Caleb’s Choice by Z Peabody -- Caleb Jacobson, rancher, farmer, and a first-generation veterinarian, has always loved to care for animals. When he was given his choice to either stay in the small community and become a full-time farmer or have his “way about,” Caleb chooses the university, and in doing so, experiences a whole other world outside of his small community. Wanting to start his own practice in his hometown, he returns to the very small community that now shuns him and to the father who hates him. It’s true—sometimes you should never return home. When a college friend asks a favor, that he hire a new head cook, Caleb immediately agrees. But when Caleb walks out of his barn to meet the new employee, he quickly regrets the decision to hire the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on. (Amish Romance from Z Peabody Publishing LLC)Monday, June 30, 2025
Caleb’s Choice by Z Peabody -- Caleb Jacobson, rancher, farmer, and a first-generation veterinarian, has always loved to care for animals. When he was given his choice to either stay in the small community and become a full-time farmer or have his “way about,” Caleb chooses the university, and in doing so, experiences a whole other world outside of his small community. Wanting to start his own practice in his hometown, he returns to the very small community that now shuns him and to the father who hates him. It’s true—sometimes you should never return home. When a college friend asks a favor, that he hire a new head cook, Caleb immediately agrees. But when Caleb walks out of his barn to meet the new employee, he quickly regrets the decision to hire the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on. (Amish Romance from Z Peabody Publishing LLC)
Rendersella by Amy R Anguish -- Ella dreams of her artwork on display in the famous Prince Gallery, but working for her stepmother leaves her eking out sporadic minutes to draw or paint. When her stepsister steals her drawing and claims it as her own, Ella fears she’s lost her chance. Chaz Prince wants more responsibility at his family’s gallery, but first he must prove he can handle it. Chaz talks his dad into a contest to bring in some new artists, sure this will be exactly what the gallery needs. When he stumbles across Ella’s piece, he not only wants the artwork, but wishes to know the artist too. At the gala to celebrate the contest winners, Ella is determined to let them know the artwork is hers, but time is against her. And where did her shoe end up? (Contemporary Romance from Scrivenings Press)
A Family on His Doorstep by Alena Auguste -- Unwed, unemployed and pregnant, Rebecca Young is in desperate need of a job. But finding work seems impossible. So when her late ex-boyfriend’s cousin Walker Greystone offers her room and board, and help getting a part-time job at the library he’s renovating in Eden, Texas, she eagerly accepts. But as they work together on a project that could change both of their lives, their feelings for one another deepen. Can Rebecca and Walk (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])
If I Fall for You by Myra Johnson -- She’s a grieving widow. He’s a rancher with too much on his shoulders. Neither expected to fall in love—until God weaves their broken stories together. But when the past resurfaces, will they choose healing or walk away? (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Meet Me on Blueberry Hill by Lisa Jordan -- On an island where everyone knows everyone, Asher Quinn is a mystery Sadie Hudson never meant to solve. Once a hopeful songwriter, Sadie's dreams faded after her sister's tragic death five years ago. Now jobless and adrift, she returns to Jonathon Island to care for her beloved grandma, Henrietta. Just as she begins to find solace in the island's charm, a fallen tree damages her grandmother's home, forcing Sadie to accept help from the gruff yet intriguing neighbor, Asher Quinn. Though he seems kind, Sadie can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something. Asher has his own demons, seeking solitude on the island to escape a past that haunts him-especially when he discovers he's responsible for Sadie's sister's death. As they navigate their shared pain, can these two wounded souls find the courage to be honest and embrace love, or will their pasts keep them apart? (Contemporary Romance from Sunrise Publishing)
Plays By the Book by Carolyn Miller -- Britta Johnson knows she’s ordinary, and she’s totally okay with that. She’s secure in God, in her purposes on the planet, and romance is something she finds between the pages of a book. She doesn’t need that in real life. So when a hockey player asks for advice on how to woo his long-distance girlfriend, she knows her heart is safe. Until it’s not. Mitchell Reilly might be feared on the ice-rink, but even he’s intimidated by this little ninja librarian who can whip teenagers into line with a single look. She knows her books too, and seems the perfect candidate to help him find some romantic fictional heroes he can impress his girlfriend with. Until she’s not. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Down in the Dumpster by Susan Page Davis and Page M Davis -- You never know what you’ll find in a Dumpster. If Cassie had known the misadventures she’d get into on her stopgap job, she would have kept checking the help-wanted ads. With her crabby dispatcher hounding her, she collects the rubbish from a senior citizens’ complex in her garbage truck. When she empties the dumpster, a witness sees a body fall into her compactor. How will she explain this to Mac? And just as important, can rubbish and romance mix? (Cozy Mystery from Scrivenings Press)
