Saturday’s Christian eBooks
Assisting Lord Richmond
by Wendy May Andrews
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She’ll never love him. Not again, anyway…
Lady Ellen Courtenay didn’t think she’d see her first love again. After all, Hugh did kiss her sweetly, then abandon her without a backward glance. But that was years ago, and she plans to find and marry another. Her plan would’ve worked, too…if only she hadn’t encountered Hugh at the ball and managed to somehow get herself involved in his investigation for the Crown…
Hugh never wanted to be anything but an agent. Sadly, the death of his father and brother left him no choice but to accept the title of Viscount Richmond and all the responsibilities that went with it. But before he can retire, he must finish one final assignment—all without giving in to his lingering attraction to the intelligent and tenacious Ellen…
Alaskan Escape
by Maryann Landers
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I’D WORKED FEARLESSLY ALONGSIDE MY HUSBAND, THEN FEAR GRIPPED ME IN A HOLD I WAS DESPERATE TO ESCAPE.
When an accident forces us to change our livelihood, my husband, Bill, suggests our family of seven embark on a commercial fishing venture in Southeast Alaska. Though life on an ocean vessel sounds challenging, it may answer our prayers for financial stability.
Alaskan waters are captivating, beautiful, and abound in opportunities to teach our growing family. Yet, the chaotic, ever-changing environment grinds with my obsession for safety and pensive personality. We find ourselves left in the wake of failure and unanswered questions. Amid the turmoil, I fight to find my role in keeping the family afloat…
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(Alaskan Women of Caliber Series)
Hearts’ Hide and Seek
by Ellen Knightley
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In the aftermath of tragedy, nineteen-year-old Harmony Roth’s world is filled with secrets. The weight of her brother’s untimely departure and her father’s hidden past has left her longing for a fresh start, so she implores her father to abandon the outlaw gang that holds them captive in darkness. With a glimmer of hope, he offers her a pact: if she can persuade the enigmatic deputy to aid them in one final heist, he will renounce his life of crime forever. Drawn into a dangerous game, Harmony finds herself entangled in a web of conflicting desires when she encounters the irresistible allure of the captivating deputy.
Will she be able to do as her father asks and betray an innocent man?
A Promise for Faith
by Stacy T. Simmons
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Secrets have the power to ruin lives. Faith and love have the power to disarm those secrets.
Failure isn’t an option for Faith Fuller, She wants to prove to herself and her very successful parents she can stand on her own, even if it means accepting a job offer from someone she wanted to forget. To add to the problem, that job means facing her biggest fear.
Caleb Gaines is looking for a manager for his coffee shop. He’s in over his head running his successful river outfitters business, and being a single dad to a preschooler. But the perfect candidate wants nothing to do with him. Risk-taker Caleb is up for a challenge and wants to convince Faith to help him.
If neither one relies on faith and learns to trust, any chance at love will be washed downstream…
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(A Journey for Hope)
The Brighthead Running Club Romance Collection
by Maddie Evans
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A sweet romance series, Books 1-5. Welcome to Brighthead, Maine, a coastal town where the winters are cold and the hearts are warm.
A 5K race serves as the starting gun for romance in the Brighthead Running Club, where you just might find your heart’s desire while lacing up your sneakers. Friends become lovers, grief turns to hope, and even enemies can open up their secrets and their hearts while training on the open road. Is love at the finish line?
“I’ve read all five of these books multiple times and I’m delighted to see they’re being released as a set. Here you’ll find real people, a genuine group who grieves for a friend, takes in a stranger and even the crabby dude in the corner. Real people, real emotion, no saccharine toxic positivity or smut, either. Lots of laugh out loud moment and a few quiet awwws as well.” by Amazon Customer
Facing the Darkness
by H. L. Wegley
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She scuttled the CCP’s biowarfare plans. When they catch her, she will pay.
Dr. Meiling Chen is a brilliant young virologist with a groundbreaking discovery that could change the face of biowarfare. But when she discovers the Chinese Communist Party’s plans to misuse her work, she knows she must act – even if it means risking her own life. On the run from CCP agents, she must find her way to America while staying one step ahead of her pursuers.
Ryan Adams, a meteorologist and well-known blogger in Bend, Oregon, is desperate for reliable information on China’s bioweapons program. But when Meiling’s path crosses his, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the CCP agents in hot pursuit, Meiling and Ryan must find a way to keep the truth and their lives from slipping away…
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(Against the Darkness Series)
6 Secrets to Living a Fruitful Life
by Multiple Authors
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How to Live Well and Finish Strong: Wisdom from a Modern Father in the Faith
Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. – Proverbs 4:7
In his final manuscript before graduating to Heaven, world-renowned apostolic leader and spiritual father, C. Peter Wagner offers an intimate impartation of profound insight gained from decades of practice and personal experience.
