Books like His ideal match by Arlene James
Carissa Hopper has always been strong and self-sufficient, raising three children on her own. When she needs help, she reluctantly accepts assistance from Phillip Chatam, a rugged man who offers her lodging at Chatam House. Though she knows Phillip is the type she should stay away from, his aunts welcome her in. Phillip, who is constantly on the move and uninterested in settling down, discovers that his greatest adventure may be convincing Carissa to let him become a part of her family’s future.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Arlene James
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