Show Me a Single Dad Cowboy

A small-town single-dad cowboy and a matchmaker out to prove herself in the big city… Can they have a chance at love?

After Maggie Harris is fired from her job at a prestigious matchmaking agency in New York, she returns to her hometown, Cowboy Crossing, Missouri, to regroup. Falling for a local cowboy, Georgio Moore, isn’t part of the plan, despite the attraction sparking between them. But abandoned by her mother as a child, Maggie instantly connects with Georgio’s daughter and offers to find him a wife who’ll be a good mother for his child.

Since his ex-wife left him and their daughter to chase the city lights, Georgio hasn’t been in the market for romance. However, he’d do anything for his daughter, even agree to Maggie’s ridiculous idea. If only she’d see that the only woman he wants to be matched with is her.

Once Maggie has the opportunity to rebuild her career in New York, will she let love lead her—or her bruised ego?

A prequel to the Cowboy Crossing Romance series.

my point of view:

Honestly, you can never go wrong with a book by Alexa Verde – and this one is absolutely free to everyone from Amazon! It cannot get much better than that right?

Maggie and Georgio are fantastic characters, I could relate to each of them in different ways. What woman doesn’t want to prove to herself and others that she is fully capable, right? Being let go from a career you love must have been heartbreaking, but seeing a little girl desperate for a mother, how can that not tug at your heart? Maggie has personal experience in being without a mother, so she is sure her professional expertise can solve both her career and Bianca’s situations at the same time.

Georgio, however, has other idea’s….while he loves his daughter with all his heart, does he really need to marry someone just to give her a mother? They were just fine on their own, father and daughter….weren’t they?

Well, I am sure you can figure out why I adored this story so much! Just click on the cover above to get your free copy, oh and don’t forget to read to the bottom to see how you can win a $5.00 Amazon gift card!

About Alexa Verde   

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All Rachel has ever wanted is a family. How could God grant her the desire of her heart, then do nothing to prevent it being taken away? Can she wait for God’s perfect timing, or will she take matters into her own hands…again?

About to age out of a Missouri orphanage in 1858, shy Rachel listens with terror as the orphanage matron tells her she’s practically auctioning her off to the highest bidder for her hand in marriage. Rachel prays, asking God to help her and her younger brother Charlie escape, but how? When God provides what Rachel believes to be her liberator, the seed of an idea sets in motion an adventure that will bring happiness and heartbreak, and nearly cost Rachel her health.

When trouble comes, it comes in a big way and those who care for Rachel wonder if she will ever recover. Rachel and Charlie face danger and sorrow, see new territory, and grow in their faith. They just might even find the desire of their hearts and realize God had bigger plans than they ever imagined.

my point of view:

This story captured me from the very first page and I could not put it down. In the beginning I was almost reminded of “Love Comes Softly” – one of my favorite books, but Heidi takes us on a journey far more involved in this novel!

Rachel had my heart at the very first, as did all of these amazing characters. The trials she must endure at such a young age is heart wrenching, and Heidi does an amazing job of telling her story. Getting to know Charlie and little Thomas, and Grammie and Martha and Henry and Pete – oh my the depth of these characters gets you right in the “feels”! I found myself so swept up in the tale that I even dreamed about these people and their lives!

I was shocked to get such an amazing story from this first time author, and I am anxiously waiting for her next book to come out so I can spend time with these lovely characters once more!

About the Author:   

Heidi Gray McGill loves to travel, especially to foreign lands, even though she speaks no foreign language.  She embraces the culture, the food, and even the inconveniences that come with adventure.

Her thirst for adventure plays out in her writing.  If she can’t visit in person, especially in 2020 during the Covid-19 Crisis, why not visit in her mind, and eventually in writing?  When mishaps are shared in her stories, a slightly tweaked personal incident could be possible, although she will most likely deny all reference to reality.

In addition to writing, Heidi is the founder and Director of an English as a Second Language Program in her hometown.  She is an ESL certified teacher and enjoys providing opportunities for non-native speakers to learn English and of God’s love.

Heidi lives out daily her favorite Bible verse, 1 Samuel 1:18 “[Hannah] said, ‘May your servant find favor in your eyes.’ Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.”  Heidi identifies with Hannah, believing we each choose to be joyful in our hearts, no matter our circumstances. She also agrees that eating something, especially chocolate, can solve myriad issues.

