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Slanted
H.L. Wegley - 2019
When she finds an orphaned girl, Sam, hidden in some bushes along the Rogue River, in an instant, a bond is formed. AJ quickly learns that Sam's and her guardian's lives are in danger from a team of hired killers. But AJ commits to helping eight-year-old Sam. A competitive athlete, AJ Scott isn't one to quit, give up, or do anything halfway, not even when she and Sam end up in a road race with killers in pursuit.When Hunter Jones's cousin dies, he becomes eight-year-old Samantha Wilson's guardian and sets aside any pursuit of personal happiness. Sam becomes his lot in life, and he loves her dearly. But Hunter, a big data analyst, will soon release a research report proving that the largest Internet search engine in the world is being used by its owners to influence American political thought with the intent of controlling elections. He hints at his findings in a radio interview and the news goes viral. Within hours, a team of hired killers attacks Hunter and Sam, intending to eliminate them and steal his research findings. Hunter hides Sam and eludes the killers. But when he returns, Sam is gone. Enraged, Hunter Jones will storm the gates of Hades to get her back, and whoever took her will pay a steep price.Set in Southern Oregon, Seattle, Washington DC, and Eastern Oregon, near Paulina Lake, Slanted is a gritty, high-action, romantic suspense adventure about commitment, sacrifice, love and faith.
The Russian: Three Complete Novels
Noel Hynd - 2011
Treasury, federal agent Alexandra LaDuca travels to Ukraine to track a Russian-Ukrainian mobster named Yuri Fedrov during a visit by the American president. Personally and professionally, Alex's life will be changed forever by the explosive events that transpire in the Ukrainian capital. Midnight in MaridU.S. Treasury agent Alexandra LaDuca returns from Conspiracy in Kiev to track down stolen artwork, a small carving called The Pieta of Malta. It seems to be a simple assignment, but nothing about this job is simple, as the mysteries and legends surrounding the relic become increasingly complex with claims of supernatural power.Countdown in CairoAlexandra LaDuca is smart, tough, and cool under fire. But when she travels to Cairo to investigate a former mentor who was believed to be dead, Alex is caught in a bizarre game of double cross, and her life is more perilously on the line than ever.You'll be holding your breath from the explosive beginning to the very last twist!
Enoch
Alton Gansky - 2008
But nothing in their training has prepared them for what they are about to encounter...A contemporary novel dealing with real spiritual warfare issues, "Enoch" will take you on a mind-bending, fast-paced journey through a story of good versus evil.
The Pastor's Admin
Lakisha Johnson - 2018
*** Daphne ‘Dee’ Gary used to love being an admin … until Joseph Thornton. She has been his administrative assistant for ten years and each year, she has to decide whether it will be his secrets or her sanity. And the choice is beginning to take a toil. Joseph is the founder and pastor of Assembly of God Christian Center and he is, hell, there are so many words Daphne can use to describe him but none are good. He does things without thinking of the consequence because he knows Dee will be there to bail him out. Truth is, she has too because … it’s her job, right? A job she has been questioning lately. Daphne knows life can be hard and flesh will sometimes win but when she has to choose between HIS SECRETS or HER SANITY, this time, will she remain The Pastor’s Admin? **DISCLAIMER** This is Christian FICTION which includes some sex scenes and language. ***
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!
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
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?
Finding Forgiveness in the West: A Christian Historical Romance Book
Chloe Carley - 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.
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!
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.
Dinner With a Perfect Stranger / Day With a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering
David Gregory - 2005
Although his seventy-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can’t pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched.The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off-balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who appears to be more than comfortable discussing everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell. And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick’s personal life.………….."You’re bored, Nick. You were made for more than this. You’re worried about God stealing your fun, but you’ve got it backwards.… There’s no adventure like being joined to the Creator of the universe." He leaned back off the table. "And your first mission would be to let him guide you out of the mess you’re in at work."………….
As the evening progresses, their conversation touches on life, God, meaning, pain, faith, and doubt–and it seems that having Dinner with a Perfect Stranger may change Nick’s life forever.
From the Hardcover edition.
Rapture's Rain
Lewis Pennington - 2013
His family, along with millions of others, has suddenly vanished without a trace and the world as he knows it is starting to die. After a supernatural event, mysterious strangers begin to appear that may hold the key to his and the rest of mankind’s survival. The only question is will he be able to solve the mystery before time runs out. As the clock ticks down, he and his friends’ souls hang in the balance teetering between eternal damnation and ever lasting life. Rapture’s Rain is a provoking and unique journey that puts faith to the test in the ultimate battle between good and evil.