HeartQuest
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On the eve of her 21st birthday, Ivy Bowden has much to anticipate. Engaged to be married to the man her father has chosen for her, Ivy dreams of a secure, contented future. But when she finds herself in the arms of her roguish neighbor, her world is thrown into complete disarray. Ivy must choose to submit to her family's choice, follow the leading of her willful heart--or obey her Father's will.
How the series evolves
Books in this Series
English Ivy
On the eve of her 21st birthday, Ivy Bowden has much to anticipate. Engaged to be married to the man her father has chosen for her, Ivy dreams of a secure, contented future. But when she finds herself in the arms of her roguish neighbor, her world is thrown into complete disarray. Ivy must choose to submit to her family's choice, follow the leading of her willful heart--or obey her Father's will.
Sunrise Song
Dr. Fiona Thornton has committed her life to studying and protecting the elephants of Kenya. Rogan McCullough, a wealthy entrepreneur, offers Fiona generous financial support if she will allow him to bring tourists to her camp to see the elephants. When poachers threaten Fiona's beloved elephants, she and Rogan must work together to save them. In the process, both reach new depths of faith and discover an unforeseen love for each other.
The Treasure of Timbuktu or A Whisper of Danger
Desperate and on the run, Tillie Thornton finds herself in an uneasy partnership with Graeme McLeod, a daring adventurer who comes out of nowhere to thwart the plot of Tillie's would-be kidnappers. Now these two must join forces against their common enemies, as well as the challenges of nature, as they embark on a quest that could bring them the answers they seek--or cost them everything.
Freedom's hope
Jessica Whitman lives for one hope: reaching her mother's family, the distinguished Hargraves of Baltimore, far from the clutches of her drunken father. Noah Reardon, bitter over a broken betrothal, wants nothing to do with people. So why is he captivated by the intriguing Jessica? Despite himself, Noah reluctantly offers his protection to this feisty young woman as she undertakes the dangerous overmountain trek. Together Noah and Jessica discover a shared passion for truth, for integrity, for the very ideals upon which their new nation was founded. Noah is tempted to make the biggest mistake of his life -- giving his heart to a woman who doesn't share his faith. Then a shocking discovery about Jessica's family threatens to shatter her hope. As they struggle to understand God's plan, both Noah and Jessica learn who truly offers hope for each tomorrow.
Winter's secret
A selfless nurse, a wounded sheriff, and a cunning, malicious thief--can they stop him? She will do anything to protect her elderly patients. Wendy Carey, Steadfast’s home health nurse, wants the crimes targeting her patients stopped. But when the new sheriff points out she's the obvious link between the home invasions, she's blindsided. When will that old stigma from her troubled family stop stinging? He can't forgive himself for a long ago rookie mistake. New county sheriff Rodd Durand sees these crimes, as his first challenge since returning to his hometown. He must not tarnish his family’s good reputation. Years of experience in big city law-enforcement should be enough to help him catch this mean-spirited thief. Should be. But what can either of them do to catch a thief who leaves no evidence? How is that even possible? And a record-breaking snowy winter makes this even harder. With God’s help, can Rodd and Wendy crack the bone-chilling mystery — and the secrets of their own hearts?
Lady of the river
Wilderness explorer Max Bremmer's dreams are shattered when he suffers a severe injury that forces him to settle in Reardon Valley. When he catches sight of the mysterious Belinda Gregg, he is driven to uncover the secrets of her family's secluded life on the river. As Max enters the uncharted territory of Belinda's heart, Belinda must expose the truth or risk losing love forever.
An echo of hope
When young widow Hope Reardon's childhood love, Michael, returns from war, old feelings are rekindled. But Hope and Michael must first overcome their past hurts so that their hearts are free to love again.