Ruth Scofield

Autumn Barbour was shy, private, solitary–and seemingly content. Yet it was fear that kept her from following her dreams of a husband and a family. Until the day a bold and broad-shouldered widower and his bubbly little boy invaded her isolation…Architect and civic leader Brent Hyatt had found a cause in Autumn. He and his tiny son opened her world to sunshine and puppies. They brought her to a church called Hope and taught her that faith could move mountains and conquer any fear. Now it was up...

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASONAnd Spring had just arrived in Chad Alexander's household. Namely, Spring Barbour, an effervescent young woman who brought a breath of fresh air to the jaded businessman's world–along with a storm of temptation….A TIME TO HEALOfficially, Spring was under Chad's roof for one purpose: to look after his orphaned kid sister. But as she sensed the anguish in her handsome employer's lonely heart, she suspected the Lord had another plan….A TIME TO LOVEUntil Spring came...

LOVING THY NEIGHBOR…When Quincee Davis moved into a house in order to raise her late sister' s two children, she was less than thrilled to discover that Hamilton Paxton–the judge who had suspended her driver' s license–lived right next door. Their close proximity created immediate tension…which unexpectedly turned into attraction.PROVED A CHANCE TO HEALHamilton had a shameful secret he was keeping from the community. But his growing friendship with neighbor Quincee was lightening his...

After years apart, James « J.D.» Sullivan had been reunited with his son only to find that single parenthood was harder than he thought. He turned to his long-lost faith, looking for guidance– and found the answer to all his prayers with a blue-eyed schoolteacher named Alexis Richmond.Falling in love was not in her lesson plan, but Alexis Richmond knew she' d lost her heart the moment James Sullivan walked through her classroom door with his nine-year-old son. But would their newfound love be...

DID SHE DARE SAY, «I DO»?Marry Kelsey Jamison–and take on his five rambunctious children? Meg Lawrence knew she was crazy to even consider it.Years ago, with his flashing eyes and sunny smile, Kelsey had shared his heartfelt hopes. But he'd chosen another to share his name, crushing Meg's secret dreams.Now Meg had come home, sophisticated and successful. And Kelsey was free, struggling to run a farm and care for his family. Could Meg accept Kelsey's offer of respect and affection? Meg prayed for...

LOOKING FOR MR. RIGHT…Ivy York knew exactly what she wanted in a husband. If only heaven would send Mr. Right her way: a sophisticated partner who enjoyed all the finer things in life.Handsome, hardworking Noah Thornton was definitely not her dream man. No matter that his teasing grin brightened her day and his dark gaze warmed her heart. When would Noah realize they'd never be more than friends?Still, Ivy could not deny his many fine qualities–his kindness and strong faith. Yes, Noah was a...