Chasing Squirrels in Retrospect by Stephanie Lawless (98 Reviews)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

One woman's determination to triumph over life's adversities, one sarcastic comment at a time... Georgia Leonard is short, optimistic and refuses to take life too seriously unless it is absolutely necessary. Her appalling dating skills ensure that she tackles life largely on her own, and with varying degrees of success. We follow Georgia through family heartbreak, an accusation of hoover crime, love without a chance and being attacked by a swan during a sponsored swim. When George discovers that somebody has been stealing money for her ancient Auntie D, it sparks a series of tragedies that take her family life by storm. Soon, she not only has to deal with a puzzling case of fraud, but also the emotional rollercoaster of facing death as another family member is diagnosed with leukaemia. As if that wasn't enough, after being single for many years, Georgia feels certain that she has finally met the man she's been waiting for. Why then, is he attached? And why won't he leave her alone? Georgia is determined to keep smiling, whatever life throws at her. Full of moments of great joy and great sorrow, 'Chasing Squirrels in Retrospect' is a heart-warming story where we deal with life, death and everything in-between, whilst trying to stay happy along the way. This is a semi-autobiographical novel from a debut writer. Check it out in the LOOK INSIDE feature.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Rescuing Ladybugs: A Christian Romance by Diane Lil Adams (Diane L Adams) (344 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Maura's parents got a divorce when she was eight and she hasn't seen or spoken to her dad for seventeen years. She's shocked when she inherits his parents' cabin in the mountains and persuades her mother that they should visit before she lists the property for sale. Jason is a carpenter by trade, but agrees to help a friend who owns a pest control company. Unlike her mother, Maura likes the ladybugs and convinces Jason to give them a reprieve. By time they part, each is looking for an excuse to contact the other. When Maura's mom see her daughter falling in love with a mountain man, as she once did, she returns to Missouri alone. Then Maura's father and his second family turn up, needing a place to stay. The story he tells doesn't match the one Maura's been told since childhood and she finally decides neither of her parents deserve her forgiveness. According to Jason, that's why it's called grace...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

the governess by Noorilhuda (105 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"You make it seem like the cross was yours to bear, alone, do you really think you are brave? Let me tell you, who the brave one is, it's each and every member of your family who didn't slap you silly the first time you went awry, the first time you brushed your children aside for merriment. It's your children, Mr. Lockwood, they are the courageous ones. Not you, you are nothing but a coward. And all for what? For your own selfish needs and whims, your own desire to be alone and free. Free from pain, was it? Or do you really want to leave a debauched legacy? Well are you free Mr. Lockwood? I don't see any shackles on you; Are you free from the pain and happy, truly happy?... No passion is great enough for you to lose sight of what's your duty, and the right thing to do. For that is not passion, but madness. You're mad Mr. Lockwood, completely, utterly, mad." Thus begins the fiery odd relationship between Jane, the governess, and her employer, the widowed landowner John E. Lockwood. But Jane has her own crucible as well, and it's hers to bear alone. Find out what Jane, The Governess, is made of. After all, True Worth has no regrets and takes no detours. Should you? A movingly passionate and introspective character analysis of lonely people living through emotional abuse, grief and guilt.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Pursued: Christian Contemporary Romantic Suspense by Linda K. Rodante (Lone Mesa Publishing) (206 Reviews)    Price verified 51 minutes ago

The man Cristina Torres has fallen in love with kisses her and then disappears for ten years. Now he's back but with two detectives as shadows, and someone's trying to kill her. Should she trust him or run for her life?Dr. Chase Richards has fled his Christian roots long enough. He's returning to his hometown in Tennessee to make amends -- at what he thinks is God's direction. But the way is not just hard, it's almost impossible. The girl he once loved is now a woman -- and she wants nothing to do with him. In addition, the opioid study he started and left in Virginia has followed him across state lines. The police have warned him that he's in imminent danger. His well organized life is no longer safe or ordered -- and neither is Cristina's. Can he discover who's trying to kill them before she becomes collateral damage?

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

After We Say Goodbye (Bentwood Book 3) by Tammy L. Gray (274 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

The chilling conclusion of the Bentwood Series will leave you breathless... Caroline Crawford has spent the last five months rebuilding her life in Bentwood, Texas. Surrounded by a group of unexpected friends and potential new love she can't seem to walk away from, Caroline starts to believe she may have truly escaped the man who's terrorized her for years. That is until small, inexplicable things have Caroline questioning her own sanity. Beckham Kinder has spent a lifetime being judged by his last name and family's wealth, and while it's brought great advantages, he wants nothing more than to stand on his own in business and in his personal life. When a new business partner gives him an opportunity to strike out on his own without his family ties, Beckham jumps at the chance. For the first time in his adult life, he sees a wide open future, not just with this venture, but with the woman he has secretly adored since childhood. But traps are often most effective when two people want a prize so much they ignore the obvious, and Jeremiah Ellison is counting on that very thing. He is a man who always gets what he wants... and he will stop at nothing to get her...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

