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Now a New York Times bestseller!"A powerful, prophetic, and inspiring book."--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel WomenThere is a reason we look at others as rivals and limit ourselves to comparison and competition. We have an enemy assaulting our mind, will, and emotions in the hope that we'll turn on ourselves and each other. It's a cycle that isolates us from intimate connections, creates confusion about our identity, and limits our purpose.In Without Rival, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere shares how a revelation of God's love breaks these limits. You'll learn how to stop seeing others as rivals and make the deep connections with your Creator you long for--connections that hold the promise of true identity and intimacy. With biblically sound teaching filled with prophetic insight for our day, Lisa uses humor and passion to challenge you to- Flip rivalry so it brings out the best in you- Stop hiding from conversations you need to be a part of- Answer the argument that says women are unfit, easily deceived, and gullible- Dismantle gender rivalry and work with the men in your lifeIt's time to step forward to live a life without rival."Imagine the world if each of us understood how loved and valued we are. In her book Without Rival, Lisa Bevere encourages us to know and understand that we are uniquely created and loved by God. Because we are, we have each been given a crucial and important role to fulfill in God's plan. This book is an invitation to pursue God and the mission he has for you."--Holly Wagner, pastor and author"We live in a culture that is filled with wandering souls looking for identity in all the wrong places. This book is a true compass that points men and women to the real source of our spiritual identity. We belong to God, he has chosen us, and we are loved uniquely. Lisa does a masterful job of bringing these timeless truths to life. This book is a must-read!"--Brady Boyd, pastor of New Life Church, Colorado Springs, and author of Addicted to Busy"In Without Rival, Lisa shares the penetrating truth about who God created us to be and how he loves each of us personally and uniquely. After reading this book, I can't imagine anyone ever doubting God's love for them!"--Chris Hodges, senior pastor of Church of the Highlands and author of Fresh Air and Four Cups"If you have ever struggled with your identity, this book will be a game changer. Understanding who we uniquely are in Christ transforms us from playing it safe to taking our place in God's great plan of redemption."--Sheila Walsh, author of God Loves Broken People and core speaker for Women of Faith"If you struggle with feelings of worthlessness or lack a sense of purpose, Without Rival is just what you need to silence your inner critic. God has positioned you to find contentment in the midst of any circumstance and live a life without comparison."--Pastor Steven and Holly Furtick, Elevation Church

More than one million copies sold!Proven ways to improve your child's self-esteemA solid sense of self-worth helps your child make good choices, develop healthy relationships, and work to achieve his or her dreams. But what's the best way to instill self-confidence while still teaching your child to value and care about others?Based on a biblical understanding of human worth, Building Confidence in Your Child teaches you how to parent positively to help your child grow into a secure adult who is poised for success in life. Deftly balancing the principles of humility and pride, trusted author and parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers practical pointers that break through the theories and get right down to the decisions you have to make every day.In our emotionally toxic world, it's more important than ever to help your child develop healthy self-esteem. Let this book show you how.Dr. James Dobson is the founder of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. He has an earned PhD from the University of Southern California, and is the author of more than fifty books dedicated to the preservation of the family. Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years. He is married to Shirley and they have two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

Attitude is everything.Attitude is what makes the difference between those who succeed and those who fail. It's easy to see--in other people. But it's not always easy to recognize when our own attitude needs adjustment or to know how to change it.In You Are What You Think, Dr. David Stoop shows you how to use self-talk to make positive changes in your attitude and belief in order to- choose healthy, positive thoughts- respond rather than react to circumstances- overcome guilt, anger, anxiety, and stress- release the power of faith- and moreSelf-talk is a powerful tool that can help you gain control of the way you feel and act, making your emotions work for you rather than against you. This practical book shows you how.

