Check out a selection of Christian Fiction books that are releasing in May 2026.
A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham
Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival?
In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She’s built her life–and her late grandmother’s tearoom, Tea Thyme–around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.
After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He’s looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn’t matter that she’s ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn’s heart is not open to being broken again.
But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled–Wisteria hasn’t seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.
When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship–and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.
Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?
Fall headfirst into a romance that’s as sweet as scones and as lively as a pub singalong. Early readers are raving about the laugh-out-loud humor, irresistible chemistry, and swoony, kisses-only romance that makes A Brewed Awakening impossible to put down. Grab your copy today and discover a charming enemies-to-lovers story brewed with heart, humor, and small-town magic.
Alaskan Abduction Target by Megan Short
A pursuit for the truth
turns into a fight for survival.
When Phoebe Tait suspects her husband’s death was no accident, she heads to Alaska searching for answers—only for her young son to narrowly escape a kidnapping. Officer Jock O’Halloran intervenes just in time, but it soon becomes clear that Phoebe’s investigation has made them a target. Now, with danger closing in, Jock must protect Phoebe and her son while they race to uncover a deadly truth. But can he keep them safe from a threat that will stop at nothing to bury the past—no matter the cost?
Blueprint for Love by Penny Zeller
He’s a grumpy contractor.
She’s a bubbly interior designer.
Will an unexpected alliance be the blueprint for love?
Can a series of competitions and an old building in desperate need of an update be enough to draw these two opposites together?
Can be read as a standalone or enjoyed with the other books in the series.
- Rivals to more
- Opposites
- Forced proximity
- Small town
- Numerous hilarious moments
- Secondary characters in every generation
- Fun rom-com (think Great American Family/Pureflix or Hallmark with faith)
Daughter of the Rebellion by Jamie Ogle
In this stirring historical romance by award-winning author Jamie Ogle, a young woman imprisoned in a Roman gladiator school becomes a legendary warrior. But when not even her fame is enough, she must fight to save herself and those she loves.
Rome, AD 403. As a loyal daughter of the Visigoth tribe, Adelgard followed her father to war, hoping to win back her family’s approval. But after a clash with the Roman army, Adel is captured and sold to a gladiator school. Now she is the most famous gladiatrix in Rome, determined to keep the fickle love of the crowd and never again rely on anyone but herself for her own security. But beneath the fame lies a darkness and pain that holds her captive.
Felix despises Rome’s fascination with violence. But after returning from medical training to discover his father missing and his family desperate, he had little choice but to accept a position at the gladiator school managed by his uncle. He finds a kindred spirit in Adel and does what he can to preserve the humanity of the rebel fighters, but when he receives orders that further compromise his beliefs, he arrives at a crossroads.
Then Telemachus, a Christian leader, approaches Felix with an urgent message: if the Visigoth captives are not released, their army will invade Rome. Despite the risk, the emperor is bent on proving his power through a stunning, deadly day of gladiatorial games. As Telemachus seeks to save the Visigoth fighters, Felix and Adel join forces in a desperate rebellion that may define not only their own lives but also the course of history.
The Escape Game by Gina Holder
Twenty years ago, the world’s leading enigmatologist disappeared, leaving behind a cipher no one could solve… not without his journal.
Puzzle shop owner Demi Kayne has spent twenty years hoping her father would return home. When she discovers his hidden journal, she finally uncovers the clue she’s been waiting for—but it leads somewhere far more dangerous than she imagined.
Liam Shepherd, a missionary and escape-room enthusiast, is searching for answers of his own. His sister has vanished without a trace, and the trail of clues leads him straight to Demi—and the secrets hidden in her father’s journal.
Their search brings them to the eerie Ives Mansion, where its brilliant and reclusive owner has designed a deadly challenge. Once inside, Demi and Liam realize they’re no longer guests.
They’re players.
Trapped inside a twisted real-life mystery game, they must solve a series of lethal riddles before time runs out. Each puzzle brings them closer to the truth about Demi’s missing father and Liam’s sister —but also deeper into a carefully crafted game where the stakes are far higher than they’re ready to face.
With the clock ticking and lives hanging in the balance, Demi and Liam must confront their fears, their pasts, and the faith that may be their only hope of escape.
In this gripping Christian suspense novel, every clue matters—and every mistake could be fatal.
Can Demi and Liam solve the final puzzle before the game ends…or will the escape room become their tomb?
Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy by Karen Baney
She’s ready to say “yes.” He’s terrified to ask.
Sydney Steele has finally found where she belongs—at Vargas Ranch, with a career she loves, friends who feel like family, and a faith community that grounds her. After more than a year with Cole, she’s certain he’s the man God has chosen for her. But on her thirtieth birthday, with her heart aching for a future that still hasn’t begun, she wonders if waiting for him means losing the life she’s dreamed of.
Cole Gregory has the ring. He has the plan. He even has the perfect words. But every time he’s about to propose, fear wins. Hidden in his past is a secret he swore he’d never reveal—a failure that makes him certain he’ll only hurt her the way he once hurt another.
As Sydney begins to pull away, Cole faces the hardest choice of his life: protect his secret and lose the woman he loves, or risk everything by telling her the truth.
Will he find the courage to be fully known before it’s too late? And if he can’t, will she have the strength to walk away?
A tender, faith-filled romance about buried secrets, the courage to be fully known, and the God who makes a way through the wilderness of fear.
Someone to Lean On by Carrie Walker
They’re seeking a peace they can’t seem to find. . .
Aged out of the foster care system and struggling to raise her young daughter, Lucia Roberts loses her only source of income. When she’s offered a position caring for a four-year-old foster child, Timothy, it feels like the answer to a prayer—except for one catch. She must work in the home of Jordan Nowak, Timothy’s overly vigilant foster father who scrutinizes her every move.
Jordan has built his life around one promise: protect a foster child until they can find a happily ever after. But while Jordan fights to keep Timmy safe, his own world spirals out of control. The music store he co-owns with his brother is on the brink of bankruptcy after months of mismanagement. Torn between protecting Timmy, saving the store, and guarding his heart, Jordan grasps for any possibility to fix it all.
Mason Hughes is in his final year of medical school, on rotation under a difficult neurologist, and doubting his call to be a doctor. As the walls between Lucia and Jordan soften, Timmy starts displaying puzzling symptoms. Soon Mason must choose whether he trusts his medical instincts enough to fight an ethical battle.
As three adults seek control in their lives, a young child with no guarantees teaches them to trust.
Silent Menace by Angela Carlisle
A vulnerable target. A mysterious discrepancy. An unforeseen love.
After the exposure of her deceased husband’s criminal activity, CPA Hailey Nieland struggles to move on with life as a single mother raising a hearing-impaired toddler in a hostile small town. When she gains a major client, she hopes the extra income will be just what they need . . . until she begins finding anomalies in the accounts.
No one should trust their life to a bodyguard who can’t protect himself, much less his client. At least, that’s what Peter Lewis believes after his failed mission. But leaving his former career behind is much harder than he expected–especially when someone begins targeting an accountant who works in the office building he’s now responsible for. As threats against her escalate, Peter and Hailey must work together to overcome their fears and expose a complex cover-up before she becomes the next victim.
