Southern Stories
Set in the 1970s in the Deep South of Simpson County, Mississippi, this fictional family drama is the inspiring story of a close-knit family of hardworking parents and their four adult children who were raised with a strong sense of love and respect for God, family and others.Older sister Cassie marries her high school sweetheart, Ray. Their marriage is betrayed by Ray's affair with Cassie's sister, Emma, who becomes pregnant with his baby. When tensions run high and the betrayal reaches its boiling point for Cassie, she makes the desperate decision to leave the family.Cassie moves to Jackson, Mississippi, where she meets Ace, a handsome, mysterious man who awakens her romantically. Her feelings are torn because she is attracted to Ace, but she is afraid of his criminal lifestyle. Unbeknownst to Cassie, Ray has an unpaid gambling debt, and Ace is looking for him. Ray's effort to settle his debt goes awry when Ace's partner Eddie ends up dead. Ray leaves town in a hurry to escape possible connection to the death. While away he reflects on the consequences of his infidelity and experiences sincere remorse for his actions.Longing for reconciliation, Cassie reflects on what drove her away from her family and how she can move beyond the betrayal to restore her relationship with her husband and the rest of her family. But can this broken family ever mend the hurt and find a path to healing?The story is an inspirational drama with love, action, and suspense. It invites readers to meditate on the journey to healing, and inspires them to free themselves from their own secrets
Southern Stories
Set in the 1970s in the Deep South of Simpson County, Mississippi, this is the fictional story of a close-knit family of hardworking parents and their four adult children who were raised with a strong sense of love and respect for God, family and others.Older sister Cassie marries her high school sweetheart, Ray, but their marriage and the family's bond are fractured when Ray has an affair with Cassie's sister Emma. Concerned about their reputation, the family constructs an elaborate lie to conceal the evidence of the infidelity. The family's secret weighs heavily on Cassie, and in a moment of painful desperation, she makes the decision to abandon her family. While away, Cassie meets Ace, a handsome, mysterious man who awakens her romantically. Her feelings are torn because she is attracted to him, but his lifestyle appears to be contrary to everything she was raised to believe. Meanwhile, Ray's attempt to pay a gambling debt goes awry, leaving one man dead. This sends him on his own journey away from the family. Longing for reconciliation, Cassie reflects on what drove her away from her family and how she can move beyond that hurt toward the path of truth and healing. The story is an inspirational drama with love, action, and suspense. It invites readers to meditate on the journey to healing and inspires them to free themselves from their own lies and secrets.
Fury in the Shadows
The shadows from the past, threaten her future. Jessica Everett works hard to rescue women from their abusive husbands. She started down this path as a preteen when her best friends father became abusive. Things quickly spiral out of control when she meeting with young woman who reached out to her for help. But Jessica didn't get there in time. A figure leaps from the shadows making Jessica his next target and.... the only witness to her murder. Jessica barely escapes with her life, thanks to her ex-boyfriend, Michael Redman, the local deputy sheriff. Michael Redman never expected to see Jessica again.Not after the way things ended between them. Once she's out of harms way, she's acting strange. He believes her story but can't shake the feeling that she's hiding something. When she wants to get away from him, she takes the danger with her and her best friend could end up being the second victim. He doesn't blame her for wanting his protection. Not after the way things ended between them. While battling guilt and a painful past, Jessica tries to evade a killer and keep away from Michael. Both prove to be nearly impossible. She must guard her heart against the man guarding her. "A great fast read that brings awareness to domestic violence touches on forgiveness and tosses you into a cocoon of romance." - Amazon Reviewer.
Prophet
Daniel was a teenage boy in Jerusalem when armies of the Babylonian Empire invaded Judah and took many residents in captivity to Babylonia. He remained there during the seventy-year period of captivity proclaimed by and enforced by God. He remained in the Persian Empire after the Persian Empire captured Babylonia. The Bible book of Daniel provides some of the most detailed information about the future of the world. God proclaimed events that would happen. Leaders of the day received dreams and visions from God. Only Daniel was given the interpretation of those dreams and visions. Daniel served in high level government positions under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and King Cyrus of Persia. That produced the opportunity for Daniel to introduce leaders to the ways of God. (Called 'Yahweh' in the novel.) The dreams and visions from God to leaders, and to Daniel, project events in time from the Babylonian captivity to the coming of Jesus and the church. Historical events have occurred just as the visions from God proclaimed, yet a casual reading of the book of Daniel may leave the reader confused. No part of the novel conflicts with any of the Bible, yet the novel discusses prophecies from God that are not clear in the symbolic writing. (Thus the title PROPHET with Daniel as the prophet.) That is the primary reason this novel has been written.
