A Heart to Treasure by Dienece Darling

The vicar’s son and the draper’s daughter have fought against all odds to be together, but a storm is coming. One that will shatter everything.

Life hasn’t been easy for Obadiah Howard, especially not after that misstep at Oxford which nearly obliterated his chances of ever joining the church. Added to that, he fell in love with the draper’s daughter, Eliza Hill. But a miracle revived his dreams of having a curacy and his strict father allowed his betrothal to Eliza. Only, what if there was no miracle? What if all of Obadiah’s bright future is built on a lie?

Eliza Hill never expected a gentleman to pay her court, let alone ask for her hand in marriage. With their wedding day less than a fortnight away, life is an impossible dream come true. Although, it would be nice if Obadiah called her Eliza instead of the more genteel Elisabeth, and she finds the rigors of acting like a perfect lady stifling. But, surely, being married to the man she loves will be worth wearing a mask for the rest of her life.

When the fierce storms of life break over their world, the cracks in their relationship don’t just show. They shatter. Can two hearts torn apart by pride find their way back to each other?

In this Broader Regency, reverse rags-to-riches, interclass romance novella, you’ll find faith, a clean and wholesome romance, and a happy ending. While this book doesn’t feature Jane Austen, it is set the year she turned 19. Ever wonder what England was like when Austen was a teen? Read a Heart to Treasure to find out!

The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter

She inherits the bookshop of her dreams . . . But she has to run it with the ex she vowed never to speak with again.

Shelby Thatcher adores working in the charming small-town bookshop her grandmother opened years ago. Since high school she’s helped Gram turn the shop into a community hub for book lovers in the lakeside town of Grandville, NC. When her beloved grandma passes away, Shelby inherits the bookstore. But to her shock, Gram leaves half ownership to Gray Briggs, the man who broke Shelby’s heart years ago.

Grandville residents have been vilifying Gray as long as he can remember. After graduating high school he couldn’t skip town fast enough, even though it meant leaving the girl he’d fallen deeply in love with and alienating her family once and for all. Now he’s back, the beneficiary of his elderly friend’s will. Facing the town’s animosity is difficult, but seeing Shelby again is sheer torture. No one could ever stir his heart the way she did.

As the adversaries are forced to work together, Gram’s beyond-the-grave scheme is working–Shelby’s old feelings for Gray begin to resurface. But the problems that destroyed their relationship before still remain, and a new one surfaces–one that threatens Gram’s beloved bookshop. Is their love doomed to fail again, or will they find a way to make it work this time around?

If you’re looking for an enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance set in a cozy lakeside bookshop brimming with healing, heart, and Southern charm, The Second Story Bookshop is your perfect, feel-good escape. Let Shelby and Gray’s tender journey remind you that sometimes the path back to love starts at the front step of a bookstore.

Stay With Me by Rose Fresquez

A second chance with the single dad might seem like fate—but he’s exactly what I should avoid.

I’ve loved Ethan Bishop since freshman year— the day we met at a high school basketball game. Those five years together? Unforgettable. He was my first love, my one and only. But while I was wild at heart, his presence kept me grounded—until his family decided I wasn’t good enough for him.

My life unraveled the day he walked away, chasing his dreams while I took a detour to rehabilitation. It’s been twelve years, and I’ve pieced my life back together. I’ve moved on. Or so I thought.Then I run into him at a venue where I’m performing. That dimpled smile? It still sends my heart into a frenzy, stirring up feelings I thought I’d buried deep.

And our story? It’s far from over. I’ve just moved to Meadowbrook—the small town Ethan calls home.He’s a widower now, a devoted dad and the town’s beloved pastor. When he asks me to teach piano lessons to his kids, saying no isn’t even an option. Soon, the lines between us blur, as old feelings crash back as if no time has passed at all.

But the whispers and side-eyes in church are all too familiar. I wasn’t good enough for Ethan then. What makes me think I am now? As old wounds resurface, I have to wonder—will Ethan stay with me this time, or are we destined to be torn apart once more?

A Heart to Protect by Judith McNees

Can two grieving hearts find healing with each other…and God?

Zach Morgan has regrets—the biggest being Norah Prior, the one who got away. As he steps into the role of CEO, he throws himself into work, hoping he can keep his heart protected from further abandonment. After all, he believes people can’t hurt him if he doesn’t let them in.

Norah Prior has a secret she’s keeping for a family member that’s bigger than the fact that she’s still in love with Zach Morgan, who also happens to be her new boss. One that will probably get her fired, especially if Zach has his way. But her move to Tranquil Shores has to work. It’s not just her life on the line.

When Norah’s secret comes out, can Zach let down his carefully constructed walls to forgive her, and can Norah trust him not to let her down once he knows just how much baggage comes with her?

Trying to Save Christmas by Dawn Kinzer

A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS SEASON has just begun, but as the new teacher taking over a fourth-grade class, Kellie Winters discovers a student is grieving the loss of his adoptive parents. Heartbroken for the boy who is hurting and withdrawn, she’s determined to help him find some holiday spirit.

Jude Turner’s life changed overnight when he discovered his parents named him guardian for the child they’d fostered and adopted. Now the talented graphic artist is struggling to mourn his own loss and still connect with a kid he barely knows. Project deadlines loom ahead, and when the young boy insists they carry on the family’s Christmas traditions, Jude doesn’t know how he’ll manage it all.

While trying to save Christmas for Jude and his brother, Kellie risks losing her heart to them both. She’d never want to come between them, so what will she do if one isn’t ready to welcome her into their lives?

A Christmas Inheritance by Delia Latham, Tanya Stowe, Myra Johnson

His Christmas Refuge
He came home to leave it all behind.
She’s convinced he’ll run again.
But when a little boy’s identity is revealed and the true spirit of Christmas comes calling, will Kurt find the refuge he never believed he deserved… in the heart of the woman he’s always loved?

A Montana Christmas Promise
He gave everything to the land. She came only to let it go. But a letter, a ring, and a Christmas promise will soon change both their lives forever.
A tender holiday romance of faith, forgiveness, and the grace that makes all things new.

The Prodigal Preacher’s Christmas Homecoming
In a season known for miracles and mended fences, he must confront the choices that both shattered and mended his life—and fight to reclaim the love, family, and purpose he was meant to embrace all along.
A story of redemption, brotherhood, and love reborn under the gentle hand of grace.

Two Hearts One Piano by Catherine Richmond

Ten years ago, rock star Alan Wolfe stole Maren’s innocence. Now, years after Alan’s death, his brother Neil appears on her doorstep, searching for the baby he believes to be his niece.

Maren’s fiercely protective instincts kick in. She must shield her daughter from the Wolfes and their fame.

Neil introduces himself to her daughter, forcing Maren to tell her daughter about the circumstances of her conception. The girl looks more like Alan than any of his other children and her gift for music is too much of a coincidence—her parentage won’t stay secret much longer.

As Neil’s efforts to make amends collide with Maren’s resistance, they confront painful memories and long-buried emotions. Will their uneasy alliance survive the scrutiny of the media and the wrath of Alan’s widow and children?

Join Maren and Neil as they learn to harmonize the music of their hearts into a beautiful duet.

Falling for a Fake Cowboy by Karen Baney

She’s rich. He’s poor. One unexpected moment brings them together—but will a single photograph unravel everything?

Sawyer Fullerton is determined to rebuild his life, finding honest work as a handyman at Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort. With his golden retriever by his side and a mentor guiding him toward redemption, he dares to dream of a future where he’s no longer defined by his past.

Cara Hollis longs to pursue her passion for photography, free from the suffocating control of her wealthy parents. She’s building a life on her own terms—one snapshot at a time—displaying her work in her aunt’s café while saving for her dream studio.

But when Cara’s camera captures more than just a handsome cowboy, danger lurks in the shadows. One innocent photo could expose Sawyer’s true identity and bring the threats of his past crashing back into his new life. As they navigate trust, faith, and love, will they find the courage to stand against the forces trying to tear them apart?

Christmas on the Islands by Annette M. Irby

Washington Island Christmas series novellas all in one place!

Visit Puget Sound and the Salish Sea islands in this series of holiday novellas! Enjoy getting to know new characters, with some cameo visits from previous friends. Here you’ll find heart-warming scenes, layered family dynamics, romance, and hope in Jesus.

A Christmas Duet

An uninspired composer.
A distressed pianist.
And the duet that brings them together.

A Christmas Romance

A wannabe novelist with writer’s block.
A best-selling children’s book author with a knack for story.
And the romance they brainstorm together.

A Christmas Gift

A stateside farmer.
An international boy-next-door model.
And the Christmas reunion that brings them back together.

Who Stirs Up the Sea by Deborah Raney

So many secrets between them. But when the truth comes out, will it drive them apart?

When Emma Fiori’s book club members take DNA tests to discover their ancestry “just for fun,” she fully expects the results will confirm the family history she’s grown up cherishing—especially her Italian roots, which have given her the flower farm on beautiful Saint Simons Island, Georgia that she inherited from her paternal grandparents. When her test comes back with startling revelations—and her mother refuses to tell her the truth about her heritage—Emma must come to terms with the fact that she’s unwittingly lived a lie for all of her twenty-eight years.

Emma’s budding romance with Tadhg McKay offers comfort in the storm, but Tadhg harbors secrets of his own—a deceit he fully intended to reveal before they became more than “just friends.” But romance turned too quickly to love, and now, when she’s still reeling from her mother’s betrayal, how can he confess that he, too, is keeping secrets from her?

Love on the Horizon by Penny Zeller

A fresh start. An unexpected chance at love.

Magnolia “Mags” Davenport has not had an easy life. Determined to leave behind painful memories, she decides, on a whim, to move halfway across the country to Horizon, Idaho, a town she’s never before heard of. What should be a simple escape to a new life turns into an adventure she never imagined. From dangerous train rides to a stagecoach robbery, Mags wonders if she’ll ever reach her destination. When she finally sets foot in the small town filled with friendly people and a slightly aggravating, but kind and handsome man who needs spectacles, will she find the new beginning her heart craves?

