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  • Mark of the Lion Collection by Francine Rivers

    Mark of the Lion Collection by Francine Rivers

    24 ratings
    This classic series has inspired nearly two million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. Books in this latest edition include a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use...
  • Sisters of the Southern Cross by Jean Grainger

    Sisters of the Southern Cross by Jean Grainger

    14 ratings
    Queensland, Australia 1936Sister Claire McAuliffe has been called from Dungarvan, County Waterford, to do God’s work in Jumaaroo, Queensland. Along with four other sisters she is charged with setting up a Catholic school for the education of the gold rush families. But life between the tropical Australian rainforest and azure ocean is far from the spectacular paradise it seems...
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    christian  historical
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  • The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome

    The Truth in Tiramisu by Rachael Bloome

    13 ratings
    Eliza Carter can't keep a secret.Except the one she's been hiding for over eight years. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her high school sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer...
  • Fireproof by Eric Wilson

    Fireproof by Eric Wilson

    29 ratings
    INSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough...
  • An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers

    An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers

    32 ratings
    A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet beauty and her staunch faith in Christ. When Marcus' sister sends Hadassah to almost certain death in the games, Marcus feels that his life has been ripped apart...
  • A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

    A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

    20 ratings
    In this compilation of the five books in the best-selling Lineage of Grace series by Francine Rivers, we meet the five women whom God chose—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each was faced with extraordinary—even scandalous—challenges. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World...
    Categorized as:
    christian  historical  innocent
  • All We Want by J. Daniels

    All We Want by J. Daniels

    10 ratings
    Luke and Tessa Evans are solid. They’re crazy in love and in this forever, and now, they’re anxiously awaiting the next step. Children. But when month after month ticks by with nothing but disappointing news, and the stress gets too much to take, their relationship will be tested in ways it’s never been tested before...
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    christian  new adult  contemporary
  • Safe and Sound by Christy Barritt

    Safe and Sound by Christy Barritt

    6 ratings
    The thrilling conclusion to the Lantern Beach Guardian...
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    christian  suspense
  • If I Live by Terri Blackstock

    If I Live by Terri Blackstock

    15 ratings
    Casey is hiding again—in Memphis this time—but it’s different now. She knows without a doubt that Dylan believes her and is doing all he can to help bring Brent’s killer to justice. He’s become an unexpected friend . . . and even, maybe, something more. Hope makes everything more bearable...
  • The Duties of Parents (Annotated) by J.C. Ryle

    The Duties of Parents (Annotated) by J.C. Ryle

    10 ratings
    ▶ DESCRIPTIONTrain up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 23: 6.I suppose that most professing Christians are acquainted with the text at the head of this page. The sound of it is probably familiar to your ears, like an old tune. It is likely you have heard it, or read it, talked of it, or quoted it, many a time...
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    christian  mystery
  • The Duties of Parents Illustrated by J.C. Ryle

    The Duties of Parents Illustrated by J.C. Ryle

    10 ratings
    Reader, these things may well give rise to great searchings of heart. Suffer then a word of exhortation from a minister, about the right training of children...
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    christian
  • A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

    A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

    37 ratings
    The first book in the bestselling Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome...
  • One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury

    One Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury

    24 ratings
    I’m a firefighter, God, so I know I’ve been in some tough places before. But this . . . this not knowing the people I love . . . this is the hardest thing I can imagine. The last thing Jake Bryan knew was the roar of the World Trade Center collapsing on top of him and his fellow firefighters. The man in the hospital bed remembers nothing...
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    christian  mystery  suspense  contemporary
  • Sunstone, Vol. 5 by Stjepan Šejić

    Sunstone, Vol. 5 by Stjepan Šejić

    17 ratings
    "She loves me... she loves me not."Ally and Lisa's storybook BDSM romance is at an end, the two women too stubborn to admit the depth of their feelings. But even as they go their separate ways, Lisa returns to the writing that brought her and Ally together in the first place...
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    christian  bdsm  f-f  contemporary  humor
  • The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin

    The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin

    12 ratings
    In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for--fulfilling the recurring dream of his death...
  • Lover Come Back by Scott Hildreth

    Lover Come Back by Scott Hildreth

    8 ratings
    Scott Hildreth is a married father of six children. He is an international bestselling romance author who has published more than fifty novels, over half of which have been number one bestsellers. His journey to his current existence, however, wasn’t always an easy one...
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    christian  contemporary
  • Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick

    Fireproof by Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick

    31 ratings
    INSIDE BURNING BUILDINGS, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER. Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules.Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father.Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough...
  • The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren

    The Price of Valor by Susan May Warren

    10 ratings
    Former Navy SEAL Hamilton Jones thought that the love of his life was dead. But when a girl claiming to be his daughter shows up with a dire message from his wife, Ham knows he will stop at nothing to find her and bring her home...
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    christian  contemporary  suspense  military
  • Because of Him: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    Because of Him: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    8 ratings
    Both of their pasts have held pain and loss, but will they finally be able to move past it all together? In the blink of an eye, Cara Morgan lost her mom and the life she’d been building for herself as a professional ballet dancer. Within months, she had a new name and a new life in a small town on the other side of the country...
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    christian  contemporary
  • Ripple Effect by Christy Barritt

    Ripple Effect by Christy Barritt

    8 ratings
    DOING THE RIGHT THING WAS HIS HARDEST TASK YET Griff McIntyre never expected his ex-wife, Bethany, and two-year-old daughter, Ada, to show up on his doorstep. After someone tried to abduct Ada, Bethany is desperate to find safety. Now Griff’s not letting either of them out of his sight...
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    christian  military  suspense
  • Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles

    Sunflower Alley by Ava Miles

    8 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family. International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ acclaimed family series, The Merriams, returns with an inspiring story about a hero with nothing to live for and a heroine who shows him the power of second chances… And, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way...
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    christian  humor  new adult  contemporary
  • The Color of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    The Color of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    8 ratings
    She is ready to fall in love, but heartbreak seems inevitable when the first man that captures her attention is one who cannot stay. Single and nice…those were the only two requirements Sarah McNamara had for any man she’d consider dating...
  • Line of Duty by Christy Barritt

    Line of Duty by Christy Barritt

    8 ratings
    Jaxon Wilder didn’t plan on returning home to Fog Lake, Tennessee, following his tour of duty in Iraq. But after a gut-wrenching failure during his stint in the Army, he now faces a new challenge: his family. Abby Brennan always did her best to be the good girl and to live by the rules. When a wrong decision changes her entire life, she tries to hide from the world...
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    christian  suspense
  • A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles

    A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles

    8 ratings
    Millions of readers have fallen in love with Ava's bestselling books...come join the family.International Bestselling Author Ava Miles’ feel-good series, The Merriams, is back with a humorous and heartwarming story about a playboy without a cause and a woman whose dreams were diverted by family responsibility—and, of course, everyone’s favorite matchmakers to guide the way...
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    christian  humor  new adult  contemporary
  • Rising Tide by Christy Barritt

    Rising Tide by Christy Barritt

    8 ratings
    A FORMER SEAL UNDER SCRUTINYBenjamin James knows there’s a traitor within his former command. The rest of his team might even think it’s him. As danger closes in, he must clear himself and stop a deadly plot by a dangerous terrorist group.A WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIREAll CJ Compton wanted was a new start after her career ended under suspicion...
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    christian  military  suspense
  • Meet Me at Pebble Beach: Part Four – Seas the Day: The most feel-good and funny romance fiction read of summer 2020 by Bella Osborne

    Meet Me at Pebble Beach: Part Four – Seas the Day: The most feel-good and funny romance fiction read of summer 2020 by Bella Osborne

    8 ratings
    This is the final part in a brand new four-part serial from Bella Osborne. Regan is holding a winning lottery ticket.Goodbye to the boyfriend who never had her back, and so long to the job she can’t stand!Except it’s all a bit too good to be true… When Regan gets pranked, she finds herself jobless, homeless and boyfriendless in one fell swoop...
    Categorized as:
    christian  humor
  • Scars & Silver Linings by Kelsey Kingsley