The Greater Trumps
Would someone really kill for a pack of cards?But these are no ordinary cards. This is the original tarot deck, from which all other tarot decks have sprung. Their fate is entwined with a set of gold figurines representing the Major Arcana, which continually dance around a tabletop much like a chess board-the archetypal forces of the universe in miniature. Whoever can bring the deck and the figurines together will wield power over heaven and earth. Nancy's father has come into possession of the cards, but doesn't know what he has. Her fianc矇, Henry-of gypsy heritage-does. His family is in possession of the figurines, and he is determined to possess the cards as well. His offer to buy them refused, Henry makes plans to do whatever it takes to gain his prize, no matter who it hurts...The Greater Trumps is one of Williams' most thrilling and enjoyable novels-and at the same time, it is perhaps his most symbolically rich.
Unusual Encounters
Deputy U.S. Marshal Lemashi Solomon is proud of his achievement, his initiative to form The Syndicates is a success.Mission: Apprehend the Fugitive known as "The MAGNET".The Syndicates are fully engaged and determined to pursue their task. But there is more to the mission than meets the eye.Solomon and the others are oblivious to the Uncharted World they have stepped into, much to the Magnet's satisfaction...
Revealing Light
Sally Rose McFarlane follows her dream of being a teacher when she accepts a position as governess in post-Reconstruction, Florida. A misunderstanding of her previous experience in Ohio forces her to keep a secret to retain her job. When she learns about the recent Jim Crow laws, she realizes she also has to hide her bi-racial ancestry.When Bryce Hernandez, former Pinkerton agent, becomes a law partner to Sally Rose's employer, he and Sally Rose become involved with each other to stop a smuggling operation involving their employer's dishonest business partner.What will happen when the family Sally Rose works for learns the truth of her work experience and her parents? How will Bryce react when he finds out? And will anyone find her when she's captured by smugglers, or will it be too late?
Rebel Light
She ran away from the war only to find herself in the middle of it. Who will protect her now?It's 1861, Florida has seceded from the Union, and residents of Pensacola evacuate inland to escape the impending war. But Kate McFarlane's impulsive act of rebellion changes her life and that of many others in ways she never expected.As a result, Kate finds herself with an eccentric aunt in an unfamiliar place. Lieutenant Clay Harris, a handsome Confederate officer, offers a chance for romance, but his actions make Kate question his character. When a hurricane brings an injured shipwrecked sailor from the Union blockade to her aunt's house, Kate fights attraction to the man while hiding him from Clay. She's determined to warn her sea captain father about the blockade, but needs someone to help her. Who can she trust - her ally or her enemy?
Unexpected Cowboy
Falling for the cowboy-or on him! Lucy Calvert came to Dew Drop to find a way to begin again-falling from the top of the barn into her gorgeous neighbor's arms is not where she expected to be. Or wanted to be or needed to be...at least she didn't think so. But her broken, burned heart went on a rampage for a few seconds before she slammed a lock on it and hauled herself out of his strong...comforting arms and raced toward her house. She has secrets she's trying to live with and no place in her life to expose them to anyone...especially this unexpected cowboy. Rowdy McDermott had a plan-stay on the straight and narrow, help the foster boys on Sunrise Ranch and forget about love. The last thing he expects after his pretty new neighbor falls into his arms, locks gazes with his and his pulse kicks up like a stampede of wild horses. He's so drawn to her but doesn't need to be...not now, anyway.Lucy is glad Rowdy broke her fall, but she isn't ready for the feelings he stirred instantly in her heart. She's heard rumors about his past, and is steering clear of the kind of man he used to be. However, he and the boys from his ranch next door come to help tear out walls in her old home and while doing it, some of the walls she's built around her heart and soul begin to chip away.With a little help from the foster boys, can Rowdy show Lucy that a man can change? Will he want to show her this when she reveals how deep her scars are...Can the loving people of Dew Drop, Texas help them see love can prevail through anything?What readers are saying: 5 Stars: Debra Clopton is at her usual height of expertise when she wrote the #2 in her series "Cowboys of Sunrise Ranch". She makes her reader feel as if s/he is seated in the bleachers watching the actions in the lives of her characters. Her writings are riveting, clean, morally edifying and FUNNY!!!!!!!! All the things I like in an author. Reviewer
Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8
The life of King David was anything but uneventful. Born of a mother accused of adultery and raised as the bastard son of a tribal leader, no one ever expected this boy to become Israel's greatest warrior and king. Ostracized by his brothers, his youth was spent as an isolated shepherd, honing his skills with sling and lyre. Loneliness, offset by creativity, inspired his many heartfelt psalms of pain and praise to his God. Secure in the confidence that he could slay lion and bear, shielded by the armor of faith, one mighty act transformed David from lowliness to prominence. Two armies watched a single stone from his sling crack open the head of the Philistine giant, Goliath. In an instant, David turned the tide of Israel's battle from defeat to victory. His fame became a source of jealousy for Saul, his disobedient king. Surviving numerous attempts on his life, David refused to take the life of the LORD's anointed. Following Saul's death in battle, David's lust caused him to do the things kings will do. Adultery led to murder and deceit. Spoiled children were a result of his fall from grace. Come, hear David's story in his own words.
