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Deep in the red-rock country of 1860s Arizona, rancher Jessi Burke catches out-of-work cowboy Slade Jackson with one of her prize horses. Despite his claims of innocence, she''s convinced he has rustled her missing herd. But when a band of Apache raiders chases the pair across the desert plains, Jessi and Slade must set aside their dispute and work together to save their lives. Jessi and Slade become trapped atop a mesa with vengeful Apache warrior. There, the survival of these three enemies will depend on mutual understanding . . . and Providence.

When financier Penny Ruskin returns to Walhalla, South Carolina, she has one purpose-to settle her grandmother's estate and sell the Victorian house she grew up in. Not an easy task with the downturned economy. When she loses her job in the state capital, what other choice does she have but to stay in Walhalla until she finds work? She can only hope it won't take long.Walhalla is Tommy McAllister's life. Between his family's feed-and-seed store and the bank he's vice president of, he's stretched thin trying to survive the recession. But when a girl he hasn't seen since high school breezes back into town, he's ready to push himself even further to help her feel at home and convince her to stay. He reaches out to Penny, but the last thing she wants is to be trapped in a small town that holds painful memories-one dark secret in particular.The town matchmaker and bank manager, Miss Betty, a motherless teen Emma who lives down the lane from Penny, and the church ladies of Walhalla's First Baptist add both heartwarming and challenging moments to Penny's life.With the past dogging Penny's steps, dredging up painful memories she's tried to outrun, relatives threaten the future she has begun to hope for...But somewhere deep inside her, a spark of hope remains. Tommy isn't the only one praying for a miracle.

Today, 80 percent of schools in America have a cheerleading squad. In fact, according to current statistics, there are 1.2 million cheerleaders ages 6-11 in the United States, and another 1.6 million ages 12-17. Cheerleading has been called the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and it's easy to see why. With the addition of All-Star cheer squads, girls are now able to showcase their athletic ability, showmanship, and spirit in All-Star cheer competitions, as well as support their home team in traditional game settings. Thus, more and more girls are becoming cheerleaders! Media moguls have picked up on this growing subculture of cheerleaders, which is obvious by the success of such reality shows: Cheerleader Nation, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team and Cheer Stars to name a few. That's why it's the perfect time for a devotional written especially for this growing group. Get Your Spirit On! is for girls ages 9 to 12 who are already cheerleaders or who aspire to be cheerleaders. This upbeat devotional offers one entry per week for 40 weeks (which should cover a typical cheer season) and features a prayer (Megaphone to Master); a scripture (Strength Training); a thought-provoking question (Fire Up!); a journaling section (Ready. Ok.), a say it out loud declaration (Give a Shout!) and an action step (Jump Into Acton!), as well as Fit Tips, Fast Stats about cheerleading, and words to actual chants and cheers. Whether done on her own or with her cheer squad, Get Your Spirit On! is sure to lift every cheerleader's spirits and deepen her relationship with God, as well as strengthen the bond with her teammates. It's a 40-week journey to a closer walk with God.

Years before, he was anointed future king of Israel. Now if the sitting king learns of his secret, it will mean death for David and everyone in his family. David's secret destiny becomes more complicated when he falls in love with King Saul's daughter, Michal. He will do whatever it takes to secure her heart, provided she doesn't find out that David is the rumored rival to her father's throne.Now that Michal is of age, the Queen determines her daughter must be married as soon as possible. Michal resigns herself to a pre-arranged marriage with a man she does not love. Then by fate or God's providence she meets the handsome, young lyre player standing outside her father's chambers.One lives in a palace; the other sleeps under the stars. Though they come from vastly different worlds, Michal and David are drawn together. When King Saul uncovers David's secret and vows to kill him, Michal is torn between her love for her father and feelings for David. Two kings, two men she deeply loves but for different reasons - one heart broken in two.Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational nature.

Bullfighter and ranch hand Clint Palmer yearns for a family of his own and desires a relationship with barrel racer Lacy Roberts, a fellow ranch employee. But what would she want in a guy who was abandoned by his father and has a mother who is an alcoholic? If he’s ever going to be seen in a different light by Lacy, he needs greater financial security than what a ranch-hand position provides. Lacy’s parents have scorned her ever since she opted for ranch life rather than pursuing a business career. She’s attracted to Clint, who has shown enough interest in her that she reveals a secret about her past—only to be rejected by him. She’s about to move on when Clint learns a secret related to his own life that changes everything.  

