The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family and the town they join forces to save.
Kathryn Walsh arrives in a tiny mining town in the Sierra Nevadas, coming to claim an inheritance of a defunct newspaper office overflowing with brothels and saloons and a seemingly worthless mine. Kathryn relaunches her uncle’s newspaper — and finds herself pitted against the town’s most powerful men.
When local saloon and hotel owner Matthias Beck keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, his restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart. Purchase at https://bit.ly/3GBwObY.
Specters of Sapience by Alex Hackett
The Sapience series is a dark, mature twist on the magical school concept. In the second book of the series, a big story is compressed into a quick read which alternates between jolting moments of terror and deep moments of love and self-reflection which will resonate with any reader.
Around Sapience University, fallen combatants are emerging from their graves as undead creatures called Lifeless. Some hope to resurrect the Lifeless, while others want to return them to their graves. When everyone returns to Sapience for the winter semester, some students seem eerily different. Students continue their magical studies unaware that enemies walk among them. However, it won’t be long until the enemy strikes and sends the school back into chaos. Visit https://www.spiritsofsapience.com.
Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano
Roxie and Romeo, two spunky dogs, ponder, philosophize and crack jokes as they express underlying feelings of loneliness, fear and love. We watch them transform from unwanted street canines to beloved companions and pets. The two adore each other, their home and their mom, Kate.
But Kate, being an ardent animal conservationist, decides the family will move to Kenya to help save endangered elephants. The dogs must now learn to survive in the midst of wildlife, dangerous people and circumstances far from most American dogs’ understanding. We experience their journey, as they adapt and grow into international heroes, in their own words. Inspired by real events! Purchase at https://amzn.to/3EJjPTB.
Comfort in the Wings by Jennifer Collins
“A story of love, loss, and the possibility of redemption that brings home the feeling of loss in a way that no words can truly express.”
Larissa Whitcomb flounders in the wake of unimaginable losses. Forget about coping; she can barely function. Life as she has known it evaporates, and she isolates herself from work and friends. Aware, however, of the dangers of her bleak existence, she reluctantly agrees to embark on a unique business opportunity, which becomes Larissa’s journey of grieving.
She will be challenged by unwelcome encounters, confronted by emerging secrets and emotions, and startled to find joy in the most unexpected places. Can her battered heart open to new possibilities? Purchase at https://amzn.to/3yTWEo9.
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The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family and the town they join forces to save.
Kathryn Walsh arrives in a tiny mining town in the Sierra Nevadas, coming to claim an inheritance of a defunct newspaper office overflowing with brothels and saloons and a seemingly worthless mine. Kathryn relaunches her uncle’s newspaper — and finds herself pitted against the town’s most powerful men.
When local saloon and hotel owner Matthias Beck keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, his restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart.
Specters of Sapience by Alex Hackett
The Sapience series is a dark, mature twist on the magical school concept. In the second book of the series, a big story is compressed into a quick read which alternates between jolting moments of terror and deep moments of love and self-reflection which will resonate with any reader.
Around Sapience University, fallen combatants are emerging from their graves as undead creatures called Lifeless. Some hope to resurrect the Lifeless, while others want to return them to their graves. When everyone returns to Sapience for the winter semester, some students seem eerily different. Students continue their magical studies unaware that enemies walk among them. However, it won’t be long until the enemy strikes and sends the school back into chaos.
Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano
Roxie and Romeo, two spunky dogs, ponder, philosophize and crack jokes as they express underlying feelings of loneliness, fear and love. We watch them transform from unwanted street canines to beloved companions and pets. The two adore each other, their home and their mom, Kate.
But Kate, being an ardent animal conservationist, decides the family will move to Kenya to help save endangered elephants. The dogs must now learn to survive in the midst of wildlife, dangerous people and circumstances far from most American dogs’ understanding. We experience their journey, as they adapt and grow into international heroes, in their own words. Inspired by real events!
Comfort in the Wings by Jennifer Collins
“A story of love, loss, and the possibility of redemption that brings home the feeling of loss in a way that no words can truly express.”
Larissa Whitcomb flounders in the wake of unimaginable losses. Forget about coping; she can barely function. Life as she has known it evaporates, and she isolates herself from work and friends. Aware, however, of the dangers of her bleak existence, she reluctantly agrees to embark on a unique business opportunity, which becomes Larissa’s journey of grieving.
She will be challenged by unwelcome encounters, confronted by emerging secrets and emotions, and startled to find joy in the most unexpected places. Can her battered heart open to new possibilities?
