There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.I've always been good at following rules.Until she came. Then I learned new rules.My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.I am a priest and this is my confession. Read more

Seven Christian romantic suspense novels from seven bestselling writers in the industry. Windigo Twilight by Colleen Coble: Becca Baxter suspects her parents' fatal mishap was no accident, especially since her estranged relatives profited handsomely. Taking a position as research assistant to her late cousin's husband, Max Duncan, enables Becca to investigate secretly on the family island. Yet Windigo Manor hides more than just the handsome widower. Someone, or something, seems eager to drive Becca away, raising fears that a creature known only through Ojibwa legends stalks the island. As events spiral out of control, Becca's faith sustains her, but can she trust Max with her life and her love?Grave Pursuits by Elle E. Kay:When Ranger Emily Davis uncovers a skull in the Pennsylvania wilderness, she exposes a decades-old crime and a serial killer’s dumping ground. Teaming up with State Police Sergeant Wade Brunner, her former love, they uncover chilling connections to cold cases, including Emily’s missing sister. As the killer watches their every move, Emily and Wade must confront their past and stop a predator before she becomes the next victim.Inheritance of Secrets by Robin Patchen: After her father's deathbed confession, Aspen Kincaid inherits a house in New Hampshire, determined to find her missing mother. Contractor Garrett McCarthy, hired to renovate the house, finds himself caught between his attraction to Aspen and pressure from townspeople to monitor her activities. Together, they must unravel a thirty-year-old mystery while avoiding those who want the truth to stay hidden.Point of Impact by Lisa Phillips: Fifteen years after a serial killer shattered their lives, FBI profiler Addie and reclusive artist Jacob are forced to confront their shared past. Returning home, Addie faces a wave of eerily familiar crimes. Are they the work of an old ally or a hidden mastermind? Jacob, content in isolation, can no longer avoid the past when Addie walks back into his life. Together, they must unravel the mystery threatening to destroy them once again.Ranger Honor by Lynn Shannon: When Sheriff Claire Wilson is attacked, she calls Texas Ranger Gavin Sterling for help with the investigation. Pursuing justice pits Gavin and Claire against a murderer determined to keep his secrets hidden. When Claire is attacked a second time, Gavin vows to protect her and her son. But capturing this killer may cost them everything.Cast the First Stone by Susan May Warren: Ex-Detective Rembrandt Stone gave up his career to protect his family, but one unsolved case still haunts him. When his mentor leaves him a box of cold cases and a mysterious watch, Rembrandt is thrust 20 years into the past—into the very case that torments him. Solving it could bring justice, but at what cost? Caught between fixing the past and preserving his future, one mistake could destroy everything he holds dear.Burned by Jennifer Youngblood:Sydney Lassiter trades her glamorous life for Stoney Creek, Alabama, to uncover the truth about her father’s suspicious death at the local sawmill. But in a town full of secrets, her questions make her a target. Caught in a tangled love quadrangle and uncovering ties between her father’s death and those she’s grown close to, Sydney realizes the truth could destroy her—and the town she’s come to care for. Some secrets are worth killing for.Seven page-turning suspense, seven heart-warming romances... You're going to love this anthology! Read more

A riveting story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds by New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin.Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he’s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes. When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, Murph’s mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery. With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he plucks from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past—and the ghosts who tried to bury them. With Charles Martin’s trademark lyricism and poignant prose, The Water Keeper is at once a tender love story and a heartrending search for freedom.  “Charles Martin fans rejoice, because he’s done it again . . . a multilayered story woven together with grace and redemption, and packed tight with tension and achingly real characters.” —Lauren Denton, USA TODAY bestselling author of The HideawayPart of The Murphy Shepherd series:Book 1: The Water KeeperBook 2: The Letter Keeper  Book 3: The Record Keeper Coming July 2022!)Full-length novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Charles Martin: The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, Long Way Gone, When Crickets Cry, Chasing Fireflies Read more

