Taking Chances Series by Joanne Markey

Oh, no he didn't!But he did. Carlie Davenport's best friend and neighbor, Smith Johnson, has stepped over the line--and into the next county. Who does he think he is? Making a list of potential boyfriends? Really?Things get even more interesting when Smith takes on the responsibility for his sister's kids and trying to stop the gossip mill in Rhodes Crossing... moreOh, no he didn't!But he did. Carlie Davenport's best friend and neighbor, Smith Johnson, has stepped over the line--and into the next county. Who does he think he is? Making a list of potential boyfriends? Really?Things get even more interesting when Smith takes on the responsibility for his sister's kids and trying to stop the gossip mill in Rhodes Crossing. An attractive reporter turns everything topsy-turvy, and if that isn't enough, somehow he's agreed to a puppy--one for each of the kids.A great friendship has the potential to crash and burn or bloom into something beautiful in this sweet, best friends to more romance. Snag your copy and settle in for a sweet read today! less

One girl, one problem, and two possible solutions. An orphan herself, all Norah Monroe wants to do is adopt three kids from the Stanthorpe Children's Home, giving them the home she never had. Head of the adoption board, Octavia Stanthorpe, driven by her own self-importance and prejudice, is determined to rid the town of riffraff like those Monroes. Her solution? To dust off an outdated and long forgotten rule stating all adopters must be married...and Norah is not married. Therefore.. moreOne girl, one problem, and two possible solutions. An orphan herself, all Norah Monroe wants to do is adopt three kids from the Stanthorpe Children's Home, giving them the home she never had. Head of the adoption board, Octavia Stanthorpe, driven by her own self-importance and prejudice, is determined to rid the town of riffraff like those Monroes. Her solution? To dust off an outdated and long forgotten rule stating all adopters must be married...and Norah is not married. Therefore... "Application denied." Enter Thad Davis, the town doctor, and Clay Barrett, a local rancher. One offers a marriage of convenience and a guaranteed solution to the adoption issue. The other offers the chance to fall in love with no guarantees at all. Supported by her brother, Norah needs to figure out what she's going to do now. If that wasn't tricky enough, it's early December and she has until the new year to do it. Will she run out and do something stupid or will she trust in the LORD forever? less

Whoever said the course of true love never runs smooth knew their business. Especially motherly love. Still, with adoption success just waiting for ink and paper to appear, Norah can focus on more exciting things like Christmas and figuring out how this marriage thing is going to work out! However, never underestimate the craftiness of an antagonistic old woman determined to get her way—or rather, stop Norah from getting hers... moreWhoever said the course of true love never runs smooth knew their business. Especially motherly love. Still, with adoption success just waiting for ink and paper to appear, Norah can focus on more exciting things like Christmas and figuring out how this marriage thing is going to work out! However, never underestimate the craftiness of an antagonistic old woman determined to get her way—or rather, stop Norah from getting hers. If it means resorting to underhanded means to ensure she comes out on top, then so be it. All it takes is a word in the right ear, a nudge here, a wink there, and the natural course of gossip and slander will do the rest. When the dust clears, Norah’s heart is in tatters and her fledgling relationship is in ruins... Or is it? Will her hero's patience wear thin, and is Norah's faith strong enough to see her through whatever comes her way? Read the heartwarming conclusion to the Taking Chances novels today! less

All Rose wanted to do is give an old man a very Merry Christmas. Just a few letters—nothing extravagant. How was she to know he got dozens from adoring females? Or that Brody O’Shea is anything but old? Throw in a mischievous puppy, an incurable disease, and you’re set to settle in with a Christmas Dickensian tale that takes place in small-town, contemporary America... moreAll Rose wanted to do is give an old man a very Merry Christmas. Just a few letters—nothing extravagant. How was she to know he got dozens from adoring females? Or that Brody O’Shea is anything but old? Throw in a mischievous puppy, an incurable disease, and you’re set to settle in with a Christmas Dickensian tale that takes place in small-town, contemporary America. Read Christmas Rose today for a heartwarming story to fill your heart with Christmas cheer that’ll last you the whole year! Just be ready for all the feels and have a mug of hot chocolate handy! less