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The grand opening of Anna McBride’s seaside ice cream shop is anything but sweet.

After the tragic death of her Irish twin sister, Bella, Anna needed a radical change. So, she closed her counseling practice in Boston to embark on a new adventure as an ice cream shop owner.

Now all she wants is to settle into her new town, attempt to turn her black thumb green, and build her ice cream shop into a community hub that hosts quality entertainment and group gatherings – just like Bella had often fantasized about doing before her fateful boating accident…

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(A Seaside Ice Cream Shop Series)

Her Heart’s Open Horizon
by Lorelei Brogan
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Adriana Coster, raised amidst luxurious excess and privilege, suddenly finds herself facing a fate not of her choosing. Bereft of parental love and recently orphaned, she is hurled into chaos when her father’s former ally usurps her inheritance, plotting to shackle her in a loveless marriage.

Will Adriana unravel the key to her salvation within a cryptic letter, or will she succumb to the despair enveloping her?

Riley Sherman, a rugged Montana cowboy, steps off his train in bustling Chicago, never expecting to cross paths with a desperate heiress fleeing an unthinkable future…

Star Rising
by Janet W. Ferguson
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2021 Faith, Hope and Love Reader’s Choice Award Finalist. A fun road trip romance to Ireland!

Paul’s handled a lot of turbulence, but he’s never gone up against a force like Star!

Star Youngblood has always been a fighter–a necessity after her mother married a monster of a man. Now, she’s finally on the path to the stable life she’s always wanted.

Her employer, Priscilla Kelly, is a sweet woman ravaged by rheumatoid arthritis, and Star will do anything to help her. Even if that means going toe to toe with Mrs. Kelly’s neglectful son…

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(Coastal Hearts Series)

From Desert Dust to Love’s Trust
by Nora J. Callaway
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Under the blazing sun, while love seeks refuge, the past’s relentless shadows creep ever closer…

In the relentless heart of the Mojave Desert, Esther finds herself abandoned by those she once called family. Alone, with the sun’s heat bearing down on her, she’s haunted by memories of betrayal and a looming question. Can she find her place in this world?

Dave, a rugged cattle owner, bears the shadows of grief. Isolation became his chosen solace until he stumbled upon a fragile woman on the brink of despair. He offers her shelter in return for her services as a maid. He’s compelled to protect Esther, or “Essie” as he fondly calls her, but can he overcome the walls he’s built around his heart?

They Walked Where!?
by Rick McKinney, Jane McKinney
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Have you ever dreamed of taking a big adventure? Maybe you’d like to take a long trip to a faraway place or even ride in a hot air balloon. Almost everyone wants to go on adventures. They can be fun, exciting, and a great way to meet new people. Rick and Jane went on a giant adventure. One so big that you may have a hard time believing it. But it’s true. Rick and Jane walked all the way across America!

As you read this book, you’ll be able to walk right along with Rick and Jane, meet the people they met, and see some of the beautiful things they saw. But most importantly, you’ll find out why they took such a long walk, and that’s the most important part of the story.

Benefits of reading this book:

Understand how important it is to talk about Jesus; Be challenged and inspired to take your own adventure; Learn how much God loves every person, everywhere; Discover how God can use you to introduce people to Jesus

Alice Heals the Doctor
by Marisa Masterson
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Something is rotten in Fox Creek. Will revealing the truth heal this town?

No one could blame Niall Mackenzie for growling at the woman. After all, he caught Alice Cordell staring through his back window. Worse yet, only minutes later she tells him she has arrived to be his caretaker.

Soon he has a fragile caretaker to watch over, one he struggles to resist. She insists he practice medicine again, healing the locals.

As for Alice, coming to this new home forces her into a surprise marriage. To take her place in the community, she must solve the mystery surrounding an illegitimated child and clear her husband’s reputation. Unfortunately for her, someone wants to keep the truth a secret–no matter the cost.

