Yesterday's Embers
~ A Clayburn Novel ~
from Howard/Simon & Schuster

Deborah Raney

Tragedy has left Doug DeVore with five children to raise alone. When Mickey Valdez, the children's daycare teacher, lends Doug a helping hand, sparks flicker between them and quickly ignite. But romance and real life are two very different things, and too late, Doug and Mickey realize they've said "I do" to something neither of them bargained for. Now they must find a way to untangle their knot of hasty choices without breaking the hearts of five precious children––or their own––in the process.

Deborah Raney writes from the heart with a story that probes the depth of human sorrow,
the grit of endurance and the ability of love to rescue us when we've forgotten how to dream.
Yesterday's Embers will leave you warmed long after the last page.
~Harry Kraus, MD, bestselling author of Perfect and Salty Like Blood


Available at your favorite bookstore or link to online bookstores at http://www.deborahraney.com/

The Inheritance
Women of Faith Fiction
by
Tamera Alexander


"Alexander has an awe-inspiring way of creating characters that brand your heart and leave you permanently connected. This story is too good to be missed!" -Romantic Times, 4-star review


An unexpected inheritance.
An unknown future.
An unending love.

Determined to tame her younger brother’s rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin’s invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart.

U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna Ashford, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive—and the one woman who can help him find the future he’s been longing for.

As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.

A NOTE FROM TAMERA:

Dear Reader,

When Thomas Nelson approached me about writing the first historical for their Women of Faith fiction line, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to pen this story—for a second time. This novel is actually a revised version of the first story I ever wrote. The original version was rejected by a publisher several years ago, so I set it aside and determined to better learn this craft of writing.

After two subsequent years of study and practice, I was ready to submit my next manuscript for review. That second story blossomed into a novel entitled Rekindled, and the Fountain Creek Chronicles were born. But there was a part of me that continued hoping that my very first characters would someday find their way onto the written page. The Inheritance is a complete new write of that first manuscript, with some changes in location and secondary characters. However, Wyatt and McKenna have “lived within me” for years, and I’m thrilled for the chance to finally tell their stories.

Each story takes us on a journey, and I hope you’ll join me for this one. And for all you writers out there—hold on to that first manuscript! You never know when you might get a chance to revisit it!

Warmly,
Tamera

Tamera Alexander is the bestselling novelist of Rekindled, Revealed, Remembered, and From A Distance. Her deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers and have earned her multiple industry awards, among them the 2008 Christy and the 2007 RITA. After living in Colorado for seventeen years, Tamera has returned to her Southern roots. She and her husband now make their home in Franklin, Tennessee where they enjoy life with their two college-age children and Jack, a precious—and precocious—Silky Terrier.
Visit her Web site at http://www.tameraalexander.com/
Visit her Blog at http://www.tameraalexander.blogspot.com/

Ready-Made Family

April 2009-Steeple Hill Love Inspired--IN STORES NOW!

(Received 4.5 Stars from Romantic Times)

Wings of Refuge Series

Back cover blurb: 

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Amelia North needs refuge, and finds it--in Refuge, Illinois. Stranded there after a car wreck, the single mother expects to be cold-shouldered. After all, she’s already been rejected by her parents, her church and her daughter’s father. Instead, she finds a town full of people with open hands and hearts…including pararescue jumper Ben Dillinger.

Ben wants to help Amelia and her daughter find safety and stability. Instead, he finds himself freefalling—right into love with the ready-made family. 

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Cheryl Wyatt’s closest friends would never dream the mayhem she plots during announcements at church. An RN-turned-SAHM, joyful chaos rules her home, and she delights in the stealth moments God gives her to write. She’s convinced that having been born on a Naval base on Valentine’s Day destined her to write military romance. She stays active in her church and in her laundry room. Her debut novels (Books 1 and 2-Wings of Refuge Series-Steeple Hill) received Romantic Times Top Picks. In addition, her debut books received the honor of coming in at #1 and #4 on eHarlequins's Top Ten Most-Blogged-About-Books, lists which included several NYT Bestselling authors. Cheryl is currently serving as Vice President of American Christian Fiction Writers. www.acfw.com 

To receive her quarterly newsletter for updates on new releases and contests with GREAT prizes (think: free books, CDs, iPods, and a Kindle!), visit her Web site at www.cherylwyatt.com and sign up in the space provided. Cheryl respects your privacy and will not share your e-mail address with a third party. 

Her current contest: 

KINDLE CONTEST—NO FOOLIN!

Starting April Fool’s day 2009 I’ll be running a Kindle contest. Only my newsletter subscribers will be eligible for entry. To receive those quarterly newsletters as well as more information on the Kindle contest, visit www.cherylwyatt.com and sign up in the newsletter space provided. This is a double-opt-in feature and you will receive an e-mail prompting you to confirm that you wish to receive the newsletter. I respect your privacy and will not share your e-mail address with a third party. Winner will be announced on Independence Day 2009 on my newsletter and blog. 

AUTHOR CONTACT INFO:

E-mail: cheryl@cherylwyatt.com 

Web site: http://www.CherylWyatt.com 

Cheryl’s Blog: http://www.scrollsquirrel.blogspot.com 

Blogs Cheryl participates in: 

http://www.loveinspiredauthors.blogspot.com/

http://www.seekerville.blogspot.com 

http://www.craftieladiesofromance.blogspot.com/

Places Cheryl hangs out online: 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=699316888&ref=profile

http://twitter.com/cherylwyatt

http://www.myspace.com/scrollsquirrel

http://www.shoutlife.com/authorcherylwyatt

Though Ready-Made Family is part of Cheryl’s Wings of Refuge Series, each story stands alone.

A Soldier’s Promise and A Soldier’s Family are still available at most online booksellers. 

Look for Cheryl’s upcoming Wings of Refuge books:

A Soldiers Reunion-June 2009

Soldier Daddy-October 2009

A Soldier’s Devotion-January 2010

Home Sweet Hero (tentative title)-Spring 2010

IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES
By Marlo Schalesky

They say you should reach for your dreams.
This time, they're wrong.

Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley had simple dreams-marriage, children, a house by the sea.everything they needed for happily ever after. What they didn't plan on was years of infertility, stealing those dreams, crushing their hopes. Now, all that's left is the memory of young love, and the desperate need for a child to erase the pain. Until.

Kinna rescues an elderly woman from the sea, and the threads of the past, present, and future weave together to reveal the wonder of one final hope. One final chance to follow not their dreams, but God's. Can they embrace the redemptive power of love before it's too late? Or will their love be washed away like the castles they once built upon the sand? The past whispers to the present. And the future shivers. What if tomorrow never comes?

For more information, including an audio interview with Marlo about IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES and helps for the infertility journey, visit http://www.blogger.com/

If Tomorrow Never Comes is available for purchase at:

Amazon.com: http://www.blogger.com/

Christian Book Distributors: http://www.blogger.com/

And found in bookstores everywhere!

Salty Like Blood
By Harry Kraus


"Harry Kraus digs deep in this story of a father's harrowing inner and outer journey, and tells it with grit, compassion, and suspense." -- James Scott Bell, bestselling author of Deceived

"Salty Like Blood kept me riveted and surprised me at every turn. I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed!" -- Terri Black stock , bestselling author of Dawn's Light

David Conners, M.D., is on the fast track to creating a perfect life when his seven-year-old daughter disappears. David's all-consuming quest to find her -- dead or alive -- threatens to destroy everything he has left: his medical practice, his marriage, his integrity, and even his soul.
If Rachel is dead: Can a parent forgive someone who has done the unthinkable?
Can David forgive himself?
If she's alive: Can David find her in time to save her?

To purchase Salty Like Blood: http://www.blogger.com/

Harry's website: http://www.blogger.com/

Interview with Marlo Schalesky

An Interview with Marlo:

How did you come up with the concept for If Tomorrow Never Comes?

If Tomorrow Never Comes began with a single image that popped powerfully into my mind – an old man, walking along a foggy beach at dawn, bending to pick up an old locket from the sand. The rest of the story grew from there. The funny thing is, when you read the book, you’ll find that Kinna finds the locket, not an old man. But originally the image of the locket in the sand was so intriguing to me that I kept thinking about it until a story began to develop.

How closely is If Tomorrow Never Comes based on your personal experience?

In If Tomorrow Never Comes, the main characters are struggling with the fall-out from infertility. I’ve spent most of my adult life – 15 years – dealing with infertility and miscarriage. I’ve had some successes along the way, and whole lot of failure, disappointment and pain.
So, as far as plot-line goes - what happens to the characters and how they’re changed and challenged through the book - that is uniquely Kinna & Jimmy’s story. But the emotions, the fears, the questions they face are things I drew from my own experience.

The longing for a baby that seems like it will never be fulfilled. I’ve been there. Month after month of trying and failing. Turning into year after year. I’ve been there. Frustration. Doubt. Wondering how God could possibly love me in the midst of this. Been there. Having to pry my white-knuckled fingers off my own hopes and dreams. Been there. Choosing to love anyway. Choosing to believe anyway. Choosing to trust God anyway. Been there.

It seems that just about every deep and meaningful thing I’ve learned about God, I can point to my journey through infertility and say, “Yeah, infertility taught me that.” It taught me that I’m not the god of my life. God is. It taught me there are things I cannot control, cannot achieve, no matter how hard I try. And sometimes we must choose to live the life God has given us, with love and hope, even when it’s not the life we dreamed.

Because infertility taught me that God calls us not to the pursuit of our dreams, but to love. “Love one another,” Jesus says. “Love your neighbor as yourself.” God taught me that through the journey of my own infertility. My hope is that If Tomorrow Never Comes will reveal the same truths to others as well.

What is the symbolism for the title If Tomorrow Never Comes?

The idea behind the title is that the choices and decisions we make today dramatically impact our future, our “tomorrows,” and not only ours but the tomorrows of others as well. Choosing to love, choosing to do right despite pain, disappointment, and sorrow, allows tomorrow to come. But choices made out of desperation, fear, and clinging to our own desires can cut off the future God wants for us.

We don’t know, we can’t see, what tomorrow holds. So all we can do is do what’s right now, love now, trust now. Because God sees the whole of our lives and weaves all things together, even those hard and painful things, in a way that will make a beautiful masterpiece in the Kingdom of God.

So, really, the title means that if we choose love today, if we choose sacrificial love, God will hold our tomorrows in His hand. That’s what’s at the heart of If Tomorrow Never Comes . . .the choice to love, the choice to believe, the choice to let go of our dreams in order to embrace His. To do it today, for the sake of all our tomorrows.

Do you have a favorite character in If Tomorrow Never Comes? Why?

My favorite is Thea (her name is short for Alethia, the Greek word for Truth), who is the old woman whom Kinna rescues from drowning in chapter one. Throughout the story, all the reader knows is that Thea is there for a reason – she has a purpose in Kinna & Jimmy’s lives. With wry humor and odd confrontations, she steers Jimmy & Kinna toward reconciliation and one another. She helps them to remember their past love story.

What I like best about her is her humor mixed with mystery. She’s just fun. J She thinks she’s in a dream, and doesn’t want to become some crazy old lady with a houseful of cats. But despite her doubts, she chooses to care about Jimmy and Kinna and help them, no matter what. She chooses right, and as it turns out, that makes all the difference, for them, and for her too.

How did you choose the story line?

Well, the story line I chose isn’t the one you’ll read in the book. The story line you’ll read is the one the characters insisted on. Mostly it was Kinna’s fault – she simply wouldn’t do what I’d outlined for her to do! In fact, I rewrote the first third of the book a dozen times trying to convince her to act the way I wanted. But she wouldn’t cooperate. Just like in the story, she had her own plans! So finally I gave up and allowed the story to change and flow as the characters dictated. Needless to say, that worked out a lot better. So, I invite the reader to experience the story of If Tomorrow Never Comes much as I experienced it – page by page, scene by scene, being surprised and delighted by each turn of events.

What message would you like your readers to take away from If Tomorrow Never Comes?

