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Elle Olmstead isn't your normal, every-day botanist. She's different.As a descendant of Ceres, goddess of the harvest and fertility, she, like others of her family, has a magic touch with plants. Real, honest-to-goodness magic. Which is why she unwillingly stows away on the Destiny, a space ship filled with ten thousand colonists heading for a distant planet.Because she knows that her abilities are essential to keep the plants alive that keep the colonists alive and that will be the basis for their survival when they reach their destination.She's caught and thrown in prison, where her powers are useless. Soon the plants begin to shrivel and die. Starvation is imminent, not to mention that the plants provide essential oxygen.But no one believes her when she tells them who she is and what she can do, especially not Cullen Vail, the one person she has come to like, maybe even love. Because Cullen is head of Security, an inscrutable, military type who has no time for stowaways and doesn't believe in foolish legends.She lied before, why should he believe her now? But somehow she must persuade him of the truth or ten thousand people will die.

Charlie, forester, guides her boss and the owner of Macallister Outdoors to a tiny lake in the middle of a wilderness tract he recently purchased so he can see with his own eyes the spirit that legend says lives there and uncover the truth about it.Suddenly, a rogue storm destroys the dam that created the lake, the surrounding forest, and much of their equipment. They are stranded.Then they see the spirit and hear it sing. It's real, it's beautiful, and it will die when the lake drains dry. They resolve to patch the dam and save the lake and the spirit.As they work, they learn about the spirit of legend and about each other, while deliberately ignoring the growing attraction between them, because a romance between boss and employee is always a bad thing.But some spirits can do more than just sing and look lovely. And romance has a way of developing even when it's not wanted.

Interpol has requested that Millie appear in Marrakesh, Morocco, at an International Tribunal to testify against the seemly harmless scoundrel they met aboard their first cruise. They soon learn that they and Ferdinand Modesto are in deeper trouble than they ever dreamed.Joined by her sister Abby, the two are challenged at every turn of their travels. They come face-to-face with an explosion, being taken in for questioning by local authorities, a kidnapping, murder and a phantom-criminal known as Balthazar, all while Millie and Abby endeavor to do the right thing, but will they prevail?

I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of romance, laughter, intrigue, suspense, etc. It was great!!" Kathryn E., editorMystery Comedy RomanceFunny antics, a major criminal, Interpol, a kidnapping and romance are packed into these pages.When two elderly, widowed sisters are forced out of their home by a flooded kitchen, they are tricked into taking a cruise by someone who mistakes them for Private Detectives. On the cruise, they stumble upon a villain who thinks they're rich 'targets' and tries to take advantage of their seeming frailties.Join Mildred and Abigail as they stroll under the Caribbean moon, romp on a sunny beach, come face-to-face with a conman and plot a sting operation. Never have two sisters been more opposite, more charming, or funnier.Designed to captivate women (and men) of all ages.

High School Rivalry reaches a new highFriendships are threatenedThere's a new villain in townLuis and Alex have always hated each other, but now their hatred has reached a boiling point. The school is excited about a big football game that's coming up, and everyone knows that Alex will be the star of the game. Luis is frustrated seeing everyone treat Alex like a hero when he knows that Alex really is a villain. What makes it worse is that Alex seems to be getting closer to Colomba as well. Maybe Luis just needs to show the world what Alex really is.

Was she her sister's keeper? Leah was all the family Brynn Kingston had left, and she'd made that promise to her mother before she passed away to take care of her little sister. But when she learned Leah was engaged to a man she'd met online-a man who probably didn't exist at least in the form he presented online-Brynn knew she had to expose the scammer before her sister's small nest egg was gone. ¿But then she met the scammer face-to-face. Best-laid plans.

Out of the ashes of World War II emerges a blue and white glass star with special powers. Who made it and why? That is the question before David and Julia, our heroes from the last Evod Series book, Evod and the Children of the Star. Armed with a book written by David's great-grandfather, Moishe Blum, David and Julia must show the School Board of Naples Christian Academy why the star must be honored there.The familiar characters of Mel, Mom and Dad Roth, and Mrs. Hingle re-emerge. So does Mr. Strumpstein, the mysterious millionaire the children met in the last book.In this historical-fiction prequel to Evod and the Children of the Star, you are introduced to Moishe, Edward, and Leah, key characters in the decades-old mystery of the star.Evod again reveals unsolved mysteries and even future events. Don't be surprised if you find yourself crying, laughing, and gasping with surprise while reading this exciting tale for kids and adults.Will David and Julia be able to uncover enough material to prove the magical star belongs in the foyer of Naples Christian Academy? Will David grow from a wimpy kid to a strong voice for history and his people?