Heidi has been married for nearly 30 years and lives near Charlotte, NC where she spends her days having fun with her grandson.  When she isn’t playing, you’ll find her cooking, scrapbooking, or writing.  She recently released her first book Desire of My Heart and is working on a sequel. Please stop by her page: http://heidimcgill822089357.wordpress.com/

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Michelle Wilson’s one goal in life was to become a top journalist at the local paper back in her hometown of Cedar Springs, AR. But on the way to bringing that dream to reality, a life-changing wreck interrupts Michelle’s plans and adds an orphaned baby into the mix. Now, she has tough decisions ahead—did God put her in that accident to save baby Grace? And if so, why is it so hard to convince everyone else she should be the baby’s new mommy?

Greg Marshall has been Michelle’s best friend his whole life. He’s thrilled she’s moving back home, but not so sure about her sudden desire to be a single mom. His feelings for her have grown through the years, but she’s never seemed to notice. Can he help Michelle with the adoption and grow their relationship at the same time?

my point of view:

Amy has always touched my heart with her wonderful stories, and this one is no exception! Michelle and Greg are an adorable couple tryying to find their way in this world when a tragedy strickes and Michelle is determined she knows the path God want her on. It is not until they learn to “be still” and really see God’s  plan before they can truly receive God’s best in their lives.

There were do many times I thought, oh I know where this is headed, only to be shocked at the turn of events – which is a great sign of a wonderful author!

I enjoyed every moment of this beautiful book and highly recommend it to all!

About Amy R Anguish    

Small-Town Christmas: Sweet, Faith-Filled, Clean Romances

Five sweet romances to bring you Small-Town Christmas and warm your heart! For the first time, all romances set in Rios Azules, including a complete series, are published in one large collection.

SEASON OF LOVE. Opposites-attract romance! Feuding co-chefs have to put their differences aside before Christmas to give their siblings a great reception. A ruined wedding and failed business are not on the menu. But romance just might be…

SEASON OF AFFECTION. A woman in jeopardy, bodyguard, and second chance romance! A celebrity in peril and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love?

SEASON OF MIRACLES. Opposites-attract sports romance! New beginning or new heartbreak? A shy nurse starts over in a small town after breaking up with a demanding celebrity. The last thing she wants is to fall for her patient’s grandson, a pro football player set on reaching sports glory.

SEASON OF JOY. A single dad, second chance romance with a plus-size heroine! A successful travel reporter returns home for the holidays, and sparks fly between her and her first crush, now a single father. When his youngest son writes a letter to God asking for a Mom for Christmas, she agrees to help him find the right woman. But can this reunion be a second chance for these best friends?

SEASON OF HOPE. Redemption romance! A single mother’s quiet life with her little daughter is disrupted when a notorious former football player moves next door. Angry and lost after forced retirement, he surprises himself by getting involved in a small community and falling for his redhead neighbor. Can they help each other heal, or will their hearts be broken again?

These books were previously published as solos. Several books were published in sets, except for SEASON OF AFFECTION, which is brand-new. This set contains religious themes. If this offends you, please steer clear. Everyone else, please read on!

my point of view:

I have been so blessed to have read each of the novels in this amazing Christmas set by Alexa Verde, and I would have to say my favorite one is….yeah, well, I can’t chose, lol! All of the stories have a strong faith based message, and of course a happily ever after!

Have you ever wanted to ‘disappear’ into a book? Well, this set will be right up your alley, a beautiful collecgtion of stories that all revolve around the holidays, what more could ask for? 

Alexa’s books always touch my heart, but the Christmas ones are just that much better, and to get them all in one boxed set (over 700 pages!) for just 99 cents is a gift you just can’t help but treat yourself to!

About Alexa Verde   

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 Alden’s Always: Tales from Biders Clump Book 14

Alden Quaide has known little more than hard work and life on the trail. A cowhand, wrangler, and bronc buster, Alden has seen a lot of the country, but he wants to see more. With a little savings, a good horse, and a spirit of adventure, he sets out to see the Nation’s first National Park and find his dreams. When a chance encounter with tragedy and responsibilities he never expected, Alden needs to find the closest port in a storm. Will he find what he needs in Biders Clump as his life of adventure turns to a life of care?

