Recommendations based on The Christmas Hopeby Donna VanLiere

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  1. The Christmas Shoes

    by Donna VanLiere
    A journey of redemption and the power of love during the Christmas season.

    Sometimes, the things that can change your life will cross your path in one instant-and then, in a fleeting moment, they're gone. But if you open your eyes, and watch carefully, you will believe.... ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Locket

    by Richard Paul Evans
    A woman discovers a locket that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her family's past.

    After the death of his mother, Michael Keddington finds employment at the Arcadia nursing home where he befriends Esther, a reclusive but beautiful elderly woman who lives in mourning for her youth ... (Goodreads)

  3. Barefoot

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A woman's journey to embracing change and rebuilding her life after tragedy.

    Visiting Nantucket for the summer, three women seek peace and comfort as they cope with the challenges in their lives—from marriage, infidelity, and the mayhem of motherhood to scandal, tragedy, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Songs of the Humpback Whale

    by Jodi Picoult
    A woman leaves her husband, taking their daughter to find solace in the songs of humpback whales. Told from multiple perspectives.

    Jane Jones, a speech pathologist , has been married to Oliver Jones for almost twenty years. Together, they have a teenage daughter named Rebecca. Oliver is a world-renowned marine biologist . ... (Wikipedia)

  5. River Secrets

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's quest to uncover secrets of the magical river that runs through her town.

    The story begins as the main character, Razo, watches a meeting. The king and queen of Bayern speak with a Tiran ambassador and agree they should exchange ambassadors to promote peace between the two ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Fly Away

    by Kristin Hannah
    Mother and daughter battle a terminal cancer diagnosis, discovering strength and hope along the way.

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to the characters in, Firefly Lane, in her next blockbuster novel,, Fly Away. , Once, a long time ago, I walked down a night-darkened road called ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Sold on a Monday

    by Kristina McMorris
    A newspaper reporter's photo of two young boys for sale leads to a life-changing investigation.

    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER An unforgettable historical fiction novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Beyond the Valley of Thorns

    by Patrick Carman
    In the second book of the Land of Elyon series, Alexa Daley sets out to find the legendary city of the Elders beyond the Valley of Thorns.

    The second dazzling installment in Patrick Carman's masterful Land of Elyon trilogy!Alexa thought her troubles were over when she defeated the man who had threatened to bring down Bridewell from ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Killing

    by Robert Muchamore
    Teen spy, James Adams, goes undercover in a maximum-security prison to investigate the murder of an inmate's son.

    After coming back from a mission in a private school in Cambridgeshire with Shakeel, James is dumped by his girlfriend, Kerry Chang. As he leaves Kerry's room, he sees a red-shirt CHERUB called Andy ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Man vs. Beast

    by Robert Muchamore
    Teen spies infiltrate a group of animal rights activists to prevent a terrorist attack. Action-packed and suspenseful.

    A 14-year-old boy called Andy Pierce witnesses his mother, Christine, getting assaulted by two masked men working for the Animal Freedom Militia. On CHERUB campus, Kerry is annoyed with her ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Walt Disney's Pinocchio

    by Steffi Fletcher
    The classic tale of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, with colorful illustrations.

    The beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Sleeping Beauty Killer

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A former beauty queen is accused of murdering her fiancé, but her lawyer believes she may be innocent due to her history of sleepwalking.

    The third thrilling novel in the Under Suspicion series by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke follows television producer Laurie Moran ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Shadow Queen

    by C.J. Redwine
    A retelling of Snow White, where a fugitive princess must defeat the evil queen and reclaim her throne.

    Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Darkest Sunrise

    by Aly Martinez
    A heart-wrenching story of two broken souls finding love and healing in each other amidst tragedy and secrets.

    Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me. Whoever coined that phrase is a bald-faced liar. Words are often the sharpest weapon of all, triggering some of the most powerful ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Rocky Road to Romance

    by Janet Evanovich
    A young woman, with a passion for animals, lands a job as a radio show host and falls in love with her co-host.

    “[Evanovich] is funny and ceaselessly inventive.",—,Los Angeles Times Book Review, “Do yourself a favor and read this one.”,—,Washington Post, The author of so many spectacularly successful mystery ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Back to the Bedroom

    by Janet Evanovich
    A young woman's life is turned upside down when she falls for a handsome stranger who moves in next door.

