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Newlyweds, Paul and Jade are eager to start their lives together fulfilling the work God gave Paul several years ago. Lines blur. Neither are prepared for the curve-balls, tests or trials sent against them. The foundation of their marriage is tested. Past relationships emerge with new truths, putting to rest the lies threatening to destroy them. Through it all, Paul and Jade cling to the one person who’s never disappointed or left them high and dry… Jesus. That’s when things become real interesting…

The Believe In Christmas Collection: A Christmas Miracle An early 1800's Novelette by Carole Brown Can a rich, but troubled, married couple find happiness again through one little homeless, precocious lad? Will a real miracle save Christmas this year? Christmas Angels A WWII Short Story by Carole Brown Abigail had always been a strong young woman, but living in a boarding house, with a baby girl, and no way to give her daughter a real Christmas what is she to do? Without money and worried sick over her husband who is a missing-in-action soldier, her hope is gone. But...her Christmas Angels ...

—ABOUT THE BOOK: How can a Christmas Eve house fire in New York City have a profound effect on a corner of the mid-American prairie? Not only that, but the profundity of it all extended into WWI in Belgium, where the bloodiest battles of the war were fought in hand-to-hand combat. Prairie Flowers—Book 2 in The Sheltering Stones series—continues the story of sweeping change in the Oklahoma territory and the world, and the lives of the first graduates of Ms. Josie’s school under the ledge. Opportunity was great, but life was hard, and responsibility came early. Yet hardship, when ...

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Five of the 6-part Married to Memories Until Someday short-story series. Book 5 of 6.

How may Mary and Joseph handled Jesus' birth? Join everyone from the shepherds to the wise men who witnessed Jesus' birth! The Greatest Gift Series tells the stories of 12 familiar Christmas characters of the biblical account of Jesus' birth. Using biblical and historical culture, they describe what it was like to live in the times of Jesus' birth. Follow Mary, Joseph, the wise men, shepherds, and many more characters as they witness the virgin pregnancy unprecedented in history. Even some of the characters you wouldn’t think of during the Christmas season make an appearance, like Isaiah ...

Love can be so unexpected and can arrive in our life at just the right time. LOVE WALKED IN features eight sweet Christian romance short stories from veteran and new authors. Enjoy stories of characters finding love at last. Stories include: EYES WIDE SHUT by Wanda B. Campbell Focused and determined, Lexi’s world is thrown off its axis by a red wig, a rubber nose, and blue clown shoes. TROUBLE IN CHOW TOWN by Linda Leigh Hargrove Detective Georgie Turner can handle the racial trouble in Chow Town but will it cost her a budding romance with fine Dr. Shawn Fields? LOVE WON'T LET ME WAIT by ...

Small-Town Candy-Making Christmas Romances Noelle Landon and her sisters are seeing the fulfillment of a dream with the opening of their candy store, Chocolate Bliss, and right in time for Christmas. SNOWFLAKE KISSES Noelle's grand plans are turned upside down when the mayor of Bridgeton requests that she show their famous celebrity, the handsome, award-winning author, Scott Conrad, around town and get him to help draw tourists to their fair town for the holidays. Scott Conrad craves the laid-back lifestyle of small-town life. When he meets the lovely Noelle Landon, he realizes how shallow ...

Forty-three-year-old Wiletta Jayne is a God-loving woman in the midst of a spiritual drought. Her strong relationship with God has been disrupted by her chaotic lifestyle, and she feels lonely and lost. She decides to take some time off from work and visit the beach, where she hopes to reconnect with God’s voice. On the way, Wiletta feels a strong pull to visit a garage sale, where she finds a small stack of letters for sale. Knowing they are meant for her, she buys them and begins reading through them while on her vacation.

Christian Writers of the West, the southwestern division of American Christian Fiction Writers, proudly presents a collection of Christmas-themed short stories to warm your hearts throughout the season. Each writer is gifted with a unique writing style, accounting for the wide variety included in this collection.

Abbey Martin isn’t willing to be the kind of ‘player’ her boss wants her to be. When he threatens to not promote her because she refuses to get in ‘compromising’ positions, she quits. If a day can go from bad to worse, it does for Abbey. She runs into Bruce Harrington on her way home—literally. Bruce Harrington was on his way to a very important meeting. That was until a raving lunatic with brown, bouncy hair spiraled towards him in her car and then on foot. Maybe he should count it a blessing that when she sent him cascading over the side of the embankment—he wasn’t in his ...

