Inspirational Fiction

It’s not always about what you say to your love ones, but how you say it. Beth Cartwright is an orphan on the run. After her mother’s death, she is facing a life of destitution. With debts being called in, no prospects for marriage and no protector, she has to do something. And fast. Becoming a mail order bride is her only option. There is one small problem. She hasn’t told her husband-to-be that she comes with a little sister in tow. But she quickly finds her husband has secrets of his own. David Justman is a man haunted by his past. His scars not only mar his skin, but his heart. ...

BRAND NEW Covers, same great series! They can't forgive. And they'll never forget. Growing up Amish never prepared Eve Reist for the scrutiny of being in the public eye. As a rising star on a TV station in Buffalo, she’s had to deal with her share of fanatics. When she learns her mother is ill, Eve takes a much-needed vacation and returns to her childhood home in Hunters Ridge. Dylan Kimble, an Englischer, never thought he’d stay in quiet Hunters Ridge. But after his twin brother’s tragic death, he gives up his dreams of becoming a lawyer and settles into his job as a deputy in town. ...

Old sins cast long shadows. Mona Vickers is forging a new life, building a safe and loving home for her girls far away from the ghosts of the past. She’ll do whatever it takes to make it work, including sending her girls to the Christian-based after school program despite her own lack of faith. Roy Strough, Director of the Unity Plenkiss Community Center, wants to help the hardworking mother who’s captured his heart, but he’s already offended her pride once. Asking Mona to teach a class at the community center in exchange for tuition seems like the perfect solution. Mona’s growing ...

A charming Louisiana Christmas romance where “home” might be the most magical destination yet. World-traveling holiday blogger Maya Torres is known for her snowy, picture-perfect Christmases—so when her grandmother insists she return to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help with the town’s Cajun Christmas Festival, she’s hesitant. Swapping snow for bayou float parades and gumbo cook-offs wasn’t on her holiday itinerary, and neither was working with her first love, Rhett Beauregard—the hometown football hero who once broke her heart. As Maya navigates small-town holiday traditions ...

In the third installment of his acclaimed anthology series, master of crime fiction Lawrence Block has gathered together the best talent from popular fiction to produce an anthology of short stories based on masterpieces of American art. Among the star-studded lineup of writers you'll find Jerome Charyn, Jane Hamilton, Christa Faust, John Sandford, Sara Paretsky, Walter Mosley, Charles Ardai, Barry Malzberg, and Janice Eidus.

Expanded Edition: Now with a brand-new bonus epilogue… In the tense months following 9/11, a chance encounter sparks an unlikely connection between two strangers—a young college student and a marine on his way to Afghanistan. Mark has no interest in romance, especially just a week before he deploys. But when he sees a man follow a pretty waitress from a Providence hotspot, his gut tells him she’s in danger. He feels compelled to intervene. Amanda hoped to learn the restaurant business when she took the waitressing job, but so far all she’s learned is how to fend off handsy guys. ...

Varmints and strangers best steer clear of this Winchester-toting redhead. Working alongside her grandpa on his Arkansas tenant farm, Rose Linwood learned to love the land as much as he did. Now her older sisters have married and moved on, Grandpa has gone to his eternal reward, and Rose is determined to make a go of the farm on her own. But crops have been slow to recover since the drought of 1930-31, and the whole country struggles in the grip of the Great Depression. Drifters looking for work or handouts roam the countryside, some of them up to no good, so Rose keeps her trusty ...

The very gorgeous, Dominique Wilson, was born to a crack-addicted mother. Despite that, she's risen above her upbringing and carved a decent life for herself. Nice home — check. Nice car — check. Friends who love her — check. She has all of those things and a half-decent boyfriend, too. However, an out-of-control night of partying leaves her in a situation that will impact her life forever. She knows that God is the only one who'll get her out of her precarious situation. Her faith is strong, and she believes that God always answers prayer. But sometimes even the strongest believers ...

From USA Today Bestselling author Ruth Hartzler comes this heartwarming story of love and forgiveness. When Noah Hostetler while on rumspringa loses control of a borrowed car on an icy road and drives into a buggy, the Miller sisters are hurt. Injured and with unforgivingness in her heart, Hannah Miller vows she will never again feel for Noah what she once did... a deep and loyal love. Both Hannah and Noah believe that with God’s grace anything is possible, but healing from a painful past is no easy task. Can Hannah rediscover what once she felt for Noah before his terrible mistake, or ...

When danger strikes, love and family become the ultimate refuge. Ben Taylor, a 25-year-old widower with four children, is already struggling to balance college, a new job, and fatherhood when he gets caught up in a network of fraud and deception at his workplace. Forced to go undercover to expose the criminals and clear his name, Ben turns to Teresa Cooper, the capable nanny who keeps his world in order, to take his children to the one place where they will be completely safe. Jonah Campbell, a retired soldier-turned-artist living in the remote wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, never ...

