Born and raised in the Midwest, Mildred Colvin writes what she enjoys, clean and wholesome stories of romance, most of them set in—where else? The Midwest! Sweet romance is her favorite to read and write. Especially second chances. Who wouldn’t like a second chance if they messed up the first time? Her stories cover both historical and contemporary times.
She is an award-winning author of more than sixty novels, including her best-sellers, The Oregon Trail series, and the Hands of Love series, which can be found at your favorite on-line bookstores.
Enjoy her stories of faith and love. All are sweet and clean stories full of emotion to touch your heart.
Both lost their spouses through death. Can they find happiness together despite their differences?
Elana Morgan, a widowed second-grade teacher, after returning a lost wallet she’d found couldn’t get the owner out of her mind. He lives in an exclusive neighborhood, had more cash than she’s seen—ever—stuffed in the billfold, and owns a busy electronics store. He’s out of her league. But he’s determined to give her a reward for being honest and returning his wallet. When he pays for her groceries, she’s embarrassed. When she learns his daughter is one of her students, she’s sure they should part ways, so why does she give him her phone number and make a date to talk later that night?
Vic Borden, a widowed business owner, is captivated by Elana, and not just her outward beauty, but the inner good he sees in her as he believes God has directed them to meet, not just once, but again in the grocery store. His daughter loves her teacher, but will she change her tune when she learns he’s been seeing her? An eight-year-old child embarrasses easily in front of her friends, and his daughter is no different.
Can Elana and Vic overcome their different social standings and his daughter’s objections? Will they find love ordained by God and unite their families into one? AMAZON
All she wants is a quiet New Year’s Eve…
Helen plans to ring in the New Year in front of the TV with a plate of pizza and a bowl of popcorn on her lap until her three adult daughters show up. They won’t let her spend another New Year’s Eve alone. What’s a mother to do but tell a little white lie—that she already has a date for the evening, then make it happen so it’s no longer a lie?
Then Mark delivers the Pizza …
Mark and Helen became instant friends when she visited his pizzeria. He didn’t know he’d be stepping in as her ‘date’ for New Year’s Eve, but he’s not complaining. He took a shine to this lady months ago and didn’t have the nerve to ask her out. Maybe she’s caught on to his interest and is ready to take the next step beyond their friendship.
Helen learned the hard way to avoid romance. But spending time with Mark makes her wonder if there’s a second chance for her after all. If she can only open her heart and keep her daughters from ruining everything. AMAZON
Natalie receives a red rose on February 7 in her mailbox. Gifts or notes come each day from a secret admirer, and she’s sure she knows who’s sending them, but not how. Cameron left her a year ago to pursue a job in construction. A career he thought would honor his parents as his father worked construction until his death from a fall. Natalie believes Cam is still working across the country, and can’t be delivering gifts to her door or tying them to her car. Even slipping notes under her door. And how does he get them in her postal box with no address, only her first name? But it has to be him, or someone who’s helping him. As Valentine’s Day draws near, she’s frustrated and annoyed that he doesn’t show himself. She thought it was over between them, but now she just wants to see him and touch him to prove he’s really back in her life. But can she trust him?
Cameron is home, and he’s found a new career after a series of events on his job. He wants to win Natalie back, and he’d taking a chance on his plan working. His last note asks her to go out with him on Valentine’s evening where he will explain everything. He’s trembling by the time he stands before her door. Will she go with him or tell him to get lost? Is she seeing someone else? He doesn’t know because his plan didn’t include a two-way conversation. Maybe it should have.
This is a clean and wholesome Valentine’s Day story of second chances and true love. It’s part of a four-book series, including The Christmas Wallet and Pizza for New Year’s. Each book is complete with no cliff hangers. AMAZON