    For months he’d thought of her as the Mystery Woman, draped in a black velvet cloak, with outrageous red curls, flawless skin, and carrying a large, odd case — but the night David Dodd saw a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. This Is What Happy Looks Like

    by Jennifer E. Smith
    A chance email brings together a small-town girl and a famous actor, leading to a summer romance in Maine.

    From the author of, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, comes a humorous and heartwarming novel about small towns, big love, and mistaken email identity. When teenage movie star ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination

    by Helen Fielding
    A journalist's wild imagination leads her on a thrilling adventure to uncover a terrorist plot.

    Olivia Jules, a journalist for the British Sunday Times newspaper and Elan magazine is in Miami to cover the launch of a face cream when she meets Pierre Feramo, who she finds attractive, but also ... (Wikipedia)

  19. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

    by Betty Smith
    A coming of age story set in Brooklyn, depicting a young girl's struggles and growth.

    The novel is split into five "books", each covering a different period in the characters' lives. Book One opens in 1912 and introduces 11-year-old Francie Nolan, who lives in the Williamsburg ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Come Home

    by Lisa Scottoline
    A mother's search for her missing daughter leads to shocking revelations about her family.

    Jill Farrow is a typical suburban mom who has finally gotten her and her daughter's lives back on track after a divorce. She is about to remarry, her job as a pediatrician fulfills her–-though it is ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Dark Hills Divide

    by Patrick Carman
    A young girl discovers a secret world hidden within the walls of her city and must use her wits to uncover the truth and save her people.

    The Dark Hills Divide introduces readers to Alexa Daley, who annually visits the town of Bridewell. Alexa is curious about what lies beyond the massive ramparts that surround the city and the walled ... (Goodreads)

  22. Divine Madness

    by Robert Muchamore
    Teen spy James Adams goes undercover in a cult to investigate a mysterious death. Danger and intrigue ensue.

    After finding a link in a successful mission in Hong Kong , James and Lauren Adams and Dana Smith are sent on a mission to Australia, posing as the children of an ASIS agent. Before leaving Kerry ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Perfect Christmas

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming story of love, family, and the magic of Christmas. Follow a young couple as they navigate the ups and downs of the holiday season.

    What would make, your, Christmas perfect?, For Cassie Beaumont, it's meeting her perfect match. Cassie, at thirty-three, wants a husband and kids, and so far nothing's worked. Not blind dates, not ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Sizzle

    by Julie Garwood
    FBI agent and a beautiful chef team up to solve a murder case. Sparks fly as they navigate danger and romance.

    Whether it's exhilarating historical romance or spine-tingling contemporary suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood weaves magnificent stories of passion, adventure, and ... (Goodreads)

  25. The White Rose

    by Amy Ewing
    Violet, a surrogate, is forced to join the resistance to save her friend. She discovers secrets that could change everything.

    The Selection meets The Handmaid’s Tale in the epic sequel to the New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing’s The Jewel . Violet is on the run. She’s escaped the Duchess of the Lake, who bought her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Low Pressure

    by Sandra Brown
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her sister dies in a storm and she becomes the guardian of her niece. But was it really an accident?

    Bellamy Lyston Price was only 12 years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene as well ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Sin Eater's Daughter

    by Melinda Salisbury
    A girl with the power to kill with a single touch is forced to become a pawn in a dangerous political game.

    Sixteen-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she's engaged to the prince, no one speaks to her. No one even looks at her. Because Twylla isn't a member of the court. She's the ... (Goodreads)

  28. Twelve Days of Christmas

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming Christmas romance about a woman who receives gifts from a secret admirer for twelve days straight.

    Continuing in a festive annual tradition, #1, New York Times, bestselling author Debbie Macomber returns with a new original holiday novel full of romance and cheer—and the magical prospect of ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Bitter Season

    by Tami Hoag
    A string of murders in Minneapolis leads detectives Kovac and Liska on a dangerous hunt for a killer.

    EVERY FAMILY HAS A SECRET. THEIRS WILL CHILL YOU TO THE CORE. #1 New York Times Bestselling author Tami Hoag returns to the bestselling series of her career with a Kovac and Liska case that will ... (Goodreads)

  30. Finding Claire Fletcher

    by Lisa Regan
    A missing person case turns personal for Detective D.D. Warren as she searches for Claire Fletcher and uncovers dark secrets.

    In the first book in bestselling author Lisa Regan’s new series, a one-night stand sets a detective on the trail of a terrifying unsolved crime. With his career on thin ice and fresh ink on his ... (Goodreads)