Collin Hartley Woke Up
"Infinite Power. Infinite Knowledge. Infinite Bliss. Infinite Love. I am The Infinite Within."Collin Hartley's mundane day-to-day life is peeling away with each passing moment, as the things around him slowly dissolve into non-existence. His soul is experiencing birth pains and a new life through the guidance of The Mysterious William Green and by daily misadventures with random strangers. Collin finds himself positioned in the great pattern of life, sensing his connection with the entire creation. Collin Hartley is something and he is nothing at the very same time.The story of a modern day spiritual aspirant walking the razor's edge toward the Infinite Effulgence of Light.
Amor Cringe
Amor Cringe explores the dually base and beautiful aspects of self-obsessed media culture. In a perennial bohemian style, an unnamed, ungendered protagonist travels from coast to coast and affair to affair, stumbling upon various moments of failure, absurd insight, and flashes of transcendence.Half traditionally-written and half AI-generated, Amor Cringe is a "deepfake autofiction" novelette about a TikTok influencer that seeks God, created with the intention to be "as cringe as possible." The result is a painfully self-aware series of encounters that exfoliate the repulsive and fascinating aesthetics of romantic life under social media.
Guirguis the Torchbearer
This historical fiction novel describes the life of the Coptic Christians a century after the Arab conquest of Egypt. It is being published posthumously, from the Egyptian author Iris Habib El-Masry (1910-1994), known for her "Story of the Coptic Church," the first comprehensive book on Coptic history that follows a modern historical approach. This novel follows Guirguis, the protagonist of this novel, who was commanded by his brother to be a "torchbearer" in the community he lived in, thus fulfilling Christ's commandment to be a "light unto the world." The setting of this novel, as well as the historical circumstances, are based on real facts. Guirguis lived in eighth-century Egypt, during the reign of the ruthless Muslim Caliph, Marwan II of Umayyad (reigned from 744-750). Although very little is known and said about eighth-century Egypt, especially about the Copts who lived during that dark time, El-Masry brilliantly portrays all of the monumental scenes and brings to life names that would have long been forgotten in history.
An Angel for Amanda
Amanda Powers is ready for her life to change. She's ready to move away from her Christian home and never look back. When her charming and flirtatious boss Jason offers her a big promotion, she believes all of her dreams are about to come true. Jason has everything Amanda thinks she needs, and she soon finds herself falling for him- along with his luxurious lifestyle.The whirlwind romance turns into a nightmare when Jason becomes emotionally and physically abusive. Isolated from her family and friends, Amanda forges an unlikely friendship with Jason's Spanish-speaking housekeeper, Camila, despite the fact that neither can actually understand the other. Undeterred by their language barrier, Camila helps Amanda to trust in God and find the strength to leave Jason.Camila and her family (especially her son, Edward) welcome Amanda into their home, introducing her to their culture and community. Just as life seems to be getting back to normal, Amanda discovers that escaping Jason will be far more difficult and dangerous than she ever could have imagined.Almost ready to give up, Amanda finds courage through friends, family, prayer, and her own reignited faith.
Snarl
A Catholic writer imagines the answer to one of the most compelling questions people face in this world--and the next. Do animals get rewarded with eternal life? The life and death story of a mountain lion leaving his mother and brother to encounter predators and his next meal parallels the challenges of nearby humans attempting to steward both forest and wildlife. Where do their struggles lead them? When lives are lost, do animals join humans in heaven? Seen through the eyes of creatures great and small, Snarl takes the reader on an unforgettable journey where they have their eyes opened to startling new possibilities. Since the book frames our heaven shared with every willingly redeemed animal, not just those that we know and love, the author is compelled to substantiate his premise with evidence from Scripture and a mix of classic theologians. Follow this story for the possibility of our shared redemption.
The Withering
How far would you go to protect the ones you love? After the apocalyptic "Days To Come" have come and gone, four orphans who have nothing left but each other set out across the desert in search of a sorcerer, in hopes of finding a way off of their dying world. What they find sparks disagreement about what to believe and who to trust. The unsettling answers they uncover will force each of them to face ghosts from their past as they come to grips with their own purpose, faith, and identity. As the final stages of The Withering threaten to end their world, Rho, Meeja, Jeema, and Nod must fight against deception, lies, and unholiness as they try to weigh the world-altering ramifications of their ultimate decision. They have a chance to leave their dying world, but at what cost?