Parable bestselling author Angela Carlisle delivers edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense featuring a single mother, a bodyguard seeking redemption, financial intrigue, and a small-town setting for readers who enjoy high stakes and nonstop action
Find Me at the Table by Andrea Christenson
She ruined his career with one review. Now they have to cook together.
A food critic who can’t cook. A chef who can’t let go. One cooking competition that changes everything.
Ava Harper writes restaurant reviews that can make or break careers—but she’s hiding a secret that would destroy her own. The daughter of celebrity chefs never learned to cook. When her editor forces her to compete in Jonathon Island’s Flavor Fest, she’s not just out of her depth. She’s partnered with Zach Sullivan, the chef whose restaurant her review accidentally ruined.
This should be a disaster.
Zach has nursed his grudge for years. He’s blamed Ava for every setback, every failure, every sleepless night. Now he’s stuck in a dead-end job under a tyrannical chef, and his only shot at redemption means working alongside the woman he’s spent years resenting.
The problem? She’s nothing like he expected.
Between burnt garlic bread, sabotaged flour, and the watchful eyes of celebrity judges, Zach and Ava discover that the truth behind that fateful review isn’t what either of them believed. As old wounds finally come to light, they’ll have to decide: Is forgiveness worth the risk? And is love the recipe they’ve both been missing?
A charming enemies-to-lovers romance about second chances, secret-keeping, and discovering that the sweetest dishes are made with grace.
Della’s Song by Donna Jo Stone
A tragic loss, a silenced song, and a scattered family … one North Louisiana tea room offers an unlikely reunion.
In the wake of a devastating train accident, Della Swan’s world is shattered. Her father and brother are forever changed, and the Swan Family Gospel Singers have no choice but to depend on the charity of formidable Aunt Leticia, proprietor of the Hotel Fairwood.
Of Della’s six brothers, only two remain with her at the hotel: Quiet Max, the youngest, and Frank, the pianist who lost his arm—and his heart for music. The rest are sent away to school or work. Aunt Leticia believes the children must learn to make their way in the world, effectively banishing them.
During Father’s recovery, the repercussions of his head injury make one thing clear. Life as the Swans knew it, traveling the south and sharing music, may never return. Yet Della clings to the belief that God isn’t finished with her family or their calling and sets a plan in motion to bring them together again.
When she develops an unexpected bond with Clayton Miller, the hotel’s reserved, long-time employee, his steady presence reminds her there is often more to people—and situations—than meets the eye.
The Swan Family Gospel Singers are separated by tragedy, Della’s brothers scattered to the wind. With needle and thread, faith, and a song, she finds a way to stitch them together again.
A touch of fairy tale, a spoonful of history, and a teacup of hope.
A Love Unmatched by April W Gardner
In the ashes of conquest, love becomes the boldest rebellion.
As Babylonian soldiers prod the last wave of exiles from Jerusalem, Liora is set apart, chosen for a purpose that terrifies her more than all the war machines in Babylon. With her fate tangled in politics, prophecy, and her people’s distrust, every step away from Jerusalem draws her deeper into the plots of conniving men.
Liora and her God have awakened something in General Nebuzaradan he cannot silence. He is no stranger to conquest, but extricating Liora from a perilous entanglement will test not his blade, but his cunning. And this time, it’s not a city he must conquer, but a love and a future he dares to claim.
He took the city. She took his heart. Yahweh will have his soul.
The Design of Providence: An Anthology Celebrating America’s 250 Years by Lynne Tagawa, Jayna Baas Avellina Balestri, John M. Cunningham Jr., Lynn Dean, Ted Lamb, Shannon McNear, Patience O’Brien, Nathan Stone, Richard Tucker
Before there was a United States, there was a dream forged in the crucible of revolution—and a steadfast belief that a divine hand was shaping the nation’s destiny. From the bloody snow of the Boston Massacre to the treacherous battlefields of the South, the path to liberty was fraught with peril, heartbreak, and impossible choices.
Intertwining fact and fiction, each story masterfully explores the personal cost of allegiance, the agony of families divided by war, and the quiet, persistent thread of faith that wove through it all.
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with this immersive, faith-filled journey into the soul of a nation’s founding
Rigby’s Roar by Marisa Masterson
A surprise bride? Poison in the river? Makes a man want to yell!
In Colorado’s mountains, Rigby Smiithson investigates a dying river as he faces angry miners, a woman claiming to be his bride, and an unforeseen marriage. All while fighting to save the wilderness he loves.
A western adventure laced with history and romance. Fans of western romance and rugged adventure will not want to miss this thrilling tale!
Native Patriot by Pegg Thomas
A sweeping historical romance set against the authentic backdrop of the Revolutionary War’s Pennsylvania campaign.
More than just blacksmith, Lenni Lenape Mark Running Bear was raised in a Quaker household since the age of ten. His loyalty was to the pacifist community that took him in until the battle brewing around him robbed him of his last link to the past. Mark must make a decision while surrounded by the chaos of a war he never wanted.
Left by her mother with the camp followers of Major General Nathanael Greene, Grace soon learns that danger and hungry eyes follow her even outside of the backstreets of Philadelphia. She trusts no man and never has, but the young Quaker blacksmith helps her several times without asking for anything in return.
As the savage battles of Brandywine, White Horse Tavern, Paoli, and Germantown rage around them, Grace struggles trust and to survive in the world of the military camp while Mark faces an impossible choice: honor his Quaker upbringing of nonviolence, or embrace the warrior heritage flowing through his veins.
In the crucible of America’s fight for independence, two souls must decide if love is worth fighting for—or if the divisions between their worlds are too great to overcome.
A Whole New Plan by Denise M. Colby
Sometimes God’s best plan is the one we never expected.
California, 1870. Pastor William Baker has built his life on faith, routine, and safe choices—until Lydia Spencer walks in and turns everything upside down.
Independent, outspoken, and guarded, Lydia is unlike any woman he’s ever known. She has no interest in church… and no intention of revealing the truth she’s hiding.
Because Lydia isn’t just a schoolteacher.
She’s a Pinkerton detective, sent west to track a dangerous crime boss—and she’ll do whatever it takes to protect those she loves, even if it means keeping her distance from the one man who sees straight through her defenses.
But when unexplained thefts shake their quiet small-town rural community, and a desperate boy appears with ties to a deeper mystery, Will and Lydia are forced into an uneasy partnership.
As danger closes in, so do their hearts.
What begins as a reluctant alliance soon becomes a forced proximity neither of them expected—and neither can ignore.
Yet the very things that draw them together may be the ones that tear them apart.
Lydia’s life is built on secrets.
Will’s is built on truth.
And when her past catches up with her, they’ll have to decide what matters most—holding on to their own plans… or trusting the One who sees the bigger picture.
Because sometimes surrender is the only way to find the life you were meant to live.
Set against the backdrop of the American West, A Whole New Plan is a heartfelt story of faith, courage, and a strong woman learning to trust again—woven with threads of mystery and hope.
