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Christian Fiction March 2017
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| A Moonbow Night by Laura FrantzHistorical Romance. In the Kentucky frontier of April 1777, Tempe Tucker and her family have secrets they must protect while they operate the Moonbow Inn along the Shawnee River. When handsome Sion Morgan, a surveyor with the British Loyal Land Company, and those in his group need a guide, Tempe, who knows the area well (and was once engaged to Daniel Boone's son), agrees to help. But as a young woman traveling in dangerous territory leading a group of men, she has challenges ahead. |
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| Amish Weddings by Leslie GouldRomance. Though she's Amish, fun-loving Rose Lehman has grown up next door to an Englisch family; indeed, one of the sons is joining the Amish church and marrying her sister. Rose has wedding plans too; she's set her heart on the bishop's son, Reuben Byler, who she thinks is the best catch in the county. But when the handsome army buddy of her future brother-in-law visits Lancaster County, Rose starts sneaking out to meet him -- and, due to a devastating buggy accident that injures her engaged sister, everyone's too busy to notice. This is the 3rd and final entry in the Neighbors of Lancaster County series. |
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| The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie KlassenHistorical Fiction. John Bell, the innkeeper at Ivy Hill's coaching inn, unexpectedly died in 1819. Now, a year later, his genteel wife, Jane, is the reluctant, very hands-off owner of the starting-to-fail inn. But when the bank tells her there's a huge debt coming due, she feels obligated to save The Bell, especially for the townspeople who depend on it. Teaming up with Thora, the mother-in-law she doesn't get along with but who once ran the inn herself (and who has reasons of her own for wanting to help), Jane discovers a new sense of purpose and direction. |
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| Rescue Me by Susan May WarrenRomantic Suspense. Deputy Sam Brooks, a member of the PEAK rescue team, faces a life-and-death situation, causing him to spill his heart to his girlfriend. Except the room was dark and it was actually Sierra's sister, flower child Willow, he talked to...and kissed. Willow, who's hoping to be named her church's youth pastor, has loved Sam for years, but wants her sister to be happy, and they agree to never mention what happened. But when the two of them lead a youth group trip in Glacier National Park, disaster strikes and they must work together to save themselves and the teens in their care -- and they might just find a way to understand their feelings for each other. This is the 2nd book in the Montana Rescue series. |
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Because You're Mine by Colleen CobleAlanna has been plagued by tragedy. So it should come as no surprise that in the beauty that surrounds Charleston, all is not as it seems. When her husband is killed by a car bomb while their band is on tour in Charleston, Alanna doesn't know where to turn. Her father-in-law is threatening to take custody of the baby she carries, but the one thing she knows for sure is that she can't lose the last piece of Liam she has left. Their manager offers her a marriage of convenience to gain her U.S. citizenship and allow her to escape her father-in-law's control. It seems like the perfect solution. but her doubts begin almost as soon as she arrives at Barry's family home, a decaying mansion surrounded by swamp. To make matters worse, Liam's best friend survived the car bomb. She's never really liked Jesse and now she can't seem to get away from him. When he takes Liam's place in their band, it's almost more than she can bear. But then things start happening. Things that could easily cost Alanna her life--or the life of her unborn child. Are they merely coincidences? Or is there something much more sinister at work?
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A Dream of Miracles by Ruth ReidWidow Mattie Diener's son is terribly sick, and she doesn't know why, but when she takes him to the local hospital and finds a city doctor filling in for the usual physician, the doctor accuses Mattie of child abuse because of the boy's mysterious symptoms.
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The Angels' Share by James MarkertSome believed he was the second coming of Christ. William wasn't so sure. But when that drifter was buried next to the family distillery, everything changed. Now that Prohibition has ended, what the townspeople of Twisted Tree, Kentucky, need most is the revival of the Old Sam Bourbon distillery. But William McFee knows it'll take a miracle to convince his father, Barley, to once more fill his family's aging house with barrels full of bourbon. When a drifter recently buried near the distillery begins to draw crowds of pilgrims, the McFees are dubious, but miracles seem to come to those who once interacted with the deceased and to those now praying at his grave. As people descend on the town to visit the "Potter's Field Christ," William seeks to find the connection between the tragic death of his younger brother and the mysterious drifter. But as news spreads about the miracles at the Potter's Field, the publicity threatens to bring the depth of Barley's secret past to light and put the entire McFee family in jeopardy. The Angels' Share is a story of fathers and sons, of young romance, of revenge and redemption, and the mystery of miracles
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Two Suitors for Anna by Molly JebberSince Anna Plank moved to Berlin, Ohio, with her widowed mamm and two schweschders, she’s found a real sense of belonging. As soon as her beloved Noah Schwartz proposes, they’ll begin a new chapter here together. But Noah has a surprise for Anna: once they’re married, he wants them to travel and live in other communities. Anna, who loves her home and her job at the quilt shop, is distraught when he takes her hesitation as rejection—and leaves. Daniel Bontrager’s arrival adds to Anna’s confusion. Since taking over his late brother’s farm, the handsome roofer has offered friendship and gentle attentions. Yet the pull of first love is strong and deep, especially when Noah returns. Through each revelation, Anna must search her faith for guidance, knowing she is choosing not just a husband, but a life to nurture and to share.