12 Short fiction stories you can read along the way. Whether you want to escape for a few moments on your coffee break, or bring along a book to read for your vacation, these short stories will not disappoint.

Dr. Philip Lehman has no theological training, so Philables are "Layman stories" (pun intended), not sermons. Philables are intended to help believers see "every act is an act of worship". To see everyday events as teachable moments...little vignettes that can lead to moments of praise, reflection, and encouragement.

Collection of short stories: What Smells? -- Little girl's fascination with garbage trucks takes her on a wild ride. Revenge of the Undead -- Promoting and marketing self-published books turns out to be harder than it seems for an author and her book's marketer. Riding the Bullet -- Casual conversation on a high speed train escalates into unexpected consequences. The Case of the Missing Sophomore -- Frantic mother hires P.I. Bobbi Heck to locate her missing daughter. OFFAL's Last Stand -- Changes intrude on a fraternal organization's longtime members, threatening their number one source of ...

Picture yourself talking with someone who saw a miracle in first-century Israel. What would you ask them? The Key is a collection of short stories, each based on a real person’s testimony. A man lives amongst the tombstones cutting his flesh until 6000 demons are cast out of him… A convicted murderer is sentenced to death, but is released on the day of his execution… A woman loses her home and everything she owns… except for two small coins—the equivalent of 6 minutes wages—yet she gives them away… A leper isolates from his young family to keep them safe. After losing his ...

Charlie's Bells -- A family with a teenaged son with Down-Syndrome moves to town. Life is never the same for Jackson Smith. A story with the feel of Hallmark Movie. The Prairie Dogs Get Coal Miner's Helmets With Lights -- The residents of Wheeler County Texas have new neighbors. They are prairie dogs who just happen to wear coal miners’ helmets with lights. Who are they? What do they want? From where did they come? Why are they here? Join Billy Bob and his daughter Nancy Jo in their adventure with the prairie dogs. Just north of Shamrock in Wheeler County, Texas they learn the answers to ...

Unlucky in love, Wyoming rancher’s son, Ben Lattimore, heads east to college. While looking for lodging, he is drawn to a filigreed, brownstone on Chestnut Street. What secret does this mysterious house hold? Will he find romance at last? Like the other stories in the Cheyenne Springs series, this novelette has a satisfying, surprise ending.

Two Indians on the banks of the Missouri River in North America. Two horse lords on the plains of Mongolia. Two Tuareg warriors in the deserts of Africa. They all share a common sight, a phenomenon that victimizes them during the course of an entire day. Fear overtakes them but they are helpless to even respond to their fears. There is nothing than can be done as they are forced to witness and experience the consequences of that ill-fated day. There is no option but to cringe and hide from the day's grief.

Sweet stories of second chances from a God of second chances. The stories in this collection will warm your heart and encourage you to keep on going when all your circumstances say otherwise. No matter where you are or what you're struggling with, these stories will touch you where you're at. Each story stands on its own, but in total, paints a picture of a God who offers second chances, and third chances, and more. Stories include forgiveness, living out your dreams, revising your opinion of others, and finding a forever home. A sweet summer read.

There’s a storm coming…and her name is Hope. The ferocious hurricane has the small-town of Port Provident in her sights, and everyone on this Texas island knows their world will never be the same. Join Ross and Becca as they ride out the storm…meet Angela and Pete as they provide relief…see how Matt and Princess Anneliese rebuild homes and hearts…and find cheer as Jessica and Bradley resurrect holiday traditions in order to save Christmas for the whole island. Start reading the complete Hope and Hearts collection to find hope, heart, and happily-ever-after today! And as an added ...

Christmas at Apple Lake (Bk 1 Apple Lake Series) 2015 The Christmas Stocking (Bk 2 Apple Lake Series) 2017 The Trouble With Wishes (Bk 3 Apple Lake Series) 2018 Christmas Blessings (Bk 4 Apple Lake Series) 2019 While caring for an injured, recent widower and his two motherless children, Ellie discovers more than she bargained for. Does she dare dream of them becoming a family? Ellie had never wanted to settle for less than a happy home and the sound of pitter-patter dancing across her floors…but she had. Had she known Ryan had only married her to give him babies, she’d never have said ...