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Redeeming Love
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
A Story of Love That Won't Let Go - No Matter What!
California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep.
Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside.
Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw.
But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: Her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does…the One who will never let her go.
A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, *Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.
**Includes a six-part reading group guide!
The Prince: Jonathan
Part #3 of "Sons of Encouragement" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In *The Prince, * beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Jonathan.
In this new series of hardcover biblical novellas from beloved author Francine Rivers, each novella tells the story of one of five biblical men who stood behind the great heroes of the faith: Aaron the priest, Caleb the warrior, Jonathan the prince, Amos the prophet, and Silas the scribe. In the vein of the Lineage of Grace series, these books will entertain, challenge, and inspire, directing readers back to the Bible as the ultimate source of truth and hope.
The Scarlet Thread
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found
1812: The Rivers of War
Eric Flint
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Eric Flint's acclaimed 1634: The Galileo Affair was a national bestseller from one of the most talked-about voices in his field. Now, in this extraordinary new alternate history, Flint begins a dramatic saga of the North American continent at a dire turning point, forging its identity and its future in the face of revolt from within, and attack from without.
In the War of 1812, U.S. troops are battling the British on the Canadian border, even as a fierce fight is being waged against the Creek followers of the Indian leader Tecumseh and his brother, known as The Prophet. In Europe, Napoleon Bonaparte's war has become a losing proposition, and the British are only months away from unleashing a frightening assault on Washington itself. Fateful choices are being made in the corridors of power and on the American frontier. As Andrew Jackson, backed by Cherokee warriors, leads a fierce attack on the Creek tribes, his young republic will soon need every citizen soldier it can find.
What if-at this critical moment-bonds were forged between men of different races and tribes? What if the Cherokee clans were able to muster an integrated front, and the U.S. government faced a united Indian nation bolstered by escaping slaves, freed men of color, and even influential white allies?
Through the remarkable adventures of men who were really there-men of mixed race, mixed emotions, and a singular purpose-The Rivers of War carries us in this new direction, brilliantly transforming an extraordinary chapter of American history.
With a cast of unforgettable characters-from James Monroe and James Madison to Sam Houston, Francis Scott Key, and Cherokee chiefs John Ross and Major Ridge-The Rivers of War travels from the battle of Horseshoe Bend to the battle of New Orleans, and brings every explosive moment to life. With exquisite attention to detail, an extraordinary grasp of history, and a storyteller's gift for the dramatic, Flint delivers a bold, thought-provoking epic of enemies and allies, traitors and revolutionaries, and illuminates who we are as a nation, how we got here, and how history itself is made-and remade.
From the Hardcover edition.
A Lineage of Grace
Part #1 of "A Lineage of Grace 1-5" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
In this compilation of the five books in the best-selling Lineage of Grace series by Francine Rivers, we meet the five women whom God chose—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each was faced with extraordinary—even scandalous—challenges. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.
An Echo in the Darkness
Part #1 of "Mark of the Lion" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet beauty and her staunch faith in Christ. When Marcus' sister sends Hadassah to almost certain death in the games, Marcus feels that his life has been ripped apart. Now he is on his way to Jerusalem to find out more about Hadassah's god, unaware that a miracle awaits him back in Rome.
The political intrigue of the imperial city provides a dramatic backdrop for Marcus' spiritual quest. This rich and unforgettable work achieves even greater impact through Richard Ferrone's dramatic narration.
Fiction
Autumn R. Rivers
Celebrity crushes: we've all had our share. But what happens when they go too far? When Sophie's mental condition takes a turn for the worst, she falls even more deeply into a delusion she's created for herself. And Broadway actor Cody could be the only one who can get her out.Celebrity crushes: we've all had our share. But what happens when they go too far? Sophie is a normal girl. She listens to loud music, she talks on the phone too much, and she is absolutely in love with the hero of her favorite book. Cody has a dream; he's going to be in a Broadway play. But first he has to make the money to get there. When Sophie's mental condition takes a turn for the worse, she falls even more deeply into a delusion she's created for herself. And Cody could be the only one who can get her out.
