 Author: Jen Turano Genre: Historical Romance Series: The Matchmakers #1 Pages: 368 Release Date: February 21, 2023 Publisher: Bethany House Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America's most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the employ of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentleman Gwendolyn finds beyond irritating. Walter Townsend is reluctantly in search of a wife for the sake of his unruly motherless children who cannot keep a governess for long. What he wasn't expecting was Miss Brinley, an amateur matchmaker who turns his quest for a new wife into a complete and utter debacle. Constantly besieged by society ladies on a mission to win his affection, Walter must find a way to overcome their inundating attention--and his unexpected attraction toward Gwendolyn. The more time they spend together throughout the Newport Season, the harder it is for Gwendolyn to find Walter a wife when she realizes his perfect match might be . . . her.
3/22/2023 When the Ice Melts Author: Ashlyn Mckayla Ohm Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction Series: Climbing Higher #1 Pages: 328 Pages Publisher: Words From the Wilderness Competitive figure skater Addisyn Miles erased her older sister Avery from her life years ago--back when her skating career led only to bright horizons. But now her dreams have crumbled, and in a small town in the Canadian Rockies, she's seeking answers to the questions she never thought to ask. Surprisingly, though, those answers seem to point her toward a quiet man with a crushing secret…and toward the faith he once followed. Meanwhile, heartbroken by her younger sister's rejection, Avery Miles left her lonely life in New York and headed toward the sunset. Now, she seeks to bury her painful memories in the peace of the Colorado mountains and the love of the God Who made them. But then she comes face to face with an unwelcome bit of her past--someone who poses the ultimate threat to Addisyn. Struggling against her own darkest fears, Avery must summon the courage to love her sister again…and to find her before it’s too late. Compelling and captivating, When the Ice Melts is a story of broken dreams, desperate decisions, and the relentless grace of a love that never lets go.
3/18/2023 Fields of Bounty Author: Lauraine Snelling Genre: Historical Romance Series: Leah's Garden #3 Pages: 320 Release Date: March 21, 2023 Publisher: Bethany House They must set aside their own plans and rely on their faith to bring their true destiny to light. Lilac Nielsen's dream has come true: handsome young Reverend Ethan Pritchard has finally noticed her. Yet she must balance this new courtship with the pursuit of another dream--the publication of her artwork in a New York paper. She has secretly been submitting a series of drawings under a pen name, and if anyone traces the drawings back to her and finds out where Lilac and her sisters settled, the entire Nielsen family could be in danger. As their family farm expands and Lilac's relationship with the reverend grows, it's a time of new beginnings. But when a family crisis back in Ohio shakes the Nielsen sisters, can they continue to build the new life they've begun in Nebraska? And will Lilac be prepared for what God has in store for her future?
3/17/2023 The Unassuming Curator Author: Sian Anne Bessey Genre: Historical Romance Series: Georgian Gentleman #5 Pages: 224 Release Date: April 11, 2023 Publisher: Covenant Communications Emily Norton loves nothing more than losing herself within the pages of a good book. But the solitary pastime is poor preparation for participating in the dreaded London Season. Her trepidation over formally entering Society is all-encompassing, until she stumbles upon an enigmatic gentleman digging up flowers in a hedgerow. Before she can learn his name or the reason for his unusual activity, however, she is whisked into a carriage bound for London. Henry Buckland has a secret: he cannot discern the difference between certain colors. It’s a particularly difficult disability for the curator of natural history at the British Museum, but no more challenging than his repeated attempts to outmaneuver the machinations of the town’s most notorious matchmaker. At his parents’ dinner party, he receives assistance in outwitting the persistent busy-body from a surprising source: the intriguing young lady he met on the country lane. As Emily and Henry become formally acquainted, they discover a shared love of science and nature that makes them ideally suited. However, Henry is not alone in his admiration for the young woman. As the competition to woo Emily escalates, so, too, do tensions at the museum. When an unexpected danger threatens Henry’s livelihood—and life—it appears he may not have the chance to win Emily’s heart after all.
3/14/2023 The Mercy Tree Author: Sharlene MacLaren Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 336 Release Date: February 7, 2023 Publisher: Whitaker House It’s 1955, when scandalous affairs are never talked about, divorce is rare, a wife is a “homemaker” more often than not, and every Christian home displays its family Bible front and center. Certainly, a well-respected pastor in the conservative city of Muskegon, Michigan, would never be caught in the middle of a heinous secret that could ruin his career and break up his beautiful marriage and family. Or would he? When Henry Griffin was stationed in occupied Japan in the mid-1940s, he met Rina Hamada, a Japanese woman who fell head over heels for him. Despite having a young wife and baby daughter waiting at home in the States, Henry had too much to drink one night, and one thing led to another… He knew it was wrong. He struggled with guilt and expressed his resistance, but she professed her love and continued to pursue him. Now, ten years later, a letter from Japan arrives and threatens to upend Henry’s world. What to do and how to tell his wife are just the beginning of his troubles. Tough questions about faith, redemption, and preserving his reputation bring us here, under the shade of The Mercy Tree.