Our culture tells us that we can do anything we set our minds to, we can accomplish any dream . . . and we should. “Reach for your dreams,” we say, as if that is the highest goal of humankind. Success posters (and platitudes) abound.

But 15 years of infertility and miscarriage have taught me that we are not the gods of our lives. There are things we cannot control, no matter how hard we try.

Perhaps that is why God calls us not to the pursuit of our dreams, but to love. “Love one another,” Jesus exhorts in John 13:34-35, and also gives, as the second greatest commandment, the exhortation to “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Lev. 19:18, and all 3 Synoptics)

So, in our Grasp-Your-Dreams culture, I hope this book will stand against the tide, calling people instead to the way of love – to the way of laying down their lives for others instead of clutching their own dreams and plans.

I hope readers will be inspired to fight for their marriages with sacrificial love, and will be challenged to look to the future for the rewards of loving sacrificially, and to the past to remember the seeds of real love.

What is your goal or mission as a writer?

I hope to make God’s love in the midst of trials and tragedies evident and unmistakable. I dream of opening readers’ eyes to the wonder and mystery of our incredible, vivid God. And I hope the vision of Him will take their breath away.

Are there any other new projects on the horizon?

Yes! My third “love story with a twist,” currently titled Shades of Morning, is due out in early 2010. I’m in the midst of writing it now and am enjoying the characters and plot. For those who read If Tomorrow Never Comes, watch for Marnie, the quirky owner of the coffeeshop and bookstore, who will be the main character in Shades of Morning.

Marnie has her life just where she wants it. At least that’s what she tells herself – her past is hidden, her regrets locked tightly in a box on her shelf, and her bookstore and coffeeshop business is booming. No one knows what she’s done, who she’s been. That is, until the man she once loved finds her again and brings startling news – she’s now the guardian of her 15-year-old nephew, a boy she never knew existed. And to make matters worse, when the boy arrives, she discovers he has Down Syndrome. The past collides with the present, the box of regrets is exposed, and Marnie’s world shattered and rebuilt through the love of one special boy who makes all things new.

If Tomorrow Never Comes
Marlo Schalesky

A Bit About If Tomorrow Never Comes:

They say you should reach for your dreams.
This time, they’re wrong…

Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley had simple dreams—marriage, children, a house by the sea…everything they needed for happily ever after. What they didn’t plan on was years of infertility, stealing those dreams, crushing their hopes. Now, all that’s left is the memory of young love, and the desperate need for a child to erase the pain. Until…

Kinna rescues an elderly woman from the sea, and the threads of the past, present, and future weave together to reveal the wonder of one final hope. One final chance to follow not their dreams, but God’s. Can they embrace the redemptive power of love before it’s too late? Or will their love be washed away like the castles they once built upon the sand? The past whispers to the present. And the future shivers. What if tomorrow never comes?

A Bit About Marlo:

Marlo Schalesky is the award winning author of seven books, including her latest novel, If Tomorrow Never Comes, which combines a love story with a surprise ending twist to create a new type of novel that she hopes will impact readers at their deepest levels. Marlo’s other books include Beyond the Night (just nominated for a Christy Award – yay!), Veil of Fire (winner of the 2008 ACFW Book of the Year, historical category), and Empty Womb, Aching Heart- Hope and Help for Those Struggling with Infertility.

She’s had over 600 articles published in various Christian magazines, including Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, Decision, Moody Magazine, and Discipleship Journal. She has contributed to Dr. Dobson’s Night Light Devotional for Couples, Tyndale’s Book of Devotions for Kids #3, and Discipleship Journal’s 101 Small Group Ideas. She is a speaker and a regular columnist for Power for Living.

Marlo is also a California native, a small business owner, and a graduate of Stanford University (with a B.S. in Chemistry!). In addition, she has earned her Masters in Theology, with an emphasis in Biblical Studies, from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Marlo lives with her husband and five young children in a log home in Central California.
When she’s not changing diapers, doing laundry, or writing books, Marlo loves sipping Starbucks white mochas, reading the New Testament in Greek, and talking about finding the deep places of God in the disappointments of life.

Odds & Ends:

For more information, including an audio interview with Marlo about IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES and helps for the infertility journey, visit http://www.marloschalesky.com/

If Tomorrow Never Comes is available for purchase at:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601420242?ie=UTF8&tag=marloschalesh-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1601420242

Christian Book Distributors: http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1136938&item_no=420244

And fine bookstores everywhere!

Play It Again SAHM
by Meredith Efken

"Can a novel consisting entirely of e-mails be enjoyable faith fiction? Efken's charming debut offers a resounding and surprising `yes'." -Publishers Weekly on SAHM I Am

All Work and No Play.

After years of friendship, the women of the SAHM I Am e-mail loop are finally meeting in person. But with two new moms trying to blend in with Dulcie and the gang, there's bound to be trouble!

Earth-mother Iona and young mom Hannah are thrilled to join the weekend getaway sans hubbies and kids. But sparks fly when Hannah's know-it-all attitude clashes with the Queen of Ego, Rosalyn. When things go from bad to worse, one mom must step in to save the weekend from total disaster!

Play It Again, SAHM (Life, Faith & Getting It Right #27) (Steeple Hill Cafe)

http://www.amazon.com/

Breach of Trust

1st in the Call of Duty series

By DiAnn Mills

Paige Rogers is a former CIA agent who lost all she treasured seven years ago when her entire team was killed in a covert mission. She blames their leader-Daniel Keary-whom Paige believes betrayed them. Disillusioned and afraid for her life, she disappeared and started a new life as a small-town librarian. But when Keary announces his candidacy for governor of her state, he comes after Paige to ensure that she won't ruin his bid for office. He threatens everything she holds dear, and Paige must choose between the life of hiding that has become her refuge . . . or risking everything in one last, desperate attempt to right old wrongs.