Teacups and Lies
"...a fabulous, heartwarming book that was a joy to read from start to finish." - J.R. Susannah Reese is a wife and mother in 1886, with three young children still living at home. When her husband dies unexpectedly, she is thrust into widowhood and cut off from access to her late husband's money. She must navigate this crisis with the help of God and some of her adult children, but the laws and customs of the time make life overwhelming for a widow with her responsibilities.She is referred to attorney Christian Wolf for financial guidance, and the two begin to develop a beautiful friendship. However, one of her sons intervenes, planting gossip and lies to sabotage his mother and take control of his late father's estate.TEACUPS AND LIES is a story of God's strength, faithfulness, and provision in desperate times. It is about coping with grief, the destructive power of gossip, the triumph of love, and the power of family.
The Lawnmower Lady Continues
60 Devotionals from a nature loving Jesus follower inspired by life on a small lake in Michigan.
Continuing
Things have been peaceful for the past three months in Apollo City. And while this would normally make Hamilton Dinger happy, Raiya's sudden departure leaves him irritated and angry. Despite the decrease in crime and attacks, Hamilton knows it is only a matter of time before the remaining Sinisters and their mysterious new leader cause more trouble for him. When Alora comes under attack, Hamilton and his team, with help from his new friend, Mary, set off with St. Brendan the Navigator to restore the flow of time. But it is only after they work to save Time do they realize how little of it they have left.
Submerging
There is nothing like a birthday to give Hamilton Dinger hope. With his new job as a part-time intern at the Mayor's office, being a full-time high school student and Starlight Warrior has its challenges. And although he has the full support of his girlfriend, Gwen, and his best friend, Mikey, and even a tentative partnership with Starry Knight, his ally against the Seven Deadly Sinisters, he has definite cause for concern. The arrival of SWORD, the growing demonic activity in Apollo City, and the increasingly negative media attention has sparked unrest among the city and its inhabitants. Hamilton has some additional help in Aletheia, a new supernatural ally, who has come to equip him to be a Starlight defender. With the help of the crew of the Meall獺n and its captain, St. Brendan the Navigator, and the Star of Time, Hamilton sets off for the Celestial Kingdom. Can Hamilton find the answers that will help him? Will he realize the importance of his choices, and more importantly-make the right ones?
Remembering
With the arrival of 11th grade, Hamilton Dinger has no shortage of activities to pursue. With his job at the mayor's office, schoolwork, and fighting off evil, he has no time to worry about Starry Knight's recent betrayal and his relentless fixation with her. Even though he does anyway. Pushing past his emotional turmoil, he works with Aleia and Elysian to uncover the truth about the Seven Deadly Sinisters and his supernatural origins. When disaster strikes once more, Hamilton and his friends realize the only way to prevent chaos from taking over Apollo City, and eventually the world, is to find the answers to the questions hidden deep inside his heart and mind.
Calling
As if Hamilton Dinger needs any more frustration at the moment. Not only has he accepted his duty as a Starlight defender, he's got swim meets to prepare for, his little brother to babysit, and an annoying new girl in his class. Plus he's got his 'mentor' dragon, Elysian, on his back every chance he gets, and his 'co-defender, ' Starry Knight, urging him to quit the superhero business after every battle. As the Seven Deadly Sinisters and their leader, Orpheus, search for new ways to gather power, Ham finds both betrayal and friendship in unexpected places. Desperately searching for a way he can get stronger, he finds his own inner struggles costing him the most as he attempts to keep the rest of the city safe. Will Hamilton realize his potential in the power of trust? Will he be able make peace with Starry Knight, or will their quarrels be the downfall of them both?
The Child of the King Volume III
What would you do to protect the lives of the ones you love? The Pearl is the third book in the Child of the King series. The Pearl takes Anya and her companions to another nation in her world, The Islands. The Pearl begins with Anya and her companions being saved from pirates by the mysterious sea captain of the Respice ad Bonum. Later, on the main island, Tradail, she heals the son of one of Drocha's captains, Comyn, who pledges allegiance to the King and fights to protect her from those in the island nation who would take her life. Anya has a premonition of a calamity that threatens to destroy the nation. She risks her life to save a group of children from a giant wave but must watch as her horse, Niveus, is swept out to sea. Finally, the island adventure provides healing for Eamon's troubled past. Dr. James H. Crane has a B.A. in Physics and Math from William Jewell College, a Ph.D. in Physics from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Masters in Geology from the University of Houston. James spent the bulk of his career exploring for oil and gas for small independents as a geophysical consultant with his company, Gulf Coast 3-D. James has been married to his wife, Barb, for 43 years, has four children, and eleven grandchildren. The Pearl is the third book in a four-part series intended to provide adventure fiction with Christian symbolism.
