How We Came To Be by Johnnie Bernhard Fifty-year-old Karen Anders , high school teacher and adoptive mother of Tiffany , comes to terms with being a single parent and a clumsy drunk in the multicultural melting pot of Houston , Texas . She forges a friendship with Leona Supak , a WWII Hungarian refugee , who inspires Karen to change her views on motherhood , drinking , and men .
Of Bees and Boys by Allen Mendenhall Attentive to the profundities of everyday life , Of Bees and Boys expresses pointed , sensitive opinions that reflect a deep understanding of history , heritage , and the human condition . Allen Mendenhall examines ideas about place , literature , reading , family , and custom from the vanishing perspective of a literary lawyer and a traditional Southerner .
Rattling The Heat In Deadwood by Ann Charles A scrappy , hot-blooded woman can only take so much ! Violet Parker is on fire — or rather under fire — again . New evidence has fanned the embers of a cold murder case ; her alibi is smoldering at the corners . While battling a dogged detective determined to pin the murder on her , Violet scrambles to find the real killer . Will she escape “ the heat ” or go down in flames ?
Where Is She ? by Roger Rapel DS Jim Broadbent is given a file on Janet Crosby , who was reported missing 15 months ago , when he finds a note in the file that makes him want to interview the boyfriend . Afterwards , he isn ’ t happy with him ; is his sixth sense kicking in ? Where is she ? Whilst working to find her he cuts across an MI5 and CIA investigation , and nothing is what it seems .
The Cheesehead Devotional-Hall of Fame by Judy DuCharme Walk with Packer greats down the road of adventure , honor , and faith . Whether you ’ ve attended games , listened by radio , watched on TV , or are reading about them for the first time , these stories will challenge and encourage you to strive for greatness . Judy connects each player , glorious victory , and devastating loss to eternal truths and principles for purposeful living .
The Lion of the South by Jessica James The Scarlet Pimpernel meets Gone with the Wind in this suspenseful novel that leaves the lives of two men , and the destiny of a nation , in one woman ’ s hands . A tale of espionage , intrigue , and deception during the Civil War . Written by acclaimed historical fiction author Jessica James , two-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction .
Lost Inheritance by Lin Stepp Shattering loss can lead to happiness and gain . An improperly executed will robs Emily Lamont of her rightful inheritance to the prestigious Newman Gallery in Philadelphia , sending her to a small gallery in Gatlinburg , where she soon bangs heads with Cooper Garrison , who believes his mother should have inherited the gallery instead of her .
The Mourning Parade by Dawn Reno Langley
Natalie lost everything the day her two young sons were killed in a school shooting . Desperate for relief , she volunteers as a veterinarian on an elephant sanctuary in Thailand . Battling the memories day and night , she must find a way to heal an angry , injured elephant named Sophie . Through love , acceptance , and gentle care , Natalie and Sophie heal together .
The Frame by Nick Nixon This is a story of betrayal , injustice , and crime . Peter English is not concerned about the rules , how many people he brings down , or the bodies left behind . His goal is to expose the corruption , clear his name , bring to justice or eliminate those responsible — with or without a badge — and make sure it never happens to anyone else . He ’ s too angry to fail !
Swept Into Destiny by Catherine Ulrich Brakefield One brave decision has serious consequences for Maggie . Her countrymen ’ s anger escalates as secession spreads across the southern states . In love with Ben McConnell , who joins the Union Army , a chain of events leads her to choose where her loyalties lie . Was Ben right ? Had he perceived the truth of what God had predestined for America ?
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