Archive for 2022

Sins and secrets are hard to keep hidden in a small town…

When Claudia Clark was involved in a tragic accident in high school, it set her on a devastating path toward heartbreak. For the past eight years, she’s carefully guarded her heart. With her business now thriving, she doesn’t have time for any unwanted distractions. She’s learned from her mistakes. But when the biggest one of all comes face to face with her again, she starts to question the belief she’s desperately clung to for so long.

Dorian Vance can’t get over his past—or the girl that it’s wrapped up in. So when a family emergency brings him back to the small town of River Hollow, he decides it’s time to accept the truth and confront the girl he left behind…

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(Secrets of River Hollow Series)

Tex: A Young Brothers Novel
by Liz Isaacson
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He’s back in town after a successful country music career. She owns a bordering farm to the family land he wants to buy…and she outbids him at the auction. Can Tex and Abigail rekindle their old flame, or will the issue of land ownership come between them?

Tex Young has spent the last two decades traveling around the world with his brothers as part of Country Quad, a successful cowboy boy band. He’s stepping back from the band and returning to his roots in Coral Canyon, where the Young brothers all grew up.

Their father sold the family ranch several years ago when none of them wanted it, and Tex, along with his son, rolls into town the day before an auction for the land. He wants it…

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(Coral Canyon Cowboys Series)

Justice for Hattie Mayfair
by Irene Onorato
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Lexi Mallard saw what happened in the woods. But if she tells…

Ten years is a long time to keep a secret. Eat, sleep, work. Stay busy. A social life seems impossible until Corbin Taylor, Lexi’s policeman next-door-neighbor, reaches out in friendship that quickly becomes much more serious.

Lexi’s budding relationship with a cop doesn’t go unnoticed by her evil brother.

She quickly learns that putting the past behind is not always an option. Sometimes it will chase, overtake, and try to kill you.

Didn’t See It Coming
by Carey Nieuwhof
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Founding Pastor of one of North America’s most influential churches, Carey Nieuwhof wants to help you avoid and overcome life’s seven hardest and most crippling challenges: cynicism, compromise, disconnectedness, irrelevance, pride, burnout, and emptiness. These are challenges that few of us expect but that we all experience at some point. If you have yet to confront these obstacles, Carey provides clear tools and guidelines for anticipation and avoidance. On the other hand, if you already feel stuck in a painful experience or are wrestling with one of these challenges, he provides the steps you need to find a way out and a way forward into a more powerful and vibrant future.

Seven Things I Wish Christians
Knew about the Bible
by Michael F. Bird
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Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible – its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.

Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible’s inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

Along the Rio Grande
by Tracie Peterson
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Is her compassion doing more harm than good?

Recently widowed Susanna Jenkins has decided to follow her family to the booming town of San Marcial, New Mexico, for a fresh start and to aid in her family’s sudden change in fortune. They are tasked with managing her uncle’s new Grand Hotel, and it takes all her patience to try to help her parents see the good of their circumstances and relinquish their sense of entitlement.

She’s hopeful when her brother becomes determined to get a job and make his own way, and she feels drawn to his kind boss, Owen Turner, who works as a boilermaker for the Santa Fe’s train shops in town

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(Love on the Santa Fe Series)

Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner
by Charles Evans
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A comprehensive, accessible course in landscape painting with acrylics from a seasoned artist and teacher.

Author Charles Evans’s no-nonsense techniques and engaging writing style bring acrylic painting within the grasp of anyone keen to dive into this versatile and popular medium. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, color, and how to use acrylics with different painting styles. There are six full step-by-step painting projects ranging from simple skies to snowy landscapes with horses, each of which is supported by additional exercises and techniques.

Monday’s Christian eBooks

September 5, 2022

The Practice of the Presence of God
by Brother Lawrence, Alan Vermilye
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Practice turning ordinary life experiences into a conversation with God! With all the distractions and busyness of everyday life, trying to remain connected to God can be a real challenge. Fortunately, a Carmelite monk named Brother Lawrence understood this problem and laid out a spiritual approach to living in God’s presence that is as practical today as it was almost four hundred years ago.

Since it was first published in 1691, The Practice of the Presence of God contains a collection of notes, letters, and interviews given by Brother Lawrence to his friends as a way of helping them turn ordinary daily life events into conversations with God.

A Substitute Bride for the Mysterious Rancher
by Lydia Olson
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She must be in another bride’s shoes to save her family. He needs to always be in charge. How can a misplaced bride bring love to the taught rancher’s heart?

