Valerie M Bodden Books in Order

In lakeside Trinity Bay, eldest Christiansen sibling Clayton is content running the family lodge and leading youth group, determined never to risk his heart again. An unexpected chance at love forces him to choose between staying safely guarded or trusting God with his future.

A devastating diagnosis ends heart surgeon Judah Calvano's glittering career and sends him back to River Falls, where his first love Faith runs a struggling pie shop. Old secrets, a hurting teenage son, and financial crisis force them to face the past and God's pursuing mercy.

Police officer Zeb Calvano keeps busy protecting River Falls to avoid grieving his wife and unborn child. When he is asked to watch over Tori and her special needs son as they hide from an abusive ex, faith, family, and a little boy's trust slowly thaw his heart.

Known as the carefree youngest Calvano sibling, Benjamin shocks everyone by proposing a practical marriage to Summer so she can keep guardianship of her nephew. As their arrangement deepens, grief, secrets, and family expectations test whether their love can be more than duty.

On Sanctuary Island, single mom Josephine fights to keep her fishing charter afloat and protect her daughter, only to be blindsided when former tormentor Beckett returns as a Christian filmmaker. His apology and new faith challenge her to risk trust, forgiveness, and love.

Widower Owen moves his five children to Hope Springs for a new start and immediately loses their rental home in a fire. Taking refuge with neighbor Emma, a cancer survivor, they all must confront survivor's guilt and whether God could knit them into a new family.

Abigail and Simeon once imagined a bright future together, but repeated losses and her buried past have shattered their marriage. When an accident steals her memories of their life, they face the painful chance to rebuild their love from the ground up.

Reluctant maid of honor Madison dreads her sister's Christmas wedding, especially when the best man is Luke, the former crush who once dismissed her. Planning parties and sledding together rekindles old sparks and offers a second chance at a first real kiss.

After a scandalous breakup, country star Lydia St Peter flees to River Falls and the relatives she never knew. Renting a carriage house from widowed single dad Liam, she finds refuge, new family, and a choice between chasing fame or embracing a quieter home.

Living with short term memory loss, single mom Bethany clings to routine and the friends who support her in Hope Springs. Grumpy visitor James only plans a short stay, yet finds himself drawn to Bethany and her daughter, despite his terror of loving again.

Years after a horrific accident scarred her face and dreams, Ava hides in River Falls, certain Joseph is better off without her. When he returns as a veterinarian intent on keeping his promise of forever, she must choose between safety and a love that sees her whole.

Successful executive Cam flies to Hope Springs to arrange care for the orphaned niece he never knew, intending to leave quickly. Helping him is Kayla, a fiercely independent woman with a spinal cord injury, who makes him rethink success, dependence, and family.

Single mom Isabel lives by strict rules that keep her and her daughter moving and detached, until a job at a Hope Springs orchard tempts her to stay. Suspicious widower Tyler sees only risk, until disaster shows how much they truly need each other.

After a career ending injury, former NFL quarterback Levi grudgingly returns to Hope Springs to help his dad's construction company. Clashing with determined bed and breakfast owner Grace, he agrees to be her fake date, only to find their pretend romance turning real.

Disgraced Christian musician Nate takes a job in Hope Springs to earn his way back into his father's favor, only to endanger widow Violet's antique shop. Working side by side, they confront guilt and grief, and risk believing in forgiveness and new love.

Former bad girl Jade returns to Hope Springs hoping to outrun her reputation and the pastor she once loved. Newly installed as head pastor, Dan cannot risk more scandal, yet their deepening connection challenges both his calling and the town's judgment.

Peyton thought Jared was the one until he admitted he never planned to marry. Trapped together on an annual ski trip, buried secrets and lingering attraction force them to reconsider broken promises, their callings, and whether their futures might still align.

Career focused Sophie returns to Hope Springs to say goodbye to her dying grandmother and runs straight into Spencer, whose proposal she rejected five years ago. Grief and old feelings collide as both wonder if God is offering them a second chance.

New foster mom Leah will do anything to reach the withdrawn teen placed in her care, even partnering with Austin, her grumpy wounded warrior neighbor. As they create a special Christmas, three guarded hearts slowly open to healing, faith, and unexpected love.