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A Cry in the Dark
Par Jessica R. Patch. 2023
Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered.But the folks in Night Holler have their…
own ways and their own laws.And they&’re not talking…Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater&’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet&’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he&’s convinced this case is connected to his wife&’s murder. As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she&’s worked the cold case of her mother&’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she&’ll never have peace. Because she&’s terrified she might be exactly like him.In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet&’s mysterious past and John&’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet&’s finally found her roots…The Progeny: A Novel (Descendants of the House of Bathory #1)
Par Tosca Lee. 2016
New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brings a modern twist to an ancient mystery surrounding the most notorious female…
serial killer of all time. A fast-paced thriller for fans of Lee's Books of Mortals series with Ted Dekker, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, and BBC America's hit series Orphan Black.Emily Porter is the descendant of a serial killer. Now, she's become the hunted. She's on a quest that will take her to the secret underground of Europe and the inner circles of three ancient orders--one determined to kill her, one devoted to keeping her alive, and one she must ultimately save. Filled with adrenaline, romance, and reversals, The Progeny is the present-day saga of a 400-year-old war between the uncanny descendants of "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, the most prolific female serial killer of all time, and a secret society dedicated to erasing every one of her descendants. A story about the search for self amidst centuries-old intrigues and Europe's underground scene...and one woman's mission to survive.Wrath: A Novel (The Seven Deadly Sins #4)
Par Victoria Christopher Murray. 2021
The award-winning author of Lust, Envy, and Greed delivers an unforgettable story of a marriage caught at the crossroads of…
passion and rage.Chastity Jeffries and Xavier King come from very different backgrounds, though they have one thing in common: they&’re both living with family secrets. Chastity is the only child of a prominent pastor and has been raised with privilege, but her father&’s testimony as a philanderer and her mom&’s role as dutiful wife have tainted her view of love. Xavier never knew his father, and his mother abandoned him. His grandmother raised him in a household built on cruelty and violence instead of love and acceptance, instilling in him a fear of abandonment and an enormous sense of insecurity. Sparks fly when Chastity and Xavier meet, and their whirlwind romance feels almost too good to be true. Chastity is swept off her feet, but before long, cracks begin to show in Xavier&’s perfect façade, and it is only a matter of time before that façade comes crumbling down. When Xavier&’s wrath erupts at a level Chastity has never seen, who will it destroy forever?The Stars for a Light (Cheney Duvall, M. D. #1)
Par Lynn Morris. 1994
Chaney Duval, raised in Philadelphia amidst wealth and security, had overcome enormous odds simply by getting into medical school. Now…
she is poised to find a position where her years of study and her skills as a doctor will be recognized and put to good use. But she soon discovers that when her resume reveals her gender... she is summarily rejected. When Cheney comes across an intriguing advertisement: a doctor is needed to care for two hundred women, frontier brides, being transported by ship from New York City to Washington Territory--a perfect situation for her! Even before the journey begins, though, a foreboding shadow darkens her enthusiasm when the nurse she has hired, sight unseen, is not what she expected. Cheney has to wonder if she is truly prepared for this enormous responsibilityShadow of the Mountains (Cheney Duval, MD #2)
Par Lynn Morris. 1994
CHENEY DUVALL has proved herself a true doctor to those two hundred brides with whom she traveled to the West…
by sea. But a string of medical successes during the voyage does not open any doors for her upon her arrival in Seattle. In this frontier town, she's "jest a woman." Dejected, she returns home to Philadelphia. When she receives a letter with an invitation to a remote spot in the Ozark Mountains where there are no doctors at all, Cheney feels compelled to go. But the local people are less than welcoming. Cheney runs into walls of illiteracy, superstition, and immovable distrust of Yankees--especially an "edjicated female [who] thinks she's a real doc." How will she overcome centuries of hate and mistrust?Hail to the Chump (Misadventures of Willie Plummett #9)
Par Paul Buchanan, Rod Randall. 1998
When 13-year-old Willie runs for class president, he thinks he's got the race sewn up. Surely everyone would vote for…
