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Wrath of the Picts by Steven A. McKay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrincess Catia has gone missing and once again it falls to the legendary druid, Bellicus, to find her. Was the child taken by force, or did she go willingly with the Pictish warrior-woman, Aife?Their trail leads far north to the windswept fortress of Dunnottar, so the druid must journey there with his companions, Duro, Eburus, and the fearsome wardog, Cai... -
The Rumor by Hannah Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEli Schrock’s life is pleasant enough. He likes his work as a farrier in his father’s smithy. He likes the girl he’s courting, Rebecca Hochstettler. Yet there is no passion for what he does or where he lives, and part of him yearns to see more of the world and get more of an education than the standard Amish eighth grade.When he meets Susanna Wittmer, though, everything changes... -
A Promised Tomorrow by Sylvia Price
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Yoder Family Saga follows widow Miriam Yoder and her four unmarried daughters, Megan, Rebecca, Josephine, and Lillian, as they discover God’s plans for them and the hope He provides for a happy tomorrow. The Yoder women struggle to survive after Jeremiah Yoder succumbs to a battle with cancer. The family risks losing their farm and their livelihood... -
The Highlander’s Weakness: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Lydia Kendall
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An Outcast's Wish by Aileen Adams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome memories are best left forgotten… Maccay Douglas finds a trespasser on Duncan lands. Except the trespasser isn’t some lad up to mischief. It’s a woman in boy’s clothing. A woman with a bruise on her head and no name, and hunting skills. She claims she doesn’t know who she is. That doesn’t stop him from falling in love...Categorized as:
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The Stag by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEverything about Artair Ross’s life is about to change. Cousin to the Laird and proud member of the warrior force, he is forced to give it all up to take over his ailing father’s duties. However, when attackers overtake a village he is guarding, a shipwreck occurs and a horrible family tragedy happens, it is more than apparent Artair is in for greater battles than he’s ever known... -
Moodie by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's lonelier than she'll ever admit, especially to him. Penny's content to stay on her island off the Scottish coast and continue her research, with only a pack of dogs for company. But wait until she sees what the storm blows in. Ethan Moodie is terrified of failing his quest, but pride pushes him off the moor and into the life of a charming but sharp-tongued lass on the isle of Stroma... -
Highlander’s Phantom Lass: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Ann Marie Scott
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Faithful Daughter of Israel by Wanda Ann Thomas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe homeless outcast known as Cursed ANNA has spent her days avoiding the reproachful glances of her fellow Jerusalemites and her nights defending against the bitter cold and her growing hunger and fear. Her deepest desire is to find acceptance among her people. For that to happen she must live one more day, and one more day after that... -
Highlander’s Warrior Heart : A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Ann Marie Scott
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Joshua and the Shepherd by Joseph F. Girzone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWith simple and profound prose, Joseph Girzone bringing to light incredible insights into modern Christianity and adds to his bestselling series with the story of the revolutionary Joshua in a contemporary setting.It is the end of a bitter cold winter... -
Wings of Morning by Kathleen Morgan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen she loses her memory in an accident, Scotswoman Regan MacLaren embarks on a journey to find her identity. Along the way she encounters a new love whose unholy ambitions may keep Regan from the truth... -
A Fire Within by Kathleen Morgan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt is May 1568, and Caitlin Campbell has recently had her heart broken by a callous young nobleman. With a track record of not choosing men well, she meets Darach MacNaghten, whose clan has been outlawed. Not only is he everything Caitlin should be wary of, but he is a man of many secrets, none of which bode well for the Campbells... -
Seeking the Truth by Rachael C. Duncan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExperience the power and tension of the early church in this compelling tale of faith and conflict...Categorized as:
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Embracing the Life by Rachael C. Duncan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGet carried away by the captivating display of unwavering faith and strength in this compelling tale of the transformative power of God's love...Categorized as:
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Loving Luther by Allison Pittman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGermany, 1505In the dark of night, Katharina von Bora says the bravest good-bye a six-year-old can muster and walks away as the heavy convent gate closes behind her.Though the cold walls offer no comfort, Katharina soon finds herself calling the convent her home. God, her father. This, her life... -
