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Lone Star Cinderella
by Debra CloptonCould Prince Charming be an ornery cowboy? Not that history teacher Melody Chandler is looking for her prince. Her troubled brother takes all her spare energy. But the town matchmakers must have Seth Turner in mind for her. Because the handsome rancher keeps charging over to the historic house she's renting on his land, demanding she leave his family history alone. Well, it's his family who gave her permission to study the Turner past--and it sure is juicy! What is Seth so afraid she'll find? If the Mule Hollow matchmakers have their way, it's the key to his heart!
Meeting Her Match
by Debra CloptonThere's No Escape From The Mule Hollow Matchmakers… And this time, their next "victimâ ? was Sheri Marsh. Sheri has long endured the town biddies' attempts at matchmaking, even though she has no intention of ever settling down. As the pool of single women dwindles, their efforts double, and Sheri needs a plan that will get the meddling mavens off her back for good…. Enter taciturn cowboy Pace Gentry. Playing her beau isn't what he expected. But the always aggravating, yet utterly adorable Sheri proves one thing to him--love sure does work in mysterious ways! Originally published in 2007
Meeting Her Match (Mule Hollow Matchmakers Book #5)
by Debra CloptonThere's No Escape From the Mule Hollow Matchmakers. . . and this time, their next "victim" was Sheri Marsh. Sheri had long endured the town biddies' attempts at matchmaking, even though she had no intention of ever settling down. As the pool of single women dwindled, their efforts doubled, and Sheri needed a plan that would get the meddling mavens off her back for good. . . . Unless You Get Hitched!Enter taciturn cowboy Pace Gentry. Playing her beau wasn't what this new Christian had expected. But the always aggravating, yet utterly adorable Sheri proved one thing to him-the Lord sure did work in mysterious ways!
A Mule Hollow Match
by Debra CloptonJoin us once again in Mule Hollow as our bachelor cowboy becomes an instant dad! Confirmed bachelor Trace Crawford's life is turned upside down when he becomes guardian to his young niece. The knowledge that a tiny girl is about to become his responsibility blasts him from happy-go-lucky to terrified. The Mule Hollow matchmakers think teacher Paisley Norton is the perfect candidate to help. But Paisley can't forgive Trace for breaking her cousin's heart—even though she's secretly always had a crush on the rugged cowboy. Paisley's got a soft heart for children, so she'll agree to become a nanny…but when Trace asks, will she also agree to become his wife? Originally published in 2009
Next Door Daddy
by Debra CloptonIs There Room In Mule Hollow For A Pollyanna? When rancher Nate Talbert asks for a miracle to change his life, he's not sure he meant Pollyanna McDonald. The city woman, her eightyearold daredevil and her menagerie of unruly pets moved in next door, driving him crazy. But he's surprised to learn how much he and the widow have in common…and how much they are drawn to each other. Plus Pollyanna's son is sorely in need of a father figure. But Nate a dad? Pollyanna knows he can do it, but can she prove it to Nate? Originally published in 2008
Next Door Daddy
by Debra CloptonWhen rancher Nate Talbert asked for a miracle to change his reclusive life, he wasn't sure he meant Pollyanna McDonald. The city woman, her eight-year-old daredevil and menagerie of unruly pets had moved next door, driving him crazy. But he was surprised to learn how much he and the widow had in common. . . and how much they were drawn to each other. Then, too, Pollyanna's son was sorely in need of a father figure. But Nate a dad? Pollyanna gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up, but proving it to Nate would take a real miracle!
No Place Like Home
by Debra CloptonHead back to Mule Hollow, Texas, in bestselling author Debra Clopton's fan-favorite tale After surviving a hurricane, Dottie Hart set out on a cross country journey to start a women's shelter in California. Her future was all mapped out--until her ancient Winnebago burst into flames stranding her in Mule Hollow, Texas. When she's rescued by Sheriff Brady Cannon, she feels sparks fly that have no relationship to the blazing RV. Brady's equally smitten but knows Dottie's only passing through. For the sheriff, home is where the heart is. But he can't ask Dottie to abandon her dreams. Cue the local matchmakers. Can they convince Dottie there's no place like home in Mule Hollow--when you're with the one you love? Originally published in 2006
No Place Like Home (Mule Hollow Matchmakers Book #3)
by Debra CloptonWhen her ancient RV caught fire, candy maker Dottie Hart was stranded in Mule Hollow. So much for her promise to help her brother with his women's shelter. She would never make it to California now! Help arrived in the nick of time, in the shape of handsome sheriff Brady Cannon. And though Dottie made it clear she was just passing through, the local matchmakers had another agenda. No single woman had yet encountered them without leaving happily married; a sticky situation for the lovely confectioner. Perhaps Brady could convince her that love was its own sweet reward.
