Juliet isn’t sure of God’s plan for her life, but the opportunity to serve as the leader of the Freedom and Faith small group, helps her to feel needed, like she belongs. The group plans to hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, using the back to nature approach to grow closer to God. Determined to succeed, Juliet leads two other women on a hike, but when she falls ill and they’re days away from the exit point of their planned journey, her friends must call911.

When a man shows up looking more like a grizzly bear than a rescuer, she’s forced to accept his help. Loner extraordinaire, Jake wants them gone. Except when Juliet and her friends are ready to leave, it’s Jake who succumbs to the illness, and this time it’s Juliet to the rescue.

In the process, she discovers a man with a heart and a past. Her failure to lead the group prompts her to renew her efforts to be needed, and she’s determined to help Jake get through more than his illness. When she learns of an opening at the medical clinic in Hollow Creek, she applies, knowing it would give her a reason to stick around town and give her time to help Jake get his life back on track.

When a job for a full-time nanny/housekeeper is posted in Langdon, NC, Poppy Delacorte is quick to apply. Jumping at the opportunity to move after a public shaming by her deceitful ex-boyfriend, she accepts the offer. When she arrives at her destination, Poppy learns there’s been some kind of mix-up at the agency and her new employer refuses to hire her because she’s not a gray-haired older woman. Something about younger women working for him and vying for the next Mrs. Jordan Perry position.

But before she can even make arrangements to figure out what to do or where to go next, Jordan seeks her out and offers her a temporary arrangement since he has no one to watch Katrina.

Poppy is secretly relieved with the reprieve, vowing to be the perfect nanny/housekeeper so that it becomes a permanent arrangement.

Jordan leaves on business—which in turn, leaves Poppy and Katrina trying to muddle through their new relationship and life. Except she doesn’t always get it right, discovering that teaching and nannying are two very different jobs.

Will Poppy need to move on and keeping searching for the place where she belongs and God’s plan for her life, or could this be where she finally puts down roots?

Rachel trusts God's plan for her life, but did that plan really include being left at the altar? After delivering the news from the cold-footed groom, her maid of honor offers solace in the form of her family's mountain getaway. Despite the threat of wintry weather, Rachel eagerly accepts the opportunity for a quiet escape from prying eyes.

Chad's military career is over. Home from his final deployment, he's not ready to face the world-at-large, especially his nosy sister, and instead sneaks away to his family's cabin in the Great Smokies. Nothing could have prepared him for the arrival of his sister's best friend who barges into his family's retreat as if she were an invited guest.

When a snowstorm makes good on its promise to layer the mountainside in a blanket of white, Rachel and Chad realize they're stuck together—for better or worse. Left with no other choice, they make the most of their forced, albeit platonic, cohabitation. Cooking mishaps and a bear encounter only serve to deepen their budding friendship.

By the time they're able to leave the cabin, her broken heart and his shattered spirit are on the mend, and they're not ready to say goodbye. Can Rachel and Chad trust that God's master plan for their lives may be different than their individual goals?

Escape to the Great Smoky Mountains...

Taylor's quest to prove herself as a skilled pilot propels her into applying for a challenging position that would allow her to fly adventure charters in the rugged landscapes of Alaska. However, when a crisis unfolds that demands her assistance, she’s compelled to return to her roots—the family bed & breakfast.

When she arrives, the discovery her parents have hired her ex-boyfriend, Randy, for the repairs throws her for a loop. A decade has passed since Taylor called it quits with him, ending their relationship with a cold, but warranted email during her college freshman year. Now, working side by side, old questions resurface, and dormant feelings rekindle, creating a tempest of emotions Taylor would have rather kept buried.

As issues emerge at the inn, doubts cast shadows about Randy's competence. Taylor faces the difficult decision of potentially letting him go...if she can convince her parents it’s the right thing to do. Yet, delving deeper into the situation, she begins to realize there might be alternative explanations. But is it her heart or her head guiding her suspicions?

Living separate lives and separated by the vast expanse of a country, Taylor and Randy seem destined to follow different paths. The past, once thought irreversible, lingers. Can life, with its twists and turns, find a way to correct its own missteps? Will their faith in God hold the key to untangling the complexities of the present and paving the way for a new future?