Clara Cuthbert has been quietly wasting away in her father’s stately home, but when he passes away leaving her everything, she knows adventure is on the horizon. Setting her affairs in order, the now independent Clara sets out to see the wonders her nation has to offer, but will a helping heart and a chance at love derail her plans?

Find out in this sweet clean historical western romance.

my point of view:

I just adored this book! This story is listed as number 14, but it is a stand alone sotry, as I have not had the pleasure of reading the previous 13 tales, but thoroughly enjoyed this story!

Alden is one of the sweetest hero’s I have come across in a long time, such a big heart he has! I could totally relate to his seeking out his dreams when he could….but how can you leave behind two precious children, even if they are perfect strangers!

Enter one Clara Cuthbert….she is one of my favorite new characters! I love historical stories where the heroine is not some helpless female, but strong and independent! Of course, being independently wealthy certainly doesn’t hurt, lol! Clara’s character is so down to earth and inspiring, one would never guess the lifestyle she was raised in. I simply adored how she wanted so much to help Alden, but still was able to allow him his dignity as a “man in charge”. 

I hope you all give this amazing story the opportunity to enter your heart as it did mine!

About Danni Roan    

Some of today’s best-selling Christian authors weave five completely new, unique, interconnected stories where once jilted lovers find worth more precious than gold.

Christmas Mercy by Jaycee Weaver
As the web of lies that kept Rob away from Vera and their daughter unravels, the months following his return test their capacity for mercy, forgiveness, and a second chance at love.

The Seven Year Glitch by Hallee Bridgeman
Seven years earlier, Timothy left Leanne at the altar stealing years of happiness. Leanne rescues him from a rooftop in a floodplain and it is clear there is much more to the story. Can their love redeem the hurts of the past to rescue their future?

Laughing All the Way by Lesley Ann McDaniel
When Jessica’s friends put her up to “fixing” their commitment phobic co-worker, Conner, she doesn’t take them very seriously. Conner doesn’t know whether to laugh at Jessica or tell her to mind her own business.

Ghosted at the Altar by Chautona Havig
After his fiancée, Brenna, abandons Mitchell on their wedding day, she insists she loves him and still wants to marry him. As truths come to light, her little sister, Lauren, turns sleuth to solve the mystery of why Brenna ghosted Mitchell at the altar.

Five Gold Rings by Amanda Tru
When three relationship-challenged couples wish for Christmas weddings, commitment coach, Oliver, teams up with a wedding planner, TeraLyn, to help make their marriage dreams come true.

my point of view:

I was so excited to see a new Crossroads collection come out! I have adored these books from the very first one, It is a great way to get a book by a favorite author or two, and get intoduced to some new authors as well! The best part of these collections, though, is the revisiting of some memorable places and characters!

This particular set has quickly become my favorite, each story can easily stand alone, but the theme throughout the books centers on second chances and having been “left at the altar” in one way or another. These stories deal with our own trust in God and others, and how to open our hearts again to reach out once more. I found it interesting how in some of these stories, both parties were the victims of ooutside sources who lied or manipulated things to cause a rift between the two main charachters. This is not always something yuou see in Christian Fiction, and it was handled quite beautifully by the authors in these instances.

The other common thread you need to find for yourself as you get to the final story, it really is a nice bonus that ties all of the books together! You really cannot pass up a boxed set like this one for only 99 cents, and if you haven’t read any of these authors yet, you are in for a real treat – of course if you are already fans of these amazing writers, then you certainly won’t want to miss these stories!

If you haven’t had the chance to read the Crossroads series, you can find them all right here:

The Cedar Key: A Small Town Southern Contemporary by Stephenia H. McGee

Could the key to Casey’s future be hidden in someone else’s past?

Casey Adams unexpectedly inherits an old Victorian house full of other people’s memories. Stuck in a quirky little Mississippi town, Casey’s hope for a fresh start died as soon she had to lay the grandmother she’d just met to rest.

But Grandma Ida carried secrets beyond the grave.

