Instant Family

The Single Mom Next Door Summer at a picturesque Silver Lake resort marks a new beginning for Frankie Munro and her daughter. After a painful marriage, the single mom shies away from any personal connection—though she admires the tender care handsome neighbor Ben Cedar shows his dad. Ben wasn’t there for his mother when it counted, so he’s determined to help his father cope with Alzheimer’s. Yet it’s Frankie’s shy ten-year-old daughter, Rae, who really gets through to his dad. As their relatives bond and flourish, so do Ben and Frankie’s feelings for each other. Before the season ends, can they let go of their pasts and fight for a second chance…together?

Parents want their children to grow closer to God, but may not always know the best way to facilitate that growth. Mike Nappa and Jill Wuellner take the guesswork out of family devotional time with this practical, imaginative resource. They provide a year's worth of engaging, transforming, and easy-to-lead Bible discussion guides for parents and children. Combining biblical depth with entertaining and educationally sound teaching techniques, this book will both challenge and inspire families toward lasting spiritual growth. All 52 studies require zero pre-session preparation and can be used in a variety of settings and times--around the dinner table, during family-night activities, or just before bedtime. They are also perfect for impromptu lessons in Sunday school classes and elementary-aged youth groups.

Make wholesome family favorites with the convenience of your multicooker, slow cooker, electric pressure cooker, and Instant Pot®! “I absolutely love this delicious, nourishing, colorful glimpse into Sarah’s family dining table.”—Molly Yeh, host of Girl Meets Farm and author of Molly on the Range NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK Sure-bet Turkey Meatball Soup, hearty Double-the-Vegetables Pot Roast, and a Summer Berry Crumble that’s at home on the brunch or dessert table are just a few of the delicious ways Sarah Copeland makes sitting down to a meal with the people you love simpler than ever. From “instant” ready-when-you-wake-up breakfasts to one-pot, no-fuss dinners that cook from start to finish with the push of a button, in Instant Family Meals, you’ll find recipes including: • All-Purpose Crustless Quiche • Coconut Rice Porridge • Soup au Pistou with Pasta and Herbs • Brothy Beef Stew with Dill • Creamy Parmesan Polenta • Marinated Summer Beans • One-Pot Moroccan Chicken and Rice • Red Curry Shrimp with Basil and Lime • Easy Caramel Flan • Double Chocolate Cheesecake Sarah’s time-saving tips, straightforward instructions, and encouraging advice make using any of your multicooker settings a snap.

When Peyton Reynolds announces that Luke Barlow is her daughter Maddy's father, Luke is ready to be the father, and maybe even the husband, that Peyton and Maddy can depend on.

Sheikh Amad has always gone with his gut, which is why his ventures abroad have multiplied his tribe’s wealth and business connections. But with his 30th birthday approaching—and with expectations that he be married by then—he’s got to go home soon...That means leaving his life in Las Vegas, and Vanessa, the sexy waitress he’s falling for, behind. Vanessa Hammerman has had to work for everything she’s ever had, left by every man from her father on up. Sheikh Amad has been fun, but she’s not thinking of a long-term commitment with a Middle Eastern prince. She’d rather keep it fun…until the pregnancy test comes back positive. Now she’s out on the biggest limb of her life: Will this man run from her, too? Or will he be the one to stay? It seems like fate when Vanessa tells Amad he’s going to be a father, and his marriage proposal is instantaneous. It’s the perfect solution for fulfilling his duty while at the same time satisfying his heart. But when he brings her home to his tribe, he realizes his independent, Western bride might not work so well in the traditional structure of the Middle East. Vanessa has put everything on the line for this: her heart, her career, and her life. So when she refuses to fall in line with Amad’s expectations, they begin to doubt if they can make it work. But if they take the chance, love could become the biggest win of their lives.

Together for the twins Montana Twins by Charlotte Maclay Sheriff Eric Oakes didn't know the first thing about babies, and now he had to prove himself worthy of raising his twin nieces. Laura Cavendish had to make sure he'd be a suitable dad, and that meant finding this bachelor a wife. Her love for the little girls was so great that she agreed to take on the role. Would Eric and Laura learn that sometimes love comes after marriage? Baby Twins: Parents Needed by Teresa Carpenter Rachel Adams's independent life is turned upside down when she's named guardian to two orphaned twins, but in no time they steal her heart. When gorgeous co-guardian Ford Sullivan turns up, he starts to take charge. Rachel realizes it's best for the babies if she and Ford work together. But being this close to Ford makes Rachel wonder whether stand-in mom and dad could become forever bride and groom… Previously published as Montana Twins and Baby Twins: Parents Needed

At twenty-one, Chloe Gardiner put life on hold to raise her three orphaned step-siblings. Five years later, Chloe is shocked when teenage Sebastian gets into trouble with the police. A victim of Seb's vandalism, and initially reluctant to involve himself with his rehabilitation, divorced architect Alex Bergman is surprised by their friendship. He realizes that all Seb and his twin brother need is a good male role model. Pretty Chloe has not only neglected her own life, but begun to smother theirs. Determined not to be distracted by an attractive man whose motives she can't trust, Chloe daydreams of a life free from children where she can finish her music degree. Can Alex convince her that their dreams can coexist?

Make wholesome family favorites with the convenience of your multicooker, slow cooker, electric pressure cooker, and Instant Pot®! “I absolutely love this delicious, nourishing, colorful glimpse into Sarah’s family dining table.”—Molly Yeh, host of Girl Meets Farm and author of Molly on the Range NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK Sure-bet Turkey Meatball Soup, hearty Double-the-Vegetables Pot Roast, and a Summer Berry Crumble that’s at home on the brunch or dessert table are just a few of the delicious ways Sarah Copeland makes sitting down to a meal with the people you love simpler than ever. From “instant” ready-when-you-wake-up breakfasts to one-pot, no-fuss dinners that cook from start to finish with the push of a button, in Instant Family Meals, you’ll find recipes including: • All-Purpose Crustless Quiche • Coconut Rice Porridge • Soup au Pistou with Pasta and Herbs • Brothy Beef Stew with Dill • Creamy Parmesan Polenta • Marinated Summer Beans • One-Pot Moroccan Chicken and Rice • Red Curry Shrimp with Basil and Lime • Easy Caramel Flan • Double Chocolate Cheesecake Sarah’s time-saving tips, straightforward instructions, and encouraging advice make using any of your multicooker settings a snap.