An Uncharted Dream by Abbey Downey -- Leonora Thornton always envisioned following in her father's footsteps-exploring the world and chasing adventure. But after his tragic death, she can't get past the debilitating fear...until she meets an explorer who promises to take her on his expedition to the very place where her father died. Marcus Turner knows a con man when he sees one, and after years of hiding his family's shameful financial situation, he won't let anyone he cares about be swindled again. Especially not Leonora, his longtime best friend and the woman he secretly loves. Joining the expedition, Marcus embarks on a mission to protect Leonora from the swindler, no matter the cost. When betrayal leaves them stranded far from their destination, Leonora and Marcus must determine if they can rely on God-or each other. (Historical Romance from Wild Heart Books)
The Neighbor and the Gifts by Danielle Grandinetti -- When Manitowish Waters librarian Olivia “Ollie” Larson finds a package on the library steps, she expects the children’s books she ordered, not a taxidermied partridge. By the fourth gift from her unknown and unwelcome True Love, disappearing to her grandfather’s isolated cabin in the Northwoods is the only way she can escape him. Deputy Titus Wilburn is happy to escort the lovely librarian to her grandfather’s house on his way to the neighboring Yarwood cabin. After all, he’s been smitten with her since they attended school together, and she needs his protection. However, the plan fails when Ollie’s uninvited suitor discovers her new location. (Historical Romance, Independently Published)
Uncharted Joy by Keely Brooke Keith -- Daydreaming of running a restaurant sparks joy in Anna Cotter’s solemn heart while she works in her mother’s bakery with her two sisters. Her dream seems impossible until she inherits a charming cottage in the heart of Good Springs. Determined to make her restaurant a blessing to the village, Anna faces challenges from the elder council and a group of rebels who gather at her tables. New-in-town schoolteacher Caleb McIntosh spends his evenings researching the outsiders who have come to the Land in recent years. He uses the village’s new restaurant to work on his manuscript and is struck to the core by the proprietor’s confidence, beauty, and uncrackable demeanor. Anna can handle demanding customers and the council’s edicts, but when the village’s new know-it-all schoolteacher spreads his papers across her corner table every day, her resolve is tested. Yet, as Caleb introduces her to new ideas about the world, faith, and love, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. (Historical Romance from Edenbrooke Press)
A Lesson in Love by Linda Shenton Matchett -- Born and raised in London, Isobel Turvine knows nothing about farming, but after most of the students in her school evacuate during Operation Pied Piper, she’s left with little to do. Then her friend Margery talks her into joining the Women’s Land Army, and she finds herself working the land at a manor home in Yorkshire that’s been converted to a boys’ school. A teacher at heart, she is drawn to the lads, but the handsome yet stiff-necked headmaster wants her to stick to farming. Left with an arm that barely works from the last “war to end all wars,” Gavin Emerson agrees to take on the job of headmaster when his school moves from London to Yorkshire, but he’s saddled with the quirky manor owner, bickering among his teachers, and a gaggle of Land Army girls who have turned the grounds into a farm. When the group’s blue-eyed, raven-haired leader nearly runs him down in a car, he admonishes her to stay in the fields, but they are thrown together at every turn. Can he trust her not to break his heart? (Historical Romance from Shortwave Press)
Unending Hope by Cindy Kay Stewart -- April 1940. Nazi Germany carries out a devastating invasion, trapping Americans David Jensen and Natalie Thompson in Norway. Determined to use their medical skills to aid the Norwegians, David and Natalie embark on a harrowing journey to treat the injured and evade the Nazis. Natalie, a dedicated Red Cross worker, values deep relationships. Fearful of settling for a shallow marriage, she broke off her engagement to David several years before. But she never stopped loving him and spending time working together in Norway plays havoc with her heart. David, a charismatic and confident doctor with the Red Cross, desires to advance his career and rekindle his relationship with Natalie. Even though she once rejected him, he believes she is the only woman for him. But years of keeping others at arms’ length guarantees that winning Natalie back will be the biggest challenge he’s ever faced. (Historical Romance from Hope Springs Press)
