The Nightmare is Far From OverRogan Sneed rots in prison for the massacre he unleashed on Portland's Pioneer Square. The copycat is dead. The city's wounds have healed. But then, a blip on the screen. A teenage girl vanishes without a trace, her diary hinting at a third conspirator in the heinous attack that claimed 21 lives.Portland police veteran Wayne Deetz should be coasting toward retirement. Instead, he's careening into a harrowing underworld, the likes of which he’s never encountered before. A local plumber emerges as a person of interest in the girl's disappearance, but Deetz believes a far more sinister force is at work.Still struggling to tame the demons of his anxiety, Deetz is out of time and up against an evil that hits disturbingly close to home. He races to connect the dots before another strike triggers catastrophic carnage.From the blood-stained streets of Pioneer Square to the murkiest depths of the American underworld, join Deetz's pulse-pounding quest to stop a mastermind intent on finishing what was started and delivering a city to its knees.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.Reader Praise for Let My Daughter Go????? WOW! I read this book in 3 hours! I could not put it down . . . I was delighted to see that the third in the series, I Pick You, is releasing tomorrow, and I have already pre-ordered it! Definitely adding Creston Mapes to my favorite authors list.????? This is a riveting story that had my heart pounding & on the edge of my seat, turning page after page. I had a hard time finding a good stopping point so didn't do that much until I reached the end. This can be read as a stand-alone but it does reference the event from book 1 so reading the series from the start might make the series more enjoyable. Now I am anxious to read book 3.????? I was on the edge of my seat reading this book. An older policeman hoping to retire in a year gets caught up in helping citizens that need him. When the cover says Christian fiction thriller, that is very true! This policeman has a special needs daughter and you will fall in love with her. She is so loving. If you are not a Christian I think you would still enjoy this book. Good characters and storyline. I recommend this book!????? If you want to read a very intense and moving Christian work of fiction then this is the book for you.Detective Deetz is working around the clock to find the kidnapped young woman. Things escalate when his own teenage daughter is also kidnapped. The whole PD has to act quickly to find the two kidnapped victims and to find the connection.You won't be disappointed if you want to read a real to life crime story.????? I picked this up on a whim while we were on vacation . . . I had no idea it was Christian fiction when I bought it. Nevertheless, it’s a story that moves quickly and held my interest such that I finished it in a few hours. I then bought the rest of the books in the series. They are all enjoyable, and sometimes that’s all I want, is to be entertained. This book will not challenge you intellectually, but it will give you an uplifting story.

Welcome to the quaint Bavarian village that is Leavenworth, Washington. Grab your favorite drink and cozy up for an engaging read from award winning author, Kimberly Rose Johnson.A Christmas SurpriseVeterinarian Pete Harding doesn’t date single moms.After showing up to a blind date to find he left before she arrived, Keira is reminded why she doesn’t date. She had true love once but a tragic accident ripped him from her and their son, who’s now four and only wants a puppy for Christmas this year.Although off limits since she’s a single mom, Pete determines to help Keira find the perfect puppy for her son.Keira wonders about Pete. He says he doesn’t date women with children, yet she can’t help but notice he behaves like a man who has more on mind than finding a puppy.Will love break down Pete’s walls and bring more than a puppy for Christmas?A Romance RekindledWhen an estranged couple reunites, can they rediscover what they once shared, or will unforgiveness destroy them?CPA Susan Hill can’t believe her eyes. Her former fiancé is back in town, and he has a child in tow—his daughter perhaps? Could she be the reason he called off their wedding so suddenly all those years ago and left town without explanation?Writer Blake Mitchell is finally ready to face his past and pick up the shattered pieces his sudden departure caused. He’s been raising his little sister on his own and wants the only woman he’s ever loved back in his life. Is it too much to hope that Susan will forgive him and give him one more chance?A Love that LastsSome things just weren’t meant to be—or were they?Recent nursing school graduate Holly Miller knows from personal experience a slipup can cost a life. A mistake she made years ago still haunts her. She is determined to stay focused and not allow any distractions in her life—including an old high school classmate she ran into at the hospital who is as handsome as the pastries he bakes are tasty and sweet.Matthew Cook had a crush on Holly back in high school and is surprised to find she’s working at the local hospital. She’d rejected him when they were teens, but he seems to have her attention now. Can he convince her that she can have it all—including a love that lasts, without sacrificing her career?The Matchmaker’s MatchIn a test of wits Meghan Black goes head-to-head with local veterinarian, Ben Young. When he turns the table on her in the most unexpected way, can they hang onto their tenuous friendship, or did he go far?Never one to say no to a dare, Meghan Black takes on the challenge of setting up confirmed bachelor and veterinarian, Ben Young. Reluctant to get involved in Meghan’s matchmaking, he suggests she focus on her own love life and leave his alone. However, her shocking confession that she’s a one-date wonder surprises him, and without thinking, he dares her to allow him to give her dating tips. Once again unable to resist the dare, Meghan accepts. Her date with Ben turns out to be anything but what she expected.Will these two lonely hearts discover their perfect match, or will Ben’s deception ruin everything?

