 Author: Jennifer Deibel Genre: Historical Romance Pages: 352 Release Date: January 21, 2025 Publisher: Revell When Saoirse Fagan arrives to start her new job as housemaid at Drumboe Castle, she is dismayed to learn that the lord of the house passed away a week prior. Already running away from the tragedy that claimed the lives of her family members, Saoirse wanders the road with nowhere to go until Aileen McCready offers her a lift and possibly a place to stay for the night. Sheep farmer and weaver Owen McCready is known for his intricate and impeccably woven tweed. But when he's injured in an attack by bandits, his entire livelihood is endangered. A new--and distracting--mouth to feed adds fuel to the fire, and Owen struggles to keep his family afloat. Though Saoirse is eager to help, even offering to learn the weaving craft, Owen is hesitant to accept aid from this strange young woman, no matter how inexplicably magnetic he finds her. But Saoirse is not one to give up easily. It may take extra effort on her part, but she's determined to convince the McCreadys that they need her--perhaps as much as she needs them.
12/29/2024 An Overdue Match Author: Sarah Monzon Genre: Contemporary Romance Series: Checking Out Love #1 Pages: 320 Release Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Can a librarian's matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories? If the covers of every romance book ever published didn't convince librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn't heroine material, her fiancé calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But what's a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are unrequited? Matchmake, that's what. Armed with library patrons' check-out histories, she's determined to make at least one love connection--even if it's not her own. Tattoo artist Tai Davis is used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn't surprise him when the town's quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy reputation without giving him a chance. He can't help being intrigued by her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline's secret matchmaking scheme, he's not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can't judge a book--or each other--by the cover.
12/24/2024 A Year of Flowers Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Genre: Contemporary Romance Page: 368 Release Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Revell In this collection of four heartfelt novellas, three former friends have found success in the floral industry, but happiness--and love--remain elusive. An Apology in Bloom Wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown? A Bouquet of Dreams Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past--and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago. A Field of Beauty Tessa Anderson has found her sweet spot--an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She's grateful for the help of two men--her devoted boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she's built. A Future in Blossom Years after tragedy sent them separate ways, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness.
12/21/2024 Dawn of Grace Author: Jill Eileen Smith Genre: Biblical Fiction Pages: 368 Release Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Revell From her earliest days, Mary Magdalene has known fear and loss at a level so deep she has no hope of surfacing. Bound to the demons within her and incapable of freeing herself, Mary walks in shadow--until one day she encounters a healer, a rabbi who is radically different from the religious leaders and family members who could do nothing to help her. One touch from Jesus and Mary is never the same. Now Mary's one mission in life is to serve the one who freed her. She is determined never to leave his side, fearing that if she loses him, she'll return to her former bondage. Even when the unthinkable happens and her savior is arrested and sentenced to execution, she cannot abandon him as so many others did. Let her be buried in his tomb, for she cannot live without him. On the brink of despair, Mary is about to discover that while the life of faith is never perfect, perfect love casts out fear--and Jesus makes all things new.
12/17/2024 Storm Warning Author: Elizabeth Goddard Genre: Romantic Suspense/Thriller Series: Hidden Bay #1 Pages: 352 Release Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Revell Haunted by a half-forgotten past, former army photographer Remi Grant is working at an isolated storm-watching lodge on the rocky Washington coast when she receives a mysterious puzzle piece. The puzzle piece may be the catalyst to unlock a disturbing incident she struggles to remember--the event that sent her into hiding. But with heavy storms rolling in, she has to focus on the present, not get caught up in the past. When a mysterious man at the lodge saves her life--twice--Remi becomes suspicious and confronts him. After a catastrophic event in his own life, former military pilot Hawk Beckett is trying to get some perspective at the suggestion of his former commanding officer. Faced with the fiercest storm to hit the coast in a decade, Remi and Hawk are forced into survival mode. But they're not alone at the lodge. Someone doesn't want Remi to remember what happened--and they will stop at nothing to see her dead.
12/10/2024 An Honorable Deception Author: Roseanna M. White Genre: Historical Romance Series: The Imposters #3 Pages: 400 Release Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers In the trying art of balancing investigations and love, a detective must determine his priorities when faced with dangerous circumstances that could threaten everything he holds dear. As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous. Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister. Tormented by a past she doesn't dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.
