Tea and Crumples
Tea & Crumples will warm you through like sharing a pot of good tea with dear friends."Tea is how I love people."Welcome to Tea and Crumples, where tea brewed strong with grace has the power to bring people together. The click of chess pieces and susurrus of fine papers mingle with aromas of warm pastries, tea, and the caramel of hospitality. Through it all, the steady love of God pours out in daily rituals. Meet Sienna, whose spiritual gifts are the heart of the shop. Walk with her as she struggles to believe in miracles even while she walks in the shadow of death under the weight of temptation. Tea makes Sienna remember. She remembers pain in order to hold fast the joy of her lost daughter and happiness gone in order to hold fast to Peter's love. Tea is there with Sienna when every bit of her has been poured out. So are her friends. They keep vigil when all that's left is faith, tea, and love. Book Description: Christ and Christian friends guide a marriage through the shadow of death.Sienna and Peter had it all: a house they designed themselves, two dogs in a fragrant garden, a new teashop, and a baby on the way. Then the worst happens. They lose their first child to stillbirth, even though they'd expected a miracle. Soon after, Peter is diagnosed with cancer. The sheltered peace of tea tables is shattered. Her baby gone, her husband dying, her dream business threatened, Sienna is nearly lost. But when the worst happens, learning to love again becomes the real miracle. Tea helps Sienna and Peter touch grief in the dark. With each shared cup, they come back to one another as they begin to love in loss.
Betrayal and Courage
Bradley Johnson finds himself in the United States Army during the height of the Vietnam War with dreams of being a journalist. His hopes and dreams and the needs of the military may just put him in situations that he could never imagine.Will the power of prayer and faith be enough to help Bradley Johnson overcome the challenges he will face?A story of friendship, love, and the devotion of family and the heritage of one generation to the next, this will surely grasp the heart of what love a person has for his family and friends and the strength of those bonds to persevere through the most difficult of times and circumstances.
The One She Can't Forget
The sweet memories of our relationship haunt me more than any fire I've ever fought.Because she can't remember any of it. I thought my world was falling apart when Monica was in the car accident. Waiting desperately with her family in the hospital, I couldn't let anyone see just how much I cared.Our secret relationship meant my hidden torture as I waited for her to wake up. But when she finally did, the truth, was so much worse.Thankfully, she's healing perfectly fine-except she can't remember the last six months.Which means she still thinks we merely tolerate each other for her brother's sake and are more inclined toward animosity than attraction.She doesn't remember our first kiss.Or our first date.Or our promises of forever.No one else in town knew we were together, especially her brother--my best friend. And when I tried to tell her, she doesn't even trust me enough to believe it.But I'll do everything I can to make her remember. And if that doesn't work, I'll just have to make her fall in love with me all over again. Even if it was nearly impossible the first time. I'll be The One She Can't Forget.
The Numismatist
In The Numismatist, a priest recalls a defining childhood summer during which his father's affair shattered his family. Befriended against his will by an elderly numismatist and a lonely neighborhood boy named Percy, the young James is forced to confront the realities of his parents' crumbling marriage, his fragile faith, and his own capacity for darkness. The temptation to project his resentment onto others slowly fades beneath the pressure of the love and inspiration he finds in his two neighbors, putting James on track to someday become a man of God.
Didymus
Didymus (Greek for twin) of the Bible has been called "Doubting Thomas" because he needed to see in order to believe, just as many people do today. In this historical novel, Thomas was expected to work hard in the shadow of his favored, elder twin brother, who would eventually inherit the family vineyard in Galilee. Posturing and conflict between the identical twins characterized the boys' home life from an early point. One evening Thomas tasted wine created from water at a wedding in Cana-a miracle that would change his life forever. Telling his family about Jesus became his top priority, but Thomas didn't have all the answers yet. His leaving the vineyard to follow Jesus made him appear disloyal to his family. Would his testimony of "impossible" miracles be deemed trustworthy? How could he convince his equally stubborn and doubting twin of the truth? How could his family ever find true peace? Effectively witnessing to those we care about is something we still deal with today.
A Secret Christmas (Amish Secrets 7)
One woman's search for answers...One little girl's fight for her life...Will they both find a miracle this Christmas season? Joseph and Anna Bender (A Secret Encounter) find fulfillment in raising their family and helping out at the local homeless shelter. When their oldest daughter falls ill, can they learn to trust God--even if He denies their petitions to save their little girl? Candace Dixon's life in California is about to be turned upside down as she discovers the truth of her past. When her job as a wedding planner brings her to Pennsylvania Amish country, she gets much more than what she bargained for. Can a young Amish girl help her find what she's been missing? Find faith, hope, and love in this heartwarming Christmas tale.