Cinch the Saddle, Cowgirl by Valerie Comer
Cinch that saddle just right and take no chances. But what is love without a little risk?
Last Cavanagh standing. Alexia always proclaimed herself as the unencumbered fun auntie, but now that all eight siblings are married, she’s feeling it. Not so pressured that she’ll date just to please her family, but she also can’t resist the cute but penniless drifter who needs a job. Happy Trails Stables, the business she owns with her sisters, needs a hand, right? Win, win.
Cody Willis’s dad lost the family ranch to creditors from his gambling addiction. His faith shattered, nothing — no home, no horse — keeps Cody from drifting north into Montana, looking for something, anything, to keep afloat. His new boss, Alexia Cavanagh, is everything he always wanted but can never have.
But when Alexia tries to right a wrong in Cody’s past, she oversteps and messes up their tentative connection. She can get a horse’s cinch strap just right. Why can’t she finesse a relationship?
Off the Beaten Path by Stacy Monson, Eleanor Bertin, Sara Davison, Deb Elkink, Johnnie Alexander
If only the journey of life came with a compass . . .
As the people in these stories struggle to find their way, they must navigate wedding plans overshadowed by family drama, witty banter culminating in a motorcycle ride through the mountains, a job loss that opens the door to a sweet future, language barriers complicating an emergency delivery, and a small-town festival tainted by betrayal.
The Poetic Baker by Stacy Monson
The Gentling of O’Dell Adrian by Eleanor Bertin
You Always Were My Favourite by Sara Davison
Abroad by Deb Elkink
Thief, Interrupted by Johnnie Alexander
Have these men and women veered so far off course that they’ve reached the point of no return? Or will faith, perseverance, and the long and winding road they have been on lead them to exactly where they are meant to be?
Off the Beaten Path is a collection of five short stories that sweep the reader off on tales of adventures.
The Last Mile Between Us by Heidi McCahan
Where broken hearts come to heal.
“You have to believe me, I would never do anything to hurt you.”
“Too late, you already did.”
Some hearts are worth the risk of breaking twice.
Caroline McGuire returns to Redemption, Alaska to prove herself as the town’s new physician assistant. Haunted by a teenage mistake, she’s determined to rebuild her reputation and keep her heart safely guarded.
Then Jude Mercer shows up injured at her family’s resort.
Six months ago in Colorado, they shared an incredible night—and a kiss that made Caroline believe in possibilities. Then he ghosted her without explanation. Now the suspended biathlete needs her medical expertise, and Caroline must treat the man who already broke her trust once.
Jude came to Redemption to rehabilitate his scandal-wrecked career and avoid emotional complications. But facing Caroline again forces him to confront his pattern of running when things get real. This time, the stakes are higher—her professional reputation hangs in the balance, and his athletic future is slipping away.
When a medical crisis threatens everything they’ve both worked for, Caroline and Jude must decide: Is protecting yourself worth losing the person who could heal all your wounds?
A story about second chances, professional redemption, and finding the courage to trust again.
Scent of Peril by Darlene L. Turner
An innocent witness taken…
A K-9 in hot pursuit.
Dispatched with her K-9 partner, Shadow, to locate an abducted boy, Constable Taylor Grant finds herself ambushed in the wilderness along with Wyatt Hoyt, the child’s father. As Taylor and Wyatt relentlessly pursue the kidnappers and follow the little boy’s cryptic clues through treacherous terrain, they face persistent attacks and lethal traps. Each step closer to rescuing young Levi uncovers a deadly conspiracy tied to Wyatt’s past and a weapons-smuggling ring. With time running out, can they outwit a ruthless mastermind to save Levi before it’s too late?
His Unexpected Joy by Elaine M. Hunter
Could one little girl
Change everyone’s lives?
When Atlanta attorney Grant Edison returns to his hometown in coastal Georgia, he never expects to see ex-girlfriend Pier Parker. Now a devoted single mom to five-year-old Olive, Pier is surprised that she and Grant are paired up to help plan the town’s Labor Day festival. As they spend time together, Grant grows more and more connected to her and her little girl. What began as a reluctant reunion may become the start of something lasting—as long as the secret Pier is keeping doesn’t get in the way…
The Sheriff’s Secret Past by Tina Radcliffe
To give his family the perfect future…
He must face his past
There are only two things on Sheriff Chase Everett’s mind: his upcoming reelection, and adopting his sweet niece after his sister’s death. The last thing he needs to worry about is the new editor of the local newspaper digging into his past. Newcomer Emily Taylor is eager for a juicy scoop for the Aspen Creek Journal, and the handsome sheriff is the perfect subject. But Chase has a dark secret that he’s desperate to hide. He needs to keep his distance from the feisty journalist, which should be easy, until a dog and a little girl bring them together…
His Daughter’s Faithful Companion by Ciara Knight
A chance for redemption
Begins with a special dog
Single dad Ryan Tanner is fiercely protective of his daughter. So when a dog at the local rescue farm saves Ellie from a life-threatening allergic reaction, Ryan is determined to adopt Max as an allergen detection dog. There’s only one problem: trainer Brooke Sanders. She thinks Max’s unpredictable behavior makes him unsafe to place with a child. Convincing Brooke to give Max a chance isn’t easy, but convincing her to give Ryan a chance might be even harder. As Ellie bonds with both Brooke and Max, Brooke can see what being part of this family might be like. But is she willing to take the risk?
A Refuge in Montana by Allie Pleiter
In Big Sky Country,
Sometimes forgiveness takes the most courage…
For her son’s sake, widowed veterinarian Vicky Siden works hard to pretend all is well. But the arrival of game warden Nick Youngston at her family’s animal rescue—with a horse and donkey in tow—changes everything. With three-year-old Taylor eager to help Nick rehab Buddy and Dunk, Vicky can’t avoid her late husband’s best friend, who she’s always blamed for his death. Nor can Nick avoid the real reason he’s in town. As old wounds resurface and feelings spark to life, facing the truth could keep them apart—or lead to an unexpected second opportunity at love.
A Forbidden Amish Suitor by Virginia Wise
Can they find their future…
In an unlikely courtship?
Hopeless romantic Naomi Stoltzfus has always dreamed of finding her perfect match. When she meets her family’s handsome new farmhand, her thoughts go straight to romance. Gideon Fisher thinks no respectable woman like Naomi would ever choose an Amish drifter with a criminal record like him. As work on their dairy farm draws them closer together, hiding their feelings from others—and each other—soon becomes impossible. But will her overprotective siblings and his shameful past drive them apart…or will Naomi convince Gideon that this could be their happily-ever-after?
The Amish Nanny’s Marriage Offer by Patrice Lewis
Searching for a safe new life,
She never imagined she’d lose her heart
Fleeing Pennsylvania with her son, Amish widow Winifred Amman is desperate to escape the man her family is pushing her to marry. In the wilds of Montana, she finds a job caring for the daughter of widower Seth Martin. The brooding furniture maker has given up on love. But when Winifred asks for his help, he agrees to pose as her fiancé. Soon their pretend courtship starts to feel all too real. When her unwanted suitor comes to claim Winifred, her bond with Seth is tested. Will fear hold them back from a chance at a new beginning?
