The first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she’ll fit in. A red-headed new best friend, a try at cheerleading, a job at a pet store, and expectations for the prom fill Christy’s high school years with a string of laughter-and-tears moments. Fireball Katie keeps everyone guessing what she’ll do next, and surfer Todd keeps showing up while popular Rick has determined to get her full attention! As these memorable years unfold, Christy and her God-loving friends find out what it means to be a “peculiar treasure.” Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. Whether you’re meeting her for the first time or have known her for years— Christy Is a Forever Friend Summer Promise Fourteen-year-old Christy Miller has the dream summer ahead of her in sun-kissed California, staying with her aunt and uncle at their beachfront home. Aunt Marti loves to shop, and those surfers are cute—especially Todd. Christy promised her parents she wouldn’t do anything she’d regret later, and some of her beach friends are a little wild. But Todd and his “God-Lover” friends are giving Christy a new image of all things eternal. Can this summer live up to its promise? A Whisper and a Wish Christy’s family has moved to California just in time for her sophomore year of high school. But they’re not in Newport Beach, where she spent the summer. Instead they’re an hour and a half away and Christy has to start all over making friends. Despite an embarrassing escapade at a slumber party, things are going pretty well...until some midnight fun leads to a trip to the police station. Does God really hear every whisper? Does He know our every wish? Then why is it so hard to know who your friends really are? Yours Forever Christy is back at Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob’s house on the beach for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s...and Todd is in town, too! The cute surfer completely captured Christy’s heart last summer, and she’s eager to spend every possible minute with him. But soon Christy and her aunt are barely speaking, and it seems like all her friends are mad at her, too—including Todd! Is he hers or isn’t he? And why would God let things get so tangled? Story Behind the Book“The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I’d been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, ‘Why don’t you write a book for us?’ I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: ‘How hard could it be? We’ll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.’ And there you go. Summer Promise first released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading Summer Promise. I love that!” —Robin Jones Gunn Read more

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A terrorist explosion rocks a peaceful Ohio Valley community and triggers a nationwide manhunt. A teenage girl is accused of concealing her pregnancy then killing her newborn baby. A Machiavellian political operative will stop at nothing in his quest for power. Defense attorney Danial Solomon must unravel these divergent strands snatched from today’s headlines before it costs him his life.With one client dead and another’s life hanging in the balance, Solomon’s blossoming romance with Lori Franks swirls into a lethal vortex of crime, conspiracy, and corruption.In this masterful sequel to A Trial of Innocents, Michael Swiger once again entwines the reader in a tense, twisty legal thriller and penetrating fast-paced faith-filled journey until the final page. Swiger proves once again that no reader can outguess a master storyteller.With suspense on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Michael Swiger demonstrates why he is a favorite among mystery, suspense and thriller fans.Fans of Creston Mapes, Robert Whitlow, Scott Pratt, John Grisham and James Patterson will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Michael Swiger.Reader praise for A Murder of Innocents:★★★★★ Great writing! - This is an outstanding book! Could not put down so fascinating and suspense filled. Love the characters and the depth of the characters...also it is based in Cleveland so I can visualize the places mentioned in the book!★★★★★ Michael Swiger never lets you down. - Michael's characters and plot are well written and the book held my interest from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this book.★★★★★ Mystery with a message...and then some - Awesome! Another great mystery from Michael. If you enjoy a good mystery and a little bit of a moral issue going through an investigator and the court system, you will love this thoughtful novel. The first of many super works by this author!★★★★★ Captivating read - Swiger weaves a masterful story, peppered with examples of true faith. This story is a clear articulation of the battleground of faith in which we currently live.★★★★★ A great second novel - This one was even better than the first one! This book will make you think! We live in this world that he writes about but no one thinks of these situations as being bad? This stuff is going on all around us and this author is bringing it to our attention in a IN-YOUR-FACE way! We need to have people read this book then step back at look at our world and start asking what the heck is wrong with us! Christians should pass this book out and tell people to read it. As you can see this book will get to you! Read it and step back... Read more

Class schedules, locker combinations, and the play for popularity — middle school is a new world with new rules.At the start of 7th grade, Elita Brown’s friends enjoy their seats at the popular lunchroom table. Meanwhile, Elita hides in the bathroom. This is not how she envisioned middle school. And her omission from the popular table is only the beginning of her problems. What will she do when she’s terrorized by the meanest girl in school and accused of a crime she didn’t commit? Elita befriends an older couple living in the woods and gains confidence through her project on the red fox. Will Elita find her way and take her seat at the best table? Full of suspense and divine moments, readers will be captivated by this story.Parents and teachers who loved Seated with Christ can invite their middle school reader to This Seat’s Saved. With great discussion questions and a main character who learns to read her Bible, trust God for the first time, and understand what it means to be seated with Christ from Ephesians 2:6, This Seat’s Saved will help young readers on their journey with Jesus. Read more

