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The Bookseller’s Promise (The Amish Bookstore Novels #1)
Par Beth Wiseman. 2022
In the first novel of Beth Wiseman&’s Amish Bookstore series, a rare, old book may hold answers to a present-day…
romance.Yvonne Wilson makes the trek from Texas to Indiana with just one goal in mind: to convince Amishman Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. But Jake is as strong-willed as Yvonne. On the eve of his grandfather&’s death, Jake vowed never to sell the book, and he intends to keep that promise. But he can&’t say more than that, having never read it and not knowing why it was so dear to his grossdaadi.Eva Graber has loved Jake since he hired her to work in his bookstore years ago, but he doesn&’t seem to notice she&’s blossomed into a beautiful woman. When Yvonne shows up and seems like she might turn Jake&’s eye, Eva suggests she and Jake should read the book together to find out what&’s so special about it.What happens after that surprises them all, and the book leads the trio deep into mysterious questions about life and death, love and loss, and the impenetrable purposes of God.Sweet contemporary Amish romancePart of the Amish Bookstore seriesBook 1: The Bookseller's PromiseBook 2: The Story of LoveBook 3: Hopefully Ever AfterBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsLove in Plain Sight (An Amish Mail-Order Bride Novel #3)
Par Kathleen Fuller. 2022
In the town of Birch Creek where the only danger is getting swept off your feet, Katharine Miller hides the…
secrets of her past . . . until she meets Ezra Bontrager and is forced to face the greatest risk of all—opening her heart to true loveAfter fleeing her hometown, Katharine finds peace and anonymity while working at Stoll&’s Inn and keeping to herself. As long as her guard is up, she can protect herself and others from her past, with the hope that one day her family will forgive her for leaving.Ezra Bontrager has never shared a love of farming with his brothers and father, and when he takes a job at Stoll&’s Inn, he quickly finds even more reason to come to work every day. Although he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, Ezra can&’t help but want to learn more about the quiet and mysterious newcomer who doesn&’t appear to have come to Birch Creek looking for a husband, as so many have done after the want ad that advertised Birch Creek&’s many bachelors.As Katharine and Ezra continue to cross paths, Katharine feels her defenses lower, and Ezra no longer scoffs at the idea of marriage. Just as they start to hope for the future, the past comes roaring back—not just for Katharine and Ezra but for the entire community of Birch Creek. Confronting that past won&’t be easy, but it brings the opportunity for love and grace to abound.Praise for Love in Plain Sight&“Katharine Miller has everything she ever wants, until she realizes what she&’s gotten. Love in Plain Sight is Kathleen Fuller at her best. She shines the spotlight on an unlikely heroine who runs away to find herself…and discovers what true love looks like.&” —Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Mending Fences.&“Kathleen Fuller&’s emotional and evocative writing draws readers into her complex stories and keeps them cheering for her endearing characters even after the final page.&” —Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling authorSweet Amish romanceThe third book in the Amish Mail-Order Bride series but can be read in any orderBook One: A Double Dose of LoveBook Two: Matched and MarriedBook Three: Love in Plain SightBook length: 84,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsTrust Me
Par Kelly Irvin. 2022
Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?A…
decade ago, Delaney Broward discovered her brother&’s murdered body at the San Antonio art co-op he founded with friends. Her artist boyfriend, Hunter Nash, went to prison for the murder, despite his not-guilty plea.This morning, Hunter walks out of prison a free man, having served his sentence.This afternoon, Delaney finds her best friend dead, murdered in the same fashion as her brother.Stay out of it or you&’re next, the killer warns.Hunter never stopped loving Delaney, though he can&’t blame her for not forgiving her. He knows he&’ll get his life back one day at a time, one step at a time. But he&’s blindsided to realize he&’s a murder suspect. Again.When Hunter shows up on her doorstep asking her to help him find the real killer, Delaney&’s head says to run away, yet her heart tells her there&’s more to his story than what came out in the trial. An uneasy truce leads to their probe into a dark past that shatters Delaney&’s image of her brother. She can&’t stop and neither can Hunter—which lands them both in the crosshairs of a murderer growing more desperate by the hour.In this gripping romantic suspense, Kelly Irvin plumbs the complexity of broken trust in the people we love—and in God—and whether either can be mended.Praise for Trust Me:&“Trust Me is an apt title for Irvin&’s new suspense novel. Kelly Irvin is a master at spinning a complex story web with surprising twists and relatable characters. Highly recommended!&” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of A Stranger&’s Game and the Pelican Harbor series&“I found I couldn't turn the pages fast enough in Kelly Irvin's latest novel, Trust Me. I promised myself just one more page and I'd stop reading for the night...just one more...just one more. At times I could barely breathe. What a fabulous story! I loved it!&” —Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning author of Relative SilenceClean romantic suspense novelA stand-alone novelBook length: approximately 101,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsDreaming in Black and White: A Phoebe Grant Novel (The Phoebe Grant Novels)
