 Author: Melody Carlson Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance Pages: 176 Release Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Revell When Madison McDowell returns from several years teaching overseas, she has high hopes of picking up where she left off at her family's Christmas tree farm in Oregon. But between damage from a recent wildfire and the neglect due to her sister Addie's unwillingness to invest, the farm is in sad shape. In fact, Addie is intent on selling the property. And to top it off, her former high school flame, the now-widowed Gavin Thompson, has plans to break Madison's heart again by turning his neighboring property into a dusty, noisy dirt bike track for his daughter. With the odds stacked against her, Madison decides there's only one thing to do: double down on her dreams. It will take a ton of hard work--and some help from an unlikely ally--to save the farm she so dearly loves. But it may take a miracle to restore her relationship with her sister. Bestselling and award-winning author Melody Carlson charms and delights with this uplifting Christmas story full of old memories and new beginnings.
8/27/2024 Between the Sound and Sea Author: Amanda Cox Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 336 Release Date: August 6, 2024 Publisher: Revell Every family has its secrets. Josephina "Joey" Harris wouldn't mind if her family still had a few of their own after a lawsuit tarnishes their name. When an opportunity opens to become a temporary keeper of a decommissioned lighthouse on a North Carolina island, she takes the opportunity to escape the scrutiny of her small town to oversee its restoration. Soon Joey discovers strange notes tucked deep in the crevices of the lighthouse's old stone walls--pages torn from a keeper's log recounting harrowing rescues at sea. When things start to go amiss on the island, locals are convinced that it is the ghost of the lighthouse keeper and his daughter who were lost at sea during World War II. As Joey sifts through decades of rumors and legends and puts together the pieces of the past, a love story emerges--one that's clearly not over yet.
8/26/2024 A Hope Unburied Author: Kimberley Woodhouse Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Treasures of the Earth #3 Pages: 320 Release Date: September 24, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Beyond the perilous landscape lies a love that defies extinction. . . . In the bustling world of paleontology in 1916, Eliza Mills defies societal expectations to pursue her passion. Having published her early groundbreaking papers under a false name, she has finally earned her place at the Carnegie Museum and seizes the opportunity to work at Dinosaur National Monument with a renowned paleontologist. But things in Jensen, Utah, aren't what they appear. When Eliza gets the chance to dig up bones at a ranch with a dark history, it sparks a chain of events that will rock the very fabric of her carefully constructed world. Devin Schmitt, Eliza's closest friend since childhood, harbors unspoken feelings for her but knows he will never be able to win her heart. Just as he vows to give her up for good, Eliza begs him to visit her in Utah for another grand adventure. He reluctantly agrees, and within a few days of his arrival, he and Eliza find themselves entangled in a web of danger where the stakes are much higher than they ever anticipated. Together, Devin and Eliza must hold on to God as their hope as they navigate a treacherous terrain of betrayal to unbury the truth and save Eliza from those who wish to see her fail.
8/23/2024 Shield of the Mighty Author: Connilyn Cossette Genre: Biblical Fiction Series: The King's Men #2 Pages: 352 Release Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain in King Saul's army, he is assigned a crucial mission: recruit soldiers, gather tribute for the royal coffers, and find talented artisans for the king's court. But when he is sent to Maresha, the town he was forced to leave as a child, he is dismayed when the elder council rejects King Saul and his campaign, leaving the town vulnerable to retribution and the threat of outside enemies. Yochana, a widow and skilled woman of business, is captivated by a stranger who enters her perfume shop. Upon discovering he is not only a soldier but a captain responsible for enlisting young men to die in battle, fury and pain from her past loss resurfaces. But when Zevi's actions in Maresha entangle Yochana in his radical scheme, they'll be forced to face present dangers while confronting scars of the past.
8/18/2024 Saved by the Matchmaker Author: Jody Hedlund Genre: Historical Romance Series: A Shanahan Match #2 Pages: 352 Release Date: August 6, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House After her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web of scandal and obligation while carrying a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances. Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face the trials of their pasts and a city consumed by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.
8/16/2024 A Proper Facade Author: Esther Hatch Genre: Historical Romance Series: Proper Scandals #4 Pages: 248 Release Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Covenant Communications Mercy Rothschild has always been granted an unusually long tether by her parents, who have never pushed her to marry until she’s ready. She assumes that when the right man comes along, she will marry for love. However, even her long-suffering parents have their limits. As she embarks on her third Season, they begin to pressure her to find a match. And the Duke of Harrington is the perfect candidate. Nicholas Kendrick, Duke of Harrington, follows the rules of the ton meticulously. When he determines that Mercy is the ideal candidate for a wife, he marches dutifully toward her along the courtship path. Desperate to extricate herself from Harrington’s advances, Mercy concludes that there is only one course of action: she must push her intended into the arms of another woman. But when Mercy becomes acquainted with the man behind the proper facade, her plans come crashing down as she realizes that stiff and proper Harrington might be the very man she’s been waiting for. If only she hadn’t been so successful in her plot to thwart her chances with him.
