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The Notebook / The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks, Tom Wopat
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsListening length: approximately 13 hours The Notebook: Read by Barry Bostwick Scenes from the past and a collection of intensely personal letters tell the story of a long married couple now confined to a nursing home. The wedding: Read by Tom WopatTo save his own marriage, a middle-aged man takes inspiration from his in-law's enduring love... -
I Promise Christy Todd by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsChristy Miller and Todd Spencer are engaged at last! But now the wedding work begins. Todd's breezy view of life clashes with Christy's meticulous planning. The issues of when and where to get married seem obvious--until everyone's expectations are compared. Then Aunt Marti, Mrs. I-Love-to-Plan-a-Party, jumps in, ready to lay siege over each wedding detail... -
Even Now/Ever After by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSometimes hope for the future is found in the ashes of yesterday. EVEN NOW A young woman seeking answers to her heart's deepest questions. A man and woman driven apart by lies and years of separation...who have never forgotten each other. With hallmark tenderness and power, Karen Kingsbury weaves a tapestry of lives, losses, love, and faith---and the miracle of resurrection... -
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Crossroads by Cathy Bryant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA bitter single mom denies God's existence until... What will it take to bring her back around? After a devastating divorce, a bitter single mom and atheist starts her own real estate company in the nostalgic and picturesque town of Miller’s Creek, Texas. Then her young daughter’s disturbing symptoms lead doctors to discover that her leukemia has relapsed... -
Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCarley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her... -
Some Bright Someday by Melissa Tagg
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s torn between love and honor...Lucas Danby has always regretted the decisions that caused his dishonorable discharge from the military—and he’s never stopped trying to redeem his honor. He's spent the past decade taking on dangerous short-term missions as an elite private soldier—the only part of his life that's ever gone right. But the high-risk work never cures his shame... -
Waiting for Morning by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“I’m afraid there’s been a car accident...”As Hannah Ryan waits for her family to return home from a camping trip, she realizes she has everything going for her—a husband other women admire, two charming teenage daughters, and a loving Christian home. As the sunny afternoon turns into twilight, her uneasiness grows along with the shadows... -
The Parting/The Forbidden/The Longing by Beverly Lewis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom Book 1: NY Times best-selling author's new series chronicling the separation of families during the New Order/Old Order split in the Amish community in Lancaster County, PA... -
When There is Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWHEN THERE IS LOVE is book 3 in the Christian romance series The McKinleys by bestselling author, Kimberly Rae Jordan. Follow the stories of Eric, Brooke, Victoria and Alicia as their present lives are impacted by decisions and events in their past. This heartwarming series of love, faith and family is sure to inspire and move you... -
Gathering the Threads by Cindy Woodsmall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter three months of draus in da Welt , Ariana has returned to Summer Grove, the Old Order Amish community where she was raised for twenty years, and life with her Brenneman family. Skylar Nash, the Englisch-raised young woman is working in Ariana s cafe while getting to know her birth family and their Plain way of life... -
The Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the final installment of the Amish Heirloom series, the Fisher sisters learn the mystery behind their parents’ marriage—and about the sibling who has never been spoken of. Mattie Fisher has a secret she’s kept from her three daughters. After they discover clues in her hope chest, Mattie realizes it’s time to tell them the truth about why she married their father—and about her life before then... -
Blue Columbine by Jennifer Rodewald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBest friends—maybe more—until addiction shatters everything. Reeling from professional failure, Andrew Harris needs a fresh start. When he moves back to Colorado to join a Denver law firm, he runs into Jamie, his childhood sweetheart. She is still the kind and faithful girl he remembers—not to mention beautiful and still single... -
Winds of Danger by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWes O’Neill is perfectly content to hang with his friends and enjoy island life on Lantern Beach. Something begins to change inside him when Paige Henderson sweeps into his life. But the beautiful newcomer is hiding painful secrets beneath her cheerful facade. Police dispatcher Paige Henderson came to Lantern Beach riddled with guilt and uncertainties after the fallout of a bad relationship... -
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Because of the Rain by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsANNA’S LIFE CHANGES FOREVER ON ONE HORRIFIC NIGHT WHEN SHE IS ASSAULTED AND LEFT FOR DEAD. Anna Marquette has everything to live for. Her daughters are in college and, with the support of Paul, her loving husband, she is pursuing her dream of a career in counseling. Then one night, while on a trip to Orlando, the unimaginable happens... -
The Lesson by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn her wildest dreams, spunky and impulsive nineteen-year-old Mary Kate Lapp never imagined herself behind a schoolteacher's desk. A run-in (literally) with the schoolteacher compels her to act as a substitute teacher, just as her restless desire to see the world compels her to apply for a passport . . . just in case. The only thing of interest to M.K... -
Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSadie Always Believed in God's Promises. But Can She Really Trust His Heart? Young Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, leads a simple life in the quiet countryside of Lancaster County--selling Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists. Though it is a good life, lately she's wondered if it is God's will for her to remain without a husband and a family... -