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The first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she’ll fit in. A red-headed new best friend, a try at cheerleading, a job at a pet store, and expectations for the prom fill Christy’s high school years with a string of laughter-and-tears moments. Fireball Katie keeps everyone guessing what she’ll do next, and surfer Todd keeps showing up while popular Rick has determined to get her full attention! As these memorable years unfold, Christy and her God-loving friends find out what it means to be a “peculiar treasure.” Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. Whether you’re meeting her for the first time or have known her for years— Christy Is a Forever Friend Surprise Endings Cheerleading tryouts are coming up, and Christy Miller is giving it all she’s got. The competition is tough and some of the girls are just rude, but Christy thinks she has a good chance to make the squad. Meanwhile prom is just around the corner, and Christy hopes her parents will make an exception to their “no dating until sixteen” rule. She’d love to go with Todd to his prom! But nothing turns out as Christy had planned. As the surprises keep coming, can Christy respond with grace...and maybe even spring a surprise of her own? Island Dreamer Christy Miller is spending her sixteenth birthday on Maui with her family, Todd, and Paula, her best friend from Wisconsin! What could be better? But Christy soon finds that she and Paula don’t have as much in common anymore. Paula’s obsessed with having a boyfriend...even if it means stealing Todd from Christy! Will he choose Paula over her? Or will the islands send Christy dreaming in new directions? A Heart Full of Hope Christy Miller is sixteen, and that means she can finally date! Rick has waited months for this, and he has a whole list of dates planned. He’s not happy about her early curfews and weekend job, but Christy knows her parents aren’t about to negotiate on those points. Really, she’s dazzled to be pursued by such a thoughtful guy. So why does she feel overwhelmed? Where does Todd fit into her life now? And can any guy really fulfill all her hopes? Story Behind the Book“The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I’d been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, ‘Why don’t you write a book for us?’ I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: ‘How hard could it be? We’ll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.’ And there you go. Summer Promise first released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading Summer Promise. I love that!” —Robin Jones Gunn Read more

Inspirational Novel - Illustrated Edition"Who would imagine that a story about some cats (and monkeys and an elephant), could be so illuminating?"Martin Colin, GoodreadsDo you ever wonder how some people always seem to be happy, no matter what?Have you ever felt more depressed than others and unable to join their state of happiness?You're not alone...At one time or another, we've all been in a pit of despair where it feels like happiness is an impossibility.It is here Mystic the cat begins his journey toward a place of pure joy and harmony—a place we all can reach.Mystic loses everything he thought was the cause of his joy and reason for existence when his best friend, an elephant named Bumpa goes missing.Heartbroken, Mystic decides to search for his lost friend, and regain his happiness.But on his journey, he meets a strange, beautiful black cat named Freedom who insists he doesn't need Bumpa to be happy, and a terrifying red cat named Trembly who tries to convince him that happiness is an illusion.Mystic's hope shatters and his worst fears threaten to push him into a bottomless abyss of pain.Will Mystic have the strength to face his fears?Will he ever see Bumpa, or be truly happy ever again?More than an adventurous cat story, this novel illustrates how to quiet the deceptively negative noise of the mind so the pure joy that is you can finally shine through.Follow Mystic on his journey of discovery, and with him, unlock the secret to true happiness...Buy your copy today! Read more

The first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she’ll fit in. A red-headed new best friend, a try at cheerleading, a job at a pet store, and expectations for the prom fill Christy’s high school years with a string of laughter-and-tears moments. Fireball Katie keeps everyone guessing what she’ll do next, and surfer Todd keeps showing up while popular Rick has determined to get her full attention! As these memorable years unfold, Christy and her God-loving friends find out what it means to be a “peculiar treasure.” Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. Whether you’re meeting her for the first time or have known her for years— Christy Is a Forever Friend True Friends What is a true friend? Christy Miller knows she has two of them: Todd and Katie. To show how much she appreciates them, she writes to Todd, who’s off surfing in Hawaii, and she agrees to join the ski club with Katie…even though she’s scared of skiing! Fortunately, Christy and Katie can laugh as they bumble their way around the bunny slopes at Lake Tahoe. But Christy finds herself caught between new friends and her loyalty to Katie. Will Christy find a way to be a true friend when it counts most? And will she ever hear from Todd? Starry Night It’s Christmastime, and Christy Miller has so much going on: family time, work, and maybe, just maybe, going to the Rose Bowl Parade with a bunch of friends. If only she could answer Uncle Bob’s tough questions. Todd’s buddy Doug gives her some insight, and she starts to appreciate him in a whole new way. Rick Doyle shows up again...but is he pursuing Christy or the cutest elf at the mall? Through it all, will Christy find someone special to count the stars with? Seventeen Wishes It’s summer, and that means the beach and other adventures. And Christy Miller’s best friend, Katie, is always full of ideas. They’ll be camp counselors! But when Katie can’t go, Christy is bewildered and overwhelmed by her fifth-grade girls, who have boundless energy for anything except what Christy wants them to do. Do they even hear a word she says? Soon they’re playing matchmaker between Christy and Jaeson, a handsome counselor...and he doesn’t seem to mind. When Christy’s seventeenth birthday arrives later in the summer, just what will she be wishing for? Story Behind the Book“The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I’d been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, ‘Why don’t you write a book for us?’ I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: ‘How hard could it be? We’ll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.’ And there you go. Summer Promise first released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading Summer Promise. I love that!” —Robin Jones Gunn Read more