Hannah’s Quest by Jodie Wolfe -- Hannah Moore escapes the overbearing grip of her relatives and forges her own way in Shippensburg, PA, far away from their clutches. Despite Hannah’s sheer determination, she finds life on her own daunting as she loses job after job. Unsure where she fits in, Hannah wonders if she’ll ever be good enough. She feels as if God has forsaken her and questions if she will ever find a place to belong. The last thing she needs is an ignorant shop keeper constantly questioning her abilities and standing in her way. Hannah will take almost any position available so as not to return to the place of her upbringing. Luke Weiser has one goal in mind—finding a way to save his grandmother and restore her health. Only trouble is, she has other ideas about what is best for her. Gran longs to see Luke’s return to faith in the Lord, but he blames God for his grandmother’s sickness and the tragic events of his childhood. After the death of his mother, followed by his father’s abandonment, Luke refuses to trust his heart to anyone, and certainly not a wife. When Hannah keeps popping up in the hardware shop where he works, Luke is forced to think twice about his convictions. (Historical Romance, Independently Published)
A Secret Heart by Wendy Klopfenstein -- The last thing middle brother Ed McGraw wants is to be tangled up in a scheme to find a mail-order bride for his black-sheep brother. But that’s right where Ed finds himself…writing love letters and not signing his own name. Intrigued by the woman who writes back. Rebekah Edwards keeps her dreams to herself and finds contentment working for the local newspaper running matrimonial advertisements. Until the day a new ad appears—one written by the very rancher Rebekah has pined for her entire life. But just as she strikes up a correspondence, Rebekah finds herself drawn inexplicably to Ed McGraw—the wrong McGraw brother for her. What will happen when she finds out the author’s true identity? (Western Romance from Sunrise Publishing)
Five Alive by Luana Ehrlich -- Silas faces the most challenging case of his career at Discreet Corporate Security Services. He has seven days to rescue five oil workers kidnapped in a remote area of Saudi Arabia, and the future of the mission is in the hands of someone who betrayed him in the past. Can he trust her? (Crime Suspense, Independently Published)
Perilous Tides by Elizabeth Goddard -- Three years after her mother's suspicious death, forensic artist Jo Cattrel is in hiding, working at a storm-watching lodge along the Washington coast. When her father sends her a disturbing and cryptic message, Jo leaves the safety of the lodge to find him. But during the ferry crossing, Jo witnesses a murder--and becomes a target. More surprising to Jo than being in danger is the identity of the person who steps in to protect her--none other than her ex, former Green Beret Cole Mercer. Now a private investigator, Cole has been looking into her mother's death. If he can just uncover the truth, maybe Jo can end her self-imposed captivity and the two of them can pick up the pieces and build a future together. As Cole and Jo search for answers, the past rushes in like a dangerous tide before the truth can be revealed. (Romantic Suspense from Revell)
Alaskan Police Protector by Megan Short -- When a minivan slides off the road into an icy lake, Officer Samuel Miller narrowly rescues a woman and child from certain death. Only, Rachel Harding insists the crash is no accident—it’s eerily similar to how her sister and brother-in-law recently died. As the unexplained attacks escalate, Samuel is determined to protect Rachel and her orphaned niece at all costs. But when they make a shocking discovery, their investigation becomes even more dangerous, and survival may be impossible. (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired Suspense [Harlequin])
Burning Truth by Kelly Underwood -- Dani Barlow, disgraced journalist, has been given one last chance to redeem herself—follow a tip about a secret militia compound in the Alaskan wilderness and get the scoop that will put her back on top. But when her investigation takes a dangerous turn, she finds herself running for her life. Dani's only hope is the rugged hotshot firefighter who comes to her rescue. As danger closes in, she'll have to trust this mountain man with her life... He'd risk everything to protect his home… Grizz has one goal: fight fires and protect the Alaskan forests he calls home. But when a reckless, albeit beautiful, reporter trespasses on his territory, he finds himself in the middle of a terrorist plot bent on destroying everything he’s got left to care for. It seems he’ll have to do the very thing he swore he’d never do again: trust. (Romantic Suspense from Sunrise Publishing)
Maranatha the Victory Battle by Blossom Turner -- What if the greatest battle you’ll ever fight is the one you cannot see? Mara has faced the unthinkable—abuse, betrayal, and loss—but nothing can prepare her for the final battle ahead. As demons scheme in the shadows and angels stand guard, she must confront her deepest fears. With her marriage hanging by a thread, an abandoned child thrust into her arms, and a relentless enemy determined to destroy all she holds dear, Mara must decide: will she trust in God’s sovereignty, or will fear consume her? (Supernatural Suspense, Independently Published)
