Cathy Marie Hake Books In Order

In His Will

Sondra’s husband died, leaving her to fend for herself. When her only other friend, Miller, pas*ses away, too, it’s more than Sondra can take. But when Miller leaves her his cattle ranch, she can hardly believe how deeply she’s been blessed. She just has to make it through one year with Miller’s appointed ranch manager then the Culry Q will be hers forever. Dylan Ward was Miller’s neighbor, and they had a deal. But Miller’s will completely changes the arrangement. Dylan is seeing red red hair that is, because Sondra Thankful will get the Curl Q. Now Dylan has to run both his ranch and hers. Will Dylan be able to see the Lord’s will, or just his own? Can Sondra ever find happiness again after losing so much?

Letter Perfect

If her own two feet don’t end up tripping her, Ruth Caldwell’s mouth is likely to get her into equal trouble. But Ruth has the best of intentions. Truly. It’s just that her attempts to live up to her mother’s expectations of how a lady should act have often yielded…well, less than impressive results. Josh McCain is speechless when he sees Ruth step off the stage in Folsom, California. Sure, it looks like she’s been sleeping in her gown for the past week, but with a crown of riotous curls and those deep green eyes, she’s certainly the most beautiful woman he’s ever met. But attraction is not all that causes sparks between Ruth and Josh. With Ruth’s legitimate claims to an inheritance, the Broken P Ranch’s future is suddenly precarious. And when Ruth’s ‘accidents’-going beyond even her normal bumbling ways-seem to take a sinister turn, Josh must decide where his loyalties lie.

Bittersweet

Laney McCain has unabashedly had her sights set on Galen O’Sullivan for years. And though Galen has treated her as nothing more than his best friend’s pesky tag along sister, Laney dares hope that now is the time he will open his eyes and truly recognize the woman she’s become. But the arrival of Ishmael and Ivy Grubb, squatters on the O’Sullivans’ land, diverts Galen’s attention. Though the Grubbs are crass and uneducated, Galen shows mercy and allows them to stay in exchange for help around the farm. But it becomes a decision he lives to regret…
. Sometimes the Journey to Love Is Truly Bittersweet

Fancy Pants

When Britisher Lady Sydney Hathwell’s father dies, the American who planned to wed her suddenly reneges. Stranded in America and penniless, Sydney contacts a relative in Texas who, mistaking her male sounding name, invites his ‘nephew’ to join him on his ranch. ‘Big Tim’ Creighton, however, is appalled when this mincing fop arrives at Forsaken. He determines he’ll turn Fancy Pants Hathwell into a man before the boss returns home. From the get go, he has ‘the kid’ mucking stalls, clearing and plowing a field, and assisting with a difficult calving. But when Sydney’s true identity is uncovered, Tim resents being deceived. Yet in time, he also finds that he doesn’t like all the attention Sydney garners now that she’s wearing pretty gowns…
Together Sydney and Tim will discover the importance of family and what it means to be a man and a woman of God.

Forevermore

Like a dandelion in the wind, Hope Ladley blows from one farm to the next, helping cook for the field hands during the harvest. Illiterate and often twisting cliches and Bible verses into mind boggling observations, Hope leaves widower Jakob Stauffer baffled by her unconventional ways. But her sunny disposition and unstinting love make changes of a different kind around the place. His little daughter and the pregnant sister he’s shielding from an abusive husband adore Hope, and things are getting accomplished even if Hope’s methods are unique. Then Jakob’s brother in law shows up and threatens the newfound peace and happiness of the farm. With Jakob’s future uncertain and his heart tangled, can the farmer convince Hope to take root and remain as his wife?

Whirlwind

As a nanny, Millicent Fairweather poured her energy and talents into the two young charges under her care only to have them suddenly and without explanation sent to a boarding school. Bereft and unsure of where life will lead her, she agrees to accompany her sister and brother in law to America. They board the Opportunity, confident a better life awaits.

Widower Daniel Clark determines to begin life anew in Gooding, Texas, operating a mercantile. But when his nanny leaves him stranded aboard the ship with his young son, he finds himself in dire need of assistance. Obtaining temporary help from steerage, Daniel is initially taken aback by the pretty bundle of energy who takes over his suite. Yet Miss Fairweather’s unique child rearing techniques and tireless devotion to his son soon win him over.