Smoke
This is the second book in a series which is based upon the life of Joseph as found in the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapters 28-47. It is the continuation of the story where Joseph has been sold into slavery and put into prison, all the while seeking a way out and hoping to be remembered. This book is a creative take on what this story would be like in the twentieth century.
The Amish Cowboy's Bride
How can you dream about a man you've never met?Rebecca Miller is the quiet twin, the thoughtful twin ... the invisible twin next to her vibrant sister Malena. She's content to dream of love with a man she saw at a distance the previous summer-until one stormy April night, when she rescues an accident victim and recognizes him instantly as the same man.Noah King and his family arrive at the hospital to find his brother Andrew unconscious and a young Amish woman by his bed, holding his hand. They know he's involved with someone, but after he left the church the second time, they never dreamed it would be an Amish girl. Now she's the best thing that's ever happened to the family. Noah thinks she's too good for his handsome, reckless brother-or is that his own heart, longing for what it can't have?The Miller family on the Circle M ranch did not see this coming. Rebecca engaged to one of the King boys from Colorado? When did this happen? Rebecca tries to tell them the truth, but when Andrew wakes up believing she is his fianc矇e, not only his family but the whole church believes there will be a wedding. Yet, the more Rebecca comes to know Noah, the more she realizes she's been weaving her dreams around the wrong man ...The Montana Millers. They believe in faith, family, and the land. They'll need all three when love comes to the Circle M!The Amish Cowboy's Bride is the third novel in the Amish Cowboys of Montana romance series. Though the books that follow it can be read as standalones, there is a family thread running through them all. No strong language, just a loving kiss and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy this wrong groom romance with a shy heroine and a love triangle!
The Servant of Helaman
While a mighty nation reels following the assassination of its chief leader, its greatest enemy prepares to launch another bold invasion aimed at the subjugation of the free people of Nephi, about fifty years before the Savior's long-prophesied advent to the world.Caught up in the swirling cacophony of events is a young soldier and spy, a former orphan whose growing testimony of the coming Christ will be tested and refined as he engages in momentous battles to preserve the freedom and faith of his nation from invasion, assassinations, and creeping apostasy.Short Excerpt -- Ch.6, p. 123"You are a Christian, I presume?"How did he answer that question in the presence of the prophet of the Lord? Was he, truly? He had been baptized, and had tried to be faithful and obedient to the statutes and ordinances. He had no serious doubts that Helaman, and many great leaders before him, were prophets and prophetesses."I am," replied Kai, raising his eyes and feeling his conviction grow a bit in saying it with such firm feeling in front of the prophet. "And I will die one. I'm not as knowledgeable as most. I can't do miracles or anything. But I will defend the cause of the Christians to the last drop of my blood."
The Child of the King Volume III
What would you do to protect the lives of the ones you love? The Pearl is the third book in the Child of the King series. The Pearl takes Anya and her companions to another nation in her world, The Islands. The Pearl begins with Anya and her companions being saved from pirates by the mysterious sea captain of the Respice ad Bonum. Later, on the main island, Tradail, she heals the son of one of Drocha's captains, Comyn, who pledges allegiance to the King and fights to protect her from those in the island nation who would take her life. Anya has a premonition of a calamity that threatens to destroy the nation. She risks her life to save a group of children from a giant wave but must watch as her horse, Niveus, is swept out to sea. Finally, the island adventure provides healing for Eamon's troubled past. Dr. James H. Crane has a B.A. in Physics and Math from William Jewell College, a Ph.D. in Physics from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Masters in Geology from the University of Houston. James spent the bulk of his career exploring for oil and gas for small independents as a geophysical consultant with his company, Gulf Coast 3-D. James has been married to his wife, Barb, for 43 years, has four children, and eleven grandchildren. The Pearl is the third book in a four-part series intended to provide adventure fiction with Christian symbolism.
Once Upon an Ark
There was a time when everything seemed serene and in harmony. Humans may not have been as advanced, but they were happy. A few centuries later, however, things had become really bad. God had made attempt after attempt, but humanity refused to follow His laws. He had sent heart calls, troubled people's minds, and pestered their consciences to no avail-and so he decided to send a great flood. In Noah's world, minus the elements of modernization, things were just as bad as they are today. God had in His hands a world so corrupt, people so wicked, circumstances so grievous, and happenings so bizarre, He decided to do something drastic. If history is repeating itself, what can we learn from Noah and his adventure in the ark? Moreover, why is it even important? Join the author as he examines how the world underwent a great reset thousands of years ago and the lessons it holds for navigating today's troubled waters.
