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At a lavish estate in Mercy Falls, California, Addie Sullivan finds danger—and quite possibly the love of her life.

Growing up as the lightkeeper’s daughter on a remote island at the turn of the century, Addie Sullivan has lived a hardscrabble life. When a long-lost and wealthy relative finds her and enlists her to work as a governess at a lavish estate, she hopes to discover the truth of her heritage. But at Eaton Hall, nothing is as it seems. Not the idyllic family she hoped for, not the child she was hired to help, not even the aloof man she’s immediately attracted to. Soon she must turn for help to Lieutenant John North, a man who views her with suspicion.

As Addie edges closer to the truth, danger threatens even as her romance with John blossoms and together they unravel a decades-old mystery. As Addie faces down her enemy, she discovers that faith in her one true Father is all she needs

Pub. Date:  January 2010
View more by Colleen Coble

Staff Recommend:

"Many of you are familiar with Colleen Coble's riveting mysteries.
These three books, while they digress from her usual writing to a gentler time, still have a element of mystery, but put an equal focus on relationships.
They make for a nice easy read, and you get quite attached to the main characters, as she carries each one over to the next book.
So, make a nice cup of tea, relax, and enjoy!"
~Marilyn

Sun, summer, and a scrumptious sailing instructor. What more could a girl want?
When spunky Marguerite Westing discovers that her family will spend the summer of 1895 at Lake Manawa, Iowa, she couldn't be more thrilled. It's the perfect way to escape her agonizingly boring suitor, Roger Gordon. It's also where she stumbles upon two new loves: sailing, and sailing instructor Trip Andrews.
But this summer of fun turns to turmoil as her father's secrets threaten to ruin the family forever. Will free-spirited Marguerite marry Roger to save her father's name and fortune? Or will she follow her heart--even if it means hurting the family she loves?
Full of sharp wit and blossoming romance, Making Waves will whisk you away to a breezy lakeside summer holiday.
Pub. Date: September 2010

What is a grouchy old man to do when two attractive women encourage him to leave his assistant-living apartment and join a clandestine chili party? He actually has fun—until someone ends up dead. Now Earl Walker seems to be the only person suspicious of the way the partygoer met his demise. Can he solve the puzzle—and make a little romance—before the home closes and the suspects move away?
Pub Date: July 2010.

The Tumultuous Tale of the World's Bestselling Book
The fascinating journey of the Bible from the pulpit to the people
Dozens of English translations of the Bible are available today, but Scripture was not always so easy to obtain. Donald L. Brake invites you to discover the tumultuous tale of how the Bible was transformed from medieval manuscripts read only by clergy to a bestseller widely available in contemporary languages.
From John Wycliffe to King Henry VIII, from the Geneva Bible and the King James Version to the American Revolution and the Civil War, Donald L. Brake brings to life the story of the Bible's transformation into an English bestseller. Along the way you'll meet a number of heroes of the Christian faith who dedicated themselves to preserving and publishing the Scriptures, often at risk to their own lives. You'll also find over one hundred illustrations, helpful explanations of principles in Bible translation and biblical interpretation, and a comparison of today's major new translations. You'll never take your copies of the English Bible for granted again.
Pub. Date: October 2008

In the second volume of The Aedyn Chronicles, Flight of the Outcasts, noted theologian Alister McGrath brings Peter and Julia back to Aedyn, where the people have forgotten the Lord of Hosts. Learning that their friends have been exiled to a foreign land, Peter and Julia must find the one way to bring them back.

Description: It has been almost a year since Peter and Julia first visited the land of Aedyn and, faced with the harsh reality of their father’s remarriage and two new horrible stepsiblings, they’re beginning to wonder if it was all a dream. As they run away from home one evening, they fall into a half-frozen river and find themselves back in Aedyn—but this time they’ve accidentally brought along their stepsister Louisa!
 Aedyn is deserted; the people taken captive and forced to work as slaves at the foot of a volcano on a distant island. As Peter and Julia wonder what has happened to their beloved country, a giant falcon appears and takes them to this island, the very place from which the Lord of Hosts saved his people centuries ago. The three children must find a way to save the prisoners and bring them back to Aedyn, but the earth is trembling and the volcano is starting to smoke. They’re running out of time.
Pub Date: January 2011

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• Action-oriented devotions
• Covers hot topics from politics to media to science

The Complete Guide to Family Health, Nutrition, and Fitness will help you take an active role in improving the health and well-being of you and your family by offering authoritative and current medical information in a convenient, easyto-understand format. Taking a balanced, commonsense approach to the issue of health and wellness, this indispensable guide delivers an encouraging perspective with helpful reference sections.
Pub Date: April 2004

Join Mallory Carlisle on an unforgettable journey of hope and healing as she comes to terms with painful and devastating secrets from her childhood. This novel, connected to the Circle of Friends Ministry, will challenge your faith as you witness the redemption and restoration that is only possible through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Pub. Date: February 2011

From the author of highly praised Trophy Chase Trilogy comes this exciting swashbuckling tale of a pirate sentenced to die for the crime of mutiny.

As he awaits his fate, this pirate (none other than the delightful Smith Delaney from the Trophy Chase Trilogy) ponders his life and the events that have brought him to this fate.

In the process of remembering, and in grappling with mercy and justice as they have been played out in his life, a tale is spun, a tale of true hearts wronged, noble love gone awry, dark deeds done for the sake of gold, and sacrifices made for love. In the end, our pirate will come face–to–face with himself, with his own death, and with a God who promises grace where none is deserved.

Pub. Date:   March 2009
View more by George Bryan Polivka

A Journey of Struggle and Hope
I've told my kids for years that God doesn't make mistakes," writes Mary Beth Chapman, wife of Grammy award winning recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman. "Would I believe it now, when my whole world as I knew it came to an end?"
Covering her courtship and marriage to Steven Curtis Chapman, struggles for emotional balance, and living with grief, Mary Beth's story is our story--wondering where God is when the worst happens. In Choosing to SEE, she shows how she wrestles with God even as she has allowed him to write her story--both during times of happiness and those of tragedy. Readers will hear firsthand about the loss of her daughter, the struggle to heal, and the unexpected path God has placed her on. Even as difficult as life can be, Mary Beth Chapman Chooses to SEE. Includes a 16-page full color photo insert.
Pub. Date:  September 2010

Soldiers all across the globe are returning home to their families after brutal tours of duty. They are discharged from the service. . .and on their own. Meet Max Jacobs, one of these discarded heroes, as he faces a wall of failure—in his career, his friendships, and his marriage. Failing again—this time to end his life—he is offered a thread of hope. Are covert government operations the answer for him, or will they only bring more danger and dissension upon his broken family?
Pub. Date: July 2010

Letters to My Kids on Love, Faith, and Family
In I Just Want You to Know, New York Times bestselling author Kate Gosselin continues her story of faith and family, picking up where her first book, Multiple Blessings, ended. Using excerpts and written prayers from her journal, Kate offers an intimate look at the heart of a mother during the three years her family transitioned from obscurity into television fame. The book includes eight individual letters to her children in which she conveys her dreams and direction for each one and reassures them of her love.
Pub. Date:  April 2010

Here is the story of the little colt who carried Jesus on his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Told from the perspective of the colt, the story begins with Mama Colt explaining who Jesus is, then moves through Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem amid the cheering throngs of his followers. While often included as part of the Easter story, this is a unique approach to the story of Palm Sunday.

A beaufiful hardcover book with wonderful illustrations that your child is sure to love!