Single mom Kaitlyn Stafford has never considered Christmas a balancing act, but when her sister calls with the news that she’s getting married in less than two weeks—on Christmas Day—that’s exactly what the holiday looks like becoming. Helping with the out-of-state wedding will be fun. The challenge will be doing so while accommodating her neurodivergent son’s need to keep every single one of their Christmas traditions while they’re away from home. It’ll be tricky, but she can do it.
At least, that’s what she thinks before her son’s favorite YouTuber, Beckett Walsh, shows up on the scene, knocking her world off-kilter with his speaking glances and knowing smiles. How on earth is she supposed to pull off her balancing act when her world’s just tilted on its axis?
At least, that’s what she thinks before her son’s favorite YouTuber, Beckett Walsh, shows up on the scene, knocking her world off-kilter with his speaking glances and knowing smiles. How on earth is she supposed to pull off her balancing act when her world’s just tilted on its axis?
With commitment their only foundation, and love constantly thwarted, can an arranged marriage find happiness in the twenty-first century?
Becky Sawyer’s life unravels in a single day. Not only does she catch her boyfriend, the man she hoped to marry, lip-locked with another woman, she also receives the gut-wrenching news that her grandfather, the man who raised her, is dying. His last wish? To see her happily married. Heartbroken, Becky seeks inspiration in the pages of the Holy Scriptures. And finds it in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
If love couldn't keep his parents together, Luke Masterson wonders what will make a marriage last. He decides to steer clear of all women—especially crazy ones like Becky Sawyer, who employs a friend to find her a husband. But when he feels the dogged promptings of the Holy Spirit to move across the country and marry a complete stranger, it seems love has little to do with it anyway.
Becky Sawyer’s life unravels in a single day. Not only does she catch her boyfriend, the man she hoped to marry, lip-locked with another woman, she also receives the gut-wrenching news that her grandfather, the man who raised her, is dying. His last wish? To see her happily married. Heartbroken, Becky seeks inspiration in the pages of the Holy Scriptures. And finds it in the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
If love couldn't keep his parents together, Luke Masterson wonders what will make a marriage last. He decides to steer clear of all women—especially crazy ones like Becky Sawyer, who employs a friend to find her a husband. But when he feels the dogged promptings of the Holy Spirit to move across the country and marry a complete stranger, it seems love has little to do with it anyway.
Old Testament history meets Twenty-first Century tensions in this compassionate, tender inspirational romance.
The daughter of missionaries, Hannah Pratt dreams of starting a school for the Bedouin clan with whom she spent her childhood. After completing her education in the United States, she returns to the desert to pursue that dream—only to learn her parents have been receiving threats from within the community they serve. As the danger escalates, Hannah must decide how far she’ll go to stay faithful to a calling that could cost her everything.
Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravages the clan’s flocks and threatens to destroy their centuries-old way of life, some of his people believe the American doctors and their daughter, his childhood friend, are to blame. Karim must do something to keep Hannah and her parents safe—even if the only solution to be found is within marriage vows.
In a society where the line is drawn between us and them, where Christianity is outlawed and foreigners suspect, will Karim and Hannah’s union heal wounds . . . or inflict a final, fatal blow?
The daughter of missionaries, Hannah Pratt dreams of starting a school for the Bedouin clan with whom she spent her childhood. After completing her education in the United States, she returns to the desert to pursue that dream—only to learn her parents have been receiving threats from within the community they serve. As the danger escalates, Hannah must decide how far she’ll go to stay faithful to a calling that could cost her everything.
Karim Al-Amir feels the weight of responsibility as the leader of his people. When a mysterious illness ravages the clan’s flocks and threatens to destroy their centuries-old way of life, some of his people believe the American doctors and their daughter, his childhood friend, are to blame. Karim must do something to keep Hannah and her parents safe—even if the only solution to be found is within marriage vows.
In a society where the line is drawn between us and them, where Christianity is outlawed and foreigners suspect, will Karim and Hannah’s union heal wounds . . . or inflict a final, fatal blow?
SELAH AWARD WINNER!
He’s looking for fortune. She’s looking for fame. Together, they find an adventure that spans centuries—and a love story for the ages.
