Bøker av Lynn Landes

Elizabeth Amalfi doesn't need help from the Women's Work Exchange - until she does. After scandal touches her family and destroys their restaurant, her father sends her away, into a forced marriage and shatters her world. Torn between duty and love, she longs for Micah Parker-a wealthy businessman with a heart for God and her. Afraid and injured, Elizabeth discovers an unexpected love for God and realizes her feelings for Micah only grow stronger. In the midst of family obligation, she fights to follow her heart. Will she reunite with Micah and claim the love she craves or be bound by obligation forever?Join Elizabeth on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of love and faith. Experience the yearning, the challenges, and ultimate triumph in "Saving Elizabeth."

He's a Marshall, sworn to protect and uphold the law. She's the daughter of a violent and dangerous thief. Paige longs for freedom and a life with no pain or fear. U.S. Marshall Nash Houston tempts her with a promising future, but first, she has to agree to help him stop her father. Will she steal his heart and run for freedom or choose to trust in the promises of the Lord? For years Paige has been plotting and saving, squirreling away a piece after each robbery to prepare for a life of freedom. When her father promises her to the highest bidder, Paige knows it's time to run. During a train robbery, she unexpectedly steps in to save a passenger's life, changing her own path forever.Nash Houston, a Marshall on a perilous assignment, has been hunting a band of robbers turned murderers for six months. After his mother is nearly killed by the same criminals, he strikes a deal with the devil's daughter, offering her freedom in exchange for her help. Little does he expect to develop feelings for the very thief he's hunting. As the manhunt throws them together, Paige and Nash find their reliance on each other growing. Falling in love is easy, but learning to trust seems impossible for the Marshall and the Thief. Under the western sky, where law and love collide, can a Marshall's promise and a thief's redemption find a common ground?

A Promise, A Blizzard, and a Secret Wish... Aiylin Miller finds contentment in her father's workshop, secretly composing melodies that fill her heart with joy. Little does she know that the Lord has other plans, and this Christmas will lead her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. Langdon Barnett, a man driven by ambitious plans, needs money to make them happen. The fastest route to wealth lies in a marriage to Aiylin Miller. But when Aiylin refuses his advances and denies him the match he desires, Langdon's determination is unwavering. He is willing to take drastic measures to achieve his goals. When Aiylin's spirited sister, Mena, asks for a special promise as her Christmas gift, Aiylin seizes the opportunity to escape from Langdon's relentless pursuit. Sebastian Becker arrives at his mother's home for Christmas, carrying a promise to give his six-year-old daughter, Tinley, a magical holiday. Little Tinley has a secret wish of her own, that only her Grandmother's mystical lantern can help come true. Unaware of the blizzard that's about to change their lives, they set out to create cherished memories. Under the light of the magical lantern, wishes are made, dreams are found, and love's enchantment weaves its spell.

When circumstances force them closer together, will he be able to thaw the ice that encases her heart? Wren Schmidt is devastated when her husband divorces her unexpectedly, leaving her with a son to raise on her own. Wren ignores the hushed whispers and shame cast upon her by the community to focus on caring for her son. She surprises everyone when she sells her first toy design to Fielding Toy company and secures a contract for more.Between taking care of her son and working as an inventor, she has a lot on her plate. Wren has neither the time nor the interest to pursue a relationship. When her son asks for a replica of a competitor's toy ship for Christmas, Wren finds herself working with the handsome inventor, Oscar Parker, to make his wish come true...

She has a promise to keep... Widowed immigrant, Danielle Barrington has a dream to help women provide for themselves in a time where that is unheard of. Left with a one-year son and a promise to care for him, she sets out to create a better life for herself and others like her.Danielle is a struggling single mother desperate to make an income. Inspiration strikes when she sells a cake after church. She discovers other women who want to care for themselves despite their circumstances. They are single mothers, divorced, widowed, and some, like Taylor, are in a bad situation. The Lord plants a seed, and the Women's Work Exchange is born.Isaac Parker accompanies his mother on a tour of the Women's Work Exchange. He meets a captivating woman with goals and ideals that mirror his own. Will she give him a chance to prove that his heart is true?

Home isn't always a place... She is a woman desperate to save her family legacy...Grace makes a deal with the local Women's Work Exchange to sell her blown glass Christmas ornaments. She hopes to make enough money to pay off her uncle. Strange incidents lead Grace to fear for her life and her legacy. He's the lawyer hired to help her...Scott Fielding is the lawyer hired to help Grace. Meeting her was a revelation. Grace is a gifted artisan with a heart for family. Something's wrong with her uncle's desperate attempts to claim the house and land. What is he after? Is there more to the story? This Christmas, both are about to learn that God has a plan for everything. If they can learn to trust in him and each other, they will be gifted far more than they ever dreamed possible.

