 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.
8/23/2024 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.
8/11/2024 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.
8/7/2024 A Very Barvarian Christmas Author: Katie M. Reid Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance Series: Very Barvarian #1 Pages: 288 Release Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink Holly Noel Brigham is making a list and checking it twice—counting all the reasons she is fed up with her not-so-jolly reality: Single Broke Sleeping in her childhood bedroom at the age of thirty After her dreams of opening a community art space in the city are shattered, Holly returns to her hometown of Bavarian Falls—the Christmas capital of the Midwest. She finds seasonal employment personalizing ornaments at Neumann’s, the mile-long Christmas store, instead of decking gallery walls with her art. As December draws near, a melancholy mood—instead of mistletoe—hangs over Holly’s head. The only guy showing any interest in her is quirky Frank, who keeps her laughing but makes her feel boxed in. Then there’s handsome Nik, who has a shady past but takes her ambitions seriously. As Holly faces fractured relationships and embarrassing misunderstandings, will she unwrap more disappointment or say yes to love, with no strings attached?
8/5/2024 Captured in Frame Author: Laura Thomas Genre: Mystery/Suspense Series: Bite of Betrayal #1 Pages: 284 Release Date: July 20, 2024 Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink In an idyllic village nestled in the English countryside, photographer Georgia Brooks is desperate to begin a new chapter in her life. Bramble Cottage was supposed to give her space to heal and hope again after suffering betrayal and rejection by the only man she ever loved. This was Georgia’s chance to rekindle her faith and reconnect with her sisters in a place that held sweet childhood memories—not expose herself to the ugly underbelly of the art world and put her family in danger. Local pediatric surgeon, Doctor William Hughes, is captivated by the Canadian beauty with a camera over one shoulder and the weight of the world on the other. After suffering his own tragic loss and balancing a demanding career with raising a toddler, he recognizes the heaviness of grief . . . and the burden of guilt. When Georgia discovers she could be in possession of incriminating evidence to frame a criminal ring, she needs to trust someone. She chooses Will. Postcards, photographs, paintings—something about Bramble Cottage is worth killing for. Can Georgia uncover the truth in time?
8/1/2024 Beyond Ivy Walls Author: Rachel Fordham Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 336 Release Date: August 13, 2024 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love. Iowa, 1903. All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis's appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family's affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only discarded Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing niece. At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm and found employment at the Hoag feather duster factory. It isn't a romantic job, but she's hardly had a glimmer of romance since her beau went off to college, leaving her with no promise of a future together. Desperate to save money and help her family make ends meet, she trespasses and finds shelter in an abandoned building--and is thrown in the path of the town's mysterious bachelor. Otis's wounds are deep, but as Sadie's friendship with him grows, she begins to fall for the man beneath the mask. The mystery of his long-lost niece, however, is more complex than either could have imagined, and Sadie may be the key to Otis Taylor finally finding his way home.
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