Craftie Ladies - Love Inspired Contemporary May 2015 Releases

Listed below are the upcoming releases from our talented Love Inspired writers here at Craftie Ladies of Romance.  To purchase any of these wonderful books, just click on the book covers.  And to learn more about the authors, click on their names.

Winning The Teacher's HeartBy Jean C. Gordon

A HOMETOWN REUNION

Single mom Becca Norton is surprised to discover her high school crush Jared Donnelly is back in town. The motocross champion hasn’t been home in years, but the former bad boy is as gorgeous as she remembers. And his kindness toward her kids melts her heart. But when she learns his true purpose in town is to build a motocross school on land near her home, she has to put on the brakes.
Her children’s welfare is her priority, and her former in-laws have made it clear they don’t approve of Jared or his plans. Soon Becca may have to choose between her heart…and her home.

THE DONNELLY BROTHERS:  Hometown boys make good…and find love.

A FIREFIGHTER'S PROMISE
By Patricia Johns

When the baby he rescued seven years ago returns---with his widowed adoptive mom---Deputy Fire Chief Matt Bailey can't turn them away. Desperate to escape the reminders of his failure in the line of duty, Matt is close to leaving town. But one look at Rachel Carter and her son, Christopher, has him second-guessing his plans. 

Rachel is a mom in need of a hero for her son. But as much as she wants the two to bond, she's determined to keep her distance from Matt. After losing her husband on the job, she promised never to love another fireman. Yet somehow she finds herself drawn to the one man she should avoid.

2-in-1 Classics: THE MARINE’S BABY and HIS TEXAS BRIDE

By Deb Kastner

Two single fathers have homecomings they'll never forget

THE MARINE'S BABY 

The US Marine Corps made a man out of Nathan Morningway. The orphaned baby girl left to him by his military buddy made him a father. With no training in diaper duty, Nathan heads home to Morningway Lodge—where he's not exactly warmly welcomed by his family. Luckily day-care worker Jessica Sabin helps care for little Gracie and teaches him how to be a daddy. But why does Jessica look so sad sometimes? Nathan's new mission: make Jessica smile forever. 

HIS TEXAS BRIDE 

It's been years since single father Buck Redmond set foot in his Texas hometown. He plans to quickly sell his family's ranch and get out. But the Redmond homestead now belongs to his former flame, Ellie McBride. Ellie stirs up all kinds of memories, and soon Buck is reminded of why he loved Ellie. But making her his Texas bride will mean completely opening his heart.

The Doctor’s Second ChanceBy Missy Tippens

The Bachelor's Baby 

Jake West's troubled cousin leaves him with a most unusual parting gift—her newborn baby girl! And now the small-town contractor is forced to seek help from the very woman he resents—the new big-city pediatrician who practically stole his uncle's practice, Violet Crenshaw. 

Violet knows she shouldn't be consorting with the enemy. But she can't resist the adorable baby and her handsome new caretaker. Violet traded her chance at motherhood for her career years ago. But raising a family with Jake could be everything she's ever wanted.