The Lavender Vale Farm Series by Jackie Castle

This novella was formally titled Love’s Mercy. They’d been kept apart because of secrets and fear. When they finally meet, will their fractured pasts keep them from seeing their common connection? A Contemporary Inspirational Romance Faye Andrews wants to keep the shameful truth about her real father a secret. Chase Michaels wants to make his guardian's last days as peaceful as possible and vows to protect him at all costs... moreThis novella was formally titled Love’s Mercy. They’d been kept apart because of secrets and fear. When they finally meet, will their fractured pasts keep them from seeing their common connection? A Contemporary Inspirational Romance Faye Andrews wants to keep the shameful truth about her real father a secret. Chase Michaels wants to make his guardian's last days as peaceful as possible and vows to protect him at all costs. Faye’s life is heading down the road to nowhere when her mother shows up with a request Faye wants to refuse, but can’t. Her bio-dad is dying and she needs to head south to Sweet Grove, Texas, and help set his affairs in order. Except, bio-dad doesn’t want her help, he wants reconciliation. He wants her love. Chase’s life is spiraling out of control. His guardian, Heath, the only person left who cares about him, is dying. Vowing to protect him, Chase is wary when the legitimate heir arrives and worries that she’ll make Heath’s last days miserable and ruin all the hard work Chase has done to the farm. A man on his deathbed. An estranged daughter. A young man who belongs to no one. And the mercy they find in a loving God who brings them all together. Amazing story you cannot put down! Well written, emotional, heartwarming story with very realistic characters. ★★★★★ by B. Cinkoske There is a depth of emotion that was utterly breathtaking in its scope. ★★★★★ by Kristen Lewendon This book touched me deeply. It was moving and inspirational and Jackie did a wonderful job with a tough subject. Very well written and heartfelt. Stays with you long after reading. ★★★★★ Amazon customer About This Series From the Lavender Vale Farm series. • Book 1- Merciful Love • Book 2- Graceful Harmony • Book 3- Blessed Gifts And more to come! Be sure to sign up for my newsletter or follow my author page for information about new releases. less

Ben wasn't sure if he was father material. Then in a stopped heartbeat, he became a single parent. Benjamin Brown wasn't proud of his mistakes, but he did intend to try to step up and do what was right, even if the baby's mother wanted nothing to do with him. When the delivery goes bad, Ben is left holding his son with no idea of how to take care of a baby's basic needs. Lively Lilly has a plan. Ben's mother, Lilly, takes him to his sister's farm in Thistle Texas... moreBen wasn't sure if he was father material. Then in a stopped heartbeat, he became a single parent. Benjamin Brown wasn't proud of his mistakes, but he did intend to try to step up and do what was right, even if the baby's mother wanted nothing to do with him. When the delivery goes bad, Ben is left holding his son with no idea of how to take care of a baby's basic needs. Lively Lilly has a plan. Ben's mother, Lilly, takes him to his sister's farm in Thistle Texas. There is nothing for miles around except fields of lavender, gardens of produce, and an ornery old goose. However, his sisters Faye and Melanie promised to help Ben get back on his feet. Unfortunately, he fears that he's slowly sinking in the mud. Olivia Canales wants out. She has outgrown her family home and nagging/interfering mother. She wants her own place, but jobs in town are few and far between. Besides, she loves working on her best friend's Lavender Farm and Faye has promised her full-time work once they get everything going and open up to visitors. When Faye's brother shows up with a baby he has no idea how to take care of, Olivia's heart goes out to his dilemma. The deceased mother's parents show up and give Ben an out his problem: They will raise the baby, but only if he gives up all his rights. Ben doesn't want to lose his son but desperately needs help so he can finish his last semester of college. Olivia agrees only to end up going in deeper than she ever anticipated. less