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A Bend In The Road


Jean L. Kuhnke - 2019
    For three years she endured his neglect and forced poverty until her presence was requested by the high and mighty in-laws. To her shock, she learned some disturbing news that put her in a sticky situation. Living a long way from any family, she was forced to direct her own path taking her even farther from the security of loved ones. Just as she was about to plant roots, she heard from her absent husband with a threat to find her if she didn't return the money his parents paid her to disappear. Again she was uprooted and went even farther west into territory where it would be difficult to find her.

The Last Shepherd


Wilbur Smith - 2018
    Political turmoil during the life of Jesus affected his ministry and caused him deep concern that he was not reaching the people with God’s message of love. Leaders in Palestine had been corrupted with Greek and Roman influence, causing a growing divide between the rich and the poor. Pharisees were fighting the trend by demanding a harsh adherence to Mosaic law laid down in Leviticus, which caused a greater burden on the poor, who could not follow the law of sacrifices for atonement. The people were desperately hoping for the messiah. After Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded, Jesus knew of the real dangers he faced by those in power and by the Pharisees who saw thousands following him as a loss of their influence. After the second year of his ministry, Jesus knew that there were plots to have him killed. As a result, he shifted his ministry into areas away from Galilee and Judea, and he pleaded with people not to call him the messiah, the savior the people had been hoping for. The Last Shepherd is a story of how politics during the life and ministry of Jesus influenced his mission. But the gospels give only two of the events recorded in Luke 13:1–5. This novel records them all.

What Goes Around Comes Around


Darrien Lee - 2004
    However, in What Goes Around Comes Around readers learn that they share something else -- a shocking secret buried deep in their past.Winston, a dapper young attorney, is king of the conquest. He has bedded so many different women over the years he can barely remember them. However, he finally falls under the spell of a sexy vixen named Arnelle Lapahie, a sports medicine doctor whose office is in the same building as Winston's law firm. While Arnelle finds Winston handsome and tempting, she is hurt that he doesn't remember crossing paths with her years earlier. Arnelle must decide whether she should harp on the past or attempt to make a fresh start with the man of her dreams.Packed with emotional drama, What Goes Around Comes Around is a fascinating story of two people who must test their ability to forgive, trust, and, ultimately, love.

Finding Forgiveness in the West: A Christian Historical Romance Book


Chloe Carley - 2021
    

Ms. Ely's Christmas Wish: A New Life Tabernacle Short Story


LaShonda Bowman - 2017
    Ely, the beloved character from the novel, Taste & See, is back in her very own Christmas story! All Orella Ely ever wanted was for her loved ones to be happy and blessed. But now that they are, it seems they have little time left for her. And with Christmas fast approaching, that fact has become painfully clear. Encouraged by some to retire and restart her life elsewhere, Ms. Ely has a hard decision to make. Is it time to move on? Or does God have other plans in store for her? Find out along with Ms. Ely as she learns how God can turn the dark parts of our lives into something bright and beautiful.

Troublemaker


H.H. Fowler - 2017
    This is not just any nightclub, it’s an open atmosphere of perversion where anything between consenting adults can take place. Arnett has been led to believe that her fiancé, Yorick Benson is in Fort Lauderdale on a business trip, only to discover that he is frolicking in the same club she’s been dragged into. And as if that isn’t enough to incite madness, Yorick is doing more than simply frolicking with another woman. He is fully engaged in a forbidden act. Hurt, confused, and feeling the ultimate betrayal, Arnett’s heart darkens with a ravenous lust for revenge. Fast forward ten years, in a twist of fate, the woman responsible for stealing Arnett’s man that night at the club is about to be wed to the bishop of the church that Arnett attends with a man she married on the rebound. She sees the announcement on her Facebook feed: Rosalind Blue, getting married to Bishop Gary Benson. Rosalind may have truly turned her life around and is looking forward to her new life, but Arnett sees an opportunity not only to expose Rosalind’s secrets, but to utterly annihilate any chance of her happiness. In line with her character, where she exploits people’s private affairs for the enjoyment of her own misery, she unleashes her wrath. It is one thing when the church has marked her as a troublemaker, but when her own husband agrees, it is downright hell. But Arnett is determined to execute her plan and she has resolved that nothing and no one is bad enough to stop her. In this fast-paced, entertaining read by H. H. Fowler, you have not seen a troublemaker until you’ve met Arnett Sawyer!

