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Sweetheart Reunion
Par Lenora Worth. 2012
The last person Alma Blanchard expects to waltz into her bayou café is Julien LeBlanc.If seeing him again weren't painful…
enough, her handsome ex-beau announces that he aims to settle down with her. The boy she broke up with in high school was not the settling-down type! As his courting continues, though, Julien softens her heart with his devotion and faith. But how can she ever forgive him and put aside her fear that he'll break her heart again?Alma has always believed a happily-ever-after just wasn't meant for her. What will it take for Julien to prove her wrong?The Deputy's New Family
Par Jenna Mindel. 2014
Lessons Learned Because of her painful past, teacher Beth Ryken has one rule when it comes to men and marriage: never…
fall for a cop. So when the new sheriff's deputy asks her to tutor his young son, she agrees to work with the boy while hoping to avoid the handsome widower. She knows former big-city detective Nicholas Grey moved to LeNaro, Michigan, to give his child a safe and stable life. But sometimes a cop's job means risk and danger. As Beth works with Nick's struggling son, she grows unexpectedly close with the small Grey family. How will she possibly protect her heart from breaking all over again?Alaskan Homecoming
Par Teri Wilson. 2015
Second-Chance Reunion Ballet dancer Posy Sutton is only back in her hometown of Aurora, Alaska, until her injury heals. It's a…
decision that'd be easier to stick to if she didn't keep bumping into her charming ex-boyfriend, Liam Blake. After six years, she should be over himbut instead all she can see is the mistake she made when she left him. She's not sure she can handle choosing between Liam and ballet a second time if Liam is even willing to risk his heart again. When her time in Alaska is up, will she and Liam be part of the sweetest dance of all?The Gabon Virus: A Novel (Tsi Ser. #1)
Par Paul McCusker, Walt Larimore. 2009
In the face of a new plague that threatens the world, our forensic heroes investigate the past to save the…
future— studying evidence from when the Black plague decimated a small english village eyam, pronounced eem, during the seventeenth-century.After the greedy founders of a scientific research laboratory intentionally infect subjects with a deadly plague in order to develop a lucrative vaccine, the plague spreads beyond the lab’s control. A top-secret government team of scientists covertly begins to research a solution. They turn their attention to the seventeenth-century—the only other time when a widespread plague ravaged the world—for clues on how to prevent this disaster from happening again. In particular, the scientists are interested in how eighty people from the village of Eyam were able to remain virtually untouched by the plague at the height of the Black Death’s deadly reign over Europe. But trouble is afoot in Eyam—grave robberies, grisly murders, and the bizarre reappearance of the Blue Monk—a legendary, spectral figure from the time of the plague. Can he be real? And who’s trying to stop the team from discovering the truth about Eyam? Distinguished authors Paul McCusker and Walt Larimore, M.D. have collaborated to deliver this sweeping, fast-paced novel that spans the globe and transcends time. Sure to leave readers wanting more, The Eyam Factor is a riveting introduction to the authors’ new Time Scene Investigators series.Five Miles South of Peculiar: A Novel
Par Angela Hunt. 2012
If these three sisters don’t change direction, they’ll end up where they’re going. Darlene Caldwell has spent a lifetime tending…
Sycamores, an estate located five miles south of a small town called Peculiar. She raised a family in the spacious home that was her grandfather’s legacy, and she enjoys being a pillar of the community. Sycamores is the kingdom where she reigns as queen . . . until her limelight-stealing twin sister unexpectedly returns. Carlene Caldwell, veteran of the Broadway stage, is devastated when she realizes that an unsuccessful throat surgery has spelled the end of her musical career. Searching for a new purpose in life, she retreats to Sycamores, her childhood home. She may not be able to sing, but she hopes to use her knowledge and experience to fashion a new life in Peculiar, the little town she left behind. Haunted by a tragic romance, Magnolia Caldwell is the youngest of the Caldwell girls. Nolie has never wanted to live anywhere but Sycamores. She spends her days caring for her dogs and the magnificent gardens she’s created on the estate, but when she meets a man haunted by his own tragedy, she must find the courage to either deny her heart or cut the apron strings that tie her to a dear and familiar place. Can these sisters discover who they are meant to be when life takes an unforeseen detour? In a season of destiny, three unique women reunite and take unexpected journeys of the heart.An Amish Spring: Three Novellas
