by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
When all of Venice is unmasked, one man’s identity remains a mystery . . . 1807When a baby is discovered floating in a basket along the quiet canals of Venice, a guild of artisans takes him in and raises him as a son, skilled in each of their trades. Although the boy, Sebastien Trovato, has wrestled with questions of his origins, it isn’t until a woman washes ashore on his lagoon island that answers begin to emerge. In hunting down his story, Sebastien must make a choice that could alter not just his own future, but also that of the beloved floating city.1904Daniel Goodman is given a fresh start in life as the century turns. Hoping to redeem a past laden with regrets, he is sent on an assignment from California to Venice to procure and translate a rare book. There, he discovers a city of colliding hope and decay, much like his own life, and a mystery wrapped in the pages of that filigree-covered volume. With the help of Vittoria, a bookshop keeper, Daniel finds himself in a web of shadows, secrets, and discoveries carefully kept within the stones and canals of the ancient city . . . and in the mystery of the man whose story the book does not finish: Sebastien Trovato.”Introspective, surprising, and achingly beautiful.”–Booklist starred review”Dykes’s pen is fused with magic and poetry. Every word’s a gentle wave building into the splendor that is All the Lost Places, where struggles for identity and a place to belong find hope between the pages of a timeless story.”–J’NELL CIESIELSKI, bestselling author of The Socialite”Luscious writing, authentic characters, and an ending that satisfies to the core of the spirit, this novel is another winner from Amanda Dykes.”–HEIDI CHIAVAROLI, Carol Award-winning author of Freedom’s Ring and Hope Beyond the Waves
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
In this inspirational romance, a widower gets a second chance at love when he’s lured into partnering with his pretty neighbor at a teen summer camp.Sarah Sullivan will do whatever it takes to make her summer youth program permanent. But when she’s tasked with teaching the teens basic kitchen skills, her hope goes up in flames. Not knowing the first thing about cooking, Sarah needs help. Smelling the delicious aromas coming from her neighbor’s apartment one night, she thinks she’s found her answer. Alec Seaver might know his way around pots and pans, but the lone-wolf widower doesn’t want anything to do with the free-spirited beauty next door. But after he becomes Sarah’s reluctant partner, Alec realizes that she might just be the key ingredient missing from his life.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WITH A SHORTER BARREL, STAND CLOSER TO THE TARGET.Two action-packed tales about the greatest gunslinger to ever ride the Wild West. When the scales of justice need to be set right, nothing stands in the way of the Mountain Man.Brutal Night of the Mountain Man Kate Coldane has sweated blood and tears for her saloon. Now Silas Atwood, the richest rancher in Hudspeth County, is trying to push her around. When her son guns down one of Atwood’s goons, they’ll need Smoke Jensen’s help to wage war against more than two dozen of Atwood’s blood-hungry killers. Drunk with power and afraid of no man, Silas Atwood believes Smoke can be stopped with brute force alone. Problem is, Silas Atwood has never heard the legend of the Mountain Man . . .Venom of the Mountain Man When Smoke Jensen sees a gang of outlaws holding up a stagecoach, his gunfighter instincts take over and he storms in with guns blazing. He kills one of the gunmen, the rest scatter like rats. But the dead man is the brother of the notorious outlaw Gabe Briggs, who takes revenge by kidnapping Smoke’s wife, Sally. When Smoke gets word of her kidnapping, he boards the first train east where she is reportedly being held. But Briggs’s kill-crazy henchmen are along for the ride. Unless Smoke can punch their ticket to hell first, they’ll blow this train sky high . . . making Smoke a widower.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 2, 2025 | Spiritual & Inspirational |
Do you long to know how your loved ones are doing in Heaven? Are you curious about the afterlife? Do you miss your late family members and yearn to ask them about their heavenly existence? Intrigued by the astonishing wisdom of other celestial residents? Dennis Macy, who possesses highly sensitive enhanced abilities, has helped countless individuals by delivering messages from the other side. Now he’s here to provide you with the comfort and understanding that comes from communicating with those who have passed on. Demystifying Enlightenment is a glimpse into what angels, spirits, and our dearly departed want us to know. With answers to the most frequently asked questions entwined with accounts of his real encounters to support them, Macy offers an insight into the world we live in and the one to come. You’ll be prepared to make the right decisions to shape a better future for yourself and others. In Demystifying Enlightenment, you’ll discover: The peace that comes with knowing that you’re most cherished loved ones will be with you forever in spirit. A greater sense of God’s infinite love for you and His plan for you. Meditation and breathing techniques to improve your overall well-being and enable contact with those you care about in the next world. The ways Earthly existence and the spiritual dimension are interconnected, so you can make the best decisions in your own life. How to identify signs that your passed family and friends are trying to communicate with you, and much more! Demystifying Enlightenment is a fascinating look at reaching out and listening to those who are no longer with us physically. If you like straight answers to confusing questions, guidance from beyond, and comforting advice, then you’ll adore Dennis Macy’s illuminating book. Buy Demystifying Enlightenment to understand and to learn what to look for in receiving signs that are conveyed to us today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jul 1, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
She can’t keep running…Ambitious paralegal Bristol Chaplin knows that achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer won’t be easy, but there’s a price that even she isn’t willing to pay. When a dark secret threatens to destroy her career, she’s forced to seek help from the man she thought she’d left behind forever.Private security operative Cameron Forge is content to spend his life serving God and protecting the innocent. But as the woman who broke his heart brings danger straight to his doorstep, he realizes that keeping her safe might be his toughest mission yet.With hidden threats lurking behind every shadow, they have no choice but to uncover the truth about who is hunting Bristol before it’s too late. Even if it means putting their lives–and hearts–on the line.Serve. Protect. Redeem.Forge Brothers Security is a clean and Christian suspense romance series. Each book is a standalone and can be read in any order. Tropes for Forged in Peril include second chance, protector hero, private security, and office romance.