him over Harriet Bink and Leonard Grubb, the town bully. When Willie takes steps to ensure his victory, he learns the value of integrity. Join Willie for the tightest election Glenfield Middle School has ever seen! Willie Plummet, who has a talent for misadventure, discovers how his Christian values apply to politics when he becomes entangled in the election for president of his eighth-grade class. Willie gets in hilarious and embarrassing situations. Don't miss more books in this series in Bookshare's library for all of you who like reading about life in middle school.After a murder at the monastery, Sister Eve may need a miracle if she is to prove a dear friend…
isn't a cold-blooded killer. Sister Eve, a motorcycle-riding nun with a natural (or is it supernatural?) gift for solving murders returns to the enclave she once called home and quickly finds herself confronting yet another mysterious death. Someone has poisoned Dr. Kelly Middlesworth--a researcher on the life and ministry of 17th-century's revered "Blue Nun"--and a set of irreplaceable historic documents have disappeared before they could even be examined. When all evidence seems to point to the victim's brother, Sister Eve sets out to expose the killer and learn the explosive truth those missing manuscripts might contain. Chasing a killer is dangerous work, and as her two worlds collide, Sister Eve may need some heavenly help simply to survive.The Sun Coast Chronicles (Sun Coast Chronicles)
Par Terri Blackstock. 2014
New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock’s Sun Coast Chronicles series—now available in one volume! Evidence of Mercy Lynda Barrett,…
a young lawyer, hates to sell her plane, but she can no longer afford to keep it. Enter Jake Stevens: wealthy, arrogant, and interested in buying Lynda’s beloved Piper. Together he and Lynda embark on a test flight that ends in disaster—hurling them into a terrifying sequence of events. One thing becomes clear: Someone is out to get Lynda . . . someone who will not be satisfied until she is dead. Justifiable Means A violent criminal with a knack for evading justice. A beautiful victim with a secret to hide. Between them stands one good cop, torn between justice and the law. This rape case is an exception: The victim is more than willing to testify. And there’s abundant evidence to put the suspect behind bars. Just one thing bothers Detective Larry Millsaps. Young and beautiful Melissa Nelson seems to know almost too much about the evidence needed to convict her attacker. The unfolding investigation unearths a brutal track record on the part of the suspect . . . and a stunning revelation of Melissa’s own haunting past that could do far worse than destroy her credibility. Ulterior Motives Louis Dubose, international art dealer, has been murdered. The police are certain they’ve got their man. Recently fired by Dubose, Ben Robinson has a motive backed by a convincing trail of evidence. Except that one person isn’t convinced—someone who knows Ben well. Knows that he’s quite capable of trashing human lives but not of taking them. Now that person is about to gamble her own well-being on his innocence . . . when her personal indictment against him may be almost as bitter as murder. The question is: Does Sharon Robinson know Ben as well as she thinks she does? Presumption of Guilt Just one person can save the children from a terrifying future. But to do so, she must master her past. Beth Wright, a newspaper reporter, is hot on the trail of a story that could expose something very ugly at the St. Clair Children’s Home. Someone else is hot on Beth Wright’s trail—someone who wants to make sure her story never sees the press. Between them stands Nick Hutchins, a social worker who finds his own gut hunches about the children’s home increasingly confirmed, first by Beth’s investigation . . . then by a high-speed attempt on her life . . . and finally, by an intruder’s startling confession.Truth Stained Lies
Par Terri Blackstock. 2013
When truth doesn’t make sense, will lies prevail? Cathy Cramer is a former lawyer and investigative blogger who writes commentary…
on high-profile homicides. When she finds a threatening note warning her that she’s about to experience the same kind of judgment and speculation that she dishes out in her blog, Cathy writes it off as mischief . . . until her brother’s wife is murdered and all the “facts” point to him. The killer has staged the crime to make the truth too far-fetched to believe. Working to solve the murder and clear her brother’s name, Cathy and her two sisters, Holly and Juliet, moonlight as part-time private investigators. Juliet, a stay-at-home mom of two boys, and Holly, a scattered ne’er-do-well who drives a taxi, put aside their fear to hunt down the real killer. Stakes rise when their brother’s grieving five-year-old son is kidnapped. As police focus on the wrong set of clues, the three sisters and their battered detective friend are the only hope for solving this bizarre crime, saving the child, and freeing their brother.The Amish Bachelor's Bride: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
Par Pamela Desmond Wright. 2023
Marrying in name only… Could lead to more than they expected Single mother Lavinia Simmons&’s world is turned upside…