Virginia lived in her beautiful sister’s shadow her whole life, although she never minded. But Virginia and her dad are left hanging when her sister runs away three days before her marriage to the wealthiest rancher in the area. Now Virginia must take her place and protect her family’s honor. How can she face her destiny when she never imagined her life taking this turn?

Mark wants to have everything under control, even his feelings. A marriage of convenience with the most beautiful lady in town is another check on his list, but his plans turn upside down. When her feisty sister comes to bring him the bad news and offers herself in marriage instead, he laughs in her face, but there is no other solution. How can he keep his heart sealed when this mysterious lady is such a challenge for him?

Finding Love in the Fog of Aphasia
by Diane E. Tatum
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One day on his regular bike ride on the hills of Daelin, GA, Jamey Connor and his bike wound up under a car. Jamey sustained serious injuries including Traumatic Brain Injury with Expressive Aphasia, causing an inability to communicate professionally despite his three engineering degrees.

Noelle Etheridge, a certified Speech Language Pathologist, is hired by Jamey’s father and grandfather, owners of Sullivan and Connor Engineering, to aid Jamey in recovery of his communication skills.

After one week, Jamey’s father decides to put Jamey back on disability and fire Noelle.

Ask Me to Marry You – Two Western Novellas
by Heather Blanton
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TWO Sweet, Clean, Quirky Romances in One Collection!

Book 1 – MALE-ORDER BRIDE

Here comes the bride…and he ain’t happy. With her father’s passing, Audra Drysdale accepts she needs a man to save her ranch. A mail-order groom will keep her prideful men working and a neighboring rancher at bay. It’s the perfect plan…as long as love doesn’t complicate her scheme.

Book 2 – A PROPOSAL SO MAGICAL

Hunting outlaws was never this hard… Evergreen’s sheriff, Dent Hernandez, has fallen in love and now actually has to do something about it or risk losing the woman he loves. Once the toughest lawman in the territory, Dent has been brought to his knees by love and he knows it’s time to ask Amy to marry him. A handsome ghost from her past, though, has come to challenge the romance.

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(The Brides of Evergreen Series)

Black Pudding Murder
by Stephanie Parker McKean, Victoria M Potter
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When aging friends form a detective agency in their Scottish village, their likelihood of success seems dubious. One is blind, two have hearing problems, one uses a crutch – and the two youngest members are from America, not Scotland.

Dubbing themselves the Fog Busters, the friends vow to solve a murder that local police have labeled as Death by Misadventure. Indeed, misadventure seems to follow the Fog Busters when the killer attempts to stop them from investigating.

Add in a lost treasure of rare Scottish coins, a false prophet, a string of house breakings and dog nappings, and a dog fighting ring – and the Fog Busters have the recipe for laughter and danger. With four unattached members of their group, they also have a chance at romance.

But do they have the ability to solve the string of crimes that haunt their small village—and will all of them survive throughout the investigation?

Calm Your Anxious Mind
by Carrie Marrs
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When left unchecked, our thoughts can spiral out of control. We try harder and worry more as we watch the headlines and fill our calendars. But only God can bring us the relief from anxiety that our souls long for. Even in difficult times, we can experience God’s presence. Calm Your Anxious Mind offers daily invitations to embrace the peacefulness God gives us no matter our circumstances.

In Calm Your Anxious Mind, men and women will find: inspiring and comforting Scripture verses; quotations about giving and receiving God’s peace; prayer prompts and thoughtful reflections on trusting God; practical ideas for living beyond anxiety; insights into triggers for anxiety

The Personal Heresy
by C. S. Lewis, E.M.W. Tillyard
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A repackaged edition of the revered author’s set of dueling critical essays with fellow scholar E. M. W. Tillyard in which they debate the role of an author’s biography in the critical appraisal of literature.

C. S. Lewis – the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics – challenges fellow scholar E. M. W. Tillyard on one of the most intriguing questions involving writers and writing. Is a work of imaginative literature primarily influenced by the author or by the subject matter?

Their Pretend Courtship
by Carrie Lighte
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One “yes” could change everything… Pretend suitor… or her most suitable match?

Eliza Keim has no interest in getting married. But with her stepfather pressuring her to court, Eliza begrudgingly agrees to walk out with blueberry farmer Jonas Kanagy. She has no idea his true intention is only to protect his brother from getting his heart broken. Yet making their in-name-only courtship look real is surprisingly easy. Might this practical arrangement end up backfiring in the best possible way?