No Place Like Home (Mule Hollow Matchmakers #3)
by Debra CloptonWhen her ancient RV caught fire, candy maker Dottie Hart was stranded in Mule Hollow. So much for her promise to help her brother with his women's shelter. She would never make it to California now!Help arrived in the nick of time, in the shape of handsome sheriff Brady Cannon. And though Dottie made it clear she was just passing through, the local matchmakers had another agenda. No single woman had yet encountered them without leaving happily married...a sticky situation for the lovely confectioner.Perhaps Brady could convince her that love was its own sweet reward....
Operation: Married By Christmas
by Debra CloptonUnmarried Men Of Mule Hollow: Run For Your Lives! When Haley Bell Thornton arrives back in Mule Hollow wearing a wedding gown, no one bothers to ask where the groom is. Especially not Will Sutton, the first of her ditched fiancés. The runaway bride has done it again! And now the woman he loved and lost ten years ago is tottering around the dusty ranch town in her high heels and fancy honeymoon clothes. Will vows not to care. Definitely a problem, since Haley's granddad--and the matchmaking ladies--have a secret holiday plan to make wedding bells chime by Christmas Originally published in 2007
Operation: Married by Christmas
by Debra CloptonUnmarried Men Of Mule Hollow: Run For Your Lives!When Haley Bell Thornton arrived back in Mule Hollow wearing a wedding gown, no one bothered to ask where the groom was. Especially not Will Sutton, the first of her ditched fiancés. The runaway bride had done it again! And now the woman he loved and lost ten years ago was tottering around the dusty ranch town in her high heels and fancy honeymoon clothes. Will vowed not to look. Definitely a problem, since Haley's granddad--and the matchmaking ladies--had a secret holiday plan to make decade-old wedding bells chime by Christmas!
Texas Ranger Dad
by Debra CloptonWelcome back to Mule Hollow...where a cowboy's dream comes true!All Sugar Rae Lenox wants is her name in lights on a Hollywood marquee. And she refuses to acknowledge the local matchmakers' claim that her future is in Mule Hollow! Why applaud the attraction between her and a too-charming cowboy with boots of lead? Ross Denton lives on the outskirts of town on some dusty ranch. And the only place he wants to see his name is on a marriage certificate. So why isn't she singing and dancing away from that ranch? She can't possibly want a starring role in Ross's life as his bride...can she?Originally published in 2008.
Texas Ranger Dad
by Debra CloptonEveryone in Mule Hollow can see the resemblance between former Texas Ranger Zane Cantrell and Rose Vincent's son. The same gold-flecked amber eyes. The same smile. Not that Zane is smiling. He's in shock! How could Rose have kept their child a secret from him? Rose reminds Zane thathe'sthe one who walked away. He has to make her see he had no choice. But Rose is as prickly as the cactus jelly she makes. And that's where their hopeful son and the Mule Hollow matchmakers come marching in.
The Trouble with Lacy Brown
by Debra CloptonFind out how the popular Mule Hollow series started! A fan favorite from author Debra Clopton. Love is in the air--or so hairstylist Lacy Brown believes when she swoops into Mule Hollow, Texas. Seeking matches for their bachelors, the town placed an ad for wives, and Lacy's salon is going to guarantee pretty ones! But the moment cattleman Clint Matlock meets the spitfire stylist, he can tell she won't last. Attractive women just don't stick around dusty cow towns like Mule Hollow; his mom certainly didn't. But Clint never expects Lacy to set his emotions spinning. Perhaps the trouble with Lacy Brown is that her last name should be Matlock! Originally published in 2005
The Trouble with Lacy Brown
by Debra CloptonLove is in the air...and the hair -- or so wacky hairstylist Lacy Brown believes when she swoops into Mule Hollow. The town placed an ad for wives, and Lacy's salon is going to guarantee pretty ones!The moment cattleman Clint Matlock meets the spitfire stylist, he can tell she won't last. Attractive women just don't stick around dusty cow towns; his mom certainly hadn't. But Clint never expects Tornado Lacy to set his emotions spinning. Perhaps the trouble with Lacy Brown is that her last name should be Matlock.