Julia's Journey by T.I. Lowe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAre you ready for an adventure? Well, to be honest, Julia Thorton wasn’t ready either! When she finds herself kidnapped, Julia holds on for dear life as an unexpected journey turns her life upside down on a long, winding road of craziness... -
Love's Treasure - A Christian Romance Collection: Limited Edition by Juliette Duncan, Marion Ueckermann
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove may be the greatest gift—but only God's love can transform these couples' lives…Fourteen of your favorite Christian romance authors offer an inspiring collection of contemporary and historical stories celebrating the greatest treasure of all—love... -
Her Undercover Prince: A Contemporary Christian Romance by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCrowns & Courthships Book 5: Royals of San Majoria Princess Jacqueline Grace of San Majoria is weary. Weary of cameras. Weary of her every move as a “single mom” being criticized. Weary of people who know nothing about her except what they see in a 30 second sound bite knowing how to run her life better than she does. Weary of being alone. In walks Dave Smith... -
A Wedding to Cherish by Evangeline Kelly
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s about to marry the wrong woman until he meets the wedding planner, and now he has a decision to make.Always the wedding planner and never the bride. That’s what Daisy Ray is afraid her future holds. Things never seem to go well for her in the love department, but her mom says God must be saving her for that special man... -
Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life...and herself. On the rolling plains of Lancaster County, PA., Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparents' house...and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she's turning to a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish to find herself... -
Love's Prophet by Melissa Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCould his little girl be the messenger of God's love? Before death carried her away, Rebecca James asked her seven-year-old daughter, Molly Sue, to help her grieving father find happiness again. Now, nearly a year later, armed with her mother's memory and a determination to find her father's smile again, this little girl will move big mountains to make sure her plan goes off without a hitch... -
The Billionaire Love Match by Emma St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDoes real love stand a chance on a rigged reality show? Casey’s friends tell her that she’s a terrible judge of character. When she hears about a matchmaking reality show based on personality tests, she applies on a whim. But moments before the show starts filming, a chance encounter with a stranger has her questioning everything... -
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A Promise for Miriam by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Promise for Miriam, the first book in a brand-new romantic series from popular author Vannetta Chapman, introduces the Amish community of Pebble Creek and some of the kind, caring people there. As they face challenges to their community from the English world, they come together to reach out to their non-Amish neighbors while still preserving their cherished Plain ways... -
Seasons of Tomorrow by Cindy Woodsmall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs love restores Rhoda, a sudden tragedy is the test of faith she never saw coming.More settled in her heart than ever before, Rhoda Byler feels a newfound confidence living in the Old Order Amish settlement she helped establish in Orchard Bend, Maine... -
Just Like Home by Courtney Walsh
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrima ballerina Charlotte Page has a life any dancer would envy, but the tragic loss of her best friend, Julianna, leaves her wanting more. Or maybe—less. In an effort to make her life about something other than accolades and applause, Charlotte leaves professional ballet to save Julianna’s small-town dance studio... -
The Way of Grace by Cathy Bryant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn pursuit of justice, in need of grace . . . A justice-seeking perfectionist pursues her dream of a perfect life in her hometown of Miller’s Creek, Texas. Sidetracked by a desire to be a prosecuting attorney, Grace Soldano launches into uncharted waters, making herself over to please her boss and mentor... -
Pilgrimage of Promise by Cathy Bryant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings2013 Grace Award Nominee (Reader-Nominated)"...Karen Kingsbury meets Nicholas Sparks." ~Amazon reviewerBest-selling Christian fiction author Cathy Bryant delivers a timeless story of love gained, betrayal, and the unfailing promises of God.Broken promises, enduring love.. -
Mercy's Fight by T.L. Gray, Tammy L. Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe feared no one…but himself.Recovering from a past shaped by violence, Matt Holloway has sworn to live a different life than his parents did. Matt has found a purpose that keeps his lingering pain and fear at bay: helping others to heal. Yet the nightmares continue to haunt him.Grace has lived a life of luxury, sheltered by her family’s money and connections... -
The Imposter by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKatrina Stoltzfus thought she had life and love all figured out: she was going to marry John and live happily ever after. Those plans started to crumble when her father moved the family to Stoney Ridge, then completely collapsed when John decided to marry someone else. Katrina is devastated... -
Shackled Lily by T.L. Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeautiful, selfish and spoiled Kaitlyn “Issy” Summers had it all, or so everyone thought. Then, one night changed everything. Now trapped in the world that destroyed her to begin with, Issy finds herself in the arms of the one man she vowed to forget. Issy Summers spent her life hardening and numbing her heart to the world... -
The Protector by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone needs a safe place to call home When her mother passes away, Ella's forced to auction off her family's farm. Her father died years ago, and she could never manage the fifty acres on her own. But after she moves to town, she can't deny the pain she feels watching the new owner, Loyal Weaver, repairing her family's old farmhouse—everything Ella had once dreamed of doing... -
A Path Less Traveled by Cathy Bryant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGrief paints a celebration with shades of gray… Trish James shoulders a secret, while her son wrestles with his daddy’s death. Andy Tyler conceals his own haunting past, but becomes a father-figure for her daddy-starved little boy and helps him through the psychological trauma... -
