Books
Love’s Healing Power: When a flashy red sports car catches Amanda Blake’s eye, she stops at the dealership and meets a quiet, handsome man, Doug McAllister. Amanda runs her own advertising business which occupies much of her time, but doesn’t have much room for a romance. Doug McAllister may change that. Her parents and sisters enjoy happy marriages which pressures the couple into formalizing their affection. Doug reveals his tragic history and firmly states that he just wants to be friends. Once again, Amanda’s afraid she has found the wrong man.
However, encouraged by her family and friends, Amanda begins to believe that love does have a place in her life. But, will she be able to convice Doug before he disappears from her life forever?
A Tapestry of Reading: Students explore different types of literature including: biography, mystery, drama, fairy tales, romance, mythology, and science fiction. Extensive book lists and flexible activities allow students in the same class to read different books. Units on the media and research are provided. Grades K-8
The Romantic Doctor: Amanda Parker likes her life in the city. But when Dr. Greg Sanders asks her to come back to her small hometown to care for her grandmother, she quickly does so, not realizing that her life is about to change. Once back in Durant, she makes it clear to everyone that her visit is only temporary. Her feelings about the small town begin to change, however, as she becomes more involved. She also suspects some of her change of heart could be due to the doctor. Each time she’s with him, she finds herself caring for him a little more. But after all her words to the contrary, can she convince him that she really wants to stay? And that she will be happy with him?
Treasures of the Heart: Tessa Montgomery has known Like Hunter since she was five years old. Back then, he treated her as the pesky friend of his little sister and didn’t have much to do with her. Now, he seems to be around all the time. He accepts the co-chair of the first annual fundraiser of the Durant Business Committee, even though she’s the other chair. He asks her to help redecorate his parents’ house as a surprise for their anniversary. Everywhere she turns, Luke seems to be there. Just as she is trying to gain respect in the community as the owner of her antique store, she feels that Luke inadvertently undermines her authority. She can’t seem to figure out the reasoning behind his actions or his strange behavior at times.
Will she be able to read the signs in time and realize her true treasure has been right in front of her her whole life?
Matters of the Heart: When Christine Hunter meets former high school heartthrob, Jake Reynolds again, he is rushing into the local emergency room with his sister, Anna. Jake is the youngster’s sole guardian and he enlists Christine’s help since she is a nurse. It’s obvious that Jake is out of his depth when it comes to raising a girl, so reluctantly, Christine agrees to help him.
As her feelings for Jake grow, Christine finds herself confused by his intentions, especially since they spend little time alone. Of course she’s glad to help, but can Jake look at her as more than just a friend? Is it possible that deeper matters could develop from their hearts?
