C Is for Courting
Surprises abound in Shelley Shepard Gray's latest heartwarming inspirational tale for fans of Beverly Lewis, Beth Wiseman, and Charlotte Hubbard, as four English-raised siblings return to their grandparents' Ohio community with plans to become Amish--but discover, one by one, that even the simple life has its complications. SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK RELEASE! The second eldest, Beth Schrock always believed herself the most level-headed sibling. After all, in the wake of their parents' divorce, it was she who emerged as the caretaker and steadying presence. Yet after almost two years in Ohio, Beth's life remains the most unsettled. Unlike her younger sister and brothers, Beth has yet to become Amish, or fall in love, much less marry.Still, she is about to take on the biggest responsibility of them all. She is going to be a mother. A single mother. While she's not proud of her actions, she is excited, and hopeful about the sense of purpose this change will bring. When Beth happens to meet family acquaintance Junior Lambright, they bump heads a bit. But after she takes a part-time job at his successful candle factory, it doesn't take long for sparks to ignite--or for Junior to decide to be the friend Beth clearly needs. Still, neither expects a romance. Ten years older than Beth, Junior seems content to devote himself to work and his two senior Labradors. And as Beth's due date looms, she must choose a path. She considers returning to Cleveland and her high-paying, high-stress, realtor job. She could hire a nanny. But she'd miss so much about Walden--including Junior. And then, Junior proposes. Beth is sure Junior's sweet offer is only to save her reputation. . . . Unless, like her, Junior is also yearning for something more. With faith, and the courage to open their hearts, they might soon find out . . .
C Is for Courting
Surprises abound in Shelley Shepard Gray's latest heartwarming inspirational tale for fans of Beverly Lewis, Beth Wiseman, and Charlotte Hubbard, as four English-raised siblings return to their grandparents' Ohio community with plans to become Amish--but discover, one by one, that even the simple life has its complications. SIMULTANEOUS HARDCOVER AND TRADE PAPERBACK RELEASE! The second eldest, Beth Schrock always believed herself the most level-headed sibling. After all, in the wake of their parents' divorce, it was she who emerged as the caretaker and steadying presence. Yet after almost two years in Ohio, Beth's life remains the most unsettled. Unlike her younger sister and brothers, Beth has yet to become Amish, or fall in love, much less marry.Still, she is about to take on the biggest responsibility of them all. She is going to be a mother. A single mother. While she's not proud of her actions, she is excited, and hopeful about the sense of purpose this change will bring. When Beth happens to meet family acquaintance Junior Lambright, they bump heads a bit. But after she takes a part-time job at his successful candle factory, it doesn't take long for sparks to ignite--or for Junior to decide to be the friend Beth clearly needs. Still, neither expects a romance. Ten years older than Beth, Junior seems content to devote himself to work and his two senior Labradors. And as Beth's due date looms, she must choose a path. She considers returning to Cleveland and her high-paying, high-stress, realtor job. She could hire a nanny. But she'd miss so much about Walden--including Junior. And then, Junior proposes. Beth is sure Junior's sweet offer is only to save her reputation. . . . Unless, like her, Junior is also yearning for something more. With faith, and the courage to open their hearts, they might soon find out . . .
Off the Beaten Path
Cheryl Cooper and Levi Miller have painstakingly planned a special "Live Like the Amish" weekend for a group of senior citizens. The Miller family farm will serve as the perfect backdrop for the event, and they plan to give their guests an inside look at all things Amish--from buggies to fry pies and everything in between.It promises to be a relaxing time for all... until a pop star in disguise shows up and one of the grannies turns out to be a fugitive. And when the entire busload of people disappears before it reaches its destination, Cheryl realizes there's more to being a tour operator than she bargained for.She and her friends scramble to locate the missing bus but are met with roadblocks at every turn. Can they figure out who is behind the vanishing vehicle before it's too late? Or has it gone so far off the beaten path that it will never be found?Off the Beaten Path is book six in the Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries fiction series.