If the Nazis stole your house, wouldn't you be justified in stealing it back now that the war is over?When Tamar Feldman admits to her husband, Daniel, and mentor, Neelie Visser, that she broke into her former home, they scold her for taking such a risk. Tamar is tired of being careful. She's tired of living in the present, as if the past doesn't matter. But the painting of the violin girl in her former bedroom draws her back again and again. She finally steals the painting to return it to its former owner. Now maybe this small act of justice will help Tamar to start to heal.When Neelie sees the painting, she reveals a secret about it that will take the three of them on a quest to Amsterdam and Paris to find justice, forgiveness, and new beginnings.What Tamar doesn't realize is the past isn't finished with her yet; in fact, it's as close as the walls in her house and even follows her to Paris.

The dream of motherhood eludes her. Can she find her way back to hope?Belinda Briggs is familiar with heartache and life's heavy burdens. Multiple miscarriages, unfulfilled expectations, and family challenges have strained her marriage. After an epiphany, Belinda rekindles the flame with her husband, renewing her future hopes.When catastrophe strikes, Belinda faces relentless trials demanding more than she's willing to give. Angry and overwhelmed, her faith crumbles along with the rest of her life. Will she piece together her fragmented identity and find the elusive peace she craves while rejecting the love of a once-cherished Saviour?Broken Spirit conveys a harrowing tale of family, faith, and the depths one woman must dig to survive. In the last instalment of The Tellarine Series, hope and forgiveness remain central in the enthralling world of Tellarine.This series is a must-read for fans of contemporary Christian women's fiction with heart and grit. Great for readers of Julie Lessman's Isle of Hope series, Kimberly Rae Jordan's New Hope Falls and Callaghans & McFaddens sagas, and Marybeth Whalen's Sunset Beach novels.Content Disclaimer: This book covers sensitive topics like pregnancy loss, bereavement and other mature themes. We suggest readers exercise discretion.

In 1978, the tiny town gold rush town of Honey Creek tucked in California's Sierra foothills is a throwback to a simpler time.When former world class pianist Alexi Quinn arrives, he intends to stay no longer than it takes to save up bus fare to escape, taking the only job he can find, writing crossword puzzles for The Mountain Holler newspaper. What's a five letter word for failure? A-l-e-x-i.When an earthquake strikes the town, the church's historic statue, the Hope Angel, falls and loses her head. Inside the statue is a clue to a treasure hidden decades before. The find sets off a treasure hunt with people flocking into Honey Creek to discover where the cache of gold nuggets is hidden. Townspeople come out of the woodwork with their own theories about where to find the stash.The stage is set for a hilarious, heartwarming adventure that could only take place in the odd little town of Honey Creek, the perfect place for not so simple folk who long for small town life and big time miracles. If you love the Mitford series, you'll enjoy your time in Honey Creek.

Pi Steely's life is a circus. Literally.As business manager for a mostly animal-free traveling show, she's used to the unexpected. She lives year round with acrobats, trapeze artists, a performing dog, and her uncle the ringmaster. Their latest stop is a town on the California coast which should be a quick in and out, but when Pi's soul mate turns up unexpectedly married and a body is discovered near the big top, the Steely Circus is plunged into chaos.Who among her dear traveling companions is a murderer? What's the dark secret from the past that's casting a murderous shadow over the present? And how can a part time clown and her disobedient show dog uncover the truth?Solving the mystery will be her most brilliant performance...or her final encore.

"IMAGINATION GALORE!"That's how one reader describes EVOD AND THE CHILDREN OF THE STAR, written for the Middle Grade reader.When a huge, supernatural dove shows up at a boarding school, it leads David Roth and Julia Hingle on the adventures of their lives. Their journey includes flying, escaping a whirlwind, and visiting a cave full of worshipping strangers. The two become amateur sleuths when they find a mysterious star in the basement of their school. How did the star get there and why was it hidden?Their investigation reaches a dead end when they turn to their principal and seek his help. Instead of helping, he treats them harshly, dispenses punishment, and threatens them with expulsion."IT WAS GOOD. GREAT! FULL OF ADVENTURE!" says a ten-year-old reader.Add in an explosion at a nearby school and an enigmatic janitor and you have a recipe for excitement in this uplifting story of discovery, loss, and identity. In this fast-moving tale, the star disappears. David, Julia, and their friend JJ trace it to a millionaire who doesn't want to share it. Will David, Julia and JJ be able to return the star to its rightful place?Evod and the Children of the Star is the first in a series by new author Laya Brandt and explores the commonality between different faiths.It is great reading for eight- to twelve-year-olds, but also engaging for younger and older audiences.