Before her death Ida carefully planned a trail of clues to help Casey unlock the Macintyre family secrets and finally explain why they abandoned her. But each of Ida’s letters will only come from Casey’s handsome—and often frustrating—new neighbor. As Casey pieces together the stories behind the objects filling her grandmother’s house, she embarks on a heart-stirring journey that rattles her foundations, ignites her faith, and leads her to a startling discovery that will reshape her future. But only if she can face the lies that have been slowly tearing her apart.

my point of view:

Such a lovely story of a woman searching to belong… I especially enjoyed the glimpses into the past as Casey made her way through all the “steps” her grandmother left behind for her. 

I was blessed to get a copy of this amazing story and enjoyed every moment of it! I just knew this was my type of story, from the Victorian era home I have always dreamed of having, to a true ancestry going back for many years!  Stephenia always does an an amazing job of story telling in all her historical novels, I was so excited to get to be an early reader for this new contemporary!

Now I want to learn to quilt, lol! But, seriously, a truly amazing novel of finding yourself while looking into the past! I loved it!

About Stephenia H McGee:                                                          
Best-selling author of Christian novels, Stephenia H. McGee writes stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. When she’s not twirling around in hoop skirts, reading, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch, she’s a homeschool mom of two boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com for books and updates.

Marry Me for Real, Cowboy: a fake engagement Montana Ranches Christian Romance (Cavanagh Cowboys Romance Book 1)

A desperate kiss results in a fake marriage proposal from a hunky rodeo cowboy in this Montana Ranches Christian Romance.
Adam Cavanagh’s rodeo championship tastes like dirt after a competitor’s critical injury, but going home to his family’s Montana ranch isn’t much of an improvement. If not even the coveted trophy earns his stepfather’s respect, what will it take?

Riley Dunning’s quick thinking is all that’s keeping her body, soul, and principles together, but demanding a kiss from a hunky cowboy to deter the weirdo following her might be taking things too far… especially when the cowboy comes up with a risky plan that might offer them both stability. If it doesn’t backfire completely.

Will a fake engagement give Adam and Riley the leg up they each need, or will the cost to their hearts be too high? Because neither believes the other will want to marry them… for real.

About the Cavanagh Cowboys Romance series

The Cavanagh brothers might be rivals in many ways, but at their ranch? There they cowboy up, keeping the horses fresh, the cattle in tip-top condition, and their twin teenage sisters (mostly) out of trouble. Romance comes knocking at Rockstead Ranch — not once, but six times — in this Montana Ranches Christian Romance series.

my point of view:

Okay, you all know that Valerie is one of my favorite author’s of all time, but in all honesty, it is an absolute honor to be able to post this review on my blog and for Celebrate Lit!

There is always something fun about pretend romance stories, but it is even more so when the couple are complete strangers! I mean, how in the owrld can they convince people they are engaged when they know nothing about one another?

I’ll be the first to admit, I never really thought cowboys were my thing, having grown up a city girl and all, but just like the series this story sprang from, I have grown to love them. Valerie Comer has such a way with words….and getting to the very heart of character’s…that you can’t help but be pulled in to the story on going for the ride! You always know there will be a great happily ever after, I mean, it’s Christian Fiction, right? What I really love though, is how Valerie grows the characters within the story and makes you yearn for more! 

This journey takes us to through ranch life, sibling rivalries, family strife….and of course Faith. We had glimpses of the Cavanaugh famile from Saddle Springs series, but this first book really takes you into the center of the family, and you find yourself wanting to learn all about Adam’s parent’s history and what about the rest of the siblings? Good thing Valerie Comer plans to keep writing this series, asn I cannot get enough of them!

About Valerie Comer            

She’s waiting for her someday. He thinks his has already come and gone.

After spending the past five years caring for her ill grandfather, Grace Calvano is eager to honor his memory by turning his stately old house in Hope Springs into a bed-and-breakfast. All she has to do is fend off her mama, who keeps pressuring her to come home to Tennessee, marry the new youth pastor, and start raising a passel of children. Sure, Grace wants to settle down and marry someday. But only when God sees fit to send Mr. Right her way. Until then, she’s content to wait.

