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Celia Murray had always known love growing up with her Aunt Hannah. Now living in a boarding house in a big city, she longed for those days of love and safety. When an unexpected inheritance changes her circumstances, she invites her aunt to come help her make the boarding house into a real home for the boarders. An even more unexpected gift came with the new boarder, a handsome young minister who changes Celia's heart in ways she never expected. Can she dare to confess these changes to him?

After the death of her last remaining relative and the sale of her Virginia home, Ariel Custer heads north to a promised job as a librarian's assistant. But when the job falls through, lovely Ariel's plea to God for help is realized when she meets Judson Grannis and her life takes a different turn.

Dive into the wisdom of Grace Livingstons heartfelt compilation, where she brings together a daily quote from the beloved Pansy Books by her aunt, Isabella Macdonald Alden. Each quote is paired with a thoughtful scripture or verse, providing inspiration and reflection for every day of the year. - Summary by LikeManyWaters

Elizabeth is utterly alone in her Montana cabin, shocked by the sudden, brutal death of her brother, the last of her family. His killer has threatened to return and claim her, and she has only one thought: to flee across country to the East and search for relatives she has never known. With the villain and his gang in pursuit, she rides across perilous terrain, encountering those who help her and those who, in their own way, are just as dangerous as the men she is fleeing.

He was a young preacher who refused a glittering pulpit to work shoulder-to-shoulder with factory hands. She was the runaway heiress hiding from a family that never claimed her heart. Neither of them knew the other was only a river’s width away—until the night the whole worlds were about to burn. In a single breathless evening of pursuit, confession, and courage, Patty Merrill and John Treeves are hurled together by danger and drawn forever by love. From the smoky tenements beside a roaring industrial plant to a secret hilltop village built on nothing but faith and a fortune, The Tryst ...

When a young society woman embarks on a trip to the countryside to visit her aunt, she finds herself unexpectedly entangled with a neighboring family as their unwilling guest. Faced with this uncomfortable situation, she grapples with her feelings while the familys daughter struggles to navigate the tension. Meanwhile, the son of the household has a prior connection with her, leading to unexpected revelations and new perspectives on life, faith, and love. - Summary by LikeManyWaters

Aunt Lucretia — affectionately known as Crete by her family — is a sweet and patient older woman trapped in the role of an unpaid and unappreciated domestic servant for her narrow-minded sister and spoiled niece. When they decide to leave town to avoid an unexpected visit from a backwoods cousin, Aunt Crete is left alone to welcome him. Eager to embrace him regardless of his background, she finds a potential friend in this stranger who has been searching for a place to belong after losing his mother years ago. But what does their budding friendship mean for Aunt Cretes prejudiced relatives...

When Tryon Dunham’s train after work arrives at the station late, he has no idea that the course of his life is about to change forever. He needs to hurry home and change clothes for an evening dinner party, so he decides to walk along the tracks to save time. A beautiful, well-dressed young woman overtakes him and begs his protection from mysterious pursuers and a threatened evil that she refuses to explain. Is she a criminal? Could she be an escaped lunatic? Has she been kidnapped? Whatever the source of her terror, Dunham immediately decides to trust and help her.

Two of Grace Livingston Hill’s most luminous and uplifting romances—now together in one beautifully illustrated edition. In Cloudy Jewel, spirited Julia Cloud is given a second chance at joy when she’s called to raise her orphaned niece and nephew. What begins as duty blossoms into a radiant new life filled with young love, unexpected blessings, and the gentle guidance of Providence. In The Angel of His Presence, a lonely young minister and a grieving girl discover that even in the darkest moments, an unseen angelic presence walks beside them, weaving broken lives into a tapestry of ...

Marion Warren leads a lonely life in the city. Her one joy is attending symphony concerts, where she finds crimson roses mysteriously placed in her seat. She never dreams that the donor is a rich, handsome man who is in love with her.