Enslavement - Enterprise Lost
This is the second book in a series which is based upon the life of Joseph as found in the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapters 28-47. It is the continuation of the story where Joseph has been sold into slavery and put into prison, all the while seeking a way out and hoping to be remembered. This book is a creative take on what this story would be like in the twentieth century.
The Iron Door
The House of Castello is Back. An American plane is down behind enemy lines. Ashley and Jessica are lost and at the mercy of Fascist Italy. In the shadow of Mount Etna, under the threat of Nazi Germany rises a daring rescue by the family sworn to serve The Christ, by life and if necessary, by death. Now Ashley and Jessica must decide who to trust and how to help. Would it be possible to walk Nineteen orphans across this war-torn island without being killed? "You experience the rugged landscapes, the people, the beauty, the love, the fear, the evil, and the danger. Liz's authentic story and compelling characters kept me turning pages well into the night." -Jeanne Alfveby Crea Liz Galvano has been writing since she was a little girl. Her stories combine old style adventure and romance with a dash of humor. She loves family, food, animals, and all things Italian. Liz lives with her husband Jeff, one diva kitty, two rambunctious dogs and two horses who think they're human.
Secret Rooms and Stolen Kisses
How do you know when you've met the one? For some, it's love at first sight. But things don't always work like that. Sometimes people take time getting to know one another before sparks begin to fly. And people can even fall in love with someone they once considered their enemy. Tara Castro finds herself getting all caught up in the magic of discovering a secret room and falling madly in love with someone she initially despised. Is it possible for her to find a soulmate in someone she once thought was heartless? She wouldn't expect to do that, but stranger things have happened. Tara was living in an apartment above a former jewelry store, just across the street from her father's gym on Bank Street. In fact, it was the same apartment her parents lived in when they first got married. She grew up in that neighborhood, and it was her dream to open a dance studio and art gallery where the jewelry store had once been. Her plans seemed perfect and she was ready to pitch them to the new owner of the building, Trey Harper. It would be their first time to meet and nothing went as planned. Tara's first impression of Trey was that of a heartless businessman who didn't seem to care for the dreams or lives of those around him. Though she was discouraged and somewhat hopeless about her dreams coming true, Tara persevered. As time passed, the discouragement and distrust morphed into sparks and the wonderment of true love. She would soon discover God had greater plans for her than she had ever imagined, and along the way she would uncover some secrets the building had been hiding for years.
Magdala
"For over two thousand years my name has been printed in the holy book and buildings have been erected in my honor. Yet, men in ornate robes have trampled on my words, tainted my name, and hidden my story from you. The exceptional events of my life have been erased..." Based on the life of Mary Magdalene, Magdala beautifully pieces together the hidden remnants from the past and masterfully weaves them into a fascinating tale about faith, love, and our connection with the Divine. Magdala transports readers 2000 years into the past as it follows Mary Magdalene on her journey from innocence to cherished healer, sacred confidante, wife, and mother. A stirring work of historical fiction that explores the meaning of Mary Magdalene in the face of her erased history. Magdala is a fascinating invitation to re-examine the hidden messages in Jesus' teachings and what it truly means to be a powerful woman. Perfect for readers of Meggan Watterson, Paulo Coelho, Claire Heartsong, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes, this is the lost story of Mary Magdalene as it should have always been told.
I Know What GOD Can Do
The purpose of this book is not to coerce anyone into religion but to help strengthen your relationship or any doubts that you may have with your walk with CHRIST. Everyone has had or have their own doubts. Hoping to help you with your doubts is a book of my own true testimonies that has taken place in my life during my walk with CHRIST. Sometime GOD will remove everyone and everything completely out of our life that has handicapped us along the way. Need it be human or materialistic possessions to where we have no one to depend on but HIM so that way when HE does work, we'll know that it was no one, "BUT GOD". If that's what it takes to get our attention, then so be it. I remember at five years old making the decision to walk with CHRIST and I didn't even know what I was doing. I just know it was something that needed to be done. Fast forward many years later. The LORD placed someone in my life for whose teachings i was going to need to survive throughout this journey that i didn't even know i was on. You see, the LORD place people in our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. It's the ones that are placed there for a reason and we don't understand why they're there until they're gone. We then began to remember all the teachings along the way that has helped us throughout this journey. When the LORD knows we're too ignorant to sit still long enough to hear him speak, that's when He places certain people in our lives to get our attention and help guide us along the way. Without them we probably wouldn't have made it through. That's The LORD'S way of speaking to us through others. Without Him none of this would have transpired. I am truly grateful and honored to have been chosen to be an example to help others throughout their journey. Enjoy your read. Be blessed.
