Do people prove their self-worth by strength, or by character?  A Romany leader confronts the English heritage he has denied when he lands, beaten and powerless, in the path of a high-spirited young widow. Will the prim countess agree to hide the charismatic rogue in her home and jeopardize her safety while her stepson accuses her of murdering her elderly husband?  Patience Blakwell is not beautiful. As a dutiful young countess in Regency England, she endures her husband’s cruelty. She struggles with her faith, trying to understand why God is not following the plan she had for her life—to be loved and cherished by her husband. After her husband’s unexpected death, her grown stepson charges her with her late husband’s murder.  Luca Bolder, more Gypsy than English, is determined to prove that he is strong and capable and doesn’t need anyone. But once he is forced to depend on Lady Patience Blakwell, a woman who represents all he loathes, he must decide whether he should turn away when she needs him, or risk his most vulnerable, forgiving self to keep her safe. By denying his English heritage, has he denied a part of himself?

Seeking Patience

Religion & Spirituality

Riviera, Josie

Christian Books & Bibles

Prism Book Group

A billionaire and a single mother have more in common than they know. He’s a billionaire businessman … Luciano Donati, entrepreneur and eligible bachelor, lost his first wife to cancer. So though he lives in romantic Charleston, SC, he has every intention of ignoring the upcoming holiday for lovers … at least until he sets eyes again on his younger sister’s best friend. He remembers Anastasia as a teenager who idolized him, not this lovely, fragile woman with heartbreak in her eyes. Heartbreak that he finds himself wanting to cure. Her smile warms his soul, her touch ignites his desire, and her little girl Soo-Min melts his frozen heart. Adopted internationally himself at a young age, Luciano understands all too well the strong need to belong somewhere. She’s a single mom … Anastasia Markow, cancer survivor and divorced mother, didn’t come to Charleston, SC, for romance. She's here to make sure she has custody of her adopted daughter, Soo-Min. But when she encounters the first man she ever loved, here in the city of horse-drawn carriages and candlelight, her battered heart can’t help but bloom again. And when Luciano and Soo-Min take to each other, resisting his charm becomes even harder. Handsome, self-assured, every inch the successful billionaire, Luciano is out of Anastasia's reach. But when a hurricane strands them together and they must trust each other to survive … things heat up despite the driving rain and gale winds. Author's Note: Thousands of families around the world have opened their homes and hearts through international adoption. Soo-Min is the embodiment of many, many fortunate adoptive children and parents who’ve together created forever families. Don’t miss this poignant story of love, loss and renewed hope—get your copy of the novella today! Don't miss Josie Riviera's other sweet Valentine romances! 1-800-CUPID A Valentine To Cherish

I Love You More: A Sweet Contemporary Romance Novella

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Josie Riviera

From USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera comes the third heart-warming novel in the Romany Gypsy Seeking Series. Do people prove their worth by strength, or by character? Half-Romany, half-English lord, he lives a perilous Gypsy life … until a sweet English rose saves his life, and perhaps his soul. Widowed by a cruel husband, she's given up all hope of love. Brought together in peril, they dare to reach for a brighter future together. Luca Boldor, Romany leader, lives a nomad’s life in Regency England with his Gypsy caravan. Believing his noble father abandoned him at birth, he refuses to acknowledge his English blood, or live a settled life. But when a vicious attack by a rival leaves him bleeding on an English lady's doorstep, he has no choice but to accept her help. Her gentle faith stirs his heart in a way he has long denied. Lady Patience Blakwell, widowed countess, lives in near poverty. Her husband's heir uses threats to keep her from demanding her rightful inheritance. With a few faithful servants, she exists quietly in the country, only her faith keeping her strong … until the day a bold, handsome Gypsy collapses in her hall. He's unlike any man she's ever known, and she'll confront any subterfuge to keep him safe. But when a secret from Lady Patience's past emerges, Luca must face his own past, or lose her and all hope of love. Will this strong man humble himself to open his heart for his lady? Travel back to Regency England for this sweet, inspirational Regency romance—get your copy of Seeking Patience today! Please note: This book is a second edition. ˃˃˃ Read all the books in the Inspirational Seeking Series! Seeking Fortune - With an influenza epidemic rising, James’ faith wavers just enough to ask an itinerant Romany fortuneteller what to do: flee to Wales with his fragile son, or stay in England. Valentina’s delicate touch on his palm quells his fear…and warms his long-lonely heart. Desperate to return to her people, Valentina tells James what she thinks he wants to hear. But as his quiet faith sparks a hunger to know it for herself, she realizes she’s made an unforgiveable mistake. One that could rob James of his most precious gift. Seeking Charity - To escape her cruel father, Charity ran away with a tribe of Romany Gypsies, leaving the handsome young friend who made life bearable. When Daniel recognizes the woman he thought long dead, his grief turns to joy. But he’ll need every ounce of his faith to overcome the barriers between them. Seeking Patience - Half-Romany, half-English lord, he lives a perilous Gypsy life … until a sweet English rose saves his life, and perhaps his soul. Widowed by a cruel husband, she's given up all hope of love. Brought together in peril, they dare to reach for a brighter future together. Scroll up and order your copy today!

