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Celebrating Faith and Love in the Historic Rocky Mountains From a Wyoming ranch in 1880, to a logging camp in Washington Territory in the late 1800s, to Denver, Colorado, in 1913, meet nine couples who find that Christmas is the perfect time for climbing to the heights of romance. Watch as their faith and courage propel them through challenges that come with mountain winters to cozy fireside celebrations that lead to lasting proclamations of love. Penned by an exclusive selection of Christian fiction authors—including Susan Page Davis, Vickie McDonough, and Carrie Turansky—this collection of nine romances is one to treasure.

Brides of Cedar Creek is a Box Set covering a complete Christian historical romance series written by Mildred Colvin. Included in this clean inspirational romance set are:Book 1--Cora's DeceptionBook 2--Eliza's MistakeBook 3--Rebekah's ScornBook 4--Deborah's SecretCora's DeceptionIn 1833 Missouri, Cora Jackson refuses to lose herself on a prairie where the nearest neighbor is two miles away. She eagerly watches for her city beau who has promised to rescue her. Then she meets Aaron Stark who intrigues her and sets her heart pounding.Betrayal, abandonment, and a brush with death shake Cora's beliefs. Although she's changed and can never return to the safe deceptions of her childhood, she still clings to them, wanting to believe what's easier than truth. Love for Aaron grows during Cora's turmoil, bringing safety and an anchor to her life--until George shows up.Aaron falls in love when he sees Cora emerge from a hollowed sycamore tree after a blizzard. She'll never love him. He can't read or write, and he's a dirt-poor farmer. Yet he wins Cora's hand until her old beau steps between them with convincing words. How's a fella supposed to know what to believe when everything points the wrong way?Lies--easier to believe than truth.Eliza's MistakeGrieving the loss of her mother, in 1836 Springfield, Missouri, Eliza Jackson tries to discourage her father's interest in one woman by introducing him to another. Her father's employee, James Hurley, delights in tormenting her, and she resists her attraction to him. One broken heart is enough for her.James Hurley falls for Eliza but can't get past her prickly attitude. He finally wins her affection, then someone tells her he's been paid to court her. She turns to Trennen Von Hall, a young man of questionable intentions. But there's nothing James can do if Eliza won't listen to him.When James believes all is lost and Eliza is ready to give up, she makes her biggest mistake yet. That one night changes her life as well as others. Yet out of the darkness comes good. Out of confusion comes a second chance.Sometimes plans go wrong.Rebekah's ScornWhen Rebekah Newkirk's fiancé runs away with another woman, her pride is hurt more than her heart. After being told once too often that everything will work out in God's time as He brings her and the right man together, she decides to take matters into her own hands. If romantic love is real, it isn't for her. She'll find a man to marry all right, but love will not be a motivating factor. The man she needs only has to be God-fearing, not homely or dirty in his ways, and he must be of even temper. How simple is that?Timothy Donovan, pastor of the church, has adopted Rebekah's family as his own since he started the church three years before. He's skeptical of Rebekah's plans and concerned, but when she attracts a worthy man, Timothy decides to begin his own search for a wife. Only problem is, if true love is only an illusion, why does everything become so mixed up?We don't always see what's in front of us.Deborah's SecretTwice forced to marry a stranger.Deborah Asberry's father picked her first husband. Now she's widowed, and her father is forcing her to marry again--this time to a widower with two small children who lives in southwest Missouri far from her St. Louis home. If only she could love and know the love of a gentle man, but she's never disobeyed her father.Dane Stark's wife died in childbirth two months ago. He needs help with his children, but he'll never place another woman in that same danger. By marrying a stranger, he believes he can keep his distance. Then he meets Deborah and longs for a normal marriage with her.But Deborah harbors a secret that could tear apart the fragile thread holding Dane's...

Head to the majestic Northwest as four woodsmen seek jobs and adventure--but find their hearts falling in love just in time for Christmas.

Contemporary Christian RomanceShe inherited half the ranch and had to stay. Allison grew up with stories of her grandfather's cruelty. How the rich old man refused to help her mother, his only daughter, and that he had no interest in meeting his three grandchildren. Now, Allison's living on his ranch and everyone in Oklahoma seems to think he could do no wrong. If she stays one year, she'll own half the ranch worth three million dollars. If she leaves, everything goes to Daniel Sterns, the boy her grandfather took in and treated as his grandson while he turned his back on his real grandchildren.Daniel Sterns owes his life to Allison's grandfather. He took him in and treated him like family. He wants to continue the favor by opening the ranch to boys in need. Allison doesn't approve, but in spite of her attitude and confusion, he's drawn to her and wonders if sharing the ranch wouldn't be better if they merge not only the ranch, but their lives as husband and wife. Now, if only he can convince her.

Both lost their spouses through death. Can they find happiness together despite their differences? Elana Morgan, a widowed second-grade teacher, after returning a lost wallet she'd found couldn't get the owner out of her mind. He lives in an exclusive neighborhood, had more cash than she's seen-ever-stuffed in the billfold, and owns a busy electronics store. He's out of her league. But he's determined to give her a reward for being honest and returning his wallet. When he pays for her groceries, she's embarrassed. When she learns his daughter is one of her students, she's sure they should part ways, so why does she give him her phone number and make a date to talk later that night? Vic Borden, a widowed business owner, is captivated by Elana, and not just her outward beauty, but the inner good he sees in her as he believes God has directed them to meet, not just once, but again in the grocery store. His daughter loves her teacher, but will she change her tune when she learns he's been seeing her? An eight-year-old child embarrasses easily in front of her friends, and his daughter is no different. Can Elana and Vic overcome their different social standings and his daughter's objections? Will they find love ordained by God and unite their families into one?

Material relating to Benson's college years and her career as an author and journalist, including biographical and bibliographical articles, manuscripts and working plots of novels, copies of short stories that appeared in children's magazines, newspaper articles by Benson from the Toldeo newspapers, a memory book from her high school years in Ladora, Iowa and college years, and photographs of Benson.