First United Methodist Church (UMC) of San Diego has worshipped in several locations throughout San Diego, California, since February 1869. As the city of San Diego grew, so did the church. The first locations were near the waterfront and in the neighborhood that is known today as the Gaslamp Quarter. From 1870 to 1906, the church was in the heart of what is now downtown. In 1906, the congregation decided to move a few blocks northeast, and it worshipped from 1907 to 1963 in a Gothic Revival-style sanctuary designed by Irving J. Gill. In the late 1950s, even with additions, First Church was outgrowing its space, and so it moved again, to a location in Mission Valley. In 1963, construction began on a Spanish contemporary-style church that was completed in 1964 and continues to be an iconic landmark in San Diego. Over the years, the church's reach has expanded to multiple sites and many congregations.

What happens when your past comes knocking on your door? Sometimes love is that magical feeling of butterflies fluttering in your stomach when you see that special someone, and sometimes it’s clenched jaws when you remember the pain that they tattooed onto your heart. Second chances don’t always come easily, but when they do, it can be a beautiful redemption. Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride with this collection of second chance love stories that will leave you breathless and begging for more. If you love happy ever afters, be sure to one-click this amazing collection TODAY! Including Stories from: Stephanie Morris - USA Today bestselling author Jeanne Bannon - USA Today best selling author Krista Ames - USA Today Bestselling Author JoMarie DeGioia Allyson R Abbott Roxy Wilson K.L. Shandwick Lisa Wood Katia Kozar Nikki Prince Tessa DeVante Vic Leigh Sylvie Grayson Abigail Sharpe

Cowboy, YoursMake him all yours....From the best-selling authors who brought you Cowboy, Mine... Fall in love again with six sexy cowboys who know how to make a woman smile.Ryelee's Cowboy by Kathleen Ball: Ryelee Snyder is pregnant and alone. Fortunately, she finds a job as a nanny. Rancher Clint Maloney needs help with his daughter but he never bargained on Ryelee Snyder. Secrets, misunderstandings, and cattle rustling put an increasing strain on their relationship. Will they part or will love allow them to turn to each other?In a Cowboy's Arms by Krista Ames: Growing up on a farm with three brothers, Lacey Connelley was not attracted to Cowboys in the slightest. Wannabe cowboy Jordan Cross is the glitch she never expected and he's determined to prove her wrong about him.The Secret Truth at Dare Ranch by Cheryl Gorman:A woman struggling to save her failing ranch, overcome the tragedy of her brother's death and one man's determination to preserve his best friend's memory.Coming Home by Melissa Keir:Fate threw Shevonne and Jackson together in a desperate search for her missing father. Can a blind woman and the womanizer rely on each other to rescue Mr. Wilder or will insecurities and stress cause their blossoming relationship to self-destruct?A Totally Different Life by Lyssa Lane: Queen of Country Music, Miranda Wallen, has been divorced for almost two years with no love in sight. Finn Lindemann loves his job at Happy Trails R&R Ranch. Neither expect the relationship that ensues and both are scared of what it might lead to. Cooper's Redemption by D'Ann Lindun:Elizabeth Adams' mother travels to Colorado to sell her inherited ranch...and vanishes. There is no proof JB Cooper murdered his neighbor, but the people of Salt Lick, Colorado believe him guilty. Can Cooper help find Elizabeth's mother in time? Or will the dark eye of suspicion on Cooper tear them apart?

By day, Jenna Perkins was a senior editor, and right hand to the Editor-in-Chief of a large publishing house. During her off hours, she was a recluse who was happy to hide away in her tiny one-bedroom apartment in a rundown building on the wrong side of town. She wasn't one to stir up trouble for anybody--that is, until the air conditioning unit goes out in her apartment and the creepy building manager couldn't care less, unless it would get him some action. It was time Jenna took matters into her own hands.Zayn Holden was a real estate magnate and worth billions, but he wasn't your typical rich guy. He had a heart and a conscience. Growing up an orphan was a large part of who he was, which bled into how he handled his business and the people around him . He didn't date, --women were usually only after his money and didn't care to get to know him. He hadn't found anyone who might even be worth the bother. That is, until he runs across one of his disgruntled tenants.Can Zayn find a way to connect with her as a normal person, not a billionaire? Or is Jenna just playing with his heart?Playing With His HeartBreaking the Billionaire series #1