Seeking Patience (Seeking Series)

Noelle Wentworth doesn't mind getting away from St. Augustine to fill in at her ailing aunt's candle shop. A few weeks in Snowing Rock will help her get past the humiliating memory lapse that ruined an important piano concert--and, ultimately, her marriage to her overbearing duet partner.She's mentally rehearsing for her comeback performance when the bus she's riding in slides off an icy mountain road.And one deep, calming voice emerges from the confusion to slow her racing heart--right before his ruggedly handsome face kicks it back into allegro.Gabe Waters is usually prepared for anything--as a professional stuntman, his life depends on it--but nothing prepared him for Noelle, the unattainable high school crush whose bravery saved him from more than just a bully's flying fist. There's no hint she recognizes him, but Gabe knows that face, those eyes...and he sees something that wasn't there before. Distrust and apprehension.Their unexpected attraction kindles something as warm and sweet as a holiday candle. But the weight of their pasts could turn the promise of love to ashes.

Candleglow and Mistletoe

Short Stories & Anthologies

This pot of gold could hold more than they bargained for… Grand. Just grand. Clara Donovan’s failure to keep her brother from going off the rails—again—is a public spectacle. Including a handsome stranger who puts down his guitar case to help her talk Seamus down from Farthing’s tallest bridge. Everything about Danny Brady reminds Clara how many times she swore she’ll never again be that pathetic, weak woman who got taken in by a good-looking man. Especially when, the next day, she walks into a new coffee shop in her little Irish town and discovers Danny’s secret. Danny didn’t lie—technically—about his coffee shop chain. He’s just tired of women going after him for his wealth. Clara is a graceful, fiercely loyal, non-Irish Irish damsel in distress, a combination that tugs at his heart. A heart that’s spent its share of time in pieces. Danny has never hesitated to go after what he wants, but melting Clara’s defenses will take more than hot tea and charm. He’ll have to prove he’s made of stronger stuff—even when her past threatens to tear her carefully reconstructed world to shreds. Don't miss Josie Riviera's other sweet Irish romances! Maeve - He’s all business. She loves to laugh. When business conflicts with pleasure, what could possibly go wrong? 1-800-IRELAND IRISH HEARTS--3 Book Bundle

Oh Danny Boy

When the heart flips, there's no telling where the walls will fall.Candee dreams of turning a neglected Victorian home into a haven for disadvantaged children-like the girl she used to be. Except she could lose her dream to a house-flipper looking to make a quick profit.At first glance, Teddy is certain this house is too far gone to make a good flip prospect. But the more he looks at it-and at Candee-he begins to realize some things, like love, are worth the risk. If only he can convince her they'll have to start by tearing down some walls.

1-800-Cupid: A Sweet Contemporary Romance (Flipping For You)

Romance

Collections & Anthologies

When Emmanuelle Sumter steps off the train in Cherish, South Carolina-a town simply glowing with the promise of Christmas-she finds herself praying God will help her find the broken pieces of her life. Shattered, like her beloved harp. Her dreams. And her trust in men.Her friend Dorothy told her Cherish is a safe haven. But she never expected Dorothy's brother, Deputy Nicholas Thompson, would relight the one thing she thought she'd lost forever. A spark of hope.During a difficult time in Nicholas's life, Emmanuelle's voice and smile on his Skype screen held him together. After that, she seemed to disappear, an absence he felt keenly when his ex-fiancée left his faith in God dented but not broken.Now she's in Cherish, even more stunning in person. Yet she's holding tight to a private pain she refuses to reveal. Nicholas resolves to be patient, vowing that he'll never let anyone hurt her again. Even when her past rears its ugly head to destroy what's left of her heart.