The Surprising Power of Joy
by Roland Worton
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True Joy is Powerful. When despair becomes the spirit of the age, and hopelessness breeds increasing chaos, how should Christians respond? For dark times like these, God has given His children a sure anchor and a powerful weapon: Joy.
Pastor and worship leader, Roland Worton believes that God is inviting the Church to practice this fruit of the Spirit at an unparalleled level. In The Surprising Power of Joy, Worton teaches you how to walk in a contagious spirit of joy that releases Heaven’s atmosphere into your world…
Raising Spirit-Led Kids
by Seth Dahl, Bill Johnson
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With all the responsibilities parents have raising children, one key area is often neglected: helping sons and daughters understand and grow in their spiritual gifting–at any age. In this groundbreaking resource, children’s pastor Seth Dahl helps parents minister to and with their children, shaping them into the gifted individuals God designed them to be, while simultaneously doing damage to the kingdom of darkness…
By using the practical tools offered here, you will guide your children effectively and confidently. Bring the life-changing power of God into your home–and raise Spirit-led kids.
Friday’s Christian eBooks
Misty Mornings
by Jessie Gussman
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As they agreed on the night of their high school graduation, Leiklyn and her two friends, Tiffany and Willen meet on the porch of the Manor at Blueberry Beach on April Fool’s day, eighteen years after being given their diplomas.
Life hadn’t turned out as expected for any of them. A single mother for fifteen years, Leiklyn recently lost her job in HR for an oil company and her unemployment is running out.
Could the manor she and her friends bought for $1 at a tax sale in celebration of graduation be the change she needs to move forward in her life?
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(Blueberry Beach Series)
Saving the Firefighter
by Donna K. Weaver
He rescues people from danger. Can she convince him to save himself?
Trace Barton has everything he could want, except for one thing: a special someone to share it all with. But when an old crush reenters his life, he must decide if he’s willing to risk their friendship for a shot at something more.
Meanwhile, Brooke Howe has been searching for answers about her past ever since her father passed away. When she discovers a shocking secret, she sets out on a journey to find the truth. Little does she know that she’ll also find an old friend, the charming and handsome Trace.
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(Ghost of an Inheritance)
Your Words Your World
by Louise Bélanger
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2022 Gold Medal Winner awarded by Readers’ Favorite. Poetry For Your Soul – Stunning Photographs
Zoom to Heaven; The most beautiful love poem; Where God is not there; Promises…; A handful of cloud; Clowns…; During the night
These are some of the titles of the poetry you will read in this beautiful, inspiring collection complemented by captivating nature photographs.
Read poems about God and having a relationship with Him. Poems about trust, missing a loved one, childhood memories, Christmas, Heaven, Easter…
Other poems are lovely stories, the length of a page. The poetry is easy to understand. It is for everyone whether poetry is your genre or not, you will enjoy it.
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(Your Words collection)
Falling for the Duke’s Daughter
by Bridget Barton
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Adeline Dudley, daughter of a Duke, strives for independence from her smothering parents and the restrictions of London society. When she meets the charismatic Alexander, However, her courtship with the self-centred Earl of Leicester stands in the way of a potential romance with the man who has charmed her.
Will she dare to rebel against her duty and fight for what her heart wants?
Alexander Greene, Viscount of Salisbury, is no stranger to hardships. He might have vowed to restore his family’s honour and succeeded, but it all comes at a cost…
Can he take a leap of faith and claim the only woman who makes his heart skip a beat?
Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope
by D. I. Hennessey
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An ancient mystery… A skeptical genius… Powerful evil ancestors… A dangerous underworld Crime Syndicate… A horde of disembodied offspring of fallen angels who threaten the entire world!
A renowned scientist was orphaned at age eight and has grown to adulthood with no knowledge of his own ancestry. When he is awakened by an unusual visitor with an extremely urgent message, it leads to events that topple everything he has believed about reality.
Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope tells of a journey of discovery, danger, and extraordinary mysteries. It follows the fantastic adventure of a young man with a surprising heritage as he uncovers the astonishing truth about his family history and the earth’s past. He finds himself facing dangerous perils and shocking supernatural threats…
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(Niergel Chronicles)
Shattered Guilt
by Kathleen J. Robison
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When they told her about Southern hospitality, no one mentioned human trafficking.
