 Author: Callie Murray Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 352 Release Date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Revell When Cora provides a safe haven for Jewish refugee children, she discovers that opening her doors means risking everything, including her heart. In 1939 Georgia, far removed from the war brewing overseas, Cora Cain's world feels small--and shrinking. There, she runs The Brunswick, her family's once-grand hotel, which is now struggling as the town's general store. When Thomas Watkins arrives seeking work and solace after his mother's death, a connection sparks between them. Through Thomas, Cora glimpses a life beyond obligation and her war hero father's unpredictable moods. But everything changes when Cora is asked to turn The Brunswick into a sanctuary for Jewish children fleeing persecution in Germany. As Cora and Thomas prepare for the children's arrival, they struggle to confront their pasts--and the prejudice of their neighbors--as their fragile hope is put to the test. Meanwhile, in Vienna, ten-year-old Charlotte is offered refuge in America. But even with the horrors she sees around her, she wonders how her parents could possibly send her away. As war's shadow begins to reach small-town Georgia, each person must face what love demands and decide what to hold on to and what to let go.
5/26/2026 A Bridge to Die On Author: Fayla Ott Genre: Dual-Time Fiction Pages: 308 Release Date: April 11, 2025 Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Two timelines. One haunted bridge. And a chilling reminder that some evils refuse to stay buried. When Reese Hayden inherits her late uncle’s home on the banks of the Chunky River, she’s hoping for a fresh start. But the eerie rope hanging from the beams of Stuckey’s Bridge and the strange figure haunting its banks suggest that some histories refuse to stay hidden. As Reese navigates the pain of betrayal and isolation, she discovers the bridge holds more than local legend—it holds power. In 1858, Catherine Porter struggles to find acceptance in a town where her past and present seem to make her invisible. Yet, as unsettling whispers and unexplained disappearances begin to surround Stuckey's Bridge, Catherine is drawn into a confrontation with darkness she never anticipated. Across two timelines, Reese and Catherine face the same chilling evil, one that feeds on isolation and fear. With spiritual battles waging unseen and the bridge at the center of it all, both women must confront the terrifying truth—that some evil is ancient, persistent, and closer than they think.
5/26/2026 Praying God's Word for Anxiety Author: Kimberley Payne Genre: Christian Living Pages: 51 Release Date: March 7, 2026 Publisher: Self-Published Do worry, anxiety, or fear keep circling your thoughts—no matter how hard you try to have peace? Discover this journal to calm your mind and feel more peace in your day. Do you find yourself replaying worst-case scenarios? Struggling to quiet anxious thoughts before bed? Wondering how to trust God when fear feels louder than faith? Drawing from years of teaching, writing, and Scripture-based prayer, Kimberley Payne gently guides readers to replace worry with God’s truth—one prayer at a time. Praying God’s Word for Anxiety is a Scripture-based prayer guide designed to help you bring your anxious thoughts directly to God. Each Bible verse is paired with a short, personal prayer and a structured P.A.T.H. prayer—Praise, Admit, Thank, Help—making prayer simple, focused, and approachable. You’ll learn how to pray God’s Word, explore the comfort and promises found in Scripture, and discover how consistent, honest prayer can calm your heart and strengthen your trust in God. In Praying God’s Word for Anxiety, you’ll discover: Simple prayers rooted in Scripture A clear, repeatable prayer model (P.A.T.H.) Biblical reassurance for anxious moments Greater confidence in praying God’s Word A deeper sense of peace through trusting God This book is perfect for personal devotions, Bible study, or quiet moments when worry feels overwhelming. Whether you’re new to praying Scripture or looking for a gentle, faith-filled way to face anxiety, this resource meets you where you are and points you back to God’s unchanging care. You don’t have to carry fear alone. God invites you to bring every worry to Him—and He promises peace in return.
5/24/2026 Della's Song Author: Donna Jo Stone Genre: Historical Romance Series: Apron Strings Tea Tales Pages: 181 Release Date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Aileron Books In the wake of a devastating train accident, Della Swan’s world is shattered. Her father and brother are forever changed, and the Swan Family Gospel Singers have no choice but to depend on the charity of formidable Aunt Leticia, proprietor of the Hotel Fairwood. Of Della’s six brothers, only two remain with her at the hotel: Quiet Max, the youngest, and Frank, the pianist who lost his arm—and his heart for music. The rest are sent away to school or work. Aunt Leticia believes the children must learn to make their way in the world, effectively banishing them. During Father’s recovery, the repercussions of his head injury make one thing clear. Life as the Swans knew it, traveling the south and sharing gospel music, may never return. Yet Della clings to the belief that God isn’t finished with her family or their calling and sets a plan in motion to bring them together again. When she develops an unexpected bond with Clayton Miller, the hotel’s reserved, long-time employee, his steady presence reminds her there is often more to people—and situations—than meets the eye. Della’s Song is a stand-alone novel in the Apron Strings Tea Tales multi-author series, and a 1930s historical women's fiction with sweet romance inspired by “The Six Swans.”
5/22/2026 A Chance for Kallie Mae Author: Ann H. Gabhart Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 352 Release Date: May 19, 2026 Publisher: Revell She believes her dreams have been buried until one is rekindled--but the other threatens to cost her everything she loves. Kallie Mae Bertram has harbored two dreams since childhood: to learn to read and to one day marry Quinn Spencer. But her first dream slipped away after her little sister died of a fever and her mother passed in childbirth. Kallie promised to care for the baby and her younger brother, which meant putting aside her own desires in order to keep her family together. But then a Moonlight School for adults offers Kallie hope of finally fulfilling that goal. After Kallie's father forbids her from seeing Quinn, her second dream seems impossible. That is, until her frantic search for her missing sister leads to an unexpected encounter with Quinn in the woods--their first meeting in six years. The love they shared as children burns stronger than ever, awakening hopes Kallie thought were forever buried. But with their families locked in a bitter feud, following her heart could cost Kallie everything she's worked to protect.