Four things matter most in Timothy Shepherdson’s life—faith, family, farming, and food. Content as a farmer and uncle to his passel of nieces and nephews, Timothy isn’t interested in courtship or romance, especially since none of the women with their caps set for him can cook. What should be a simple trip into town changes everything after a case of mistaken identity. Timothy finds himself not only under the ire of newcomer Magnolia Davenport, but immensely intrigued when he learns she’s opening a bakery. Can he convince the wary baker to both forgive and give him a second chance?

Take a trip to Horizon, Idaho, in this tender romance that reminds us that God is the author of new beginnings.

Snowbound at Christmas Anthology by Lacy Williams, Wendy Klopfenstein, Wendy Galinetti , Traci Summeril

One Christmas snowstorm creates havoc for three couples who find themselves snowed in together—and a chance for new love to bloom and old feelings to be rekindled. Curl up on a winter’s afternoon with this anthology of three heartwarming love stories set in the Wind River story world.

Heart’s Secret Haven
Livery owner Lilly Murdock would prefer to skip over Christmas entirely. She’s given up on finding love. What kind of man wants a wife who spends her days tending to the stable and who smells like a horse? When a snowstorm traps her with her childhood friend, old dreams come back to life. Rancher Jakob Anderson can’t think of a worse punishment than being stuck inside the barn for days with the woman he once loved and never forgot. As he spends more time with Lilly, he realizes the feelings he thought he’d gotten over are just as strong as ever…

Her Gingerbread Refuge
Widowed bakery owner Caroline Wilson has one wish: to give her children a perfect Christmas. When a stranger and his young sister blow into her small-town bakery in the middle of a blizzard, she finds all her careful plans upended… and finds herself drawn to the driven businessman. Jerome Barnett doesn’t know what to do with a younger sister—one he didn’t even know existed until a letter arrived. It’s Caroline that helps them connect, and Caroline that begins to melt his guarded heart.

Her Yuletide Protector
Heiress Lizzie Hamilton is on a desperate quest to escape an arranged marriage and finds herself trapped on a snowed-in train and mistaken for a common thief. She can’t trust anyone, not even the deputy with shadowed eyes and a vulnerability beneath his hard exterior. Deputy Slate Jackson sees everything in black and white. But Lizzie is a conundrum. Kind to small children, afraid of every noise, a sadness she can’t seem to shake. Is she really a thief or is she hiding a different kind of secret? When the snow begins to melt and the danger chasing Lizzie draws close, Slate must decide whether he can trust Lizzie… and his own heart.

Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham

After two failed social seasons, her family may think the third time will be a charm, but Emmeline Lockhart just wants to survive with her dignity (and singleness) intact. She thought she’d found her perfect match in Simon Reeves–charming, handsome, a veritable hero from a novel–until he vanished from her life without so much as a “farewell” or “my deepest regrets” (or even a vague apology scribbled on the back of a calling card). Lesson learned: never fall for a man known for his charm.

Fortunately, and unlike many of the other eligible young ladies of the ton, Emmeline has no need for a husband–because she’s already found success in her scandalous (and very anonymous) profession as an author. Why bother with matrimony when she can make her own fortune and write men exactly the way she wants them?

But fate–or the misfortune of Simon’s reckless patriarchs–has other plans. Simon’s once-proud estate is in shambles, his family fortune has been gambled away, and the younger impressionable siblings in his care are running wild across his estate (and possibly across all of England). Simon is in desperate need of a wealthy, prestigious bride . . . and a friend.

Emmeline may not fit the role of heiress, but she can certainly be a friend. Just a friend. She’ll help him find a suitable match, ensure his reputation remains intact, and keep things strictly platonic–no matter how dangerously appealing his new-and-improved sincerity and regret may be.

There’s just one small problem: the undeniable chemistry that still smolders between them. Can Emme play matchmaker for the man she’s still in love with without losing her heart all over again? And is it possible that some love stories–especially the messy, inconvenient, impossible ones–are worthy of a rewrite?

Filled with lively banter, adorable children, a frog named Blast, and swoony kisses, Sense and Suitability is the sweet Regency romance you’ve been looking for. Basham brings her signature humor to the Regency era where social strictures keep the tension tight in this second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance.

The Last Scam by Jean Rezab

Scammers and opening an inn don’t mix…

Crocus Hill Inn is open for business—and the grand opening brings more than just eager guests. Courtney’s lifelong dream is finally within her grasp, but when a guest turns up dead during the inn’s very first week, her perfect plans turn into chaos.

The guest list hides a web of secrets. Is the killer the wife who’d had enough of her embezzling husband? Or is it someone who was conned out of their hard-earned savings and now wants revenge? As suspicion falls on nearly everyone under her roof, Courtney realizes her dream could become a nightmare.

With her husband Alex at her side, Courtney races against time to unmask the killer and clear her inn’s name. But with each new clue, the stakes soar higher, and the line between friend and foe blurs. Can she expose the truth before the killer strikes again—and before Crocus Hill Inn’s doors close forever?

A Very Merry Matchup by Becca Kinzer

In this charming small-town Christmas rom com by award-winning author Becca Kinzer, a travel nurse who loves to play matchmaker gets a taste of her own medicine when her friend conspires to set her up with a minor league baseball player.

If there’s one thing travel nurse Ivy West prides herself on, it’s her matchmaking skills. She’s even convinced she knows her own perfect type, a man who, unlike her parents, isn’t traveling the country for the sake of a career. It doesn’t matter Ivy hasn’t met him yet. She’s sure she will in a few years. At least, it’s one of her goals. Then Beau Wall—a minor league baseball player with his sights set on the big leagues—lands in the hospital, and there’s an undeniable spark between them. No need to worry. Ivy will just match him up with her friend Lucy, and she won’t be tempted to date him herself.

A few months later, Ivy’s convinced everything’s gone perfectly when she hears Lucy’s engaged. But when Ivy arrives to spend Christmas in Iowa and celebrate the engagement, there’s one little problem. Lucy has set her up. Sure, Lucy’s engaged, but not to Beau. And Beau isn’t about to lose this unexpected shot at winning Ivy over. Neither are his mom and grandma who also try to throw the two together.

Amid twinkling Christmas lights and hours spent watching holiday movies, Ivy finds herself falling for Beau. Maybe it’s time she ditched her plans . . . because it’s looking like Beau might be her perfect match after all.

The Christmas Book Flood by Roseanna M. White

In this charming World War II historical romance novella inspired by Jolabokaflod, Iceland’s Christmas Book Flood, an author falls in love with a man who doesn’t know he is her editor.

Iceland. December 1944. Tatiana Eliasdottir is looking forward to welcoming her niece Elea for Christmas. She’s determined to give the little girl a joyful holiday and take her mind off troubles at home. Soon, however, the publishing house where Tatiana works is flooded with orders thanks to the first issue of a seasonal book catalog. With the war causing so many shortages, Icelanders are eager to give their loved ones something that isn’t rationed, and books are the perfect solution to their dilemma.

Anders Johannsson is an editor who shares Tatiana’s love for stories. While he wishes to know her better, he’s never dared pursue more than friendship. They are first and foremost colleagues. But when Tatiana’s attempts to cheer Elea fail, Tatiana recruits him to help, a plea he can’t refuse. He is, after all, not only an editor but a beloved children’s book author and devoted uncle to his adoring nieces and nephews.

As the two creatively bring Icelandic Christmas traditions to life for Elea and frantically work to meet the demands of the publisher’s holiday rush, Tatiana finds herself increasingly drawn to kind, thoughtful Anders. But if a love is to grow between them, she will need to reveal her closely held secret: she is the mysterious author of a popular new novel . . . and Anders is her editor.

Texas Christmas Cover-Up by Terri Reed

A hunt for the truth
could be deadly.

When widowed FBI agent Kara Evans returns to sell her late mother’s home, eager to shed reminders of her tragic past, she’s assaulted by a masked attacker. With the house ransacked and a daughter to protect, Kara must turn to her former love, police chief Jeremy Hamilton, to track down her assailant. But when the trail of clues leads to unanswered questions about her father’s cold case murder, it’s clear that someone is determined to keep Kara from uncovering the truth. As a string of new murders unfolds, can they expose this deadly plot before Kara is silenced forever?

Kidnapped for Ransom by Jacqueline Adam

Abduction is only the beginning…
Will murder be next?

Doctor Chelsea Eidman thought she’d finally escaped the perils of her late husband’s secret life as a diamond thief—until his former accomplice attacks her. The danger escalates when a vengeful mobster kidnaps Chelsea’s daughter and friend, demanding the stolen diamonds in exchange for their lives. To recover the gems, Chelsea joins forces with officer Matt Reynolds, whose sister has also been abducted. As they race against time, they find themselves in deadly pursuits across harsh terrain. With everything on the line, Chelsea and Matt must outsmart their enemies and unravel a web of lies…before their families pay the ultimate price.

Christmas Rodeo Killer by Sami A. Abrams

To catch a murderer
he’ll make himself a target.

After four suspicious deaths on the local rodeo circuit, rodeo bull rider turned FBI agent Cooper Sinclair returns to the arena undercover—and is nearly killed on his first ride. Rescued by his former love, private investigator Grace Harrison, Cooper learns she is also looking into the murders and believes he’s the next target. With more innocent lives on the line, Cooper must join forces with the woman who gave up their baby for adoption. And when the deadly attacks zero in on Grace, can Cooper keep her alive long enough to bring a killer to justice…and reveal his own shocking secret?

Her Pretend Holiday Beau by Susanne Dietze

Will a fake arrangement
prove they’re a perfect match?

Faced with planning the town’s Christmas nativity event, veterinarian Mick Larson turns to his childhood friend for some much-needed help. But florist Sadie Dalton requires something in return: a wedding date. It’s the perfect solution to avoid her now-engaged ex and some well-meaning matchmakers. That is, until a kiss under some mistletoe results in a giant misunderstanding. Now they must pretend to be a real couple through the holidays. But as their friendship slowly blossoms into something more, can they keep up the charade…when they start believing it themselves?

Lost Alaskan Memories by Heidi McCahan

An unexpected homecoming
brings another chance at love.

For two years, mountaineer Max Butler was presumed dead after a tragic climbing accident in Peru…until his return to his small town of Opportunity, Alaska. But now a traumatic brain injury keeps him from remembering his former life and who he left behind—including physical therapist Hayley Morgan. Heartbroken after Max chose his mountaineering dreams over her, Hayley is determined to guard her heart against him, even as he steps in to help her with babysitting duties for his infant sister. As Max slowly regains fragments of his past and buried feelings resurface, can Hayley convince him to stay…for a second chance at happiness?

