When a widower's five kids play cupid, a single father gets a second chance at love with his children's governess in this inspirational historical novel. A wife for their papa . . . Polly MacDonald intends to tame Mitch Taylor's five mischievous children, even though every other nanny has fled. She needs this job—and Mitch's brood sorely needs affection. Perhaps their widowed papa does, too. But when the children begin scheming to make her their new mother, Polly must resist. She's seen too many bad marriages to want one of her own. Mitch has come to Leadville, Colorado, to escape a scandal, not find a wife. After the disaster of his first marriage, he's sure he isn't husband material. Though Polly's tender care is working wonders with his children, Mitch knows he should keep his feelings to himself. But can two wary hearts deny the dearest wish of five eager matchmakers?

A 2023 Selah Award Winner! From award-winning author Heidi Chiavaroli comes a sweeping dual timeline story that explores hope and enduring love in the midst of the impossible. Massachusetts, 1993 After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Will convincing Gram to reveal their family history help Emily make the most important decision of her life or will it prove her parents right—that family scandal is better off buried and forgotten? Massachusetts, 1916 Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way. On Penikese Island, Atta’s best hope lies with Harry Mayhew, a doctor who seeks a cure for his patients at any cost. But when experiments fail, Atta runs from Harry—and from God. Can she return to her sister before it’s too late? Or will her illness consume both her body and soul? A testament to faith and love, Hope Beyond the Waves is the raw account of the journey of two generations of women running from desperate situations toward irresistible hope.

Bobby Richards thought he'd left the war behind. He was wrong. From the jungles of Vietnam to the mean streets of Oakland to the harrowing depths of San Quentin's Death Row, one man's journey through hell on earth will keep you on the edge of your seat. As a cop in a rapidly changing world, Bobby faces a new kind of battle—one fought not with bullets, but with wits, grit, and an unwavering moral compass. Bobby must navigate a landscape as treacherous as any war zone. But the real test of his strength lies behind the cold steel bars of San Quentin. As a prison chaplain, Bobby comes face-to-face with society's most dangerous outcasts, forcing him to confront the darkest corners of the human soul—and his own past. "Three Gates to Hell" is a heart-pounding thriller that delves deep into the complexities of justice, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. With the authenticity that only a former police officer can bring, this novel delivers: Pulse-racing action that rivals James Patterson and Lee Child Intricate plots worthy of David Baldacci and Robert Ludlum A raw, unfiltered look at law enforcement in a changing America A poignant exploration of faith in the face of ultimate evil As Bobby Richards walks through his personal gates of hell, you'll be right there with him, feeling every punch, every moral dilemma, and every moment of grace. Step into a world where redemption comes at a steep price, and where one man's journey might just change everything.

Ride along with three unforgettable women on adventures of faith and romance."I enjoyed all three books, each for a different reason and look forward to the next book in the series."–Amazon Reviewer"Great storylines that give another glimpse of life for women of faith during the 19th century in Texas." –Amazon Reviewer"These are great stories each unique in it's own way. The characters are easy to get to know and feel like friends."–Amazon ReviewerBooks 1-3. Clean, Christian fiction with romantic elements. Book 1: The River Girl's SongZillia Bright never dreamed she’d be orphaned at sixteen and left to care for her baby brother and Papa’s farm. With only a mule and a hundred year old shotgun , she must fight to protect what’s hers. Countless dangers lurk on the Bastrop, Texas riverside. Zillia must rely on the help of her best friends, Soonie and Wylder, to hold her world together. With Zillia’s struggles come unexpected miracles, and proof that God might just listen to the prayers of a river girl.Book 2: The Comanche Girl's Prayer Nineteen-year-old Soonie Eckhart follows God's call on her heart, traveling to an illegal Comanche and Kiowa settlement in North Texas to become a teacher for the children in hiding. Despite her Comanche roots, she finds many in the group, including a volatile young man named Lone Warrior, refuse to accept her. After a chance encounter in the hills with a band of dangerous men, Soonie must draw on the deepest parts of her faith and courage to survive. Book 3: The Saloon Girl's JourneyWeary of the saloon girl life—and tired of being slapped around—Darla North decides to start over and let her new-found faith lead her. A friend sends her to Downs House, a place for ‘unfortunate women.’ Darla is offered a home—if she can behave herself. Old habits are hard to break, but Darla is desperate to prove to everyone that she's changed, especially Ethan Downs, the owner's sensitive and sweet son. But when Darla's past threatens to catch up with her, she must decide to face the truth . . . or run away again. If you enjoy Janette Oke and Tracie Pederson, you will love The Texas Women of Spirit series, which follows three courageous young women on journies of faith and love.