Timebender by Demi Griffin -- A girl born in the Age of Augury but raised in the Age of Mythic, Everwyn grew up in the tranquil seclusion of Everlasting’s Ruins without fully understanding her identity. Time was irrelevant. Growing up in a secure and predictable environment, she enjoyed a warm family life that allowed her to mature peacefully. To her, her parents were just that - parents. Everwyn had no idea about her true lineage as the daughter of the Realm Caster and Librarian. Building an unexpected friendship with a tracker, Everwyn's limited world broadened. At the tender age of twelve epochs, she discovers she is a girl without a homeland, evading Time. Her once simple life took a complicated turn as destiny revealed itself. Betrayed and facing shattered dreams, Everwyn embarks on a winding path that leads her to unexpected places. (Speculative Fiction/Fantasy, Independently Published)
Plus check out these recent additions to Fiction Finder published within the past month:
Cassia’s Calling by Rachel Blanchard -- King Peter seems like a man who cannot be changed. With her otherworldly ability shadowed by uncontrollable hurt, how will Cassia answer her heart’s call? (Speculative Fiction/Fantasy)
Love’s True Measure by Lori DeJong -- As Hunter and Shannon navigate their growing bond, unexpected challenges force them to confront their fears and priorities. Both must either choose to trust God’s plan is far greater than their own, or risk losing the love of a lifetime. (Contemporary Romance)
Revealed Courage: A Journey Forged Through Fire by Eve M Harrell -- The ruthlessness of the new world order is unlike anything he has ever seen. Can he protect his family from an apocalypse he has no control over? Will they have the courage to stand when the forging begins? (Young Adult)
Mothers of a Nation by Carlene Havel and Sharon Faucheux-- Rachel, Leah, Bilhah, and Zilpah reveal their hearts as each tells her own story of joy and sorrow. Never realizing the historical significance of their roles, these four ordinary women became the mothers of a nation. (Historical Biblical)
The Puzzle Within by Gina Holder -- They must confront their own failures and unravel the secrets hidden within themselves to rescue Bridgette … and survive a madman's twisted game. Because one thing becomes clear: Enigma’s real target is much bigger — and far more personal. (Romantic Suspense)
The Garden down the Beach: A Novelette by Annette M Irby -- Online followers, and Gramps, want to see Kamber and Shiloh spend time together, but each is focused on building their careers. Is there room for a relationship in all their planning? (Contemporary Romance)
Project Sentinel by Elle E. Kay -- With lethal agents on her trail, Faith must unlock buried memories, rescue her kidnapped son and outwit Project Sentinel’s surveillance before the conspiracy that murdered her husband silences her for good. (Romantic Suspense)
Golden Horizon by Darlene Panzera -- When a jealous miner blackmails Maggie and uses dynamite to trap Ben inside a collapsed river cave, Maggie is faced with an impossible choice. As the town rallies for a rescue, both Maggie and Ben must decide—what is truly more valuable, gold or love? (Historical Romance)
The Final Word by Laura Thomas -- When aspiring author, Sophie Brooks, trades the vibrancy of Paris for the tranquility of the English countryside, she doesn’t expect her fairy tale romance to turn into a fight for her life as she’s pursued by the relentless darkness of her past. (Romantic Suspense)
Saturday, February 1, 2020
ACFW New Releases: February 2020
February 2020 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on
the ACFW Fiction
Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
Hands of
Grace by Brenda S.
Anderson -- She's always looked for love in the wrong places. He
wants nothing to do with love. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Desert
Willow by Patricia
Beal -- A stubborn ballerina and a charming young officer are brought
together by an old woman's dying wish and last love letter. (Contemporary
Romance from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)
A Gift to
Cherish by Victoria
Bylin -- Rafe Donovan, a cop from Cincinnati, is haunted by a
recurring nightmare about the drug death of his high school sweetheart. Those
nightmares force him to take leave from his job, seek help, and shelter in
Refuge, where he pounds nails for his brother’s construction business. Rafe has
no desire to stay in Wyoming. His goal is to get back to being a cop in Ohio as
soon as possible. But then he meets Daisy Riley . . . When he finds her
stranded late at night with a flat tire, he’s impressed by her courage. Daisy
is equally impressed by him, but as a former victim of violence, she treasures
her safe and secure life in Refuge. Together they navigate the road to love—one
that’s complicated by the arrival of Daisy’s troubled best friend, online
dating, and the impossible obstacle of 1,600 miles between her home and his.
(Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Her Rocky
Mountain Hope by Mindy
Obenhaus -- Learning to trust can be the greatest adventure. She’s
always played it safe…Can he reach her guarded heart? Ready to open his camp
for young cancer patients, Daniel Stephens must impress foundation overseer Blythe
McDonald to ensure she approves funding for next year. But the cautious former
cancer patient was once let down by a similar program, and she’ll leave no
stone unturned in her evaluation. Can he convince her his camp is worthy of the
money…and that he’s worthy of her love? (Contemporary Romance from Love
Inspired [Harlequin])
The Story of
Us by Teri
Wilson -- When a bookstore owner and an architect go head to head
over a new development that threatens her store, they find a box of love
letters from the past that may hold the key to their future. (Contemporary
Romance from Hallmark Publishing)
General Split
Time:
The Tea
Chest by Heidi
Chiavaroli -- Boston, 1773... Emma Malcolm’s
father is staunchly loyal to the crown, but Emma’s heart belongs to Noah
Winslow, a lowly printer’s assistant and Patriot. Her father has promised her
hand to Samuel Clarke, a rapacious and sadistic man. As his fiancée, she would
have to give up Noah and the friends who have become like family to her?as well
as the beliefs she has come to embrace. After Emma is drawn into the treasonous
Boston Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her with evidence that condemns each
participant, including Noah. Emma realizes she must do whatever it takes to
protect those she loves, even if it means giving up the life she desires and
becoming Samuel’s wife. Present Day... Lieutenant Hayley
Ashworth is determined to be the first woman inducted into the elite Navy
SEALs. But before her dream can be realized, she must return to Boston in order
to put the abuse and neglect of her childhood behind her. When an unexpected
encounter with the man she once loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and
the document hidden within, she wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom
are buried deeper than she first realized. Two women, separated by centuries,
must find the strength to fight for love and freedom. . . and discover a
heritage of courage and faith. (General Contemporary from Tyndale House)
Historical:
Heavenly
Lights by Barbara M.
Britton -- God gave Noah bat Zelophehad four sisters, a way with
four-legged creatures, and a strong spirit. She will need all three gifts to
thrive in the Promised Land of God and find love with a special shepherd.
(Historical from Harbourlight Books [Pelican])
Historical Romance:
Waltz in the
Wilderness by Kathleen
Denly -- Eliza Brooks is haunted by her role in her mother's death,
so she'll do anything to find her missing pa—even if it means sneaking aboard a
southbound ship. When those meant to protect her abandon and betray her
instead, a family friend's unexpected assistance is a blessing she can't
refuse. Daniel Clarke came to California to make his fortune, and a stable job
as a San Francisco carpenter has earned him more than most have scraped from
the local goldfields. But it's been four years since he left Massachusetts and
his fiancé is impatient for his return. Bound for home at last, Daniel Clarke
finds his heart and plans challenged by a tenacious young woman with haunted
eyes. Though every word he utters seems to offend her, he is determined to see
her safely returned to her father. Even if that means risking his fragile
engagement. When disaster befalls them in the remote wilderness of the Southern
California mountains, true feelings are revealed, and both must face
heart-rending decisions. But how to decide when every choice before them leads
to someone getting hurt? (Historical Romance from Wild Heart Books)
The Brightest
of Dreams by Susan Anne
Mason -- Quinten Aspinall is determined to fulfill the promise he
made to his dying father and keep his family together. To do so, he travels to
Canada to find his younger siblings, who were sent there as indentured workers
when Quinn was away at war. While overseas, he agrees to look for his
employer’s niece who ran off with a Canadian soldier. If Quinn can bring Julia
back, he will receive his own tenant farm, allowing him to give his ailing
mother and his siblings a true home at last. Julia Holloway’s decision to come
to Toronto has met with nothing but disaster. When her uncle’s employee rescues
her from a bad situation, she fears she can never repay Quinn’s kindness. So
when he asks for her help to find his sister, she agrees. The quest draws the
two of them together, but soon afterward, Julia receives devastating news that
will change her life forever. Torn between reuniting his family and protecting
Julia, will Quinn have to sacrifice his own happiness to finally keep his
promise? (Historical Romance from Bethany House [Baker])
Three Little
Things by Patti
Stockdale -- Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving
for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the
Waltzs verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a
farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can't
leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He's eager to prove his worth on the
battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother's death. Before entering
the train, he bumps into Hattie. He's loved her forever, always from the
sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie's pa. One innocent letter soon morphs
into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow
closer together. But he's on his way to war across the ocean, and she's still
in her father's house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both
fronts. (Historical Romance from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)
The Land
Beneath Us by Sarah
Sundin -- With his future stolen by his brothers’ betrayal, Private
Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers, determined to do his best in
the upcoming Allied invasion of France. Leah Jones works as a librarian at the
army base, hoping to find her lost sisters. A marriage of convenience binds
them together, but will D-day—and a foreboding dream—tear them apart?
