anna forsakes her Amish heritage and elopes with a secret sweetheart, Rachel determines to fill her hope chest and asks God to open Silas' eyes to the woman she's become.

Only desperation could bring Duncan Pennethorne, the infamous Earl of Sheringford, back home after the spectacular scandal. Forced to wed in 15 days or be cut off without a penny, Duncan chooses the one woman in London in frantic need of a husband: Margaret, the eldest Huxtable. Margaret is forced to accept the irresistible stranger's offer, but once she discovers who he really is, it's too late.

"In the summer of 1951, Amishwoman Maggie Esh is struggling with a debilitating illness and few future prospects. When revival meetings come to the area, Maggie attends out of curiosity, and the words of the evangelist begin to stir something deep inside her. Dare she hope for a brighter future?"--

After three London seasons without finding a husband, Daisy Bowman is faced with her father's ultimatum about getting married--if she cannot snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man of her father's choice, the ruthless, aloof Matthew Swift.

"A whip-smart debut that follows the adventures of an entirely unconventional heroine who throws herself into the London Season to find a wealthy husband. But the last thing she expects is to find love... Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father's massive debts, she has only twelve weeks to save her family from ruin. Kitty has never been one to back down from a challenge, so she leaves home...

After surviving the Napoleonic Wars, Sir Benedict Harper is struggling to move on, his body and spirit in need of a healing touch. Never does Ben imagine that hope will come in the form of a beautiful woman who has seen her own share of suffering. After the lingering death of her husband, Samantha McKay is at the mercy of her oppressive in-laws--until she plots an escape to distant Wales to claim a house she has inherited. Being a gentleman, Ben insists...