The move to Bay Town, Mississippi was supposed to be a fresh start for single-mom Melanie and her daughter, Lacey. The quiet Southern town offers a nice relief after the frenetic-paced life of Los Angeles, but something sinister lurks beneath the surface.
Her bridal business struggles to take off, and instead of turning to the Lord, Melanie makes a desperate plea for help–from her ex-husband. Lacey is attacked, and while she is hospitalized, her friend goes missing—a victim of human trafficking out of New Orleans…
How can Melanie find the girls and rescue them without getting caught herself? Why can’t she trust the Lord to keep them all safe, and which man in her life is the right one–if either?
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(Bay Town Series)
The Husband Hunt
by Karen Kirst
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When a Tennessee woman sets out to marry in under a month, her perfect match may be close to home in this charming historical romance.
Sophie Tanner gave up hoping for Nathan O’Malley’s approval – and love – long ago. Getting married is the only way to protect her younger brother and keep her family’s Smoky Mountain farm. As much as she’d like Nathan to be the groom, he can’t seem to get past their friendship . . . or their differences.
Since they were children, Nathan has known Sophie was too impulsive, too headstrong. She’s forever rushing into situations without thinking them through, like this scheme to snare a husband in under a month…
Overcomer
by David Jeremiah
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A New York Times bestseller! Do you want to live a life of unstoppable strength, unmovable faith, and unbelievable power in the face of every challenge? Learn how to become an Overcomer – starting right now.
We live in a time of deep uncertainty, and yet the Bible promises that we were created to enjoy lives of freedom, even in times when the world around us seems filled with darkness. You were not made to live in disappointment, disillusionment, and defeat, and God has given you the tools to live a life defined not by your trials, but by your victories.
In Overcomer, beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).
The Satisfied Soul
by John Piper
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“May these meditations become in your life the living embodiment of God’s Word and penetrate to the deep places of your soul. God has a good work to do there.” – John Piper
Every day, the world takes another step away from God’s truth and into greater moral and spiritual relativism. If your view of life is fed by a steady diet of television news and popular opinion, you’ll find yourself starved, parched, and confused. But there is a way for your soul to be satisfied and at peace during these turbulent times. The answer is to turn those hungers, questions, and desires towards God.
First Time Jewelry Making
by Tammy Powley
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First Time Jewelry Making guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making, metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projects like the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you’ll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making.
Thursday’s Christian eBooks
Black Tower Security Series
by Tara Grace Ericson
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The Black Tower Security Series has compelling characters, clean romance, and heart-racing action! If you like romance, Christian themes, and secrets and intrigue, this series is for you!
Book one is free, book two is 99 cents, and book three comes out in July!
Potential Threat – Book 1
Hostile Intent – Book 2
Critical Witness – Book 3
Marrying Mandy
by Melanie D. Snitker
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A marriage of convenience might be crazy…or an answer to both of their prayers.
Mandy Hudson swore she’d never marry. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandparents, she has a hard time trusting that real love will last. When her grandmother dies, Mandy is shocked to discover a stipulation in the will. Considering marriage to her best friend may be the only way to keep her family’s beloved bed-and-breakfast.
The loss of his job threatens Preston Yarrow’s shaky financial stability. Besides, he can’t watch his best friend give up the only real home she’s ever known. Frustrated by Mandy’s stubborn refusal to let him help, he’s certain they are stronger together than they are apart…
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(Brides of Clearwater Series)
Love in the Headlines
by Penny Zeller
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Can paper and paw prints draw these two nemeses together?
All Carleigh Adams wants is a relaxing evening. But Sullivan Theodore IV, her wayward shih tzu, has other plans. After escaping from home, Sullivan Theodore unlawfully enters what Carleigh assumes is a stranger’s house via a doggy door. Much to Carleigh’s horror, it is actually the home of her coworker and nemesis, Trey “The Irritating” Montgomery.
Trey Montgomery has competed with “Quirky Carleigh,” his top competitor, for the best articles at The Oakville Daily for the past two years. It’s safe to say that she and her criminally-minded pet are his adversaries…
Faith, plentiful humor, and tender romance round out the latest Christian contemporary romance novel by Author Penny Zeller.
Following Traces of the Heart
by Lorelei Brogan
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In the town of Fenton, Texas, Lucy Thomson struggles to preserve her late father’s ranch while fending off relentless suitors who view her as a mere trophy. Determined to preserve her independence, Lucy finds solace in horseback riding, stargazing, and the enchanting world of romance novels. Little does she know that her world will be forever altered when an encounter with dangerous outlaws entwines her fate with that of a captivating stranger.
