Follow the continuing story of the people of Heartland, the "Little Town That's All Heart " It's the fourth season at Joyful Heart, Callie Gardener Franklin's herb farm located in central Indiana, and she's discovering that being married to a high-profile husband means lots of changes for both her and the farm she loves. As she struggles to keep her business afloat in a challenging economy, dangerous threats surface that impact every facet of her world. At the same time, her friends face their own problems and opportunities. In times like these, Callie finds it takes real effort to remember to count her blessings... Meanwhile, Morgan Wright campaigns for political office and artist LouAnn Crow confronts difficult times. Romance blooms for some and disappointment awaits others. There are fresh additions to Joyful Heart's staff, new adventures for trucker Suz Stone, Mike Shipley (the sweetest UPS driver in the Midwest) and the rest of the Heartland community. Celebrate as the population booms, good triumphs over evil, the gardens flourish, and the blessings of herbs enhance everyone's lives. Herbal Blessings chronicles not only Callie's life and another season of growing, harvesting, and using herbs, but also the joys of country life and nature. It is filled with fascinating herbal lore and helpful gardening information. As in the three previous books in the series, it features cultural information on twelve important herbs. And, completing the menu, it includes over seventy tempting original recipes for desserts and other herbal treats

Callie's perfect wedding is cancelled when her fiance suddenly leaves for California with another woman. Heartbroken and confused, she resigns from her teaching job to begin a new life by starting an herb business, "Joyful Heart Herb Farm." Facing an entirely new life and trying to grow a business was hard enough without the mysterious and suspenseful events that begin to occur. Add to that some local bachelors that think her heart has had enough time to heal, and Callie's life becomes even more complicated as she discovers country life is not as simple as she'd hoped. "Herbal Beginnings" tells not only Callie's story as she begins an herbal adventure, but also encourages and informs anyone who might be interested in growing or using herbs, the useful plants. Recipes for an array of appetizers and cocktails that feature the plants from Callie's gardens are included, as well as profiles of herbs featured in the story. "Herbal Beginnings" is the first work of fiction by author and professional herb grower, Carolee Snyder. She began her herb farm in 1978 in southern Indiana. In 1992, she moved 80,000 plants to relocate in north central Indiana where she now resides with her husband, David. In addition to raising a family and running an herb business, she hosted a gardening radio show for eight years. When she's not at the farm or inventing recipes in the kitchen, she travels and speaks across the country encouraging gardening and the use of her beloved herbs. Visit her at www.caroleesherbfarm.com

Callie Gardener's third season at her fledgling business, Joyful Heart Herb Farm, is challenged with new complications. Torn between the farm she loves and a desire to help Trooper Morgan Wright as he struggles with the aftermath of being shot, she's burning the candle at both ends. New employees are difficult to find and the weather isn't cooperating at all Big troubles come to Heartland, 'the little town that's all heart', and to the quirky characters that live and love there. Follow the continuing stories of Mike Shipley, the sweetest, cutest UPS driver in the Midwest; the friends in her girls' night-in group, the gang at Dinah's Diner, and the mysterious stranger who consistently comes to Callie's rescue. Can he save her from life-threatening danger? And just who will finally capture her heart and release the passions that are ready to erupt? "Herbal Passions" continues the adventures and romances of Callie Gardener that began with "Herbal Beginnings" and continued with "Herbal Choices." It chronicles another season of growing, and is filled with fascinating herbal lore and helpful gardening information. Twelve important herbs that are featured in the story are profiled. Over seventy mouth-watering original recipes for main dishes, side dishes and breads are included

Follow the continuing story of the people of Heartland, the "Little Town That's All Heart " It's the fourth season at Joyful Heart, Callie Gardener Franklin's herb farm located in central Indiana, and she's discovering that being married to a high-profile husband means lots of changes for both her and the farm she loves. As she struggles to keep her business afloat in a challenging economy, dangerous threats surface that impact every facet of her world. At the same time, her friends face their own problems and opportunities. In times like these, Callie finds it takes real effort to remember to count her blessings... Meanwhile, Morgan Wright campaigns for political office and artist LouAnn Crow confronts difficult times. Romance blooms for some and disappointment awaits others. There are fresh additions to Joyful Heart's staff, new adventures for trucker Suz Stone, Mike Shipley (the sweetest UPS driver in the Midwest) and the rest of the Heartland community. Celebrate as the population booms, good triumphs over evil, the gardens flourish, and the blessings of herbs enhance everyone's lives. Herbal Blessings chronicles not only Callie's life and another season of growing, harvesting, and using herbs, but also the joys of country life and nature. It is filled with fascinating herbal lore and helpful gardening information. As in the three previous books in the series, it features cultural information on twelve important herbs. And, completing the menu, it includes over seventy tempting original recipes for desserts and other herbal treats

Callie Gardener's third season at her fledgling business, Joyful Heart Herb Farm, is challenged with new complications. Torn between the farm she loves and a desire to help Trooper Morgan Wright as he struggles with the aftermath of being shot, she's burning the candle at both ends. New employees are difficult to find and the weather isn't cooperating at all Big troubles come to Heartland, 'the little town that's all heart', and to the quirky characters that live and love there. Follow the continuing stories of Mike Shipley, the sweetest, cutest UPS driver in the Midwest; the friends in her girls' night-in group, the gang at Dinah's Diner, and the mysterious stranger who consistently comes to Callie's rescue. Can he save her from life-threatening danger? And just who will finally capture her heart and release the passions that are ready to erupt? "Herbal Passions" continues the adventures and romances of Callie Gardener that began with "Herbal Beginnings" and continued with "Herbal Choices." It chronicles another season of growing, and is filled with fascinating herbal lore and helpful gardening information. Twelve important herbs that are featured in the story are profiled. Over seventy mouth-watering original recipes for main dishes, side dishes and breads are included