Rhonda Gibson Books in Order

Julianne arrives in Seattle as a mail-order bride to discover her intended has married someone else and demands repayment. Caleb offers marriage in exchange for caring for his infant nephew, giving two frightened strangers an uncertain chance at family.

When her best friend Mitzi is murdered, Claire Parker becomes the prime suspect and begins investigating. A promising new romance complicates her search, especially when the man attracting her might be connected to the killing.

Seeking a fresh start in the New Mexico Territory, Elizabeth is kidnapped by men who mistake her for a wealthy heiress. Befriending an outlaw may offer escape, but trusting him means risking more than the future she planned.

Widow Emily wants to focus on her deaf daughter and keep romance out of her life. David's decorating project draws them together, but an old skeleton discovered in his closet turns their growing connection into a mystery.

Rebecca arrives in New Mexico to marry a man who has been killed and accepts work for Marshal Seth Billings instead. His promise to protect her conceals guilt over the death, complicating the affection growing between them.

Florist Kathryn Snow is asked to investigate when a coworker's nephew is accused of murdering a local chef. With the Tuesday Morning Bunch expecting answers, she must balance her shop's demands against a case that keeps growing.

Widow Eliza mistakenly approaches blacksmith Jackson as her expected mail-order groom, setting town gossip in motion. His offer of a convenient marriage could protect her reputation, but their shared care for an orphan suggests a more lasting family.

Virginia tries to protect her stepfather from his returning son Nicolas, convinced his arrival threatens the family. Her determination to intervene risks alienating those she loves and losing the possibility of romance at Christmas.

A childhood wager has become a serious competition to see which of four friends can remain unmarried longest. For Will, the prospect of winning the invested money clashes with his growing love for florist Charisma.

Morgan hopes a creative partnership with children's author Sheila will keep her close long enough for romance. His insistence on retaining control of the project makes her fear he wants to restrict her work rather than share his feelings.

To inherit the family ranch, Daniel must marry and have a child before his brother does. Mail-order bride Hannah insists on courtship and a real partnership, challenging his assumption that a convenient marriage will solve everything.

Pony Express station worker Jake unexpectedly becomes guardian to his orphaned niece and proposes to her caretaker Leah. Their practical marriage offers the family both need, while growing affection challenges Leah's belief that love is too much to expect.

Rhonda Gibson introduces basic principles of Christian belief and everyday practice for new believers. Beginning with acceptance, belief, and confession, she addresses the uncertainty and discouragement that can follow a decision to live by faith.

Levi Westland must marry within a year to avoid losing his family's ranch. Although several mail-order brides appear willing, he finds himself drawn to the one woman who has already refused his proposal.

After a blizzard forces teacher Anna Mae to shelter with widowed sheriff Josiah, she loses her job and accepts a practical engagement. Sharing a home with his twin daughters gradually challenges their plan to keep love out of the arrangement.

William needs help caring for his orphaned twin nieces, while Emily Jane wants to open a bakery rather than find a husband. As she becomes part of their daily life, affection complicates their insistence on remaining unmarried.

Assistant cook Peggy Bradford enjoys working at the Biltmore estate near her sisters, though she believes romance has passed her by. The arrival of beekeeper Mark Ludman challenges that assumption and offers an unexpected Christmas possibility.

After repeated romantic disappointments, teacher Katie vows to avoid dating for a year and takes an exchange position in Colorado. Meeting Trent and young Emily makes her question whether keeping that promise means refusing the family she wants.

Anna becomes ill while escorting orphan-train children and receives help from town doctor Gideon. When he adopts the little girl who has attached herself to Anna, the child's wish for a complete family draws the adults together.

A grandmother hides a ring in a chocolate to pair grandson Riley with employee Katlyn, but the scheme drives Katlyn to quit. Opening her own cafe seems an escape until she discovers the same grandmother owns the premises.

Without family or a home, Anna accepts work as a Harvey Girl in New Mexico. Traveling with Stephen and his daughter brings an unexpected romance, complicating the six-month commitment she has made to begin an independent life.

Cora must marry to join an Oregon-bound wagon train with the baby she claims as her son. Lawman Flynn offers a practical arrangement, but their growing connection threatens to expose the secrets she keeps to protect her nephew.

Seeking a fresh start on the Oregon Trail, Maggie discovers an orphaned baby and longs to give her a home. Marrying scout Adam offers a practical solution, but Maggie soon hopes their shared responsibility might become genuine love.