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Love Conquers All: Lanie Perkins Hall never imagined being divorced at thirty. Nor did she imagine falling for an old friend, but when she runs into Azarius Jacobson, she can't deny the attraction. As they begin to spend more time together, Lanie struggles with the fact Azarius keeps his past a secret. What is he hiding? And will she ever be able to get him to open up? Azarius Jacobson has loved Lanie Perkins Hall from the moment he saw her, but issues from his past have left him guarded. Now that he has another chance with her, will he find the courage to share his life with her? Or will his emotional walls create a barrier that will leave him alone once more? Find out in this heartfelt, emotional third book (stand alone) in the Star Lake series.
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The Heartbeats Series:
Where It All Began: Sandra Baker thought her life was on the right track until she ended up pregnant. Her boyfriend, not wanting the baby, pushes her to have an abortion. After the procedure, Sandra's life falls apart, and she turns to alcohol. Her relationship ends, and she struggles to find meaning in her life. When she meets Henry Dobbs, a strong Christian man, she begins to wonder if God would accept her. Will she tell Henry her darkest secret? And will she ever be able to forgive herself and find healing? Find out in this emotional love story.
The Power of Prayer: Callie Green thought she had her whole life planned out until her fiance left her at the altar. When her carefully laid plans crumble, she begins to make mistakes at work and engage in uncharacteristic activities. After a mistake nearly costs her her job, she cashes in her honeymoon tickets for some time away. There she meets JD, a charming Christian man who, even though she is not a believer, captures her interest. Before their relationship can deepen, Callie’s ex-fiance shows back up in her life and she is forced to choose between Daniel and JD. Who will she choose and how will her choice affect the rest of her life? Find out in this touching novel.
When Hearts Collide: Amanda Adams has always been a Christian, but she's a novice at relationships. When she meets Caleb, her emotions get the best of her and she ignores the sign that something is amiss. Will she find out before it’s too late? Jared Masterson is still healing from his girlfriend’s strange rejection and disappearance when he meets Amanda. She captivates his heart, but can he save her from making the biggest mistake of her life? A must read for mothers and daughters. Though part of the series and the first of the college spin off series, it is a stand alone book and can be read separately.
A Past Forgiven: Jess Peterson has lived a life of abuse and lost her self worth, but when she is paired with a Christian roommate, she begins to wonder if there is a loving father looking down on her. Her decisions lead her one way, but when she ends up pregnant, she must make some major changes. Chad Michelson is healing from his own past and uses meaningless relationships to hide his pain, but when Jess becomes pregnant, he begins to wonder about the meaning of life. Can he step up and be there for Jess and the baby?
Sweet Billionaires Series:
The Billionaire’s Secret: Maxwell Banks was the ultimate player until he found himself caring for a daughter he didn't know he had. Can he change to become the role model she needs? Alyssa Miller hasn't had the best luck with past relationships, so why is she falling for the one man who is sure to break her heart? Though nearly complete opposites, feelings develop, but can Max really change his philandering ways? Or will one mistake seal his fate forever?
A Brush with a Billionaire: Brent just wanted to finish his novel in peace, but when his car breaks down in Sweet Grove, he is forced to deal with a female mechanic and try to get along. Sam thought she had given up on city boys, but when Brent shows up in her shop, she finds herself fighting attraction. Will their stubborn natures keep them apart or can a small town festival bring them together?
The Billionaire’s Christmas Miracle: Drew Devonshire is captivated by the woman he meets at a masquerade ball, but who is she? Gwen Rodgers is a teacher, but when she pretends to be her friend and meets Drew at a masquerade ball, her world gets thrown upside down.
The Billionaire’s Cowboy Groom: Carrie Bliss finally found the man she wants to marry but there’s just one little problem. She’s technically still married. Cal Roper hasn’t seen her in years but his heart still belongs to his wife. When she returns to town requesting a divorce, can he convince her they belong together?
The Cowboy Billionaire: Coming Soon!
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The Lawkeeper Series:
Lawfully Matched: Kate Whidby doesn't want to impose on her newly married brother after their parents die, so she accepts a mail order bride offer in the paper. Little does she know the man she intends to marry has a dark past, sending her fleeing into a neighboring town and into Jesse Jenning's life. Jesse never wanted to be in law enforcement, but after a band of robbers kills his fiancee, he dons the badge and swears revenge. Will he find his fiancee's killer? And when Kate flies into his life, will he be able to put his painful past behind him in order to love again?
Lawfully Justified: William Cook turns to bounty hunting after losing his wife. When he suffers a life-threatening injury, he is forced to stay in town with an intriguing woman. Emma Stewart has moved back in with her widowed father, the town doctor, but she still longs for a family of her own, so no one is more surprised than she is when she starts to develop feeling for the bounty hunter, who hides his heart of gold behind a rugged exterior. Can Emma offer William a reason to stay? Can William find a way to heal from his broken past to start a future with Emma? Or will a haunting secret take away all the possibilities of this budding romance?
The Scarlet Wedding: William and Emma are planning their wedding, but an outbreak and a return from his past force them to change their plans. Is a happily ever after still in their future?
Lawfully Redeemed: Dani Higgins is a K9 cop looking to make a name for herself, but she finds herself at the mercy of a stranger after an accident. Calvin Phillips just wanted to help his brother, but somehow he ended up in the middle of a police investigation and caring for the woman trying to bring his brother in.
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The Still Small Voice Series:
The Still Small Voice: Jordan Wright was searching for something after she gave her son up for adoption. What she found was God, and she began receiving visions. But can she trust Him when he asks her to do something big? Kat Jameson had long been a lukewarm Christian, but when her friend dies and she begins seeing lights, she thinks she is going crazy. Then she meets someone with a message for her. Will she be able to give up control and do what is asked of her?
