Complicated Love
A four letter word LOVE has been seen by many as being unrealistic if complications are allowed to enter and not be resolved. It's not an easy task to LOVE if the two individuals involved are not committed to letting go of selfish ways. In attempt to make right the things done wrong, Angel decided to deal with her pain by releasing the men she hurt. One of the men decided he didn't want to let her go. It's so much easier writing for and about others than it is writing about myself. However, let me begin by saying my name is Aleloise Lorraine Hardy Cromartie, a southern girl born and reared in Miami, Florida. If sonograms were being performed in 1948 no one in my family knew about it nor did the doctors mention it. Wondering and wanting to know the sex of the child she was carrying, my mother told me she just wanted to be able to deliver a live and healthy child after having several miscarriages. My mom, not realizing the magnitude of one of her dreams, was led to read Revelation 18:24 which stated: .......AND IN HER WAS FOUND.... It was God telling my mother she was pregnant with a girl. God has been the center and focal point of my life from birth to this present day. He has performed numerous miracles in my life and in the lives of my family and friends. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR ALL THE THINGS HE HAS DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO. Bless His Holy Name forever. A humble servant to the most High, Aleloise Cromartie Lady LoLo
The Twelve Mile School
A schoolteacher finds love, loss, and happiness in West Texas. Val Verde County, Texas, 1916Weary of her family's relentless pursuit of a suitable husband for her, twenty-two-year-old Ester Hammon responds to an advertisement seeking a teacher for Twelve Mile School, a small county school far away from her overprotective Dallas family. But nothing prepared her for what she faced when stepping off the train in the small, dusty town of Del Rio, Texas.Living with a ranching family three miles from the school, Ester learned how to shoot in case of a raid by Pancho Villa, a skill that quickly proved useful, causing Ester to question whether she was meant for such a wild place.Rancher Grant McKey had no time for love. As a single parent, the schoolteacher living on his ranch was just there for his six-year-old daughter, but adversity has a way of bonding disparate hearts.Attacked by the Villistas, Ester's bravery saves Grant, but a shocking proposal will forever change their future.Publisher's Note: Readers who enjoy heartful tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in West Texas, highlighting the struggles and delights of life in the early 1900s.Hearts of Texas SeriesThe Widow Jane ParkerThe River RiderThe Twelve Mile School
An Amish Forever Home
A Canadian Amish farmerA Lancaster Amish businesswomanA Prince Edward Island foster childProvidence brings together a mismatched family, giving all three a second chance for love. Only love may never have had such a tough job. Lydia Miller is an anomaly among her Amish people-a single woman in her 30s, running her own store, determined to forge a life on her own. But when Joel Yoder comes into town to sell his property, Lydia suddenly finds all of her hopes and dreams crumbling around her and a new opportunity placed in her lap.Joel has his own problems. Recently jilted by his fianc矇e, Joel has seen his own dreams of moving to a newly established Amish community begin to falter. The new community welcomes married couples only. With his dreams quickly slipping from his fingers, Joel suddenly sees the only option he thinks he has-a marriage of convenience for both of them.As the new couple begins life in a new settlement, they are even more surprised when a foster child in need of a home finds her way to them. Yet what will happen when the English world and the Amish world collide?Previously published as Forever Home by Amy Grochowski
Jacob’s Cup
It is September 2018 in war-torn Afghanistan as Ali, a young wrestler, diligently completes his homework without any idea that a group of men have just bombed a wrestling facility in Kabul, killing his father and other athletes. A short time later, a college wrestling coach hears Ali's story and offers to adopt the boy and bring him to America to live in a small college town in Oregon. Once he is renamed after the Olympic wrestling champion Dave Schultz, little Dave learns new wrestling skills from his father and the greatness of Jesus from his mother. After he gives his life to Christ, Dave is encouraged to listen to Channel 33, the code for the voice of God, and to remember the Christian mission of more temples. As Dave works on his wrestling techniques and focuses on becoming a state champion, he must face a variety of obstacles and challenges. Will his faith carry him through his trials and tribulations and allow him to spread the message of God's unconditional love to all who need it? In this inspirational novel, an Afghan boy who is adopted by an American wrestling coach must rely on his faith to overcome many challenges and achieve his goals.
