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In selecting the twenty stories in this collection, Smiley indicates the order of the stories is artful--like a Chinese meal--so…
that the flavors enhance each other as the feast progresses. These "strange, exotic, rich, and charming" stories include selections by Gish Jen, Ellen Gilchrist, Stephen Dobyns, Kate Braverman, and Jamaica Kincaid. BestsellerPrimary colors: a novel of politics
Par Joe Klein. 1996
Parallels the 1992 Bill Clinton presidential campaign. When Jack Stanton, a southern governor, makes a run for the presidency, he…
recruits Henry Burton as his deputy campaign manager. At first Henry sees the opportunity to gain an insider's view of politics as a welcome distraction. But the business of politics soon builds a formidable backdrop to Henry's personal identity crisis. Strong language. BestsellerKiki finds her voice: Be true to you and embrace your god-given gifts
Par Kierra Sheard-Kelly. 2024
Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the author and her mom! When the school talent show creates…
an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life of Grammy-nominated singer and actress Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this inspiring book helps kids discover how to best use their God-given gifts and what it means to be true to yourself even when it's not the popular thing to do. The school talent show is a big deal, and Kiki is thrilled when the popular girls ask her to perform with them. But when the song her new friends choose turns out to be one Kiki's parents don't want her singing, she must decide if it's more important to be popular and please her friends or speak up and do what she knows is right for her. Kiki Finds Her Voice helps children ages 4-8: Learn how to stand up to peer pressure Embrace their differences and love what makes them unique Better understand how their faith plays a part in their everyday lives In addition, Kiki Finds Her Voice is ideal for: bedtime and story time reading encouraging faith development, and building character and self-confidenceThe amish quiltmaker's unlikely match (Amish Quiltmaker #4)
Par Jennifer Beckstrand. 2024
Filled with her trademark humor and relatable characters, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand's blends quilting, matchmaking, and a close-knit Colorado community…
in her newest Amish Quiltmaker novel, as independent-minded quilter Esther Kiem sets her sights on an unusual match between the shyest Yoder sister and a professional baseball player . . . Perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. Though Mary Yoder longs to marry someday, she finds caring for her community's injured and sick is much easier than courting. But when Englischer Clay Markham crashes his car nearby, Mary's nursing shows her his hidden wounds are more painful than his injuries. Though she's irresistibly drawn to his kind nature, can she risk letting him into her heart? On the run from his troubled past, ex-pro baseball player Clay can't believe the quiet sanctuary he's found under Mary's care. Her gentle faith and knowledge are somehow giving him hope he can change his life-and offer her the love she truly deserves. But when his secrets catch up with him, can he and Mary find the courage to face the truth, set things to rights . . . and make way for a future together?The year of jubilee
Par Cindy Morgan. 2023
The Mockingbird family has always lived peacefully in Jubilee, Kentucky, despite the divisions that mark their small town. Until the…
tense summer of 1963, when their youngest child, Isaac, falls gravely ill. Middle sister Grace, nearly fourteen, is determined to do whatever it takes to save her little brother. With her father and mother away at the hospital, Grace is left under the loving but inexperienced eye of her aunt June, with little to do but wait and worry. Inspired by a young teacher's mission for change, she begins to flirt with danger—and with a gifted boy named Golden, who just might be the key to saving Isaac's life. Then the unthinkable happens, and the world as she knows it shifts in ways she never could have imagined. Grace must decide what she believes amid the swirling, conflicting voices even of those she loves the most. From gifted songwriter Cindy Morgan comes this lyrical, tender tale of a girl standing at the threshold of adulthood, learning the depths of the human heart and the bonds of family that bend, break, and bind together over and over again. This special enhanced audiobook contains bonus music by Cindy written exclusively for this audiobook, a podcast interview, and more!Tex (Coral Canyon Cowboys #1)
Par Liz Isaacson. 2024
Tex Young has spent the last two decades traveling around the world with his brothers as part of Country Quad,…
