The Death of Levi
Two millennia ago, a thief named Levi finds himself crucified alongside his companion and a holy man. As he endures the agonizing crucifixion, he resigns himself to the imminent embrace of death. Yet, the unknown realm beyond life remains a mystery he's unprepared for. Venture into the afterlife with Levi as he embarks on an astonishing odyssey through the fabric of space and time, venturing into dimensions attainable only in a bodiless existence. Unravel the enigmatic journey of Levi in a world where death is just the beginning.
The Traveling Death and Resurrection Show
Orphaned at age four and raised by her black-clad, rosary-mumbling, preoccupied grandmother, Frankka discovered the ability to perform the stigmata as a way to attract her grandmother's attention. Now twenty-eight, Frankka's still using this extraordinary talent, crisscrossing the country with "The Death and Resurrection Show," a Catholic-themed traveling freak show and cast of misfits who have quickly become her new family. But when a reporter from the Los Angeles Times shows up to review the show, Frankka finds herself on the front page of the newspaper -- the unwitting center of a religious debate. Now unsure of who she is and where she belongs, Frankka disappears in search of herself and a place to call home.
A Measure of Grace
Romance and revenge, hot tempers, and cold feet frame a gripping story set in rural Elkton, Idaho, in the 1860s. Young Jordan Shaw angers easily and lives wildly, experiencing prison and kidnapping before his family attempts to tame him with marriage. To avoid their choice, he seeks a mail order bride, pretty Diana Morrow, who suffers the abuse of a violent father before escaping her tumultuous family home. When Diana arrives in Elkton and finds Jordan suddenly missing, will a handsome distraction change her destiny? How three young people's paths entwine -- and how God meets each deep need with sufficient grace -- make this riveting story both vastly entertaining and faith-inspiring.
Signs of Life (HB)
Rogan Sneed . . . Portland's Worst NightmareHigh school teacher Tyson Cooper is just dismissing his class when a student flashes his phone. "Another shooting, Mr. C."And this one is too close to home. Tyson races to Pioneer Square . . . but he's too late. The light of his life has been snuffed out-and so has his faith.Veteran Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz, two years shy of retirement, is charged with leading the interrogations. When he meets 19-year-old shooter Rogan Sneed face-to-face, his life is changed forever.Will Tyson settle for anything less than the death penalty in the case against Rogan Sneed? He's bent on justice and will do anything to make Rogan pay for the pain he inflicted on Tyson and the entire city of Portland on that rainy, haunting May day.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of DiAnn Mills, Terri Blackstock, Susan Sleeman, Alton Gansky, Karen Kingsbury, and Robin Patchen will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.Reader Praise for Signs of Life★★★★★ Another Homerun. I have read all of Creston's novels and never been disappointed. This new one is another homerun in my opinion. The story goes back and forth between the two main characters in a very unique way. I don't want to spoil anything but I will say that by the time you get about half way through the story it really is difficult to put it down. I loved it.★★★★★ This was a great book. Faith-based thriller and very hard to put down. I've read several books by this author and they were all spellbinding. Well worth reading Mr. Mapes books!★★★★★ Our Book Club Loved It! Creston has done it again! He draws you into the story with well-developed characters . . . I look forward to a sequel and other books from this author.★★★★★ Creston Mapes has long been one of my favorite authors. I think this offering could be his best work ever.★★★★★ Nail-biting adventure. Thank you Creston Mapes for another edge-of-my-seat, nail-biting story. Couldn't put it down!
In His Steps
Published in 1896, In His Steps by Charles Sheldon is widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian novels of all time, impressing upon generations of readers the importance of living one's life guided by the simple question: "What would Jesus do?"The story follows a group of congregants from a small midwestern church who make a pledge to themselves and God that they will spend one full year modeling every thought, word, and action after the example set by Jesus Christ. This question-"what would Jesus do?"-becomes their guiding mantra in business dealings, relationships, and all personal decisions for the next twelve months.What unfolds is an in-depth character study as Sheldon's protagonists wrestle with the practical implications of conforming the entirety of one's existence to such a lofty spiritual ideal. The sober pastor grapples with the economic realities of ministry, a self-centered heiress softens her haughty demeanor through service, and a ruthless newspaper editor sees circulation plummet when he refuses to print the salacious headlines that once sold papers.n this classic, Sheldon succeeds admirably in bringing into relief the everyday trials his characters face. The reader is prompted to empathize while also recognizing clear parallels with his own life's experiences. The climactic fire that devastates much of the town ultimately serves to cement the newly forged spirit of sacrifice and unity borne out through the community's adherence to the motto: "What would Jesus do?"In His Steps retains remarkable influence more than a century later, a novel driven not by narrative escapism but by the resounding message that a dedicated Christian walk demands much of believers-and the rewards for doing so prove infinitely more meaningful.
