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Candle in the Darkness
by Lynn Austin
A woman's journey of faith and courage, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War.
"A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."—Beverly Lewis Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny , The daughter of a wealthy ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Covenant
by Beverly Lewis
A young Amish woman struggles to reconcile her faith and family traditions with her desire for education and independence.
A New Look for The Covenant, Abram's Daughters is the powerful saga of four sisters, their family and community, whose way of life and faith in God are as enduring as their signature horse and buggy. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Love Comes Softly
by Janette Oke
A young woman's journey of resilience and faith as she navigates the struggles of frontier life.
Marty Claridge ( Katherine Heigl ) has just moved out to the West with her husband Aaron Claridge (Oliver Macready), who dies in a riding accident shortly after. Expecting her late husband's baby, ... (Wikipedia)
When Calls the Heart
by Janette Oke
A young woman's struggle to find her place in the Canadian West, navigating faith and family.
Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined ... (Goodreads)
The Shunning
by Beverly Lewis
A young woman's struggle to reconcile her faith with her family's expectations.
When Katie Lapp finds the satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a secret she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman ... (Goodreads)
Maid to Match
by Deeanne Gist
A lady's maid falls in love with a footman at the Biltmore Estate, but their different social classes threaten their romance.
From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled—by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's ... (Barnes & Noble)
One Tuesday Morning
by Karen Kingsbury
A heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and faith after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.
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 ... (Barnes & Noble)
Short-Straw Bride
by Karen Witemeyer
When Meredith Hayes is forced to marry a stranger, she discovers that he is not what he seems and must learn to trust him to save her family's ranch.
No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the ... (Goodreads)
War Brides
by Helen Bryan
A tale of three young women in WWII England, their struggles, and the strength of their love.
An international bestseller with over one million readers., With war threatening to spread from Europe to England, the sleepy village of Crowmarsh Priors settles into a new sort of normal: Evacuees ... (Barnes & Noble)
After I Do
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A couple on the brink of divorce decide to take a year off from their marriage to rediscover themselves and their love for each other.
“A seductive twist on the timeless tale of a couple trying to rediscover love in a marriage brought low by the challenges of domestic togetherness...touching, perceptive, and achingly honest.” ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Pelican Brief
by John Grisham
A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.
The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)
The Scarlet Thread
by Francine Rivers
A woman's journey of faith and struggle to forgive her family's past and seek redemption.
When Sierra discovers her young ancestor's handcrafted quilt and reads her journal, she finds that their lives are very similar. By following her ancestor's example, she learns to surrender to God's ... (Goodreads)
The Litigators
by John Grisham
Two small-time lawyers take on a big pharmaceutical company in a class-action lawsuit.
Oscar Finley and Wally Figg are ambulance chasers at a small law firm in the South Side of Chicago . , Their constant bickering is often mediated by Rochelle, their highly competent African-American ... (Wikipedia)
The First Four Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
An account of the hardships endured and lessons learned in the first four years of marriage.
The novel gets its title from a promise Laura made to Almanzo when they became engaged. She did not want to be a farmer, but decided to try farming for three years. Laura keeps house and Almanzo ... (Wikipedia)
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
A woman wakes up with amnesia and must reconstruct her life, rediscovering truths hidden in her past.
FROM THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF, THE HUSBAND'S SECRET, AND, BIG LITTLE LIES,. A “cheerfully engaging”(,Kirkus Reviews,) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get ... (Barnes & Noble)
Don't Let Me Go
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A heartwarming story of a young boy and his mother's friend who form an unbreakable bond.
Former Broadway dancer and current agoraphobic Billy Shine has not set foot outside his apartment in almost a decade. He has glimpsed his neighbors—beautiful manicurist Rayleen, lonely old Ms. ... (Goodreads)
Ophelia
by Lisa M. Klein
A retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective, exploring her love for Hamlet and her tragic fate.
