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Emmitt Brown's demons are even bigger than he is, and as a defensive lineman for a pro-football team, that's something. When the team captain tasks his defensive line to go home for Christmas and get rid of their biggest past regret, Emmitt finds himself returning to the small town he grew up in, to find the woman he never should have left. Too bad she hates him and tells him to go away.

When Clayton is offered his family business, his initial excitement is weighed down by overwhelming worry. The only problem? He's a butcher, not a bookkeeper. Numbers were never his thing, but he's determined to make it work. That leaves him with only one choice: He'll have to learn the books or give up what he's always wanted. Unless Emmalee can find a job, she will have to forfeit her lifelong dream of living successfully in a quiet, friendly small town. The only problem? There's only one job available and it's not even remotely close to business management.

Lindsey Payne left her small, Southern hometown six years ago for the bright lights of New York City with big dreams of becoming an actress. Now, she’s returning to Georgia with regrets and hoping to steer clear of those she’s wronged. Dakota Calhoun fills his days with work to keep his mind busy. The last thing he wants is time to dwell on the past or the mistakes he made.

Former boy band hottie Aiden Spark distanced himself from everything he valued - faith, family, and fame - when he lost his girlfriend. A decade later, he’s still hiding behind his grief, when he accidentally texts a woman who’s all too curious about his identity. Burned by the men in her life, deejay Abby Dearan has chosen to focus on her newfound faith in God and use her radio presence for good.

Hannah Michaelson wants nothing more than a fresh start and a safe place to stay. The only problem? She’s stranded roadside in a small town in the middle of winter. Even worse? Her sister’s baby is asleep in the back seat. Carter Mitchell has one goal in life - to be the best mechanic he can be while running a successful shop. That, and to avoid love at all costs. But when his family calls on him to help a distressed woman on the side of the road, he doesn’t hesitate. Certain that he can stay strong in the face of the stranger's beauty, he agrees to help.

Kat Jameson has just been told her job is to reach Raven Ryder, the one woman who seems to hate her. Can she convince the girl of her importance before it's too late? Jordan Wright thought her place was with Kat, but when she begins having visions of a baby, will it send her home to see the son she gave up for adoption? Raven Ryder's past has been anything but pretty. She has no time for God or Kat's nonsense, but when she begins having vivid nightmares and seeing black shapes, will she admit she needs the girl's help after all.

Cops, firemen, doctors. Who doesn't love listening to stories about them? How about three full-length novels and a companion novella that will send your pulse racing for hours? Best-selling author Lorana Hoopes takes you on another fantastic ride full of secrets, romance, and suspense. Men of Fire Beach Collection features: Fire Games, Lost Memories and New Beginnings, When Questions Abound, and Never Forget the Past.

The last thing Chloe Savage needs is a boyfriend. But she’s caught the eye of Travis Goldman, and the more he gets to know her the more he realizes she is a lot like the heroine in his book, the girl of his dreams. Fiercely independent and struggling with inexplicable health issues, Chloe is determined to get her own place and strive for contentment on her own, without the help of any guy. Travis Goldman’s dream is to become a best-selling author. He’s been working on a young adult fantasy novel and now he is ready to submit his manuscript to eager agents.

A football player who's lost. A woman in danger of losing all she loves. Could he be the Christmas Miracle she's been praying for? Pro football player Tucker Jackson has a chip on his shoulder. His mother died when he was young, his father threw himself into his work, and the team he now plays for is in danger of losing their season. His anger drives him to a bar where an ensuing fight earns him service at a community center. Can he find a way to tame his ire before it destroys his dreams forever?

Detective Jordan Graves is one of the first responders on the scene of a horrific accident, but his gut tells him it wasn't just an accident. When the victim wakes up with no memory, will he be able to put the clues together to find out who's after her, or will he always remain one step behind?

What do you do when the past you thought you left comes back to haunt you? Billy "Bubba" Campbell thought he'd left his troublesome past behind, but when a woman from his past finds him in Fire Beach, he realizes he might not be in the clear yet. Why did he change his name? What is he running from? And who is the woman who found him?

An accident, a loss of memory, a past that could ruin your future! She wants to remember who she is after the accident, but when pieces begin to fall into place that point to a troubled past, will she be able to convince Brody she's changed? Dr. Brody Cavanaugh thought he was done with love until a mysterious woman appeared in his life, but when her past paints a different picture of her, will that tear him apart?

If there's one thing Jess Peterson has learned from her past, it's that she can use relationships to feel in control, but when she meets Emily and starts seeing the way she lives, Jess begins to wonder if there is more than meaningless flings in life. Chad Michaels didn't always jump from woman to woman, but when his brother was killed, he turned away from God and decided not to fall in love again. That is, until he met Jess.

Callie Green thought she had her whole life planned out until her fiance left her at the altar. When her carefully laid plans crumble, she begins to make mistakes at work and engage in uncharacteristic activities. After a mistake nearly costs her her job, she cashes in her honeymoon tickets for some time away. She's not looking for new love, but she finds herself falling for JD. Wealthy JD Peterson prefers to live his life helping others and giving to the poor. When he meets Callie, she captures his interest even though she's not a believer.

After appearing on the reality dating show, firefighter Cassidy Marcel has a hard time fitting back into her routine. The other firefighters tease her, her captain puts her back on probation, and on top of that, she finds a stack of fan mail with more than a few threatening letters, but things get even more challenging when she finds something unusual at a fire. Can she convince Jordan to help her?

After appearing on a reality dating show, Firefighter Cassidy Marcel has a hard time fitting back into her routine. The other firefighters tease her; her captain puts her back on probation. On top of that, she finds a stack of fan mail with more than a few threatening letters. But things get even more challenging when she finds something unusual at a fire.

He's given up on love. She's a romance writer. When they are thrown together at a cottage on the beach, will love bloom or sparks fly? Justin and Ava must decide if it's time to create their own fairy tale ending, even if it's not real. A fictional relationship for two people who are ready to escape reality sounds like the perfect plan, until it isn't. Real feelings can get hurt, even when you're fake dating someone. Image isn't everything, and Ava and Justin have to choose. Is love real, or make believe?

What happens when pain takes control? It's been five years since Ava and Justin had their wedding. They have an adorable daughter and are enjoying life until Ava wakes up with a mysterious pain in her neck. As she fights to find out what is medically wrong with her, she'll learn a few other lessons along the way.

Cowboy Tyler Hall never thought he would be a contestant on a reality dating TV show, but after his latest breakup, his best friend's wife talks him into auditioning. When he gets word that he's been chosen, he can't believe it - but as his last few relationships have ended poorly, he decides to try something different and take a chance. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he falls for a woman who is not a contestant.

Would you give up everything to follow God? Jordan Wright's life was thrown upside down when she ended up pregnant in college. After giving up her son for adoption, she sought to find meaning in her life. As she gave her life to God, she began to receive visions and words to tell others. But can she trust God enough to take on the hardest mission of her life? Listen to find out more....