Her Secret Hope
She left home to find herself--instead she found true loveAlmost two years after Lilly Kurtz first visited Pinecraft, Florida, she's decided to make a fresh start there. She's ready to be new-and-improved Lilly, a Lilly without a past, a Lilly with no secrets. At first, everything goes well. She gets a job, her coworkers feel like family, and she enjoys reconnecting with her friends. But it turns out the past is reluctant to be left behind.When Lilly meets hardworking farmer Eddie Byler, she can't get him off her mind. But then she discovers that Eddie isn't staying long in Pinecraft--and he actually lives just a few miles from her hometown in Ohio. Lilly doesn't want him to know about the life she's left . . . and she can't imagine following him back to a place where she's never felt accepted.Will Lilly have to give up on love in order to find peace? Or could it be that love is actually the solution to all of her problems?"Gray sketches a tender portrait of a young woman seeking her place in the world. This feel-good finale will delight Gray's fans."--Publishers Weekly"Her Secret Hope lovingly encapsulates the emotional impact of adoption into adulthood and the complexity of using past circumstances to determine present self-worth."--Booklist
Reckless Love
All her life, Annie has never felt strong. Small and timid, she's the type of nice Christian girl others walk all over. But Annie has a dream she's determined no one will steal from her: to earn a college degree and make a positive difference in the world. College life introduces plenty of bullies and challenges. Just when Annie feels more alone than ever, she makes an unlikely friend. Nick is the most infuriating boy she's ever met, but when she's with him, she can finally be herself without feeling afraid. Despite being opposites in nearly every way, Annie and Nick grow closer until both question whether they share only friendship, or much more. When tragedy strikes, Annie's world is shattered by news that shakes her faith and changes her perspective on what's truly important. Nick and Annie are separated by circumstances beyond their control. In the end, will they allow God's love to lead them through the biggest challenges of their lives? And are they reckless enough to risk everything for love? Emily Shannon Omberg has always been fascinated with people. She believes everyone has an important story to tell--their life story. Emily grew up writing stories in the small town of Nevis, Minnesota. As a child, she had her own "story stand" to sell picture books to her community. Emily now writes romantic Christian fiction. Reckless Love is her first novel. When she is not writing, Emily works as a physical therapist assistant in Osakis, Minnesota by day; spends time with family and friends on weekends; and enjoys God's beautiful outdoors every chance she gets. To learn more, visit Emily's website, Write What You Live, at emilyshannonomberg.com.
Jacob's Cup
It is September 2018 in war-torn Afghanistan as Ali, a young wrestler, diligently completes his homework without any idea that a group of men have just bombed a wrestling facility in Kabul, killing his father and other athletes. A short time later, a college wrestling coach hears Ali's story and offers to adopt the boy and bring him to America to live in a small college town in Oregon. Once he is renamed after the Olympic wrestling champion Dave Schultz, little Dave learns new wrestling skills from his father and the greatness of Jesus from his mother. After he gives his life to Christ, Dave is encouraged to listen to Channel 33, the code for the voice of God, and to remember the Christian mission of more temples. As Dave works on his wrestling techniques and focuses on becoming a state champion, he must face a variety of obstacles and challenges. Will his faith carry him through his trials and tribulations and allow him to spread the message of God's unconditional love to all who need it? In this inspirational novel, an Afghan boy who is adopted by an American wrestling coach must rely on his faith to overcome many challenges and achieve his goals.
Songs About Jenny
What if soulmates are real? If so, wouldn't God want them to find each other early in life? Jason fell in love with Jenny the first time he saw her, and in time she returned his love. They knew from the very start they were soulmates. They fell in love during high school, while they were still innocent, and they never moved on to other relationships. They married at nineteen and shared a long life, staying together through thick and thin. Is their story too perfect-too clich矇 to be believable? Does it lack the pain, tension, drama, and other elements expected of an epic romance? Perhaps their story can serve as an example to the world, showing others the value of innocence, the beauty of commitment, and the necessity of forgiveness? Perhaps their story can bear witness to the power of pure young love nurtured throughout a lifetime? As you turn the pages of this fictional soulmate memoir, you will find answers to all these questions. Your belief in soulmates will be rekindled. And you, too, will fantasize about your innocent young love that was, your profound true love that is, or your awesome eternal love that may be.
Songs About Jenny
What if soulmates are real? If so, wouldn't God want them to find each other early in life? Jason fell in love with Jenny the first time he saw her, and in time she returned his love. They knew from the very start they were soulmates. They fell in love during high school, while they were still innocent, and they never moved on to other relationships. They married at nineteen and shared a long life, staying together through thick and thin. Is their story too perfect-too clich矇 to be believable? Does it lack the pain, tension, drama, and other elements expected of an epic romance? Perhaps their story can serve as an example to the world, showing others the value of innocence, the beauty of commitment, and the necessity of forgiveness? Perhaps their story can bear witness to the power of pure young love nurtured throughout a lifetime? As you turn the pages of this fictional soulmate memoir, you will find answers to all these questions. Your belief in soulmates will be rekindled. And you, too, will fantasize about your innocent young love that was, your profound true love that is, or your awesome eternal love that may be.
When Angels Battle
The Exciting Sequel to When Angels Cry!There's plenty of action and romance with a swoon worthy hero and feisty heroine. Author MaryLu Tyndall serves up another End Times story that's sure to not only make you wonder but just might have you cracking open your Bible to find out more. --Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author of Lost in Darkness 18 Months into the Tribulation... After the sudden disappearance of her parents, Nyla Cruz was left with the care of her younger brother and aged grandmother. After World War 3 began, famine, violence, and disease ravaged the planet, transforming the calm world she once knew into hell on earth. With the arrival of the Neflams, hope returned, bringing a semi-peace under the New World Union. Now, all Nyla wants to do is use her position as leader of a NWU Peace Keeping team to imprison all Deviants-the ones who caused all earth's troubles. When a chance arises to infiltrate a local group, she agrees to go undercover. Their leader, a preacher named Daniel Cain, is on the NWU top-wanted list, and his capture could mean a huge promotion and a chance to change the world for the better. After recovering from the shock of being left behind, ex-Navy Seal Calan Walker is determined to overcome his past mistakes and be a powerful force in the Kingdom of God. So, when he is recruited to be a bodyguard for the greatest Tribulation evangelist, Daniel Cain, he jumps at it. He learns much under Daniel's tutelage, but when a beautiful woman weaves her way into their underground church, he is suspicious, yet intrigued and enamored. He cannot allow his heart to rule over his head. Never again. As the earth endures the first half of the Tribulation, Angels are dispatched to aid and defend the remaining saints. Their job? Do not interfere in free will but battle all evil attacks by Satan's warriors. However, that becomes more and more difficult as countless hordes of evil beings are being unleashed across the globe.
