Books by Carolyn R Scheidies

After an abusive marriage, Claire has no intention of ever getting involved again--especially not with the guilty secret she carries inside. Michael lost the wife of his dreams and knows such a relationship can never possibly happen again. Or can it? Enter a father who sees beyond his daughter's anger and pain to her need, three little imps (Claire's two elementary-age boys and Michael's little son) determined to bring their reluctant parents together, and a Heavenly Father who really does know best. One by one the barriers between them crumble until only her secret keeps them apart. Will pride and unforgiveness keep two stubborn individuals apart or will they listen to their hearts and the nudging of God's Spirit?

Have an idea tumbling around inside your mind, but have no idea how to get it down on paper? Have you a hot-button issue you feel led to address, but have no idea how to find an audience? Have an experience to share, a book idea you'd like to tackle, but are frozen with inexperience, confusion? Maybe you don't know where to find the encouragement and information needed to guide you on your journey to publication. This book might be your answer. It is a slim, easy to read and assimilate volume with lots of inspiration and helps along the way. HEART CRAFT By Carolyn R Scheidies Drafting words takes more Than talent or skill or art. It's the imparting of the message, God has placed upon your heart.

Sharon is healing from the accident that took her parents and left her with physical and emotional scars. Trying to move into her aunt's house with her uncertain balance and crutches is more than she can handle. Outside, her collapse lands her in the lap of Devon, the handsome neighbor, who breaks her fall. As he helps her move in, he finds himself drawn to her. Still, it is his sister Clara who bonds when the women realize they are both addicted to all things Jane Austin. But as Sharon escapes from reality into her fantasy, she is hit with the knowledge the handsome neighbor is a lawyer who many not be on her side. He also warns her against further misleading his sister into the Austen addiction when it means not dealing with reality. Will Sharon be willing to release her addiction to find her faith, her healing--and love in the real world?

Charity Joy travels to Oregon with her family, expecting to assist her father in sharing God's message with the natives. When she returns to her family in Boston over two years later, she has no memory of what happened since leaving. The small box she brings back, containing a native headband and a ring, leave her confused. Trying to remember brings horrific fear. When her doctor and aunt decide she needs to start life anew, her aunt takes her to England for a Season and to reconnect with her now married sister who travelled to England rather than west with her family. Even in England, Charity finds her past a frightening void. By the time memories and nightmares merge, she finds her heart engaged by the Duke St. Clair. But how can she marry until her past is made clear? When shocked into fully remembering, Charity finds her past and present clashing. Will she find wholeness in knowing the truth or will that truth destroy her future, her faith...and her love forever?

When her social-conscious mother forces Hope into an engagement with a cruel, but titled peer, Hope desguises herself as a lad and flees the only home she's ever known. On top of losing her father, her mother's manipulations makes Hope wonder if God even cares. Her flight to London is interrupted by unexpected detours, the worst of which brings her to the point of giving up. Her sodden, unconsious body is discovered, and she wakes up in the home of the Marquess of Aven. Though she fears to reveal her true identity, Hope comes to deeply care for the Glynis family who treat her like one of their own. She also begins to lose her heart to their cousin David. But her erstwhile fiancé is not about to let her go. When he shows up, Hope flees again. Will Hope stop running long enough to listen to the still small voice within and trust Gods knows best-or will her tendency to run away destroy a future of faith and love.

Lady Faith Fairen grieves for her recently deceased mother. She worries about Carter, the Marquess of Aven, off fighting Napoleon in far away Spain who promised to return for her. She also frets about her father's safety. When he left to visit the Barrington relatives in America, no one expected he would get caught up in the War of 1812, the second war of independence with Britain. When word arrives that Carter is finally coming home, Faith dreams of their future together. She is devastated to learn he has brought home a beautiful Spanish lady to be his bride. This is only one of the tragedies that challenge Faith's sanity and her faith. Will her reliance on God sustain her through one blow after another or will she crumble under the unslaught? TO KEEP FAITH is the first book of the Barrington Saga-four stories of war, betrayal, death, forgiveness, faith...and love.

The last days of the Civil War, Dawn goes mute in terror when she watches Union soldiers desecrate her sister. In that moment, she loses her sister, her plantation home and her faith. Only a kind lieutenant gives her hope. She and her younger brother, Caleb, head north to their uncle in Boston. However, their welcoming uncle dies, leaving them in the care of his lawyer who sends them to Kansas like orphan children. Once there, Jars,a dreadful man, claims Caleb while refusing Dawn. As Caleb fights against Jars, the lieutenant, Austin Andreeson, who has never forgotten the dying young woman or her sister, discovers Dawn in need of his help. Austin takes them to his prairie home. As Dawn begins to feel safe again, and as her heart begins to beat for the man who has shown her such kindness, danger rears an ugly head. Will Dawn release her fear and trust her Heavenly Father for a future of hope...and love?

