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Tara BaisdenAuthor Bio:
Tara Baisden is the author of more than 30 sweet, clean, and Christian romance novels that celebrate love, faith, second chances, and the enduring strength of community. Known for crafting emotionally rich, character-driven stories with heartfelt endings, Tara writes across two closely connected subgenres: Contemporary Christian Romance and Clean and Wholesome Contemporary Romance. |
Books by Author
 Threads of Grace (Laurel Ridge Series Book 18)Some loves are pieced together one stitch at a time. When a January storm sends her new landlord to her door because of a roof leak, quilt shop owner Melanie Harper has no idea that this quiet, guarded doctor will unravel every careful protection she has spent years stitching around her heart. Dr. Zane… |
 Heart of the Season (Laurel Ridge Series Book 17)Sometimes the most beautiful Christmas miracles happen when broken hearts find their way home. Robin Fitch thought she had everything figured out—a thriving nursing career in small-town Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, and a heart safely protected from the kind of love that leaves you breathless and broken.… |
 Season of Forgiveness (Laurel Ridge Series Book 16)She rebuilt her life from the ashes of a broken marriage. Now the fire that destroys her restaurant might be exactly what brings them back together. Sue Smith has spent six years proving she doesn’t need anyone—especially not her ex-husband. As the beloved owner of Sue’s Pizza in small-town Laurel… |
 Harvest of the Heart (Laurel Ridge Series Book 15)When autumn’s harvest blooms, so does a second chance at love. In the picturesque town of Laurel Ridge, Amanda Baker has quietly carried a torch for Brandon Whitaker since high school. Now, as she steps up to chair the Fall Festival committee, she finds herself working closely with the man who never… |
 Where Hearts Heal (Laurel Ridge Series Book 14)Some hearts, like gardens, bloom most beautifully when given room to grow—especially when a tech millionaire seeking simplicity collides with a flower farmer afraid of change. Anna Mitchell has never wanted anything more than to tend her family’s flower farm in the small mountain town of Laurel… |
 Where Love Grows (Laurel Ridge Series Book 13)Some hearts, like gardens, bloom most beautifully when given room to grow—especially when a tech millionaire seeking simplicity collides with a flower farmer afraid of change. Anna Mitchell has never wanted anything more than to tend her family's flower farm in the small mountain town of Laurel Ridge,… |
 Home to Lost Creek (Riverbend Valley Series Book 7)When the place you’re running to harbors the love that completes you unexpectedly… Widowed single mother Eva Blankenship is finally ready to claim her inheritance – the Victorian bed and breakfast her beloved aunt left her in Riverbend Valley, Montana. After years of struggling as an inner-city… |
 The Pieces We Mend (Laurel Ridge Series Book 12)When a small-town sheriff and a wounded boutique owner cross paths over shoplifting incidents, they discover that sometimes the bravest act isn’t facing danger—it’s opening your heart to love again. Beth Rutledge has rebuilt her life around one principle: complete self-reliance. After her husband’s… |
 Healing Hearts (Riverbend Valley Series Book 6)She bought the ranch to rebuild her life. He sold it to follow his calling. A sixty-day pact might just rewrite both their futures. Dr. Sophie Lawson walks away from a prestigious equine veterinary career in Seattle, shattered by the betrayal of a manipulative mentor who stole her work and eroded her… |
 Where Love Stands (Laurel Ridge Series Book 11)He came home seeking peace after a broken past, but found his future in the woman he left behind. Twelve years ago, Dr. Samuel Cooper packed his bags and left Laurel Ridge, chasing dreams and a life far from his quiet Appalachian hometown. Now, after a painful divorce shattered the future he thought… |
 Mended Hearts (Riverbend Valley Series Book 1)Charlie Hayes never expected to see Ethan Cole again—especially not as the new foreman of her family ranch. Five years after losing her parents, she’s devoted herself to expanding Eagle Bluff Ranch, including purchasing the neighboring Broken Arrow property that once belonged to Ethan’s family.… |
 Shelter in His Arms (Laurel Ridge Book 10)In the shadows of sacrifice, true strength isn’t found in standing alone, but in the courage to lean on someone else. When Sheriff’s Deputy Reed Dunbar responds to Hannah Gentry’s emergency call, he never expects to find his path to redemption in her quiet strength. Haunted by a past tragedy where… |