Par Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Vanetta Chapman. 2011
A Son for Always by Amy Clipston(Previously published in An Amish Cradle)Carolyn and Joshua are thrilled to be expecting their…
first child together. Carolyn was a teenager when she had her son, Benjamin, and she feels solely responsible to secure his future. As Joshua watches Carolyn struggle to accept his support, he knows he must find some way to convince her that she—and Ben—will always be taken care of.A Love for Irma Rose by Beth Wiseman(Previously published in An Amish Year)The year is 1957, and young Irma Rose has a choice to make. Date the man who is &“right&” for her? Or give Jonas a chance, the wild and reckless suitor who refuses to take no for an answer? Irma Rose steps onto the path she believes God has planned for her, but when she loses her footing, she is forced to rethink her choice.Where Healing Blooms by Vannetta Chapman(Previously published in An Amish Garden)Widow Emma Hochstetter finds her quiet life interrupted when she discovers a run-away teenager in her barn, and then the bishop asks her to provide a haven for a local woman and her two children. Then, her mother-in-law, Mary Ann, reveals one of her garden's hidden secrets, something very unexpected.An Amish Heirloom: Four Novellas (An amish Heirloom Novel Ser. #3)
Par Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin. 2016
A Legacy of Love by Amy ClipstonLocal volunteer fire fighter Leon King agrees to repair his ex-girlfriend Susie Bontrager&’s grandparents&’ antique…
rocking chairs for her future home with her fiance and is forced to acknowledge that his feelings for her have not quite gone away. As Susie spends time with Leon, she begins to recognize she is marrying the wrong man for all the wrong reasons.The Cedar Chest by Beth WisemanDecades after inheriting her great grandmother&’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents&’ decision to leave them hidden. The Treasured Book by Kathleen FullerFor the past two years, Shane Broyles has felt God leading him to join the Amish. He&’s staying with his friends Noah and Ivy Schlabach in Birch Creek, OH, where he is reunited with Lucy Fisher, an old friend of Noah&’s family. Shane and Lucy have never revealed their feelings for each other, but when they stumble upon an antique Bible at a flea market, they feel drawn to each other and to the mystery of the contents found within.The Midwife&’s Dream by Kelly IrvinIris Beachy serves as a midwife in her district where she longs for a family of her own. When her friend&’s brother Mahon Kurtz seeks her help in delivering the baby of two young teenagers who have sought refuge in their town, they begin to see each other in a different light. Unprepared for parenthood, the young couple leave their baby girl behind in an antique crib quilt resembling the one destined for Iris when she becomes a mother. Mahon and Iris come together to take care of the baby as they try to find her parents, and they begin to see new possibilities for their future.Wilderness Sabotage
Par Heather Woodhaven. 2020
Hunted through the wild…Can they outsmart criminals and nature?Investigating sabotage on a construction site, journalist Jackie Dutton stumbles on a…
murder—and barely escapes when she flees and falls off a cliff. Only quick thinking from law-enforcement ranger Shawn Burkett, her ex-boyfriend, saves her. Now facing a massive blizzard and relentless pursuers together, they must rely on their fragile trust and wilderness skills to get out alive…The Storm: A Novel
Par Frederick Buechner. 1998
The Boston Globe calls Frederick Buechner "one of our finest writers." USA Today says he's "one of our most original…
storytellers." Now this acclaimed author gives us his most beguiling novel yet--a magical tale of love, betrayal, and redemption inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest.On wealthy Plantation Island in South Florida, an old man waits, Kenzie Maxwell is a writer, a raconteur, a rascal, an altruist, a mystic--a charismatic figure who enjoys life with his rich third wife but muses daily on the sins of his past. Two decades ago, Kenzie had to leave New York because of a scandal. He'd been a volunteer at a runawat shelter, and he'd fallen in love with a seventeen-year-old girl--a girl who died while giving birth to Kenzie's daughter. His older brother, Dalton, a lawyer and board member at the shelter, decided to quell the rumors by releasing Kenzie's note of apology to the press. Kenzie's reputation--and the girl's--were destroyed. He has never forgiven his brother.Now it's the eve of Kenzie's seventieth birthday, and a storm is brewing. His beloved daughter, Bree--the child of the scandal--is coming down from New York for his birthday party. But his brother Dalton is coming down, too, to do some legal work for the island's ill-tempered matriarch. Aided and abetted by Dalton's happy-go-lucky stepson, a loutish gardener, a New Age windsurfer, a bumbling bishop, and a bona fide tempest, Kenzie must somehow contrive to reconcile with his brother--and make peace with his past.Infused with humanity, and informed by faith. The Storm is Frederick Buechner's most captivating novel since Godric--a richly satisfying contemporary story of fragmented families and love's many mysteries that will move you, makeyou laugh, and fill you with wonder.The Man He Never Was: A Novel
