Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=6664&N=6594+4294243524 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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=1709658 Lillie Bauer, co-owner of a Baltimore wedding planning business, is looking for love. When she finally finds her own true love, her new outlook sheds light on her sister Tacys increasingly destructive relationship with a deeply fundamentalist husband. 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=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=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=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=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=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=1707885 Eager to minister to the poor, well-bred Abigail ignores her parents warnings and ventures into the slums of London. But instead of gaining converts, she causes a scandal when she ventures into a seedy theater. To save the family honor, Abigail is sent to relatives in America. In this new land, the adventurous young women will face true tests of her heart, soul, and spirit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707973 With a college diploma safely in hand, 20-year-old Thomas Ollenburger is torn between his Mennonite roots on the Kansas prairie and his affluent life in Boston society--and by romantic entanglements in each world. And now even Heaven seems deaf to questions about his choices of vocation, wife, and home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707930 Ian Merchant is a best-selling horror writer with two problems-a wicked case of writers block, and a stalker who haunts him. When he experiences a profound spiritual encounter, Ian emerges a new man. But how can he atone for the sins of his past, which line bookshelves in stores across America? And who, or what, is the mysterious presence lurking in the shadows? 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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=1707948 A widow with family far away, 51-year-old Emma fills her loneliness by caring for her boarding house guests and sharing her own special blend of wisdom and humor. One stormy night, a rap at her door interrupts her musings. The 80-year-old Widow Leonard is standing in the rain, seeking refuge from her sons constant bickering. Housing this feisty runaway granny, however, puts Emma in the crosshairs of a family feud. But this crisis is more easily resolved than the one which soon looms over Emmas future. 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=1707934 21-year-old Amanda Broadmoor doesnt want to abandon her mentor Dr. Carstead when cholera strikes Rochester, New York, in 1899. But after the Broadmoor fortune is mishandled, Amanda must sacrifice her lofty aspirations to rescue her family from ruin--even if it means marrying a man she cant stand. 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=1707938 Moser spotlights Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her struggle for love against all odds. Long confined by baffling ailments, Elizabeth dispels her gloom through Bible meditation, prayer, and writing. But as she and a kind gentleman exchange letters in 1845, his fondness for her poetry takes an unexpected turn--inspiring her secret sonnets and dreams. 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=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=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=1710117 While a motherless girl longs for her daddy and a young lady hopes for a second chance at love, this poignant tale explores the uncertainty that stalks the homefront as the War to End All Wars rages in Europe. 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=1707490 As 25-year-old Adeline struggles to determine if shes really the long-lost daughter of a rich man--shipwrecked and presumed dead two decades ago--she becomes deeply immersed in mystery, danger, and love. 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=1709757 Claire ORourke is a young writer visiting per parents in her small hometown. Her life soon becomes connected to that of the reclusive Sophia Fleming, an older woman who has lived in isolation for many years. When Sophia finds a long-lost journal belonging to a woman nameed Josephine Vanderrook, she reaches out to Claire to share her discovery. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707971 Helen Bradley is a journalist who uses both spiritual strength and investigative skills to uncover the facts for her articles. Now she has received an urgent request for help when the director of a prestigious convalescent home dies from an apparent heart attack. His widow, however, is convinced that he was murdered. 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=1706988 Jordan Riley has made it his lifes mission to battle public acknowledgement and exercise of religion. However, when he comes back to Bethany to tear down a controversial Jesus statue in a public park, he finds himself reliving his faith-filled past and the childhood trauma that drove him from God. When the leading voice of the opposing townspeople turns out to be his former best friend Faith Evans, Jordan struggles between his current doubts and the God he once trusted. 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=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=1710146 Widow Rachel Boyd struggles to keep her Colorado ranch afloat and provide for her young sons. When her cattle grow sick, she turns to Timber Ridges doctor, Rand Brookston, for help. She tries to suppress her attraction to the caring bachelor, but when a wealthy tycoon begins to court her, she must choose between the security of riches or the risks of true love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708965 Partonville marks its centennial plus thirty--by arguing over the best way to celebrate it. Meanwhile, the acting mayor is trying to change a vital part of the town square (but its always been that way!) and a newcomer named Katie cant avoid the suspicion that shes grown far closer to this quirky little place than she had ever intended. 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=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=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=1707975 Responsibilty for her fathers Pennsylvania farm weighs heavily on Amethyst OShaunasys shoulders. Since her overworked mother died, her father has done little but drink up the money Amethyst earns from selling eggs and cheese. When he sends her west to locate his only heir, the young woman is reluctant to leave. After she reaches the tiny town of Medora, an unusally brutal winter underscores the fragility of life. Yet the residents sturdy faith in the Lord teaches Amethyst even more valuable lessons. Now, with prayers in her heart and a growing interest in a handsome rancher, she wonders if she want to return home again. 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=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=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=1707926 Annie Zooks greatest passion is drawing, but its forbidden by her father, an Old Order Amish preacher in Paradise, Pennsylvania. She must even sacrifice marriage and happiness with the love of her life, Rudy Esh, in order to secretly practice her art. But when longtime pen pal, fellow artist and Englisher Louisa Stratford visits seeking solace after a broken engagement, Annie must come to terms with her unhappiness and decide whether to stay with her Plain community or pursue her dream. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707949 When tragedy strikes, Emma graciously welcomes the needy to her boardinghouse. But when two of these guests prove cantankerous, Emma wonders how she and the others will manage. Compounding the turmoil are legal problems that threaten her future. And after her lawyer makes a troubling announcement, Emma must rediscover the true source of her strength. 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=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=1707400 Britta Lindquist must choose between the love of her life, Yuri Belikov, or a coveted first chair violin position offered by the English conductor, Brenton Maltese. 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=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=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=1707465 The White House orders elite FBI operator Evan Cooper to secure Monica Callahan from a terrorist threat. But since Monica refuses all calls from her senior diplomat father, she sees no need for his round-the- clock protection--until a chilling message leaves no doubt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707969 When New Englands premier powerbroker dies, his 28-year-old son Jason is surprised to find he is the sole heir. At first, Jason angrily rejects this billion-dollar bequest. But hes gradually seduced by the very power and prestige he despises. When he finally starts to right past wrongs, however, a series of murders sends him fleeing for his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707902 After a vicious fire brings injury and devastation to Montgomery (Monte) Farrels beautiful western home, and the sabotage against his property escalates, Monte desperately tries to make sense of it all. As he wrestles with a need for revenge and his sense of honor, he turns to God for the answers, praying for strength to trust in Him. 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=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=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=1709741 Saras terrified. Shes doing the one thing she cannot afford to do: fall in love with a famous man, former pro football player Adam Black. Sara is hidden away in the witness protection program, her safety dependent on staying invisible-and loving Adam could get her killed. 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=1709743 Now divorced and unemployed, a senators no-nonsense chief of staff learns she has inherited a funeral home in Florida. Soon shell learn some profound lessons from people dying to give her their business. 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=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=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=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=1707849 An Amish woman teeters on the brink of losing all she holds dear. When Grace returns from her rumschpringe, she joins the church and starts a new life. But her world crumbles when she meets a man who knows enough of her past to destroy her future. Afraid of being shunned by her family, fianc, and friends, Grace tries to escape a tangle of lies and half-truths.