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Urgently needed, a gunslinger to protect a woman, her daughter, and her unborn babe. Newly widowed and with a baby on the way, Hannah Carson faces a chilling ultimatum—marry her evil brother-in-law or be forced off her land. As the town of Red Ridge is swayed against her, loyal but aging ranch hand, Gus, sends away for a gunslinger—the only man who might be able to protect them. Eli Jones takes the job, expecting a simple payday. But the situation is more complicated than he expected, and his presence brings additional risks to Hannah and to himself.

Olav og Ingunn vokser op på en stor gård nord for Hamar i slutningen af 1200-tallet. Da de forelsker sig i hinanden, går de i seng sammen i den tro, at de har ret til det. Men i et samfund og en tid, der er splittet mellem hedenske hævnmotiver og streng kristen, pietetisk moral, sætter den handling en kæde af voldsomme begivenheder i gang, der leder til både forræderi, forvisning, fornedrelse og mord og skaber dønninger ned gennem generationerne. Olav martres af begreber som ære og skam, der har rod i det hedenske, og af sin frygtelige skyld, der har rod i det kristne.

Strangers separated by an ocean, drawn together by a clandestine letter. One desperate summons could seal their future ... and the fate of the war. Weary from London’s air raids and the loss of her father at the Battle of the Somme, Josie Harrington wonders if The Great War will ever end. Determined to bring hope to her country’s bleak existence, she joins an underground postal service, delivering soldiers’ letters in order to avoid censorship on both sides of the line.

Cubriendo los años desde 1950 hasta el siglo XXI, esta dramática conclusión a la historia de dos tomos explora las vidas de cuatro generaciones de mujeres. Cada una ha presentado un frente valiente para disimular heridas profundas, a menudo sin comprender el amor sacrificial de una madre por su hija.

Este es el primero de dos libros en una saga que explora las complicadas relaciones entre madres e hijas a través de cuatro generaciones. A finales del siglo XIX, la impetuosa Marta deja Suiza decidida a encontrar la vida bajo sus propios términos. Su educador viaje la lleva a través de Europa y Canadá, y finalmente la carga con la compañía de hijos y un esposo en el valle central de California.

Immediately after the death of the aunt who raised her, Joyce Radway's cousins treat her like a servant. They even attempt to block her from taking exams to qualify as a teacher and earn her own living. Angered by their constant demands, she impulsively grabs her hat and purse and runs to her aunt's grave to weep and rest. But she's not alone; thieves are using the cemetery to hide stolen goods, and she's heartsick to discover their leader is a man she once knew and admired.

A beautiful retelling of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz by award-winning author Francine Rivers. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost.

In her trademark style, Francine tells the compelling story of Rahab from the book of Joshua. Readers will gain a fresh understanding of God's work through the life of this unlikely woman in the lineage of Christ.

Mary is one of the most revered women in history, but she was an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women still do today. Listeners are sure to gain a new appreciation of the familiar story through Francine's signature style. A study on the biblical text is included for personal or group study.

Esta serie clásica ha inspirado a más de dos millones de fieles seguidores, y sin duda alguna, esta nueva edición en español cautivará miles de nuevos lectores que desearán poseer esta clásica serie cristiana. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la casa editorial, una carta redactada por Francine Rivers, un glosario ilustrado y una guía de discusión para uso personal o grupal.

Del best seller del New York Times, el autor de "Redeeming Love" and "The Masterpiece" llega la poderosa historia de dos mujeres, separadas por siglos, que se unen a través de un diario destrozado mientras se enfrentan con Dios, los esposos e incluso ellos mismos. La vida de Sierra Madrid acaba de ponerse patas arriba cuando descubre el edredón artesanal y el diario de su antepasada Mary Kathryn McMurray, una joven que fue desarraigada de su casa sólo para soportar duras condiciones en el Sendero de Oregón.

Let yourself be swept away by this fast-paced romance, featuring Grace Calhoun, an instructor of reading, writing, and arithmetic, who, in an attempt to escape the clutches of a relentless pursuer, runs smack dab into even more trouble with the 6R's—widower Daniel Reeves, along with his five rowdy sons. When a marriage is forced upon this hapless pair—two people who couldn't dislike each other more—an avalanche isn't the only potential danger lurking amid the shadows of Calico Canyon. Will they make it out alive? Or end up killing each other in the process?

Ivy Malone, the New-York Historical Society's librarian, is dedicated to preserving Manhattan's rich history, but when society grand dame Adeline King anonymously reveals her shocking life story, Ivy finds herself holding a highly coveted secret. Burdened with the responsibility of keeping Adeline's identity hidden, Ivy finds the matter increasingly complicated when two men claim ties to the elderly woman—one of them accusing Adeline of involvement in a crime.

A book of living proverbs is a modern scripture in miniature—an illuminated journey through judgment, mercy, failure, and the quiet revelations that shape a life.

On the rugged Oregon coast in the early 1900s, a group of women's lives intertwine through their shared pioneering spirit and the steadfast presence of Mary Gerritse. Struggling with her daughter Belle's desire to live with her grandparents, Mary discovers her own mother facing illness and her father hiring a caretaker with a troubled past. Despite tensions, Mary leaves Belle with her grandparents, feeling guilt and resentment. When past secrets bubble over into troubles in the present, Mary's identity is shaken.

Charlotte Robbins accepts the position as governess to the Earl of Brookhaven despite rumors of the earl's severe and mysterious demeanor. As a lowly governess, Charlotte entertains thoughts of possible romance with an eligible servant until she does fall unexpectedly in love—with the pensive earl himself.

It is now a historical fact: the "keys of the kingdom of heaven" that Jesus gave Peter were no mere metaphor. Historical evidence now confirms they were physical relics—golden keys believed by the early Church to possess miraculous healing power. After centuries lost beneath rubble and rumor, they may finally be within reach.

In the turbulent years of the Texas Revolution, young Isobel MacDonald hears a melody no one else can—the haunting tune of a divine Fiddler calling her toward courage, mercy, and a destiny she cannot yet see. From the hills of Tennessee to the war-torn plains of Texas, her journey intertwines with heroes and outcasts, soldiers and saints. When faith is tested and blood is spilled, Isobel learns that freedom’s song demands more than bravery—it demands grace.

A.D. 1302. Margherita da Arco sogna una fede pura, ma scopre ben presto che la Chiesa di papa Bonifacio VIII è fatta più di catene che di ideali. Il suo incontro con fra Dolcino, predicatore rivoluzionario che tratta le donne proprio come gli uomini e ha il coraggio di puntare il dito contro chi usa Dio solo per giustificare le proprie brame, è destinato a scuotere la Cristianità intera. Mentre gli Apostoli di Margherita e Dolcino guadagnano adepti e potere, l'esiliato Matteo Visconti vaga tra le corti lombarde e gli accampamenti militari, schiacciato dal ricordo del rogo che gli ha strappato l'amore.

Im Jahre 1084 flieht die Heilerin Meda von Trier mit dem jungen Gero nach dem Tod seiner Eltern Richtung Greifenfels. Dort hofft sie, ihn vor einem Anschlag auf sein Leben schützen zu können. Doch die allgegenwärtige Gefahr und die verbotene Liebe zu Sigrun von Greifenfels begleiten Gero, bis er sich seiner Verantwortung und seinem größten Feind im alles entscheidenden Kampf stellen muss! Ein fesselnder Roman über Vergeltung und Liebe an einer Zeitenwende.