Orchard Valley Series by Debbie Macomber

Valerie Bloomfield and Dr. Colby Winston -- an unlikely romance Valerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters gather at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die .... The last thing Valerie expects at a time like this is to fall in love-and with a man like Colby Winston, yet. She's a take-charge, big-city businesswoman; he's a renowned heart surgeon who loves small-town living and wants a stay-at-home wife... moreValerie Bloomfield and Dr. Colby Winston -- an unlikely romance Valerie rushes home to Orchard Valley, Oregon, when her father suffers a heart attack. She and her two younger sisters gather at his side, praying he'll live, fearing he'll die .... The last thing Valerie expects at a time like this is to fall in love-and with a man like Colby Winston, yet. She's a take-charge, big-city businesswoman; he's a renowned heart surgeon who loves small-town living and wants a stay-at-home wife. Valerie can't understand why she's so attracted to him-or why her father keeps insisting that she and Colby make a perfect couple! less

Return to Orchard Valley in this classic romance for the keeper shelf by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Stephanie Bloomfield returns home to Orchard Valley, Oregon; her father has suffered a heart attack, and all three sisters are gathering at his side. Fortunately, by the time Steffie arrives, he’s already begun to recover. But Steffie has other worries, too... moreReturn to Orchard Valley in this classic romance for the keeper shelf by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Stephanie Bloomfield returns home to Orchard Valley, Oregon; her father has suffered a heart attack, and all three sisters are gathering at his side. Fortunately, by the time Steffie arrives, he’s already begun to recover. But Steffie has other worries, too. She’d fled Orchard Valley three years earlier because of her humiliating rejection by the man she loved, local journalist Charles Tomaselli. She knows she can’t avoid seeing him again…. It’s not long before Steffie and Charles begin reliving past battles—and renewing old feelings. He was the reason she left; this time, will he give her a reason to stay? Originally published in 1992 less

Norah Bloomfield is feeling a bit unneeded these days. Her father is recovering from his heart attack, and her sisters, Valerie and Stephanie, are busy planning their weddings. But then a cantankerous Texan named Rowdy Cassidy crashes his small plane in Orchard Valley. The same Rowdy Cassidy who’d been Valerie’s boss…and who’d demanded she marry him. Now he’s Norah’s patient, and in all her nursing experience she’s never encountered a more difficult man... moreNorah Bloomfield is feeling a bit unneeded these days. Her father is recovering from his heart attack, and her sisters, Valerie and Stephanie, are busy planning their weddings. But then a cantankerous Texan named Rowdy Cassidy crashes his small plane in Orchard Valley. The same Rowdy Cassidy who’d been Valerie’s boss…and who’d demanded she marry him. Now he’s Norah’s patient, and in all her nursing experience she’s never encountered a more difficult man. Or a more irresistible one! Except…is he still in love with her sister? Texas men are a breed apart… less

The Lucky Horseshoe Ranch, near Pepper, Texas. Cody Bailman - He's a hardworking, good looking rancher - who has neither the time nor the patience for "courtin, a woman". Fortunately - or unfortunately! - Cody's twelve year old daughter, Heather, is determined to teach him about romance. Because she's got her eye on newcomer Sherry Waterman as the woman who's "just perfect for dad."Sherry Waterman - She's discovering that Texan men truly are a breed apart. Especially the stubborn Cody Bailman... moreThe Lucky Horseshoe Ranch, near Pepper, Texas. Cody Bailman - He's a hardworking, good looking rancher - who has neither the time nor the patience for "courtin, a woman". Fortunately - or unfortunately! - Cody's twelve year old daughter, Heather, is determined to teach him about romance. Because she's got her eye on newcomer Sherry Waterman as the woman who's "just perfect for dad."Sherry Waterman - She's discovering that Texan men truly are a breed apart. Especially the stubborn Cody Bailman. She's definitely attracted to the man - in fact, she's darn close to falling in love with him - but she'd like a little romance first! less