Debra White Smith Books In Order

Picture Perfect

Book 2 in the Seven Sisters Series

Supermodel Kim Lan Lowery has it all exquisite beauty, wealth, a famous heartthrob fianc , and a close circle of friends. Grappling with the impact of her faith on her career, Kim feels the Lord tugging her to take part in a mission trip to Vietnam. At first, trip coordinator Mick O’Donnel refuses her application because of her celebrity status. Finally embarking on the trip, Kim feels secure until a ‘secret admirer’ reveals his identity…

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To Rome with Love

Book 4 in The Seven Sisters Series Melissa gazed into velvet brown eyes. Kinkaide hadn’t changed much in six years. His expressive eyes and vibrant smile brought back memories and images of a time filled with promise and love…
a time she thought would last forever. Melissa stepped back. Nothing could break through the barriers surrounding her heart…
nothing. And now Kinkaide was standing before her, believing she had accepted his invitation for a Mediterranean excursion. He held out a note signed with her name…
a note she had never seen before. Shock slowly softened to interest. Despite his broken promises, hope stirred. What if…

For Your Heart Only

Come with me. Come with me. We ll fly to the stars. Lawton’s soft invitation lingers in Jacquelyn s mind as she grapples with his abrupt disappearance, his desperate phone call, and the dread filling her heart. Drawing on her detective skills, Jac Lightfoot locates her secret love. But when another attempt is made on his life, Jac and Lawton spring into action. Uncovering a 35 year old mystery, they plunge into a dark tangle of greed and vengeance. Drawn together for survival, they wrestle with their feelings for each other and the past that keeps them apart.

First Impressions

Loosely based on the beloved Pride and Prejudice, Debra White Smith’s First Impressions weaves a spell binding, modern day tale on the challenges and rewards of love.

Eddi Boswick has just settled in Texas to establish her law practice. Joining a local theater group, she is thrilled when she is given the role of Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice.

William ‘Dave’ Davidson III amassed a fortune in the computer industry but leads a quiet life on his ranch. On a dare he tries out for the play and lands the role of Darcy.

Sparks fly each time the lawyer meets the rancher. When Eddi uncovers Dave s secret will her heart soften? Will Dave s fear of ‘being tamed’ keep him from discovering love?

Reason and Romance

First Impressions revealed the soul of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Now, echoing the themes in Jane Austen s Sense and Sensibility, Debra White Smith crafts a delightful, contemporary story about passion and love.

When Ted arrives, Elaina assumes he can t be interested in her. But Ted surprises her. Attracted by his charming personality, Elaina dreams about love. But then comes shocking news. Has she made a mistake?

The handsome Willis hints at engagement…
and Elaina s sister, Anna, is delighted. But when he is called away, he doesn t leave a forwarding address. Brokenhearted, Anna falls into depression. Will she love again?

Readers will be enraptured by this story about the joys and follies of infatuation and how faith in God reveals true love.

Central Park

First Impressions, book 1 in Debra White Smith’s Austen series, sold more than 30,000 copies in four months! Now Central Park follows with an intriguing, modern day story based on Jane Austen s Mansfield Park.

Ethan Summers captivates Francine s youthful heart. Drawn together by a love of learning, they become friends. But Francine dreams that Ethan will return her love. When the beautiful Lylleth appears, Francine is dismayed that Ethan falls under her spell.

When a wealthy man comes calling, Francine recognizes his lack of morals and rejects him. Pressured by her uncle to accept such a fortuitous match, Francine cries out to God. Will she marry someone she doesn t love? Will Ethan discover what true love is in time to intervene?

Northpointe Chalet

Debra White Smith more than 1 million books in print presents book 4 in her popular Austen series. Based on Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, Northpointe Chalet focuses on the scatterbrained but independent Kathy Moore who opens a coffee shop in a small town in Colorado. When Ron and his sister, Liza, come by, Ron is attracted to Kathy. Oblivious to romance, Kathy enjoys their friendship. Kathy s brother, Sam, and Liza start dating, and naturally the four of them socialize. Then Ben arrives, and there s instant rapport with Kathy…
to Ron s chagrin and Liza and Sam s ire. In Kathy s life, the line between the mysteries she reads and reality sometimes blurs. Discovering that Ben s mother died mysteriously, Kathy investigates. Tension mounts as suspicion interferes with her relationship with Ben.