--Breach of Trust Book Trailer: http://www.diannmills.com/

--Endorsements from back cover:"[Breach of Trust] is romance with an operative kick when the quiet life Paige Rogers enjoys is sent into overdrive by a past that refuses to stay buried." -Tamera Alexander, best-selling author of From a Distance

"DiAnn Mills has crafted a tightly woven tale of danger and deception. Breach of Trust is a page turner to the very end."-Kathy Herman, author of The Grand Scheme

"Mills creates extraordinary characters wrestling with profound life issues in the face of immediate danger. A surefire recipe for a great read!"-Jill Elizabeth Nelson, author of Reluctant Smuggler

You can purchase your own copy of Breach of Trust at bookstores everywhere including http://www.tyndale.com/, http://www.bn.com/, http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.christianbook.com/ and at your favorite Christian bookstore.

City of the Dead: A Seven Wonders Novel
by T.L. Higley

In a land deceived by secrets and lies,
One man battles for truth
Will his own dark past destroy his future?

In the blistering desert sands, tens of thousands toil to raise the Great Pyramid of Giza. Hemiunu, the pyramid's meticulous architect, is consumed by the massive project and his allegiance to his cousin Khufu, Pharaoh of Egypt. But when a sadistic killer known as Anubis begins preying upon Hemi's closest friends, a dark secret tangled in love and mystery threatens to stir up a past Hemi cannot forget and uncover a secret he can no longer deny - a secret that may well destroy an entire kingdom.

”Other-worldly, enchanting, and skillfully wrought—a story of murder and secrets that will not lie buried forever. With splendid detail, compelling characters and tense mystery throughout, City of the Dead is a story of the questions that have plagued man’s conscience for millennia—and the one answer that remains consistent since the beginning of time.” ~Tosca Lee, author of Havah

For a longer excerpt and a tour of the book’s location, visit the author’s website, www.TLHigley.com.
City of the Dead can be purchased at Amazon, CBD, Signed by the Author, or wherever books are sold.
© 2009 Do Not Reproduce Without Permission

Turning the Paige (A Getaway Girls Novel)
By Laura Jensen Walker

Welcome to the in-between world of Paige Kelley. At thirty-five, she’s put her dreams on hold to care for her ailing, high-maintenance mother. Three years after her divorce she’s still not dating, still working at her temp job, and still longing for motherhood even though, as her own mother often points out, “You’re not getting any younger, you know!”

When her Getaway Girls book club friends urge Paige to break free and get on with her life, she desperately wants to try. But how? What about her mom?

Turning the Paige is published by Zondervan (2009) and is available at fine bookstores everywhere and on-line at www.amazon.com or www.christianbook.com.

Author Laura Jensen Walker lives in Northern California with her husband Michael and their adorable canine-daughter Gracie. To find more about other books by Laura, please visit www.laurajensenwalker.com

Robin Lee Hatcher

ABOUT THE BOOK:

WHEN LOVE BLOOMS
by Robin Lee Hatcher
Zondervan, February 2009

She could say what she wanted. Emily Harris didn't belong in the hard life of the Blakes. She would wilt there like a rose without water. He'd be sending her back to Boise before the first snows. He'd be willing to bet on it.

From the moment Gavin Blake set eyes on Emily Harris, he knew she would never make it in the rugged high country where backbreaking work and constant hardship were commonplace. Beautiful and refined, she was accustomed to the best life had to offer. Heaven only knew why she wanted to leave Boise to teach two young girls on a ranch miles from nowhere. He'd wager it had to do with a man. It always did when a beautiful woman was involved.

Emily wanted to make some sort of mark on the world before marriage. She wanted to be more than just a society wife. Though she had plenty of opportunities back East, she had come to the Idaho high country looking to make a difference. Gavin’s resistance to her presence made her even more determined to prove herself. Perhaps changing the heart of just one man may make the greatest difference of all.

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REVIEWS:

Penned with the descriptive nibs of all the five senses, Robin Lee Hatcher transports the reader to the magnificent high country of Idaho in a thoroughly engaging tale of love and wounded heroes. When Love Blooms is layered with appealing characters, and I was so at home with the story's cast, I felt like I was like viewing my own family history. I have yet to read a Hatcher novel that didn't entrance me from the first page, and with a unique plot for a romance, When Love Blooms is no exception. Novel Reviews and I give it a high recommendation.
— Novel Reviews

Christy Award winner Hatcher's (Wagered Heart; Catching Katie) latest novel is a historical romance set in the rugged high country of Idaho in the late 1800s... Populated with lively characters, this delightful title deserves a place in [Christian Fiction] and historical romance collections and will appeal to those who enjoy Lori Wick or Lori Copeland. Recommended for Public Libraries.
— Library Journal


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Robin Lee Hatcher discovered her vocation as a novelist after many years of reading everything she could put her hands on, including the backs of cereal boxes and ketchup bottles. The winner of the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction (Whispers from Yesterday), the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance (Patterns of Love and The Shepherd's Voice), two RT Career Achievement Awards (Americana Romance and Inspirational Fiction), and the RWA Lifetime Achievement Award, Robin is the author of over 60 novels, including Catching Katie, named one of the Best Books of 2004 by the Library Journal.

Robin enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, reading books that make her cry, and watching romantic movies. She is passionate about the theater, and several nights every summer, she can be found at the outdoor amphitheater of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, enjoying Shakespeare under the stars. She makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with Poppet the high-maintenance Papillon.

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Link to Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0310259282/novelistrobinlee

Link to Christianbook.com:
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1138486&item_no=259282

Link to book trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usnuoJNuBdE

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The Inheritance
Women of Faith Fiction
by
Tamera Alexander


"Alexander has an awe-inspiring way of creating characters that brand your heart and leave you permanently connected. This story is too good to be missed!" -Romantic Times, 4-star review


An unexpected inheritance.
An unknown future.
An unending love.

Determined to tame her younger brother’s rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin’s invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart.

U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna Ashford, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive—and the one woman who can help him find the future he’s been longing for.

As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.