O Little Town of Sugarcreek
Christmastime has come to Sugarcreek, but the sleepy Ohio town is anything but calm. Cheryl Cooper expected a quiet holiday season, filled with new friends and new traditions. Instead, Lance Martin, her ex-fianc矇 shows up and proposes again! Then, one of her aunt's heirlooms turns up missing, followed by the disappearance of the engagement ring Lance intended for her.When the Millers' estranged daughter Sarah leaves her English husband and returns home, Cheryl finds herself wondering what more could happen to spoil her Christmas cheer?A lot, evidently. The town is turned upside down as it discovers there is a thief in their midst. But when fingers are pointed at Levi Miller, Cheryl does not want to believe her friend might be guilty. Can she find the real criminal in time to bring back the joy of her first Christmas in Sugarcreek?O Little Town of Sugarcreek is book five in the Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries fiction series.
A Season of Secrets
As the frenzy of the Christmas shopping season descends on the Swiss Miss, Lydia Troyer, an Amish girl on Rumspringa who helps Cheryl in the shop, receives a cryptic text message from an unknown phone number: I know what happened to Mark Troyer.Lydia is shaken and explains that Mark is her cousin, a teenage boy who vanished three years ago. Some people said the talented young craftsman simply ran off, having been quite taken with the English lifestyle. But Lydia is convinced Mark would never have left home without telling her good-bye. She and other family members worry that something bad happened to him. Now it seems like someone knows the secret behind his disappearance.Cheryl, with the help of Naomi Miller and her other Amish friends, is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery in time to brighten the Troyer family's Christmas.A Season of Secrets is book nine in the Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries fiction series.
A Veil Is Torn
Seven years ago, the dark Ebon Horde threatened to destroy all life in the star cluster. In a last stand, the Core Star Fleet defeated the Horde, and peace reigned across the cosmos...Or so it seemed. When Tomas Amets, leader of the elite Dirk Squadron, witnesses the murder of a mysterious alien, his world begins to unravel. With scheming rebels on the move and distrust everywhere, it is up to him to protect the innocent and uphold justice.But then Tomas is given an order he refuses to follow and nearly loses his life. He is saved by Erae Tamah, an enchanting rebel captain struggling with the burden of leadership. As war approaches and ancient, supernatural powers emerge, Tomas must decide: should he obey the clouded justice he's always known, or join a people who operate not by strength, but by faith?
Chasing More
Chasing More-Where love blooms amidst the thorns of life's challenges. In the heart of Mustang Cross, Texas, a small town buzzes with big dreams and even bigger hearts. Set against the backdrop of a struggling family farm, this contemporary Christian romance weaves a tale of faith, family, and second chances. Gwen Fable, a devoted aunt turned guardian, fights to keep her family's legacy alive while proving she's capable of raising her niece and nephew. Cillian Hennessy, a divorced father of two, has moved to town with his heart set on winning Gwen's guarded affections. As Gwen's world threatens to crumble under the weight of her stepmother's plans to sell the family farm, she must confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Can Cillian's unwavering love and support help her see God's greater purpose, or will her past continue to dictate her future? Fans of Denise Hunter's heartwarming tales of small-town romance will find themselves captivated by Karryn Overstreet's touching story of healing and hope. Will Gwen and Cillian find their happily ever after, or will their fears keep them apart?
The Second Story Bookshop
She inherits the bookshop of her dreams . . . But she has to run it with the ex she vowed never to speak with again.Shelby Thatcher adores working in the charming small-town bookshop her grandmother opened years ago. Since high school she's helped Gram turn the shop into a community hub for book lovers in the lakeside town of Granville, NC. When her beloved grandma passes away, Shelby inherits the bookstore. But to her shock, Gram leaves half ownership to Gray Briggs, the man who broke Shelby's heart years ago.Granville residents have been vilifying Gray as long as he can remember. After graduating high school he couldn't skip town fast enough, even though it meant leaving the girl he'd fallen deeply in love with and alienating her family once and for all. Now he's back, the beneficiary of his elderly friend's will. Facing the town's animosity is difficult, but seeing Shelby again is sheer torture. No one could ever stir his heart the way she did.As the adversaries are forced to work together, Gram's beyond-the-grave scheme is working--Shelby's old feelings for Gray begin to resurface. But the problems that destroyed their relationship before still remain, and a new one surfaces--one that threatens Gram's beloved bookshop. Is their love doomed to fail again, or will they find a way to make it work this time around?