The Rancher’s Mistletoe Baby by Jill Kemerer

A sweet holiday surprise
could help him make peace with the past.

Brody Hudson is ready for a fresh start after inheriting Hudson Ranch Incorporated, and the last thing he expects to find is his ex-girlfriend’s best friend on his front porch…with a baby. Lillian Splendor desperately needs help when she’s appointed guardian of her late friend’s child, and though seeing Lillian reminds him of his former love’s abrupt abandonment years ago, Brody agrees to take them in until she gets back on her feet. As Christmas approaches, Brody begins to see Lillian in a different light. Can they confront the past and open their hearts to a love they never expected?

An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain

Sometimes forgiveness
is the best present.

After discovering he has a toddler daughter, engineer Evan Dukas needs all the help he can get—even if it comes from Vanessa Johnson, the woman who once crushed his heart. With financial worries mounting and Christmas just around the corner, the single mom agrees to be little Lily’s temporary nanny, and vows not to let working for Evan derail her recovery from an eating disorder. With her service dog, Snickers, at her side, Vanessa is on the path to healing, and soon old feelings reawaken between her and Evan. But when buried secrets regarding Vanessa’s son are revealed, they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for…

The Amish Matchmakers by Marta Perry

Could an unlikely pair
make the perfect team?

When Amish widow Hannah Esch agrees to play chaperone to a group of teenagers from different communities, the last thing she expects is to be working with Samuel Miller. She hasn’t forgotten how he’d objected to her marriage to his business partner’s son, but she can’t go back on her promise to help her beloved grandfather. Aware of how little Hannah thinks of him, Samuel hopes this project will mend the bridge between them. When her twin boys take a liking to Samuel and she begins to see him in a new light, can she make room for forgiveness…and a second chance at happily-ever-after?

An Amish Love to Remember by Amy Grochowski

Can she build a future
on a forgotten past?

When Aubrey Burkholder woke from dental surgery on her sixteenth birthday with severe amnesia, she lost valuable memories—including those involving Amish carpenter Jake Brenneman, the boy she loved. Fifteen years later, Jake is back in Virginia with his two orphaned nephews in tow, hoping to start anew. When Aubrey offers him a temporary job restoring her family’s sunflower farm in exchange for caring for the boys, she senses there’s something significant about Jake that her family is keeping from her. As Jake’s job at the farm comes to an end, will Aubrey’s heart finally recall what her mind has forgotten?

Missing at Christmas by Deena Alexander

A dangerous family legacy.
A race to save a baby in jeopardy.

When journalist Lexi McKenna receives a desperate call for help, she rushes to her sister’s home, only to find her sister dead and one of her twin nieces missing. With her past mafia ties resurfacing, Lexi must go on the run with agent Noah Thompson to protect herself from her father’s enemies. Although Lexi is the daughter of the mob boss who murdered Noah’s brother, Noah will do anything to take down her family—even work with her. As danger looms from all sides, they must find the abducted baby and dismantle a criminal empire before Lexi and her nieces end up as collateral damage.

Final Showdown by Valerie Hansen

The suspect list is growing…
Can this K-9 team unmask a killer?

Investigating a gun smuggling ring leads ATF Special Agent Daniel Slater to a murder victim’s house—and right into a drive-by shooting. With his K-9 partner, Dakota, he helps save crime scene investigator Aurora Martin from flying bullets. But there are no clues as to why Aurora is a target. Suspecting a case of mistaken identity, Daniel insists she will be safe hiding out at his home—until gunmen infiltrate the property. Now, to protect Aurora, Daniel must hunt down their attacker. But can he catch the culprit in time…or will this case be Aurora’s last?

Shattered Amish Identity by Mary Alford

The key to her survival
lies hidden within her memories.

When Amish school teacher Hannah York is attacked, she defends herself with skills she never knew she had. CIA agent Titus Miller arrives, claiming that she’s actually fellow agent Lara Redmond—and that she’s in danger from a powerful enemy. Despite suffering from amnesia, Hannah is certain she’s only ever lived a quiet Amish life. But why does Titus seem so familiar, and could it be true that he loved her once? When Hannah’s family is abducted, she and Titus must work together to find them. Can Hannah trust him to help unlock the truth of her past…and keep her safe?

Out of Time By Irene Hannon

A century-old mystery, a hidden treasure, and an isolated estate where danger lurks in every shadow.

For historical anthropologist Cara Tucker, the chance to spend a sabbatical semester on a remote country estate–with full access to its vast library and century-old journals–is a dream come true . . . until a series of strange incidents begins to turn her dream into a nightmare. Someone, it seems, does not want anyone diving into the past and unearthing old ghosts.

Sheriff Brad Adams has seen his share of suspicious activities during his law enforcement career, but what’s happening at the isolated estate is out-of-pattern in his quiet, rural Missouri county. Beset by danger, Cara and Brad work together to try to untangle the clues.

But when the peril turns lethal, the situation takes on a new urgency, and their mission is clear: Find out who is behind the string of menacing incidents before the perpetrator strikes another deadly blow.  

Dark Design by Nancy Mehl

As she began to lose consciousness, she realized that she’d just made a very serious mistake. . . .
She tried to call out for help, but she couldn’t see anyone on the shore.
There was no one to save her.

When Erin Delaney learns that a serial killer has mimicked the murder portrayed in her bestselling novel, she joins her friend Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI profiler, in Virginia. Their reunion, only a few months after fending off an eerie killer in the woods of Tennessee, is bittersweet, as Kaely has been tasked by the FBI to recruit Erin’s help to identify a suspect. The FBI’s team is stumped by the murderer who re-creates killings from the books of multiple authors, with only ominous notes left behind. As Erin is drawn further into the web of fear and chaos, Kaely begins to fear for Erin’s safety.

On top of tracking down a murderer, Erin must shoulder the weight of a haunted past and claims that she stole the plot of her novel from one of her sources. As she struggles on multiple fronts, the enemy looms closer than ever–and Erin’s life hangs in the balance.

The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall by Jaime Jo Wright

An abandoned estate encased in stagnant darkness . . .
A haunting legacy intent on silencing all within reach . . .

In 1890, the ominous tolling of the bell announces that death has come to Traeger Hall, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her uncle’s and aunt’s murders. Bound by the terms of her uncle’s eccentric will, Waverly finds herself alone in a manor shrouded by death and questioning the reasons for her uncle’s paranoia. A madness hovers over Traeger Hall, and Waverly–as well as the people of nearby Newton Creek–are ill-prepared for the woe that has descended.

In present day Newton Creek, whispers of a family curse still cling to the century-old, abandoned property of Traeger Hall. When Jennie Phillips takes possession of the estate after her mother’s passing, she is intent on solving the mystery of the Traeger murders. Yet a modern cold case suggests that untimely deaths and mysterious occurrences still plague the property. And as thorny truths surface, Jennie realizes the dark legacy threatens not only the town and the Traeger descendants . . . but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.

Don’t Blink: 12 Inspirational Suspense Thrillers

Get ready for twelve intense, edge-of-your-seat suspense thrillers in this collection from bestselling and award-winning Christian authors. From murder in a mansion to deadly chases in remote locations, each tale offers high-stakes action and heart-pounding drama, proving that hope and faith shine through even in the darkest moments.

Love to Die For by Terry Toler
Silent Retribution by Cynthia Hickey
Queen Bee by Heather Day Gilbert
Abandoned Into Darkness by Jordyn Redwood
One of Us is Guilty by Urcelia Teixeira
Gavin (A Durham Private Security Novella) by Melanie D. Snitker
Bento and Betrayal by Camy Tang
Unauthorized by Sherri Wilson Johnson
Murder by Accident (A Miss Finch Prequel) by Vikki Kestell
Guarded by C.D. Gill
Going Once, Going Twice by Jan Thompson
Deadly Pursuit by Lynn Shannon

Tick, Tick, Tick … Boom? by Felicia Ferguson

They have twenty-four hours to stop a bomb—but will their marriage explode first?

After six months of bad days, Army CID Warrant Officer Gabby Carmichael is holding onto her marriage and mental health with steeled nerves and fraying heartstrings. Will twenty-four hours to stop a bomber in El Paso finally break her grip on both?

Her husband and FBI psychologist, Matt, has loved Gabby since they met on a joint Army CID-FBI task force. But after her training partner’s accidental death, she’s turned into a woman he doesn’t know. Yet every time he attempts to delve into her woundings, Gabby shuts him down.

As the clock ticks on the bomber’s deadline and clues emerge that Gabby doesn’t want to face, she and Matt must rely on God to keep both a bomb and their marriage from exploding.

Son of the Mountain King by O.R. Sykora

When an invasion threatens the land of the Mountain King, the fate of the people rests on the shoulders of young governor Judah. She has sworn to prove herself a skillful leader by protecting her kingdom from foes, but difficulty and danger surround her.

Then Judah’ s life is saved by two different men who divide her loyalty. One, a fascinating healer, captures the hearts of Judah and her people. The other, a mysterious shepherd, forces Judah to question what she believes to be true.

When a conspiracy comes to light that could destroy Judah and her kingdom, a single choice might cost her people everything. Will the headstrong leader prove herself— or find herself trapped?

Delta by Jessica Ashley

A second chance at love sparks a fight for redemption.

Dylan “Delta” Hunt thought he left his past behind when he returned from war. Haunted by all he’s seen, he’s built walls around his heart, convinced that peace and love are beyond his reach.

Emma has never stopped loving Dylan, even after the man she knew came back a broken stranger. She’s spent years trying to reach him but has failed every time. Now, an unexpected revelation about her estranged family pulls her into a dangerous mystery, and Dylan might be the only one who can help.

When Emma vanishes without a trace, Dylan is forced to confront the feelings he buried long ago. But the real question is, does he have enough light inside to bring them both home? Or will rescuing her cost him what little peace he clings to?

Dive into a gripping story of lost love, redemption, and courage in this Christian romantic suspense.

Critical Mass by Christy Barritt

She thought she knew the man she was falling for. She was wrong.