We've seen the enemy, and they're small . . . and unionized.If you're looking for parental direction in today's tumultuous world and your pint-sized treasures often seem to have the upper hand, you're not alone. How can you encourage healthy attitudes, positive behavior, and long-lasting values in children of all ages?Parenting isn't easy, but it's simpler than you think. With Dr. Leman's practical, action-oriented methods, you'll learn how to- Get your kids to listen to you- Use the seven principles of reality discipline to create a win-win every time- Establish values your children will want to emulate- Get your kids to willingly talk to you- Put yourself back in the driver's seat- Rear responsible adults who are difference makers in the world- And much moreWant respectful, well-behaved kids who make good choices now and in the long haul? Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, now revised for a new generation of parents and kids, is a simple game plan any parent can follow.Guaranteed. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, speaker, and educator, who has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than 50 books, including The Birth Order Book and Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Leman has made thousands of house calls through radio and television programs, such as FOX & Friends, The Real Story, The View, FOX's The Morning Show, Today, Morning in America, CBS's The Early Show, The 700 Club, Focus on the Family, and CNN. A former contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America, Dr. Leman lives with his wife, Sande, in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and four grandchildren.

Proven techniques for improving and protecting your memoryThe words are on the tip of your tongue, but you just can't quite remember them. You've been there a hundred times, so why did you take the wrong turn? Outwardly, as we age we may be looking and feeling younger than our parents' generation--60 is the new 40, after all--but mental decline can begin as early as age 30, and it will impact everyone at some point. The increasing rate of dementia is sobering, and the personal, financial, and societal stakes are high. The good news is, just as diet and exercise can keep aging bodies healthier, the proper mental regimen can slow--even reverse--the deterioration of our mental capacity. In this practical and hopeful book, Dr. Frank Minirth gives you trustworthy scientific insights, helpful assessments to measure mental sharpness, and proven strategies to preserve focus, memory, and brainpower at any age. Each chapter includes brain boosters, exercises, and challenges, as well as engaging personal stories.Frank Minirth, MD (1946-2015) was president of the Minirth Clinic in Richardson, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He was the author or coauthor of numerous books, including the bestselling Happiness Is a Choice and A Brilliant Mind.

Great marriages don't just happen--they're made, intentionally, day by day. The number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy--a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship. It's forgetting that as a husband or wife you have three distinct roles: friend, partner, and lover.With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin A. Thompson shows how to live out those roles. Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life.Whether you are starry-eyed in love or struggling to make it work, this book will show you how to keep your marriage healthy, strong, and fulfilling."A good marriage isn't fate, it's not always romantic, and it doesn't come with a soundtrack . . . but anyone can have it. Reading this book will help you get there!"--Rossi Morreale, TV personality"Whether you're looking to strengthen or rescue your marriage, this book can help you determine where and how to make concrete improvements."--J. Parker, Christian intimacy author and speaker; blogger at Hot, Holy & Humorous"In a world where we watch people meet, fight, and break up via social media, Kevin's grounded advice is refreshing."--Kristan Roland, blogger at Confessions of a Cookbook QueenKevin A. Thompson is lead pastor at Community Bible Church, a growing multisite church with four locations in western Arkansas. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from premarital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. A marriage and parenting conference speaker, he lives with his wife, Jenny, and their two children in Arkansas. He blogs at www.kevinathompson.com.

The deep pain of childhood abuse--whether physical or emotional--doesn't just go away. But it is possible to become whole and happy.In this compassionate book, Dr. Gregory Jantz helps you understand the effects of childhood abuse on your emotional, intellectual, physical, relational, and spiritual health. He then walks you through the steps to lasting healing, including grieving what was lost, learning to balance emotions with intentionality, regaining a positive relationship with your own body and mind, and coming to an understanding of God, not as a frightening authority figure or an accusing judge but as a loving Creator, Redeemer, and friend."This book takes on the lasting implications of childhood trauma with empathy and hope. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to heal the past and build a new future."--Michael Gurian, New York Times bestselling author of The Wonder of Boys and The Wonder of Girls"Healing the Scars of Childhood Abuse will be of great help to those dealing with the long-term effects of childhood abuse and wanting to heal and move on to deeper wholeness. I highly recommend it!"--Siang-Yang Tan, PhD, professor of psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary; author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective"It's my prayer that thousands will find healing and rest for their souls by reading this book--in particular, those struggling with the emotional and physical scars of childhood abuse."--John Trent, PhD, Gary D. Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy, Moody Theological Seminary; author of The Blessing and LifeMappingGregory L. Jantz, PhD, is a popular speaker and award-winning author of many books, including Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse and Don't Call It Love. He is the founder of The Center - A Place of HOPE (www.aplaceofhope.com) in Washington state. Learn more at www.drgregoryjantz.com.Ann McMurray has coauthored several books, including Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse. She lives in Washington and works at The Center - A Place of Hope.