The Remnant Rescued
Bruja hunts her, hungry for power. Japh waits for her, trusting in a promise. The Remnant plans for her. And I guide, watching as the storm breaks. Escaping sacrifice, Kerim is tired of running. Her hands ache and her weary body needs rest. She needs to hide.A safe place does not exist when she is the prize that must be destroyed.Japh has been waiting years to find her, but is he prepared for the perilous events that will arise at her discovery? Is she ready to listen to me, her messenger, and to step into her destiny? *****Explore the unfolding story through both the human and supernatural, heavenly realm in an imaginative retelling of a story you think you know.Formerly known as The Times of Kerim, The Remnant Rescued is fully updated and revised.
Summer Shadows
The car accident that killed Abby Patterson's husband and daughter has left her with a limp and chronic pain. Still, Abby strikes out, determined to build a new life for herself away from her overbearing parents. Her perfect cottage home on the beach has one tiny irritant: Marsh Winslow, her landlord. But when Abby witnesses a hit-and-run accident and events make it clear that Abby is now a target, she and Marsh join forces to uncover a dangerous secret. Together they discover that God is in the business of putting broken lives back together so that they are more beautiful than ever.
Man of Pain
Howard Lamb is a trial lawyer--bright and accomplished, with a home adjacent to one of Alabama's most prestigious country clubs. He also believes he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. Without telling anyone, Lamb takes to the streets of Birmingham, seeking to bring ""good news"" to everyone he meets. But he soon discovers that his message of love and forgiveness is misunderstood by friends and foes alike. With his efforts increasingly thwarted, and his whereabouts finally revealed, Lamb's leap of faith soon becomes a race against time.
The Last Bullet
Clay Bostin's fortune changes quickly on the Nebraska plains. Left to die in excruciating pain by marauding Indians, he is rescued by a wagon train and nursed back to health by lovely Rachel Flanagan. Soon afterwards, the Cheyenne attack, and Clay is chosen to replace their fallen trail boss. Now it's his fate to protect the pioneers from the relentless assault of the Cheyenne warriors. What will happen if brutal Black Hawk reached the beautiful girl? Blood on the Plains Stranded in Indian territory, rugged Clay Bostin signs on with a wagon train as trail boss. He soon discovers the fiery charms of beautiful Rachel Flanagan, but he barely has time to romance her before the Cheyenne warriors begin a vicious attack. Day after day, the galloping painted ponies appear and the Indians relentlessly assault the helpless wagon train. If time and hope run out, Clay may have to take drastic measures to spare Rachel from Chief Black Hawk's brutality...
Lord of the World
Lord of the World is a dystopian novel which depicts a future where religion is scorned, a one-world government has been established and euthanasia is the norm. The Catholic Church can do nothing as most of the world becomes Humanistic or Pantheistic. The story follows Percy Franklin, a modest priest, who hastily becomes the Pope, and Julian Felsenburgh, a magnetic and charismatic man who becomes ruler of the world.Lord of the World first published in 1907, is disturbing and prophetic. "I advise you to read it." -Pope FrancisRobert Hugh Benson was an Anglican pastor turned Catholic priest, and a highly prolific writer. Lord of the World is among his greatest works, and is today as vital as it was when it was first published.
All My Secrets
Bestselling author Lynn Austin returns with a luminous work of historical fiction set amid the opulence of Gilded Age New York, where three generations of women in one family must reckon with the choices they have made and their hopes for the future.New York, 1898. The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope III's unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company--and most of the vast fortune that goes with it--to the nearest male heir, leaving his mother, wife, and daughter nearly impoverished. His widow, Sylvia, quickly realizes she must set aside her grief to ensure their daughter, Adelaide, is launched into society as soon as the appropriate mourning period passes. If Sylvia can find a wealthy husband for Addy before anyone realizes they're practically destitute, there will be little disruption to the lifestyle they're accustomed to.Sylvia's mother-in-law, Junietta, believes their life could use a little disruption. She has watched Sylvia play her role as a society wife, as Junietta once did, despite what it cost them both. Junietta vows to give her granddaughter the power to choose a path beyond what society expects.But for Addy to have that chance, both mother and grandmother must first confront painful truths about their own choices. Only in bringing their secrets to light can they hope to reshape their family inheritance into a legacy more fulfilling than they ever dared dream.Stand alone Christian historical romance from Christy Award Hall of Fame authorHistorical drama full of complex family dynamicsPerfect for fans of Eve's Daughters and other family sagasIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Ghost of Sonora
In the veiled and shadowed history of the West there rides a mysterious horseman. His headless shoulders testify to his death at the hands of the law--in a state that forbade Mexicans like him to own property. A state that turned a deaf ear to the rape and murder of the horseman's beautiful young wife. This is the Ghost of Sonora. Was he man or myth? Was Joaquin Murieta the Napoleon of Banditry, as the California Rangers have charged, or El Patrio, the great liberator of the Mexicans of California? Here is his story. You make the decision. Dead Man's Revenge The poor and oppressed of old California cheer Joaquin Murieta as El Patrio, the great liberator. The wealthy and powerful call him simply "the smiling bandit." Officials dispatch rangers to kill the popular outlaw and bring his head back to them as proof. But justice does not die so easily. Now out of the darkness there rides a mysterious horseman - a headless specter bent on taking his revenge.