Texas Twin Abduction
by Virginia Vaughan
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This twin’s past is a blank… And she might not have a future.

Waking up in a bullet-ridden car with a bag of cash and a deputy insisting she’s his ex-fiancée, Ashlee Taylor has no memory of what happened—or of Lawson Avery. But with her twin missing and someone hunting her down, she must trust him with her life. Can Lawson save her and her sister—even as Ashlee’s forgotten secrets become an inescapable trap?

In Pursuit of Peace
by Joyce Meyer
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In today’s world, peace is hard to come by. It seems everywhere we look we see turmoil and disorder and all the things that combine to make our existence a very stressful one. To make matters worse, we often blindly follow our own paths, trying to create a perfect environment for ourselves. But we end up failing miserably.

How then can we find the calm and quiet we need to be truly content? By seeking for and immersing ourselves in God. In her latest book, best-selling author Joyce Meyer discusses 21 ways in which we can rediscover “the peace that passes all understanding.”

Destiny
by T. D. Jakes
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Discover the divine purpose of your dreams with this insightful guide from Bishop T. D. Jakes — and learn how Biblical principles will propel your life to the next level.

Have you ever sensed the pull of a divine guide that was leading you to the right place or person? Destiny, that inner compass, directs you to fulfillment of your highest purpose. When you reflect on your life, you may be amazed that you didn’t control or initiate your greatest moments — you were destined!

Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You will thrive and find contentment when you have the courage to pursue your true purpose.

What’s in the Bible
by R.C. Sproul, Robert Wolgemuth
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A road map that will help you better comprehend the Bible as a whole. Sharpen your understanding and admiration for the most important book ever written–the most monumental story ever recorded.

Esteemed theologian R.C. Sproul and best-selling author Robert Wolgemuth collaborated to highlight the essence of God’s voice, activity, and purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments in this understandable and readable introduction to the Bible.

Thursday’s Christian eBooks

October 19, 2023

To Charm a Scarred Cowboy
by Charlotte Dearing
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Texas, 1889 – Daniel Honeycutt is no stranger to peril. His scars are proof. They frighten folks, which is why he prefers a solitary life on his ranch. His long days are a tad lonesome, but at least there’s no one around to judge him.

When he sees a girl on a runaway horse, Daniel forgets his scars. His quick thinking saves Molly Collins, and the chance meeting draws Daniel from his solitude. Molly is unlike any other girl. Headstrong. Impossible. Aggravatingly beautiful. Daniel soon learns Molly is in danger, and he vows to protect her. Even if it means risking his stubborn heart.

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(Brides of Bethany Springs Series)

Red Bows and Mistletoe
by Pamela Ferguson
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Cole Higginbotham ditched his elf hat for good when he quit his family’s lucrative year-round Christmas business. He’s finally found peace as an orchard caretaker—until one night when a mysterious speck of light appears, flitting among the apple trees.

Herb farmer Noelle Arber must harvest enough fresh mistletoe to decorate Main Street or she’ll forfeit her much-needed contract fee. After she convinces Cole that she’s not a mistletoe poacher, he surprises her with an offer. Give him a copy of her detailed orchard map and he’ll help her decorate Main Street.

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(A Lilac Romance Series)

Love in Disguise
by Penny Zeller
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Who knew concealing one’s true identity could be so disastrous?

Who knew asserting one’s independence would cause such embarrassment? If only Almira “Emilie” Crawford Wheeler hadn’t insisted upon carrying her own stack of parcels, she wouldn’t have landed in an unladylike heap on the boardwalk. And what about the half-truth she told the handsome stranger who came to her aid? The stranger she never expected to see again?

Thad Alexander Evanson should have been paying closer attention to the boardwalk, rather than the newfangled automobile motoring down the street. Had he been more astute, a collision with the beautiful parcel-laden stranger might never have happened…

Type 2 Diabetes?
by Terry Lemerond, Jacob Teitelbaum MD
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Break Free Naturally, with Hintonia. You don’t have to settle for a life with Type 2 Diabetes!