His luck had run out, laughter was a thing of the past, and love…well, that was out of the question.

Rusty’s career as a bronc rider was over. Figuring out the next step in life was more challenging than riding a bull for eight seconds, especially with an overprotective family holding him back. Surely there were better people more deserving of the new heart he received, people who had more to give back to society than a washed-up rodeo cowboy.

Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Courtney is at wit’s end when she’s let go from her job as an assistant chef, and the life-insurance company is still refusing to pay out on the policy. With no choice but to move back home to her mother’s, she and her son set out for Louisiana. Her troubles are compounded when her truck breaks down on a back country road. She’s out of hope and running on empty emotionally.

Luckily, there’s a cowboy in shining boots and a Stetson who stops to help. Rusty to the rescue.

Stuck in Crossroads Creek until her vehicle is fixed, Courtney and her son discover the joys of Christmas in small-town Texas. And as the winter winds whisper through the valley, a remarkable journey of hope, healing, and unexpected love begins for Courtney and Rusty. But neither is prepared for the startling truth that binds them—a truth that could shatter the fragile connection blossoming.

Will they rely on faith and trust their hearts for the answers, or will they run from the past and destroy any chance at a future of happiness together?

He's newly single, bored, and ready to move to the city to shake things up. She’s recently divorced, tired of the fast pace, and looking to settle in the country. When their paths cross, the two must work together if they have any hope of following their dreams.

The farm is an albatross around Chad's neck. Hard work and little time for fun. When his sister gets married and moves into town, the timing is perfect to sell the farm and move on with his life.

Diana is on the road to nowhere, looking to escape her past and find a special place to call home for her and her daughter. When she spots a farm for sale just outside of Crossroads Creek, she knows in her heart it’s perfect. There’s only one problem…she doesn’t know the first thing about dairy farming.

Chad wants nothing more than to refuse her contingency offer on the farm. The idea of teaching Diana everything he knows about dairy farming over the course of the next month while the place goes through the closing process was ludicrous. Except he's anxious to sell and buyers aren't lined up knocking on his door. And then there's the little girl...her blond curls and precocious spirit reminding him of days gone by...when life was simple.

Does love make the farm-go-round? Or is it more like a merry-go-round...and must come to a stop. The Help of a Cowboy is the second exciting story in the Crossroads Creek Cowboys series. If you love uplifting, inspirational stories that will warm your heart...this one's for you!

After a military injury ends her career, Erica retreats to the rugged Alaskan wilderness, seeking the peace and healing she desperately needs. But her quiet homecoming takes an unexpected turn when she’s met with a surprise welcome-home party—and the presence of Adam, her high school ex-boyfriend. As if that weren’t enough, a mysterious gift soon arrives: Sundancer’s Joy, a horse with a legendary legacy of hope and healing, gifted anonymously to those in need. Overwhelmed and unable to care for the mare, Erica is determined to return the horse, and she needs Adam’s expertise as a wilderness guide to help her navigate the remote glacial mountains.

Adam has thrown himself into organizing the Sidekick Squad Connection, a mentorship program his late fiancée had dreamed of and worked hard to develop. With limited time available, Adam refuses Erica’s request. But when she turns to an untrustworthy guide, Adam steps in, joining her on the journey to find Sundancer Joy’s previous owner.

As they venture deep into Alaska’s wild terrain, old feelings between Erica and Adam resurface, colliding with new secrets that threaten to tear them apart once again. With the truth hanging in the balance, will they be able to face their pasts and realize that love—and healing—might just be the greatest gift of all?

In the sprawling countryside of Crossroads Creek, where the Texan sun paints golden dreams, Max Turner suddenly finds his dream of reclaiming his family’s lost ranch put on hold. To avoid draining his savings account, Max is desperately searching for a new job and a place to live, except ranch foreman jobs weren’t easy to come by.

Lucy Carrington, a determined young woman whose dreams clash with the expectations of her traditional rancher father, is doing her best to run the family ranch after her brother leaves. When her father, who’s in a wheelchair, makes a secret deal with Max to work on the ranch and report back to him because he doesn’t trust his daughter to handle a man’s job, Max is caught in a web of deceit.