Matthew Stewart wants only to farm, manage his rural Virginia inn, and protect his family from the tyranny of the Crown. But with tensions between the British Loyalists and Colonial Patriots mounting, he's forced to choose sides.While in Scotland Heather Stewart witnessed the devastation and political consequences of opposing the Crown. Now she wants only to avoid war and protect the family and peace she's found in Virginia. When Matthew leaves for a short journey and doesn't return, Heather begins to lose hope of seeing her husband again.She's seen the cost of fighting England and wants no part of it. He has a heart for freedom and is ready to die for liberty and those he loves.Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational/religious nature.

Desperate to meet the father she's never known, Jill Shepherd accepts an invitation to spend the holidays at his home, Gates Mansion. Upon Jill's arrival, she's met with hostility from the other family members and finds her father, John Taylor, gravely ill.Alice, John's private nurse, secretly shares her suspicions that someone is trying to kill Jill's father. Jill believes Alice is the only one who can be trusted and attempts to find out who in the home is capable of murder.When her father's condition worsens, Jill is accused of poisoning him and ordered to leave the house. Jill suddenly finds herself-along with her boyfriend Clay Merrick-embroiled in a race to outwit a mysterious killer and unmask a bitter plot that has been years in the making. With the life of her father hanging in the balance, can Jill prove her innocence and stop the killer before it's too late?Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational nature.

Four seasons. Four stories. Each one set in the enchanting world of the South. These are the kinds of stories your grandmother told you from a front porch swing. Ice Melts in Spring by Linda W. Yezak When Kerry Graham's boss forces her to return to the Gulf of Mexico where her husband drowned years ago, she feels only spring's chill and not the warmth of the Texas sun. Can the joy of a reclusive author and the compassion of a shrimp-boat preacher thaw Kerry's frigid heart? Lillie Beth in Summer by Eva Marie Everson With the untimely death of his wife, Dr. James Gillespie believes God has abandoned him. He also believes he's never met anyone like the young widow Lillie Beth, whose beloved Granny lies dying at home, and who sees a God who sweeps hope through a farmhouse window. Can a young woman whose husband died in Vietnam restore a faith that is all but dead. Through an Autumn Window by Claire Fullerton Because her larger than life mother Daphne Goodwyn is dead, forty-year-old Cate returns to Memphis with one thought in mind: something always goes wrong at a Southern funeral. But surrounded by the well-mannered society that raised her, the nostalgic rites of a three-day, autumn mourning bring the unexpected gift of the end of sibling rivalry. A Magnolia Blooms in Winter by Ane Mulligan With Broadway stardom within her reach, Morgan James returns home in winter to help an old friend. Maybe it s just nostalgia, but when she sees him again, an old flame rekindles. When she s called back to NYC to take the lead in a new musical, will fame be worth losing the man she loves?

Can I count on you in times of great need? Callie Jennings reels from her pa's demand that she marry his friend, a man older than him. Her heart belongs to her soldier hero, Zach. Pa won't change his mind, and Callie has nowhere else to go. Then her sister, Louisa, proposes a shocking alternative.Zach Pearson still hears his pa's scornful word - quitter. He's determined to make something of himself as a soldier. He'll serve the Confederacy until they win the war. If they win the war.Callie and Louisa disguise themselves as soldiers and muster into the Confederate army in the fall of 1864. Times are tough and getting tougher for their Confederacy. For Callie, shooting anyone, especially former countrymen, is out of the question - until truth and love and honor come together on the battlefield.

In a desperate attempt to save her company from bankruptcy, designer Evelyn Lewis decides to sell the only memento from her past worth anything-the family farmland. Determined to get in and get out of the abandoned property, she finds the valuable land tangled in a trust, and wonders who she can really trust. Not the property manager and affable Southern gentleman, Taylor Simpson.Caught up in the mechanics of a farm, a legal document she can't break, and pressure from her company for money, Evelyn turns to her own wiles and willpower...but can she resist the South's wooing?

