The Untold Story of the New Testament Church

Experience the New Testament Like Never Before One famous scholar said that reading the New Testament letters is like hearing one end of a phone conversation. The Untold Story of the New Testament Church (Revised and Expanded) reconstructs the other end so you can understand virtually every word. Seamlessly weaving the narrative of Acts with the Epistles, you’ll discover a coherent story enriched by intriguing details of first-century life. This unique and innovative presentation of the New Testament unlocks its epic story in a way that will leave you breathless and equipped to understand the Bible like never before. Though it’s non-fiction, this masterpiece reads like a cinematic experience that will captivate your heart by putting you in the center of the drama. Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, Frank Viola includes background information about the people, cities, and places that are mentioned throughout the New Testament, all in an engaging narrative. As you dive into this riveting volume, you will:   Gain an intimate glimpse into the lives of apostles Peter, James, John, Paul, and their colleagues. Uncover the events that inspired each New Testament letter, shedding new light on every line from Romans to Revelation. Meet the key figures who shaped the world, like Priscilla, Apollos, Lydia, Luke, John Mark, Phoebe, Aristarchus, and Epaphras. Witness the dynamic tumult of first-century churches, individuals, and events as they unfold vividly before you. Prepare to be ushered into the living, breathing atmosphere of the first century so you can uncover the hidden riches contained in God’s Word.

The Man in the Stone Cottage

In 1846 Yorkshire, the Brontë sisters— Charlotte, Anne, and Emily— navigate precarious lives marked by heartbreak and struggle. Charlotte faces rejection from the man she loves, while their blind father and troubled brother add to their burdens. Despite their immense talent, no one will publish their poetry or novels. Amidst this turmoil, Emily encounters a charming shepherd during her solitary walks on the moors, yet he remains unseen by anyone else. After Emily’ s untimely death, Charlotte— now a successful author with Jane Eyre— stumbles upon hidden letters and a mysterious map. As she stands on the brink of her own marriage, Charlotte is determined to uncover the truth about her sister’ s secret relationship. The Man in the Stone Cottage is a poignant exploration of sisterly bonds and the complexities of perception, asking whether what feels real to one person can truly be real to another.

The Vampire Nightlife (Boxed Set)

The Silver Cross, Book 1There are two things Boston detective Lacey Gardner knows about killing vampires. Slicing off a head or a hit directly to the heart are the only surefire ways to kill one. Silver is their Achilles heel. A vampire never wears silver.When she meets bartender extraordinaire, Damon Harte, her heart does a quickstep for the dark hunky guy. She’s learned the hard way that having a love interest in her line of work can be heart-wrenching. She’s kept to herself for years, but something about Damon captivates her and draws her to him. When she learns Damon’s devastating secret, she knows what she has to do: kill the man who has stolen her heart.The Silver Double Cross, Book 2Fresh off suspension for insubordination, Lt Detective Lacey Gardner is eager to get back to killing vampires. Reeling from the shock that her lover and soul mate, Damon Harte, was the former vampire king in Boston, she did the only thing she could—she shot him—twice.Now Boston is under siege by a brutal new vampire king, and it’s all her fault. The new king has declared the city’s citizens fair game. The streets run red with victims’ blood and it’s up to Lacey and her team to hunt down the rogue vampires and restore order. When Damon comes back to Boston offering to help, Lacey has a heart-wrenching decision to make. Will she open her heart to the man she loves or will she be forced to send him to his final death?

Siren Song

Leo “Ren” Jameson is a Navy SEAL with a mind as sharp as his combat skills. A tactical genius, he’s always one step ahead.Until her…For months, Ren has been drawn to demure CIA analyst Sofria Kirk, but their relationship fizzled before it really began, and Sofria left the country for a new job. That’s when Ren discovers Sofria was not who she claimed to be. Sofria Kirk is actually a government agent named Stella Keen who has been sent to spy on him and find out who is stealing the research for Ren’s top-secret drone project.Determined to confront Stella and get answers, Ren embarks on a relentless pursuit. As Ren digs deeper, the mystery grows more dangerous. A traitor is selling government secrets and targeting Ren and Stella. With danger closing in, the pair escapes to a clifftop house in a remote Maine fishing village, where Ren quickly realizes Stella Keen is nothing like the bookish introvert she pretended to be. Brash, sultry, and constantly pushing his buttons, she’s everything Sofria Kirk wasn’t–and everything that was missing. Ren is torn between his anger toward the woman who deceived him and his all-consuming attraction to Stella.The clock is ticking to find the traitor.With an assassin closing in, Ren and Stella work to solve the mystery. As the sparks between them burst into flame in this hypnotic clifftop setting, Ren and Stella must capture the spy and unravel the tangled knot of their attraction.This high-octane, twist-filled romantic thriller is perfect for fans of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Jack Reacher, and authors Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Sandra Brown.Siren Song is book seven in the Bishop Security series. The books are interconnected standalones. For maximum enjoyment, the series should be read in order.Be advised: This story contains scenes of violence equivalent to an R-rated movie and explicit sexual situations.

The Way Down

Roark Miller protects people for a fee. A substantial one. It’s a fair exchange. His expertise in security for their money. Socialites. Diplomats. Famous athletes. He doesn’t ask questions once the check clears. No matter how screwed up the job gets, it’s still less stressful than his days as a homicide detective in Detroit. Roark had blurred the lines between right and wrong too many times to pick up his badge again. But his past won’t stay buried for long.??Demi Kay finds herself choking on a cloud of body spray in a bar crawling with college-aged kids. It was meant as a night of celebration but turns quickly to a nightmare she can’t wait to escape. The only silver lining is the attractive bodyguard who looks equally disappointed with the establishment.??Roark and Demi find they have far more in common than their mutual distain for the party scene. When Roark realizes Demi is a victim from a case he’d consulted on a decade ago, he knows trouble is just around the corner.Mysterious threats turn to violence and Roark is the only thing standing between Demi and danger. But will he be enough?