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A lie tore them apart. The truth could destroy everything. Detective Conner Gilbert swore he’d left heartbreak behind. But when he returns home to care for his ailing father, the past comes crashing back—along with the truth about the woman he never stopped loving. Daniella “Ella” Tomlinson has spent years believing her husband walked away from their marriage. She built a life, raised their daughter, and learned to survive without him—until the day Conner shows up on her doorstep, older, steadier, and heartbreakingly familiar. Then comes the shock neither of them expects: the ...

A fake engagement with the woman he secretly loves is the least of his worries Zakary Knight has given up on getting his best friend, Peyton Green, to see him as anything more than a friend. After all, she's never looked at him that way—despite the years of their friendship. But when his mom’s matchmaking schemes threaten to reunite him with his ex, Zak makes a deal with Peyton: pretend to be his fiancée for his high school reunion, and he’ll do the same for her in front of her overbearing parents. As they return to Zak’s small-town roots, neither is prepared for the full-force ...

She lost everything. Trust. Faith. Her way. The last person she expects to find it all with… is him. After a devastating tragedy shattered her world, Cassandra Pageant vowed never to trust again. Not people, not God, and certainly not love. Once a joyful kindergarten teacher, she’s now hidden behind a front desk at a small-town clinic in Cinnamon Hill, guarding her heart behind routine, sarcasm, and distance. She doesn’t do pets. She doesn’t do touch. And she definitely doesn’t do second chances. But when a scrappy, injured kitten shows up on her porch—and the only vet in town ...

Your daughter is a princess. What if you could help her unlock the secrets of being royal? As a parent, you have great expectations for your child. You want her to learn to love herself and to treat herself and others with respect. But after centuries of sin, we don't always know how to act as a princess should. Let her learn from Esther, the queen who saved her people. Teach your daughter how to embrace her identity in Christ as a princess. Royal: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther is book is a great Bible study guide for girls as young as 12 years old and is ideal for them to use on ...

She thinks he hates her. He’s spent years hiding how much he loves her. Skye Anderson is certain of one thing: Tyreke Bassett has made an art of teasing her since they were teenagers. He’s her foster brother’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean she has to like his smug smile, his sharp wit, or the way her heart races whenever he’s near. To Skye, Ty is the man who's always done everything possible to get under her skin. Ty has a secret: he’s been in love with Skye since the moment they met. But loving your best friend’s foster sister? That’s supposed to be off-limits. To ...

She’s not supposed to love him… but her heart won’t listen. Scott Headley has spent his life standing in the shadows of his famous family, hiding his dreams of becoming a songwriter behind the safe walls of a music classroom. But when a sweet, soulful pastry chef named Nechelle Moore walks into his life, Scott knows he’s finally found the inspiration—and the love—he’s been waiting for. Nechelle always puts everyone first, especially her younger sister, Deidra. So when she discovers that “Mister H,” the music teacher her sister has a crush on, is none other than Scott, the ...

She’s searching for the perfect man. He’s the last person she’d ever choose. But sometimes love has a mind of its own… Addiction therapist Meredith “Keke” Hall has her future mapped out—find a successful, dependable man, get married, and start a family before thirty. She’s even joined an exclusive dating app to ensure she finds someone who checks all the right boxes. Hudson Baker is the opposite of everything she’s looking for. As her mother’s new live-in nurse, he’s a constant thorn in her side—too familiar, too reckless, and impossible to ignore. So when he ...

Does it ever feel like you’re walking this Christian path alone? You strive to live out your faith, to be strong, and to trust God’s plan. But in the quiet moments—between the chaos of a busy life and the weight of your own struggles—a whisper of doubt creeps in: Is God really with me? Has He left me to figure this out by myself? If you’ve ever felt abandoned in your “winter” or overwhelmed by your “autumn storms,” you aren't alone. But there is a truth more powerful than your feelings, and His name is Immanuel. In Immanuel in Every Season, author Aminata Coote invites you...

She needs paying clients. He needs a miracle. Neither of them needs to fall in love. Brianna McPherson is running out of time. If she can’t land paying clients for her struggling communications firm, she’ll have to shut it down. The last thing she needs is another charity case—especially not a handsome pastor with soulful eyes and a congregation on the brink of collapse. Daniel Hutchinson has three months to turn things around or close the doors of his church for good. When a friend connects him with a brand consultant—one willing to work for free—he jumps at the chance. But he ...

When a Christmas-loving woman meets an anti-Christmas grumpy doctor, miracles happen When Elena "Sunshine" Fairchild returns to Orange Valley for her mother's wedding, she's determined to keep busy. Anything so as not to obsess over the fact that her mother had fallen in love twice, whereas she couldn't even find a man she wanted to date. Butting heads with the grumpy doctor was further proof she wasn't destined to fall in love. Dr. Matt Beckett just wanted to do his job. He didn’t want any of the holiday cheer going around. He especially despised the cheerfulness of the florist who kept ...