Par James L. Rubart. 2018
In this fresh take on the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, James L. Rubart explores the war between good…
and evil within each of us—and one man&’s only chance to overcome the greatest divide of the soul.What if you woke up one morning and the darkest parts of yourself were gone?Torren Daniels vanished eight months back, and his wife and kids have moved on—with more than a little relief. Toren was a good man but carried a raging temper that often exploded without warning. So when he shows up on their doorstep out of the blue, they&’re shocked to see him alive. But more shocked to see he&’s changed. Radically.His anger is gone. He&’s oddly patient. Kind. Fun. The man he always wanted to be. Toren has no clue where he&’s been but he knows he&’s been utterly transformed. He focuses on three things: Finding out where he&’s been. Finding out how it happened. And winning back his family.But as the months go on, his memory slowly returns. And the more the memories come, the more Torren slips back into being the man he was before. How can he hang on to the new man he&’s become? And who is he really? The man he was . . . or the man he is?Praise for The Man He Never Was:&“With plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning, The Man He Never Was expertly explores the difference between knowing and experiencing, and asks the important question: What might happen if we could see the person in the mirror as God does?&” —Katie Ganshert, award-winning author of Life After&“This is no mere novel, but a journey to the soul. Sage, deep filled with a truth of terrible beauty and the real nature of love.&” —Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author&“In The Man He Never Was, James L. Rubart perplexes readers in the best possible way, wooing us through the mystery of a man&’s lost memory and the high stakes of his broken marriage, failed career, and an unbridled anger problem. A page-turning exploration of what it means to live truly loved.&” —Mary DeMuth, author of The Muir HouseThe Outsider
Par Penelope Williamson. 1996
Penelope Williamson’s classic bestseller blends the best of historical western and Amish romance in a sweeping tale “sure to please…
any fan of good old-fashioned storytelling” (Library Journal).A daughter of the faith…a stranger with a gun…a forbidden love.Throughout the years on her Montana homestead, Rachel Yoder had never been afraid—the creed of the Plain People had been her strength. Then the day came when lawless men killed Rachel’s husband in an act of blind greed. Now, at her darkest hour, an outsider walks across her meadow and into her life…Johnny Cain is bloody, near death, and armed to the teeth. A man hardened by his violent past, Cain has never known a woman like Rachel—someone who offers him a chance to heal more than his physical wounds.Cain’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Rachel's heart and confound her soul. Soon she must choose between all she holds dear—her faith, her family, perhaps her very salvation—and the man they call the Outsider.The Master Quilter: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts #6)
Par Jennifer Chiaverini. 2004
In this heartwarming novel about the meaning of friendship, the Elm Creek quilters pay tribute to their beloved matriarch and…
the bridal quilt that will be stitched in her honor.The Elm Creek Quilters are as surprised as anyone when their beloved matriarch, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson, marries her sweetheart, Andrew, at a festive holiday gathering at her ancestral home on Christmas Eve. Eager to celebrate the union, her friends decide to create a beautiful wedding quilt to warm the newlyweds&’ home and hearts.A secret with such good intentions, they reason, couldn&’t possibly do anyone harm. But although the quilting retreat established at Elm Creek Manor is a place where quilters share their creativity, their challenges, and their dreams, somehow in their haste to find a way to honor the wisdom, skill, and devotion of their favorite master quilter, they forget that sometimes secrets drive friends apart instead of drawing them closer. As financial troubles, relationship struggles, and unexpected opportunities beyond Elm Creek Quilt Camp test the bonds of friendship, the quilters must find a way to stitch together more than Sylvia&’s Bridal Sampler to make a happy ending.Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (7 Deadly Sins #1)