It's those we love who have the power to hurt us most . . .Champion backcountry snowboarder Gage Watson has left the limelight behind after the death of one of his fans. After being sued for negligence and stripped of his sponsorships, he's remade his life as a ski patrol in Montana's rugged mountains, as well as serving on the PEAK Rescue team. But he can't seem to find his footing--or forget the woman who betrayed him. Senator and former attorney Ella Blair spends much of her time in the public eye as one of the youngest senators in the country. But she has a secret--one that cost Gage his career. More than anything, she wants to atone for her betrayal of him in the courtroom and find a way to help him put his career back on track. When Ella's brother goes missing on one of Glacier National Park's most dangerous peaks, Gage and his team are called in for the rescue. But Gage isn't so sure he wants to help the woman who destroyed his life. More, when she insists on joining the search, he'll have to keep her safe while finding her reckless brother--a recipe for disaster when a snowstorm hits the mountain. Praise for the Montana Rescue series"Exciting rescues and an old mystery offer a thrilling, roller-coaster plotline and plenty of drama to keep the pages turning."--Bookpage on Wild Montana Skies"A fast-moving, high-stakes romantic adventure set against the backdrop of Glacier National Park, which will leave longtime fans and new readers alike anticipating the next book in the series."--Publishers Weekly on Rescue MeSusan May Warren is the USA Today, ECPA, and CBA bestselling author of over fifty novels with more than one million books sold, including Wild Montana Skies and Rescue Me. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT and numerous Readers' Choice Awards, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, romantic comedy, and novellas. She can be found online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook at Susan May Warren Fiction, and on Twitter @susanmaywarren.

When the future is threatened by the past, can she trust herself to make the right choice?Despite growing pains in her 1846 Amish community in Indiana, Naomi Schrock has settled into a comfortable life in her parents' home with her adopted son, Davey. Surrounded by family and friends, she tries not to think about the fact that she's not at the top of any man's list of potential wives. Yet when Cap Stoltzfus moves into the area and befriends Davey, Naomi finds herself caught between the plans she has made for her future and the tantalizing thought that Cap might be part of a life she never dared to hope for.When a couple shows up claiming to be Davey's true family, Naomi and Cap must unite to make the decision that will determine the boy's future--as well as their own. Praise for the Journey to Pleasant Prairie series"With a tender hand, Jan Drexler teases out the threads of a romance that will captivate readers."--Family Fiction on Hannah's Choice"Fans of Amish fiction will enjoy Drexler's tale of striking out in the wild unknown."--Publishers Weekly on Mattie's PledgeJan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband of thirty-five years. She is the author of The Prodigal Son Returns, A Mother for His Children (winner of the 2013 TARA award), and A Home for His Family (finalist for the 2016 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award), as well as Hannah's Choice and Mattie's Pledge.

Crime doesn't take a vacationFBI Special Agent Serena Jones arrives on Martha's Vineyard with her family, ready for a bit of R & R and a lot of reminiscing as they celebrate the engagement of an old family friend. But when a suspicious death tied to an antiquities smuggling ring interrupts her picture-perfect trip, she's soon entangled in the investigation.Propelled into danger, Serena must stay the course and solve this case before anyone else dies. But just how is she supposed to do that when the two men in her life arrive on the scene, bringing with them a boatload of romantic complications--and even a secret or two?Praise for the Serena Jones Mysteries"This intriguing look into the world of art theft from the perspective of an FBI agent will keep readers guessing."--RT Book Reviews on A Fool and His Monet"[Orchard] brings together mystery, comedy, love, and family issues to make the perfect story."--Suspense Magazine on Another Day, Another Dali"With plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments, Another Day, Another Dali gives the plucky Serena Jones--and readers--a new high-stakes case to crack."--Relz Reviews on Another Day, Another DaliSandra Orchard is the award-winning author of several books, including A Fool and His Monet; Another Day, Another Dali; and the Port Aster Secrets series. The winner of six Canadian Christian Writing Awards and a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, Sandra has also received a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, a National Readers' Choice Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Learn more at www.sandraorchard.com.