Faith That Endures
by J. Dwight Pentecost
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Guides the reader through the rich historical meaning and contemporary applications of Hebrews

While the details of our lives may differ from those of the people to whom the book of Hebrews was written, there are some things that never change. We live in a hostile, unredeemed world, in an unredeemed body, and have an unredeemed nature within us. Because we belong to Christ, we are targets of the Enemy’s attack. . . .

Sunday’s Christian eBooks

September 4, 2022

Dangerous Dalliances
by Regina Scott
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Sweet kisses, longing looks, and a hint of danger…

Lady Emily Southwell and her three friends, Priscilla Tate and Daphne and Ariadne Courdebas, are determined that someday the world will speak in reverent tones of the year they made their debuts in London Society. A shame mysteries keep cropping up that only they can solve.

You’ll enjoy these warm, witty Regency romance mysteries by an award-winning author that begin the Lady Emily Capers:

Secrets and Sensibilities
Art and Artifice
Exclusive short story: Master Thief

Millie’s Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novels Box Set
by Hope Callaghan
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Treat yourself to this deluxe box set featuring the first 10 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan’s Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series!

“Loved this book. The character is so likeable and the introduction of little Scout in the second book, was a great addition (I am a dog lover) so, I will be looking for more of these books in the series.” – Kindle Reviewer

Discover why so many fans love Millie’s Cruise Ship Mysteries with thousands of four and five Star Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!

If you like clean, fun-filled cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Millie’s Cruise Ship Mystery Series!

Hope Callaghan mystery series are safe for the entire family.

BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED!

Massachusetts Bride
by Marisa Masterson
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Massachusetts, 1861

Fiona and Milo each have reasons for agreeing to a marriage of convenience. Stuck on a farm together, they battle their demons as well as the growing attraction between them.

Unfortunately, Fiona’s demons are very real and intent on taking her away.

“I love how Irish women of the past were allowed to be smart and strong. And I also really like how Fiona and Milo came to be together. They were a couple who learned to love each other.” by Amazon Customer

The Amish Matchmaker’s Choice
by Patricia Johns
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Even a matchmaker can’t predict true love… She has to find him a bride. Unless she falls for him first…

Widow Adel Draschel refuses to marry again, but that won’t stop her from playing matchmaker for her old schoolmate Jake Knussli. After a decade with the English, Jake’s six-month time limit to marry so he can inherit his uncle’s farm is quickly running out. Finding him the perfect wife won’t be easy…especially when Adel might just be his perfect match.

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(Redemption’s Amish Legacies Series)

Scripture Confessions Collection
by Keith Provance, Megan Provance
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When you are beset by life’s challenges, where do you turn? God’s Word is the only sure anchor in the storm.

For days when hope is hard to find, bestselling authors, Keith and Megan Provance, offer this compilation of topically arranged, power-packed decrees, taken straight from God’s Word.

This powerful collection of personalized declarations of faith will empower, equip, and encourage you to be an overcomer, no matter what life throws at you.

Finding Gobi
by Dion Leonard
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Finding Gobi is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive sand dunes, keeping pace with him for 77 miles.

As Dion witnessed the incredible determination and heart of this small animal, he found his own heart undergoing a change as well. Whereas in the past these races were all about winning and being the best, his goal now was to make sure he and Gobi’s friendship continued well after the finish line, and he undertook another difficult journey to bring Gobi home to Scotland.

Protecting Her Daughter and
Under the Lawman’s Protection
by Lynette Eason, Laura Scott
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Protecting Her Daughter by Lynette Eason: After someone attempts to abduct her daughter, single mom Zoe Collier flees to a remote ranch for safety. But when the would-be kidnappers follow them to Wrangler’s Corner, Zoe must figure out why somebody wants Sophia.

Under the Lawman”s Protection by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott: For SWAT team negotiator Isaac Morrison, safeguarding Leah Nichols and her young son is his most challenging mission yet. Leah’s brother—his best friend, Shane—has gone missing while working undercover.

101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter
by Emilie Barnes
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Home management expert and bestselling author Emilie Barnes comes to the aid of every clutter keeper with 101 simple ideas to rid rooms of piles, stacks, and disarray. Readers will rediscover space and peace in their home as they:

stop making excuses for the useless items they keep; eliminate junk mail before it junks up a drawer; take back control over “stuff” and taste freedom; subtract an item before adding an item; reap the rewards of prioritizing time and space

Beyond Tuesday Morning
by Karen Kingsbury
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The hope-filled sequel to the bestselling One Tuesday Morning. In this new novel by Karen Kingsbury, three years have passed since the terrorist attacks on New York City. Jamie Bryan, widow of a firefighter who lost his life on that terrible day, has found meaning in her season of loss by volunteering at St. Paul’s, the memorial chapel across the street from where the Twin Towers once stood. Here she meets a daily stream of people touched by the tragedy, including two men with whom she feels a connection. One is a firefighter also changed by the attacks, the other a police officer from Los Angeles.