The Treasure Box
Vita Kirk is a travel writer who has never left her hometown. In fact, she rarely leaves her house. Due to deep wounds and bitter losses, Vita has chosen isolation over vulnerability. But when she stumbles across an antique chest in a hole-in-the-wall boutique, she discovers a puzzling link to her past and her physical surroundings mysteriously begin to change. Inscribed in the treasure chest are the words, "Love is the key that unlocks every portal."The power of these words prove to unlock a part of Vita she thought had died years ago."Stories like this go by many different names-fantasy, time-shift, magical realism. Some are overtly Christian or religious in nature, others are not. But from a spiritual perspective, the common thread in all these works is the redeeming, transforming power of God's grace not only to alter the future but to change our understanding of the past."--Penelope Stokes
An Amish Christmas Star
Filled with faith, family, and a whole lot of heart, New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray joins Charlotte Hubbard and Rosalind Lauer for three all-new holiday stories celebrating the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple Amish traditions, and the joys of coming home for Christmas. BUGGIES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES * Shelley Shepard GrayCalled home by family, John Miller and Ellie Coblentz are each looking for a way north from Pinecraft, Florida. With few options, they decide sharing the burden of travel must be the Lord's plan for them. But can this bumpy, bad-weather journey home help them find their way into each other's hearts, too? STAR OF WONDER * Charlotte HubbardWhen Raymond Overholt comes to Promise Lodge hoping to sell the barnboard signs he's painted with stars and Christmas messages, spirited young Mennonite Lizzie Zehr is intrigued. But any courtship between them will face fierce opposition from the bishop of Raymond's Old Order community--unless someone can convince him that at the heart of faith lies love . . . STARLIGHT EVERLASTING * Rosalind LauerNewlyweds Rachel and Luke Coblentz can't wait to celebrate their first Christmas together after years of courtship. But when Luke's factory job threatens to keep them apart--from each other and their dream of a family--it will take faith to believe in the gift of a truly joyful ending . . .
The Darkened Light of Joshua Clay
The bells never tolled in a world that held true-until Joshua Clay broke the law of faith and love.Now, in a realm unraveling at the seams, one man's fall echoes across generations.The Darkened Light of Joshua Clay follows a haunted traveler and his resolute companion, Gillie, as they cross a cursed landscape shaped by betrayal, burden, and judgment. Pursued by shadows, tested by fire, and confronted with the ghosts of the lost, they must fight not only to survive but to redeem the fallen and rekindle the light in a world on the brink of forgetting it.Wrought in lyrical prose and layered with spiritual symbolism, J. Scott's debut novel is a meditation on the weight we carry, the choices we inherit, and the love that endures beyond darkness.For readers who believe hope is forged in fire-and that redemption is always possible.