Nearly 500,000 copies sold! | A Southern Living Book of the Month SelectionFrom New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin comes the moving story of a heart surgeon who's hiding his own heart, a little girl whose heart won't last much longer, and a shared journey toward healing for both of them--for fans looks for the emotional depth of Fredrik Backman and the Southern atmosphere of Delia Owens.It begins on the shaded town square in a sleepy Southern town. A spirited seven-year-old has a brisk business at her lemonade stand. But the little girl's pretty yellow dress can't quite hide the ugly scar on her chest.Her latest customer, a bearded stranger, drains his cup and heads to his car, his mind on a boat he's restoring at a nearby lake. The stranger understands more about the scar than he wants to admit. And the beat-up bread truck careening around the corner with its radio blaring is about to change the trajectory of both their lives.Before it's over, they'll both know there are painful reasons why crickets cry . . . and that miracles lurk around unexpected corners.With its beautiful, lyrical writing, engaging characters who stick with you, and a storyline that will touch your own heart, it's no wonder why so many readers adore When Crickets Cry."If you read any book this year, this is the one." --Coffee Time Romance"Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning." --Southern Living Read more

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY EDWARD BERGER AND STARRING RALPH FIENNES, STANLEY TUCCI, JOHN LITHGOW, AND ISABELLA ROSSELLINI • NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD® FOR BEST PICTURE • The page-turning thriller set in the Vatican's secretive halls of power by the best-selling author of Enigma and Fatherland"Pulsates with intrigue. . . . Ambition, sex scandals, financial corruption and terrorism all rear their ugly heads. And Harris saves one whopper of a surprise for the final pages." —USA TodayThe pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth. Read more

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In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, loyalty…and a hidden fortune. Jericho Coulter, the eldest of six fiercely devoted brothers, is entrusted with safeguarding his family and the secret that binds them together: the Sapphire mine. To keep tragedy from striking again, he allows no outsiders on their land. When two women stumble upon their ranch, claiming Jericho himself sent for one of them as a mail-order bride, he aims to send them straight back where they came from.Dinah Wyatt, a talented and determined doctor, wasn’t about to let her twin sister travel to Montana alone and marry a stranger. Dinah’s skills are immediately put to the test when one of the younger Coulter brothers is gravely injured, forcing the family to trust his life to her.As Dinah and her sister become entwined in the Coulter family's life, sparks fly between the enigmatic Jericho and the captivating doctor. In a world where trust is hard to come by and secrets hold the power to change lives, Jericho and Dinah must learn that sometimes, the most precious secrets are those buried within our own hearts.From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain family saga filled with a mail-order bride, hidden treasure, and love that heals wounded hearts. Read more

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He walked away from his faith, his family, and his first love. But God’s mercy has a way of chasing those who run.When a career-ending diagnosis forces renowned heart surgeon Judah Calvano to return to the hometown he vowed never to see again, the last person he expects to find is Faith Armstrong—his first love—running the local pie shop with the same quiet strength that once captured his heart.Faith has finally found peace. She’s built a stable life for herself and her teenage son, leaning on God through every hard season. But Judah’s return shakes everything she’s fought to hold together—including a secret she’s kept for nearly two decades.When a burst pipe threatens her bakery, the last person Faith wants help from is Judah. But as they’re drawn back into each other’s lives, it becomes harder to deny that God may be stirring something new in the ruins of what they lost.But when the truth finally comes to light, will it bind them together…or be the thing that breaks them for good?Promises of Mercy is a tender, grace-filled story of redemption, second chances, and the God who never lets go.Perfect for fans of Karen Kingsbury, Denise Hunter, and Francine Rivers. Read more

He’s searching for a sign. She’s trying her best to ignore them.Axel Williams walked away from a military career to throw himself into a family project that no longer exists. Now the big man is left adrift and looking for some sign of what to do next. When he offers to volunteer at the neighborhood veterans’ center and they send him to the local elementary school to lead a session on flag football, Axel figures he’s hit rock bottom.Eden Wilder made a big mistake the last time she followed her heart. But she’s learned to stop seeing signs everywhere, and focus on living a sensible life with her eight-year-old son, Jack, and her amazing new job teaching fifth grade in the beautiful, rural community of Trinity Falls.When the town’s favorite former tight end starts teaching flag football during gym class, Eden manages to mostly ignore his rugged good looks, even though none of the other teachers can seem to stop whispering about the big hunk and how cute he is with the kids. But then Axel takes an interest in a starstruck Jack and offers to spend extra time with him, and suddenly Eden can’t say no.From throwing a football around outside, to attending town holiday activities, to dreaming up a project that just might bring a smile to a lot of kids’ faces, the three of them start sharing more and more time together.But when Axel realizes what the universe is trying to tell him, will he be able to convince Eden that a dependable man can make her life better? Or will her determination never to fall in love again prevent the Christmas miracle little Jack has been wishing for?Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. The Trinity Falls Sweet Romance: Home for Christmas series celebrates a group of men coming home to a small Pennsylvania town at Christmastime, and finding love and meaning in the season. Read more

