To save the ones they love, Jayne Lyons and Dylan Kane must survive a relentless enemy—and the attraction neither of them can afford.Two teenagers kidnapped. One ruthless enemy. Jayne has spent nearly two decades hiding from Michael Berlusconi, a ruthless crime boss who once controlled her every move. She’s built a life in the shadows, raising her daughter, Kyla, in safety—or so she thought. When armed kidnappers snatch Kyla and Dylan Kane’s nephew from a graduation ceremony, the fragile walls around Jayne’s world collapse. Zero time to lose.For Dylan, it’s personal and professional: a rescue mission that reawakens the instincts of a battle-hardened soldier…along with the horror of his last operation. As bullets fly and secrets unravel, every heartbeat draws them closer—to the truth, to each other, and to a man who will stop at nothing to keep Kyla in his grasp.

Snowbound with a millionaire  Faith Shaw can't wait for another hometown Thanksgiving with the good people of Jasper Gulch. Turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pie—and this year's centennial celebration. Yet there's one person who isn't happy to be there: Dale Massey, the Shaw family's reluctant houseguest. When a winter storm strands the big-city millionaire in Montana, he is far from pleased. But the mayor's daughter suspects Dale's all-business attitude is masking a deeper hurt. Faith can't help but feel he was sent to Jasper Gulch for a reason. Can an old-fashioned girl and some holiday tradition help bring  his weary heart home?  BIG SKY CENTENNIAL: A small town rich in history…and love

He has spent three years carrying everything alone. She has spent her life making sure no one has to.Cade McCord runs four thousand acres he will never own.He keeps the books, calves the heifers, walks the fence lines, and answers to an absentee owner in Cheyenne who has never set foot on the place. It is a good life if a man does not look at it too closely, and Cade has gotten very good at not looking.He has not been home to Antler Ridge since the morning he found his father on the hay barn floor. He has not said the name of Jesus in a prayer with a request attached to it in three years and four months.He does not need anybody.That is the whole arrangement.Until his mare goes down with colic in the dark.At 11:47 on a Wednesday night, Cade calls the new veterinarian in town.Tessa Greer drove out of Kentucky looking for a place that needed her. Three weeks into her own practice, she takes a midnight call from a foreman with a sick horse and a voice like a shut door.And she stays until the sun comes up.Six weeks later, Cade's carefully ordered life is threatened when the owner calls to say he is exploring his options. Which means the Bar M is going to a developer, a fund out of Omaha, or anyone at all who is not Cade McCord.Cade has one shot to save the place. No money. No easy answers. And a lifetime of deciding everything alone.Tessa has a legal pad, a sharp pencil, and an unshakable conviction that Cade is not going to do this by himself.But Cade has spent three years proving he does not need anyone.Tessa is about to find out just how hard it is to love a man who would rather carry the whole world on his shoulders than admit he needs someone beside him.Then the storm comes in ten inches heavier than the forecast.And everything Cade has built comes down to whether a town he never asked for help from is willing to give it anyway.For the first time, Cade may have to let someone carry him.And for the first time, he may have to find his way home.Every Inch of Open Ground is Book One of the McCord Brothers—a clean, Christ-centered ranch romance with a slow burn, a whole town worth loving, and a happily-ever-after.

She built a sanctuary to protect the innocent. He’s the one man who could destroy it—or save her.Sheila McBride knows the bitter cost of trusting the wrong man. Three years after a devastating betrayal by someone she loved, she has carved out a quiet life running Chiricahua Coffee & Covers in Willcox, Arizona. Here, she secretly provides refuge to vulnerable families, trusting no one—especially anyone wearing a badge.But when her young cousin Maria vanishes into the shadows of the Arizona desert, Sheila’s carefully guarded world shatters. Going to the authorities is impossible; a single misstep will expose the innocent families she shields. To save Maria, Sheila must rely entirely on her own wit and desperate prayers.Then Matt Morrow walks into her sanctuary. He is guarded, dangerous, and carrying a past as scarred as her own.Deep undercover to dismantle a perilous criminal ring from the inside, Matt has spent a decade running from his past, his grief, and his fractured faith. He never planned on a stubborn cafe owner upending his mission. But as the danger closes in on the border town the McBride family has called home for generations, Matt realizes Sheila is standing directly in the line of fire.As suspicion clashes with an undeniable, reluctant attraction, Sheila uncovers Matt's true identity. The revelation brings fury, not relief. He is law enforcement. He lied. He represents everything she swore she would never trust again.With time running out and the enemy closing in, Sheila and Matt must navigate a maze of deception. To save a missing girl, they will have to risk their lives—and find the courage to surrender their broken pasts to a higher power.The McBride Legacy, Book 1, is a gripping, high-stakes tale of faith, second chances, and romantic suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, and Dani Pettrey.

