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  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, ...

  When Finn Donovan answers a late-night knock at the door, there stands Charity Sullivan, the only woman he’s ever loved. He hasn’t seen her since the night nearly seventeen years ago when they shared a magical kiss after a months-long friendship. But Charity isn’t alone, and her last name is no longer Sullivan. Her four children are with her, and she’s looking for a place to hide. Her marriage just ended, and her former father-in-law, a powerful, dangerous underworld boss, will stop at nothing to keep her from leaving with his grandchildren. As Finn and Charity’s friendship rekindles, Finn’s protective instincts go on high alert. He’s never stopped loving her, but as an upright, God-fearing man, doesn’t want to take advantage of her vulnerability. Charity is drawn to Finn. She dreams of a future for them, but unanswered questions from the past stand between them. When Charity receives a phone call telling her that her former father-in-law has discovered her whereabouts, she...

  Brynne Lockwood has come home to Brattleboro, Vermont after a humiliating job loss. She’s weary and broken, and still hasn’t truly forgiven herself for a former unhealthy relationship with long-lasting consequences. She doesn’t believe that she deserves anything good and can’t imagine that God could ever use her.  After recovering from a shattering loss, Pastor Adam Johnston is on his way to a new assignment. A mix-up takes him and his baby daughter to beautiful southern Vermont. If he stays, he’ll face opposition, but God has prepared his heart for ministry, and he’s committed to serving there.  Adam and Brynne connect quickly and unexpectedly, but circumstances demand that they be cautious.  Now, you are invited to join Adam and Brynne on the porch at her grandparents’ home—a special place where you'll experience their joy as Adam and Brynne build a friendship rooted in Biblical principles, find healing for their wounds, and discover God’s plan for their lives....

  Mia Donovan isn't interested in a relationship, she's too busy opening her cat shelter and rescuing  floofy balls of fur.  Being a bridesmaid is just a blip on her horizon. Bryce Murphy has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle, but is willing to stand up as the best man for a good friend.  In the chaos of plans gone awry, it's up to the bridesmaid and the best man to come up with a strategy to get it all back on track. In the midst of disaster, love strikes two hearts. Can eight cats, a feline allergy, and a photo shoot gone wrong bring Mia and Bryce together forever? https://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68_41&products_id=1555

  Erin wrote New Hope for Christmas which was spotlighted on Dec 7th. Today she has a guest post. Hi. My name is Erin and I’m a prayer warrior. I love to pray. I’ve always loved to pray, since I met Jesus at the age of 15 and asked him into my heart. I guess I love to pray because it’s just talking with my Best Friend, Jesus. So I always look for opportunities to pray for and with people.  But for a long time, I struggled with prayer, because I didn’t understand it. Let me share two things that hampered my prayer life: 1)       Someone asks me on Monday to pray for their husband’s surgery on Thursday. I send up a ‘pre-prayer’ then, but when the hour of his surgery rolls around on Thursday…I’m busy with something else, or maybe I just forget. And when he doesn’t come through surgery well, I wonder if it was because of my neglect.   2)       I see a request on social media to pray for a child who is in critical condi...

  Blurb:   This Christmas, Two Lost and Broken Families Need Restoration. Sam Jarrett was just starting to explore spiritual things when his world was shattered. Now, he's completely turned his back on God. Laura Preston is a devoted believer, leaning heavily on her faith to get her through each tortured day. Two Chance Meetings Spark a Friendship and a Glimmer of Hope. Sam battles God's prodding through Laura's gentle, caring spirit. When another tragedy strikes on Christmas Eve, Sam is sure that God has completely deserted him. Laura tries to show Sam that God loves him and has been there all the time, but how can Sam trust when he has no faith? A New Hope for Christmas is a story of restored faith in a God who never leaves us, even when we can't see or feel Him near.   Excerpt:   “Does it ever get any easier?” Sam asked. His dark eyebrows knit together. “Ollie’s doctor seems to think time is the answer to everything.” Laura let out a stream of ai...

BLURB: Landon St. Clair, an up and coming partner in one of St. Louis’ most prestigious law firms, was left at the altar on New Year’s Day at the city’s social event of the season. He wants nothing more than to lick his wounds in solitude and figure out a Plan B, and intends to keep his reservation at the St. Jardin Honeymoon Resort, even without a bride. With the owners’ reluctant approval, Landon takes on an assumed identity and cuts all ties to home for the week. Kelsea Anderson is a jilted bride with nothing left but a battered heart and a plane ticket to the Caribbean. The only part of her doomed wedding that she had any say in was the honeymoon. She paid for it, and there’s no reason she can’t come to the romantic resort alone, so Kelsea jumps on a plane the day after New Year’s to escape the icy St. Louis winter and come up with a Plan B for the rest of her life. Lottery winners Rose and Ike Goldman, married for 53 years, never looked back when they left Brooklyn, NY for the Car...