a successful cowboy boy band. He's stepping back from the band and returning to his roots in Coral Canyon, where the Young brothers all grew up. Their father sold the family ranch several years ago when none of them wanted it, and Tex, along with his son, rolls into town the day before an auction for the land. He wants it. He talks to some of his brothers, and they decide to try to get the ranch back. Abigail Ingalls has other plans for that land, as it borders her small farm, which she's labored on with her disabled brother for the past two decades...after Tex left her in Coral Canyon so he could go live the country-music star life. The land isn't taken care of, and she wants to add it to what she owns and create an oasis out of weeds. Abby and Tex both show up at the auction, and they both want that land. The sparks between them are as hot as they were twenty years ago, but Tex tells himself it's because the uppity town librarian outbid him and bought his family ranch. So he devises another plan to get the ranch back—and it includes taking his gorgeous former girlfriend to dinner a time or two. Can Tex and Abby build a real, lasting relationship now that they're both back in Coral Canyon for good? Or will Tex's plan to get his family ranch back end up breaking both of their hearts?A love discovered (Heart of Cheyenne #1)
Par Tracie Peterson. 2024
The heart finds its way when one least expects it-even in the most unforgiving frontiers. Invited by a friend to…
trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the haunting memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, and desperation leads Edward to his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage. After her father's death leaves her with no means of support, Marybeth Kruger is in danger of having her two-year-old half sister taken from her. So when Edward Vogel, the widower husband of her late best friend, offers her a marriage of convenience to escape both their troubles, she has no choice but to accept. Life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, but will this arrangement be enough to save Edward and Marybeth from the pasts they tried to escape? Or will life with each other put them-and their hearts-in more danger than ever?A season of harvest (Leah's Garden #4)
Par Lauraine Snelling. 2024
Can her dreams for the future—and a budding romance—survive the trouble that comes calling? Larkspur Nielsen is determined to keep…
her family homestead running and to fulfill their dream of starting a seed catalog, with or without her siblings' help. With Isaac McTavish back in town, Lark finds herself at odds with her own heart and her determination to shoulder the burden of carrying her responsibilities alone. But Isaac is set on convincing her that he's here to stay and she doesn't have to carry everything by herself. As a new romance blossoms between Lilac and an old schoolmate and the other Nielsen sisters are busy caring for their families, Lark bears more and more responsibility on the farm. When a long-feared threat returns and Lark approaches the breaking point, the life she has always dreamed of is in danger of disappearing foreverThe heart's shelter (Amish Legacy #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 afterThe sound of light
Par Sarah Sundin. 2023
When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he…
can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research-her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand-the merman-and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter futureDear henry, love edith
Par Becca Kinzer. 2023
He thinks she's an elderly widow. She's convinced he's a grumpy old man. Neither could be further from the truth.…
After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed Edith Sherman has learned her lesson. Forget love. Forget marriage. She plans to fill her thirties with adventure. As she awaits the final paperwork for a humanitarian trip to South Africa, she accepts a short-term nursing position in a small Midwestern town. The last thing she needs is a handsome local catching her eye. How inconvenient is that? Henry Hobbes isn't exactly thrilled to have Edith, who he assumes is an elderly widow, dumped on him as a houseguest for the summer. But he'd do almost anything for his niece, who is practically like a sister to him given how close they are in age. Especially since Edith will be working nights and Henry works most days. When he and Edith keep missing each other in person, they begin exchanging notes?short messages at first, then longer letters, sharing increasingly personal parts of their lives. By the time Henry realizes his mistake?that Edith is actually the brown-eyed beauty he keeps bumping into around town?their hearts are so intertwined he hopes they never unravel. But with her departure date rapidly approaching, and Henry's roots firmly planted at home, Edith must ultimately decide if the adventure of her dreams is the one right in front of her. Reminiscent of the beloved classic You've Got Mail comes a delightful new romantic comedy about mistaken identities, second chances, and finding love in unexpected placesKingdom of love: 3 medieval romances