For the Love of Roses (Great Lakes Romances Book 18) by Donna Winters (Bigwater Publishing LLC) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Reeling from the loss of her parents in a tragic auto accident, Carey McIlwain resigns her teaching job to take up the reigns of the family florist business, unaware of the challenges that await her. Gavin Jack, the darkly handsome rose supplier threatens to cut off deliveries due to lack of payment. Alex Hensley, the college botanist, wants more than friendship from their casual dates. Her younger brother Todd, who is supposed to step into the business after graduating with his Master's degree, develops a disabling addiction that threatens both his and Carey's future. Can she somehow weather the storms to find security, satisfaction, and that special someone who will steal her heart?

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

The Snow Maiden: A Suspense Thriller by Joseph Rogers (St. Louis Bookstore) (40 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This exciting suspense thriller filled with interesting characters. Sarah Hamilton, a beauty queen in a Wisconsin town, becomes involved with a dangerous man named Wayne Kirchner whose criminal activities lead to murder. Robert Alma, a private detective from Chicago, is hot on the trail of Wayne. Thomas Angelique, a wealthy young businessman, becomes ensnared in a tangled web of intrigue. Embarking on a spiritual journey, Sarah makes several confessions at St. Faustina Church where she seeks absolution and advice from her parish priest to whom she tells her innermost secrets, confident that he will honor the seal of confession. A kind young girl named Chloe, whose mysterious mystical gifts include precognition, plays an integral role in events that move steadily to a shocking, dramatic resolution. ********************************************* Excerpt: Time seemed to change into slow motion as Sarah landed on the carpet. She saw blood spurt from her wound. Her mind filled with surrealistic images, reminding her of Salvador Dali paintings that she had studied in college in an art history class. She found herself falling to the floor of St. Faustina Church. The front doors of the church had been blown open by a powerful wind that blew through the church. On the altar there was a huge Eucharistic host from which red and white beams of light radiated. She heard a voice in her mind, and she found herself responding to the voice. "The wind blows cold and freezes the land. Do you not seek warmth?" "Your grace is sufficient for me," Sarah replied. "The sun is setting as the day departs. Do you not seek light?" "The light of your face is sufficient for me." "Your blood flows from you. Do you not seek life?" "Your life sustains me, and I live through your Body and Blood." "So be it. Then live through me, with me, and in me." "So be it," she agreed. The red and white beams of light radiating from the Eucharistic host on the altar became so ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

With a Trusting Heart by Dawn Kinzer (Morningview Publishing) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Will trust be the winning ticket to mending two wounded hearts? The 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition is taking place in Seattle with participants from all over the world when Lizzie Clark accepts a position at an orphanage in the city. After suffering heartbreak and loss, she is determined to make a life for herself independently. Jack Butler's mother abandoned their family when he was a young boy. Loyalty to his father cost him fulfilling his own aspirations, so Jack strives to take their family farm in a new direction. A newborn is left at the orphanage with a note asking Lizzie to take care of him. Why did the woman abandon her child? And why is Jack, a handsome local farmer so interested in helping Lizzie search for the infant's mother? When shocking revelations disrupt their plans, Lizzie and Jack are faced with life-changing decisions. Will they open their hearts to trusting again? This story was inspired by events that took place at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo -- Seattle's first world's fair.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Everything We Are (Heart Of The Canyon Book 2) by Jacie Middlemann (38 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Jake wants to see for himself whether his mother is having a mid-life crisis or a later-in-life adventure. He's betting on the second. Mallie's oldest son checked up on her not long after she returned to the canyon and the home she grew up in... the home where she raised her children until a tragedy forced her to make the difficult decision to leave. Now her youngest son is on his way... Jake Westin is returning to the canyon where he grew up. It's been ten years since the last time he was there. He can still vividly remember the circumstances that led to his family's departure all those years ago. It wasn't something he thought of often. Who would want to? Just as much as he wanted to see how his mother was doing since her return to the canyon he was also looking forward to seeing Lizzie. When he was a child the two of them had gone on all kinds of quests together for lizards and anything else that moved, searched for the buried treasure Lizzie swore was to be found somewhere in the canyon, and spent hours staring at the stars and picking out those that made up constellations of their own making. He was also curious about his mother's other neighbor in their small corner of the canyon. Unlike Lizzie who had walked away from the glitter and fame of the city that was spread out below the canyon, Clay Tobin was just beginning to make his mark there according to both of his sisters. And he wanted to talk to his mother... he needed to hear her reasons for coming back after all these years instead of taking his brother and sister's assumptions as gospel. More importantly... he wanted to understand. Years ago Mallie Westin left her home because she felt she had no choice. Now years later, the choice is hers. The Heart of the Canyon series is about the strength of family, the endurance of friendship, and the unwavering and unconditional longing for home... and all it means. Everything We Are is the second in the series... can be read alone but the series is best ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