Spain, 1689
The same evil that stole her mother’s life stalks Isabella Castellano. Afraid for her safety, Isabella disguises herself as a cabin boy and hires on to one of His Majesty’s treasure fleet vessels. But has her flight from a known threat only led her to be ensnared in a sea of dangers?
Florida, Present Day
Marine photographer Summer Arnet will go anywhere to capture the perfect shot--even dive into waters haunted by great white sharks, if it will help get her work noticed. When a treasure hunter with a ladies-man reputation approaches her about a sunken ship, she’s all ears. This may be her best shot at launching her career…if his charming smile doesn’t derail her first.
A childhood tragedy has left a hole in Trent Carrington’s life—one he’s tried to fill with women, money, and adventure. When Summer doesn't fall for his charms, he's even more determined to win her over.
As the pair plunge into the mystery of the shipwreck, stakes escalate, and both wounded hearts become entangled in a romance they weren't expecting. The hunt for treasure is no longer a game of fortune and fame.
It’s no longer a game at all.
He’s looking for fortune. She’s looking for fame. Together, they find an adventure that spans centuries—and a love story for the ages.
Spain, 1689
The same evil that stole her mother’s life stalks Isabella Castellano. Afraid for her safety, Isabella disguises herself as a cabin boy and hires on to one of His Majesty’s treasure fleet vessels. But has her flight from a known threat only led her to be ensnared in a sea of dangers?
Florida, Present Day
Marine photographer Summer Arnet will go anywhere to capture the perfect shot--even dive into waters haunted by great white sharks, if it will help get her work noticed. When a treasure hunter with a ladies-man reputation approaches her about a sunken ship, she’s all ears. This may be her best shot at launching her career…if his charming smile doesn’t derail her first.
A childhood tragedy has left a hole in Trent Carrington’s life—one he’s tried to fill with women, money, and adventure. When Summer doesn't fall for his charms, he's even more determined to win her over.
As the pair plunge into the mystery of the shipwreck, stakes escalate, and both wounded hearts become entangled in a romance they weren't expecting. The hunt for treasure is no longer a game of fortune and fame.
It’s no longer a game at all.
Sometimes the past reaches forward to bring hope to the future.
England, 1944
With the world at war yet again, Alice Galloway rejects her father’s traditional expectations and offers her piloting expertise to the Air Transport Auxiliary. She may be a woman in a man’s world, but when she overhears key intelligence, she must find the strength to transcend boundaries and her own fears...or countless people may die.
Maryland, Present Day
Jacquelyn Rogers can rebuild anything...except the shambles of her past. A restorer of vintage planes, she's worked hard to earn the reputation of being one of the guys. The last thing she needs is a cocky former Navy pilot fighting his own inner demons stepping in to defend her from dangers she thought she’d outrun long ago. Some battles must be fought alone.
After a freak accident severs Lieutenant Michael “Finch” Carrington’s military dreams, as well as two limbs, he’s left with nothing but a fragile faith and a duty-bound promise to watch out for his friend’s baby sister. A promise she insists is as unnecessary as it is unappreciated. But when she turns the tables and begins to weld together the broken parts of his life, it may be his heart that is in need of protection.
England, 1944
With the world at war yet again, Alice Galloway rejects her father’s traditional expectations and offers her piloting expertise to the Air Transport Auxiliary. She may be a woman in a man’s world, but when she overhears key intelligence, she must find the strength to transcend boundaries and her own fears...or countless people may die.
Maryland, Present Day
Jacquelyn Rogers can rebuild anything...except the shambles of her past. A restorer of vintage planes, she's worked hard to earn the reputation of being one of the guys. The last thing she needs is a cocky former Navy pilot fighting his own inner demons stepping in to defend her from dangers she thought she’d outrun long ago. Some battles must be fought alone.
After a freak accident severs Lieutenant Michael “Finch” Carrington’s military dreams, as well as two limbs, he’s left with nothing but a fragile faith and a duty-bound promise to watch out for his friend’s baby sister. A promise she insists is as unnecessary as it is unappreciated. But when she turns the tables and begins to weld together the broken parts of his life, it may be his heart that is in need of protection.
Carol Award Finalist!
A secret identity. A haunting mistake. A people at war. Three souls thirst for the peace of freedom's kiss.