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This novella is part of the Extreme Measures series and comes after Life Flight.Flight Nurse Practitioner, Holly Cooper, has an enemy who wants her gone from the hospital one way or another. She and her fiancé, Detective Andy McKittrick are “taking a break”, and a patient has died under mysterious circumstances. Life is complicated at the moment so when she’s attacked, her friends—and “on hold” fiancé come to the rescue. Andy may have his issues, but he’s never stopped loving Holly. When he hears someone is out to get her, he races to her side. Can they find a killer before the killer succeeds in sending Holly six feet under? Read more

She was raised by a con artist. She’s using the skills she learned to catch a killer.Growing up as a scammer’s daughter, Olive Sterling learned early on that deception is an art form. Now as a professional investigator, she’s transformed those skills into weapons for justice.Reid Harrison’s Wyoming ranch is under siege. As sabotage escalates to death threats, he turns to Olive’s team for help. Posing as the rancher’s girlfriend, Olive works to uncover what’s smoldering beneath a string of unlikely accidents and vandalism.When her probing catches the wrong attention, Olive becomes the next target. With lives and millions in property at stake, she faces an impossible choice: back down and survive, or risk everything to expose a killer ready to watch it all burn? Read more

#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.“Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered—a year later—when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island’s chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them. Read more

5 full-length forced-proximity romance novels where love and faith conquer every obstacle!From the racetrack to the open trail, and from regency intrigue to cross-country quests, experience the power of love forged in the crucible of close quarters in these five captivating historical Christian romances.An Uncertain Road by Abbey DowneyFlora Montfort’s dream of independence leads her to the daring world of auto racing in 1905, where women are rare on the track. When a reluctant mechanic, Jensen Gable, joins her team for a high-stakes New England race, common ground sparks an unexpected bond. But as dangers mount—from treacherous roads to cutthroat competitors—Flora and Jensen must decide if their love can endure the race of a lifetime.Rocky Mountain Revelation by Lisa J. FlickingerAfter her husband's death, nineteen-year-old pregnant Madeline Lamb joins a Rocky Mountain log drive as cook's helper, hoping to find a new husband among the crew. When Will Matheson, who joined the drive to recover stolen wages, is reassigned from river work to camp chores, an unexpected attraction blooms between them. As deadly river dangers threaten the drive, Madeline must choose between the security offered by an older suitor and her growing feelings for Will, while both discover that surviving the perilous journey may change their lives forever.Maggie’s Journey by Lena Nelson DooleyA shocking discovery sends Margaret Lenora Caine on a cross-country trip to uncover her true identity. Accompanied by her father’s handsome business associate, Charles Stanton, Maggie’s quest for answers collides with a growing affection she never expected. As secrets unravel and hearts are tested, Maggie must choose between love and the search for who she truly is.The Gentleman’s Quest by Camille ElliotWhen Honoria Dunbar is faced with an unwanted marriage proposal, Christopher Creager—a man haunted by her brother’s death—becomes her unexpected ally. Drawn together by a murder mystery that threatens Christopher’s future, their partnership ignites feelings neither anticipated. But will their dangerous journey bring them closer or tear them apart?The Trail Boss’s Bride by Erica VetschWidowed and alone with a newborn, Kitty Fareholm is forced to trust gruff trail boss Steve Ketchum to get her to safety. As they travel the perilous cattle drive together, Steve finds himself longing for the family he never thought he could have. But with challenges at every turn, will their growing love survive the journey west?Five captivating forced-proximity stories of love, courage, and faith set against the backdrop of danger, discovery, and the search for belonging. Read more