Natalie Cole believes she’s found her perfect match in Timothy. He’s charming, attentive, and everything she’s ever wanted in a man. But when her father starts asking suspicious questions about her new boyfriend, doubt creeps in. One impulsive decision to follow Timothy leads her to a shocking discovery: the man she’s falling in love with doesn’t exist.

Hudson Roberts never meant to fall for his target’s daughter. As an elite operative for Blackout, he’s spent months investigating Natalie’s father for terrorist connections. But maintaining his cover identity has become impossible now that his feelings are real—and so is the danger.

With the terrorist organization Sigma planning their most devastating attack yet, Hudson faces an impossible choice between duty and love. But as the final pieces of Sigma’s plan fall into place, he and Natalie will discover that some secrets are worth killing for—and some loves are worth dying to protect.

Snowbound Threat by Lisa Phillips, Mary Alford, Jessica Ashley

Home – Lisa Phillips
Left for dead by a treacherous DEA team, Caleb Rourke returns to his quiet hometown in Montana, seeking to escape his troubled past. When his neighbor, Tessa Langley, discovers encrypted documents hidden in her father’s secret safe, Caleb’s return takes a perilous turn. He soon realizes that both his enemies and an enigmatic ally know exactly where to find him. Tessa’s family becomes a target for those intent on keeping the truth buried. Determined to protect her, Caleb confronts the secrets his own parents concealed for years. Together, they must rely on their faith, each other, and a God who sees what remains hidden. This Christmas isn’t just about the holiday—it’s about the future they could build together.

Silent Snowfall Secrets – Mary Alford
In the snowbound town of Pine Haven, Colorado, Charlie Wells returns home to settle her uncle’s estate—and stumbles into a chilling mystery. Fifteen years earlier, her best friend Abby vanished during a midnight meeting. Now, someone is determined to keep the past buried at any cost. As a deadly blizzard isolates the town, Charlie and deputy Ryan McCabe race to uncover the truth behind Abby’s disappearance and a string of deadly secrets tied to Charlie’s tragic past. But the closer they get, the more dangerous their search becomes—and the killer watching from the shadows will stop at nothing.

Critical Velocity – Jessica Ashley
Ten years after her husband’s plane crash, Beckett Wallace receives proof it wasn’t an accident. To find the truth, she must team up with Detective Shawn Sampson—the guarded man she hoped never to see again. He hasn’t forgotten the sharp-tongued lawyer who nearly wrecked his last case. Working together is a terrible idea… but their only shot. As danger closes in and sparks fly, the truth might cost them everything. And for Shawn, protecting Beckett may mean risking more than his badge—it may cost him his heart.

Wasted by Jerusha Agen

She always follows the rules. But what are the rules for murder?

Victoria Weston encounters tough things as a home health physical therapist, but this is a first—a dead body. The police call the patient’s death accidental. Victoria knows that can’t be true. Her efforts to convince the police they’re dealing with a murder get her labeled a troublemaker by all but one man—the troubler of her youth.

When Cillian Doherty returns to right the wrongs of the past, he finds his high school flame in a different kind of danger than he expected. As a social worker, he’s in the perfect position to corroborate her cry of murder or give her what she wanted—to handle her problems without his help.

But someone wants to silence Victoria. When lies escalate to violence and threaten more lives, the Weston siblings join the battle to save their sister.

Yet it will take a God more powerful than all of them for Cillian and Victoria to make peace with their past and catch the killer. Before the killer catches them.

Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong

After barely escaping an attempted abduction, Houston attorney Riley Hudson is forced to accept her wealthy father’s demand for private security. The last thing she wants is a bodyguard—especially one as maddeningly arrogant, bossy … and handsome as Colton Blankenship. Yet as the threat against her escalates, she begins to rely not only on his skills, but his steadfast presence.

Colton isn’t thrilled about giving up his hard-earned holiday vacation to protect a spoiled heiress. But he soon learns Riley is nothing like he expected. Fierce, independent, and unwavering in her faith, she’s everything he thought he’d left behind after tragedy shattered his own beliefs. As the unknown threat circles closer, the tension between them ignites into something deeper … and far more perilous.

When a second attempt on Riley’s life nearly succeeds, Colton faces a terrifying truth. Protecting her means risking more than just his life. Haunted by a past he can’t outrun, and a faith he’s all but lost, he must decide if he can trust God again … before he loses Riley—and his heart—for good.

Chasing Tanzanite by Shirley Gould

A tanzanite’s sparkle lures hopeless romantics, wise investors, and greedy thieves. The clash of these three poses imminent danger along the East African coast.

Working diligently to mine valuable blue gems for Ward Enterprises in the exotic port of Mombasa, Kenya, Tanner Zarello’s labor is sabotaged, and a life is lost. Anger fuels his search for the murderous thief.

Old wounds reopen when Angelica Ward, heir to the Ward fortune, comes to save the day. It wreaks havoc on Tanner’s investigation and his heart.

Mason Malone, who knows he is being groomed to lead Ward Enterprises with Angelica as his bride, allows ambition to consume him. He goes to great lengths to see that nothing hinders his plans.

When another murderous plot brings disaster, Angelica’s life is plunged into a mass of intrigue that exposes secrets and shatters dreams. Will she lose love again, or will the secret desires of her heart be granted?

Artemis by Kari Trumbo

His last case almost killed him.

Artemis doubts he can handle the job he thought he was born to do. When his boss challenges him to take charge of his fears and take on another case, he balks at the idea.

Until he realizes the woman is someone he loved from his past. A love he never got over.

Now he’s really sure he doesn’t want the job.

Except, he can’t trust anyone else to do it either.

Tasha is running from a bad breakup states away, but her ex keeps showing up.

She’s done everything she can to lose him, including hiding in the far off northern wilderness of Duluth. Since he won’t go away, she clearly hasn’t gone far enough.

When the man the agency sends to protect her is someone she knows, and hates, everything goes from bad to worse.

Her ex is tailing her closer than a train on a wedding dress and Artemis is breaking down all the walls she built against him, but will it be enough?

Defending You by Robin Patchen

She stumbled onto a deadly secret. The man she once wronged is the only one who can keep her alive.

Cici Wright has built a life she loves as a jewelry appraiser. But when her latest find—a priceless ruby necklace—links to decades-old murders in her hometown of Shadow Cove, Cici becomes the target of ruthless killers. Forced to flee, she must rely on the man she humiliated in the most shameful moment of her life.

Asher Rhodes puts his Navy SEAL training to good use as a bodyguard for high-paying clients. Keeping his emotions locked away is the secret to his strength. But Cici Wright isn’t just a client—she’s the girl who scorned him, the last woman in the world he ever wanted to see again. Having her close churns up all the reasons he once loved her. Protecting her means facing not just the killers chasing them but the wounds she left behind.

Cici and Asher find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where trust is their only weapon and attraction their greatest vulnerability. With time running out, they must overcome their painful history and work together to defeat their enemies—before it’s too late.

Rescued Dreams by Lisa Phillips

She must confront her haunting past to protect her future—and the man she loves.

Truck Lieutenant Amelia Patterson hasn’t told anyone about her past in Benson, or the fact her vindictive ex never gave her the necessary paperwork for her rank.

Rescue Squad firefighter Ridge Foster, recently promoted to Lieutenant, is eager to leave Eastside Fire House and his unspoken feelings for Amelia behind.

When Amelia’s secret comes to light and she is forced to step down, Ridge takes her spot as the leader on truck until she can produce the paperwork. But with an old enemy sabotaging her professional and private life in search of hidden payouts from her father, Amelia’s past threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.

Determined to keep her firehouse family safe, Amelia must decide whether to trust them with the truth or face her demons alone. As the danger escalates, Amelia and Ridge are forced to confront their feelings for each other while racing against time to uncover the truth…and protect their future.

Rescued Dreams is a thrilling romantic suspense that explores the power of trust, the strength of family, and the courage to face the past in order to secure a brighter future.

Steinbeck by Susan May Warren

There’s Trouble in the North…

The last person she can trust is the man she left for dead…but he’s the only one who knows she’s alive, so…

Emberly “Phoenix” Hart has spent years proving herself as one of the Black Swans’ most capable operatives. But when her mission to secure a dangerous AI program leads to capture by the Russian mob, she’s forced to reach out to the only man who knows she’s alive…the man she betrayed.

Steinbeck Kingston left his SEAL career behind after a mission gone wrong—a mission involving Phoenix. Now he’s her only hope of escape, but trusting her again could cost him everything, including his reluctant heart.

As they race to prevent the Russians from weaponizing stolen AI technology, Emberly and Steinbeck uncover a deadly betrayal that threatens everything they hold dear. With the enemy closing in and time running out, they must choose between protecting their hearts and saving countless lives—including those of Steinbeck’s family.

When the traitor strikes at the heart of Steinbeck’s home, can Emberly finally trust in love enough to stop running? Or will her instinct to survive alone cost her the only real family she’s ever known?

A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that delivers heart-stopping action, soul-deep emotion, and a love worth fighting for.

This faith-filled contemporary romance features a protective alpha hero, a fierce heroine learning to trust, found family, second chances, and redemption wrapped in a high-stakes international thriller that will keep you turning pages long into the night.

Last Chance Christmas by Lisa Phillips, Michelle Sass Aleckson, Laura Conaway

This Christmas, love is the greatest rescue of all…

Christmas was supposed to be peaceful in Last Chance County—until escaped killers turn their winter wonderland into a deadly hunting ground.

When a catastrophic blizzard causes a prison transport crash, hardened criminals scatter into the frozen wilderness. With roads impassable and temperatures plummeting, Last Chance County’s bravest first responders must abandon their holiday plans for the most dangerous manhunt of their lives.

But in the heart of winter’s fury, love is the light in the storm…

Firefighter Izan Collins has waited months to win guarded cop Olivia Tazwell’s heart, but when a cartel killer targets his family during a church event, their first date becomes a fight for survival.

Officer Anthony Thomas never believed in Christmas magic—until protecting fierce firefighter Della Nixon from a vengeful serial killer shows him that some gifts are worth any sacrifice.

K-9 Officer Cole Stuart has hunted his nemesis for two years, but partnering with determined EMT Kianna Russell in a deadly mountain pursuit teaches him that some battles are meant to be fought together.

Three couples. Three heart-stopping chases through winter’s deadliest storm. Three Christmas miracles that prove love conquers all.

