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Buried secrets have a way of being discovered, even if it’s years later. In post-war Vietnam, Mai hopes to run the family’s pharmacy. Her sister, Lang, dreams of playing professional soccer someday. When neighbors and soldiers turn against their family, the sisters flee on an old fishing boat.

Emma thought she had left Willow Creek—and Liam—behind for good. Chasing dreams of success and independence, she traded the quiet charm of her small-town life for the bustling energy of the city. But years later, heartbroken and disillusioned, she finds herself drawn back to the place she once called home.

Josh and Jana engage in a battle of the ages, against an evil which threatens to destroy us all. In this, the third and last installment of the ‘Redeemed’ trilogy, our heroes rise up to join the Lord Jesus in a war against Satan, the Beast, and the False prophet, for the souls of mankind.

At eight years old, I never imagined my entire world was about to implode. Follow along as I retell the sad and dark turn my life took, and ensuing years working through more betrayal and abuse. I thought I’d never get out of the madness or ever find myself. It turned out to be a lesson because God wanted me to use my experiences as a way to inspire others. This is the tale of decades of my nightmare life and how I made it out on top.

Michelle and Phillip do their best to open the depths of their lives together as the first test case of the Universal Court continues. With the eyes of the world upon them, they feel the pressure coming from every direction.

The world they knew continues disintegrating around them, as Josh and Jana put their lives on the line for a crippled nation. They will discover old enemies and new friends in places they couldn’t imagine, as they fight for what they believe. Will their unyielding faith, undying hope, and unending love be enough to help them triumph over all that is to come?

Conspiracy theories, or government corruption? Jana’s perfect little world is turned upside down when her husband is murdered and her home ransacked by men in black. Now on the run and facing obstacles unimaginable, she must reach deeper within, physically, emotionally, and spiritually than she ever thought possible. Things had been pretty good for a while. No more abuse, poverty, or crazy religion in her life…until a secret government plot discovered by ARM sends Jana into a world of danger, intrigue, and finally, the embrace of Jesus.

Saving pure water with birds, Greek gods, and winged horses. College student Diana Carter returns to the family ranch in Wyoming, now secure in her role as Diana of The Wind Rivers. She knows that, as a child of the prophecy, she is destined to work with the Greek gods and goddesses to save pure water on the planet. Poseidon sends a pair of flying horses, while Persephone gives birth to twins, Kya and Spruce. As Diana begins to discover her full powers, Kya and Spruce grow into their own. Indigo, a Mountain Bluebird, struggles to help while at the same time raising hatchlings with her mate.

My ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score is 6. According to numerous academic studies, that puts me at risk for over 23 negative health outcomes, including diabetes, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and liver disease, cancer, and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.

Etta James didn’t want much from life. Her only goal was to live free from the controlling hand of her family and their illegal activities. That was what brought her and her best friend across the country, from Boston to Tucson. But when her best friend is killed in a car accident, Etta James must re-evaluate her life and her goals, as well as the best way to survive. In such an uncertain time, the one thing Etta knew was that she wasn’t looking for love; and she certainly wasn’t looking for Cad Bara.

The MAMs (The Magnificent and Marvelous Book Club) are back in a new adventure, discovering Gullah roots on the Sea Islands of Georgia, North and South Carolina.

In this eagerly anticipated, action-packed, sequel to ‘The Daze of Grace’ we find that our heroine is all grown up and working together with her family, and her heavenly guard, to thwart demons and evil forces around the globe. Come along as we witness Grace tackling, first hand, this very present darkness in the rain forests of Haiti, the jungles of Africa and within the borders of a desperate and divided America.

Grace is a young girl born into poverty and lack, who is tasked with caring for her brother and sisters; until an unthinkable tragedy rips her family from her, and forces her into a life on the streets. She survives struggles, and loss of such magnitude it would destroy most, but she only grows stronger.

Addie Marsh and her boss, Dr. Clara Starr, stumble upon an abandoned boat along the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Department of Natural Resources Officer Blue Wild reveals that the boat’s livewell is filled with blood. The grim discovery of a severed finger propels them into a mystery far darker than the waters that brought the boat ashore.

This is based on a true crime story: In the bleak dawn of the 1950s, a young, unmarried mother's life was irrevocably fractured. The abduction of her son – a savage violation – became a generational wound, a festering sore that poisoned her existence for decades. This vibrant, hopeful woman, barely out of adolescence, had poured her soul into nurturing her child, only to have that love cruelly, violently ripped away.

In The Conspiracy Theory: A Thriller of Deception, Jake and Sarah are two investigators, who have devoted their lives to fighting against the forces of evil. When they stumble upon a conspiracy that threatens to upend society as we know it, they are plunged into a dangerous world of secrets and deception. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy, they encounter a secret society, double agents, and a web of lies that seems impossible to unravel. But they won't back down, even as their lives are threatened at every turn.

As Emma and Jack work to rebuild their relationship, they must confront the mistakes of their past, and learn to forgive each other. With the help of their loved ones and a newfound understanding of each other, they start to build a future together that is filled with hope and promise. But as they face the challenges of parenthood and navigate the complexities of their family dynamic, Emma and Jack must also confront their own fears and insecurities. Can they continue to build a life together, even when things get tough?

In Depths of a Mother's Soul, Samantha Mitchell is a tireless single mother, working three jobs to secure a better future for her daughter, Emily. When a long-awaited promotion offers hope, their lives take an unexpected turn. Years later, in their new, safer neighborhood, Emily's life hangs by a thread as a hidden heart condition is unveiled during a soccer game. In a moment of desperation, a mysterious figure from Samantha's past emerges, offering an audacious solution to their financial crisis—one that will test the limits of a mother's love.

In the aftermath of a devastating global catastrophe, humanity has been left in ruins. The world is now a barren wasteland, where mutated creatures roam and food and water are scarce. But amidst the desolation, a group of children has emerged, banding together to survive and forge a new path forward.

Davenport, Iowa. 1906. Dead bodies are piling up in Fairmount Cemetery at the rate of one per week, and the police seemingly wash their hands of the investigation, saying the killer fled the country. Everyone assumes the killer got away with murder until novelist Alice French and her partner, Jenny Crawford, take up the killer’s trail. The investigation takes the amateur sleuths through the city’s underbelly—visiting saloons, bawdy houses, and uncounted disreputable characters.