A Spark in the Darkness coming soon!
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Blushing Brides Series:
The Cowboy’s Reality Bride: Tyler Hall just wanted to find love, but the women he dated wanted more than his small-town life provided. He gets more than he bargained for when he ends up on a reality dating show and falls for a woman who is not a contestant. Laney Swann has been running from her past for years, but it takes meeting a man on a reality dating show to make her see there’s no need to run.
The Reality Bride’s Baby: Laney wants nothing more than a baby, but when she starts feeling dizzy is it pregnancy or something more serious?
The Producer’s Unlikely Bride: Justin Miller had given up on love, but when his image needs help, he finds himself needing the aid of a stranger who just happens to be a romance writer. Ava McDermott is waiting for the perfect love, but after agreeing to a fake relationship with Justin, she finds herself falling for real.
Ava’s Blessing in Disguise: Five years after marriage, Ava faces a mysterious illness that threatens to ruin her career. Will she find out what it is?
The Soldier’s Steadfast Bride: coming soon
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The Men of Fire Beach
Fire Games: Cassidy returns home from Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy to find obsessive letters from a fan. The cop assigned to help her wants to get back to his case, but what she sees at a fire may just be the key he’s looking for.
/> Lost Memories and New Beginnings: coming soon
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Stand Alones:
Love Renewed: This books is part of the multi author second chance series. When fate reunites high school sweethearts separated by life’s choices, can they find a second chance at love at a snowy lodge amid a little mystery?
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Her children’s early reader chapter book series:
The Wishing Stone #1: Dangerous Dinosaur
The Wishing Stone #2: Dragon Dilemma
The Wishing Stone #3: Mesmerizing Mermaids
The Wishing Stone #4: Pyramid Puzzle
The Wishing Stone Inspirations 1: Mary’s Miracle
To see a list of all her books
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About The Author
Lorana Hoopes is an inspirational author originally from Texas but now living in the PNW with her husband and three children. When not writing, she can be seen kickboxing at the gym, singing, or acting on stage. One day, she hopes to retire from teaching and write full time.
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Did you love When Hearts Collide? Then you should read A Past Forgiven by Lorana Hoopes!
She's running from an abusive past. He's angry at God for the death of his brother. Can these two hardened souls find love and healing together?
If there's one thing Jess Peterson has learned from her past it's that she can use relationships to feel in control, but when she meets Emily and starts seeing the way she lives, Jess begins to wonder if there is more than meaningless flings in life.
Chad Michaels didn't always jump from woman to woman, but when his brother was killed, he turned away from God and decided not to fall in love again. That is until he met Jess. Something about her draws him in, but when she begins seeking God, will it tear them apart?
Fans of Colleen Coble, Lori Wick, and Karen Kingsbury will love this inspirational romance from best-selling author Lorana Hoopes. Includes discussion guide for group reading.
Read more at Lorana Hoopes’s site.
Also by Lorana Hoopes
Are you Listening
The Still Small Voice: Christian Speculative Fiction
A Spark in Darkness
Blushing Brides
The Cowboy's Reality Bride
The Reality Bride's Baby
The Producer's Unlikely Bride
Ava's Blessing in Disguise
The Soldier's Stalwart Bride
Heartbeats
Where It All Began
The Power of Prayer
When Hearts Collide
A Past Forgiven
A Past Forgiven Large Print Edition
The Heartbeats Collection
Patriot Peak
Her Second Chance
Second Chance With You
Love Renewed
Small Town Shorts
Small Town Dreams
Small Town Second Chances
Small Town Rivals
Small Town Life
Life in a Small Town
Star Lake
Sealed with a Kiss
Once Upon A Star
Love Conquers All
Star Lake Romance Collection
When Love Returns
Star Lake Three Novel Boxed Set
Sweet Billionaires
The Billionaire's Secret Large Print
The Billionaire's Secret
A Brush with a Billiionaire Large Print Edition
A Brush with a Billionaire
The Billionaire's Christmas Miracle (Large Print Edition)
The Billionaire's Christmas Miracle
The Billionaire's Cowboy Groom
The Billionaire's Cowboy Groom (Large Print Edition)
The Cowboy Billionaire (Coming Soon)
The Billionaire's Bliss
Texas Tornados
Defending My Heart
Run With My Heart
Love on the Line
Texas Tornadoes Collection 1
Touchdown on Love
Second Chance Reception (Coming Soon)
The Lawkeepers
Lawfully Matched
Lawfully Justified: A Bounty Hunter Lawkeeper Romance
The Scarlet Wedding: A Sage Creek Saga
Lawfully Redeemed: A K9 Lawkeeper Romance
The Lawkeepers Collection
The Men of Fire Beach
Fire Games
Fire Games Large Print Edition
Lost Memories and New Beginnings Large Print Edition
Lost Memories and New Beginnings
When Questions Abound
Never Forget the Past
Men of Fire Beach Collection
Love on the Run
Secrets and Suspense
Rescue My Heart (Coming Soon)
The Wishing Stone
The Wishing Stone #1: Dangerous Dinosaur
The Wishing Stone #2: Dragon Dilemma
The Wishing Stone: #4 Pyramid Puzzles
The Wishing Stone Book 1-4 Collection
The Wishing Stone #4.5 Mary's Miracle
The Wishing Stone #5
The Wishing Stone #3: Mesmerizing Mermaids
Voice of God
A Spark in Darkness
Standalone
The Billionaire's Impromptu Bet
Her Second Chance Forever Groom
Watch for more at Lorana Hoopes’s site.