From chaos comes a beacon of faith—and love—in this inspirational historical romance from the author of The Doctor's Undoing.No one knows who he is or where he's from. But witnesses throughout San Francisco report a masked man in black is bringing supplies—and badly needed hope—to homeless earthquake survivors.Some believe that the city's gallant rescuer is a gentleman of wealth. But others whisper that he is a working-class man with courage as great as his faith. And rumor has it that one of the city's most spirited society belles is helping him against her family's wishes.What can be confirmed is that the masked messenger will need more than a miracle to escape those on his trail—and win the woman risking everything to save him . . .

“Don’t you ever want to run away from Christmas?” Mildred Budge’s answer to Dixie was immediate and truthful. “Yes, yes, yes,” Mildred said with conviction.She couldn’t stop saying yes, though the very idea that a good church lady would want to run away from the occasion during the year that marked the birth of Jesus-- the reason for the season for a tried and true church lady of the South-- was almost beyond explanation.“Then, let’s go. Let’s go to Fountain City and find Mr. Fixit and eat sublime pies,” her friend Dixie urged. The two needed Mr. Fixit because of a recently bought vintage music box that would not play. They can’t hear the song, and the angels on top can’t fly. The problem feels urgent.By the time Mildred and Dixie find Mr. Fixit and sample pies at the shop next door, the two runaways from Christmas find themselves right at home in Fountain City and more comfortable with who they are. If you are looking for an uplifting story that reminds you of the reason for the season after all, you’ll surely enjoy this newest short adventure of Mildred Budge and her new friend Dixie, a woman whose multiple personalities encourages readers to enjoy the dimensions of personhood that can’t be labeled and which often respond to beauty and shared joy.If you don’t love Christmas and especially if you do, grab a copy of this charming Christmas story today. You’ll be smiling by the time Mildred asks Dixie, “Are you ready to go home?” And you’ll want to go with them.More about Mildred Budge…. This story is an intermission between the larger novels featuring Mildred Budge and friends. It fits companionably with the two other sets of shorter adventures: Miss Budge in Love and The Mission of Mildred Budge.Currently, there are four full-length novel in the Mildred Budge primary series. They are:Mildred Budge in CloverdaleMildred Budge in EmbankmentThe Bride's RoomKingdom ComeThere is a spin-off series featuring Mildred Budge's friends.Belle: A Mildred Budge Friendship StoryA Gentle and Lowly ChristmasAbout the author: While Daphne Simpkins is currently engaged in writing about church life in the South with her Mildred Budge stories, she has also written non-fiction books about caregiving and cooking. To find out more about her books, follow her on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, Facebook, or Linkedin.com. Contact her: QuotidianToday@gmail.com

A near miss for Tony throws the squad into high gear.Captain Harvey Larson is summoned by the mayor to help solve a crime she doesn’t want publicized. Was the caller threatening her or her husband?Meanwhile, the detectives in the Priority Unit are chasing down other criminals. Tony takes his girl home from work, and they walk into a dangerous situation. Sarah is the unit’s brand new detective, and she feels she must prove herself worthy of the elite squad. Eddie and Jimmy keep the detectives on track in their investigations.While Jennifer’s family helps her grandfather prepare for a big change, a former coworker of hers shows up on Harvey’s radar. Join the Priority Unit of Portland, Maine in their latest adventures. Clean, with a faith thread. This inspirational crime-solving adventure is book 8 in the Maine Justice series.

To protect her unborn child, a woman marries a lawman for convenience and falls for her handsome husband in this inspirational historical romance.After Rena Livingston's secret fiancé leaves her pregnant and unwed, her mayor father insists upon a marriage of convenience to Sheriff Scott Braden. Though his motivations are as much about protecting his political career as her reputation, Rena is grateful the standoffish sheriff agrees to the arrangement. At least her child will grow up without the burden of her shame . . .Scott believed his one chance at love fled with his ex-fiancée, but caring for Rena and her unborn baby exposes a vulnerability he vowed he'd never allow again. When the upcoming election stirs nasty gossip, though, Scott must choose between his commitment to the town and his growing love for Rena and the baby.

Once a country baker, Muriel Beau unexpectedly becomes an heiress — but her adventurous nature could prove troublesome when she becomes entangled with Captain Erik Draycott, a dashing future earl. A “perfect Regency” romance ( USA Today bestselling author Colleen Coble) full of grace, redemption, and faith!

Don’t kiss a friend. No workplace romance. Never date a cowboy. And whatever you do, don’t fall for a guy in a uniform!Prim Midraven has been following her mother’s dating advice for years. You should be able to trust a professional matchmaker, right? Which doesn’t explain why Prim is still painfully single.When her best friend, Deputy Shep Whitaker, organizes a volunteer K-9 search and rescue team at the poverty-stricken reservation where she works, she ignores her mother’s advice (for once) and signs up as his first volunteer. His only volunteer, as it turns out, which is why she can’t simply quit on him after her better judgment kicks in. Sure, he checks every box on the list of things she’s supposed to be avoiding in a relationship, but no biggie. What’s the worst that can happen while working with a guy who's just a friend on a strictly volunteer basis for a few weeks?Apparently, a few things she never considered — like getting caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous enemy together. Oh, and accidentally falling for her hunky friend in uniform... Double oops!Best friend romanceSecret crush times twoEveryone can see itSmall town suspenseK-9 rescue hero