As Max and Lucy navigate the complexities of their new roles, including the surprise news that Max is guardian to Crystal…a twelve-year-old niece he never knew existed, they discover the power of love and resilience, and the true meaning of family.

Unlock the pages of this heartwarming romance today and join Max and Lucy on a journey through the sun-kissed landscapes of Texas as they find healing, understanding, and the promise of a happily ever after. Sometimes, life's greatest treasures are found when you least expect them.

He’s an attorney and a single father with no job. She’s a kindergarten teacher with a heart the size of Texas. When her offer of help steps on his dusty boots, will he find a way to accept or will he struggle through the changes on his own? 

After Perry’s wife leaves for greener pastures and his law firm closes their doors, there’s only one logical choice him to make – return to Crossroads Creeks and the run-down family ranch he inherited years ago. His parenting skills need as much work as the homestead, but one thing he does have, is time on his hands to figure it out.

Leslie has a soft spot for children she sees as troubled and who might need extra attention, something she recognizes all too well from her own childhood. As a kindergartner teacher and a Sunday school teacher in a small town, she gets plenty of opportunities to make a difference. And when Toby, the new little boy in her class, struggles to fit in…it’s Leslie to the rescue.

Except Perry’s not keen on her interference. Emotions are running high as they struggle through friendship and faith, trying to remain focused on what’s important…his son. Can they muddle their way through the struggles of life and parenting to realize the greatest gift is theirs for the taking…the gift of love?

The Return of a Cowboy is the uplifting third book in the Crossroads Creek Cowboy romance series. If you like special inspirational romance and wholesome relationships, you’ll adore this emotional story of love…happily-ever-after style.

Escape to the Great Smoky Mountains…

Juliet's Journey to Love...
Juliet isn’t sure of God’s plan for her life, but the opportunity to serve as the leader of the Freedom and Faith small group, helps her to feel needed, like she belongs. The group plans to hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, using the back to nature approach to grow closer to God. Determined to succeed, Juliet leads two other women on a hike, but when she falls ill and they’re days away from the exit point of their planned journey, her friends must call 911.

When Juliet sets her sights on a new project she feels sure God is calling her to handle,does she get in over her head and go too far?

Poppy's Path to Love...
When a job for a full-time nanny/housekeeper is posted in Langdon, NC, Poppy Delacorte is quick to apply. Jumping at the opportunity to move after a public shaming by her deceitful ex-boyfriend, she accepts the offer. When she arrives at her destination, Poppy learns there’s been some kind of mix-up at the agency and her new employer refuses to hire her because she’s not a gray-haired older woman.

Will Poppy need to move on and keeping searching for the place where she belongs and God’s plan for her life, or could this be where she finally puts down roots as she sets out to prove she's more than qualified to be a nanny?

Rachel's Road to Love...
Rachel trusts God's plan for her life, but did that plan really include being left at the altar? After delivering the news from the cold-footed groom, her maid of honor offers solace in the form of her family's mountain getaway. Despite the threat of wintry weather, Rachel eagerly accepts the opportunity for a quiet escape from prying eyes. What she doesn't count on is the best-friend's brother holed up in the cabin or the snowstorm that blankets the mountainside.

Will her broken heart mend before the snow melts and they're rescued? Can Rachel trust that God's master plan for their lives may be different than their individual goals?

Dr. Joe Granger is used to emergencies, but nothing prepares him for the one waiting on his doorstep. Marissa Johnson, his late ex-wife’s sister, has just arrived in Crossroads Creek with Delia, a seven-year-old girl she claims is his daughter. Marissa seems sincere enough, but knowing the facts of the past, Joe finds himself torn between disbelief and a long-buried dream of having a family.

As Delia’s legal guardian and aunt, Marissa felt compelled to bring Delia to meet Joe. Having been more of a mother to the young girl, she doesn’t know how things will turn out, but she knows introducing them is the right thing to do. Reluctantly, she agrees to stay for two weeks, giving Joe time to get to know Delia as they wait for the paternity test results. But balancing his long work hours, emergency ranch calls, and bonding time with Delia pushes Joe to his limits—and leaves Marissa more than a little frustrated.

