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A Promise in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere’s a little island magic in the air…and the promise of something brand new.With her daughters more settled than ever, it’s time for Beck to live her life in Coconut Key to the fullest. Coquina House Bed & Breakfast is open and running, and with every new challenge, Beck and her mother discover they were born for the life of hospitality... -
A Wedding in the Keys by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWill there be blue skies and happy lives for the wedding day…or is change in the forecast again?The bonds of love that have formed and grown over the past year in Coconut Key reach a culmination of white lace and champagne…for some. For others, things may not turn out as they expected.New arrivals on the island turn plans and lives upside down, testing the strength of relationships... -
Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Redemption series won "Christian Retailing"’s 2005 Retailer’s Choice Award for Best Series! In addition, "Rejoice" was a 2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist! This latest release in the Redemption series reunites readers with the continuing saga of the Baxter family. Brooke Baxter has achieved everything this world has to offer—a prestigious career, a beautiful home, and two wonderful children... -
Reunion by Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA fresh new look for the best-selling series from America’s number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn’t discovered it yet... -
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Sanibel Treasures by Hope Holloway
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew arrivals to Shellseeker Beach prompt Eliza to extend her trip…and fall deeper under the spell of Sanibel Island. The group of close family and friends are determined to settle the ownership of the beachfront property once and for all. But it seems there are forces outside of their control determined to shatter all their dreams... -
Believing in Tomorrow by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFeaturing characters facing a crisis of faith, this Christian romance novel of 100,000 words is the fourth book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. In the blink of an eye, her forever turned to never... -
The Harmony of Love by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo those around her, her life plays like a simple melody. But she hears the whole song, complete with the harsh sounds of discordant notes.Along with everything else she does at the family's lodge, Leah McNamara also finds the time to write music, using it as an outlet for the things she's experiencing in her life... -
Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope by Sharon Garlough Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes.feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward... -
Grace in the Flames by Michelle Massaro
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA prodigal, a sinner, and a saint… Three people. One God of grace. John Douglas thought he knew the future God had for him--raise a family and grow old with his bride, Hannah. But then a deadly house fire incinerates his faith, destroying the man he’d been. Worship leader Jenni Dupont conquered her demons years ago and has the scars to prove it... -
The Blessing by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReturn to the Troyer farm where, despite stressful changes occurring in their lives, Joel and Heidi once again open their Ohio home up to those seeking to learn about Amish cooking... -
Sweet Tea & Christmas Trees by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's Christmas time at Sweet Tea B&B!When Kate and Mia agree to decorate the B&B for the town's annual Christmas house tour, they may have bitten off more than they can chew.Plus, some new guests come to stay at the B&B, and they may have some secrets... -
A Change of Heart: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis Christian romance novel of 80,000 words is the second book in The Callaghans & McFaddens series from author Kimberly Rae Jordan. A HANDFUL OF FLOWERS (ASIN: B01APAIXM6) is the prequel to this series. NOTE: This book is also part of the boxed set, WHISPERS OF LOVE (ASIN: B01DMH1FME) which release June 2016. Makayla McFadden has been part of her family’s business since it started... -
He Restores My Soul by LaShonda Bowman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the Langston sisters return home for their mother's funeral, it's not in grief, but in relief. Though Mahalia Langston was known as a gospel music pioneer among the church community, her daughters knew her as someone else altogether. The three women hope that, along with their mother, they can finally bury the secrets that plagued their childhood... -
Wisteria Winds by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere's a hurricane heading straight for Wisteria Island...In book 2 of this popular new Lowcountry women's fiction series, the residents of Wisteria Island are in danger as a hurricane is barreling toward their beloved island... -