Perfect for readers who love pulse-pounding romantic suspense, Christmas magic, and heroes who fight for love.

Discover why readers are calling this “unputdownable” and “the perfect blend of heart-stopping action and swoon-worthy romance.”

Fatal Past: Twin Oaks Secrets by Sarah Hamaker

When a pediatrician foils an attempted child abduction, she’s thrust into a dangerous game in which she must rely on the help of her former boyfriend to stay alive.

Dr. Eve Davenport has forged a life for herself far from the pain of her past. But when she foils the kidnapping attempt of Ethan Smith, she comes face-to-face with the boy’s father, Jefferson Smith—the high school sweetheart who broke her heart and left her with secrets she’s buried for nearly a decade. Jefferson can’t believe the woman who saved Ethan, his late twin brother’s son, is Eve—the girl he once loved and lost. But as the danger mounts, Jefferson and Eve must confront their tangled history and uncover who is behind the attacks targeting Ethan and Eve.

This was part of the 2025 Long Hot Summer collection.

Finding Faith by Madison Love

I’ve loved twice and lost both times. I never expected it to find me again, or the trouble that followed.

Four years ago, I was running for my life with my wife and son. Now I have a new face, a new name, and a new home. But I’m raising my child alone.

After losing my wife in a tragic accident, I transferred to the Southern Knights in an attempt to escape a broken heart. I didn’t expect to run into someone from my past—the first woman to ever break it.

Faith Conway, my DEA partner before I went undercover to infiltrate a drug cartel in Colombia, made it clear she wouldn’t wait for me. She chose her career over love… over me.

Even though she doesn’t recognize me now, I remember her—the good with the bad; the love and the heartbreak.

Our reunion is anything but smooth, and working together again is proving to be more difficult than I ever imagined. There’s tension and unresolved history between us, yet I can’t deny a lingering affection that I fight against. It’s a battle I’m not sure I can win.

Still, old instincts kick in when she’s kidnapped—and I don’t hesitate to step in.

As we work to discover the truth and return safely, we’re forced to confront what we left behind.
And what still might be possible.

Together, we face danger, uncover buried secrets, and discover that sometimes starting over means going back to where it all began. To finding faith.

A faith I’d thought I’d lost.

Steamy Espresso Secrets by Tyora Moody

Barista and true crime podcaster Joss Miller is looking for her next cold case when her brother shows up unannounced in Charleston. She’s sure he’s hiding something—and her detective boyfriend, Andre Baez, seems to know exactly what it is. But neither of them is saying a word.

Before she can figure out what’s going on, someone seeks out Joss with what could be the perfect story for her Cold Justice podcast. A gifted street photographer died two years ago under suspicious circumstances.

The deeper she digs, the more tangled the mystery becomes—and the closer she gets to the real reason her brother came home. If she’s not careful, Joss might uncover more than she bargained for.

Trail of Danger by Hope Welborn

A mysterious toxin leads to a deadly pursuit along the Appalachian Trail

Scott “Huck” Huxton, Jr. has returned to his hometown, a place full of painful reminders of his troubled childhood. An urgent plea from his sister spurs him to find the cause of the puzzling illness plaguing her and her infant son. Utilizing his skills from the Army’s Environmental Command, Huck discovers toxic waste in the Chattahoochee River.

Forest Ranger Jenna Davenport thought she would never see Huck again, after her mistake destroyed his family. But when he asks for help, she can’t turn him down. This could be the second chance she’s hoped for, as long as he doesn’t discover the terrible secret she has carried for over a decade.

Targeted by the criminals behind the contamination, they escape along the Appalachian Trail. But danger follows them, leading them on a perilous journey through the national forest. As Huck and Jenna fight for survival, they must also face their past and the secret that could destroy their future.

Every Life Treasured: Three Novellas About the Value of Life by Jennifer Q. Hunt, Hannah Hood Lucero, Aubrey Reiss Taylor

A Mother’s Tender Hand by Jennifer Q. Hunt

While others praise her kindness as a social worker, for Alice Vogel it will never be enough. The needs brought on by the Great Depression are as endless as the guilt she can never outrun. Then she meets the Tanner family, who value people—even those the rest of society scorns. With her growing attraction to Seth Tanner and her unexpected admiration for his mother Milly, everything she believes is turned upside down. Will these new friendships that have transformed her life survive the truth of her story?

The Missionary and the Marine by Hannah Hood Lucero

Since her conversion from Islam, Nadia Hamdan has made it her life’s purpose to share the hope she has found in Jesus. As surprising as her new faith is the man she’s fallen in love with–a Marine who spent his career fighting men like her terrorist father. When Nadia vanishes without a trace, Walt nearly loses his own faith. But the aftermath of her captivity will demand a reckoning from them both in what they truly believe about God, life, and unconditional love.

Born for Adversity by Aubrey Taylor

A child grows in Lani’s womb, a constant reminder of the young man she loves and will never have. The handsome François Durant fancies her, and would give her a safe and comfortable life–if only she’ll have ‘it’ taken care of. Instead, Lani seeks solace with her family in Bavaria. There, she will not only face the decision whether to keep the child or give him up for adoption, she will also be challenged to overcome the desire for a man’s love–a challenge made more difficult by the kind young farmer down the road.

The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

While searching for her family’s long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they’ve found can last.

As Vanessa organizes her annual Columbus Cares Christmas Military Dance, she looks forward to her daughter’s return from college. But Vanessa hasn’t told Sadie about Ben. After all, Vanessa hadn’t anticipated finding love again after losing her husband. And now she wrestles with feelings that are becoming hard to ignore.

Just as Ben is about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing Christmas ring: her great grandfather found it in France on D-Day, and engraved on the band is a single meaningful word. The details confirm a terrible truth, one that Ben cannot ignore.

Certain he now knows where Vanessa’s ring is, Ben leaves town in a frantic rush. But can he stop a certain sale, or will Vanessa’s ring be lost forever? Days before Christmas, when all seems hopeless, Ben and Vanessa learn an important eternal truth: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

The Stories We Carry By Robin W. Pearson

A small-town bookstore owner finds herself at odds with a newcomer bent on disrupting her quiet life in this Southern women’s fiction novel by award-winning author Robin W. Pearson.

Glory Pryor has carved out a life for herself in Gilmore, North Carolina, cultivating a community around her bookstore, By the Book. While her business is a success, she carries the weight of stories of her own she’s never told anyone. She holds out hope that one day her estranged brother will turn up on her doorstep so she can finally learn where he’s been all these years. Glory’s husband Eli thinks she has her arms wrapped too tightly around the could-have-beens, and that it’s time for them to let go of the store as they head into their retirement years. Glory has different opinions on that—she’s not ready to give up the dream she’s built just yet. Then Adelle Simonette shows up with her young son, Bennett, and Glory’s carefully controlled life begins to crumble.

Newly widowed Adelle Simonette is a single mother trying to find her footing and navigate parenting her young son. Lost in her grief, one thing she’s certain of is that she needs to confront Glory Pryor and everybody who knows her because the woman’s been living a lie. Adelle thinks it’s high time Glory made things right. But Adelle’s finding it hard to tell the truth . . . and there will be no going back once she does.

In the wake of deeply personal grief and loss, two women reckon with a lifetime of silence and secrets to find a path forward toward healing, hope, and restoration.

Candy Cane Dreams by Jessie Gussman

She came to heal children’s hearts. She never expected to find her own healing in a small town’s sweetest tradition…

After a devastating broken engagement, school counselor Kate Wilson returns to Mistletoe Meadows seeking a fresh start away from Boston’s betrayals. The charming Christmas-themed town seems perfect for rebuilding her life and career—as long as she keeps her heart safely locked away.

Jack Henderson’s world-famous candy canes have delighted generations, but the third-generation candy maker is struggling to keep his family business afloat while raising his seven-year-old daughter Lily, who hasn’t spoken a word since her mother’s death two years ago. When the school principal suggests Kate might help Lily, Jack’s protective walls start crumbling with each candy cane they make together.

As Christmas approaches, Kate finds herself drawn into Mistletoe Meadows’ holiday magic. Between Secret Saint missions with the McBride family, helping with the Christmas festival, and finding unexpected joy in Jack’s candy shop, Kate discovers the community she’s always longed for.

But when a corporate chain threatens local businesses and Lily begins to see Kate as a mother figure, the pressure becomes too much. Can Kate overcome her fears to help a silent child find her voice? And will Jack let go of his past to embrace the sweet future that’s right in front of him?

Return to beloved Mistletoe Meadows in this heartwarming tale of second chances, small-town charm, and Christmas miracles that will leave you believing in holiday magic long after the last candy cane is gone.

Together This Christmas by Beth K. Vogt

What if true love is only a text away?

Mila Maxwell is happy with her life in New York City. Her boyfriend Zane is perfect for her – and yes perfect means he offers her the stability she’s always wanted. Zane’s also not threatened by the endless text thread she keeps with her best friend, Ben Kendrick. Why should he be? They’re friends, nothing more.

Christmas is coming – a holiday she’d much rather skip – and Mila’s the maid-of-honor for her college roommate’s December wedding. When disaster strikes the wedding coordinator, Mila rushes to Colorado to save Angie’s big day and plunges headfirst into all the marital falalala.

As Mila works the details for Angie and Charles’ wedding, Ben steps up to help. After all, he’s the best man and someone in his life should have a happily ever after. This may be Ben’s last chance to convince Mila that they were meant for more than long texts and short video chats.

Mila must confront her fears about love and choose: Zane, who offers her the security she’s always longed for, or Ben, who has never given up on her. What if her true love has always been one text away?

Finding Forevermore by Kelly Jo Wilson

Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.

Raven Cunningham has built a quiet life between the shelves of a small-town bookshop, ghostwriting stories for others while hiding her own. She’s long believed her father abandoned her, until a letter from her late grandmother reveals a shocking truth.

Convinced the reclusive author J.C. Nevermore is her father, Raven sets out to uncover the real story. When her childhood friend Cole Walker, an Army Ranger medic wrestling with his own scars, offers to help, she’s not sure if she can trust him . . . or herself.

As they chase clues and revisit old memories, what begins as a search for answers becomes a journey toward something deeper.

