Hearts Crossing Ranch

Veterinarian rancher Pike Martin has no choice but to advise putting down Daisy Denmore's fatally ill dog, but she swears it's revenge for her mistreatment of Pike's brother years ago. Although stung by her insult at his professionalism, Pike finds himself drawn to the troubled woman who flounders in faith and aches for love and acceptance. Costly mistakes have sent Daisy down an unrighteous path. Abandoned by her ex-husband, humiliated and broke, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ home in Mountain Cove, Colorado. As soon as she saves enough money, though, she'll be gone. Until Pike Martin's soft voice, caring manner, and downright empathy for her wounds tempt her to stay. With God on his side, can Pike help Daisy along the path to forgiveness, trust, and whole-hearted love?

A beautiful plus-one at a wedding, a hunky cowboy..autumn leaves and rugged horse trails. The perfect setting to unite two healing souls... Ranch foreman and single dad Hooper Martin is ready to put his health and life back on track after battling cancer...including re-entering the dating scene. His little girl sure could use a mother. Falling hard for wedding guest Malia Cameron makes perfect sense to him: she's a survivor, too. Mallie has put her heart on hold, knowing she will never recover from her struggle with a brain tumor. She can't promise a future to anybody and vows never to fall in love. Letting Hooper Martin into her life would be a big mistake. But his good looks take her breath away, and his living faith starts to gentle her confusion about Who's really in charge.

Disowned by her family, Tiffany Vickers faces a lonely Christmas and takes great comfort in the baby boy in her care. Her faith is in tatters, and she guards her heart against the baby's uncle, handsome cowboy, Bragg Martin. It's the season for forgiveness, and while Bragg longs to open his heart and family to the lovely nanny, he doesn't understand her interest in his arch enemy. Saving a man's life and saving Tiffany's faith bring the couple together...and home to Hearts Crossing Ranch.

With her restaurant on the brink of failure, Kelley Martin comes home to Hearts Crossing Ranch both to renew her spirit and make some quick cash as chuck cook on the family's famed city slicker wagon train adventures. Falling for handsome temporary geneticist Jason Easterday is definitely not on her list of things to do. And despite her wavering faith, Jason's lack thereof shows her there's no future for them...even if his kisses indicate otherwise. Always on the move, Jason Easterday has lived his life searching for...something. When he meets Kelley Martin and allows God into his life, Jason feels he's finally found his place. With Kelley at his side, he'll have a home of his own and a wife to adore. But Kelley won't give him the time of day, and she's leaving town to return to her ex. Now, he must find a way to hold his ground, get her back, and remain where his heart has led him.

After placing her handicapped son in a full- time care facility, Mary Grace Gibson is determined to get her life back on track again. She takes on a substitute-teaching job in her old home town and is more than grateful for the room and board offered at Hearts Crossing Ranch. The bustling Martin family helps her start trusting again. But the hurt she experienced when her ex abandoned her due to their little boy's serious disabilities make Mary Grace cautious to trust anyone. Even the handsome cowboy who's fast stealing her heart. Cowboy and graphic artist Scott Martin is instantly drawn to the beautiful single momâ€"his former high school teacher. She's had some hard luck but never let go of her faith. Their age gap doesn't fret him, and their kisses ignite his love. But Mary Grace's lack of trust shatters his feelings. He's been down that broken trail before. How can he assure her he's different from the man who hurt her and neglected her son?

Sixteen months since the senseless death of her husband, attorney Rachel Martin fears the future. Cutting back on her law practice and returning to her childhood home at Hearts Crossing Ranch has given her son all the attention he needs, but she wants to heal and strike out on her own. Finding love again is the last thing on her mind...until she meets Brayton Metcalf. Successful businessman, Brayton Metcalf blames himself for the plane crash that killed his wife and injured his daughter. He was the pilot, after all. When he brings his daughter to Hearts Crossing Ranch for therapy riding lessons, he is drawn to Rachel Martin, even as she backs off. She too wrestles with the loss of a spouse. Brayton finds he must whittle away her doubts as well as put his own guilt to rest. But can renewed faith and love over come their grief? And can they once again see daylight?

This winter, two teens discover the true meaning of Christmas and of life. When high school basketball star and ranch hand Haggai Procter backs out of their date to the winter formal, Elli Martin's heart both breaks in heartache and understanding. Haggs's mom needs him, and Elli has lost two mothers. One who went to heaven. The other who abandoned her and has now decided to return. Elli isn't ready to call Lynn "Mom" yet, but the dress she designed for Elli's formal is filled with love. But Haggs won't get to see Elli wearing it. Heartbroken, she can't bring herself to tell anyone she's been stood up. Between losing the ranch that was to be his, and the possibility of losing his Mom, Haggs isn't feeling the love of God. College, once a bright prospect, is gone. Haggs needs to work, so his Mom won't have to in her final days. He won't have time for winter formals, or anything else. But a casual conversation turns everything around. Haggs and Elli discover life isn't about assumptions, but more about living and loving. And faith not only moves mountains, it can heal the soul.

Take a trail ride to Hearts Crossing Ranch where you'll encounter a family full of love, a land rich in history and contemporary challenges...and a band of brothers and sisters who'll do anything for each other and the men and women they love. Hearts Crossing Ranch Anthology contains all seven Hearts Crossing Ranch series of Christian romances plus the never-before-published "Cross Your Heart", the final chapter in the Martin siblings' stories of heartbreak, triumph and finding those happily-ever-afters western style.Includes:Hearts Crossing RanchRedeeming DaisySanctuaryRight to BraggSoul FoodAngel ChildSeeing DaylightCross Your Heart

Elena Montoya is grateful to inherit Hearts Crossing Ranch. After a rootless childhood, she and her abuelita finally have a permanent roof over their heads. But then a stranger arrives and claims he' s the real owner of the Colorado ranch. Elena's head tells her she should be troubled, but something about James Conrad has her heart falling for him instead. He truly seems a man of faith and the Commandments. That is, until she discovers the many secrets he' s kept from her. And that somebody' s out to kill him. Happiness at Hearts Crossing Ranch this Christmas depends on uncovering secrets and unraveling a mystery that will shed light on the present and the past.