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Miramar Bay by T. Davis BunnWhen Connor Larkin boards a late night bus in downtown LA, he's not sure where he's going or what he's looking for. Putting his acting career - and his fiancee - on hold, he's searching for something he can't define, a part of himself he lost on the road to success. Once he dreamed of being a singer in the classic style of Sinatra and Bennett. But his lean good looks soon landed him in movies as the sexy "bad guy" - and in the arms of a famous young heiress. Now, with his wedding day approaching, Connor finds himself stepping into the sleepy seaside town of Miramar Bay - where one remarkable woman inspires him to rethink all of his choices.
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| Love Comes Homeby Ann H. GabhartHistorical Fiction. As soldiers return home from World War II, the four Merritt sisters of Rosey Corner, Kentucky dream and wonder what God has in store for their future. Kate hopes to start a family with her fiancé, who fought in Europe; Evangeline wants a nice house and encourages her husband, who was a prisoner of war, to pastor a large church; Victoria raises her young daughter alone and mourns her husband even as another man hopes to court her; and young Lorena wonders about her birth family, who abandoned her during the Great Depression. |
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| The Photograph by Beverly LewisAmish Fiction. Twenty-year-old Eva as well as her older sister Frona and her 18-year-old sister Lily are in dire straits. All are unmarried, their parents are dead, and their older brother has just announced that he and his family are taking over their Lancaster County, PA house and farm; he also says only one of the sisters can live there, and the other two must marry or move to Indiana with a distant relative. Each is upset, but Lily runs away. Meanwhile, Jed, an Amish man from Ohio, travels to the area to visit a buggy maker. On his way there, he finds a book and a photograph of an Amish girl. Since the Amish aren't allowed to have photos taken, Jed's intrigued, especially when he thinks he meets the girl in Lancaster County. |
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| The Miner's Lady by Tracie PetersonHistorical Romance. In an 1890s iron mining community in Minnesota, two families -- the Panettas and the Calarcos -- have been feuding for half a century, but when a Romeo and Juliet situation happens, that might change. First, 17-year-old Isabella Panetta falls for Orlando Calarco; then when her older sister Chantel agrees to help the young couple, she spends time with Orlando's older brother in order to distract him and falls for him! When a mining accident occurs, one family has a change of heart, but the other clings to old wounds. Will the couples find a way to love amidst all of the hate? You'll need to read this delightful final entry in the Shining Waters trilogy (after The Ice Cutter's Daughter and The Quarryman's Bride) to see if/how love conquers all. |
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| Lizzy & Janeby Katherine Reay Elizabeth left her family’s home in Seattle fifteen years ago to pursue her lifelong dream—chefing her own restaurant in New York City. Jane stayed behind to raise a family. Estranged since their mother’s death many years ago, the circumstances of their lives are about to bring them together once again. Known for her absolute command of her culinary domain, Elizabeth’s gifts in the kitchen have begun to elude her. And patrons and reviewers are noticing. In need of some rest and an opportunity to recover her passion for cooking, Elizabeth jumps at the excuse to rush to her sister’s bedside when Jane is diagnosed with cancer. After all, Elizabeth did the same for their mother. Perhaps this time, it will make a difference. |
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My Sister's Prayer by Mindy Starns ClarkVirginia, 1705. Celeste Talbot is usually such a sensible young woman--until she falls for an English soldier reassigned to the Colonies. Leaving her Huguenot family behind, she sets sail for America, only to realize that her younger sister Berta has been kidnapped and forced on board the very same ship... Virginia, present day. Madeline 'Maddee' Talbot has her hands full when she agrees to take in her younger sister Nicole following a serious car accident. The young women grew apart when Nicole fell into drug addiction, and Maddee prays this will be the start of a better life for her sister.
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A Bee in Her Bonnet by Jennifer BeckstrandTheir bees produce the most delectable honey in all of Wisconsin. And the three Christner girls are fondly known as The Honeybee Sisters throughout their peaceful Amish community--where their spirited sweetness is attracting any number of hopeful suitors... Lively, determined, and independent, Poppy Christner isn't about to let some vandal keep making mischief on her family's farm. She's been outrunning boys and standing up for picked-on children ever since she was a girl--no matter how much her prideful, arrogant schoolmate Luke Bontrager insulted her. So Poppy certainly doesn't need his interference now, especially since he's made it plain he prefers demure, ladylike companions. In fact, if Luke doesn't stop helping her find the culprit--and growing humble and remorseful--she'll be forced to notice how handsome his change-of-heart is making him. And that could mean falling in love--maybe for a lifetime...
