Second Chance Love in Butterfly Bend Series by Dora Hiers

What was Iris Rendall thinking renting the beautiful home in Butterfly Bend for the entire summer? The enchanting little beach town might be a popular vacation spot, but her home, her life is hundreds of miles away, and she has no business idling away the summer, doing crazy things like catching crabs and kayaking and swimming in the river with the handsome Ethan Makenna when there is plenty to do at home... moreWhat was Iris Rendall thinking renting the beautiful home in Butterfly Bend for the entire summer? The enchanting little beach town might be a popular vacation spot, but her home, her life is hundreds of miles away, and she has no business idling away the summer, doing crazy things like catching crabs and kayaking and swimming in the river with the handsome Ethan Makenna when there is plenty to do at home. When Ethan introduced himself at church, she'd recognized the immediate tug of attraction and the powerful--and unwelcome!--urge to get to know him. If her ex-husband hadn't inflicted enough emotional scars to last the rest of her life, she might be interested. But, even if she was, what man would want an old and broken woman? After his wife's unexpected passing, Ethan Makenna realizes he made a mistake selling his realty company. Most of his buddies haven't retired yet, and he has no clue how to fill the long days or the tortuous nights. He misses the purpose and identity that came from his career and the powerful love of a good and godly woman. He had his one true love, never expects to find another this late in life, but when he meets the lovely Iris, his heart whispers that there is space and time for a second chance at love. Can Ethan convince Iris that he's nothing like her first husband? Well, maybe he is, but he's forgiven and a changed man. He longs to be the man that shows her that true love cherishes one another, it's patient and kind, and doesn't give up or go looking elsewhere. Is their faith and love strong enough to overcome Iris's wounds? Can she forgive him for his past? Or will Iris reject a love like she’s never experienced…a love revered. less

What is it with this enchanting small town of Butterfly Bend? Is there something in the river that mends wounded hearts and blows the sweet wind of love through the town? So far, Calla Jansing has watched both of her sisters get shot with Cupid's arrows. She's happy for them, really, but she's steering clear of those pesky arrows... moreWhat is it with this enchanting small town of Butterfly Bend? Is there something in the river that mends wounded hearts and blows the sweet wind of love through the town? So far, Calla Jansing has watched both of her sisters get shot with Cupid's arrows. She's happy for them, really, but she's steering clear of those pesky arrows. She had her one true love, and when her husband passed away from a massive heart attack after ignoring his doctor's warnings about the sustained stress of being a police chief, it just about killed her too. She's nowhere near ready to open her heart to love again. But with her sisters' attention elsewhere, she appreciates a friend like Gary Callahan. He's funny and kind, a great dad and grandpa, a believer, and sometimes a shameless flirt. But he's also the town's police chief, so a friend is all he could ever be. Police Chief Gary Callahan has a few more good years left in him to protect his beloved city from crime. Over the years on the force, he's caught his share of criminals, but he can't seem to figure out how to capture the romantic attention of the beautiful and vivacious Calla. She seems perfectly happy to keep him firmly tucked in the friend zone. What's it going to take to get her to change her mind? For him to retire just as he's reached the pinnacle of his career? Or will the dire situation with his grandson's friend spur her to drop him as a friend altogether? Is Calla's faith strong enough to free her heart to fall in love with another police chief and trust that the Lord will protect Gary in his chosen profession? Will she continue to friend zone Gary or will she allow the Lord to rewrite her story? A Love Rewritten… less

After traveling the world, Dallas Lewiston, the heir to Lewiston Vacation Rentals, is back in Butterfly Bend for his grandfather's wedding, wishing he was walking on the beach in Cambodia or wandering through a rainforest in Dominica. Not facing the lies of his past and definitely not Brighton Cole, his former bestie and one of the reasons he left. Suddenly he's fighting a fierce attraction and the crazy urge to sink deep roots in Butterfly Bend... moreAfter traveling the world, Dallas Lewiston, the heir to Lewiston Vacation Rentals, is back in Butterfly Bend for his grandfather's wedding, wishing he was walking on the beach in Cambodia or wandering through a rainforest in Dominica. Not facing the lies of his past and definitely not Brighton Cole, his former bestie and one of the reasons he left. Suddenly he's fighting a fierce attraction and the crazy urge to sink deep roots in Butterfly Bend. He needs to pack up and get back out there or he'll be stuck working at the family business for the rest of his life.Brighton Cole loved her best friend even before he hooked up with Kendra. Everyone knew the pair would end up together for life, so he was always off limits. It was such a shock when they broke up, and then he disappeared, proof that he was truly brokenhearted over losing Kendra and that Brighton had always been just a friend. With a promotion on the line, she needs to guard her heart and focus on her job, not on the prodigal who has the right to steal it.When Dallas's father balks at taking over the reins of Lewiston Vacation Rentals, will the world traveler step up or leave again? Now that Dallas is back in Butterfly Bend, he can only imagine a future with the beautiful Brighton. Her smile, her joy, her unwavering faith, they pull at him until the urge to stay is greater than the desire to leave. Will faith, family and love win over beaches and rainforests? Will Dallas finally see Brighton and the forever love that's been waiting for him all along in Butterfly Bend? less