Will Lucy’s heart be swayed by the allure of this man as he steps into her life, shrouded in a cloud of unanswered questions and untold secrets?
As tensions rise and danger looms, they seek solace and strength in each other’s arms. However, the reemergence of an old enemy puts their lives at stake and their love to the ultimate test.
illusions
by Jennifer Sienes
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2014 ACFW Genesis Award-winning book!
One reckless night. A lifetime of regret. Corey Schaffer has spent her entire marriage privately repenting a horrible mistake made the week before her wedding. When her teenaged daughter is in car accident, Corey blames herself and aches to confess all to her husband. Additionally, their son’s thoughtless rebellion has put her husband Paul’s pastoral position at risk, and he’s finding it hard to forgive. If he can’t forgive Michael how can he forgive her?
It all comes to a head when a disgruntled church member sees an opportunity for revenge. Corey must dig deep to find the courage to help her family. Even if that means walking away.
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(The Apple Hill Series)
Moonstone and Mistrust
by Marie Higgins
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To err is human. To forgive, divine.
When Alexa Moore sets her mind on something, she goes for it. After her father’s bank is robbed and the thief injures her brother, she decides to hunt the man down and put him behind bars, which will help her become the Pinkerton agent she has always dreamed about. The people she has asked about the bank robber tell her the man has dark hair and green eyes and goes by the name of Hawk. When her travels take her to Longmont, Colorado, she finds an attractive man who fits that description.
As she gets to know him, she hopes he isn’t the thief… but what does her gut tell her?
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(Gems of the West Series)
Putting an X Through Anxiety
by Louie Giglio
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Anxiety… It might be the weight on your shoulders, the constant sense of worry by your side, or the cloud of dread hanging over your life. For many, anxiety is a powerful giant wanting to trap you in darkness and defeat.
But there is freedom to be found from its grip. Knowing firsthand the realities of anxiety, pastor Louie Giglio shares both practical and spiritual ways to live in victory. With encouragement and hope, this book will equip you with the cross of Jesus as your strongest weapon against anxiety.
The Consensus of the Fathers and Theologians
by Chad Ripperger
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In this work, Fr. Ripperger addresses questions in regard to the theological tradition on the consensus of the Fathers and the Theologians. With careful theological precision, he demonstrates who is to be considered a Father of the Church, as well as who is to be considered a Theologian, and what demonstrates a true consensus of their thought throughout the ages. In our modern age where everything seems to be up in the air and drawn into controversy, Fr. Ripperger gives a rare window into the clarity of the theological tradition on this subject in refutation of certain authors.
He Chose the Nails Bible Study Guide
by Max Lucado
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Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.
In He Chose the Nails, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son. And in those details are gifts Christ provided for us…the cross. The thorns. The nails. His seamless robe. The empty tomb.
Popular Mechanics
by The Editors of Popular Mechanics
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Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door? Is your grout a color you don’t recognize anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching drywall to more involved projects like replacing a fuel line and bleeding your brakes, Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything is the handy and reliable go-to guide for the most common household problems—offering a primer on plumbing; unexpected hacks like using a golf tee to fill a stripped screw hole; instructions for tuning up the garage door; and so much more.
Wednesday’s Christian eBooks
Intent: Deadly Secrets
by Krista Wagner
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Trusting the wrong person can be deadly. . .
A pastor’s daughter, Raylee has always felt sheltered and secure in Silver Canyon, her hometown. Lately, she’s sensed MENACING EYES watching her from the shadows. When tragedy strikes at her very heart, she finds solace in an old crush as the SINISTER PRESENCE continues to pursue her.
But Raylee’s FAITH is tested as she struggles to find her way through the murky haze that envelops her, unsure whom she can TRUST as the clues firmly point to a stalker who is close to her…
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(Christian Small Town Secrets Series)
No Marriage of Convenience for a Cowboy
by Alexa Verde
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Small-town romance with faith, humor, and more than a dash of danger!
An elusive woman with secrets, a quiet cowboy, a precocious child and a rebellious teenager, and a marriage of convenience that hides real feelings…
Arianna Montemayor is so far from her comfort zone that it’s not even on the same planet when this eternal nomad and former runaway considers becoming an instant mom. To win custody of her niece and nephew, she needs a stable job, a house, and a husband, not necessarily in that order. For help, she turns to a local cowboy and the most responsible man she’s ever met, Kieran O’Neill. But once scarred in many senses by men she trusted, dare she trust again?
