Recommendations based on "Stranger in the Mirror"

When Brynn Taylor is released from prison she decides to fulfill her mother’s dying wish and find her father, a man she’s never met. Armed with a bus ticket, a backpack, and her grandfather’s gun, her search leads her to Elk Valley, Colorado. She’s prepared to face the man who broke her mother’s heart, but when she discovers she has two sisters who have no idea she exists, her plan begins to unravel. Too ashamed of her record, she can’t bring herself to reveal her identity to her sisters until she gets her life together. Instead, she tries to fit into their busy lives of horse training and bookselling, hoping they won’t suspect who she really is. But an unexpected death sends Brynn into a tailspin. How can she win her sisters’ love if she can’t even keep her former drug addiction under control? Will her past catch up with her before she gathers enough courage to tell her sisters the truth?

From USA Today bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a passionate, powerful romance about an undeniable true love. "Ask, and it will be answered; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened."Megan Dunn arrives in Seaside, Oregon a broken woman with a dream: open a B&B like she planned to do with her husband, Cass, whose life was tragically cut short five years ago. But the old Victorian she bought needs extensive renovations and the one man who can help her-Theo Valentine-takes an immediate and intense dislike to her.Left scarred and unable to talk after a terrible accident, the reclusive Theo is a brilliant contractor whose plans to renovate the building Megan bought are eerily similar to her own. As their paths cross again and again and Megan begins to see the man beneath the mystery, a part of her that she thought was lost forever slowly starts to reawaken.But when she discovers unsettling similarities between Theo and her late husband and strange coincidences begin to mount, Megan is forced to confront everything she believed about her past and decide how far she'll go to get the truth... And if she's ready for what she'll find when she does.

"Opposites attract, but they don't last. At least that's what improper Southern belle Maggie Forsythe thinks after being unceremoniously dumped two weeks before getting hitched to a man even her mother approves of. Maggie has never given two figs what anyone thins, so why is she hiding away from her South Carolina Low Country home? That is until concerned-albeit scheming-friends arrive with three options: One: sit and mope. Two: Go home to her gallery. Three: Help them build a house for a need family and make a difference for once. But one look at Maggie, and project foreman Josh Parker knows what kind of sweet-tea-swilling debutante he's dealing with. Even if she does know her way around a circular saw. Sure, they have enough sparks to ignite a bonfire, but he's corn bread to her caviar. And if there's anything he's learned from growing up broke, it's better to aim low than risk everything and lose."--BOOK COVER.

Regrets from the past could lead to a chance for redemption... After a terrifying break-in, widowed dressmaker Isla Stohl finds herself leaning on town sheriff Evan Miller. Sixteen years ago, Evan chose a law enforcement career over her and their Texas Amish community, and now he's determined to make amends. Evan vows to keep Isla and her two children safe, but old feelings begin to arise once more. As he's drawn back to his heritage and faith, he must decide if he can leave behind the life he built for himself in the Englisch world for the woman he's never been able to let go of. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Witemeyer Returns with Her Trademark Blend of Adventure, Romance, and HumorGrace Mallory is tired of running, of hiding. But when an old friend sends an after-hours telegraph transmission warning Grace that the man who has hunted her for nearly a year has discovered her location, she fears she has no choice. She can't let the villain she believes responsible for her father's death release his wrath in Harper's Station, the town that has sheltered her and blessed her with the dearest friends she's ever known.Amos Bledsoe prefers bicycles to horses and private conversations over the telegraph wire to social gatherings with young ladies who see him as nothing more than an oddity. His telegraph companion, the mysterious Miss G, listens eagerly to his ramblings every night and delights him with tales all her own. For months, their friendship--dare he believe, courtship?--has fed his hope that he has finally found the woman God intended for him. Yet when he takes the next step to meet her in person, he discovers her life is in peril, and Amos must decide if he can shed the cocoon of his quiet nature to become the hero Grace requires.

Heaven Sent With her half brother in prison serving time for a crime he didn't commit, Serena Morris-Vega returns to her native Costa Rica to help her influential stepfather gain his son's freedom. But when a mysterious man shows up on the Vega estate--almost near death--the secret of his identity not only strikes close to home, but proves to be a dangerously seductive challenge. As David Cole struggles to remember what has happened to him over the past few days, he cannot deny his gratitude for Serena, and the all-consuming passion it has ignited. But can David and Serena learn to trust each other and embrace a love that promises to last forever? Harvest Moon Actress Regina Cole achieved overnight success in Hollywood, but stunned the world when she gave up her career to marry a much older man. After his death, Regina encounters his estranged son, Dr. Aaron Spencer, a Brazil-based microbiologist, and is unable to deny the instant attraction. Driven to seduce his father's widow, Aaron finds that the revenge he sought pales in comparison to his desire for Regina, and the passion he feels is far more than he imagined.