Florida, 1816
Propelled by a fleeting hope of freedom, Winnie and her family escape slavery and find refuge and new life with the Seminole Indians of Florida. But their future is still uncertain as threats of war, a return to slavery, and removal to the West shake their tentative grasp on freedom. Will they ever step out of the shadow of fear to leave a legacy of deliverance?
Florida, Present Day
Olivia Arroyo knows who she is and where she’s going—her sense of family responsibility a stepping-stone to her dream of becoming a chef. When her employer refuses her the chance to move from server to the kitchen, she makes another opportunity for herself with the owner of a new food truck. But her life derails when a hidden piece of her past suddenly comes to light, and she discovers everything she thought she knew about herself has been a lie.
A single decision can have innumerable consequences—a truth that has changed Adam Carrington’s life. A criminal defense attorney turned food truck owner, he is haunted by his role in an unpardonable act and driven by his need to make restitution. Unexpected help comes in the form of a feisty, raven-haired beauty, but she soon begins challenging his kitchen as well as his heart.
A secret identity. A haunting mistake. A people at war. Three souls thirst for the peace of freedom's kiss.
Florida, 1816
Propelled by a fleeting hope of freedom, Winnie and her family escape slavery and find refuge and new life with the Seminole Indians of Florida. But their future is still uncertain as threats of war, a return to slavery, and removal to the West shake their tentative grasp on freedom. Will they ever step out of the shadow of fear to leave a legacy of deliverance?
Florida, Present Day
Olivia Arroyo knows who she is and where she’s going—her sense of family responsibility a stepping-stone to her dream of becoming a chef. When her employer refuses her the chance to move from server to the kitchen, she makes another opportunity for herself with the owner of a new food truck. But her life derails when a hidden piece of her past suddenly comes to light, and she discovers everything she thought she knew about herself has been a lie.
A single decision can have innumerable consequences—a truth that has changed Adam Carrington’s life. A criminal defense attorney turned food truck owner, he is haunted by his role in an unpardonable act and driven by his need to make restitution. Unexpected help comes in the form of a feisty, raven-haired beauty, but she soon begins challenging his kitchen as well as his heart.
Holy Roman Empire, 1527
In the wake of Martin Luther’s religious reforms, Princess Christyne von Heidelbraum is compelled by her sense of duty to help ease the burden of her people. When she stumbles upon a dying man in the woods, she vows to aid him—even when she discovers the arrow shot in his leg was put there by a heretic hunter. With both her physical and spiritual well-being in danger, she must choose between conscience or adhering to the laws of the Empire.
Present Day
Doubting her calling to become a hospital chaplain, Amber Carrington takes time off from her theology studies to volunteer with refugees in Germany. Working with children, making a difference, reconnecting with the conviction that once drove her—these were her expectations. An instant attraction to a professional soccer player wasn’t a part of the plan…and she can’t let him distract her from her purpose.
As a new Christian, Seth Marshall is determined to put his popularity as a world-renowned footballer to good use. Unfortunately, old habits and public opinions are hard to overcome. When he falls hard and fast for Amber Carrington, his former life—and her no-dating policy—may block his perfect shot for the woman he loves.
In the wake of Martin Luther’s religious reforms, Princess Christyne von Heidelbraum is compelled by her sense of duty to help ease the burden of her people. When she stumbles upon a dying man in the woods, she vows to aid him—even when she discovers the arrow shot in his leg was put there by a heretic hunter. With both her physical and spiritual well-being in danger, she must choose between conscience or adhering to the laws of the Empire.
Present Day
Doubting her calling to become a hospital chaplain, Amber Carrington takes time off from her theology studies to volunteer with refugees in Germany. Working with children, making a difference, reconnecting with the conviction that once drove her—these were her expectations. An instant attraction to a professional soccer player wasn’t a part of the plan…and she can’t let him distract her from her purpose.
As a new Christian, Seth Marshall is determined to put his popularity as a world-renowned footballer to good use. Unfortunately, old habits and public opinions are hard to overcome. When he falls hard and fast for Amber Carrington, his former life—and her no-dating policy—may block his perfect shot for the woman he loves.
It all started with a bet and a book.
Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She’d take curling up with a good novel over a night on the town any day of the week. But then best friend Tate Woodby accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and makes a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends…instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to discover the hunky hero who could be the happily-ever-after of her own story?
