Religious Holidays

When Jasmine Mayhew learns the Kentucky horse farm on which she lives will be sold, she replies to a mail order bride ad from a man in Glory, Montana Territory. Thomas Pullman falls in love with his bride the minute he first meets her, and it seems Jasmine feels the same affection for her new husband and his kind, loving family. But Jasmine’s headstrong nature poses some challenges to Thomas’s way of thinking. On Christmas Eve, an accident suddenly challenges the young couple to look at each other in new ways and to seek the true reason for the season. Read all the books in Christmas ...

Judah and the little army of Maccabees fight to free Jerusalem from the cruel King Antiochus in this vibrant and action-filled rhyming version of the famous Hanukkah story.

Will following her heart mean denying her dreams? It's not easy being the golden girl. In this Christian Medical Mystery, a gifted young neurologist, Lily Lapree, embarks upon her residency in the teaching hospital where her late father practiced. Longing to try her wings outside the insular nest, the position hadn’t exactly been Lily’s top choice, but the hometown hospital has its perks. Best of all, they’ll help mainstream her live-in sister, Raina, who has special needs. In response to Lily’s promise to keep tabs, they’ll add “Rainy” to their janitorial staff. Though ...

Dive into a world where traditions come alive with Celebrating Traditions, a captivating eBook that invites you on an extraordinary journey through the heart of global festivities. This comprehensive guide explores the rich tapestry of celebrations that span continents and cultures, offering an immersive experience into the customs that bring people together. Begin your adventure with an exploration of the true meaning behind festivities, from the vibrant street parties of Latin America to the serene temples of Asia. Learn how families around the world honor their heritage through ...

California 1855 When Olivia Turner comes to the realization that her family simply can’t support her any longer—the harvest is too meager, and there are too many mouths to feed—she prays to God for help. Help comes in the form of Samuel Fisher, who places an advertisement for a mail-order bride. After a brief correspondence, Olivia sets out for Sonoma with no money in her pockets but a great deal of love and faith in her heart. When she gets to Sonoma, she finds that not only is Samuel wealthier than she could ever have imagined, but he’s also extremely closed off to her. Abandoned ...

Available as a value box set amazon.com/dp/B07ZPT9Y4P (copy and paste the link into your browser)Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride Historical Tales short story romance. Best Selling Author Katie Wyatt The fire that reaches into the sky and consumes Sally’s family business also tears apart her family. Grieving the loss of her parents, and on the verge of being homeless as the bank threatens to repossess her home after her father’s loan is forfeited, Sally knows she has to find a way to stay strong for her little brother, Enos. When Enos tells her of a mail-order bride he saw ...

In Denver, Colorado 1966, seeming strangers Annette Lorings and Brad Tice are summoned to a lawyer’s office to listen to a surprising partial reading of the last will of Margaret Chrisholds. In order to receive a mysterious inheritance which will be revealed on Christmas Eve, Annette and Brad together must complete twenty-five tasks over the next few months. In letters from the grave, Margaret makes it clear she hopes they will establish a romance. The tasks include taking road trips and local outings, visiting museums, cooking classes, helping the less fortunate, and flying to San ...

It’s finally December, but instead of cooling down, things are heating up in Roseville, especially for Abby Ashworth. As a social worker, she usually spends her Christmases helping homeless individuals. But fate has another plan for her when a homeless man and his brother, Cade McDonald, step into her life. As Abby attempts to reunite Bobby McDonald with his family, she discovers she’s deeply attracted to his older sibling. Not to mention, the McDonald family is kind and warm, giving her a feeling of not being alone for the first time in many years. But can Cade ever see past the deep ...

When past scars cannot remain hidden any longer, Marley must learn that beauty lies within. Dr. Marley Bakersfield likes her life the way it is. She enjoys black coffee, long runs, and avoiding all things baked or sugary. Plus, she has a wonderful best friend and a great job. Working for the premier plastic surgery group in Washington D.C., Marley is close to becoming a partner—a longtime dream. She finds joy in building her patient’s self-esteem and understands how insecurity feels. She suffered an accident as a child that left more than physical scars. Marley’s never seen herself as...