Finding Forevermore is a heartfelt story about faith, family, and the kind of love that’s anchored in God’s unfailing grace.

The Rancher’s Baby by Carolyne Aarsen

The heart remembers what the mind tries to forget.

Single mother Ember Kuiper never planned to raise her daughter alone, and she certainly never planned to return to Kittering Creek. But death doesn’t ask for convenient timing. Faced with settling her mother’s estate and a mysterious journal filled with warnings about the Kittering family, Ember must confront both her past and the one man she’s never stopped loving.

Shane Kittering has built a good life on his family’s ranch, but there’s always been an Ember-shaped hole in his heart. When she returns with a baby and walls higher than ever, he’s determined to break through her defenses and discover why she really left. The answers he finds in Sandy Kuiper’s bitter journal threaten everything he though he knew about his family history.

As winter settles over the valley and old wounds begin to heal, Ember must choose between honoring a promise made to the dead or embracing a future with the living. Sometimes the greatest act of courage is learning to trust again – especially when your heart is involved.

Don’t miss this emotional sixth book in the seven-part Kittering Creek series, where sweet romance meets small-town secrets under a blanket of snow.

The Summer We Found Home by Cara Joy

I’m a disgraced social media influencer. He’s the small-town family doctor trying to find a cure for his sick niece. I know I shouldn’t get entangled, but my heart didn’t get the memo.

I was supposed to have it all: followers, fame, and a perfect marriage. Instead, I ended up heartbroken and humiliated in a nasty divorce that has me running back to Dove Canyon, the small town I once couldn’t wait to escape.

The last person I expected to run into is Grayson Hill. He’s my brother’s best friend, the steady small-town doctor who has more than enough on his shoulders—especially now that he’s caring for his niece, Joy, who lives with a chronic illness. When his regular caregiver can’t show up, I volunteer to help.

It was only supposed to be for the summer. Just helping out. Just keeping busy. But then came the long conversations with Grayson, the quiet laughter, and the way he looks at me like I’m worth something again.

The truth is, I’m scared. Scared to love. Scared to believe that maybe God is giving me a second chance through Grayson and Joy.

Not to mention, I have to get back to New York in a few weeks.

Can I let go of my past long enough to accept the love I’ve been running from? Or will I walk away from the very home my soul is aching for?

I Heard the Bells by Sara Davison, Helena Smrcek, Melanie Stevenson, Darlene L. Turner

Four authors, four Christmas novellas of peace, joy, love (and red pickup trucks)

A Christmas Wedding to Die For by Darlene L. Turner

’Tis the season for deadly secrets.
Photographer Adelaide Fox thought she had the perfect assignment—capturing the winning shot at a high-profile Yukon wedding. But when the bride vanishes and a guest is found dead, holiday cheer turns to mystery. As a blizzard approaches, Adelaide teams up with the bride’s rugged brother, tracker Declan Stone. With danger closing in, suspicious guests, and threatening messages, Adelaide must unravel the truth—and maybe open her heart—to find peace on earth this Christmas.

Season of Forever by Helena Smrcek

Past meets present. Two hearts, WWII secrets, and a Christmas of second chances.
Past and present entwine in a story of love, loss, and second chances. In the shadows of WWII, a fragile romance is tested by sacrifice and distance. Decades later, in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Faith helps at her grandmother’s sweater shop, while next door Joseph acquires a charred WWII Bible marked with a red ribbon. Despite their rocky first encounter, will Faith and Joseph give their budding relationship a chance—and uncover the hidden story within the Bible’s pages?

Falling for You by Melanie Stevenson

A broken engagement, a broken rib, and a broken heart.
Author Laurel Bennett hadn’t planned to spend Christmas this way. Her escape to Banff was meant to avoid her ex-fiancé’s wedding, not land her in recovery at the Banff Springs Hotel. But when she crosses paths with Dr. Ethan Pine—the charming stranger who saved her on the slopes—everything changes. A whirlwind of magical days sparks undeniable chemistry, and they must decide if love can bridge both the distance and the wounds that threaten to keep them apart.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Potter by Sara Davison

He thought he knew exactly what he wanted.
Jack Miller is determined to make it big in the Big Apple. So why does he keep getting dragged back to the place—and the woman—he’s trying to leave behind? Playing the lead in his tiny Nova Scotian town’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life gives Jack a glimpse into the life that could have been his. Good thing it’s not the one he wants, since it’s clearly too late for him to get it back.

Vintage Sweetheart by Shannon Sue Dunlap

Deanna Day lives a vintage life, wearing antique dresses and dancing through her picturesque, small town like it’s the set of a classic movie musical. But when her long-lost love suddenly reappears, she decides it’s time to put away the past and focus on making her own happy ending in the here-and-now.

As a young teen, Evan Colter was forced to leave Sweetheart, Texas, because of a scandal involving his father, the mayor. Redeeming the family honor will be an uphill battle since some of the citizens aren’t too happy to see the prodigal son return. When Evan’s childhood friend, Deanna, suggests they fake an engagement to smooth the way back into people’s good graces, he reluctantly agrees. As their pretend kisses turn into real ones, will Evan and Deanna find a timeless love for the ages under their Christmas tree?

Fulfilling Her Christmas Wish by Liwen Y. Ho

After a lifetime of unspoken love, is it ever too late for a second chance?

Lottie Lawson has spent her life in the quiet town of Redemption Ridge, content to hide her heart behind a cheerful smile. But turning seventy—and facing an unexpected health crisis—makes her realize that waiting for love is no longer an option. With courage and a suitcase in hand, she sets her sights on the big-city dreams she once tucked away.

Trevor Kelly has built a good life—his beloved restaurant, his close-knit family, and the unwavering support of his late wife’s best friend, Lottie. She’s always been there, the steady presence through grief, joy, and everything in between. But when Lottie announces she’s leaving town, Trevor is blindsided. The thought of not having her around makes him question what place she really holds in his heart.

Will these two lifelong friends learn to trust each other and discover that love is possible at any age?

Return to Redemption Ridge, Colorado and enjoy the faith, friendships, and forever-afters in this Christian Christmas Romance.

Playing for Keeps by Mandi Blake

He let her get away once. Now he’s back, and he’s playing for keeps.

Twelve years ago, Justin McKinnon fell in love with the girl next door—Caroline Taylor—but their families had hated each other for decades, and no one was interested in putting the bad blood aside. What started as a spur-of-the-moment kiss at a barn dance turned into a forbidden, secret romance that would rival Romeo and Juliet.

Caroline Taylor has everything she ever wanted. She owns the best bakery in town, has a loving family, and she’s friends with everyone. So why did she just break up with the perfect guy because he kept dropping hints about proposing. How could she marry him when she’s still hung up on her first love?

When Justin got the chance to get away from his abusive dad and support his elderly grandparents, he took it, but it meant leaving Redemption Ridge—and Caroline—behind.

Now, Justin is back in town and ready to remind Caroline that they belong together despite the family feud hanging over them. Can she trust the man who once broke her heart?

Visit Redemption Ridge, Colorado and enjoy the faith, friendships, and forever-afters of the Christmas in Redemption Ridge series of Christian romance.

This series is a spin-off continuation of the best-selling Heroes of Freedom Ridge Series with all new characters and traditions, but the same magic of community and romance readers love.

Under the Mistletoe by Tari Faris, Susan May Warren

Sometimes the best Christmas gifts come wrapped in second chances…

Social worker Devin Hendrickson pours her heart into running Heritage’s foster care support program, organizing magical Christmas events for families while trying to ignore her own abandoned heart. When her program faces shutdown, she’ll need a Christmas miracle – and maybe the help of the one man who once broke her heart.

Logan Kingsley, the bestselling author behind the pseudonym Victor Holt, hides away in his cabin fighting writer’s block and his forbidden feelings for Devin. But when three foster siblings capture his heart, he realizes he might be ready for more than just writing happy endings.

As Devin races to save her program and Logan struggles to finish his book, they discover they need each other—at least for the season. With three children’s futures hanging in the balance, they must decide if they’re brave enough to risk their hearts again. If they fail, it’s not just Logan’s career or Devin’s program at stake – it’s the chance at the family they never knew they wanted.

Can a Christmas-loving community coordinator and a reclusive author learn to trust in love again? Or will past hurts and present fears keep them from building the family they both desperately want?

“Mistletoe” delivers all the cozy small-town Christmas romance feels with a heart-warming story about chosen family, second chances, and the courage to fight for love. Fans of foster family dynamics, secret identity reveals, and Christmas community events will fall in love with Heritage and its enchanting cast of characters.

This sweet contemporary Christmas romance features childhood crushes, secret bestselling authors, Christmas charity events, found family dynamics, and enough holiday magic to make you believe in second chances. Content suitable for all readers.

Lovelight Gleams by Chautona Havig, Cathe Swanson, Jaycee Weaver, Laina Turner

Being selected to enter into The Christmas Lights Showcase is an honor—and a commitment! Entrants pay a hefty fee and spend months designing and executing a Christmas display to knock all others out of the running. With only four competitors selected out of thousands of entrants, competition is stiff! Cozy up and join us as one judge, four locales, a few million lights, and more than a little Christmas romance bring it all together.

A Christmas Glow-Up by Cathe Swanson

One small town, two big dreams… and a spark that could change everything.

When determined conference center manager Gwen Smith enters a national Christmas decorating contest, she’s betting her career on turning Golden Valley into a holiday showstopper—complete with a ghost town glow-up and a Wild West reenactment. But her carefully laid plans are upended by Seth Morgan, a sharp but skeptical marketing consultant who’s just inherited a stake in the center—and isn’t afraid to challenge Gwen every step of the way.

Faith, Food, and Festive Lights by Laina Turner

Mariah Butters is determined to put her beloved Cottontail Junction on the culinary map—even if it’s just a tiny Montana town. When a Christmas lights contest offers a shot at a national ad campaign, Pearl rallies the local restaurant owners for a festive showdown that could change everything. Enter Tom Roarke—a steady, kind-hearted rancher who offers his time, his tools, and maybe even his heart. As they string lights and spark ideas, Pearl and Tom find their friendship heating up. Can they light up the town, win the contest, and discover that the best kind of love is the one that shines brightest at Christmas?

Just One More Christmas by Jaycee Weaver

Who says insta-love never lasts?