A Christmas To Cherish: Romance Stories To Cherish (Cherish Series)

It's easy to recognize another's pain. The tough part is facing your own.When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother's wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If anyone she knew back in high school discovers her secret, the whispers will start. Fake. Fraud. Failure.It's not as if she can blame God for her troubles. No, she did that all by herself. But, remembering His lessons, she's fighting to get back on track. All she can do is pray the wedding vocalist-her brother's friend Ryan, a rising opera star-won't notice the way her hands shake.When Ryan Edwards sets foot inside a church for the first time in years, he's no longer the pitiable kid from the poor side of town, but someone who's made it on his own. Without God's help-not that He ever cared about misfits like Ryan, anyway.When he lays eyes on Dorothy-all grown up, more beautiful than ever, and clearly hiding something-he almost forgets why he left Cherish. Almost. But while his heart yearns to call the tune, he can't forget his hard-earned career comes first¿and his old friend's little sister is off limits.Note: Contains references to opiate addiction and recovery.When the storm destroys everything, remember God has your name on something else.From USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera comes a new contemporary Christian Romance series set in the small town of Cherish, South Carolina. These sweet and wholesome stories, where God is at the center, brim with love and laughter.

A Love Song To Cherish: Romance Stories To Cherish (Cherish Series)

Savor the magic of Josie Riviera's holiday romances--exclusively in one boxed set!! A sweet, heartwarming story is the hallmark of a romantic holiday season. With this exciting offer exclusively from USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera , enjoy three emotionally satisfying sweet holiday romances, a trio all wrapped up and delivered directly to your inbox--just in time for Christmas! Bundle up and save! A Snowy White Christmas Margaret Snow no longer believes in fairy tales, but she's determined her young daughter will experience a real, upstate New York Christmas, not LA's fake...everything. Giving up glitz and glamor to return to the trailer park is easy, but facing her high school sweetheart, Fernando Brandt, is another story. Especially when the sparks flying between them illuminate the insecurities that could prevent her from accepting the true gift of Christmas--unconditional love. Candleglow and Mistletoe When Noelle Wentworth's bus crashes, one deep, rumbling voice calms her racing heart--then a handsome face kicks it back into allegro. But love is a concerto she never learned to play. Noelle once saved Gabriel Waters from a high school bully. There's no recognition in her eyes, but there's something else that tugs at his heart--pain and distrust. Unexpected attraction burns warm and sweet, but their pasts could turn the promise of love to ashes. A Portuguese Christmas Injured during a Portuguese surfing competition, Krystal is determined to defy doctor's orders to make it home to Rhode Island by Christmas. First, though she has to get past handsome, arrogant Adolfo Silva. Keeping Krystal safe is Adolfo's first priority, but this bold, courageous woman's wings won't be clipped. Somehow, he must convince her that spending Christmas with him isn't the end of her world. Because she's become the center of his. -- If you love to binge-watch a certain wholesome holiday movie channel, Josie Riviera's holiday romance bundle is the perfect gift to yourself. Cozy up under a quilt with a cup of hot cocoa. Enjoy!

Holiday Hearts Volume One: Large Print Edition

Independently published

<h2>A billionaire and a single mother have more in common than they know.</h2> He's a billionaire businessman ... Luciano Donati, entrepreneur and eligible bachelor, lost his first wife to cancer. So though he lives in romantic Charleston, SC, he has every intention of ignoring the upcoming holiday for lovers ... at least until he sets eyes again on his younger sister's best friend. He remembers Anastasia as a teenager who idolized him, not this lovely, fragile woman with heartbreak in her eyes. Heartbreak that he finds himself wanting to cure. Her smile warms his soul, her touch ignites his desire, and her little girl Soo-Min melts his frozen heart. Adopted internationally himself at a young age, Luciano understands all too well the strong need to belong somewhere. She's a single mom ... Anastasia Markow, cancer survivor and divorced mother, didn't come to Charleston, SC, for romance. She's here to make sure she has custody of her adopted daughter, Soo-Min. But when she encounters the first man she ever loved, here in the city of horse-drawn carriages and candlelight, her battered heart can't help but bloom again. And when Luciano and Soo-Min take to each other, resisting his charm becomes even harder. Handsome, self-assured, every inch the successful billionaire, Luciano is out of Anastasia's reach. But when a hurricane strands them together and they must trust each other to survive ... things heat up despite the driving rain and gale winds. Author's Note: Thousands of families around the world have opened their homes and hearts through international adoption. Soo-Min is the embodiment of many, many fortunate adoptive children and parents who've together created forever families. Don't miss Josie Riviera's other sweet Valentine romances! 1-800-CUPID A Valentine To Cherish Valentine Hearts A Chocolate-Box Valentine

I Love You More: Large Print Edition

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