The Early Birds leave Florida and are on the road again. Their plans are to visit as much of the East Coast as possible during the summer months. Again, their forward motion is hindered, and they haven't crossed the Georgia line.Most people would call their delay a Random Act of Kindness, but when you're dealing with the Early Birds, they come up with their own name for helping humanity. "We're Haphazardly Handing Out Hospitality. Wherever a need arises."It shouldn't surprise anyone, helping others occurs in the strangest places: A busy street corner, a laundry room, and even a public restroom in Washington, DC. As Rose says, "The Early Birds are spreading small snippets of God's love everywhere we go."As with the other books in the Early Birds series, this one will tickle your funny bone too. Climb on - it's sure to be a ride you won't soon forget. You never know where the trip with the Early Birds will take you, while they're lending a helping hand.

Everyone has someone they look up to, someone like Julie Richards.She has looks and wealth and charm and intelligence. She's a dedicated immigration attorney who gives her all to her clients. Julie seems to have it all. Even her quirky humor and lack of a filter add to the perfect picture.But it's difficult, because she always turns down your invitations.Some might wonder why Julie never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet you for coffee.Some might wonder why she never comes out of that house unless it's for work or because she's forced out.

Rose and Larry Wilford are hitting the highway on their next RV adventure. Ben and Betsy Stevenson are right behind them in their 5th wheel. The other two Early Birds, Jeff and Mary Wells, promise to hook up with them as soon as they finish some 'business' in Colorado.On their way to Florida, the foursome make a stop in Mississippi. Soon Rosie wonders if they'll ever get On the Road Again. The RVs have stalled in Biloxi and it has nothing to do with mechanical issues in any of their rigs.¿ They've found another church that needs their help. Rose, Betsy and Mary spend their days as fashion consultants, dressing young women for success (or as Rosie says, "Playing dress up."). Larry, Ben and Jeff, they're up to their eyeballs in sheetrock and drywall mud, and any other handyman task they can find to do.The one thing Rosie has decided, if and when they start traveling toward the Sunshine State, she'll still occupy the passenger seat of their dually. No driving for her. Larry can pester her all he wants. And the fact her bestest friend, Betsy, drove their albatross on I-10 and lived to tell about it, won't change her mind either. The only way Rose will get behind the wheel is if the Lord, Himself, figures out a way to put her there. 'Cause at the moment, F.E.A.R. is her middle name.Instead of legally changing her name or letting trepidation win, Rosie does what she does best. She PRAYS. Larry, on the other hand, is having troubles too. His prayer is that their 5th wheel survives his driving and he's not sure it will. One more mishap and he's handing the keys to his wife. The Early Birds continue to have as many surprises as the state of Florida has palm trees. So why don't you come along, if you dare. Rose, Larry, Ben, Betsy, Jeff and Mary (and some new friends) would love to have you join them on their travels across the U.S.A.

When Betsy Stevenson signed up for the writer's conference, she thought she'd see her Houston friends and learn more about the craft of writing. However, rain, canceled flights, and a chance meeting with Dillon McCloud (a mystery writer and keynote speaker) turns her life into a back-to-back adventure.And the mayhem has to include Rose Wilford, Betsy's bestest friend in all the world. Especially since she 'happens' to show up at the writer's conference, and she isn't a writer. While she's there - Rosie invites Dillon to join them on a girl's trip in her RV. The famous writer accepts.Monday morning, they're on the road. And they are no more than fifty-five miles when suspense and intrigue come knocking at the RV door. Not to mention seeing lingerie where you'd never expect to find undergarments.It's a mystery, for sure.Follow the Early Birds, plus one, on a journey where snooping around leads them to more than clues. It may even include a little matchmaking amid criminal activity. Is there actually a crime, or is it all a marketing ploy for the mystery author to sell her latest novel?

