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The story of Rahab comes to us through Joshua. Forty years of wandering have brought the children of Israel to their Promised Land, now controlled by the peoples of Canaan. This remarkable story tells of Jewish spies and their unexpected saving. There is a call and a reason to answer. Through it all, the hand of God moves not only nations to war, but individuals to great risks and greater rewards. My name is Rahab. I am a woman of Canaan. I do not belong in the lineage of the greatest love story, and yet, I am here. Kings have come through me. My people would look in wonder or scorn. It ...

Fairy Tales have sparked interest in readers and writers since days Medieval. Herein, is a collection of stories based on well-known tales of faerie. As with the Brothers Grimm, some stories are light and aerie, while others follow a darker path. Draw a chair close to the fire, warmed cider in hand, and let yourself be carried into the realm of fairyland. First up, is Rumpelstiltskin. Not an easy name to say, let alone spell. We’ll call him Rom. Rather than a goblin eager to devour a newborn baby, our Rom has come to help. But who has he come for? And will they survive long enough to win ...

Fairy Tales have sparked interest in readers and writers since days Medieval. Herein, is a collection of stories based on well-known tales of faerie. As with the Brothers Grimm, some stories are light and aerie, while others follow a darker path. Draw a chair close to the fire, warmed cider in hand, and let yourself be carried into the realm of Fairy Land. Rumpelstiltskin- a story of greed and value Pied Piper- Where have the children gone? Beast- Can love break the curse? Sleeping Beauty’s Potion- a tale of true love Frog Curse- She kissed a frog. What could possibly go wrong? Wolf and ...

As an undercover officer, Kathryn Brussel is used to lies, deception, and finding what’s been hidden. When her sister goes missing, Kathryn seeks help. Sparks fly with Sergeant Marshall Franklin. She doesn’t trust him, but he may be the only one who can protect all of them from killer jewel thieves. To win, they must find the hidden gems and escape the traps set against them. Get caught up in the fast-paced thrilling chase. The stakes are high, romance is sparking, and the twists keep everyone guessing.

Dr. Kelly Barning of Boston has her dream job, teaching kindergarteners to explore and be creative. She’s not prepared for the man in the cowboy hat bringing butterflies to life. How can she possibly fall for a cowboy when she’s terrified of dogs and not too sure of other animals either? Texas Rancher Martin Graham’s focus should be his young daughter, so why is her pretty teacher’s eyes making him want to go back to school? With Kelly’s fear of animals, can he ever convince her to trust a cowboy to be a blessing?

Cruising into Romance is on everyone’s agenda. Except for Evelyn Padley. Widowed for five years, she thinks adventure is behind her. But her daughter, Analyn, needs a roommate for a spring break cruise. Eve agrees. It’s her spring break from teaching middle school social studies and basking in the sun on a ship in the azure waters of the Caribbean sounds like a dream. Nick Baxter wasn’t expecting to go on a cruise, but Hugh, his nephew, and Hugh’s girlfriend Analyn need him. In a moment of weakness, he agrees. He also agrees to be a companion to Analyn’s mom. Without Eve knowing ...

Fairy Tales have sparked interest in readers and writers since days Medieval. Herein is a collection of stories based on well-known tales of faerie. As with the Brothers Grimm, some stories are light and aerie, while others follow a darker path. Draw a chair close to the fire, warmed cider in hand, and let yourself be carried into the realm of fairyland. The first story is Wolf and the Girl with the Red Cloak. Young Crissy cannot bear the thought of her father’s house and his things being shared with her stepfather, nor her stepsister. When a book of spells finds her, she thinks she has ...

Cinderella has her prince, but a fairy tale ending is not what she has in mind. Prince Robert of Camden doesn’t want to go to the ball, but from the moment Cinderella turns up, he’s caught in her web. Cinderella only has to keep him there forty days, the length of a royal engagement, until she can get to her heart’s desire buried deep within the ruins of the Keep. Of course, princely blood will need to be spilled. Cinderella’s spell is almost perfect, except for... Marissa DeGanne, his stepsister. The spell is not working on her, and she distracts Prince Robert. Cinderella needs to ...

Fairytales have sparked interest in readers and writers since days medieval. Herein is a collection of stories based on well-known tales of faerie. As with the Brothers Grimm, some stories are light and aerie, while others follow a darker path. Draw a chair close to the fire, warmed cider in hand, and let yourself be carried into the realm of Fairy Land. There’s a fisherman who catches a magical fish. The fisherman wants love, but the desire of his heart is the queen. With a touch of magic, perhaps their lives won’t be so different, and she’ll love him as much as he loves her. Or ...

Small town St. Ives, Minnesota has space for one bakery, and baker Millie Cooke wants to be sure Baxter Dane knows cookies and cocoa at the bookstore is not happening. A harmless prank should do the trick, but he gives as good as he gets. Can they overcome their differences to save the bakery? Christmas is in the air, perfect time for some miracles.

The cat from Camden Place knows a few secrets, and she’s ready to share. Detective Mitchel Ryce is on his first case, solving the murder of Lanie Smith. Lanie’s cat, Whiskers, seems a little too eager to help. When someone tries to steal evidence, and then burns down the lab when they can’t have it, Ryce wonders what Lanie got herself involved in. With the assistance of Dr. Sylvia Gleichman, can they reveal some big secrets without any more loss and find justice for Lanie? Whiskers seems to think so, and she’s ready to show them how.

Everyone faces misfortune. Can Nellie see past hers to find true love at Christmas? All Nelissa Shaffer wants is a fresh start. Dover’s Crossing, Idaho seems like a perfectly quaint small town with a welcoming byline. Except where she’s concerned. The only person interested in getting to know her is Deputy Calvin Lewis, but with her history, she can’t trust him. With all her misfortunes, is there any hope for Nelissa to have a Merry Christmas? It will take a miracle. But then, tis the season. This quirky rom com turns a few of the holiday Hallmark tropes on their tails. Disclaimer: ...

Elyse Maxwell wants life to feel normal after two years mourning the death of her brother-in-law and his family. But a random encounter with a runaway in New York City has her hoping her niece, Gracie Lynn, is alive. Elyse will stop at nothing to find her and bring her home. Detective Jack Prescott agrees to help, even though he thinks nothing will come of it. Neither of them knows the truth. Elyse’s inquiries endanger them all. Can they solve the mystery of the Maxwell murders before there are more victims? The truth can be deadly. Is finding a lost treasure worth the risk?

Lilian Jewel can’t believe she won the opportunity of a lifetime- a Jane Austen Christmas at an actual English manor house. Though she must leave her smartphone at the door, she gets a Regency wardrobe, her own lady’s maid, and travel in a horse-drawn carriage. The opportunity to delve into a collection of Regency-era author archives has her shivering with excitement. But everything is not as it should be. Seems someone thinks there’s treasure hidden in the manor, and they don’t mind hurting those who get in the way of their search. Secret billionaire, Harry Knoght, plans the event ...