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When Kameron McBride receives notice she's the last living relative of a missing man she's never even heard of, the last thing she wants to do is head Oregon to settle his affairs. En route, she and her rental car run afoul of a couple of hillbillies and their pickup in an accident that doesn't seem...accidental. Especially when they keep showing up wherever she goes. Lucky for her, gorgeous Deputy Mitch Caldwell lends her a hand, among other things. With Mitch's help, she peels away the layers of prejudice, suicide, murder, and insanity.

In "The Journey—Not the Destination," Steve Hudgins, a decorated military veteran, cancer survivor, and licensed professional counselor supervisor, shares his inspiring life story and the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way. This book is a testament to the importance of embracing the present moment, cherishing life's small joys, and finding profound happiness in the midst of adversity.

Blue House: Ten Years on the Way Home tells the struggles, traumas and tragedies of a family in the former USSR during Stalin's reign, pre-WWII. Dispossessed of the happy home and wealth they built through their own sweat and labor, they were forced to withstand horrors and hardships as their daily bread...when there was any bread.

Have you ever wondered why God does what He does? Why are some prayers answered and some aren't? Well, you aren't alone. His Loving Touch gives you an insight through the many stories written in this book. Stories of God's supernatural power through His son Jesus, the many healings and miracles my family of four generations has experienced: the pain, the struggles, and the why of our sufferings.

Lady Margaret Brent is compelled to right wrongs. Under the rule of Charles I she risks her life by illegally educating English women, placing her family at risk. She fights to have a voice, yet her own father and brothers exclude her from discussions. Worried the king's men may know of her illegal activities, she flees to the New World where she can enjoy religious tolerance and own land, believing she will be allowed a voice. Once in Maryland, she presents cases in provincial court where she's hired as the first American woman attorney.

In the mill town of Donora, Pennsylvania, site of the infamous 1948 "killing smog", headstrong nurse Rose Pavlesic tends to her family and neighbors. Controlling and demanding, she's created a life that reflects everything she missed growing up as an orphan. She's even managed to keep her painful secrets hidden from her loving husband, dutiful children, and large extended family.

The tumultuous conclusion of this epic love story between an American cowboy and a British world champion figure skater. Sophia’s gone on tour; Aaron’s stuck in Cumbria, helping winterize his Great Aunt Ida’s place on his grandfather’s dime. He won’t go home till near Thanksgiving, now …if then. When Sophia takes a fall while skating in Beijing, though, Aaron’s there for her.

Sophia, a world-class figure skater, returns to Aaron Jackson's arms, proposes to him, and he accepts. Now, she insists he come to England, at least for a two-week visit and to formalize their engagement. Aaron balks. He's got a ranch to run. Ultimately, though, he reluctantly agrees and finds himself a fish out of water and Sophia a completely different woman than the one he fell in love with.

From Texas, to Thailand, to Montenegro, The Fall of Grace takes you on another twisting, turning, suspense-filled journey as it continues the unforgettable story of Ryan and Faith Brunick. With both their mother and their father gone, Hope and Grace must learn to live without them as Grace’s life unravels. These beloved characters make decisions that will surprise and shock you as they navigate the challenges of life, love, and loss.