Betsy Stevenson is praying fervently for a change. But when a big part of her prayer is answered she asks the Lord, "Is this really You? An RV, of all things."According to Ben (her hubby and a workaholic), he thinks retiring at 60, buying an RV and traveling is a grand idea. He says, "I've been talking to Matilda (their pooch) and the Lord and I feel it's a go. After much more prayer and preparation Betsy agrees and they begin the journey to downsize into a 38 foot 5th wheel. Then their RV adventure begins. Their best friends Rose and Larry Wilford tag along and the four get On the Road Again.Yes, Willie Nelson joins them - if only in song - on the highways and byways of this great country called the U.S.A. While on the road the foursome encounter a near miss with a lamp post, a not-too-happy proprietor at an RV Park, and a 1000 year flood that hits Colorado.Can the four of them survive their travels together and learn to live, laugh and love more and grump less? Or is the Lord taking them on this path to learn more about themselves than they ever wanted to know? And in the end, do they find it is better to give than receive?Follow along with the Early Birds on their adventures and I'm sure you'll want to join up with them ASAP. All you need is a sense of humor, willingness to change, And, of course, a recreational vehicle. Any size will do.

Julie Richards is slightly agoraphobic, but she manages to hide it from her friends. She's taking baby steps to overcome it, but the trip to Colombia tests her limits, and she can't wait to return to her normal, safe life in Celebration, her boyfriend, and her law practice.But nothing is safe and normal in Celebration. Men threaten to blow up her house if she doesn't give them the child they think she's hiding. Her boyfriend tells her he's marrying her best friend. And one of her clients is in a coma because the asylum case she thought was a slam dunk is not going well.¿She's ready to give up and go back to hiding from everyone. Will Julie hold fast to her "Life's not fair" mantra, or will she cling to God's promise that all things work together for good?

Four Canasta-playing friends from the Greatest Generation mold Boomers with their tales of wobbly marriages, a World War, a soldier's love story, a polio epidemic, a straying from faith, and more, even murder. The four pals embrace poignant moments and douse life with humor and lavish love.Broken Cups Hold Love demonstrates the power of friendship and that every life is valuable, no matter how it's lived because a holy God created and breathed life into each flawed person. Broken lives teach valuable, hard lessons.

They say opposites attract, but did you ever think they would fall this hard for each other?Teen rebel Coda DiCapo and honors student Melodie Zhang are head over heels in love. After a tragic accident separates the lovers, Coda would do anything to get Melodie back, even if it means making a deal with shady sources.Now as contracted hunters of those who plague our world with evil, these two teenage love-birds must figure out how to survive, how to grow, and how to love again.

An Anguished Daughter and a Determined Police Detective Must Unravel the Secrets of Her Father's Disappearance or Suffer the Deadly ConsequencesIn a quaint coastal town, John Garcia disappears under suspicious circumstances. Fifteen years later Samantha Anderson, John's daughter, receives a cryptic message. Wondering if her father sent it, Samantha and the handsome police detective, Spencer McKenna, embark on a perilous journey to find him. Spencer is drawn to Samantha, pledging to protect her, but at what cost?Someone is determined to stop Samantha, but her dreams with baffling clues drive her on in a frantic search. Tormenting questions consume Samantha. Was her father's disappearance staged? Or has he died a grisly death at the hands of an unknown assailant?Whatever the answer, she is determined to find the truth, a shocking truth that could change everything. Will she find her father . . . or the key to unlock the lies that have long imprisoned her soul?

Wyoming rancher, Ben Parish, is struggling to keep his ranch afloat.Veterinarian, Darcy Fuller has moved to Wyoming to start a new life but is struggling to become established in a new area.Both have been badly burned by past relationships and are not looking to become involved in another. When their paths cross, Darcy has an idea to bring extra income to the ranch, as well as provide her with an outlet for her passion for working with horses.But can their growing attraction coexist with a business partnership?

