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LOVE'S STORY by Dianne Christner (Bonus story "Strong as the Redwood" by Kristin Billerbeck) Book Description: Rediscover this classic romance from bestselling author Dianne Christner. Take the journey with Meredith Mears from New York City to a primitive town in the redwood forests of northern California. As a female journalist for  McClures Magazine  in 1899, Meredith has something to prove with her big story on forest conservation. But when her research leads her to logger Thatcher Talbot—a man with something to hide—will she be forced to choose between her story and her heart? Also included is a bonus historical romance from author Kristin Billerbeck. MY REVIEW:  What a fun book for a delightful afternoon or evening of enjoyment.  Readers will find this especially sweet book and bonus short story.  Grab a cup of hot tea, embrace the fragrance and sit back for a time of peace and quiet.   Readers who delight in love stories will...

A Daring Escape (The London Chronicles #2) by Tricia Goyer When Danger Closes In, Who Will Save the Children? At the height of World War II, American Amity Mitchell is living a comfortable life abroad as a tutor in England. But that changes when an urgent telegram arrives from her brother, Andrew, summoning her to Prague. Andrew's efforts to help Jewish children escape Czechoslovakia have grown desperate as Nazi forces tighten their grip on the country. Amity knows she can't ignore God's call to join Andrew in coming to the children's aid. Amity's boss, Clark, follows her to Prague to urge her to return but soon finds himself helping the Mitchell siblings prepare Kindertransports bound for the safety of England while threats of German occupation escalate. As Amity and Clark race to save innocent lives, God is drawing them closer to each other. A Daring Escape  is a gripping tale of hope, self-sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting love to overcome ...

Grace Anna Sings:  A story of hope through a little girl with a big voice by Angela Ray Rodgers Book Description:   Grace Anna: A Heart Song that Inspires the World Often in life we feel beat down. Life has lost its joy and we want to give up. Then there is a light—a light from someone unexpected. A story so inspiring, we begin to wake up and dream again. Before the birth Grace Anna, Angela experienced heartbreaking loss that left her seeking God’s guidance and healing to make it through each day. After Grace Anna’s birth, Angela went from being a science teacher to an advocate for her daughter. The Rodgers have gone through incredible highs and heartbreaking lows. But through it all, God has been their refuge and has blessed them with amazing, joyful lives. Grace Anna will inspire you to: Be the best you can be no matter your circumstances. Make the choice to live, not just exist. Be bold, be brave, and step out courageously. Seek joy where there appears to be only...

A Brand-New 3-Book Series from  New York Times  Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter. What happens when making an elderly Amish couple very happy means going along with a lie that gets bigger by the day? Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them. Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith— but also convicting. How can she tell the truth without hurting the ones she has truly come to love? The Hope Jar (The Prayer Jars #1) by Wanda Brunstetter My Review:  I've always wondered what it might be like as an "Englisher" to live with the Amish a...

Live Fearless:   A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose by Sadie Robertson Book Description: Sadie Robertson, bestselling author and star of  Dancing with the Stars,  has an important message for her generation: you don't have to be held back by fear, anxiety, or loneliness anymore. In  Live Fearless , Sadie takes you on a thrilling personal journey toward power, passion, and purpose as you live at the center of who God created you to be! Dear friends, I don't know about you, but I'm pretty tired of the struggle. You know which one I mean--fear, loneliness, not knowing who I am or what I'm meant to do. . . . Sound familiar? I struggled with insecurity, comparison, and isolation for too many years, from thigh gaps to eyebrows to the lifestyles I felt I had to live up to. I was so afraid of being "found out," that everyone in my life would somehow figure out that I was fearful and small and that I struggled to make my faith a reality and to be secure in...

  Death and Daisies (A Magic Garden Mystery #2) by Amanda Flower Book Description: National bestselling author Amanda Flower returns with her second floral Magic Garden mystery, perfect for readers of Paige Shelton and Sheila Connolly. Florist Fiona Knox left behind her gloomy life for a magical garden in Scotland, but a murder on her shop’s opening day spells doom. Fiona Knox thought she was pulling her life back together when she inherited her godfather’s cottage in Duncreigan, Scotland—complete with a magical walled garden. But the erstwhile Tennessee flower shop owner promptly found herself puddle boot-deep in danger when she found a dead body among the glimmering blossoms. One police investigation later (made a trifle less unpleasant by the presence of handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig), and Fiona’s life is getting back on a steady, though bewitched, track. Her sister Isla has just moved in with her, and the grand opening of her new spellbound venture, the Climbing Ro...

Shirley Gayle Booth Nash An angel in the form of my mama  Jenn Nash sent "Supermarket Flowers" link to me! Perfect!  Click blue link to listen to song Click to hear "How Great Thou Art" Played at mama's Memorial Service a favorite singer, Elvis Presley, and fav. song  Those present at Private Burial at New Concord Presbyterian Church, now her remains lie beside daddy, Kenneth Lee Nash Erica Stratton, Harry Hall, Rhonda Hall, Cynthia & Terry Robertson, Ronnie & Doris Nash, Allen & Jane Nash, Michael Nash, Christy Nash, Austin Short, Brandy,Jerry & Vanessa Kinne, Stevie & Nancy Nash, Tee Eagle, Hayden Robertson (Photographer & Erica's boyfriend  Her six children:  Cynthia Robertson, Ronnie Nash, Allen Nash, Michael Nash, Rhonda Nash-Hall, and Steven Nash (listed in birth order)  New Concord Presbyterian Church Harry & I on steps of New Concord Presbyterian Church near the Memorial Garden....