Holmes Crossing Series by Carolyne Aarsen

When her husband moves her and their two children from her great career and her life in the big city to his boyhood home back in Holmes Crossing, Alberta, a.k.a., nowhere, to help with the struggling family farm, Leslie feels disoriented and lost. Her five year plan had never included being a farmer's wife but now she's helping move cows, feed chickens and trying to find her way through the VandeKeere family interactions where she doesn't feel she fits in... moreWhen her husband moves her and their two children from her great career and her life in the big city to his boyhood home back in Holmes Crossing, Alberta, a.k.a., nowhere, to help with the struggling family farm, Leslie feels disoriented and lost. Her five year plan had never included being a farmer's wife but now she's helping move cows, feed chickens and trying to find her way through the VandeKeere family interactions where she doesn't feel she fits in. The fact that the move was only temporary helped her go along with this detour in their life. That and the fact that their marriage was on shaky ground. Leslie hopes taking a break from their previous life will help her and her husband rekindle their marriage. But when her husband hits that the move might be permanent, she has to decide what to do. As she faces questions about her marriage and her faith in a God she didn't know much of before, Leslie has to struggle to find the only best place for her heart. less

It took Miriam Bristol many years to find rhythm and security in her life after bouncing between a loving foster home and a neglectful mother then dealing with a deceitful boyfriend.But this rhythm is interrupted when she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her five-year-old orphaned niece who she barely knows. Miriam must move across the country to make hard decisions about Celia's needs. The mistakes of Miriam's pst and the heritage of her mother make her feel she is unsuitable... moreIt took Miriam Bristol many years to find rhythm and security in her life after bouncing between a loving foster home and a neglectful mother then dealing with a deceitful boyfriend.But this rhythm is interrupted when she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her five-year-old orphaned niece who she barely knows. Miriam must move across the country to make hard decisions about Celia's needs. The mistakes of Miriam's pst and the heritage of her mother make her feel she is unsuitable. Unfortunately Duncan, Celia's uncle from the other side of the family, who was also named guardian, feels the same way. Celia is the same age as the daughter he lost and seeing her creates too many painful memories. But Duncan and Celia are the only extended family members who can help this little girl. As they work together to decide what to do, their attraction for each other grows and the possibility of a family with Celia lingers. However, can their changing relationship survive the secret that Miriam harbors? A secret that could destroy Duncan's changing feelings. A secret that could send Miriam away from Duncan, Celia and This Place. less

Tracy has always kept herself aloof, much to vet, David Brauns’, frustration. But when a young boy, Kent, comes into the vet clinic with a badly injured kitten David gets to see a gentle side of Tracy that intrigues him even more. As they find out more about Kent’s scattered life and neglectful mother, old secrets from Tracy’s life come to light and test their growing relationship.

Danielle needs to get away from the ‘guys’ in her life, and fast. Growing up, her world was full of them. Between her brothers, her father, her boss, and the guy that broke her heart, she’s had enough. It’s time to get out of Holmes Crossing, and hopefully, build a new life with new people in the city, but that’s easier said than done... moreDanielle needs to get away from the ‘guys’ in her life, and fast. Growing up, her world was full of them. Between her brothers, her father, her boss, and the guy that broke her heart, she’s had enough. It’s time to get out of Holmes Crossing, and hopefully, build a new life with new people in the city, but that’s easier said than done. Terrified that her grand adventure will send her into the arms of a suit-wearing, no nonsense, too-smart-for-his-own-good man, her brothers draft a plan to find her the kind of man they think she needs. The only problem is, Danielle has already met the one. She just doesn’t know it yet. But when she finds out that her idea of Mr. Perfect and her preconceived notions of who to stay clear of don’t exactly go hand in hand, her dream of a happily-ever-after might just surprise her. less

She’s happily planted roots. He has a serious case of wanderlust. Will joining forces prove opposites attract? Former novelist Becky Ellison adores her close-knit community. So as the dedicated editor of the local magazine, she’s apprehensive about her next boss being an out-of-towner. And when he turns out to be the same cynical reviewer who destroyed her author career, she’s terrified history is about to repeat itself. Rick Ethier isn’t interested in settling down... moreShe’s happily planted roots. He has a serious case of wanderlust. Will joining forces prove opposites attract? Former novelist Becky Ellison adores her close-knit community. So as the dedicated editor of the local magazine, she’s apprehensive about her next boss being an out-of-towner. And when he turns out to be the same cynical reviewer who destroyed her author career, she’s terrified history is about to repeat itself. Rick Ethier isn’t interested in settling down. But to keep his cushy travel-writing gig, he’s under orders to tough out a year-long contract making a two-bit periodical turn a profit. And he’s convinced the gorgeous but obstinate editor will fight his dollar-driven vision. Working together, sparks fly as Becky glimpses the more sensitive side of the hard-nosed, handsome man. But when she lands the scoop of a lifetime, Rick’s ruthless exploitation threatens to pit his pocketbook against her heart. Can this star-crossed couple bury the hatchet and pen love’s greatest headline? A Place in Her Heart is the sixth standalone book in the Holmes Crossing inspirational romance series. If you like quirky characters, sweet love stories, and quaint small-town settings, then you’ll adore this lates book in the Holmes Crossing Series. less