Committed
Cal Eskelson is living his dream, managing his cousins' ranch in Wyoming. He's worked long and hard to build this life for himself, and he's committed to keeping it. Even if it means leaving faith and family behind. But when an accident forces him back to the place he's sworn never to return, the past he's tried to forget is not so easy to escape.
Within the Storm
He hid the truth to spare her heart, even as it broke his. Five years ago, Bethany lost her husband, a world-famous actor, in a freak accident. Since then, she has rebuilt her life away from the limelight in her small Norwegian hometown. But her peace is about to be destroyed. A vengeful co-star is preparing to publish a vicious tell-all book to smear her late husband's name. Refusing to stand by and allow his memory to be tarnished, Bethany scrambles to release her own biography to celebrate his legacy. To make that happen, she needs mementos and stories from his childhood. That means swallowing her pride and asking for help from his brother, Lukas, who's always treated her with icy indifference. Lukas knew his brother never deserved Bethany. The selfish, narcissistic rogue swept her off her feet while keeping her in the dark about the unsavory and immoral corners of his life. The only way Lukas could protect his own heart and integrity was to keep Bethany at arm's length and avoid blurting out his feelings for her. She deserved better... to be treasured and adored. Knowing he could never fill that role, he hid his attraction and his guilt, and allowed her to believe he despised her. Now, as she turns to him to help memorialize his brother, Lukas faces an impossible choice. If he lets her discover the truth, he'll open up a long-awaited chance to confess his feelings for her. But the full truth will also reveal his own role in hiding a closet full of skeletons.Within the Storm is Book 3 in Milla Holt's Seasons of Faith Christian romance series. Five friends were in the same wedding in a small Norwegian town over twenty years ago. Four bridesmaids, one bride. Now, two decades on, each woman learns that God's timing is perfect as they find forever love later in life.
The Mahabharata Re-imagined
Do you ask that my body, worshipped by my father's subjects and untouched by any man, now succumb to five men? Draupadi waved her hands wildly as she inched closer to Kunti, her shrill voice resounding off the walls, 'I would rather jump into the river and drown myself. At least I would die a princess, not a prostitute.' Was Princess Draupadi in love even as her marriage to another man was being orchestrated? Did the great statesman Bhishma make a shameful admission as he lay dying on the battlefield of Kurukshetra? Did Queen Gandhari cause the death of her husband Dhritarashtra and sister-in-law Kunti? It's possible.
One Family Under God
At the end of my first book, following the disappearance of all Christians, Sam Wilhelm opened his eyes in the rubble of a government-destroyed believer holdout. At that point, he realized 1) what his Christian wife and her family tried to tell him over the years about Jesus Christ returning for His people was true, 2) that her faith was not able to save him, and 3) that he was alone in this post-Christian world. Through a vision from God, Sam realized that in His wrath, He showed mercy, mercy to Sam as He chose him to be an ambassador to an unbelieving world that was reeling out of control. The self-declared United States President for life, Latisha Washington, rose to power after being acquitted from her staging the coup attempt in my second book. She won the presidency based on false promises and began her persecution of the Church and Christian believers. Following the Culling, Washington also became Secretary-General of the United World, and was chosen by Satan to become a revered goddess in the new world religion, who all people were ordered to worship. Follow Sam Wilhelm as he gathers and leads a rag-tag team of Christian converts as they make it their mission to undermine the will of the goddess and her religion. In this sequel to book one, many familiar names are recruited to Sam's team of warriors. At the same time in heaven, Jesus Christ has opened the scroll, and angels are opening seals and blowing trumpets, wreaking havoc on the Earth. How will it end? You must read to find out!
A Journey to Joy
"No," said Bethany, taking a step back.Bethany Stillwater, a young heiress living in Victorian England, has her life forever altered the moment she refuses to give her stepbrother any more money from the family estate. Howard Stillwater, steeped in gambling debts, is outraged, and hatches a plan to have Bethany framed for theft. Through his manipulation of the justice system and Bethany's trial, he has her sentenced to seven years in prison. Bethany soon finds herself sailing on a convict ship to Fremantle Gaol in colonial Australia, wondering why God has seemingly deserted her in her hour of need.Unbeknownst to Bethany, while she endures the hardships of living in a crowded steerage compartment, an acquaintance from London society, Samuel E. Yardley, is occupying a cabin just above her head. The second son of the Duke of Yardley, Sam is on his way to find sources of premium Australian wool for the British markets. As Bethany boards the ship, Sam catches a glimpse of her that intrigues him. But it also troubles him as he is certain he has seen her before. But where? Her presence is a mystery he would like to solve before their voyage has ended. However, that is not to be.Howard, meanwhile, will stop at nothing-not even murder-to ensure Bethany never returns to England. This would allow him to do as he wishes with Stillwater Estate, even if means selling it to pay off all his debts.Bethany continues to look to God for strength and hope, even when her faith is weakest. She finds peace and hope in Him, sharing the source of her hope with her fellow inmates. Confined to a dismal prison cell, her very life at stake, she prays for the day of her release, never dreaming the day will come sooner than expected. A Journey to Joy is a missive of God's grace and mercy, and an inspiring love story that will capture readers' hearts and leave them wanting more.
