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.

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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?

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Heartwarming and wholesome romances with a matchmaking twist for lots of laughs. Join in the fun and antics of Chloe, the resident spirit at the Crestfield Inn, as she meddles in the guest's affairs to make sure they don't miss out on true love. If you like special kinds of soulmates, a splash of the supernatural, and wholesome relationships, then you’ll adore this series and it's sweet bit of fun.

Book One - Turning Back Time

Family honor is at stake as they solve a 200-year-old mystery. The truth could cost them everything that's important.

For generations, Sarah’s family handed down the stories about Captain Tremont, who went to his watery grave and was accused of bootlegging. But a message discovered in her grandmother’s trunk leads Sarah to believe there is another explanation for the captain’s fate. One that as a mystery writer, she can’t ignore and is determined to prove. The message takes her to the Crestfield Inn, where her infamous, six-times removed grandfather once stayed.

While delivering a load of antiques to the inn, a gorgeous woman knocks Blake off his balance—literally and figuratively. Tensions are high, and not only because of the broken lamp. Apologies are in order and when the two meet again at the library, he suggests they team up in their research efforts. Strictly business of course.

But as Sarah and Blake wind their way through history, they face unexpected challenges, including some strange things that happen at the inn when the resident spirit gets involved. And when they each find the answers they’re looking for, will the truth bring them happiness or drive them apart forever?

Book Two - Turning Up Roses

She doesn’t trust easily. He needs a miracle. Will a delightful supermarket dalliance grant the floral fragrance of happily ever after?

Angela Bradbury is fed up with being betrayed. Isolating from a cruel world to avoid more pain, the talented perfume artisan longs to make a comeback after her ex stole her last concoction and ruined her reputation. And now ready to enter her latest formula in a coveted competition, she’s not about to allow a dashing stranger to mess up any chance of a win.

Grant Edwards desperately needs something unique to save the family business. So finding the next top-notch perfumer isn’t just critical: it’s do or die. But when a stunning finalist turns his head, he can’t shake the suspicion that her standout entry has a strangely familiar scent…

After finally giving in to the man’s charm and agreeing to share a restaurant table, Angela is aghast to discover he’s the one running the entire contest. But when Grant gets wind of the beautiful contestant’s troubled past, he’s not sure whether to believe the facts or follow his nose—and his heart.

As their attraction hits heady notes, can matchmaking ghosts help the wary couple find their way to forever?

Let love make scents today!  

Book Three - Turning Down Pie

When two worlds collide on the ski slopes, can love mend what's been broken?

Sally Castle, a professional ski racer on the mend from a career-threatening injury, retreats to a quaint town in Vermont close to a ski resort and is using an alias to avoid the media limelight. Her first day back on the slopes, the last thing she expects is to be literally flattened by a dashing stranger—Randy Granger, an Army man back home for the holidays.

And when Randy, mistaking her for a novice, offers ski lessons—Sally gives in to the man’s charisma and persistence, knowing his offer to help is the perfect cover for her slow and painful rehabilitation, but also against others recognizing her. After all, anyone getting lessons surely wouldn’t be the Sally Chastain
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As the town of Cedar Grove immerses itself in festive cheer, The Crestfield Inn, with its warm fires and holiday spirit, becomes the backdrop for their growing affection. Spending time with the enigmatic woman he's teaching, the past begins to slip away and a future with Sally begins to take shape, right down to the white picket fence. In the unforgiving world of competitive sports, Sally grapples not just with her physical setbacks but with the haunting mental scars threatening her skiing career. Yet, in Randy, she finds an unexpected anchor—a beacon guiding her heart toward love and healing.

But when the truth emerges, can their newfound love survive the reality of Sally's true identity?

This Christmas, find out if our matchmaking spirits put another win in the romance column, or have they finally met their match?

 

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If you love kids, dogs, holidays, and small-town romances...then indulge yourself in this sweet series you're sure to enjoy!

Book One - Love & Order (Labor Day Romance)

A powerful attorney, a woman with a heart too big for her own good, and an instant family neither was prepared for...

Garrett Bradley commands the attention of some of the most influential clients in the country as one of the leading corporate attorneys in New York City, but one phone call changes everything. He must return home to Hallbrook, NH, where he soon discovers he’s responsible for three young kids and one monster-size Saint Bernard.

April St. James, the social worker assistant assigned to the children’s case before Garrett’s mother adopted them, was staying with the children until Sarah Bradley’s prodigal son returns home to take up his responsibilities. Unfortunately, it puts her own job in jeopardy.