Caderyn is about to learn that fairy tales do come true, just not always the way you expect. Caderyn is on a mission to design a fairy tale garden and put her company, Secret Gardens on the map. She does not have time for romance, and she does not believe in fairy tales. But, fate has a mind of its own... An ancient race is in need of a Savior, and it has chosen Caderyn. In the blink of an eye, she is thrown into the world of the Fae. It is a race against time to save the Fae King, and release him from five hundred years of imprisonment. Beautiful dreams turn to nightmares, as she becomes hunted by the Shadows, who enslaved the King. An evil alliance is determined to destroy the Fae, and enslave humanity. The destiny of all is in the hands of a woman who has to let go of reality and trust in her heart.

What's a mouse to do? Lord Declan Sheridan is content growing the family business. There's no time for courting. He's put all his energy, money and time into his custom furniture line. Declan is unprepared for the ultimatum given to him by his grandfather, the owner of Sheridan Furniture. Marry by Christmas or lose his inheritance! London Taylor works as a lady's maid by day, while secretly playing the stock market. Becoming "the mouse" was necessary to get the job. Everyone warned her that Tessa Hubbard was horrible to work for, but the job came with perks. It was supposed to be a simple thing. Wear a disguise, work hard and secretly play the stock market. When London overhears a plot, she is forced to make a choice that will alter the path of her life. This is a heartwarming tale of two people trying to trust the Lord to guide their path, and along the way find a love worth fighting for.

He stole her heart before he robbed her of her heritage. Captain Gideon Fulton, once a privateer turned pirate, sets sail to complete his mission: get inside, steal the ledger, and get out. The perfect plan doesn't account for falling for Nora, the daughter of a prominent Naval Captain. He knows love has no place in war, and Nora deserves more than the life of a pirate. The Revolution may be over, but the battle to rebuild a country has just begun, and Gideon is determined to see it through. Walking away is the only way to protect her from his enemies. Nora struggles to find her identity in the aftermath of war when she encounters the captivating Captain Gideon Fulton. Their love seems genuine, until she learns his true intentions-he's a pirate with a black heart who seduced her to rob her father. He leaves her behind to fend for herself, and Nora's heartache turns into a burning desire for revenge. As fate would have it, she finds herself drawn into the very world she despises. In a world where betrayal and desire collide, Nora must confront her past and the choices she makes, while Gideon faces his own demons. Amidst the swells of the ocean, their hearts will be tested, and their destinies forever changed. Will they overcome their pasts and learn to trust each other to find a way to love? Can redemption and forgiveness heal the wounds that have left them both broken? In the battle between love and revenge, which path will they choose? In the tumultuous sea of lies and love, one woman's journey from heartache to trust may be the key to redemption.

An unexpected act of kindness brings a second chance at love. Is she brave enough to risk her heart again? When Genevieve stops on her way to work for a cup of coffee, she isn't expecting to meet a handsome single dad struggling with his screaming daughter. Tis the season for kindness, so she offers a helping hand and risks her heart. Adam Fischer thought he'd come to terms with being a single dad. But when Genevieve blows into his quiet life and wins over his heart with her kindness and gentle nature, he starts to wonder if this is the do-over he's been waiting for. When their separate lives threaten to pull them apart, they will have to choose between love or the different paths they thought they always wanted.

#1 Amazon Bestseller Lynn Landes brings a story of faith, espionage, hope, and courage that historical fiction fans won't want to miss! Savannah Ward is home after the war. Her dream of using her photography to showcase a changing country was put on hold when she was faced with thousands of wounded and dying soldiers. The Nurses were desperate for help, and Savannah answered the call. She put down her camera and stepped into the unimaginable. As a soldier lies dying, Savannah is surprised when he begs her to return his bag of tintypes to his brother. The vow he secures sets a string of events in place that Savannah could never see coming. Dayton Patrick's life is consumed with one priority after the war: find investors for his race track in Kentucky. When his search sends him to Pennsylvania to the home of Savannah Ward, the last thing he expects is to be pulled into the exploits of an independent young woman. But when Savannah's promise puts her life in danger, Dayton drops everything to help her and they both discover that God's plan is always better than ours.

From singing to becoming the target of an unseen enemy...Marina Stephenson fills in at her friend's bar the night her singer doesn't show up. It was supposed to be a simple gift to help, but her life is soon in turmoil. Dubbed the "Secret Singer" by the press, Marina's life is turned upside down when she sings to Billionaire Axl Devereaux. Inventor, Axl Devereaux, CEO of Devereaux Knives, Inc., is ready to present his cutting-edge design to the United States military. Multiple branches of the government have heralded his work. Security has been a problem in the past, not this time. The new design could change the future more than anyone can imagine. Well, almost anyone. Someone is trying to steal the prototype, but how far will they go to get what they want? Can he trust Marina? It will take all his skill to uncover the truth in time to save his new design, protect Marina and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. Perfectly balancing chilling suspense and uplifting romance, award-winning author Lynn Landes delivers a story of espionage, greed, and romance.