Danger in the Rockies by Terri Reed
A K-9 team’s investigation
leads to a deadly case of mistaken identity.
K-9 officer Maren Anderson is shocked when she catches a glimpse of her presumed-dead twin sister—moments before a shooter opens fire. DEA agent Colt Dawson rescues her and helps secure the crime scene, but before Maren can find her sister, Opal vanishes again. Maren has questions and so does Colt—especially since Opal may be the key to exposing a drug kingpin’s identity. But now the cartel leader’s henchmen think Maren is her sister and she has a target on her back. Forced to work together to unravel the deadly mystery, Maren and Colt must track down her twin before the criminals closing in claim their lives…
Survival in the Mountains by Carrie Stuart Parks
Someone is hunting them.
But she can’t remember why…
Rescuing a woman from a burning car crash near his mountain cabin immerses undercover Fish and Game officer Joshua McGregor in a dangerous plot. But all Bethany can remember is being deliberately run off the road. Soon killers are hunting both of them through the unforgiving Idaho wilderness, and the discovery that Bethany’s identity has been erased has them grasping for answers. Now they must avoid treacherous traps and unexpected enemies…while trying to trust each other. But when the truth about Bethany’s past proves even more dangerous than they imagined, can she and Joshua protect innocent lives—and save their own?
Texas Cowboy Protector by Connie Queen
Secrets from the past…
and a child in peril.
Sawyer Cantrell never expected to thwart a kidnapping, much less save the son of his ex-fiancée. Texas Ranger Mallory Foster is back in Cedar Hollow to clear her late brother’s name of murder, but someone is determined to stop her. Narrowly evading the gunmen on their trail, Sawyer insists on helping investigate the case that broke up their engagement. But when Mallory reveals that Sawyer is her child’s father, the stakes grow even higher. With an unknown enemy willing to murder again to keep the past buried, can Sawyer and Mallory survive long enough to uncover the real killer?
Deadly Ranch Refuge by Amity Steffen
Pursuing lost memories
could have lethal consequences.
When the car ahead of Montana game warden Jude Sheridan gets run off the road, the last person he expects to pull from the wreckage is his ex-fiancée, Ella Clarke. It’s soon clear she remembers nothing of the last three months and that someone is determined to wipe out more than just her memory. As the threat to Ella’s life intensifies, buried secrets start to surface, and the link between her attacks and a cold case she was investigating becomes undeniable. Together Ella and Jude must uncover the truth before a deadly killer silences them for good…
Sapphire Island by Creston Mapes
One man pulls every string—and cuts them when necessary.
On the deceptively calm shores of Florida’s Sapphire Island, amid postcard-perfect beaches and gleaming mansions, business mogul Arnold Thornberry III quietly shapes every decision and every outcome. Few dare to question him. Even fewer survive crossing him.
Pastor Nick Landstrom arrives on Sapphire Island searching for renewal after personal tragedy leaves him questioning everything he once believed. But hope proves elusive when a runaway girl shows up at his door, and Nick senses trouble in her wake that may be tied to the past he’s trying to outrun.
Rhonda Weathers, a talented artist eager for a fresh start after a painful divorce, believes life on Sapphire Island might finally settle her soul. Instead, she becomes caught up in mysteries no one seems willing to explain—and a justice system that feels disturbingly biased.
As Nick and Rhonda’s paths cross, they begin to suspect the island’s secrets may be more sinister than they imagined. And on Sapphire Island, asking the wrong questions can make you the next problem to be erased.
The Targeted by Cara Putman
Can she protect her gym students before her past catches up?
When Chloe Ainsworth’s older sister reappears after fourteen years, she brings with her the news that Chloe’s abuser is back in town. Chloe is a coach at her childhood gym and fiercely protective of her young gymnasts. She won’t allow them to suffer the way she did, but she’s desperate for an ally—one who can help her make her case.
Law student Dare Shepherd works at the local legal clinic, where he meets Chloe and hears her out. He believes her case but can’t get the clinic director on board. As he learns more about her story, he finds himself bound by a deepening personal care for Chloe.
They band together in search of answers, and suddenly the stakes skyrocket. It’s clear they’re onto something, but will they be able to find the answers before it’s too late?
Lost Lake by Susan Sleeman
A body in the lake. A child missing.
Detective El (Elaina) Lyons is haunted by her past but relentless in her pursuit of justice. When a woman’s body is found in Lost Lake and her child vanishes without a trace, El races against time to solve the crime before it turns into a second tragedy.
A killer and kidnapper still out there.
Enter Gabe Irving—Lost Lake Locator, rogue investigator, and the victim’s best friend. He’s got a personal stake and zero patience for protocol, putting him at immediate odds with El. And at odds with the ongoing interest they’d been fighting for years.
But as tensions rise and secrets surface, it’s clear the case—and the killer—are far more twisted than either expected. Forced to work together, El and Gabe must navigate a maze of lies and danger. Can they find the missing child before it’s too late. . . or will the killer disappear with the sweet little girl?
Training Grounds by Christy Barritt
She ran to the one place she thought she’d be safe. She was wrong.
Actress Rowan King has built a life far from her small-town roots. But when she witnesses something she was never meant to see, she has no choice but to run—straight back to Refuge Cove, the secluded sanctuary her family created to protect women in danger.
Security specialist Wes Bennett never expected to see Rowan again. Now tasked with strengthening Refuge Cove’s defenses, he quickly realizes the biggest threat may have followed her there.
As tensions rise and secrets surface, Rowan must decide if she can trust Wes with the truth—before the danger closes in for good.
Now Until Forever by Lisa Phillips
The Epic Stand-alone Finale
Born into a legacy, Eliana must find her own brand of justice.
After moving to Chicago to work at the mysterious Shrine museum, Eliana is determined to uncover the family secrets she’s never been told. When she stumbles upon her first ever dead body, everyone around her believes she should try and solve the murder. But taking cases isn’t what she came here for. Despite her plans, things are about to turn far more sinister, and the path she’s on seems determined to drag her back into a nightmare.
Chicago PD Officer Carlos Ryson was born into a legacy of his own. He’s here to look for his missing sister, Luci, and wants to enlist Eliana’s help. This is a family problem, and only family working together can solve it. But Eliana has never forgotten the way Carlos shredded her heart. If he wants them to team up, he’ll have to confront the damage he did and find a way to repair it.
While the city around them descends into a chaos that resembles the end times, someone has seized the opportunity to get what they want from the Shrine. Only Eliana stands in their way, but if she’s going to figure this out she’ll need to trust that the people around her have her back.
Before it’s too late.
Now Until Forever is the stand-alone finale to the Brand of Justice series, and is set in the near-future. It features a happily ever after romance mixed with high-stakes suspense in this gripping crime fiction story.
Protector by Jennifer Pierce
Some fires can’t be fought with water. Some battles require faith.
Firefighter Samantha Williams thought she knew who she could trust with her life.
For six years, she’s fought fires alongside her crew in Renegade, Colorado, building the family she never had while hiding from a deadly past that forced her and her sister into witness protection. When a string of arsons threatens the community, the danger is only beginning…
Then walks in the one man who could save her… or break her heart.