In the Amish town of Sugarcreek, love comes in many forms. But will it come at all for Miriam?Miriam Zehr has worked at the Sugarcreek Inn longer than she cares to admit. The restaurant is a favorite of town residents as well as the many tourists who come to taste the famous Amish fare. Though she always tries to have a smile for every customer, deep down Miriam knows something's missing: a family of her own.Miriam has never felt particularly beautiful, especially because she's always been a bit heavier than other girls her age. When Junior, the man she's pined for all her life, suddenly seeks her out, she's thrilled to be noticed . . . until she realizes he's only asking her to help get the attention of Mary Kathryn Hershberger, her pretty friend.If Miriam helps Junior court Mary Kathryn, she'll get to spend a lot of time with him, but she might lose him in the process. Are these few stolen moments worth a lifetime of sacrifice? Is Miriam right to even hope for the life she dreams of?

Who is he really? And why is someone after him?Mariah Holzman never imagined a whiteout blizzard would sever all communication from the outside world—communication desperately needed for the injured man Mariah finds near her home. Nor did she imagine helping nurse the man back to health would lead to threats and intimidation. As danger escalates and questions rise, Mariah is left to wonder what kind of person she has allowed into her home.Grant MacGuire never imagined he would wake up one day in a strange cabin, surrounded by strange people, with no memory of who he is or how he was injured. Nor did he imagine his presence would put the lives of those who saved him in danger. As Grant struggles with distorted memories, he wonders if his life is worth the price the Holzman family is paying.The growing attraction between Mariah and Grant is hindered by Grant’s unknown identity. Is Grant, as the family’s neighbor assumes, a criminal on the run from the law? Or is there more to his identity—and the reason he was attacked—than they realize?Forgotten Identity is a faith-filled Christian romantic suspense. It includes the following tropes:AmnesiaSingle MomProtectorHidden identityRevengeWoman in perilStrandedSlow burnCanine characterSmall townHappily-ever-after Christian romances by best-selling, award-winning author, Penny Zeller:Romantic SuspenseForgotten IdentityUnexpected Witness (Mountain Justice #1)Unexpected Danger (Mountain Justice #2)Unexpected Target (Mountain Justice #3)Deadly Secrets (Close Proximity #1)Contemporary RomanceLove in the HeadlinesRecipe for LoveUnder the MistletoeLove Under ConstructionHenry and EvalineHistorical RomanceLove's New BeginningsForgotten MemoriesDreams of the HeartWhen Love ComesLove's PromiseOnce Upon a ChristmasOver the HorizonDreams on the HorizonBeyond the HorizonLove on the HorizonLove in DisguiseLove in StoreLove in TimeLove from AfarLove UnforeseenLove Most CertainLevi's VowHeart of CourageA Christmas to RememberA Promise to KeepFreedom’s FlightAn Unexpected Arrival (newsletter subscribers)

Five clean, heartwarming romances - each a series starter with a happily-ever after! Love blossoms between unlikely couples in this heartfelt collection of small-town sweet romances. Stories with real emotion, faith, humor, and a dash of danger!Opposites attract, an unlikely modern marriage of convenience leads to more, the broken-hearted get new chances, and single-dad cowboys fall in love with strong-willed women in these five sweet, heartwarming, complete romances to give you hours of reading joy!A woman in jeopardy and with too many secrets meets a cowboy turned cop from a nearby family ranch; a heartbroken nurse finds a new chance at love with a professional football player who might leave the small town soon; a rebellious restaurant owner reluctantly accepts help to stay alive from a charming doctor who might have his own agenda, and much more.Book 1: No Fake Dating for a Cowboy from Escape to Cowboy CrossingA woman in jeopardy, a cowboy turned small-town cop grieving his fiancée, and a relationship too real to be fake…fake relationshipcowboy/copwoman in perilBook 2: Show Me a Marriage of Convenience from Cowboy Crossing RomancesAn ex-player cowboy with a little son, the boy's shy plus-size aunt, and a reluctant modern marriage of convenience only the boy is excited about…marriage of convenienceplus-sized heroinesingle-dad cowboy heroBook 3: Season of Miracles from Rios Azules ChristmasWhen a nurse starting over in a new town after escaping a painful relationship meets the footballer grandson of her patient, is it a new beginning or a new heartache?celebrity sportsman herowoman with secretssecond chance at loveBook 4: Season of Romance from Rios Azules Romances: The MacalistersWhen an affluent businessman becomes a single father to a sick nephew, he needs help from a shy small-town paramedic next door. But the beautiful neighbor harbors a painful secret.single fatherfish-out-of-waterBook 5: Color of Danger from Secrets of Rios AzulesWhen a small-town business owner becomes a target again, she encounters an unusual ally who has his own secret agenda. Will they find love amid danger?woman in jeopardyfast paced suspenseredemption and second chancesDiscover five wonderful small-town romance series though the pages of these heartwarming stand-alone stories!????? "A great collection of heartwarming stories by one of my favorite authors. I enjoyed each of the books, the characters and their stories." MJ.????? "This is an amazing series which I recommend to everyone who loves good, clean romances." Carol Witzenburger????? "I have read and own each of these books and now to have them all together is total bliss." judi duncan.????? "Each book has characters who will steal into your heart, storylines that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat, and will have leave you in anticipation for the next book in the series. Don’t ask me for a favorite, because it’s always the last book that I read - they are ALL fabulous." Sarah Sarber.