Abundance Series by Sally Bayless

When a woman who’s keeping secrets falls for a journalist who’s digging for the truth, does the attraction between them stand a chance? Cara Smith has a whole new life planned—a new name, a new look, and a new hometown in Abundance, Missouri. If she can just avoid questions from that intriguing guy at the newspaper, no one will ever find out about her past. Will Hamlin, editor of the local paper, can’t help but wonder about the mayor’s new secretary... moreWhen a woman who’s keeping secrets falls for a journalist who’s digging for the truth, does the attraction between them stand a chance? Cara Smith has a whole new life planned—a new name, a new look, and a new hometown in Abundance, Missouri. If she can just avoid questions from that intriguing guy at the newspaper, no one will ever find out about her past. Will Hamlin, editor of the local paper, can’t help but wonder about the mayor’s new secretary. She’s clearly hiding something—something that could be the big story the newspaper desperately needs to stay afloat. But after Will’s initial inquiries fail to turn up anything, he grows less interested in Cara’s past and more interested in winning her heart with slices of pie and stolen kisses. When a crime is uncovered at city hall just as Will unearths Cara’s dark secret, the repercussions shatter their romance. Has Cara really left her past behind? Can Will finally find a way to save the paper? And can they each place their trust in God and together find freedom in the truth and overcome the obstacles to their love? "Love, Lies, and Homemade Pie" is a stand-alone contemporary Christian romance novel and is the prequel to the Abundance Series by Sally Bayless. If you like a sweet, small-town romance with a touch of humor and characters with real-world problems, you'll love this heartwarming story. Buy "Love, Lies, and Homemade Pie" to start this inspirational romance today! Books in This Series: Love, Lies, and Homemade Pie (shorter novel) Love at Sunset Lake, Book 1 (novel) Love and Harmony, Book 2 (novella) Love and Roses, Book 3 (novel) Christmas in Abundance (novella--fits at any point in the series) less

A caterer who’s been burned by love. An artist who’s withdrawn from the world. A property battle that just might heal them both. When struggling caterer Tess Palmer inherits her great-aunt’s home at Sunset Lake, Missouri, she thinks she’s found the way to save her business. Selling the property can provide just the infusion of capital she needs to pay off her debts and move to a larger commercial kitchen... moreA caterer who’s been burned by love. An artist who’s withdrawn from the world. A property battle that just might heal them both. When struggling caterer Tess Palmer inherits her great-aunt’s home at Sunset Lake, Missouri, she thinks she’s found the way to save her business. Selling the property can provide just the infusion of capital she needs to pay off her debts and move to a larger commercial kitchen. Wildlife painter Jack Hamlin, who lives across Sunset Lake, wants the area kept exactly as it is—a place where waterfowl can thrive and where he can find peace and solitude to ease his troubled heart. Although he’s drawn to Tess’s honesty and beauty, he’s appalled to learn she would welcome a deal with a developer, and he vows to stop her. As Tess discovers the reasons why Jack is so passionate about protecting the lake, she finds him more and more attractive, and she takes a tentative step past her own emotional pain. But there seems to be no solution to the impasse over the property. As a sale becomes imminent, can Jack and Tess overcome the obstacles to trust and love, and finally find their hearts’ desire? Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Type of Book: Novel Sequels: Christmas in Abundance, a companion novella to the series less

The first boy she ever kissed just walked back into her life—and crashed into her plans. She needs to redeem herself… Music teacher Becky Hamlin is seeking harmony—both in the blended voices of her students and in her small hometown of Abundance, Missouri. But after last summer, when her bad judgment left the town vulnerable, things have felt off key. Becky hopes to make amends by holding a benefit concert for the local food pantry... moreThe first boy she ever kissed just walked back into her life—and crashed into her plans. She needs to redeem herself… Music teacher Becky Hamlin is seeking harmony—both in the blended voices of her students and in her small hometown of Abundance, Missouri. But after last summer, when her bad judgment left the town vulnerable, things have felt off key. Becky hopes to make amends by holding a benefit concert for the local food pantry. If the event is a success, she might even have a shot at her dream job. And now that her former crush, Seth Williams, has moved to town, she could really have it all—a great concert to benefit the community, a more secure teaching position, and a chance at love. He needs to prove himself… Seth Williams has his hands full, raising his sixteen-year-old half-brother and starting a new job as an interim high school principal. When he realizes that the gorgeous local choir director is the girl he fell for at church camp years ago, he’s more determined than ever to convince the school board to make his position permanent. But the faith Seth once shared with Becky is no longer common ground. The spark between them needs a second chance… As the logistics of her concert cause problems with his job, will the discord make a relationship impossible or will their renewed love, along with God’s abundant grace, allow them to overcome every obstacle? Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Type of Book: Novella Other Books in this Series: Love at Sunset Lake Christmas in Abundance less