Party All Night and Rock All Day... Fall in love with the Rock Stars who write and sing the music as well as the women who long to tame them. Zinger by Nikki Lynn Barrett:Rock star Zeke Sketcher and aspiring singer Ariel Lexington meet and bond over music on a reality singing show. He's got a mega hot career and a reputation, she's a young woman trying to find herself after growing up in a strict, sheltered life. What happens when the show is over and it's time to move on with their lives?Rock Me Softly by Lisa Kumar:After a cheating and drug-addicted ex leaves rock star Lucien Blackhawk reeling, he wants to get away from big-city life for a while. The small town of Poplin, Iowa, seems the perfect place to do that. But will he find a new home with the luscious yet naive librarian who captures his attention-and his heart?When The Lights Go Down by Krista Ames:A chance encounter and a backstage pass changed everything for bass player Dj Anderson and college grad student Regan Fleming. Can they find a happy medium? Is there a way to co-exist with two very different life styles or is love just not enough?She Came With The Tide by Viviana Mackade:Ax had it all: talent, fame, money. Without a second thought, he'd traded it all for the sunshine and a surfboard. Young, rich, and free - what more could he need?Andrea Smith escaped the life her parents imposed on her when they joined a cult. On the run ever since, she had no clue her life would change with that simple 'yes.' But the past catches up with her, forcing Andrea to choose what person she wants to be: the scared cult member that obeyed in silence, or the new woman Erik made blossom.What If by R.M. Duffy:Mia Jones craves the one thing her ex-husband couldn't give her-love.Shane Reynolds' future plans are simple, to play music. The only relationship he wants is with his band. Can Mia make Shane see that his future could be so much better with her in it?Rock Steady by D'Ann LindunCountry music newcomer Maura Whittaker only agrees to perform in her hometown because her agent thinks it's good publicity. Black Mountain, Colorado, is the last place she expects to fall in love with sexy rock star, Dalton Stone. Can rock and country blend to make beautiful music?

The Fourth of July is an enchanting day filled with excitement, sparks and a little sizzle. Come along as six explosive stories share this Celebration of Love.Burst of Courage by Deb JulienneFixing your own mistakes can be the hardest to overcome.Their One Right Thing by Krista AmesWho knew a missing dog and a little girl could bring two unsuspecting people together in the end.The Real Me by R.M. DuffyShe's on a well-deserved vacation, he's trying to catch a criminal. Will their hearts lead them in the right direction or have too many lies been told?Claiming Riley by Lisa KumarEven though Riley thaws the ice encasing his heart, will she want to stick around once she discovers who and what Ivander is?All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKadeShe needs the road, he wants roots. How much are they willing to compromise for love?The Bachelorette's Heart by RaeAnne HadleySometimes behind the camera is more exciting than what's in front

Cowboy, Mine...He'll Leave You Breathless...By the best-selling and award-winning authors....Kathleen Ball, Krista Ames, Cheryl Gorman, Melissa Keir, Lyssa Layne, and D'Ann LindunTexas Haven Kathleen BallCan love shine through the clouds of treachery and misunderstanding?Advertising for a wife seems like the answer to all of Burke Dawson's problems. He wants a wife and kids without emotional attachments, but he has no idea how much havoc one woman can cause. Annie Douglas has her heart set on her hunky cowboy's love and she isn't about to stop until she gets it.Take Me Home, Cowboy by Krista AmesWhen tragedy strikes, will building tension and pride destroy a growing attraction or show them the way home?Ally Kincaid returns to Rock Creek, Wyoming, to see her father after a two year absence. Anticipating a quiet family reunion, she finds herself butting heads with Matt Gentry-her father's foreman-instead. The man's arrogance and sexy drawl push all her buttons, making her wonder what he's hiding beneath his cowboy swagger. When tragedy strikes, will building tension and pride destroy their growing attraction or show them the way home?Honeymoon Ranch by Cheryl GormanCan two reluctant partners ride off into their own blissful sunset on Honeymoon Ranch? When wedding planner, Summer Conroy, discovers she has inherited half of Silver Creek Ranch, she is stunned to learn the other half is owned by sexy cowboy, Bryce Jericho. Her idea of turning the ranch into an exclusive wedding and honeymoon destination is met with a wall of resistance from Bryce who doesn't want his ranch ruined with a bunch of wedding nonsense. He is determined to conceal his vulnerable heart that beats in fear of being betrayed again. Will this woman with dreams of happily-ever-after in her eyes transform his fear into love everlasting?Chalkboard Romance by Melissa KeirWill a One Night Stand prove to be their disaster or their salvation?Lauren Walsh, a divorcee and elementary teacher, wants to feel sexy again after her ex tosses her aside for a younger woman. Her best friend encourages her to sign up for The Playhouse--a renowned dating agency. Forced to stay away from his young son, Mac Thomas lost the ability to trust. After the death of his wife, he returned to care for his son but his sister wants more for him. She sets him up with The Playhouse. Passion ignites but Mac's a parent of one of Lauren's students. A teacher and a parent dating could cost Lauren her job and her chance at happiness. Will Mac be able to convince the school and Lauren, that love is the most important thing?Until You Fall in Love by Lyssa LayneCan a longtime friendship suddenly blossom into love?Single mom Jordan Glastetter doesn't know how she'd survive without her best friend, Abram Tomko. He's the father her son never knew and he's the rock she's always leaned on. When Abram's father suffers a heart attack, it's Abram's turn to depend on Jordan, finally seeing her as the woman she's become and not the little girl he grew up with. Will they risk their friendship for a chance at love?The Cowboy's Baby by D'Ann LindunCat wanted to keep her baby: Tanner insisted she give it up...can they find common ground seventeen years later?Cat O'Brien left her heart in Granite, Colorado, seventeen years ago-her first love, Tanner Burke, and the baby girl she gave birth to at sixteen. Suddenly, both Tanner's high school sweetheart and the teenage daughter they gave up for adoption are back in his life. Cat is adamant their daughter keep her baby; Tanner isn't as sure. Just like seventeen years before, he and Cat are butting heads over the fate of an unborn child.