Belle Jones made a new life for herself in Zook’s corner after her mother’s passing. Working in an Amish café for the Beiler family, Belle is intrigued by their lifestyle, but she has her own Englisch life. Dating detective Matthew Baker, Belle’s life is just about perfect. But then things with Matthew begins to change and Belle’s life is in danger. In a desperate attempt to help Belle who had become like family to them, the Beiler's asks permission to hide Belle from her boyfriend. Safely tucked away in the Amish community, Belle still lives in fear of Matthew finding her. She finds an unlikely friend in Isaac Mast, a carpenter who owns a shop next door to the café where she works. Although Belle is intrigued by the connection she feels for Isaac, she knows a relationship will be impossible. Besides, Isaac is Amish and she’s Englisch. But things can change, people can change, but some just refuse to… Will Belle find the happiness she has been searching for? Will their relationship affect Isaac’s reputation in the Amish community? Find out now in this sweet Amish romance that is sure to remind you to be grateful and to see the good in all things.

    That went against her faith. Her own God asked her to walk away. That went against her calling.Until she is ordered by Pharaoh to kill newborn Hebrew males, Puah thought she had an easy profession. If she obeys, it means the deaths of untold innocents. If she doesn't, it means her death.As Pharaohs rise and fall, Puah’s people are forced into deeper oppression. Men are forced labor and women are sent to serve their Egyptian counterparts. Only Puah and her recently acquired guild are free. For now.Moses, one of the hidden babies who was adopted by the Princess, is being groomed to take over. When he denies his right to rule and mistakenly kills an Egyptian, he is forced to flee into the desert.Forty years later, he returns as the instrument of God.With her medical training and passion for helping pregnant women, Puah places herself in the heart of hell on earth as the intensity of plagues increases.After the last plague falls, she must make the decision to stay in Egypt or face the unknown wilderness. Puah’s heart has always been for the women of Egypt. How can she obey God to walk away from them in their greatest hour of need? She can only make the choice once and morning won’t wait.

    But, beneath the cosy contentment of their lives lies tensions that threaten to erupt at any moment. Andrew, Laura's handsome brother, has just returned home from Crete with his bride in tow, the surprisingly timid Ruth, who is finding it hard to fit in with Andrew's overbearing mother, Cecily. And, to her increasing concern, Andrew doesn't seem to have his mind entirely on her... Laura is desperate to have a family, and can't understand why Donal doesn't seem to share her only wish. And the beautiful, glamorous Breffni, with her lovely husband, Cian, and the golden child, Polly, well, she has the greatest surprise in store...

    But when it is decided that two of her brothers are to be sold, she is forced to make a decision she never hoped to make. Sam’s greatest desire is to be free. Free from the bonds of slavery, free to choose his own path, free to become the man God created him to be. But when circumstances conspire to lead him only further into slavery, he is pressed to make a choice that will change the course of his life forever. When Laura and Sam cross paths, they find themselves on an unlikely journey to freedom that spans the western United States and leads them on a journey that requires all of their strength.

    And the only person he can think of to ask for help is Esther Jensen, the woman whose heart he broke when he left town. But can he convince her to put aside the past until he tracks down the baby's outlaw father?Esther is ready to run Thomas off her Texas ranchuntil she spies the abandoned newborn in his arms. Soon, working together to care for the precious babe stirs old hopes of a family. With trouble heading to their door, they could overcome it togetherif she'll entrust her wary heart to this sweet, second-chance family"

    Pious, devout, and guided by the dictates of Heaven, Joseph has no issue with taking Mary – who still claims to be a virgin – as his wife and committing himself to the protection of her child, whom he senses is extraordinary. However, there are others who are also aware of how special the child is, and not all have its best interests at heart. Among these is the despot Herod, whose oppressive rule and wanton cruelty are legendary. Deeply troubled by a prophecy concerning a King to Come, the tyrant is committed to finding – and eliminating – this threat to his reign. (And, having already murdered members of his own family in order to maintain power, Herod has no qualms about killing a baby.) In addition, there are forces beyond the ken of men that also recognize the singular nature of Mary’s child, and which are determined to keep the salvation that the babe represents out of mankind’s reach.All of these factions and more converge on Mary and Joseph as they trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem in hopes of starting a new life. On a journey fraught with peril, Joseph fights to protect Mary and her unborn child from danger on all sides, including the elements, bandits, and Herod’s legions – as well as an utterly evil and otherworldly demonic force determined to stamp out mankind’s only hope of redemption.Armed with little more than his wits, his faith, and his carpenter’s hammer, Joseph must face impossible odds to ensure the safety and survival of not only his family, but mankind’s future…

