Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=6660&N=6594+4294243524 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707232 Elizabeth travels to 1875 Colorado to take pictures she hopes will make her the D.C. Chronicles new photojournalist. But when her life is threatened, a buckskin-clad Southerner named Daniel takes Elizabeth and her godly assistant on a perilous and revealing journey. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707299 Pursued by a Texas bounty hunter, Matthew returns to Fountain Creek, Colorado, to apologize to his brother for insulting his wife Annabelle and to share his Idaho homestead. Learning that his brother has left already, he answers an ad for someone to guide a widow to Idaho. But hes shocked to see the widow is Annabelle--a woman whose sordid past repulses him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707626 FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Mark Sanders is in St. Louis, where he reunites with his old flame, Emily Lawson. But when Emilys almost killed by an unknown sniper, Mark must race against time to uncover the shooters true identity--before they return to finish the job. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707627 In the murky waters of Savannahs shoreline, a young law student is under fire as she tries her first case at a prominent and established law firm. A complex mix of betrayal and deception quickly weaves its way through the case and her life, as she uncovers dark and confusing secrets about the man shes defending, and the senior partners of the firm. How deep will the conspiracy run? Will she have to abandon her true self to fulfill a higher calling? And how far will she have to go to discover the truth behind a tragic cold case? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710299 Caleb Bender and his family struggling to adapt to their new lives in a country torn apart by revolution. But their true test is yet to come. When a bandit kidnaps his daughter and wounds his son, Caleb knows he must act before his children are put in further danger. Yet what can an Amish man do when violence is strictly forbidden? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710287 As one woman tries to find the hidden valley of her fathers dreams in the 1906 Black Hills, she also discovers courage, faith--and romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710198 While on her way to a new life, Annabelle Tyler finds herself handcuffed by highwaymen to Harrison Graymoor--Philadelphias most eligible bachelor--and thrust into a marriage neither wants. Before they can annul this sham, however, the newspaper announces their nuptials. As the plot thickens, the unlikely couple desperately tries not to fall in love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707647 For years, Elena Breen soaked up the spotlight as a famous singer. But now her overworked voice is damaged, and her body is worn out. Her career may be over. Exhausted and downtrodden, she turns to the man who once stole her heart--her estranged husband, Jesse Golden. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710244 When she learns that her husband is missing in action during World War II, a desperate young wife decides to give up their baby daughter for adoption. By the time she learns that her husband is still alive, the infant belongs to a wealthy couple. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710266 A retelling of the Old Testament tale of Rahab the harlot that takes place in Nazi-occupied France. After American fighter pilot Tom Jaeger is shot down and harbored by the French Resistance, he figures prominently in a plan to infiltrate a Germans-only brothel. With the fates of multitudes hanging in the balance, Toms life--and the life of a prostitute named Brigitte--take on an importance that will reverberate through history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710301 Englisher Amelia Devries gets lost in a storm and finds herself in Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, in an Old Order Amish community. There she meets Michael Hostetler--and this encounter changes both their lives forever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707641 Defending teenaged runaway Jessie Whitewater against a shoplifting charge, new attorney Tami Taylor must determine why Jessie insists on lying to her--and why the teen is so terrified. But when the hand of evil strikes close to home, Tami finds herself gripped by the same fear. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706518 Seattle architect Heather Hampton goes to quiet Moses Lake, Texas, where a promotion at her firm hinges on the sale of family farmland for a proposed industrial plant. Her plans hit a few snags thanks to her quirky family and a handsome banker opposing the land deal. It soon becomes clear that providence has other ideas for her future, and maybe this small town is the place where all her dreams come true. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710255 Once the DeLoachs led the good life in Charleston. Born into wealth and privilege, they had every advantage. But now a disasterous investment has devoured their fortune. Selling the family estate, they move into a caretakers cottage on a tiny island off the coast. DeVeaux now goes to public high school and works on the weekends. Her father is angered by his menial jobs, and her mother is becoming despondent. As her family begins to disintegrate, DeVeaux knows she needs a good sense of humor--and Gods help--to survive. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710242 The only living relative of Lord Charles Harrow, Nicole journeys from Nova Scotia to England at the onset of the Revolutionary War, to accept her duty as his heir. Filled with a desperate longing for home, Nicole invites her sister Anne to join her in England. Drawn by her deep love for Nicole, Anne and her infant son join her at the Hawrrow estate. But with war waging between England and the American colonies, a tragic secret threatens to surface and tear these sisters apart forever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710219 Follows Savannah law clerk Tami Taylor as she assists on a case against a preacher who has been defaming a businessman with so-called prophecies from God. Though her firm wants to prove these prophecies are nothing more than slander, Tami cant help but wonder if the preacher is, in fact, telling the truth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710270 18-year-old Meg Davenport is in New York City after her father dies. Never close to the man--having been raised in an exclusive prep school--Meg is surprised to learn he was not a wealthy businessman but an accomplished thief. Determined to succeed on her own, Meg decides to take up her fathers trade--but at what cost? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710226 In one terrifying moment, Dynah Careys perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her doting family torn apart. Her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life--to embrace or to end the untimely life within her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710307 Danica Greene loves living in Iowa with her pilot husband Etsell. But tragedy strikes when Etsell and his plane vanish while hes working in Alaska. Buoyed by her faith, Danica heads off to the Last Frontier to find answers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707642 Living in a cozy Iowa farmhouse with her kindly grandmother, 24-year-old Julia Desmit struggles to support her five-year-old son and 10-year-old halfbrother. Though her boyfriend is away at medical school, Julia harbors hope for a better life. And then the man who abandoned her six years ago rocks her happy world with one question: Do I have a son? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710402 Following the death of her husband, Lydia becomes entangled in a bitter battle for his inheritance. Escaping to Alaska, she finds her heart renewed by a sawmill owner. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707247 After ballet dancer Sasha Davis suffers a career-ending injury and returns home to Minnesota to recover and deal with her mothers death, she forms an unexpected bond with her live-in aide, Evelyn, who helps Sasha face life with a renewed purpose. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707238 Cassie Lockwood is dismayed to discover her fathers South Dakota valley land is already occupied. Meanwhile, Cassies arrival spurs the revelation of long-hidden secrets among the locals and leaves her questioning whether or not she will ever find a place to call home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707244 Richard Pratt takes up where the legendary Narnia authors Screwtape Letters left off. In this gripping work, senior devil Slashreap corresponds with his protg Scardagger. As Satans underlings exchange dark musings, light is shed on human failings, the nature of evil, and Gods divine intent. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706557 Carolyn takes a break from her widowed San Francisco existence to celebrate her mothers 70th birthday in the Canary Islands. As her mothers gentle affection and the islands soothing allure soften Carolyns heart, a Flamenco dance lesson, a defining camel ride, and the steady gaze of an old flame reawaken feelings she thought were forever gone. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706560 Three middle-aged sisters--each harboring a secret pain--gather to close up their grandmothers beach house for the final time. Together, they unpack their family baggage and discover the true legacy left behind by a grandma married seven times. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709735 Several peeping tom incidents have been reported across town. With an unknown individual on the loose, and the townsfolk terrified, Stella jumps into action. Unfortunately, this time not all of the Diamond women are available to work on the case. With her loyal friend Maude in bed with a sprained ankle, and CeeCee preoccupied with mail delivery, will Stella be able to go it alone and dupe the daring deviant? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709762 Strong-willed Marta leaves Switzerland early in the 20th century and settles in California. Though Marta loves her eldest daughter Hildie, they often clash as they attempt to find their places in the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707896 Rachel Van Buren tries to escape the gold-rush quagmire of 1849 San Francisco with her high moral principles intact. Rachel is shocked with this mud-infested boomtown where the only females are of ill repute. When saloon owner Johnnie Parker--widower and former missionary--lets her stay in his unoccupied shanty, she agrees to cook and clean. But Rachel soon struggles with their growing attraction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708046 Kelly Jacobs watched with pride as her husband, Nick, triumphed in his demanding SEALs military training. When he dies on a mission three years later, she is wounded to the soul-yet copes with the determination of a SEALs wife; bracing herself to keep going despite the loss. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707952 From her favorite hilltop perch, the unadorned beauty of Montana fills Dianne Chadwick with serenity and purpose. But fear gnaws at that peace, for her fianc, Cole Selby, has yet to return from his journey east. When accidents and illness threaten those at the Diamond V ranch, Dianne searches for a haven from the storm that surrounds her. But with Coles fate uncertain and another man proclaiming his love for her, Diannes faith is a tenuous anchor amid the tempest. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707939 Although shes never met her fianc, shes headed for New York to marry one of Americas wealthiest heirs. Filled with doubts and hoping for a chance at real life, she swaps identities with her maid Dora. For Dora, its the chance of a lifetime. But for Charlotte, what begins as the whim of a spoiled rich girl becomes a test of survival beyond her darkest dreams. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709763 The holy city of Jerusalem has fallen. By the mercy of God, Hadassah, a young Christian girl survives famine, the deaths of her entire family, and unspeakable atrocities. And in Germania, a heroic young chieftain named Atretes battles the Romans with unmatched fury. It is prophesied tha Atretes will drive the Romans from his lands, and someday meet a dark complexioned woman from an exotic land whom he will come to love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707907 Jude Allman has actually died and come back to life--three times. Haunted by paranoia and fearful that life has no purpose or meaning, Jude lurks behind locked doors. But when his heightened senses detect immanent death, Jude tries to rescue the captive prey of a fiendish pedophile. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707897 Honoring her fathers dying wish, Lady Sydney sails from England in 1890 to consider marrying a Manhattan businessman. After finding him unsuitable, she flees the city disguised as a man. But when she arrives at her uncles Texas ranch, will she continue the ruse? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708047 Retired CIA officer Darcy St. Jamess after a man who knew September 11 would happen and who chose to profit from the knowledge. Navy SEAL Sam Cougar Houston is busy: The intelligence Darcy is generating has his team deploying around the world. Under the pressure of war, they discover the sweetness of love, and their romance flourishes. But it may be a short relationship--for the terrorists have chosen their next targets, and Darcys name is high on the list. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707953 Petersons enthralling tale spotlights Lacy Gallatin, a tomboy who feels out of place with her married sisters. Riding off in snow-covered darkness to seek the counsel of the only mother figure shes ever known, Lacy finds herself snowbound with a man who often exasperates her. And yet strange stirrings in her heart now confuse her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709737 A single visit to a West Virginia prison cant resolve the tragic pasts of convicted child-killer Will Hatfield and his former sweetheart Karin. While she struggles with haunting regrets, Will vows to wait for her, no matter how long it takes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707874 While leading the exiled faithful into Egypt, Joshuas thirst for vengeance against the tyrannical King Manasseh threatens to consume his soul. Ultimately he must learn to forgive, placing his complete trust in Gods will. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707966 When Jana McGuire returns from a mission trip to Africa only to find her pastor husband has taken all their money and left with his secretary, she is devastated. Left with no worldly possessions, Jana is forced to seek help from her distant mother and bubbly, welcoming great-aunt Taffy. As Jana works through the heartache of her husbands betrayal, she seeks comfort from her mother, but is continuously rebuffed. Its soon clear to Jana that her mothers cold demeanor hides a tragic past, and the two must mend their relationships with God and each other. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707928 Jonas Mast has returned to Gobblers Knob with the hope of marrying Leah Ebersol. But first, he must ask for a pardon from the brethren and accept the penance bestowed upon him. The bishop has set a high price for his reinstatement into the community--Jonas must give up his talent and enthusiasm for woodworking and take up the plow. Will Jonas and Leah have the strength to tolerate his six-month trial and finally be united in love? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707940 Eleven-year-old Nannerl is arguably the best keyboard player in all of Europe. Yet because her six-year-old brother Wolfie can play almost as well as she, he receives virtually all the praise and adulation. Traveling far and wide with her family, she and her brother perform before the crowned heads of Europe. Social convention and public clamor relegate her to living life in the shadow of a prodigy. But when will Nannerl ever realize her own dreams and aspirations? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708704 Photographer Dylan Cooper, returning home after the war, discovers that his wife Grace, believing that he had been killed, has vanished and, building a quiet life in a small fishing village, is only reconnected with his true love twenty years later. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709764 When a man guns down a pregnant reporter on live TV, her husband sues the manufacturer of the killers firearm. As opposing lawyers ignite the courtroom with their eloquence and theatrics, a shadowy cabal threatens the advocates and the justice they seek. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707440 When Adelaid Proctor finds herself stranded in 1883 Texas, shes hired by a British-born sheep rancher as governess for a daughter still grief-stricken over her moms death. As Adelaid gently draws the girl out of her shell of silence, the governess and sheep rancher, at first, resist their mutual attraction. But as a looming standoff draws near, it will either shatter or strengthen their developing romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707908 Lillian longs to soar beyond her provincial limits. After enjoying Londons sophisticated society and the attentions of wealthy suitors, Lilly returns home to help her ailing dad. Determined to resurrect his apothecary business, Lilly labors tirelessly--praying her familys secrets and her rivals schemes wont cloud her future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708037 A successful consultant, 47-year-old Josie Brooks follows the money, calls her own shots, and never needs to compromise. But her buttoned-down world begins to unravel when the compassion and loyalty she observes at one faltering company pierces her protective armor and touches her heart. As hot flashes and loneliness sweep over her, Josie wonders if her solitary existence has been as fulfilling as as shed like to believe. And then her encounter with a mysterious snowglobe takes her on a life-changing journey shell never forget. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709755 Hoping to atone for failing her sister Dilly, Hannah leaves her California life behind to return to the Illinois farm of her youth. Had Hannah only known the toll that caring for a daughter with cerebral palsy was taking on her younger sister, she might have been able to prevent the shocking acts that sent Dilly to prison. But as she takes her sister home and tries to shield her from the hatred of unforgiving hearts, Hannah is shocked to learn that Dilly has already found another savior. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707898 Ruth Caldwell has always tried to live up to her mothers expectations of what a lady should be--often with less than impressive results. But when shes forced to journey west to meet the father shes never seen, Ruth hopes that this might be the place shell finally fit in. But her arrival brings about more mayhem than even Ruth is used to. She soon meets Josh McCain, the son of her fathers business partner, but discovers some startling news: Her father passed away years ago. And though Josh urges Ruth to claim her inheritance, he grows suspicious of something more sinister at hand when her accidents seem to go beyond Ruths normal bumbling ways and leave her very life in danger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709969 With the Lichfield County Fair just around the corner, Dorsetville is a beehive of activity. But is there still time for faith and compassion to help a failing carnival, an aged debutante, and a disillusioned teen? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708048 Air Force pararescueman Bruce Striker Stanton spends his life rescuing pilots downed behind enemy lines, and Grace Yates flies an F/A-18 Hornet for the Navy. On their dangerous jobs away from home, they exchanged love letters. Now a fight between Syria and Turkey over water rights on the Euphrates has spiraled into a confrontation NATO finds itself struggling to prevent. For the military deployed in the region, its not just the occasional news headline--its their daily problem. And when a missing Navy pilot turns out to be Gracie, Bruce has got one mission: get her out alive. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707954 1886 Montana stands on the brink of statehood, and Dianne Selby finds her world turned upside down in this conclusion to Tracie Petersons Montana saga. Through the twists and turns of life and nature, Dianne comes to realize that the hope within Jesus Christ is the only hope that lasts--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707976 Astrid Bjorklund believes God might use her medical training on a faraway mission field. But when an emergency calls her home, shes confronted with a measles outbreak on a nearby Indian reservation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706986 Her faith renewed and no longer in mourning, Hannah has remarried. Matthew Bronzan, a successful Christian lawyer, is her loving husband and new father to Hannahs teenage daughter Jenny. Wanting to share their blessings, Hannah and Matthew plan to adopt a child. Their best friends, Tanner and Jade Eastman, are also awaiting a child: Jade is pregnant. But before these two couples can fulfill their dreams, their spiritual strength will be tested by almost unbearable difficulties. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707844 Confined to a wheelchair for 13 years, Rebekah Stoltzfus believes itll take a miracle for her to ever enjoy the blessings of marriage or self-sufficiency. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709738 After her husband dies, Deborah Haskin thinks she will never love again. But then she meets Gideon Clermont, who has served with her husband in the Korean War. He begins to help her around the house, and after some time, the two fall in love and are happily married. Soon Deborah begins to realize that Gideon has an illness--alcoholism. With the strength of their faith in God be enough to help them come to terms with his addiction? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706993 When rodeo champion Cody Gunner returns to Colorado Springs, he has no intention on keeping his deathbed promise to his beloved wife--to love again. But when his concern for his brother Carl takes him to the Independent Learning Center, he sees how much Carl and his fellow Down syndrome students are progressing. He also notices their teacher Ellie Downs, who glows with such infectious joy and inner beauty that he almost forgets their philosophical differences. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707882 Ursula Rhoades has few regrets about being a stay-at-home wife and mother. In the quiet of her comfortable home, she nurtures her children, supports her husband, and teaches music lessons. She also finds time to sing at weddings. And then one day a pop music star hears Ursula sing and is smitten by her voice. She agrees to harmonize with the handsome heartthrob on his upcoming CD--if she can hide her true identity. But after the album goes platinum, Ursulas little secret soon becomes the big mystery everyone wants to solve. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709767 When undercover Homeland Security agent Will Masterson first meets search-and-rescue specialist Dannett Lundeen, he wishes he had time for romance. But he is racing to find the fleeing girl who holds the key to stopping a terrorist attack. And shadowing Dani, and she and her rescue dog search Minnesotas treacherous North Woods, is Wills best chance. Convinced that foul fiends are also on the hunt, Will struggles to protect Dani and find the fugitive--without blowing his cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707875 The kings sudden death leaves his son Manasseh as the new ruler. Overcome with sorrow, Manasseh is angry toward God and begins a reign of terror that shocks the kingdom. His own insecurity prompts the death of his closest advisors dividing the faithful in two. Barely escaping the carnage, his best friend Joshua suffers the excruciating loss of his family and plans revenge. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709417 The last words of a desperate, unemployed printer point out the difference between believing in Christianity and actually living it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707886 Former runaway Serafina Gavi has grown very close to her godly friend John Falconer. When her Venetian parents--with wom she now lives in 1834 Washington, D.C.--declare Falconer an unsuitable match, she tearfully informs him. But after these aristocrats witness the matchless nobility of Falconers character and his unflinching courage, they ask him how they can possibly repay his kindness. And then a dangerous secret mission takes Falconer away to a world of glittering gold and elusive emancipation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707839 A specialist in geo-spatial intelligence and crime-mapping techniques, Patrick Bowers is trailing a ritualistic killer who patterns his gory handiwork after a medieval manuscript. Although Bowers can predict how and where the next victims will die, he isnt quite sure about the who or the when. Yet as disturbing evidence accumulates, one conclusion is clear: Bowers could become the centerpiece of the killers next masterpiece--and time is running out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707967 Set amidst the frozen wilds of 1917 Alaska, this finale skillfully weaves an enthralling plot with an uplifting message of Gods faithfulness in trials. With Leahs husband and brother still lost in the Arctic, its difficult for her to sustain hope. She values her friends and treasures her one-year-old twins. But what if both men remain forever frozen in Alaskas cruel embrace? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707911 Ben Martin and Annie Zook, sweethearts from two different worlds, try to cope with the separation imposed by her Amish father. But after Bens Kentucky parents tell him startling secrets about his past, he must return to Paradise, Pennsylvania, to answer some troubling questions. When he approaches Paradises covered bridge, he wonders whos re-hung the old rope swing. Drawing closer, he sees a young Amish woman sitting on the swing. When she turns, Ben is thrilled to see Annie. But as Ben tells her what his parents just revealed, he wonders why Annie smiles at him in shocked disbelief. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707929 This novel begins Lewiss Rose Trilogy, the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church--and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman finds herself growing closer to the bishops foster son despite the warnings of her older sister, who knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707960 Lifes tough on the Montana Territory, especially for the three sisters running the Gallatin Roadhouse---guilt-ridden Gwen, romantic Beth, and headstrong Lacy. Gwen was married at 22, but her husband, Harvey, died 10 days later. When his brother, Hank, turns up looking for stocks he claims Harvey stole, Gwens perplexed. Will Hank steal her heart? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709064 Ann Burton pens a historical novel about the Biblical heroine who risks all by wielding a tent peg and mallet. In this compelling tale of faith, courage, and romance, Jael boldly seizes a pivotal opportunity to free Israelites--and herself--from years of oppression. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707944 Joshua Chadwick is close to completing his journey into adulthood. Hes surprised and excited when Grandpa and Uncle Charlie sign over the family farm to him. But soon the serious responsibilities of managing the farm have him doubting his abilities. Josh needs encouragement - and the love of a family of his own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709760 A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But when Hadassah, a slave in his familys household, has enchanted him with her quiet beauty and her staunch faith in Christ. when Marcus sister sends Hadassah to almost certain death at the games, Marcus feels that his life has been ripped apart. Now he is on his way to Jerusalem to find out more about Hadassahs god, unaware that a miracle awaits him back in Rome. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707937 As Clara Carters social debut looms in 1890s New York City, the spotlight turns her into a society-page darling. Yet her new status rings hollow. When a man appears who seems to love her for who she is, Clara must choose the kind of life she really wants. But after a gossip backlash turns ugly, Claras future and that of her own family depend on how shrewdly she plays the game. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707905 When Becky and her husband refurbish a dilapidated old farmhouse, unexpected events frustrate their dream of a simpler life. Although Becky still finds escape in her madcap Walter Mitty-like fantasies, she doesnt realize how desperately she needs the Lord to renovate her heart and transcend her daydreams. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707941 Miranda DeSpain is a young woman still haunted by a painful adolescent experience. When she finds a clue to this troubling mystery from her past, she travels to an idyllic Virginia town. There an 11-year-old girl helps her find lodging and a job. Suspicious of strangers, the police chief discovers theres absolutely no record of Miranda. And then he notices his nieces picture among Mirandas belongings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708705 In a story of hope and lessons of forgiveness, Dylan Cooper, a talented photographer, is captivated by the snow-covered small-town charm of Newbury despite the current economic depression. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709753 After the horror of World War III, the world resolves to abolish religion. But is this new age of peace truly peaceful? Anti-religious witch-hunters are tracking down and killing the faithful in hiding, and now supernatural events that defy non-Biblical interpretation are beginning to occur throughout the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707974 Without rani or topsoil, Anna Mae Phipps and her husband Harley struggle to provide for their two young children on their family farm. With another baby on the way, Harley sells his mules and travels a hundred miles to earn money building an elaborate WPA monument. But after only receiving Harleys first paycheck, Anna Mae grows increasingly desperate as months drag on without even a word from her husband. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709765 Although Jessilyn and Gemmas friendship has weathered the storms of heartache and prejudice, the turbulent summer of 1936 threatens to shatter the ties that bind. After the hit-and-run death of a little girl, Gemmas explosive revelation could save an innocent mans life--but not without jeopardizing the livelihood of Jessilyns family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707909 Leah Ebersol rejoices in her coming baptism and marriage. Her joy is clouded, though, when she learns of a secret sin that her older sister, Sadie, has committed. If Sadie does not confess and repent, Leah must tell the church elders--or risk sacrificing her own conscience and reputation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708038 In this charming tale of second chances, renewed faith, and forgiveness, a captivating heirloom triggers inexplicable changes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707903 After Montes sister dies, Abby and Monte take her orphaned child into their home. The little girl is headstrong and spoiled, but Abby immediately begins to steer her toward a love for God. The couple is even more joyous when Abby becomes pregnant. But their happiness is quickly overshadowed as disaster sweeps across the ranch. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710024 Cheney Duvall graduates from medical school just after the Civil War, facing the severe prejudice against women doctors and setting sail on a three month voyage to care for one hundred marriageable women. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707972 Geoffrey Garrett leaves his 17- year-old fiance in England while he establishes his Kansas ranch and builds her a proper house. But when he sends for her five years later in 1874, its clear her feelings have changed far more than his. Despite his desire to marry and her wish to leave, they forge a compromise. If she remains as the ranchs housekeeper until spring, he will pay for her trip back home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709756 Talie Ingram is blessed with a devoted husband, a precious toddler, and a baby on the way. But her ideal world unravels when she uncovers a shocking family secret in the 19th-century journal of her British relative Cosima Escott. Only by reading Cosimas words can Talie make peace with the sobering legacy she has inherited--and already passed on. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707899 Woman physician Taylor Bestman receives a cold welcome from the citizens of Gooding, Texas, and especially from Karl Van der Vort, the town blacksmith, who becomes her first patient ... against his will. Though hesitant to believe in Taylors doctoring skills, Karl finds himself oddly protective of this surprising and determined woman. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709970 Dorsetville, a small town and a tight-knit community, deal with different challenges, and the community is always ready to step in and offer support and solace. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707955 An 1850s British nobleman sends his daughter to Philadelphia to conceal her past and start a new life as a seamstress. But she soon fears a young lawyer may remember who she really is and jeopardize her fathers only chance for freedom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709812 At first, Lanny Hooch thinks the sign at the gas station is a practical joke: Unleaded $0.12 per gallon for the Redeemed--$6.66 for everyone else. At McDonalds, he notices crosses on the employees lapels and french fries--renamed McScriptures--embossed with Bible verses. And he wonders why everyone calls him Mr. P. But when he detects changed lyrics in the oldies tunes blaring from his car radio, he realizes something is seriously wrong. The Beatles never sang about wanting to hold someones tithe! And then theres the huge reward for his capture and conversion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708984 After recieving funds to excavate an 18th-century sunken ship, Jeanne Madison sets off with a number of her graduate students to find the wreck of the Luna Azul. Compelled to hire rough-and-tumble skipper Gabriel and his ramshackle craft to pursue their quest, the unlikely team finds itself battling an ethically deprived treasure hunter to locate the ship first. To make matters worse, an unforseen obstacle is about to drop in their path, and a growing attraction may be too much for either Jeanne or the captain to resist. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707977 After two long years, hardworking dairy farmer Andrew Bjorklund is thrilled to see his fiance Ellie Wold again. But when materials to build their new home are delayed, Andrew grudgingly postpones the wedding. While Ellie works at the post office, Andrew finishes their new barn. Soon a tragedy threatens their future and forces them to fully rely upon God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707506 Unearthing a lost memory may cause Bryn to lose everything she holds dear-- but could it also set her free? The night the homeless shelter burned to the ground, five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Now their survivors must find a way to begin again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710040 Set in the 1885 Amana colony of Homestead, Iowa, this tale finds 22-year-old Gretchen Kohler trying to tend her fathers general store while watching over her young brother and senile Oma. But her secret passion for writing soon jeopardizes her reputation and the love of her childhood beau. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706987 Childhood friends Jade Conner and Tanner Eastman planned to spend their lives together. But an unguarded moment of weakness tore them apart. Nearly a decade later, Jade and Tanner have found each other again--in the most perilous circumstances. Tanner, now a lawyer, is defending Jade from her ex-husband, who wants full custody of their son. The charge: her uncompromising Christian beliefs make her an unfit mother. As they work closely together, Jade and Tanner wonder if they can resist the temptation that caused them so much pain years ago. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709825 Continuing the theme, Red is the color of giving, Maggies Miracle focuses on the power of a young child to change two peoples lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707845 Convinced the blacksmith just wants a mother for his young daughter and a wife to cook and clean, Miriam spurns his heartfelt attention. Soon she meets an intriguing reporter. But will she find true love and happiness with an outsider or in an Old Order marriage? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707916 Two young ladies--one Amish, the other English--join forces to solve the mystery of a mother gone missing and a disease gone wild. Will these hurting souls find what they seek--or will they discover much more? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709739 Margo King fears for her son fighting on the North African front and tries to hide her painful past. Dotty King searches for forgiveness from her mother and God after committing a single ardent mistake. Lucy Anderson struggles to resist temptation while her husband is away in England. And Penelope Maxfield longs for a new life free from her husband and children. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707377 John and Abby Reynolds are back together and feeling like newlyweds after 21 years of marriage. Theyre convinced that together they can tackle anything, even the high school politics draining the joy from Johns coaching career. But in the blink of an eye, disaster strikes--a kind of tragedy John and Abby never anticipated. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707925 In a terrible accident, Rachel Yoder loses her husband, her son, and her unborn child. Now Rachel leads a reclusive life with her young daughter. Her soul is troubled, and her eyesight has mysteriously dimmed. But the discovery of an old postcard, hidden for years, is about to change Rachels world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707467 Schoolmarm Edythe Amsel arrives in 1882 Nebraska with lofty goals. Soon her teaching methods--and her views on womens rights--ruffle feathers. Only Joel Townsend speaks in support of the teacher whos won the affection of his nephews. But when Miss Amsel reveals her deepest beliefs, he can no longer defend her--even if shes stolen his heart. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707879 God has blessed Hezekiah--his kingdom is flourishing. The people are prospering and the city of Jerusalem is safe from invaders. But the king worries that his beloved wife may be barren. After all his hard work in preserving the faith and protecting the faithful, the thought that one of his pagan-worshiping nephews will become ruler is upsetting. But he suffers greater anguish when he stumbles upon the secrets of his queen.