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The Story: Can vengeance give way to forgiveness when one woman's destiny becomes entangled with the very enemies she sought to destroy?  Motherless and raised alongside her brothers, Alanah, a Canaanite, is no stranger to fighting. When her father and brothers are killed in battle with the Hebrews, she disguises herself and sneaks onto the battlefield to avenge her family. The one thing she never counted on was surviving. Tobiah, a Hebrew warrior, has spent his share of time on the battlefield and is shocked to find an unconscious woman among the casualties. Compelled to bring her to a healer back at the Hebrew camp, he's unprepared for the consequences of what he intended as an act of compassion. In order to survive, Alanah must unite with her enemy. But will a terrible revelation drive her toward an even greater danger? Paperback:  9780764218224 | $15.99 | May 2017 | Bethany House Publishers My Thoughts: Biblical fiction at it's finest, on par with...

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales From Ivy Hill, Book 1) Julie Klassen Copyright 2016 Bethany House Publishers Paperback ISBN: 9780764218132 The Story: Welcome to the English village of Ivy Hill, where friendships thrive, romance blossoms, and mysteries await. . . .  The lifeblood of the village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. When the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant landlady. Jane has no idea how to manage a business, but with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must quickly find a way to save the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to overcome her losses and find purpose for the future. As she works with Jane, two men from her past vie for her attention, but Thora has promised herself never to marry again. Will one of them convince her to embrace a second chance at love? As p...

Stranded by Dani Pettrey Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764209840 The Story: When Her Friend Goes Missing, Every Minute Counts  Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further. The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she's digging up more trouble. He'd love to just forget her--but something won't let him. And he can't help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they've only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

Announcing the  FALL INTO LOVE  ultim ate giveaway! Join us as award-winning authors Tracie Peterson, Jody Hedlund, Nancy Mehl, Melissa Tagg, and Jen Turano take us on a journey for love in their upcoming novels. To celebrate the September/October book releases, we're hosting FIVE incredible giveaways with ONE fantastic grand prize drawing.  Enter all five contests and receive FIVE entries into the grand prize drawing with additional chances to enter the FALL INTO LOVE ultimate giveaway throughout the month of September! The Prizes: ONE GRAND PRIZE  winner will receive the FALL INTO LOVE prize package - a $500 value! - containing everything you need to snuggle up with a great book... • A 16GB Kindle Fire HD for all the books you want, right at your fingertips • Fall into love as you fall into this beautiful free-standing wooden hammock • A Sherpa & Micromink cream throw to keep you warm as the weather t...

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764209758 The story: When Meg Cole's father dies unexpectedly, she's forced to return home to Texas and to Whispering Creek Ranch to take up the reins of his empire. The last thing she has the patience or the sanity to deal with? Her father's Thoroughbred racehorse farm. She gives its manager, Bo Porter, six months to close the place down. Bo knows he ought to resent the woman who's determined to take from him the only job he ever wanted. But instead of anger, Meg evokes within him a profound desire to protect. The more time he spends with her, the more he longs to overcome every obstacle that separates them and earn her love. Just when Meg realizes she can no longer deny the depth of her feelings for Bo, their fragile bond is broken by a force from Meg's past. Can their relationship--and their belief that God can work through every circumstance--survive? My thoughts: L...

A Change of Fortune by Jen Turano Copyright 2012 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764210181 About the book: Lady Eliza Sumner is on a mission. After losing her family, her fiancé, and her faith, the disappearance of her fortune is the last straw. Now, masquerading as Miss Eliza Sumner, governess-at-large, she's determined to find the man who ran off with her fortune, reclaim the money, and head straight back to London.  Much to Mr. Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York society--all the female ones, at least--are on him. Unfortunately for all the matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no plans to marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his business afloat and raising his two children alone. When Eliza's hapless attempts to regain her fortune put her right in Hamilton's path, sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of a common nemesis causes them to join forces, but with all their plans falling by the wayside and thei...

Shattered (Alaskan Courage, Book 2) by Dani Pettrey Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764209833 What's the Story? When her prodigal brother Reef's return to Yancey, Alaska, is shattered by his arrest for murder, Piper McKenna is determined to protect him. Deputy Landon Grainger loves the McKennas like family, but he's also sworn to find the truth. And he knows those closest to you have the power to deceive you the most. With his sheriff pushing for a quick conviction, some unexpected leads complicate the investigation, and pursuing the truth puts Landon's career in jeopardy. When Piper launches her own investigation, Landon realizes he must protect her from herself--and whatever complications await as the two follow clues deep into Canada's rugged backcountry. Not only does their long friendship seem to be turning into something more, but this dangerous case is becoming deadlier with each step. My Thoughts: Shattered the second boo...

Over the Edge (Kincaid Brides, Bk 3) by Mary Connealy Copyright 2012 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764209130 About the Book: Seth Kincaid survived a fire in a cave, but he hasn't been the same since. Then he fought in the Civil War and returned to Colorado crazier than ever. Somewhere along the line, it appears Seth got married. Oh, he has a lot of excuses, but his wife isn't too happy to find out Seth doesn't remember her. Callie isn't a long-suffering woman. When Seth disappeared, she searched, prayed, and worried. Now she's come out west to wrangle her long-lost husband. Seth is willing to make amends. Callie is more interested in shooting him. Can they rekindle their love before one of them goes over the edge? My Thoughts: If you're looking for fun and adventure look no farther than a Mary Connealy novel. Almost every single book she writes contains a few scenes that will leave you in stitches. Chances are the book also involves a hard...

Check out the great covers for a few of Bethany House Publishers Fall releases! I love them all! I'm especially excited to read Jody Hedlund's book, The Doctor's Lady ! To Have and To Hold (Bridal Veil Island, Book 1) by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller The Doctor's Lady by Jody Hedlund Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer Are there any covers out there that have caught your eye?