The Reunion by Dan Walsh (3,916 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

2nd Edition - Soon to be a Major Motion Picture - Selah Award Winner There are people in this world we pass right by without giving a second thought. Some have amazing stories to tell, if we only took the time to listen. The Reunion tells the story of Aaron Miller, an old Vietnam vet and handyman in a trailer park. Almost fifty years ago, Aaron saved the lives of three young men in a horrific battle, was even awarded the Medal of Honor. Severely wounded, he came home from the war and wound up losing everything. But God is a master at redeeming the lost things of life. Unbeknownst to Aaron, someone is looking for him. And the one who finds him might just find the love of his life, as well.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

THE END IS HERE: Book 1 Apocalypse: The Beginning of Sorrows - A Christian, dystopian, end times, apocalyptic novel by Joshua Stefan (11 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Long ago, it was predicted that there would come a time when the people of the earth would turn against each other, that they would rise up and kill each other. In THE END IS HERE, that day has arrived. Read about a world where normal life and the infrastructure we depend on has broken down. Costume-masked killers have taken over downtown in such masses that they overwhelm the already weakened city and law enforcement. Anyone caught in their path is murdered without mercy. Caught unaware of the extreme danger, the city had their focus on the wildfires in the forest not far from them. Power is off, the banking system is shut down, and the nightmare begins. Ultimately, the violence and death lead to food shortages. Follow two families, two brothers, a mom and adult daughter, and several killers as they live out the start of it all: the beginning of sorrows. You may find our world is not far from theirs. Seeing the stories in the news shows it is not only plausible, but we might also be at the edge, ready to be tipped over. Get to know the people, watch them live in difficult times in this Christian, dystopian, end times, apocalyptic novel.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Her Unexpected Cowboy: A Clean & Wholesome Cowboy Romance (Unforgettable Cowboys Book 1) by Danae Little (2,303 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A cowboy without a memory, a goat rancher in desperate need of help, and neither expect the dangers that follow... Sydney hides out at her goat ranch, unwilling to ask for the help she desperately needs. She clings to her loneliness as a badge, that is until a cowboy who strangely matches her crazy birthday wish shows up at her door. She is half-scared, half-intrigued by this handsome but bruised up cowboy with no memory. Does she allow him to stay in her barn and help, or send him on his way and hope he listens? Jameson wakes up on the side of a country road in the middle of nowhere hurting pretty much everywhere and having no idea of who he is or why he is there. When he walks to the nearest house, he's both relieved and fearful that a beautiful single woman answers his call for help. He has to find out who he is, but Sydney has captured his heart and he makes excuses to stay near her, helping at her ranch. A nagging feeling like time closing in keeps tugging at him, until the Sheriff pays Sydney a call and Jameson recognizes his voice -- a voice that causes a chill to run down his spine. When the past catches up in a web of danger, they realize there is more at stake than just their hearts -- their lives hang on the thread of his lost memory. Read Book One of the Unforgettable Cowboys, a clean and wholesome romance series with a touch of suspense, where the stories are stand alone but the characters are tied together. Reviewers Say: "I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a quick read with a mysterious story line. Such life-like characters that jump off the pages." ~ Jennifer "The sparks start at the beginning but they are "real" in feeling things out and not jumping into the sex scenes. This story not only had me rooting for the home team but made me laugh out loud a few times which I covet in a book." ~ LadyLLL007 "This book was a great mix of action and emotion. I couldn't help but turn the pages on and on, reading with the hope that ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Chocolate and Conversation: A Modern Persuasion Romance (Sweet Standalones) by Jennifer Griffith (Stewart Plaid Publishing) (87 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Austen + Chocolate = Love" Mormon girl Susannah is ready to take a big risk. Suddenly unemployed and unmarried, Susannah puts everything on the line to open up downtown Salt Lake City's first all-chocolate café, The Chocolate Bar. It all starts out sweetly. Susannah even catches the interest of the city's most eligible bachelor, a charismatic attorney. But when Susannah's first love, John Wentworth, returns to town, her heart goes sideways. He's rich. He's handsome. And he intends to marry anyone but Susannah. Chocolate and Conversationis a light and frothy, chocolate-filled romp. A modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, it's filled with to-die-for chocolate recipes, hilarious situations, and swoony kisses. This delicious romance throws a wholesome girl into an impossible love triangle between her longing for her former Mr. Right and her Mr. Maybe-Right-for-Now. Escape into love with a cup of hot chocolate. Read all of USA Today bestselling clean romance author Jennifer Griffith's Sweet Standalones series: wacky, fun, cotton candy for your reading soul, full of delicious kisses. Top 10 Kindle for Religion and Spirituality - Latter-day Saints "Another great CLEAN LDS romance!! I like 'easy reads' in between the more in-depth ones. This is great for that! Just sit back and enjoy the story without thinking too much!" --Laurie, Goodreads "Personality!! That's the word that came to mind as I read this modern day adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion! As I finished the book and closed the cover at 2:00 am, I gave a satisfied sigh! That was good! Every chapter ends with some sort of chocolate recipe. I think I gained 5 lbs. just reading the book! :) Can't wait to try the recipes! I also loved how the author tied in the recipes to her story. Very clever. 4.5 stars." - Andrea Smith, Goodreads "Loved it. Easy reading. Perfect book to read when your brain is on overload and you just need light entertainment mixed with a passion of reading fun fiction. I ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