Whether you have already received this diagnosis, or it’s on your radar as an area of concern, this powerful book has the information you need to prevent or reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Going beyond the timely advice of sensible diet and lifestyle choices, authors Terry Lemerond and Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum open the door to a highly researched and proven miracle herb called Hintonia latiflora.

Shown through clinical studies to reduce blood sugars, overcome insulin resistance, and more, Hintonia latiflora is your secret weapon. An easy to read and understand guide to your best, healthy life, this book will show you how to lower A1C and blood sugar levels.

Three Fearless Brides at the Lawless Frontier Collection
by Sally M. Ross
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Embark on a journey of love and resilience through three enchanting stories. Dive into the lives of mail-order brides, determined women, and heartwarming Western romances that will rekindle your belief in enduring love and courageous destinies.

Combined, all three stories have more than 440 positive reviews on Amazon and have been downloaded over 30,000 times!

If you love to read about romantic and empowering women and the men who love them in the Old West, read on!

#1 The Cowboy’s Unexpected Christmas Miracle
#2 The Mail-order Bride Who Stole His Heart
#3 A Western Love to Redeem Their Broken Hearts

Each book features a standalone, clean Western Historical Romance story. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong, sweet happily ever after.

Love Delivered by Fate
by Ellen Knightley
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Trapped in a life she never chose, Charlotte Cooper is engaged to a dangerous criminal as a pawn in her uncle’s sinister game. Desperate for a fresh start and a chance at real love, she secretly corresponds with Xavier Collins, a widowed rancher in the West looking for a mail-order bride. With each word exchanged, their connection deepens, and Charlotte dares to dream of escape. When Xavier offers her a way out, she reinvents herself, leaving her troubled past behind…

In her daring quest for escape, could she unexpectedly stumble upon the tender embrace of true love?

Xavier Collins, a widower trying to balance ranch life and raising his son, welcomes Charlotte into his home, expecting a marriage of convenience. As their relationship unfolds, he finds himself captivated by her charm, though he senses she’s hiding something…

They Walked Where!?
by Rick McKinney, Jane McKinney
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Fight Like a Girl
by Lisa Bevere
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Today’s twisted pictures of gender roles create confusion over how a woman should define herself. Women and men are encouraged to move closer to center and away from the traits that distinguish male from female. How can women feel good about themselves when society is constantly dictating what they can and should be?

In FIGHT LIKE A GIRL, Lisa Bevere exhorts us to embrace the differences between sexes. Her goal is to encourage women to celebrate the unique aspects of femininity. Instead of trying to adopt ill-fitting character traits, women should see themselves as designed and valued by God and savor their femininity as their strength, not a flaw.

Hope for Each Day
by Billy Graham
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Beginning and ending your day with a daily devotional can be a game changer. Leading inspirational author and pastor Billy Graham shares words of wisdom and inspiration for hope-filled living with 730 devotions in Hope for Each Day: Morning and Evening Devotions.

This special morning and evening devotional will help readers: Stay close to the Lord throughout the day; Help readers prepare their hearts and minds for what lies ahead; Assist readers with processing the day’s events every evening in the presence and fullness of His grace

The Gut Makeover
by Jeannette Hyde
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Packed with easy-to-follow advice, the latest science and accessible and nourishing recipes and meal plans, nutritionist Jeannette Hyde’s radical new approach will help you:

· Lose weight with a tried and tested four week plan; · Transform the look of your skin and hair; · Address any long-standing digestive problems including bloating and IBS; · Strengthen your immune system; · Experience fewer mood swings and less anxiety; · Sleep better; · Eat for a healthy mind and body with over 50 delicious recipes

Wednesday’s Christian eBooks

October 18, 2023

Best Friends in the Show Me State
by Jessie Gussman
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Marlowe Glass and Clark Hudson grew up together, side-by-side, neighbors and best friends in the same small town. Now, both single parents, they are each other’s main support. They carpool together, kid sit for one another, and share pretty much everything except a home. And even though they are very different, they balance one another out perfectly. They are truly best friends.