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(Escape to Cowboy Crossing Series)
Within and Without Time
by D. I. Hennessey
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Be prepared to laugh and cry, to be inspired, and find your heart rejoicing!
A powerful Christian revival…
When a sixteen-year-old boy is suddenly caught up in a series of miraculous encounters, it heralds an adventure that will transform his life, rock his town, and trigger events that will ultimately change the world!
Befriended by a powerful angelic warrior, Jimmy finds himself in the center of God’s plan for Earth’s final Great Revival. The beginning of God’s amazing harvest at the End of the Age. Like an intense roller coaster, the journey he experiences is exciting and unpredictable.
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(Within & Without Time Series)
Waltzing With a Grease Monkey
by Janetta Fudge-Messmer
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Penelope Price contemplates dating her boss (Derek Hamilton) again. But all they talked about the last time was vehicles they worked on at the auto shop that day. Along with her job at Hamilton Auto Repair, Nell also teaches ballroom dancing at her mom’s studio.
And to top off her crazy job schedule, she takes a “Finding Your Spiritual Gifts” test at her church. This sets more things into motion than Penelope ever dreamed of – one being the day her two professions collide. She won’t be able to dance her way out of this predicament.
The Fragrance of Violets
by Susan K. Beatty
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Life crushes us with its weight sometimes.
Fiona’s father abandoned her when she was twelve. So when she learns that he’s the groom’s father in the wedding she’s been assigned to manage, all the old hurts resurface. Maybe if he’d just explain himself and ask forgiveness, she’d get over the pain he left her with—pain she obviously hadn’t left behind after all.
When Nason discovered he wasn’t Fiona’s biological father, and when her mother tried to sabotage his marriage, he felt like he had no other option but to leave and never look back. Running into her again—awkward to say the least. And he can’t understand why she feels betrayed – why she expects him to seek forgiveness…
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(Faces of Courage Series)
Light up My Life in Texas
by Connie Lewis Leonard
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She had a history that kept her from trusting. He had a history that included a little girl.
Andrea Travis wants to establish her veterinary clinic and be independent. She doesn’t want or need a man. Who can trust them anyway? But then the winds of a tornado blow Winn Timberman into her life. Is this ordinary guy an unsung hero, the chivalrous knight of her dreams?
Winn Timberman is trying to put the pieces of his heart and life back together again. As a lineman, he lights up the lives of county electric co-op customers. But his main responsibility is to protect his little girl. He’s all she has. She’s all he wants—until he meets the beautiful, blue-eyed vet.
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(In Texas Series)
I Know Jesus Christ Is Real
by Melinda Deir-Boyette
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I Know Jesus Christ Is Real, is a candid, spiritual, and philosophical memoir aimed at adults.
Spiritual and Supernatural! In this Award-Winning book, Melinda recounts how she met Jesus and heard God’s voice. She was swept up in the power of the Holy Spirit through dreams and visions. Melinda has seen miraculous things. God has impacted mightily on her life, and she knows that God wants to do the same for others through his Amazing Grace.
“Great about someone who is growing their relationship with God. If you want a book that teaches how to respond to God’s voice when He speaks to you, this book is for you!” by Amazon Customer
The Letter from Briarton Park
by Sarah E. Ladd
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In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman’s fate when it summons her to Briarton Park—an ancient estate that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future.
Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But her world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family’s identity. Stung by betrayal, Cassandra travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away…
Family Vocation
by Gene Edward Veith Jr.
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Gene Veith joins forces with his daughter Mary Moerbe to explore these kinds of questions as well as the roles of calling and vocation in family life. Though we have little control over who is in our family (other than choosing a spouse and deciding to have children), God has placed us with specific people for specific reasons. Veith and Moerbe show how our roles are distinct and important to God’s plan for our lives—and that when we have a biblical understanding of those roles in our families, we can move away from common dysfunctions and toward forgiveness and healing.
Dragon Seed
by Pearl S. Buck
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Farmer Liang Tan knows only a quiet, traditional life in his remote Chinese farming community. When news filters in that Japanese forces are invading the country, he and his fellow villagers believe that if they behave decently to the Japanese soldiers, the civilians might remain undisturbed. They’re in for a shock, as the attackers lay waste to the country and install a puppet government designed to systematically carry out Japanese interests. In response, the Chinese farmers and their families form a resistance—which not only carries grave risk, but also breaks their vow of nonviolence, leading them to wonder if they’re any different than their enemy.