Tamera Alexander is the bestselling novelist of Rekindled, Revealed, Remembered, and From A Distance. Her deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers and have earned her multiple industry awards, among them the 2008 Christy and the 2007 RITA. After living in Colorado for seventeen years, Tamera has returned to her Southern roots. She and her husband now make their home in Franklin, Tennessee where they enjoy life with their two college-age children and Jack, a precious—and precocious—Silky Terrier.
Visit her Web site at www.tameraalexander.com
Visit her Blog at www.tameraalexander.blogspot.com
The Inheritance is available at bookstores everywhere, on www.bethanyhouse.com, www.amazon.com, www.christianbook.com, and at your local Christian bookstore.
Copyright © 2009 by Tamera Alexander
ISBN 978-1-59554-632-6
Thomas Nelson Publishers – Women of Faith Fiction
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Deceived
James Scott Bell
Zondervan

"Former trial lawyer and Christy Award–winner Bell (Presumed Guilty) hits his stride in this twist-filled suspense thriller . . . Bell, who also writes nonfiction books on writing, is a master of the cliffhanger, creating scene after scene of mounting suspense and revelation in this heart-whamming read." – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A gripping suspense thriller. James Scott Bell is a master storyteller. His characters draw you into the intrigue, and don't let go until the last page." – ROMANTIC TIMES

Deceived is available wherever books are sold.
James Scott Bell's website is www.jamesscottbell.com
Copyright © 2009 by James Scott Bell. All Rights Reserved

On a Someday

by

Roxanne Henke

Jim Westin is tired. Over most-of-a-lifetime he’s built his grocery business, hoping someday to hand it over to one of his kids. The only trouble is none of his kids want the business.

Jim’s wife, Claire, thought she was ready to retire along with her husband, but an unexpected career development has exciting new opportunities coming her way. Their son, Drew, is climbing-the-ladder in New York. No way would he consider moving back to North Dakota to help his dad. . .or would he?

What happens when plans conflict? When “someday” is different than you planned? What happens when “someday” is now?

“On a Someday” is published by Harvest House Publishers (2009) and is available at fine bookstores everywhere and on-line at www.amazon.com or http://www.christianbook.com/.

Author, Roxanne Henke, lives in rural North Dakota with her husband, Lorren, and their annoyingly-friendly dog named, Gunner. They have two, young-adult children who are also friendly…but not annoying, and two very-cool sons-in-law! You can find out about other books by Roxanne Henke at http://www.roxannehenke.com/

A Family for Luke

By

Carolyne Aarsen

Introduction – Our son and daughter have a lab. He’s a great dog, but full of energy and goofiness. One day, while I was watching him trying to drag a seven foot tree branch past a three-foot wide railing, I wondered what would happen if this gamboling creature would be plunged into the life of a control-freak woman. And what the repercussions would be for his owner. From that came: A Family for Luke

Wanted: Family (Must Love Dogs)

Luke Harris grew up without family. Now, it’s all he wants. He and his friendly dog move next door to widowed mom Janie Corbett. For the first time, he can imagine hearing the pitter patter of little feet in his own home. Listening to their bedtime prayers. Having a wife and children to call his own. But once-burned/twice-shy Janie won’t say yes – unless Luke acknowledges his troubled past. With the help of one stubborn woman, three smart kids, and a cherished Labrador retriever, there might be a family for Luke after all.

You can find out more about Carolyne Aarsen and her books at: http://www.carolyneaarsen.com/

A Family for Luke can be purchased at: http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.christianbook.com/ or http://www.eharlequin.com/

Lyn Cote and 'The Desires of Her Heart'

THE DESIRES OF HER HEART
TEXAS: Star of Destiny

By Lyn Cote


THE DESIRES OF HER HEART (Avon Inspire, on-sale: Feb 10, 2009, ISBN: 9780061373411, price: $12.99) is a beautiful historical romance between a woman forced to make a new life on the Texas frontier and the scout who leads their wagon train through the uncharted territory. Set in 1821, Dorritt Mott who is against slavery is a woman ahead of her time. When events make it impossible for her family, including an overbearing stepfather and a spoiled half-sister, to remain in New Orleans, they head to Texas to join Stephen Austin’s first angloamericano settlement and recoup their fortune in the Spanish colony of Texas.
Quinn, a social outcast as the half-breed son of a Cherokee mother and an American father, has made a name for himself as a scout and a man not to be taken lightly. When the New Orleans lady and the frontiersman meet, they become unlikely allies as they travel the wilds of Texas. But will their trek be in vain? Mexico has broken with the Spanish Crown that had granted Austin land. And both armies plus marauding Comanche roam the pine forest and prairie of Texas. And though they are unaware of it, there is a closer danger, a man who is plotting destruction and who will try to make Dorritt and Quinn pawns in his scheme. As their romance blossoms, can Dorritt help Quinn put his trust in the God? The Creator who has promised that those that delight in Him shall be given the desires of their hearts? What will it take for Quinn to believe that promise?



In the vein of the great sweeping historical sagas of Tracie Peterson,

Lyn Cote’s Texas: Star of Destiny series will grab readers from the very first page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
LYN COTE is an award-winning author of both contemporary and historical inspirational romance. She speaks at state, regional and national writer’s conferences and is an active member of RWA and the American Christian Fiction Writers. Most recently, Chloe, the first novel in Lyn’s “Women of Ivy Manor” series published by FaithWords was a 2006 Rita Award finalist for Best Inspirational as well as a finalist for the Holt Medallion and the National Readers Choice Contest. She is also one the top-selling authors in Harlequin’s Love Inspired category line. Born in El Paso, Texas, Lyn and her husband now live in Wisconsin.


THE DESIRES OF HER HEART
By Lyn Cote
Avon Inspire/An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
On Sale: 02/10/09
$12.99
ISBN: 9780061373411

The Desires of Her Heart.

First in Lyn Cote's Newest Historical Saga

Avon Inspire. (Texas: Star of Destiny, Bk. 1).

Feb. 2009. c.320p.

ISBN 978-0-06-137341-1. pap. $12.95.

