Katie Woo's class had a special celebration for Valentine's Day. Katie had lots of fun reading the little candy hearts that her teacher handed out. But when everyone got a special valentine except her, she felt terrible. Could it be that nobody likes Katie Woo?

Love can be found in many treasured relationships: boyfriend-girlfriend, husband-wife, parent-child … with a special friend, teacher, or pet … in the kindness of a stranger. We even have a national holiday to celebrate love. The greatest love ever known is God’s abundant love for us, His children. And He often demonstrates that perfect love through imperfect people. These stories represent all kinds of love. Woven through each story is the sustaining hand of our loving heavenly Father. On Valentine’s Day—and every day—whether your life is chocolates and flowers or loneliness and pain … let these stories fill your heart with hope, peace, and most important, love.

At 41 years old, Katie was diagnosed with inoperable, terminal brain cancer. She immediately started writing a daily diary to inform her friends and family of her health and ongoing treatment. That daily blog was so therapeutic for her that she continued writing it for four years, chronicling everything from her diagnosis and treatment to her physical, mental, and spiritual transformation as well as evolving relationships with family and friends. She survived through tears, laughter, support, and sheer will—and is here to tell you how. About the Author: Katie Kaiser Smith has been married for 20 years and is a mother of two children. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family. Prior to being diagnosed with brain cancer, she worked as a Child Development specialist.

Abducted as a baby and sold to an elite, childless couple in San Francisco, young Anthony Groves is surrounded by wealth and love. At age seventeen, his fragile world breaks apart when his parents tell him the truth. Disgusted and forlorn, Anthony turns his back on his privileged upbringing to experience life in the seedy side of Denver. Even though he reunites with his family in San Francisco, he determines to know his true heritage. In the process, Anthony learns about friendship, love, and life with its many twists and turns. After an evil betrayal by his best friend and rather than seeking revenge, Anthony decides to lead a life of selfless sacrifice to humanity. His special personality and spiritual gifts take him to Europe and Central America where he sees life from perspectives he has never known. Using that knowledge, Anthony resolves his conflicted past and eventually learns who he is.

… “Pretty perfect.” Kate Hastings doesn’t want much… Just the perfect job, the perfect figure, and the perfect love life. Unfortunately, planet Earth is awash in the complicated world of a pandemic, which is truly putting a damper on her Christmas plans,--not to mention her hopes for a passionate, loving romance. Yet, when a handsome stranger finally comes along, Kate hesitates. Memories about her previous boyfriend, (a gorgeous, muscular, African American businessman)--plus constant interference from her sexually frustrated older sister,--all serve to stop Kate from pursuing this new chance at love. Is she truly ready to begin a new romance? Has she finally found the love of her life? Is there something more that life is trying to teach her? Who knows? Self discovery can wait. Isn’t the most important thing in life finding yourself in the strong arms of the “perfect” man? One who will love you perfectly for all time? This Covid Christmas season, what else matters?

Working for Mr. Hood By: Delana Latrice Working for Mr. Hood is an intriguing story that explores life’s sudden challenges just as most of us have at a young age. Kat’s experiences throughout this book is about how she has learned the consequences of the decisions she has made that has placed her in a situation of which the only way to get out of it is to surrender. Her most challenging obstacle is trust with anyone who comes in her path. She has a heart of gold for her sisters, she will do whatever it takes by all means necessary to provide for them. Readers will discover while going through Kat’s life, the most important factor for living is having the right people in your life at the right time and understanding the lessons behind every trial.