 Runaway in Riverbend Valley (Riverbend Valley Series Book 4)She ran from heartbreak. What she found was a second chance she never saw coming… Weeks before her wedding, Kate Dawson does the unthinkable, she leaves behind her dress, her job, and her fast-paced life in Bozeman, Montana and heads home to the one place she never thought she’d return: Thunder… |
 Where She Belongs (Laurel Ridge Series Book 9)When life’s blueprint falls apart, sometimes you need to return to where it all began. In this heartwarming small-town romance, interior designer Abby Marshall’s carefully constructed life in Charleston, South Carolina crumbles when her firm suddenly goes bankrupt. With her career in ruins, she… |
 Heartstrings on the Horizon (Riverbend Valley Series Book 3)Welcome to Silver Bluff Ranch, where faith, family, and second chances are as vast as the Montana sky. Rancher Garrett Walker has one goal: keep his daughter safe and their ranch afloat. After losing his wife, he’s locked his heart away, convinced love will only lead to more heartbreak. But when a… |
 Wanderlust & Wild Horses (Riverbend Valley Series Book 2)Under Montana’s vast, breathtaking skies, a rancher’s daughter and a drifting ranch hand find themselves on a journey of faith, self-discovery, and unexpected love. Sadie Beaumont has always lived by the rules. As the devoted daughter of one of Riverbend Valley’s most respected ranching families,… |
 A Cowboys Second Chance (Riverbend Valley Series Book 1)A Cowboy’s Second Chance He walked away from his future. Now he’s back to reclaim it—with God’s help and a little grace. Ten years ago, Conner Hart left Riverbend Valley as a rising rodeo star, chasing fame and glory. But reckless choices and a life built on pride led to devastating consequences,… |
 Love Redkindled (Laurel Ridge Series Book 8)He Broke Her Heart Years Ago. Now He’s the Only One Who Can Fix Her Future. In a small town where second chances are as rare as a perfectly tuned engine, can love be rebuilt from the ground up? Gail Kincaid is a whiz with wrenches and a rock for her son, Justin. Life at Ray’s Auto Repair is steady,… |
 Restoring Faith (Laurel Ridge Series Book 7)Faith McNeil knows how to fix just about anything—except her own life. As Laurel Ridge’s only female carpenter, she’s built a reputation for being tough, capable, and fiercely independent. But when her father’s unexpected health scare leaves her juggling his construction company and a mountain… |
 Sheltered Hearts (Laurel Ridge Series Book 6)When Harper Whitman receives a large grant to launch a therapy dog program at her small-town animal shelter, she’s driven by a passion for helping others—but has no idea where to start. Enter Matt Darlington, a gentle and faith-driven therapy dog trainer whose calm presence and compassion inspire… |
 Snowbound Blessings (Laurel Ridge Series Book 5)In the small town of Laurel Ridge, nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, winter is both beautiful and unforgiving. For Debbie Ferguson, a dedicated traveling nurse and single mother, life in her remote cabin with her twin teenagers is quiet and manageable—until a massive winter storm threatens… |
 Love Redeemed (Laurel Ridge Series Book 4)Grief took everything from Emma Whitman—her fiancé, her faith, and her sense of purpose. Seeking solace, she returns to her hometown of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia, hoping to leave the pain behind. But when she crosses paths with Mark Thompson, a widower and devoted father, Emma’s plans to stay… |
 His Perfect Plan (Laurel Ridge Series Book 3)Lily Reynolds knows what it takes to plan the perfect wedding—after all, she’s built a career on it. As one of New York City’s top wedding planners, she’s mastered every detail, from elegant floral arrangements to flawless seating charts. But while Lily helps other couples create their dream… |
 Finding Grace (Laurel Ridge Series Book 2)Finding Grace: A Heartwarming Story of Second Chances, Faith, and Unexpected Love When a high-profile scandal sends Manhattan public relations executive Grace Anderson fleeing from the media storm and the wreckage of her career, she seeks refuge in the remote mountain town of Laurel Ridge, West Virginia.… |
 Season of Hope (Laurel Ridge Series Book 1)A bestselling author. A vibrant orchard owner. An unexpected love that will renew their faith—and change their lives forever. Luke Carter is a bestselling author who’s lost his spark. Battling writer’s block and still grieving the loss of his wife, he retreats to the peaceful town of Laurel Ridge,… |