The Truth Teller
All Lara Godfrey wants is to have the child she and her late husband dreamed of . . . but a wealthy and powerful man has other ambitions for her baby. When the infant becomes a five-year-old boy who can sense who is telling the truth and who isn't, he demonstrates a gift some will do anything to silence and his mother will do anything to protect.
The Bonfires of Beltane
Since before anyone can remember, Taran's Celtic island people have sacrificed children to Crom Cruach, the dread sun god. His whole clan accepts this atrocity, yet in his heart he knows it's wrong. Now, Taran is about to be inducted into his clan's circle of leaders. He promises Laurna, his betrothed, he'll hide his doubts. But at the ceremony beside the bent idol of gold, he can't help but question the druids' rule. He blames the clan's declining fortunes on Crom Cruach, calling it a demon. Aghast, the druids order his banishment. Instead of a wedding with Laurna, he faces a tearful parting. As a storm darkens the horizon, Taran paddles his wee craft into a vast, raging sea. Thus begins Taran's adventure in A.D. 432. Beyond the sea lies ancient, Celtic Ireland. There wait the Roman evangelist, Patrick, and two kingdoms ruled by powerful kings and their druid advisors. It's a proud land where tradition is everything and travel through the wild can mean slavery or death. The druids will stop at nothing to remain in power and prevent Patrick and his followers from changing their ancient ways. Will Taran find the spiritual truth he desperately seeks? Can he escape wrathful kings and scheming druids? Will he ever be able to return home and rejoin his beloved Laurna?
Which One Lust or Love
Nikki's infatuation with her secret crush took her down a journey filled with lust, secrets, lies, and an unexpected blessing that led her to relocate closer to her family. She was a waitress at the local diner and often prayed that God would send her a God-fearing, tall, dark, and handsome companion wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase. As Nikki walked to her section to greet her customers, there sat the spitting image of the man of her dreams. The two made an undeniable connection which took their courtship full speed ahead, but there was still a mystery about her prince charming that made her realize to always be specific in your prayers, because you might just get what you ask for.
Faith on Fire (Premium Edition)
In the 16th century the Portuguese conquered the city of Goa and nearby Islands. Later they conquered more territory. In 1540 they embarked upon religious and cultural conversion of the locals with extreme ferocity. Conversion created some 'good Christians' but some others who followed old customs and traditions became 'offenders of religion'. The Inquisition was established to try and punish such 'offenders'. The Pai family of Raia Village became a victim of these circumstances when it professed Hindu religion. It got disintegrated, displaced and suffered in other ways. One of the couples stayed on in the village at the cost of giving up their religion and culture by embracing Christianity. The protagonist became a devout Christian and served the community. Yet he was sentenced to be burnt to death by the Inquisition. The couple's life was a tragedy. This story is of that tragedy.
The Justice
Hunt's The Justice is about the first woman vice-president, Daryn Austin, who becomes president when the sitting president dies. President Austin concentrates on domestic affairs and on being reelected. She shows herself to be a steady hand in a crisis, and her popularity rises. Then she brings in an old lover to be White House counsel, Cuban American Paul Santana, known for fighting against the return to Cuba of Elian Gonzalez. Rapidly, the two become lovers again. Paul is torn, however, over his disloyalty to his wife and daughter, and the president overplays her hand when she appoints him to the Supreme Court in an attempt to influence their agenda on women's issues. . . . . Hunt's evocation of a woman in power ("You have to play nice with girls, but if you're sharp and think ahead, you can beat them") is always suspenseful, seldom predictable, and frequently insightful. John Mort, Booklist.Copyright (c) American Library Association.
Keeping Faith
The culmination of their story points to a fairytale ending. And why shouldn't they have one after all they've been through? Gabe Scott and Faith Brooks were reunited more than a year after their relationship ended badly. In the interim, Faith had returned to her old life and was content. But there was still a part of her heart Gabe would always hold. So, when he turned up on her doorstep a transformed man, and they rekindled their relationship, she thought since they'd already been through the fire, their future looked bright. Now he's proposed and, with marriage and the reunion of their little family, they're excited to move on. But as they prepare for the wedding and seek to put their past behind them, it proves harder than expected. It seems the factors stacked against them during their engagement are following them into their marriage and Faith's doubts are growing. Did they make a mistake? Was it too soon? Do they have too much baggage for this to work? The trust that had eroded between them the year they dated has barely had time to rebuild, and what is a relationship without trust? Keeping their faith strong and their marriage together is draining them of the passion that once bound them so tightly. And Faith begins to struggle to recognize the person she's becoming. Can they keep their faith in the Lord and each other together? Amidst this turmoil, a tragic turn of events throws them into a tailspin of doubt and threatens to strip them of both their faith and their marriage. Suddenly, they're faced with the question not of whether they'll get their fairytale ending, but whether they'll be together in the end at all.