When Cole and Amy met and married in the same month forty-one years ago, who could have imagined the beautiful life that would follow? This Christmas-obsessed couple has made it their life’s mission to spread the love of Christ and all Christmas represents to others who need it most.

This year, the lighting contest that brought them together has the potential to transform their town into a Christmas destination, bringing the townspeople together while taking their passion and vision to the next level. Mere days before their work is to be judged, a tragic accident puts life as they know it on hold. Now it’s up to the town of Ojo del Oso to finish what the Sinclairs started while their loved ones wait for news. Will this be the end of the Sinclair legacy, or is there hope for just one more Christmas together?

The Sparkle of New Cheltenham by Chautona Havig

Her dream job just became her worst nightmare.

Kindra Hatheway walked off her graduation platform and into the perfect position with the perfect advertising company. That’s where her perfect life ended. Now one of her supervisors has put her in for a fluff job (a Christmas decorating contest? Really?) to get her out of the way. Add to that all the travel, the pressure from one of her colleagues to pick New Cheltenham as the winner, and the fact that she keeps flirting with her supervisor, and this Christmas is looking… complicated.

This tenth-annual Christmas Lights Collection is our most exciting yet! From insta-love to cowboy romance, Not-quite-enemies (but almost) to office romance, you’ll find faith (Jesus IS the Reason for the season), hope (for the win!), and, of course, love in this year’s anthology. The Christmas Lights Collection isn’t just four lovely Christmas romances anymore–it’s a Christmas tradition!

Cooking Up Christmas by Jaycee Weaver

A burned-out chef. A rootless wanderer. Who’s rescuing whom this Christmas?

Chef Ramsey Dickenson needs a rescue (as usual). When he’s saved after a hiking fail by a tall, freckle-faced beauty and her dog, sparks fly fast. But once he discovers Bristol McInerny is his new seasonal hire, he intends to keep things strictly professional… at least until Christmas.

Branded the black sheep of a high-achieving family, Bristol has spent years hopping between odd jobs across New Mexico in search of purpose and a place to belong. She doesn’t expect to find either—let alone romance—in the tiny mountain town of Ojo del Oso.

As the holidays near, Ramsey ropes Bristol into helping with a special Sinclair family event. Between Sinclair family and local town celebrations, late-night baking, and unexpected heart-to-hearts, soon more than the kitchen begins heating up. Their growing friendship reveals surprising connections between their pasts, but their budding romance is threatened when Ramsey uncovers Bristol’s link to his deepest betrayal.

Oven mitts are off as Bristol strives to prove she’s ready for roots while Ramsey faces his past. Can they overcome and find where they truly belong—together?

Cooking Up Christmas is a cozy, no-steam holiday rom-com with faith-based themes and a heartwarming message of healing, hope, and home. A standalone spin-off of the beloved Sinclair Sisters series, it features familiar faces and festive charm—but can be enjoyed on its own. (Note: This story previously appeared in the 2024 Christmas Lights collection, An Evergreen Christmas.)

Winter’s Embrace by Aminata Coote

What if the love of your life was waiting on the other side of your surrender?

Marion Hall survived what almost broke her. But now she’s drifting, unsure if God remembers her, or if He ever had a plan at all.

At a retreat meant to renew her faith, she comes face to face with the one man who never let go. Not when she chose someone else. Not when life separated them. Or when grief rewrote their stories.

Myron Bell has loved Marion for what feels like forever, but it was never the right time. Now, with one unexpected week together, he sees a chance.

If she stops running. If she’ll remember what it felt like to be fully known and loved.

Second chances don’t come easy. Together, they’ll face old wounds, deep questions, and a love that refuses to die.

This is a story about a love that endures.
About a God who never walks away.
About redemption in romance and faith.

If you’re walking through a wilderness experience, Winter’s Embrace will meet you there and whisper what your heart has needed to hear all along:

You are not forgotten.

The Sisters’ Tour by Amy Walsh

Natalie had always believed in happy endings—her parents’ marriage, her father’s love, and her own future… until an ancestry kit shattered everything she thought she knew.

Still reeling from her father’s death, Natalie meets Alexandra, the half-sister she never knew existed. Determined to build a bridge, she agrees to join Alexandra on the Lochs & Legends Tour in Scotland. But castles and coastlines can’t mask the tension simmering beneath the surface. Alexandra is charming, unpredictable, and harbors a lifetime of resentment. As the sisters clash over history, art, and whispered memories, Natalie begins to wonder if she’s been cast as the villain in Alexandra’s story.

Things only grow more complicated when Jonas, Natalie’s longtime friend and secret love, shows up unannounced, worried by the “accidents” that keep sidelining her from the tour’s high-adventure outings. His unexpected arrival stirs emotions she thought were safely hidden —and further fuels Alexandra’s taste for drama—and possibly danger.

When an eerie Scottish ballad about sisterly jealousy foreshadows a chilling turn of events, Natalie must confront the darkness within and around her. Is her sister just wounded—or truly dangerous?

Set against the diverse landscapes of Scotland, this novel from the Our House on Heather Wynd series is a heartfelt and suspenseful Christian novel about family secrets, unspoken love, and the God who walks with us through beauty, betrayal, and beyond.

Prepare to be swept away by this stirring story of faith, forgiveness, and the mysterious ties that bind.

The Carer’s Conundrum by Anna Jensen

The Carer’s Conundrum: Secrets, drama and danger at Our House on Heather Wynd
She has everything under control. Until she doesn’t…

If you love contemporary Christian fiction with a whiff of conspiracy, you’ll be sure to enjoy The Carer’s Conundrum.

Bieldfell: Mary Knight is content with the pattern of her life — days spent caring for the needs of her favourite patient, Mrs Caldwell; evenings tucked away in her cottage at number eleven, Heather Wynd.

That is, until Mrs Caldwell’s grandson, Will, announces his intention to visit, bringing his hopes and dreams with him.

Further disturbing the calm rhythms of normality, Mary receives an urgent message to meet her best friend, Phoebe Daniels, only for their evening to shattered by an unknown assailant.

What has Phoebe stumbled upon? Can Mary navigate the fine line between duty and care? Or will she confide in Mrs Caldwell, facing whatever consequences come her way?

Riches Beyond Measure by Mary Connealy

When they leave the ranch in search of stolen treasure, will the spark between them survive the perils ahead?

When an earthquake strikes Two Harts Ranch, it shakes the life of Annie Lane along with that of Cord Westbrook, who has been working as a cowboy on Annie’s family ranch in anticipation of purchasing his own. The only thing delaying his plan is the deep attraction he feels toward Annie, a widow with a child and an established life as a teacher at the Hart School for Orphans. Unfortunately for Cord, she seems determined to avoid romance.

The aftermath of the earthquake reveals that prized artifacts from the long-sought MacKenzie’s Treasure have been stolen from the ranch. But the return of the MacKenzie family from out east has everyone focused on what other precious finds might be waiting at the end of the legendary two-part map. As Cord, Annie, and the MacKenzies set out in search of riches, they face dangers more treacherous than earthquakes. With gold in their sights and love within reach, Cord and Annie realize that some treasures may fade, but life’s true riches are far more valuable than earthly goods.

Embark on a rousing California wilderness adventure filled with danger, deception, and second chances in this riveting conclusion to Mary Connealy’s Golden State Treasure series–ideal for fans of frontier romances, cowboys, and treasure hunts.

A Moment to Love by Tracie Peterson

A shared heart for justice pulls them together, but is their love strong enough to survive their trials?

Dr. Carrie Vogel’s heart is shattered when her groundbreaking medical research is stolen and falsely credited to her ex-fiancé. With years of diligent work lost, she grapples with the disastrous turn of her career and leans on her faith for strength. When she learns that her Pinkerton friend Spencer Duval is on a justice-driven mission to her hometown of Cheyenne, she agrees to an arranged marriage to provide him with a cover story. But merely pretending to be in love with Spencer becomes increasingly difficult the more time she spends with him.

Spencer is determined to apprehend the ruthless murderer who killed his father years ago, but his quest ignites unexpected emotions–both for Carrie and about the desire for revenge that has dominated his life. As the web of suspects tightens, their futures hang in the balance, and they must learn to trust God’s plan as unexpected love takes flight.

Return to Cheyenne, Wyoming, with bestselling author Tracie Peterson for a journey of healing and forgiveness in this exquisite western frontier romance that will appeal to readers of faith-filled stories and When Calls the Heart.

The Heart of Bennet Hollow by Joanne Bischof Dewitt

An Appalachian farmer’s daughter and a wealthy businessman find a surprising love but must reckon with what divides them in this retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice by the award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart.

New River, Virginia. 1904. Lizbeth Bennet longs to preserve her family’s farm, securing a future for her and her sisters, a difficult task in their Appalachian coal mining town. Money is scarce, and Lizbeth is determined to find a way without giving up treasured pieces of her family’s legacy. But when the mine is put up for sale, it’s clear change is approaching. A contingent of coal barons descends on the town to investigate whether the mine is worth their investment, among them a young man rumored to be a very rich, eligible bachelor.

William Drake arrives focused on business and keeping his distance from the townspeople, especially those living on land entangled with the mine, including a farmer by the name of Bennet. As William digs through legal issues, his struggle to weigh the potential financial gain against what is right for the community grows more complicated when he meets one of the Bennet daughters.

Despite an awkward first meeting, Lizbeth and William continue to cross paths, and soon Lizbeth questions her first impression of the man she believed to be proud and indifferent. But just as their friendship begins to evolve, a revelation shakes Lizbeth’s tenuous trust, and she learns all may not be as it seems. To determine what is true, and step toward a love she’s barely dared dream of, Lizbeth must confront her own prejudices . . . and decide whether the future she’s always imagined is the one her heart truly wants most after all.

The Daughter of Shiloh By Terri J Haynes

A Stampede Tramples Hopes
 
Collect a series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.
 
Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good. . .and lead to love.

In the Light of the Sun By Angela Shupe

Two sisters, separated by oceans and global conflict, are bonded through music and love in this gripping novel based on true events from World War II.

The year is 1941, and in the Philippines, Caramina Grassi dreams of training in Italy to become an opera singer like her older sister, Rosa. But as war erupts, her world is shattered, forcing her to cling to the music that has always been her refuge. When her family’s lives are threatened and they are forced to flee to the jungle, she comes to understand that music is more than comfort. It becomes a muse that fuels her courage, sacrifice, and unwavering focus on the light.