Meanwhile, Marissa, a writer with a stubborn case of writer’s block, finds her creative spark reignited in Crossroads Creek. Her new story, which is beginning to mirror her growing connection with Joe is unsettling. Marissa knows she can’t let her heart get involved, especially not with her sister’s ex-husband, and especially since she plans on taking Delia back to Dallas.

As the paternity test results loom, Joe realizes that custody decisions could tear apart the fragile bond they’ve built. Now, Joe must decide if he’s willing to fight for the family he never expected but can’t imagine losing. Rediscover the magic of new beginnings and the healing power of God’s love in this heartwarming journey through family, faith, and second chances in The Dream of a Cowboy.

When Texas Ranger Ben Calhoun returns undercover to his hometown of Crossroads Creek, the last thing he expects is to lose his heart to Sergeant Mandy Peters, the local officer he's forced to deceive. Despite her dedication to the job, Mandy's faith-filled spirit and tender heart call to the guilt he's carried since his family's tragic death years ago.

For Mandy, trusting again seems impossible after her infant daughter's kidnapping destroyed her marriage eight years ago. But the new police captain who stole her promotion challenges her carefully constructed walls, even as his secrets threaten to tear them apart.

When an investigation brings shocking truths to light, Mandy must decide if she can forgive the man who brought both healing and heartache into her life. In a small Texas town where faith runs deep and God's timing is perfect, two wounded hearts discover that love might be worth the risk—especially when it comes with the chance to bring a family together.

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The Care of a Cowboy

In the sprawling countryside of Crossroads Creek, where the Texan sun paints golden dreams, Max Turner suddenly finds his dream of reclaiming his family’s lost ranch put on hold. To avoid draining his savings account, Max is desperately searching for a new job and a place to live, except ranch foreman jobs weren’t easy to come by.

Lucy Carrington, a determined young woman whose dreams clash with the expectations of her traditional rancher father, is doing her best to run the family ranch after her brother leaves. When her father, who’s in a wheelchair, makes a secret deal with Max to work on the ranch and report back to him because he doesn’t trust his daughter to handle a man’s job, Max is caught in a web of deceit.

As Max and Lucy navigate the complexities of their new roles, including the surprise news that Max is guardian to Crystal…a twelve-year-old niece he never knew existed, they discover the power of love and resilience, and the true meaning of family.

Unlock the pages of this heartwarming romance today and join Max and Lucy on a journey through the sun-kissed landscapes of Texas as they find healing, understanding, and the promise of a happily ever after. Sometimes, life's greatest treasures are found when you least expect them.

The Dream of a Cowboy

Dr. Joe Granger is used to emergencies, but nothing prepares him for the one waiting on his doorstep. Marissa Johnson, his late ex-wife’s sister, has just arrived in Crossroads Creek with Delia, a seven-year-old girl she claims is his daughter. Marissa seems sincere enough, but knowing the facts of the past, Joe finds himself torn between disbelief and a long-buried dream of having a family.

As Delia’s legal guardian and aunt, Marissa felt compelled to bring Delia to meet Joe. Having been more of a mother to the young girl, she doesn’t know how things will turn out, but she knows introducing them is the right thing to do. Reluctantly, she agrees to stay for two weeks, giving Joe time to get to know Delia as they wait for the paternity test results. But balancing his long work hours, emergency ranch calls, and bonding time with Delia pushes Joe to his limits—and leaves Marissa more than a little frustrated.

Meanwhile, Marissa, a writer with a stubborn case of writer’s block, finds her creative spark reignited in Crossroads Creek. Her new story, which is beginning to mirror her growing connection with Joe is unsettling. Marissa knows she can’t let her heart get involved, especially not with her sister’s ex-husband, and especially since she plans on taking Delia back to Dallas.

As the paternity test results loom, Joe realizes that custody decisions could tear apart the fragile bond they’ve built. Now, Joe must decide if he’s willing to fight for the family he never expected but can’t imagine losing. Rediscover the magic of new beginnings and the healing power of God’s love in this heartwarming journey through family, faith, and second chances in The Dream of a Cowboy.