Amanda

Amanda, Book 5 in Debra White Smith’s Austen Series, is a delightful contemporary novel set in Australia that captures the wit and humor of Jane Austen s Emma.

Amanda is a bit bored until she meets Haley and decides that with a little sprucing up, she would be the perfect wife for the local pastor. Amanda s plan is falling into place when she discovers that Haley is dating Roger and Pastor Eldridge is seeing someone else. Not to be thwarted, she steers Haley toward newcomer Frederick West. But when Haley is attracted to Nathaniel, why is Amanda s heart suddenly anxious?

Readers will love this lively tale of plans gone awry, affection in unexpected places, and the power of faith and love.

Possibilities

Allie Ellen is the daughter of a respected, wealthy southern family who owns a plantation. Frederick Wently has no money and has plans to join the Air Force. When the two meet, they feel a deep, mutual attraction.

But Allie’s unsentimental aunt dissuades her from the awakening love so when Frederick proposes, Allie runs off. Ten years later, Allie and Frederick find themselves in the same city once again. But other love interests and Frederick s bitterness from their earlier break up may keep them apart forever. Will unrequited love ever become a great romance? And will forgiveness and hope erase the memories of the past in time for Allie and Frederick to have a shared future?

Debra White Smith s many fans, Jane Austen admirers, and those who enjoy a well told tale of hope, faith, and romance will be eager to read this contemporary story of love s Possibilities.

Heather

Award winning author Debra White Smith more than 4 million books sold offers an exciting new mystery romance trilogy featuring debutantes Heather, Lorna, and Brittan three bright young women who always manage to find trouble. Book 1 in this contemporary series features Heather, a winsome blonde whose looks belie her black belt in karate. When Heather meets Tyler, the society page editor, they are immediately attracted to each other, despite her parents objections.

When Houston’s mayor is shot, the Debutantes solve the case. To remain anonymous, they leave the perfume laden evidence at the newspaper…
along with a long stemmed rose. Obsessed with the mysterious woman now known as The Rose, Tyler breaks up with Heather. As she and her friends work on solving yet another crime, Heather is determined to win Tyler s heart. Will she overcome his mystery woman fascination? Can the Debutantes keep their identities hidden?

Heather
an intriguing story
that engages mind and heart

Lorna

Award winning author Debra White Smith more than 1 million books in print offers Book 2 in this contemporary mystery romance trilogy featuring three bright amateur sleuths whose faith and skills manage to get them out of trouble.

Attending a welcome the new mayor party, Lorna Leigh counters boredom by escaping to the garden…
only to realize she’s not alone. The dashing 30 something mayor is getting fresh air too. Sparks fly when she realizes Michael s idealistic views match hers and he discovers she s a tennis fiend.

When a pastor is arrested for po*rnography, debutantes Lorna, Heather, and Brittan take the case. Convinced the pastor was set up, the gutsy amateur detectives investigate. Lorna s faith falters as clues are uncovered and Michael becomes a primary suspect. Why would God bring him into her life only to reveal his shady past and questionable future? Torn between budding love and justice, Lorna faces her most difficult decision yet.

Brittan

Award winning author Debra White Smith more than 1 million books in print offers Book 2 in this contemporary mystery romance trilogy featuring three bright amateur sleuths whose faith and skills manage to get them out of trouble.

Attending a welcome the new mayor party, Lorna Leigh counters boredom by escaping to the garden…
only to realize she’s not alone. The dashing 30 something mayor is getting fresh air too. Sparks fly when she realizes Michael s idealistic views match hers and he discovers she s a tennis fiend.

When a pastor is arrested for po*rnography, debutantes Lorna, Heather, and Brittan take the case. Convinced the pastor was set up, the gutsy amateur detectives investigate. Lorna s faith falters as clues are uncovered and Michael becomes a primary suspect. Why would God bring him into her life only to reveal his shady past and questionable future? Torn between budding love and justice, Lorna faces her most difficult decision yet.

Texas Heat

A woman is wrongly accused and one man will risk everything to prove her innocence and save her life.

The last thing Jack Mansfield ever wanted was to arrest his former sweetheart especially with her crying five year old hanging on to her. But Jack is the police chief of Bullard, Texas, and records indicate Charli has embezzled more than $100,000 from the bank where she works. Charli swears she’s innocent, but Jack must abide by the law.