Meanwhile, in Florence, just as Rosa Grassi’s long-awaited opera debut arrives, Mussolini tightens his grip on Italy. Drawn into la Resistenza, the underground resistance, Rosa feels lost in a fog of deception that clouds everything she thought to be true. In a time when family or friend could be foe, Rosa will learn that performing isn’t just for the stage. Facing a devastating betrayal, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the one she loves.

Inspired by true events, In the Light of the Sun is an unforgettable story of sisterhood, hope, and the enduring power of music to uplift the human spirit—even in the darkest of times.

Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen

A split-time romance from an award-winning author

When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight’s goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible.

As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day.

But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core.

With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town’s history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.

Rescued Heart By Angela Hunt

In Ur of the Chaldeans, Ishcah faces the daunting prospect of marrying Abram, a man she has never met and who renames her Sarai on their wedding day. Their union, arranged since childhood, tests her as she grapples with uncertainty about her future and Abram’s character, including his devotion to an unseen God–entirely unlike the idols she has worshiped all her life.

When Abram reveals that Adonai has directed him to leave the family, Sarai chooses to trust him and follow his God, even though she is not sure Adonai can make them a great nation. As the years pass without conceiving a child, Sarai wrestles with doubt and faith within her marriage. Her skepticism that their descendants will “outnumber the stars” grows with time. It will take nothing short of a miracle to prove Adonai’s faithfulness to His promise.

Allure of Elegance by R. F. Whong

Luxury, lies, and danger in the unexpected places…
In tribute to Agatha Christie, this modern mystery series weaves together atypical tales set in the idyllic Amish country of Paradise, PA.

Two years ago, still haunted by the tragic events of September 11, Tina Sheng reluctantly served as a Christian summer camp counselor in Paradise. Now, she works as an insurance fraud investigator in nearby Lancaster and is pulled into a web of lies and luxury when a bold theft targets expensive designer items. Despite her training, she struggles with self-doubt and is swayed by the allure of the opulent world.

Tina’s company assigns her to look into the insurance claim. While she navigates the treacherous path between justice and desire, temptations taunt her. After a tragedy strikes a friend with whom she tries to share the gospel, her intensified search traps her in a secret network involving the mysterious Baroness Hermès, who specializes in procuring Birkin bags for wealthy clients.

Facing tough choices, can Tina break into a dangerous underground operation and emerge as a beacon of resilience?

Secrets of the Heart by Vickie McDonough

A Southern belle nursing a wounded stranger must choose between family duty and a love that defies everything she’s ever known.

Hannah Madison’s life is comfortable, well-ordered, and safe. She knows what to expect. Including her mother’s plans that Hannah marry Jamie Reed, the heir to the neighboring plantation. But her sheltered life is disrupted when she stumbles upon a seriously injured stranger in the Reeds’ barn. He seems to need her help. As she nurses him back to health, Hannah is drawn to the handsome man with amnesia that she calls Adam. And as her feelings for him grow, Hannah must decide whether to follow her heart or honor her family’s expectations.

Adam remembers nothing prior to the day he met Hannah. Nothing of his true identity or the dangerous secret he carries. All he knows is he can’t help falling for his graceful and kind caretaker. But when his memories return, he’s faced with an impossible choice— pursue his love for Hannah and betray his family, or sacrifice his own happiness to preserve his family’s unity.

Can Hannah and Adam find the right path when duty and love collide?

Hideaway Frontier Bride by Regina Scott

What’s a gal on the run to do when a handsome stranger proposes?

When whimsical Sadie Brandywine went into hiding to evade her manipulative stepfather, she hardly expected the chivalrous cowboy who discovered her to propose marriage to protect her reputation. All she’s ever wanted was a proper home and family. Could this be her chance?

Jacob Willets has one dream: to start the first school in his remote area of Washington Territory. The most scholarly cowboy on his family’s ranch, he’s more comfortable with his books than the ladies, so he’s shocked when Sadie accepts his proposal. But he quickly learns that nothing about Sadie is as simple as yes or no.

Between his boisterous matchmaking family and the danger stalking Sadie, Jacob’s dreams begin to change. Now he just has to find a way to convince Sadie to turn their marriage of convenience into a true love match.

Every Heart Prepare by Madelyn Smith

An injured preacher. A rancher’s spinster daughter. A Christmas season where they’ll both learn to find true joy in the world.

Leroy:

My injuries may have halted my travels where I preach the Word of God, but it can’t keep my spirits down. I’m determined to recover, not be a burden, and then to continue on my journey. Except, the more I get to know Sicilia Mariner, the more I question my calling. Can God’s plan for me change?

Sicilia:

Being the only woman on the ranch has become lonely. As the years go by with no beau, I’ve begun to wonder if God really has a plan for me. When Mister Lovelady ends up injured and at our ranch, I barely let myself hope that he’s an answer to prayer. But the more I get to know Leroy Lovelady, the more I wonder if God’s plan is even better than the one I’ve dreamed of.

Every Heart Prepare is the first book in the Faith On The Frontier series where characters deepen their faith in Jesus Christ while navigating the hardships of life on the frontier. Every Heart Prepare takes inspiration from the author’s family history along with the sacred Christmas carol Joy To The World, with themes of forgiveness, redemption, and healing throughout the story.

Hidden Hope By Suzanne Woods Fisher

With the arrival of three unexpected newcomers to Stoney Ridge comes an array of secrets and emotions brewing just beneath the surface.

Supervising two newly minted medical residents might be the toughest challenge Ruth “Dok” Stoltzfus has ever faced. Wren Baker, sharp and ambitious, graduated at the top of medical school with a hidden agenda in tow. Charlie King, at the bottom of the class, is determined to succeed–though Dok isn’t convinced he’s got what it takes. Then there’s traveling nurse Evie Miller, whose quiet love for Charlie doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by Wren.

Boarding at Windmill Farm, the trio struggles to balance modern medicine with Plain living. Between medical emergencies, cultural misunderstandings, and brewing romantic tensions, Dok finds herself juggling far more than she bargained for. Soon the stage is set in the small Amish community of Stoney Ridge for plenty of professional and personal complications.

The Amish Ballerina By Richelle Brunstetter

An Amish Woman Hides a Secret Passion
 
Eighteen-year-old Arie Kauffman loves to twirl and leap around the barn in her Amish bonnet and dress, practicing ballet moves her English friend taught her. Her parents would be upset to learn that this longtime interest has progressed to her secretly attending ballet classes. Arie even hides her dance skills from her boyfriend, Edwin Chupp, who often invites her to try new things, knowing she has an artistic heart. Her secrecy, however, is causing damage she may not be able to repair. When offered new opportunities to dance, will Arie break from Amish tradition or hold true to the bonds of her faith and family?

Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella

Light always finds a way to break free . . .

Noelle Perrault has felt drawn to the tales her glassmaker father told of the four Firefly artisans since she was a child. But when her mother falls under a curse, Noelle suspects the stories are more than mere fables. Their last hope is for her father to embark on a desperate journey to another realm, where he must seek a miracle. Alone but not defenseless, Noelle is forced to navigate battles that rise against her beloved home, while her dearest friend, the prince, vows to help her father.

Dante Marin is a prince prepared to bear the crown. But the king offers an ultimatum: find the fabled Firefly Vestiges, believed to hold the Lamplighter’s ancient power, or forfeit the crown. Only then will Dante be considered worthy of his birthright and given the freedom to choose his bride. But how does one hunt down a legend?

Connected by the past, but forced apart in the present, Noelle and Dante must discover the truth about the Firefly and Vestiges before they lose all hope—and each other—for good. But breaking a curse comes at a great sacrifice—one neither of them predicted. With a mysterious foe rising to power, will they survive, let alone succeed? Or will darkness shroud their future, shattering the light they’ve striven to restore?

Singularity By Shannon McDermott

Machines in rebellion, humanity on the brink . . .

Lila Stanislaw, a freelance analyst with a roster of foreign clients, is summoned by the U.S. government to hunt down a mysterious threat. She joins a team of strangers with pasts as colorful as her own. The mission spirals when they discover that the AI created to run the new colony on Mars has gone rogue on Earth. As the conflict mounts to war, Speaker of the House Manasseh Cruz joins the fight with an implacable will to destroy the enemy. But the team, racing to find any vulnerability, must first confront the question of what the AI truly is.

As robots stalk the landscape and toxins poison the air, Lila is certain that the AI must be completely destroyed for the good of humanity. But she will find that not all humans, or even all of her teammates, agree.

Last of the Nephilim By Bryan Davis

Second Eden is no longer safe.

Powerful Nephilim giants have invaded the heavenly sanctuary nestled in a secret dimension untouched by lies or chaos. As Earth and Hades spiral toward a cataclysmic convergence of their two realms, the prophet Enoch rallies an army of faithful dragons, humans, and Oracles of Fire to fight the Nephilim. But when the founder of Second Eden, Father Abraham, uncovers the wicked lie that opened the portal, he’s forced to make an impossible choice to restrain the forces of evil hurtling toward the gates of Heaven.

Book #3 in the Oracles of Fire series.
An epic adventure for readers of YA fantasy.
Clean action and heroic characters to keep teens hooked.
Brimming with magic and spiritual depth, this Christian fantasy series will captivate fans of C.S. Lewis.

A Count of Courage by Nancy Moser

Discouragement has drowned out hope. But it is no match against the power and love of the Keeper!

Oria and her friends survived the Swirling Desert and find themselves in a strange society called Legalis. It’s far different from artistic Regalia. For in Legalis laws rule and the hourly Counts keep its populace under control. Conformity is required and individuality is forbidden among the Masses. There is no joy in Legalis, no creativity, no encouragement to go after your dreams—no encouragement to dream at all. Presiding over the Masses is the ominous Judge, whose looming presence intimidates, and whose barbaric punishments dampen all hope.

Yet hope is merely sleeping. For the Keeper is at work. He will not allow evil to win! Oria and his supporters find ways to ignite hardened hearts and inspire those who have long ago surrendered any hope of love and purpose. With the Keeper’s help, these new followers are forever changed—and forever change Legalis.