The children come-scores of them. Broken. Suffering. Learning to survive. These are not the clients Katie Collier expected to help when she went to work at the mental-health clinic.But Katie and her husband can't have children of their own, so her natural compassion flows. Still, Katie wonders why God gives babies to some women who seem unwilling to care, feed, love, shelter-even hold, and leaves other women barren.Then one day it happens. A little girl named Bailey walks into Main Street Clinic ... walks straight into Katie's broken heart.Forced to choose between her husband and her career, Katie fights to hold onto both in order to save Bailey. When her husband gives her the ultimate ultimatum, Katie finds the children of Main Street are not the only ones feeling cast out and lost.

When Carley Sutherland receives a frantic call for help, she races to a desolate park to meet her best friend. On a dimly-lit park bench, Carley's friend fumbles in her handbag for her phone. She has a picture of a couple arguing, a picture of a woman who was later found dead in a ditch. Before Carley can examine the picture her friend took of the secretive encounter, a dark SUV stops near the bench. The window rolls down. A gunshot rips the silence. Carley's friend tumbles from the bench, dead.No need to wait for the second shot. Carley's on the run, now, with a target on her back.Wounded Army vet, Blake Richards, recuperates stateside while awaiting new orders. He doesn't want to jeopardize his recovery or risk further injury, but at the sound of gunshots, his training kicks in. Blake ducks behind a tree and drops to one knee, scanning the area around him. A shadowy figure darts down a path. A woman nervously looks back over her shoulder. Hunkered down, he waits until the last second and then grabs her by the waist. With his hand clasped over her mouth, he pulls her to safety.Blake doesn't need to get involved with any woman, particularly one as beautiful and intriguing as Carley Sutherland. But he may be Carley's only hope of staying alive. And she may his only hope of finding peace and healing amidst hidden dangers. Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational nature.

Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House all figured out until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, returns to Georgia to win her back. Despite a promising start toward her ballet career and pending marriage to landscape architect Peter Engberg, Ana wonders if her dreams of dancing at the Met are as impossible as her previous romantic relationship with Claus. Then an on-stage kiss between Ana and Claus changes everything. Convinced the kiss is more than a one-time mistake, Peter breaks off their engagement. With an old dog crippled by arthritis and dreams deferred but not left behind, Ana moves to Germany to be with Claus. But the ghost of his late wife, Ana's own feelings for Peter, and the pressure of earning a spot in a large ballet company are a high price for a shot at success. Ana seems on the verge of having everything she ever dreamed of, but will it be enough?"Readers who believe in second chances and a twist in the Happily Ever After will delight in this tale!" - New York Times Bestselling author Rachel Hauck"Ah, how this brought back my seasons in the Nutcracker, dancing Juliet, and years of rigor at the barre. A Season to Dance is a story of grace in all forms, ultimate romance and finding spiritual center. Thank you, Patricia Beal!" - New York Times bestselling author Tosca LeeWritten for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. 

A young indentured Chinese boy is injured and left behind by his Oregon-bound wagon train. Trapped in an underground pit, incapacitated and terrified, his pleading is mistaken for that of an evil spirit by the Indians who hear him. Gifts of food and water appear as if from nowhere. The wailing moans frighten some and intrigue others, including a young slave girl who thinks he is the wanagi spirit of her lost warrior.His struggle to survive occupies his mind, body and spirit with surprising results. A hundred and fifty years later the echoes of his struggle remain when a Lakota Indian advisor finds signs of his passage in the limestone cave.

The Civil War left its mark on Dr. John Turner. He turns his back on medicine and sees his unexpected inheritance in England as an opportunity to start over. But he never imagines how God intends to use his new role as lord of Ashford Hall or the beautiful woman he finds there to ease his troubled soul. A tragic loss led Penelope Howard to bury her heart and dreams in her work for the Hall and the village of Woodley. But the arrival of the new heir stirs not only her discarded longings but her compassion as well. What burden does he carry that he can't accept that grace covers the darkest of sins? A deadly epidemic sweeps through Woodley revealing secrets which threaten everything. The doctor faces a choice: leave or dare to believe what the Lord whispers through the woman John has come to love. No one is beyond redemption. Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational/religious nature. Similar romance novels in this genre may be categorized as: christian romance, inspirational romance, christian fiction, and clean, wholesome romance.