Fifty thousand bulbs can shed a lot of light … but will it be enough to help Kyle and Lanie see that they belong together? Lanie Phillips has a quiet holiday planned. So quiet, in fact, that the only sounds in the house where she’s staying should be the clicks of her computer keyboard and the occasional bark from a chocolate Labrador retriever... moreFifty thousand bulbs can shed a lot of light … but will it be enough to help Kyle and Lanie see that they belong together? Lanie Phillips has a quiet holiday planned. So quiet, in fact, that the only sounds in the house where she’s staying should be the clicks of her computer keyboard and the occasional bark from a chocolate Labrador retriever. No joyous choirs of angels, no jolly laughs from Santa, and no jingle bells—nothing to distract her from her master’s thesis or bring up painful Christmas memories. But for the single dad who’s her closest neighbor, simple holiday decorations just won’t do. Kyle Mattox is determined to give his five-year-old daughter the best Christmas ever—one that includes an outdoor display lit with fifty thousand lights, activated in time to music shared through four giant loudspeakers. When Lanie comes to complain that she can’t write with the lights flashing and carols blasting, Kyle realizes that—unknown to her—their circuits have crossed in the past. If he wants his daughter happy, he needs to keep that information to himself, keep the show running, and keep his distance from Lanie. Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Type of Book: Novella less

Can new love bloom amid the roots of pain and loss? Young widow Abby Kincaid treasures the past, both the antiques she sells in her shop and the tender memories of her late husband. When she learns that her hometown plans to sell historic Rose Park, a place central to her marriage, she vows to stop the sale. Nate Redmond, a former Manhattan lawyer, is eager for a fresh start in small-town Missouri... moreCan new love bloom amid the roots of pain and loss? Young widow Abby Kincaid treasures the past, both the antiques she sells in her shop and the tender memories of her late husband. When she learns that her hometown plans to sell historic Rose Park, a place central to her marriage, she vows to stop the sale. Nate Redmond, a former Manhattan lawyer, is eager for a fresh start in small-town Missouri. With his extensive background, arranging the sale of outdated Rose Park for retail development looks easy, the perfect way to help the town fund the larger recreational space it needs. His role in the deal might even impress Abby, the pretty new neighbor he feels so drawn to. But as Nate and Abby clash over the park, more serious obstacles threaten their relationship. Mistakes that Nate had hoped to forget continue to haunt him. Abby comes face to face with her failure to forgive. And how can Nate compete with the memory of a decorated war hero? When the park battle brings on a crisis, can they each find the courage to believe in a God of second chances and a future where their love can grow? Pick up your copy of this inspirational romance today! Type of Book: Novel Other Books in Series: Love at Sunset Lake Love and Harmony Christmas in Abundance less

An uncle who’s suddenly parenting nine-month-old twins is in for even more surprises when his ex-fiancée moves in next door. One way or another, freelance editor Kristen Hamlin will keep her word. She promised to raise her best friend’s baby girls, should the need ever arise, and she meant it. Obviously, the twins should never be given to their workaholic uncle. After all, he’s the same man who broke his engagement to Kristen so he could spend more time with his real love—computers... moreAn uncle who’s suddenly parenting nine-month-old twins is in for even more surprises when his ex-fiancée moves in next door. One way or another, freelance editor Kristen Hamlin will keep her word. She promised to raise her best friend’s baby girls, should the need ever arise, and she meant it. Obviously, the twins should never be given to their workaholic uncle. After all, he’s the same man who broke his engagement to Kristen so he could spend more time with his real love—computers. But when tragedy strikes, leaving the twins as orphans, Kristen discovers that the paperwork was never done. He’s the legal guardian.Entrepreneur Clay Norris has his hands full, taking care of his twin nine-month-old nieces, not to mention running his computer-gaming company. To make matters worse, his former fiancée claims she should have been given custody of the twins—not him—and has now suddenly moved in next door. Coincidence? He thinks not.Once the demands of looking after two infants require a team effort, Clay and Kristen are inevitably drawn together. Old feelings rekindle, but the couple struggles to move beyond painful mistakes from the past. As circumstances conspire against them, can they learn to forgive one another, accept God’s limitless grace, and find the courage to take a chance on love once more? less