She Always Wore Red
Jennifer Graham-mother, student, and embalmer's apprentice-could use a friend. She finds one in McLane Larson, a newcomer to Mt. Dora. While McLane's soldier-husband serves overseas, Jen promises to support McLane, then learns that her tie to this woman goes far deeper than friendship. When a difference of opinion threatens their relationship, Jennifer discovers weaknesses in her own character . . . and a faith far stronger than she had imagined.A Romantic Times Top Pick! "Be prepared to shed a few tears in Hunt's emotionally gripping tale, the second in the Fairlawn series. With themes of family, friendship, and trusting God, the plot is enhanced by realistic and engaging characters. Jennifer's growth as a character is evident, and the supporting cast enhances the story in a significant way. " -Melissa Parcels, Romantic Times reviewerRead less
Forever Not Always
Rachel and best friend Leisa arrive at the airport to pick up the love of Rachel's life her husband, Lawrence. As Rachel watches from the glass door into the control room she suddenly realizes there is a problem with landing. Following the accident Lawrence's best friend Matthew commits to stand by Rachel. Soon it is more than Rachel's hand Matthew is wishing to hold. When the two leave for a short trip and return married. Heads turn, along with Rachel's accounts. Rachel struggles for the future as she holds the past in her heart. Realizing dreams do not always come true. Daughter Leigh worries that her mother is in love, but also in danger. Attorney Franklin moves to protect Rachel and the family company. A meeting is called and all eyes are on the arrest of Matthew. When a beautiful coworker Sheree enters the room with an envelope that holds damaging information, everyone gasps as Rachel is arrested. Franklin runs to Rachel's rescue. A shocked Rachel seeks for answers to her many questions. Returning to her old home place in Atlanta Rachel finds more than memories. Proving that often we must step back to move forward. While the wages of sin rage anger that seeks to destroy her, Rachel finds that her life is more important than anger. Someone follows Rachel and his presence feels familiar. Secrets are exposed, bringing power and suspense that unleash a jaw dropping twist that no plans could have prepared. Proving that what is in the past, does not always stay there.
Forever Not Always
Rachel and best friend Leisa arrive at the airport to pick up the love of Rachel's life her husband, Lawrence. As Rachel watches from the glass door into the control room she suddenly realizes there is a problem with landing. Following the accident Lawrence's best friend Matthew commits to stand by Rachel. Soon it is more than Rachel's hand Matthew is wishing to hold. When the two leave for a short trip and return married. Heads turn, along with Rachel's accounts. Rachel struggles for the future as she holds the past in her heart. Realizing dreams do not always come true. Daughter Leigh worries that her mother is in love, but also in danger. Attorney Franklin moves to protect Rachel and the family company. A meeting is called and all eyes are on the arrest of Matthew. When a beautiful coworker Sheree enters the room with an envelope that holds damaging information, everyone gasps as Rachel is arrested. Franklin runs to Rachel's rescue. A shocked Rachel seeks for answers to her many questions. Returning to her old home place in Atlanta Rachel finds more than memories. Proving that often we must step back to move forward. While the wages of sin rage anger that seeks to destroy her, Rachel finds that her life is more important than anger. Someone follows Rachel and his presence feels familiar. Secrets are exposed, bringing power and suspense that unleash a jaw dropping twist that no plans could have prepared. Proving that what is in the past, does not always stay there.
Her Final Curtain
Everyone will have to give an account one day. Catherine Buncy as an actress, she lived a life of fame, fortune, personal tragedy, and turmoil. Struggling to give in to romance, will she find true love? There was another love she needed to accept, the love of God. Will she find her love for the Lord, or will it be too late?Her Final Curtain was coming, and she had to choose where she wanted to spend eternity. Will she make the right one?
The Lottery Winner's Greatest Ride
2023 Maxy Awards Book of the Year2023 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner A jackpot winner trapped by the lottery curse.A young journalist desperate to rebuild her ruined career.An extraordinary train ride neither of them will ever forget. $250 million dollars . . . That's what Phillip Westford received after winning the largest lottery in history. But little did he know, the sudden wealth would soon cost him everything he held dear, leaving his once perfect life now in shambles. Then on one crisp fall day in a New York City park, the despondent lottery champion meets an old, kind, mysterious Irishman named Patrick O'Rourke, who freely offers a way to healing, and a new life . . . That is, if Phillip is willing to undertake a trek around the globe to find three wise mentors that hold the keys to the happiness he is frantically searching for. Traveling on a train through Ireland, Phillip meets the brash and talented young reporter Juliette McKelvey, and he shares with her the inspirational tale of his empowering spiritual trek to find peace . . . A tale with secrets and wisdom Juliette soon realizes she desperately needs in her own life . . . Join Phillip, Juliette, and a host of "guardian angels" on a transformative journey through the magnificent countryside of Ireland-and across the world. It's a ride to happiness . . . you'll wish would never end.
