Inspirational Suspense

This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.

It will take everything she has to face her past. Can this wayward woman find her way back into the hearts of her Amish Community? When a mistake forces Lydia Troyer to leave her Amish roots in exchange for a new life as an Englischer, she finds herself running from more than her past as Wally Troyer's rebellious daughter. Upon her father's untimely death, she is called home to take over The Book Cellar, Willow Springs's favorite Amish bookstore. A series of strange happenings and whispers among her people lead her to suspect there are more than books hidden in the cellar. Will she chance ...

Set in 1944 Chicago, Edgar Award-winner Naomi Hirahara’s eye-opening and poignant new mystery, the story of a young woman searching for the truth about her revered older sister's death, brings to focus the struggles of one Japanese-American family released from mass incarceration at Manzanar during World War II.

Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.

Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.

BRAND NEW COVERS, same great series! He never needed anyone…until he met her. When an Amish youth is killed in a suspicious hunting accident, Deputy Caitlin Flagler suspects his death is tied to the “Doomsday Preppers” group that has settled in Hunters Ridge. In digging for the answers, she meets Austin Young, a newcomer who seems to have more secrets than the elusive head of the sprawling compound. Caitlin’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a violent extremist. Austin must find a way to protect her and preserve his cover. When romantic sparks fly, ...

Karma /kahr-muh/, noun: Destiny or fate. Retributive justice. Inevitable consequence. Unfortunately, the past isn’t finished with Stephen and Camille King. Although they have settled into domestic life raising their precocious twin daughters, Savannah and Sarai, their world is upended when Camille receives threats from an unknown enemy. It is up to Stephen to get to the bottom of it and protect his family from evil intentions no one saw coming. But who has it out for her, and why now? Amid the shadowy threats made against Camille, a simmering romance unfolds with Aries Langston after her ...

Strong White Men, Smart Black Women ... and Babies! Special Interracial Pregnancy Romance Swirl Collection... Contains the following novels and novellas... * Chicago Loving * Delivery * Unexpected Family Life * Another Man's Lost Baby * Office Secrets * Billionaire Baby Benefits * Secret Billionaire and the Accidental Pregnancy * Her Baby Mercedes Over 1,000+ pages of steamy BWWM pregnancy romance with plenty of story, suspense and character development. Look inside for more details.

Don't miss this race-against-the-clock story of suspense and intrigue from a USA Today bestselling author. One obscure Babylonian artifact in the hands of terrorists could bring down an entire city… When antiquities professor Bryan Wright is tasked with discovering why a band of terrorists might target a museum in Munich, he teams up with the museum’s attractive exhibit designer to study their ancient artifacts. Something in this collection holds special value to the terrorists, and Bryan must figure out which item and why—before enemies get their hands on it. An American living in ...

A firefighter wanting to finally take his chance on the girl that got away, a CEO wanting to prove she’s over her ex, and the set of fires and fake engagement that bring them together. Firefighter Brock Sanders is happy with his life teaching new trainees and performing search and rescue for Disaster City. But when his team is called to help with a fire in his hometown, he’s surprised when he rescues his former roommate’s girlfriend. She still looks as good as ever, and he can’t help but remember all the times he wished she had been dating him. Now, no one is standing in his way of ...

What terrifies you? In the dark recess of your soul, what is it that you’ve managed to avoid, to hide, to bury deep, never to be faced? And what if the Lord asked you to face that fear for no other reason than, “Because I’m asking?” What would you do? Welcome to Collin Walker’s world. Collin Walker, a social worker from the innercity of Oakton, Ohio comes to Camp Grace for what is billed as “an extreme sports camp.” Her single purpose: to show her ward, Rob Sider, that there is more to life than the streets “…show you can be strong and still love, win without cheating, and...