Emory Blake is the ultimate bibliophile. She’d take curling up with a good novel over a night on the town any day of the week. But then best friend Tate Woodby accuses her of living between the pages of her paperbacks instead of the real world, and makes a bet that will force her to experience the adventures of her fictional friends…instead of just reading about them. With her face no longer buried in books, Emory must confront the pain of the past. But is it also her perfect opportunity to discover the hunky hero who could be the happily-ever-after of her own story?
She only has to pretend to be married for five days. What's the worst that could happen?
Literature professor Ashleigh Darmody never imagined her life would turn into a classic trope, but that's exactly what happens when her sister Claire calls with a bizarre request--quickly find a fake husband. Backstory is a powerful thing, and Ashleigh's has plenty of shadows, but is her past so shady that it requires an elaborate scheme to ensure Claire's prospective father-in-law, renowned TV evangelist Ken Abrams, will give her his blessing to marry his son?
Already divorced from a man who turned out to be other than he claimed, Ashleigh now has to pretend to be blissfully married to a stranger for the next five days. But when the lines of fiction and reality blur with each tick of the clock, could a temporary deal turn into something for keeps?
Literature professor Ashleigh Darmody never imagined her life would turn into a classic trope, but that's exactly what happens when her sister Claire calls with a bizarre request--quickly find a fake husband. Backstory is a powerful thing, and Ashleigh's has plenty of shadows, but is her past so shady that it requires an elaborate scheme to ensure Claire's prospective father-in-law, renowned TV evangelist Ken Abrams, will give her his blessing to marry his son?
Already divorced from a man who turned out to be other than he claimed, Ashleigh now has to pretend to be blissfully married to a stranger for the next five days. But when the lines of fiction and reality blur with each tick of the clock, could a temporary deal turn into something for keeps?
Author Harper Jones prides herself on the impeccable research she does for her novels, so when early reviews come pouring in claiming her romance reeks of inauthenticity, her editor suggests pulling her nose out of her books and getting some real-life smooching experience. But her plans to do just that are thwarted by her archnemesis from high school who has recently returned to town. Now she’s left with an impossible decision—kiss her worst enemy or kiss her three-book contract goodbye.
Someone should have told her the first rule of nannying--don't fall in love with the single father.
There are a few things everyone should know about Molly Osbourne.
- 1. She refuses to say anything that isn't true. No white lies. Not even to spare someone's feelings. It's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help her God.
- 2. Always telling the truth can have dire consequences--like losing one's job.
- Sewing is just one of her many creative outlets, and she wouldn't trade her sewing group friends for the world.
Ben Reed is doing all that he can just to survive, but juggling a residency at the hospital while trying to raise his four-year-old-daughter by himself is not a recipe for success. He needs help. Like, yesterday. When he overhears his daughter's teacher getting fired, the perfect solution for both of them presents itself. He'll hire her to be Chloe's nanny. As his daughter would say, easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Except the simplest solutions sometimes turn out to have complications of their own. Especially when hearts--and a matchmaking preschooler--start to get involved.
City girls do not belong at dude ranches.
There are a few things everyone should know about Jocelyn Dormus.
Jocelyn Dormus is great at her job even if she hates every minute of it. When her boss announces their yearly corporate retreat is to take place on a dude ranch, she responds how she always does at work--outward calm while inwardly screaming. She's a city girl. She doesn't belong--nor wants to be--within ten feet of a horse. But she can't let her coworkers know of her fear or inexperience. She can learn to ride a horse from a YouTube video, right?
Malachi Thomas us doing everything he can to keep his family's legacy alive--including inviting outsiders onto his family's working ranch to play cowboy for a week even though he's painfully shy. He's seen his fair share of greenhorns, but these bigwigs from the city are something else. Especially the woman who makes his heart gallop in his chest whenever she's around.
She's city. He's country.
She's effervescent and outgoing. He's reticent and tongue-tied around people.
Opposites may attract, but can attraction lead to something that lasts forever?
There are a few things everyone should know about Jocelyn Dormus.
- 1. She hates her job at a financial conglomerate but will never leave it because stability is more important than creativity.
