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When Beth, a small-town baker and single mom, teams up with Kip, her former rival turned ally, to revitalize their struggling community, sparks fly in more ways than one. Between burnt cookies, heartfelt prayers, and the chaos of small-town gossip, they discover that love, and a leap of faith, can transform even the most stubborn hearts.

Lily and Jack accidentally stumble into true love, but it's also a love that is forbidden. Will their commitment to Christ be enough to help them deny themselves and each other, or will they give in to the desires of their hearts and lose the battle against temptation? Adultery, illness, heartbreak, and redemption are real issues faced by struggling Christians. This novel explores the true sacrifices of being a Christian in a fallen world and affirms that choosing God's will is not always easy, especially when the world's greatest advice is to follow your heart.

The truth can be dangerous--especially when it's buried. In the If I Run series by New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock, one woman's desperate quest for justice collides with a man's search for redemption in a gripping trilogy packed with heart-racing suspense, emotional depth, and...

A small-town bookstore owner finds herself at odds with a newcomer bent on disrupting her quiet life in this Southern women’s fiction novel by award-winning author Robin W. Pearson. Glory Pryor has carved out a life for herself in Gilmore, North Carolina, cultivating a community around her...

Some secrets can’t stay buried forever. Tiff Steadman has spent seven years running from the broken pieces of her past—the alcoholic parents, the convicted-felon brother, the shame of being “one of those no-good Steadmans.” Now, as editor of the Dahlia Weekly, she’s finally built the respectable life she’s always craved. With a proposal from her upstanding boyfriend Bobby, everything seems perfect. Until her past comes knocking. James Steadman has found God behind prison bars, but freedom feels more terrifying than his cell ever did.

With the arrival of three unexpected newcomers to Stoney Ridge comes an array of secrets and emotions brewing just beneath the surface. Supervising two newly minted medical residents might be the toughest challenge Ruth "Dok" Stoltzfus has ever faced. Wren Baker, sharp and ambitious, graduated...

She stumbled onto a deadly secret. The man she once wronged is the only one who can keep her alive. Cici Wright has built a life she loves as a jewelry appraiser. But when her latest find—a priceless ruby necklace—links to decades-old murders in her hometown of Shadow Cove, Cici becomes the...

Silver Salvation is the final destination of Martha’s journey from a battered, bruised and broken spirit to her victorious Release into Salvation. A breakthrough that reveals God’s Master Plan of Hope and Inspiration. It is the Powerful, Inspirational conclusion of a three-book Series: Pink Friday, Lavender, and Silver Salvation.

Molly is dead. Who else knows about her money? During a pandemic lockdown in a remote Highland village, three neighbours stumble upon a hidden fortune—one that could change their lives forever. They didn’t choose to share the secret, or the money. But now they’re in too deep. Can they trust each other? Are they really who they claim to be? As paranoia mounts and loyalties are tested, a young detective hunts for the missing money—which belongs to a dangerous drug cartel. Two locals are already dead. Is it coincidence—or consequence?

Ellie Merritt’s life in coastal Mississippi has always been quiet—until the dreams begin. Haunting dreams in a language she doesn’t speak, on a gravel road she’s never seen. But when a chance encounter unearths long-buried secrets, Ellie sets off on a journey that leads her to the Amish farmlands of Tennessee… and to a past that was never truly lost. What Ellie finds will challenge everything she’s believed about love, family, and identity. Will the dreams ever make sense? Can she build a bridge between the life she’s lived and the one she never knew was hers?

Kristof ist die Seele des Cafés. Seit vielen Jahren geleitet er die Abschiedsgruppen mit sanfter Autorität durch das Tal der Trauer. Nur über seine eigene weiß niemand etwas. Iris, die Schriftstellerin, hat ihre Mutter verloren, Matthias, Versicherungsmakler, seine Geliebte, Lizzie nach siebzig Jahren ihren Mann, und Mira, die junge Ärztin, trauert um ihre beste Freundin. Sie lassen sich ein auf ein Angebot, das ihnen völlig neue Perspektiven eröffnet.

Two days before his 21st birthday, Brody Reames left the Outer Banks to fulfill his dream of sailing. For years, it’s been a liberating, wayfarer’s life, crewing on ocean-bound vessels and joining cross-Atlantic races. He knew leaving his hometown wouldn’t be forever, but to mend a disillusioned heart in Fortunate Harbor, it was for the best. Still, he never expected that a family upheaval and his loving mother’s plea would call him back. With Christmas nearing, Brody is coming home again—to a crisp chill in the air and a warm former flame....

For years, Avis lived under the weight of expectations- her family's, her church's, and a version of God that demanded perfection and punished honesty. But when pleasing everyone meant losing herself, she walked away. What followed was pain, clarity, and the kind of freedom that only comes after rock bottom. Told through the reflections and vulnerability, Avis's story is a journey of deconstructing harmful theology, confronting familial wounds, and rediscovering faith-not in a distant, angry deity, but in a Christ of radical love, justice, and compassion. This is not your mother's religion.

Jaxon Cole has always lived a life of quiet routine—faith, work, and carefully guarded walls around his heart. But when Pastor Martin asks him to renovate the town’s old community center, Jaxon discovers that some projects repair more than buildings—they repair lives. Enter Grace Turner, compassionate counselor and ray of light in the lives of hurting children. Her warmth and sincerity unsettle Jaxon in ways he thought were long buried. As they work side by side, Jaxon is forced to confront the fears and heartbreak that have kept him closed off from love—and from God’s plan for his life.

After a spectacular explosion involving an armadillo, some homemade hooch, and very questionable decision-making, Ordell Clayton Hart finds himself at Heaven's gates - only to be told he's not quite ready for admission. Instead, he's given a unique opportunity for redemption: returning to Earth in various animal forms to learn what he's been missing in life.

When a runaway bride hitches a ride from her best friend’s grumpy brother, their lives will never be the same. Anna Harris needs a getaway car after her wedding day ends in disaster. She may be a hopeless romantic, but she knows there's no Prince Charming coming to her rescue. There's only Beau, and right now, he's her only chance at freedom. Beau Lawrence planned to sit through the ceremony and slip out before the reception. Helping the bride disappear wasn't on his to-do list.

Tamika, divorced and uncertain, finds herself in a dilemma. She is unsure about her relationship with the charming Andrew, as well as the attractive new colleague at her office. She doubts her self-worth constantly questioning if she is enough and her connection with a God, she once turned away from but now deeply craves. On the other hand, Nolan is content and has been attuned to God's guidance since he was a teen. Following a divine message to "look up," he hasn't looked back. Tamika embodies everything he desires and what God deems necessary, yet she is involved with Andrew.

A small dose of kindness can go a long way. Andy Clark has always been different. But it isn't just the tumorous mass covering half his face that sets him apart—it's his quiet kindness. As an anonymous do-gooder in Flatsboro, North Carolina, Andy lives out what his mama taught him, even though...

Cassie Jiles is thrown into a bewildering, rapidly evolving world where extraordinary events are unfolding in alignment with biblical prophecies. Can she endure in a world that appears to be careening out of control? Join Cassie Jiles on her journey as she navigates through a shifting reality. Young Cassie must decide what she stands for in these uncertain and dangerous times. What will happen, and what will the end be? Will anyone survive these perilous times?

Elle's living the dream, but whose dream is it? Elle Garvy loves her life in Beaufort, South Carolina, spending summer days on the sand bar and enjoying coastal bonfires and dinners with friends. She’s found her stride professionally as the owner of a successful art gallery, and she’s found...