Deputy US Marshal Liam Roberts has made it his mission to protect people whose lives are in danger. Newly named guardian to his niece, Liam battles the challenge of balancing his new role in Renegade with family responsibility. Professional duty quickly develops to more as both Sam and Liam navigate raising teens and the growing threat.
As their enemies close in, nowhere is safe.
When the final trap is set, and escape seems impossible, Sam will discover that sometimes the greatest rescue comes from the One she thought had abandoned her long ago.
When love means putting everything on the line, how far will they go?
As Sam and Liam race against time to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight, their partnership becomes something deeper, more dangerous than either expected. But when Sam’s teenage sister Isabella and Liam’s niece Sophia disappear, their growing feelings are put to the ultimate test. Someone is collecting the people they love most—and using them as bait for the final trap.
Caught between a killer who knows her every secret and a man whose love she never dared hope for, Sam must decide: keep running from her past or fight for the future her heart is beginning to crave.
Anchoring You by Robin Patchen
On the glittering waters of the Caribbean, a yacht captain’s fight for survival forces her to rely on a man she swore she’d never trust.
A fiercely independent yacht captain, Kenzie Wright has spent her life disregarding her family’s expectations. She thrives on freedom, charting her own course, and never staying in one place—or with one person—for long. But when a routine voyage thrusts her into the crosshairs of a deadly drug cartel, her carefully crafted agenda is blown apart. Her last hope to save herself and her crew is the partying playboy, Jaz.
DEA informant Jasper Aylett has spent years hunting the cartel leader known only as the Ghost. The mission has cost him everything—his family, his reputation, and his chance at redemption. When a beautiful yacht captain gets caught in the Ghost’s web, Jaz risks his life to rescue her. It’s his last chance to secure the information he needs to take his enemy down—and get his life back.
Kenzie is forced into hiding with Jaz, and now two cartels want her dead. With their lives on the line, Kenzie and Jaz must work together to unravel the Ghost’s network before it’s too late. But the closer they get to the truth—and to each other—the more their past wounds and buried fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them vulnerable to an enemy who won’t stop until they’re both destroyed.
From a USA Today bestselling author… Don’t miss this heart-pounding suspense and swoon-worthy romance as Kenzie and Jasper discover their fight for survival—and for love—can only be won together.
Burden of Proof by Kayla Lowe
Some truths are deadly. Some hearts are worth fighting for.
Detective Cade Rylan knows the streets of Glory like the back of his hand—but a string of overdoses hits too close to home. Former addict and Christian counselor Tessa Holt becomes his unexpected ally as they uncover corruption hiding in plain sight. Together, they risk everything to save lives—and perhaps discover that trust, faith, and love are the ultimate proof of redemption.
A gripping Christian suspense romance of faith, courage, and slow-burning love.
Achilles by Ronie Kendig
She needs his skills to survive. He needs her secrets to uncover the truth.
For two years, Dillon Jacobs has refused to accept his father’s death. He’s chased every lead across multiple continents—burning bridges and risking everything to prove Max Jacobs is still alive.
Cove Galtieri is fighting her own impossible battle. Desperate to clear her father’s name of corruption charges that threaten to destroy their family legacy, she’s gathering evidence to prove the man who raised her isn’t the monster the world claims.
After Dillon’s hunt intersects their paths in Paris, their worlds soon collide again in gunfire and chaos at the Galtieri estate in Italy. But that collision becomes a revelation: Dillon’s missing father and Cove’s accused father were photographed together in Yemen. The evidence Cove has been gathering contains clues Dillon desperately needs.
Two quests. One conspiracy. A partnership forged in fire.
Every ally could be an enemy. Every clue could be a trap. Racing across international borders—from Italian vineyards to Greek islands to the dangerous ports of Yemen—Dillon and Cove must navigate a deadly game where trust is a luxury they can’t afford and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.
Crossbones by C.C. Warrens
“Sticks and stones will break your bones, if you make me hurt you.”
Some truths are better left buried, but Jace Walker is determined to unearth the skeletons in her family’s closet. Leverage is all she needs to keep her brother alive, and she’s willing to risk everything to save him.
Even her life.
But is she willing to risk the lives of her friends?
Holly and Jordan take on the case, but what should be a simple investigation takes a deadly turn when they stumble onto a murder. Family secrets are the least of their concerns as their path intertwines with a killer intent on remaining hidden.
He doesn’t want to be found.
He doesn’t want to be known.
And anyone who threatens his anonymity dies.
On the Fence About You by Emily Conrad
If good fences make good neighbors, these former childhood sweethearts are doomed to stay enemies.
Combat veteran Hale Bastian and veterinarian Morgan Reynolds were best friends in childhood, but since a falling out twenty years ago, they’ve become strangers to each other. So much so that they don’t realize Hale bought the house next door to Morgan upon his return to small-town Chimney Creek, Wisconsin. He recognizes his mistake—and her—as soon as his dog jumps her ridiculous little fence and absconds with her dinner. Morgan doesn’t recognize him as anything but an inconvenience.
All but sworn enemies, they’d avoid each other if not for their devotion to the local animal shelter, where Morgan’s animal-loving aunt used to take them as children. If they hope to raise enough funds to save the shelter, the animals in its care, and her aunt’s legacy, Morgan and Hale will need to work together, and that means confronting their painful past.
When their growing connection threatens the peace Hale’s fought so hard to find and Morgan’s carefully crafted plans, it seems they can’t have it all. But what if all they need is waiting just on the other side of the fence?
A warmhearted and faith-filled clean romance about surrendering your plans, finding peace, and, of course, loving your neighbor.
Chase the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher
She uncovered a piece of history–but can she make peace with her own?
When Acadia National Park ranger Scout Johnson discovers a weathered note near a remote lighthouse, she never imagines it will expose a century-old mystery. The cryptic message points to a forgotten shipwreck, a vanished treasure, and a lighthouse keeper’s suspicious death. Seeking answers, Scout enlists Naki Dana, a thoughtful man whose Penobscot heritage provides crucial insights. As they venture deeper into Acadia’s rugged wilderness, their unlikely partnership begins stirring feelings Scout didn’t expect to find. But they aren’t the only ones searching.
Chase Fletcher, a charming local journalist, sees this treasure hunt as his last opportunity to save his failing paper–and finds himself increasingly drawn to the ranger leading the search. With pressure mounting and loyalties tested, Scout must navigate a winding path between history and justice, truth and betrayal . . . and determine who–and what–deserves her trust.
Suzanne Woods Fisher weaves a contemporary romance filled with mystery, treasure hunting, and adventure as a park ranger uncovers a century-old shipwreck and dangerous secrets at Acadia National Park. Perfect for fans of mysteries and love triangles.
The Stained Glass Window by Crystal Walton
She’s fighting to heal him. He’s risking everything to protect her. In the line of fire, they’ll need a miracle to survive.