So, when a horrible storm destroys Marlowe’s house, she doesn’t hesitate to accept Clark’s offer to stay at his farm until she and her daughter can find permanent housing…

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(Cowboy Crossing Series)

Riding Into Romantic Trails collection
by Aurora Hanson
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Six of my best-selling Historical Western romance stories!

Delightful tales full of emotion, love, drama, action, plot twists, and of course, heart-melting romance!

A Bride In Search of Hope
Her Sweetest Heritage
A Western Christmas Miracle
Sheltering an Uninvited Love
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love
Tending Each Other’s Scars

“What a wonderful box set!!! I absolutely loved it!! 6 amazing westerns, full of love and action, plot twists and loads of emotion!! I highly recommend this set of amazing stories and characters that will melt your heart!!” by Amazon Customer

Frosty Pines Christmas
by Ruby Hill
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Experience the joy of romance in the small town of Frosty Pines this Christmas. Get cozy by the fire with these six sweet holiday romances.

Fa La La Latte: After her life falls apart, a little competition helps Fiona find her Christmas spirit!

Christmas Rivalry: Their families have never gotten along. But romance is in the air this Christmas.

Celebrity Christmas: A second-chance Christmas romance to pull at your heartstrings.

Love for the Single Mom: A resilient single mom discovers that love has a way of finding its path through the snow-covered streets of Frosty Pines and into her heart.

Finding Christmas: A grumpy boss finds love this Christmas season.

Love at the Christmas Tree Farm: Raelynn must find her Christmas spirit in Frosty Pines this holiday season.

The Flight of the Schimmerplotz
by Charles A. Salter
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2021 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Christian Fantasy/Sci-Fi!

When a shimmering, threatening window suddenly opens in the park and sucks in his young daughter Sara and partner Brex Herndon, what’s a secret agent to do? Brex, alias Dr. Brains, is the smartest human in the world, while Agent Jack Rigalto, alias Mr. Brawn, is his bodyguard. Both work for the recently opened United States Space Force in its top secret Cosmic Intelligence Group.

Soon they uncover the most ghastly plot ever to conquer the world, one which has been in the works for thousands of years, since the Tower of Babel. The shimmering Schimmerplotz window carries them back and forth in time where they must unravel the conspiracy, unmask the diabolical creatures behind it, and save civilization, battling primitive savages, humanoid giants, and monstrous creatures along the way. Can Brains and Brawn succeed?

Ezra’s Brides
by Kaitlynn Clarkson
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Two brides. An unthinkable situation. How will he decide?

When Ezra meets his mail-order bride at the railway station, he doesn’t expect a second woman to fall at his feet. Deeply shocked, he has no idea what to do until his mother steps in and takes the girls into her expert care. But he still has to make a choice, and each woman is worthy of his love. It’s an impossible situation.

He finally makes his choice … only to have the unthinkable happen. Saved from disaster at the last moment, Ezra is almost ready to give up on finding a bride as he questions his true identity…

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(Double Trouble Series)

Mountain Bliss
by Stephanie Hurt
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It’s been 20 years since Laura left everything behind for her career. Now in order to honor her father’s will she is forced to live on the family ranch with Mark, the man she left behind. They must learn to work together or lose everything. As the year plays out, many obstacles block their path making them realize what they’d lost over the years.

The old feelings never left, but has too much time passed by to rekindle the old flame?