A career woman haunted by her father's derision. A hurting child who misses his parents. A choice that can heal them both.Attorney Audrey Beach is about to overcome the memory of her father's contempt, once and for all. Making partner is right around the corner-plus, she has an interview with California's biggest personal injury outfit. Meanwhile, she anticipates holding the arrogant Dr. Taylor accountable for the mistake that almost killed a friend's daughter.But when her brother goes to prison and she becomes guardian of his children, the validation she craves may elude her. Kids, it turns out, are a lot of work.She hires a nanny to keep her career on life-support. It almost works-until the nanny calls during Dr. Taylor's deposition. Audrey's nephew won't get up for school. Recognizing the boy's symptoms from Dr. Taylor's comments, Audrey rushes her nephew to the hospital. There, his devastating diagnosis forces her to choose between career-fueled validation and love.

A new law that turns women into possessionsA city with evil at its coreCrynn Dayholt and her group of warriors discover the city of Peace. The man who runs the city, known as the Governor, welcomes them with open arms. As Crynn's strong personality and warrior spirit emerge when her and her group become virtual prisoners, the Governor's demeanor changes and not only Crynn's life is at risk. Now the enemy of Soriah knows her location and that of her people.In a desperate attempt to save her people, Crynn agrees to follow the man's law. Then tragedy strikes and danger scales the fortified walls of Peace.Can Crynn and her group fight an obstacle much larger than themselves in order to save their group of ragtag women and children searching for a new world? Or will everything they've fought for crumble around them?Find out now in the fourth book of the Nightfall series.

The Blackstone River Valley in 1918, the seat of the Industrial revolution, offers employment to hopeful immigrants. This new life in America also comes with unexpected danger and problems. While the Great War moves toward its bloody end, the Spanish Flu ravages the population in Massachusetts.How will Norwegian immigrants Trygve and Valle (rhymes with 'Bali' ) Lee thrive and keep their faith in God as they face this danger and the fragility of life? Will the surgical skills of the 1920s keep Trygve alive? The family will meet fear head on in the cold waters of the North Atlantic on a perilous journey back to Norway, only to discover that the struggle to acclimate to American culture is not as difficult as returning to their family back in Norway.Follow Lee family as they attempt to put down roots in small town America, far from family and cut off from their Norwegian community. The Lee children comically flourish as they traverse the conflict of cultures. Plenteous Grace is indeed poured out on Trygve, Valle, and their three children.

Brilliant physicist Lewis Brahmindura was a prisoner in the alien world Lanthra during the Horned Edge's first attempt to conquer the Earth. Now back home, Lewis fights seizures and PTSD and yearns for his lost love a world apart. But trouble grows when he's tempted by a beautiful woman ... sent by the enemy.Plus, Lewis holds the key for instant space travel-a small curl of plastic-in his pocket that could turn the tide in his favor.Amid all the action, family trouble looms-his mom has cancer. Younger brother Patrick is kidnapped. And Gracie, his little sister, turns to alcohol. Can anything else go wrong?Can anyone or anything stop the Horned Edge from their plotting?

Christmas at the historical antebellum plantation could have provided a restful holiday ... if it weren't for the murder.Private Investigators Robert Grey and Jane Carson intend to combine business with pleasure when they arrive at Topazus, their client's South Carolina antebellum estate.But the property's trustee is found dead and when their client's mother is arrested for the crime, Robert and Jane are pressed into service. This newly formed investigative team is adjusting to private eye status. Robert is a former lawman who no longer carries a badge and Jane is a kindergarten teacher.When the investigators dig into the mysterious happenings in the mansion, they are convinced the police arrested the wrong person. Topazus, which withstood the ravages of a Civil War, is imbedded with bitterness, deception, and an array of suspects.It's a case where the unlikely duo must pool their intuition and unique skills to unravel clues before the real killer gets away with murder.

A wedding party is quarantined at a mountain lodge-and one of them may be a cold case killer.PI Jane Carson is maid of honor and hosting a mountain retreat wedding, bringing the Valleytown High School chorus ensemble together after eighteen years. To avoid the humiliation of going dateless in front of old boyfriends, Jane invites her boss at Grey Investigations as her guest.Coincidentally, the only unsolved homicide marring PI Robert Grey's law enforcement record is the murder of the chorus teacher's wife eighteen years ago.Due to a self-imposed quarantine in the wake of the Covid pandemic, Robert and Jane are confined at the mountain lodge with those who might hold the key to uncovering the killer. But at what cost? He'd promised to keep his investigation discreet and not disrupt the weekend.But when results from new evidence analysis uncover important clues in the cold case, Robert's lawman mindset kicks in and Jane and Robert stand at a crossroads between loyalty and justice.Which way will they turn? And how will the choices they make shape their future?