The Priest: Aaron
Part #1 of "Sons of Encouragement" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
**His courage covered his brother's fear.
His sacrifices atoned for the peoples sin.
His voice carried the words of God. **
Moses parted the Red Sea.But in his shadow stood a man who symbolizes forever our great high priest.
Aaron
Her Mother's Hope
Part #1 of "Marta's Legacy" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
2011 Retailers Choice Award winner!The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms. Her journey takes her through Europe and finally lands her with children and husband in tow in the central valley of California. Marta's experiences convince her that only the strong survive. Hildie, Marta's oldest daughter, has a heart to serve others, and her calling as a nurse gives her independence, if not the respect of her mother. Amid the drama of WWII, Hildie marries and begins a family of her own. She wants her daughter never to doubt her love--but the challenges of life conspire against her vow. Each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world.
Sand Rivers
Peter Matthiessen
Modern & Contemporary Fiction
In late 1979, the writer and naturalist Peter Matthiessen and the wildlife photographer Hugo van Lawick joined a safari into the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, one of the largest yet least-known strongholds of wild animals left on earth. Sand Rivers is their beautiful account of a remarkable trip into this quintessential East African wilderness.
The Masterpiece
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece.
A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want―money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman’s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn’t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist―an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison.
Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it’s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship―and both their lives―forever.
Rivers of London
Ben Aaronovitch
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Mystery & Thrillers
Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.
Bridge to Haven
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she's paid to finally feel like she's somebody.
To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua--Abra's closest friend--watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown. Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what's expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home.
In this riveting and highly anticipated tale of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.
World Down: Episode 1 - River's Rising
Dan McNeill
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Three years after a decimating virus has left mankind on the brink of extinction, two brothers must move past their hatred of each in order to survive. But in this new world, surviving means having a little faith - faith in each other, faith in themselves and faith in what can't be seen. Perhaps most importantly of all, faith means being able to follow their third brother. The one with a gift.Great. Another novel of dystopian freaking fiction?Not really...In a moving tale about a world trying to regain its humanity, master storytellers Dan McNeill and Kevin Morton tell the story of a band of misfits out to save the world. River's Rising is the thrilling first episode of the four part World Down series - the series that proves not all dystopian fiction needs to be entirely dystopian.Three years after a decimating virus has left mankind on the brink of extinction, two brothers must move past their hatred of each in order to survive. But in this new world, surviving means having a little faith - faith in each other, faith in themselves and faith in what can't be seen. Perhaps most importantly of all, faith means being able to follow their third brother. Their older brother. The one with Down syndrome. Their brother Po has a gift.When they realize what that gift is, it will lead them into a journey of discovery where the stakes couldn't be higher. On one side are the Elected - five god-like beings with super-human powers whose plans for global dominion seem next to certain. Opposing them is suicide.On the other side are the mythical 19 - travelers with their own powers who haven't been seen in years. Tales of their exploits during the dark early days of the outbreak are told in whispers. Hope that the 19 will ever be found is growing dim.But Po and his gift may turn that all around.World Down: Episode 1 - River's Rising. Finally, dystopian fiction without dour characters or kids with crossbows. Finally, dystopian fiction that's fun.
The Prophet: Amos
Part #4 of "Sons of Encouragement" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
A man of solitude, who felt at home among the hills.
A man of conviction, who heard when God called.
A man of fortitude, who spoke to a nation unwilling to listen.
The Israelites rebelled against God and were devoured by war. But first they were warned by a prophet who refused to be turned away.
Amos
Rivers of Fire
Patrick Carman
Young Adult / Children's Books
Synopsis
The Highlands, the center of Atherton, is sinking; Samuel and Isabel are trying to sneak into The House of Power to restore water to the world of Atherton; and Dr. Kincaid, Vincent and Edgar make their way towards the edge of the Highlands, intent on entering the secret underground refuge of Mead's Hollow and finding the key to unlocking Dr. Harding's brain. They must discover the solution to overcoming the threat of the deadly Cleaners, creatures now unleashed on the flattened land, before it's too late. But Mead's Hollow holds more secrets than any of them had ever imagined.
In this tremendously satisfying continuation of the story of Atherton, readers will experience a world turned inside out; a spectacular flood; former enemies forced to work together in the name of survival; surprising histories concerning the creator of Atherton, Dr. Harding, and his partner Dr. Kincaid, and a shocking revelation about Edgar's own past. Best of all, the trip to Mead's Hollow leads to a dangerous-and extraordinary-expedition through the interior of Atherton that will titillate imaginations for a long time to come. With themes evocative of Paradise Lost and Dante's Inferno, expect Rivers of Fire to give readers plenty to sink their teeth into.
The Rivers of Zadaa
D. J. MacHale
Science Fiction & Fantasy
THE BATTLE CONTINUES.
The struggle of good versus evil continues as Bobby Pendragon follows Saint Dane to the territory of Zadaa. Saint Dane's influence has fueled the fire of discontent between two warring tribes: the Rokador and the Batu. This is also the territory where the Traveler Loor lives as a member of the Batu. Together she and Bobby must work to thwart Saint Dane's efforts to destroy Zadaa.
But as Bobby pursues Saint Dane, he begins to notice changes in himself. He is no longer a flip kid looking for excitement. He is a young man beginning to see this quest as more than a series of adventures. He is also learning that as a Traveler, he has powers no normal human should have.
Her Daughter's Dream
Part #2 of "Marta's Legacy" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
In the dramatic conclusion to the "New York Times" best seller "Her Mother's Hope," Francine Rivers delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds.Growing up isn't easy for little Carolyn Arundel. With her mother, Hildemara, quarantined to her room with tuberculosis, Carolyn forms a special bond with her oma Marta, who moves in to care for the household. But as tensions between Hildie and Marta escalate, Carolyn believes she is to blame. When Hildie returns to work and Marta leaves, Carolyn and her brother grow up as latchkey kids in a world gripped by the fear of the Cold War.College offers Carolyn the chance to find herself, but a family tragedy shatters her newfound independence. Rather than return home, she cuts all ties and disappears into the heady counterculture of San Francisco. When she reemerges two years later, more lost than ever, she reluctantly turns to her family to help rebuild a life for her and her own daughter, May Flower Dawn. Just like Carolyn, May Flower Dawn develops a closer bond with her grandmother, Hildie, than with her mother, causing yet another rift between generations. But as Dawn struggles to avoid the mistakes of those who went before her, she vows that somehow she will be a bridge between the women in her family rather than the wall that separates them forever. Spanning from the 1950s to present day, "Her Daughter's Dream" is the emotional final chapter of an unforgettable family saga about the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter--and the very nature of unconditional love.
A Rare Book of Cunning Device
Part #6.50 of "Rivers of London" series by Ben Aaronovitch
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Mystery & Thrillers
Somewhere amongst the shadowy stacks and the many basements of the
British library, something is very much amiss - and we're not talking
late returns here. Is it a ghost, or something much worse? PC Peter
Grant really isn't looking forward to finding out.... Nightingale is out of town again, and Peter gets called to the
British Library about what appears at first to be a poltergeist problem.
But after some investigating, it turns out to be a book running amok
after dark and keeping the librarians up at night.The book isn’t actually a book, but an ancient device of magical
origins. It has moving parts and seems somewhat sentient, or at least
aware of its surrounding. I’d love to learn more about it and see it
featured in later books.Peter brings Toby and Postmartin along to the library and learns from
the librarians that the good professor has a reputation for stealing
rare tomes. This comes as no surprise to me because I’ve always
suspected that about him. Gatekeepers like the people of the Folly have
always seemed like the kind to “confiscate” rare books and other objects
of magical origins for safe keeping.
This short story reads like another sequence from the cutting room floor, not unlike The Home Crowd Advantage.
I get the feeling these two should have been part of the main novels,
but for whatever reason, they had to be cut during the editing process.
But they were too good to delete permanently, so we get these little
snippets to entertain us while we wait for #7.
D. J. Machale_Pendragon_06
The Rivers of Zadaa
From School Library JournalGrade 5-8 -Bobby Pendragon plunges once more into his fast-moving, rip-roaring, and basically pointless story in this sixth volume in the series. Here he and his ally, the beautiful, athletic teen-warrior Loor, team up to save Loor's home world of Zadaa from the despicable shape-changing demon Saint Dane. The villain has hatched a plot to cut off all the water from Loor's people, instigating a civil war between the thirsty Batu and the underground Rokador, with whom the Batu have until now kept an uneasy truce. The plot is about as deep as a cookie sheet, and the characterizations are even shallower-except for Pendragon, who grows as a character when he decides that he must learn to fight, and he asks Loor to teach him. Meanwhile, Saint Dane also bedevils Bobby's friends Mark and Courtney back home in Stony Brook, CT. This series treads water throughout most of its volumes; when readers reach the end of this episode, they're only microscopically farther along in the story arc than when they began. Still, the action never stops for long, and Zadaa is sure to hold the interest of fans of the series.-Walter Minkel, New York Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the AuthorD.J. MacHale is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pendragon series. He has written, directed and produced many television series and movies for young people that have been seen on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, HBO, Showtime, PBS, Discovery Kids and the broadcast networks. D.J. lives with his family in Southern California.
Stay With You
Alexa Rivers
I thought flying halfway around the world for a gap year would be a great adventure, but it's not the stunning mountain scenery that makes my heart go crazy. It's the gorgeous trainee firefighter who rescues me during my first week in Destiny Falls. Liam Braddock has golden hair, a mischievous smile, and a way of making me feel like he really sees me. And likes what he sees. We know it isn't smart to fall for each other. Not when his life is here, and I'll be returning home before long. But we both know hearts don't deal in logic. Then tragedy strikes, and I'm forced to make a choice that might send my dreams for a perfect future up in smoke... Author's note: This is a short story with a cliffhanger. It is the prequel to Come Back to You, the first book in the Destiny Falls series by Alexa Rivers.
Many Rivers to Cross
Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson, the acclaimed author of the bestselling series Stephen King calls "the best now on the market," returns with a gripping, emotionally charged mystery in which the revered detective Alan Banks must find the truth about a murder with possible racial overtones—and save a friend from ruin. In Eastvale, a young Middle Eastern boy is found dead, his body stuffed in a wheelbarrow on the East Side Estate. Detective Superintendent Banks and his team know they must tread carefully to solve this sensitive case. But tensions rise when they learn that the victim was stabbed somewhere else and dumped. Who is the boy, and where did he come from? Then, in a decayed area of Eastvale scheduled for redevelopment, a heroin addict is found dead. Was this just another tragic overdose or something darker? To prevent tensions from reaching a boiling point, Banks must find answers quickly. Yet just when he needs to be his sharpest, the seasoned...
The Kristallis Baby (Greek Tycoons)
Natalie Rivers
The Greek Tycoon's Virgin BrideBillionaire Nikos Kristallis is shocked to discover his orphaned nephew is being raised by personal trainer Carrie Thomas. When Carrie refuses to give him the baby Nik whisks her away to Corfu, where he'll seduce her and then claim her as his bride!Carrie isn't prepared for the intense feelings Nik arouses in her, and the gorgeous Greek is only interested in a marriage of convenience. Then Carrie discovers something that could change everything....
Leota's Garden
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
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?
The King
A. Rivers
He's the one man she's always wanted.Ronan King, her father's protégé, set the bar for men in Willow Lennox's life—even after he was forced to leave in disgrace. Now, he's back, and he's got his sights set firmly on revenge.She's the one woman he can't have.The pampered princess Ronan remembers has grown into a gutsy beauty who challenges him at every turn. But when he saves her from being snatched off the street, he realizes he isn't the only person with a score to settle—and someone is prepared to go to great lengths to get their hands on Willow.She needs protection, and he's just the man for the job. But with a sinister enemy closing in, can Ronan give up his plan for retribution and risk everything for love?
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Rivers Recruit (Sanctuary Series Book One)
Charlotte Abel
Fantasy / Paranormal / Young Adult
A beautiful, young shape-shifter discovers a lost backpacker trespassing in her territory during a blizzard. She has two choices: recruit him into her cult-like tribe, or kill him.Down the Rabbit Hole is the prequel to River's Recruit."Wow, what an amazing ride. On the edge of your seat, bite your fingernails amazing...I could not put it down"--Michelle LynnA beautiful, young shape-shifter discovers a lost backpacker trespassing in her territory during a blizzard. She has two choices: recruit him into her cult-like tribe, or kill him.Praise for River's Recruit:"Wow, what an amazing ride. On the edge of your seat, bite your fingernails amazing...I could not put it down"--Michelle Lynn"I was pulled into this story and I couldn't shake this book off for a second if I tried...There were twists and turns, revelations and betrayals that left my heart racing."--Lily and Erin"Charlotte has created a "new adult" series to die for. I was captured by the first chapter and read straight through...The world building is amazing."--ShannonOther books by award winning author, Charlotte Abel:Enchantment: Book One of The Channie Series. Winner of the Paranormal Platinum Award. Kindle bestseller (available now)Taken: Book Two of The Channie Series. Another Kindle bestseller (available now)Finding Valor: Book Three of The Channie Series (available now)"Down the Rabbit Hole": A stand-alone companion short story for River's Recruit (available now)"The Gathering": A Channie/Hunter short story prequel to Enchantment (available now)
Tempted by the Brooding Vet
Shelley Rivers
Alex Morsi:Heartbreaker...or heart healer?The lush Dorset countryside is just what veterinary nurse Kiki Brown needs to regroup after her broken engagement. What she doesn't need is grumpy-but-gorgeous new boss, local vet Alex Morsi, and the temptation of his sweet kisses! Yet the shadows in Alex's eyes are all too compelling for soft-hearted Kiki. She's been let down badly before, but can Alex prove that he's the man who will always be by her side?
The Horsepower of the Holiday
Part #2 of "Shiloh Ridge Ranch in Three Rivers" series by Liz Isaacson
Rivers and Roads
E M Lindsey
For months, my world has been nothing but blood and violence. I have long-since lost track of anything except the beast inside me, and obeying the commands of my human Masters. But when a new Wolf turns up and takes me from that place, I realize there's more to who I am than just a monster. His scent is familiar—and yet entirely new. This Omega is different, and he just might be the only thing that can bring back the Wolf I once was. Rivers and Roads is the second book in a Dystopian MM Werewolf trilogy featuring A/B/O hierarchy with no mpreg, mild violence, and a happily ever after. The Beast of Burden books do not stand alone and should be read in order.
If Only You Knew
Alexa Rivers
Five years ago, she left her ex and gave birth in secret. Now her ex's sexy brother has moved to town, and he wants answers. But he might just steal her heart, too. Single mother Bex Cane doesn't have time for love. It's hard enough managing three jobs and her precocious daughter Izzy. Fortunately, she has all the support she needs from her friends and family in Haven Bay. A man would only complicate things. But when her ex's brother moves to the area and discovers the truth about Izzy, he throws Bex's life into a tailspin. Michael Briggston never thought he'd see Bex again. Not after she dumped his brother and walked out of their lives. Considering how close he'd come to making a fool of himself by proclaiming his love for her when she was unavailable, he'd been happy to see the end of temptation. But now she's back in his life, and he can't help noticing that her daughter looks an awful lot like his brother. He'll get to the bottom...
By the Rivers of Water
Erskine Clarke
In late 1832, a young missionary couple sailed from the Chesapeake Bay, headed for western Africa. John Leighton Wilson and his wife, Jane, were traveling to the colony of Liberia, where they—and their fellow passengers, mostly liberated slaves and freeborn African Americans—hoped to find an alternative to the inequality of the American South. Soon after their arrival, though, conflict erupted between the settlers and their Grebo and Mpongwe neighbors, shattering the Wilsons’ utopian dreams. The true nightmare, however, came when they returned to the United States. Confronting an onrushing war, the Wilsons were forced to make a terrible choice, revealing with tragic finality where—and with whom—they felt they truly belonged.A sweeping transatlantic story of good intentions and cruel consequences, By the Rivers of Water offers a humane portrait of two very different worlds, both riven by war and racial hatred and sustained by deep—and,...
Dust And Dreams (The Rivers Brothers Book 1)
Part #1 of "The Rivers Brothers" series by Lynn Landes
My name is Cassandra, and I've done something unspeakable to avenge those I love. The cries of the dead never rest. They wait until the mind sleeps and torment the soul with eternal pain. I have walked through fire to watch my enemies' burn, and now those I left behind are hunting me. I ran to San Francisco to escape on the train and start over, but they won’t let me go so easily. I never counted on meeting someone who could offer me love and peace. Dalton is a complication. Would he offer his love so freely if he knew what I am capable of? I can't let him be hurt because of my choices, we must go our separate ways, now I have to convince him of that…
The Five Fingers
Gayle Rivers
Vietnam novel about a small group of special forces operatives on a secret assassination mission in China. Purportedly based on a true story; Gayle Rivers is identified as a pseudonym for a surviving member of the team. "A story that can only be told as fiction. **
From Now Until Forever
Alexa Rivers
Being unlucky in love is bad enough, but starting a rebound fling with her best friend's brother can only end in disaster. After breaking up with yet another cheating boyfriend, Sophie Delaware is ready to give up on love. Especially when the only man to catch her interest is the town's most notorious playboy. Sophie knows Cooper Simons will never commit to a relationship. The military veteran has charmed the pants off half the women in town, but he never lets any of them close enough to see the man behind his charismatic façade. A little no-strings-attached fun might be exactly what Sophie needs to get out of a slump, and she'd never be foolish enough to fall for Cooper, right? If you loved the drama of Virgin River and the charm of Hart of Dixie, then From Now Until Forever is your next addicting read. Buy now to start reading this emotionally-charged small town romance today!
Say You'll Stay
Alexa Rivers
When I shared a scorching night with a gorgeous older man, I had no idea his daughter was one of my students. When we meet again at a parent/teacher conference, Warren doesn't look pleased to see me. He makes it clear, in no uncertain terms, that he isn't interested in anything romantic. His sole focus is on raising his daughter, Ruby. But when Ruby decides I'm her new favorite person, there's no avoiding each other. The chemistry between us is as explosive as ever, and it isn't long before I'm back in his arms. Unfortunately, Warren has been burned before, and he's reluctant to trust in our fledgling romance. Will he invite me into his family, or will he push me away, so I never have the chance to hurt him?
The Lady of the Rivers
Part #1 of "The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels" series by Philippa Gregory
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction
Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of 19, she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love, and then carved out a new life for herself.
The Last Sin Eater
Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
A captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption set in Appalachia in the 1850s, "The Last Sin Eater" is the story of a community committed to its myth of a human "sin eater," who absolves the dead of their sins, and the ten-year-old child who shows them the Truth. All that matters for young Cadi Forbes is finding the one man who can set her free from the sin that plagues her, the sin that has stolen her mother's love from her and made her wish she could flee life and its terrible injustice. But Cadi doesn't know that the "sin eater" is seeking as well. Before their journeys are over, Cadi and the sin eater must face themselves, each other, and the One who will demand everything from them in exchange for the answers they seek.
The Rising of the Dead
Part #1 of "America The Dead" series by Lindsey Rivers
When a catastrophic natural disaster looms on the near horizon, the government releases an airborne virus designed to make the human race better able to survive. Those that do survive are picking up the pieces of their world, and those that have died lay in their death sleep, but in their bodies the virus works on, mutating, setting the stage for a second catastrophe far worse that the first.
And Shatter
Reese Rivers
A love so great and tragic that even erased completely, it causes echoes in Time that can't be denied.Eden Kelly made the ultimate sacrifice to Shatter the mirror and save her men from the pain and suffering that their love caused by erasing it all. With her timeline reset to before ever meeting them, she does the hard work of therapy and healing so she can make her way through the grief and PTSD that the attack caused her. Back at work and living life again, she still struggles with a feeling of emptiness that something is missing. The love filled dreams she has every night have her yearning for something she doesn't understand but desperately wants.Sebastian, Luca, Cade and Finn have spent centuries sampling the world's pleasures, always searching for the one thing that will fill the void they all feel but never find. The faceless woman that has haunted their dreams for over three hundred years gives them hope that one day they will find her and the...
The Edge of a World
JD Rivers
A monster lurks under Otar's skin. It has destroyed lives and Otar lives in fear when it will escape his grasp again. But he isn't the only thing that seems out of place in this world: a mysterious ancestor, the Ancients, left behind nothing but ruins and questions.After the monster causes a tragic accident, Otar chooses to travel the Seven Lands to find answers instead of being executed. But time is running out.When the summon for a newly discovered ruin comes, it's his last chance to clear his name. On his journey he faces down slavers looking for easy money, and his former lover - who still makes his heart beat faster.Then the excavation site finally reveals the truths about the Ancients, and it becomes clear that something bigger lurks in the shadows.Otar's connection to his monster could save them all from a catastrophe - but will he be willing to sacrifice it all? The Edge of a World is a Fantasy...
Blueberry Pie White Lie - a Cozy Mystery: Sunny Shores Mysteries Book 3
Cassie Rivers
**The temperature may be cooling down, but things in Sunny Shores are heating up.**
Business is booming for the Burger She Wrote food truck, but the summer season is winding down. After aiding in solving the mystery surrounding two murders already, she hoped things would get back to normal.
No such luck.
When a friend of Kara's is poisoned at a town fundraiser, it becomes personal. As Kara uncovers clues surrounding the case, a dark past is discovered.
Blueberry Pie White Lie is book three in the Sunny Shores mystery series that is set in the fictional town of Sunny Shores, Florida. Each book in the series is a light-hearted cozy stand-alone story with no cliffhangers. All ages can enjoy the stories because they have no swearing, naughty content, or graphic violence.
The Liar
A. Rivers
I thought he was my happily ever after, but everything between us has been a lie. When I discover my husband married me under false pretenses, I want nothing more to do with him. I don't care if he claims to love me. He broke my trust. Unfortunately, divorcing him could jeopardize a massive sting operation. Apparently, the charming liar isn't a bartender–he's an undercover federal agent who married me to gain access to my colleagues. He's investigating a network of dirty cops, and if I blow his cover, all of the progress he's made will be lost. The fastest way to get rid of him is to help him finish his case, but doing so plunges me headfirst into danger. The trouble is, I'm not sure which I'm most worried about: the risk to my life, or to my heart.
Fighter's Heart
A. Rivers
He's tattooed, cocky, and hot as hell. The MMA superstar everyone loves to hate. Now it's my job to clean up his image...before it's too late.I never meant to become the P.R. specialist for the biggest jerks in professional sports. Unfortunately, I built a reputation for turning douchebags into media darlings, and now I'm stuck.I know all about men like Jase Rawlins and have the emotional scars to prove it. I want nothing to do with him, but my boss makes an offer I can't refuse. My dreams are finally within reach, and the more I get to know Jase, the more I wonder if I've gotten him all wrong. He may be bossy and infuriating, but he's hiding a heart as massive as his ego.Can I trust the feelings growing between us when my career and his freedom are on the line?Fighter's Heart is the first book in the Crown MMA Romance series. It's a standalone sports romance with an arrogant hero and a sassy heroine who knows how to keep him in check....
A Voice in the Wind
Part #2 of "Mark of the Lion" series by Francine Rivers
Romance / Christian / Historical Fiction
“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Roman War, some seventy years after the death of Christ. Following the prides and passions of a group of Jews, Romans and Barbarians living at the time of the siege, the narrative is centered on an ill-fated romance between a steadfast slave girl, Hadassah, and Marcus, the brother of her owner and a handsome aristocrat. After surviving the massacre of her family and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, Hadassah is captured and sold to a well-to-do merchant’s family. Brought to Rome, she is pressed into service as a personal slave to hedonistic Julia Valerian. Hadassah struggles to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to treat her masters in a manner in keeping with His teachings, but she is forced to keep her religious identity a secret in order to survive. Confused and alone, she has only her faith to cling to as she tries to subtly bring God into the lives of her captors. Reckless, impulsive, and villainous, Julia tries to undermine Hadassah at every turn. But Julia’s brother, Marcus, is a different sort altogether. Is it possible for a love between Hadassah and Marcus to flourish considering not only their differing stations in life, but also the gap between Hadassah’s unrelenting faith and Marcus’ lack of belief in anything? Simultaneously, Atretes, a captured soldier from Germania, is forced to become a gladiator. This is the time of Rome’s decline and the decadence of a civilization on the verge of self-destruction serves as a powerful backdrop to the Barbarian’s struggle for survival in the arena.
It Was Always You
Alexa Rivers
When scientist Avery's life is endangered, her cop ex is assigned to protect her from a killer. Dr. Avery Brown is developing a tool that could help put criminals behind bars, but someone is determined to stop her. When her laboratory is trashed and her house is burned to the ground, the police assign Gareth Wayland—her ex—to protect her. Avery has kept her distance from the gorgeous sergeant for years, but now that they're forced together, unwanted feelings resurface. She's never loved anyone the way she did Gareth, but she's never had her heart broken so badly either. With reawakened attraction simmering between them and a killer drawing closer, will Avery be able to keep herself—and her heart—safe? If you loved the drama of Virgin River and the intrigue of Ginny & Georgia, then IT WAS ALWAYS YOU is your next addictive read. Buy now to start reading this steamy small town romance...
Awakening His Shy Vet
Shelley Rivers
They're looking for a fresh start......with each other?After the tragic death of his wife, horse trainer Kern MacKinley shut himself off from the world—and love. Until the arrival of vet Ruby Day... Ruby may be reserved, but she has an unrivaled way with animals. Soon Kern discovers it's not just her patients that Ruby has the ability to heal. But once he lets Ruby in, there's no going back... Can he heal her, too?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Two of a Kind
Alexa Rivers
He's a professional adventurer. Her only adventures have been between the pages of her favorite novels. When they share a mind-blowing kiss, will these polar opposites fizzle or combust? Blogger Brooke Griffiths has spent a lifetime being held back by illness, but that's about to change. She's finally healthy enough to pursue her dream of hiking to Mt Everest base camp, and the first step is convincing broody Jack Farrelly to help her prepare. The only problem is, they exchanged a mind-blowing kiss weeks ago, and he never called. In a town the size of Haven Bay, that's downright awkward. But she can put her pride aside to herself–and her followers–that they're capable of overcoming any adversity, right? Jack has dated a woman in the public eye before, and has the emotional wounds to show for it. He's smart enough to learn from his mistakes, which means staying away from Brooke even if he'd enjoy the challenge of helping...
White Rivers
White Rivers (retail) (epub)
When lawyer Nick Pengelly sees a bewitching portrait in old Albert Tremayne's Truro studio, he believes he has found his destiny. Then, at his brother's wedding, Nick meets Skye Tremayne Norwood – married daughter of the woman in the portrait – and falls almost instantly in love. Skye's marriage is failing and she feels powerfully drawn to Nick, but when she is widowed just after they spend a solitary night together she is consumed by guilt. Torn between her love for Nick and an uncertain future, Skye finds that advice from an unlikely and long-forgotten source, who may finally give her the answers she desires...The sixth installment of the Cornish Clay series, Rowena Summers' White Rivers is a beautiful portrayal of forbidden love and family values, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin and Lesley Pearse
Nora, Nora
Anne Rivers Siddons
Fiction / American / Southern
"A treat to be savored."—Houston Chronicle A classic from New York Times bestselling author Anne Rivers Siddons, Nora, Nora tells the story of free-thinking Cousin Nora Findlay who turns tiny Lytton, Georgia , on its ear in the summer of 1961. Pat Conroy (The Prince of Tides) says the author of Low Country, Up Island, Peachtree Street, and King's Oak "ranks among the best of us," and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution praises Nora, Nora as "Anne Rivers Siddons writing at the top of her form. This lively, sparkling coming-of-age novel is superbly written and wholly engaging."