When Catherine Olsen answers his mail order bride ad, he believes that her arrival will help him fulfill at least one of his few remaining dreams. But then Bessie Calhoun steps off the train and into his life, and nothing will be the same ever again After her scoundrel of a husband dies, leaving Bessie with child and all alone in New York City, she doesn’t know how she’ll managed to provide for herself and her baby. Then her friend Catherine proposes a deception, one that makes Bessie deeply uncomfortable, but which she accepts because she has few other choices if she hopes to give her ...

"Prolific romance author Johnson...has produced an enjoyable slow-burn tale; A particularly appealing element of this book is its depiction of a patient, perceptive hero." — Kirkus Reviews Question: What do a reclusive author and an outgoing real estate agent have in common? Answer: Nothing. But fate brought them together on a vacation five years ago, and as Logan and Sloane prepare for their annual get-together, there are sparks flying between them. Sloane: When Logan Murphy, my accidental best friend, calls to say our annual mid-winter trip has to be "redone," he's already got the ...

“Let me help you. I can take all this worry and uncertainty away and give you a huge check in its place. It’s a win-win situation.”When Amanda Everly and her friends decide to pool their money and purchase an old mansion on an island off the US coast and turn it into a hotel, they have no idea what they’re in for. When the renovations become too much, Amanda very reluctantly calls on Will Riley, a so-called influencer whom she has great reservations about. But Will is far from your usual shallow social media type. His whole goal is to use his influence to do good, and to that end, ...

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.

Sammy Spider watches longingly as Josh Shapiro lights another candle and receives another brightly-colored dreidel each night of Hanukkah.

What are the treasures in Benjamin's Box? Come along with Benjamin and see. Like all boys and girls, Benjamin is very, very curious. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin decides to follow him and find out who he really is. At first, Benjamin thinks Jesus is a teacher, then a king. At last, he learns the good news - news that every child (and grown-up!) will want to share.

The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen—DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told.

If home is where the heart is, where do you go if your heart is torn in two, between Amish and English loves? When Charity Bright intercepts a Christmas card, she is astonished to discover a long-hidden secret: she is not the sole surviving woman in her Old Order Amish family. Once, her father had a sister--a shunned aunt Charity never knew she had. Bright Christmas: an Amish love story follows Charity and her friend, Daniel Yoder, as they venture to New York City on a purposed Rumspringa, determined to bring Charity's Aunt Hope back to the family fold by Christmas Eve. Charity and Daniel ...

Ashley needs to get a venue and a sponsor for the annual Christmas Prize Event. And she’s got to get this done fast since her previous plans fell through. She can’t bear to see the event get canceled! Matt feels just a little blindsided by the high energy event planner, but he really does want to help. His grumpy persona might be in jeopardy if he helps too much, but he’s sure his money will be the help this event needs more than anything else. As Ashley spreads her sunshine all around while she plans for the Christmas event, Matt gets pulled in. There are times he finds it impossible...

Cody Brand left Garland Cove right before his senior year in high school with his family. After college he joined the family business – a resort style luxury hotel chain. Krista Roswell was living her dream of opening a bakery in the high traffic area of the town square. She works every day to make people happy with her beloved pastries. Since Cody’s been gone from his home town, he’s taken more responsibility in the business and has quietly made a fortune. Now he’s wealthier than he ever thought possible. Back in his home town to scope out a new project, he wanders around to see ...

Pursuing a seasonal job at her favorite craft store, Etsy Barber gets more than she bargained for when she joins a ragtag team to accomplish the store’s pending relocation to a newer building. Helping to guide this “upload” process, assistant manager Trevor Miller befriends Etsy and can’t fight the attraction that leads to a cozy partnership back in the warehouse as they clear out the old store to fill the new one. Trouble-bound, the upload crew must weather the ire of the head manager Ray Birch, and accidents start occurring with startling frequency. Tiptoeing around the ...