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With a month to get from Orange County, California to Delaware for his next corporate challenge, Milton Coleridge decides to spend a week at Joshua Tree National Park. He never expected to find a floundering bookstore in need of his particular business skills. Will his methods of saving companies from bankruptcy or takeover work on such a small scale? And can he convince two people to risk their hearts? Step into the Spines & Leaves, Tamarisk, California’s oldest (and only ever) bookstore. Come in out of the harsh, desert sun and wind and peruse all the store has to offer.

When young pastor George MacDonald dares to ask questions about the nature of scripture and the living Word, his quiet inquiry sparks outrage from religious authorities. But when tragedy strikes and his five-year-old son suffers a life-threatening injury, George is thrust into a deeper anguish. As the boy’s condition worsens, George is condemned by fellow believers who claim the suffering is God’s punishment for his doubts. Alone in grief, stripped of certainty, George must wrestle with the silence of heaven and the cruelty of men. In the end, he finds no miracle—only Presence.

In a world where the Antichrist rises and allegiance is bought with a mark, survival comes at the cost of surrender. Caesar refuses to bow. His choice drives him off the grid—into wilderness, into fire, and into the fight for something greater than life itself.

Set in small-town Georgia in the present, this story paints a picture of the best and worst in us, of love and forgiveness doing battle with hatred and intolerance. If you've ever struggled to reconcile your religious faith with contemporary views of sexuality, this story is for you. If your family or your church has been painfully divided over homosexuality or gay marriage, consider It Came Even to Me as an inspiring case study, a deeply moving account of one family's struggle and reconciliation.

When burned-out city nurse Abby Keller returns to her family's failing apple orchard for one last try at saving it, she isn't expecting to find steady, quietly faithful Noah Talbot running the rows. He's the orchard manager who stayed when she left, the man who believes in pruning back to make room for new growth, and the one person whose calm presence unsettles her hurried heart. With the first frost closing in, a bank note coming due, and a harvest festival that could make or break the season, Abby and Noah must work side by side from dawn pickings to candlelit church suppers.

Roger Schleffinger drifts into the small South Dakota town of Pleasanton and immediately bonds with two local young families. The impact of those connections produces life-altering changes for all concerned, and Roger's willingness to be obedient to God's leading allows him to be a vehicle of healing and hope for Peggy, Steve, and Rosalyn.

From the moment Tommy Finch's heart stopped beating, his life would never be the same. A successful medical device salesman thriving in a high-pressure corporate world, Tommy had no need for God—until a near-death experience shatters his disbelief and forces him to confront a new reality. As he grapples with the complexities of life, love, and faith, he unwittingly becomes the target of dark forces determined to lead him to “their father’s house below.”

When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book.

In the wake of her parents’ sudden deaths, Brynnan’s reality is spinning out of control. Unexplained threats are dredging up old fears--and fueling new anxiety about her safety. Determined to help, Brynnan's billionaire uncle rushes to her side, along with his newly hired head-of-security—former special forces operative, Jack McKerrick. Jack is tasked with ensuring Brynnan’s safety, but when he realizes she's being targeted, Jack learns about Brynnan’s painful past, and starts to suspect she’s in more danger than she realizes.

In Mistletoe Meadows, a small-town doctor with a shattered reputation and a single-dad sheriff with trust issues discover that sometimes the best healing happens when you least expect it... Dr. Hannah Reynolds never planned to return to Mistletoe Meadows. After a devastating medical mistake shattered her big-city career, her hometown seems like the last refuge for her broken confidence. Taking over the town's only medical practice should be simple—until she comes face-to-face with her high school crush, Sheriff Ben Tucker, who doesn't even remember who she is.

Jenna is determined to win the town’s annual Christmas window display contest with her candy cane-themed storefront, but everything goes wrong when her shipment of candy canes arrives completely shattered. Enter Nate, the handsome delivery guy who was also her high school boyfriend. To make it up to her, Nate helps Jenna create a new, even more spectacular display.

When Kate’s small-town bakery is double-booked for the town’s two holiday festivals, she’s caught in a Christmas conundrum. Her only option is to ask her longtime rival, BBQ king, Lucas, for help. Sparks fly as they clash over recipes and decorations, but as they race against the clock to save both events, Kate starts to see a different side of Lucas. Could this conundrum turn enemies into something more this Christmas?