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The Journey by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNow a New York Times and USA Today Besteller! Discover along with Titus Fisher how life can begin anew in Christian County, Kentucky. Moving from Pennsylvania, finding rewarding work, and leaving a broken romance behind is the best decision Titus ever made... -
The Letters by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRose Schrock is a plain woman with a simple plan. Determined to find a way to support her family and pay off her late husband's debts, she sets to work to convert the basement of her Amish farmhouse into an inn. While her family, especially her cranky mother-in-law, is unhappy with Rose's big idea, her friend and neighbor, Galen King, supports the decision and he helps with the conversion... -
Almost Destroyed by Lakisha Johnson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAva Gentry met Andre, thirteen years ago, when he was the officer who responded the night she was attacked. Years later, he's still treating her like that scared and broken girl with no self-esteem in need of saving. Every chance he gets, he tries to destroy her with his words and actions leaving her feeling unworthy of love and respect... -
Past Forward: Volume II by Chautona Havig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings(Contains Episodes 6-9) Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley’s idyllic life is over—and just beginning. When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her... -
Winning the Queen's Heart by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChristiana Elizabeth Marissa Abigail has been queen of Ravenzario since her family died in a horrific car accident when she was five. Her uncle acted as her regent until she was of age. In the last year, the uncovering of his duplicity shook the country’s faith in her - and her faith in herself. At least she is finally going to get to marry her secret boyfriend... -
Protecting the Prince by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTony Browning has worked for the Ravenzarian royal family since he was fifteen. The day after he took over as head of security, the king's sabotaged vehicle went over a guard rail, killing all inside. Or so everyone has always believed. Tony has discovered the prince, now grown, and his nanny may have survived... -
Falling for You: Six Christian Romances to Warm Your Heart by Heather Gray, Elizabeth Maddrey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSix brand-new, never before released contemporary Christian romance novellas by beloved inspirational romance authors! Get your copy today to fall in love with these fall romances. AN INFORMAL DATE by Heather Gray Kimi sells coffee at a hospital kiosk and has a smile for everyone who comes her way. Owen is a research scientist with limited people skills and a fondness for caffeine... -
Dying Wish by Margaret McHeyzer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have three major loves in my life: my family, my best friend Becky, and ballet. Elijah Turner is quickly becoming the fourth.He's been around as long as I can remember. But now he's much more than just the annoying guy at school.My life was working out perfectly...until it got turned upside down... -
A Christmas to Remember by Kimberly Rose Johnson, Valerie Comer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaugh, cry, and fall in love as you savor these brand-new Christmas romances from some of your favorite authors. Pair with a peppermint chai, hot chocolate, or your favorite wintry flavors, then snuggle down in front of the fireplace with a quilt over your lap.. -
Not a Word by Chautona Havig
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m saying that I’m not going to trash someone else’s reputation in a futile attempt to restore mine. Everyone would believe her. Why shouldn’t they? It’s probably the only lie she’s ever told in her life. Just happens to be the lie that ruined mine. Words have power. Add a solid reputation behind those words, and they have the power to destroy. It began with a lie... -
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Beneath the Summer Sun by Kelly Irvin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJennie Troyer knows it’s time to remarry, and with two men pursuing her, she doesn’t have to look far. But after the pain she’s experienced, can she open her heart to love? It’s been four years since Jennie’s husband died in a farming accident. Long enough that the elders in her Amish community think it’s time to shed her grief and remarry for the sake of her seven children... -
Rectify by Marley Valentine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe weren’t just young, we were stupid and reckless. He was the beginning of every bad decision I made, the enemy of everyone I’d ever loved. I was a pawn in his game. A prize to be claimed, and a trophy to be flaunted. Now we’re two adults with crooked pasts, trying to straighten out our future. His heart belongs to his daughter, while mine is too tattered to give away... -
An Amish Surprise (2) (Berlin Bookmobile Series, The) by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the second installment of the “enjoyable and charming” ( USA TODAY ) Shelley Shepard Gray’s delightful Berlin Bookmobile series, librarian Sarah Anne Miller returns to Berlin to help a childless Amish couple form the family they’ve always prayed for.Miriam and Calvin Gingerich have been trying for a baby for several years, but the Lord hasn’t seen fit to bless them... -
A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBallerina Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Met in New York and her future with fiancé Peter Engberg all figured out—until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, shows up in Georgia to dance with her and win her back. Claus kisses her after a rehearsal, a kiss Peter witnesses from the darkened audience... -
B-Side by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlec Abramson was a notorious player—an unapologetic ladies' man. He lived that lifestyle for years until the day he was reunited with his first love.Alec was a literal rockstar who had all the women he could handle. But after a chance meeting with Grace, he realized she was the only one he wanted... -
Summerlin Groves by Elizabeth Camden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElizabeth Camden's first Contemporary Romance!Jenny Summerlin is struggling to save her dying orange grove when a baffling mystery upends her world. A skeleton buried with a priceless treasure has been found on her land, which brings of flood of investigators onto her property to study a decades old crime.Captain Wyatt Rossiter is charged with solving the puzzling discovery...
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