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Beyond the Ashes (Golden Gate Chronicles ,#2) is in stores now!
“Tis better to have loved and lost…,” but can Ruby Marshall risk her heart a second time?
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Rival Hearts (Quilts of Love, #19) by Tara Randel {Preview}
Can girly-girl Molly survive the outdoor adventures that Ben has planned? Can Ben navigate the perils of the social dynamics of quilting events without destroying a valuable quilt in one short month? More importantly, in this he-said, she-said situation, will Molly and Ben give in to their attraction and fall in love, no matter who wins?
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Out of the Ruins by Karen Barnett in stores now!
Abby’s shattered faith in both God and man is challenged when the terrible earthquake hits 1906 San Francisco.
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For Love or Loyalty Book 1, MacGregor Legacy by Jennifer Hudson Taylor {Preview}
One conquest could destroy her, but avenge his family. Scotland to Carolina, 1760
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A Healing Heart by Angela Breidenbach {Preview}
Mara Keegan is an uber-successful mother and a widow of three years. She's been chasing success and all the "good things in life" for her family to make up for the cruel whim God played on them by taking her husband. In an effort to be the perfect mom, she decides to make a photo memory quilt, a graduation present for her daughter, Cadence. She’s not yet finished when she experiences a heart attack. While Mara recuperates, she revisits the choices she's made that led to this physically and spiritually broken heart. The memory quilt must be finished in time for Cadence's big day, but Mara struggles with her burgeoning…
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Discover the stories behind your favorite quilts
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Path of Freedom by Jennifer Hudson Taylor (Quilts of Love)
When Quakers Flora Saferight and Bruce Millikan embark on the Underground Railroad, they agree to put their differences aside to save the lives of a pregnant slave couple. With only her mother’s quilt as a secret guide, the foursome follows the stitches through unknown treachery.
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Beside Two Rivers (Daughters of the Potomac) by Rita Gerlach
A tale of love won and love lost, and the faith to find it again. From the banks of the Potomac to the misty moors of England, Darcy follows a path where the secrets of the past slowly rise to the surface in this dramatic saga that began in Before the Scarlet Dawn. She meets Ethan Brennan, an aspiring English horse breeder, who embraces her independent spirit and marvels at the simplicity of her faith. Ethan and Darcy fall in love, but are kept apart by a promise to another and a sworn oath to a dying woman whose long-hidden secret threatens Darcy 's and Ethan 's lives.
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A Wild Goose Chase Christmas by Jennifer AlLee
Upon her grandmother's death, Izzy Fontaine finds herself in possession of a Wild Goose Chase pattern quilt that supposedly leads to a great treasure. Of course, once the rest of the family finds out about the "treasure map," they're determined to have a go at the treasure themselves. And, if that weren't enough, Max Logan, a local museum curator, contacts Izzy and says that Grandma Isabella promised him the quilt. What is it about this quilt that makes everyone want it? Is Izzy on a wild goose chase of her own, or a journey that will lead her to the treasure her grandmother intended?
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Beyond the Storm by Carolyn Zane {Preview}
After a tornado rips through her town, store owner Abigail comes across a piece of fabric from a wedding dress among the devastation. Abigail is moved to start collecting other swatches of fabric she finds – her neighbor’s kitchen curtains, a man’s necktie, a dog’s bed – which she stashes in shopping bags. As she pursues her seemingly absurd quest, horrible realities spark the question, “What kind of a God would allow such tragedy?” As she struggles to reconcile her right to happiness amidst the destruction, Abigail begins piecing together a patchwork quilt from the salvaged fabric in hopes it will bring some peace. But a new relationship with Justin,…
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Beyond the Storm by Carolyn Zane
After a tornado rips through her town, merchant Abigail comes across a piece from a wedding dress among the devastation. Abigail is moved to start collecting other swatches of fabric she finds – her neighbor’s kitchen curtains, a man’s necktie, a dog’s bed – which she stashes in shopping bags. As she pursues her seemingly absurd quest, horrible realities spark the question, “What kind of a God would allow such tragedy?”
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Coming Soon from the Pen: Please Welcome Historical Author Rita Gerlach!
At last comes the novel readers have been waiting for… Book 1 in the long awaited Daughters of the Potomac Series by author Rita Gerlach. Readers will grow attached to heroine Eliza Morgan, as she faces the hardships of colonial life when she leaves behind all she has in order to follow her heart and the man she loves into the Maryland wilderness. What is the one thing that you want to leave readers of Before the Scarlet Dawn pondering over? That the words to that beautiful song by Rogers and Hammerstein, ‘You’ll never walk alone’ are so true. Take one day at a time, and have faith that God…
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RockaBye Toddlers & Twos
Rock-a-Bye Toddlers & Twos from Abingdon Press Genre: Christian Curriculum Pages: 48 Paperback Date Published: June 2009 Publisher: Abingdon Press With Rock-a-Bye Toddlers & Twos, learning Bible stories and simple Christian faith concepts literally becomes child’s play! This resource guides leaders and parents as they help children ages 18-36 months begin to understand simple faith concepts. The leader’s guide offers ways to engage the children with Bible story activities that are appropriate for toddlers and twos and coordinate with the other resources in the annual kit. The annual kit is packaged in a tote bag and contains: Leader’s Guide Resource Pak Sample set of Bible Story Picture Cards for each season…
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Rock-a-Bye Babies & Woddlers
Rock-a-Bye Babies & Woddler's Ministry Guide provides a ministry program for children to learn, live, and grow in Christian faith from the moment of birth. The resource will guide leaders and parents as they nurture babies and woddlers in experiencing the Christian faith.
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Creating Animal Characters with Personality by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
When I was writing Highland Sanctuary, Phelan, the village wolf dog appeared out of nowhere. Of course, the name is Celtic/Scottish for male and actually means, wolf. In my mind, I imagined a white wolf with yellow eyes. He looks fierce, but is gentle as a lamb. With Phelan around, few people worry about their safety. Most think of him as the village protector. Whenever there is danger, Phelan always senses it and alerts the villagers. He’s loyal, a companion, and a friend. The reader gets a glimpse of Phelan’s playfulness, his seriousness, and his vulnerable side. Throughout the book, he becomes as much of a character as any of…
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Abingdon Press – Fall Reads
Have you had an opportunity to check out Abingdon Press and their selection of new books this fall? There are too many that sound great to choose from… but try a few of these blurb teasers (and FIRST CHAPTERS!) to see if there is one that suits your pleasure. Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker Thirty-six-year-old Emma Rae Travis has been baking specialty cakes and melt-in-your-mouth pastries at The Backstreet Bakery in historic Roswell, just outside of Atlanta, for the last six years. But here’s the rub about her job as a baker … Emma is diabetic. When she tastes her creations, it can only be…