Three Forgotten Tales
Jon Ferguson's Three Forgotten Tales tenderly rewrite the story of Jesus; his life, crucifixion, and legacy. Written mainly around imagined conversations between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, their son God, and an array of characters mostly mythical and mystical who span 2000 years, it contains breathtaking descriptions of and insights into power, nature and - most of all - perfect love.Regardless of your religious or philosophical convictions, these three connected tales will leave you deeply moved and wondering at the immensity of the universe.Also published in three separate volumes as a series, this contains the novels Jesus & Mary, Mary & God and God & Naomi.
Three Forgotten Tales
Jon Ferguson's Three Forgotten Tales tenderly rewrite* the story of Jesus; his life, crucifixion, and legacy. *If you are a Christian you might be offended by some of the rewriting.Written mainly around imagined conversations between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, their son God, and an array of characters mostly mythical and mystical who span 2000 years, it contains breathtaking descriptions of and insights into power, nature and - most of all - perfect love.Regardless of your religious or philosophical convictions, if you can open your mind then these three connected tales will leave you deeply moved and wondering at the immensity of the universe. (Though it is possible Christian readers could be offended by content that attributes a loving and (NOTE) consummated relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, many Christian readers have commented on how the portrayal of Jesus captures the immensity of his love for all humans and his own humanity in a vivid, tangible and moving way.)Also published in three separate volumes as a series, this contains the novels Jesus & Mary, Mary & God and God & Naomi.
Now or Never
Will leaving positive legacies mean kissing their own happily-ever-after goodbye?If Tim Bergeron got a lifetime achievement award for anything, it'd be managing the iconic rock band, Awestruck, but he'd trade his successful career for the opportunity to prevent his daughter from repeating his mistakes.When a health scare proves time is short, he talks Isabella into a cross-country road trip. His attempts to talk her out of a hasty marriage drive a wedge between them, and it looks like the best he can hope for from the trip is scouting out promising new talent to represent. That is, until he meets Gabby.Widow Gabrielle Voss has responsibilities to her daughter and patients, deep roots in the community, and a dream that scares her. Though she'd never utter it to the people she lives and works among, the truth slips out with Tim, who's not in Many Oaks, Iowa, to stay.As her fiftieth birthday party draws near and an attraction to Tim sparks to life, Gabby realizes she must pursue her dream now-or, more reasonably, never.
A Journey to Joy
"No," said Bethany, taking a step back.Bethany Stillwater, a young heiress living in Victorian England, has her life forever altered the moment she refuses to give her stepbrother any more money from the family estate. Howard Stillwater, steeped in gambling debts, is outraged, and hatches a plan to have Bethany framed for theft. Through his manipulation of the justice system and Bethany's trial, he has her sentenced to seven years in prison. Bethany soon finds herself sailing on a convict ship to Fremantle Gaol in colonial Australia, wondering why God has seemingly deserted her in her hour of need.Unbeknownst to Bethany, while she endures the hardships of living in a crowded steerage compartment, an acquaintance from London society, Samuel E. Yardley, is occupying a cabin just above her head. The second son of the Duke of Yardley, Sam is on his way to find sources of premium Australian wool for the British markets. As Bethany boards the ship, Sam catches a glimpse of her that intrigues him. But it also troubles him as he is certain he has seen her before. But where? Her presence is a mystery he would like to solve before their voyage has ended. However, that is not to be.Howard, meanwhile, will stop at nothing-not even murder-to ensure Bethany never returns to England. This would allow him to do as he wishes with Stillwater Estate, even if means selling it to pay off all his debts.Bethany continues to look to God for strength and hope, even when her faith is weakest. She finds peace and hope in Him, sharing the source of her hope with her fellow inmates. Confined to a dismal prison cell, her very life at stake, she prays for the day of her release, never dreaming the day will come sooner than expected. A Journey to Joy is a missive of God's grace and mercy, and an inspiring love story that will capture readers' hearts and leave them wanting more.
One Western Town Part1
One Western Town Part 1 is the beginning story of a family of lawmen in the Old West. The tale starts with the patriarch as he struggles through the challenges of justice in war. Guided by his faith, he tries to find his way in a time of trial. This is a book for readers of all ages.
A State of Affairs
Dr. Natalee Morgan, a retired Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy, and the top congressional investigator for the state of Georgia, has been assigned to investigate a letter received from the mother of a sailor onboard the USS GREENWOOD LAKE. In Uninvited Memories, (Book 1 of Earl Grey Chronicles) the letter urges Congresswoman Abraham to aggressively investigate harassment and discrimination that has been directed towards her son.As she begins her investigation in State of Affairs: Deception, Dr. Morgan encounters three issues. First, how is she to react to the sudden appearance of an old love who broke her heart 20+ years ago? Second, how will she find answers when they are hidden all over a United States Navy vessel? The third and most disconcerting...nothing is ever as it seems.
