Jessica Steele

Jessica, an inquisitive barefoot girl, took an interest in the coffee stall run by Daniel. Following Daniel into a strange building she began an adventure that will change her life. Jessica knows little about God's love, but has an inquisitive mind showing that a person who seeks eventually finds God. This is one of Hesba Stretton's most popular tales, a touching story first published in 1867. This edition includes 9 illustrations.

When Taryn Webster takes a job as secretary to gorgeous millionaire Jake Nash, she is already fighting her attraction to him. Taryn is determined not to mix business and pleasure, so she tries to keep her distance.But then Jake asks her for her help after hours! At first Taryn refuses, but she can't resist his persuasive arguments…nor his charming smile and tempting gray eyes.Could this office romance lead to a journey down the aisle?

All Jane Hollis has ever known about the father who abandoned her is his name - Andrew Hollis - until a newspaper exposes him to be the famous author and art critic Ben Tyrill, linked with a suspected international art forgery. His hiding place blown by the media, Jane impulsively travels to Amalfi in Italy to find him. On the train, her thoughts in turmoil, she is befriended by Carl Beaumont, but at first grateful for his company, Jane is shocked to discover that he is a journalist - on her father's trail. How can she arrive at her father's house seeking a reconciliation when she has a newshound with a story in his sights in tow? Jane's loyalties are torn as she tries to defend the father she trusts instinctively, but finds herself increasingly attracted to Carl. Is there a chance that she can bring the two men in her life together, or will the truth behind the art fraud keep them all apart forever?

Devon's ordeal was only just beginning. When her father suddenly announced he had enough money to pay for the expensive operation that would end her years as a cripple, Devon was overjoyed. The joy turned to horror when he confessed he had embezzled the money from Grant Harrington, his boss. Grant demanded the debt be repaid. And Devon's horror deepened when she realized payment in cash wasn't what he had in mind.

She'd do anything to save her father! Aldona's father's life hung in the balance and she had to help him--even if it meant selling herself to a man she despised. Traveling with Lionel Downs to Malta as his wife was the price she must pay. While there, she met Zeb, who hated Lionel even more than she did and who was willing to buy her freedom--for a price of his own! Zeb offered her shelter but not safety, for he demanded not just her body, but also her heart and soul.

When Ruel Chouteau returns home after his supposed death, he shocks everyone. They are even more surprised when he mock-proposes to a common housemaid as proof that no woman in her right mind would marry him. Anne Webster is no ordinary woman, and when she is shot through the leg, it appears that she will surely die. She decides to accept Ruel's proposal so he will be obligated to save and provide for her family. Since he will have a year to mourn her death, Ruel will be spared the hounding from his family and the many families of single women in the community. But after the marriage on Anne's deathbed, she surprises them all by returning to full health! Now Ruel and Anne must face a future they never expected!

When Leyne Rowberry offers to look after her eleven-year-old niece, Pip, she certainly doesn't expect to get involved in Pip's search for her real father! Leyne's quest leads her to Jack Dangerfield, who is dangerously charming! He treats Leyne and Pip just like a real family, taking them out to lots of lovely places in London, and for picnics in the English countryside. Leyne finds herself falling for Jack, but for Pip's sake she keeps her feelings under wraps--until she discovers Jack's secret...

The dream house Pernelle Richards wanted to buy had been snapped up by a wealthy businessman from London. He bought Myrtle Cottage to use as his weekend retreat. She lost no time in telling Hunter Tremaine exactly what she thought of him and his underhanded ways. But then, when circumstances contrived to throw Pernelle and her attractive new neighbour together, she began to see him in a different light. Perhaps the man wasn't so bad after all. Not that Pernelle's opinion seemed to matter--especially to Hunter!

Her boss meant business! Saville Craythorne was not amused! He'd discovered that Edney - his new assistant - was in fact the pretty girl he'd asked for a date last Saturday night! Edney was mortified! The tall, handsome stranger who'd kissed her and invited her out to dinner was now her boss! Edney needed her job, and Saville made it clear he never indulged in after-hours affairs! The only answer was to be cool and utterly professional - but that was easier said than done...when attraction was on the agenda!

It was the chance of a lifetime Any ambitious secretary like Jolene would seize the opportunity to accompany the big boss on a wide-ranging business trip to the Soviet Union. However, impressing Cheyne Templeton with her sterling qualities was another matter. He'd already made up his mind what kind of girl he thought she was. And it was far from the truth. Jolene could find no way to convince him that he was wrong. Nor could she convince herself that his opinion didn't matter...

The real truth could never be told! Mornay would never allow anything to harm her beloved sister and her family. That was why she shouldered the blame when wealthy industrialist Brad Kendrick wrongly accused her of being the hit-and-run driver who had landed him in the hospital. Restrained by family loyalty, Mornay was forced to submit to the punishment Brad inflicted on her. She wondered how long she could endure the added torment of falling in love with a man who made it clear that he despised her.. . .

Pat Jamieson is a scientist working on a high-altitude oxygen mask for World War II fighter pilots. He has nowhere to conduct his research until he meets Jamie Rowan, a woman with a large empty country house. She has no hopes of marrying for love but Jamie wants to help the war effort and she likes Pat, so to satisfy the proprieties they agree on a business arrangement: a marriage of convenience and partnership. They happily work on oxygen mixes instead of honeymooning. But as the footing of their relationship begins warm up, Jamie is courted by another man and the old flame that broke Pat's heart is back in his life. It will take a sleepwalking ruse, dodging in and out of doors, and a working oxygen mask to get them together again.

The ruse and the ring! Yorke Mackinnon was determined to get back his grandmother's emerald ring...Grandma had given him two choices: return the ring to her, or give it to the woman he wanted to marry. Sabina was safekeeping her best friend's engagement ring. When Yorke turned up with some wild story that it had been stolen, Sabina wouldn't just calmly hand it over. So Yorke was prepared to make a deal: Sabina got to keep the ring, but only is she work it -- and pretended to be his fiancee!