Yukon Cowboy
by Debra CloptonHometown girl Bethany Marlow moves back to Treasure Creek to open a wedding planning shop for all the new brides. But when her former boss asks her to help lead a wilderness tour before she sets up shop, she can't refuse. When she finds out the lead guide is Nate McMann, the man who broke her heart, she's thrown into a tailspin. Nate's now a gruff rancher, hiding his heart-and a secret. Guiding lovey-dovey newlyweds and a sweet family have Bethany and her Yukon cowboy questioning everything they thought was true. Except their love.
Yuletide Cowboy
by Debra CloptonAfter three years in Mule Hollow's women's shelter, single mother Lynn Perry is finally spending the holidays in her own house. And then the town's matchmakers send over a hunky cowboy to hang Christmas lights...Lynn hopes there's no mistletoe around. With her painful past, how can she trust another man? Especially former bull rider and current pastor Chance Turner, who isn't planning on sticking around-or ever preaching again. Unless Lynn, twin boys and the matchmakers help her yuletide cowboy see he's the answer to a family's-and a town's-Christmas prayers.
Making "I Do" Last a Lifetime
by Claire CloningerThe Promise of Love for a Lifetime God alone knows fully the hopes and dreams that nestle within the hearts of two souls who promise to honor and cherish one another "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. " And He also knows that only a firm commitment to those vows will fulfill their dreams for a lifetime of love. In this engaging book, author Claire Cloninger reflects on the promises a couple makes on their wedding day and explores what those words really mean when it comes to the daily grind and unanticipated difficulties of life. Along the way, she shares the inspiring stories of numerous real-life couples whose commitment to those vows has bound them together through staggering challenges and drawn them toward a love that grows deeper with each passing year. With a refreshing blend of wisdom and humor,Making "I Do" Last a Lifetimewill show you how to nurture your own romance and keep the passion burning all the way to forever.
The Kindness of Strangers
by Clarice CliqueMaggie loves her husband, that's never in doubt. She's grateful for how long and happy their marriage has been, how many other couples still have great sex after thirty years together? Yet still she married so young, and she's plagued by a nagging doubt that there is more to experience in this life, more things to see and more people to be with. At a secluded swingers retreat in the beautiful highlands of Scotland, Maggie meets a diverse and extraordinary group of people. There is Jazz, the wild Asian woman, the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Leah, and the older man, Billy, who has the sexual allure to keep a young lover enthralled. In this remote location, Maggie can push her sexual boundaries further than ever before. But what will she really discover about herself by lying naked in the arms of kind strangers?
Switch
by Clarice CliqueAn erotic contemporary novel with mixed themes including m/f, fem dom, fem sub, BDSM and interracial.April desires only one man, the man she’s always loved, the man who recites Shakespeare sonnets while tracing a crop over her tightly bound body. But after a failed marriage proposal, her lover orders her away from him and tells her she needs to experience more things and different men. When April meets a male slave called Daisy she discovers that her own sexuality extends beyond willing obedience. She switches between slave and mistress, between aching for her lover and excitement at playing with her new pet. Will she be able to maintain both roles or will she have to make a decision about who she truly is?
Switch
by Clarice CliqueAn erotic contemporary novel with mixed themes including m/f, fem dom, fem sub, BDSM and interracial.April desires only one man, the man she’s always loved, the man who recites Shakespeare sonnets while tracing a crop over her tightly bound body. But after a failed marriage proposal, her lover orders her away from him and tells her she needs to experience more things and different men. When April meets a male slave called Daisy she discovers that her own sexuality extends beyond willing obedience. She switches between slave and mistress, between aching for her lover and excitement at playing with her new pet. Will she be able to maintain both roles or will she have to make a decision about who she truly is?
