Recommendations based on Summerby Karen Kingsbury

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  1. Found

    by Karen Kingsbury
    Two families' lives intertwine when their children go missing. A story of faith, hope, and the power of prayer.

    A Desperate Search Driven by his wife’s dying wish to find their firstborn son, John Baxter sets about the search. His prayer? That Elizabeth’s wish would be fulfilled before the upcoming Baxter ... (Goodreads)

  2. Family

    by Karen Kingsbury
    A heart-wrenching story of a family's struggles to overcome loss and reunite.

    A Sensational Trial When Katy Hart travels to Los Angeles to testify against the knife-wielding fan who tried to kill her, she is hunted by paparazzi who quickly realize she is the mystery woman ... (Goodreads)

  3. Forgiven

    by Karen Kingsbury
    A story of faith and redemption, as a woman learns to forgive and heal from past trauma.

    Book 2 in the 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.5 million copies A story of God’s divine leading and the realization that peace comes only after forgiveness, from Karen Kingsbury, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Negotiator

    by Dee Henderson
    An unlikely romance between a hostage negotiator and a police officer, set against a backdrop of danger and secrets.

    FBI agent Dave Richman from Danger in the Shadows is back. He's about to meet Kate O'Malley, and his life will never be the same. She's a hostage negotiator. He protects people. He's about to find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. As Sure as the Dawn

    by Francine Rivers
    A young woman's spiritual journey to find her place in the world and the courage to follow her faith.

    The third installment in the Mark of the Lion trilogy. Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman ... (Goodreads)

  6. An Echo in the Darkness

    by Francine Rivers
    The story of a young Christian slave girl, Hadassah, and her journey through the Roman Empire.

    A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Shunning

    by Beverly Lewis
    A young woman's struggle to reconcile her faith with her family's expectations.

    When Katie Lapp finds the satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a secret she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Scarlet Thread

    by Francine Rivers
    A woman's journey of faith and struggle to forgive her family's past and seek redemption.

    When Sierra discovers her young ancestor's handcrafted quilt and reads her journal, she finds that their lives are very similar. By following her ancestor's example, she learns to surrender to God's ... (Goodreads)

  9. When Calls the Heart

    by Janette Oke
    A young woman's struggle to find her place in the Canadian West, navigating faith and family.

    Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined ... (Goodreads)

  10. Everywhere That Mary Went

    by Lisa Scottoline
    Mary DiNunzio, a young lawyer, is being stalked by someone from her past. She must uncover the stalker's identity before it's too late.

    Judgement day will come... It's just a matter of time. Mary has been slaving away for the past eight years trying to make partner in her cutthroat Philadelphia law firm. She's too busy to worry about ... (Goodreads)

  11. In Between

    by Jenny B. Jones
    Katie Parker is sent to live with a new family and navigate the challenges of fitting in and finding her place in a small town.

    Can we overcome our past? Katie Parker is about to get a new life—whether she wants one or not. With her mom in prison, and her father AWOL, Katie is sent to live with a squeaky-clean family who ... (Goodreads)

  12. Night Light

    by Terri Blackstock
    A woman's mission to restore her family's shattered lives, battling inner-demons and external threats.

    An era unlike any in modern civilization is descending without lights, electronics, running water, or automobiles. As a global blackout lengthens into months, the neighbors of Oak Hollow grapple with ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Measure of a Lady

    by Deeanne Gist
    An American heiress in the Victorian era finds her place in society, and love.

    Rachel van Buren arrives in Gold Rush San Francisco with two wishes: to protect her younger siblings and to return east as soon as possible. Both goals prove more difficult than she could imagine as ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. House

    by Frank E. Peretti
    A young couple moves into a seemingly perfect house, but soon discovers it's haunted by evil spirits.

    Jack and Stephanie Singleton, a married couple on the verge of a divorce, are driving to a counseling session when they find themselves lost on a deserted road in Alabama . Taking the advice of a ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Nights in Rodanthe

    by Nicholas Sparks
    Two strangers find solace in an unlikely romance while weathering a fierce storm.