She’s eager to buy the old family farmhouse and open a restaurant. He’s just moved back to his small hometown and bought the place out from under her. Can Meredith and Zach rekindle a spark of romance from long ago, or will their conflicting business plans keep them apart?Greenhouse owner Meredith Lawson is eager to buy her uncle’s land, including the old family farmhouse. It’s the perfect place for the farm-to-table restaurant she and her sister hope to run... moreShe’s eager to buy the old family farmhouse and open a restaurant. He’s just moved back to his small hometown and bought the place out from under her. Can Meredith and Zach rekindle a spark of romance from long ago, or will their conflicting business plans keep them apart?Greenhouse owner Meredith Lawson is eager to buy her uncle’s land, including the old family farmhouse. It’s the perfect place for the farm-to-table restaurant she and her sister hope to run.Widowed entrepreneur Zach Gilcroft, desperate to help his unhappy thirteen-year-old daughter, jumps at a chance to relocate to his Missouri hometown. When he finds a lovely historic home with the ideal location and acreage for the solar farm he envisions, he quickly seals the deal, unaware of Meredith’s family connection.Talk about a sticky situation. It’s even more awkward than the time they almost kissed in high school.Can Meredith and Zach find a path to love? Or will the old farmhouse always stand in their way? less

When a guy manages a hardware store, he learns how to fix just about anything. But fixing the broken heart of the new cashier? That might be a lot more complicated.Poppy Dillon never dreamed that the life she’d built could shatter completely. Just as she was about to tell her husband she was expecting, he announced he was leaving her. She’d barely caught her breath when she learned of his gambling debts. Now, she’s pregnant, broke, and alone... moreWhen a guy manages a hardware store, he learns how to fix just about anything. But fixing the broken heart of the new cashier? That might be a lot more complicated.Poppy Dillon never dreamed that the life she’d built could shatter completely. Just as she was about to tell her husband she was expecting, he announced he was leaving her. She’d barely caught her breath when she learned of his gambling debts. Now, she’s pregnant, broke, and alone. When her grandfather offers her a place to stay and a job at his hardware store, she quickly accepts.Hank Hamlin, manager of Porter’s Hardware, is less than enthused about his boss’s plan to hire Poppy. She may be beautiful, but the woman doesn’t know a socket wrench from a screwdriver. But when her creative marketing ideas bring business to the store, Hank begins to find her more appealing. As he learns how she’s persevered, despite the challenges she’s faced, the attraction between them grows.But when his compulsive need to protect other people triggers her deepest fears, their fragile romance falters. And when Hank’s boss steps up his plans to help Poppy, abandoning his agreement to sell Hank the store, Hank feels betrayed. Is their romance doomed? Or can Hank and Poppy open their hearts to God’s blessings and find a love to believe in?“Love to Believe In” is a stand-alone contemporary Christian romance novel and is the final book in the Abundance series by Sally Bayless. If you like a sweet, small-town romance with a dash of humor, you’ll love this heartwarming story!Read all the Abundance Romances!Love at Sunset Lake, Book 1 (365 pages in paperback.)Love and Harmony, Book 2 (166 pages in paperback.)Love and Roses, Book 3 (370 pages in paperback.)Love Once More, Book 4 (330 pages in paperback.)Love Meant to Be, Book 5 (204 pages in paperback.)Love to Believe In, Book 6 (318 pages in paperback.)Love of a Lifetime (Prequel to the series, 208 pages in paperback.)Christmas in Abundance (Same sweet town, different family. 144 pages in paperback.) less