Uplifting Reads

It's only been a couple of years since Janice Parker lost her partner Cheryl to kidney complications, and she is sure that she isn't ready for another relationship. However, when her sister and best friend come up with a complicated scheme to set her up on a date with a stranger, Janice finds out that attraction can exist on different levels. As she explores her feelings regarding the new territory she is presented with, Janice wonders if she is capable of falling in love again.

Looking for a story that speaks to the heart, stirs the soul—and leaves you smiling? The Retreat is a warm, witty, and deeply moving Christian novel perfect for those who’ve lived a little, loved a lot, and maybe lost their way along the journey. Meet Case Parker, a weary pastor who’s spent years pouring into others—only to find himself spiritually drained. Hoping for rest and renewal, he heads to a quiet retreat in the Irish countryside with a handful of fellow pastors. What begins as a simple getaway soon becomes a life-changing encounter—with God, with others, and with himself....

Her home and her heart aren't up for grabs, but that doesn't stop her handsome neighbor from fighting for both. After a bad breakup, artist Deni Sparks has given up on love. When a friend wills her a lakefront cottage, she packs her bags and sweet Labrador, Hershey and hits the road. She hopes to find solace in the home that once healed her. The catch? The cottage is in desperate need of repair and Deni has three months to make things right. She’s no stranger to hard challenges. Architect Joel Anderson has wanted to develop the beachfront since high school, and now with the local economy ...

The diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. But every hour, three species disappear. Our incredible world is at risk. Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and conservationists who are fighting to save these extraordinary creatures from extinction.