Best of
Lds-Fiction

2008

Freefall


Traci Hunter Abramson - 2008
    The plan almost worked. But now he has been left behind--with one of the hostages. It's up to Brent to get Amy Whitmore, a US Senator's daughter, across miles of desert to safety. What he doesn't know is that to survive, he needs her as much as she needs him.

Abinadi


H.B. Moore - 2008
    As the daughter of one of King Noah's priests, she enjoys a luxurious life and the admiration of powerful men. But her heart belongs to a commoner, a man with no earthly wealth but rich heavenly gifts. When King Noah demands that Raquel join his harem, she flees the only life she has known and marries her secret love. His name is Abinadi. The couple finds abundant joy in their community of believers and in their firstborn son. But when the Lord calls Abinadi as His prophet, their faith is tested to the outermost limits. Abinadi's commitment to the Lord requires them both to give their all even unto death. Yet if Alma, the newest priest in King Noah's court, chooses to overcome his troubled past and cleave unto the truth, their sacrifice may yield rich fruit. With vivid detail and poignant emotion, this historical novel pulls readers into a fiery tale of love, courage, and faith that is difficult to put down and impossible to forget.

Ariana: The Trilogy


Rachel Ann Nunes - 2008
    In the second volume, Ariana: A Gift Most Precious, Ariana's faith is tested as she faces life-and-death consequences of past choices. And in Ariana: A New Beginning, Ariana discovers that her reliance on the Lord and her love for her famiy can make the dramatic difference between triumph and tragedy. This rare and compelling series was originally published more than a decade ago and immediately established author Rachel Ann Nunes as one of the most popular romance writers in the LDS market.

Traitor


Sandra Grey - 2008
    However, as Marie parachutes into France to join the Resistance, she not only lands into the arms of her fiance', but also drops into the hands of the enemy.Major Rolf Schulmann has been struggling between personal convictions and his duty to the German Fatherland. Now he must decide what to do with the captured fiance' of the man who gave him a new chance at life--a man he once loved as a brother. The Gestapo will do whatever it takes to dispose of Marie. If Rolf helps her escape he will have enemies on all sides--is it a sacrifice he is willing to make? Can Marie possibly trust her life to a man torn between two masters?

Millennial Glory Viii, He Is Coming


Wendie L. Edwards - 2008
    Death takes no prisoners, yet ironically, it liberates the captive Saints from persecution. Flying banners of freedom, a new American society emerges based on the original Constitution of the United States. A different, fiercely righteous people descend from the north and join with the Saints as they re-establish a republic. The lost tribes bring with them miracles, gifts, and deadly defenses to protect their tent cities from rogue land pirates that infest the nation. For the Rogers family, the tribes return is especially joyful as Braun and Carea finally come home! In Jerusalem, Elder Conrad Rogers and the two apostles he serves face hostile Jews. The apostles have caused many Jews to question the ancient holy traditions as they send sore plagues upon the nation. Secretly, a Judas is sent among the apostles and their missionary associate, Elder Rogers. It s his job to bring them to destruction. It s only a matter of time before someone dies.... Among the righteous in every corner of the world, there are whisperings among the faithful. They see the signs and know it is the midnight hour. He is coming!

Royal Target


Traci Hunter Abramson - 2008
    And she certainly doesn't expect to fall in love with him. Janessa resists her feelings, fearing conflicts in her personal and professional life, yet when the Prince admits his feigned affection has become genuine she can no longer pretend. Matters of security, society, and spirituality make their unlikely romance even more complex, and escalating political intrigue gives Janessa an excuse to ignore the questions in her heart. But when a terrorist plot against the royal family endangers them both, Janessa and Garrett must face the challenges of loyalty to family, to country, to God—and to love.

Servant to a King


Sariah S. Wilson - 2008
    How dare this Ammon refuse to marry the beautiful eldest daughter of King Lamoni! There could only be one explanation for this unforgivable dishonor: Ammon must be a spy.Isabel closely watches her enemy, expecting to find evidence of treachery, but instead she finds evidence of loyalty, bravery, and kindness. Afraid to admit her growing affection for Ammon, Isabel hides her true feelings behind a headstrong façade. Yet when the vile Lamanite prince Mahlon threatens to take her as a bride and wrest the kingdom from Lamoni, Isabel must choose between her pride and her life. Meanwhile, the risks of love test Ammon's faith and courage as never before.Will Ammon thwart the marriage of Isabel and Mahlon before it's too late? And could a Lamanite princess and a Nephite prince really live happily ever after?

Chase McKay Didn't Get Up Today


Cindy R. Williams - 2008
    Little Chase McKay is adorable, and learns a very valuable lesson in life; choices make all the difference. A book for all to read and share.

Season of Sacrifice


Tristi Pinkston - 2008
    When the Perkins' are asked to join the San Juan mission to pioneer a trail through Southern Utah, they take Sarah along to help care for the children. But a six-week journey turns into six agonizing months of hard work and toil as the Saints blast their way through a cliff to bring their wagons through what would become the famous Utah landmark "Hole in the Rock." This LDS historical fiction novel is based on the life of the author's great-great-grandfather and accurately depicts the experiences of these intrepid pioneers as they sought to be obedient to a higher call.

Franklin Edward's Amazing Book of Mormon Adventures


James H. Fullmer - 2008
    Big enough to take him just about anywhere— including back to ancient Book of Mormon times. But sometimes Franklin Edward's heroic daydreams carry the adventurous boy a little too far from reality. It's a good thing Mom and Dad understand. Parents and children will both adore this delightful story of the power of imagination.

Franklin Edward's Amazing Book of Mormon Adventures


James Fullmer - 2008
    Big enough to take him just about anywhere— including back to ancient Book of Mormon times. But sometimes Franklin Edward’s heroic daydreams carry the adventurous boy a little too far from reality. It’s a good thing Mom and Dad understand. Parents and children will both adore this delightful story of the power of imagination.

The Sound of Rain


Anita Stansfield - 2008
    In the life he is reconstruction, his music is as essential as oxygen and failure is unimaginable. But does life ever go as planned? In this first volume of her new series, acclaimed LDS storyteller Anita Stansfield once again reaches out to her readers' hearts, minds, and spirits as she explores both the joy and grief that accompany complicated and intricate relationships. And her readers will find part one of this trilogy compelling and intense, heartwarming and heartbreaking -- a deeply rooted love story with heart-stopping consequences.

Jee's Bones


W. Dave Free - 2008
    One day Jeremy finds dinosaur bones in a cliff near a hot springs on the ranch. But the next day the bones disappear! Jeremy and his sister Elena soon discover that the dinosaur, an orthinomimus, has actually come back to life! Naming him Fuji, Jeremy soon befriends the beast and discovers the secret properties of the hot springs. Unfortunately, a greedy smuggler also learns of the springs, and when he kidnaps Jeremy's parents and sisters, it's Fuji and Jeremy to the rescue.

The Pioneers: A Course in Miracles


Shirley Bahlmann - 2008
    * How a 4-year-old boy made the long journey home while tied to a horse. * How the Indians helped the pioneers get their wagons across the river, but helped themselves to the army's cattle when the army was stuck in the same spot. * And why having no money doesn't mean there won't be blessings. Reading about miracles can help you believe in them. So go ahead, pull up an armchair and enjoy adventures from the olden days.

Never Again


Katherine Adams - 2008
    Her new roommate, Amber, Amber's brother Ben, and Megan's associations at church and work help Megan learn to trust again and open herself up to meaningful, lasting relationships.