"Uma história que reúne a graça em todas as suas formas, a busca pelo centro espiritual e um alto teor de romantismo. Obrigada, Patricia Beal!" - Tosca Lee, autora de best-sellers do New York TimesAna Brassfield já planejou em detalhes sua trajetória ao palco do Metropolitan Opera House, mas, quando menos espera, seu primeiro amor, o renomado bailarino alemão Claus Gert, volta à Geórgia para reconquistá-la. Apesar de um começo promissor em sua carreira no balé e o casamento iminente com o arquiteto-paisagista Peter Engberg, Ana se pergunta se os sonhos de dançar no Met são tão impossíveis quanto se mostrou seu envolvimento romântico com Claus no passado.Até que um beijo no palco entre Ana e Claus muda tudo.Convencido de que o beijo foi mais do que um erro que não se repetirá, Peter rompe o noivado. Com um cão idoso entrevado pela artrite e sonhos adiados, mas não esquecidos, Ana vai morar com Claus na Alemanha. Mas o fantasma da falecida esposa de Claus, os sentimentos dela por Peter e a pressão para conquistar um lugar ao sol numa grande companhia de balé são o preço a ser pago pela busca do sucesso. Ana parece prestes a conseguir tudo que sempre sonhou, mas será o suficiente?

"This book is a blessing to comfort when it''s fourth and one,or you''ve just fumbled in your own life." ~ Kevin Harlan, CBS TNT WestwoodOne Sports "The reading is simple, the characters are very different, and Coach Lombardi''s challenge will guide us one day at a time." ~ Sara White, wife of the late Reggie White "Judy DuCharme has taken the quotes of Lombardi and the spirit of some of the greatest Packers'' players of all time and skillfully woven them into a series of inspirational messages for us all." ~ Wayne Larrivee, game-day radio voice of the Packers Walk with Judy DuCharme and Packer greats down the road of adventure, honor, and faith. Maybe you''ve attended the games, listened to them on the radio, or watched them on TV. Maybe you''re reading about the Packers for the first time. Either way, these stories will challenge and encourage you to strive for greatness. Judy connects each player, each glorious victory, and each devastating loss to eternal truths and principles for purposeful living. Find your place in life and in Christ, right alongside these Hall of Famers. Enjoy the glory of a life of excellence.

You'll find yourself saying as I did: just one more chapter. And one more. And one more. ~ Jerry B. JenkinsYou're restless. Trouble has you gasping beside the narrow road. This is your invitation back to the adventure.Some Christians leave their relationship with God in a sealed box like a collectible that will be worth something "someday." Not you. You wholeheartedly answered the call to follow Him into the great adventure.Then, something unexpected happened that left you gasping beside the narrow road. You thought you were following Jesus but now it feels as if all you're doing is running from a crazy man. Even knocked down, though, you seek the strength to continue the journey.This isn't a book for the happily comfortable. This is a book for the restless Jesus lover, the longsuffering disciple, the openhearted believer. Be forewarned. The challenges inside are designed to unsettle you as well as provide practical suggestions for thriving on the narrow road even if trouble is your travel companion.Running from a Crazy Man (and Other Adventures Traveling with Jesus) is a siren call to the modern believer that the God-adventure can happen even when, like King David, you re running from a crazy man.

When B’Anne (Beatrice Anne) marries Will, she knows he is a reluctant groom. But she's a minister’s daughter and pregnant. To save embarrassment for the families, and hoping a fresh start will help them become the sweethearts they were before, B’Anne agrees to leave everyone and everything she knows and go with Will to the Montana Territory. They hope Will's uncle Hiram, whom he has never met, will guide them in their homesteading. Uncle Hiram welcomes Will, but treats B’Anne coolly until he realizes she isn’t a “frills and furbelows” girl. Although Will seems to care for B’Anne, she loses her confidence when she discovers a letter from Will's former sweetheart. Will's secrecy threatens to build a wall between them. Spring arrives, and with it the promise of renewal. But is B’Anne's hope for a fresh start enough to sustain the young couple through the years of hard living under that big Montana sky?Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. 