The Tears of a Cowboy

When Texas Ranger Ben Calhoun returns undercover to his hometown of Crossroads Creek, the last thing he expects is to lose his heart to Sergeant Mandy Peters, the local officer he's forced to deceive. Despite her dedication to the job, Mandy's faith-filled spirit and tender heart call to the guilt he's carried since his family's tragic death years ago.

For Mandy, trusting again seems impossible after her infant daughter's kidnapping destroyed her marriage eight years ago. But the new police captain who stole her promotion challenges her carefully constructed walls, even as his secrets threaten to tear them apart.

When an investigation brings shocking truths to light, Mandy must decide if she can forgive the man who brought both healing and heartache into her life. In a small Texas town where faith runs deep and God's timing is perfect, two wounded hearts discover that love might be worth the risk—especially when it comes with the chance to bring a family together.

Cowboys who get a second chance at love and happiness and the women strong enough to show them the way! If you love uplifiting, inspirational romance...this series is for you!

Book One - The Heart of a Cowboy

A Christmas miracle in small-town Texas…

His luck had run out, laughter was a thing of the past, and love…well, that was out of the question.

Rusty’s career as a bronc rider was over. Figuring out the next step in life was more challenging than riding a bull for eight seconds, especially with an overprotective family holding him back. Surely there were better people more deserving of the new heart he received, people who had more to give back to society than a washed-up rodeo cowboy.

Still reeling from the loss of her husband, Courtney is at wit’s end when she’s let go from her job as an assistant chef, and the life-insurance company is still refusing to pay out on the policy. With no choice but to move back home to her mother’s, she and her son set out for Louisiana. Her troubles are compounded when her truck breaks down on a back country road. She’s out of hope and running on empty emotionally.

Luckily, there’s a cowboy in shining boots and a Stetson who stops to help. Rusty to the rescue.

Stuck in Crossroads Creek until her vehicle is fixed, Courtney and her son discover the joys of Christmas in small-town Texas. And as the winter winds whisper through the valley, a remarkable journey of hope, healing, and unexpected love begins for Courtney and Rusty. But neither is prepared for the startling truth that binds them—a truth that could shatter the fragile connection blossoming.

Will they rely on faith and trust their hearts for the answers, or will they run from the past and destroy any chance at a future of happiness together?

Book Two - The Help of a Cowboy

Once a cowboy...always a cowboy. But when life delivers Chad a chance to hang up his boots and spurs, he's all in.

He's newly single, bored, and ready to move to the city to shake things up. She’s recently divorced, tired of the fast pace, and looking to settle in the country. When their paths cross, the two must work together if they have any hope of following their dreams.

The farm is an albatross around Chad's neck. Hard work and little time for fun. When his sister gets married and moves into town, the timing is perfect to sell the farm and move on with his life.

Diana is on the road to nowhere, looking to escape her past and find a special place to call home for her and her daughter. When she spots a farm for sale just outside of Crossroads Creek, she knows in her heart it’s perfect. There’s only one problem…she doesn’t know the first thing about dairy farming.

Chad wants nothing more than to refuse her contingency offer on the farm. The idea of teaching Diana everything he knows about dairy farming over the course of the next month while the place goes through the closing process was ludicrous. Except he's anxious to sell and buyers aren't lined up knocking on his door. And then there's the little girl...her blond curls and precocious spirit reminding him of days gone by...when life was simple.

Does love make the farm-go-round? Or is it more like a merry-go-round...and must come to a stop. 

Book Three - The Return of a Cowboy

He’s an attorney and single father with no job. She’s a first-grade teacher with a heart the size of Texas. When her help steps on his dusty boots, will he be able to accept assistance freely given or will he struggle through the changes on his own?

After Seth’s wife leaves him and their son behind for greener pastures, he returns to Crossroads Creek and the family ranch he inherited years ago. He needs to learn parenting skills and fix up the ranch, but he’s got time on his hands to figure it out.

Leslie loves working with children. Especially the ones she sees as troubled and who need extra attention, something she recognizes all too well from her own childhood. As a teacher, she gets plenty of opportunity. And when Toby, the new boy in her class, is struggling to fit in…it’s Leslie to the rescue.

Through faith and friendship, Seth and Leslie muddle their way through the struggles of life and parenting. Will they realize the greatest gift is theirs for the taking…the gift of love?