Bøger af Rachel Skatvold

Fame gave her a reason to hide. Can anyone unlock her guarded heart?Reality star Addison Lewis had the perfect life in LA. Or so she thought. After her fiancé betrays her she's left with one option. Escape. But is anywhere safe from the relentless paparazzi?Logan Hart is caught off guard when a mysterious young woman becomes stranded at his family's ranch. Past heartbreak makes him reluctant to let anyone close, but the city girl's amusing antics draw them together.While two lonely hearts collide and secrets loom on the horizon, could God be orchestrating something miraculous behind the scenes?

After her husband dies in a tragic accident, Katherine Arnold returns to her hometown in southern Kansas, hoping for a fresh start. She longs to reconnect with family and raise her two young children in peace. But instead, she must cope with an overbearing mother playing matchmaker and a troubled teenaged sister for a roommate. As gossip about her family blazes through town like a wildfire, Katherine wonders if returning home was the right decision. Ryan Hudson is running from dark shadows in his past. Hiding out in Brimsfield is torture for the young police officer who is used to an action filled life in the city. But for now, his only option is to stay put and hope his secret isn't discovered. After their first meeting ends with a parking ticket, Katherine believes Officer Hudson is determined to make her life miserable. However, after learning about his difficult past, she finds herself drawn to the handsome and mysterious stranger. Together, will this unlikely pair be able to move past their circumstances and discover the Beauty Within God's plan?

After the Civil War claims her brother's life, Miss Caroline Rose Kennedy searches for a new beginning. Atlanta only reminds her of past sorrows and family secrets, but learning of her cousin's happy marriage arranged by a mail-order-bride agency brings a ray of hope. Perhaps Miss Milton could arrange a suitable match for her in Minnesota, too.In spite of her mother's disapproval, Caroline travels to Pelican Rapids to meet her groom. She brings her grandmother's tattered quilt as a reminder of home, gathering patches along her travels to repair the treasured family heirloom.Upon her arrival in Pelican Rapids, Caroline's plans unravel. Her journey to find a new beginning leads her down an unexpected path, testing her faith in ways she never imagined. Can God use her unraveled dreams to create a beautiful patchwork for the future?In this second installment in the Brides of Pelican Rapids Series, come on an adventurous ride through the western frontier with Caroline. Be encouraged by her story of healing, faith and courage.

Vivian Kane has always felt trapped between two worlds. Being raised by her father in southern genteel society, but taking after her deceased Lakota mother in appearance has left her an outcast. Despite the pain of being cut off by her extended family, Vivian finds happiness with her true love, Connor, who returns to marry her after the war.Years later, Vivian and Connor travel northward, searching for new opportunities. However, their journey ends in tragedy, leaving Vivian stranded in St. Paul, Minnesota. Widowed with little resources, all seems lost, until hearing about the Brides of Pelican Rapids Agency owned by Ms. Ella Milton. While still mourning Connor's loss, marrying again seems to be her only option, but will any suitor accept her Lakota heritage and another secret yet to be revealed?Embark on an inspiring journey of faith and healing as Vivian learns to trust in Christ, the Bright and Morning Star, to lead her to a new home.

She tried to forget him. But could embers remain in her heart?Annabelle Hart thought owning the family ranch would be everything she ever dreamed of and more. The Montana wilderness has always flowed like blood through her veins, but she can't understand why her heart feels so empty inside.Three years after leaving Montana to become a wild land firefighter, Colton Brooks still dreams about the girl he left behind at Hart Ranch. He prays for her happiness, believing she deserves someone better than him, but doubts he will ever love again.When their paths intersect again, will the embers of their past romance be rekindled, or will an unexpected disaster change life as they know it forever?

After her father is killed by the Durnins, Riona's simple life in Whelan is forever altered. Named second in line to the Mairead throne, her uncle King Hedrek sends her to a convent for her formal education. Years later, when Riona and her mother are invited to Shea, she knows attending the annual tournament is only an excuse for the journey. Now of age, she must impress her mother, uncle, and potential suitors. Reserved and a bit clumsy by nature, will Riona live up to their lofty expectations? Branded an outlaw because of his father's ties with the Durnins, Lord Eamonn longs to wipe his slate clean and resume peaceful trading with Mairead. However, when he arrives, King Hedrek declines to speak with him. Refusing to be ignored, Eamonn enters the tournament, in a desperate bid to win the king's favor. With his people facing the threat of starvation during the coming winter, what choice does he have? When Riona learns of his dilemma she is compelled to help Lord Eamonn and his people, despite her family's disapproval. Should she listen to her heart even if it means rebelling against the king Three young women, bound by friendship and faith, seek the Lord's will in their lives in The Caragh Chronicles. Each book brings a tale of love and faith in a medieval fantasy novella.

Sometimes God's "why" comes too late... and just in time.Tiffany Hill is a master at concealing her emotions. She can't admit she has her own questions about God-like why He allowed her Marine husband to die in action. A single mom with three children to care for and the general store on Merriweather to run leaves little time for philosophizing. She has more pressing issues to deal with. Like how her dream of running the family business has become a burden.Is keeping the business afloat even worth the effort anymore? After high school and an unfortunate falling out with his father, Liam Hadler left Breakers Head, determined never to look back. He failed on that one, and one of many regrets was leaving his high school sweetheart behind to chase an impossible dream. When his mother calls after his father suffers a stroke, Liam has a tough decision to make. Will he return to a place he's avoided for sixteen years, and is making amends with his father even possible? A chance encounter with Tiffany after so many years never occurred to him, but memories of their time together rekindles something he thought he'd lost. What'll it take to persuade her to give him a second chance?This Breakers Head novel is Rachel Skatvold's final book in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren't just for summer anymore.

Can a lost heart find a new home?Non-profit business owner, Hannah Evans, enjoys her busy life in London helping families in need. Planning out every little detail of her schedule in a worn leather planner is her favorite pastime. Yet, when an unexpected phone call turns her life upside down, she makes a spur of the moment choice to visit her friend Charly in the United States to gain some perspective.When Hannah arrives in Wyoming, she never expects to run into a past love and get caught up in the chaos of a celebrity wedding taking place at Morgan Stables. Will this organized business woman learn to let go of her plans and open her heart to love for a second time?Fall in love while reading this sweet valentines tale of faith, second changes and forgiveness.