Two hearts on a quest for belonging: In a world where tradition clashes with turmoil, can young love bridge the divide? Rayquan Jackson, a foster child burdened by a troubled past, discovers an unexpected sanctuary with the Zook family. Aspiring to become a true Amish man and capture the heart of Lizzie Ebersole, Rayquan confronts the inner demons of his harsh history. Lizzie Ebersole shines as a beacon of hope for Rayquan, even in his darkest moments. When Rayquan learns of his mother's death, his behavior worsens—acting out at school and violating the Ordnung. Lizzie steadfastly ...

The best-selling author of over 60 books, Tracie Peterson pens soaring works of faith and simple virtue. An addition to her popular Heirs of Montana series, The Coming Storm takes place in the year 1870.

Mischka escaped a life of enslavement. Her dearest friend Elsa, had found a way to save her, but her wounds and scars weigh heavily on her. She got away from those who held her captive, but she knows they want her back. Clive, sent on a special mission, tries to ease tension in Southern Oregon. A war is brewing, and Clive will do what he can to save lives, and change hearts. Sheriff Nigel faces down a band of criminals in Timber Town. With his new deputies he has to find a way to make life better for families stuck in peril. Meanwhile... Sophia prepares for change. With her mother's ...

There is nothing wrong for a mail order bride to desire children. But what happens when her husband is unable… At 26 years old, a limped Cora Duke wants to stop being a burden on her family. She decides to marry herself off to a stranger, by means of becoming a mail order bride. Cowboy Derek Masters is a man of solitude. A man running from a troubled past and seeking to build a family at his ranch. When a beautiful and confused Cora sweeps into his life, however, old wounds resurface, especially on the touchy topic of childbearing. Despite their growing affection for each other, a ...

She’s the only daughter in the Glover family. He’s got a secret that drove him out of town years ago. Can Arizona and Duke find common ground and their happily-ever-after this Christmas? Arizona Glover doesn’t know that the plate of gingerbread cookies she bakes for her new neighbor - hello, handsome cowboy, Duke Rhinehart - will spark something soft inside her sassy heart. But she finds herself giving him her number when he asks. Duke can't believe the gorgeous women who burst into his house is a Glover. Or that his heart grew three sizes upon seeing her. Of all the rotten luck. See,...

What if Lady Catherine never visited Longbourn and Mr. Darcy's second proposal never took place? The wedding of Jane and Mr. Bingley is fast approaching, but Elizabeth dreads the day. She is overjoyed for her sister and honoured to be the maid of honour at the ceremony. But a certain gentleman will also be in attendance, acting as the best man of the wedding, and Elizabeth isn't too sure she wants to see him. For how can she stand at the altar of the church, beside the man she loves, knowing that the wedding is not theirs? ...Especially when it could have been. As the wedding day arrives, ...

Rebecca is determined not to be the fourth Miller girl to marry the fourth Hostetler brother, so why is she so upset when Sarah Beachy spends all her free time with Elijah Hostetler? Rebecca Miller has started work at the B&B which has opened next door to the Millers. It's bad enough that the owners' son is decidedly non-Amish and somewhat unpleasant, but why is Sarah Beachy, an Amish girl from another community, now staying with the Miller family? Sarah appears to hold secrets close to her heart, but is one of them that she is dating Elijah? And will the arrival of the mysterious Amish man...

When a woman claiming to be August St. Clair returns to the quiet coastal town of Loss Landing—ten years after her presumed death—the community is thrown into chaos. Clay Moorehouse, August’s former boyfriend, has spent a decade in prison for her murder. Now, with this woman showing up, everything the town thought it knew begins to unravel. Set against the sweeping beauty of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged life of a dairy farm, The First Rains of October is a deeply moving Christian thriller. As long-buried secrets rise and loyalties are tested, the story explores justice, truth, and...

Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, the trustworthy boy is discovered by a German officer, who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico has to do is persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading “north,” where new jobs and safety await. Unaware that this is all a cruel ruse, the innocent boy reassures passengers on the station platform every day.

Nala Carter is a woman after God’s own heart. She’s beautiful, humble, and generous — an all-round good person. But that doesn’t make her perfect. She’s had her demons in her past, yet she’s fought and conquered them. When she meets handsome car dealership owner, Aaron, she’s pleasantly surprised that he has a heart for God that is just as humble as her own. There’s definitely a mutual attraction between the two, but in the end, can a moment of generosity spark and ignite heaven on Earth for Nala and Aaron?