In the midst of a global war, two forsaken souls search for peace in The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin. In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers’ betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for - fulfilling the recurring dream of his death. Leah Jones works as a librarian at Camp Forrest, longing to rise above her orphanage upbringing and belong to the community even as she uses her spare time to search for her real family - the baby sisters she was separated from so long ago. After Clay saves Leah’s life from a brutal attack, he saves her virtue with a marriage of convenience. When he ships out to train in England for D-day, their letters bind them together over the distance. But can a love strong enough to overcome death grow between them before Clay’s recurring dream comes true?
Millie Sullivan plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of a palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia, where her great-grandmother was a real guest ninety years ago. When Millie learns of a lost diary that may contain the location of a hidden treasure on the estate and reveal the identity of her great-grandfather, she sets out to find the truth of her heritage - and the fortune she desperately needs. But it won’t be easy… When security guard Ben Thorton discovers her snooping in the estate’s private library, he threatens to have her fired. Still, her story seems too ludicrous to be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up. Get ready for a romantic escapade through dark halls and dusty corners - A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson will have you holding your breath and sighing with delight.
When he prodigal brother’s return to Yancey, Alaska, is shattered by his arrest for murder, Piper McKenna is determined to protect him. Deputy Landon Grainger loves the McKennas like family, but he’s also sworn to find the truth. And he knows those closest to you have the power to deceive you the most. Some unexpected leads complicate this investigation in Dani Pettrey’s Shattered, and pursuing the truth puts Landon’s career in jeopardy. When Piper launches her own investigation, Landon realizes he must protect her from herself - and from whatever complications await as the two follow clues deep into Canada’s rugged back country. Not only does their long friendship seem to be turning into something more, but this dangerous case is becoming deadlier with each step.
The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan’s classic allegory of the Christian life, has endured like few other literary masterpieces. Describing the adventures of the pilgrim on his Christian walk, Bunyan’s work is rich with application and timeless inspiration for Christians. Because today’s readers often struggle with the vocabulary of the original edition, Judith E. Markham has discreetly modernized its language while retaining as much of Bunyan’s style and form as possible. To enhance readers’ understanding, Warren W. Wiersbe’s extensive notes explain Bunyan’s references to his own life, to the culture of his day, to his theological perspective, and to the numerous Scripture quotations and allusions. The Pilgrim’s Progress offers as much encouragement to those who are serious about their Christian walk today as it did when first published in 1678.
Three years ago, a collision between a fast-moving freight train and a school bus full of kids led to devastation and grief on an unimaginable scale. But a fresh clue leads San Antonio police detective Amara Alvarez to the unlikely conclusion that one of the children may still be alive. If she’s correct, everything law enforcement believes about the accident is a lie. With time running out, Amara must convince others - and herself - that despite all evidence to the contrary, the boy is alive. And she will do everything in her power to bring him home. A fresh voice in suspense, Tom Threadgill will have you questioning everything as you fly through the pages of Collision of Lies.
Written and illustrated by Steve and Becky (Hale) Morgheim, The Soap Box Beagle is a whimsical blend of fact and fiction that commemorates bygone summers along America’s legendary Oregon Trail, when industrious young dreamers piloted their gravity-fueled racers down the roadway at Scottsbluff National Monument.
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is a global icon and inspirational beacon. She rose from the personal tragedy of losing her arm to a tiger shark at the age of thirteen to become one of the world’s leading female surfers. Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is the complete and untold story that follows Bethany’s journey from childhood into motherhood - the ups, downs and her powerful resilience against all odds. Featuring exclusive family footage and breathtaking imagery from waves around the world, this film captures Bethany’s journey up-close and personal as she takes on four of her professional surfing goals - Aerials, Barrels, Competition, and Big Waves - and becomes a mother in the process. From chasing her toddler, to chasing the biggest waves, Bethany is continually rewriting the rules on being a fearless athlete, capturing what it means to be unstoppable.
A sacred season is about to unfold for three women whose hearts belong to God. Elizabeth is barren, yet her trust in God remains fertile. Mary is betrothed in marriage, yet she is willing to bear God’s Son. Anna is a widow full of years, yet she waits patiently, prayerfully for the Messiah to appear in the temple courts. Following in their footsteps, you too can prepare for the Savior to enter your heart, your mind, and your life in a vibrant, new way this season. Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs explores the biblical stores of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna unwrapping each verse with tender care and introducing you afresh to The Women of Christmas.
Who knew that getting robbed could put into play a chain of events that would eventually lead Hope Jensen, a young, bright, aspiring newspaper writer, to discover the powerful miracle of charity? In Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright, discover for yourself how the Christmas jars story and tradition has become a national phenomenon. Who will you anonymously give your Christmas jar to this season?