Shannon Bream

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Oklahoma

Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families





#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

God always keeps His promises, but not always in the way we expect....

"Have faith" is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it actually look like to live it out In The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God's plans can turn our worlds upside down.

She tells the story of Jochebed, a mother who took enormous risks to protect her son, Moses, from Pharaoh. Could Jochebed have imagined that God's actual design for her son involved flight into exile and danger And yet this was all part of the master plan to deliver Israel from slavery. Another biblical mother, Rebekah, made terrible choices in an attempt to ensure her son's place in history. And a daughter, Michal, struggled to keep her faithless father, Saul, from sin, while battling pride in herself.

Through these stories, Shannon explains the intimate connection between faith and family--and how God's unexpected agenda can redefine the way we think about family. Not all of these mothers and daughters in the Bible were paragons of virtue. Like us, they were human beings who faltered and struggled to do their best. While some heard God's voice, others chose their own paths. Through the lens of their imperfections, we can see how God used their stories to bring about His divine plans. He's still doing the same work in our lives today.

The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak shows that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Yet, as the stories of biblical families attest, at the end of these journeys lies greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine.

The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak

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Liz Curtis Higgs

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New York Times bestseller

SHE LOST EVERYTHING SHE LOVED.
HE HAD EVERYTHING SHE NEEDED.
BUT COULD SHE FIND THE COURAGE TO TRUST HIM?

Stepping from a battered coach on a rainy April eve, newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr must begin again, without husband or title, property or fortune. She is unafraid of work and gifted with a needle, but how will she stitch together the tattered remnants of her life? And who will mend her heart, torn asunder by betrayal and deception?

Elisabeth has not come to Selkirk alone. Her mother-in-law, Marjory Kerr, is a woman undone, having buried her husband, her sons, and any promise of grandchildren. Dependent upon a distant cousin with meager resources, Marjory dreads the future almost as much as she regrets the past. Yet joy still comes knocking, and hope is often found in unexpected places.

Then a worthy hero steps forward, rekindling a spark of hope. Will he risk his reputation to defend two women labeled as traitors to the Crown? Or will a wealthy beauty, untainted by scandal, capture his affections?

The heartrending journey of the Kerr women comes to a glorious finish in Mine Is the Night, a sparkling gem of redemption and restoration set in eighteenth-century Scotland. 

Mine Is the Night

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A mother who cannot face her future. A daughter who cannot escape her past. A timeless story of love and betrayal, loss and redemption, flickering against the vivid backdrop of eighteenth-century Scotland, as hope, the brightest of tapers, lights the wayhome.

Here Burns My Candle

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Jody Hedlund

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Historical Romance from the Author of The Preacher's Bride

Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field.

Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.

The Doctor's Lady

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Claire Sanders

Ann E. Schrock

Jennifer Hudson Taylor

Susette Williams

Four-in-one-collection

Follows the stories of four Quaker women as they struggle with affairs of the heart.

The Quakers of New Garden

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Frances Devine

Missouri Couples Find Unexpected Love in Three Historical Novels

Travel back in time to historic Missouri, along the banks of the White River, for three stories reminding readers that with God all things are possible. Jack enters a marriage of convenience with Lexie in order to adopt the twin girls he adores. Tuck relishes her time with her best friend, but she is not the type to ever marry and believes anything more with Rafe would ruin their friendship. Addy feels called to teach children and won't let marriage interfere with that responsibility. Sacrifice and duty, family and friendship--those leave no room for romance. . .or do they?

White River Brides

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Janet Lee Barton

Oklahoma Settlers Brave Challenges of the Heart in Three Romances

Romance rides into the frontier with the Oklahoma Land Rush, where three women settle their homes and hearts. Faith Anderson had decided on a new life on her own in Oklahoma, but Gabe Logan disrupts all her plans. Samantha Carter desperately wants to escape her past, until Ben Thompson shows her she might be able to stop running. And Charity Logan finds herself caught up in politics and infuriated with reporter Luke Johnson, but she also can’t deny her attraction to him.

Land Run Brides

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Laurie Alice Eakes

Lisa Harris

Lena Nelson Dooley

Love Dreams of a Lost Cache of Gold

Join a quest for lost Civil War gold in the small town of Browning City, Iowa, where three women find a treasure worth far more than currency. Constance Miller comes to town on her father's dying request, only to walk right into a mystery. Tara Young's quest for gold is met with heavy competition. Lily Reese discovers her quiet town is hiding a deep and dangerous mystery. Will the men who come alongside them lead them deeper into danger or be the answer to their prayers?