Willa Cather based "Death Comes for the Archbishop" on William Howlett’s account of the life of Father Macheboeuf, vicar to Archbishop Lamy of New Mexico. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the book follows the fortunes of Father Latour and his assistant and friend, Father Vaillant, as they organize the disjointed religious structure of the southwestern missions. The two face a formidable task, made more difficult by powerful priests long in control of the area who are loathe to abandon the corruption into which they have fallen. Working together diligently and with an unshakable faith, Father Latour and Father Vaillant eventually reclaim the region and bring its far-flung communities under the guidance of a single diocese.First published in 1927, "Death Comes for the Archbishop" is the book that Cather believed to be her finest work. Like "The Professor’s House," it is a novel that explores the life of a man and draws on the American Southwest for its setting. Here the similarity ends, however, as the tone of the two books is quite different.Unlike the earlier books, this one celebrates the life choices of its central characters, finding in the lives of Father Joseph Vaillant and Father Jean Marie Latour a simple dignity and extraordinary fulfillment. Read more

Real, Not Perfect is the first book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God and solve their problems in God-honoring ways.Tessa has lived a trouble-free life as the only child of two loving parents―she is well-liked, gets straight As, is on the competitive swim team, and is active in her church youth group. It’s a pretty perfect life! That is, until she comes home from swim practice one day to find that her parents are divorcing. Along with that, her BFF has moved to Florida, and Tessa gets stuck in Intro to Drama―possibly the worst class ever!Soon Tessa’s mom sinks into despair and Tessa struggles with her anger and hurt. Meanwhile, her BFF posts fabulous pictures of her new life on Instagram. Tessa thinks that everyone’s posts show lives that are way better than the one she has. Why does it seem like everyone else’s life is more perfect than hers? Find out how Tessa’s new friends from Intro to Drama and Alex, her true-blue friend, help her discover that real is better than perfect. Read more

Experience the power of resilience and faith in "The Price Paid on the Cross with Liam and Emma," a captivating Bible story for kids about the resurrection of Jesus. With tender sensitivity, this book guides young readers through the story of Emma, who feels the sting of hurtful words from her classmates. Even with her supportive brother, Liam, by her side, Emma remains burdened by sadness. It is then that their wise grandmother steps in, revealing the profound tale of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection."The Bible Stories with Liam and Emma" series is designed to help young children overcome life's challenges by sharing inspiring tales from the Bible. Through each book in the series, children not only discover new stories but also learn valuable lessons that they can apply to their own lives. The stories are presented in a simple and engaging manner, making it easy for kids to understand and connect with the messages.This book is an ideal gift for children aged 4 to 14 and a unique present for Easter! Read more

This Christy Award–winning series follows Owen Edmonds in a coming-of-age paranormal thriller as he becomes an eyewitness to unseen forces of terror provoking his classmates to self-destruct. Readers are drawn to the page-turning suspense, supernatural and mysterious elements, and the relevant social themes such as mental-emotional health, suicide, addictions, and strained relationships. Despite the heavy themes, the power of choice, faith, and hope make for an inspiring story with the potential to transform the way readers view themselves and others.This set includes the three books in the Delusion series:The Delusion: By March of Owen Edmonds’ senior year, eleven students at Masonville High School have committed suicide. Owen dismisses the deaths as coincidences―until a near-death experience makes him an eyewitness to unseen forces of terror provoking his classmates’ deaths. Owen’s heart-pounding journey forces him to reconsider everything he believes as dangers loom too large to ignore.The Deception: A supernatural visitor tests Owen’s ability to discern between truth and lies as the community is rocked by abductions and disappearances. Forced to choose between the people he loves and trusts most, Owen must fight to discover what is real while uncovering the ultimate culprits in his town―human and otherwise―despite their determination to stay hidden.The Defiance: Owen Edmonds’s crucial mission to save lives escalates when seven Cosmic Rulers of darkness close in to decimate his town―and nation. As the battle between good and evil culminates in an epic standoff, Owen and the love of his life must make the decision of a lifetime: will they face their fears or run? Read more