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The Preacher's Son by Patricia Johns
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this poignant new series, Patricia Johns introduces an Amish family striving to reclaim the promise of love, marriage, and community . . . The Amish residents of Bountiful, Pennsylvania, are stunned when preacher Abe Yoder is imprisoned for fraud. For Abe’s son, Isaiah, the news cuts doubly deep. His daet’s misdeeds have cost Isaiah his family’s land and their good name... -
Friends with the Hero by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a chance encounter with a former childhood best friend be the start of a beautiful romance?When volunteer firefighter Frank “Tuck” Tucker responds to a false alarm in the middle of the night at the new bake shop in town, he doesn’t expect to come face to face with his childhood best friend. In her nightgown no less.He also didn’t expect to get hired as her new assistant... -
Stranger Music: Selected Poems and Songs by Leonard Cohen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the decades since he recorded his first album, Leonard Cohen has evolved into an international cult figure--and one of the most literate, daring, and affecting poet-songwriters in the world...Categorized as:
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I Hid My Voice by Parinoush Saniee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is the story, based on fact, of a boy who couldn’t speak until the age of seven. Now twenty, he describes the events of his life.Four-year-old Shahaab has not started talking. The family doctor believes there is no cause for concern; nevertheless, Shahaab is ridiculed by others who call him "dumb... -
A Kingsbury Collection: Where Yesterday Lives / When Joy Came to Stay / On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThree Page-Turning Novels in One Volume! Where Yesterday Lives Ellen Barrett is a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist with an uncertain marriage, a forgotten faith, and haunting memories of her picturesque hometown and the love she left behind. The eldest of five siblings, she longs for the time, long ago, when they were a happy family... -
Small Town Christmas by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Christmas at the Cottage comes a heartwarming holiday story about rediscovering the spirit of the season.For Cora Conway, Christmas is always the best time of year. A homebody by nature, she loves nothing more than tinkering in her holiday shop and curling up with a movie and hot chocolate on a snowy evening... -
Surprises at the Loch by Hannah Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe best moments are the ones we don’t see coming . . .Isla is perfectly content with her solid, stable relationship with Logan. But when they challenge each other to inject some spontaneity into their relationship things quickly get out of hand.Soon, Logan is determined to find the ultimate romantic gesture... -
Over the Waters by Deborah Raney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Dr. Botox" to the bored rich women of Chicago, plastic surgeon Max Jordan is shocked by his son Joshua's decision to focus his medical degree and talent on Haitian orphans. Embittered by Joshua's sudden death, Max searches for resolution in the place his son called home—an orphanage outside of Port au Prince. The selflessness of Joshua's coworkers stuns Max... -
The Hope Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Brand-New Series from New York Times Best Selling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter. What happens when making an elderly Amish couple very happy means going along with a lie that gets bigger by the day? Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be... -
The Hope We Share by Juliette Duncan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan the Master Potter work in Rachel and Andrew’s hearts and give them a second chance at love? Rachel Jennings’ unwillingness to forgive God for her twin sister’s death when they were twelve has made her bitter and rebellious. Now, approaching thirty, Rachel flees an unhealthy relationship and heads north with her son, Joshua... -
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Sarah's Orphans by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOrphaned...But Never Abandoned by God Sarah Yoder belongs to a Plain community in Oklahoma, but her days are far from simple. Life suddenly gets complicated when a series of tragic events unfold, leaving her in charge of the household. Alone with her younger siblings, Sarah is exhausted but finally at peace. Then she nearly runs over a small Hispanic boy with her buggy.. -
A Time to Care by Juliette Duncan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’ve tied the knot, but will their love last the distance? Wendy didn’t expect to find love again after losing her beloved husband of over 30 years to a heart attack, but after being swept off her feet by a silver-haired Texan cowboy she met in a Dublin hotel, their relationship bloomed, and she agreed to marry him... -