Fingering the softly curved ends, Jeanette wished she had never cut it, but then if she had not tried to please Brad by cutting it, she would never have realized how much she liked the longer style...or the girl she used to be--young, naive, believing fairy tales came true. They didn't. She knew that now. Even a fairy princess had choices, but it was all so much easier in stories.> There are problems at home, at college, and with relationships gone awry, leaving Jeanette searching for answers. As two different young men vie for her future, will Jeanette discover the true meaning of faithfulness in the gift of a blue sapphire?

The news of Secretariat's death made me realize how far removed I had become from my youthful obsession with horses, especially with Secretariat, a horse I had never even seen. It had been a long time since I'd even thought of him or how important he had been to me that spring. So begins the story of a young girl turning into a woman who found herself inexplicitly bonded with the horse that ultimately achieved the Triple Crown. Only Carolyn, who'd once wanted nothing more than to own and ride a horse, found herself not on a horse, but in a wheelchair and with few prospects for her future. THE DAY SECRETARIAT WON THE TRIPLE CROWN is a story of how one young woman turned tragedy to triumph, encouraged by her family, her faith, her horse...and a young horse named Secretariat.

Gwendolyn Glynis has grown into a quiet, withdrawn young woman. The circumstances surrounding the death of her beloved brother still haunt her along with questions of her own worthiness. Still, nothing prepared Gwen for a London season or having the evil man who haunts her nightmares after her again. In desperation, her parents take her to America hoping Dr. Robin Barrington, a distant connection, will be able to help. As Gwen begins to live again, the woman who wants Robin for herself, once more destroys Gwen's world. Will Gwen find the forgiveness she craves so much? What about Robin, can he admit his love for the withdrawn young woman? Can they build together a love rooted in God's redeeming grace?

THUNDERING HEART Andrea, a journalist, struggles with her budding career, her faith, and a broken romance. Enter the hero and candidate for an expose as well as a handsome charming stranger. Not only does Andrea have to chose between the two men, but also between her career and romance. Will she chose the man of her heart or go for the story of a lifetime? Can she have both? And what about her faith? What part will it play in her choice?

Casey struggles with self-worth because of her limitations. Along comes a very special cat that not only leads the family a merry chase, but also shows the family--and Casey--what being special is all about. Besides, special things happen at Christmas, don't they? WHERE IS CAT? melds laughter and learning and fun. However, this book offers more than a Christmas story, it offers the message of hope that each child, each person, is special and worthy of love.

How a young teen comes to accept herself for who she is. Twelve-year-old Kari Ann is angry her family insists she attend a family reunion with them instead of going with her best friend to the Mall of America. She feels awkward, out-of-sink with her body and life. She hates being twelve! When Kari Ann's mother gives her a journal to capture her thoughts during the reunion, Kari Ann takes the assignment seriously and so begins a journey of discovery about life-including an exciting rescue, faith and herself. It was good at the beginning of the story. It was great to the end. I liked it very much. Thumbs up. --Alicia Age 9

Megan has escaped an abusive marriage only to find herself running away again, this time to the family reunion at a resort along Thunder Lake in Minnesota. Only she soon discovers her problems are never far away. When she meets two very different men, Bryce and Mark, Megan feels the pull of her past against the thread of her faith that has held her up for so long. Add in Mark's adorable but needy son Michael, an arrogant suitor, jealousy, a crisis of faith, an accident, and a run away, and you have a fast-paced story of faith, forgiveness, healing...and love.

Are you looking for a devotional that gives you a place to add your own "reflections?" Do you like to journal poems, thoughts, and observations about your faith, your day? Then JOURNEY OF FAITH might be just the spark to get your day started or the word you need before you retire. JOURNEY OF FAITH combines scripture, poetry, and prayers in easy to find categories as well as plenty of space to add your own comments.

How Do I Love Thee... Let me count the ways. In this collection of articles and verse from such greats as Shakespeare, Browning and Byron as well as the author, the reader will feel the stirring of romance and the depth of love. Read how to have a great courtship or that "perfect" marriage, renew your heart with Through Time, The Embrace and more in sections such as "I Love You When Our Love is New"; I Love You When We Say, 'I Do.'"; and "I Love You Always & Forever." Most of all, be drawn to the foundation of love, the one who always loves unconditionally and gives our relationships and marriages security-Jesus Christ. A great gift for Valentine's Day, for shower or wedding gifts or for a "just because" gift of love. The book may serve as good way to open up dialogue with that love-struck teen who doesn't yet understand what love is all about.