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Christian FictionNovember 2014
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"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6
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New and Recently Released!
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Pastor needs a boo
by Michele Andrea Bowen
"It was a regular New Jerusalem Gospel United Church work day for Reverend Denzelle Flowers when Veronica Washington, Keisha Jackson, and Marsha Metcalf showed up after losing their jobs on the same day, same morning, and almost at the same time. Denzelle struggled to solve that first problem. The other problem--the lovely Marsha--would be much harder to solve. Denzelle didn't even know how to fight wanting to turn in the playah's card and getting "booed" up with the poster girl for "church girls." Marsha Metcalf and her fellow unemployed church members aren't Denzelle's biggest problem, though. He is running for bishop, and his enemies--a more ruthless consortium of corrupted clergy--want power badly enough to go to rather extreme lengths for it becausethe stakes are just that high. Now, his ex-wife was back and sleeping with the enemy, digging for dirt. Reverend Denzelle can't fight this battle alone. This pastor needs a 'boo' who will stand by his side. Before the dust settles, both Marsha and Denzelle's faith and love will be put to the ultimate test"
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| A Light in the Wilderness: A Novel by Jane KirkpatrickHistorical Fiction. Letitia Carson, a freed slave and a midwife, prepares to leave the slave state of Missouri in 1845 to travel the dangerous Oregon Trail with her common-law husband, Irish immigrant Davey Carson. As the couple progress, Letitia meets Nancy, a young doctor's wife whose family is also traveling the trail, and Betsy, one of the few Kalapuya Indians left in Oregon's Willamette Valley, who wants her grandson to learn the ways of her people. As these three spirited women face prejudice, trouble, and changes, they also become friends. Based on the real story of Letitia and David Carson, A Light in the Wilderness offers an inspirational look at facing adversity. |
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The legend of Sheba : rise of a queen : a novel
by Tosca Moon Lee
Inheriting her father's rich throne at a great personal loss in the 10th century BC, a new Queen of Sheba finds her nation's trade routes threatened by new alliances and undertakes a daring journey to win over a brash new king of Israel. 50,000 first printing.
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An unexpected match
by Gayle G. Roper
When a series of frightening events surrounding Rachel Beiler's brother Johnny brings her world crashing down around her, the unlikely match between this Amish teacher and Rob Lanier, an Englischer ex-soldier, seems to be God's perfect answer. Original.
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To everything a season
by Lauraine Snelling
Promoted to the head of a construction crew in a rapidly growing North Dakota town, Trygve Knutson considers leaving the home he has always loved before pursuing a relationship with suffragette nurse Miriam, who wishes to pursue a career in New York. (religious fiction). Simultaneous.
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When I Fall in Love
by Susan May Warren
Romance. When Grace Christiansen's loving family surprises her with a cooking retreat in Hawaii, the Minnesota girl never expects to fall in love over the course of three weeks. But after she is partnered with fellow Minnesotan Max Sharpe, a professional hockey player who loves to cook, she surely does. Max's medical issues, his personal demons, and his reluctance to open his heart leave Grace with tough decisions in this "heartwarming tale of love, faith, and courage" (Booklist). Fans of family novels featuring sweet love stories and likable characters will enjoy Susan May Warren's Christiansen family books (this is the 2nd) as well as her related series, the Deep Haven novels.
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| Grace: A Christmas Sisters of the Heart Novel by Shelley Shepard GrayAmish Fiction. As they always do, the Brenneman family closes down their Amish bed and breakfast for Christmas. But this year God has different plans for them as two unexpected guests -- a troubled pregnant woman and an angry widower -- arrive just in time for the holidays, and then a snowstorm heads their way. Returning to the well-loved characters from her Sisters of the Heart trilogy (Hidden, Wanted, and Forgiven), this sweet novel will surely help the spirit of Christmas arrive in your heart. |
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| The Bridge: A Novel by Karen KingsburyGeneral Fiction. The Bridge, a charming bookstore in Franklin, Tennessee, is in trouble -- and so are two erstwhile soul mates that it once brought together. During college, California heiress Molly and Mississippi guitarist Ryan had a special connection that the store helped make stronger -- but their families and other commitments tore them apart. Now they haven't spoken in close to seven years, and the bookstore they love is in dire straits thanks to a flood and a recent car accident that has left one of the owners injured right before the busy Christmas season. Things seem hopeless...until Ryan starts a social media campaign to save the store and Molly returns to town. |
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| The Christmas Candle by Max LucadoHistorical Fiction. In the small English village of Gladstone, an angel appears every 25 years and touches a candle in the home of the town's candle makers, who in turn give the special taper to someone in need of a blessing. During the Christmas of 1864, the angel is due to visit the Haddington residence, but with so many townspeople in need, whom will they choose to receive the precious gift? Then chandler Edward Haddington accidentally mixes up the candles, and no one is sure who will receive a miracle! Magical and surprising, The Christmas Candle will keep you guessing until the very end. If you'd like to see this story on screen, watch the 2013 movie of the same name that's based on the book and stars Susan Boyle. |
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