Just Beyond the Clouds: A Novel by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratings#1 bestselling author Karen Kingsbury tells the heartwrenching story of Cody Gunner, a widower fighting for stability, and the woman who wants to help him trust again--even when trust is the most terrifying thing of all.Still aching over his wife's death, Cody Gunner can't bear the thought of also letting go of his Down's Syndrome brother, Carl Joseph... -
Courting Emily by Amy Lillard
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to Wells Landing, the close-knit Amish community in Oklahoma, where a hopeful young woman struggles to find true love while staying true to her faith. . . Emily Ebersol is the bishop's daughter, and everyone--including Emily--assumes she'll marry a faithful Amish man and live out her days within the community... -
Herb of Grace: Amish Romance by Adina Senft
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Herb of Grace is filled with spiritual insights and multilayered storylines. At times readers will be chuckling and other times, misty eyed as the book unfolds... -
The Baxters by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA terrible storm builds in the early morning sky over Bloomington, Indiana, as Elizabeth Baxter prepares to celebrate her daughter Kari’s wedding to Tim Jacobs. It’s supposed to be the happiest of days, but Elizabeth can’t shake a growing sense of dread. Is the storm a sign? Something bad is about to happen. Elizabeth knows it... -
Salty Kisses by Robin Jones Gunn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristy is elated when her best friend and favorite redhead arrives in Newport Beach. The reason for Katie's journey from Kenya is complicated, but that doesn't stop the two Peculiar Treasures from hoping for lots of memorable catch-up time.Their plans keep getting altered and Christy can tell something is wrong. Katie isn't herself... -
Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove Sweet, Contemporary Romance With Lots of Drama? Meet Aaron Parker, The Youngest of the Parker Family in January Cove In book 2 of the January Cove series, we meet one of the Parker brothers, Aaron. The youngest of the five Parker children, Aaron was all set to marry his girlfriend of three years until she broke his heart by cheating on him... -
Where Do I Go by Neta Jackson, Barbara Rosenblat
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn Where Do I Go? by Gold Medallion Award winner Neta Jackson, Gabrielle Fairbanks hopes her move to Chicago will help her find real purpose in life. When she stumbles over a homeless woman and into a job as program director of the House of Hope—a downtown women's homeless shelter—she believes she's found what she's been missing... -
Seasons Under Heaven by Beverly LaHaye, Terri Blackstock
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat does a child s life-threatening illness cost the neighbors of Cedar Circle? What joys can be hidden in life s greatest tragedies? Behind brightly lit windows and on front porches, marriages are tested and mended, hearts broken, hopes resurrected, dreams released and reformed, values and futures shaped, and faith rekindled . . . or found for the first time... -
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Untamed Devotion - Sweet Version by Danielle Stewart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this clean and wholesome version of Untamed Devotion. Same story without the spice. If you prefer the hotter version be sure to download the original. The Sweet version still contains adult situations and relationships. Visiting an exotic tropical beach resort is a dream come true. Working day and night as an employee of one is not... -
Surrendered Heart by Stephanie Perry Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Payton's second semester at college. The death of her grandfather and a deepening relationship with Tad teach her the value of living for God. As Payton surrenders her heart to God and shares her faith, she finds out that all she has ever desired is wrapped up in Him. Her relationship with Christ allows her to be complete and to handle the growing pains of life... -
Surprisingly Matched by Cathryn Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSamantha is having a crisis. Andy has the skills to help her. They might be great together but . . . his brothers aren't good matchmakers.Samantha’s dog treat business was doing well. Until her new, horrible website ended it in a day. Andy doesn’t have time to take on another client, even a pretty one. When Samantha and her dog meet him and his four cats, it’s chaos... -
Summer's End by Olivia Miles
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe USA Today bestselling author of the Oyster Bay series invites readers to return to Evening Island for a heartwarming, stand-alone story about three sisters at very different crossroads in their lives who reunite for one unforgettable summer at their family's lake house.The Taylor sisters spent every summer at their family’s lake house, but as they grew up, they also grew apart... -
Christmas At Pelican Beach by Michele Gilcrest
