You can only walk forward when you learn how to lean.Just months after her husband threw her out of their penthouse and sent their two sons away, Gabrielle Fairbanks is finally getting back on her feet. She has a job she loves at the homeless shelter, an apartment for her and the boys, caring friends, and even a new love interest. Best of all, an unexpected windfall has given her a brand-new dream--a House of Hope for homeless mothers and their children.Piece by piece, Gabby's new life is coming together--but the old one keeps dragging her back. First her husband Philip hints at a reconciliation...then hits her up for a loan to pay his gambling debts. And when Gabby tells him no, he makes a desperate move that puts them all in harm's way. How can she even think of embarking on a new venture when so much is up in the air?Gabby is realizing that she needs something far greater than her own strength or even that of her friends. That to move forward, she must first lean on the only One who knows what the future holds.

Enjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries from two New York Times–bestselling authors.Battle Tested by Laura ScottWhen Captain Isaac Goddard saves Vanessa Gomez from a vicious attack, he discovers the feisty military nurse is the Red Rose Killer's next target. With help from Vanessa's guard Doberman, the former pilot makes it his mission to protect Vanessa and her young brother. But when the danger closes in, can he overcome the post-traumatic stress that haunts him and stop a ruthless killer?Valiant Defender by Shirlee McCoyAfter relentless searching, Captain Justin Blackwood's closing in on the Red Rose Killer. But when his daughter becomes a target, the hunt turns personal. With the help of his new partner, Captain Gretchen Hill, and his K-9, Quinn, Justin will race to save his daughter and bring down his nemesis once and for all . . . or die trying.

“I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” They are “the two olive trees … they stand before the Lord of the earth.”Revelation 11:3&4“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world …”Ephesians 6:12They possess neither lofty titles nor great wealth, and their weapons cannot be seen with natural eyes. Yet the impact of their authority is unmistakable. And the powers of darkness rise in retribution.In the not-too-distant future, a woman watches an internet video stream from the other side of the world and knows she has found the partner she’s been waiting for. In those images she sees a young waiter with miraculous power, power to heal dozens in one evening. With her sister a political prisoner in China, she’ll have to take her niece with her to search for that young man, and to shelter the little girl from the grasp of the Chinese government.As wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods ravage the world, anarchy and violence continue to increase. Rulers serve only their own interests and those of the wealthy, leaving billions to starve. What can two people, and their small band of followers, do? They can bear witness to the truth, truth that is light penetrating the darkness.Join Eli and Miriam as they carry that light through a world full of conflict and chaos. They cross the globe, following God’s supernatural direction, and conquer sickness, sin, and death.Will their testimony change the world? Will it inspire the timid church? Or will they merely incite the hatred of those who steal, kill and destroy? How much will it cost them to bear witness to what principalities and powers wish to keep hidden?—That the power present in the two witnesses proves Jesus is alive and advancing in their world.The TWO WITNESSES series will include three volumes: KINGDOM, Book 1; POWER, Book 2; and GLORY, Book 3.

New evidence in a missing persons case stirs up long-buried emotions in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by a USA Today–bestselling author. Ruby Hudson finds new evidence that could shed light on her childhood friend's disappearance. But she'll have to fight for her life to keep it out of the wrong person's hands. Cooper Stokes's brother is still the prime suspect, and as the cold case heats up, so do Ruby's forgotten feelings for Cooper. Ruby wants justice for her friend. Cooper wants to prove his brother's innocence. Despite being on opposite sides, they find themselves drawn to one another. But the deeper they dig into decades-old secrets, the closer they come to having to make a choice between family and love.

Joanna Chandler always dreamed of becoming an attorney. But when she left law school to help care for her dying mother, stepping away from her single-minded pursuit gave her space to reconsider. The only question is, if not law, what should she do with her life?To keep her mind off an uncertain future, Joanna helps her older sister, Phylicia, throw an amazing outdoor wedding on the charming Missouri property the three Chandler sisters own together. That's when she realizes wedding planning could be a thriving business of its own. And Lukas Blaine, the handsome wedding DJ, opens her mind to the possibility of love on the horizon.But there's more to Luke than meets the eye. The young boy he's been mentoring has lost his mother and become Luke's ward. Mateo is sullen and angry and needs constant attention. How can Luke possibly find the time to start a new relationship or saddle someone else with a wounded child? He may have to let go of the woman of his dreams--and crush her dreams at the same time.

Falling in love was out of the question ... until it was the answer. There is nothing Aeris St. Cloud wants more than to win her father's love and the acceptance of her family unit by joining the Military Academy at New Hope. But after she is captured by the fearsome space pirate, Captain Chainsword, Aerie is certain falling in love with her nation's arch enemy is the last possible way to earn their coveted esteem. Driven by vengeance, Exton Shepherd never set out to save anyone. As he circles the war-torn world in his pirated starship, the Perdition, he only sees his father's ghost lurking around every corner and the looming darkness on the horizon. When Aerie unexpectedly tumbles into his life, he finds he cannot trust her, anymore than he can ignore her. But just like the raging war down on Earth, it's tempting to think he can ... When the war ascends to the heights of the Perdition, Aerie's loyalty, and Exton's heart, are put to the test. But will love be enough to save them -- and others -- from certain destruction?FROM THE AUTHOR: The Heights of Perdition is the first book in the Divine Space Pirates trilogy, a futuristic romance series where family, faith, and freedom take center stage. FROM THE BOOK: “Tell me your name. It’s a good place to start, don’t you think?”“I’ll never give you any information. How could I, knowing what I know about you?”“Perhaps there’s more to me than you realize.”“You’re a hateful monster! What else do I possibly need to know?”Aerie regretted her outburst less than a second later. The captain immediately left his chair and came close to her. Instinctively, she pulled back, but the pad behind her did not allow her to go far.As he drew near, she got a good look at his face; though no longer adorned with the pirate’s wig and beard, she could see he was still masked. The apathy, the cynicism, the playful whimsy—all of it hid a deep crevice of pain inside of him.The sudden urge to reach out and touch him shot through her. It was quickly followed by alarm and self-disgust.“From your comments, I would assume you have yet to learn a great many things,” he told her, his voice sharp.“What do you mean by that?” she asked, boldly meeting his gaze.“First, your name is no small matter," he said. "Destinies can be made and shaped by your name, though whether good or bad, it is up to you."He turned away from her abruptly and began pacing by her bed. Aerie listened to his steps resonate with certainty and distinctness, like a military cadence, as she tried to breathe properly.“Second,” he continued, glancing at her from over his shoulder, “Despite what you might think, I am not a monster; merely a man.”“I hardly see the difference,” she retorted, still rattled by his presence.“I would expect that, given your education with the URS. Over the past decade, your beloved Daddy Dictator has managed to ensure your education, rigorous as it is, consists of really only following instructions, repeating the lies they prefer to the truth, and ignoring any logic that would unravel them or undermine their authority.”WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: Questions raised about government, religion, and human nature were peppered throughout the narrative, elevating The Heights of Perdition from a mere space fantasy to something much more thought-provoking. ~ Author Jess Jesinghaus 4th Place in Best RF Christian Sci-Fi & Fantasy for 2018