Par Laura Jensen Walker. 2005
She's smart. She's savvy. She's...well, she's working on the thighs. And with God as her witness, she'll never let that…
man spoil her happy ending!Phoebe Grant is everyone's favorite movie geek-unbeatable at trivia, convinced that all the world's a movie screen. She can organize a four-hankie chick-flickathon with a wave of her tall, nonfat, double mocha. And she's a shoo-in for the job of her dreams-movie reviewer for the newpaper where she works.Enter Alex Spencer-not only gorgeous but also a film buff, perfectly cast for a celluloid kiss and a fade to sunset. Unfortunately, Alex is the villain who sends Phoebe packing to the last place on earth she wants to be-back home to boring little Barley, California.But wait. It couldn't be. Dark, handsome, and annoying Alex...in Barley?Can Phoebe protect her hometown-and her heart-and prove It's a Wonderful Life? Or is her promising future truly Gone with the Wind?Trapped in Yosemite
Par Dana Mentink. 2024
When a massive earthquake levels the region, secrets and unknown dangers are exposed…The ground in still-icy Yosemite National Park isn&’t…
stable, and K-9 handler Von Sharpe fears the worst. But his worries are pushed aside when he sees an SUV viciously forced off the road…with his ex-fiancée at the wheel. It&’s only when Stella Rivers steps out of the vehicle that the very ground under their feet cracks and breaks with the onslaught of a terrifying earthquake. When her meeting with a mysterious client is ambushed, Stella witnesses the man being gunned down by a sniper and becomes a target herself. With the threat of aftershocks triggering landslides and floods, the new mom has no choice but to run to save her baby girl—even if it means teaming up with the man who has no idea he fathered her child.Trapped in a dangerously unstable wilderness with a killer closing in, Von and Stella are running out of time to get to safety. And every fissure reveals a new secret that will shake them to their foundation…Trouble in My Way
Par Michelle Stimpson. 2008
IT'S ALL HER MOM'S FAULT. If she hadn't snooped into Karis's diary, she would never have found out that Karis…
went to a boy's house without permission. Now Karis is grounded, which means no modem, no iPod...and no cell phone. There's just no way a cute, popular, high-schooler can survive being cut off from the world, so Karis is forced to sneak around behind her mother's back. But the way she's acting makes Karis feel guilty -- even if it is her mom's fault -- and she doesn't like the feeling. Her scheming is starting to cause other problems, too. Borrowing a friend's cell phone has turned into a catastrophe that may break up her oldest friendship, and the cutie she met after driver's ed is acting a little scary. Will the faith her mother has taught her be enough to help her find her way through this trouble...and show both the world and herself that she's a stronger, better person than even she ever knew?Split Ends
Par Jacquelin Thomas. 2010
Divine AND FRIENDSThese girlfriends get through bad hair days together -- and anything else that life in L.A. throws at…
them! Kylie Sanderson isn't looking for a handout or anyone's charity -- what she needs, as she summons up her courage outside the Crowning Glory Hair Salon, is a job. Tired of moving, currently homeless, she's learned to depend on herself, not her hard-partying and irresponsible mother, which is why she's quit school and is desperate to work. Now, thanks to the salon's owner, Kylie is the shampoo girl at Crowning Glory, and almost overnight her life turns around: she has a place to call home, a future as a stylist, and a dream of one day going to college. And when she meets diva sensation Kara Matthews and spends a luxurious weekend with the superstar's faithful and welcoming family -- including her styling daughter, Divine -- Kylie truly feels like someone should pinch her, because she must be dreaming! Then out of the blue, Kylie's mother turns up with plans to make a fresh start...but is Kylie ready to trust her and forgive the past?Nothing But Drama (Good Girlz Ser. #1)
Par ReShonda Tate Billingsley. 2006
The first book in an exciting and inspiring new series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley Their lives are…
nothing but drama. . . . Camille can't believe her bad luck when she's ordered to join a church youth group after hiding her boyfriend from the police. She'll bide her time if that's what it takes to get everyone off her back, but it's the last place she ever expected to make a new friend. Angel has a secret that's got her running scared, so when she sees a flyer for the group, she heads to the church, hoping to find an answer to her problem. Now Rachel, their group leader, has a task for them that may just end their daily dramas and give them a whole new beginning. They just have to take a leap of faith. . . . Along the way, they meet tough-as-nails Jasmine and society-darling Alexis, forging friendships built on strength, loyalty, and faith. As the girls take up Rachel's challenge to honor their parents, they find that walking a new path isn't always the easiest way to go. But together, Camille, Angel, Jasmine, and Alexis will embark on adventures that only the best of friends can share.Finding Home (Baxter Family)