"After gambling away his family's estate, Kilbride decides to pack up and move the family to the new Texas territory, where land is free for the taking. But 25-year-old Dorritt knows her stepfather doesn't have the sense or character to lead them there; instead, she relies on their wagon train's rugged scout to guide them. Dorritt trusts Quinn until she discovers his prior business dealings with Kilbride. Dorritt, who wants to be free of her stepfather so she can live her own dreams, discovers, though, that her dreams may include a man after all. In her new series launch, the RITA Award-winning author (Blessed Assurance, "Women of Ivy Manor" series) demonstrates her skill at creating strong female protagonists in compelling stories that will captivate historical romance readers." Library Journal

Drop by http://www.LynCote.net/Books to purchase.




CRY IN THE NIGHT

The latest romantic mystery from bestselling author Colleen Coble

A mysterious crying in the night leads search-and-rescue worker Bree Matthews and her dog Samson to an abandoned baby in the woods outside of Rock Harbor, Michigan. Against objections from her husband, Bree takes the baby girl in. Quickly she begins a search for the mother-presumably the woman reported missing just days earlier. Everything Bree thought she knew about her life is turned upside down with the sound of a Cry in the Night.

"Colleen writes a satisfying and engaging mystery, with clues and twists aplenty and provides a journey of heartache and discovery." TitleTrak

Author Colleen Coble's novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the ACFW Book of the Year award, RWA's RITA award, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers' Choice, and the Booksellers Best awards. With over 1 million books in print, she writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail.

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Terri Blackstock

DOUBLE MINDS

A Stand-Alone Novel by Terri Blackstock

Were the bullets intended for her?

As talented singer/songwriter Parker James struggles to make her mark on the Nashville music scene, she finds the competition can be fierce – even deadly. When a young woman is murdered at the recording studio where Parker works, Parker is drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems. Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith. Does stardom even matter anymore?

“Blackstock’s superior writing will keep readers turning pages late into the night to discover the identity of the culprit in this amazing mystery. The unique setting and peek into the Nashville music scene are fascinating. Suspense lovers are in for a delightful treat.” Romantic Times, February 2009.

Terri Blackstock’s books have sold six million copies worldwide. Known for her “Up All Night Fiction,” Terri has had over twenty-five years of success as a novelist. Terri makes her home in Mississippi, where she and her husband Ken are enjoying their empty nest after raising three children.

See the Video Trailer for Double Minds at http://www.terriblackstock.com/

Available now at http://www.amazon.com/Double-Minds-Novel-Terri-Blackstock/dp/0310250633/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234798664&sr=1-1, or
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Double Minds
ISBN #978-0-310-31842-2

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Evidence of Murder
by
Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Endless Adventure~Timeless Truth


The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn straight into the spotlight. Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she's drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried-forever.

--------------------
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Endless Adventure~Timeless Truth

Evidence of Murder is available from your local book store, or online here: http://www.blogger.com/

Copyright © 2009 by Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Published by Steeple Hill, February 2009
ISBN: 0373443277

Dear Friends, here's a little bit about me: By day, I manager a senior apartment complex in my home town. By night, I morph into a wild and crazy writer, itching to share with my readers stories full of adventure seasoned with humor, romance, and faith. My husband and I have been married for over 27 years now, and we enjoy life in rural Minnesota, where we raised four children and now have a grandbaby on the way. Life just keeps getting better!

DOUBLE MINDS
A Stand-Alone Novel by Terri Blackstock

Were the bullets intended for her?

As talented singer/songwriter Parker James struggles to make her mark on the Nashville music scene, she finds the competition can be fierce - even deadly. When a young woman is murdered at the recording studio where Parker works, Parker is drawn into a mystery where nothing is as it seems. Unraveling the truth puts her own life at risk when she uncovers high-level industry corruption and is terrorized by a menacing stalker. As the danger escalates, Parker begins to question her dreams, her future, and even her faith. Does stardom even matter anymore?

"Blackstock's superior writing will keep readers turning pages late into the night to discover the identity of the culprit in this amazing mystery. The unique setting and peek into the Nashville music scene are fascinating. Suspense lovers are in for a delightful treat." Romantic Times, February 2009.

For more of this novel from Terri Blackstock, purchase it at http://www.blogger.com/, http://www.blogger.com/, http://www.blogger.com/, and your favorite bookstores everywhere.
Double Minds
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Intriguing Mystery

Evidence of Murder
By Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Publisher: Steeple Hill
Release Date: February 2009
ISBN: 0373443277

Copyright © 2009 by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

The photographs Samantha Reid uncovers in her new store are shocking. Horrifying. And dangerous. This new evidence could reopen a decade-old multiple homicide case that someone wants desperately to keep closed. And when the evidence comes out, a reluctant Samantha is drawn straight into the spotlight. Then she meets Ryan Davidson, the last surviving member of the murdered family. In spite of herself, she’s drawn in by his need to find the truth. Together, they work to unravel the mystery, while the killer works to keep the secrets buried—forever.

AUTHOR BIO

By day, I'm a manager at my local health care complex. By night, I morph into a wild and crazy writer, itching to share with my readers stories full of adventure seasoned with humor, romance, and faith. My husband and I have been married for over 27 years now, and we enjoy life in rural Minnesota, where we raised four children and now have a grandbaby due any day.
Visit Jill’s website at http://www.jillelizabethnelson.com/

You can get this book directly from your local bookstore, or online here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0373443277/jillelizabeth-20 Jill --~~Endless Adventure, Timeless Truth~~Monthly Contest, Video Trailer, Audio Recording: http://www.jillelizabethnelson.com/ --Reluctant Burglar, Reluctant Runaway, Reluctant Smuggler Available Now! from Multnomah Books --Evidence of Murder from Love Inspired Romantic Suspense, Coming February 2009 --Witness to Murder from Love Inspired Romantic Suspense, Coming June 2009-- Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season...fulfill your ministry. II Timothy 4: 2a and 5b.

The Red Siren
By M.L. Tyndall
(Barbour Publishing, January 2009)

Worlds collide when a pirate lady meets a godly naval captain.