Magdala
"For over two thousand years my name has been printed in the holy book and buildings have been erected in my honor. Yet, men in ornate robes have trampled on my words, tainted my name, and hidden my story from you. The exceptional events of my life have been erased..." Based on the life of Mary Magdalene, Magdala beautifully pieces together the hidden remnants from the past and masterfully weaves them into a fascinating tale about faith, love, and our connection with the Divine. Magdala transports readers 2000 years into the past as it follows Mary Magdalene on her journey from innocence to cherished healer, sacred confidante, wife, and mother. A stirring work of historical fiction that explores the meaning of Mary Magdalene in the face of her erased history. Magdala is a fascinating invitation to re-examine the hidden messages in Jesus' teachings and what it truly means to be a powerful woman. Perfect for readers of Meggan Watterson, Paulo Coelho, Claire Heartsong, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes, this is the lost story of Mary Magdalene as it should have always been told.
Reunion in Saltwater Beach
From the author of Walking on Sea Glass ... He's a big city lawyer. She's the small town girl who broke his heart. Any hope for a second chance expired twelve years earlier ...Jax Cooper returns to Saltwater Beach but has no plans to stay any longer than necessary. Once his mother's estate is wrapped up, he'll be on a plane back to Chicago-and hopefully to a future as the youngest law partner in his firm.Addi Barrett never left the small beach town of Saltwater. She chose instead to dote on her ailing mother, help her father's business, and find new friendships in old places. That didn't mean she never had dreams of her own ...When a Cooper family member goes missing, a foster dog needs some lovin', and a long-hidden secret bubbles to the surface, Jax and Addi find themselves thrown together over and over again.Can they find their way to a second chance at love? Or will past hurts rise up to make happily-ever-after impossible?#Small Town Romance#Inspirational Romance#Feel Good Romance#Family Saga#Women's Fiction
Romance Stories To Cherish Volume Two
From USA Today bestselling author Josie Riviera comes a contemporary Christian Romance series set in the charming small town of Cherish, South Carolina. These sweet, wholesome, and inspirational stories, where God is at the center, brim with love and laughter. This collection includes 3 books: A CHRISTMAS PUPPY TO CHERISH You don't need ears to hear God's plan. All you need is an open heart... Music of both birds and harmonicas fills Max's life, but it's the near-silent forest guide he meets in Cherish, SC, who captures his attention. Small and slim, pretty Sarah's smiles and graceful hands speak louder than her voice. In fact, she's so quiet, he's not sure he's made much of an impression. But with her, he can imagine making this temporary stopover into something permanent. Sarah has found a comfortable niche in Cherish, working miracles with plants, arranging flowers for church, and taking in stray animals. In fact, her house is so full, she's not sure she can say yes to the Sheriff's plea to take in one more puppy for Christmas.Max has definitely captured her interest, and he shares her love of nature. But maybe she should take in that puppy after all, because a ball of fur that needs her will fill the empty space in her heart when Max's research sends him off looking for bluer skies. A HOMECOMING TO CHERISHAll relationships require a commitment but is she ready to sacrifice her heart again? Hard-working accountant Nora Lancaster returns to her modest hometown to help manage an inn that her parents once owned. In order to escape small-town living, she'd married young and moved away. Now, as a single mother of a rebellious teenage daughter, she doesn't intend to stay long-only a few weeks at most-or until the current owner of the inn recovers from his heart attack. World-weary Julian Wilson is a businessman who arrives in town for one reason-to open another restaurant. He's lived life as a bachelor and is at the peak of a rewarding career. Interested in the possibilities of another profitable venture, he views the town as a place to manage an extensive restaurant chain and finally settle down. Nora never expected to meet a man like Julian-all business, as well as a formidable opponent-or to be instantly attracted to his kind nature and faith in God.But can Julian convince Nora he's not the rival she fears? A SUMMER TO CHERISHFaith is fragile. Faith takes time. And the best solutions are always painted with love. David Fodero followed his artistic vision to a wildly successful career. Now, day by day, that vision is cruelly shrinking, altering his perception, skewing his perspective...and all but destroying his faith. Alone in a mountain cabin near Cherish, David wrestles with his inner critic as he struggles to put brush to canvas. Until he meets a luminous woman who dispels his crippling fear with her warmth and laughter. Ashley Madden is a born fixer. So she's sure she can be forgiven for going above and beyond to find out what happened to the artist whose gallery sales support her work with handicapped kids-the artist who disappeared from public life with no warning or explanation. Ashley's optimism is a balm to David's hurting soul. Yet as their attraction warms, Ashley senses David is holding something back-and that saving her own dream is intimately tied to restoring his faith. Be sure to grab Romance Stories To Cherish, Volume One, which includes the following sweet, inspirational romances: : A Love Song To CherishA Christmas To CherishA Valentine To Cherish and: Cherish Hearts, a 6 book collection ˃˃˃ If you love sweet, wholesome, and inspirational romances, read all of Josie Riviera's Contemporary and Historical books. Scroll up and order toda