When tragedy ensues and a Whirlwind decision is made, Daniel and Millicent’s lives irrevocably intertwine. Will love soon follow?

That Certain Spark

‘Gooding, Texas, is about to gain a double blessing a veterinarian and a doctor. But when siblings Enoch and Taylor Bestman arrive, the discovery that Taylor is a lady doctor has the town up in arms. Especially Karl Van der Vort, the town blacksmith, who becomes the first patient…
against his will.

Though hesitant to believe in Taylor’s doctoring skills, Karl finds himself oddly protective of this surprising woman who dares to drive about town on her own, wearing the color red, for heaven’s sake! Taylor, on the other hand, wants only to prove that doctoring is her life’s calling, despite the town’s opposition. The result? Pride meets attraction head on, and sparks begin to fly.

Serendipity

Todd Valmer should have known better. A farmer who’s been through several disasters, he travels to Virginia to fetch his widowed mother to cook and help him around his Texas farm…
or that was the plan until she keels over on the train and they get kicked off. Maggie Rose barters for a living and also makes soaps, lotions, and perfumes with a special rose recipe passed down from mother to daughter for generations. She hasn’t wanted to marry…
until that handsome Texan shows up. Her heart skips a beat, and when he proposes, a hasty marriage follows. What ensues, however, is a clash of culture and a battle of wills and it’s clear they both mistook instant attraction and infatuation for love. As their marriage loses its sparkle and fills with disillusionment, Todd and Maggie must determine what is worth fighting for. He dreams of a farm. Maggie wants to fulfill the family tradition with her rose perfumes. Todd’s mother, however, has entirely different plans for her son that do not include Maggie. In light of their hasty marriage and mistaken dreams, is there any hope of recapturing their love and building a future together?

Twin Victories

Contemporary inspirational romance

Ramshackle Rose

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Mixed Blessings

‘I have your son…
‘ A routine medical exam told widowed Marie Cadant that her little boy had been switched with another at birth. But when she tracked down wealthy Peter Hallock the man who had her biological son she was surprised to find another single parent, and one eager to love not just his own child, but hers, as well. even as they struggled to keep their children close despite their far flung homes, Peter was intrigues by Marie’s inner strength and deep faith. He prevailed on her to accept a marriage of convenience for the children’s sake, then faced the challenge of convincing her that despite the circumstances, theirs was a marriage truly made in heaven.

The Restoration

Shipped home from France with scars on his body and soul, Russell Diamond despairs of ever feeling hope again. To spare his family the pain of seeing his anger, Russell escapes to a coastal village where he has inherited a great uncle’s home and sizeable savings. But peace is not easily found. A cottage on the grounds houses a German widow and her grown daughter. Russell thinks he has left the Great War, but when he hears Lorelei Goetz’s pronounced accent, he realizes his neighbor speaks with the voice of his enemy. Will bitterness consume Russell’s soul? Or will God use the gentle spirit of his sworn enemy to bring restoration to a battered heart? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

Love Worth Finding

As the successful owner of a bridal shop, Della Valentine has seen fairytales come true. When her own personal Tall, Dark, and Handsome strolls in, she can hardly believe her eyes. His gruff manliness is the polar opposite of her frills and pink lifestyle, yet they seem to belong together. Brandon Stevens is a former Navy SEAL. Rules and regulations are his life. But something unexpected wells up within him when he sees the dainty Della. He longs to protect and teach her to have her by his side for all time. But when Brandon finds the Lord, he knows he cannot be unequally yoked to a non believer. Thought it breaks his heart, he knows that unless Della finds true love the love of her Savior their life can never become one. Will Della discover what the Lord’s love is worth?

