When danger strikes, love and family become the ultimate refuge. Ben Taylor, a 25-year-old widower with four children, is already struggling to balance college, a new job, and fatherhood when he gets caught up in a network of fraud and deception at his workplace. Forced to go undercover to expose the criminals and clear his name, Ben turns to Teresa Cooper, the capable nanny who keeps his world in order, to take his children to the one place where they will be completely safe. Jonah Campbell, a retired soldier-turned-artist living in the remote wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, never expected to learn he had a son and grandchildren, but he welcomes the chance to know and protect his newfound family. As they watch the children thrive in the great outdoors, Jonah finds himself falling for the lovely and capable nanny, while Teresa is drawn to the charming and slightly mysterious man her employer turned to for help. But as secrets from the past resurface and danger closes in, they must all confront the baggage they’ve been carrying—or risk losing everything. Baggage Claim is a compelling tale of love, redemption, and the power of family. Baggage Claim is Book 1 in the Hope Again series: Baggage Claim - Snow Angels - Long Shadows - Hope for the Holidays - Home Run - The Road Home Once again, Cathe Swanson has brought us a cast of unique characters in unpredictable situations. There is nothing cookie-cutter about Baggage Claim. Toss out the stereotypes that come to mind when you picture a nanny--this get-it-done woman won't remind you of Julie Andrews or Fran Drescher, but she's just as memorable as she shepherds four kids--and their widower dad who needs some parenting lessons. Add a criminal investigation that might put the kids in danger and you've got a story that will keep you turning pages...and a plot that will linger in your head long after you close the book. - Becky Melby, author Baggage Claim is Book 1 in the Hope Again series. After 40 years of wandering (but always in lovely places and not in a desert), Cathe Swanson has recently returned to her childhood home and family in Minnesota. In the summer, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and being outdoors, gardening, hiking, birdwatching, and kayaking. The long winters are perfect for playing games, reading, and indoor hobbies. Cathe's been a quilter and teacher of quiltmaking for over 25 years and enjoys just about any kind of creative work, especially those involving fiber or paper. Everything inspires new books! A lifelong love of quilting, Cathe's Swedish heritage and an interest in genealogy led to The Glory Quilts series. The Hope Again series is inspired by her life in the Midwest and experiences with the elderly, the military, and inner-city ministry. As a child of the 60's, she's having fun writing about hippies and the Jesus People movement in the Serenity Hill series. Cathe writes books with creative plots and engaging characters of all ages, to glorify God and entertain and bless readers. Her heartwarming stories will make you laugh and make you cry—and then make you laugh again.