A powerhouse in the business world but clueless when it comes to children, Garrett turns to April with an offer she can’t refuse, enticing her to come to the city as a temporary nanny. The deal will allow her to finally pursue her dreams once the job is done. But three kids, a dog, a nanny, and an uptight attorney don’t mix well in a fancy NYC penthouse. And when Garrett makes a mistake at work, he realizes somethings got to give before the situation destroys his reputation, the company, and most importantly—his new family.

Find out if Rufus can help this mismatched pair realize their love is the perfect glue to hold their newfound family together! This sweet tale of family, trust, and total chaos is one you won't want to miss. 

Book Two - Love & Family (Thanksgiving Romance)

A small-town doctor, a woman determined to find answers, and the power of family. Will the truth finally bring peace to these troubled hearts?

Dr. Jake Duncan is a busy man—what with being the local doctor, a member of the rescue squad, a volunteer with the GiddyUp Kids program, and most importantly, raising his young hearing-impaired son, there’s not much time for anything else. Especially not an event planner who comes to town looking to stir up trouble for one of the few men he considers a close friend, retired pro bull rider, Chad Andrews.

Hard-charging Gemma Watson is shocked to discover the identity of her biological father on accident. She’s determined to pay Chad Andrews a visit but it’s not a social call, more of a piece-of-her-mind call. But when Brody, her excitable golden retriever, gets into a bit of trouble and it's 911 to the rescue, her plans change.

To get closer to Chad, and smooth ruffled feathers of the handsome Dr. Jake, Gemma offers to organize a fundraiser event for the rescue squad, and he can’t say no. In fact, when it comes to Gemma, Jake is finding it impossible to stop her from getting her way. And he might just love her all the more for it...

Book Three - Love & Peace (Christmas Romance)

Sam wanted to be alone and miserable for the holidays, but Megan and her daughter are determined to show him the Christmas spirit. Because sometimes love and peace find you when you least expect it.

Sam Wyatt goes to a cabin in Hallbrook each year at Christmas looking for solitude with the memories of his wife and daughter, who he lost in a car accident a few years ago. Except not long after he arrives, Megan Langley and her daughter take up residence and refuse to leave. A quick call to the rental agent and Sam finds out the cabin has been double booked and he's kicked out to the snowy cold. But when an avalanche closes Tinsel Pass, he’s forced to return to the cabin.

Megan was supposed to spend this Christmas celebrating and honoring her mother at her favorite place this year. When one night housing Sam turns into more, Megan and Becca are resolved to get their Christmas spirit back. They keep Sam busy, giving him zero chance of finding the solitude he craves, especially when a stray dog comes around and Becca’s determined to help the mutt.

When the pass reopens, Sam is torn emotionally between the past and present. Can a little Christmas magic save him from making the wrong decision?

Book Four - Love & Chocolate (Valentine's Day Romance)

Some say Valentine’s Day is for lovers, while others prefer to think of it as February Fool’s Day. The question is, which one do you believe, and which one rules your heart?

The Sweeter Side of Life bakery in Hallbrook is in financial trouble and Amanda is determined to save the business her mother started twenty years ago. While honoring February Fool’s Day, Amanda’s name for the lovey-dovey holiday, she learns about the Anything Chocolate contest and is determined to win the cash prize. There’s only two drawbacks, one, it’s a statewide contest and the competition will be fierce, and two, she’s not a big fan of chocolate.

Kevin is trying to adjust to his new job as the Turlington High School chemistry teacher and to small-town living, a task made more difficult by his twin ten-year-old daughters who aren’t happy with the move or the divorce. When the twins demand they go to the Heart-to-Heart festival for a chance to hang with their new friends, he relents knowing it was important. But a fellow teacher turns the night into a matchmaking attempt and Kevin finds himself signing up for the Secret Chef fundraiser dinner to avoid Amanda, the attractive, but off-limits woman his new friend deems perfect for him.

Which worked wonders, at least until his winning dessert bid revealed Amanda as the secret chef and the woman who would come to his home and cook the six-course meal he’d won. So much for avoiding her. When the twins take objection, their shenanigans cause nothing but trouble at home and school. What they didn’t count on though, was their actions forcing him to spend more time with Amanda, putting his custody of the twins in jeopardy.

Twin trouble turns into twin blessings as the girls get to know Amanda and her chocolate lab, Cupcake. Kevin’s in trouble with this much female persuasion working against him, but is he willing to risk custody of the girls over love?

Book Five - Love & Hope (Mother's Day Romance)

Sometimes chaos is all you need to shake things up and then see where life lands...

Grace is all set to start her new job, at least she was until her cousin drops by hoping she’ll take care of her one-year-old daughter for a few weeks. Unable to have children of her own, Grace is tempted. The opportunity to have a baby around, even if only for a short time, is too hard to ignore—especially after her recent rejection by the adoption agency. With her sister’s promise to babysit, the pieces fall into place and Grace accepts. This Mother’s Day she’ll have a baby, even if it’s temporary. But when her sister calls the next morning and cancels on her, Grace has no choice but to take the baby to work.