He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A ... (Goodreads)
The Apartment
by Danielle Steel
A woman's life changes when she inherits an apartment in Paris, leading her to discover secrets about her family and herself.
They come together by chance in the heart of New York City, four young women at turning points in their lives. Claire finds the spacious loft apartment. But the aspiring shoe designer needs at least ... (Goodreads)
A Dance of Cloaks
by David Dalglish
A young assassin seeks to prove himself in a world of political intrigue and magic, but his loyalty is tested when he discovers a dark secret.
From USA Today bestselling author David Dalglish The Underworld rules the city of Veldaren. Thieves, smugglers, assassins... they fear only one man. In book #1 of the Shadowdance series, Thren ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Princess
by Lori Wick
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and love as she navigates the challenges of being a princess.
Return to the Romance of Pendaran, In the Land of Pendaran, Shelby Parker lives a humble but good life. Her special qualities are eventually noticed by the king and queen of the House of Markham, who ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis
A young boy survives the sinking of the Titanic and must find a way to survive in the freezing ocean until rescue arrives.
The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic – how will he survive? Ten-year-old George ... (Goodreads)
Point Blank
by Catherine Coulter
FBI agent investigates a murder at a hospital, but the case becomes personal when his sister is kidnapped. Fast-paced thriller with twists and turns.
The explosive action kicks off as treasure-hunting FBI agent Ruth Warnecki is on the trail of stolen Confederate gold hidden in Winkel’s Cave in western Virginia. She never expects to find herself ... (Goodreads)
Elizabeth's Wolf
by Lora Leigh
Navy SEAL Wolf Breed falls for Elizabeth, a woman with a dangerous secret. Can he protect her and their love from those who seek to harm them?
From, New York Times, bestselling author Lora Leigh comes a new, revised edition of a beloved classic in the passionate Breed series–,Elizabeth's Wolf, won the hearts of readers everywhere when it ... (Goodreads)
A Tailor-Made Bride
by Karen Witemeyer
A young woman hires a tailor to transform her into a refined lady, but love and adventure soon follow.
Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind—shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Curse Dark as Gold
by Elizabeth C. Bunce
A retelling of the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin, following the struggles of a young woman to save her family's mill from a curse.
Charlotte Miller has always scoffed at talk of a curse on her family's woolen mill, which holds her beloved small town together. But after her father's death, the bad luck piles up: departing ... (Goodreads)
Fools Rush In
by Janice Thompson
A young woman impulsively marries a stranger in Las Vegas, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected romance.
Bella Rossi may be nearing thirty, but her life is just starting to get interesting. When her Italian-turned-Texan parents hand over the family wedding planning business, Bella is determined not to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Exhume
by Danielle Girard
Medical examiner Annabelle Schwartzman investigates a series of murders that lead her to confront her own dark past.
Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman has finally found a place to belong. As the medical examiner for the San Francisco Police Department, working alongside homicide detective Hal Harris, she uncovers the tales ... (Goodreads)
The Proposal
by Mary Balogh
A young woman is forced to marry a stranger to save her family from financial ruin, but finds love and happiness in unexpected ways.
In Mary Balogh's engaging and seductive new novel of drama and romance, a woman comfortable in her solitude allows temptation to free her heart, when a daring war hero shows her how truly ... (Goodreads)
Leaving
by Karen Kingsbury
A family struggles with the decision to take their son off life support after a tragic accident.
The Bailey Flanigan series begins with Bailey leaving Bloomington for the adventure of a lifetime. She has won an audition for the ensemble of a Broadway musical in New York City. She’s determined to ... (Goodreads)
The Midwife of Venice
by Roberta Rich
A Jewish midwife in 16th century Venice risks everything to save a Christian baby. A tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of motherhood.
An opulent, riveting, and suspenseful continuation of the thrilling historical novel The Midwife of Venice set in medieval Constantinople. AN OPULENT, CAPTIVATING, AND SUSPENSEFUL HISTORICAL NOVEL ... (Barnes & Noble)
