Charity Endicott -- "Cricket" to her millionaire grandfather -- constantly prays for a second chance. Memories of her fiance's plane crash and his whispered plea "Help me, Charity!" haunt her. So does her answer: "I don't know how". At the Ames' ranch in the Grand Tetons she begins to overcome her grief, until she finds herself stranded in a mountain cabin with their badly injured son, a wood cookstove, an outside pump, and a blizzard coming on. More than her reputation is at stake if Charity is to survive and save the man she has come to love.
With the onslaught of World War II, Candleshine Thatcher dedicates her life to nursing, and then her heart to a brave Marine lieutenant. World War Ii would go on with or without them but their lives would be forever changed by its course.
These ancient yet compelling stories, passed down from generation to generation, are as timeless as the lessons they teach. The scenes and people may change, but God and his Word do not. The lives of these Bible characters will inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your walk with God.
Six Historical Stories of Love That Takes Persuasion Take an adventurous ride along on the bumpy trail to love as six independent women of yesteryear are cautiously courted into matrimony by men they have both intrigued and hurt. Will troubles douse the sparks of love before anyone can become a bride? An Unexpected Surprise by Rosey Dow, a writer and motivational speaker from Delaware. Angie McDonald has placed an ad for a mail-order bride—for her widowed brother-in-law and his motherless daughter. But when the beautiful Saundra arrives, Angie wonders if she’s made a mistake and woven a very tangled web. When will Angie learn to leave matters in the hand of God? Ribbon of Gold by Cathy Marie Hake, a retired nurse and bestselling author from Southern California. Carter Steadman recently inherited ownership of the Steadman Mills. He is shamed when Isabel Shelly, one of his workers, boldly informs him of the inhuman working conditions at his mill. Carter is inexplicably drawn to this woman who has so little, yet gives so much. Her mere presence is forcing him to make a decision beyond his wildest imaginings. Light Beckons the Dawn by Susannah Hayden, a writer and editor from Colorado. Percy Morgan has hidden her past and stifled her future with a gruff exterior and immersed herself in work at a remote lumber camp. Faced with friendships offered by the few women in camp and the attentions of the camp doctor, Percy must decide if she can take a risk and reopen the pain of the past so that healing can begin. Reluctant Schoolmarm by Yvonne Lehman, a multi-published author and writers’ conference speaker from North Carolina. When Christa Walsh steps off a train in the backwoods of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and reluctantly into the role of teacher, she finds the job more rewarding than she expected, winning the hearts of the children—and along the way, warming the heart of the man whose deception landed her the position. School Bells and Wedding Bells by Colleen L. Reece, an author from Washington state with over six million books in print. Freshly jilted and ready to take on the world, Meredith Rose Macrae enters an isolated Idaho hamlet with the force of a tornado. Neither she nor Last Chance will ever be the same. And Brit Farley, rugged head of the local school board, faces the challenge of exchanging the new teacher’s school bells for wedding bells. Rose Kelly by Janet Spaeth, a bestselling author from North Dakota. Rose believes a woman can do any job just as well as a man. But moving to Dakota Territory for six months to write articles on the homesteaders, she suddenly realizes that she may have taken on more then she can handle when trampling upon Eric Johansen private past.
Girls are girls wherever they live—and the Sisters in Time series shows that girls are girls whenever they lived, too! This new collection brings together four historical fiction books for 8–12-year-old girls: history and Christian faith. Featuring bonus educational materials such as time lines and brief biographies of key historical figures, American Dream is ideal for anytime reading and an excellent resource for home schooling. Visit the official Sisters in Time website at www.sistersintime.com
With the onslaught of World War II, Candleshine Thatcher dedicates her life to nursing, and then her heart to a brave Marine lieutenant. World War Ii would go on with or without them but their lives would be forever changed by its course.
Book 1 in the American Frontiers Collection seriesA CBA BestsellerSurviving the rugged frontiers of America's west is a daunting task. But even in the hostile wilderness, God allows the tender flower of love to take root and bloom. While carving out a place for himself far from famine-torn Ireland, Brian O'Rourke meets Heather Templeton, whose struggles parallel his own. Can this flower of Seattle blossom in the warmth of Brian's love?