After seven years of chasing her goals, Shelly Peters is finally one interview away from becoming a flight nurse—until a malpractice investigation and a promise cornering her into caring for a headstrong veteran put her entire future in jeopardy. Now, to keep her calling alive, she’ll have to break her own rules or risk watching the man she’s falling for succumb to a fate he might not survive.
Former soldier Clayton Briggs doesn’t just need medical care. He needs a reason to live. Disillusioned by the IED that ended his career, Briggs will do anything to fulfil his vow to keep his best friend’s hometown safe. But when a new injury leaves him at the mercy of a home nurse who sees past his scars, the battle becomes personal. To protect Shelly and his friends, he must embark on a treacherous rescue mission and confront the one enemy he fears the most.
As the local cartel’s reach tightens and medical stakes surge, a dangerous storm puts Shelly and Briggs in the crosshairs of a choice they can’t outrun: cling to the safety of their shattered plans, or trust God to lead them through the wreckage.
For fans of Mandi Blake and Kimberly Rae Jordan, let the Love in Willow Creek series be the next small-town Christian romance you can’t put down.
Buy The Stained Glass Window, Book 5 in the Love in Willow Creek series, today and be swept into a fast-paced small-town romance rooted in faith, healing, and the hope of grace.
The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White
Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White, The Island Bakeshop. This dual-timeline, clean romance will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens next.
In this uplifting story of hope and renewal, you’ll meet Harper Dailey, who returns to Avon, North Carolina, so she can help run the family business, Sunshine Bakery, after her father’s heart attack. Suddenly, her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery is behind her, as is her rocky relationship with her ex-boyfriend—that is, until he shows up in Avon, letting her know he now owns the building the shop is in, and he may not renew the lease.
For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. He works as hard at keeping folks at arm’s length as he does at running his fishing charter business. His plan for distancing himself from others works well until the fateful day he enters the bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, he casts his fears aside and steps in to save the day.
Harper and Beckett have no intentions of beginning a romance, but when the pasts they are running from collide, they know it’s not just a coincidence that they have ended up here at the same time. God has placed them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the worries that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God—and just maybe Beckett—by her side? Don’t miss this faith-filled story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.
Not Precisely Mr. Knightley by Carolyn Miller
Can the Matchmaker Find True Love?
Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ’s head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan’s feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen’s chastised Emma—only without her Mr. Knightley.
Love in God’s Timing by Tara Baisden
Sometimes the love you let go of is the love God was holding for you all along.
Rebecca Hartwell is the woman everyone in Serenity Crossing counts on — the salon owner with the warm smile, the volunteer who never says no, the daughter and sister and friend who holds it all together. But beneath the life she has so carefully built lies a wound she refuses to name: the boy she loved at eighteen left to follow God’s call, and when she gave him the chance to fight for her, he didn’t.
When Conner Delaney returns to Serenity Crossing as the new assistant pastor and walks straight back into her daily life, Rebecca discovers that a decade of distance hasn’t dulled a thing. He is steadier now. Kinder. And the way he looks at her tells her he came home carrying the same secret she did — that what they had at eighteen was never finished.
When a decision looms that could separate them for good, they face the truest test of faith either has known — not whether God can restore what was lost, but whether they are brave enough to let Him.
Tropes:
- Second Chance Romance
- Forced Proximity
- Small-Town Romance
- Only One Bed (of feelings — not that kind!)
- He Fell First / She Fell Harder
- The One Who Got Away
Reader Promise: This is a clean, sweet, wholesome Christian contemporary romance with no explicit content, no harsh language, and a guaranteed happily ever after — just faith, small-town warmth, and the kind of love story that will make you believe second chances are worth every brave and tender moment it takes to reach for them.
Rescuing the Hero by Dawn Kinzer
A firefighter saves what he can.
An artist creates what she must.
From the ashes of loss, will love ignite?Sydney Swan’s dream goes up in flames when a devastating fire destroys her art gallery and studio. The fiercely independent artist is determined to rebuild Creative Express without relying on anyone, especially after past heartbreak taught her that accepting help may come at a cost.
Firefighter Landon Price, Dogwood Creek’s golden boy, returns carrying the guilt of a tragedy he couldn’t prevent, desperate to prove he’s still worthy of the faith others place in him.
With the gentle nudging of a wise and determined matchmaker, Sydney and Landon discover that healing often comes in unexpected ways—and that love may be waiting where they least expect it. But can Sydney find the courage to trust again? And will Landon realize that sometimes even heroes need rescuing?
Small-town charm and rediscovered dreams are always in season in Dogwood Creek, Tennessee.
Secretary Unusual by Andrea Boyd
Cici Easton is surprised to find out her new boss is the same stranger she shared a New Year’s kiss with eight years ago. She never saw Samuel Park again after that night until he shows up at the office saying he doesn’t want a female secretary. Though he speaks Korean, he has no idea Cici knows the language well and understands every word. Things heat up as witty banter and sarcasm flies between them.
They continue to fight the attraction they feel for one another until a drunken proposal brings things to a head and opens the path to communication. Sam begins to discover that Cici is so much more than the average secretary.
Secretary Unusual is a workplace romance with an enemy to lover’s trope set in North Carolina and Busan, South Korea. The book gives nods to the micro tropes in K-dramas. This Christian rom com will have you laughing out loud and swooning over the sweet, clean romantic moments. This is book three in the K-Drama Inspired series.
Miriam’s Little Gentleman by Anne Blackburne
Her Heart Is Set on One Man
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish Country.
Miriam Zook has loved David Miller her whole life, and she confessed her feelings the night before he moved to Indiana and joined the Mennonite church. Miriam, having been baptized into the Amish faith, makes an income by painting beautiful vignettes of Amish life. She has never married, since no one ever compared to David, and, as she is an only child, this concerns the women in her family greatly. Now, seven years after leaving, David is back in Willow Creek to embrace his Amish roots and join the church. Miriam’s heart awakens, but can she dare to hope that he will also embrace her?
Riptide by Chad Robichaux with Jack Stewart
A shadow war rages. Only one man can drag it into the light.
Still haunted by his former teammate’s betrayal and the unveiling of a conspiracy that runs deeper than he imagined, Foster Quinn is once more thrust back into the world he thought he left behind. In the sweltering heat off the coast of Key West, a mission to seize a billionaire’s yacht ends in a chilling revelation: America’s enemies aren’t just beyond our borders—they might be sitting in Congress.
When a powerful Texas businessman recruits Foster to investigate the political malfeasance behind the death of his son, Foster is pulled into a web of corruption that leads him from a luxury megayacht in the Caribbean to a tech mogul’s grand estate in the Pacific Northwest. As he hunts down the men pulling the strings, Foster must resist the temptation in his search for justice to be swept away by revenge. He’ll need all his training and resilience to unravel a plot driven by greed and masked by patriotism. Especially when the war becomes personal, and he realizes it’s coming to his own turf.
The sequel to the USA Today bestseller Silent Horizons, Riptide is an exhilarating, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that blurs the line between duty and revenge—and leaves no one above suspicion.
The Next War by Amir Tsarfati and Steve Yohn
A New Axis of Evil Emerges
The world is in disarray. Millions of people vanished into thin air in what is now called “The Disappearance.” So devastating was this for the United States that its social, economic, and political infrastructures have collapsed.