Do you fall into the same dead-end relationships time after time?Are you still searching for that one person who will make you feel complete?What if that's not actually what you need to feel happy and fulfilled?When we look to other people to fill in the places where we are lacking, our relationships are virtually guaranteed to be unfulfilling. Because at the heart of this kind of relationship is a belief that alone we are not enough. Nothing could be further from the truth.In a warm, engaging style, Drs. Jantz and Clinton help you unravel why you're drawn back to the same types of people and relationships over and over again. You'll learn how to break the cycle of relationship dependency, focus on finding wholeness as a unique individual, and discover the key to finding a healthy relationship that lasts.Dr. Gregory L. Jantz is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including Controlling Your Anger before It Controls You and Hope and Healing from Emotional Abuse. He is the founder of the Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc. (www.aplaceofhope.com) in Washington and hosts a popular radio program, Overcoming with Dr. Jantz.Dr. Tim Clinton is president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies, professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a licensed professional counselor. He is also the coauthor of the Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling series of books.Ann McMurray has coauthored several books, including Controlling Your Anger before It Controls You. She lives in Washington and is operations manager at the Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc.

Give your growing baby the greatest gift of all: your prayers.Pregnancy is a time of great preparation. We prepare the nursery for the baby, we prepare our families to welcome a new member, we prepare our bodies to bring a sweet new life into the outside world. Even as we prepare these physical things, we can prepare our hearts. Praying Through Your Pregnancy shows how.This week-by-week guide is the perfect prayer handbook for this special time in your life. Each chapter reveals what is happening with your baby's development that week, starting with the very first moment of conception. You'll discover how to reduce stress and anxiety by placing your confidence in God for the healthy development of your precious growing baby. Journaling space helps you remember in years to come how God was at work at every stage. And each chapter contains a special list of Scripture verses to guide further prayer and meditation on God's Word.Jennifer Polimino is the president and founder of PrayForYourBaby.com. Jennifer and her husband, Dan, were the fitness experts on FOX TV's Good Day Colorado and syndicated health and fitness columnists for the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. Jennifer and her family reside in Colorado.Carolyn Warren is the author of Mortgage Ripoffs and Money Savers. She has participated in many radio interviews, including Bob Brinker's national show Money Talk. Carolyn lives with her family in Seattle.

You can save your marriageWhat could be good about a bad marriage? The good news is that you can get beyond that old marriage and its destructive habits and build a brand-new one with the same spouse. And you can do it in just 90 days, even if only one spouse is committed to change.Thousands of couples in marriages that are on the brink of divorce will never enter a therapist's office. For others, it's too late by the time they do agree to come. But for more than twenty years, David Clarke has seen marriages turn around in just a few months. In I Don't Want a Divorce, he offers you his practical plan using wit, Scripture, and personal stories to help you turn a faltering marriage into one that can weather the storms of life. Whether the issue is communication, the kids, negative attitudes, or even serious sin, Clarke's personalized approach will put you on the road to a great marriage.Dr. David Clarke is a Christian psychologist and speaker and the author of ten books, including Kiss Me Like You Mean It and Married but Lonely. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, he has been in full-time private practice for over twenty years. He lives in Florida.William G. Clarke has been a marriage and family therapist for over thirty years. A former Campus Crusade for Christ director and founder of the Marriage and Family Enrichment Center, he lives in Florida.

Following Jesus shouldn't be just one more thing to doMotherhood sometimes feels like a laundry list of expectations. You may be busy or overwhelmed, but you are also strong and brilliant. And here's a secret: Jesus's to-do list is way shorter than yours.In Out of the Spin Cycle, author and speaker Jen Hatmaker takes the words and deeds of Jesus, adds the humor of a Mom Life, and offers messages of grace and encouragement. Covering issues like worry, marriage, priorities, money, and the comparison trap, this dynamic Bible teacher brings Jesus's message alive in short, to-the-point devotionals for your busy life. This is a devotional for you--the woman inside the mom--the dreamer, the learner, the world-changer.Put aside that to-do list and discover how Jesus can lighten your mother load.

