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South of Somewhere

<p>When Juniper Wilder&rsquo;s grief led to addiction, an arrest for drunk driving, a stint in jail, followed by court-ordered rehab. She lost her baby girl in the process, the most important thing in her life. Now that she is sober and on probation, Junie is determined to be the best mom she can be to Fern.</p>
<p>At her late grandmother&rsquo;s South Carolina beach house, Junie starts over, trying to prove to her brother she can have custody of her daughter, and to pay off old debts. She works hard and finds surprising grace within her community. There&rsquo;s an unexpected friendship, with her neighbor, Henry, a quirky college professor who believes in second chances. Junie will have to confront the past, and it threatens to undo the progress she has made.</p>

Gelato at the Villa

<p>Grace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for them to go somewhere instead of dreaming of someday.</p>
<p>Traveling to Venice, Florence, and Bellagio, the Suitcase Sisters find themselves immersed in magnificent works of art, delicious gelato flavors, and endless pasta variations. During their travels, they discover a vulnerability to disclose their struggles in ways they never did at home. As Grace experiences a newfound freedom and confidence in who she is, Clair wrestles with painful memories of her teen years.</p>
<p>A special dinner party brings unexpected revelations about faith and God's nearness. Then a life-changing moment on the shores of Lake Lugano causes Grace and Claire to discover they are not just tourists but pilgrims on a path to becoming all God created them to be.</p>

The Chosen: Not My Will..., Novel 5

<p>Jerry Jenkins takes you on Jesus' final days on earth, known as Holy Week, in the final novel, <em>The Chosen: Not My Will...</em>. Starting with His entry into Jerusalem, this story covers the side of Jesus we haven't seen, His rage at the moneychangers within the temple. It dives into the minds of the followers and disciples of Jesus, including the scheming of Pontius Pilate, his wife, and the High Priest Caiaphas.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This story will take you into the minds and hearts of <em>The Chosen'</em>s most intriguing characters including, Judas, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate, and his wife, Claudia.</p>

My Beloved

<p>The Mitford Years Novels return with the latest from author, Jan Karon, entitled <em>My Beloved</em>. When Father Tim's wife, Cynthia, asks for ideas for what he wants for Christmas, he writes it down in the form of a love letter, revealing all his private feelings. The letter suddenly goes missing, and goes around to the neighbors, that was all supposed to be kept private. Letters can change lives, and Harley gets his own letter, Old Mayor gets a broken heart, a lesson is coming for Esther Cunningham, and thanks to Dooley, and Lacey, Sadie arrives.</p>

The Forge, by Chris Fabry

<p>Based on the hit movie, <em>The Forge</em>, this novelization follows Cynthia, a mother who struggles to provide for her son, Isaiah, after a rough divorce. Isaiah, a troubled teenager, retreats into video games as a form of escapism. He only trusts his mentor and employer, fitness coach Joshua Moore. Will help from a seasoned prayer warrior change this family's future?</p>

<div> Austin Foster was barely a teenager when her mama died giving birth to twins, leaving her to pick up the pieces while holding her six siblings together, and doing her best to stop daddy from retreating into his personal darkness. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> It doesn't get much tougher than scratching out a living on the family's tobacco farm. Austin finds herself relying upon some of Magnolia's most colorful citizens for friendship even more after a few random acts of kindness help to ease their hardships. It's next to impossible to conceal the truth about the goings-on at Nolia Farms, and Austin's desperate attempts to save face all but break her. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> Just when it seems like she might be making progress with a boy she's crushed on for years, the son of a wealthy local family, her father makes a choice that will expose the family's secrets and lead to a public reckoning. There are consequences for loving a boy like Vance Cumberland, yet there's also freedom in the truth. </div>

Under the Magnolias: A Novel

<div><em>This night not only marked the end to the drought, but also the end to the long-held secret we&#39;d kept hidden under the magnolias.</em></div>

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<div>Magnolia, South Carolina, 1980</div>