    The story begins in 2002 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina . Adrienne Willis, a part-time librarian and divorced mother of three, is helping her daughter, Amanda, cope with depression. Amanda is having ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Guardian

    by Nicholas Sparks
    A young widow and a single father fall in love, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died: a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. ... (Goodreads)

  17. Love Comes Softly

    by Janette Oke
    A young woman's journey of resilience and faith as she navigates the struggles of frontier life.

    Marty Claridge ( Katherine Heigl ) has just moved out to the West with her husband Aaron Claridge (Oliver Macready), who dies in a riding accident shortly after. Expecting her late husband's baby, ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Truth About Forever

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance and the power of friendship.

    Macy is still recovering from the sudden loss of her father. Since he died during one of their habitual morning runs, Macy gives up running and keeps all of her feelings to herself. This results in ... (Wikipedia)

  19. April

    by Audrey Carlan
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and healing through a year-long love affair with a man who teaches her to live in the moment.

    Baseball, beer, and a hot boy. Nothing can beat that. Until I meet Mason “Mace” Murphy the next “it” pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and my client. He’s immature, arrogant, sexy as sin, and the last ... (Goodreads)

  20. February

    by Audrey Carlan
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and healing through a month-long spiritual retreat in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

    Mia Saunders needs money. A lot of money. She has one year to pay off the loan shark who has threatened her father’s life and is coming after his unpaid gambling debts. One million dollars to be ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Chance

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman moves to a small town to start over and finds love unexpectedly. But her past threatens to ruin everything.

    Share the joys, heartbreaks and triumphs of the people who inhabit the small Oregon town of Thunder Point with #1, New York Times, bestselling author Robyn Carr., With its breathtaking vistas and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. January

    by Audrey Carlan
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and healing through a year-long journey of love, loss, and growth.

    It’s really simple. I needed money. A lot of money. One million dollars to be exact. The amount didn’t matter. All that mattered is that at the end of that price tag held my father’s life. No money. ... (Goodreads)

  23. Can't Help Falling in Love

    by Bella Andre
    A heartwarming love story between a successful businessman and a struggling artist. They fall in love despite their differences and past traumas.

    "An amazing love story with an amazing hero that keeps you hooked!" ~ 5 stars Gabe Sullivan risks his life every day as a firefighter in San Francisco. But after learning a brutal lesson about ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Four Friends

    by Robyn Carr
    Four childhood friends reunite in their hometown, facing past traumas and discovering new love and purpose in life.

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. Ultimately, they'll discover what it means to be a wife, mother, lover, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Mister B. Gone

    by Clive Barker
    A demon trapped in a book begs the reader to burn it, revealing its tragic past and sinister intentions.

    A narrator attempts to convince the reader to burn the book they’re currently reading, but eventually reluctantly agrees to tell his story, and introduces himself as a lesser demon named Jakabok ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Promise

    by Teresa Driscoll
    A woman receives a mysterious letter that threatens to reveal a secret from her past. She must confront her past to protect her family.

    The chilling new psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of, I Am Watching You,., It was their darkest secret. Three schoolgirls made a promise—to take the horrible truth of what they ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. This World We Live In

    by Susan Beth Pfeffer
    A post-apocalyptic world where a family struggles to survive and find hope in a world without electricity, food, and safety.

    It’s been a year since a meteor collided with the moon, catastrophically altering the earth’s climate. For Miranda Evans, life as she knew it no longer exists. Her friends and neighbors are dead, the ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Hero

    by Robyn Carr
    A former marine returns home to start a new life and finds love in a small town.

    www.robyncarr.com, With warmth and sensitivity, #1, New York Times, bestselling author Robyn Carr shows readers that falling in love can be the bravest act of all. , In a moment of desperation, Devon ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. That Summer

    by Sarah Dessen
    A girl spends a summer in a beach town, discovering secrets about her family and herself while falling in love.

    That Summer tells the story of a 15-year-old girl Haven, as she copes with her sister's engagement, her father's remarriage, and her best friend's personality changes. Nothing seems stable except for ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Stuck in the Middle

    by Virginia Smith
    Joanie's life is turned upside down when her husband leaves her for a younger woman, forcing her to start over in her 40s.

    Joan Sanderson’s life is stuck. Her older sister, Allie, is starting a family, and her younger sister, Tori, has a budding career. Meanwhile, Joan is stuck at home with Mom and her aging grandmother. ... (Goodreads)