Meet Ruthie Mast, the feisty and determined baker at the heart of The Amish Bakery, known for her bossy demeanor, which has kept suitors at bay—until now. Ruthie’s world has turned upside down when her prized recipe box vanishes, threatening her bakery’s reputation and livelihood. The theft is just one in a series of unsettling crimes rippling through the tranquil town of Willow Springs, striking businesses and unsettling the tight-knit members of the New Order Fellowship Church. With the arrival of Isaiah King, the quirky newcomer with ADHD tendencies and a fondness for chatter, ...

Cody West only has one mission on his mind…An ex-girlfriend doesn’t factor into the equation. It’s not easy coming back home to fight for the position you’ve earned. Cody finished at the top of his class at medical school, and he deserves to run the hospital when his father retires. The only thing standing in his way is his cousin, Ethan, who up until recently, didn’t even care about the job. That’s why Cody is determined to convince himself he doesn’t have time to date, even if it means giving up his second chance with the one woman who got away. Rebecca Taylor lets her best ...

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.

Rescue Agent Gabriel Santiago has spent his life trying to protect the animals in the Amazon rainforest. When an illegal logging crew threatens a pristine piece of the splendid place, he knows he has to do whatever it takes to stop them. Margo Durand is an internationally renowned wildlife photographer. When she stumbles across a group of loggers destroying habitats in Brazil, she finds herself unable to walk away from the story. She’s determined to help stop them and expose what’s happening. What she doesn’t count on is falling for the handsome rescue agent hot on the criminals’ ...

Drug Dealers… Criminals… Stalkers… Faithe Beiler opens her restaurant to the lonely and hungry every holiday, but when she mistakes Crist Petersheim for a homeless man and gives him a free breakfast, he's offended. Yet he can't help being intrigued by this pretty waitress with a giving heart. Crist blames God for the tragedies in his life, so the last thing he wants is to get involved with an Amish girl, who trusts God in all circumstances. Still, he fears for Faithe’s safety when she invites every homeless person in the neighborhood, including drug dealers and criminals, to a free ...

What they can’t remember can kill them… Three courageous amnesiac women in danger…Three honorable men who step up to protect them…While they strive to stay alive and solve the mysteries of their forgotten pasts, can they also rediscover themselves and the ability to love? Book 1 : No Second Chance for a Cowboy A woman with amnesia and a once grumpy cowboy she doesn’t remember breaking up with. When he becomes her self-appointed bodyguard, can they have a second chance at love? Book 2 : Seaside Cowboy's Forget-Me-Not What she doesn’t remember puts her and her cowboy protector in ...

It can cure you. Or it can kill you. The untamed Louisiana bayou is not for the faint of heart. But until now, Tara LeBlanc has always considered it a sanctuary, its lush foliage a source of medicinal healing. What evil has infi ltrated her haven? Two elderly women she loves lie near death, and Tara knows their illnesses are no accident. Only one man can save Tara from the same fate: Sheriff Rene "Bubba" Theriot. The strong-willed lawman throws his all into protecting her, laying his heart on the line as well as his life. Now they both stand to lose it all as a killer gets ready to pounce….

The bestselling series continues . . . As Kit Shannon defends a down and outer named Mousy Malloy on the charge of attempted murder, she also takes on the case of a woman whose young son is tragically killed by a Los Angeles trolley. Was the death of little Sammy Franklin an accident? Or could it have been avoided? The trolley case pits Kit against a powerful coalition of railroad men and politicians—all of whom seem to have something to hide ... a secret Kit must uncover in order to win. As these two cases move forward, it becomes clear there is some sort of connection—one that could ...

Noah West has some big shoes to fill... His brothers are the best first responders in all of Texas.It's not easy being the rookie cop in a family of overachievers. When Noah decided to follow in his older brothers' footsteps, he had no idea it was going to make his life a living nightmare. Add to that, a small town filled with nosy neighbors and a history of bad girlfriends, and it's no surprise that he's not ready when the girl of his dreams comes crashing into his life. Audree Hall moved to Faith Valley to forget about her difficult past with men, so she can't believe when she's matched ...