The Christian Fiction Collection for Women
by Colleen Coble
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“Fire Dancer” by Colleen Coble
“When Crickets Cry” by Charles Martin
“Savannah From Savannah” by Denise Hildreth

“These three novels are excellent. I love the way the authors weave Christian ethics throughout without being preachy. I would highly recommend them. I also love the humor and the godly ethics of the characters.” by Amazon Customer

Choir of Angels
by Debbie Macomber
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Get cozy with this heartwarming holiday story! Angels are all around us—especially at Christmas! Three classic stories of hope and seasonal cheer.

Shirley, Goodness and Mercy
Those Christmas Angels
Where Angels Go

Praying the Names of Jesus
by Ann Spangler
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The Bible tells us that those who place their trust in Jesus and pray in one of His many names will be rewarded with gifts of joy, peace, and power. Join Ann Spangler, bestselling author of Praying the Names of God, as she guides you into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ by helping you to understand and pray His names on a daily basis.

His many titles, including “Good Shepherd,” “Bread of Life,” “Light of the World,” “Prince of Peace,” and “Bright Morning Star,” reveal who Jesus is and why he came into this world. But how much do you know about Jesus’ names?

The Open Secret
by Hannah Smith
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God wants you to know how much He loves you. Drawing on many precious passages from the Bible, Hannah Whitall Smith reveals God’s tender feelings toward you and shows how He:

Responds to your cries; Defends you in danger; Guides your steps; Holds you close; Heals your broken heart; Quiets your fears; Never deserts you; Rejoices over you; Loves you unconditionally

Finishing Our Course with Joy
by J. I. Packer
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Thinning hair, failing eyesight, and arthritic hands reveal an inescapable truth: we’re only getting older.

But that doesn’t mean we should simply sit back and take it easy. In Finishing Our Course with Joy, renowned theologian and author J. I. Packer challenges us to embrace old age as an opportunity for continued learning, careful planning, and heartfelt discipleship. Packer’s pastoral words and personal stories encourage us to press on toward the upward call of God with endurance and grace—that we might continue to glorify God in our aging and finish our lives with joy.

Tuesday’s Christian eBooks

October 17, 2023

The Billionaire’s Christmas Gift
by Laura Haley-McNeil
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He doesn’t believe in love. She hopes one day he will. Is sticking to his beliefs worth losing her forever?

Studio head Quint Fairchild learned long ago that in Hollywood everything’s make-believe, including love. So why can’t he resist the small-town innocence of struggling scriptwriter Chrystelle Bach? She’s entirely too fascinating, but he can convince himself he doesn’t want her. He wants her script.

Chrystelle wants to make it in Hollywood … her way. Then Quint offers her a contract to produce her TV series. She believes this will be the best Christmas ever until she reads the contract. He wants her to change everything…

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(Christmas Billionaires Series)

Dreams of the Heart
by Penny Zeller
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Sometimes the hardest battles take place in the heart.

Poverty and abuse at the hands of her drunkard father leaves Hannah Bane trapped and alone. Without hope, she prays for a miracle just on the off-chance God will hear her. Will the handsome new deputy, who seems to be watching her every move, be Hannah’s one chance to escape the only life she’s ever known?

For as long as he can remember, John Mark Eliason has wanted to be a deputy sheriff. When a job opens in the nearby town of Poplar Springs, he eagerly accepts, but finds his greatest mission won’t be tracking down criminals and bringing justice to the ruthless Wyoming town, but saving a beautiful young woman he barely knows…

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(Wyoming Sunrise Series)

The Mysterious Duke’s Romance
by Abigail Agar
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In a selfless act to support her family, Hortense takes up servitude as the personal maid of Lady Annabelle Barbour, the daughter of the Marquis of Hadleigh. Even though she faces the callous whims of her employer with grace, destiny’s hand weaves an intricate dance when a captivating suitor for her lady arrives. His intention fixed on Annabelle, but his heart unmistakably drawn to Hortense, how can she ignore her one chance at what seems like true love?

She knows she must resist her heart’s calling, but will she have what it takes to do so?