Amish Love Divine Boxset - 33 Book Box Set


Emma Cartwright - 2018
    All of Emma Cartwright's best titles lovingly packaged together in one exceptional 33 book box set compiled for Emma's most loyal fans of her Amish stories. Filled with sweet stories of faith, redemption, heartbreaking tragedy, mystery and above all, love and a hope for the future. Included in this amazing value box set are: Book 1 Amish Heart and Soul Book 2 Amish Lost and Found Book 3 Amish Love and Healing Book 4 Amish Breaking Hearts Book 5 Amish Aching Hearts Book 6 Amish Healing Hearts Book 7 Lily's Longing Book 8 Iris' Resolve Book 9 Daisy's Decision Book 10 Rose's Responsibility Book 11 Amish Hidden love Book 12 Amish Hidden Truth Book 13 Amish Hidden Turmoil Book 14 Amish Deception Book 15 Amish Disappearance Book 16 Amish Shame Book 17 Amish Revival Book 18 Amish Deliverance Book 19 Amish Regret Book 20 Amish Amazing Love Book 21 Amish Sweet Forgiveness Book 22 Amish Secret Love Book 23 Amish Autumn Love Book 24 The Refiner's Fire Book 25 My Heart's One Desire Book 26 A Hope and a Future Book 27 Sarah’s Dilemma Book 28 Eliza's Turmoil Book 29 Hannah's Sorrow Book 30 Marty's Conflict Book 31 Understanding Becky's Heart Book 32 Mending Becky's Heart Book 33 Cherishing Becky's Heart Find Out Now - Get Your Copy of 'Amish Love Divine - 33 Book Box Set' Today! This is a sweet, clean and wholesome, Amish romance by bestselling author Emma Cartwright

The Pastor's Lie


Shanika Roach - 2019
    Achieving her dreams didn’t come easy and it cost her, her marriage to famous gospel singer Jason Roberts. Michelle managed to pick up the pieces after her divorce and everything is going well for her and her sixteen-year-old daughter Courtney. But that all changes when her father Pastor Louis Davis is stricken with terminal cancer, and his dying wish is that Michelle comes back to Kansas City and lead his church after he is gone. Michelle is torn about the decision because she doesn’t want to leave her church, and she knows her brother Jeffrey will fight her every step of the way. Michelle decides to honor her father’s wishes and take over his church. Things quickly go bad for Michelle when a tragic situation arises, and instead of telling the truth Michelle decides to lie and even though she thinks she’s made things better, they only get worse. Jeffrey Davis has always resented and envied his sister Michelle because she always excelled and followed in their father’s footsteps when he always had to struggle. He is angry that his father chose Michelle to lead the church over him, and when Michelle comes back to lead the church Jeff is hoping she will fall flat on her face, and he will stop at nothing to see that happen. But Jeff is keeping secrets of his own and the downfall he is hoping for may very well be his own.

Whispers of Hope


Juliette Duncan - 2021
    

You Thought He Was Yours


Denora M. Boone - 2017
    She has a beautiful home and her bank account is no longer struggling. She knows that the success that she has been blessed with is only because of the God she serves. She just wishes that He would finally send her the husband her heart desires. Unfortunately, that prayer had yet to be answered because the man that holds her heart, is married to someone else. Bless Williams once had a promising professional career in the NFL but an injury in college caused that dream to turn into a nightmare. The one thing that made that defeat bearable was knowing that he had his beautiful wife Trinity by his side. She was there before the fame but once the limelight dimmed, so did the flames that she once had for him. As much as Bless prayed that God return His wife’s heart back to him and heal their marriage, he would soon see that the secrets that are exposed won’t allow it. Both Bless and Anya believe in the sanctity of marriage and wouldn’t dare enter into anything that God frowns upon. But what is a heart to do when it wants what it wants? Could Anya be the one that Bless was meant to be with and if so why had God sent Trinity during one of the most difficult times of his young life? Love is a hard thing to get rid of especially when you thought he was yours.