Running late, Ryan pops into the local bakery in Hallbrook to pick up some pastries and coffee for his upcoming office meeting with the new World Sport Inc. employees. When the woman ahead of him struggles to find her money to pay, he offers to help to expedite matters. It wouldn’t look good if the boss was late. When she graciously turns down his offer but doesn’t move any faster, he’s forced to take matters into his own hands, much to his own detriment. Talk about being nice coming back to bite you…or vomit on you, in this case.

Grace’s hope for an understanding boss vanishes when she realizes he’s none other than the Vomit Man, the name she’d dubbed the poor, unfortunate man who’d paid for her breakfast. The two of them learn to work together with the baby around temporarily, at least they did, until Grace makes a mistake he can’t overlook, one that puts the company’s future in jeopardy.

When her cousin returns early, Grace is faced with losing her job, the man she cares about, and the baby she loves all at once. With her dog, Lucky, on her side, find out if Grace will have a Happy Mother’s Day after all.

Book Six - Love & Liberty (Independence Day Romance)

Blinded by the past, it takes a little fate and great faith to be liberated and set free. Where you fly is up to you…

After a bad divorce, Ashley returns to Hallbrook with her four-year-old son to regroup and start over. When her apartment catches fire and the fire department is called in, one of the first responders is David, her older brother’s best friend, and the man who dumped her without any reason when they dated in high school. She accepts his offer of a place to stay, knowing she could trust him with anything other than her heart.

David, a member of the White Mountain Fire Department, is tasked with the controlled burns needed in the NH National Forest after a particularly dry winter and spring. While out marking the territory with Kojak, his Dalmatian, he runs into Ashley, who’s on a mission and quick to tell him how to do his job.

Ashley’s been called upon by the Audubon Society to verify the reported sighting of a pair of eagles and to look for a nest. The eagles are protected under federal law, but without proof they are nesting nearby, David has a job to do. A job that will protect the public far more than protecting an unverified eagle nest. Ashley will do anything to stop him, including seeking an injunction and rallying a protest. Just when David starts to compromise on both the controlled burn and his no-relationship rule, disaster strikes, reminding him why he made the rule in the first place.

David soon realizes his mistake, but will Ashley give him a third chance? And if she does, will the third time be a charm?

Book Seven - Love & Honor (Veteran's Day Romance)

Sometimes the deepest wounds can help you find the greatest joy . . .

Sergeant Sierra Winters’ life is the military, but when an injury sustained in Afghanistan leaves her future in jeopardy, she must reevaluate everything she believes. The long days of recovery are brutal, but she’s determined to make it through and to find her canine brother-in-arms, Staff Sergeant Rhaegar. Wounded alongside her, Rhaegar’s been released from the Army, and Sierra won’t stop looking until she tracks down the brave German Shepherd.

Noah Jackson, a nurse at the Veteran’s hospital, works hard for his patients and is trying to put his life back together after a painful divorce. When his brother’s close friend and previous commanding officer shows up at the ranch, he wants to help. Sierra’s presence, however, soon has Noah questioning the choices he’s made for his life, and for Kaylee, his seven-year-old daughter.

Sierra’s visit leads to lots of trouble, but sometimes it’s trouble that finally points you in the right direction. And when attraction blooms between the nurse and the patient, they both must decide if love is worth the risk.

Will Sierra stick to what she knows--deeds over heart--or will she learn that love & honor are what matter most?

Book Eight - Love & Joy (Easter Romance)

Book Nine - Love & Adventure (Father's Day/Memorial Day Romance)

What do baseball and true love have in common besides a diamond? Is that a trick question?

Lynette needs to push the reset button on her life, and a new job as principal of the Hallbrook Middle School is the perfect solution. Taking the job adds much-needed stability to the lives of the widow and her daughter. As an added bonus, moving to Hallbrook puts them closer to Lynette’s brother and his friends, including a handsome baseball player.

A lost shot playing for the major leagues and a divorce sidelined Connor in a small town. Becoming a resident of Hallbrook hasn’t dampened his hopes for a second chance to prove to everyone—including his son—that Connor is not the failure he thinks he is. But until opportunity comes knocking, he makes ends meet by working as a physical education teacher at the local middle school.

When Lynette leaves her daughter in her brother’s care, she never could have predicted that an emergency would leave her daughter in the hands of her new employee and his son. When Lynette rushes to pick up her daughter at the state park where Connor and his son are camping, Mother Nature decides to play matchmaker, stranding them there together.

Will Lynette and Connor find a way to knock their budding romance out of the park, or will their stubborn natures cause them to strike out?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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