Par Tracie Peterson. 2024
Kidnapping ... Murder ... Revenge. If Only the Fortress Walls Could Talk! From bestselling author Tracie Peterson come three unique…
historical novels, rereleased for longtime and new fans alike. Liberty and love—even life itself—are fragile commodities for those living in medieval England. Will God's love and power triumph in the lives of three courageous women? Find out in soul-searing historical novels of romance and suspense! A Kingdom Divided Raised in a home filled with violence, Arianne Pemberton experiences love and gentleness only after her arranged marriage to Richard, Duke of Gavenshire. But before she can feel confident both in Richard's love and God's personal care for her, a mysterious enemy from Richard's past overpowers the castle and takes Arianne hostage. Who is Tancred, and why is he set on revenge? Alas, My Love England in the Middle Ages is far from a jolly place for an unprotected young woman. Yet the savagery of her stepbrother has driven Helena Talbot from her home. Afforded protection by the magnanimous Duke of Gavenshire, Helena nonetheless lives under an assumed name, ever fearful her whereabouts will be revealed. Only one dream transports her above her worries—the desire to be reunited with brave Tancred. Years have passed since they were together, and now an ocean and a king's decree keep them apart. If Only As the bubonic shadow spreads across England, Mary Beckett is alone and desperate. Her father, a physician, has been murdered. Mary's only hope is to journey north to the home of her grandmother, a woman her father once rejected. Pilgrims cross her path, as does Peter Donne, a knight on a mission from the king, and hundreds beg her to heal them. If only she could reach safety, if only she could be of help, if only she could find the faithA House Divided (The Misadventures of Willie Plummett #20)
Par Paul Buchanan, Rod Randall. 2001
When Willie's dad buys a second hobby store, hectic schedules and lots of work keep the family from spending time…
together. No matter how Mr. Plummet tries to save time, he ends up staying at the new store more and more. There's only one solution. But it could divide this household. Willie learns that--growing up means putting others first. And he realizes that Jesus is always with him. Willie and his friends get into plenty of very funny situations as they get through the end of elementary school and move on to middle school. At the same time Willie's Christian family and church help him puzzle out the right thing to do, most of the time. There are twenty books in the adventures of Willie Plummet series and Bookshare is working on getting them all. In the meantime, for starters, check out #9 Hail to the Chump and #19 Lock-In. Reading level. Grade 6 Interest level: Ages 8-11Lady of Disguise (A Dericott Tale #6)
Par Melanie Dickerson. 2024
Only the hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.England, 1388: All her life, Louisa has…
dreamed of finding the rumored &“Giant&’s Treasure,&” a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It&’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure. It&’s the hope that has kept her defying her uncle&’s efforts to marry her off to the highest bidder.After her uncle starts to parade Louisa&’s twelve-year-old sister Margaret in front of potential husbands, Louisa realizes she has no time to waste. She disguises herself as a boy and takes off for Scotland. But the road is a harsher place than she&’d imagined, and she is relieved to find a friend in the knight, Sir Charles, who goes along with her on her journey.Charles is intrigued by this young woman who claims her name is &“Jack&” and is set on going to Scotland. He goes along, pretending to believe she is a boy, in order to make sure nothing bad happens to her. As they meet new friends along the road, and as Louisa comes clean about her identity, the pair find themselves falling in love. But what will happen when they reach Scotland? Will they find their independence and the freedom to marry in the form of a buried treasure, or will the monster from Louisa&’s own past keep the young couple apart?A delightfully charming reimagining of &“Jack and the Beanstalk&” from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson.Sweet historical medieval romancePart of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow; Book 5: Cloak of Scarlet; Book 6: Lady of DisguiseBook length: 73,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlaskan Showdown