Summer's steamy haze coats North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, but feisty Agnes Marie Hopper discovers the heat isn't the only thing causing her blood to boil. After a kitchen fire destroys her home, Agnes moves in with her daughter, Betty Jo. Three months later they come to an understanding: neither can tolerate living with the other. So on a sultry August morning, Betty Jo drives Agnes and her few belongings to Sweetbrier Manor, a local retirement home and former house of ill repute.With no intention of staying, Agnes devises a scheme to sneak out of the Manor and find another place to live. Before she can make her exit, she runs into her best friend from high school, along with some other quirky characters. With a nose for trouble, Agnes learns some of the residents are being robbed, over-medicated, and denied basic cable and Internet access. Armed with nothing more than seventy-one years of common sense and a knack for pushing people's buttons, Agnes sets out to expose the unscrupulous administrator, protect her new friends, and restore Sweetbriar Manor's reputation as a "rewarding and enriching lifestyle. But the real moment of truth comes when Agnes is forced to choose between her feisty self-reliance and the self-sacrifice that comes from caring for others.

Judy DuCharme became a Packer fanatic in 1984. In The Cheesehead Devotional, she uses Packer events to lead readers into God's presence.Sometimes humorous and sometimes serious, Judy shows us that walking with God is as fun as watching a Packer game. By combining the love of football with insights from the Word of God, the reader will find this book fun, inspirational, and even life-changing.The Cheesehead Devotional is a great adventure for those who may not pick up a Bible for guidance." ~ Sara White, wife of the late Reggie White"I have always believed the Packers were religion in these parts. The Cheesehead Devotional brings that spiritual message to life." ~ Wayne Larrivee, American sportscaster and current play-by-play announcer for the Green Bay Packers"I am certain you will love this little book. Judy has captured the true heart of a Christian Packer fan!"~ Rev, Arni Jacobson "A witty, uplifting and truthful approach that all Packer fans will appreciate. It's definitely a must read for all Cheeseheads."- Joy Lang, owner of Jerry's Flowers"Family, Our Faith and The Green Bay Packers. Judy has captured the true meaning of our Lord being in our daily lives, not only on the football field but in everything we do. This book is very inspirational as well as being educational. I highly recommend it to all Green Bay Packer fans young and old. GO PACK, GO."- Bonita Favre (Brett's mom)

Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to teens if He could email or text them every day?God never intended for us to journey through life alone or without direction, and Conversations with Jesus: 365 Daily Devotions for Teens is the perfect tool for every teen who desires to know more about Jesus and what the Bible says about any life situation. Through a collection of encouraging, quick-read messages written in Jesus first-person voice, Conversations with Jesus helps teens turn religion into a real relationship with Christ.Each day, students ages 12-18 are guided toward a closer walk with their Savior through a full year of carefully selected scripture passages and relevant applications that are trustworthy, practical, and action-oriented. With Conversations with Jesus, teens will: · Develop a closer, more personal relationship with JesusBe encouraged through tough timesDiscover how to handle difficult peopleDevelop a clearer sense of God s will for their livesLearn how surrender leads to joy regardless of one s circumstancesUnderstand how the Bible applies to daily lifeBecome equipped to encourage othersBecome more comfortable with prayer as a response to Jesus Conversations with Jesus: Daily Devotions for Teens takes the guesswork out of discipleship with a collection of encouraging messages written in Jesus' first-person voice and designed to capture the fleeting attention of today's youth.These short devotions will help pre-teens and teens develop the daily habit of reflecting upon the Word of God, conversing with Jesus, and to recognize the relevancy of scripture in everyday life.Jesus is waiting to talk with you today, and He s already prepared a message just for you. Are you willing to open it?"Our students find the subject matter covered in Conversations with Jesus: 365 Daily Devotions for Teens relative to where they are...They want action steps in a devotional, things to think and pray about." - Bobby Gatlin, Minister to Students - Johnson Ferry Baptist Church