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Christian Fiction May 2018 "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken." ~ Psalm 34:17-20
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| If I Live by Terri BlackstockStarring: Casey Cox, who became a master of disguise after being framed for the murder of her best friend by two crooked cops, and Dylan Roberts, the PI who was originally trying to catch her but now wants to help.
What it is: an edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense story and the final book in Casey's journey (the first two are If I Run and If I'm Found).
What should you read next: If you want more compelling romantic suspense, pick up one of Dee Henderson or Dani Pettrey's books. |
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| Who the Bishop Knows by Vannetta ChapmanWhat it's about: A 19-year-old Amish man is shot to death at a rodeo in Monte Vista, Colorado. No one saw by whom, so kindly Bishop Henry Lapp investigates to bring peace to his people.
Series alert: Like What the Bishop Saw and When the Bishop Needs an Alibi, this final book in the Amish Bishop mysteries has appealing characters, a faith-filled plot, sweet romances, and several recipes.
For fans of: Shelley Shepard Gray's Amish mystery series, Secrets of Crittenden County. |
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| No One Ever Asked: A Novel by Katie GanshertFeaturing: Anaya, an African American first-year teacher; Camille, a white stay-at-home mom active in the PTA; and Jen, the white adoptive mother of a seven-year-old girl from Africa.
What happens: When a Missouri school district loses its accreditation, its students move to another one -- but the new area has wealthy white kids and the incoming students are less-affluent African Americans.
Why you should read it: It's a timely, affecting, thought-provoking look at racism, socioeconomic status, parenting, and more. |
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| A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn GreenStarring: Vivienne, a lacemaker in France who must somehow flee before she's guillotined like her aunt; Liam, an Irish-American farmer and former Revolutionary War soldier who helps her make a new life in Pennsylvania; and young Henri, who becomes Vivienne's charge...and who some think is France's boy king in hiding.
Look for: evocative writing, a likable romantic duo, details about the Whiskey Rebellion, and cameos by Alexander and Eliza Hamilton. |
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| The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla LaureanoWhat it's about: Denver chef Rachel Bishop's life revolves around her job. So after Alex Kanin's New Yorker essay unintentionally causes her to lose it, they are both upset. To make up for things, Alex hosts exclusive pop-up dinner parties catered by Rachel in his expensive apartment, hoping to restore her career.
Series alert: This richly described 1st in an engaging new series is a perfect treat for foodies and fans of Denise Hunter's The Wishing Season, which also features a female chef falling in love. |
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Focus on: Living with Mental Illness
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| The Feathered Bone by Julie CantrellFeaturing: Amanda Salassi, caring mom and chaperone for her daughter's sixth grade class field trip to New Orleans.
What happens: One of the girls -- Amanda's daughter's best friend -- disappears without a trace. Devastated by loss yet hoping for her return, those left behind face severe trials, including depression.
Is it for you? Dealing with difficult subject matter, this is a challenging but rewarding and faith-filled read. |
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Secret Place by Leslie J. Sherrod What it's about: A Sunday school teacher hides a dark secret. Charisma Joel's family has been plagued by mental illness for years, leaving her in denial and too ashamed to get help. Desperate and angry with God, she turns to cocky, womanizing Dr. Miles Logan for solace. But when a homicide occurs and more dark secrets are exposed, Charisma is left to wonder if she will ever find the relief and freedom she desires for herself and her family. Why you should read it: Shines a light on mental illness and the effect it can have on families.
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| Her Brother's Keeper: An Amish Secrets Novel by Beth WisemanIntroducing: Charlotte Dolinsky, whose brother fell in love with a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish woman...and then committed suicide.
What happens: Looking for answers about her brother, Charlotte masquerades as an Amish woman. As she gets closer to the truth, she becomes uncomfortable with her deceit.
Is it for you? Edgier than many Amish books, this is the thought-provoking 1st of three books telling Charlotte's story. |
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Life Supportby Candace CalvertWhat it's about: Nurse Lauren Barclay put her life on hold to keep a watchful eye on her troubled sister; that's why she's back in Houston. But that means confronting the brooding physician assistant who caused painful turmoil in her family-- and left Lauren with memories her heart can't forget.
Series alert: This suspenseful, engaging book (complete with romance and a hurricane) is the last entry in the Grace Medical trilogy.
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