Par Karen Kingsbury, Tyler Russell. 2020
Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury&’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of tens of millions of readers who have come…
to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell inspire and entertain young readers by going back in time to tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children—Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke.Summer is over and Dad begins his important position at an Indiana hospital. Like it or not, Bloomington is the Baxter Family&’s new home. As school starts, everyone finds reasons to be excited about the move. Everyone, that is, except Ashley. Ashley desperately misses the home and friends she left behind. As she realizes her siblings have their struggles, too, she can&’t help but wonder if unlikely friends can be the best friends of all? And could time and love from her family be enough to make a house feel like home?In the second book in the Baxter Family Children series, #1 New York Times bestselling Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell tell the funny and poignant tale of the Baxter children finding home!Dangerous Alliance: An Austentacious Romance
Par Jennieke Cohen. 2019
The Gentleman’s Guide to Viceand Virtue meets Jane Austen in this witty, winking historical romance with a dash of mystery!Lady…
Victoria Aston has everything she could want: an older sister happily wed, the future of her family estate secure, and ample opportunity to while her time away in the fields around her home. But now Vicky must marry—or find herself and her family destitute. Armed only with the wisdom she has gained from her beloved novels by Jane Austen, she enters society’s treacherous season.Sadly, Miss Austen has little to say about Vicky’s exact circumstances: whether the roguish Mr. Carmichael is indeed a scoundrel, if her former best friend, Tom Sherborne, is out for her dowry or for her heart, or even how to fend off the attentions of the foppish Mr. Silby, he of the unfortunate fashion sensibility. Most unfortunately of all, Vicky’s books are silent on the topic of the mysterious accidents cropping up around her…ones that could prevent her from surviving until her wedding day.Up Pops the Devil: A Novel
Par Angela Benson. 2008
Two hard years in prison have changed Wilford "Preacher" Winters for the better. He did his time, now he's going…
to "do the right thing." But the women in his life have other ideas.Tanya, the sleek and sexy mother of his two kids, is much too comfortable with her pearls-and-Porsche lifestyle, and she'll do whatever it takes to maintain it...His sister, Loretta, kept "the business" running smoothly while Preacher was inside, and she can't believe he'd trade Easy Street bling for a nickel-and-dime dead-end job...His one-time girlfriend Serena, now married to his main man Barnard, is hiding a secret—and if past sins come to light, they'll ruin several lives and a very new, very precious friendship between Preacher and Barnard's beautiful-inside-and-out sister, Natalie.With his world about to explode all around him, Preacher's going to need every ounce of his new-found faith to remain strong. Because it takes a lot to become a new man, sometimes even a miracle.Delilah's Daughters: A Novel
Par Angela Benson. 2014
An inspirational story about the allure of fame and the faith that binds a family forever . . .Delilah Monroe…
has done everything in her power to keep her three daughters strong since the death of her husband. And a big part of that connection is their singing group, Delilah's Daughters. Veronica, Roxanne, and Alisha each have their own unique sense of self, but they all share the dream of Delilah's Daughters hitting the Billboard charts.Now, just as they enter the final round of a national talent show, a record producer approaches Veronica with the promise of fame . . . if she goes solo. Then the man Delilah has always leaned on wants more from her than just friendship, and someone from her past comes calling with a shocking secret. Will Delilah be able to hold her family together?Miracles at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge)
Par Charlotte Hubbard. 2024
Returning to the fan-favorite world of Promise Lodge, the small-town Missouri setting for her beloved Amish inspirational romance novels, Charlotte…
Hubbard charms readers with a Mother&’s Day themed tale perfect for fans of Shelley Shepard Gray and Beth Wiseman!A season of change has blessed the Amish of Missouri&’s Promise Lodge, as mothers-to-be anticipate the arrival of their little miracles and one young man&’s life is about to take an unexpected turn as he sheds his bad boy reputation and embraces the value of faith and hard work. Long-time residents of Promise Lodge welcome a wave of newcomers that includes a pretty potter who&’s come to help an expectant couple, and a hard-working dairy expert ready to manage the herds on the expanding Burkholder farm. Then there&’s Isaac Chupp, the handsome, charming son of a notoriously unyielding Bishop from nearby Coldstream. Isaac has recklessly rebelled against his dat, and his bad boy reputation precedes him. Now he seeks a fresh start, applying for work at Dale Kraybill&’s bulk store. Proving himself reliable while Dale takes off for his wedding trip is Isaac&’s bold first step. But more miraculous awakenings may come as he settles into the warm new light of the faithful community. And while Promise Lodge celebrates an abundance of newborns as summer turns to fall, Isaac discovers a kindred soul who has her own share of challenges. In helping her, he just may find his true purpose in loving selflessly, building up, and giving back . . .The Heart's Shelter (An Amish Legacy Novel #4)