Par Victoria Christopher Murray. 2017
The 7 Deadly Sins series that inspired four Lifetimeoriginal movies begins with this unputdownable novel about a woman caught between…
an entertainment mogul with a shady past and his childhood friend who is out for revenge—from the NAACP Image award winner and national bestselling author of The Personal Librarian.Is lust a sin? Tiffanie has lived a sheltered life in a very strict household with her pastor grandfather and her grandmother in Washington, D.C. But when she meets Damon, she falls for the successful entertainment businessman despite his history as a drug dealer. Everyone sees a bright future for the couple—yet when Tiffanie meets Trey, her lustful feelings leave her confused just days before her wedding. Trey is Damon&’s childhood best friend with whom he built a successful drug business. But when the game got hot and Damon decided to leave, Trey stayed and continued to sell drugs until he was arrested and spent seven years in prison. Now he&’s out and able to attend the wedding. While Damon is thrilled to have Trey back and hopes to bring his best friend into his business, Trey has other plans. And in the end, there will only be one man standing...Includes a reading group guide with an author Q&A and discussion questions for book clubs.The Forgotten Road: A Novel (The Broken Road Series #2)
Par Richard Paul Evans. 2018
The second novel in the New York Times bestselling trilogy from Richard Paul Evans about a man on an inspirational…
pilgrimage across Route 66 to find his way back to himself.Chicago celebrity and successful pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash. But thanks to a remarkable twist of fate, he&’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life—and love. Narrowly escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the fast cars—none of it was making him happy. The last time he was happy—truly happy—was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their connection was destroyed by his ambition and greed.Charles decides to embark on an epic quest: He will walk the entire length of Route 66, from Chicago to California, where he hopes to convince Monica to give him another shot. Along the way, Charles is immersed in the deep and rich history of one of America&’s most iconic highways. But the greater journey he finds is the one he takes in his heart as he meets people along the road who will change his perspective on the world. But will his transformation be enough to earn redemption?The Master Quilter: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts #6)
Par Jennifer Chiaverini. 2004
In this heartwarming novel about the meaning of friendship, the Elm Creek quilters pay tribute to their beloved matriarch and…
the bridal quilt that will be stitched in her honor.The Elm Creek Quilters are as surprised as anyone when their beloved matriarch, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson, marries her sweetheart, Andrew, at a festive holiday gathering at her ancestral home on Christmas Eve. Eager to celebrate the union, her friends decide to create a beautiful wedding quilt to warm the newlyweds&’ home and hearts.A secret with such good intentions, they reason, couldn&’t possibly do anyone harm. But although the quilting retreat established at Elm Creek Manor is a place where quilters share their creativity, their challenges, and their dreams, somehow in their haste to find a way to honor the wisdom, skill, and devotion of their favorite master quilter, they forget that sometimes secrets drive friends apart instead of drawing them closer. As financial troubles, relationship struggles, and unexpected opportunities beyond Elm Creek Quilt Camp test the bonds of friendship, the quilters must find a way to stitch together more than Sylvia&’s Bridal Sampler to make a happy ending.Walking on Water: A Novel (The walk Ser. #5)
Par Richard Paul Evans. 2014
With this New York Times bestseller, the beloved Walk series ends as Alan Christoffersen reaches his destination and the beginning…