Charli thought she had pieced her life back together after her first husband left her alone and pregnant. But now she sits in a jail cell, accused of a crime she did not commit, with a little girl waiting on the outside. Charli’s faith has always kept her steady during the ups and downs of life, but she can’t deny she’s now close to despair.

Jack has harbored unrequited love for Charli for over a decade; and that love drives him to task himself and his private eye brother, Sonny, to prove her innocence and find the perpetrator. But Jack and Charli will never have their happily ever after if she goes to prison…
or is murdered by the person who framed her. Will they find the true culprit in time to save Charli’s life and finally give their love a chance?

Includes discussion questions, a letter from the author, and a preview of book two in the lone star intrigue series

Texas Pursuit

A single mother is a target and only one man can protect her. Tired of waiting for the right man to start a family, Tanya flew halfway around the world alone to adopt her son. On the return flight, she was seated next to a man named Maurice and endured hours of his comments and innuendos. Once they landed in Dallas, he started stalking her sending gifts, leaving voice mails, following her everywhere…
finally forcing her to move. Maurice hires private detective Sonny Mansfield, whose intentions were good when he agreed to help a client locate his missing ‘ex wife’ and kidnapped ‘son.’ But watching Tanya with her little boy, Sonny realizes he’s made a terrible mistake by inadvertently leading danger back into her life. Joining forces to defeat a madman, Sonny and Tanya can’t deny the attraction they feel for each other. But their love will be short lived if they aren’t able to escape Maurice for good.

The Key

Debra White Smith masterfully combines the nostalgia of early love, with real issues women face such as entrepreneurship and raising grandchildren. Set in the small, sleepy east Texas town of Jacksonville, this romance unfolds as forty eight year old widow Brendy Lane falls in love all over again with her high school sweetheart, Zeke. But will the grandchildren Brendy is mothering destroy her chances at happiness, with the man she’s secretly loved for so long? How can Brendy choose between the children who need her and the veteran who only made it through Vietnam by dreaming of her.

A Victorian Christmas Cottage

$lt;B Catherine Palmer, Dianna Crawford, Peggy Stoks, and Katherine Chute $lt;/B $lt;p $lt;I A Victorian Christmas Tea$lt;/I is a sure romance hit. Each of the four novellas in this charming anthology is set in a different region of nineteenth century America, and each involves a delightful Christmas tea. Wholesome, uplifting romance is coupled with strong biblical values and as a special bonus authentic recipes are included at the end of each inspiring story! A ‘must buy’ for fans of $lt;I Christmas by the Hearth,$lt;/I readers of quality Christian romance, and the recipe collector in every family.

Season of Love

It is never too late to recapture the wonder of the holiday season, to wish again for your deepest dreams to come true. The backdrop of lights twinkling in the darkness and boundless good will make Christmas the perfect time for love, as the heronines in these four romantic novellas will discover. Come along as storytellers Yvonne Lehman, Loree Lough, Tracie Peterson, and Debra White Smith weave magical holiday tales of gifts that are ‘just right’ and loves that are ‘meant to be.’ A sparkling ring a long awaited trip a heartwarming surprise the thrill of life time commitment these gifts and the loves that give them will draw your heart and imagination into a splendid Season of Love.

A Victorian Christmas Quilt

Catherine Palmer, Peggy Stoks, Debra White Smith, and Ginny Aiken A romance anthology that features four Victorian era novellas, each involving a particular quilt pattern.

Only You

Love is in the air in each of the four love stories in this contemporary collection: Reluctant Valentine, by Loree Lough; Masquerade, by Kathleen Yapp; Interrupted Melody, by Sally Laity; and Castaways, by Debra White Smith.

Spring’s Promise

Romance readers will love this brand new collection of contemporary inspirational novellas, all centered on the season of spring. Includes the stories E Love by Gloria Brandt, The Garden Plot by Rebecca Germany, Stormy Weather by Tracie Peterson, and Bride to Be by Debra White Smith.

A Bouquet of Love

Ginny Aiken, Ranee McCollum, Jeri Odell, and Debra White Smith A Bouquet of Love contains four romance novellas set in contemporary America, each featuring the gift of a very special bouquet. Strong biblical themes echo through each story as readers learn of God’s forgiveness, the importance of communication and honesty in marriage, seeking God’s will through reading his Word, and the importance of a person’s internal qualities. Romance fans will enjoy the diversity of themes and the distinctive styles of these four gifted writers.