Par Sarah Varland. 2020
A dangerous discovery places a search & rescue expert in the path of a serial killer in this inspirational romantic…
suspense mystery.After finding the body of a missing hiker in her small Alaska town, search-and-rescue dog handler Adriana Steele becomes the target of a serial killer thought to have been inactive for decades. Now Adriana’s determined to help Officer Levi Wicks catch the murderer. But with the cold case heating up . . . the jaded officer is all that stands between her and death.Cold Case Connection (Roughwater Ranch Cowboys #3)
Par Dana Mentink. 2020
Hunting down old leads puts a murderer on their trail in this breathtaking romantic thriller from the bestselling author of…
Deadly Christmas Pretense.Convinced his sister’s death wasn’t an accident, private investigator Sergio Ross is determined to catch her killer. But with all the clues hinting at a connection to another unsolved murder, he has to join forces with Helen Pike—a woman linked to both deaths—to find the truth. Can they follow the cold evidence trail to get justice . . . before they become the next victims?“Heart-in-your-throat suspense, endearing characters, and swoony romance plus a sweet faith thread equals the perfect formula for a riveting read!” —Reading Is My Superpower“This book is SO good and has everything I love about the Christian Suspense genre: An intriguing storyline that kept me guessing until the very end; interesting characters that aren’t perfect but have their struggles; a budding romance that doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the storyline; and a faith-based hope that gives light all through the book.” —She Lives to ReadUndercover Twin: Twins Separated At Birth (Twins Separated at Birth #1)
Par Heather Woodhaven. 2019
An academic must trade places with her undercover FBI agent twin in this inspirational romantic suspense thriller.Audrey Clark never knew…
she was a twin—until she stumbled onto a covert operation. Now with her FBI agent sister shot and in critical condition, going undercover with Agent Lee Benson is the only way to protect her newfound twin. And as her pretend husband, Lee must keep Audrey safe . . . or pay twice the deadly price.The first exciting Twins Separated at Birth novelAmish Refuge (Amish Protectors)
Par Debby Giusti. 2017
A woman fearing for her life finds safety—and unexpected love—in this award-winning author’s romantic suspense novel.Miriam Miller barely escapes the…
ruthless attacker that killed her mother and kidnapped her sister. Running deeper into the woods, she’s running out of hope—until she falls into the arms of an unlikely bodyguard—a peaceful Amish farmer.Something about Abram Zook inspires her trust, but even in bucolic Willkommen, Georgia, Miriam faces danger. Both from the men pursuing her and from her growing feelings for the caring—though guarded—widower who protects her. Because if she falls for Abram she’ll have to embrace his Amish faith as her own—or lose him.With each minute, her abductor creeps closer, pushing Miriam to an inevitable choice: stay and risk her heart—or leave and risk her life.Amish Protectors seriesAmish RefugeUndercover AmisAmish RescueAmish Christmas SecretsIntensive Care Crisis (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
Par Karen Kirst. 2019
Running low on faith, a marine finds hope in the nurse he has vowed to protect in this romantic suspense…
thriller from the author of Explosive Reunion.She uncovered a secret someone will kill for . . . But he’s determined she’ll surviveReporting missing narcotics lands nurse Audrey Harris and her patients in the crosshairs of a ruthless thief. But when marine sergeant Julian Tan is one of the patients in danger, the criminals unwittingly provide her with a strong—and handsome—protector. On the run, Julian and Audrey must stop a crime boss . . . or become the next to fall.Stolen Child
Par Jane M. Choate. 2020
A desperate father and determined detective risk their lives—and their hearts—to find a Stolen Child in this romantic suspense novel.A…
little girl taken . . . And a murderer on the loose.Nothing will stop army ranger Grey Nighthorse from finding his abducted daughter—except maybe whoever is trying to kill him. Hiring former FBI agent Rachel Martin is his best shot at tracking down the kidnappers and staying alive.But Rachel failed to save a child before. Can she risk everything again to rescue Grey’s little girl . . . and perhaps become part of the family she’s trying to reunite?