The world can wait

 I have read most of the 2025 releases now and had meant to post this at the beginning of December and now it's January. But better late than never. Christmas may be over, but it's never too early or late to dive in to one of these amazing stories. What if the wrong turn leads to the love you’ve always prayed for? Aimee Perkins dreams of love, but her small Ohio town offers little hope—until she meets Max online. His charm sweeps her off her feet, and she agrees to meet him for a Christmas Eve service in the West Virginia mountains. But before she leaves, she rescues Chester, a senior service dog facing euthanasia, and brings him along for the ride. When a blizzard strands her on a lonely mountain road, Aimee’s fairy-tale date turns into a nightmare: Max’s number is disconnected, his profile deleted, and her car is buried in snow. Cold, scared, and alone, she prays for a miracle—only to be found by Marty Frazier, a kind-hearted mountain man with a heart as warm as the fire in h...

 Phooey is back!  My introduction to the story: "Phooey and her boys have finally moved to a camp! An off-grid Bible camp very similar to the one that my grandparents founded in 1973 in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Having lived and worked at that camp for over thirty years, I have soooooo many crazy camp tales to use as a spark for Phooey's adventures! Phooey Kerflooey vs The Deep, Deep Dark was inspired by the many times that the camp generator broke and left us without electricity!" Blurb: Phooey Kerflooey is afraid of the dark. At Camp Castle Pine, the lights go off with the generator and the world is blanketed in darkness. After her boys read a Bible story about Pharaoh, some plagues, and The Destroyer (who seems a lot like the Angel of Death) Phooey is horrified. This Bible story is much too scary! Things are bad enough when the dark only happens after everyone goes to bed. But the camp’s generator breaks, and the darkness stays all night long. This is dar...

  Blurb:  When an invasion threatens the land of the Mountain King, the fate of the people rests on the shoulders of young governor Judah. She has sworn to prove herself a skillful leader by protecting her kingdom from foes, but difficulty and danger surround her.   Then Judah’s life is saved by two different men who divide her loyalty. One, a fascinating healer, captures the hearts of Judah and her people. The other, a mysterious shepherd, forces Judah to question what she believes to be true.   When a conspiracy comes to light that could destroy Judah and her kingdom, a single choice might cost her people everything. Will the headstrong leader prove herself—or find herself trapped? Extract:    This was always my favorite part.   At a signal, a few young men stepped forward bearing beautifully ornamented boxes. The wood was intricately carved with mountain settings and animals, with graceful accents of gold and precious stones. The first young ma...

  Blurb:  Megan Thomas has returned to her Oregon hometown with her baby daughter and all their worldly possessions packed into her small, battered car. She is determined to restore her faith, and more than anything, to heal her broken relationship with her father. John Johanssen is trying to move on after a devastating time of pain and loss. He's praying for God's direction and can't believe it when his first love returns to their hometown. Something about her circumstances seems off, and John longs to discover why. Through a series of answered prayers, John and Megan's lives become intertwined. Their relationship develops quickly until Megan discovers something that she fears will tear them apart. She flees with her daughter in a violent storm and once again finds herself with nowhere to turn. Will John find them in time, and will Megan's secret destroy their chance at happiness? Extract: “Good morning. Are you here for an appointment?” The middle-aged receptionis...

  Blurb:  Mallory Morris loves autumn filled with crisp, cool evenings, bonfires, football, and visits to the dog park with her canine posse. But a rash of home burglaries casts a pall over her hometown. Then, she meets a scruffy stranger at the dog park who clearly doesn’t know anything about dogs. Garrett Alexander has agreed to help his old friend solve a puzzling burglary case. Now, he' s playing temporary dad to a borrowed canine, and a beautiful but distracting veterinarian suspects he's the burglar! When Garrett and Mallory are thrown together, they resolve to keep things professional, but that changes quickly when they put their heads together— figuratively and then literally. They both yearn for love, but a series of misunderstandings threatens to put an end to their dreams. How will they reach their happily-ever-after? Extract: Mallory set off down the asphalt path and waved to the other dog moms and dads. She recognized everyone except a tall, fit man with longish, ...

  Blurb: Jan Richardson doesn't need anyone—especially not God. She's built a successful career all on her own, and that's enough. So what if everyone around her is in love? She's smart, successful, and just earned a two-week cruise to prove it. The only problem? Kyle Richardson, her arrogant coworker and biggest competition for a promotion, is on the same cruise. Kyle Richardson has dated lots of girls, but none of the relationships lasted. He's found his way back to God and he's looking for forever. When his job sends him on a cruise with the girl who shares his last name, sparks fly. But with his dating history and her insecurities, is there any chance for them to sail away to happiness?   Excerpt:    “Congratulations, Jan!” Jan whirled around in her desk chair to find her coworker Emily, her face lit with excitement. Emily was always excited about something. “What for?” Emily practically bounced on her toes, clearly thrilled she knew something Jan didn’t. “H...