Invest to Live, Love & Last
This book describes investing from the perspective of a financial disciple of Jesus. It is not an expert book on investing but describes the journey of a disciple who has surplus funds to invest- God's way. Part 1 describes the mission of a disciple investing money - to live, to love and to last.Part 2 illustrates investing as a car journey, helping you get ready for the journey. For example, your destination, the driver, required fuel, making decisions, navigating the right direction, and knowing when you have arrived.Part 3 gives an overview of many different investment vehicles, discussing the risks involved, how to make an impact, and providing a Biblical view of each investment type.As a Christian investor, you have the opportunity to direct your investments towards companies and initiatives that align with your beliefs and promote positive change in the world, while advancing God's Kingdom and providing for your needs, present and future. Join us on this journey to invest to live, love, and last!
Relying on the Enemy
She's protecting her children. He's redeeming his past.But there's nothing convenient about saving their patchwork family.Wisconsin, 1931-All widowed mother Marian Ward wants is to provide for her girls. However, she faces the dead of winter with no income and dwindling resources. Then she overhears a nefarious conversation, putting her life and that of her children in immediate danger.Aiming to make amends to the Wards, Gilbert steps in when the threat to Marian escalates. It costs him dearly. Either lose his career or marry her, and be tied to his past until death do them part.He leaves the decision to Marian, who will do anything to protect her girls, even marry the son of the man who ruined her family. How will their fledgling trust prove strong enough to fulfill their vows as winter tightens its grip and desperation stalks at the door?Welcome to Crow's Nest, where danger and romance meet at the water's edge.
I Am the Prodigal, I Am the Eldest
The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most favored stories in the Bible, and it's one that many can relate to. When Jesus shared the story, He was speaking to the Pharisees and Sadducees, leaders in the synagogues who lived strict lives in obedience to the laws of the Torah. They harshly judged others who failed to meet their strict standards and showed little grace and mercy. By taking a closer look at the culture and traditions of the Israelites in Jesus's day, we can dig more deeply into the meaning of this story-and yes, the story of the prodigal son is about so much more than a wayward son coming home. In the novel, we meet Aziel, an adventurous young man whose desire to experience life at its fullest pulls him away from the security of his family and community. This beautiful rendition of the famous parable reveals just how much our heavenly Father and His Son love us.
The Home Mission
The book "The Home Mission" through T.S. Arthur is set how religion can trade human beings and the way crucial it is to be accountable to others. Reverend Ashton is a young minister who is meant to set up a challenge in a terrible and forgotten town. The story follows his adventure. He becomes deeply concerned in the lives of the human beings within the metropolis and sees how deeply poverty, depression, and moral decline affect their lives. Arthur seems at the tough conditions Reverend Ashton is in as he tries to carry wish and path to a set of people who are having a difficult time with cash and social problems. The book indicates how religion can exchange people's lives and how one character could have an impact at the lives of others. Reverend Ashton's unwavering dedication and kindness make the unconventional's factor that humans need to take social responsibility critically and work to restore the troubles that purpose poverty and injustice. When Arthur talks approximately how the process surely changed matters on the network, it reminds us that even within the worst conditions, there's constantly desire and renewal.
Far Above Rubies
Continuing the adventures of Old West heroine Breanna Baylor Brockman, Book Ten of the popular Angel of Mercy series incorporates several well-known historical 1860s outlaws. When eighteen-year-old Ginny Grayson moves to Missouri, she falls in love with hardware drummer Wesley Logan. But Logan's gambling debts force him to join the infamous James-Younger gang, and Ginny willingly enters the fray! When her old friend Dottie and Dottie's sister Breanna enter the picture, Ginny realizes that she wants out of the gang. But is it too late for a new start...as a woman whose worth is far above rubies?
The Last Guardian
In 1975, the life of Cornell graduate student T.G. Shass is forever changed when he finds himself in possession of a mysterious and ancient artifact. Unable to remember how he acquired it and powerless to rid himself of it, T.G. is soon shaken not only by the object's presence, but by a chilling encounter with evil and a jarring journey to another world. He was the most unlikely of all prophets.His was the most critical of all missions.Upon his return, T.G. discovers that Earth is no longer the home he knew. His sweetheart, Jenni, is missing, and all evidence indicates that she's been caught up into the macabre, unnatural realm he's just departed. His determination to find Jenni overrides the bitter aftertaste of his otherworldly experience, and T.G. seeks a way to go back. But his second journey holds far more than he imagines. Can T.G. fulfill his key role in God's plan to defeat the forces of darkness? Or will his imperfect faith lead to destruction as the last days draw to a climactic end?