- 2. Being a Black female in the corporate world, she has to work twice as hard and never show weakness. Even if weakness comes in the form of her reaction to her boss announcing the corporate retreat taking place at a dude ranch and she think the idea of bugs, riding horses, and camping sounds like unnecessary torture.
- 3. She's more passionate about the weekly sewing get together than anyone--even her closest friends--know.
Jocelyn Dormus is great at her job even if she hates every minute of it. When her boss announces their yearly corporate retreat is to take place on a dude ranch, she responds how she always does at work--outward calm while inwardly screaming. She's a city girl. She doesn't belong--nor wants to be--within ten feet of a horse. But she can't let her coworkers know of her fear or inexperience. She can learn to ride a horse from a YouTube video, right?
Malachi Thomas us doing everything he can to keep his family's legacy alive--including inviting outsiders onto his family's working ranch to play cowboy for a week even though he's painfully shy. He's seen his fair share of greenhorns, but these bigwigs from the city are something else. Especially the woman who makes his heart gallop in his chest whenever she's around.
She's city. He's country.
She's effervescent and outgoing. He's reticent and tongue-tied around people.
Opposites may attract, but can attraction lead to something that lasts forever?
She never imagined anything could make her angrier than the thought of the polar icecaps melting. Then she met Drew Bauer.
There are a few things everyone should know about Nicole Applegate.
Unlike other women she knows, Nicole Applegate is not looking for a romantic relationship. Between raising a miniature human and single-handedly trying to save the planet, she doesn't have time to date. Besides, her ex-husbands made it clear her winning personality and curves-have-curves figure weren't desirable traits, and she doesn't plan to ever change for any man. She probably would have continued eschewing other things in favor of single-minded activism if the reality that her daughter, Sierra, had no idea how to have fun hadn't hit her head on. Now Nicole has to turn to the man who raises her body temperature faster than global warming does the Earth's to teach both her and Sierra how to let loose, the immature, everything-is-a-game Dr. Drew Bauer.
Drew Bauer knows firsthand that there are seasons and circumstances in life that can steal joy, so he lives life looking for the good amidst the bad, a ready laugh on his lips. When he meets much-too-serious Nicole, he makes it his mission to get her to lighten up and unwind. His methods of teasing, flirting, and pushing her buttons only seems to make fire shoot from her eyes...a sight he's slowly becoming addicted to.
They are flint and steal. An all-consuming fire just one spark away.
There are a few things everyone should know about Nicole Applegate.
- 1. She doesn't think the words "calm" and "down" should ever be used together. Yes, she's a passionate person, but since when is displaying enthusiasm a bad thing? In her opinion, people need to be stirred up more, not stewing in their complacency.
- 2. She will do anything for her daughter, even take learn how to have fun lessons from her nemesis when it's brought to her attention that, in fact, both she and her daughter are too serious and uptight and need to relax and enjoy themselves more.
- 3. Learning to sew was a necessity because buying an ethically-sourced wardrobe was outside her budget as a hairstylist and single mother.
Unlike other women she knows, Nicole Applegate is not looking for a romantic relationship. Between raising a miniature human and single-handedly trying to save the planet, she doesn't have time to date. Besides, her ex-husbands made it clear her winning personality and curves-have-curves figure weren't desirable traits, and she doesn't plan to ever change for any man. She probably would have continued eschewing other things in favor of single-minded activism if the reality that her daughter, Sierra, had no idea how to have fun hadn't hit her head on. Now Nicole has to turn to the man who raises her body temperature faster than global warming does the Earth's to teach both her and Sierra how to let loose, the immature, everything-is-a-game Dr. Drew Bauer.
Drew Bauer knows firsthand that there are seasons and circumstances in life that can steal joy, so he lives life looking for the good amidst the bad, a ready laugh on his lips. When he meets much-too-serious Nicole, he makes it his mission to get her to lighten up and unwind. His methods of teasing, flirting, and pushing her buttons only seems to make fire shoot from her eyes...a sight he's slowly becoming addicted to.
They are flint and steal. An all-consuming fire just one spark away.
There's more than one definition to the phrase love sick...
There are a few things everyone should know about Amanda Murphy.
