Need to be in control Kate meets take charge Lance during a National Cook Off in California, and sparks almost fly. How could the sponsors have scheduled the only two meatloaf contestants to share the kitchen at the same time? After Kate boldly credits Christ for her cooking success on national television, the CEO of Family Foods professes his faith. Kate's promotion to Global Outreach Minister at church threatens her relationship with Lance, and she still doesn't know what he does for a living. But, his personal assistant, Felicity, does. "I know everything." Lance impulsively buys a house...

Noelle Day finally has the courage to break off her ill-fated engagement with her volatile fiance and cancel their Christmas wedding. It's embarrassing, and she has to share the humiliating reason with her friends The Candy Canes. The other five girls were to be her attendants in red taffeta gowns. When she faints and falls into the arms of Braydon Lovejoy, the now former wedding florist, Braydon is confused by her abrupt manner. Who is this beautiful woman with the sepia hair and the huge brown eyes? Is she a damsel in distress as he suspects? He prays for an opportunity to find out. Then he...

The Candy Canes are a tight knit group; the six girls are like sisters. They share everything from successes to secrets. Even marriage doesn't keep them apart. Then ... Cindy caught the bridal bouquet, and Rob caught the blue garter. Neither of them believed in fate or tradition. But, something happened when she stepped on his toes dancing. When Rob agreed to help his brother by working in the Love In Bloom Floral Shop while Braydon was on his honeymoon, he asked Cindy to join him. He didn't know what to expect, especially over Christmas break. Would she take over with her promotional ideas...

CANDY IS ON A WILD RIDE Too many Bills? Candy and Natalie have trouble separating them. Handsome Bill Senior is old enough to be their father, and his son Bill Junior is drop dead gorgeous. Candy's brother Billy complicates things with his concern for Candy and his former association with Will, Candy's ex. Can the girls sort out all the names and personalities? Who is in love with whom? Fortunately, they have their Candy Cane sisters to pray with them, even though one of them, Cindy, is thousands of miles away needing prayer, too. Which would help her more, corn chips or prayer vigils? Will...

Connie's life is about to change. Is it possible she may be falling in love with the handsome, dark skinned banker? What will her Bible quoting mother say, and how will his family react? What part does Jake the little dog play in their romance? When she takes off a shoe and rubs her leg against his ankle, will that make a difference in his feelings for her? Can they really have a future together?