One Chance in a Million

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Handful of Flowers

After arriving in Reliable, California, Dr. Eric Walcott is stunned by the primitive conditions of the medical practices. Luckily for all of them, he’s here to help…
if he can just get that Chance woman to put away her plants and blossoms long enough to practice some real medicine. Polly Chance knows all her land has to offer. She’s learned to be a healer at her mama’s side, and together, they’ve been tending to their own for many years. But when Dr. Walcott shows up, he denounces their traditional methods…
and captures Polly’s heart. Can the Lord unite two like minded caretakers? Or will a Handful of Flowers forever come between them and a future together? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

Bridal Veil

Laurel is content at home. But she’s determined to show she can ‘rough it’ alongside her rugged family on a seven week journey to Yosemite. Her paints and perfumes packed, dainty Laurel Chance is overwhelmed by the raw beauty of nature…
and the unexpected attention from their unofficial guide. When Gabriel Rutlidge catches sight of ‘Princess’ Laurel Chance, he believes she’s come to tame the wilds with pink parasols and lace. Unable to resist the family’s warmth and charisma, Gabe finds himself getting to know the woman behind the frills a woman with a rare ability to represent the park he loves through her art. When Laurel learns Gabe’s heart doesn’t belong to the Lord, will she be willing to accept the only Bridal Veil in her life may well be Yosemite’s famous waterfall?

No Buttons Or Beaux

April Chance needs help. She has no idea how to be courted, but Peter MacPherson aims to teach her. April thinks Peter is just being brotherly, but he has a mind to win her heart and start a family of their own. Will she ever believe she’s much more than cooking skills and an ample waistline? By the time she realizes her feelings for Peter, will it be too late? Kate Chance has never been overly feminine. But the newest ranch hand, Matt Salter, has her feeling downright ladylike. As her heart realizes the truth of her feelings for him, his secret assignment in Reliable is discovered and threatens to destroy her fragile trust and hope for love. Could the Lord have plans to decorate the lives of two exceptional women with the love they least expect?

Golden Dawn

Scraping out an existence in the Alaskan wilderness with her twin brother, Meredith Smith regularly receives marriage proposals. But they’re easy to refuse from men who value her as little more than a cook and a maid. When Ian Rafferty arrives, he makes no such overtunes, offering instead the loyal friendship of a fellow Christian. The more neighborly help Ian offers, the more Meredith is attracted to him…
and the more guilt she feels about hiding the secret that shadows her and her brother’s lives. Will the past force Meredith to turn from Ian, or will a Golden Dawn of promise offer her the joy of love returned?

Heirloom Brides

A family heirloom hope chest has been passed down the generations from 1858 to modern times. Authors Cathy Marie Hake, Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, and Gina Fields collaborated to make a unified collection that will tug at your heartstrings.

A Bride for a Bit

Misreading an order for bridles, a New England farmer sends his four sisters in law as mail order brides to Lickwind, Wyoming. When the four women step off the train, astonishment turns to mayhem as the men of the town suddenly spruce up and make time for courting. Since James Collingswood still without tack for his horses can’t afford train tickets to send the women back, they’ll have to stay. But what future is there in Lickwind for: Matty, the sociable sister who irritates James’ very soul with her unending friendliness to the eager men of Lickwind. Corrine, the mom to be still so pained over her young husband’s death that she barely knows Luke Collingswood is alive. Bess, who insists that the town must have a church, reform the brothel women, and straighten up the saloon keeper, Gideon Rikers. Bertie, who can outperform any man she ever meets…
until the mysterious Thomas Hardin becomes her personal protection agency. Under such absurd circumstances, the sisters will certainly find laughter in Lickwind…
but will they also find love? One thing’s for sure the town will never be the same again!

Gold Rush Christmas

When the ‘Gold Fever’ epidemic sweeps the nation in 1849, people drop everything to chase the dream of striking it rich. Follow one family’s itch for adventure from California to the Rockies to the Yukon and discover a Christmas gift more valuable than gold. When Jeb Monroe succumbs to the fever, it’s ‘California or bust.’ Will the rich banker’s daughter, Aggie Wells, accept the spiritual riches Jeb has to offer before he must leave, penniless? The first time Jarrod McLeod dips his pan in the river, he strikes gold in the form of a wedding band! Though he finds the woman to whom it belongs, she refuses to take the ring back. Will Angel Taylor also refuse Jarrod’s proffered Christmas gift? Promised in marriage to a stranger, Charlotte Vance is headed to the Klondike and struggling to control her feelings for Gabe Monroe, the brother of her betrothed. What will become of Charlotte when both men refuse to marry her? Traveling to Alaska to claim an inheritance from her father’s business partner, Alexandra Peters receives a less than cordial welcome from Philip Monroe. What will it take for Alexandra to thaw the ice encasing Philip’s heart. Four Christmases in gold country prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold but from the vast riches of a loving heart.