8/16/2024 Lethal Standoff Author: Diann Mills Genre: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Pages: 352 Release Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Justice can be elusive. Family secrets can be deadly. The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in a volatile criminal case filled with unanswered questions. And Carrington Reed is running short on time to piece together clues that will solve the puzzle. Hostage negotiator Carrington Reed is called to the scene when reports come in that fifteen hostages are being held by the Kendrix brothers in an abandoned house in south Texas. When she arrives on site, Carrington quickly learns that the brothers are armed and refuse to release their victims, a group of undocumented immigrants, until the local police identify their father’s murderer. Working closely with Levi Ehrlich, a handsome investigative reporter who has covered some of Carrington’s negotiations in the past, she finds herself being undeniably drawn to him. Carrington digs deeper into the death of the Kendrixes’ father and begins to notice that some details surrounding his death aren’t adding up. As Carrington investigates the brothers’ claims and tries to piece together their motive for taking innocent people captive, it soon becomes clear that they are trying to hide something and that revenge for their father’s death may not be what they’re really bargaining for after all. To protect the hostages and ensure the brothers don’t carry out the rest of their sinister plot, Carrington must get to the bottom of one family’s secret and the truth they’re trying so hard to hide before time runs out.
8/11/2024 Can I Take it to Heaven? Author: Sandee G. MacGregor Genre: Children's Book Pages: 24 Release Date: April 15, 2024 Publisher: Castle Quay Books The beautifully illustratedchildren’s story book, “Can I Take It to Heaven?” tells the story of Lucy, a little girl who has always treasured her Bible above all else, but soon comes to realize the greatest treasure of all is Jesus living in her heart. In warm, wonder-filled ways, Macgregor’s book equips families to talk to their children about the life-changing truth found only in God’s Word, consider the joy of heaven, and celebrate the beautiful moment someone chooses Jesus as Lord. This one-of-a-kind children’s book is a spiritual tool that needs to be in every home, every church library, and community outreach center across the nation and the globe.
8/11/2024 One Last Promise Author: Susan May Warren Genre: Romantic Suspense Series: Alaska Air One Rescue #3 Pages: 304 Release Date: August 6, 2024 Publisher: Revell Find. Save. Protect. Meet the heroes of the Last Frontier. Moose (Arlo) Mulligan's biggest grief propelled him into the world of Search and Rescue. After years as a Navy rescue chopper pilot, he returned home to start Air One Rescue--and made a name for himself. He loves his job, his life, and his routines . . . which include breakfast at the Skyport at the table of Tillie Young. She's sweet and pretty, but Moose has no room in his life for anything more. And then Tillie shows up, beaten and desperate . . . and needing his help. Tillie Young never thought her ex would track her to Alaska--but somehow he's found her, and when he kidnaps her daughter, she'll do anything to get her back. Even enlist help from her favorite grumpy rescuer at table three, Moose Mulligan. But Moose is no match for a former MMA boxer and possible child trafficker, right? Maybe, maybe not, but he's not going to let another child go missing on his watch. Worse, when Moose finds himself accused of a crime, there's no way back. Now he must find the girl, keep Tillie safe, and outwit a man fueled by revenge. It will take all of Moose's Alaskan savvy to protect them and keep them alive . . . but who is going to protect him from the love he never saw coming? Set in the treacherous Alaskan backwoods, it's a heart-pounding tale of survival, love, and the family Moose never anticipated.
8/10/2024 By Evening's Light Author: Leslie Gould Genre: Amish Romance (Dual-Time) Series: Amish Memories #3 Pages: 416 Release Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Treva Zimmerman finds herself at a crossroads in life after a heartbreaking failed relationship. Returning to Lancaster County to visit her Amish grandparents and elderly aunt, Treva plans to leave her Plain heritage behind for a fresh start in Alaska. Torn between the expectations of her community and her own desires, she seeks to follow her own path--but all that changes when her aunt Rosene suffers a heart attack. As her aunt recounts her own past--a poignant journey through Cold War Germany and a fervent desire to escape her Plain life to search for a lost love--Treva is determined to discover the whereabouts of Rosene's former sweetheart. Amid the turmoil, their former farmhand Gabe Johnson returns unexpectedly, throwing Treva's plans into further disarray. While working hard to save the farm and explore her own destiny, Treva confronts her deep-rooted ties to her heritage and must decide if she will embrace her family's legacy or break free from the pressures of her past to forge a life of her own.
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