Blessed Unbeliever
Sean grew up a privileged child nurtured in the womb of his Southern California fundamentalist church. He dreamed of becoming a missionary pilot and hoped Kathleen Wilberforce will share his dream. But he loses Kathleen to a rival, then watches his dream crash like a toy airplane when he washes out of the Torrey Bible Institute mission aviation program (Chicago). Flailing about with disappointments and unanswered prayers, he performs a blasphemous ritual to convince himself that he has become an atheist. Kathleen unexpectedly shows up at the Institute but carries a dark secret that shames her and isolates her from Sean. Meanwhile, Sean finds that being a good atheist is harder than he thought. In his anguish, he seeks a path back to aviation, back to Kathleen, and back to God.
God’s Scarlet Fury
A bishop's vows are tested by the epic eleventh-century battle between East and West, in this compelling novel of the Crusades. It is the year 1097. The violent warrior class of Western Europe is marching against the Islamic Seljuk Empire to recapture Jerusalem at the plea of Pope Urban II, igniting a searing inferno of war, betrayal, and intrigue as two worlds collide--East against West, Christians against Muslims. Caught in this vicious conflict, Bishop Tristan de Saint-Germain strives to balance religious vows, loyalty to the pope, and his life-long love for Mala the Romani, the beautiful girl he met as a child just before entering the monastery of the Black Monks in France. Tested by separations, the death of their firstborn child, the threat of eternal damnation, and now annihilation, Tristan and Mala struggle against the raging tides of cultural and religious intolerance to remain together in an age of inflexible Catholic doctrine and holy war. Finding support in Queen Irene and Emperor Alexius of Byzantium, they are challenged by Archbishop Adh矇mar of Le Puy, rigid moralist and leader of the First Holy Crusade; Tafur, the perverse "Beggar King"; and Lord Desmond DuLac, hated specter of the Saint-Germain family past. Time alone shall direct the outcome as humanity awakens the wrathful hand of God's scarlet fury.
Hammer of God
A majestic novel of assassination, espionage, and forbidden love in the time of the Crusades. Ordained as a Black Monk, Tristan de Saint-Germain is inducted into medieval Europe's most secretive organization, the Benedictine Underground, where he's tasked with carrying out secret orders, embassies, and assassinations on behalf of the Gregorian papacy. But Tristan holds a secret. He has become hopelessly drawn to a beautiful young Romani girl, Mala, whom he met by chance as a boy. Indeed, despite his vows, his rigid monastic indoctrination, and his labors on behalf of the Benedictine Underground, Tristan cannot and will not refute his growing and unbridled passion for Mala. Their clandestine relationship, however, will weave a twisted trail that can only lead to heartbreak, betrayal, and tragedy as Tristan's stature continues to rise within the Church while it fights schism from within and the sudden threat of Islam arising from Spain, Africa, and the Middle East. This riveting story of politics, religion, family bonds, loyalty, honor, and a man whose heart is torn between doctrine and true love brings to life the cataclysmic, murderous rampage of hatred and intolerance that bared its ugly fangs at the end of the eleventh century and whose venom lingers within us to this very day.
Firetongue
FLAME BREATHES FROM HER LIPS.MANY BELIEVE HER DAEMONKIND.THOSE WHO MATTER CALL HER CHOSEN. Jaela has been unable to speak the language of her people since childhood. To make matters worse, fire laces her peculiar words. Her village both fears and abhors her, abandoning her to a lonesome existence. When Rowan, the most skilled warrior in the clan, is chosen to deliver the tribal recompense into hell itself, Jaela is staggered when she is supernaturally selected to accompany him. Little does she know, Rowan has a secret he's been running from for years: He comprehends her strange speech. Although he has long understood the origin of her idiosyncrasies, he is mystified when her tongue proves a worthier defender of their mission than his lifetime of training. As they confront the hazards of diverse clans and persistent daemonic assault from the hordes of the Nether realm, the latent power of the Firetongue emerges with fiercer potency than anyone ever reckoned. BRING ON THE FLAME.
An Unlikely Plan
Can faith and love be enough to give Becca the strength to hold on to the one thing she wants most? When a little girl unexpectedly comes into Becca's life, she believes that her prayer for a family has been answered. But as with most plans from God, Becca learns that there is more to this path that she's intended to walk when the little girl's uncle, Marty Reeves, plans to raise his niece himself. Reluctantly Becca opens her life to Marty, if only for the sake of the little girl, and learns he may not be the insensitive man she initially thought he was. But when she begins to feel something deeper for him, Becca wonders which path she's intended to take and if it will bring her the happiness she always dreamed about. ♦♦♦♦ An Unlikely Plan is the first book in the Faith-Inspired Romance Series which focuses on faith, love and family in these quick-read novellas.
Cries of a Dying World
From USA Today bestselling author G. Michael Hopf comes a human story of loss, love, sacrifice, courage, and second chances. What would you do if you only had two weeks to live? That's the very question billions of people are grappling with after news an asteroid, named Colossus, will impact Earth and bring about an extinction level event. Many are in shock; some turn inward and towards God while others lash out in panic and violence. There is nowhere to go and nowhere to hide...except for a select few who have been chosen to go live in bunkers deep below the surface. Ethan Kinkaid is one of those chosen; however, plans and execution never align as his estranged son is hundreds of miles away and in need. Ethan sets out to bring him to safety but this journey will be the most difficult of his life as the world around him, including humanity itself, is falling apart.
