Short Stories/Novellas
Take two. . . Ancient cliff dwellings peppered throughout the Four Corners region make the perfect setting for ambitious filmmaker Rex Pride’s latest project. Now if only he could get the local Navajo extras, the weather, and his leading actress, Muriel Gallagher, to bring his vision to the screen. Muriel knows Rex demands perfection. And it’s hard for her to deny his genius in bringing stories to life on film—and just as hard not to admire his accomplishments in pushing the boundaries of filmmaking. But his seemingly relentless demands and arrogance are also hard to endure. Especially when Muriel longs to succeed in her role and to share her faith with the Navajo—and Rex. Will Muriel’s sincere desire to lead others to Christ be overshadowed by the harsh surroundings and her own fierce pride in western Christianity? Will Rex’s pride keep him from seeing his need for God—and from receiving the love of a godly woman?
Piney woods, east Texas, Five years ago, Joseph "Joey" Carpenter told Mary "Polly" Jessup that he would marry her when she grew up. She treasures his words in her heart, but he forgets her instead returns home with a law degree--and a girlfriend, the banker's daughter. When the bank prosecutes Polly's absentminded father for taking the bank's money, she turns to Joey for help. Will Joey recognize the face of his true love in time for Christmas?
You can experience Christmas during the time period of your choice—if you rent the entire Barncastle Inn of Vermont for the whole week of Christmas. Veterinarian's assistant and young unmarried mother Waverly Coe is helping vet Alec Ross bring the First Christmas to Barncastle Inn. Can they see past their circumstances to celebrate their first Christmas together?
Rich summer cottager Lucretia “Luc” Phillips and Eddie Bourgoin, the son of a local fisherman, were once best of friends—until he went to work in the family business and she went on her European tour. Upon her return, their childhood friendship bursts into full-grown love, but the walls separating them have grown higher than ever. Will their risky plan lead them to a lifetime of happiness—or break them apart forever?
A new novella from Amazon best-selling and award-winning author! Krystal Black had helped foreign dignitaries before but never was tempted to join their ranks. Prince Johann "John" van Koppelberg came to the Colorado Rockies expecting a vacation. He hadn't planned to fall in love with his tourism director. But like John Denver, the prince found a home and fell in love. Now if only he could get Krystal and his parents to agree.
In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, Puss ‘n’ Boots, the kitten Max Roy finds in a pair of fisherman’s boots brings him good fortune and love. But the going isn’t easy. When do-gooder Alyvia Bailey meets Max riding a bike and living in a ramshackle fishing shack, she assumes he’s one of the transients she wants to help. She’s puzzled when he refuses pay for working on her project--remodeling a center for those needing a place to stay. Two cats weave in and out as they move forward to a surprising finish and bring love on kitten paws.