The truth paves a path for a second chance at love in a captivating Thistle Bend novel from the award-winning author of Should’ve Said No (“A small-town gem of a read, sparkling with humor and warmth.”—Zoe Dawson). Having recently returned to Thistle Bend, Colorado, Ellie London is working hard to make a living as an artist, and to get over her broken engagement. She’s focused only on guarding her heart and healing her mind . . . until a cocky, undeniably sexy out-of-towner rides in on his motorcycle. Turns out, Ellie might have just found the perfect opportunity to prove to herself that she’s over her cheating fiancé. After his own engagement falls through, EPA Inspector Collin Cooper is eager for a change of scenery in Thistle Bend. His principle rule of the road is not to get too involved with a new woman—and yet he can’t resist beautiful, outdoorsy Ellie. But when a local river becomes polluted under Collin’s supervision, resentment floods the entire town, running even deeper with Ellie’s family. With his job on the line, Collin needs to find a way to set things right—and hold on to the woman who has captured his heart. Praise for Could've Said Yes “The rustic setting of Colorado once again provides a breathtaking backdrop for [Tracy] March’s small-town romances.”—Library Journal “I enjoyed this one so much, and I believe you will too.”—Keeper Bookshelf “I would highly recommend Could’ve Said Yes by Tracy March if you enjoy second-chance romances.”—Harlequin Junkie “I enjoyed this delightful, sweet, and steamy romance as much as I enjoyed this storybook sounding community. Ms. March’s writing was easy to follow, engaging, and richly descriptive. I look forward to a return trip to this picturesque community – hopefully soon.”—Books and Bindings “Could’ve Said Yes was a sweet and entertaining romance and I look forward to checking out more from this author in the future.”—Once Upon a Book Blog “If you are looking for an extraordinary romance with a unique plot, captivating characters and a small town romance that will have your toes curling, give Could’ve Said Yes a read.”—So Many Reads “Tracy March does it again with her final Thistle Bend novel! Could’ve Said Yes is charming, smart and sexy, complete with a swoon-worthy hero, a heroine you can’t help but root for, and all the marvelously unique characters you’ve come to love in this series.”—USA Today bestselling author Laura Drewry “Could’ve Said Yes is filled with Tracy March’s signature small-town charm and warmth. Returning to Thistle Bend is always a treat!”—Elisabeth Barrett, author of the Return to Briarwood series Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

If God asked your permission before a blessing or hardship, how would you answer? Most would say "yes" to the blessing and "no" to the hardship, especially if it involved our children. Thankfully, God does not ask; rather, he gives us the gift of hindsight to look back and say yes to the hardship that made us who we are. Struggle produces more strengths than weaknesses, more courage than fear, and more resolve than complacency. Bookstores are filled with incredible stories of courage and overcoming insurmountable odds. No one wants to read about a person who was born, went to school, made average grades, got an average job, had an average family and died an average death concluding with an average funeral. We probably know lots of people like that, but there are no books about them. No, we want the stories of the "average" overcomers. We want to hear about the men, women, and families, just like ours, who have faced their own Goliath and won, because we want to believe, we too can muster the "umph" to make it through our own difficulties. I Would Have Said "Yes" chronicles an average family with above average determination, who are blessed by an incomprehensible and awesome God to see extraordinary miracles one day at a time.

Seasoned screenwriter, playwright, and script doctor Jack Fitzgerald knows the sting of rejection all too well. In Roger Should Have Said Yes, he shares details of his personal journey as he attempted to sell screenplays in Hollywood, along with four unproduced screenplays that leave it up to others to decide whether they are yes or no people. Screenplays included in the anthology include Piece of Cake, in which a young prostitute reinvents her life on South Beach in Miami; Bad Trip, which tells the story of a religious couple honeymooning in Hollywood who discover how quickly good can turn to bad; Pasadena, in which a poor family must immigrate to wealthy Pasadena during the early 1900s to save their child; and Cleo de Janeiro, in which a young band employs a ninety-five-year old hottie as their lead singer. Included at the end of each screenplay is a form that encourages individuals, book clubs, and budding screenplay writers to step into the shoes of a movie studio executive named Roger and provide positive or negative feedback. In this anthology of screenplays, Jack Fitzgerald leaves his destiny in the hands of perfect strangers as they attempt to decide whether Roger Should Have Said Yes.