Six historical Christmas romances prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold or silver—but from the vast riches of a loving heart. The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot Wyoming, 1885—Esther Hathaway lost her one true love at Gettysburg twenty years ago, but she is still willing to celebrate her niece’s wedding by commissioning Jeremy Snyder to paint her portrait. Will Esther’s prayers for God to ease her loneliness be answered by a wounded vet? A Token of Promise by Rebecca Germany Alaska, 1897—Promised in marriage to a man she has never met in exchange for a place to call home, Charlotte Vance is headed to the Klondike and struggling not to fall in love with the wrong man. Gabe Monroe has found a bride perfect for his brother. A wife will help his brother run his supply business and raise his daughter, and Gabe will be freed to seek riches in the Yukon rivers after the spring thaw. But what will become of Charlotte when both brothers refuse to marry her—even though one loves her? Band of Angel’s by Cathy Marie Hake Colorado, 1893—The first time Jarrod McLeod dips his pan in the river, he strikes gold—a wedding ring! Sure the woman who lost it must be beside herself, he goes upriver to return it. He meets laundress Angel Taylor. She did lose the ring; however, she refuses to take the ring back. Jarrod’s first impressions of Angel are scandalous, but he soon discovers the truth, bringing her a Christmas gift to span the perimeters of time. Winterlude by Colleen L. Reece Alaska, 1930s—A single out-of-place snowflake in San Diego lures Ariel Dixon home to Ketchikan, Alaska, despite her wealthy fiancé’s protests. When she encounters slim, handsome Jean Thoreau, a childhood friend presumed dead, a swift rush of events changes the course of Ariel’s life. Drawn back to the home she loves, Ariel finds peace in the arms of the man who would not break a promise made long ago. Christmas Bounty by MaryLu Tyndall California, 1855—Caroline is a widowed mother alone in a small California town that is suddenly exploding with gold fever. When she sees the ship’s captain who once saved her and her husband’s lives on a scaffold to be hung, she must do something—even propose marriage. Goldrush Christmas by Michele Ule Alaska, 1897—When Samantha and her twin Peter book passage to Alaska in search of their missionary-minded father, they never imagined getting caught up in the rush for gold or that their neighbor would follow them. Soon their youth and inexperience is challenged on all fronts.
It Takes an Extra Special Woman to Be a Preacher’s Bride Six men are dedicated to proclaiming God’s Word—and six women wonder if they’re cut out to support that calling. Being a helpmate to a pastor is no easy task. They must step out in a special kind of faith and love to become preachers’ brides. . . . Remember Me by Kimberley Comeaux North suffers an injury, loses his memory, and believes he is a Scottish pastor. Helen hopes he just might fall in love with her, if he isn’t bound by his social standings as a duke. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy by Kristy Dykes Shirley feels like she’s never known anything of life beyond her little country church. She wants more out life. Then she meets Forrest Townsend, the new parson—who just might change her mind. In Miss Bliss and the Bear by Darlene Franklin Annie knits hats and mittens for soldiers. But chaplain Jeremiah Arnold isn’t sure he wants a woman hanging around the fort—even one as beautiful and well meaning as Miss Bliss. . . . A Bride for the Preacher by Sally Laity It’s Emma’s dream to doctor the needy, and she hopes there might be a place for her in new territory out west. She isn’t interested in marriage—until she nurses a certain preacher’s fever. Renegade Husband by DiAnn Mills Audra moves to frontier Colorado to marry the local pastor and is assured a life of adventure. She never realizes how much adventure until her stagecoach is robbed and her future husband seems to be the culprit. . . . Silence of the Sage by Colleen L. Reece Ever dutiful and just, Reverend Gideon Scott takes a bride in name only. But soon the reverend abandons both family and church in search of truth that will clear his tarnished name.
Registered nurse, Misty McCall, was thrilled to be working at Yellowstone Park, but she knew it was a mistake to fall in love with the doctor who headeded the hospital for there was already a woman in his life.
Nurse Julie James, Emergency supervisor, was known as the nurse who walked alone. No one knew if she was trying to hide something, not even her best friend, Nurse Joyce Wright. Then Dr Chrisopher Ashley arrived, and things began to make sense.
Charlie Campbell, half-white, half-Apache, has paid his debt to the Sutherland family. In full. Now there is nothing left for him but to ride away from the Triple S Ranch in northern Arizona, the nearest thing to a home he has ever known. The solitude he once cherished is haunted by echoes in the valley; memories of those who treated him as a man instead of someone to be despised. Still, he walks alone - until a girl named Whispering Sage and the father he thought deserted him come into his life.
Nurse Autumn Dale falls for the new, young doctor in town, but her twin sister, who is suffering from amnesia, also likes him. Autumn is determined not to do anything that would threaten her sister's recovery or well being, but must she give up the handsome doctor for her sister's sake?
