Lessons of Love in Miller's Bend Series by Cadee Brystal

Contemporary Christian Fiction/ Romance. Shelby Sweetin has moved to Miller's Bend to establish herself as a professional newspaper reporter, and runs smack-dab into trouble in the form of Riley Wheeler. The man with a wicked smile and caramel brown eyes can sure get to Shelby even though she proclaims she has no interest in him. Besides, since uncovering an embezzlement plot, Shelby is fully occupied trying to unravel the mystery of who is behind the crime... moreContemporary Christian Fiction/ Romance. Shelby Sweetin has moved to Miller's Bend to establish herself as a professional newspaper reporter, and runs smack-dab into trouble in the form of Riley Wheeler. The man with a wicked smile and caramel brown eyes can sure get to Shelby even though she proclaims she has no interest in him. Besides, since uncovering an embezzlement plot, Shelby is fully occupied trying to unravel the mystery of who is behind the crime. When the criminal starts making threats, and then attacks Shelby, Riley rushes to her aid. But his bad-boy image has Shelby keeping her guard up, until the friendship of the townspeople help her see Riley through her own eyes, rather than that old, worn out image which he had been trying to shed. Together they begin to learn the Lessons of Love in Miller's Bend. No drinking, no sex, no swearing. A good, clean read, with a strong, suspenseful plot, Christian message and lovable characters. less

If you read Cadee Brystal's previous contemporary Christian romance, Wide Open Spaces, you’ve already met and fallen in love with Shelby and Riley Wheeler. Now it’s time to see the sparks fly between Andrew Wheeler and Allison McGuire as they work through breaking free of the past disappointments and heartaches, and learning their own Lessons of Love in Miller’s Bend. You’ll become better acquainted with the characters who call Miller’s Bend home... moreIf you read Cadee Brystal's previous contemporary Christian romance, Wide Open Spaces, you’ve already met and fallen in love with Shelby and Riley Wheeler. Now it’s time to see the sparks fly between Andrew Wheeler and Allison McGuire as they work through breaking free of the past disappointments and heartaches, and learning their own Lessons of Love in Miller’s Bend. You’ll become better acquainted with the characters who call Miller’s Bend home. Cheer for them as they deepen their faith and learn to trust, even as they work through the suspense and terror of the kidnapping of their daughters. less

Thank you for choosing to return to Miller’s Bend for the third installment in the Lessons of Love series! In Settling Down, you will find yourself rooting for Ashley Nelson and Matt Vander Mear as they learn to be patient and trust in each other. As in Wide Open Spaces and Breaking Free, you will find characters who are down to earth and genuine. They are neither billionaires nor superstars. They could be your neighbors or your friends. They are imperfect works in progress... moreThank you for choosing to return to Miller’s Bend for the third installment in the Lessons of Love series! In Settling Down, you will find yourself rooting for Ashley Nelson and Matt Vander Mear as they learn to be patient and trust in each other. As in Wide Open Spaces and Breaking Free, you will find characters who are down to earth and genuine. They are neither billionaires nor superstars. They could be your neighbors or your friends. They are imperfect works in progress. Join Matt as he learns that he can let go of trying to control everything and being responsible for all those he loves. He also learns that some of the lessons life taught him when he was younger were wrong. Ashley is surprised to learn that her fast-paced life isn’t as fulfilling as it once was. With the help of her friends, she learns the joys of living small and loving fully. Be sure to watch for clues about the fourth book in the series. less

Taking Care is the fourth novel in the clean Christian romance series, Lessons of Love in Miller's Bend. The stories are set in small-town America, where many readers have already met and fallen in love with the characters. Past choices, actions and consequences impact the circumstances that lead Tyler Schuster to reveal his feelings for Chrissi Gibson as he steps in to help her, even as he deals with a potentially devastating secret in his past. Chrissi’s plans had been clear... moreTaking Care is the fourth novel in the clean Christian romance series, Lessons of Love in Miller's Bend. The stories are set in small-town America, where many readers have already met and fallen in love with the characters. Past choices, actions and consequences impact the circumstances that lead Tyler Schuster to reveal his feelings for Chrissi Gibson as he steps in to help her, even as he deals with a potentially devastating secret in his past. Chrissi’s plans had been clear. She selected her college and her major. Her career was planned out. But after a trip to Chicago, everything changed. The vibrant, outgoing woman shriveled away and was replaced by a quiet, pensive one. Now, instead of college and travel, she considered staying in Miller’s Bend. Tyler had spent years denying his feelings for Chrissi, his best friend’s little sister. But when she returned from Chicago in obvious need of a friend, he couldn’t resist offering his support. What he learned rocked is commitment to set her free. Join their journey as the two learn some difficult lessons and Tyler realizes that fatherhood has more to do with the heart than with genetics. less