Does it ever feel as if you're going through life but no one's noticing you? As though you're just going through the motions, but nothing—none of your contributions, none of your actions—matter? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then this devotional is for you. It's tough to feel invisible in a world that values visibility and fame. But God has created each of us for a unique purpose. He values us and we should celebrate that value. Embrace it. This devotional will take you on a journey of self-discovery and growth. You'll get the chance to walk in the shoes of women from...

He's loved her from a distance, but she's too heartbroken to see it. Can he prove he's been the right man all along? Jessica Smith has always dreamed of becoming a pastor's wife. Idealistic, persistent, and fiercely devoted, she built her future around one man—until that dream crumbled, taking her shaky faith with it. When a sudden illness leaves her weak and disoriented, the last thing she expects is a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome… or to find herself relying on the one man she's never truly seen. Andre Meyers has loved Jessica for years, blending into the background as she ...

An injured athlete returns to the town he swore he’d never call home again—only to discover he has a child with the one woman he couldn’t forget Chase Huxley has spent years avoiding Orange Valley. His soccer career took him far away, and that’s exactly how he wanted it. But an unexpected injury and a legal matter force him back to the hometown he swore he’d never return to—only to discover the biggest surprise of his life. Whitney Mitchell never expected to see Chase again, let alone tell him the secret she’s kept for twelve years. Their one night together was supposed to be ...

He broke her heart once. Can she trust him to piece it back together? Tonya McPherson thought Malcolm Hall was her forever—until the day he walked away without looking back. Four years later, she’s rebuilt her life, convincing herself she’s moved on. But when Malcolm returns to Orange Valley as the new youth pastor at her church, the past crashes into her present, and the man who left her behind is now everywhere she turns. Malcolm never stopped loving Tonya, but answering God’s call meant making the hardest choice of his life. Now, he’s back—not just to serve, but to fight for ...

They're supposed to work together, not fall in love. Meghann Headley loves her job as a counselor at a prestigious Christian prep school. When a child transfers to the Academy in the middle of a school term, Meghann is furious at the parent for disrupting the child’s life—until she learns the heart-wrenching truth. Meghann is irresistibly drawn to the child’s uncle and guardian, Levi Armstrong, a firefighter who sacrificed his dreams of love to care for his niece. As they work together to support Avery, Meghann and Levi are caught in a whirlwind of suppressed feelings and undeniable ...

You deserve to find peace even when the storm has left your world in pieces. Have you ever felt stuck in the long, exhausting aftermath of a crisis? The initial shock has faded, and the world has moved on, but you’re left standing in the middle of the rubble. You’re weary of waiting for a "new normal" that feels like it’s never coming, and wonder if God has forgotten your address and left you to clean up the mess. You want to live out your faith with strength, but some days, you feel overwhelmed by the wait. In After the Storm, Aminata offers the warm, sisterly empathy of someone who ...

Sometimes, you must lose everything to find what really matters. Nine months after saying "I do," Joshua Parker wants out. The ambitious, driven woman he married seems content to drift from brunches to boutiques, and Josh feels like a stranger in his marriage. Lanie Parker never saw it coming. She thought they were finding their rhythm—until Josh announces he’s ready to walk away. Determined to save their marriage, Lanie’s world takes an abrupt turn after a close brush with tragedy. And when her father orders Josh to stay by her side, neither is prepared for what comes next. As ...

He never stopped loving her. She can’t remember him. Can their second chance be the love story she’s forgotten? Genevieve Montgomery had it all—an empire built with the man she adored, a love deep as forever, and dreams of the family they hadn’t yet begun. But when a tragic accident erases her memories, she wakes up in a small town, surrounded by strangers, haunted by questions, and unsure who to trust. Then, Alexander Montgomery walks into her life, claiming to be her husband. When Xander learns about Evie's accident, he drops everything and rushes to her, but she doesn't remember ...

Discover the Freedom Found in Forgiveness Are you holding onto pain, resentment, or regret? Forgive Them: 21 Devotions on Forgiveness offers a compassionate guide to unlocking the transformative power of forgiveness—through God’s Word and His example. In this devotional, each day begins with a vivid retelling of a biblical story of forgiveness, bringing the struggles and triumphs of real people to life. As you explore these accounts, you’ll uncover why forgiveness matters, how God forgives us, and how to extend that same grace to yourself and others. With introspective questions that ...

Find unshakable confidence in God—even when life gets hard. When uncertainty clouds your path and storms shake your world, where do you turn? Unwavering is your invitation to build a bold, resilient faith that holds firm in every season. Through powerful biblical truths and down-to-earth guidance, this inspiring guide will help you: Deepen your relationship with God Develop spiritual strength through life’s toughest moments Stand firm in your faith—no matter what challenges arise Whether you’re walking through doubt, fear, or feel spiritually stuck, Unwavering offers the ...