Winter Wishes

This contemporary collection includes four brand new inspirational novellas all by experienced authors that are sure to inspire Christmas joy: Dear Jane by Yvonne Lehman, The Language of Love by Loree Laugh, Candlelight Christmas by Colleen L. Reece, and Love Renewed by Debra White Smith.

Texas

Four complete novels, steeped in Texas history and packed with intrigue, are written by Debra White Smith, a rising star in today’s CBA fiction field.

Take Two

Popular author Debra White Smith delivers two heart tugging tales set in the sleepy East Texas town of Jacksonville, where, even for down home country folks, life can get tough. No one knows that better than widow Brendy Lane, her son Kent, and his children, Pat and Pete. When Brendy has another chance at love with her high school sweetheart, Zeke, will her grandchildren stand in the way? And years after Kent’s wife mother of Pat and Pete abandons them, can Kent’s two little matchmakers convince their father the plump and pleasant Sylvia Donnelley is the woman who can make their family complete again? Having lost in love the first time around, can either a widow or her son, abandoned by his wife, find the courage to risk their hearts again?

Texas Neighbors

Contemporary Romance: New neighbors. Reunited neighbors. Overlooked neighbors. Three Texas couples come together amidst mystery, chance encounters, and heartbreak that try their faith. Allissa Carrington plans to spend vacation time fixing up her new home, but her neighbor has just dug up a mystery in his back yard. Can she trust that he is not part of a murderous plot? When Brendy Lane’s old flame walks into her coffee shop, Zeke brings with him a flood of sweet memories. Can Brendy take a chance on giving Zeke priority in her full life? Burned by love, Kent Lane only has energy for his two children. Can he ever recognize the love offered by a family friend?

More Than Rubies

Have you ever greeted friends at church with a plastic smile when you really felt like crying? Have you ever said, ‘I’m fine, thank you,’ even though you were dying inside because of grief…
depression…
fear…
or loneliness? Do you struggle with your feelings because you believe that Christians don’t get depressed?

The truth is: Christians do struggle with emotional pain. And Stan Toler and Debra White Smith are no exception. In The Harder I Laugh, the Deeper I Hurt, Stan and Debra explore the reality of life’s pain and reveal the marvelous, healing gift of laughter. They don’t try to answer all the ‘whys’ of the human experience but they do point you to the God who heals our pain. Their words of comfort and wisdom will lead you to a place of inner peace where your smiles and joys remain genuine even when life is at its worst. This resource includes a copy of the book, The Harder I Laugh, the Deeper I Hurt: An Honest Look at Surviving Life’s Pain, and a DVD containing six short video lessons, which correspond to the book’s various chapters.

This unique packing is part of the In Sight Media Series, which combines insightful book content with stimulating visual instruction. This is a great resource for adult Sunday School clas*ses, small group discussions, and sermon enhancement.

The Harder I Laugh, the Deeper I Hurt

Have you ever greeted friends at church with a plastic smile when you really felt like crying? Have you ever said, ‘I’m fine, thank you,’ even though you were dying inside because of grief…
depression…
fear…
or loneliness? Do you struggle with your feelings because you believe that Christians don’t get depressed?

The truth is: Christians do struggle with emotional pain. And Stan Toler and Debra White Smith are no exception. In The Harder I Laugh, the Deeper I Hurt, Stan and Debra explore the reality of life’s pain and reveal the marvelous, healing gift of laughter. They don’t try to answer all the ‘whys’ of the human experience but they do point you to the God who heals our pain. Their words of comfort and wisdom will lead you to a place of inner peace where your smiles and joys remain genuine even when life is at its worst. This resource includes a copy of the book, The Harder I Laugh, the Deeper I Hurt: An Honest Look at Surviving Life’s Pain, and a DVD containing six short video lessons, which correspond to the book’s various chapters.

This unique packing is part of the In Sight Media Series, which combines insightful book content with stimulating visual instruction. This is a great resource for adult Sunday School clas*ses, small group discussions, and sermon enhancement.

Friends for Keeps

There was a time in my life when I didn t feel I had any true friends, nor did I really want any. Debra White SmithWhat’s keeping you from developing close friendships? Are you afraid of being hurt? Do you have unrealistic expectations of friendship? Are your current friendships steeped in superficiality?We re built for fellowship with one another, but sometimes we re not sure of what a solid friendship should be. If you have a host of acquaintances but desire rich friendships, popular author Debra White Smith gives you concepts to help you persevere through the trials of relationships. Each chapter includes a section that deals with questions regarding what to do When a friend…
Friends for Keeps provides good advice and practical steps for establishing and maintaining rich, lasting friendships.