Amanda Murphy has many regrets ranging from something simple like eating a piece of chocolate cake when she knows good and well it's going to cause her body pain later to letting the love of her life, Peter Reynolds, believe they were never meant to be together. She tortures herself by watching him on the football field every Sunday but is consoled by knowing her decision to break up with him years ago was for his own benefit. He never would have gotten where he was now--the top defensive player in the league--if he'd stayed with her. But her past decisions are catching up with her when her boss orders her to become Peter's social media manager.
Peter Reynolds is used to tackling quarterbacks on the field, but the only time he's been brought to his knees was by Amanda. He never thought he'd see her again, but now they are forced to work closely with each other. Years later and it seems she's still hiding herself from those closest to her, making decisions on other peoples' behalf. She's protecting her heat, but he's determined to get past her defenses and win her back.
There are a few things everyone should know about Amanda Murphy.
- 1. Doctors have not been able to name her undiagnosed autoimmune disease so she's taken the privilege upon herself. Delores dictates all facets of her life including but not limited to what activities she participates in as well as being the reason she broke up with her college boyfriend years ago.
- 2. Because of her family's stubborn belief that her illness is all in her head (an invisible illness is not the same as imaginary, people!), she will go to any length to keep Delores a secret from her friends lest they think she's crazy too. That includes saying jaw-dropping things as red herrings and maybe even faking a relationship with her pro football player ex.
- 3. She has no idea how to sew.
Amanda Murphy has many regrets ranging from something simple like eating a piece of chocolate cake when she knows good and well it's going to cause her body pain later to letting the love of her life, Peter Reynolds, believe they were never meant to be together. She tortures herself by watching him on the football field every Sunday but is consoled by knowing her decision to break up with him years ago was for his own benefit. He never would have gotten where he was now--the top defensive player in the league--if he'd stayed with her. But her past decisions are catching up with her when her boss orders her to become Peter's social media manager.
Peter Reynolds is used to tackling quarterbacks on the field, but the only time he's been brought to his knees was by Amanda. He never thought he'd see her again, but now they are forced to work closely with each other. Years later and it seems she's still hiding herself from those closest to her, making decisions on other peoples' behalf. She's protecting her heat, but he's determined to get past her defenses and win her back.
She only has one rule she lives by. Do not, under any circumstances, fall in love with a musician.
There are a few things everyone should know about Betsy Vargas.
Being a professional sound engineer, Betsy Vargas knows what she's talking about when she says musicians aren't boyfriend material. They only care about themselves and their rise on the radio charts. Even though she worked with them every day, she knows to keep her distance. Something that is harder to accomplish when she's hired to go on tour with the band, True North. Now, no matter which direction she turns, Asher North is there. The lead singer and guitarist seems to be impervious to her glares and sarcasm. Worse, he threatens to make her forget all about her number one rule. No falling for musicians.
Asher North has never heard a voice like Betsy's before. She should be sharing her gift with the world, not hiding her light under a bushel. He finds her quips and barbs adorable and sees them for what they are--her attempt to protect herself. Little does she know, he's a very patient guy, willing to wait for what he wants. And Asher has no doubts that what he wants is Betsy.
There are a few things everyone should know about Betsy Vargas.
- 1. She is trilingual, fluent in Spanish, English, and sarcasm.
- 2. She has the voice of an angel but she would rather cut off her right hand than sing in front of other people. And the reason has nothing to do with stage fright.
- 3. She was tricked into coming to a sewing group once upon a time. Even though she doesn't sew, she keeps going for the friendship and the mocktails.
Being a professional sound engineer, Betsy Vargas knows what she's talking about when she says musicians aren't boyfriend material. They only care about themselves and their rise on the radio charts. Even though she worked with them every day, she knows to keep her distance. Something that is harder to accomplish when she's hired to go on tour with the band, True North. Now, no matter which direction she turns, Asher North is there. The lead singer and guitarist seems to be impervious to her glares and sarcasm. Worse, he threatens to make her forget all about her number one rule. No falling for musicians.
Asher North has never heard a voice like Betsy's before. She should be sharing her gift with the world, not hiding her light under a bushel. He finds her quips and barbs adorable and sees them for what they are--her attempt to protect herself. Little does she know, he's a very patient guy, willing to wait for what he wants. And Asher has no doubts that what he wants is Betsy.