Sixteen-year-old Juli hopes her experience as a trial witness in a bank robbery case in Bellingham Bay, Washington, will give her material for writing mystery stories, until she and her church group friends receive death threats and warnings not to testify.
After all the misfortune that started on Mysterious Monday, Juli Scott and Shannon Riley feel nothing can ever hurt them again. Their friendship with each other, Dave Gilmore, and Ted Hilton is stronger than ever. But the hearbreak of separation threatens the four teens in this book. A fortune teller, a crystal ball, an uncanny prediction, and a self-proclaimed prophet called Lord Leopold trap Shannon in a web of deceit. In spite of everything her friends do to help, only God will be able to save Shannon from a frightening cult that threatens to destroy both her mind and her soul.
Julie is convinceed that one of the members of her church youth group has seen something they shouldn't have--something that has put them all in danger.
When Juli, her best friend Shannon, and their friends and families go on vacation to British Columbia, they begin to suspect they are being followed by the cult leaders who caused them trouble in the past.
Juli Scott, Shannon Riley, and their friends look forward to the new school year, especially when their youth group leader, Kareem Thompson, offers to take them all to Mount Rainier to enjoy the early snowfall.
A retired schoolteacher leaves an old patchwork quilt to two of her students when she dies. Will the quilt bring the lives of the students and their families back together in their time of need?
Satisfy the legions of romance readers hungry for wholesome, Christ-centered stories by carrying Barbour's Heartsong Presents line. Each of these mass market paperback novels is a top-quality romance reflecting Christian values through realistic stories. Available in both contemporary and historic settings, Heartsong Presents novels offer something for every romance reader--at a tremendous value price.
This beautiful little gift book includes stories, poems, quotes, and prayers to inspire parents and teachers, whether in the classroom, at home, or in church. A great year-round gift for children to give to their teachers.
The world of Heartstrings is one awash in neon lights, sequins, and the allure of the country music scene. Yet it's also the down-to-earth story of Genna Ross, a star-studded entertainer who yearns for the simple life of her West Virginia childhood, and the only man she ever loved but couldn't have. Only plain and lonely Emily Carson could see the unrealized beauty of a dilapidated Victorian mansion. That is, until she meets someone who has an eye for home restoration, and for discovering the hidden treasures of one vulnerable woman. Restore the Joy is a story of a love against all odds, and the perfect timing of our faithful God. Jamie Carrigan has flunked out of college and now she's living with her grandmother miles away from "civilization." What good could come from this? For starters, in Passage of the Heart, two handsome men vying for her attention, and Grandma's rock-solid, old-fashioned Christian faith. It's only A Matter of Choice, but to Stacie and Brad, it's their future happiness. They were the ideal couple, seemingly made for each other, until a career opportunity of a lifetime presents itself to Stacie. Should she continue up the corporate ladder - and into the arms of another suitor - or stay with her first love?
Greeting books" offer more than a card, for less money. And, now you can express your exact sentiments in a beautiful, 40-page hardback gift book with eye-catching covers and a free mailing envelope-all for less than the cost of most greeting cards. Wisdom for the Graduate encourages use of God-given tools to achieve goals.
How can a recent graduate build a thriving, purposeful life? Using Scripture, quotations, and stories of famous individuals, Finding Your Way explains the tools that young adults need to succeed.
Every family has them - those traditions that spawn memories and bind families together. Some started by chance. Some take effort to maintain. But all have a way of sneaking into those holiday festivities and taking a firm position within the family. In Everlasting Light, Alaina McKenna starts a Christmas candles tradition as she prays for her husband's return from the Civil War. Olivia Schuler delights in discovering the Mandalay family traditions, or Yuletide Treasures, even as she learns a lasting lesson about contentment. In Angels in the Snow, Lass Talbot struggles to carry on her deceased mother's Christmas traditions even though her bitter father has banned Christmas festivities from their home. Finally, Elizabeth Evans longs to recreate her husband's Christmas traditions in their new home, but she ends up creating a new tradition with her original Christmas Cake. The Christmas Threads of tradition unravel from the past to weave into the traditions of today. And, handled with love, they will become part of the tapestry of future generations.
For anyone who teaches, here's a bushel of shiny, red apples--stories, quotations, and Scriptures that say thank you for being my teacher This deluxe full-color gift book is the perfect substitute for a greeting card with its inspirational text, photographic illustrations, and an envelope, too
Four stories by moonlight or candlelight discover the joy of Christmas love. Sigrid, Shana, Angelina, and Brynne all have something to tell of their love and future.
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