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As a renowned artist, Leanna Davis gained her reputation as "Painter of Beauty" from her family’s land that inspires her in different ways during each season. Now construction supervisor Joel Sheridan and his band of redneck workers are here to rip it all away from her! Even worse, her hot-looking new enemy, Joel, harbors a cold, deep secret from long ago—his identity used to be different. His boyhood name, “Sonny,” he carved years ago next to hers in hearts on their old “Sweetheart Tree” by Spring Lake. Once Sonny and Leanna shared the sweet joys of first love. When he left ...

He loves, she loves, but sometimes when they both love too much or too little or love others instead of one another all hell breaks loose! What are the secrets to getting together and staying in love? Who or what are the biggest threats to love? This helpful how-to book presents a close-up glimpse at: 1. Looking For Love 2. Snips & Snails, Sugar & Spice 3. Falling in Love 4. The Color of Love 5. Secrets of a Hot Kiss 6. Do Love Spells Really Work? 7. Third Party Intruders 8. Setting the Stage for Love 9. Love and Lies 10. It’s An Emotional Thing! 11. The Best Aphrodisiacs 12. Dressing for...

Children of all ages learn to apply deep, spiritual truths to the world around them as they discover that hidden jewels from the past are still BIBLE GEMS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS in today's fast-paced, not always godly, society. Read about: 1. Mummies and Toothpaste 2. Words 3. Miracles 4. A Biblical Banquet 5. You Heard It First From God 6. A Big Mistake 7. Music in Heaven 8. Nightmares 9. Play and Teach 10. A Heavenly Map 11. Be Like Jesus 12. Care and Share 13. Forget You 14. Celebrate Christ 15. Cherry Blossom Time 16. Promises Round The Bend 17. Remember The Titanic 18. Chill Out 19. Psst! ...

Cool secrets exist throughout God's wondrous world as Christian kids read about: 1. Tricky Tadpoles 2. Wise Cracks 3. Wolf Wonders 4. Tornadoes 5. Open Your Eyes 6. Life and Bubble Gum 7. Word Birds 8. All Puffed Up 9. River Of Miracles 10. All People 11. Underground Fire 12. New Again 13. Perfect Vision 14. A Light In The Dark 15. All About Alligators 16. Goose Bumps 17. Wonderful Water 18. All In God’s Time 19. Under Attack 20. Patience Pays 21. Underwater Singers 22. The Unlovely Lobster 23. The Sea That’s A Lake 24. The Human Body—A Living Miracle 25. Off The Bench and Into The Game

God created an amazing, but often mysterious world. In SURPRISING SECRETS (for Christian kids), children gain valuable insights about Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible as they have fun reading about: 1. Laughing Birds 2. Just A Jellyfish 3. Busy Bees 4. A Safe Cave 5. Longest Lives 6. Masked Bandits 7. Don’t Shrink 8. Go Bananas 9. Dinosaur Dilemma 10. A Heavenly Parachute 11. Amazing Ants 12. Bubbles That Don’t Burst 13. Corny Facts 14. Ah, Nuts 15. Inventions 16. It’s A Fishy World 17. XXX and OOO 18. Dish Ears 19. Living Like Lions 20. Golden Webs 21. Grrr! 22. A New Heart 23. Clever...

Welcome to clean, babbling streams, emerald meadows, sun-dappled corn, wheat and bean fields, windswept weeping willows, rustic red and white barns, pine-scented woods and other hidden nooks and crannies alongside America’s back roads. The warm-hearted country folk and critters, friendly and threatening alike, know sweet secrets of life and love that you’ll likely never discover in the city. In Country Memories, a collection of 50 rural recollections, find a comfortable old chair, inhale the fresh air that whispers of wild roses while you read about: Introduction 1. Broadway At The Barn...

