Monterey Peninsula Series by Gail Gaymer Martin

This is not what Felisa Carrillo envisioned when she left her home in Guadalajara. Sixteen, married to a handsome guy, handing to America. Who could have know her husband would turn abusive and ""America"" would mean migrant work and impoverished living? But here she is, years later, wiser but still in trouble. Chad Garrison is on a routine visit to his fields when he sees a young migrant worker double over in pain... moreThis is not what Felisa Carrillo envisioned when she left her home in Guadalajara. Sixteen, married to a handsome guy, handing to America. Who could have know her husband would turn abusive and ""America"" would mean migrant work and impoverished living? But here she is, years later, wiser but still in trouble. Chad Garrison is on a routine visit to his fields when he sees a young migrant worker double over in pain. He hurries to help, only to find she is about to deliver a child there in his field. He rushes her to the hospital, then finds himself drawn to her. Is Chad being taken in by a scheming, dishonest immigrant, as some of hsi friends suggest? Should Felisa be concerned that Chad has ulterior motives in his generosity toward her? Is this relationship God's doing or just a big mistake? less

"Garlic Breath. Garlic Bud. Garlic Head. " Juli Clemans has been called them all. Her father's garlic farm and prosperous store have made the family wealthy, but for Juli, the ridicule has outweighed the rewards. So when she finally meets a man she's interested in, how can she tell him who she is when he's disgusted by garlic? Alan Louden is drawn to Juli's compassion for others when they meet as volunteers at a soup kitchen... more"Garlic Breath. Garlic Bud. Garlic Head. " Juli Clemans has been called them all. Her father's garlic farm and prosperous store have made the family wealthy, but for Juli, the ridicule has outweighed the rewards. So when she finally meets a man she's interested in, how can she tell him who she is when he's disgusted by garlic? Alan Louden is drawn to Juli's compassion for others when they meet as volunteers at a soup kitchen. But Alan has a secret, and finding a way to expose it becomes more and more difficult as their relationship grows. Will Alan and Juli learn to trust God - who introduced them in the first place - or will they continue to lean on their own understanding? less

Alissa is capable and in control. Alissa Greening is proud of all she’s accomplished. Her bed-and-breakfast is well known and profitable. Her life is organized and happy—a little lonely, but she trusts God to deal with that. The rest of it she can handle. Ross Cahill’s Southern California ranches keep him busy... moreAlissa is capable and in control. Alissa Greening is proud of all she’s accomplished. Her bed-and-breakfast is well known and profitable. Her life is organized and happy—a little lonely, but she trusts God to deal with that. The rest of it she can handle. Ross Cahill’s Southern California ranches keep him busy. When his mother talks him into traveling to Pacific Grove to witness the annual Monarch migration, he reluctantly turns responsibility over to his managers and takes a long overdue vacation. Can these two busy, self-sufficient people stop long enough to see the hand of God moving in their lives? Will they learn to give God the reins, or will they continue on alone, missing out on the great blessings He wants to bestow? less