A Broken Heart Mended
Crooked Arrow Ranch was designed to be a safe haven for the wounded when they return from war.Sam Marley should know, he'd been there for almost two years, and he was finally beginning to feel warm and safe.But when the pretty new dog trainer shows up expecting a service dog to be the answer to his problems, more than the love of a good woman will be needed to heal his wounds. This Army Ranger is going to have to learn how to lean on God in order to move forward. But with only one good arm, will he find the strength to trust?Nelly Wilson decided to move her business to Frenchtown, Montana. All she wanted to do was help wounded veterans heal. But what she found might just have her turning tail and running.As Nelly and Sam work together to clean up the "dump" that her ranch is, they get closer and closer.Who in their right minds would kill a black bear and leave its carcass inside a ranch?But when her ex shows up offering to support her new business if she'd only come home, will she choose him over a wounded vet?Can a curmudgeonly Army veteran with only one arm let himself be loved? Will the pretty dog trainer get past his gruff exterior? Can they both work together to get past their fears and discover a happily-ever-after?A Broken Heart Mended is the first in a series of clean & wholesome cowboy romances starring wounded veterans who learn to trust in God and the power of true love.
Blessings Unexpected
In my first book, "A Mother's Influence", I helped you find hope and perservance to bend but not break and start a new life. My hope is that you will find inner peace. The upcoming birth of Anolese's daughter, Jennifer, was the only thing that kept her going and renewed her faith in God. Anolese truly believes that God has plans for her life and everything she endured was preparing her. Anolese experienced multiple blessings. Anolese could feel the presence of God and knew that he was moving her along the path of what he had in store for her and she was excited. Anolese has lived through death, sorrow, loss and has persevered with courage to embrace new life, new blessings, joy, peace and new beginnings. In this sequel, my hope is that you will be enlightened and uplifted in reading about Anolese's journey. Willie Mae Gearing has acquired a passion for writing which she hopes will encourage and inspire others to never give up on themselves or their desires. Willie Mae has spent decades helping people, as a Human Resource professional, to navigate highs and lows, while living through her own professional and personal challenges. Willie Mae was born and raised in Canton, Georgia attended Reinhardt College and later received her BA degree from Empire State College in Upstate New York where she resides today. She has a love for decorating and creating unique home d矇cor, especially for holidays. Her rich life experiences help her to write stories about success, failure, faith, hope and love. Her debut book "A Mother's Influence" received fervent praise.
Big Clifty, Star Route
The book "Big Clifty, Star Route" explores a year in the life of "Bud," a ten-year-old boy in the small rural community of Limp, Kentucky. The story begins with several adventures brought on by a massive January snowstorm and builds to a climax of an unexpected Christmas experience. Bud struggles to understand his father "Pap," who is significantly older, and who adheres to a different faith. Dewey Hodge, who owns the local country store, becomes a father figure for Bud. Bud collects pop bottles to buy his dream pocketknife and meets a new friend, Claire Marie. They develop a childhood romance with unexpected consequences as Bud discovers his own identity. Along the way, Bud learns valuable life lessons including hard work, honesty, consequences, and his place in God's creation.
The Strawberry Seeds
A strawberry has many seeds on the outside of its surface. These seeds are attached to the strawberry, and when planted, they begin to grow. The same phenomena occurs within our hearts. Throughout life, seeds of emotion, trauma, and experience are planted in our hearts, and we began to sow these seeds. If we've been rejected, a seed of rejection is planted in our hearts, we began to sow seeds of rejection, and on and on. The Strawberry Seeds by Ciera Fulcher was inspired by the seed of love that God planted within her. Meet Luke and Mia, high school sweethearts with seeds of insecurity already sprouting in their hearts. As the sprouts grow taller, and as the couple grows older, more seeds are sown, and the two find themselves at a constant crossroads, unsure of how to heal their past transgressions. It is through this story that Ciera Fulcher describes how a man and woman have to find God in order to learn how to truly love one another unconditionally and replant the garden of their hearts.' Throughout our journeys, we can pick up unhealthy and unwelcome seeds that are sown to our hearts by other people, but God wants us to let the seed of love overtake those seeds that were planted in us. Whether they are seeds that were planted from childhood or adulthood, God wants us to experience Him so we can experience unconditional love and sow seeds from Him in the hearts of others.