What she can’t remember will kill her…As a teen, Texas Ranger Felicity Capshaw witnessed a murder. The traumatic incident—and the accompanying amnesia—has affected her entire life. She reopens the cold case, but the investigation is cut short when she’s assaulted and nearly killed.Detective Noah Hodge is no stranger to loss. He’s buried his parents and his wife. All he wants is to raise his daughter and keep his hometown safe. When the killer targets Felicity, Noah commits to protecting her, even though each second in her presence makes him question why he’s locked away his battered heart.As Felicity's memories return, the threats escalate. Can Noah help her uncover the truth? Or will the killer silence her forever?Fractured Memories kicks off the inspirational Badge of Honor romantic suspense series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Expect heart-pounding suspense, a gripping mystery, and tender romance. If you love stories of courage, love, and overcoming adversity, this series is for you! Read more

Discover a Tale of Faith, Courage, and Redemption in “All Things Together,” a Christian Romantic Suspense from Rebecca Hartt—Present Day, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Savannah, Georgia—In this last installment of the Acts of Valor Series, Emma Stuart’s world is turned upside down when her three beloved sons are abducted right before her eyes. With the police more focused on framing Emma than on finding her boys, she turns to the one man she’s been trying to resist—her landlord.Navy SEAL sniper, Ben Harmony considers himself “Mr. Fix-it” for a reason. Loath to let his favorite tenant and single mother suffer any more than she already has, Ben decides they should track down Emma’s boys themselves. While they’re at it, Ben will prove to Emma that her heart is safe with him, despite his reputation as a lady’s man.In their quest to track down Emma’s ex, the couple encounters a secret society so powerful, not even a Navy SEAL can bring it down. Indeed, it’s the society that seeks to bring Ben down. With Mr. Fix-it possibly dead and her boys still missing, Emma has to wonder: How, exactly, is God working all things together for her good?Publisher’s Note: With her masterful storytelling, Rebecca Hartt plunges into the depths of emotion, taking readers on a rollercoaster ride of suspense, hope, and ultimate triumph. Fans of Ronie Kendig, Lynnette Eason, Dee Henderson, as well as Marliss Melton, Susan May Warren, and Colleen Coble, will enjoy this enduring power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the redemptive nature of love. The Acts of Valor SeriesReturning to EdenEvery Secret ThingCry in the WildernessRising From AshesBraving the ValleyAll Things TogetherRebecca Hartt is the nom de plume for an award-winning, best-selling author of a different name who, compelled by her faith, decided to spin suspenseful military romance where God plays a vital role in character motivation and plot.As a child, Rebecca lived in countries all over the world. She has been a military dependent for most of her life and knows first-hand the dedication and sacrifice required by those who serve.Living near the military community of Virginia Beach, Rebecca is constantly reminded of the peril and uncertainty faced by U.S. Navy SEALs, many of whom testify to a personal and profound connection with their Creator.Their loved ones, too, rely on God for strength and comfort. These men of courage and women of faith are the subjects of Rebecca Hartt’s enthusiastically received Acts of Valor romantic suspense series. Read more

An Alaskan widow must rely on a police chief to help find her attacker in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery by a USA Today–bestselling author.Jewel Caraway thought she’d left her mistakes in the past—but then her past arrives at her door. Though she’s thrilled to reunite with her estranged sister, something about her sister’s new husband makes Jewel uneasy. Does he know her secret? Is he the one behind the growing list of attacks against her? And if he is involved . . . does that mean her sister is, too? With nowhere else to turn, Jewel must rely on police chief Colin Winters—the first man to make the widow question her resolve to never love again. But will he stay by her side when her guarded secrets are revealed?Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the Mountain Cove series by Elizabeth Goddard. Read more

ECPA 2014 Christian Book Award Finalist, Christy Award Finalist, Christianity Today Book Award Finalist, MAGGIE Award Finalist!"THE PRAYER BOX is Masterpiece of story and skill." -- NYT #1 Bestselling Author Debbie MacomberWhen Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola's rambling Victorian house.Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola's walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola's youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything for Tandi. Read more