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Gods and Kings
by Lynn Austin
Biblical epic, depicting the rise and fall of kings, and the clash between Israelite and pagan cultures.
Though born the second son of King Ahaz, Hezekiah is not protected from his father's perverted attempts to gain the favor of the idol Molech. Terrified and powerless at the foot of Molech's altar, ... (Goodreads)
Candle in the Darkness
by Lynn Austin
A woman's journey of faith and courage, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War.
"A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."—Beverly Lewis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny , The daughter of a wealthy ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Chance
by Karen Kingsbury
A heartwarming story of two strangers whose lives intersect, leading to a journey of love, faith, and second chances.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long-ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today. ... (Goodreads)
The Bridge
by Karen Kingsbury
A heartwarming story of two people who meet on a bridge and their lives become intertwined. They learn about love, forgiveness, and the power of faith.
Number one New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers an instant classic with this heartwarming Christmas story about a hundred-year flood, lost love, and the beauty of enduring ... (Goodreads)
Twenty Wishes
by Debbie Macomber
A group of friends make a list of twenty wishes, leading to unexpected changes in their lives and relationships.
What do you want most in the world? What Anne Marie Roche wants is to find happiness again. At thirty-eight, she's childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's ... (Goodreads)
The Shop on Blossom Street
by Debbie Macomber
A knitting class brings together four women who form unexpected friendships and find healing through their shared experiences.
Bestselling romance author and ardent knitter Debbie Macomber combines both her skills in this novel about a newly opened Seattle yarn shop and the knitting class that brings four women together to ... (Goodreads)
The Silent Governess
by Julie Klassen
A governess hides a dangerous secret while falling in love with her employer. A tale of mystery, romance, and suspense set in Regency England.
Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems. Lord ... (Goodreads)
Light from Heaven
by Jan Karon
A small-town pastor's journey of faith, as he learns to accept the challenges of life.
It's never too late. Father Tim Kavanagh has been asked to "come up higher" more than once. But he's never been asked to do the impossible-until now. The retired Episcopal priest takes on the revival ... (Goodreads)
True Devotion
by Dee Henderson
A woman's faith journey of trusting God with her family's future.
Kelly Jacobs has already paid the ultimate price of loving a warrior; she has the folded flag and the grateful thanks of a nation to prove it. Navy SEAL Joe “Bear” Baker can't ask her to accept that ... (Goodreads)
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)
Hinds' Feet on High Places
by Hannah Hurnard
A spiritual allegory of a young woman's journey from fear and despair to joy and freedom.
With over 2 million copies sold, Hinds’ Feet on High Places remains Hannah Hurnard’s best known and most beloved book: a timeless allegory dramatizing the yearning of God’s children to be led to new ... (Goodreads)
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)
A Voice in the Wind
by Francine Rivers
A Christian-inspired story of love, hope, and courage in the face of persecution.
“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports ... (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 Wedding
by Nicholas Sparks
A couple navigates the ups and downs of planning their wedding while dealing with family drama and personal struggles.
In this stunning, New York Times, bestselling follow-up to, The Notebook, a hardworking but distant husband vows to win back the love of his life by looking to Noah and Allie's legendary romance. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Secret Keeper
by Kate Morton
A woman unravels her family's past, uncovering secrets and lies that span generations.
During a summer party at the family farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson has escaped to her childhood tree house and is happily dreaming of the future. She spies a ... (Goodreads)
The Kitchen House
by Kathleen Grissom
A young Irish girl is taken in by a plantation family in Virginia and becomes entangled in the lives of the slaves who work there.
When a white servant girl violates the order of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy that exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family. Orphaned while onboard ship ... (Goodreads)
The Shade of the Moon
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
In a post-apocalyptic world, a privileged teenager struggles to survive and reconcile with his past actions.
The eagerly awaited addition to the series begun with the New York Times best-seller, Life As We Knew It, in which a meteor knocks the moon off its orbit and the world changes forever. It's been more ... (Goodreads)
Nobody's Princess
by Esther M. Friesner
A young princess defies societal norms and expectations to forge her own path and become a legendary warrior.
She is beautiful, she is a princess, and Aphrodite is her favorite goddess, but something in Helen of Sparta just itches for more out of life. Not one to count on the gods—or her looks—to take care ... (Goodreads)
Save the Date
by Morgan Matson
A wedding planner's daughter navigates her own family drama and romantic entanglements during her sister's wedding weekend.
“The cinema-worthy rom-com of your summer reading dreams.” —,Bustle, “A sparkling summer story ideal for teens who are on that bittersweet cusp of change.” —,Booklist, “[A] romantic comedy of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Susannah's Garden
by Debbie Macomber
Susannah Nelson is searching for a new purpose in life and finds solace in her garden, where she discovers secrets about her family's past.
When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake–and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly that same year. Now, at ... (Goodreads)
The Thirteen Treasures
by Michelle Harrison
Tanya discovers a hidden world of fairies and uncovers the mystery of the thirteen treasures.
Tanya has a secret. She can see fairies. But not the fairies we imagine. These fairies cast spells on her, rousing her from her sleep and propelling her out of bed. Disturbed by her daughter’s ... (Goodreads)
Fatal Affair
by Marie Force
A steamy romance between a detective and a suspect in a murder case. As the investigation heats up, so does their relationship.
Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career-and her confidence-after a disastrous investigation., The perfect opportunity arises when Senator ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ophelia
by Lisa M. Klein
A retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective, exploring her love for Hamlet and her tragic fate.
He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A ... (Goodreads)
Almost Perfect
by Susan Mallery
A woman falls for a man who seems perfect, but his past threatens their future together.
Back in high school, Liz Sutton was the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Then she'd stolen the heart of the most popular boy in town, and their secret romance helped her through the worst of ... (Goodreads)
I Heard That Song Before
by Mary Higgins Clark
A wealthy woman's past comes back to haunt her when she moves into a mansion with a dark history.
When Kay Lansing marries wealthy widower Peter Carrington, she is well aware of the rumours surrounding the mysterious death of Peter's first wife Grace, who was found floating in the family pool ten ... (Goodreads)
Evil Star
by Anthony Horowitz
The second book in the "Power of Five" series, five teenagers must stop an ancient evil from destroying the world.
Following the events of, Raven's Gate, (which took place a few weeks before the beginning of Evil Star ), Matt goes to a new private school which the Nexus are funding, but is left friendless because ... (Wikipedia)
Hidden Secrets
by Carolyn Brown
A small-town romance novel about a woman who returns home to uncover family secrets and finds love along the way.
Kim Brewster’s ill-fated marriage was annulled so quickly that she thought she could keep the whole thing a secret…until she found out she was pregnant. But before her confession can blow a hole in ... (Goodreads)
Necropolis
by Anthony Horowitz
The third book in the "Power of Five" series, where five teenagers must fight against evil forces to save the world from destruction.
Scarlett Adams ' school tutor group is taken on a trip to St Meredith's Church where she sees a vision of Matthew Freeman , who leads her to the door with the pentagram etched into it. There, she is ... (Wikipedia)
Faerie Wars
by Herbie Brennan
When a boy discovers a hidden world of faeries, he becomes embroiled in a war between two rival factions.
When Henry Atherton helps Mr. Fogarty clean up around his house, he expects to find a mess and a cranky old man; what he doesn't expect to find is Pyrgus Malvae, crown prince of the Faerie realm, who ... (Goodreads)
