Sweetlin Bakery Series by Tish Davis

Valerie always got what she wanted - because her father bought it for her. But one day the money disappeared and so did her parents. Alone, and with an insurance fraud investigator on her tail, Valerie skips town. She soon finds herself stranded in a small Arizona town with people who value relationships more than money and media attention. She longs for the chance to prove she belongs in their world because God has changed her heart... moreValerie always got what she wanted - because her father bought it for her. But one day the money disappeared and so did her parents. Alone, and with an insurance fraud investigator on her tail, Valerie skips town. She soon finds herself stranded in a small Arizona town with people who value relationships more than money and media attention. She longs for the chance to prove she belongs in their world because God has changed her heart. Yet her past stands between her and the man she's falling for. Dex is skeptical of Valerie's transformation, yet he can't help being drawn to her. Because she's his only lead in the investigation, he's not about to let her out of his sight. As he unravels the clues can he keep from falling in love? Or is this what God had in mind all along? VALERIE is part of the Sweetlin Bakery series. It is a companion novella and follows Coffee and a Beagle, Volume 1. VALERIE can stand alone but there are some references to characters and situations in Coffee and a Beagle. Sweetlin Bakery Series is a sweet Christian novella collection. Each story revolves around Sweetlin Bakery, the heart of the Sweetlin family. There are plenty of temptations for both the appetite and the heart, as each story unfolds and each character is drawn into God’s perfect design for their lives. Books in the Sweetlin Bakery Series: Coffee and a Beagle, Volume One Valerie (Bonus One) A Piece of Humble Pie, Volume Two Tula (Bonus Two) less

Who can resist a treasure hunt? Not Tula. She grew up on the bad side of life, fighting for everything she wanted and never feeling loved. When she finds a treasure map, she expects to discover hidden gold in the remote caves. It doesn't matter that she's trespassing and she'll have to steal whatever she finds. She's a thief after all. And unfortunately the guys she stole the map from want it back. Yet she discovers more than gold that will change her life forever... moreWho can resist a treasure hunt? Not Tula. She grew up on the bad side of life, fighting for everything she wanted and never feeling loved. When she finds a treasure map, she expects to discover hidden gold in the remote caves. It doesn't matter that she's trespassing and she'll have to steal whatever she finds. She's a thief after all. And unfortunately the guys she stole the map from want it back. Yet she discovers more than gold that will change her life forever. Jes, the owner of the caves, is not only gorgeous but he actually seems to care about her. There has to be a catch. Jes isn't afraid of Tula's tough-girl act. In fact, he's intrigued and falls a little bit in love at first sight. The hard part is convincing Tula to stay. She's got bad guys following her and she's determined to leave. Will she disappear with the gold before he can show her that God loves her and so does he? less