A Love Worth Waiting For

Book 4: Orchard Valley

by Debbie Macomber

Genres: Marriage & Divorce; Siblings; Small Town & Rural; Clean & Wholesome Romance; Contemporary Romance; Romantic Comedy

Synopsis

Escape again into Orchard Valley! Enjoy this classic small-town romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

When nurse Sherry Waterman leaves Orchard Valley, Oregon, for Pepper, Texas, a small town in the middle of ranch country, she’s definitely not in the mood to be “courted.”

If anyone can change her mind, it’s the hardworking, good-looking Cody Bailman—a widower with a twelve-year-old daughter. But Cody’s loved and lost before, and he’s afraid to go down that road again. Fortunately, his daughter Heather is determined to teach him about romance—and she’s got her eye on Sherry as the woman who’s “just perfect for Dad.”

Guided by Heather’s matchmaking touch and lots of nosy locals following the proceedings with interest, Sherry and Cody won’t be able to resist one another for long!

Originally published as Lone Star Lovin' in 1993.

For fans of:

• Small-town romance
• Second chance at love
• Fish out of water
• Single dad
• Cowboy/rancher romance
• Closed-door romance
• Classic romance

Orchard Valley series by Debbie Macomber:

1. The Unexpected Match (previously published as Valerie)
2. Come Back to Me (previously published as Stephanie)
3. Falling for You (previously published as Norah)
4. A Love Worth Waiting For (previously published as Lone Star Lovin’)

Release date: December 29, 2026

Publisher: Harlequin