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In Whispering Memories: Stories of Love That Lives On, Michael J. Melton delivers a soul-piercing collection of faith-filled short stories that will leave you in tears—and full of hope. From daughters waiting in the golden hush of Heaven… to porch lights left on for prodigal children… to letters discovered under pillows long after a funeral—every story is a reminder that love doesn’t die. It just changes form.

Is it a midlife pregnancy or cancer? Claire will keep her secret until she's sure, but it's not easy. Neither is trying to buy a home pregnancy test without anyone finding out. Between her twins' double wedding, the caterer canceling, a looming nationwide art tour, and her health, Claire's life is upside down.

Stella Carnegie is waiting. For what, exactly, she's not quite sure. But for nearly a decade now, her life has felt on hold, as though there was something...well, something more...just around the corner. Stella, however, has grown comfortable, if not content, in her isolation, and the more she thinks about change, the harder it is to face it. So when she's thrust into the middle of an encounter that transports her back to a life-changing event in her past, will she choose to hide behind her closed curtains and keep the world at bay?

The first biblical book of Samuel depicts David, a shepherd and youngest son of Jesse. He rises to fame as a musician and by killing the giant Goliath. He later becomes a favorite of King Saul and a close friend of his son, Jonathan. Worried that David is trying to claim his throne, Saul turns on David but is later killed in battle. After the death of Saul, David is anointed as King. He conquers Jerusalem, takes the Ark of the Covenant, and establishes one the most faithful, powerful King to reign.

Joseph was an important figure in the biblical book of Genesis. He was the son of Jacob and Rachel. He was Rachel’s firstborn, and Jacob’s 11th son. He was favored by his father who presented him with a long coat of many colors. When Joseph had two dreams, implying his supremacy over his brothers, it angered them. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, where he rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt.

Emma never wanted a family. Until she did. As a nurse practitioner, Emmaline is used to helping other people. She likes her job but is lonely. When her life is devastated by the death of a close friend, Emma finds a new purpose in life—becoming a mother. But will her heart be broken by grief again? If it is, and she is all alone, how will she survive?

When Rose Denison accepted a job in her hometown, which she'd never planned returning to, she didn't expect her new employer to turn up dead. 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?