The brazen abduction of two teens unleashes a torrent of chaos. What should have been a fun evening with her church’s youth group takes a terrifying turn for Hannah Espinoza when she and her friend are kidnapped by armed assailants. Locked up like a criminal, she struggles to trust that God will save her from the dark forces surrounding her. Dalton faces his most trying challenge yet. Dalton Fowler’s life is upended when he learns that his niece Hannah is missing. When the ransom call comes to him, not her parents, the stakes become intensely personal.

In The Last Witness, César Castro delivers a gripping, faith-anchored novel of prophecy, survival, and spiritual warfare. At the center is Stevenson, an ordinary man suddenly thrust into extraordinary circumstances. With the world unraveling around him, Stevenson becomes the reluctant voice of truth—a final witness to the power of Christ in an age dominated by deception. Alongside a cast of unforgettable characters, Stevenson must confront not only the terrors of a collapsing world but also his own doubts, fears, and faith. Each choice could cost him his life…or his soul.

Her name brings trouble. His protection brings complications. Gage Buchanan, a former Army Ranger and current CEO, is content with his solitary life, dedicated to his work and his commitment to the local search and rescue team. He carries the weight of past mistakes and a cynical view of romance, especially after witnessing the painful aftermath of love in his own family. But when a charming and enigmatic PA, Casey Crawford, literally tumbles into his life, she challenges his carefully constructed emotional defenses. Casey Crawford is a woman determined to outrun her past.

Filipa Beltran is tired . . . sick and tired of living out her parents’ dreams. After years of guitar lessons and the seemingly endless string of part-time jobs to pay for them, Filipa makes a drastic decision to leave New York and the hope of becoming a professional musician behind and return to her hometown, to move forward with her life–on her terms.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus's parables would sound like today? In a world of smartphones, social media, and constant noise, how would he illustrate the profound truths of God's Kingdom? Modern Day Parables is perfect for dipping into on a busy morning, sharing a story with a friend, or gifting to anyone who finds traditional scripture hard to connect with. It's a powerful reminder that the most profound wisdom is not confined to ancient texts, but lives on in the everyday moments of our lives.

In a world weighed down by centuries of doctrine and power, a boy from Belfast makes an unexpected journey marked by social and personal upheaval. Born of Protestant roots and forged in suffering, his life challenges the boundaries of faith, tradition, and institutional control. Through violence, doubt, silence, and revelation, he comes to represent a truth that transcends denomination, a truth whispered in every tradition yet owned by none.

Rediscover this heartfelt Christmas romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. After losing the woman he loved and his relationship with his father in one fell swoop, Roy Fletcher has become a bitter, career-obsessed man. His mother, whose world was rocked by the same...

Noel: where cookies & ornaments collide. Books and cookies--a match made in heaven? Not hardly. Josh Hart just wants his fledgling bookstore to have a chance, and with every car in the tiny town of Noel parking in front of his store, you'd think he had a good one. Again, not hardly. They're all taking up his prime parking to get into Honey Pott's Bakery. Josh is certain if Honey would quit parking her own over-sized SUV right smack-dab in front of his door, maybe people could see the store. Enter Milton Coleridge and his trusty parrotlet, Atticus (not Finch).

When Josie is threatened by two masked men, she and Thomas form an alliance—her wisdom for his protection. The election becomes secondary as Josie's adversaries escalate their attacks. How can she and Thomas withstand enemies determined to get what they want at any cost?

He's a nerdy tourist needing a vacation. She's a bed and breakfast employee with a broken heart. Love is the last thing they expect to find this Christmas.

North Carolina’s a long, long way from Texas, but horse trainer Kip Lorimer needs to get out of town fast, because the woman who long ago destroyed his last remnants of trust has just caught up with him—again. Special-ed teacher Sheridan Cross has trust issues of her own, so when Kip shows up with a horse to donate to the family’s equine therapy program, she can’t help but be suspicious. A cowboy a thousand miles from home and living out of a horse trailer? What’s wrong with this picture?

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.

She saw something she shouldn’t have… A True Blue K-9 Unit story When airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she’s thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is...

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.

It's a common struggle to choose between our own beliefs and societal expectations. The battle within is something we all experience. Is it acceptable to lie to defend someone who is innocent? Would you consider stealing if it meant your family wouldn't go hungry? Our lives are shaped by the decisions we make every day. Ezra resides in a desert tribe where women are deemed worthless, power is demonstrated through violence, and being a hero entails dying in battle.

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.

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?