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Sisters by Lisa WingateThe Sea Glass SistersA mother-daughter road trip is the last thing Elizabeth Gallagher needs. But with an impending hurricane, they are determined to convince Aunt Sandy to abandon her seaside store and return home. Instead, they discover that sisterhood can change hearts, lives, and futures . . . often in unpredictable ways. The Tidewater SistersTandi Reese and her sister, Gina, have complicated ties. Faced with legal papers for a fraud she didn’t commit, Tandi heads to the North Carolina Tidewater for a reckoning. But to unravel lies from truth, she must first confront strained sibling bonds and uncover a dark family secret. The Sandcastle SisterNew York editor Jen Gibbs has not only acquired Evan Hall’s blockbuster book deal―she’s also accepted his engagement proposal. Now she’s scared to death. In Jen’s family history, marriage represents the death of every dream a woman holds. Will her mother’s long-held secret change Jen’s belief’s about life and love?
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Better All the Time by Carre Armstrong GardnerSeraphina Darling has always struggled to stand out. With her weight issues at the forefront of her mind, Sephy prefers to place herself comfortably in the background. But when Sephy's best friend and older brother announce their engagement, she vows to make a permanent change in her appearance and her life. Meanwhile her younger sister, Amy, lands her dream job: coordinating the restoration of the community theater's arts programs. As the deadline for the project's completion approaches, Amy continues to run herself ragged, struggling to delegate and trust anyone but herself. As the Darling sisters move through tragedy and triumph, between shadows and the limelight, each must find a path into the freedom of who God intended her to be.
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Irish Meadows by Susan Anne MasonPressured by their Irish immigrant father to marry well and save their family horse farm, Brianna, a girl who longs to go to college, and Colleen, who dreams of romance, find their ambitions complicated by two men from humble backgrounds.
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Until the Harvest by Sarah Loudin Thomas1970s West Virginia. When family tragedy derails Henry Phillips's college studies, the only things that can tamp down his grief are the family farm, his fiddle, and an unexpected friendship with sweet but unusual preteen Mayfair Hoffman. Unfortunately, Mayfair's older sister, Margaret has a completely different effect. His grandmother's helper, she's always around, ready to push his buttons. As potential tragedy collides with growing hope, they discover the surprising ways healing finds us all.
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The Art of Losing Yourself by Katie GanshertCarmen Hart struggles with her faith and is plagued with doubt about her marriage, but when her younger half-sister Gracie is caught squatting at a motel and Carmen is forced to take her in, Carmen's attitude begins to change. Is it possible for God to use a broken teenager and an abandoned motel to bring a woman’s faith and marriage back to life? Can two half-sisters make each other whole?
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The River by Beverly LewisTilly and Ruth, two formerly Amish sisters, are plagued by unresolved relationships when they reluctantly return to Lancaster County for their parents' landmark wedding anniversary. Since departing their Plain upbringing, Tilly has married an Englisher, but Ruth remains single and hasn't entirely forgotten her failed courtship with her Amish beau. Past meets present as Tilly and Ruth yearn for acceptance and redemption. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can't undo?
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That Certain Summer by Irene HannonRomance. When their hard-to-please mother suffers a stroke at the beginning of the summer, two estranged sisters reunite for the first time in years. Recently divorced, Karen stayed in her hometown of Washington, Missouri, and has borne responsibility for their mom, but with her life at a crossroads and a teenage daughter with a broken leg, she can't do it all any more. Val left town for the city and a career in theater and didn't look back, but there's pain and secrets in her past that she might have to face when she comes home. Add to this mix a single father who's just moved to town and a hurting musician who suffered a traumatic accident and you have an entertaining romantic tale about starting over.
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Lydia's Hope by Marta PerryWhen she discovers that she has two sisters who were raised in other homes, Lydia, taken in by her aunt and uncle after her parents died, is determined to find her lost sisters and reunited them all as a family despite her husband's objections.
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Truth-Stained Lies by Terri BlackstockWhen Cathy Cramer, an investigative blogger who writes commentary on local homicides, finds a threatening note warning her that she's about to experience the same kind of judgment she dishes out in her blog, Cathy writes it off—until her brother is caught in the middle of a murder investigation.
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Until We Reach Home by Lynn AustinHistorical Fiction. After their parents die and their abusive uncle becomes their caregiver, teenage sisters Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia Carlson emigrate from Sweden to Chicago at the end of the 19th century. With a perilous two-week Atlantic crossing and a detention on Ellis Island, their hopes and dreams for the future get off to a rocky start. Yet despite the hardships of their journey, each woman will come to new understandings about herself and the meaning of home.
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