In the second installment of the Marcia Schuyler trilogy, Phoebe Deane finds herself trapped in her brothers household, enduring the cruelty of her spiteful sister-in-law. As whispers of marriage proposals swirl around her, it seems inevitable that she is destined for a life with an abusive man and his unruly children. However, a fateful encounter in the woods one afternoon sets her on a path that could change everything. (Summary by TriciaG)

Discover the Timeless Tale of "Lo, Michael" - Now Enhanced with Exquisite Illustrations! Grace Livingston Hill's cherished classic, "Lo, Michael," comes to life like never before with breathtaking, lush illustrations. Follow the journey of a young woman caught between her faith and the trials of love and loyalty. This beautifully illustrated edition breathes new life into a story of redemption, romance, and the enduring power of faith. Perfect for fans of classic Christian romance, this ebook version offers a visual feast that complements the compelling narrative, making it a must-have ...

In the vast expanse of the Arizona desert, Hazel Radcliffe finds herself fleeing from an aggressive suitor, only to become hopelessly lost. Overcome with exhaustion, she collapses from her pony, but fate has other plans. She is discovered by John Brownleigh, a charming missionary with a heart for service. As he nurses her back to health, an undeniable love blossoms between them, despite their vastly different backgrounds—Hazel, a woman of privilege, and John, devoted to his faith. After their brief encounter, Hazel returns to her life, torn between her familys expectations and the profound ...

Home from college, Lynn returns to discover that her childhood friend Mark has strayed from his faith and become entangled in a local scandal. As Mark grapples with the consequences of his poor choices, young Billy from Lynns Sunday School class is determined to clear his name. But what sacrifices will Billy have to make, and could his quest for justice end up hurting those he seeks to protect? - Summary by Emily Grace

In the late 1920s, secretary Carol Berkley works directly for the owner of the Fawcett Construction Company. When her boss suddenly becomes seriously ill, Carol bravely volunteers to forego her long-planned vacation and instead travel to another state to resolve problems on a construction project in jeopardy of default. Her boss gives her carte blanche to make decisions on his behalf. She is excited to prove herself and undertake a business role not normally filled by a woman.

‘Aunt Crete’s Emancipation’ follows Miss Lucretia Ward or ‘Crete’ to her family, as she navigates life with her rude sister Carrie and her spoilt niece Luella. They treat the older Crete like a maid more than a family member but everything will change when cousin Donald Grant visits from out west. Carrie and Luella shun the ‘backwoods’ cousin but Crete welcomes him with loving and open arms, changing everyone’s lives forever.

When college senior Cornelia Copley is forced to leave school and return to her struggling family, she fears she’s lost everything: her dreams, her future, even her hope. But with a little paint, a lot of prayer, and an unexpected box of ferns from a handsome stranger’s mother, Cornelia discovers that broken homes—and broken hearts—can be gloriously re-created. Together with her brothers, a repentant wild boy named Brand, and the quiet, steady Arthur Maxwell, Cornelia transforms a shabby little house into a haven of love and laughter. Along the way she learns that God’s best gifts...

World War I, rural Pennsylvania. When innocent Hilda Lessing takes a job on a quiet truck farm, she never imagines she’ll uncover a deadly German spy ring plotting to cripple America’s war effort. One overheard conversation, one stolen suitcase, and one desperate leap onto a moving train turn an ordinary girl into the nation’s secret weapon. Pursued by ruthless enemies, guided by faith and a mysterious red signal, Hilda must reach Washington before it’s too late—for her country… and for the young officer who has captured her heart. Grace Livingston Hill’s thrilling blend of ...

Tired of endless scrolling and shallow content? This 7-day devotional challenge is designed to pull you back into active, soul-shaping reading—one short but profound F. W. Boreham essay each morning for exactly seven days. Boreham was the writer C. S. Lewis’s own pastor called “the greatest living preacher” and whose sermons ravished hearts on two continents. Each 10–15 minute reading will quietly re-wire the way you think about God, life, and everyday wonders. No fluff. No boredom. Just deep calling to deep. Finish the seven days strong and your reward waits on day 8: a complete,...

In a quiet 1830s New York village, gentle Phoebe Deane dreams of nothing more than books, kindness, and perhaps a letter from the young lawyer who once found her among the autumn leaves. But when cruel lies, spun by a rejected suitor with a heart of poison, threaten to brand her forever fallen, Phoebe’s world collapses. Disowned, despised, and facing a forced marriage to the very man who ruined her name, she has one week to live—or to flee into disgrace. Only three people refuse to believe the slander: Miranda, the red-haired, fearless servant who will climb roofs, lock villains in ...