Confessions of a First Lady 3


Denora Boone - 2015
    First Lady throwing bows, Pastor is a baby daddy to his wife's sister, and Veronica's mama Sarita has some secrets of her own! Lord what is going on with your servants and why are they carrying on like this? Oh I forgot titles don't mean a thing and flesh can take over but is it too late to get back to their rightful place in God? Will everyone walk away with true repentance and forgiveness in their hearts or will this be too much to keep this family together? The doors of the church are open so grab your prayer cloths, anointing oil, and slide on in this pew cause even though this is the last service, First Lady still has some confessing to do!

A Spring Baby Dilemma


Sarah Miller - 2020
    Will they ever be blessed with a child? FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Annie and Matthew are happy with their lives, but part of them is unfulfilled. On the eve of a blizzard, Annie is surprised to find a strange woman on her doorstep. She invites them in, and mystery unfolds. The woman has a baby and is running from a danger to the child. Annie knows they must help, but Matthew wants to tell the authorities. They soon discover the woman has fled, leaving the baby in their care. Annie and Matthew must decide what to do once the storm lifts. Should they keep the child as their own or try and find how to return the baby to an unsafe home? Find out their decision and the repercussions of that decision in Bestselling Author Sarah Miller’s A Spring Baby Dilemma. More by Sarah Miller: 42 Christmas Brides and Sweet Kisses 40 Sweet Inspirational Romances Healing Hearts for Christmas Home for Christmas The Baby in the Basket The Amish Healer Keeping the Faith The Baby and the Broken Heart Brighter Days Love Will Overcome Blind Love The Most Important Love A Quiet Amish Love Baby Lisa and the Amish Second Chance The Amish Home Amish Healing A Miracle Baby for the Amish Midwife The Amish Grandson a sweet Christmas romance Hidden by the Amish a sweet Christmas romance A Christmas Baby Miracle Amish Life and Love Amish Hearts Return Amish Love and Faith The Scarred Amish Bride And many more, why not Follow Sarah on Amazon?

Decoy (Elliot Kings #1)


Joy Ohagwu - 2016
    Nor for her to become the only eyewitness and sole suspect of his murder.  As the town pushes for a speedy trial to preserve its reputation, one person isn't convinced that she did it-David Kings Jr., the victim’s son. And the only man who ever said he loved her.  With time running out, everyone wants to know, is Rose innocent or guilty? But there was a huge problem. She couldn't remember what happened.DECOY is a brand new, top hot release in Christian Romantic Suspense on Amazon Kindle you don't want to miss. Preorder yours now. Thank you!DECOY is Book One of the Elliot-Kings Christian Suspense Novella series. The ELLIOT-KINGS Christian Suspense Novella Series is a spin-off of UNBOUND HOPE ( Book Two of the PLEASANT HEARTS suspense series). Bestselling Christian Author Joy Ohagwu writes Contemporary Christian Fiction twined in hope, faith, and love. Visit joyohagwu.com to read a story for FREE for a limited time.

The Assignment


Mark Andrew Olsen - 2004
    This faith-expanding thriller aims to revitalize awareness of unseen spiritual forces at work in our world.

Fire of Heaven Trilogy


Bill Myers - 1999
    Meticulously researched, this is more than a last-days thriller. It is a passionate, convicting, and moving portrait of the character and heart of Christ.In book one, Blood of Heaven, death-row inmate Michael Coleman serves as the guinea pig in a genetic experiment involving the blood of Christ. The results are astounding. But behind the scenes, a monstrous plot emerges that only Coleman and accomplice Katherine Lyon can stop.In Threshold, Brandon Martus, troubled possessor of an uncanny gift, becomes the subject of a paranormal research project. But when the experiment goes awry, Brandon and scientist Sarah Weintraub are plunged headlong into a terrifying supernatural conflict . . . and a destiny neither of them could have envisioned.In Fire of Heaven, Brandon and Sarah, joined in marriage, become living examples of Christ and his church. Accepting their identity as the two witnesses of Revelation, they are purified through fiery trials that show them the incalculable depths of God's love. And as hellish forces make their bid for world dominion, Brandon and Sarah must proclaim that love to an apostate church . . . and judgment on a rebellious planet.This riveting volume will keep your reading lamp on past midnight. But to say that Bill Myers has given us a gripping, masterfully crafted tale is to tell only half the story. Fire of Heaven Trilogy is a portrait of Christ's burning love, and a message of encouragement--and warning--to his bride, the church.