5/11/2026 Shortbread in the Highlands Author: Robin Jones Gunn Genre: Contemporary Fiction Series: Suitcase Sisters #3 Pages: 320 Release Date: June 23, 2026 Publisher: Revell "When friends meet, hearts warm." Scottish saying Cousins Nora and Allie are bound by a friendship that feels more like sisterhood, so when their Gran asks them to travel to Scotland on her behalf to claim an unexpected inheritance and unearth her old diary, they jump at this chance for the trip of a lifetime together. When they arrive in Gran's childhood village, they run into roadblocks but use the delayed schedule to experience the beauty of Scotland. Over shortbread from the local bakery and a boat ride on Loch Lomond, through exploration of ancestral castles and autumn highlands, they wonder what God wants to teach them in this land of mist and heather. Though they revel in their time together abroad, they find they've brought more baggage than just their suitcases. While Allie fears she may have to leave early to deal with issues back home, Nora struggles to understand all the unknowns before her. What is it about Scotland that keeps drawing her to this unfamiliar place? As the truth of Gran's past comes to light, Allie and Nora must make weighty decisions. Will they learn to rely on the creative purposes of God, even if it means their lives will never be the same?
5/11/2026 Not Precisely Mr. Knightley Author: Carolyn Miller Genre: Contemporary Romance Series: The Silver Teapot #2 Pages: 258 Release Date: May 1, 2026 Publisher: Barbour Publishing Can the Matchmaker Find True Love? Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who co-designed the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ’s head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan’s feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen’s chastised Emma—only without her Mr. Knightley.
5/11/2026 The Life She Forgot Author: Joanna Davidson Politano Genre: Dual-time Fiction Series: The House on the Edge of the Cliff #1 Pages: 358 Release Date: April 21, 2026 Publisher: Grafted Page He promised to help her reclaim the memories she lost—no matter what they found. Until she remembered another man. Cornwall, 1913 For three years, Merryn has lived without a past—no family, no history, no home that's truly hers. When the threat of being locked away for her own “protection” looms, she takes a desperate chance on AJ Winthrop—a warmhearted, whimsical stranger who offers a hasty marriage of convenience and a promise: he will take her back to Cornwall and help her uncover the truth about who she once was. But along the wild Cornish coast, the memories that begin to surface are not the ones she expects. Another man. Another wedding. A life that may already be hers. When a hidden painting reveals Merryn’s own face staring back from another life, the fragile life she’s begun to build with AJ begins to unravel. Because the truth waiting in her past could destroy the love she’s only just found. Cornwall, 1947 Haunted by the war and estranged from the wife he still loves, William Crawford is determined to save their family home for her—even if it means selling the mysterious portrait of Merryn Dunn tucked away in his cottage. But the secrets hidden within the painting threaten to overturn everything he believes…or lead him toward a redemption he never expected. Decades apart, two lives are bound by a single portrait—and the truth it refuses to keep hidden. This sweeping dual-timeline historical mystery weaves together lost memories, buried truths, and a love story that refuses to fade.
5/6/2026 Into a Golden Era Author: Gabrielle Meyer Genre: Time Travel Romance Series: Timeless #7 Pages: 384 Release Date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Two eras. One future. An impossible choice that will determine the course of history. As a time-crosser, Ally lives in two worlds. In 1849, in an attempt to secure her family's future during the California Gold Rush, she finds herself penniless and stranded in San Francisco. Forced to take shelter in a dangerous boardinghouse owned by an infamous gang member, Ally is desperate to escape. But when she discovers that history has changed around her, and it now claims she will do something unthinkable, she must use her time-crossing knowledge to find answers. In 1929, Ally is an up-and-coming starlet during the Golden Age of Hollywood, but her family's film studio is on the brink of ruin, and their remaining resources are invested into a production of Little Women. If the endeavor fails, Ally's family will lose everything. To ensure their success, she agrees to stage a fake romance with a notorious Hollywood heartthrob in hopes of using his fame for their movie, but she risks her heart in the process. When history doesn't play by the rules, Ally must decide if she will throw all caution aside and risk everything for the people she loves. But which path will be worth sacrificing to save the other?
5/5/2026 With the Enduring Tides Author: Jane Kirkpatrick Genre: Historical Fiction Series: The Women of Canon Beach #2 Pages: 304 Release Date: April 21, 2026 Publisher: Revell A Story of Resilience, Redemption, and Friendships That Endure On the rugged Oregon coast in the early 1900s, the lives of a group of women intertwine through their shared pioneering spirit and the steadfast presence of Mary Gerritse. Struggling with her daughter Belle's desire to live with her grandparents, Mary discovers her own mother facing illness and her father hiring a caretaker with a troubled past. Despite tensions, Mary leaves Belle with her grandparents, feeling guilt and uncertainty. When past secrets bubble over into trouble in the present, Mary's identity is shaken. As Mary seeks to heal her family--and herself--her friends provide comfort even as they face challenges of their own: Jewell explores questions about her own identity, Henrietta navigates managing a homestead, Virginia seeks refuge from an abusive situation, and Olivia faces the heartache of lost love. The women must endure to find encouragement in each other and refuge in the faith that brings strength amid great uncertainty.
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