Forestfall (World at the Lake's Edge Duology #2)
by Lyndall ClipstoneAt the lake's edge, I made my promise. In the forest, I will fall.The curse that haunted Lakesedge Estate has been broken, but at great cost. Violeta Graceling has sacrificed herself to end the Corruption. To escape death, Leta makes a desperate bargain with the Lord Under, one that sees her living at his side in the land of the dead. And though he claims to have given her all he promised, Leta knows this world of souls and mists hides many secrets. When she discovers she is still bound to Rowan, Leta goes to drastic lengths to reforge their connection. But her search for answers, and a path back home, will see her drawn into even more dangerous bargains, and struggling to resist the allure of a new, dark, power in Forestfall by Lyndall Clipstone.
Lakesedge
by Lyndall ClipstoneA lush, gothic fantasy from debut author Lyndall Clipstone about monsters and magic, set on the banks of a cursed lake, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Brigid Kemmerer.When Violeta Graceling and her younger brother Arien arrive at the haunted Lakesedge estate, they expect to find a monster. Leta knows the terrifying rumors about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem.As Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. A creature to whom Leta is inexplicably drawn… Now, to save Rowan—and herself—Leta must confront the darkness in her past, including unraveling the mystery of her connection to the Lord Under.
An Amish Christmas Bakery: Four Stories
by Amy Clipston Beth Wiseman Kathleen Fuller Kelly IrvinFrom bestselling authors in the Amish genre come four delicious stories perfect for celebrating love, joy, and the holiday season.Cookies and Cheer by Amy ClipstonAlyssa Byler wants to build a sugar cookie nativity scene for her bakery’s Christmas window display—all she needs is the right cookie cutters. She turns to handsome blacksmith Kyle Smoker. Using Kyle’s handmade cutters, Alyssa created a striking display that brings more customers than she can handle. She soon realizes she’s been too busy to focus on the true meaning of Christmas—and too distracted to explore her feelings for Kyle. Together, they put aside the holiday rush to celebrate the season that brought them together.Loaves of Love by Beth WisemanKatie Swartzentruber has been left in charge of her family’s bakery, but she soon finds herself overwhelmed with orders during the holiday season. She is tempted to move her Old Order family into the modern world by using propane ovens. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Henry Hershberger is trying to find the courage to tell Katie that he’s harbored a secret crush on Katie for years. As the demands at the bakery intensify, both Katie and Henry must find the courage to go after what’s important.Melting Hearts by Kathleen FullerWhen her aunt Carolyn begs for help during the busy Christmas rush, Mattie Shetler eagerly packs her bags and heads to Birch Creek. She doesn’t know her uncle has also asked for help with the bakery’s new expansion from Peter Kaufman, Mattie’s sworn enemy. As the two work together, Mattie discovers not all is as it seems. With Christmas just around the corner, Mattie and Peter open their hearts for the greatest gifts of the season: forgiveness and maybe even love.Cakes and Kisses by Kelly IrvinMartha Ropp works hard at her family’s bakery, making cakes and pies for community celebrations. To help during the busy Christmas season, Martha’s mother hires Ambrose Hershberger to make deliveries. Martha remembers Ambrose as a gentle giant from her school days. But the more they work together, the more they want to spend time together outside of the bakery. When both are too timid to make the first move, the town matchmakers step in.
An Amish Heirloom: Four Novellas (An\amish Heirloom Novel Ser. #3)
by Amy Clipston Beth Wiseman Kathleen Fuller Kelly IrvinA Legacy of Love by Amy ClipstonLocal volunteer fire fighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager&’s grandparents&’ antique rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.The Cedar Chest by Beth WisemanDecades after inheriting her great grandmother&’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents&’ decision to leave them hidden. The Treasured Book by Kathleen FullerFor the past two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He&’s staying with his friends Noah and Ivy Schlabach in Birch Creek, OH, where he is reunited with Lucy Fisher, an old friend of Noah&’s family. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other and to the mystery of the contents found within.The Midwife&’s Dream by Kelly IrvinIris Beachy serves as a midwife in her district where she longs for a family of her own. When her friend&’s brother Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, they begin to see each other in a different light. Unprepared for parenthood, the young couple leave their baby girl behind in an antique crib quilt resembling the one destined for Iris when she becomes a mother. Mahon and Iris come together to take care of the baby as they try to find her parents, and they begin to see new possibilities for their future.