Surf’s up! When teenage Christians go to the beach, exciting things start to happen! TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT THE BEACH includes five short stories…five paths along a windswept beach that lead to or away from God…the choice is theirs—and YOURS—to make! MIA discovers a world she never knew existed behind the boardwalk when Daniel, the best looking guy at a Gulf Coast beach, offers her first aid, but suddenly she must choose between two different worlds, two different friends, and two different gods. KRISTEN is without a date for the Sandcastle Prom, so a feisty little girl named Posey ...

The heat is on in this “sweet” romance! Radio host Lindsay Blair thinks it’s bad enough that she must share her job with co-host, Brant Diamond. Now she must compete against him so only one of them survives on the air waves. Lindsay’s love life is as complicated as her career. Handsome celebrity singer Derek Eden looks too good to be true. How can she say “no” to him? Brant’s fiery personality ignites as many sparks off the air as on the radio with Lindsay. Then there is her “secret admirer” that she fears may be an obsessed fan that’s stalking her, but why? When dark, ...

Here are only a few of the new friends you'll meet in TEENAGE CHRISTIAN: ASHLEY wins a songwriting contest and backstage passes to meet her favorite rock star, but discovers there's only one true Rock worthy of her love. MELISSA dreads attending a new high school, but learns that unknown roads are often mapped out by God. NICOLE and her best friend must spend Valentine's Day at a nursing home where both encounter real love when they least expect it. WHITNEY suffers from insomnia, but a heavenly cure brings sweet dreams. JESSICA feels like she's missing out on Halloween fun, then learns ...

Life isn’t always easy when you’re a TEENAGE CHRISTIAN IN THE COUNTRY. In this collection of six short stories, come to the quiet countryside and read about: SHOWKID BLUES – When you need so much in so short of a time, it’s easy to lose focus over the important things in life. Megan, a stock showkid at county fairs, learns that the best prizes to be won are sometimes what you had all along. HEX SIGNS AND GREASE – Is the Sheridan farm “vexed” and will new Amish hex signs repel evil or draw trouble? Lindy Sheridan notices three strange men prowling outside at night. Are they ...

Here are only a few of the new friends you’ll meet in TEENAGE CHRISTIAN, Inspirational Short Stories for Guys: DAVID, proud to be the owner of his grandfather’s Civil War-era rifle—a family heirloom—discovers the hard way that only a fine line separates adoration and idolatry. TIM, caught in a fierce tornado, has nowhere to run, except straight into the loving, protective arms of the Lord. KYLE’S feelings for his best friend, Charlie, turn from love to hate when Charlie hunts and kills Jannie, the tame little doe that Kyle befriended. MIKE puts an opportunity to work at a popular ...

Graduation opens new doors to an exciting new life. DEAR CHRISTIAN GRADUATE offers fresh reminders and timeless advice for the young man or woman about to embark on a journey into the adult world that’s not always an easy and nice place to work or live. This book contains valuable insights, many from biblical characters or Jesus Himself, so the wild, occasionally bumpy ride of life will run smoother. Read about: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Aim High! 3. When No One Is Watching 4. Empty Pockets 5. Who Are Your Friends? 6. Don’t Worry! 7. Fairness In The Family 8. Dare To Be ...

The bizarre surrounds us. Science has all the answers, right? Wrong! Since the beginning of time mysterious creatures, weird events and numerous other anomalies baffled even the wisest of intellectuals or experts. Let's take a look at the unanswerable...at that which is BIZARRE AND UNEXPLAINED: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Old Hag 2. Haunted Dolls 3. Bad Little Boys 4. Ghoulish Little Girls 5. Magic Mirrors 6. Shadow People, Shadow Pets 7. Blood-Sucking Vampires 8. Psychic Vampires 9. Peculiar Places 10. Freaky Faces 11. Cursed Cars 12. Evil Clowns 13. Creepy Castles 14. Not So Sweet Dreams 15....