You are about to embark on a fantastic journeyIf you've ever watched one of those movies where regular people are walking around minding their own business, until without warning their chests burst open and alien life-forms come slithering out, then you know what it's like to suddenly find yourself with a middle-schooler. Your once-peaceful home full of silliness and laughter morphs into the twisted landscape of a forbidding alien world, where moody adolescents drag their claws and moan about . . . well, just about everything.Welcome to Planet Middle School. Better get comfortable. You'll be here awhile.Lucky for you, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman successfully navigated Planet Middle School with five children. With his expert guidance, you'll see how you can help your child not only survive but thrive during these turbulent years. Leman shows you how to - understand your child's rapidly expanding world- respond rather than react to mood swings- tell your child about sex (before someone else tells their version)- create opportunities for your child to practice selflessness and gratitude- ensure that your kid is one who loves home and family- and much moreMiddle-schoolers can be a strange, unpredictable species. But with a little help from Dr. Leman, you can ride out the interstellar storm with humor and confidence.

"A truly awesome work. . . . Enormously engaging and thought provoking. The concept itself is remarkable, and the writing is absolutely beautiful."--Kim Neimi, former executive vice president, NBC Universal"Recruits is mind-bending storytelling. . . . An adventurer's feast of the most addictive sort."--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Forbidden"Wow! Recruits is a remarkable feat, combining adroit storytelling with a delicious mixture of the now and the fantastic."--Phyllis Tickle, former senior editor, Publishers WeeklyIt's a world they've seen only in their dreams--until now.Twins Sean and Dillon Kirrel have dreamed about a world beyond their own since they were children, but it has always been a fantasy. Not long before their eighteenth birthday, however, the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor and the revelations he shares bring that far-off world within reach. When Sean and Dillon learn they share a unique gift--the ability to transfer instantly between worlds--they are offered an opportunity to prove themselves as recruits to the planetary Assembly. But unlocking their abilities awakens an enemy beyond anything they ever imagined, thrusting them into an interplanetary conflict that could consume the entire human race.Thomas Locke is a pseudonym for Davis Bunn, an award-winning novelist with worldwide sales of seven million copies in twenty languages. Davis divides his time between Oxford and Florida and holds a lifelong passion for speculative stories. He is the author of Emissary and Merchant of Alyss in the Legends of the Realm series, as well as Trial Run and Flash Point in the Fault Lines series. Learn more at www.tlocke.com.

The future she dreamed of is gone. But perhaps a better one awaits . . . From afar, Cimarron Creek seems like an idyllic town tucked in the Texas Hill Country. But when former schoolteacher Lydia Crawford steps onto its dusty streets in 1880, she finds a town with a deep-seated resentment of Northerners--like her. Lydia won't let that get her down, though. All will be well when she's reunited with her fiancé. But when she discovers he has disappeared--and that he left behind a pregnant wife--Lydia is at a loss about what to do next. The handsome sheriff urges her to trust him, but can she trust anyone in this town where secrets are as prevalent as bluebonnets in spring?Bestselling author Amanda Cabot invites you into Texas's storied past to experience adventure, mystery--and love."Endearing characters, a tender love story, and intriguing mystery all work together to make Amanda Cabot's A Stolen Heart a compelling and enjoyable read."--Margaret Brownley, author of Left at the Altar"From the opening lines, Amanda Cabot's A Stolen Heart made me want to curl up under a quilt with a hot cup of tea and just read."--Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author, This Road We TraveledAmanda Cabot is the bestselling author of At Bluebonnet Lake, In Firefly Valley, and On Lone Star Trail, as well as the Texas Dreams series, the Westward Winds series, and Christmas Roses. Her books have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Awards and the Booksellers' Best. She lives in Wyoming. Learn more at www.amandacabot.com.

Everything you want is on the other side of not giving upAnything worth doing is going to have some obstacles. Some people look at setbacks as evidence that whatever it is they've been striving for just wasn't meant to be. But according to bestselling author and master motivator John Mason, the moment most people give up is the moment of their greatest opportunity.In this inspiring book, Mason gives you fifty-two keys to never giving up on your dreams. He shows you how to move forward when you're on the verge of quitting, how to avoid unnecessary trouble, and how to keep your energy level up in the face of setbacks. Whatever your dream--whether you're building a portfolio, a family, a business, or relationships--you'll find the strength and motivation to go on, break through, and claim the prize.John Mason is a minister, a speaker, and the bestselling author of many books, including You Can Do It--Even if Others Say You Can't and You Can Be Your Best--Starting Today. He is the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group, organizations dedicated to helping people reach their God-given dreams. He lives in Oklahoma.