Primeval Origins
Multiple-award winning Primeval Origins: Light of Honor is the second book in this epic Fantasy/SciFi story telling of the origins of mankind, our heavenly hosts, and of the eternal war between the goodness of the Light and the evils of Darkness. Join in the grand adventure revealing humanity's heroic struggles against terrible tyrannies, deadly dinosaurs, beasts of old, and ancient gods answering the question, "What if all of our myths and legends are true?" Book 2 in the Primeval Origins epic series. AWARDS and HONORSWinner, Epic Fantasy Book of the Year, 2017 Independent Press Awards 2nd Place, Fantasy Book of the Year, 2016 Reader Views Literary Awards. Merit, Fiction/Fantasy Book of the Year, 2016 CIPA EVVY Award Finalist, Fantasy Book of the Year, 2016 International Book Awards Finalist, E-Book Fiction Book of the Year, 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Science Fiction, 2016 Best Book Award Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Myth & Legend, Dystopian, Good and Evil, Kindle Book Fleeing across the sea from enemies familiar and unknown, the crew of the Wind Runner and I fight for our lives as we struggle to keep safe our strange and ancient cargo, the unconscious Rogaan and Aren. We have need the help of these warriors of old as we battle deadly Tyr super-soldiers of the New World Order, now commanded by the forces of the Crescent Moon, intent on taking our ancient cargo for themselves. I suffer horribly the wrath of the Tyr when protecting the unrisen Horsemen, hurling me to the brink of death and back into the ancient world of mankind's first civilization, reliving the past through the eyes of the then young and aspiring warrior Rogaan and the mystic Aren. As my Light, again, plunges into the maelstrom of our deep past experiencing a culture both simultaneously primitive and advanced, as our ancient ancestors struggle against self-corruptions and unseen powers born of jealous entitlements by their celestial gods and unknown intelligences. In these remembrances, I am witness to terrible injustices and impossible trials levied by the covetous tyrannies against Rogaan, Aren, and many others. In the here and now, I find rising deep questions about humanity's origins and the seemingly eternal battle between the goodness of the Light and the selfish evils of the Darkness. I, Nikki, now standing at the precipice at the end of mankind's Fourth World-Age, bare testimony of our undiscovered history, in these blue steel epics, revealing the origins of the Horsemen of Prophecy... before the sounding of the trumpets. Visit the Primeval Origins websites at: www.celestialfurypublsihing.com www.primevalorigins.com www.facebook.com/primevalorigins The websites are loaded with news and more and the Primeval Origins Encyclopedia and Lexicon (all the background matter that you just can't stuff into books).
Whoso Findeth a Wife
Discover the timeless allure of love and relationships in "Whoso Findeth a Wife," a captivating 19th-century novel that explores the intricate dynamics of marriage and family life. This enchanting tale, long out of print, has been meticulously restored by Alpha Editions for today s readers and future generations, making it not just a reprint, but a true collector s item and cultural treasure. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, this romantic fiction delves deep into character development and the complexities of love, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of partnership. With its rich narrative and profound themes, "Whoso Findeth a Wife" resonates with both casual readers and classic literature collectors alike, offering a fresh perspective on timeless love stories that continue to inspire. Celebrate the revival of this literary gem and immerse yourself in a world where the pursuit of happiness and understanding in marriage takes center stage. As you turn the pages, you'll uncover the wisdom of the past while appreciating its relevance to modern relationships. Don t miss your chance to own this extraordinary edition revived, restored, and ready to enchant a new generation of readers. Embrace the beauty of classic literature and let "Whoso Findeth a Wife" enrich your bookshelf today!
Willow Pollen
Dive into the enchanting world of "Willow Pollen," a mesmerizing poetry collection that beautifully captures the essence of nature and our emotional connection to it. This long-lost gem, now republished by Alpha Editions, has been lovingly restored for today s and future generations, ensuring that its lyrical brilliance continues to inspire readers for years to come. Through evocative verses and rich imagery, "Willow Pollen" invites you on a journey of literary exploration, celebrating the delicate interplay between humanity and the natural world. Each poem serves as a heartfelt reflection on life, weaving themes of ecological awareness and the beauty of nature into every line. This edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, perfect for both casual readers and classic literature enthusiasts alike. Discover the unique literary significance of this work, which has been out of print for decades, and embrace the opportunity to experience its profound insights anew. Whether you re seeking inspiration or a deeper understanding of our environment, "Willow Pollen" offers a poetic sanctuary that resonates with the soul. Don t miss your chance to own this extraordinary collection where nature-inspired verses meet timeless wisdom.
