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Glory Pryor has carved out a life for herself in Gilmore, North Carolina, cultivating a community around her bookstore, By the Book. While her business is a success, she carries the weight of stories of her own she’s never told anyone. She holds out hope that one day her estranged brother will turn up on her doorstep so she can finally learn where he’s been all these years. Glory’s husband Eli thinks she has her arms wrapped too tightly around the could-have-beens, and that it’s time for them to let go of the store as they head into their retirement years.

When a group of four quirky friends retire on a neverending round of cruises, their attire consists of more than floral shirts and gaudy skirts. Armed with walkie-talkies and battle plans, these relationship experts--who've dubbed themselves the "Shippers"--target hostess Lacey Anderson and director Jonathan King in their romantic schemes. But the young couple refuses to cooperate. They've been on the "love boat" together before, and it went down in flames.

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 love with handsome, confident Jeremiah Franklin. Life is good. Then Jeremiah accepts a large pastorate in a different state, and Elle turns her life upside down to go with him. When Jeremiah has a change of heart, Elle is hurt and her faith is shaken.

Growing up in the Midwestern river town of Chapel Springs, Indiana, Jade McKinley felt like a weed in a rose garden. When she left, she thought she’d never look back. Now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return. The mayor of Chapel Springs, Daniel Dawson, has been an honorary member of the McKinley family for years. While his own home life was almost nonexistent, Daniel fit right in with the boisterous McKinley family. He’s loved Jade for years, but she always thought of him as a big brother. Now that she’s back, his feelings are stronger than ever.

Sabrina never intended to fall in love with Tucker McCabe, the man she serves coffee to every morning at a Nantucket cafe—especially since he's unwittingly tied to a past she deeply regrets. A past that is so riddled with mistakes, it has separated her from God. But she's fallen hard and isn't sure how long she can hide her feelings.

Flickering Faith follows Garrett, a 23-year-old struggling to hold onto his faith amidst worldly distractions, doubts, and the decline of the modern church. As temptations pull him further from God, a personal tragedy shakes his foundation, forcing him to search for meaning in philosophy, success, and self-reliance. But when an old mentor and a divine encounter reveal the dangers of spiritual complacency, Garrett is faced with a choice—continue down the path of lukewarm belief, or fully surrender to Christ.

If you have been so seriously wounded that you feel you cannot forgive... If you have wounded someone so deeply that you think you cannot be forgiven... If you cannot forgive yourself... Then Father Forgive is a must listen for you.

In the corporate towers of Chicago, the veil between worlds is wearing thin. Gabriel Blackwood has everything a man could want—a prestigious position as SVP at Cryonix Labs, a clear path to becoming Chief Revenue Officer, and a relationship with the CEO's daughter. But when his godfather delivers his grandmother's worn Bible with strange markings in the margins, Gabriel's meticulously ordered life begins to unravel. As ancient forces breach the physical world, Gabriel uncovers a terrifying conspiracy at the heart of Cryonix Labs.

Samantha Owens' estranged stepfather has died, leaving her his cottage in Nantucket—a place she fled years ago, never planning to return. As a single mom, Samantha can't afford to pass up a financial windfall like ocean-front property. So she travels home to fix up the house and sell it . . . never suspecting that Landon Reed still lives two doors down.

In the picturesque streets of Cedarwood Creek, follow Ryan and Emily as they grapple with the aftermath of a devastating family tragedy and unearthed family secret. Ryan, burdened by a family secret and in the throws of grief, embarks on a journey of growth, difficulty, and ultimately transformation that changes him forever.

Josh Barnes was just nine when he received an invaluable gift from God: the ability to play guitar to the utmost perfection. He could recognize each note and play every chord to create the most beautiful melodies ever heard. In no time, he became the pride of his hometown, and many believed he was on the road to becoming the youngest and most talented guitarist of his time.

With cancer you play life on hard mode. What if you received the worst news of your life? Suddenly, you would be thrust into the world of a cancer survivor—the emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows, an endless regiment of chemotherapy drugs, and the looming specter of death. Would you be so upset that you would ignore everything around you or, perhaps, would you enjoy the ride? Cancerika takes the listener on a journey through interpersonal relationships, spiritual struggles, and the frustration of day-to-day living, all while fighting a deadly disease.

As the last will of a close friend is read, three women discover that they have inherited a legacy from her: the funds to take a dream trip to Florence, Italy, in her memory. With plenty of hilarious travel mishaps along the way, this book is a story of deep friendship, of making room in our lives to celebrate and remember, of grief, of the realization that friendship keeps the memory alive, and the sweet discovery of unexpected romance.

Julissa thinks it's all over, but little does she know that everything is just beginning. As she tries to live a new life of peace, her homeroom teacher, Helga Crosstown, seems to be someone that she has to keep an eye on. Helga uses every chance she can to torment Holly Oakley constantly. But once Julissa takes a deeper look at who Helga is, she begins to wish she never got herself involved. Because Helga isn't just a homeroom teacher—she has a dark life behind closed doors. What are Julissa Elrod and her friends going to do when they discover the sinister reality behind their teacher?

Ryan, a twenty-seven-year-old nurse, struggles with the challenges of his profession. Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, responsible for every aspect of patient care. Without them, healthcare as we know it would cease to exist.

Tormented by voices and fractured childhood memories, Danny’s adult life is a storm he can’t outrun. As a cynical Christian, he lives with the secret of the others inside his head, convinced he is trapped in his diagnosis. Coming face-to-face with the foster system that harmed him, he fights to cling to his self-reliant logic and doubt-ridden faith. Will Danny open the darkest pieces of his past to the only one who can bring total freedom?

In the small town of Grady, Montana, twenty-four-year-old Tad Bungley has a reputation for trouble. When he lands a job at Come Around Ranch, however, his life seems to take a positive turn. As he develops a soft spot for Sam, the ranch owner's disabled son, and a special bond with TJ, a rescue horse with a poor reputation of his own, Tad becomes determined not to bungle up this time.

How can she save the little girl next door from being exploited if nobody believes her? Grace used to try to save people, but that was before she realized how powerless she is. Now, she avoids emotional ties, working from her secluded cabin, content with her aloneness. When eight-year-old Lily starts hanging around, Grace enjoys her company but carefully keeps her distance—until she discovers the girl is being exploited.

Wife and mother of two will find herself in a battle zone while her husband is deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. While she is desperately looking for answers and is unaware she is being watched, it will be revealed her journey is being led to the refuge of his shadow. Remembering his words: Be strong and courageous. (Joshua 1: 9)

Découvrez qui vous êtes vraiment et la joie d’être pleinement connu(e). Dans un monde qui nous pousse à nous définir par l’apparence et la performance, Heart to Heart offre une pause essentielle. Ce livre révèle comment nous sommes souvent piégés par les miroirs déformés de la société. Un Voyage TransformateurS’inspirant de Claire d’Assise, Charles Horton Cooley et Grégoire de Nazianze, l’auteur Alain Léa nous guide vers notre véritable identité en Christ. Vous apprendrez à : Déconstruire le faux soi influencé par la culture. Contempler le Christ pour découvrir qui vous êtes vraiment.