Par Amy Clipston. 2024
Kira has no interest in dating and putting down roots in Pennsylvania—that is, until she finds a kindred spirit in…
Jayden Bontrager.Kira Detweiler doesn&’t plan to be in Lancaster County for long. She&’s left her family in Indiana to help her aunt after the birth of her fourth boppli. Or at least that&’s what she tells people. Deep down, she&’s trying to escape the heartache of a broken engagement and has no plans to date again anytime soon.Jayden Bontrager watches his older brothers with admiration, and he prays that someday he&’ll have the kind of life they do. Even so, he&’s only twenty-three and not in a hurry to marry and start a family. He&’s content to watch from the sidelines and is happy to see his brothers enjoying a close relationship once again.When Jayden and Kira strike up a friendship, they are each drawn to the other&’s gentle and humble demeanor, and they feel things for one another unlike anything they&’ve felt before. But Kira is torn between her heart and her home. She sees no point in pursuing a relationship with Jayden when she doesn&’t plan to put down roots in Pennsylvania. The last thing she needs is another heartbreak.Will Jayden and Kira be able to overcome the obstacles in their path to find the future they both dream of?In this fourth and final book of the Amish Legacy Series, readers will find out if the youngest Bontrager brother will get his happily ever after.Sweet, inspirational Amish romanceFull-length novel (92,000 words)Fourth book in Amy Clipston&’s Amish Legacy seriesBook 1: Foundation of LoveBook 2: Building a FutureBook 3: Breaking New GroundBook 4: The Heart&’s ShelterIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Face in the Shadows (Reunion Revelations #5)
Par Lenora Worth. 2008
Did he kill Josie Skerritt?Everyoneincluding the policesuspected Parker Buchanan of the ten-year-old murder. They even had incriminating evidence against him…
that Parker couldn'tor wouldn'texplain away. But Kate Brooks knew the brooding loner couldn't have done it. He was her young son's hero, and Kate had fallen hard for the reclusive author.Kate knew proving his innocence would take all their faith and fast thinking combined. Because the real killer was setting them up for a double murder their own.Double Jeopardy (The McClains #1)
Par Terri Reed. 2008
Witness to a brutal murder, Anne Jones bravely agrees to testify. She is given a new name, a new history…
and is advised not to get too close to anyone. But she doesand with good reason. Somehow, her identity has been compromised. Someone knows whoand whereshe is. Anne's handsome boss, Patrick McClain, is himself witness to the scare tactics being used against her and vows to keep her safe. Yet she will have to disappear all over again, lest she put both their lives in jeopardy .The Heart of Grace (The Brothers' Bond #3)
Par Linda Goodnight. 2007
It took serious injuries from a roadside bombto bring war photographer Drew Michaelsback to his estranged wife, Larissa. His needfor…
adventure had ultimately pushed Larissatoward the warm embrace of the church andaway from him. But now, being back in suchclose quarters with his firstand onlylove,was stirring up feelings of peace and comforthe'd suppressed long ago. Yet his secretscould once again tear him away from thewoman to whom he'd uttered the words "I do."Prodigal Daughter (Davis Landing #5)
Par Patricia Davids. 2006
The Davis Landing Observer Page 5The Gossip Guru hears Hamilton daughter Melissa, who'd disappeared not long after her father's first medical…
crisis, has finally come home—pregnant! This news certainly won't help her father, Wallace, as he once again recuperates in the hospital. Word is she's been staying at Hamilton Media attorney Richard McNeil's home, along with his sister, her husband and their kids. With all those people in the McNeil household, is there time for romance between prodigal Melissa and newly rededicated Christian heartthrob Richard? Keep checking Page 5 for updates!Tangled Memories
Par Marta Perry. 2006
Digging into her father’s past brings a woman closer to danger in this inspirational romantic suspense novel.Finally meeting the wealthy…
family she’d never known should have given Corrie Grant the information about her father she’d craved all her life. But the Mannings of Savannah were a secretive and hostile bunch. All except Lucas Santee, her grandfather’s sophisticated right-hand man, who stood between Corrie and her relatives’ unrelenting barbs and slights.The family’s suspicion of her seemed frivolous at first, but when a mysterious series of accidents occurred, Corrie was forced to take it seriously. How far would the Mannings go to keep their secrets buried forever?Hideaway Home (The Hideaway Novels)
Par Hannah Alexander. 2008
Soldier Red Meyers had looked forward to the day he could return to Hideaway, Missouri, and to his sweetheart, Bertie…
Moennig. But his dreams were shattered when he was wounded in the last stages of World War II in Europe. Bertie was beautiful inside and outshe deserved a whole man. Red was determined to keep his distance. But a tragedy on the home front brought the couple face-to-face for the first time in years, and now a dangerous mystery threatened both their lives. As they fought for survival in their tiny Ozark town, Red had to summon the faith and courage to protect the woman he'd never stopped loving.