Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=6661&N=6594+4294243522&No=50 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708981 A stray scrap of paper jolts a woman from her carefully ordered life. When an advice columnist is given a note written just before a fatal airliner crash, her search for the intended recipient carries her on a journey of faith, hope, and forgiveness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707982 After Neil Sadler returns to his hometown following the tragic death of his wife, he is reunited with Mary Beeken, whose alcoholic husband brings her no end of misery. As a devastating event from the past bleeds into the present, Neil and Mary strive to resurrect hope for the future. 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=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=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=1707434 Johanna has lived her entire life in Amana and she longs to explore the outside world. Meanwhile, rebellious Berta struggles to adjust to life in their close knit community. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707850 Ruth finds her dream to marry Martin Gingerich and raise a family about to be realized when her life is shattered and her faith is put to the test. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707350 In the summer of 1938, the dreams of 19-year-old Jessilyn Lassiter begin to come true when her long-time crush falls for her. But their budding romance is interrupted when a young black doctor comes to her small Virginia town, capturing the heart of her best friend and attracting the racial hostility thats been simmering just beneath the surface. 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=1707961 During World War II, many of the young men of Haven, Pennsylvania are fighting in Europe. Unable to serve due to an earlier car accident, Andy Gilbert must stay at home and keep his job as a telegram delivery boy, bringing news of the dead to their families. Living alone and shunned by those who were once his friends, Andy soon becomes discouraged. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709745 A busy single mom runs a Florida funeral home. But her mortuary work becomes even more poignant when her assistant discloses his terminal illness. 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=1707889 Californias sunny coast is where carefree Brianna Stones idyllic life is complicated by her bizarre new boss, her meddling mother-in-law, and her too-busy-to-believe husband. Reinventing herself with a dazzling wardrobe and flattering hairstyle, Bri tries to recapture her husbands attention before its too late. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707924 After a painting triggers strange memories, Ben Martin comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, in search of answers. Although Annie and this enchanting outsider are from different worlds, she wonders why Bens kindness seems so familiar and his presence so calming to her--and to the troubled husband of her best friend. 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=1707872 Eccentric 25-year-old Iowa mail carrier Danny Gospel asks God for a happy, normal life. And then one morning, a lovely lady awakens him with a kiss and disappears. Longing to find her, Danny embarks on a quixotic quest for impossible dreams and heavenly glory. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707318 Deborah Vandermark plans to assist her familys logging business, but when she meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, Deborah realizes she has a greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping she was trained in. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707986 The associate producer of TVs hottest show fears Amber Ambersons tiny Texas hometown already knows its Amber is an American Megastar finalist. But after several hilarious culture clashes, the Hollywood pro enlists the help of the quirky townsfolk when the sweet and nave Amber goes missing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708956 Living in the late 1970s, brothers J.T. and Roland Cole build an impressive economic empire from their fathers humble bank enterprise. Now they have their eyes on endeavors promising more wealth and power--but at what cost? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706528 Once a proud firefighter like his father, Lucas Vermontez lost his dad and his best friend in the fire that disabled him. When friendship with his buddys lovely widow develops into something more, Lucas--unable to pursue the calling he loves--fears he has little to offer the financially strapped Jenna. 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=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=1709754 Caught on the front lines of the Great War and torn by feuding families, the French village of Briecort is rocked by fear, suspicion, and blame. As the tale unfolds, the chaste and tender love of an adopted villager and a Belgian refugee shines brightly against a dark backdrop of pride, vanity and greed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707895 Set in 1898 Texas, this novel features an unlikely romance thats threatened by painful secrets and an angry lynch mob. Just when her romance with a wholesome newcomer begins to flourish, Essie learns her beaus true identity. 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=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=1707964 Diane Selbys life is full of blessings. She and her husband have made a success of their vast Diamond V ranch, a long-lost sister has returned, and their family is growing. But an aggressive rancher nearby wants to buy all the land surrounding his spread. The Diamond V is at the top of his list, and he will stop at nothing to get it. Now, facing trachery and deception, Diane struggles to believe in Gods love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707931 Fanny and her cousins find their friendship tested by their grandfathers bequest. With her nefarious Uncle Jonas now her guardian, Fanny struggles to keep all thats rightfully hers--including a love thats true. 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=1707946 On the brink of manhood, Josh lives with his Aunt Lou and spends all his time studying or fishing. When a new teacher arrives at his school, Josh prospers under his tutelage. Meanwhile, the teachers beautiful daughter begins to stir new feelings in Josh. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709065 Shorn of her hair, stripped of her clothes, and cast out of her fathers house, Rahab now scavenges the streets. Desperate for food, shes soon welcomed by the sisterhood of the House of Palms, a bordello. But after encountering two Israelite spies, Rahab makes a risky, life-altering choice. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707957 After the death of her father, 16-year-old Dianne Chadwick believes her familys only hope is to move to her uncles home in Montana. The Chadwicks must learn the skills it takes to survive the wagon trail. The journey is treacherous, but Dianne and her family rely on their faith in God to get them through safely. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707904 Through much hard work, Rese Barrett has turned a run-down Sonoma villa into a successful B&B. Her helper, Lance Michelli, has proved his skills as chef and host, and they have agreed to run the inn as partners. But Lance is driven to unravel the mystery of papers he found buried in the basement: the papers left by his grandfather, who built this house two generations ago. Taking Rese with him, he returns to his family in New York City. There, his ancient Nonna knows the story of these papers. But is it a tale of courage--or betrayal? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708045 Someone snatched his cousins wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. Hes afraid a stalker is responsible. Hes afraid theyre already dead. And hell do anything required to get them back alive But he didnt plan on falling in love with the only witness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707979 When 17-year-old Sophie abandons her North Dakota family in 1901, she never dreams tragedy will turn her again toward home. But she fears the loved ones she hurt will reject her--and that shell never love again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707921 In this portrait of an Amish familys struggle to overcome the effects of a baffling secret, sSoon-to- be-engaged Grace Byler is perplexed by her moms nocturnal weeping and wandering--and her dads refusal to discuss whats wrong. But when her mom runs off, Grace puts her own life on hold to pick up the pieces her mother left behind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708982 When her husband locks her out of their Chicago penthouse and disappears with her sons, Gabby is left homeless and stunned. Taking refuge at the womens shelter where she works, she tries to salvage the shattered pieces of her life. There, her friends--Lucy the bag lady and the women of the Yada Yada Prayer Group--offer their support. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707983 Elizabeth Landis never considered herself a religious person. In fact, she believed that churchgoers could be placed in a category called Unaware. But just before she discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, Elizabeth is introduced to the members of the Church of the Open Door. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707892 In the surge of a single sin, Rileys wife, daughter, and faith all washed away. He now haunts the streets, a mere shadow of the godly man he once was. And then he hears of a town in Maine where miracles are happening. Awaiting Riley is a hope beyond his dreams. But will his past destroy this second chance at life? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709768 Flying from Fairbainks to Alaskas North Slope, veteran pilot Andee Emma MacLeod battles the deadly grip of freezing rain and crash-lands on a desolate mountain. Injured but alive, Emma determines to safeguard and rescue her six passengers. But little does she know that stubborn Scotsman Stirling McRae is an FBI agent with a bitter grudge--or that one of the passengers might be a terrorist. 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=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=1707887 Although betrothed to a wealthy Venetian nobleman, 17-year-old Serafina falls for her dashing art tutor Luca. When this infatuation is discovered, she becomes a prisoner in her own home. But as her family sails to America in 1832, she jumps ship in Portsmouth, England. Serafina soon becomes a chambermaid at Harrow Hall, where she meets John Falconer--a sea captain on a dangerous mission. As their lives intertwine, can genuine faith and selfless love shield them from the menace of evil fronts? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707842 After her fianc dies, 24- year-old Leona determines to never love again and devotes herself to teaching. But then she meets Jimmy, fresh from Washington state, and looking for work--and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707851 When Naomi Fisher turns her back on one basic duty, the unthinkable happens, and now she feels unworthy to accomplish anything set before her. Is there any redemption for such a failure? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707540 Sandra Byrd delivers a fresh look at Anne Boleyn through the eyes of her lifelong friend Meg Wyatt. As Anne finds favor with Henry VIII, Meg basks in the glow of Annes glory. But when Anne falls out of favor, the childhood friends are plunged into a maelstrom of slander and intrigue that tests the limits of their loyalties and puts their lives--and the lives of their loved ones--in grave danger. 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=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=1708706 While desperately seeking income as a photographer, Dylan Cooper befriends art gallery assistant Grace MacVicar. So well do the two get along that Dylan begins to harbor hopes for the future. But at the premier of his photographic exhibition, he is shocked to see Grace arm-in-arm with a well-dressed gentleman. Feeling foolish and bewildered, Dylan ponders two painful questions: Why did Grace encourage his romantic aspirations? And who is this dashing stranger? 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=1707890 In 1985, 60-year-old Will returns to his Amish familys homestead to bury his father Levi. As he surveys the familiar snow-covered hills, his mind flashes back 42 years to that dark night when he fled his Amish heritage, abandoning the mother of his unborn child and inflicting the pain only a parent can fully fathom. Now he understands that pain. And he thinks of all those years of silence--all those words never spoken. But as his father lies cold and still, the time for healing is over. Or is it? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707489 11-year-old Rosalind finds 70-year-old Tillie on her front porch--again. Wanting to die in the place where she lived for half a century, Tillie continues leaving her senior living complex and finding her way home. Annoyed at first, Rosalinds mother finally lets Tilly live with them. And when danger nears, Tillie selflessly determines to protect the family she has adopted as her own. 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=1707917 Unrest is stirring in Nellies Pennsylvania Amish community. Some of their farmers are even demanding forbidden modern conveniences such as tractors. Nellie, meanwhile, is distraught over the impediments set against her courtship to handsome Caleb Yoder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707878 Although his father had allowed widespread idolatry, King Hezekiah is restoring Gods law to Judah. The temple is cleansed and proper offerings are made to Yahweh. The Assyrians, however, rule the adjoining lands and demand tribute from all nations. Bloodthirsty and cruel, they crush all who oppose them. When King Hezekiah refuses to continue payment to these ungodly people, he calls their wrath down on Judah. Facing almost certain destruction, Hezekiah will receive help from an unlikely source. 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=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=1709759 Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronilcles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman living during the height of the Roman Empire. 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=1707873 Kathleen Seymour is a woman who seems to have it all, though she hides a dark family secret. To her horror, everything comes crashing down when she loses her job and her daughter is caught shoplifting. Desperate to regain control over her life, Kathleen returns to her estranged family to mend her severely broken relationships before it is too late. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707389 FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers cutting-edge skills are pushed to the limit when a woman is found brutally murdered near Washington, D.C. While her killers continue a spree of perfect crimes, Bowers struggles to discover a pattern and crack his most difficult case yet. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707987 Texas liveryman Jericho J.T. Tucker wants nothing to do with the towns new dressmaker, Hannah Richardson. Hes all too familiar with her kind--shallow, more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Except for her well-tailored clothing, however, shes not at all what he expected. Although J.T.s assumptions and gruff manner rile Hannah, she finds her heart strangely stirred by him--and by his unexpected acts of kindness. 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=1709824 Eight-year-old Gideon Mercer loves to help people, but she has leukemia. When her illness goes into remission at Christmas, she is sure this miracle is a gift from God. So to celebrate, she and her father volunteer to serve meals at a mission for the homeless. She meets dirty, sullen Earl Badgett there, and although he refuses her friendship, she gives him a small gift. This one act will lead to a series of miracles that will change the rest of Gideons and Earls lives, and affect countless others. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707880 While their men fight on far-flung battlefields, Americas women help produce whats necessary for victory. In a Michigan shipyard, four female co-workers forge strong bonds of friendship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707927 Leahs older sister Sadie has returned home from Ohio and is working toward reintegrating herself into the church. Leah is estatic to have her home, and shes happy to see her young siblings grow up. But part of Leah wonders, and still aches, when she thinks of the long-lost love of her life, Jonas Mast. She is very surprised and cautiousley optimistic to hear about the prospect of his return. But what long-buried secrets will his homecoming bring to the surface? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707900 Recovering from despair, Sophie Michelli leaves her close-knit Bronx family for her brothers villa in Californias wine country. But as she enjoys a dinner date, Sophie receives a shocking call from someone in her past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706989 When Hanna Ryan learns that a drink driver has killed her husband and one of her daughters, she vows revenge. Focusing all her energy and attention on the upcoming trial, Hannah turns away from her surviving daughter--and from God. As this grieving woman is consumed by hatred, she doesnt know that two kind people are watching an praying for a way to restore her faith. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707847 After her widowed mother marries a widower from Lancaster County, PA, Abby inherits her moms thriving quilt shop in rural Ohio. When she learns her 47-year old mom is pregnant, however, she leaves her store in capable hands, bids her longsuffering fianc goodbye, and goes to help. But as pregnancy complications threaten to delay Abbys wedding, she receives a double blast of devastating news. In her dispair, Abby cant understand how God could possibly take the shredded fabrick of her life and weave it into a seamless masterpiece. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707347 When Helen Bradley arrives at a coastal village to complete a regional travel guide, she learns that the woman who started the project was killed in an accident which may have been staged to cover illegal activity in this supposedly tranquil town. 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=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=1709761 Just as Carolyn had formed a stronger bond with her Oma Marta than with her mother, so Carolyns daughter is drawn to her grandma more than to a mom whos caught up in the 1960s counterculture. 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=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=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=1707321 In an abandoned gatehouse on an old estate, Mariah Aubrey lives in seclusion. She supports herself by writing novels in secret--at a time when such writing is considered improper and unladylike. Soon the wealthy and ambitious Captain Bryant leases the estate and is intrigued by the beautiful girl in the gatehouse. But will he risk his plans--and his heart--for a woman shadowed by scandal? 