Carols and Spies
Carols and Spies is a collection of novellas that take place in the world of The Winter Souls Series by Jennifer Kropf. Complete with six stories of Winter legends, this prequel weaves together the origin tale of the underground cathedral in the Red Kingdom and the spark that brought the Carriers of Truth into existence. Synopsis for A Blend of Harmonies (Novella, The First) in Carols and Spies: Red versus Green. It has always been this way since the beginning of the war. Charlie and Cora are from different kingdoms. Charlie is a son of the woods, the pines, and the deep earth-shaking drums of celebration and war-a true Green Kingdom citizen. Cora is as Red as its gets; a daughter of crimson dresses and scarlet stained-glass, living among the royals in the Red Kingdom palace with all its luxuries and twisted games. But when they're brought together by a mysterious power who calls himself Elowin for a reason neither can seem to figure out, they learn they each carry a weight on their shoulders placed there by their own kingdoms. And if they want to be free, they'll have to figure out who exactly Elowin is, what he's doing, and why his plan involves them both before Charlie is caught in Red Kingdom territory where he will have to face the wrath of the Red royals. In Carols and Spies (Collection, The First), meet a keyholding spy, a magic singer, a Prince of the Pines, a pair of elite hunters, an Ink Whipper, a Savior, and a young, wicked witch called Mara Rouge who aims to take them all down.
Ravens Raid
Captured, conspiracies, and catastrophic choices Joe's day started out so well: perform a concert, drop off a note, rescue a family of nine... But in the lifeof the Raven, nothing stays easy for long. Things become complicated when Joe discovers the Wolf isrunning another heist. The stakes were already high, but the Wolf lifts them to mountainous heightswhen Nehi is captured. The Raven must bring all his skill and wits to the challenge, but even then he isleft with a deadly decision. With the Bible still missing and two countries on the line, this will mark eitherthe beginning of the Sojourner's restoration, or the end of what hope they had left on earth. The choicelies in the scarred hands of the Raven.
A Match to Call Ours
Brittany Gorman needs a job, but nanny to six-year-old twin girls isn't exactly what she's looking for. Their single father, Parker Watson, isn't sure hiring Brittany is the right move, but he's desperate for help.Soon Brittany is charming the twins and their father as well. But Parker still clings to the bitterness of his past, a past that has made him a recluse on his isolated Montana ranch, distanced him from God, and kept him from finding love.Can Brittany's prayers and two little matchmakers soften Parker's heart and help him find love with his perfect Montana match?
Cousins
Meet Gabriella the middle school worrywart. She's afraid of everything! The eyes on her butterfly kite scare her. Strange noises make her fret. People whispering make her uncomfortable and to top it off, she finds mysterious messages. She discovers them on the bus, at school, and in the cafeteria. The worst part is that she can't read them. Her worry meter works overtime because they are in a secret code. Gabriella turns to her cousin Catherine for help. Together they lean on God and solve the mystery of the messages. The story of Cousins: The Mystery of the Messages is woven around a thread of fear. The middle grade storyline focuses on the world of 22q Deletion Syndrome and Autism. Scripture verses invade the characters' thoughts throughout the plot as Gabriella, a middle school student with disabilities, learns to lean on God.