Into the global leadership vacuum steps a new axis of evil—nations unified by a bitter hatred of Israel. As Israeli intelligence agencies detect an ominous rise in covert military activity along the nation’s borders, rumors fly among those familiar with the Hebrew Bible: Does this have anything to do with the great war Ezekiel had predicted more than 2,000 years ago?
Mossad agent Nir Tavor—who lost the love of his life in The Disappearance—and his team are assigned to take down the greatest threat ever faced by Israel. But how could the Jewish state possibly survive against such a massive and unstoppable army?
In this heart-pounding thriller, authors Amir Tsarfati and Steve Yohn draw on true events and feature the legendary valor of Mossad and the Israel Defense Forces. The Next War is a suspense-filled page-turner in which Israel faces its most apocalyptic challenge ever.
Ashes to Ashes by Hannah Hood Lucero
Betrayed by a sickening secret kept by those closest to her, Phoenix Flynn flees her own high school graduation and never looks back. But when tragedy forces her to reunite with her family, she quickly discovers that the secrets go far deeper than any of them realized. Now the target of a mysterious kidnapping ring and forced to overcome impossible odds, Phee will have to fall back on the faith and vigilance that made her a Flynn.
Will Sanders is spending a lonely summer at Pensacola Beach trying to manage his alcoholic father in the absence of his career-driven mother. About the only thing interesting is the comings and goings of the extended Flynn family next door, especially the intriguing dark-headed granddaughter. Their budding friendship is accelerated when Will is thrust into the middle of the dangers surrounding Phee even as he navigates his own family crisis.
The family that has given Phee an identity and Will a purpose now faces its greatest challenge. As tensions escalate and threats intensify, will the next generation of Flynns rise to embrace their legacy?
The Brunswick by Callie Murray
When Cora provides a safe haven for Jewish refugee children, she discovers that opening her doors means risking everything, including her heart.
In 1939 Georgia, far removed from the war brewing overseas, Cora Cain’s world feels small–and shrinking. There, she runs The Brunswick, her family’s once-grand hotel, which is now struggling as the town’s general store. When Thomas Watkins arrives seeking work and solace after his mother’s death, a connection sparks between them. Through Thomas, Cora glimpses a life beyond obligation and her war hero father’s unpredictable moods.
But everything changes when Cora is asked to turn The Brunswick into a sanctuary for Jewish children fleeing persecution in Germany. As Cora and Thomas prepare for the children’s arrival, they struggle to confront their pasts–and the prejudice of their neighbors–as their fragile hope is put to the test.
Meanwhile, in Vienna, ten-year-old Charlotte is offered refuge in America. But even with the horrors she sees around her, she wonders how her parents could possibly send her away. As war’s shadow begins to reach small-town Georgia, each person must face what love demands and decide what to hold on to and what to let go.
Shipwrecked Faith by Danielle Grandinetti
Chicago, October 1929—Kellan O’Roark is running on borrowed time. After handing over his cousin’s incriminating bootlegging ledger to the police, he intends to vanish before the mobster exacts revenge. His destination: the SS Wisconsin, a steamer headed for Milwaukee, upon which he’s secured work despite his fear of the water.
But despite his pressing need for escape, Kellan faces obstacles while leaving Chicago—including one who may break open his heart. Sadie Dawning, desperate to return to her family’s Wisconsin farm and ailing father, escapes a kidnapping attempt at Chicago Union Station when Kellan steps in and offers to smuggle her aboard the Wisconsin. His decision turns nearly fatal when an autumn storm capsizes the ship.
Washed ashore, the pair arrive at Sadie’s family farm to find new storms brewing on land. While Kellan hides his past to continue evading his cousin, Sadie fights for her place among her sisters while the farm battles the beginnings of the Great Depression. Caught between duty, a dangerous past, and a budding love, Kellan and Sadie must rely on their newfound faith in each other and renewed faith in God to weather the growing storm.
Schooled in Love by Kimberly Keagan
A bluestocking heiress. The second son of a duke. And a medieval mystery that might school them both in love.
Rule-breaking American heiress Beatrice Dennison discovers a rare book in her uncle’s library, and promptly enlists buttoned-up Cambridge academic Lord Henry Tisdale to help translate it. But the centuries‑old text holds more than history—it draws them into long days in the library, whispered discoveries, and a partnership neither expected.
As they work side by side, Tris and Harry must face meddling family, academic rivals, and an attraction that threatens everything they’ve built on opposite sides of the Atlantic. When the truth about the manuscript forces a choice, they must decide whether to cling to their carefully ordered lives—or risk everything for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime love.
A Chance for Kallie Mae by Ann H. Gabhart
She believes her dreams have been buried until one is rekindled–but the other threatens to cost her everything she loves.
Kallie Mae Bertram has harbored two dreams since childhood: to learn to read and to one day marry Quinn Spencer. But her first dream slipped away after her little sister died of a fever and her mother passed in childbirth. Kallie promised to care for the baby and her younger brother, which meant putting aside her own desires in order to keep her family together. But then a Moonlight School for adults offers Kallie hope of finally fulfilling that goal.
After Kallie’s father forbids her from seeing Quinn, her second dream seems impossible. That is, until her frantic search for her missing sister leads to an unexpected encounter with Quinn in the woods–their first meeting in six years. The love they shared as children burns stronger than ever, awakening hopes Kallie thought were forever buried. But with their families locked in a bitter feud, following her heart could cost Kallie everything she’s worked to protect.
Bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart delivers a sweeping Southern historical romance where forbidden love, family feuds, and second chances collide in the early twentieth century Appalachian Mountains.
Into a Golden Era by Gabrielle Meyer
Two eras. One future. An impossible choice that will determine the course of history.
As a time-crosser, Ally lives in two worlds. In 1849, in an attempt to secure her family’s future during the California Gold Rush, she finds herself penniless and stranded in San Francisco. Forced to take shelter in a dangerous boardinghouse owned by an infamous gang member, Ally is desperate to escape. But when she discovers that history has changed around her, and it now claims she will do something unthinkable, she must use her time-crossing knowledge to find answers.
In 1929, Ally is an up-and-coming starlet during the Golden Age of Hollywood, but her family’s film studio is on the brink of ruin, and their remaining resources are invested into a production of Little Women. If the endeavor fails, Ally’s family will lose everything. To ensure their success, she agrees to stage a fake romance with a notorious Hollywood heartthrob in hopes of using his fame for their movie, but she risks her heart in the process. When history doesn’t play by the rules, Ally must decide if she will throw all caution aside and risk everything for the people she loves. But which path will be worth sacrificing to save the other?
Bestselling and Christy Award-winning author Gabrielle Meyer weaves a spellbinding, clean historical romantasy of fate and love that fans of Christian romance, time travel, and dual-timeline stories will savor.
Miss Beth Bettencourt by Eva Marie Everson
Will an unlikely romance tear down Beth’s walls of indifference?
It’s 1962 in Bynum, Georgia, and Beth Bettencourt’s world is turned upside down when she wakes to a man snoring in the guest bedroom.
