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Christian Fiction July 2021
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Along a storied trail by Ann H. GabhartKentucky packhorse librarian Tansy Calhoun doesn't mind the rough trails and long hours as she serves her mountain community during the Great Depression. Even the rough people - like ornery Perdita Sweet - have their charms. But can love bloom in such rocky soil?
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Piecing it all together by Leslie GouldDumped by her fiancé a week before the wedding, Savannah Mast flees California for her Amish grandmother's farm, where she becomes entangled in the search for a missing Amish girl. When her childhood friend, Tommy Yoder, is implicated as a suspect, shemust find the girl and clear his name.
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Three Missing Days by Colleen Coble Chief of Police Jane Hardy plunges into the investigation of a house fire that claimed the life of a local woman as well as one of the firefighters. It's clear the woman was murdered. But why? The unraveling of Jane's personal life only makes the answers in the case more difficult to find. Then Jane's fifteen-year-old son is accused of a horrific crime, and she has to decide whether or not she can trust her ex, Reid, in the attempt to prove Will's innocence, and whether she can trust Reid with her heart.
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On Bended Knees by Eric Tapscott"On Bended Knees" is a must-read novel that reminds us of the importance of facing our past to move forward in life. This book tells the story of Jason, who lives with his wife and his son. He also has a son who he's never met before. When Jason's past catches up with him, he's put in a position of bended knees. Will he be able to get up? For years, Jason has been living the life of a Christian. He's a man of great faith, character, and spirit. As the story progresses, his life takes an unexpected turn and Jason must go back to the man he used to be. As he embarks on an unforeseen journey, he must remain strong and keep his faith as he faces new obstacles and adversity. This is an unforgettable book about spirituality, faith, and personal growth that readers of fiction will love.
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A perfect Amish romance
by Shelley Shepard Gray
Bookmobile librarian and matchmaker Sarah Anne Miller discretely assists an Amish youth who would obtain his GED and a heartbroken reader who becomes his tutor, in a series debut by the best-selling author of the Walnut Creek romances.
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To find her place by Susan Anne MasonIn the midst of WWII, Jane Linder pours all her energy and dreams for a family into her career at the Toronto Children's Aid Society. As acting directress, Jane hopes for a permanent appointment so she can continue making a difference in the lives of troubled children. But if anyone were to find out she is divorced, everything would change. Garrett Wilder has been hired to overhaul operations at the Children's Aid Society. He hopes to impress the board members with his findings and earn the vacant director's position. A war injury ended his dream of taking over his parents' farm, but with the security of the director's job, he'd be able to contribute financially and help save the family business. Despite their competing interests, feelings begin to blossom between them. But then Jane's ex-husband returns from overseas with an unexpected proposition that could fulfill her deepest desires. Suddenly at a crossroads, can Jane discern the path to true happiness?
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Chasing shadows by Lynn N. AustinFor fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lena's daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.
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