down when she discovers her late husband gambled away their home. A quick marriage of convenience to bachelor Noem Witzel in return for caring for his niece and nephew is the solution both Lavinia and Noem need. Neither of them is looking for romance. But what if these perfect strangers have other ideas?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Surrounded by Darkness (Windy Ridge Legal Thriller #3)
Par Rachel Dylan. 2018
When attorney Olivia Murray opens a legal clinic for victims of domestic violence in Windy Ridge, she knows she will…
face legal and spiritual opposition. The New Age presence has grown stronger as alliances form between groups hoping to spread their destructive way of life and gain a stronghold in the community. While the forces of evil target Olivia’s new clinic and her relationships, she refuses to let them stop her quest for justice.Grant Baxter is facing legal woes of his own when a former client sues him for malpractice. His faith is shaken as he faces down the possibility that his legal career is over. While Grant struggles to save his once thriving law practice, he wonders if he truly deserves to be Olivia’s partner outside of the courtroom.With evil coming at them from all angles, Olivia and Grant’s relationship is put to the test. The two of them must come together and fight for the hearts and minds of those in Windy Ridge. Will their faith be strong enough—in God and each other—to prevail in the battle that threatens to bring darkness to the entire town?False Prophet (Windy Ridge Legal Thriller #4)
Par Rachel Dylan. 2021
When an arsonist destroys Windy Ridge Community Church, Pastor Dan is shaken to the core. He calls on attorney Olivia…
Murray and her boyfriend Grant Baxter to help secure a place for worship services. Shockingly, the City of Windy Ridge denies the church’s application to use the civic center, and Olivia brings a lawsuit to protect the church’s constitutional rights. During this already challenging time for the Windy Ridge community, an outside pastor decides to open a place of worship within the city limits. People begin flocking to the young charismatic preacher especially since Windy Ridge Community Church lost its building. Olivia worries that this new and radical approach to faith will lead people astray, but with each passing day, his popularity continues to grow.When the police make a surprise arrest in the church arson, the battle lines are drawn across Windy Ridge. Alliances are shaken and relationships are tested like they’ve never been before. The forces of darkness are working overtime to shake the faith of the believers. Can Olivia and Grant stand up for their faith and prevail in the battle of good versus evil?Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope (Sensible Shoes Series)
Par Sharon Garlough Brown. 2015
The Land of Far Beyond: Enid Blyton's retelling of the Pilgrim's Progress
Par Enid Blyton. 2016
A beautiful cloth-bound gift edition of Enid Blyton's The Land of Far Beyond - a retelling of John Bunyan's The…
Pilgrim's Progress.A classic adventure of good versus evil, this book will never be forgotten by the children who read it.Peter, Anna and Patience live in the City of Turmoil, a noisy, dirty place where children can do whatever they like. It's all fun and games until they discover the heavy burdens they carry in their hearts from behaving so badly. The only way they can get rid of their burdens is by travelling to the Land of Far Beyond, a distant land that is found by taking a long, difficult path full of people who tempt them to lose their way.This beautiful cloth-bound hardback contains the original text first published in 1942.The Amish Wedding Promise (Hidden Springs #1)
Par Laura V. Hilton. 2020
Could this bride's wedding disaster be a blessing in disguise? Grace Lantz always imagined her wedding day would be a…
blissfully happy occasion. But after a tornado swept through town, she finds herself relieved that the ceremony is delayed. After all, her groom-to-be hasn't even bothered to check on her. Instead, it's the handsome volunteer Zeke Bontrager who selflessly offers Grace his strong shoulders to lean on. Zeke came to Hidden Springs to assist a community in need. He didn't expect to meet his soul mate. Determined to ignore his feelings, Zeke promises to help reunite kind, beautiful Grace with her groom. But after spending time together, Grace confesses that she might not want to marry her fiancé after all. Can Zeke convince her that her true love is standing right in front of her? And can she find the courage to follow her heart?An Amish Marriage of Convenience (Surprised by Love #4)
Par Rachel J. Good. 2022
In Rachel J. Good&’s sweetly romantic inspirational series, a bustling Green Valley Farmer&’s Market in Pennsylvania is the perfect place…