Stroke of Love
The sun rose as it always has, slowly erasing the shadows of the night. On this morning, no clouds covered the bright blue Vermont sky. The brightness of the sun's rays penetrated the Seed Maple that spread out over our front lawn. As if the sun had purposely aimed them, its rays shot through the edges of the drawn shades into the bedroom where I slept peacefully dreaming. They pierced my eyes like spears abruptly waking me. This rude awakening occurred on a Saturday morning when most people have a chance to sleep in. However, I couldn't. It was my job to prepare myself for a full day's work. We moved to Windsor when my father left our family six years ago. My mother worked at the Goodyear rubber plant, so she moved the five of us to this beautiful small town in the Connecticut River Valley. Not having a dad to support us, and being the oldest, I became responsible to bring in extra money for our family to survive. Three years ago, just after I turned 13, a neighborhood hardware store hired me as a stock boy. That job taught me responsibility preparing me for what was to come. I went down and the first order for any morning was to make coffee. After that, I prepared breakfast for everyone. The first thing I did was hand my mother a cup of hot coffee. "Thank you, Michael, I needed that. Everyone please sit down. "My bright and cheery sisters ran to their places. My brother slowly made it to his chair and laid his head on his arm. "Come on Jim, sit up and fill your bowl." My mother never had to speak twice. The oatmeal pot empty quickly, so we prayed and everyone grabbed a piece of toast and we dug into our hot oatmeal without saying another word.Suddenly, the ear-piercing screech of a siren blasted through the house and interrupted the clanging spoons. We rushed to the living room window and pushed the curtain aside. The flashing lights nearly blinded us as an ambulance sped to the end of the street. The families in our neighborhood have known each other since we moved in six years ago. We help each other whenever the occasion presented itself. I was very close to most of them. I babysat their children, mowed their lawns, helped them plant their gardens in the spring, and shoveled their snow in the winter.That ambulance meant that one of them was in trouble. I ran out the front door, off the porch and down our dead end street ahead of my family.
Stroke of Love
The sun rose as it always has, slowly erasing the shadows of the night. On this morning, no clouds covered the bright blue Vermont sky. The brightness of the sun's rays penetrated the Seed Maple that spread out over our front lawn. As if the sun had purposely aimed them, its rays shot through the edges of the drawn shades into the bedroom where I slept peacefully dreaming. They pierced my eyes like spears abruptly waking me. This rude awakening occurred on a Saturday morning when most people have a chance to sleep in. However, I couldn't. It was my job to prepare myself for a full day's work. We moved to Windsor when my father left our family six years ago. My mother worked at the Goodyear rubber plant, so she moved the five of us to this beautiful small town in the Connecticut River Valley. Not having a dad to support us, and being the oldest, I became responsible to bring in extra money for our family to survive. Three years ago, just after I turned 13, a neighborhood hardware store hired me as a stock boy. That job taught me responsibility preparing me for what was to come. I went down and the first order for any morning was to make coffee. After that, I prepared breakfast for everyone. The first thing I did was hand my mother a cup of hot coffee. "Thank you, Michael, I needed that. Everyone please sit down. "My bright and cheery sisters ran to their places. My brother slowly made it to his chair and laid his head on his arm. "Come on Jim, sit up and fill your bowl." My mother never had to speak twice. The oatmeal pot empty quickly, so we prayed and everyone grabbed a piece of toast and we dug into our hot oatmeal without saying another word.Suddenly, the ear-piercing screech of a siren blasted through the house and interrupted the clanging spoons. We rushed to the living room window and pushed the curtain aside. The flashing lights nearly blinded us as an ambulance sped to the end of the street. The families in our neighborhood have known each other since we moved in six years ago. We help each other whenever the occasion presented itself. I was very close to most of them. I babysat their children, mowed their lawns, helped them plant their gardens in the spring, and shoveled their snow in the winter.That ambulance meant that one of them was in trouble. I ran out the front door, off the porch and down our dead end street ahead of my family.
A Fisherman Called Simon (Large Print Edition)
Simon was a loyal son, a selfless brother, a faithful husband, a loving father, a trustworthy friend, and a skillful fisherman, as well as a natural leader - long before he ever met Jesus of Nazareth. He put the needs of others before his own.He led with his heart; often before he engaged his head. Some might call him impetuous, but others would say impassioned. He was the only one willing to step out of the boat and walk on the water. He alone drew his sword to defend his Master. But this same man failed in a moment of fear and denied his Lord.This is the story of a fisherman called Simon, upon whose confession Jesus said He would build His church. Consider this one who followed Jesus to his Savior's cross ... and subsequently to his own.Consider his story - the portion you may already know ... and the rest of the story that could have been.
Kingdom Gardens
Kingdom Gardens is a prophetic story depicting a picture of a Kingdom community in the year 2027. The kingdom community thrives while the rest of the country struggles with environmental changes, increased government control, and food scarcity. The story tells of a young man's visit to a thriving kingdom community. While there, he learns principles to take back to his state, where his local group struggles to meet their communities' basic needs, including food. Although the narrative is written in story form, principles and strategies can be immediately implemented for the individual, family, neighborhood, or even a city. The book is not just a story, it is a blueprint and a call to action for all of us to become engaged with food sovereignty and food insecurity solutions. Take the journey through Kingdom Gardens and be inspired by the possibilities of Kingdom coming to your home and community.