Bound with Love

In these brand new novellas, four women of different eras are bound together by an ancient Gutenberg Bible: Her arranged marriage brings Lorice threats of death and days of fear will she only find escape at the cost of her life? Paige despises aristocrats, and the earl she works for abhors single women in taking refuge from each other, will they find romance instead? When Na*zi bombs fall on London, Ann escapes to protect her grandfather’s priceless Gutenberg Bible but who will protect Ann from the danger stalking her? When Angela loses Tony to the mission field, her heart is broken but in sacrifice will she discover ultimate love? When women of four generations discover a rare, priceless Gutenberg Bible, little do they expect just what adventure this tome will bring.

A Stitch in Time

In this brand new novella collection, lives are sewn together in love at the Stafford family ranch, settled deep in the treacherous western area called ‘No Man’s Land.’ Readers will see God’s hand stitching faith, hope, and love in to the lives of these memorable characters: an all frills, educated woman who falls for a diehard cowboy; a tomboy who hides her adventurous side behind ribbons and bows; a young woman masquerading as a boy to survive a trek across a dangerous frontier; and a clumsy family friend who suddenly embodies an unexpected style of grace. One by one the Stafford siblings fight love and then find it in the pioneer territory of No Man’s Land.

The Stuff of Love

In four interwoven novellas set in 1941, an American OSS officer enlists a mother and daughter in America and two of their relatives in Europe to carry out a clever plan. They sew dolls for the children of the war torn continent…
but add a life saving twist: Hidden in each doll are the funds and documents necessary to smuggle children away from certain death. A plan as simple and dangerous as this requires cooperation and trust. Whom can these Christians rely upon? As they labor, each finds a special helper to whom they bond in heart and soul while completing their important task.

San Diego

Contemporary Romance: Couples to be seek love and romance in this uplifting four story collection. Vanessa is surprised to feel her heart beating madly when a father and son with matching soulful brown eyes enter her pet store. Valene is startled to realize that handsome Navy fighter pilot, Jordan, shows a strong interest in her, despite social disparities. Della realizes that fairy tales come true when Brandon wanders into her bridal shop, and Tessa learns that even when pride and unforgiveness have torn a marriage apart, love can make a comeback. Will these couples find the key that unlocks lasting love? couples find the key that unlocks lasting love?

California Brides

Historical Romance: Three Chance family women take life and love by storm in the Old West. Polly Chance knows all her land has to offer, and she’s learned to be a healer by using plants and blossoms. When Dr. Eric Walcott arrives, he denounces their traditional methods…
and captures Polly’s heart. Dainty Laurel Chance thinks she can ”rough it” alongside her rugged family on a seven week journey to Yosemite. Their unofficial guide, Gabriel Rutlidge, gets to know the woman behind the frills. April Chance has no idea how to be courted, but Peter MacPherson aims to teach her.

Alaska Brides

The historic Alaskan frontier makes a wonderful setting for romantic adventures. Trek into the wilds alongside three women who have strong faith, determination, and no need for a husband. Can they surrender their independent hearts when love comes to call in the form of a friendly neighbor, a grieving widower, and a secretive gold miner?

The Prairie Romance Collection

Relive history on the American Great Plains as penned by twelve different multi published authors. Follow pioneers, immigrants, and orphans through their adventures, heartaches, challenges, victories, and romances. You are sure to find more than one favorite among twelve stories in this unique collection to warm your heart and inspire your faith.

The Sewing Circle

One woman inspires faith in four different romances. Historical novellas based around one 1830s Ohio Valley town. A ‘Titus’ woman starts a sewing circle to mentor younger women in Christ. The four stories are the mentored woman and their love relationships, all linked by The Sewing Circle. Authors: Andrea Boeshaar, Cathy Marie Hake, Sally Laity, and Pamela Kaye Tracy.

Woven Hearts

The Steadman Mill is the heart of industry in Eaststead, Massachusetts, weaving miles of cloth that is shipped throughout the country and abroad. The Kindred Hearts Orphanage is the pulse of the town’s charity efforts…
and, most recently, the focus of a wave of change. The Steadman Mill has begun to offer work to Kindred Hearts girls who have grown up poor without connections and prospects in society. Now the young women are stepping into leadership positions within the mill and the community and stealing the hearts of the town’s most eligible bachelors in the process. Take a journey with four women of Eaststead as they balance their gentle natures with newly discovered strength of character. They have placed their souls in God’s hands…
now, will they trust Him with their hearts, too?