First published in 1850, "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered a masterpiece of American literature and a classic moral study.The novel is set in a 17th-century village in Puritan New England. The main character is Hester Prynne, a young woman who has borne a child out of wedlock. Hester believes herself a widow, but her husband, Roger Chillingworth, returns to New England very much alive and conceals his identity. He finds his wife forced to wear the scarlet letter A on her dress as punishment for her adultery. Chillingworth becomes obsessed with finding the identity of his wife’s former lover. When he learns that the father of Hester’s child is Arthur Dimmesdale, a saintly young minister who is the leader of those exhorting her to name the child’s father, Chillingworth proceeds to torment the guilt-stricken young man... Read more

Today’s teens are faced with more financial opportunities—and threats—than ever before, from summer jobs and scholarships to credit card applications and student loans. How are young people supposed to learn to avoid early pitfalls that could devastate their financial futures and instead take steps that can set them up for a future filled with security, contentment, and generosity? The Money Challenge for Teens can help.   Author Art Rainer introduces readers to some fictional young friends who are navigating financial waters and learning how God would want them to face college choices and car loans and thoughts about retirement (yes, even as a teenager!). While reading about the fictional friends’ steps and missteps, readers will learn simple, practical lessons and adopt real-life goals to start their journey to a healthy and godly financial future.   Read more

Inspirational Novel - Illustrated Edition"Who would imagine that a story about some cats (and monkeys and an elephant), could be so illuminating?"Martin Colin, GoodreadsDo you ever wonder how some people always seem to be happy, no matter what?Have you ever felt more depressed than others and unable to join their state of happiness?You're not alone...At one time or another, we've all been in a pit of despair where it feels like happiness is an impossibility.It is here Mystic the cat begins his journey toward a place of pure joy and harmony—a place we all can reach.Mystic loses everything he thought was the cause of his joy and reason for existence when his best friend, an elephant named Bumpa goes missing.Heartbroken, Mystic decides to search for his lost friend, and regain his happiness.But on his journey, he meets a strange, beautiful black cat named Freedom who insists he doesn't need Bumpa to be happy, and a terrifying red cat named Trembly who tries to convince him that happiness is an illusion.Mystic's hope shatters and his worst fears threaten to push him into a bottomless abyss of pain.Will Mystic have the strength to face his fears?Will he ever see Bumpa, or be truly happy ever again?More than an adventurous cat story, this novel illustrates how to quiet the deceptively negative noise of the mind so the pure joy that is you can finally shine through.Follow Mystic on his journey of discovery, and with him, unlock the secret to true happiness...Buy your copy today! Read more

Life in the Middle is the fifth book in a series that travels alongside four friends as they deal with teen life in Riverbend, Indiana. The novel inspires girls and young women to deepen their relationships with God as they face real-life issues and solve their problems in God-honoring ways. Tessa feels as if every part of her life is falling to pieces. She finds out that her mom and dad are officially getting divorced. Then, Alex, her boyfriend, starts working at a camp where she barely gets to see him. Now Tessa’s dad wants her to watch her half-brother every week, and he also has some news that makes her feel sick. On top of that, her mom is wanting to move out of the house she has lived in since the time she was born. No one seems to understand what Tessa is going through, what she is thinking and feeling, and she’s not sure anyone will ever understand. With everything changing, no one seems to care what she thinks. Will there ever be a group of people she can trust to be there for her and love her unconditionally? Read more

Dante Alighieri's masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" is a famous Medieval Italian epic poem depicting the realms of the afterlife. Dante (who was born in 1265) wrote "The Divine Comedy" somewhere between 1308 and his death in 1321, while he was in exile from his hometown of Florence, Italy, which had been enduring civil war."The Divine Comedy" is divided into three separate volumes, each containing 33 cantos (or chapters). These volumes are Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.Dante is both the author and the central character of this trilogy. He travels through all of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven to make his way back to God, meeting several characters from history and literature on his way. Read more

2018 Christy Award winner!By March of Owen Edmonds’s senior year, eleven students at Masonville High School have committed suicide. Amid the media frenzy and chaos, Owen tries to remain levelheaded―until he endures his own near-death experience and wakes to a distressing new reality.The people around him suddenly appear to be shackled and enslaved.Owen frantically seeks a cure for what he thinks are crazed hallucinations, but his delusions become even more sinister. An army of hideous, towering beings, unseen by anyone but Owen, are preying on his girlfriend and classmates, provoking them to self-destruction.Owen eventually arrives at a mind-bending conclusion: he’s not imagining the evil―everyone else is blind to its reality. He must warn and rescue those he loves . . . but this proves to be no simple mission. Will he be able to convince anyone to believe him before it’s too late?Owen’s heart-pounding journey through truth and delusion will force him to reconsider everything he believes. He both longs for and fears the answers to questions that are quickly becoming too dangerous to ignore. Read more