Faith Westcott abandoned her shallow faith when a series of tragedies struck her family. To save herself and her sisters from forced marriages, this fiery, born-to-the-manor redhead is a lady by day and a pirate by night. How long can she maintain this dual identity before she's caught red-handed? God-fearing Dajon Waite, who scours the Carolina coast, expunging it of pirates, is a more-than-capable captain in the British Royal Navy. But when he is asked to take on the guardianship of Faith and her sisters, he's headed for deep water. Will Faith regain her trust in God only to find herself headed for the gallows? Will Dajon scuttle his good name-and neck-to save her?

Romantic Times 4 Stars!
Tyndall deftly balances perilous high-seas adventure with a satisfying romance. Her feisty, devil-may-care heroine fights for what she wants and is a character readers will root for. A great start to what looks to be a fun series.

For more information about The Red Siren and other books by M.L. Tyndall, visit her website at http://www.mltyndall.com/. The Red Siren can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/ or http://www.christianbook.com/ , http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ , or wherever books are sold.

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY

By Virginia Smith


Desperate to stay home with her baby, Allie Harrod launches a new career. True, she has no sales experience, but selling makeup can't be that hard. right?


FOUR STARS! "In the second book in the Sister to Sister series, Smith taps into every mother's heart. Readers will see themselves in Allie as she struggles to be a superwoman. It's evident that God's plan is not always our plan, but if we trust Him, everything works itself out."
-- Romantic Times

Age before Beauty is available wherever books are sold. Purchase a copy online at ChristianBook.com or Amazon.com. To see a video trailer for Age before Beauty, and to check out Virginia Smith's other books, visit http://www.virginiasmith.org/

Used by permission of Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, copyright Virginia Smith ©2009. All rights to this material are reserved. Materials are not to be distributed to other web locations for retrieval, published in other media, or mirrored at other sites without written permission from Baker Publishing Group. http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/

A Killing Frost
by Hannah Alexander

Copyright January 2009
www.hannahalexander.com
Available now at your favorite local or online bookstore

Steeple Hill Women's Fiction



Christian Retailing: Believable characters, a compelling tale and nonstop action make A Killing Frost∑a book that's had to put down∑A Killing Frost is about facing very real fears. Readers will enjoy the fast pace of the story, and the underlying message of trusting in love enough to overcome those fears.

A secret haunts Dr. Jama Keith as she returns to her hometown of River Dance, Missouri, and because of her new and growing faith in Christ, she knows she can no longer live a lie. If only she could avoid her ex-fiancé, Tyrell Mercer. But River Dance is too small for that. When Tyrell's niece, Doriann, is abducted by two of the FBI's most wanted, Tyrell and Jama combine their tracking skills to help in the search. Even as they draw closer to danger, Jama's worst fear is revealing her secret shame to the man she loves.

A PROMISE FOR SPRING

by Kim Vogel Sawyer



Can anything convince a well-bred Englishwoman to become a "wildflower bride"?

England-born Emmaline Bradford pledged her life to Geoffrey Garrett and then bid him farewell when he boarded a ship for America. Though Geoffrey planned to send for her within a few months, five long years have slipped by. And now Emmaline barely remembers her fiance.

Having Emmaline finally living on the sheep ranch he's built on the north fork of the Solomon River is a dream come true for Geoffrey. But his beloved is not the free-spirited girl he remembers. In fact, she wishes to get out of Kansas as quickly as possible!

Begging Emmaline to give prairie life a try, Geoffrey offers a compromise: If she promises to stay until spring, he'll pay her return fare if she decides to go back to her home country.

What people are saying about Kim Vogel Sawyer: "Sawyer is a gifted author who knows what readers want-and she delivers."--Romantic Times

Purchase A PROMISE FOR SPRING at your local bookstore, or order through www.Christianbooks.com.
Learn more about Kim Vogel Sawyer at www.KimVogelSawyer.com.

Bestselling romance novelist Hunter, in her newest,
offers the requisite great kiss and loads of tension . . .
this Women of Faith Fiction title is sure to grab readers by the heart.

--Publisher's Weekly

Sweetwater Gap
by Denise Hunter

Buy Sweetwater Gap at your local Christian bookstore or at:
http://www.amazon.com/Sweetwater-Gap-Women-Faith-Fiction/dp/1595542590/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226601325&sr=1-3
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_content?page=816593&sp=67484&event=67484RNF65777867484
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REDEEMING GABRIEL - Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical

By Elizabeth White

Spying for the Union army has taken a heavy toll on Gabriel Laniere. Though his cause is noble, the constant deception required has eaten away at his soul. And never can Gabriel risk getting close to anyone˜not even God. Yet Camilla Beaumont, daughter of the Confederacy, just might be the exception. Courageously, unbeknownst to family and friends, Camilla works for the Underground Railroad. This dangerous secret rivals Gabriel's own. Perhaps Camilla could understand the sacrifices he has made in the name of duty. And the unlikely partnership they forge could be the key Gabriel seeks to a soul-shaking truth larger than any conflict˜love.



http://www.elizabethwhite.net
Available at http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=828005 and other fine online bookstores.

Elizabeth White's Redeeming Gabriel (4) is a sweetly evocative story, with just the right amount of mystery to keep readers engrossed.˜Patsy Glans, Romantic Times Book Reviews

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Shadows of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns Clark


What shadows darken the quiet valleys of Amish Country?


Anna Bailey thought she left the tragedies of the past behind when she took on a new identity and a new life. But now that her brother has vanished and his wife is crying out for help, Anna knows she has no choice but to come out of hiding, go home, and find him. Back in Lancaster County, Anna follows the high-tech trail her brother left behind, a trail that leads from the simple world of Amish farming to the cutting edge of DNA research and gene therapy. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Anna seeks to protect herself, find her brother˜and keep a rein on her heart despite the sudden reappearance of the only man she has ever loved.



RT Book Club Magazine says: "Top Pick! Clark delivers another fascinating novel that readers will not want to put down. There is something here for everyone˜mystery, romance, details of Amish life, a historical puzzle and cutting-edge medical technology...This superbly plotted book is not to be missed!"

Available at www.christianbook.com, your local Christian book store, or wherever books are sold. Visit Mindy's website at www.mindystarnsclark.com to learn more, watch the book trailer, or to read the second chapter of Shadows of Lancaster County.