of a new life: “Definitely a journey worth taking” (Booklist).After the death of his beloved wife, after the loss of his advertising business to his once-trusted partner, after bankruptcy forced him from his home, Alan Christoffersen embarked on a daring cross-country journey—a walk across America, from Seattle to Key West, with only the pack on his back. Through it all he learned life-changing lessons about love, forgiveness, and most of all, hope.Now Alan must again return west to face yet another crisis, one that threatens to upend his world just as he had begun to heal from so much loss, leaving him unsure of whether he can reach the end his journey. It will take the love of a new friend, and the wisdom of an old friend, to help him to finally leave the past behind and find the strength and hope to live again. Walking on Water is a beautiful story of one man’s search for a new beginning, of “humorous moments, heartwarming moments, moments of self-discovery, and moments of profound wisdom” (Deseret Morning News).Brush of Wings: A Novel (Angels Walking #3)
Par Karen Kingsbury. 2017
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the third and final novel in an unforgettable series about…
four friends and the divine intervention that changes their lives forever.Against the advice of her doctor, Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to work at a new orphanage. Whatever time she has left, Mary Catherine wants to spend it helping children—especially since she is unable to have children of her own. The only problem is Marcus Dillinger, the Major League Baseball player she was never meant to fall in love with. But neither Marcus nor Mary Catherine’s other friends—Tyler Ames and Sami Dawson—know just how serious her heart condition is.Still, Marcus suspects something isn’t right. After months of silence, a divinely timed letter from Mary Catherine leads him on a desperate life-or-death mission to get her to a US hospital before time runs out. Meanwhile, as Sami and Tyler prepare to marry, the group receives shocking news that changes everyone’s plans.The team of angels walking is busier than ever in this epic battle between life and death. Brush of Wings is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith.In This Moment: A Novel (The baxter Family Ser.)
Par Karen Kingsbury. 2017
#1 New York Times–Bestselling Author: A principal’s Bible Study program helps turn his troubled high school around—but a lawsuit may…
put it all at risk . . . Hamilton High Principal Wendell Quinn wants to see real change in his community, so he starts a voluntary after-school Bible Study and prayer program called Raise the Bar. He knows he is risking his job by leading the program, but before long, Raise the Bar meetings are standing room only.A year later, violence and gang activity are sharply down, test scores are up, and drug use and teen pregnancy have plummeted. The program is clearly working—until one parent files a lawsuit, claiming Wendell has violated his daughter’s rights.But Principal Quinn knows God is on his side, and he refuses to back down. As he prepares for court, he is deluged by a storm of national attention and criticism. He wants just one attorney on his side in the fight of his life—Luke Baxter.A nuanced exploration of religious freedom and what it means to be a person of faith in today’s culture, In This Moment is “a timely look at the crossroads of public law and religious freedom [handled] in a sensitive manner” (Library Journal).Saving Grace: A Novel (New Heights Ser. #2)
Par Denise Hunter. 2005
Award-winning author Denise Hunter captivates the readers with her latest fiction about a single mother running a crisis pregnancy center.…
As if the jolt of becoming a single mom to her two sons wasn’t enough, Natalie Coombs is facing new stresses as the director of the crisis pregnancy center. A teenager who comes in for testing brings back memories of another pregnant girl whose life tragically ended in suicide. Desperate to reach out to this client, Natalie crosses professional boundaries and incurs the wrath of a mysterious assailant. Even within her family, all is not well as her relationship with her sister becomes increasingly tense. Natalie is compelled to carefully count the cost of following her heart and her convictions amid betrayal, physical danger, and strained family relationships. Filled with human drama, readers will be easily drawn in as national issues become highly personal in this gripping tale of conflict and commitment.Prophet: A Novel
Par Frank Peretti. 2003
Now in ebook, a classic from bestselling author Frank Peretti about a TV anchorman whose life is turned upside down…
as he starts hearing voices and discovers supernatural forces at play.John Barrett, popular anchorman, finds himself suddenly lost in the comfortable world he thought he understood.His producer seems to be hiding something big and lying to cover her tracks. His father’s “accidental” death isn’t looking quite so accidental. And his estranged son has returned search for the truth. On top of all this, John is starting to hear mysterious voices.Prophet has all the hallmarks of Peretti’s fast-paced blockbuster fiction, and his clear understanding of the vast spiritual struggle over moral authority marks every page.