3/12/2023 Queen of the Bay Author: J. Clare Genre: Mystery/Suspense Series: King's Ransom #1 Pages: 364 Release Date: February 11, 2023 Publisher: Old Dominion Press The secret history of America’s founding revealed in the lives of those who carry on the perilous responsibility to preserve a noble tradition. Too strange to believe? Too real to forget! Jeb Carter, owner of the Shop, has settled in Virginia’s Northern Neck to rebuild his life after the death of his wife. A lawyer by training, he’s come to small town America to raise his daughters and build a lifestyle business as a paddleboard eco-tour guide along the beautiful creeks and bays of the Chesapeake’s western shore. Just when life seems to be getting back on track, his life is upended with the arrival of a quirky visitor who befriends his daughters. Amanda West, estranged from her father, is trapped in a career she dreads as a CIA logistics officer. Learning that her father has become engaged, she begins a quest to locate her mother’s wedding ring, a family heirloom with unusual maritime etchings. Abetted by two of her co-workers, she returns incognito to her hometown with the tradecraft of a pro. No man has ever touched her heart, but in Jeb, she’s found her alter-ego—in so many mysterious ways—and a man that seems able to quell her impetuous nature. Get ready for a wild ride as the two suspect each other of ulterior motives. Although Amanda senses foul play in the death of Jeb’s wife, they work together to unravel the unusual history of the ring and other pre-colonial artifacts tied to Captain John Smith and the founding of Jamestown. Will their discoveries cause them to turn on each other? … or possibly ... miraculously, bring them together?
3/10/2023 The Weight of Air Author: Kimberly Duffy Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 400 Release Date: February 7, 2023 Publisher: Bethany House Two women--bound by blood, torn apart by circumstance--find together that true strength comes in many forms. In 1911, Mabel MacGinnis is Europe's strongest woman and has performed beside her father in the Manzo Brothers Circus her entire life. When he dies unexpectedly, she loses everything she's ever known and sets off in the company of acrobat Jake Cunningham in hope of finding the mother she thought was dead. Isabella Moreau, America's most feted aerialist, has given everything to the circus. But age and injury now threaten her security, and Isabella, stalked by old fears, makes a choice that risks everything. Then her daughter Mabel appears alongside the man who never wanted to see Isabella again, and she is forced to face the truth of where, and in what, she derives her worth. As Mabel and Isabella's lives become entangled beneath the glittering lights and flying trapeze of Madison Square Garden, their resiliency and resolve are tested as they learn the truth of what it means to be strong.
3/9/2023 Forged in Love Author: Mary Connealy Genre: Historical Romance Series: Wyoming Sunrise #1 Pages: 304 Release Date: February 28, 2023 Publisher: Bethany House When sparks begin to fly, can a friendship cast in iron be shaped into something more? Mariah Stover is left for dead and with no memory when the Deadeye Gang robs the stagecoach she's riding in, killing both her father and brother. As she takes over her father's blacksmith shop and tries to move forward, she soon finds herself in jeopardy and wondering--does someone know she witnessed the robbery and is still alive? Handsome and polished Clint Roberts escaped to western Wyoming, leaving his painful memories behind. Hoping for a fresh start, he opens a diner where he creates fine dishes, but is met with harsh resistance from the townsfolk, who prefer to stick to their old ways. Clint and Mariah are drawn together by the trials they face in town, and Clint is determined to protect Mariah at all costs when danger descends upon her home. As threats pursue them from every side, will they survive to build a life forged in love?
3/1/2023 The Man Who Made Himself Author: S.A. Vanderwarf Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 244 Release Date: October 11, 2022 Publisher: Self-Published As Josh becomes a young man… …he discovers a daunting secret within himself. What is this underdog going to do as he faces challenges about the future of humankind that no one has ever dealt with? The nerdy Joshua Messias is in for some awakening surprises as he discovers secret after secret about his life. For Josh, the journey into manhood is one wild ride filled with fascinating technology, self-discovery, and a beautiful girl. This is one science fiction novel that will keep you guessing as you find that one answer only leads to more questions. Jump into this clean coming-of-age story that young adults will love!
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