A Friend Called Enoch
Most of the descendants of Adam turned their hearts away from their Creator and did evil in His sight. But in the seventh generation, there came an ordinary man who, at the age of sixty-five, turned his heart toward God.Explore the story of Enoch, the friend who walked with God for three hundred years until God took him in an extraordinary way. Consider a walk with God that resulted in his being one of only two men who never experienced physical death.Consider his story and the story of the times in which he lived - the portion you may already know ... and the rest of the story that could have been.
Ravens Refuge
Fights, flights, and friendships. When Joe's past begins to catch up, the Hillsons and Ravens must fight to survive the onslaught.As the hunt for their missing Bible and the mysterious Wolf carries them to new kingdoms, they findthemselves dodging phantoms of the past. It becomes increasingly apparent this is a deadly gamebetween the Wolf and the Raven, played amidst shadows and secrets, with people as the pawns. Butwhere do the Hillsons fit in? They sense they are a vital part somehow, but whether as bait, hook, orprey remains to be seen.
Fairhaven's Legacy ...the adventure continues...
The adventure continues for Fairhaven's family of friends as they search for one who had turned against them and made poor decisions, which impacted his life in a deeply negative way. While living at the Cove of Abandonment, he realizes the value of friendship lost. Would his friends ever find him? Would they ever forgive him? And more troubling... Could he forgive himself? Fairhaven's Legacy continues the allegorical story of friendship, kindness, compassion and forgiveness.Some have referred to the Fairhaven stories as a parable of faith; others as a reminder of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Come and join the family of friends as they set out on an adventure of humor, love, forgiveness and reconciliation.
To Bring You Back
Can their second-chance romance overcome the challenges of his fame and the tragedy in their past?Though rock star Gannon Vaughn and his band, Awestruck, have conquered the music industry, he can't overcome his feelings for the woman he's loved since high school.The impacts of mental illness and almost a decade of separation stand between them, but Adeline Green is still one of the few people who cared for him before he made it big. Acting on faith and the persistence that made him famous, he's determined to win her back.Following the tragedy that severed her relationship with Gannon, Adeline has found a measure of peace by doing good where she can in her small town home of Lakeshore, Wisconsin.When Gannon descends on her quiet life, their connection is as powerful as ever. If only getting close to him didn't mean facing her worst mistakes, both privately and in front of reporters eager to dig up the sordid details of their past.Can they trust grace and forgiveness enough to overcome shame and embrace another chance at love?A meaningful Christian romance for readers who enjoy novels by Karen Kingsbury, T.I. Lowe, and Becky Wade. Start reading today and enjoy faith-filled escapes and happily-ever-afters where no one is beyond hope of redemption.
Arribada
Joy and Ollie. Two souls from different worlds who don璽 (TM)t speak each other璽 (TM)s language. The Universe brings them together to embark on an unusual, unforgettable journey. Sometimes together, sometimes apart. From living in London with a high-powered job and a lovely family, to losing everything and becoming a handyman in a small Maasai village in Africa, Joy wades through happiness, grief, loss and despair; while Ollie swims in the slow lane of life. When truth, as they perceive it, begins to collapse around them, it exposes their brokenness, shatters their beliefs and reveals their worst fears. It leaves them completely devastated. As they unlearn falsehoods, they discover the truths of life. Helped by the wind, the sea and an indigenous tribal elder, Joy experiences the power of the universal energy that heals all. Ollie finds a friend and the real meaning of existence. When we open our hearts to love and trust, we begin to understand who we really are, our life purpose and our inter-connectedness with everything in the environment.
The Emperor Under The Sun
"The Emperor Under The Sun" is a triumph for me!" explains the author, Victoria. " It is a novella which started as a religious encounter after a death of a cherished loved one. This is a labor of love, a carnival of far away sheep, it is contemporary, it is ancient. I wake up in the morning, grab a cup of hot black tea, and think on what a wonderful world it is to have outlived so many precious souls."
Lauren's Dark Passage
Lauren Parker is reeling from the dissolution of her marriage. Her ex-husband has come out of the closet and left her for a male partner. With no family of her own to turn to, she packs herself and her two children far from their home state of Texas, taking a public relations job in Colorado.Now, even more alone, she becomes a tiny boat adrift in a sea of confusion. Then John David Cameron enters her life. Hope and security seem just around the corner, but then the unexpected happens.
Tabor - a Christmas Tale
Tabor is a young camel who has a great life surrounded by family and friends in the tents of the trading post of his owner, Omar. His mother, Reba, and his father, Malachi, take good care of him, and Malachi warns Tabor not to go too close to the outside caravan owners because some of them are cruel. But then Tabor meets Trina, a young girl camel in the palace caravan. She is beautiful and well dressed but also unhappy. The palace caravan owner strictly controls her life and that of her mother; if they do not behave, they may be separated. The caravan owner only cares about selling them, but both Trina and her mother want to be free. Tabor feels that he must do something, so he begins to pray for them. Others join in, and soon Tabor discovers that faith and prayer are powerful; he learns to appreciate the family and friends he has. And then he witnesses an event that will change the world forever. In this Christmas story, a young camel named Tabor learns to face life's challenges using faith and prayer and better understands importance of family, friends, and kindness.