God created an exciting world filled with awesome mysteries and wonders. Read about: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Quick Claws 2. Body Language 3. Fungus Farmers 4. Right On! 5. Funny Flamingoes 6. Going Home 7. Salty Seas 8. All God’s Creatures 9. Regal Redwoods 10. Soaring High 11. Bothersome Brothers 12. Amazing Sights 13. Changing Lanes 14. Catching The Light 15. Are You A Sheep Or A Goat? 16. Attack Squirrels 17. Bridging The Gap 18. Steamboatin’ 19. Challenging Changes 20. That’s Cool! 21. Big Stuff 22. Secrets of the Dead Sea 23. Terrific Tongues 24. Smart Dogs 25. The Awesome Ostrich

Jack o’ lanterns glow like smirking, wicked demons in the dark, velvety night. A full harvest moon spills its golden light on unsuspecting towns where each TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT HALLOWEEN encounters spirits of good and evil. ALI catches “The Slitherer” lurking in her backyard as she unmasks dark deceptions beneath a shimmering October moon. CHERIF finds himself trapped all night inside a cemetery with high above ground vaults. In “the city of the dead” a fierce spiritual battle rages, threatening his life. JANA feels instant enmity with the Ouija board when her twin, Josh, ...

Thirteen-year-old Britney Danison longs to be back home in Vermont after her family moves to Willowild, Louisiana. In this lonely, creepy place, she misses her old friends, her old school, and her old house, especially after she hears about the famous phantom that haunts the swamp. When she sees the ghost and odd things start happening, she and her new friend, Zack, familiar with the bayou all his life, are determined to uncover the truth. Who or what is the phantom? Is it dangerous? Why does the Phantom of Willowild seem particularly interested in Britney? The answers lie hidden deep in ...

Silver bells peal throughout cities. Choirs sing “Silent Night” in country churches. In TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT CHRISTMAS, celebrate the sparkling holiday season with these new friends: TAYLOR decides to search for Jon, a great guy she knew long ago and never forgot. What she finds turns out to be the last thing she expected. Fortunately, all isn’t lost because God possesses amazing power to work miracles, especially during Christmastime. STEFAN’s passion is art. He searches his conscience as he struggles to prove to his girlfriend, Kayleigh—and to himself—that he won’t place his...

God created a world filled with amazing secrets, just waiting to be discovered! Children of all ages will gain valuable Christian insights as they read about: 1. Chattering Chicks 2. Hail To The Snail 3. Earn Your Stripes 4. Holding On 5. Goldfish Gossip 6. Blood and Bats 7. Hot Flowers and Glowing Mushrooms 8. Jumping Spiders 9. Horned Toads—Secret Stalkers 10. How’s Your Hair? 11. It’s Electrifying 12. Laughing Llamas 13. It’s Leaning! 14. Mad Dogs 15. Leapin’ Leopards 16. Mud Bugs 17. Marked By God 18. Night Lights 19. Mysterious Manatees 20. Ocean Giants 21. Noisy Nightbirds ...

HALLOWEEN AT THE FARM unleashes hijinks, horror, happiness and heavenly memories. Dried cornstalks beneath a full yellow moon. Glowing jack o’lanterns. The smell of wood smoke trailing crisp autumn air. Witches riding broomsticks. Ghosts and skeletons dangling from trees. Mischief and mayhem. Pumpkins, pranks, phantoms, goblins, ghouls and other specters in the night. The often tranquil farm bursts alive with adventure, fun, fear and sometimes even a wandering devil each October. Revisit the “good old days” on the farm where those lucky enough to have lived in the country recall: 1. A...

It’s not always easy to recognize GOD’S GOLDEN LIGHT in a dark, sometimes evil world. Read about 15 Christians struggling to find God’s Light in these 15 inspirational short stories: A BRAND NEW SONG – When a choir director sees mischievous Damon Rogers show up for choir rehearsal, she prays, “God, give me patience…and I need it now!” Can she ever teach such a bad little boy what it means to be holy? HELEN – Sometimes the person that annoys us the most, even at church, turns out to be the very one that needs and loves us the most. A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE – When you’re a cop,...