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Christian Fiction March 2018
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Love story : a novel
by Karen Kingsbury
Helping his grandson with a family history paper, John Baxter shares the love story that led to his marriage with his first wife, while Cody Coleman realizes he must try to convince Andi Ellison to marry him despite two broken engagements
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The broken road
by Richard Paul Evans
A first entry in a new trilogy that explores the possibilities of second chances follows the experiences of Chicago celebrity Charles James, who struggles with nightmares about his painful childhood in spite of adult successes until a twist of fate causes him to be declared dead and reeling with wonderment about what to do next. By a best-selling author. (religious fiction). Simultaneous.
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Threads of Suspicion: An Evie Blackwell Cold Case
by Dee Henderson
Mystery. Part of a new missing persons task force organized by Illinois' governor, Detective Evie Blackwell and her new partner David Marshal investigate two cold cases in the same county: a college student who disappeared nine years earlier and a PI who disappeared a few years after the student. Digging up new details, Evie and David learn that these cases might be related...and also might be connected to people they know. With Christian cops, procedural details, and a satisfying end, this 2nd Evie Blackwell novel should please mystery fans.
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Rachel's dream
by Lisa Jones Baker
The youngest of her close-knit Amish clan, Rachel Kauffman turns the head of Jarred Zimmerman, a young veterinarian, and as they grow closer together, he must make a difficult decision that could separate them for good. Original.
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| A Time to Dance by Karen KingsburyFeaturing: John and Abby Reynolds, a seemingly picture-perfect couple whose marriage is on the rocks. Before they can tell their kids they are divorcing, their daughter announces she's getting married in six months. John and Abby decide to pretend things are okay until after the wedding, which means maybe love can bring them back together.
Series alert: This is the 1st of two books in the Timeless Love series.
The movie: In 2016, Jennie Garth and Dan Payne brought the conflicted couple to life on the small screen. |
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| The Shunning by Beverly LewisWhat it's about: Katie Lapp, a 22-year-old Amish woman from Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, stumbles across a satin infant gown in her parents' attic, leading to a devastating confession from her parents that completely changes her life.
Series alert: To continue Katie's story, read the next two books in the Heritage of Lancaster County trilogy, The Confession and The Reckoning.
The movie: Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, a 2011 Hallmark movie directed by Michael Landon Jr., stars Danielle Panabaker and Sherry Stringfield. |
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| The Mountain Between Us by Charles MartinWhat it's about: When their plane crashes in snow-covered mountains, a gifted surgeon and a young magazine writer grow close as they try to survive weeks in the wilderness and confront painful truths about their personal lives.
The movie: Originally published in 2011, The Mountain Between Us was adapted as a film in 2017 starring acclaimed actors Idris Elba and Kate Winslet. Fans of the book will find some details have been changed, including the introduction of a steamy romantic scene and some swearing. |
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| The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity by William Paul YoungWhat it's about: Four years after evidence of his kidnapped daughter's murder is found in an abandoned shack, Mackenzie Allen Philips finds a note from "Papa" (his wife's name for God), asking him to return to the cabin. When he does, he meets three people -- an African American woman, a Middle Eastern man, and an Asian woman -- who change his life.
The movie: Starring Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, and Tim McGraw, the 2017 film based on William Paul Young's controversial bestseller boasts a soundtrack including several Christian musicians. |
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