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Stories navigating the commplicated terrain of race in America, from acclaimed writers like Toni Morrison, E.L. Doctorow, Sandra Cisneros, Sherman Alexie, and Amy Tan The editors who brought us Unsettling America and Identity Lessons have compiled a short-story anthology that focuses on themes...

Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Paige Toon, this suspenseful new adult romance follows an eighteen-year-old woman reeling from loss as she's drawn into an unexpected attraction—one that might expose the secrets she's tried to bury. Seven months after her boyfriend and parents die...

Are you anxious? Plunge into ten of the most comforting passages in Scripture, immersing yourself in God's tender promises. Rich theology, practical suggestions, and reflection questions guide you to assurance and hope...

Brooke wasn’t supposed to end up at Piney Campground. It was just a summer escape—a chance to breathe after too many broken promises and a life that didn’t feel like hers anymore. Jax wasn’t supposed to notice her. Not with the walls he’d spent years building. Not with the ache of a past that still pulled at him like the tide. But sometimes, the right kind of quiet lets two people find each other in the noise.

A masterwork by the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Literature, in which two immigrants’ conflicting stories about their common homeland reveal the buried truths that drove them from it On a late November afternoon, Saleh Omar arrives at Gatwick Airport from his native Zanzibar. With him he has a...

Do you want God to tell you more about His specific plan for your life? You are not alone! Each day, as you spend 10 minutes in prayer asking God to mentor you in his specific purposes for your life, read about how God has mentored 60 influential Christian women such as Ruth Graham, Kay Warren...

Nastia is a beautiful Christian woman in the prime of her life. Many attractive admirers chased her in college, but she turned them all down because they did not share her beliefs. Now she’s on a new adventure to Washington, D.C., to live with her best friend Lauren. At least, that’s what she thinks. During the flight, Nastia meets Anton, a handsome athlete fresh out of graduate school. It’s not simply his history of playing football that draws Nastia to him, nor his bright smile and muscular physique. No, it’s his character—his sweet, caring nature.

MISSY AND THE SUGAR COOKIES is a story of a young girl who only wants to do one thing, make sugar cookies. Missy is angry and she wants to be left alone. Her anticipated day of making sugar cookies turns quickly into an unexpected disaster. Why does she have to go outside during a snowstorm with her father and sister? And why are they walking towards a big, scary house? Missy thinks to herself, “Surely we are not going there!”

Even in the hardest times, strength from God rises from deep in our soul to keep us going. In this honest, inspirational, and humorous book, Katie Schnack goes deep into the hard stuff of life with no sugar coating or toxic positivity to find sustenance she could not imagine. Faced with a child's medical challenges in the midst of a global pandemic, having strength to get up in the morning and actually enjoy the day was so unlikely that she knew it had to come from God. Schnack's plucky authenticity shows us how when life is complicated, self-compassion and humor can bring healing and life.

As she looks out the window, a shadow moves across the glass at midnight. She's not alone. Someone wants to kill her.... In rural South Carolina, a madman stalks a sleepy town. The FBI sends serial killer profiler Scarlett Bell to catch the murderer, but the sheriff doesn't want the FBI in his county. Bell doesn't trust the deputy director of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, and she hasn't seen fugitive Logan Wolf in weeks. Can she depend on her old partner Neil Gardy, who is helping her without the deputy director's approval?

A humorous and nostalgic look at the inside of the beauty pageant world. Based on facts, true stories, and real-life experiences and personalities.

Wealth cannot protect Lura from the tragedies that befall her in the late 19th century. She voyages to Paris after months as a recluse in Grisham Manor. There, Lura finds a new purpose when she meets two American girls who face a tragedy of their own.

At twenty-nine, Jeanette Williams has watched each one of her four sisters marry and start families of their own. It's hard not to believe God has forgotten the desires of her heart, especially when most people refer to her as Spinster Williams. Without the beautiful children she teaches, life would be unbearably lonely. When the handsome widower, Theo Wallace, and his six children move into the Shenandoah Valley, every available woman is atwitter—except for Jeanette. She has no such aspirations that someone as plain as her could draw even a smattering of interest.

Small town sheriff Thomas Shepherd is recovering from a traumatic encounter with a vicious killer. His psychiatrist urges him to avoid kidnapping and murder cases, until his mind processes the nightmarish battle. But when another girl disappears, Thomas has no choice but to lead the investigation. Challenged by Asperger's syndrome, the sheriff must balance his duty and mental wellbeing.

This audiobook is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand the insidious nature of gaslighting and how to protect themselves from its damaging effects. Written by a survivor of psychological abuse, this audiobook offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on gaslighting, with practical tools and strategies for identifying and confronting gaslighting behavior. With real-life examples and personal anecdotes, this audiobook is a must-listen for anyone who wants to take control of their own mental health and well-being.

Helping the orphan children in Richmond just might overturn everything Gracie thought she knew, including the value of love.

An escaped murderer hunts the wilderness, and a killer storm is thundering toward Wolf Lake. When a dangerous criminal escapes police custody, the sheriff's department rushes to catch him. The unhinged convict is leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. At the same time, Thomas Shepherd and Chelsey plan a long overdue vacation on Laurel Mountain. But the worst storm in decades is dead set on striking the mountain, and the snow threatens to strand them.

Lucinda Williams lives with the awful consequences of her impetuous youth. While she can't bring herself to open her heart to another, she can't stop her son from taking a shine to Joseph. But that only complicates what she must ultimately do. Even if Lucinda wants to admit that Joseph's ever-present kindness and respect are wearing away her resolve, she has a secret too shameful to reveal. She can't make Joseph pay for her tragic mistakes.

Amelia Williams is only a humble farmer's daughter, so her move from the Shenandoah Valley to stay with her grandparents in the big city of Richmond, Virginia, opens a host of new opportunities. 1868 is shaping up to be her best year ever, especially when her new friendship with the genteel Bryon Preston grows into more. But when his mother catches wind of their courtship, Amelia learns the hard lesson that her humble roots will never be enough for the future Preston heir. Love might not see boundaries between the aristocrat and the pauper, but the high society of Richmond surely do.

The Gift of Surrender is a collection of poems and musings by Grandma Beth that explores the power and beauty of surrendering to life's challenges and transitions. Through poignant and heartfelt verses, Grandma Beth invites listeners to embrace the transformative process of letting go and trusting in the universe. From surrendering to grief and loss to surrendering to change and growth, this audiobook offers a compassionate and uplifting perspective on the art of surrender.