McKenna's Bride


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Caitlin McKenna defied her family to marry her sweetheart, Shane, on the eve of his departure for America. But years passed, with no word from Shane for Caitlin to join him. Now, after eight years, a letter comes. But the man who greets Caitlin in Missouri is a stranger. And, as Caitlin soon discovers, he is a man with a past that includes a son by another woman. A son Shane expects Caitlin to raise. But Caitlin has a few surprises of her own, as the desire that once bound them ignites anew. From the Trade Paperback edition.




MCKENNA'S BARTERED BRIDE


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Bachelor Gulch Y'ALL COME TO THE WEDDING! In Jasper Gulch, where the main course at the local diner is gossip, everyone's talking about the diamond-and-emerald engagement ring that Josie Callahan is sporting. Word has it this shy bride has been bartered for by handsome, wealthy Jake McKenna. The reticent rancher needs a wife to inherit his family's land—or else it will go to his fiercest rival. Every busybody in town is wondering why Josie agreed to the convenient union. Does she believe she can turn her grumpy, silent groom into prime husband material? Or could she already know this sham of a marriage will lead to real passion…in their wedding bed? In this little town no bachelor is safe from marriage!




The Funeral Bride


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Once upon a time there was a handsome sixteen-year-old prince who was the heir to one sixth of the world and to the largest private fortune on earth. Once there was a beautiful golden-haired princess who came from a small German duchy. They met and their love forever changed the course of history. This is their story, told in Alexandra's voice, the tale of Nicholas Romanov and Alexandra of Hesse, who became her Imperial Highness Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, the last Empress of Russia. Long before the tragedy there was the romance, the one-of-a-kind fairytale story of two beautiful young people who met, loved, and were given everything that money could buy, combined with nearly limitless earthly power. They must have lived happily ever after. Didn't they ...? Part II: 'The Empress of Tears, ' covering the years 1895-1904, will be published in the early summer of 2016.




The Kidnapped Christmas Bride


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All he wants is a Christmas memory...Trey Sheenan has cultivated his reputation as Marietta's resident bad boy, until one day he lets things go too far and he loses everything--his freedom, his fiance McKenna Douglas, and his infant son. McKenna has loved Trey since they were kids, but she's had enough. When Trey is sent away for five years, McKenna is determined to do what's right for her and baby TJ, which means putting her mistakes--namely Trey--behind her, and move on. When Trey is released early, he returns to Marietta determined to beg McKenna's forgiveness and become the father TJ needs him to be, only to discover that he's too late. McKenna's marrying local insurance agent Lawrence Joplin in a candlelight Christmas wedding. Or is she? Once again, Trey risks everything, but this time it's for love....and the memory of one perfect Christmas together as a family.




Catherine's Pursuit


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The search for her sisters will become a spiritual journey for the entire family.Raised by her father, Catherine McKenna has never lacked for anything, surrounded by people to take care of her every need. On her eighteenth birthday she discovers that not only did her mother die when she was born, but she also has two identical sisters. Although her father vowed not to look for his daughters, Catherine made no such promise. Setting out on her own with one clue and her maid in tow, she's bound and determined to find her sisters. Collin Elliott has seen better days. After losing his ship to a violent and unexpected storm, he is trying to recover--physically and emotionally. When Angus McKenna sends him to find, follow, and protect his pampered daughter, he wants nothing more than to finish his task and return home. Can he help her find her sisters? And will the discoveries they make along the way teach them both what's most important in life?




The Bridal Suite


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Read this classic romance by bestselling author Sandra Marton! DO NOT DISTURB. Anything can happen behind closed doors! The newspapers call her new boss a financial genius; the gossip columns brand him gorgeous. But Dana knows Griffin McKenna takes whatever he wants, be it a company or a woman. She can think of other words to describe him: arrogant, egotistical, self-important… When Dana and Griffin arrive at an important conference to find they have to share a room, Dana is ready to run! A whole weekend with Griffin in the Bridal Suite? But then she experiences for herself the McKenna take-over technique…to genius and gorgeous, add great lover! Originally published in 1998




Miracles Do Happen


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Sister Briege McKenna's renowned worldwide ministry has changed the lives of famous political leaders, celebrities, and people from all walks of life. In this passionate discussion, Sister Briege offers her thoughts on the importance of prayer, the beauty of confession, and the healing power of the Eucharist. Sister Briege has been featured on Mother Angelica and "Oprah". Photographs.




The Bride Chooses a Highlander


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Scotland, 1335: Marriage between clans is a matter of property and power, rarely love. But the only daughter of Laird McKenna longs for passion—and finds it in a Highlander’s arms . . . The unconventional Lady Katherine McKenna has been granted a rare privilege: the right to choose her own husband. It’s a more difficult task than she expected. When at last she agrees to a betrothal, it quickly goes awry, leaving Katherine alone in the wilds . . . and rescued by Laird Lachlan MacTavish. She’s captivated by the proud, brooding chief who shows her such tender care. But with their clans on the brink of war, the honorable Lachlan resists his attraction—until Katherine proclaims to her family that they will wed. Though stunned by her boldness, Lachlan is intrigued by Katherine’s beauty and spirit, and the MacTavishes will benefit from an alliance with the powerful McKennas. But with family discord, treachery, and deceit in their midst, can they save a marriage that is destined to blossom into incomparable love? Praise for Adrienne Basso’s No Other Highlander “Building a lively, convincing world of 14th-century Scottish Highland culture, Basso ratchets up the dramatic tension with friction between different clans. . . . This heartwarming, satisfying historical lays intriguing groundwork for the series’ next installment.” –Publishers Weekly




Simeon's Bride


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A woman, little more than a skeleton, is found hanging in dense woodland outside Bangor, hands bound behind her back. Detective Chief Inspector Michael McKenna and his colleagues, seeking her identity and her killer, become enmeshed in deceit and half-truths, chasing shadows, and scratching the poverty-stricken underbelly of life.




Maggie's Journey


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A secret adoption, a quest for identity, and a love that could change her life forever. Margaret Lenora Caine has never fit the mold her mother set for her. When Maggie discovers proof she was adopted, the rift between them only tears deeper. Feeling the sting of betrayal, Maggie requests permission to visit her grandmother in Little Rock, Arkansas. There she'll set her sights on her dream of becoming a successful dress designer and maybe find her true identity in the process. Her father's one condition is that she must be travel with her young aunt and her father's handsome business partner, Charles Stanton-the man who once held her affections. Charles Stanton, a thriving businessman, has taken a calculated risk by joining forces with Maggie's father in a joint venture. When asked to chaperone his new partner's sister-in-law and daughter on a cross-country trip, Charles sees it as an opportunity to strengthen their business ties. Though he initially sets his sights on Maggie's charming and composed aunt as a potential wife, Charles soon finds himself increasingly captivated by Maggie's resilience and charm. With each passing mile, the bond between Maggie and Charles deepens, challenging both Maggie's plans and her heart. Will the love growing between them help her embrace her identity-or complicate her search for what truly matters in life?