Love Inspired August 2026 Box Set – 1 of 2

By Christina Rich, Vera Smetzer, Annie Rains

On Sale: 7/28/2026
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.

This box set includes:

THE AMISH WIDOWER’S DILEMMA
by Christina Rich

Raising his autistic son alone is not the future Noah Beiler ever imagined. But when bright, sunny Lydia Beachy turns up to help, the grumpy widower tries to send her away—despite the deathbed promise she made to his wife. The compassionate teacher forms an instant bond with four-year-old Jacob. And she may be the only person who can help Noah truly connect with the boy he cherishes. But he’s had feelings for sweet Lydia since they were youngies. Will they come to realize that their love deserves a second chance?

THE JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS (A K-9 Companions tale)
by Vera Smetzer

When Jake Madison left his Maine hometown, he was an angry, grieving kid. Now he’s all grown up, and with his beloved dog in tow, he’s back to make amends to his family…and the girl he left behind. But Maggie isn’t exactly eager to see him back in Sweet Springs. Widowed and left to raise her troubled son alone, Maggie only wants to transform the Madisons’ farm into a blooming flower business. Yet Jake and his dog, Hero, seem to be winning everyone over—including her son, Oliver. But will Jake stick around when he learns the secret that she’s been keeping for years?

HOMETOWN HOME RUN
by USA TODAY bestselling author Annie Rains

The opportunity to play baseball means everything to her son, who has cerebral palsy, but protective mom Adaline Harper has reasons for wanting to avoid the baseball diamond. The new coach is her ex-sweetheart—and Will’s father. Daniel Matthews has returned to Prairie, North Carolina—along with a tsunami of complicated emotions. And as Daniel bonds with the boy he has no idea is his son, Adaline isn’t sure she’s ready for this reunion. He broke her heart once; she doesn’t want him to break Will’s as well. But Daniel could be more than the coach her son desperately needs…if he’s ready to step up to the plate.

For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired August 2026 Box Set – 2 of 2
 
ISBN: 9780369779557
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Jul 28, 2026
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Christina Rich

Biography

Christina Rich lives in Kansas. Christina’s passion for stories comes from a rich past of reading and digging through odd historical tidbits. She loves photography, art and ancestry research. Christina is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America.

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Vera Smetzer

Biography

Vera Smetzer lives with her husband in the beautiful state of Maine. She loves spending time at the coast and in the woodlands, and can’t decide which one she loves the most. With degrees in Behavioral Science and Creative Writing, Vera feels blessed to now be able to pursue her dream of writing happily-ever-after stories for Love Inspired books.

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Annie Rains

Biography

Annie Rains is a contemporary author of over 20 books centered around small towns and family. Annie lives in her own small town in North Carolina with her husband and 3 children. Raised in a Christian home, Annie weaves elements of love, faith, and family into her books, reflecting flawed characters in need of a personal transformation—the kind only God can provide. To learn more about Annie, visit: www.annierains.com.

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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.<br /><br />This box set includes:<br /><br /><strong>THE AMISH WIDOWER’S DILEMMA<br />by Christina Rich</strong><br />Raising his autistic son alone is not the future Noah Beiler ever imagined. But when bright, sunny Lydia Beachy turns up to help, the grumpy widower tries to send her away—despite the deathbed promise she made to his wife. The compassionate teacher forms an instant bond with four-year-old Jacob. And she may be the only person who can help Noah truly connect with the boy he cherishes. But he’s had feelings for sweet Lydia since they were <em>youngies</em>. Will they come to realize that their love deserves a second chance?<br /><br /><strong>THE JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS (A <em>K-9 Companions</em> tale)<br />by Vera Smetzer</strong><br />When Jake Madison left his Maine hometown, he was an angry, grieving kid. Now he’s all grown up, and with his beloved dog in tow, he’s back to make amends to his family…and the girl he left behind. But Maggie isn’t exactly eager to see him back in Sweet Springs. Widowed and left to raise her troubled son alone, Maggie only wants to transform the Madisons’ farm into a blooming flower business. Yet Jake and his dog, Hero, seem to be winning everyone over—including her son, Oliver. But will Jake stick around when he learns the secret that she’s been keeping for years?<br /><br /><strong>HOMETOWN HOME RUN<br />by <em>USA TODAY </em>bestselling author Annie Rains</strong><br />The opportunity to play baseball means everything to her son, who has cerebral palsy, but protective mom Adaline Harper has reasons for wanting to avoid the baseball diamond. The new coach is her ex-sweetheart—and Will’s father. Daniel Matthews has returned to Prairie, North Carolina—along with a tsunami of complicated emotions. And as Daniel bonds with the boy he has no idea is his son, Adaline isn’t sure she’s ready for this reunion. He broke her heart once; she doesn’t want him to break Will’s as well. But Daniel could be more than the coach her son desperately needs…<em>if</em> he’s ready to step up to the plate.<br /><br />For more stories filled with love and faith, look for <strong>Love Inspired August 2026 Box Set – 2 of 2</strong><br /> 

ISBN: 9780369779557
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Jul 28, 2026
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Christina Rich

Biography

<p>Christina Rich lives in Kansas. Christina’s passion for stories comes from a rich past of reading and digging through odd historical tidbits. She loves photography, art and ancestry research. Christina is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America.</p>gt;

Vera Smetzer

Biography

<p>Vera Smetzer lives with her husband in the beautiful state of Maine. She loves spending time at the coast and in the woodlands, and can’t decide which one she loves the most. With degrees in Behavioral Science and Creative Writing, Vera feels blessed to now be able to pursue her dream of writing happily-ever-after stories for Love Inspired books.<br></p>gt;

Annie Rains

Biography

<p>Annie Rains is a contemporary author of over 20 books centered around small towns and family. Annie lives in her own small town in North Carolina with her husband and 3 children. Raised in a Christian home, Annie weaves elements of love, faith, and family into her books, reflecting flawed characters in need of a personal transformation—the kind only God can provide. To learn more about Annie, visit: www.annierains.com.<br></p>gt;