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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.

Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County for the summer to care for her ailing grandmother. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi's memories, Beth's visit quickly evolves into an urgent search for the answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her?

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?

Whether married or looking for another chance at romance, love is always in the air for these couples.

Nothing interesting ever happens in Cloverdale Falls, which suits Maisie Carpenter just fine. Small-town drama keeps her entertained until that small-town drama brings news Maisie never imagined. Main Street has sold, and with it, the building housing her bakery. Ask any resident, and they’ll readily provide a dismal answer as to what will become of the friendly town founded by chicken farmers in the 1800s. What happens when she discovers the man connected with purchasing the businesses is the very same man she’s recently fallen in love with?

Grace Collins had endured much heartache in her young life. After the tyrannical government’s relentless persecution against the followers of Jesus had resulted in the deaths of both of her parents, Grace eventually chose to follow Christ as well. She felt the strong call on her life to do what she could to relieve the sufferings of others during these hard and difficult times so she joined the Christian Underground.

Matt Davenport isn’t a hero. He’s just a normal guy thrown into the worst night of his life. After a brutal car crash in the streets of Philadelphia, his closest friend Jessica is kidnapped—moments before she can reveal a scientific breakthrough that could change the world. But someone doesn’t want that truth exposed. A deadly terrorist cell is hunting her discovery, and Matt’s the only one who can stop them.

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.

"No matter where you are or how long until we can be together, I'll keep searching for you." —Tucker 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...

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.