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The Letter
by Richard Paul Evans
A man finds a letter from his deceased wife, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Nineteen years after the death of their young daughter, an estranged couple finds a letter at the base of the girl's gravestone. Feeling in his heart that the letter is from the mother who abandoned ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Christmas Box
by Richard Paul Evans
A story of family, faith, and the power of love to heal grief and loss.
"Whatever the reason, I find that with each passing Christmas the story of the Christmas Box is told less and needed more. So I record it now for all future generations to accept or dismiss as seems ... (Goodreads)
Dance of the Gods
by Nora Roberts
Six immortal warriors must unite to battle an evil goddess and save humanity. Romance and magic intertwine in this thrilling fantasy novel.
Combining elements of the supernatural with gripping suspense and seduction, #1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel in her Circle Trilogy… He saw where the ... (Goodreads)
Perfect Match
by Jodi Picoult
A young woman's struggle to reconcile her religious beliefs with her own moral convictions.
The story begins with a prologue, in which an unnamed female character enters a courtroom and inexplicably shoots and kills the defendant after shooting him four times as he approaches his defense ... (Wikipedia)
Morrigan's Cross
by Nora Roberts
An age-old battle between good and evil is reignited, with fate of the world resting on the shoulders of one courageous family.
Listening Length: 11 hours, 43 minutes Number-one New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers an extraordinary new trilogy—an epic tale that breaks down the boundaries between reality and ... (Goodreads)
Chesapeake
by James A. Michener
A sweeping saga of four generations of a family living in Maryland and their struggles to adapt to changing times.
The story-line, like much of Michener's work, depicts a number of characters within family groups over a long time period, richly illustrating the history of the area through these families' ... (Wikipedia)
The Shoemaker's Wife
by Adriana Trigiani
Two Italian immigrants forge a love story amongst the struggles of making a life in America.
The majestic and haunting beauty of the Italian Alps is the setting of the first meeting of Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who meet as teenagers, despite growing up in ... (Goodreads)
The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
by Andy Andrews
A journey of self-discovery and personal growth, identifying the power of making wise decisions.
National Bestseller—,New York Times,, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, What makes the difference between failure and success? The Traveler’s Gift offers a modern day parable of one ... (Goodreads)
A Bend in the Road
by Nicholas Sparks
A story of redemption and healing, as a man and woman find a way to move past their shared tragedy.
Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife Missy was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. As deputy sheriff of New Bern, North Carolina , he not only grieves for her and worries ... (Wikipedia)
The Screwtape Letters
by C.S. Lewis
A series of letters between two devils, providing a window into human nature and morality.
The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of ... (Goodreads)
The Rescue
by Nicholas Sparks
A man and woman find love and healing through faith in a story of redemption and second chances.
When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks; but there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: He ... (Goodreads)
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)
1st to Die
by James Patterson
Four female friends team up to catch a killer preying on newlyweds.
Four crime-solving friends face off against a killer in San Francisco in the Women's Murder Club novel that started James Patterson's thrilling series. Each one holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay ... (Goodreads)
Death Comes for the Archbishop
by Willa Cather
An epic tale of faith and courage, set in the deserts of New Mexico during the 19th century.
The narrative is based on two historical figures of the late 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Lamy and Joseph Projectus Machebeuf , and rather than any one singular plot, is the stylized re-telling of ... (Wikipedia)
Purple Orchids
by Samantha Christy
A second chance romance between a wounded soldier and his high school sweetheart. Can they overcome their past and find love again?
Friends. Lovers. Enemies. Sometimes the lines between them are blurred. Gavin McBride She blindsided me. Broke me. Shredded me. And now she’s back, thinking I did the very same thing to her. Someone ... (Goodreads)
Forever Us
by Sandi Lynn
A love story between a successful businessman and a struggling artist, navigating the challenges of their different worlds.
