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BOOK Introduction to Islam by Haj Dawud Bell I slam is a religion of over one billion people, and is the fastest growing religion in the West. Yet it is largely misunderstood and misrepresented. Fanatics in any religion tend to occupy the headlines, and unfortunately, few Westerners look beneath these headlines. This book is written for the Western reader, including relatives and/or friends of those who have embraced Islam and wish to understand the basics. Available at Amazon and Trafford Publishing. The Girl in the Butternut Dress by Joanne Hardy G abrielle, an illegitimate orphan, comes of age on the eve of the Civil War and her familiar world comes apart. Sent to help on a nearby farm, she discovers it is a station on the Underground Railroad. Based on real historical events in a border state, the county is alive and volatile with Copperheads, vigilantes, Union Army deserters, and war-hardened veterans. Can Gabrielle’s love for a Southern-sympathizer have a future?  With postage paid, author will send signed copies; contact [email protected]. www.joannehardyauthor.com; www.joannehardy.blogspot.com Available on Amazon, Kindle, and BarnesandNoble. Buying the Farm by Kimberly Conn W hen a horrific accident leaves Missi Jennings scared and alone, it also becomes a catalyst for the change her tired, urban life needs. From the chaotic streets of Washington, D.C. to the fragrant fields of rural Mississippi, family secrets give way to family love in this heartwarming portrait of one woman’s journey to discover her Southern roots. www.kimberlyconn.com Available at Amazon and Smashwords. Boiling Point by Eileen Susan Eckert P sychologist Sara Bradley finds herself triggered by haunting memories of her past while working with a child who possibly witnessed her mother’s death. The attorney for the admitted murderer, Michael Grey, is thrown up against his violent past while defending his client. A chance meeting between Sara and Michael fuels a mutual attraction. Can their relationship survive the mysteries they uncover? www.eileensusaneckert.com Available at Amazon.