 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.
12/10/2024 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.
12/4/2024 The Queen's Cook Author: Tessa Afshar Genre: Biblical Fiction Series: Queen Esther's Court #1 Pages: 400 Release Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her Jewish friends. Desperate to support her family, Roxannah approaches the royal physician, Adin--the man whose kind eyes haunt her--and seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens. In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah tries to survive the spiteful ploys of the other cooks as she ascends through the ranks. Her loyalty earns her the trust and friendship of Queen Esther, who is navigating dangerous politics with wisdom and grace. When Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the king's most powerful wife and Esther's archenemy, they find themselves tasked with the impossible job of discovering the culprit. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Esther's reign hangs in the balance.
12/1/2024 Even If We Cry Author: Terrie Todd Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Even If #1 Pages: 309 Release Date: December 5, 2024 Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink Can Nina keep her family together while a world war threatens to rip them apart? Warned they “mustn’t cry,” British teenager Nina Gabriel and her two young siblings board a ship bound for Canada as part of the WWII child evacuee program in 1940. Nina’s mischievous brother and seasick sister test her limits on the long voyage—but her burden of responsibility grows still heavier in Canada. Determined to fulfill her promise to her parents, Nina battles to keep the siblings together through what they all hoped would be no more than one school term. Months turn into years. Unfamiliar Canadian customs, a foster sister who resents them, the mysterious deaths of their host family’s other children, and the birth of a new brother back in England complicate Nina’s world. It doesn’t help when David, the boy she’s grown to love, enlists in the air force with no end to the war in sight. When a telegram arrives after a London bombing, will Nina find a way to fulfill her promise for the brother she’s never met? Will the Gabriel siblings learn that each of them is loved, even if they cry?
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