The year is 2117, and Lydia Klein has lived a sheltered life in New Augsburg, a small town established as an oasis in an increasingly secular world. In the face of a government that heavily regulates publishing of explicitly Christian materials, Lydia’s family operates a privately owned press dedicated to printing books that proclaim the timeless Word of God.Faced with the loss of their parents, her brother’s unwillingness to carry on the family business leaves Lydia uncertain of the future.When the charming and polished Zachary Barrett, a wealthy son of the town, expresses interest in marrying her and buying her family’s press, she imagines that her problems may soon be solved. But as disagreements and new acquaintances threaten to come between them, will Lydia learn to act out of trust or be trapped in fear?Praise for New Augsburg"In Christa Petzold’s newest book, a novel set almost 100 years into the future, the fears many Christians hold in 2023 have come true. With new laws and policy threatening the Christian worldview, a few hundred Lutherans have withdrawn from the world to a safe-haven in Wisconsin. The people of New Augsburg are committed to keeping their town’s bubble from popping. However, no bubble lasts forever—whether that pointed attack or pressure comes from without or within. New Augsburg invites the reader to a place of delight and relaxation—a slower pace of life, an intent focus on the Word and the Church’s teachings of it. In the midst of this lovely picture, however, Christa weaves a thread of tension that goes beyond the fear of the idyllic breakdown of New Augsburg, but the question of how are Christians to live in the world while remaining people of the Word."—Sarah Baughman, author of A Flame in the Dark: A Novel about Luther’s Reformation"It was a delight to journey to New Augsburg, a town a century in the future with the feel of a century in the past. Through this unique setting and a cast of well-developed characters wrestling with hard choices and heartbreaking losses, Christa Petzold showcases God’s unchanging nature and that His truth and His Church will always prevail, no matter what evil is happening in the world. I loved the gentle love story between two characters who were looking to serve the Lord and find their place in His kingdom. Petzold’s strong theological background, already familiar to readers of her nonfiction, shines authentically in this debut novel, enhancing the story naturally and adding depth to characters you will long remember."—Jennifer Q. Hunt, author of the Sorrow & Song Trilogy and the Wisteria House Trilogy"New Augsburg is a page-turner! Set in the future, Petzold takes us to an idyllic Christian town, where a local press still operates outside of hostile government control. Lydia’s circumstances—the loss of her parents and her brother’s unwillingness to take over the family business—lead her to pursue a relationship that might solve all her problems. Or will this perceived solution only lead to new difficulties? You won’t be disappointed by all the twists and turns along the way."—Candice Yamnitz, author of Unbetrothed"Christa Petzold enchants readers with her captivating tale set in “New Augsburg.” With well-developed characters, readers form deep connections and empathize with their faith struggles. Petzold beautifully illustrates God’s grace and peace through the messy yet precious gift of the Church. As secrets are gradually revealed, intrigue and suspense heighten. Each chapter leaves readers yearning for more about these beloved characters. The book’s satisfying conclusion provides a sense of anticipation for the future."—Michelle Diercks, host of the Peace in His Presence Podcast, author of Promised Rest

Holiday HomecomingWhen Kristin McKaslin finds herself snowbound for Thanksgiving, Ryan Sanders comes to her rescue. And as their paths cross again and again for each festive occasion, she starts to wonder. She came home for the holidays—would she be willing to stay for love?A Soldier for ChristmasIt's pure chance that has Mitch Dalton walking into Kelly Logan's shop. But when the soldier asks if he can write her, a correspondence courtship starts to thrive. After holiday leave brings Mitch home, he knows he can't leave again without Kelly's promise to be his Christmas bride.