The story of Connor and Ellery Black continues in the last installment of the Forever Black Trilogy, Forever Us. You took Connor and Ellery’s journey of love, courage, and strength as Ellery’s ... (Goodreads)
These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901
by Nancy E. Turner
A young woman's struggle for independence, chronicles her journey through the American Southwest.
“Belongs on your must-read list. This novel is a gem.” — Omaha World-Herald Nancy E. Turner's unforgettable, These Is My Words, melds the sweeping adventures and dramatic landscapes of, Lonesome ... (Barnes & Noble)
The First Four Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
An account of the hardships endured and lessons learned in the first four years of marriage.
The novel gets its title from a promise Laura made to Almanzo when they became engaged. She did not want to be a farmer, but decided to try farming for three years. Laura keeps house and Almanzo ... (Wikipedia)
4th of July
by James Patterson
An ex-FBI agent takes on a case of a missing girl, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
When Lindsay Boxer gets a lead on a recent murder of two teenagers, she responds to the call and joins Warren Jacobi on a stakeout of a Mercedes. When the car takes off, a high speed chase ends in a ... (Wikipedia)
Roses Are Red
by James Patterson
A thrilling crime story of a homicide detective searching for a serial killer.
Alex Cross returns for the sixth book in the series with a new killer on the loose. A series of meticulously planned bank robberies leave behind a wake of bodies. Alex Cross must not only battle ... (Wikipedia)
The Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
A young princess must overcome great obstacles to reclaim her rightful throne.
When crown princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee was born, she did not open her eyes until her aunt held her. The woman became her nursemaid and constant companion, nicknaming her Ani and telling ... (Wikipedia)
For One More Day
by Mitch Albom
A man's journey through time, exploring the bonds of family, life, and death.
The book's theme is mortality: , it analyzes how people might react to the chance to have a dead relative back for a day. , The book tells the story of Charles "Chick" Benetto, a former baseball ... (Wikipedia)
Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons
by Denise Grover Swank
A small-town librarian with a knack for solving mysteries gets caught up in a dangerous investigation involving her own family.
When Rose reports for Fenton County jury duty she figures she’s lucky to get out of a morning working at the DMV. Instead, despite a disastrous encounter with the new assistant district attorney, ... (Goodreads)
See How They Run
by Ally Carter
A group of teenagers on a class trip to Russia get caught up in a dangerous espionage plot.
Some Secrets Are Better Left Unfound. For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it ... (Barnes & Noble)
Between Friends
by Debbie Macomber
Two childhood friends navigate life's ups and downs, including love, loss, and family. A heartwarming tale of enduring friendship.
The story of a remarkable friendship—told in a remarkable way. A story in which every woman will recognize herself…and her best friend,Jillian Lawton and Lesley Adamski. Two girls from very different ... (Barnes & Noble)
Plum Pudding Murder
by Joanne Fluke
A small-town baker solves a murder mystery after finding a dead body in her pantry. Includes recipes for delicious desserts.
The yuletide season in Lake Eden, Minnesota, guarantees a white Christmas, delectable holiday goodies from Hannah Swensen's bakery, The Cookie Jar—and murder … The Cookie Jar's busiest time of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dream Lake
by Lisa Kleypas
A magical love story set in a picturesque town, where a woman discovers the power of forgiveness and second chances.
They say that opposites attract. But what happens when one has been devastated by betrayal and the other is so jaded that his heart is made of stone? Enter the world of Friday Harbor, an enchanting ... (Goodreads)
Atlantia
by Ally Condie
In a world where people live either above or below the sea, two sisters must choose between family and freedom.
The story begins when Rio attends the ceremony of the Divide. Rio wants to go aboveground, or where there are sun and air, initially, but she has promised her Below-loving twin sister, Bay, to remain ... (Wikipedia)
Sarah
by Orson Scott Card
A young girl with a special gift struggles to find her place in the world while navigating family secrets and societal expectations.
Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the ... (Goodreads)
