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Rachel is a young widow, who lives on the farm her and her husband bought and built from the ground up. She would like nothing more than for him to be with her, but her life was changed forever because of the accident. She is determined to continue on with their dream, and fights to keep what was once theirs. Unable to get through haying season on her own, she hires who she sees as the perfect man. He's smart, handsome, knows his animals and equipment and is an all-around nice guy. She lets down her guard as the weeks go on, and falls in love with him. Is it true love, or is she just filling a void? Please note this series does contain some mature content, but is not sexually explicit.

Faced with uncertainty and a sense of too much, too fast, Rachel decides to take a vacation with her mom. While she's away her friends have their own mini-crisis, and she returns home to more uncertainty. Her neighbour Joe ensures he stays loyal to her, because her friends have not. Wanting to help her get through yet another tough time, he invites her out for a day filled with cows, greasy burgers and fries. It turns out to be a fun day for both, and he invests in a small herd of cattle. He wants her, but bides his time and waits for her to realize they could have something special. When his parents come to visit, Rachel is invited over and finds herself as much at ease with his parents as she is with her own. She wonders if she has been trying so hard not to feel anything for him out of respect for Sam, or because she's afraid of their friendship being ruined. A comment Joe's mom makes puts it into perspective for Rachel; at least a little. Has the one she was truly meant to be with been there all along? This book contains mature content, but is not sexually explicit.

Down The Gravel Mile is the second book in The Pipestone Creek Romance Series. Even though Rachel and Chad are still very much a part of the story, other relationships within their social circle begin to blossom. They are not without challenges, and Joe (Rachel's friend and neighbour) struggles with what should have been and what really is. When he makes a realization, it almost destroys him. Through friendship and loyalty, he seizes the opportunity to make things right again. The highlight of the story is when the group celebrates Thanksgiving. New friendships are made, and the beginning of a part of history begins to unfold. Please note this series does contain mature content, but it is not sexually explicit in any way.

A turn of events has given Rachel the insight she missed. When she is welcomed with open arms, she realizes what she has needed has been there all along. She is slightly taken aback during the Remembrance Day Ceremony, when Joe is called to lay a wreath on behalf of a pioneer family. As she begins to put some of the pieces together from the previous weeks, she finds herself overwhelmed. After noticing the change in her, Joe takes her home and explains his part of it all. Rachel surprises her parents with a thirtieth wedding anniversary party, and both sets of parents suspect an engagement in the not-too-distant future. In the midst of getting to know Joe on a more intimate level, near tragedy strikes and they are called upon to help. Everyone is left with more questions than answers, until a thorough investigation reveals the truth. As everyone involved recovers, a prior relationship gone sour is being given a second chance. Will they find their happily-ever-after as well? This book contains mature content, but it is not sexually explicit.

A Country Christmas. A proposal. Inherited dreams. In honour of his great-great grandmother's legacy, Joe makes plans for a community Christmas Dinner at the Anderson Barn. In the midst of getting ready for Christmas, he takes a chance and proposes to Rachel. After sorting out misunderstandings and hard feelings, Joe announces his decision regarding his inherited property. His family is taken aback by his kind-heartedness and willingness to bring them all closer. Read this fifth installment of the six-book series to see if Rachel said "yes." This series contains mature content, but is not sexually explicit in any way.