Tabor - a Christmas Tale
Tabor is a young camel who has a great life surrounded by family and friends in the tents of the trading post of his owner, Omar. His mother, Reba, and his father, Malachi, take good care of him, and Malachi warns Tabor not to go too close to the outside caravan owners because some of them are cruel. But then Tabor meets Trina, a young girl camel in the palace caravan. She is beautiful and well dressed but also unhappy. The palace caravan owner strictly controls her life and that of her mother; if they do not behave, they may be separated. The caravan owner only cares about selling them, but both Trina and her mother want to be free. Tabor feels that he must do something, so he begins to pray for them. Others join in, and soon Tabor discovers that faith and prayer are powerful; he learns to appreciate the family and friends he has. And then he witnesses an event that will change the world forever. In this Christmas story, a young camel named Tabor learns to face life's challenges using faith and prayer and better understands importance of family, friends, and kindness.
The Return of the Galilean
In a fragmented, divisive, and secular world, a follower of John the Baptist miraculously appears to continue the mission he had pursued in the ancient world. As his journey unfolds, he visits many of the world's leaders to warn them of a coming transformation. Though they ignore him, the popularity of his message grows. At the same time, a young woman starts her own mission through inspirational speeches, railing against the leaders of our society and their lack of spiritual life. The two join together to bring on the coming transformation, but numerous enemies attack them and try to prevent their work.
Tabor - a Christmas Tale
Tabor is a young camel who has a great life surrounded by family and friends in the tents of the trading post of his owner, Omar. His mother, Reba, and his father, Malachi, take good care of him, and Malachi warns Tabor not to go too close to the outside caravan owners because some of them are cruel. But then Tabor meets Trina, a young girl camel in the palace caravan. She is beautiful and well-dressed but also unhappy. The palace caravan owner strictly controls her life and that of her mother; if they do not behave, they may be separated. The caravan owner only cares about selling them, but both Trina and her mother want to be free. Tabor feels that he must do something, so he begins to pray for them. Others join in, and soon Tabor discovers that faith and prayer are powerful; he learns to appreciate the family and friends he has. And then he witnesses an event that will change the world forever. In this Christmas story, a young camel named Tabor learns to face life's challenges using faith and prayer and better understands the importance of family, friends, and kindness.
Born for Adversity
Born for Adversity examines the sometimes turbulent, often impassioned relationships between siblings. Well-known stories from the Bible and mythology are re-told throughout the book, interwoven with the tale of two brothers on their journey through life. Whether born into a family from ancient times or in modern culture, brothers and sisters have faced similar challenges throughout the millennia-jealousy, control, judgment, protection, forgiveness, and love-all common facets in the labyrinth of sibling relationships, the outcomes ever hinging upon choices of the mind and heart. Born for Adversity follows the lives of Jackson and Jesse McAlister. Raised in a Christian, blue-collar family in the mid-twentieth century, Jackson and Jesse struggle to find their way into adulthood. Their disparate natures clash when their decisions lead to trouble on both sides. Then, a dark secret emerges to nearly destroy all hope, and a young woman tugs at both their hearts, forcing them to face each other and their true feelings. Discover the possibilities borne of unconditional love and the disasters wrought from envy and hatred. Whether in ages past or present day, true forgiveness blazes a trail through the tangles of sibling rivalry, ending in ties that bind forever strong and true.
Tavin Shire
The Shire family had settled over the mountains to begin a new life, until the bitter fury of the French and Indian War violently fell upon them. This captivating novel details the experiences of a young man, Tavin Shire, as he begins his trek across the Pennsylvania wilderness to liberate his two sisters from a Lenape Indian raiding party, only to discover that the woman he loves has also been taken. Facing the challenges of his own limitations, savagery within both Indian and White cultures, faltering courage, and his wavering faith in God, Tavin is caught between the ideals he clings to and the reality of a world at war. As the frontier explodes in brutality, the lore of the wild draws Tavin back time and time again. Struggling to discover who he is and how God can be good in the midst of the burning ashes of loss and grief, he ultimately discovers life changing truth. The magnificent and the tragic collide and meld into the unimaginable, providing a friend closer than a brother, a love to last a lifetime, and a family only God could conceive.
Hands
HANDS: A Story of a Mortal Life and Internal StrugglesBy: B. W. Heath When we are close to our life's end, we surely shall reflect on all of the aspects that made our life a special one.These are the deathbed thoughts of Michael Ashfield Johnson. About the AuthorB. W. Heath was born in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, during the time of Pearl Harbor. Living during the time when the radio was most popular, B. W. Heath developed an imagination that grew throughout the years. He grew up with a love to read and always felt he was part of the story he was reading.He is currently retired and volunteering at the local elementary school in his area. He works with the children in Special Education. During his free time, B. W. Heath enjoys working on new stories and sharing his own experiences in them. He uses his experiences to write books he hopes others will enjoy.B. W. Heath currently resides in the state of Michigan with his family. He enjoys reading, working with the Special Needs children at the local elementary school, attending NASCAR racing events, and-above all-writing his stories.