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=1707965 Hidden in Alaskas vast wilderness, a ruthless murderer holds two ladies hostage: one a newlywed, the other a detective. With Leah ravaged by despair and Helaina disabled by fever, the captives have little chance of escape--unless God provides the healing they so desperately need. Fearing for the safety of the women they love, Jayce and Jacob pray they can save Leah and Helaina before winters icy blast freezes all hope of rescue. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707932 Young and recently widowed, Jasmine Houston confronts the vital issues of freedom and slavery, love and hate, life and death. As Jasmines opposition to slavery grows and her friendship with her bachelor brother-in-law Nolan deepens, her Massachusetts horse farm soon becomes a stop for the Underground Railroad. With both her mother and mammy dying, she and her young son rush to the family plantation in Mississippi--escorted by Nolan. Keeping a death-bed promise, Jasmine tries to emancipate her mammys son. But soon a sinister kidnapper will put her faith and her love to the ultimate test. 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=1707494 At her sisters insistence, Grace Graham returns to backwoods Shoal Creek, Tennessee, with her four-year-old son in tow. As Grace struggles to reconnect with her estranged father, her unvaccinated son becomes ground-zero for a measles outbreak. But should she take her son and run--or stay and help? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707947 Nearing his high school graduation, Josh stil doesnt know what he wants to do with his life. Although he treasures his family, faith and his place in the small, rural community, he wonders if there might be something bigger and better for him somewhere else. Should he stay on the farm and help Grandpa and Uncle Charlie with the chores? Should he go off and study to become a minister? Only with Gods guidance will Josh find the way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709740 An FBI undercover operation gone bad convinces Rae Gabriella to move near her hometown and work as a private investigator with another former agent. But the small town of Justice, Illinois, is not as safe as she thinks. Attractive and stylish young women, just like Rae, are quietly dropping dead in their hotel rooms--with money and valuables still untouched. When the next victim turns up just a few rooms away from Raes hotel room, the grieving parents hire her to investigate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707603 When her fianc returns to Texas, Deborah Vandermark faces a different future than she expected. Shes now plagued with questions and uncertainties--about marriage, motherhood, and her passion to train as a physician. And when an old adversary is poised to ruin her familys logging business, Deborahs life spirals out of control. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709826 Here, Kingsbury focuses on the special bonds between friends, and the extraordinary true stories she shares are a testament that God is present in our everyday lives. With Gods guidance, we see that good friends never let us down, and often appear just when they are needed most. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707935 Jasmine Wainwright never expected her father to include her in a deal to sell off the plantation. Moving to Massachusetts as a new wife, she must look to Gods grace for help to withstand an unloving husband. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707339 U.S. Marshal Jake Taylor loathes guarding federal judge Liz Michaels. How can he protect the coldhearted workaholic who drove her late husband, Jakes best friend, to suicide? But as he gets to know Liz better, his heart--and her life--are soon in danger. 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=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=1707958 Beth Gallatin, who immersed herself in romance novels until her fathers death, fulfills her dream to settle in a rugged Montana frontier town and considers her feelings for a man she has always regarded as a friend. 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=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=1707980 Returning to her high school alma mater two decades after her graduation fills English teacher Beth Gunner with both nostalgia and trepidation. Soon she must confront a haunting secret from her past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708983 Once the perfect couple, John and Abby have drifted apart. Now--after 21 years of love, loss, and laughter--theyve chosen divorce. When they gather their three children to break the news, their daughter joyfully announces her engagement. Determined not to ruin her happiness, Abby and John put their plans on hold. Yet one question lingers: Is it possible to rekindle a love thats grown cold? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707984 It is World War II, and Nazi soldiers have been brought fo Fort Robinson as prisoners of war. The town, already heartworn from the loss of so many men, is divided in their feelings about the prisoners. CJ, now all grown up and running a horse farm--but still unmarried--uses prisoners as laborers. Josephine falls secretly in love with a German POW, but cannot dare reveal their relationship. Helens husband returns from the war wounded, only to find his battles have just begun. Somehow, the community must come together in the faith of a God who loves unconditionally. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707893 A 15-year-old autistic savant vanishes from his Texas home without a trace. Thirteen years later, Siggy Gambles body washes ashore on a remote island off the rocky coast of Maine. Arriving at Winter Haven to claim her brother, 24-year-old Vera is shocked to see Siggy hasnt aged at all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709769 After a horrific train derailment, ex-CIA operative and tech wizard Lacey Montgomery finds herself separated from her daughter, handcuffed, and accused of murder. With her five-year-old still missing, she calls her estranged friend Jim Micah, special-ops captain and SAR leader. But she cant share the chilling text message that soon appears on her cell phone. 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=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.