12/8/2024 The Seaside Homecoming Author: Julie Klassen Genre: Historical Romance Series: On Devonshire Shores #3 Pages: 400 Release Date: December 3, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers A surprise homecoming tests the bonds of sisterhood as a hidden past comes to light . . . Disgraced eldest sister Claire Summers has been living in exile as companion to a stern great-aunt in Scotland. About to lose her place and longing to be reconciled with her estranged family, Claire sees an advertisement from someone looking for a "respectable female partner" in a Sidmouth boarding house. Is it a sign? She answers the ad, hoping she has not made another reckless mistake. When she meets the handsome, secretive proprietor, she wonders what he's hiding and if he's any more trustworthy than the nobleman who betrayed her years ago. Claire is drawn to him even though she fears he will reject her when he discovers her genteel façade hides a less-than-respectable past. Meanwhile, the Summers family learns their great-aunt has died and Claire has disappeared without a word. The sisters rally together to find their lost sibling, but will their unexpected reunion heal old wounds and rekindle their bonds . . . or deepen the divide? Return to the captivating Devonshire coast as the Summers sisters navigate romance, second chances, and the enduring strength of sisterhood in the face of adversity.
12/6/2024 Greater Love Author: Alana Marks Genre: YA Mystery/Fantasy Series: Unbroken Bones #1 Pages: 348 Release Date: October 22, 2024 Publisher: Self-Published What would you do if you found a map that led to a dark cave in the woods? The map Natasha found in her Bible did just that. It was left by her deceased grandmother who intended for her to figure out a complicated mystery. But no mystery can be solved without her first discovering a family secret and joining forces with an annoying classmate and a guilt-ridden preceptor. John figures his life will become much better once he finishes college and leaves his alcoholic father behind. But something keeps pulling him in another direction, and he soon realizes life has different plans for him. As his life spirals out of control, he falls into despair. He’s oblivious that the tribulations overwhelming him are actually his path to deliverance. Matthias lives in a realm filled with light and love. But that changes when he’s selected to become a guardian by a special heavenly council. He hopes his journey to Earth will also help him find the answers to questions that have persistently plagued his mind. All will soon find their lives inexplicably intertwined as the forces of darkness and light battle for the hearts of these precious ones, who are destined to solve the mystery of Unbroken Bones. Book 1 of this allegorical Christian fiction presents a heartwarming story of how the amazing grace of God, through the ministry of heavenly beings and His “Greater Love” can transform lives. This Christian narrative will keep you riveted and inspired to the very last page.
12/4/2024 Merry Christmas Author: Amanda Jantzi Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Pages: 122 Release Date: January 2, 2024 Publisher: New Harbor Press As Christmas slips into the town of Appleton, Cole Greyson's heart fills with gratitude. Aunt Sue had given him a home after his parents' accident fourteen years earlier, and Cole treasures the bond they have formed. But when his aunt announces her unexpected plans on Christmas Eve, Cole's secure comfortable world crashes around him. Dozens of questions chase away the Christmas cheer and leave Cole in tight-lipped turmoil. Will Aunt Sue still want him? Will he ever find answers? Does God not care or is He, perhaps, offering Cole a gift?
12/4/2024 When the Wildflowers Bloom Again Author: Donna Jo Stone Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 380 Release Date: November 15, 2024 Publisher: Aileron Books Babies are a gift of God, a fact Marigold Parker knows full well. Fourteen-year-old Marigold (Mary) Parker spends the summer of ’78 with her cousin and best friend, Sharon, biking the roads of their rural neighborhood in Pleasant Waters, North Louisiana. The girls while away the days at the local pond, listening to the BeeGees and talking about boys. Caring for her emotionally fragile mother is Mary’s only worry, until Sharon’s older half-brother finds Mary alone at the pond one day. She can’t speak of what happened in the woods. The truth will destroy her family and cost her the relationships she holds most precious. But secrets have a way of making themselves known, and when Mary finds herself pregnant, she’s forced to grapple with hard decisions. Babies are a gift from God. Mary knows this full well, but she doesn’t know how to deal with a pregnancy, or who to turn to for help. Trials seem to multiply as Mary struggles to keep faith in the God her parents have taught her to trust.
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