Her Handyman Hero

An ex-DEA agent masquerades as a handyman for a chance to keep his family together in this heartwarming inspirational romance. Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission—to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily’s guardian isn’t his intention. Yet once Tori Montgomery mistakes Reid for her new handyman, he knows it’s the only way to be close to his niece. Tori is honoring her friend’s last wish by keeping Lily away from her father’s family. And once she learns who Reid truly is, she realizes there’s too much at stake—including custody of Lily—for her to fall for the former DEA agent. But in keeping a promise, is she losing out on her chance for a happily-ever-after?

Building a Dream

"Twelve Tingly Tales" is a mixture of fact and fiction. "Handyman," "John," "The Scientific Man," "Snake," "Toy Boy," and "Tough Guy," are complete works of the author's imagination. "Noises," however, is a story from his youth - one that was related to Hoskins by his parents when he was in his mid-twenties. Craig's father told him that his older brother and he slept through the ghostly brawl, and that he didn't get really scared until their mother turned on their bedroom light and there was no one in our kitchen. Craig's aunt related stories from her childhood upon which he based "Fearstruck," and "Katie." Essentially, they are as she told them and did really happen. Likewise, "Jason," and "Toto," were based upon truth. Hoskins' family did have two wonderful Labs with those names, and Jason did die suddenly after turning so sweet and attentive his last week. Toto did chase away a dog who threatened his Kelly. "Weeping Lady" is based upon a Mexican ghost story. Craig embellished the story with his American characters, but the essence of the story is the same. Read and enjoy... and think. Many times the truth is much stranger than fiction and much harder to believe.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AN AMISH ARRANGEMENT Amish Hearts by Jo Ann Brown Hoping to make his dream of owning a farm come true, Jeremiah Stoltzfus clashes with Mercy Bamberger, who believes the land belongs to her. When Mercy becomes foster mom to a young boy who only Jeremiah seems to reach, suddenly their mission becomes clear. But will their hearts open for each other? CLAIMING HER COWBOY Big Heart Ranch by Tina Radcliffe Jackson Harris never thought investigating Big Heart Ranch’s claim to be a haven for orphaned children would turn him into a temporary cowboy—or that he’d be falling for adorable triplets and the ranch director! Lucy Maxwell’s plan to put the city lawyer through the wringer also goes awry as she’s roped in by his charm and caring ways. HER HANDYMAN HERO Home to Dover by Lorraine Beatty Reid Blackthorn promised his brother he’d keep an eye on his niece—so he takes a job as handyman with Lily’s guardian. Tori Montgomery hired Reid to help with repairs to her B and B, never expecting she’d develop feelings for him. But can their relationship survive when she discovers his secret?

Can their child bring them back together? He’s raised their son… in secret A writing job in a small town is Melody Williams’s last hope of reigniting her career. But she didn’t expect she’d be working alongside the man whose heart she broke ten years ago. Clay Reynolds isn’t ready to forgive Melody for giving up their baby—a son Clay adopted in secret. But when mother and child start to bond, how long can he hide the truth? From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

A young widow finds a new life and a new love in a little Mississippi town—but will a secret bring it all crashing down? Struggling with a tragic loss, widow Nina Johnson seeks a fresh start in a small Southern town. Then she meets handsome veteran Bret Sinclair and his sweet daughters. Bret’s no stranger to loss, and his companionship is the solace Nina’s been searching for. Until a dark secret from Bret’s past is exposed, threatening to break two hearts . . .

Can new love spring from old pain? To keep her new inheritance, single mom Annie Shepherd must uphold an old court ruling imposed on Jake Langford, who’s still paying for the tragic accident from his youth. But as Annie and her twin boys get to know the grade school teacher, she discovers a kind, generous man beneath the past mistakes. Can Annie and Jake create a family through forgiveness?

She owns the lodge, but he owns the land . . . Can their tug-of-war have a happy ending? When single mom Carly Hughes inherits the Longleaf Lodge in Mississippi, she gains a heap of trouble—in the form of her old teenage crush, Deputy Mackenzie Bridges. Her father left Mack the land around the lodge. While Carly wants to sell for her daughter’s sake, Mack wants to stay for his niece’s. And if they can’t work together, they’ll both lose everything—including the renewed spark between them . . .