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<div>Austin Foster was barely a teenager when her mama died giving birth to twins, leaving her to pick up the pieces while holding her six siblings together, and doing her best to stop daddy from retreating into his personal darkness.</div>

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<div>It doesn&#39;t get much tougher than scratching out a living on the family&#39;s tobacco farm. Austin finds herself relying upon some of Magnolia&#39;s most colorful citizens for friendship even more after a few random acts of kindness help to ease their hardships. It&#39;s next to impossible to conceal the truth about the goings-on at Nolia Farms, and Austin&#39;s desperate attempts to save face all but break her.</div>

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<div>Just when it seems like she might be making progress with a boy she&#39;s crushed on for years, the son of a wealthy local family, her father makes a choice that will expose the family&#39;s secrets and lead to a public reckoning. There are consequences for loving a boy like Vance Cumberland, yet there&#39;s also freedom in the truth.</div>

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<div>T. I. Lowe&rsquo;s gritty, tender, and uplifting tale is here to remind us that a great story can break your heart, then heal it in the best possible way.</div>


The Water Keeper, Murphy Shepherd Series, Book 1

<div>A compelling story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds.</div>

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<div>Murphy Shepherd harbors many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he&rsquo;s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.</div>

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<div>When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida&rsquo;s Intracoastal Waterway, Murph&rsquo;s mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery.</div>

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<div>With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he pulls from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past&mdash;and the ghosts who tried to bury them.</div>

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<div>With Charles Martin&rsquo;s trademark lyricism and poignant prose, <em>The Water Keeper</em> is at once a tender love story, a heartrending search for freedom, and a reminder that the needs of the one outweigh those of the ninety-nine.</div>


And the Shofar Blew

<p>In the Old Testament, God called His people to action with the blast of the shofar, a ram's horn. He still calls His people today. In this relevant and timely novel, dynamic young preacher Paul Hudson is committed to building his church-but at what cost? When Paul accepted the call to pastor the struggling church, he had no idea what to expect. But it didn't take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance is up, way up, and everything is going so well. If only his wife, Eunice, could see it that way. Still, he tries not to let her quiet presence distract him. But Eunice knows that something isn't right . . . and it hasn't been for a long time.</p>

Leota's Garden

<p>Leota's garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn't understand her silent sacrifices. Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student who thinks he has all the answers; the other, the granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?</p>
<p>Award-winning author Francine Rivers opens a world full of vibrant characters with a powerful story of hope. In this stunning novel, Francine explores the new life that love can bring to a decaying garden of broken relationships.</p>

The Atonement Child

<p>Dynah Carey knew where her life was headed. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of God, she has it all. Then the unthinkable happens: Dynah's perfect life is irrevocably changed by a rape that results in an unwanted pregnancy. Her family is torn apart and her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life: to embrace or to end the life within her.</p>
<p>This is ultimately a tale of three women, as Dynah's plight forces both her mother and her grandmother to face the choices they made. Written with balance and compassion, "The Atonement Child" brings a new perspective to the most controversial topic of our times.</p>

The Scarlet Thread

<p>Two women, centuries apart, are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, and even themselves . . . until they fall into the arms of the One who loves them unconditionally. Sierra Madrid's life has just been turned upside down when she discovers the handcrafted quilt and journal of her ancestor Mary Kathryn McMurray. Mary McMurray was a young woman who was uprooted from her home only to endure harsh conditions on the Oregon Trail.</p>
<p>Though the women are separated by time and circumstance, Sierra discovers that many of the issues they face are remarkably similar. By following Mary Kathryn's example, Sierra learns to surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love.</p>

Hinds' Feet on High Places

"Hinds' Feet on High Places" is one of Hannah Hurnard's best known and best loved books. This book is a beautiful allegory dramatizing the yearning of God's children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory. Follow Much-Afraid on her spiritual journey through difficult places with her two companions, Sorrow and Suffering. Learn how Much-Afraid overcomes her tormenting fears as she passes through many dangers and mounts at last to the High Places. There she gains a new name and returns to her valley of service, transformed by her union with the loving Shepherd.

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