Wild Prairie Roses

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Sally Laity

Dianna Crawford

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Three Romances Tell the Saga of Sisters Sold into Indentured Service

Follow three English sisters who step on the auction block and are sold into indentured servanthood. Each is taken separately into a different part of the untamed American Colonies. The French and Indian War only heightens their peril as each struggles to hold on to her faith and find the good in her circumstances. Will they survive to reunite? Can romance be found in the wilderness? Find out in the complete Daughters of Harwood House Trilogy by author team Sally Laity and Dianna Crawford.

The Daughters of Harwood House Trilogy

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Grace Livingston Hill

Beloved author Grace Livingston Hill has been delighting romance readers for generations. This collection of three full-length novels is sure to sweetly satisfy. In Marigold, the lovely Marigold Brooke travels to Washington, DC, where one man sweeps her off her feet, but another helps her see what real love--and faith--are all about. In Mystery Flowers, Diana Disston is heartbroken and comforted only by anonymous and mysterious gifts of flowers. In White Orchids, Camilla Chrystie is joined by a handsome stranger in a desperate effort to save her mother's life.

The Flower Brides

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Karen Witemeyer

Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind--shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected. Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man? When Hannah decides to help Jericho's sister catch a beau--leading to uproarious consequences for the whole town--will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?

A Tailor-Made Bride

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Margaret Brownley

A Western Bride Collection 





In 1885 five western preachers sit around a campfire talking about unlikely couples they've seen God bring together.

"Spitfire Sweetheart" by Mary Connealy

Maizy Place is an unruly tomboy. When she causes an accident, injuring neighbor Rylan Carstens, she becomes his unlikely caregiver. Rylan has never noticed how pretty his infuriating neighbor is, and he never expected to fall in love.

"Love Letter to the Editor" by Robin Lee Hatcher

Molly Everton is the outspoken daughter of the town newspaper's owner. When her father brings in an outsider to be editor, she tries to drive him out of town. But Jack Ludgrove is not intimidated. He's resolved to change Molly's mind about him-as an editor and as a man.

"A Cowboy for Katie" by Debra Clopton

Katie Pearl is uninterested in men and love. But she needs help on her ranch and hires Thad Rayburn, a wandering cowboy looking to make a buck. Will Thad change Katie's mind

"Saving Grace" by Margaret Brownley

Grace Davenport is either the unluckiest woman alive-or a killer. When her third husband is found dead, Grace is arrested. Attorney Brock Daniels isn't interested in the case-until he meets Grace. Only a miracle will prove her innocence, but the joining of two lonely hearts may be their saving grace.

Four Weddings and a Kiss

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Cathy Marie Hake

Laney McCain has unabashedly had her sights set on Galen O'Sullivan for years. And though Galen has treated her as nothing more than his best friend's pesky tag-along sister, Laney dares hope that now is the time he will open his eyes and truly recognize the woman she's become. But the arrival of Ishmael and Ivy Grubb, squatters on the O'Sullivans' land, diverts Galen's attention. Though the Grubbs are crass and uneducated, Galen shows mercy and allows them to stay in exchange for help around the farm. But it becomes a decision he lives to regret.... Sometimes the Journey to Love Is Truly Bittersweet

Bittersweet

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Mary Davis

Denise Hunter

Judith Mccoy Miller

DiAnn Mills

Tracie Peterson

5 Historical Stories of Marriage Arranged by Letters Between Strangers

Take a journey into the historical American West along with five Easterners who answer advertisements for spouses that lead to complicated romances.

Mail-Order Marriage

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Vickie McDonough

3-In-1 Historical Romance Collection

Visit historic South Carolina where secrets disrupt the lives of three women. But between betrayal and lies, is there room for love?

South Carolina Brides

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JoAnn A. Grote

Linda Ford

Linda Goodnight

Amy Roghlie

Four Inspirational Love Stories from the American Prairie

Each of these historical novellas is set on the open plains when saying "I do" also most often meant committing to a life of hard work against the backbreaking soil. But, love has the ability to shine over any circumstance and light the bride's eyes with sparkles of hope.