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHosting Christmas at the cottage this year sounded like the perfect plan…At least that's what everyone thought.Helen couldn't be more pleased to see her daughters, their husbands, and the kids gathered together. The Matthews have always been big on family... -
If Only In My Dreams by Belle Calhoune
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSeven boys adopted from the foster care system by Alec and Maggie Donahue, a loving Irish couple living in Breeze Point, Cape Cod. Now grown men, the brothers are making their way in the world in their chosen professions, each hoping to find a love to last a lifetime. Faith. Family. Honor. And an abundance of love... -
Falling for You by Rachel Hanna
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJackson Parker is the eldest of the Parker kids in January Cove, a coastal Georgia town. He spent his teens and ear lie twenties taking care of his four younger siblings after losing his father as a young boy. Saddled with responsibility from a young age, he takes his first opportunity to hit the big city as a business man... -
The Father's Tale by Michael D. O'Brien
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCanadian bookseller Alex Graham is a middle-age widower whose quiet life is turned upside down when his college-age son disappears from school in England. Leaving his safe and orderly world for the first time in his life, Graham travels to Oxford, Russia and beyond in search of his lost son who might have become involved with a high-brow, New Age group... -
Evergreen: A Christiansen Winter Novella by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn empty nest has Ingrid Christiansen dreading the upcoming holidays, but her husband, John, couldn't be more excited about this new season of life. He even has a surprise trip abroad planned. He's sure she'll love it. What's more romantic than Christmas in Paris?Before he can stop her, however, Ingrid agrees to spearhead a major church project... -
Spring's Renewal: Seasons of Sugarcreek, Book Two by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTim Graber arrives in Sugarcreek to help his aunt and uncle with spring planting. At first, Tim doesn't fit in with his many cousins and their crowded lifestyle. But when he meets Clara Slabaugh, the local school teacher, he understands why the Lord brought him to Sugarcreek. Clara is shy and quiet... -
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Overcomer by Chris Fabry, Alex Kendrick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Official Novelization based on the Overcomer Movie. Contains an inspirational bonus story found only in the e-book edition.Based on the motion picture screenplay by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Overcomer is one of 2019’s best inspirational books...Categorized as:
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Anna's Healing by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnna’s Healing is the first book in a brand-new collection from popular author Vannetta Chapman. These stories of love and family and Amish community in Oklahoma tell of the miracles that can happen when lives are lived in service to God and to one another. When a tornado strikes the farms surrounding Cody’s Creek, Anna Schwartz’s life is changed forever... -
Angels and Men by Catherine Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsParson’s daughter Mara Johns arrives as a postgraduate student at a great northern cathedral city. Antagonistic to the church and fiercely independent, she repels all friendly overtures and seeks spiritual answers in her theological research. But when her past involvement in an extreme sect resurfaces, she finds her quest won’t stay academic... -
Summer Loves by Georgia Hill
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeartbroken after breaking up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Jed, even baking in her beloved Cupcake Café while the summer sun’s shining on Berecombe Beach can’t cheer Millie up! So it’s time to bring in the big guns – her best friend, Dora.But when Dora arrives, it’s clear she’s busy licking her own wounds and Millie can only watch as her friend falls head over heels for an old flame...Categorized as:
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Fall in Sweetwater County by Ciara Knight, Cora Artz
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSheriff Jimmy Mason, a confirmed bachelor who has spent his life enforcing rules, arrests Trianna Shaw, a free spirited young woman, for breaking and entering. After a night watching over Trianna in the precinct, he quickly discovers she is more than just a criminal, but a woman of passion and intrigue. Trianna will do anything to clear her murdered brother's name... -
After the Fire by T.K. Chapin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAFTER THE FIRE is book four of the Contemporary Christian Romance Series, EMBERS & ASHES. Follow the lives of the men of Fire station #9 as they face the fires on and off the job. Inspirational romance stories full of faith, hope and love that will leave you feeling inspired. Firefighter Micah Freeman is the pillar of faith at fire station #9...
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