Gaza Alabama is the place to be. Six teens living in Gaza have a lot going on and they want you to read all about it. Evangeline Powell is beautiful and she has it going on in every possible way. Evangeline thinks that because she's a "good girl" God owes her; especially since she is only asking for one thing. Patrick Weddington can't believe what's going on at his new high school. Patrick is shocked at what he sees when he walks in - Joseph Hendrix, a very handsome football star has it altogether. He has several college football scholarship offers to choose from and he's a respected leader among his peers. Joseph believes life is going well until he is set up in the worse way by someone he thought was a friend. Darius Freeman barely escapes the gunfire but that's not all - Tiffany Carrington is depressed and confused. She thinks her parents don't love or understand her. Tiffany is contemplating taking her own life, like - Joelle Knight thinks aloud as she looks into the mirror, "I can't believe this stuff is happening to me!" She knows her Ma will want to kill her when she finds out; but she has a perfect plan to get out of this mess! Just Say YES is ideal for teenagers, young adults, parents, families, church youth groups, Bible studies, or Christian schools. This novel has discussion questions that can be used by group or individual readers. There is also a list of useful resources for teens and adult readers which provide helpful information about some of the concerns addressed in this novel. Marilyn Granville Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. She has written two children's books, My Christian ABC Book and Learning Colors and Numbers with a Smile.

Say Yes gives you the mental and spiritual practices you need to enjoy your life again--and bring greater fullness than you could imagine before. "My life doesn't look anything like I wanted it to. How do I even keep going?" When the dreams for our life die, our vision of who we hoped to become often dies too. That's when The Voice of Giving Up appears. Visual artist and spiritual director Scott Erickson has had long midnight conversations with The Voice of Giving Up, and he knows how anxiety and depression make The Voice especially loud. But he's discovered that our darkest moments are sometimes doorways to a deeper, more joy-filled journey of recovering who we are, why we're here, and why the future bursts with possibilities if we are willing to say yes to life's brightest gifts. In Say Yes, Scott helps you learn how to reawaken your deepest desires, disempower your greatest fears, and identify the destructive narratives holding you back. Combined with Scott's beautiful, thought-provoking illustrations, this is a profound exploration of beginning again after: Disappointment at how life is turning out Suspecting we are not prepared or smart enough Losing hope that change is possible and that pain can have a purpose Take the first step to gain the gentle yet powerful tools you need, and say yes to what lies ahead today.

Serafina Noland has a good life, a son she adores, a supportive family, and a successful career. The one thing she doesn’t have is a significant other, a partner to help her raise her son, Petey, someone to love her through thick and thin. Loneliness is often her companion, but she’s resigned herself to that and learned to be thankful for the life she and Petey have carved out in their little corner of the Appalachian foothills. While on vacation, she walks onto a Carolina beach and meets sinfully sexy businessman Levi Ewart. He’s thoughtful and kind and one of the most handsome men she’s ever met. The problem is he’s also entirely too young for her, and so far above her in every way possible, her head spins. What can a man like that possibly see in little ol’ her? How can she ever trust him not to walk out on her, the way Petey’s father did nearly nine years before? Sera’s age is never a problem for Levi. His own mother is centuries older than his father, and he’s witnessed dozens of couples in similar situations find their happily ever afters. He opens his heart to the reserved Sera and falls hard and fast for her and her son, but his secrets aren’t the only things standing in the way of true love. Sera’s past is a giant blight on their relationship, eating away at the core of their happiness, and Levi’s love may not be enough to overcome her doubts. Getting her to say yes to the future he wants to build with her may be the hardest task he’s ever undertaken, and the riskiest venture of his life.

What happens in the office stays in the office—or maybe not, in this delicious tale of a determined CEO, a beautiful exec, and a shocking secret . . . Real estate CEO Carson Newport is determined to build a children’s hospital to honor the single mother who’d raised him and his brothers. But when his PR director, Georgia Adams, finds the perfect place to build, she must convince a lecherous business rival to give up his bid for the land. Carson doesn’t exactly like the idea of her getting close to the enemy, especially as his own feelings for her are heating up during those long hours at the office. But will an explosive family secret prevent him from getting to know Georgia much, much better? “[Andrea Laurence] could easily become a fan favorite.” —RT Book Reviews