They thought their love story was over. They thought their divorce was final. They were wrong. Following his divorce, Noah gave up his dream job and settled at a remote horse ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, putting much-needed distance between himself and the former love of his life. But then Noah gets a letter from the IRS claiming he and Josephine are still married. When he confronts Josephine, they discover that she missed the final step in filing the paperwork and they are, in fact, still married. Josephine is no happier about the news than Noah. Maybe the failed marriage--and botched divorce--was her fault, but her heart was shattered right alongside his, more than he would ever believe. The sooner they put this marriage behind them, the better for both of their sakes. But when Josephine delivers the final paperwork to his ranch, the two become stranded in his cottage during the worst spring snowstorm in a decade. Being trapped with Josephine is a test of Noah's endurance. He wrestles with resentment and an unmistakable pull to his wife--still beautiful, still brave, and still more intriguing than any woman he's ever known. As they find themselves confronted with each other and their shared past, old wounds surface and tempers flare. But when they are forced out into the storm, they must rely on each other in a way they never have before. Josephine finally opens up about her tragic past, and Noah realizes she's never been loved unconditionally by anyone--including him. Will Noah accept the challenge to pursue Josephine's heart And can she finally find the courage to trust Noah From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes this charming romance full of second chances and rekindled love. "Sweetbriar Cottage is a wonderful story, full of emotional tension and evocative prose." --Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love "Sweetbriar Cottage is a story to fall in love with. True-to-life characters, high stakes, and powerful chemistry blend to tell an emotional story of reconciliation." --Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author Sweet and thoughtful contemporary romance Stand-alone novel Book length: 86,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Mortified after her semester abroad is cut short, Amelia Christiansen returns to Deep Haven, certain she isn't brave enough for the adventures she's dreamed of. The last thing she expects is for the man who broke her heart to cross the Atlantic and beg forgiveness.Heir to a European hotel dynasty, Roark St. John has trekked from one exotic locale to another, haunted by tragedy and the expectations that accompany his last name. Amelia is the first woman to give him a reason to stop running. He'll do anything for a second chance--even contend with Amelia's old flame, who is intent on sending Roark packing.While one surprise after another leaves Amelia reeling, Roark's continued presence only highlights the questions pursuing her. Like him, is she running from the life God has called her to? Could finding her new place mean leaving home behind?

THE PERFECT BLEND, by Donna Marie Rogers: Carrie Lowell swears off men for good after nearly losing her business in a bitter divorce settlement to her abusive ex-husband. She's on the verge of filing bankruptcy when handsome librarian Matt Jacobs walks into her shop and offers sound-if unwanted-business advice. Sure, financially he's a godsend, but emotionally he's a threat to the barricade she's built around her heart. Heir to a vast fortune, Jacob Spalding flees LA for the tiny Midwest town of Redemption, Wisconsin to escape the scandalous nightmare his life has become. Now known as Matt Jacobs, he buys a little cottage and settles in to small town life. Soon, he finds himself infatuated with the owner of the coffee shop across the street. Too bad the infuriating woman is as contrary as she is beautiful. GROUNDS FOR CHANGE, by Stacey Joy Netzel: Charlie Russell lived with a secret for fourteen years, but now guilt has pushed him to the breaking point. He meets psychologist Dana McClain and feels an instant connection that has nothing to do with his Great Dane, Sugar, spilling coffee down her shirt. Dana switched to counseling animals because she has a history of becoming too emotionally involved with her clients. She figures she's safe helping Charlie with Sugar's issues, until he reveals his secret and asks for her help. She tries to convince herself it's all about the dog, not the guy, but history has a way of repeating itself. GROUNDS FOR CHANGE Excerpt: "So, what is it you do when you're not on vacation, Charlie?" She obviously intended the question as cover, but just like that, his humor evaporated. He kept his tone even with effort. "I'm an emergency medical technician." Dana's attention switched directly to Charlie. "EMT? Really?" "Certified for six years now." "Wow. I'm...impressed," she murmured. Impressed my ass-shocked was more like it. Maybe it was the tattoos; he got that a lot. Too bad she hadn't met him when he was riding his Harley dressed in his leathers, then her snap judgment would've really been justified. So hypocritical, that she'd preach to him about not judging people, yet she did it herself. Irritation over her reaction swelled. Heat climbed his neck and into his face-and then reality hit. Was this how she felt when he'd made that crack about her being a dog shrink? The humbling realization went no further as Carrie's raised voice caught his attention. Charlie happened to glance at Dana and was captivated by a wide smile spreading across her face. His gaze zipped from her, to the unfolding action behind the counter, and back again. "What's so funny?" he asked in a low tone. Dana drew him in with the merriment dancing in her green eyes. "Don't you see it?" "They've practically started World War Three-of course I see it. I hear it, too." "Not that," Dana said. "It's Matt. He's got it bad for her." "What?" Charlie sat up straight and openly listened. After a moment, he gave a snort of disbelief. "Yeah, right." "I studied human behavior," she reminded. "I know what I'm talking about." "And that's why you only work with animals now?" Dana's eyes widened. A fleeting expression of hurt was quickly replaced by anger. The first emotion made him wish he could take the teasing, sarcastic words back. The second resulted in the remainder of her tea being dumped in his lap.

Miranda Brookhaven returned to Bitterthorn, Texas to fix the past. Years ago, her father used her teenage romance with Coe Rodas to steal the prototype for a groundbreaking new automotive invention. Now her father's dead, and thanks to the convoluted will he left behind, she's stuck in town until she rights the wrong that lost her the man she loved. Coe learned early on that life never goes according to plan. His dreams of hitting it big vanished when Miranda all but invited her father to take the only thing of value he ever had. But now the once-pampered princess is holed up in a condemned trailer on the edge of town…and everything he thought he knew about her—and about what happened between them back then—seems completely wrong. Miranda's determined to give back to Coe all that he lost. If she can do that, maybe she can move on from the past. But Coe seems to be more interested in their rekindled passion than claiming what she thinks he deserves. She's got sixty days to convince him to cough up evidence that he's the original inventor—after that, the only way to transfer the patent rights over to him would be to make him part of the family, and she's not sure her heart can take another hit. 85,000 words