101 Ways to Romance Your Marriage

Everyday romance, special nights out, and intimate interludes. These are what true, lasting love is made of. Debra White Smith, author of Romancing Your Husband nearly 40,000 copies sold last year, offers couples insightful suggestions, I love you because ideas and wow your spouse dates, and romantic poems to spice up their relationships. 101 Ways to Romance Your Marriage helps husbands and wives create special moments that will keep their hearts entwined. From simple gestures, such as a lipstick kissed napkin sprayed with perfume, to romantic weekends that start with a limo ride to a favorite restaurant, the fun and easy applications will add zest to their love life! Marriage can be the exciting, satisfying experience God intended!

Romancing Your Wife

Debra White Smith, author of Romancing Your Husband more than 75,000 copies sold, and her husband, Daniel, show husbands how to make their marriages sparkle! Exploring how to woo their wives and turn their marriages into ardent romances, men will discover that helping with housework without being asked is as romantic as bringing her flowers little gestures create a loving atmosphere tender words and gentle hugs without sexual overtures are vital letting her know she’s more important than everything makes her feel special talking and sharing are crucial to a lively relationship Romancing Your Wife helps husbands and wives realize their marriages can be more dynamic, more passionate, and more intimate than they thought possible!

What Jane Austen Taught Me about Love and Romance

Debra White Smith, bestselling author of the Jane Austen Series more than 89,000 copies sold explores the lessons about love and romance revealed through Austen’s beloved stories Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, and others. Alongside wisdom from 1 Corinthians, Debra reveals love truths reflected in the lives of couples and characters from Austen s created worlds. George and Emma Emma Love is patient Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Love is not proud Colonel Brandon and Marianne Sense and Sensibility Love always hopes This beautiful presentation of lessons of the heart is a perfect gift for the Austen lover and fans of Debra White Smith s contemporary fiction.

Marriage Revolution

Debra White Smith Romancing Your Husband and Romancing Your Wife, combined sales of 130,000 copies and her husband have a marriage couples long for. They experience…
high level attraction loads of positive communication mutual respect tons of laughter great romance exhilarating sex Debra romances her husband with gusto, and Daniel romances her too! How did they create such a terrific marriage? Through a revolution! They overturned notions of hierarchies, equality, and cultural ideals to…
put Jesus first in their lives and marriage approach Scripture’s teachings as a whole apply Christ s teachings to husband and wife encourage communication on all topics serve each other enthusiastically make all major decisions jointly set aside time for romance and communion Readers will find hope and enthusiasm as they apply the practical principles and follow the suggestions to develop their own revolutionary marriages. Debra White Smith has 50 books to her credit and more than a million books in print. The author of Romancing Your Husband and Romancing Your Wife more than 130,000 copies sold and many fiction romance series, Debra s award winning writing and entertaining humor have made her a reader favorite and a sought after conference speaker. Debra holds an M.A. in English.

A Little Book of Romance

Debra White Smith, author of Romancing Your Husband and Romancing Your Wife combined sales of 140,000 copies, helps couples spice up their love lives. From gentle suggestions to playful ideas, readers will enjoy options that include:

• Commit 30 minutes a day to listening to your spouse. Maintain your focus even if the topic is something you re not really interested in.
• For anniversaries, buy a flower for every month. Yes, this bouquet may be huge. That’s the point!
• Pack a gift box with three items a note, your spouse s favorite CD, and a small, lidded box. On the note write, Tonight I ve made plans for us. Bring the CD and wear what s in the box. Leave the box empty. You take it from here!

With more than 100 ideas, poems, and quotes for wowing a partner, this pocket size book is perfect for couples of all ages.

The Divine Romance

Take time for a deep and lasting romance with the One who created us! Instead of experiencing soul deep intimacy with the Lord, many people settle for a head knowledge of Christianity and miss out on the depths of strength, power, freedom, peace, and answers to prayer that are a gift from the One who loves us deeply. They never fully experience God’s love. They miss being surrounded by His presence. They don’t understand being the focus of God’s incredible riches. Debra White Smith shares through poignant personal stories and experience how the reader can quench this hunger for an intense personal relationship with God. She helps them discover how they can begin the quiet journey of a deepening romance with the Lord and find themselves ‘near the heart of God.’