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When Willow Finley awakes on a hot summer morning, she is unprepared for the grief that awaits her. Jerked from a life of isolation with her mother, Willow learns what alone really means when she finds her mother still in her bed, never to awaken again in this life.

When reporter Janice McCarty left the small town of Sonesville after graduating high school, she vowed never to return. A late night phone call eight years later and she has no choice but to go back to lay her mother to rest.

A simple conversation, a loving encounter, an act of faith in someone you trust—prayer is so much simpler than we sometimes think. When the daily challenges of life threaten to overwhelm us, God is always close.

Daily insight into truths about the mother of God. This book will draw you closer to Mary and Jesus—and closer to Jesus is where Mary wants you to be. A fresh turn of phrase, an unexpected train of thought, and a piercing insight from writers across the centuries will lead you into the heart of this woman uniquely chosen by God to be his mother, your mother, ready to help you all day, every day.

This book aims to guide you with practical exercises towards a more resilient outlook. It offers insights into the benefits of wearing optimistic eyeglass lenses to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. You will learn the science behind why optimism plays an important role in reaching your full potential and how you can start embracing a more positive mindset today. The author's stories and reflections are intended to inspire you to adopt a more optimistic outlook on life and achieve your aspirational goals.

Debra Herbeck has once again compiled a collection of 120 quotes and short reflections, this time on the subject of faith. Especially today, many struggle with doubt and discouragement, wondering if their faith is well-founded.

Patrick and his twin sister, Katie, are shocked to find someone threw a brick through the stained-glass window of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Anne's. Who would do such a thing? Before they can investigate, Patrick is swept into another adventure-to the town of Assisi, Italy, in the year 1205.

If there is one thing Katie never thought she would do, it was walk through something called the "Door of the Dead." During a class field trip to visit the monastery of the Poor Clares, Katie is unexpectedly swept up into her next Chime Travelers adventure.

It's Christmas time at St. Anne parish, and a new family has arrived! The Perez family doesn't look like the other families in the parish. As five-year-old Mateo stares at Katie and Patrick, clutching his little stuffed burro, they see he's just puzzled about them. But it's Father Miguel's job to take care of them, right?

Katie joins her friends in being mean to the new girl, Lily. But suddenly, Katie becomes the new girl—in 1675! She has no idea how she traveled in time to a Native American village, but she's hoping the young woman she meets will be nicer to her than Katie was to Lily.

When Patrick has to work on his church's cleaning team on a Saturday, he thinks his weekend fun is ruined. But when the old church bells start chiming, Patrick and his pet frog, Francis, are suddenly taken back in time to ancient Ireland. Will the strange shepherd he meets be able to help him get home, or will Patrick be stuck taking care of sheep in the rain and mud forever? Find out in The Secret of the Shamrock.

In the corporate-controlled city-state of Midian, the Mantle, a sprawling metal platform, divides the upper echelons from the middle class of the Undercity. Here, the lives of four citizens are inextricably linked in a tale of redemption, power, and betrayal. Burdened by a haunting past, Atlas Ramsay returns to Midian’s Undercity seeking atonement for his sins. But when a burgeoning relationship with a young woman from his youth derails his plans for redemption, his buried secrets threaten to shake the city’s foundation when they are finally revealed.

Vampire Holidays: A Paranormal Christmas Duo" is an enchanting journey into a world where the festive season sparkles with more than just snow. It's a celebration of love in its most magical and mysterious form, where vampires don't just exist; they love, they protect, and they captivate your heart.

Van Life With Cats is more than just a guide. It’s a passionate and authentic account of how to make the van life as warm and welcoming for your feline friends as you possibly can. It’s a guide to changing our thoughts about travel and letting our cats be more than housepets—they can be fellow adventurers!