THE LAND TAMERS
by award-winning Western author,

Stephen Bly

www.BlyBooks.com




It's 1870.

Three drifters --

a fugitive Confederate veteran,

an orphaned Indian girl,

and a shady peddler,

search for a home in a hostile land.

STEPHEN BLY has authored over 100 books, both fiction and nonfiction, for kids, teens and adults, including The Long Trail Home, Paperback Writer, and I Wish I'd Known You Tears Ago. He lives in north-central Idaho, at 4200 ft. elev., on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, with his wife and co-author, Janet.


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Note: THE LAND TAMERS available in hardback only.

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Inside Story
By Susan Page Davis


Claudia Gillette is a prize-winning journalist at a high-profile magazine.
She prides herself in her cool independence-setting schedules, traveling the
globe, beating the deadline. Landing the interview with Heidi Taber, the
only female in an elite U.S. Navy special operations unit, is yet another
rung on her ladder of career successes.

Lieutenant Bill White is not happy about the journalist standing in front of him in the midst of the Philippine jungle. He has no time for public relations campaigns-certainly not now that their training maneuver has changed to a covert mission to rescue a well-known aerophysicist from terrorists.

As shells explode and tracer fire streaks the air, Claudia finds herself caught up in a danger she never expected.or wanted. With lives at stake, Claudia fears her presence in the unit is their greatest detriment to survival. Will she find the strength to live through the nightmare.or has
her ambition cost her her life?



"Because he loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name." Psalm 91:14, NIV


0615 hours, August 13, Basilan Island, Philippines


Susan Page Davis is an award-winning author of romantic suspense and historical romance. Her novels have won both the Book of the Year sponsored by American Christian Fiction Writers and the Inspirational Readers' Choice Contest, sponsored by the Faith, Hope & Love Chapter of Romance Writers of America.

Inside Story is available at stores and at christianbook.com, barnesandnoble.com, and amazon.com. View a book trailer for this novel at Susan's Web site: http://www.susanpagedavis.com/

The Deep Haven series
The Perfect Match
0-8423-8119-8
Tyndale, 2004
Romantic Suspense

Ellie Karlson knows she'd make a stellar fire chief. Now she just has to convince the town of Deep Haven, and especially her crew of chauvinistic firemen, starting with the town pastor, Dan Matthews. But the Pastor Dan isn't the one she has to worry about - especially with an arsonist on the loose. Or maybe he is, because someone is about to get hurt, and Dan isn't about to lose another woman he loves to the line of fire.

To buy the book: http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&item_code=WW&item_no=381198&netp_id=333342&p=1028342

Susan's Bio: Susan May Warren is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and novellas with Tyndale, Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing. Her first book, Happily Ever After won the American Fiction Christian Writers Book of the Year in 2003, and was a 2003 Christy Award finalist. In Sheep's Clothing, a thriller set in Russia, was a 2006 Christy Award finalist and won the 2006 Inspirational Reader's Choice award. A former missionary to Russia, Susan May Warren now writes Suspense/Romance and Chick Lit full time from her home in northern Minnesota.

Susan's website: www.susanmaywarren.com

Susan May Warren
Author of Soul-Stirring Fiction

Elvis

Winner of the National Readers’ Choice Award and Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart Award, Leanna Ellis writes women’s fiction for B&H Publishing. Her latest book, Lookin’ Back, Texas will be released September 2008. Visit her website at http://leannaellis.com.



Elvis Takes a Back Seat
January 2008
B&H Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-8054-4696-8

A young widow, determined to fulfill her husband’s last request, hauls a three foot bust of Elvis strapped in the back seat of a vintage Cadillac from Texas to Memphis to return it to its rightful owner. The road trip with her eccentric aunt, who knew the King of Rock n’ Roll, and a temperamental teen, hits roadblocks and detours as the three women uncover pieces of their own past along with the bust’s mysterious history. The discoveries change the course of their lives forever.

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THE SHAPE OF MERCY

By Susan Meissner

Expected to gracefully embrace a life of privilege, a young woman cuts the purse strings that bind her to plot a new life course. But startling self-realization challenges everything she knows as she begins to study the diary of a seventeenth-century victim of the Salem witch trials.



Susan Meissner is a multi-published author, speaker and writing workshop leader with a background in community journalism. Her books include Blue Heart Blessed, the Rachael Flynn Mystery series, and The Shape of Mercy, named by Publishers Weekly as one of Best Books of 2008. When she's not writing, Susan directs the Small Groups and Connection Ministries program at her San Diego church. Susan's books are available on Amazon, Christianbook.com and at bookstores everywhere. You can learn more about her and her books at www.susanmeissner.com and http://theshapeofmercy.blogspot.com




The Someday List
By Stacy Hawkins Adams



Publisher: Revell Books
Release Date: Jan. 1, 2009



Rachelle Covington has it all. A fabulous home, a prestigious husband and two beautiful children. But her life is not all it's cracked up to be. When her husband goes away on business and the kids are sent off to the grandparents for a month, Rachelle heads back to Jubilant, Texas, to reconnect with her past, her purpose, and herself. The Someday List is an honest look at what makes us who we are and what can throw us off track.

"In perhaps her best book yet, Stacy Hawkins Adams paints a vivid picture of God's redemption in the face of our failures--past and present. Readers will enjoy the suspenseful conclusion as Rachelle Covington chooses between yesterday and someday."

Marilynn Griffith, author of Rhythms of Grace

"Stacy Hawkins Adams writes with verve, humor and poignancy about the juggling act of motherhood and wifedom and one woman's quest to find her own voice. The Someday List is Rachelle's story, and in it, you will find wisdom and truth, and an original take on how one woman handles the complexities of her life with courage and wit."
Adriana Trigiani, Bestselling author of the Big Stone Gap series, Lucia, Lucia and Very Valentine

The Someday List is Book One in Stacy's new women's fiction series, the Jubilant Soul Series. The book can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.christianbook.com or at your favorite local or online bookstore. For more information about Stacy and her books, visit www.stacyhawkinsadams.com.