Prairie Brides

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Rachel Hauck

Three Women’s Stories of Longing for Something More 

Three New Hampshire women live their lives on their own terms, each struggling with the need for change and fulfillment. Taylor hopes moving to White Birch will be the perfect place to regroup and refocus. Julie has to face the fact she will never have children and keep it from destroying her marriage. Elizabeth's ambitions have always led her to success, but they may keep her from true love.

New Hampshire Weddings

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Paige Winship Dooly

Pamela Griffin

Pamela Kaye Tracy

An anonymous, old-fashioned love note -- a literature student's homework assignment -- has been misplaced by its author. Jason finds the love note and mistakenly believes his new employee, Nicole, is hopelessly infatuated with him. When Zak finds the note on his tool cart at the garage, he's convinced Ellen's snobby friends and wealthy parents no longer pose an obstacle and plots an all-out strategy to win her heart. A matchmaking sister uses the note to ignite romance between Samantha and friend Garrett. And the note causes a collision of mistaken identity for Callie and Darryl and results in true love for two lonely souls.

Sweet Home Alabama

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Three-In-One Collection 

Come on down to historic Georgia, where three women struggle to find hope amid adversity. Will love's light outshine their past mistakes and present misfortunes?

Georgia Brides

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What will it take for three strong and determined women to see that love is close to home? Will the female medical student be dazzled by new city friends or find true love back home? Will the abused wife and mother be forced to return to her opulent prison, or will she discover true love within her new hometown? Will the female sheriff's third attempt at romance be the winner, or has her true love been hidden under the veil of a comfortable friendship? Enjoy three romances from historic Colorado by author Rachel Druten.

Colorado Lace

Darlene Franklin

Three-In-One Collection

Come to the Green Mountain State, where three couples strive to rise above party politics, parental pressure, and personal misperceptions. Will they surmount the obstacles before them?

Maple Notch Brides

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Gina Welborn

Four-In-One-Collection

Head to historic North Carolina where a brooch unites the lives and loves of four women. Dangerous accusations force Seona to leave Scotland with the brooch in tow, but will she find peace before her past is revealed? Years later, Fiona hopes to recover the brooch only to wind up on the whipping block. Can she trust the man who comes to her rescue? Seren sells the brooch to open a confectionery, but will the precious heirloom be lost to a hopeless dream? When the brooch is stolen, can Brynna reclaim it before she loses something even more valuable?

Highland Crossings

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Ted Dekker

First in the newest series from Ted Dekker, master of suspense, whose books have sold 9 million copies. Humming with intensity, Eyes Wide Open is a raw adrenaline rush from first page to last.

Eyes Wide Open

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Sarah Dunant

The year is 1570, and in the convent of Santa Caterina, in the Italian city of Ferrara, noblewomen find space to pursue their lives under God’s protection. But any community, however smoothly run, suffers tremors when it takes in someone by force. And the arrival of Santa Caterina’s new novice setsin motion a chain of events that will shake the convent to its core.

Ripped by her family from an illicit love affair, sixteen-year-old Serafina is willful, emotional, sharp, and defiant–young enough to have a life to look forward to and old enough to know when that life is being cut short. Her first night inside the walls is spent in an incandescent rage so violent that the dispensary mistress, Suora Zuana, is dispatched to the girl’s cell to sedate her. Thus begins a complex relationship of trust and betrayal between the young rebel and the clever, scholarly nun, for whom the girl becomes the daughter she will never have.

As Serafina rails against her incarceration, others are drawn into the drama: the ancient, mysterious Suora Magdalena–with her history of visions and ecstasies–locked in her cell; the ferociously devout novice mistress Suora Umiliana, who comes to see in the postulant a way to extend her influence; and, watching it all, the abbess, Madonna Chiara, a woman as fluent in politics as she is in prayer. As disorder and rebellion mount, it is the abbess’s job to keep the convent stable while, outside its walls, the dictates of the Counter-Reformation begin to purge the Catholic Church and impose on the nunneries a regime of terrible oppression.

Sarah Dunant, the bestselling author ofThe Birth of Venusand In theCompany of the Courtesan, brings this intricate Renaissance world compellingly to life. AmidSacred Heartsis a rich, engrossing, multifaceted love story, encompassing the passions of the flesh, the exultation of the spirit, and the deep, enduring power of friendship.

Sacred Hearts

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