Circle of Friends Series by Irene Hannon

Sometimes the only way to embrace tomorrowis to let go of the past.Architect Nick Sinclair has just received the commission of a lifetime. Designing the new regional arts center is a plum job that could launch his firm into the big time. There’s just one catch. The arts center board wants a no-name landscaping company to design the grounds... moreSometimes the only way to embrace tomorrowis to let go of the past.Architect Nick Sinclair has just received the commission of a lifetime. Designing the new regional arts center is a plum job that could launch his firm into the big time. There’s just one catch. The arts center board wants a no-name landscaping company to design the grounds.Landscaper Laura Taylor has poured blood, sweat, and tears into establishing her business, and she’s determined to succeed when she’s tapped to handle the arts center job. As she works to prove to Nick that she’s up to the task, sparks begin to fly—but a past trauma has convinced her that playing it safe with her heart is the wise course.Nick has no trouble picking up Laura’s keep-your-distance signals, but as he gets to know her, his usual no-strings, play-the-field style becomes less and less appealing. In fact, she makes him long for a wife, family, and white-picket-fence life. But can he convince her to take a second chance on love?In A Place to Call Home, bestselling author Irene Hannon delivers a sweet, touching story about two people overcoming a legacy of shattered trust and finding their own happily ever after. less

Falling in love isn’t in her plans…unless one special man can convince her otherwise. Samantha Reynolds is a no-strings kind of gal who just wants to play the field and have fun. Or at least that’s the image she presents to the world. But the savvy real estate agent with the brash, take-charge manner has a softer side—and a secret wish for a happily-ever-after with a kind, decent man who will cherish her…even if that dream has zero chance of coming true... moreFalling in love isn’t in her plans…unless one special man can convince her otherwise. Samantha Reynolds is a no-strings kind of gal who just wants to play the field and have fun. Or at least that’s the image she presents to the world. But the savvy real estate agent with the brash, take-charge manner has a softer side—and a secret wish for a happily-ever-after with a kind, decent man who will cherish her…even if that dream has zero chance of coming true. Widower Brad Matthews isn’t looking for love, especially with someone like Sam. In no way does she fit the image of a minister’s girlfriend, let alone wife. But something tells him that beneath the spunky, sassy front she projects lies a caring, sensitive heart. And as sparks begin to fly, he’s determined to find out if that’s true—because he’s falling hard. While the odds seem stacked against a woman with a party-girl reputation and a minister who walks the straight and narrow, might their pairing turn out to be a match made in heaven? In A Time to Love, bestselling author Irene Hannon gives readers a story filled with hope, heart, and happily-ever-afters. less

A traumatic secret, an unwanted assignment, a little girl in need,and a promise to a friend aren’t exactly the recipe for romance…or are they? Investigative reporter Zach Wright isn’t thrilled when he’s pulled from an explosive big-city corruption story and sent to a small town to cover a flood. A bad case of burnout and disillusionment don’t help, either. And he’s definitely not planning to fall in love... moreA traumatic secret, an unwanted assignment, a little girl in need,and a promise to a friend aren’t exactly the recipe for romance…or are they? Investigative reporter Zach Wright isn’t thrilled when he’s pulled from an explosive big-city corruption story and sent to a small town to cover a flood. A bad case of burnout and disillusionment don’t help, either. And he’s definitely not planning to fall in love. Restaurant owner Rebecca Matthews isn’t looking for romance either, thanks to a devastating secret in her past. Yet deep in her heart she still harbors dreams of a happily-ever-after. But despite the sparks that fly when she’s around Zach, getting involved with any man—especially a short-timer in town—is a recipe for disaster. When Zach honors a promise to a friend, however, and temporarily welcomes a grieving child into his life, how can she not assist after it’s obvious he’s in over his head? And as Zach and Rebecca work together to help bring happiness to the little girl’s life, will they also find a happy ending themselves? In Till There Was You, bestselling author Irene Hannon pens another heartwarming story readers will remember long after they turn the last page. less