Brandywine Brides Series by Amber Stockton

While other young ladies happily attend parties, gossip, and pursue eligible gentlemen, Charlotte would rather run her bookshop and discuss great literature with her customers. But when her parents pressure her to agree to an advantageous match, Charlotte fears she'll be trapped in a loveless marriage. Richard Braxton feels pressure at every turn. The accidental death of his brother and sister-in-law leave him responsible for the family business and his niece Grace, who is unable to walk... moreWhile other young ladies happily attend parties, gossip, and pursue eligible gentlemen, Charlotte would rather run her bookshop and discuss great literature with her customers. But when her parents pressure her to agree to an advantageous match, Charlotte fears she'll be trapped in a loveless marriage. Richard Braxton feels pressure at every turn. The accidental death of his brother and sister-in-law leave him responsible for the family business and his niece Grace, who is unable to walk. When Grace's love for books leads him to Charlotte's bookshop, Richard is drawn to Charlotte's sweet spirit. But, endless problems leave Richard unable to afford the surgery that may allow Grace to walk again and to assure Charlotte's parents that he could provide for their daughter. Time is running out before Grace is permanently paralyzed, Charlotte is forced to marry a man she barely knows, and Richard will lose the woman he loves. Will God's grace bind them together as they confront their challenges? less

When Grace Baxton comes face-to-face with the thief who broke into her uncle's home, she isn't prepared for meeting Andrew Bradenton—not a young boy out to cause trouble and no hardened criminal, either. The judge sentences Andrew to work for the Baxton family, and being forced to see him almost daily, Grace struggles with forgiveness.Out of guilt, Andrew offers to help Grace search for an heirloom book... moreWhen Grace Baxton comes face-to-face with the thief who broke into her uncle's home, she isn't prepared for meeting Andrew Bradenton—not a young boy out to cause trouble and no hardened criminal, either. The judge sentences Andrew to work for the Baxton family, and being forced to see him almost daily, Grace struggles with forgiveness.Out of guilt, Andrew offers to help Grace search for an heirloom book. When a handsome stranger shows up with the book in hand, warming Grace's heart and finding favor with her uncle, Grace is torn over her growing attraction for both men. Andrew tries to prove the stranger is up to no good, but after key documents and money go missing from her uncle's safe, Andrew is seen as the guilty party. Will Grace discover the truth in time? less

Aaron Stone watched his friend slip into the icy waters of the Atlantic after they both barely managed to escape the sinking Titanic. Now, he's on a mission to find a family in America in order to fulfill a promise. With his uncle's recent disownment and his own financial stability in question, Aaron isn't prepared for a family who welcomes him into their home and their lives so readily... moreAaron Stone watched his friend slip into the icy waters of the Atlantic after they both barely managed to escape the sinking Titanic. Now, he's on a mission to find a family in America in order to fulfill a promise. With his uncle's recent disownment and his own financial stability in question, Aaron isn't prepared for a family who welcomes him into their home and their lives so readily. His friend's charming sister, Lillian, must never know Conrad asked him to take care of her, so Aaron sets out to help the family any way he can. When Lillian confides in him her desire to see the reopening of an antique bookshop her aunt once owned, Aaron offers to join her in the quest. The more time they spend together, the more they come to care for one another. But a letter from London calls Aaron back across the ocean and leaves Lillian wondering if she'll ever see him again. But Aaron made a promise, and he isn't about to let anyone—even family—stand in his way. less