The Chosen People A Compendium Of Sacred And Church History For School-Children
"The Chosen People" is a singular authored with the aid of Charlotte M. Yonge, a prolific English creator of the 19th century. This book is a work of historical fiction that offers a detailed and compelling portrayal of the early Christian church and its struggles at some point of the Roman Empire. Yonge's tale revolves round a solid of fictional characters, intertwining their lives with the ancient activities and figures of the Roman Empire. The novel typically follows the trips of a younger Christian named Clement, his mentor, and the noblewoman Agnes. Through their reviews, the e-book explores the challenges confronted via early Christians in a society dominated by using paganism, non-secular war, and political turmoil. "The Chosen People" also offers an in-depth exam of the early Christian groups, their religion, and their interactions with the Roman authorities. Yonge's novel conveys the tensions among the religious beliefs of Christians and the polytheistic traditions of the Roman international. Charlotte M. Yonge's paintings is exquisite for its historic accuracy and brilliant storytelling. It displays her deep studies into the early Christian period and her ability to deliver historical events to existence thru attractive characters and elaborate plots.
The Baxters
Now an original series on Prime Video This warmhearted prequel to the "heart-tugging and emotional" (RT Book Reviews) #1 New York Times bestselling Baxter Family Series--now a television series--follows the family members as they face rising tensions during a wedding and a colossal storm. A terrible storm builds in the early morning sky over Bloomington, Indiana, as Elizabeth Baxter prepares to celebrate her daughter Kari's wedding to Tim Jacobs. It's supposed to be the happiest of days, but Elizabeth can't shake a growing sense of dread. Something bad is about to happen. Elizabeth knows it. Indeed, there are dark currents of conflict and doubt coursing through each of the Baxter family, and Kari Baxter is starting to panic. Is her decision to marry Tim a mistake? Meanwhile, Kari's brother Luke is angry and resentful of their sister Ashley, who has recently returned from Paris as a single mom. Everyone thinks Ashley spends too little time with her son, and they're upset with her for another reason: Ashley has rejected her loyal long-ago love, Landon Blake, who clearly still cares for her. At the same time, the four Baxter sisters are struggling with the faith that has always been the family's glue. When the storm outside reaches a terrifying crescendo, a shocking moment of danger brings important truths to light. At the end of the long day, can the Baxters remain a family, tested but stronger?
The Story in the Stars
American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award (Speculative Fiction) Finalist, 2012Dassa skates toward the palace in completion of her Third Quest, unaware the Karkar Plague has returned to ravage Gannah.On a medical starship not far away, Dr. Pik is ordered to find a cure for the plague - an unlikely assignment, given his inbred hatred of the whole Gannahan race. Duty trumps prejudice, however, and he succeeds... but that's just the beginning of the story.Dassa and Pik survive attack by space pirates, food poisoning, savage Gannahan beasts, and a plane crash. The hardest part, though, is enduring one another's company.The Creator who wrote the story of redemption in the stars has commanded her to share it with her reluctant savior. That's not all He requires of her, but the rest is unthinkable.
All My Tomorrows
The second book in the Orphan Trains Trilogy from writing duo Al and Joanna Lacy When 62 orphans and abandoned children leave New York City on a train headed out West, they have no idea what to expect. Will they get separated from their friends or siblings? Will their new families love them? Will a family even pick them at all? But their futures are wilder than any of them could imagine, and range from kidnappings and whippings to stowing away on wagon trains, from starting orphanages of their own to serving as missionaries to the Apaches. No matter what, their paths are being watched by someone who cares about--and carefully plans--all of their tomorrows.
Jacob's Brides - Book 10
Life looks promising for Jacob, his ranch is thriving, he's in love with a wonderful woman and planning his wedding. When tragedy strikes and his fiancee flees from town under the cover of darkness his world comes crashing down. With no word from the woman he loves, Jacob has no choice but to move on with his life without her. Swearing off women forever he is not prepared for the delight the new young teacher brings to his life. As the pair plan their wedding his old fiancee arrives back in town expecting to pick up where they left off. Jacob finds himself engaged to two women who adore him. With their worlds in turmoil both young women vow to win Jacob's heart in very different ways. A heart-wrenching choice lays before him. Will he choose his first love or the spunky young school teacher?
Innocent Betrayal
Trevon's story is the third installment of the Innocent Betrayal series.We get to know Trevon from a deeper place. By the end of the book, you may love, hate, sympathize, or forgive him. Whatever your position, it will be that of the beholder. Remember, out of a man's heart abundantly, he speaks. So what say you? "It doesn't matter to me what anyone says. None of it was my fault. Everything I said and did was because of what happened to me. I was a victim. Everyone knows if left unaddressed, victims become victimizers. Sit back. Chill a moment. Let me tell you Trevon's story of innocent betrayal." Trevon Howard
Something Special & Other Stories
Celebrate Christmas through these timeless tales based on the story of Jesus Christ's birth and life found in the Gospels.
Power Charged
Power Charged is aimed at 7-11 year old and is packed with short stories that relate to children's everyday experiences, dealing with issues such as honesty, forgiveness and prayer. It can be used as a resource for parents and Sunday school teachers to encourage children to make moral choices that are rooted in the word of God.
