Valley Creek Redemption Series by Candace West

To let go of the past she must confront it.When Lane Steen discovers her father kidnapped her years ago, her fractured world shatters. A different world and a new family await to welcome her if she'll only take the chance.Will they love her? Or will she trade one hostile home for another? Perhaps the journey will only raise more questions... moreTo let go of the past she must confront it.When Lane Steen discovers her father kidnapped her years ago, her fractured world shatters. A different world and a new family await to welcome her if she'll only take the chance.Will they love her? Or will she trade one hostile home for another? Perhaps the journey will only raise more questions.Who is her father, really? And what happened to him? Will she ever be able to forgive him so that love can heal her heart?Valley Creek may be her prison, but perhaps it holds the unexpected. True love, purpose, grace, and redemption.Join Lane on her search for the truth today! less

Forgiving is far from forgetting.Lorena Steen gave up on love years ago. After arriving at Valley Creek to visit her daughters, she stumbles first thing into Earl, the husband who abandoned her.As for Earl, facing Lorena while fighting his own demons tempts him to flee town. How can he rebuild a relationship with his daughters and cynical neighbors when guilt shadows every step?While the storm brews between them, another storm descends on Valley Creek... moreForgiving is far from forgetting.Lorena Steen gave up on love years ago. After arriving at Valley Creek to visit her daughters, she stumbles first thing into Earl, the husband who abandoned her.As for Earl, facing Lorena while fighting his own demons tempts him to flee town. How can he rebuild a relationship with his daughters and cynical neighbors when guilt shadows every step?While the storm brews between them, another storm descends on Valley Creek. Will a ghost town stand in its wake?But then the townsfolk devise a plan. All they need is a former concert pianist and violinist. A wife and husband estranged.Can Lorena and Earl set aside their feelings to rescue a community? Even though it sweeps them back through valleys best forgotten? Especially when a forbidden love claims his right to win Lorena’s heart? less

A Lukewarm Correspondence. A Tattered Reputation. Two hearts at Odds.He is walking away while she is fighting to walk.After a springtime swim, Ella Steen is stricken with a dire illness, leaving her without the use of her legs. Meanwhile, Dr. George Curtis, the man she secretly loves, faces ruin. For over a year, the crusty New York City bachelor and vivacious spinster have exchanged dozens of letters and formed a wary friendship.Neither are willing to open their hearts completely... moreA Lukewarm Correspondence. A Tattered Reputation. Two hearts at Odds.He is walking away while she is fighting to walk.After a springtime swim, Ella Steen is stricken with a dire illness, leaving her without the use of her legs. Meanwhile, Dr. George Curtis, the man she secretly loves, faces ruin. For over a year, the crusty New York City bachelor and vivacious spinster have exchanged dozens of letters and formed a wary friendship.Neither are willing to open their hearts completely. Until they face each other. The past looms between them, however. Does George still love another or is his heart completely free?A trip to Valley Creek holds the answers. Instead, when George and Ella arrive, they encounter obstacles that force other truths to the surface. Is George brave enough to confront what he fled in New York? Can Ella confess why she hates dogwood winters? Will their hearts survive?If only their pasts would keep out of the present. less

Previously published as Dogwood Winter by Scrivenings PressA Lukewarm Correspondence. A Tattered Reputation. Two hearts at Odds.He is walking away while she is fighting to walk.After a springtime swim, Ella Steen is stricken with a dire illness, leaving her without the use of her legs. Meanwhile, Dr. George Curtis, the man she secretly loves, faces ruin. For over a year, the crusty New York City bachelor and vivacious spinster have exchanged dozens of letters and formed a wary friendship... morePreviously published as Dogwood Winter by Scrivenings PressA Lukewarm Correspondence. A Tattered Reputation. Two hearts at Odds.He is walking away while she is fighting to walk.After a springtime swim, Ella Steen is stricken with a dire illness, leaving her without the use of her legs. Meanwhile, Dr. George Curtis, the man she secretly loves, faces ruin. For over a year, the crusty New York City bachelor and vivacious spinster have exchanged dozens of letters and formed a wary friendship.Neither are willing to open their hearts completely. Until they face each other. The past looms between them, however. Does George still love another or is his heart completely free?A trip to Valley Creek holds the answers. Instead, when George and Ella arrive, they encounter obstacles that force other truths to the surface. Is George brave enough to confront what he fled in New York? Can Ella confess why she hates dogwood winters? Will their hearts survive?If only their pasts would keep out of the present. less