    Scars & Silver Linings by Kelsey Kingsley

    8 ratings
    Two little, pink lines should have been a good thing, but for Kendall Wright, it felt like the end of the world. Especially when her career as a successful romance novelist had only just begun to take off. But with the acceptance of her flaky boyfriend, and the help of a friendly bartender, she begins to see how those two little, pink lines could actually be a blessing...
  • Oceans Apart/Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury

    Oceans Apart/Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury

    10 ratings
    Oceans ApartIn a riveting story of secret sin and the healing power of forgiveness, Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living a perfect life. Then a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean. One of the casualties is Kiahna Siefert, a flight attendant Connor knew well. Too well...
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    christian
  • Reunion by Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley

    Reunion by Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley

    26 ratings
    A fresh new look for the best-selling series from America’s number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn’t discovered it yet...
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    christian  contemporary
  • Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette

    Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette

    11 ratings
    Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated the ruthless Aramean commander's kitchen, she makes a reckless decision that puts her and her allies in grave danger...
  • An Orphan's Christmas Dream by Rosie Darling

    An Orphan's Christmas Dream by Rosie Darling

    10 ratings
    In the workhouse, little orphan Holly Green dreamed of a Christmas filled with roast beef and plum pudding. But Holly's beautiful Christmas dream was soon to contort into a cruel nightmare.One snowy Christmas Eve, two vulnerable little girls run away from the harsh workhouse, into the unknown and unforgiving world that was Victorian London...
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    christian  victorian  historical
  • The Wedding by Maggie Miller

    The Wedding by Maggie Miller

    12 ratings
    Second chances do exist.Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50's, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.And what adventures they've had so far at Mother's! With a new section of the resort open and operating, numerous new guests, and two weddings about to take place, the women have their hands full...
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    christian  contemporary
  • The Meaning in Mistletoe: A Hopeful Christmas Romance: Poppy Creek Book 4 (A Poppy Creek Novel) by Rachael Bloome

    The Meaning in Mistletoe: A Hopeful Christmas Romance: Poppy Creek Book 4 (A Poppy Creek Novel) by Rachael Bloome

    10 ratings
    Return to Poppy Creek in the fourth book in the beloved small-town series by Rachael Bloome...
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    christian  contemporary
  • Just an Illusion - EP: EP by D. Kelly, Regina Wamba

    Just an Illusion - EP: EP by D. Kelly, Regina Wamba

    6 ratings
    Just an Illusion - EP is the third book in The Illusion Series. You will need to read the previous books Just an Illusion - Side A and Just an Illusion - The B Side in order to follow along. Lives are turned upside down … Everything was perfect before life came to a screeching halt. When devastating loss flips Amelia’s world on its axis, she loses her spirit...
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    christian  new adult  contemporary
  • When He Returns: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    When He Returns: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan

    6 ratings
    After years away, Dalton Callaghan has returned home to face the loved ones he left behind. She’d loved him as a teen, but he’d only had time for his music. Sierra Collins knows that Dalton’s return means nothing where her heart is concerned. As she’s watched him live his life from a distance, any of the young love she once harbored for him has mellowed into affection and concern...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
  • Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette

    Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette

    6 ratings
    Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom...
    Categorized as:
    christian  ancient times  historical
  • The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick

    The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick

    31 ratings
    The #1 New York Times best seller. More than 5 million units sold. Now available in a heat-burnished, simulated leather, keepsake gift edition.   Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way...
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    christian  contemporary
  • Coming Home to the Four Streets by Nadine Dorries

    Coming Home to the Four Streets by Nadine Dorries

    14 ratings
    Trouble is coming to the four streets, especially for its redoubtable women, who've struggled through a bitter winter to put food on the table. The Dock Queen Carnival is only weeks away, but there's no money for the usual celebrations. No sign of a tramp ship with illicit cargo to be quietly siphoned off by the dockers...
    Categorized as:
    christian  historical
  • Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette

    Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette

    10 ratings
    The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan. Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him...
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    christian  ancient times  historical
  • Summer Beach: Seabreeze Sunset by Jan Moran

    Summer Beach: Seabreeze Sunset by Jan Moran

    14 ratings
    Untangling secrets at a historic beach inn has unimagined surprises. With the high summer season underway at the Seabreeze Inn, Ivy faces a fresh round of new challenges and reasons to celebrate. She has just one season to make the inn successful enough to pay the tax bill her late husband burdened her with. And her neighbor’s lawsuit could mean an end to the Seabreeze Inn...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
  • Sanibel Tides by Hope Holloway

    Sanibel Tides by Hope Holloway

    10 ratings
    In order for Teddy and Eliza to secure a high-profile feature story for Shellseeker Cottages, the family must come together like never before. But as they do, some of the strongest relationships face daunting challenges, and more than one heart may be left broken on the beach...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
  • Conflict of Interest by Scott Pratt

    Conflict of Interest by Scott Pratt

    25 ratings
    A six-year-old girl is kidnapped from her bed in Tennessee's oldest town. The ransom note demands millions. In this fifth installment of the highly-acclaimed and bestselling Joe Dillard series, Dillard is hired to represent the parents of a child who has gone missing...
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    christian  mystery  suspense  contemporary
  • Bittersweet Melody : by Kate Stewart

    Bittersweet Melody : by Kate Stewart

    17 ratings
    The vows are just the beginning…For Natalie, being the wife to the most sought-after rock star on the planet has its privileges, but in the last year, she’s been put through the wringer as far as the pitfalls...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary  new adult  rockstars
  • Found by Karen Kingsbury

    Found by Karen Kingsbury

    25 ratings
    A Desperate SearchDriven by his wife’s dying wish to find their firstborn son, John Baxter sets about the search. His prayer? That Elizabeth’s wish would be fulfilled before the upcoming Baxter family reunion. One strange turn follows another, but when the answers finally come, they shake John to his core...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
  • Cruising Family Style: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    Cruising Family Style: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    10 ratings
    The Garlucci family’s epic cruise vacation onboard the Siren of the Seas is smooth sailing until Carlita’s son becomes a prime suspect after his boss…the head of the “mafia family” is found dead...
  • Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden

    Not Until Christmas Morning by Valerie M. Bodden

    10 ratings
    She’s a fixer… He’s about as broken as they come… Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas? Leah has always been a fixer. That’s why she decided to foster a troubled teen. And it’s why she’s determined to give him the perfect Christmas. It might also be why she feels compelled to reach out to her grinchy, reclusive neighbor Austin...
    Categorized as:
    christian  christmas  contemporary
  • Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    10 ratings
    When a famous cowboy dies after a fall from a mechanical bull while onboard Siren of the Seas, the cruise line’s CEO dispatches staff to investigate. The ship’s head of security and Captain Armati are forced to step down pending further investigation. For Millie, it’s a race against time to figure out if the cowboy recklessly put his life in danger or if something much more sinister is afoot...
  • As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers

    As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers

    29 ratings
    This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator...
  • Nantucket Threads by Pamela M. Kelley

    Nantucket Threads by Pamela M. Kelley

    14 ratings
    Izzy's life is about to change soon in the biggest way possible. She is excited and nervous and torn about whether or not to give her ex, Rick Savage another chance. Rick has tried to be a better man. He's gone through anger management classes and really seems to be making an effort...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
  • As You Wish by Robin Jones Gunn

    As You Wish by Robin Jones Gunn

    15 ratings
    More than a million readers have picked up books in the The Christy Miller Series making Robin Jones Gunn's newest series, Christy and Todd: The College Years , an eagerly awaited continuation to Christy's life. Featuring longer reads and college-age characters, these books will meet the enjoyment of readers young and old...
    Categorized as:
    christian  contemporary
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