An Amish Christmas Match
Can one Amish woman give a struggling widower with five rowdy boys a helping hand--and chance at love--this Christmas season? Phoebe Kropf knows everyone thinks she's a bit odd--and more than a little accident-prone. She doesn't understand why they fuss over her at home rather than see her as a bright, independent Amish woman. So when a friend asks Phoebe to help care for a house full of young men in nearby Sweetbrier Creek, she leaps at the chance to prove she's more than her shortcomings . . . Widower Seth Beiler is in over his head with his five orphaned brieder to care for and all the Christmas orders his woodworking shop needs to fulfill. When he asked for help with some cooking and cleaning, he wasn't expecting a housekeeper as unconventional--or lovely--as Phoebe. Yet her warm care and holiday traditions win their hearts one by one. And soon the farmhouse finally starts to feel like home again. When the Christmas season and Phoebe's time there is nearly at an end, will Seth convince her that the greatest gift would be her staying . . . as part of their familye?
Rescuing You
A heart-pounding tale of danger and devotion, the riveting second installment of the Wright Heroes of Maine series by a USA Today bestselling author.CIA agent Michael Wright's world crumbles when his girlfriend, Leila, is snatched off the street and later seen in the grasp of a terrorist he's been tracking, Michael blames himself. Keeping his identity secret from her clearly didn't protect her. Now he must defy the Agency and fly to Iraq to rescue her. Leila Amato escaped Iraq a decade earlier, only returning in her worst nightmares. But those nightmares have come true when she finds herself captive and all alone, or so she thought until she sees her identical twin sister.Michael tracks Leila to a desert compound, but his rescue mission goes awry when he discovers her sister needs to escape as well. His detailed strategy can only ensure one woman's safety. Now they're on the run, trying to get out of the country before their enemies track them down.But Leila's kidnapping is only one small part of a larger plot-one that endangers thousands of lives-and now he doesn't know who he can trust. Not even the woman who's stolen his heart. A woman who's been keeping secrets of her own...A high-stakes international chase full of romantic suspense, spies, and a ticking time bomb that will keep you reading all night long.What they're saying about Robin Patchen: "Ms. Patchen has a way of writing that pulls you right into the background of the world her characters are living.""Robin has the ability to have nonstop suspense and action with a great story and throws in a little heartwarming love to boot.""Robin Patchen is an extraordinary storyteller! God, family, friends, trauma, drama, heartache, love, compassion, kindness, with our Father's comforting and compassion and grace throughout all of it!"
A Slice of Paradise
Can a taste of love cure the scars of yesterday?Single mother and baker Eden Lambert arrives in quaint Village Green looking for a home for herself and her 18-month-old son, Jake. Her warm welcome by her elderly hostess, Mary Jo Piermont, is offset by the cold disdain of Mary Jo's self-appointed protector, Joe Wolfe. At first, the long-legged blonde and her kid look like trouble to Joe. Mary Jo saved the builder's life years ago, and he will do no less for the woman he considers a surrogate mother. But as he keeps an eye on the unwanted guests, Joe's suspicions soon become replaced by admiration and respect for Eden's resolve and dedication to her son. With his background of abuse and abandonment, Joe is aware of the dangers facing the vulnerable and wants better for Eden and Jake. He offers her a business arrangement-he'll build her a bakery, and she can run it. As they join forces to start the bakery, can they overcome the scars of the past to find a recipe for love?
Boo
Talk about working out your faith with fear and trembling-a scheme is plotted to put the fright back into Skary-and get their most famous resident out of love and back into the thrill business. The biggest thing to happen to Skary, Indiana, is renowned horror novelist Wolfe Boone-or, "Boo," as the locals fondly call him. For the past sixteen years, the reclusive writer has been the town's greatest attraction, having unintentionally turned the once-struggling Skary into a thriving tourist-trap for the dark side: from the Haunted Mansion restaurant, famous for its "bloody fingers" (fries splattered with ketchup) to Spooky's Bookstore (where employees dress like the walking dead). But when a newly reformed Boone suddenly quits the genre and starts to pursue Skary's favorite girl-next-door, Ainsley Parker, the little town made famous by his writings becomes truly horrified. The residents know that the only solution is for Boo to fall out of love and get back to scaring. Filled with humor, small town charm, and a gentle message of enduring faith, Boo shows how even the most colorful group of busybodies and hypocrites can become a community changed forever by God.
Rescuing You
A heart-pounding tale of danger and devotion, the riveting second installment of the Wright Heroes of Maine series by a USA Today bestselling author.CIA agent Michael Wright's world crumbles when his girlfriend, Leila, is snatched off the street and later seen in the grasp of a terrorist he's been tracking, Michael blames himself. Keeping his identity secret from her clearly didn't protect her. Now he must defy the Agency and fly to Iraq to rescue her. Leila Amato escaped Iraq a decade earlier, only returning in her worst nightmares. But those nightmares have come true when she finds herself captive and all alone, or so she thought until she sees her identical twin sister.Michael tracks Leila to a desert compound, but his rescue mission goes awry when he discovers her sister needs to escape as well. His detailed strategy can only ensure one woman's safety. Now they're on the run, trying to get out of the country before their enemies track them down.But Leila's kidnapping is only one small part of a larger plot-one that endangers thousands of lives-and now he doesn't know who he can trust. Not even the woman who's stolen his heart. A woman who's been keeping secrets of her own...A high-stakes international chase full of romantic suspense, spies, and a ticking time bomb that will keep you reading all night long.What they're saying about Robin Patchen: "Ms. Patchen has a way of writing that pulls you right into the background of the world her characters are living.""Robin has the ability to have nonstop suspense and action with a great story and throws in a little heartwarming love to boot.""Robin Patchen is an extraordinary storyteller! God, family, friends, trauma, drama, heartache, love, compassion, kindness, with our Father's comforting and compassion and grace throughout all of it!"
Three Weddings and a Giggle
Warning: Laughter ahead! Liz Curtis Higgs delivers again with "Fine Print," where a businessman and the speech coach he's hired have no idea there are matchmakers at work on their behalf! Her novella is part of a delightful triple-header in Three Weddings and a Giggle. The "giggle" comes from Carolyn Zane, whose "Sweet Chariot" drops readers in on two little old ladies who purchase a motor home sight-unseen, then drag their adult grandchildren along for cross-country antics. In Karen Ball's "Bride on the Run," an heiress defies her father's demand that she marry a man she doesn't love. If only she hadn't waited until her wedding day to do so! So it's out the window, down the rose trellis ... and headlong into one escapade after another. Thoroughly fun!
The Redemption of Rachel
Davrum Deeks, the longtime blacksmith of the Broken J Ranch knows there's a darker side to every town but has seldom been confronted with it. Living far from any real civilization for so long he's almost forgotten the pain humans can inflict on their own kind. At least until he comes face to face with a fallen woman in a dark alley. No longer wanted by society's lowest establishments Dusty Ray is left for dead in a cold dark back street in Casper Wyoming, and knows she has come to the end of the line. It will only be a matter of time before it's all over and she welcomes the relief of death, as she huddles for warmth among the refuse and detritus of a growing town. When two strong hands suddenly grasp and lift her from her mire she tries to resist, but is too weak to fight back as the old man carries her off for his own. Seeking only to save a forgotten soul, can Deeks uncover the girl who was once called Rachel or will she always retreat behind the granite wall that blocks her off from the rest of the world?
Spring Rain
In this first book of the Seaside Seasons series, Leigh Spenser, a young teacher and the single mother of ten-year-old Billy, is thrown into conflict. Clay Wharton, the boy's estranged father, comes home to Seaside, New Jersey, to await his twin brother's death from AIDS. Threats against Billy's life ratchet the tension tighter, as Leigh wrestles with both tough and tender feelings for her old flame. Clay's own conflict, as he seeks to come to grips with his brother's lifestyle choices and the needs of the boy he fathered, underline the issue of God's forgiveness in the hearts -- and lives -- of this modern-day family. An emotionally gripping read!
The Lazarus Stone, the Evil Within
The Lazarus Stone: The Evil Within takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride that begins over a thousand years ago and winds through the halls of today's Vatican. In a new twist on the supernatural and the immortal, a religious war that's raged for centuries is being fought by the Hunters and the Dark Ones. Bred during the time of the Crusades, the existence of these immortals is a dark secret the Vatican is trying desperately to hide. The last few Hunters work outside the law, fighting against the evil that the Vatican accidentally unleashed upon the world. In the Bible, Lazarus was raised by God's hand. In this book, the stone upon which Lazarus arose absorbed God's power and was found to have healing properties. In a time of need, the Vatican used the stone to raise its knights back from the dead, but there were unforeseen consequences. Readers will be glued until the final page. In their debut novel, Cameron Schultz and his wife, Melissa, write about the universal themes of good and evil. The authors travelled extensively throughout America and Europe for their research. Cameron is currently writing the sequel to The Lazarus Stone. They live in Brisbane, Australia.
Convict Shadows of the Past
Convict Shadows of the PastTwo girls named Jennifer Kellow are 200 years apart.A family history research comes to life story - A dual timeline saga.It is set in Cornwall, England and Parramatta, Australia, in the 1820s and the current day.Destined to be together, life hands them heartbreak before being torn apart. Can their love survive?*****Jennifer Kellow's idyllic world on a cheesemaking dairy in Cornwall is turned upside down by a visit to London. She is charged with fraud and then transported to the Antipodes. Her marriage plans are now shelved; life is not supposed to be like this. However, she has a champion who paves the rough path ahead, and it's not her fianc矇, Billy.Billy Williams, a miner and the son of the dairy owner, has waited for her to grow up, but she has been torn from his grasp. He must choose between duty and his love for her. He has a plan so they can be together, but they can make this work. Will she stay strong though they are separated? He says he has plans so they can be together. Will he manage to find her?She trusts that he will do everything he can to be with her because of his love.Can they make this work?Can history be erased by time? Why can't Jenny find details about her great-great-grandmother's background? If they did marry, how come the family name is still Kellow?*****'Convict Shadows of the Past' is a two-era family history research story. And is a colonial convict historical story in the standalone 'Convict Stain Collection' that takes you back to a simpler time when simply surviving was a battle won.Set in the Female Factory and Government Dairy in Convict era Parramatta.If you love Australian Colonial history, you will love Sara Powter's 'Convict Shadows of the Past.' An absorbing tale of love and survival in the face of adversity and a hunt for their shadowy past.Buy 'Convict Shadows of the Past' to find out about Jennifer's elusive past.
The Seamstress of Acadie
In a land torn apart by conflict, can love mend the tattered pieces?As 1754 is drawing to a close, tensions between the French and the British on Canada's Acadian shore are reaching a fever pitch. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family--French-speaking Acadians wishing to remain neutral--are caught in the middle, their land positioned between two forts flying rival flags. Amid preparations for the celebration of No禱l, the talk is of unrest, coming war, and William Blackburn, the British Army Ranger raising havoc across North America's borderlands.As summer takes hold in 1755 and British ships appear on the horizon, Sylvie encounters Blackburn, who warns her of the coming invasion. Rather than participate in the forced removal of the Acadians from their land, he resigns his commission. But that cannot save Sylvie or her kin. Relocated on a ramshackle ship to Virginia, Sylvie struggles to pick up the pieces of her life. When her path crosses once more with William's, they must work through the complex tangle of their shared, shattered past to navigate the present and forge an enduring future."Frantz is a wordsmith extraordinaire who makes readers care about little-known episodes of history through her characters. This is one of her best novels yet."--Library Journal"Frantz's atmospheric writing is easy to sink into. Her fans won't be disappointed."--Publishers Weekly"Frantz meticulously captures the violation of being forced from one's homeland in heartbreaking historical detail and crafts remarkable characters who are refined by trials and redeemed by choices."--Booklist
Of Love and Treason
2024 Christy Award Winner for Historical Romance!Valentine defies the emperor and becomes a hero . . . and the most wanted man in the empire. Compelled by his faith, he has nothing to lose, until a chance encounter with the daughter of a Roman jailor changes everything.Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor's marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. A public notarius and leader of an underground church, Valentine believes the emperor's edict unjust and risks his own life for the sake of his convictions. But as his fame grows, so do fears for his safety.Iris, the daughter of a Roman jailor, believes regaining her sight will ease the mounting troubles at home. Her last hope rests in searching out Valentine and his church, but the danger of associating with people labeled a threat to the empire is great. Still, as Iris's new friends lead her to faith in God, Iris is drawn to Valentine and they both begin to hope for a future together beyond the treacherous empire.But when a past debt and a staggering betrayal collide, Valentine, Iris, and everyone they love must fight for their lives . . . and wrestle with trusting a God who can restore sight yet does not always keep His followers from peril.Discussion questions for book clubsRetelling of the legend of St. ValentineFirst Christian historical romance novel set in ancient times by author Jamie Ogle
Mr. Blue
2024 Reprint of the 1928 Edition. Blue is a young man who decides to take Christianity seriously, not as a chore but as a challenge. He spends his inherited wealth almost as soon as he gets it. He lives in a packing box on a New York City rooftop. He embraces the poor as his best friends and wisest companions, distrusts the promises of technology (except for the movies), and is fascinated by anything involving the wide expanse of God's universe. He is the ultimate free spirit, it seems; but what is the source and purpose of his freedom? This novel about a contemporary St. Francis figure has delighted and inspired countless readers since it was first published in 1928.MR. BLUE will introduce you to a most extraordinary character indeed;"Mr. Blue is different, so gloriously different that dull-witted people would think him fantastic and even grotesque. He is a mystic, he has visions, he dreams glorious projects, he flies kites, squanders a fortune, exults in brass bands, lives in a packing box, preaches God and love, and mercy, and practices extreme charity. Blue is happy, hilariously and outrageously happy, so happy that he is an affront to the normal man who allows poverty or discomfort of business to make him unhappy. In Blue, Mr. Connolly has created a magnificent character. He has described Blue with a riot of imagination and in language that glints and sparkles."-- America "Myles Connolly has achieved in MR. BLUE the biography of a human paradox ... a sort of modern St. Francis." - New York Times
The Amish Cowboy's Makeover (Large Print)
God specializes in makeovers. -Mountain Home Amish proverbVibrant, laughing, and with a wunderbaar gift of quilt design from God, Malena Miller is always in the middle of the doings among the Amish Youngie in Mountain Home, Montana. And there are big doings on the Rocking Diamond, the Englisch dude ranch next door to the Circle M. When Malena and her brothers are offered jobs helping a movie star learn how to be a cowboy for his upcoming picture, Malena wonders if her father's silence and her mother's worry are worth the generous salary. And then there's Cord McLean, the actor, who definitely prefers her teaching methods to anyone else's. Alden Stolzfus has been sweet on Malena ever since his family moved to the valley, but he's too shy to tell her the truth in his heart. It hurts to watch this Hollywood bad boy gradually work his way closer to Malena, under the guise of learning about ranch life. If Cord is getting a makeover to turn him into a cowboy, then maybe Alden had better take a hard look at himself, too.All the bashful blacksmith has to do is make himself over ... and become the hero of her dreams.The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!
Sadie's Dream
After being deceived by her beau the previous year, library worker Sadie Perkins feels she's meant to remain single and serve as a missionary to orphans in Africa. Her plan is to return home to Riverview after a year, and open an orphanage in a lovely house she's admired since childhood. She didn't plan on losing her heart to someone who intends to demolish the house.Widower Shaun O'Leary of Savannah yearns to make his father proud, and hopes to accomplish that by overseeing a hotel project in the town of Riverview. But first he must have a house demolished before hotel construction can begin. After meeting lovely Sadie Perkins in Riverview, he's puzzled why she seems upset when he mentions his plans. He's also saddened that she's leaving for Africa soon, because he's fallen in love with her.As Sadie prepares to board a ship, she finally has peace and realizes what she should do, yet still feels sad that the house she loves is to be demolished. When Shaun suddenly has an idea to save the house Sadie loves, he rushes to the Savannah port to tell her, but the ship has sailed. When things seem hopeless, can dreams still come true?
Jesus Can't Drive
A road trip across the outback goes horribly wrong for widower, Dr. Ken Burton, where life, jumps up and grabs him by the throat. His nightmarish dreams come to life in front of his eyes. Nothing is what it appears to be. In a series of wild, paranormal incidents, Ken is thrown head first into a fight for his sanity and his life. 'Jesus Can't Drive' is a battle between the forces of good and evil. The prize, total possession of one man's soul. Fasten your seatbelts for the danger and excitement of a road trip like no other in Ray Doherty's supernatural thriller, 'Jesus Can't Drive.'
Falling for a Shy Cowboy
She's a single mom rebuilding her life. He's the shy cowboy who's loved her from afar. Can faith, love, and a little courage heal their wounded hearts? Dylan Vargas has always been quiet, keeping his emotions buried deep-especially his longtime crush on Brisa Franco. While working the horses at his family's ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona, his best friend Adan takes matters into his own hands, signing Dylan up for an online dating service. But as Dylan hesitantly scrolls through profiles, one familiar face stops him cold-Brisa. His childhood dream. His best friend's sister. His heart's greatest desire... and utterly off-limits. Brisa never imagined coming home would mean crossing paths with Dylan in such an unexpected way. After a devastating accident leaves her four-year-old son disabled, she moves back to Wickenburg for a fresh start, determined to provide stability for her boy. What she doesn't expect is to help Dylan navigate his own struggles-the anxiety that's kept him silent for too long. As she teaches him to find his voice, he reminds her what it means to trust again. But old wounds run deep, and fears from the past threaten their fragile bond. Will Dylan find the courage to claim the love he's always wanted? And will Brisa take a leap of faith and believe in the cowboy who sees her for who she truly is?
Man of Pain
Howard Lamb is a trial lawyer--bright and accomplished, with a home adjacent to one of Alabama's most prestigious country clubs. He also believes he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. Without telling anyone, Lamb takes to the streets of Birmingham, seeking to bring ""good news"" to everyone he meets. But he soon discovers that his message of love and forgiveness is misunderstood by friends and foes alike. With his efforts increasingly thwarted, and his whereabouts finally revealed, Lamb's leap of faith soon becomes a race against time.
The Way You Love Me
Oliver Fox never thought he'd step foot in Deep Haven again-not with the ghosts he left behind. But when the custody battle for his beloved daughter hinges on his ability to face his past, he returns to Deep Haven and dives back into the fray of his mistakes...starting with the girl next door.Veterinarian Lena Larson has her hands full with the town's pets, including a shelter for lost animals. The last thing she needs is the arrival of the man who once shattered her heart. But back he is, and with an adorable daughter...and the need to start over. She has no intention of letting him back into her life. But when her shelter is destroyed, Lena finds herself with a garage full of homeless animals-and an unlikely ally in Oliver. Together, they embark on a mission to find homes for the abandoned animals, and help Oliver make peace with his past.But it's not easy to come home. Not everyone believes Oliver has changed, and their doubt could keep him from retaining custody of his daughter. More, Lena has ghosts of her own, and they've returned to haunt her. If she isn't careful, they might even have the power to destroy the surprising happy ending she never saw coming.Discover this captivating story of healing, forgiveness, and the transformative power of second chances.Fox FamilyHow Sweet It IsIt's Your LoveThe Way You Love MeMore Deep Haven romanceOnly YouStill The OneCan't Buy Me LoveCrazy for YouThen Came YouHangin' by a MomentRight Here WaitingOnce Upon a Winter Wonderland
Ravens Rebirth
The Raven and the Wolf, emerge into the open light; who will win when the secrets and blood clear? Caught. The Raven lies crushed beneath the FFs headquarters. Out of time, out of schemes, out of gadgets... Alone and helpless in the midst of his worst enemies. But Joe has friends now, family bound to him by Christ's blood. Nehi holds a trump card, waiting out in the wastelands watching the FFs. But does he understand what he holds? With the Bible returned, the Raven crushed and helpless, conspiracies and secrets thickening, and the Wolf still rampaging amongst the flock, can the Hillsons finally resurrect the Sojourner kingdom? Will all be lost at the end?
