Books like Maryland by Loree Lough

Twenty‑five year‑old Belly Conklin returns to the family summer home on the coast, where a cancer diagnosis forces her to confront love, loss, and growing up amid the familiar rhythm of beach life.

A family’s idyllic summer party at a grand estate in Cornwall turns into a desperate search when six‑year‑old Theo vanishes, leaving the house abandoned and the siblings torn apart.

Bella, a determined outlaw, faces danger and temptation as she pursues her freedom and finds her place in the world under the leadership of Duncan, a preacher who is drawn to her despite their opposing beliefs.

Caleb Jonas, a restless wanderer, returns to his Wyoming hometown and confronts a past he thought he had left behind. When he meets fiery Lydia Bennet, their unlikely chemistry sows hope and turmoil—and a danger that could cost Caleb everything.

After a decade of grief, Lorelei Hayes seeks healing at her lakeside cottage, where a forgotten love, Garth Kessel, offers hope. Together they confront past sins and hope for forgiveness.

After leaving Alabama to escape an abusive relationship, Cissy Hillwood moves to New York City for a job with her uncle. There, she encounters Tom Jenkins, a fierce competitor, sparking a romance that her uncle disapproves of.

The Chesapeake region of the mid-nineteenth century holds days tested by sorrow and renewed by hope. Meet four couples about to be faced with their greatest challenges - can they also find their greatest joys? Not husband material: Hoping to escape his past, Kent finds it creating suspicion - and choking his hopes of winning sweet Abby's heart. Could forgiveness blossom into love? Carrying too much baggage: Overworked Emma worries about tomorrow, while Nate nurses the guilt of his past. Can they lay aside their own problems to create a family with seven war orphans? Angry at God: Valerie lost her will to love when her family died in the War Between the States, but Paul and his children won't give up on her. Can she find freedom from her bitterness? Just a convenient marriage: Caleb needs help to maintain his family farm, while Priscilla struggles to provide for her grandparents. Can they find a bond more lasting than words? Author Loree Lough has woven four faith-filled tales of romance that are sure to bring heartwarming satisfaction.

After a tragedy shakes his faith, Noah Lucas seeks recovery by staying devoted to his children's spirituality, but the healing path takes a new turn when he meets Sunday‑school teacher Dara Mackenzie, who helps restore his belief in prayer, faith, and love.

A single father battles grief and custody challenges while discovering love, faith, and family with a devoted woman who has secretly cherished him for years.

A moving contemporary Christian romance where an 84‑year‑old woman brings healing to two wounded families and discovers that love can extend beyond sorrow.