Centuries have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace...and fear. A terrible secret was closely guarded for centuries: every single soul walking the earth, though in appearance totally normal, is actually dead, long ago genetically stripped of true humanity.Nine years have gone by since an unlikely hero named Rom Sebastian first discovered a secret and consumed an ancient potion of blood to bring himself back to life in Forbidden. Surviving against impossible odds, Rom has gathered a secret faction of followers who have also taken the blood-the first Mortals in a world that is dead.But The Order has raised an elite army to hunt and crush the living. Division and betrayal threaten to destroy the Mortals from within. The final surviving hope for humanity teeters on the brink of annihilation and no one knows the path to survival.On the heels of Forbidden comes MORTAL, the second novel in The Books of Mortals saga penned by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee. Set in a terrifying, medieval future, where grim pageantry masks death, this tale of dark desires and staggering stakes peels back the layers of the heart for all who dare take the journey.The Books of Mortals are three novels, each of which stands on its own, yet all are seamlessly woven into one epic thriller.

She walked away from him once. But when she literally walks back into him—and promptly bursts into tears—he knows his heart is in trouble…Five years ago, Spencer offered Sophie forever. But she turned down his proposal and moved away to pursue her career. Sure, he still wishes things had turned out differently, but time and distance have eased the ache. He’s plenty content with his life managing the family cherry orchard in the small town of Hope Springs, where he never has to worry about running into her.Sophie knows returning to Hope Springs to visit her dying grandmother is a risk. For one thing, her family is a mess. And for another, Spencer lives there. But how can she let Nana go without saying goodbye? Besides, she’ll be in and out of town so fast, she’ll never even see Spencer.So much for the best laid plans. When Sophie not only runs into Spencer at the hospital but bursts into tears right there in front of him, she’s unprepared for the way he is there for her. And for the old feelings he stirs up. Feelings that make her question the decision she made five years ago.For his part, Spencer knows he should guard his heart. But the more time he spends with Sophie, the more he senses there’s something different about her now. Something that makes him think maybe God is giving them a second chance at forever…

WINNER IN THE 2024 WORD AWARDS (CATEGORY: MYSTERY)Obey the police and stay safe, or follow her heart and help unmask a killer?Landon Smith solved the last murder by accident—and nearly became the next victim. When a shocking death strikes her close-knit circle, can this amateur sleuth discover who wanted the town busybody dead?The dead woman knew too much about too many people. Was she silenced to protect a secret? Or because of one she wouldn’t tell? And how can a dyslexic trauma survivor find clues the professionals miss?Landon can’t afford to be sidetracked by a vindictive guest at the inn or by unexpected family drama. Or by falling for the geeky writer next door—now that he’s over her. With a storm closing in and no leads in sight, Landon’s first Christmas at the Green Dory Inn is shaping up to be anything but merry and bright.Mystery/suspense meets Christian women’s fiction with a chance of Christmas romance in Deadly Burden, book four in the Green Dory Inn Mystery series. If you like characters who don't quit, faith-filled fiction, and small-town mysteries, then you’ll love Janet Sketchley’s engaging novel. Buy Deadly Burden and check in to the Green Dory Inn today!Discussion questions included. Scroll down for series info.~ ~ ~ ~ ~Welcome to the Green Dory Inn, a fictional bed & breakfast set outside the real town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.Meet Landon, a young Christian woman with a traumatic past. And Anna, recently widowed, who owns the inn.Meet Roy, their wisecracking elderly neighbour, and his adult grandson Bobby, who writes space novels.And meet the cats, fastidious Timkin and the battle-scarred marmalade stray.Come for the clean, faith-based mysteries.Stay for the characters.TITLES IN THE GREEN DORY INN MYSTERY SERIES:Unknown Enemy (novella length) Who is the secretive prowler harassing the innkeeper?Hidden Secrets (novel length) Past secrets. Present threats. And a woman committed to uncover the truth.Bitter Truth (novel length) Attempted murder. A hostile rescuer. And an amateur sleuth’s vow to catch the attacker before he strikes again.Deadly Burden (novel length) Obey the police and stay safe, or follow her heart and help unmask a killer?And more TBA...If you like clean Christian mystery and suspense, visit the Green Dory Inn today!

Finding Her Way Home After fifteen years away, Dr. Caroline Duer is nervous about returning to her hometown. The veterinarian might be able to save stranded sea turtles, but she can't convince her dad of her good intentions. And when Caroline meets darling Izzie Clark, she encounters similar suspicion from the young girl's father. Former coast guard commander Weston Clark had his life upended by Izzie's mother. He won't go through the same pain again. But Izzie isn't the only one tumbling head over heels for the enigmatic Caroline. And if she can release the pain of the past, she just might be the missing piece Weston and his daughter have been searching for.

A Readers' Favorite Silver Award WinnerWhen an unexpected call reignites the past, a mysterious estate plan sends two wandering hearts down a second chance it’ll take every ounce of faith to face.Returning to the small town Ellie Barrett lost her heart to has her stomach in knots. What was Aunt Bev thinking, naming her as the executor of her estate? At the very least, she could’ve left Ellie instructions on how to stop the bank from seizing her home. But when a crazy chase for answers gets tangled up in memories shared with the boy she’s still in love with, there’s no way to dig herself out of the mess Aunt Bev left her without confronting the one she’s still trying to outrun.When Cole Patterson gets roped into a project working alongside the one girl who can make him question everything, the threat of loss traps him between a promise pulling him away and the roots begging him to stay. It takes all he has to honor his grandpa. But if fighting to keep Ms. Bev’s house doesn’t break his resolve first, fighting for the woman he still wants to share it with could leave nothing left.When every failed effort backs them against the clock, and attacks in town threaten to derail their plans, Cole and Ellie must count the cost of fighting to protect a woman's legacy while facing the risk of losing their own.For fans of Mandi Blake and Kimberly Rae Jordan, let the Love in Willow Creek series be the next small-town Christian romance you can’t put down.Buy The Tire Swing, Book 1 in the Love in Willow Creek series, today and be swept into an award-winning small-town romance rooted in love, healing, and the hope of coming home.Categories/Themes:Christian RomanceSweet Small Town RomanceSecond Chance Romance Books

An undercover mission turns into life and death for two FBI agents in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author.Hot on the trail of a ruthless drug cartel, FBI agent Randy Ingalls is nearly killed in an ambush—and left with amnesia. Now FBI agent Katherine Lewis must protect her undercover partner from the ruthless drug cartel pursuing them across the rugged Colorado mountains. Can she decipher the clues in his lost memory, or will she lose the case—and her partner—for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.