Böcker av Teresa Tuten

As much as Jewel had tried to be a good mom to Abby, it hadn't been enough to keep her out her trouble. The last incident pushed Jewel to her rope's end. Now out of options, she is forced to make a decision to somehow change the outcome of Abby's future. But will it be enough to help get her on the right path? Over the years, Jewel had brushed it off as no big deal, but Abby had a void inside from not having a father's love. And she had since blamed herself for her parent's divorce; making her wonder if her father had even wanted her from day one.After losing William Jake in a farm accident, Bea is left to operate a ranch in Texas and care for the widower of her best friend, Mary. But through a course of events, faith and loyalty will be tested. Will she find enough courage to stay and work through the impossible?Maggie Davidson developed a love for horses when she was a child and pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She enjoyed working with equine and other large animals until she couldn't save Beaufort's horse and had to put her down. Weeks later and still angry, Beaufort finds his son, Beau, lying on the kitchen floor dead, and now he wants to ruin Maggie's career and life however he can.A handsome young man works at the ranch over summer helping out with the horses. But in reality, he's trying to find his way, and carries a dream of becoming a famous musician. During his stay, he meets a girl and wonders if she may be the one. But soon, problems arise he hadn't anticipated.

Austin had never broken a promise to her-except this one. Gazing up at the moon and stars, Alexandra reminisced of times she and Austin had sat in the red swing nestled beneath a fuzzy blanket as the ocean waves crashed ashore. It had been months since she'd received the devastating news that had forever altered the course of her future. Feeling lost on the inside, she managed to move forward with the dream she still carried in her heart. And as much as she wanted to change the outcome of their future, she couldn't. Her assistant, Jane Hammond, had been an encouraging friend by offering a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. Carrying a hurt so deep, Jane understood all about love and loss. Hoping for a second chance at love, Jane fought the fear that her intuition may be right about the secret life of the man she loved. But each time doubt rose up, she wouldn't allow herself to believe the worst. Mike Sutter was well-known as a Master carpenter and he had the portfolio to prove it. He'd restored a many a house over the years, and was handy at fixing most things. As good as he was at doing what he loved-it still hadn't filled the emptiness in his heart. He knew that one woman could possibly make him feel complete. That is, if she'd only give him a chance to love her.

When Jenna Johnson met and married Tom, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. He was charming and handsome and seemed to be the perfect husband--until one night he became angry and hit her. It was the beginning of her silent agony. After being abused for months, Jenna left one night with only the clothes on her back, and walked into a homeless shelter, then later filed for divorce. It wasn't something she wanted to do, but something she had to do before he killed her. Now broken hearted, Jenna gathers together the pieces of her shattered life to move forward. After earning a degree in psychology from a local college, she worked as a social worker. But it wasn't enough. She needed something more fulfilling. And the horrid ordeal Tom put her through, gave her the determination and desire to reach out to other abused women. After acquiring a job as a case worker, Jenna works side by side with the local DA on many domestic violence cases, and has testified several times regarding a client. As a series of odd things happen to her, she wonders if a past client has a family member seeking to get revenge. Roger Hawthorn has been the DA for many years, and he hasn't lost a case thus far. After being at the firm only a few years, he quickly climbed his way to becoming the DA. He has the respect and reputation every fledgling attorney dreams of. But Roger has a few secrets of his own. Marge and Pete Goodman were married over fifty years, and made a good living operating a dairy farm. After Pete passed away, a secret was revealed in his will that shattered Marge's heart. And soon, she realizes Pete is not the man she thought he was, making her wonder if their marriage was a lie. Now devastated, she throws herself into baking pies and other sweets for the upcoming fall festival, using her baking skills as a way to deal with her silent agony. A temperamental man works at the agency with Jenna. He has a crush on her, and becomes angry when she forgets about a promised