for residents of nearby Amish communities to find the partner of their dreams—when, and how, they least expect it! Will appeal to fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Amy Lillard, and Jennifer Beckstrand. When widower Stephen Lapp moves his five children from New York State to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, his only plan is to buy his family&’s farm stand, Lapp&’s Pastured Pork. That way, his brother can move closer to his fiancée and open his own stand. But on Stephen&’s first trip to the market, his brave act of kindness nearly ends in catastrophe—until strong-willed Nettie Hartzler saves him—and makes an impression he can&’t forget . . . A widow with private heartaches of her own, Nettie has no interest in getting involved with any man, though she doesn&’t discourage their respective children&’s new friendships—despite Stephen&’s contentious oldest daughter. But when Nettie runs into serious money worries and Stephen proposes a marriage of convenience, she&’s distressed and conflicted. She&’s come to know Stephen&’s gentle heart and generous soul, and she can&’t believe he&’ll want her if she reveals the sins of her past. God has His own plans for the faithful, however, and this time they may include a second chance at love . . .Her Amish Legacy
Par Patricia Davids, Tracey J. Lyons. 2022
Holding on to what matters most…A Love for Lizzie by Tracey J. Lyons After her father falls ill, Lizzie Miller and her…
family desperately need help to keep the farm going during harvesttime. Neighbor Paul Burkholder is eager to lend a hand—and to court Lizzie. But Paul has a secret that he fears could push Lizzie away. Can they finally heal from a tragedy in their pasts…and open their hearts to each other?The Farmer Next Door by Patricia Davids Adrian Lapp vows to never have a family again after losing his wife and son. But the newest resident of the Amish community of Hope Springs captivates him from their first meeting. Widow Faith Martin is strong and courageous. If only Adrian can open himself to the possibility of love again…USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids 2 Uplifting Stories A Love for Lizzie and The Farmer Next DoorHis Amish Teacher and Plain Target: His Amish Teacher Plain Target (The amish Bachelors Ser.)
Par Patricia Davids, Dana R. Lynn. 2018
Amish men and women find their happily-ever-afterHis Amish Teacher by Patricia DavidsLillian Keim has a calling to be a teacher—and…
she won’t give it up to marry. When Timothy Bowman rescues her class from a fire, the volunteer firefighter realizes he wants his lifelong pal as his wife. But something beyond her professional goals is holding Lillian back. Now he’s determined to unlock her secret before he loses his friend—and his forever love.Plain Target by Dana R. LynnHorse trainer Jess McGrath only wants to clear her brother’s name. But with enemies at every turn, she’s shocked that her most trusted protector turns out to be Seth Travis—the boy behind her high school humiliation. When they find sanctuary in the Amish community, can they uncover answers in time to stop a killer—and resolve their past and build a future together?Christmas on His Doorstep: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (North Country Amish #7)
Par Patricia Davids. 2022
All they needed was somewhere safe. But this Amish bachelor found them a home… Amish schoolteacher Danny Coblentz is surprised…
to find an adorable puppy abandoned on his doorstep. And he&’s even more surprised when shortly after, the puppy&’s owners—pretty Jane Christner and her niece—arrive looking for shelter. Now among the Amish, Jane finds safety, acceptance and even the first bloom of love. But can they trust the joy of Christmas, knowing she must leave soon? A NORTH COUNTRY AMISH STORYFrom Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.North Country Amish Book 1: Shelter from the StormBook 2: The Amish Teacher's DilemmaBook 3: A Haven for ChristmasBook 4: Someone to TrustBook 5: An Amish Mother for His TwinsBook 6: Mistaken for His Amish BrideBook 7: Christmas on His DoorstepA Match Made at Christmas: A Novel (The Matchmakers of Harts Haven #2)
Par Patricia Davids. 2022
&“Patricia Davids writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination.&” —Kim Vogel Sawyer, award-winning and…
bestselling authorChristmas comes to a small Amish community—and brings new beginnings with it. Karl Graber is too busy struggling with his hardware store and two young daughters to indulge local matchmaker Rose Yoder&’s schemes. After his wife&’s death, the thought of loving and perhaps losing another woman holds no appeal. So while he&’s relieved to learn he&’s not on Rose&’s list of potential husbands for new schoolteacher Sophie Eicher, he&’s also surprised. Despite himself, Karl can&’t help wondering what Rose thinks he lacks—and why outspoken, attractive Sophie has so little interest in marriage. After surviving breast cancer, Sophie is hoping to make a fresh start in Harts Haven. Perhaps the handsome widower next door would make a good match for her sister, but Sophie won&’t burden any man with her uncertain future. But when Karl offers to help her to create a &“living nativity&” Christmas program for the schoolchildren, she gratefully agrees. It&’ll take a bold plan and help from Karl&’s children to make this chaotic Christmas play a success. And as friendships deepen, hearts open and hopes are rekindled, two unlikely people may discover the healing gift of love.The Matchmakers of Harts HavenBook 1: The Inn at Harts HavenBook 2: A Match Made at Christmas