After a career- and relationship-ending injury, former NFL quarterback Levi Donovan is sure his someday has already come and gone. Returning to Hope Springs for the summer to help out at his dad’s construction company is not his idea of a bright future. But maybe it will be a chance to make up for lost time with his brother—and to make his dad proud at last.

The day Levi shows up to help renovate her bed-and-breakfast, Grace is sure of one thing—she and God must have gotten their wires crossed when she asked him to send Mr. Right to her doorstep. Because the motorcycle-riding, football-playing bad boy is the very definition of Mr. Wrong.

But as they get to know one another, Grace is challenged to rethink everything she thought she wanted. Can she and Levi move past their own plans to let God give them the someday neither has dared to hope for?

my point of view:

I just adore books in a series, it is so fun getting to know people and a place until you feel like you are a part of the story! This is how I feel about Hope Springs. Valerie brings this community to life and the characters are so real I feel as though I could visit and spend time with them all! With each new book I think oh, now this one is my favorite, lol, and truthfully, they are all wonderful! There has always been something in each of her books that makes me feel like Valerie wrote it just “for me” lol, and this case is no different.

As most of you know I am a huge football fan, so Levi jumped off the page for me perfectly. What most people don’t know is that since I was a young girl, I had always harbored a secret dream of running a B&B – in Wisconson too – and so this book fit me to a ‘T’. In fact, it was book I read many – many – years ago about turning an old house into a B&B in Door County that stayed with me all these years. Reading this story of Grace and Levi brought all of that back to me and then-some.

I simply adore the way Valerie brings such a powerful message of faith and God into all of her writings, and for that I am forever grateful. Anytime I can read a story and it has me running to my Bible to read more scripture is a win-win for me, and it will be for you too! If you haven’t read any of her Hope Springs books, I highly encourage you to do so – right away, lol! Currently Not Until Someday is only $0.99, so you should click here and take advantage of that pricing before it changes!

About Valerie M. Bodden       

Valerie M. Bodden has three great loves: Jesus, her family, and books. And chocolate (okay, four great loves). She writes emotion-filled Christian fiction that weaves real-life problems, real-life people, and real-life faith. Her characters may (okay, will) experience some heartache along the way, but true to her tendencies as a hopeless romantic, she will always give them a happy ending. Valerie is living out her happily ever after with her high-school-sweetheart-turned-husband and their four children in snowy Wisconsin. Visit her at www.valeriembodden.com to get your free short story today.

Show Me a Marriage of Convenience

An ex-player cowboy with a little son, the boy’s shy plus-size aunt, and a reluctant modern marriage of convenience only the boy is excited about… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!

After three near-death experiences in one day-okay, maybe burning dinner and falling from a tree shouldn’t count-Kade Clark worries about his son’s future if he’s not around to protect him. The last thing he wants is for his son to become a bargaining chip between a con artist grandfather and a ruthless ex trying to get their hands on the family fortune. So Kade agrees to a crazy proposal from the woman his child adores. But as a former foster kid, Kade learned to walk away before getting hurt. Can he now learn to stay and love?

Heather Johnson dreams of a real marriage with the man her sister abandoned, not a fake one. But the rumor is Kade might leave their small town again and take her darling nephew with him. She’s reluctant to trust a womanizer-husband or not. If she allows love for him to ignite her heart, will her marshmallow-soft heart become roasted and burned?

Cowboy Crossing Romances series set in a small town in the Show Me State is about curvy forty-something women and the swoon-worthy single dad cowboys who love them, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge-or a push.

my point of view: 

Okay, you guys know me well enough to know how much I adore books with children, but this story is soooo wonderful and I absolutely adored these characters! Heather is such a brave soul to put her heart on the line in trying to keep her promise to her dad and keep her heart intact at the same time! I have no idea how ard it would be to contstanly be living in the shadow of your own sister, but Heather has a heart so big you cannot help but fall in love with her. If only Kade would open his eyes, lol! Both of these charachters have a lot of growing to do, and trusting God is the key to it all.

Alexa has a beautiful way of bringing the people to life right off the page and making you feel as if you are right there with them in every situation. It’s so refreshing to read a story about characters closer to 40 then their teens, and a plus size heroine is always fun! I am so excited over this new series from Alexa and cannot wait to read more of these stories form the Show Me state!

About Alexa Verde