The Amish Wedding Match by Hannah Schrock (568 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Another broken courtship. A meddling mother. And a brush with death that changes everything. Naomi Schrock is at a crossroads. After breaking off a brief courtship, her mother is eager to play matchmaker and find her daughter a suitable husband. Handsome Amish farmer Leroy Smoker seems a perfect choice. But when Naomi goes on a buggy ride with him, she doesn't feel a magical spark. She thinks that there is an obvious barrier to their relationship. When Naomi's life is put in danger, she finds herself rescued by a most unlikely man. She knows she must choose between her mother's ideas and her own heart. When her best friend Elizabeth Weaver announces that she is marrying Elijah Hershberger in a matter of weeks, Naomi plots the perfect scheme to ensure she ends up with the right man for her. However, Naomi is soon to find that the path to true love never runs smoothly. Enjoy this sweet spin-off Amish romance story from the Hershberger sisters series.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

A Love to Heal Her Heart (5 Amish Family Series Book 1) by Sarah Miller (SweetBookHub.com) (620 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Can Jeremiah keep the farm and family together while keeping the promise he made to their father? Jeremiah Phillips is heartbroken by the loss of his father, Henry. He's barely moving through the motions. All he can think about is how he'll take care of his brothers, all of his brothers, and keep the farm afloat now that his father has passed. He is shocked to learn another in the community has perished on the same day. Ester Harley has spent years by her Aunt Rhoda's side learning all about quilting. It's horrible to realize she'll be doing all the quilting alone from now on. Ester is angry when she discovers that Rhoda's memory is being overshadowed by the Phillips, why would they do that? Ester barges into Jeremiah's life spitting fire and brimstone, but all he can see is her beauty. He has a plan to bring life to his farm and wants Ester's help. Can Ester overcome her anger and see the opportunity in front of her? Will Gott lead Ester and Jeremiah into each other's hearts? Find out in Bestselling Romance Author Sarah Miller's inspirational new series.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Love Covers (Leaving Lennhurst Book 1) by Julia David (605 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Two strangers hiding their own life-long secrets. Can pretending to be married... be that hard? The town of Greenlock shuns the daughter of the mortician. Day after day, Lauren begrudgingly has to take over her father's duties creating despondence in her tender heart. Then a voice speaks from the morgue basement. A rough and tumble outlaw who's supposed to be dead is still alive! For some unfathomable reason, Lauren agrees to help him stay dead. Elias was raised at Lennhurst Asylum. Since he had no family or future, he jumped a half-served prison sentence and enlisted in the recent Civil War to wield explosives. From running and surviving all his life, all Elias promised anyone was loyalty. Love was out of the question. When Lauren mentions her longing to see her mother and sister in Colorado, for loyalty's sake, he offers to take her on the arduous wagon train journey. Of course, it wouldn't be proper not to be married while traveling together.Lauren and Elias, so vastly opposite; their charade should be easy and yet they never expected it to threaten their very lives. Loyalty versus love. Can Love Cover a multitude of sin or destroy a future? PG-All my romances are standalone, happy endings, and clean with a touch of pepper. :) JD

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Lilacs and Love Letters (Chester County Couples) by Karen Malley (White Rose Publishing) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

All Jamie wants is to get through her senior year of college and be accepted into medical school. She doesn' t have time for the arrogant rich freshman who started attending her Bible study group, no matter how handsome he is. Will Tarrington is used to getting his own way. After all, he does come from one of the most prominent families on the Main Line. But after a terrible tragedy, his world is shaken and he heads to college searching for an escape. When he finds himself at a Christian campus group, he just might find the peace and hope he' s searching for, all starting with Jamie, the beautiful girl with the angelic voice. Enjoy this short prequel to the Chester County Couples series which will introduce you to the younger versions of several characters from the series.

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction