Blow after blow, she hides her face and fights for her life.Doctor Ruth Burnette has everything she has ever dreamed possible: the perfect job, a twin sister who is her best friend, and a fiancé who is retiring from professional boxing as the middleweight champion of the world.Then came that fateful night when she witnessed a mafia execution. When her sister is murdered she knows she'll battle to the last round and never, ever throw in the towel. Now she's down for the count, in witness protection, anxious, alone except for the faithful company of her German Shepherd at her side.As the time draws near to when she has to leave her safe little corner she stays on her toes. She has to testify against one of the darkest criminals in New York, she shores up the courage to face the accused from the witness stand. Unexpectedly, he's not the one who worries her. She wonders what coming face-to-face with his son, VICTOR KOVALEV...her former...

Aria Suarez uncovers a nuclear plot that threatens the heart of our very nation. Sinister forces surround and threaten her when, out of nowhere, the man who reportedly died so many years before returns as if from the grave - intent on protecting her. Has God finally joined them together? Or is Aria doomed to mourn Nick Williams twice?

Melody Mason and James Montgomery lead separate lives of discord until an unexpected meeting brings them to a sinister realization: unbeknownst to them, dark forces have directed their lives from the shadows, orchestrating movements, keeping them singing solo. Fire, loss, and bloodshed can't shake their faith in God to see them through as they face a percussive climax that leaves hearts and lives forever changed.

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If you love clean romance mixed with mystery, suspense and humor, try Amber Alert. "[It] takes the reader on a suspenseful ride with unexpected twists…and characters you’ll care about.” Sandra D. Bricker, Best-selling author of Live-Out-Loud fictionSharee Jones didn’t plan on falling for a man who resents God, didn’t plan on the mutilated dolls or the threatening notes interfering with her Christmas program and the child who’s to play baby Jesus. She thought God’s hand was in it, but how can it be, when everything she hoped and prayed for is crashing down? John Jergenson thought taking the maintenance job at his cousin’s church meant leaving his guilt-ridden past behind. But he hadn’t counted on Sharee and her program, hadn’t counted on her laugh or the warmth in her hazel eyes. And he certainly hadn’t counted on her wanting to know the truth about his past life. He wants to leave, but Sharee could be in danger; and if he runs again, will he ever forgive himself?

When Kennedy Stern’s childhood pastor asks her to volunteer at his new pregnancy center, she carves time out of her rigorous college schedule to promote the cause of the unborn. After receiving a disturbing call from someone far too young to carry a child, Kennedy can no longer blindly hide behind the pro-life platitudes she grew up believing. She resolves to locate the unknown girl but winds up entrenched in a mystery that grows more convoluted as it unfolds. Soon, Kennedy finds herself a pawn in a deadly game of intrigue, at the mercy of those who consider a few innocent lives a small ransom to pay in exchange for personal and political victory. Alana Terry has won awards from Women of Faith, the Book Club Network, Grace Awards, Readers' Favorite, and more. Unplanned was a finalist in the Deep River Books writing contest. The ebook version contains discussion questions for personal reflection or group study. Content warning: Contains violence, intense scenes of medical trauma, and heavy thematic issues not appropriate for young readers. **Review "Deals with one of the most difficult situations a center could ever face. The message is powerful and the story-telling compelling." ~ William Donovan, Executive Director Community Pregnancy Center "Alana Terry does an amazing job tackling a very sensitive subject from the mother's perspective." ~ Pamela McDonald, Director Okanogan CareNet Pregnancy Center "Thought-provoking and intense ... Shows different sides of the abortion argument."  ~ Sharee Stover, Wordy Nerdy "Alana has a way of sharing the gospel without being preachy." ~ Phyllis Sather, Purposeful Planning

She’s been living a lie that could just get her killed…Widowed former Hollywood actress Devynne Lang has been living a quiet life in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest. For years, she's hoped her fabricated death would keep her identity safe from the public, and more to the point, from the stalker who forced her into hiding. But strange things have been happening around her place and this time, with a daughter to protect, she can’t afford one mistake – even if it means letting Carcen Lang get close enough to help.Carcen would do anything to protect his brother’s widow and her daughter. So when he discovers Devynne may be in danger, he vows to find the man responsible. But dead lead after dead lead frustrates and baffles. Until the unthinkable happens and he realizes the danger has been closer than either of them could have imagined.…because lies always have a way of coming back to bite you.The San Juan Islands: Mysterious Harbors, Dangerous Shores, and Tides of Love.

Kennedy Stern has returned to campus after surviving an abduction, but old scars cut deep. Vivid flashbacks and terrifying dreams paralyze her, threatening to ruin her academic career and any chance she has at peace or happiness. This mental anguish, however, constitutes only a small fraction of her post-traumatic nightmare. A partner in Kennedy’s kidnapping remains at large and will not stop until he has silenced her witness permanently. His violent resolve risks not only her life, but the safety of anyone who tries to help. Kennedy must engage in a deadly battle of the mind as she struggles to stay alive. While fighting on two fronts — one psychological and one physical — the question isn’t whether she’ll come out of the war stronger in the end. The question is whether she’ll come out of it at all. The newest release from inspirational suspense author, Alana Terry, who Christian Fiction has won awards from Women of Faith, Grace Awards, Readers' Favorite, and several others. **Review "Alana has a way of using fiction to open difficult issues and make you think." ~ Phyllis Sather, Author of Purposeful Planning "Alana Terry has done the almost unthinkable;she has written a story with raw emotions of real people, not the usual glossy Christian image." ~ Jasmine Augustine, Tell Tale Book Reviews "Once again, Ms. Terry brings a sensitive but important issue to the forefront without giving an answer. She leaves it up to the reader to think about and decide." ~ Darla Meyer, Book Reviewer ** From the Author Imagine you've been kidnapped, held hostage, nearly killed, and then finally rescued. Of course, that initial wave of release rushes over you, but then you have to adjust to everyday life. You're an entirely changed person. The safety bubble you lived in your whole life has exploded, leaving you raw and exposed. It's hard to function. Sometimes, you're sure you're back in captivity again, back in that basement where they held your life ransom. Except you're a college student determined to keep your grades up so you don't get kicked out of your school's pre-med program. You're a Christian, and so you ignore the symptoms. After all, you don't have it that bad. But the panic attacks worsen. The nightmares intensify. Sometimes you wonder if it's God's way of punishing you for not being more faithful. If you just prayed more or read your Bible more, everything would revert back to normal. The relationship between mental health illness and the church inspired the second novel in the Kennedy Stern series. When I started working on Paralyzed, I wanted to explore the different ways Christians react to like post-traumatic stress disorder. Of course, there's got to be suspense involved, too. By the time Kennedy's done with semester finals and ready to start Christmas break, the holidays find her trying so hard to keep herself from getting murdered she doesn't have the time worry about anxiety. This is my second Kennedy Stern novel, and I'm happy to report there are several more in the works. Even though they're part of the same series, these stories are all meant to be standalone and can be read in any order. In Paralyzed, you'll find the same cast of characters you met in Unplanned, in which Kennedy fights to save a teenager facing a crisis pregnancy: Willow, Kennedy's roommate from Alaska whose carefree demeanor is the perfect contrast to Kennedy's tense personality; Reuben, the Kenyan lab partner who encourages Kennedy through yet another crisis; Carl and Sandy, whose backstory includes struggles and heartaches Kennedy never would have imagined until she hears about their experiences in the foster system as an interracial couple; the surfing youth pastor with dreadlocks and his wild VW bus; and the mystery redhead who continues to keep readers guessing. 

Kennedy Stern has returned to campus after surviving an abduction, but old scars cut deep. Vivid flashbacks and terrifying dreams paralyze her, threatening to ruin her academic career and any chance she has at peace or happiness. This mental anguish, however, constitutes only a small fraction of her post-traumatic nightmare. A partner in Kennedy’s kidnapping remains at large and will not stop until he has silenced her witness permanently. His violent resolve risks not only her life, but the safety of anyone who tries to help. Kennedy must engage in a deadly battle of the mind as she struggles to stay alive. While fighting on two fronts — one psychological and one physical — the question isn’t whether she’ll come out of the war stronger in the end. The question is whether she’ll come out of it at all. The newest release from inspirational suspense author, Alana Terry, who Christian Fiction has won awards from Women of Faith, Grace Awards, Readers' Favorite, and several others. **Review "Alana has a way of using fiction to open difficult issues and make you think." ~ Phyllis Sather, Author of Purposeful Planning "Alana Terry has done the almost unthinkable;she has written a story with raw emotions of real people, not the usual glossy Christian image." ~ Jasmine Augustine, Tell Tale Book Reviews "Once again, Ms. Terry brings a sensitive but important issue to the forefront without giving an answer. She leaves it up to the reader to think about and decide." ~ Darla Meyer, Book Reviewer ** From the Author Imagine you've been kidnapped, held hostage, nearly killed, and then finally rescued. Of course, that initial wave of release rushes over you, but then you have to adjust to everyday life. You're an entirely changed person. The safety bubble you lived in your whole life has exploded, leaving you raw and exposed. It's hard to function. Sometimes, you're sure you're back in captivity again, back in that basement where they held your life ransom. Except you're a college student determined to keep your grades up so you don't get kicked out of your school's pre-med program. You're a Christian, and so you ignore the symptoms. After all, you don't have it that bad. But the panic attacks worsen. The nightmares intensify. Sometimes you wonder if it's God's way of punishing you for not being more faithful. If you just prayed more or read your Bible more, everything would revert back to normal. The relationship between mental health illness and the church inspired the second novel in the Kennedy Stern series. When I started working on Paralyzed, I wanted to explore the different ways Christians react to like post-traumatic stress disorder. Of course, there's got to be suspense involved, too. By the time Kennedy's done with semester finals and ready to start Christmas break, the holidays find her trying so hard to keep herself from getting murdered she doesn't have the time worry about anxiety. This is my second Kennedy Stern novel, and I'm happy to report there are several more in the works. Even though they're part of the same series, these stories are all meant to be standalone and can be read in any order. In Paralyzed, you'll find the same cast of characters you met in Unplanned, in which Kennedy fights to save a teenager facing a crisis pregnancy: Willow, Kennedy's roommate from Alaska whose carefree demeanor is the perfect contrast to Kennedy's tense personality; Reuben, the Kenyan lab partner who encourages Kennedy through yet another crisis; Carl and Sandy, whose backstory includes struggles and heartaches Kennedy never would have imagined until she hears about their experiences in the foster system as an interracial couple; the surfing youth pastor with dreadlocks and his wild VW bus; and the mystery redhead who continues to keep readers guessing.