Cillian Napier, the brooding Duke of Wakefield, battles to restore his family’s tarnished legacy. In an effort to salvage it, he seeks a union with a respectable lady, and fate chooses Lady Annabelle to be his only option…

End of Watch: Approaching the Apocalypse
by Col Bill Best
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“I know where you are. I can find you at any time. I’m always watching. I’m your worst nightmare.”

With this unusually delivered message, can Karen Richardson neutralize the threat Jason Matthews poses to her and all of humanity?

For decades, Karen hid from Jason. He will spend any amount of money and sacrifice any number of lives to capture her and reverse-engineer her Five Score and Ten genetic reboot. FSAT would make him unstoppable in his quest for world domination.

Roger Brandon, like her, is now genetically enhanced. And like him, she has become trans-dimensional. They are invisible to the rest of the world. They walk through walls. While they prevented World War 3 and a world-wide overthrow by Jason and the evil One World Peace Now organization, their End Times Team is in mortal danger. The fate of the world hangs in the balance…

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(End of the Sixth Age Series)

As I Wait…Healing Words and Growing Faith
by Patricia Webb
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Have you been waiting on the Lord to answer your prayers for healing? Waiting is hard and can shake your beliefs and challenge the soul. Don’t give up! This book contains forty declarations of healing scriptures and faith responses designed to turn your attention to the goodness and faithfulness of God.

As you read these words, may faith grown and bubble inside. May your focus turn away from daily challenges to blessings poured out by a loving heavenly Father. Let the word of God wash over you and sustain you with inner peace and strength. I am on this journey with you. I invite you to join me as we hold fast to God’s word together and believe that by Jesus’ stripes we are healed.

The Shadows Series Box Set Books 1-5
by Juliette Duncan
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A jilted teacher, a charming Irishman, & and the chance to escape their pasts & and start again

“One of the very best Christian love stories I have ever read.”.
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Book 1: Lingering Shadows
Book 2: Facing the Shadows
Book 3: Beyond the Shadows
Book 4: Secrets and Sacrifice
Book 5: A Highland Christmas

From USA Today bestselling author Juliette Duncan comes this page-turning, faith-filled romantic suspense series that will leave you guessing. For fans of Dee Henderson.

The Amish Matchmakers
by Beth Wiseman
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This Amish matchmaker is an expert at finding love for others, but will she find it for herself?

Widowed sisters Esther and Lizzie are the town innkeepers—and the town matchmakers. But when a new tenant moves into a guest cottage at their Peony Inn, the sisters are shocked to discover that maybe this time, one of them might finally find a match of her own. Retired dentist Dr. Benjamin Stoltzfus has signed a six-month lease at the cottage—and gentle Esther and spirited Lizzie are in a surprising competition for the kind doctor’s affections. Dr. Stoltzfus doesn’t appear to be Amish, but his last name and his mysterious background have the sisters guessing—and open to the possibility of finding love again…

We’ve Never Been This Way Before
by R.T. Kendall
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What if I told you the “new normal” is that nothing will be normal again?

As recent events have unfolded, not only America but the entire world has been brought to the precipice of the most challenging moments of our lifetimes. But while these times seem unprecedented and unchartered to us, they are not to God. Much like He said to Joshua and the children of Israel standing on the edge of the Promised Land, God now says to us: “You have never been this way before” (Josh.3:4). God’s word is tender, challenging, and scary. God knows where we’ve been and where we are going. As we cope with extraordinary new outbreaks of disease, racism, and cultural upheaval, we have been forced to recognize that we are not prepared for this. Nobody is.

Names Of God
by Nathan Stone, Ann Spangler
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This is a study of the twelve most common Hebrew names for God-and their significance and fulfillment in Christ. God’s names reveal not only different dimensions of His character but also point to their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. This classic study examines the Old Testament names of God and the particular aspect of His character and dealings with man that each reveals. Names of God is a book that will help contemporary Christians better understand the glory, majesty, and power of God.

The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times
by Moisés Silva
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