The Lost Word
The Lost Word: A Christmas Legend of Long Ago, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
The Wizard For All
Funny, Sad, Enlightening---Thought provoking insights into american history and life in the twenty first century--not just another jaded american pysche---Take the journey with travis n. tarkington, a rogue drone known as niner, and a clone named zel as they search for answers to how hu-manimals became the least valued of all species and how the eternals came to power. He weaves a humorous yet dark picture of the future."It was when I first read CS Lewis that I began to see that astute and watchful men were aware of this progressive movement during the ages in which they lived. Anyway, what Lewis was saying about his world in the 1940's was that socialism already waxed a sway over people. He talks about society being ignorant (willingly so) due to their attachment to the existing humanistic philosophies of his generation. Lewis wasn't the only writer to see this blackness creeping into the political agenda of men. Hundreds of writers throughout history knew of this sinister thread being woven into the mural of mankind. I had only found one small thread. I wanted to know how we got to the point where our own government killed us and called us Hu-manimals instead of people. It is so outrageous, so insane that I couldn't believe it myself, and how did you convince others of a plot even you could not believe? I needed proof. Of course the SG had sent these flying bird drones to kill off us remaining stragglers. The cowards had not come themselves. It was a numbing realization to know you were targeted for extinction. It struck me that reality had flipped flopped. It was hunting season in reverse. Blimy! This time the drone birds had the guns, and they were shooting first!"A journey of discovery, truth, and one that by the end becomes as clear as a yellow brick road-
Vengeance in the Mist
Large Print Edition!A routine assault conviction gone wrong. A menacing intruder. And a case that's more twisted-and dangerous-than anyone suspected.Assistant District Attorney Misty Lake wants nothing more than to ensure Boston lawbreakers face justice, but how can she when she's faced with an increasing workload and pressure to offer plea deals? When a criminal she prosecuted is released on a technicality, she doesn't have time to worry about the threats he once breathed against her.Tate Steele dreams of rising in the ranks at the DA's office, but idealistic prosecutor Misty is in his way. When the district attorney asks him to assist her with a few cases, he's eager to close them quickly to prove his merit. But he and Misty discover her apartment has been broken into, and this is no run-of-the-mill burglar. The intruder escapes and leaves no trace.Either the vengeful convict Misty put away has upped his skills, or there's more at play than a defendant seeking revenge.Every clue opens up a deeper layer of lies and corruption. Though Tate has always been her rival-more concerned with ambition than justice-seeing his protective side makes Misty's heart vulnerable to his charm...something she can't risk. Someone is bent on making sure the truth never comes to light-no matter what the cost.Don't miss the final twisted mystery in the addictive Coventry Saga.
Touch of Innocence
Large Print Edition! How can she protect the child if nobody believes her?Grace used to try to save people, but that was before she realized how powerless she is. Now, she avoids emotional ties, working from her secluded cabin, content with her aloneness. When eight-year-old Lily starts hanging around, Grace enjoys her company but carefully keeps her distance-until she discovers the girl is being exploited. Little though she wants to, she must get involved, even if it means risking her own safety to secure Lily's.Andrew can't help but be drawn to his new neighbor and her beautiful foster child. When he learns about Lily's disturbing history, he offers to help Grace prove her suspicions about the girl's father. But the more they learn, the more puzzling Lily's history seems. They work together to unravel the mystery, determined to ensure Lily ends up with a family who loves her. But Lily's father isn't giving up his muse-or his obsession-that easily. He believes Lily is rightfully his, and he'll do anything to get her back.Don't miss this thrilling page-turner, the latest in the addictive Coventry Saga from a USA Today bestselling author.
Traces of Virtue
Large Print Edtion!When doing what's right goes terribly wrong... From her deathbed, Carly Garcia's mother asked Carly to look after her stepfather and stepsisters. Carly is trying to keep that promise, but now she has a new life to protect, this one innocent and vulnerable. She visits her ex to tell him a truth he doesn't deserve to know... and witnesses his murder. Now, Carly's on the run from killers whose faces she never saw. Braden Reilly is building a career in Coventry, New Hampshire, happy to put the drama of his crime-ridden Boston neighborhood behind him. When a woman he's spent years trying to forget shows up on his doorstep, his first instinct is to turn her away. But the wounds on her arms and the fear in her eyes have him offering sanctuary. The story she tells makes his blood curdle. Join Carly and Braden as they seek to discover who's behind a murder nobody believes occurred before the killers catch up to Carly and her unborn child. Buy it today and read all night.
Anna’s Story
The questions came to mind when reading the scriptures from Luke 2:36-38.Who was Anna the Prophetess?What made her go to the temple?What caused her to come back and stay?What did she experience all those years fasting and praying?With a sanctified imagination and a passionate love for the Word of God, this love story unfolded. An experience - a journey of intimacy with the One True and Living God and the Son whom He sent!
Circle Of Grace
In the second book of Olwyn Harris' Pioneers of Grace series, we follow Hannah, companion to Lady Whitmore, as she learns the truth about the family she works for and the hardships of perceived privilege. When Lady Whitmore and her charge, Sebastian, are exiled to the fledgling colony of Australia, Hannah must decide whether to stay or follow. Will she always be just the 'help' or, with class divides non-existent in Australia, will she take the chance to become family, and complete the unbroken circle of grace?
Return of a Gunfighter
Author, Russ Bray was born and raised in Montana, exposed to its history and natural surroundings. With the love and interest of what the state has to offer, he wrote numerous fiction stories, but Return of a Gunfighter is his first publication. As an artist, he combines illustrations of his own with the story. This novel takes place in Serenity Town. Although this is not a real town, there is such a place. The town was created by the author in his own back yard over a span of twenty plus years and home to the Montana Gunfighters Association Reenactors group. It is also a venue to weddings, reunions, and various parties. Russ also offers wagon and carriage rides from the town, where his horse (Chief) is kept. Often times, he is seen driving the horse and wagon into his hometown of Laurel where many get to see a novelty most other people seldom or ever see.