She’s home alone; her parents are traveling abroad, grieving her twin sister’s unexpected death. Instead of accompanying them, Beth stayed in Bynum to tend to her kindergarten and closely guard her own heart.
A beautiful and beloved member of the community, Beth is an unusual specimen for her time as she nears thirty and remains unmarried. She holds deep-seated unforgiveness toward her twin, Elise, who ran off with Beth’s beau. To make matters worse, Elise took their grandmother’s ring, which had been promised to Beth.
But now a stranger enters her home and her world. David Patrick Martin seems ready to break down her walls of indifference and find the core of Miss Beth Bettencourt. But can he be trusted with Beth’s past, her present, and more importantly, her future?
These Empty Places by Sarah Loudin Thomas
When their worlds are upended, two women brought together by their loss discover what truly matters most.
Claire Roth sacrificed love for a life of comfort on Lake Toxaway–until the dam broke, and the lake washed down the side of the mountain. Fourteen years later, she longs to see the lake restored to its former glory even as the country faces hard economic times on the eve of the Great Depression.
Socialite Lena Hawkins married her first love, who swept her off her feet after skyrocketing from rags to riches by speculating in the stock market. Now penniless and rejected by her family, Lena and her husband have arrived at Lake Toxaway for a fresh start. There, Lena forms an unexpected connection with Claire, who hires her to assist with the personal library Claire is building to provide jobs and education for their struggling North Carolina community. When Claire is given a second chance at love and Lena a tempting chance at a life of independence, both women must release the past to fill tomorrow with promise.
Sarah Loudin Thomas paints a rich Southern historical story of friendship, second-chance romance, and new beginnings set in small-town North Carolina on the eve of the Great Depression.
The Schoolmarm and the Miner by Denise Farnsworth, Denise Weimer
A teacher seeking independence. A widower guarding his heart. In Georgia’s gold country, the richest prize may be the love they’re afraid to claim.
Adelaide Duncan’s dream of teaching is within reach until her father’s drinking and gambling force her to start over. Taking a position in the rough-and-tumble gold rush town of Dahlonega, she’s determined to prove herself. But unruly students, strict rules against teachers courting, and her growing feelings for a certain widowed father threaten the independence she’s fought so hard to claim.
Wade Coulter walked away from the law after he lost his wife and unborn son. Raising his daughter alone is safer than letting anyone else in. But Lotty’s beautiful new teacher makes him question everything. Just as he begins to trust again, a dangerous man from Wade’s past threatens both the women he loves.
A gold strike on Wade’s property promises security…but also revives old dangers. Scarred by her father’s choices, Addie fears any man who might put selfish desires before love. As deadly threats close in and the past refuses to stay buried, Wade must prove he’s changed or risk losing his chance at happiness forever.
The Inklings Detective Agency by John R. Kelly
J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Agatha Christie, and other literary legends join forces to unravel a deadly conspiracy in this gripping mystery that sweeps from the halls of Oxford to the streets of London and the shores of Loch Ness.
In the shadowy streets of 1936 Oxford, England, members of a secret society keep turning up dead. When J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and their fellow literary masterminds, known as the Inklings, are called upon to catch a killer, they trade their pens for magnifying glasses. With time running out, they get a helping hand from mystery writers Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers to unravel a sinister web of secrets.
Packed with historical details, intrigue, and a thrilling whodunit, this novel is a masterful blend of high-stakes drama. Dive into a world where the creators of fantasy and mystery confront a real-life menace in a race against the clock. Will dark forces prevail, or will these literary giants crack the case before the murderer strikes again?
Blaze of Honor by D.M. Griffin
A BLAZE OF HONOR WOULD EITHER CONSUME HIM OR ILLUMINATE THE PATH TO LOVE!
Joram couldn’t pinpoint the burning conviction in his heart, the reason honoring his father felt like the only path to a life that pleased God. He remembered the unheard prayers of a five-year-old whose mother betrayed the sanctity of family and knew well the bitterness in his father’s heart. Whatever the reason, Joram, a man of few words, lived an obedient life. He adopted his father’s wishes and desires as if they were born from his own heart, and with that came his father’s simmering bitterness and ingrained distrust of women.
Driven by a desire for Joram to achieve more than a shepherd’s humble existence, his father pressured him to excel academically, tirelessly seeking the approval of powerful figures. Joram’s life took a dramatic turn when he captured the attention of Parthia’s notorious bandit leaders.
Caught in a dizzying storm of politics and family vendettas, Joram reluctantly accepts a fake marriage, meant to bring a young woman to Jerusalem so she could marry another man. Knowing how his father felt about women, a view he adopted as his own, Joram wasn’t prepared for the transformation that would take place once he began playing the role of a husband for all the wrong reasons.
The treacherous journey, marked by near-death experiences, culminated with them arriving in Jerusalem amidst the vibrant Feast of Weeks. With his knowledge of God ringing hollow as a mere religious duty, Joram divorced his wife and surrendered her to another man, determined to honor his word. But when he stumbles upon the truth and feels the burning intensity of the Holy Spirit descend in a blaze of honor that illuminates far more than he could have ever imagined, Joram has to decide if he is willing to walk the path of love.
Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy
From beloved author Mary Connealy comes a heartwarming Western romance about faith, family, and finding love in unexpected places—a touching tale of a devoted bachelor rancher, a determined schoolteacher, and the orphaned children who bring them together. Perfect for fans of Tracie Peterson and Karen Witemeyer.
Grant Cooper has dedicated his life to taking in orphaned children others have overlooked, building a loving family on his rugged Texas ranch. When a new schoolteacher arrives in Sour Springs with strong opinions about his unconventional household, he finds himself drawn to her fierce spirit—even as she challenges everything about his carefully ordered world.
Hannah Cartwright’s own painful past as an orphan makes her wary of the bachelor rancher raising children alone. But as she gets to know Grant’s extraordinary family, she discovers there’s more to him than meets the eye. When dangerous enemies threaten both their futures, Hannah and Grant must learn to trust in God’s plan—and each other.
Can a man who’s sworn never to marry risk his heart for love? And can a woman who’s known only betrayal find the faith to build a true home at last? A touching story of healing, hope and the family bonds that transcend blood.
All That Glows by Lauren Smyth
The apocalypse didn’t take everyone. It just took us.
Ever since the rain turned green, Kyrie’s world has been bathed in glowing dust. She packs it into old mascara tubes and sells it as makeup alongside dried cacti, threadbare blankets, and long-expired canned food. There’s not much else to do when everyone outside Kyrie’s small town in the Mojave Desert died from the plague-bearing rain ten years ago.
Everyone—except the man in the rubber mask.
He’s on the dangerous side of the fence, huffing infected air like it’s nothing, babbling to Kyrie about college and umbrellas and yogurt and everything else that disappeared the day it rained. He doesn’t seem to know that the world ended, and he has no explanation for how he survived the apocalypse. But Kyrie doesn’t believe in ghosts.
She can’t trust him, but he’s right about one thing: Towns without secrets aren’t surrounded by chain-link fences. And chain-link fences won’t keep out the plague forever.