    . .Rampton Farm, Northumberland, has always been a gloomy, godforsaken place. Now it’s earmarked for demolition — to make way for just another tawdry amusement park.It will be progress. And nothing can stand in the way.Except perhaps Arnold Landon, the Planning Officer who must glean the lie of the land.Medieval architecture is Arnold’s passion. And scouting the grounds, he makes a thrilling discovery. The Old Wheat Barn.He is captivated the moment he crosses the threshold. Its walls echo with whispers of the past.Then and there, he realises he must save it from the developers. But his efforts meet with hostile resistance. And then the barn offers up its most shocking secret yet.A dead body, sprawled in the straw.What other crimes lay hidden in the dark history of the barn? Arnold won’t rest until he uncovers the truth.Previously published as A Gathering of Ghosts

    Suzannah is the sensible one and she's happy with the unconventional role her father has found for her. Suzannah's also a beauty, and she's caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle, the son of a powerful local politician who is horrified at the thought of being connected by marriage to such a lowly family. When Suzannah's brother Girton is taken in by the charms of scheming Rina Taylor, Suzannah is right to fear that chaos and scandal will follow, giving Noel Lyle the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah ... or so Noel thinks. But the two young people whose lives he is setting out to destroy are less malleable than he imagines...

    Always a spirited and curious young woman, when she is warned to stay away from the mysterious neighbor Ruby is too intrigued to listen. People turned their backs on Aaron after they discovered his secret. Years of isolation have made him cold and bitter. When the beautiful and lively Ruby barges her way into his life Aaron is stunned and a little angry. But, Ruby can see the lonely man Aaron has become. With a good heart, she wants to understand and to help, maybe becoming his friend is a start. As Ruby gets to know Aaron the more positive she is that the town has shunned a good man. She wants to help him, but the unthinkable happens, his secret is revealed. Can Ruby accept the man she had started to love or will the town tear them apart?

    After spending almost a year in Savannah, she returns to Atlanta, GA, with a heart still torn between Kacey and Quintez. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and after fighting with hers for so long, she is finally ready to accept who she can’t live without. The question is, will it be Kacey or Quintez? Asia and Jay’vion are planning their big wedding, but when things hit the fan, will there be a wedding after all? The gang is back, and once again, ready to take you on yet another rollercoaster ride of your life in What Hurts the Most 4…

    He left a letter warning Sloan with one word—Run!And so Sloan did. But he took someone with him.Now he regrets that decision.PI Janelle Wesson can’t believe she left her job at the Parker Agency for this. She thought she was in love with the secretive FBI Agent. Now she’s racing across South America with him with an unknown enemy at their heels—ready to destroy them as soon as they’re in his sights.Will they survive in time to find out who killed Cooley and prove Simon’s innocence?Or will they disappear for good?

     Painting was my expertise, but his angled sculpture just begged to be polished. It was my debut art show where I first laid eyes on billionaire Gavin Trapp. His intense stare and hard angles had me laying down the brush in lieu of the tool he had pressed up against my abdomen. He was a masterpiece and I’d be sure to test his stamina and see just how hard he really was. There would be no tapping out tonight. This billionaire had no choice but to take me. Mature audience only. 18+ This series consists of 5 total volumes and part 1 ends on a cliffhanger.

    But when a mysterious letter from the dead prophet Elijah predicts doom for the royal household, Jehosheba realizes that the dark arts she practices reach beyond the realm of earthly governments. Forced to marry Yahweh's high priest in order to further Athaliah and Jezebel's power plays, Jehosheba enters the unfamiliar world of Yahweh's Temple. Can her new husband show her the truth and love she craves? And can Jehosheba overcome her fear and save the family--and the nation--she loves?With deft skill, Mesu Andrews brings the Old Testament to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.

    

    She grew up in a life of parties, and social functions, but she finds extremely difficult to trust men. She feels that they are always after her money. That’s why she decides to be brave by answering a mail order bride ad in the paper in order to start a new life away from all these riches.Jake Randall is a wealthy rancher who inherited his successful ranch from his father only a couple of years ago. He’s had nothing but trouble with women throwing themselves at him because of his fortune. There’s one in particular that his mother has been pushing at him over and over. He is sick of it and wants to marry someone who doesn’t care about money.So Marla and Jake start corresponding. They both tell the truth about themselves, but keep their fortunes as a secret. When Marla arrives, they get married and Jake takes her back to his ranch. She is shocked to see that Jake is wealthy and she is immediately furious that he lied to her about this.At the same time, Jake’s mother is plotting against Marla by working together with the woman that she thinks is a better match for her son. Once Jake finds out that Marla lied to him gets so ticked off that she was so upset with him for not telling the truth when she had done the exact same thing.Will they, and their precarious new feelings for each other, survive all the scheming from Jake’s family that aims to push them apart? Or will they both lose their only opportunity to find true love?