Anglo-Saxon Poetry by S.A.J. Bradley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProse translations of most of the poetry surviving in the four major codices and other manuscripts in a style accessible to a modern audience and yet close to Old English... -
Stealing Heaven by Marion Meade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis fiction is based on fact: the 12th century love letters of the novel's main character, Heloise, the most brilliant and learned woman of Christian Europe who, at the age of 17, fell in love with her tutor, Peter Abelard. A celebrated philosopher, he was considered a cleric and forbidden to wed. Nevertheless they married clandestinely and Heloise secretly bore him a child... -
James by Jenifer Jennings
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmidst betrayal and resurrection rumors, James must decide where his loyalties truly lie.James ben Joseph wrestles with the pain of his older brother’s death. He never believed Jesus was a rebel, but his brother’s radical teachings drew dangerous attention from the Pharisees.Traveling to Jerusalem for Passover, James hoped to convince Jesus to abandon his reckless ideas and come home...Categorized as:
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A Highlander's Redemption by Aileen Adams
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLike battles, some redemptions cannot be won... In early 1746, Alasdair Macintyre is headed home after the rout at Culloden on Drummossie Moor, in sight of Inverness. The battle has been lost and scar on his face that makes him so ferocious-looking that even children run from him in terror... -
The Days of Joseph by John Noble
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoseph’s family just started a war they’re going to lose.Two days ago, his half-sister Dinah was kidnapped and raped by the prince of Shechem. Now Joseph is trapped between his brothers, clamoring for an attack on the fortress city, and his father, who knows they can’t win.Personally, Joseph would rather not die for a lost cause, however, he may not have much choice...Categorized as:
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Edwin: High King of Britain by Edoardo Albert
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEdwin, the deposed king of Northumbria, seeks refuge at the court of King Raedwald of East Anglia. But Raedwald is urged to kill his guest by Aethelfrith, Edwin’s usurper. As Edwin walks by the shore, alone and at bay, he is confronted by a mysterious figure – the missionary Paulinus – who prophesies that he will become High King of Britain. It is a turning point...Categorized as:
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The Downfall of the Gods by Villy Sørensen
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRetells the story of the warfare between the gods and the ice giants as a modern... -
Brigid of Kildare by Heather Terrell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRich in historical detail, Heather Terrell’s mesmerizing novel Brigid of Kildare is the story of the revolutionary Saint Brigid and the discovery of the oldest illuminated manuscript in the annals of the Church, a manuscript that contains an astonishing secret history.Fifth-century Ireland: Brigid is Ireland’s first and only female priest and bishop... -
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Delilah by India Edghill
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGiven to the temple of Atargatis as a child, Delilah is raised to be a priestess to the Five Cities that rule Canaan. She grows up under the watchful eyes of high priestess Derceto, who sees her as a valuable pawn in her political agenda. Meanwhile, in the hills of Canaan, the Israelites choose Samson to lead their fight against the Five Cities... -
Brendan by Morgan Llywelyn
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the story of Saint Brendán the Navigator, whose legendary quest to find the Isle of the Blessed is one of the most remarkable and enduring of early Christian tales. Among Irish saints, Brendán the Navigator is second only to Patrick... -
At His Command: Inspirational Version by Ruth Kaufman
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCould she defy her king for love? England 1453: King Henry VI sends Sir Nicholas Gray to protect the recently widowed Lady Amice Winfield from undesirable suitors. Though Nicholas intrigues her, she yearns to run Castle Rising without a man’s control. Nicholas has no interest in marriage, but can’t deny he’s attracted to Amice... -
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover. “Clear, profound and practical—you do not want to miss this book.”—Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb’s Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes... -
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete, The Challoner Revision by Anonymous
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHandy Size Douay-Rheims Holy Bible Bonded Leather Edition Compared to the more modern editions of holy writ, the centuries old Douay is the most loyal of all to the literal meaning of the inspired text. If you wish to give someone the written word of God as a gift, why not fulfill that to the letter with this time honored edition. Wrapped in black bonded leather, it makes a perfect gift... -
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth E. Bailey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads you on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus throughout the four Gospels. Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables...
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