Wildflower Brides

Four noteworthy authors of Christian romance fiction join together to recreate life and love on the Oregon Trail. Each author takes a leg of the journey and intertwines their story with the characters and events of the other stories while developing a new romance plot. Watch as Bethany starts the journey with a letter of proposal, a trousseau laden trunk, and a heart full of hopes to make a first home out of The Wedding Wagon. Roll along toward Chimney Rock with Emma who dreams of being A Bride for the Preacher. Run away with Megan who is sure to encounter Murder or Matrimony by the time the trail reaches Idaho. Follow Penny into Oregon and see if she will become the newest Bride in the Valley.

Virginia

Go back in time to Virginia‘s age of tall ships, across the turn of the century, and through the victory of World War I in four romantic novels that combine to form a compelling family saga. John Newcomb shoulders his brother’s sins when a woman brings her sister and nephew to his doorstep. How far will his charity extend? Captain Duncan Newcomb is an eligible bachelor at this sister’s matchmaking mercy, but the only woman he wants is an immigrant maid. Then precious things are stolen. Will prejudices dictate who is worthy of love and trust? Rose Masterson holds tight to secrets about her past living eccentrically and generously. When her secret and heart are threaten ed by a new man in town, will she flee or call a truce? Russell Diamond hopes to escape his war memories by moving to the house he inherited form his uncle. But when the enemy becomes his neighbor, will bitterness consume what is left of his ravished soul? Where will this family find the grace they need to face the challenges of tomorrow? Can love and faith fill their souls?

California Chances

The Chance brothers of Reliable, California, are about to have their ranch invaded by three apparent ‘damsels’ in need of relief from their ‘distress.’ Miriam arrives from overseas not expecting to find her sister dead and nieces living in neglect of feminine supervision. Alisa is fleeing false accusations and seeking a place of quiet refuge. Delilah carries a burden of pain from her past and won’t risk trusting anyone again. Will any of the rough around the edges brothers stand a chance of barring their hearts from love as they offer a hand of compassion?

Texas Brides

Historical Romance: A father’s last gifts to his sons accompany three young men from the hills of Scotland to the plains of Texas. The Gregor brothers Robert, a doctor; Duncan, a cobbler; and Christopher, a lawman set up shop in a small Texas town and quickly make the acquaintance of local women. Tragedy has struck Mercy Stein on the eve of her wedding, leaving her soul battered. Alone and crippled, Carmen Rodriguez wears a protective shell of bitterness. Harboring a secret, Kathryn Regent always seems to be getting in others way. Can their father’s gifts help the brothers lead these women to healing faith?

Oklahoma Weddings

Contemporary Romance: Stroll down a dusty back country road and into the drama of life’s unexpected trials when Sondra is widowed with a child on the way, Grace becomes guardian to two orphans, and Chris reaches the breaking point in trying to raise his teenage sister. Rest in the peaceful shade that faith and love can bring to modern lives in turmoil.

Tis the Season

Celebrate Christmas with our inspirational DayMaker Greeting Books collections full of stories, quotations, prayers, recipes, and more. Be encouraged by topics like blessings, traditions, peace, joy, and the greatest gift of all Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, born in a humble stable. Marvelous message, fantastic packaging all at the incredible value price of only $1. 99 each!

The Bible Promise Book for Nurses

Every day, in cities and towns around the world, nurses care for the sick, the wounded, the aged, and the dying. Here’s a brand new book to honor and encourage these selfless caregivers. Featuring hundreds of Bible verses categorized into five dozen relevant topics such as Comfort, Compassion, Death, Patience, and Sickness The Bible Promise Book for Nurses also includes selected quotations from prominent caregivers such as Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mother Teresa. This newest title in Barbour’s multimillion selling Bible Promise Book line makes a perfect gift for RNs, LPNs, nurses’ aides, and others involved in the caregiving field. Here’s a book to honor and encourage the selfless caregivers we call ‘nurses’: The Bible Promise Book for Nurses, featuring hundreds of Scriptures in five dozen relevant categories.

Celebrate the Season

This beautiful compilation of quotations, scriptures, and more presents the delights and joys found in the celebrations of the Christmas season.