Nikki Boyd's flight into Nashville was routine--until the crash landing at the airport. When the dust settles, Nikki discovers that the woman who had been seated next to her on the plane is missing--and no one will admit she was ever there. When she learns that Erika Hamilton had been flying to Nashville with an air marshal as a key witness in an upcoming grand jury trial, Nikki wonders if her disappearance from the crash site means she's running from trouble--or straight into it. Before Nikki can even see her family, she and her team are pulled into a missing persons case where the motives are as unclear as the suspects. Bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Harris has planted danger around every turn in this can't-put-it-down thrill ride that will leave you stunned.Critics are calling the Nikki Boyd Files . . . "Fast-paced."--Fresh Fiction on Missing"Another winner."--Radiant Lit on Missing"Explosive."--Christian Retailing on Vendetta"A thrill ride."--RT Book Reviews, Top Pick on Vendetta"Fascinating."--Suspense Magazine on VendettaLisa Harris is a bestselling author, a Christy Award winner, and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 and 2015 from Romantic Times for her novels Blood Covenant and Vendetta. The author of nearly thirty books, including Vendetta, Missing, and the Southern Crimes series, Harris and her family have spent more than thirteen years living as missionaries in southern Africa. Learn more at www.lisaharriswrites.com.

One devoted woman is about to discover the power of loveWhen famine visits Bethlehem, some hold out hope for rain, while Naomi and her family make a long journey to Moab in search of greener pastures. The harvest there is plentiful, and for a time it appears the Lord is blessing them. But when calamities strike, one after another, Naomi is left alone in a foreign land with only her widowed daughters-in-law for comfort.Downhearted and destitute, Naomi is determined to return to Bethlehem alone. But her daughter-in-law Ruth refuses to leave her side. Despite the fact that she and Naomi will almost certainly live out their days in widowhood and poverty, Ruth holds out hope for a better future . . . and maybe even a second chance at love. Praise for the Daughters of the Promised Land series"Impeccable research and vivid prose."--Library Journal"Smith has made Rahab's dramatic tale newly affecting."--Booklist"Both a well-drawn love story as well as the wistful imaginings of early Israel."--Publishers WeeklyJill Eileen Smith is the author of the bestselling Wives of King David series, The Crimson Cord, and The Prophetess, as well as the Wives of the Patriarchs and the Loves of King Solomon series. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. She lives with her family in southeast Michigan.Jill loves to hear from her readers. Contact her at www.jilleileensmith.com, or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jilleileensmith or Twitter @JillEileenSmith.

Lynhurst Manor is a house built on secrets . . . and the arrival of Aurelie Harcourt might reveal them all.When Aurelie Harcourt's father dies suddenly, he leaves her just two things: his famous pen name, Nathaniel Droll, and his wealthy family--who want very little to do with her.As Aurelie struggles to find a home with her father's family and learn the rules of society, she relishes in his parting gift--the beginning of his last story. The story she always wanted to hear, about her mother's mysterious disappearance from the home where she now lives. To complete the novel, she'll have to extract clues from relatives--and one enigmatic houseguest--who often seem reluctant to give them up."Emotional. Intriguing. Both haunting and romantic. . . . In her historical fiction debut, Joanna Davidson Politano delivers a smart plot that navigates twists and turns with a mixture of wit, intelligent characters, and a refreshingly original voice. Reminiscent of Dickens's classic storytelling, Lady Jayne Disappears is a debut to remember!"--Kristy​ Cambron, bestselling author of The Illusionist's Apprentice and The Hidden Masterpiece series"Wonderfully unique, this compelling debut grabs you from the first intriguing line. The evocative English setting, textured characters, literary theme, and unusual romance make Lady Jayne Disappears a standout, the lovely cover offering a hint of the gem within. A must read!"--Laura Frantz, author of A Moonbow Night Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of Lady Jayne Disappears and A Rumored Fortune. She loves tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone's story. She lives with her husband and their two kids in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan. You can find her at www.jdpstories.com.