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(9/11 Series)

Saturday’s Christian eBooks

September 3, 2022

Townshipped
by Savannah Scott

Everyone said it wasn’t as though a woman was going to land on my doorstep and fall in love with me. Never say never.

Now, this woman literally crashes into my life, but she doesn’t remember a thing about what happened before she got here.

She’s beautiful and a little sassy. The longer she’s here, the more I feel like she’s the missing piece of a puzzle I didn’t even know I was trying to solve.

Our small town has her pegged as my imported bride, my mom’s already sharing family recipes, and my best friend won’t stop taunting me about the way I look at her…

The funny thing about fate? Things never go quite the way you planned.

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(Getting Shipped Series)

Christmas Wish Box Set
by Morris Fenris
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Inspirational stories of forgiveness, love, trust, and belief. A sweet clean Christian romance collection that will warm your heart and your soul all year long.

You will not want to put this book down as you read beautifully written compelling HEA novels with lots of love and kindness and engaging characters. All six stories are bound to delight.

Book 1: Second Time Around
Book 2: Waiting For Love’s Return
Book 3: Love’s Healing Power
Book 4: Jenna & Trey
Book 5: Michelle & Tyler
Book 6: Brooke & Peter

Pharaoh’s Slave
by Guy Stanton III
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An ancient history sunken beneath the tides – A remote mountainous place forgotten by the rest of the world – And a buried past that holds the key to possibly both mankind’s destruction and its salvation. All that stands in the way is a slave girl destined for either redemption or hell and a man left to live out an obscure existence and yet now might be humanity’s last best hope for freedom, even as an ancient demon threatens all. The only question left is, who will get to the key first?

Pharaoh’s Slave is the exciting story of the pursuit of harmony and of what the right resonances of choice can inspire. It is a story about the choices that decide heaven or hell and last but not least, it’s the story of the adventure to be entailed when a promise is made by the Author of all Life, and its journey to fulfillment even if it is 6,000 years in the making.

Read to discover how a key from the past unlocks one righteous man’s future and authors in the rebirth of a nation long left in the ashes of pre-antiquity history.

The Summer House
by Lauren K. Denton
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It’s never too late to start over. The Summer House weaves Lauren K. Denton’s inviting Southern charm around a woman’s journey to find herself in a small beach town – with a little help from the local retirement community.

Lily Bishop wakes up one morning to find a good-bye note and divorce papers from her husband on the kitchen counter. Having just moved to Alabama for his job only weeks before, Lily is devastated. New to town and knowing no one, Lily finds herself in desperate need of a job and a new place to live. When Lily hears that a hair stylist is needed at small retirement community, she decides to apply…

Blended Amish Blessings
by Patricia Johns
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Sometimes a little disaster can be a great blessing.

The last thing widower Paul Ebersole needs after discovering he has a teenage daughter and a granddaughter is for his kitten to cause havoc in Haddie Petersheim’s Amish creamery. Yet working with Haddie to repair her store might be the answer to his prayers…if he and the widowed mother join forces on their parenting problems. But what happens when their two little families start to feel like one?

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(Redemption’s Amish Legacies Series)

Byzantium
by Stephen R. Lawhead
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Born to rule

Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into Aidan’s quiet life. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the farthest eastern reaches of the known world, to the fabled city of Byzantium, where they are to present a beautiful and costly hand-illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, to the Emperor of all Christendom.

Boundaries for Your Soul
by Alison Cook PhD, Kimberly Miller MTh LMFT
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You can turn your shame to joy, your anger to advocacy, and your inner critic into your biggest champion. Do your emotions control you or do you control your emotions? Many people let guilt, anger, or self-criticism dominate their lives and negatively affect their relationships. Boundaries for Your Soul shows you how to calm the chaos within.

This groundbreaking approach will help you: know what to do when you feel overwhelmed; understand your guilt, anxiety, sadness, and fear; welcome God into the troubling parts of your soul; and move from doubt and conflict to confidence and peace.

The Most Significant Teachings in the Bible
by Christopher D. Hudson
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