Blue Christmas by Diane Moody (OBT Bookz) (2,436 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Sometimes the best Christmas presents aren't found under the tree... Working late on Christmas Eve, college senior Hannah Brooks is in the midst of a full-blown pity party. When a last-minute customer brimming with holiday spirit invites her to a candlelight service and a late-night family dinner, Hannah reluctantly accepts. She has no idea this kindhearted woman is the mother of Jason McKenzie - leader singer of Out of the Blue, the hottest band in the country - and Hannah's childhood idol. The evening ends with an innocent kiss (sans mistletoe) as Hannah is swept away by Jason's unpretentious manner. Over the holidays Hannah and Jason's relationship grows, but when turmoil and tragedy strike at the very heart of his famous band, their newfound love is put to the test in the glare of the paparazzi spotlight. Throughout her rollercoaster of experiences with Jason and his friends, Hannah comes face to face with her own beliefs. Who knew she could learn more about prayer and faith by ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

For the Love of Roses (Great Lakes Romances Book 18) by Donna Winters (Bigwater Publishing LLC) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 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 14 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 ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

With a Trusting Heart by Dawn Kinzer (Morningview Publishing) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 16 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

Everything We Are (Heart Of The Canyon Book 2) by Jacie Middlemann (38 Reviews)    Price verified 17 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 ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction

The Reunion by Dan Walsh (3,913 Reviews)    Price verified one minute 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 22 minutes 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 ...

Genre: Religious & Inspirational Fiction