U.S. Marshall
This prequel takes you back from Return of a Gun Fighter, to find out where Blaze Donner began his career as a lawman.After the Civil War, Blaze Donner returned home to find his home had been burned and his parents along with two younger brothers murdered by a branch of the Quantril Raiders. His revenge led him to the mining fields of Montana where he was hired as a U.S. Marshal after numerous hangings by vigilantes, to end a string of murders against the self lawmaking miners and citizens. Little did he know where his new employment would lead him. One by one, the Hawkins gang was finally eliminated.Blaze Donner, U. S. Marshal brings action and excitement to every chapter.
Passing Through The Fire
"And he made his son pass through the fire..."2 Chronicles 33:6a In book one of The Methuselah Chronicles (Giants in the Earth), Azazel's mission was to use his giant sons, the Nephilim, to corrupt the human bloodlines and teach men how to make war. In so doing, he destroyed many by using man's own innate aptitude for evil. Ultimately, the Creator foiled his plan through the unwavering faith of Enoch, who "walked with God," and his son, Methuselah, who was learning through his father's example to do the same. However, another Fallen One, Simyaza, embarked on his own diabolical mission eight years later. Simyaza's plan takes a more direct approach to the destruction of mankind: fooling them into destroying themselves through deception and illusions. He finds it an easy task as man has only gotten better at tapping into his penchant for evil. When this devilish scheme is brought to the attention of King Seth, he calls on Enoch and Methuselah to stand in the gap and find a way to end the satanic plans of Simyaza. Along the way, they, and many others, learn valuable lessons about how God sees them, as opposed to how the enemy wants them to see themselves in this fast-paced story of adventure and redemption.
Courting Megan
In the midst of his career as newly appointed U.S. Marshal for the Montana Territory of the United States, Blaze Donner found the love of his life. With competition and responsibilities before him, how would he keep her interest? Would she bear with his challenges and rough style life he led? She despised the alcohol in his life, but she felt within, she could change his ways. Her back ground growing up made it difficult for her to adjust, but would Blaze adjust to her needs and desire?
Solbakken
"Happy birthday dear Mom- Grammy, Tora, Auntie, Happy birthday to you!" The people that fill my screen - each in their own little box - sing and smile once more before disappearing, one by one. Blowing them kisses I say, "Thank you all. I love you!" As I reflect on this sixty-fifth birthday of mine, filled with the forced distances of our pandemic era, the phone rings, jarring me back into the moment. "Hello Billy," I say. "Hey, Tor." My cousin's tone is serious. His words clipped."What's going on? Everyone okay?" I ask."Yes, we're fine but... well, I was just driving by your Uncle Einar's place... I hate to tell you this, Tora, but somebody broke in. The sheriff is coming out in the morning. It's quite a mess in there. Looks like every drawer and cupboard was emptied out."Uncle Einar's home stands empty much of the year, and is the original family homestead my grandparents built in Solbakken, Minnesota, in the early 1900's after immigrating from Norway. "What? Are you kidding? Who would do that?" I spout. "You need me to come up there?" A house. A mess. A mystery. Amongst the scattered papers and photographs, intriguing questions lay unanswered in the Anderson family lineage, hidden for decades. When a stash of ancient coins is found, and a gifted stranger moves in next door, windows are opened to incredible possibilities that transcend imagination and transport Tora throughout her family's generations.
My White Horse
The clouds are a unique place. They breathe. They expand. Each ride is a lesson. The experiences on the trails are the teacher. . . until the last battle, when everything will be made right. A place outside the realm of time and space, the clouds offer unique opportunities for one normal earthly family as they navigate the many trails throughout this strange world. How does one gain entry into this otherworldly realm? Through dreams? Visions? Or perhaps divine intervention? As the adventures begin, each family member finds themselves given a new name and a white horse. As they explore this new world, they unknowingly meet one another along the way. They also encounter the mysterious "Rider" whom they all grow to know and love, while remaining unaware of the important role he plays in their destinies. Reality begins to unveil as they dare to believe in this mysterious one and seek to know him for who he really is, in author Rose Murdock's compelling fantasy novel My White Horse and the Rider's Cloud. Rose Murdock is retired from a thirty-year career as a police and fire dispatcher during which time she encountered a wide variety of life situations from critical to humorous. She also spent many years writing stories, skits, and object lessons to teach young people biblical principles in a fun, yet effective way. Rose offers this book to present spiritual principles in a way that individuals of any age will enjoy, including families together. She lives in Waterford, Michigan with her husband Tim. Find out more at www.bibleseed.org.
Vengeance in the Mist
A routine assault conviction gone wrong. A menacing intruder. And a case that's more twisted-and dangerous-than anyone suspected.Assistant District Attorney Misty Lake wants nothing more than to ensure Boston lawbreakers face justice, but how can she when she's faced with an increasing workload and pressure to offer plea deals? When a criminal she prosecuted is released on a technicality, she doesn't have time to worry about the threats he once breathed against her.Tate Steele dreams of rising in the ranks at the DA's office, but idealistic prosecutor Misty is in his way. When the district attorney asks him to assist her with a few cases, he's eager to close them quickly to prove his merit. But he and Misty discover her apartment has been broken into, and this is no run-of-the-mill burglar. The intruder escapes and leaves no trace.Either the vengeful convict Misty put away has upped his skills, or there's more at play than a defendant seeking revenge.Every clue opens up a deeper layer of lies and corruption. Though Tate has always been her rival-more concerned with ambition than justice-seeing his protective side makes Misty's heart vulnerable to his charm...something she can't risk. Someone is bent on making sure the truth never comes to light-no matter what the cost.Don't miss the final twisted mystery in the addictive Coventry Saga.
Crusade
A WWII veteran at Northwestern Bible College on the GI Bill is recruited by Billy Graham to be his driver during the 1949 Crusade in Los Angeles. There he witnesses firsthand the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at work in the Canvas Cathedral. The conversion of Stuart Hamblen provides the impetus for the extension of the revival from three to eight weeks. During that time, he courts a young lady who works for William Randolph Hearst, and she encourages Hearst to promote Billy Graham. The young lady's roommate becomes involved with a member of the Communist Party, USA, and the wire-tapper Jim Vaus, who also makes a decision for Christ. The amazing story of Billy Graham's rise to international prominence is told through the eyes of this young couple. In spite of their different goals--she wants to be successful in Hollywood, and he wants to enter the ministry--they realize that the Spirit has also worked in their lives to bring them together.
LIFE, LOVE and LEGACIES
My mother Rose Mae Townsend was an inspiration! She would tell my brother and I what happened in Montgomery Alabama where her parents raised her. My mom's mother died giving birth to her little sister Carrie Townsend making life hard. She helped raise her siblings, always making sure they went to school to learn. My mom spoke of good and bad times growing up in Montgomery ALA. She missed her mom a lot and always told us stories about Roselee Townsend. The way she spoke of the town, places, and stores from the past. I decided to save and go visit that place. I visited the archives and found my mom had more siblings and family. I stayed there for two weeks, talking every day to people and gathering information. My hope is book will one day connect me to this part of my family. Contact me and say, "hello we are related". The Townsends have a rich legacy and I am blessed to be related. The same stories will be passed down to my children and their children. I am 64 years old and thank God for it. I will travel again and seek my family out one day soon. My prayer is whatever dreams you have do them. Stop making excuses and live your life. The bible says ..... seek and you will find, knock and the door will be open. Remember God's word will never come back void. God Bless Roberta Gibson is a wife, mother, and Nana. Born and raised in Cleveland, a Hough native attending Nazarene Baptist Church on Wade Park. Her education was at Bolton, Mary B. Martin, Addison Jr. high, and East High schools. After graduating she worked as a billing clerk and sold Avon Products. She gained employment at Cleveland Metro Schools working over 30 years. In her later years she attended Cleveland State University for a while, then attending Cuyahoga Community College she obtained a degree in Liberal Arts. Returning back to Cuyahoga Community College she received a Safe Serve Certificate from their Culinary Program. She plans to return to improve her cooking skills and obtain a degree. Her hobbies are cooking, baking, reading, and writing books. For 11 years she served as a Scout Leader with her students. A strong believer of faith, she loves meeting new people and enjoying life.
Feels Like Home
Izzy Abbott had a crush on Evan King when they were teenagers but hasn't seen him in years. Out of nowhere, they have a chance encounter on the beach in Galveston. She is excited to see him, but the circumstances are less than ideal since Evan had been through a lot recently. Izzy considered getting in touch with him after that, but in the end she decides not to.A twist of fate, an act of God, brings them together again over a year later. Izzy is convinced it is destiny this time. Thankfully, so is Evan.Evan had recently lost his older brother and was grieving and exhausted when Izzy found him. He had no idea it was Izzy who helped him, but the events of that evening stuck with him. When they meet in passing nearly a year later Evan realizes Izzy had been there for him the evening of his brother's death.From that point on, they are inseparable. An ember of love suddenly bursts into flames, and the rest is history.Brooke St. James delivers a story of redemption with romantic sparks that could light up a room in the fifth instalment of the Bank Street Stories series.
Just Like Romeo and Juliet--But with a Happy Ending
Lines had been drawn and sides had been taken decades ago. The Castro and King families did not interact with the Elliot family. Those bridges had been burned, and none of the Bank Street crew talked about it. They never even ate at the same restaurant or shopped at the same store.Each family had a stake in Galveston, but they lived without supporting each other or interacting in any way. A romantic match between members of these feuding families would be impossible. It wouldn't just be frowned upon, it was absolutely forbidden. Which is why two of them could never fall in love. It's a good thing love doesn't play by the rules.Anne Rose Kennedy learned about her biological family when she was 20 years old. She had grown up in a loving environment and was happy with her life. But she was also curious about her roots.She began traveling to Galveston Island to work at her grandparent's restaurant and get to know them better. Those trips and experiences were priceless to Anne Rose, and to top it off she was falling in love with Will Castro.Anne Rose had no idea that there was a long-standing conflict between the Elliots and Castros/Kings. She had no idea that a romance between her and Will would be forbidden. But ultimately they could not deny their love for one another and would use that love as the catalyst to heal the rift between the families, proving that love conquers all.
The Day Jesus Returns Comic Book
What is the time-line to the day of the Lord? The signs have been right in front of us since the beginning. Yet hidden from us until now. The Day Jesus Returns Comic Book now reveals, in a colorful fascinating story, that Jesus returns halfway through the final seven years. You know that summer comes about six weeks after the first buds on a fig tree are visible. The fig tree parable is just that. The abomination of desolation is a sign and happens on day 1,290. Jesus returns six weeks after the abomination of desolation on day 1,335. As is stated in Daniel 12:12 "Blessed is the one who waits and attains to day 1,335."
Silencing Outspoken Ambrosine
Following her dream of a career in forestry, openhearted Ambi attends an illustrious university. However, her outspoken Christian criticisms of materialist theories create a lot of hostility. Angry staff and students plan to silence, humiliate, and finally physically harm her. Her career seems doomed to be blighted before it starts. Danger threatens at the Autumn Ball, where a tentative friendship begins with fellow student Russell, who is impressed by her critiques and her pluck. Russell is researching human longevity sponsored by an unscrupulous company that targets Ambi. He is attracted to her but wrestles with his materialist convictions. They explore the conflicting beliefs that form a glass barrier between them. Will skeptic Russell rescue Ambi from humiliation and harm?
Are You My Mother?
One girl travels the world in search of the mother she never knew. With nothing but a backpack and a snake for a travel companion, she sets off on an adventure to find her mother and, hopefully, find herself. This comic explores imagery of the divine feminine from around the globe.
The First Corridor
Exiled to his home village because of forbidden love, Stian, a soldier serving the High Lord of Bel Arus, finds his world changing in fundamental ways. In the forest primeval beings stalk amongst the trees, while normally solitary creatures begin gathering in the gloom. And a mysterious woman appears, whose connection to him runs deep into his soul. Betrayed by the ones he once served and beset by foes all around, will Stian discover who he can trust, and who his true enemy is? Andrew Huck has been writing and telling stories ever since he was a small child. In his free time, he enjoys reading, painting, and drawing, though his true passion is the creation of epic tales that sweep the reader away into fantastical worlds where they can escape from the rigors of the natural world for a time, hopefully catching a glimpse of something greater that all can aspire toward.
Wrong Place Wrong Time: A Reese`s Book Club Pick
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK"It's perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I've ever read." --Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNew York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister has created a psychological thriller unlike any other in this endlessly clever, twisty story of a mother who must move backward through time to prevent tragedy from striking at the heart of her family.Can you stop a murder after it's already happened?It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger.She doesn't know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd's, have been shattered in this heart-stopping family drama.After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up...it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet--and in this unique time travel story, there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd's terrible crime...and in this compelling mystery it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place.Both the story of a mother's love and the sacrifices she will make for her child, and a page-turning thriller with a brilliant twist, Wrong Place Wrong Time EPB is a one-of-a-kind novel that begs to be read in one sitting.
Embraced by Love
In 1890, The Bachelor's Club is a group of men who love God, poker, and their small town of Raven Crest. It's promising to be a good year, and these men are ready for anything. Together, The Bachelor's Club can conquer any problem, until it is overtaken by a very unexpected adversary: love. Ben Hammond is the Defense Attorney for the county of Raven Crest and a devoted bachelor. He is confident he can handle everything life throws at him, until he meets Erin, the judge's daughter. How can he work with Erin's father and court her at the same time? Then, his attention is drawn to the hardest case of his career. Courting Erin is now impossible ... or is it? Erin is learning to put God first. When her mentor dies, she is thrust into the challenging world of business. All she wants is the love of a good husband, and it could be Ben. What she gets instead are hard life lessons. Is the love she so longs for out of reach? For their relationship to work, Ben and Erin must have faith that love, even in the darkest of times, conquers all.