(Historical Romance from Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Taming
Julia by Jodie
Wolfe -- A gun-toting, breeches-wearing wife wasn't what the minister
ordered. In 1875, Kansas bachelor Drew Montgomery's sole desire is to serve
God, but his congregation's ultimatum that he marry or leave, forces him to
advertise for a wife by proxy. Jules Walker strides into Drew's life wearing
breeches and toting a gun and saddle--more cowboy than bride. After years on
the trail, she's not exactly wife material, but she longs for home and family,
and will do anything to ensure Drew never discovers what she really is.
(Historical Romance from White Rose Publishing [Pelican])
Mystery:
Under
Cover by Linda Shenton
Matchett -- In the year since arriving in London, journalist Ruth
Brown has put a face on the war for her readers at home in the U.S. Thus far,
juggling her career and her relationship with Detective Inspector Trevor Gelson
hasn't proven too challenging. The war gets personal for Ruth when her friend
Amelia is murdered, and Trevor is assigned to the case. Life gets even more
unsettling when clues indicate her best friend, Varis, is passing secrets to
the enemy. Convinced Varis is innocent, Ruth must find the real traitor as the
clock ticks down toward Operation Husky-the Allied invasion of Sicily.
Circumstantial evidence leads Trevor to suspect her of having a part in
Amelia's death, and Ruth must choose between her heart and her duty.
(Historical Mystery from Shortwave Press)
Romantic Suspense:
Legacy
Reclaimed by Robin
Patchen -- She’ll risk anything to save the company her parents built.
When someone makes threats on her life, he’ll risk anything to save her. But
that someone will stop at nothing to make sure they both fail. (Romantic
Suspense, Independently Published)
Speculative:
Cry of the
Raven by Morgan L.
Busse -- Lady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a
dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the
other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and
save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to
spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a
path across their lands. At the same time, Damien Maris starts to lose his
ability to raise the waters, leaving the lands vulnerable to the empire's
attacks. The only one who can unite the houses and restore her husband's power
is Selene Ravenwood. But it will require that she open her heart to those who
have hurt her and let go of her past, despite the one who hunts her and will do
anything to stop her power. Will Selene survive? Or is she destined to fall
like the dreamwalkers before her? (Fantasy from Bethany House [Baker])
Young Adult:
Follow the
Dawn by Rachelle Rea
Cobb -- Anna Emory grew up the invisible, shy younger sister, and she
prefers it that way. But when her father attempts to arrange an unsavory
marriage, Anna learns that courage is sometimes found in adversity. Then she
meets a boy and his father struggling in their relationship, and they tip her
quiet world upside down. Captain Mathieu Tudder has run from responsibility,
entrusting his young son’s care to another and devoting his Sea Beggar ship to
the Dutch Revolution. After that cause fails, Tudder returns to England for the
son he left behind. But his son seems to have given his heart to a unknown and
quiet lady—a woman who reminds him of all he’s ever loved and lost. Will these
two hearts—the battle-scarred and the broken—ever find true freedom? (Young
Adult Historical from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)
The Vault Between
Spaces by Chawna
Schroeder -- Every legend must start somewhere... No prisoner who
enters the gates of HopeWell ever leaves. But from the moment Oriel sets foot
inside Anatroshka's most formidable prison camp, she unsettles both commandant
and prisoner alike with eyes that see beyond the surface and music that trails
her everywhere. Petite and delicate though she appears, Oriel bows before
neither threat nor punishment. Moreover, she makes no attempt to hide her
intention: Oriel plans to escape the inescapable HopeWell. But when facades are
stripped away and myth becomes clothed in flesh, what begins as a prison break
becomes a mission to stop the invasion of evil itself. (Young Adult Fantasy
from Enclave Publishing)
Plus check out these recent additions
to Fiction Finder published within the past month:
The Duke’s
Refuge by Lorri
Dudley, Historical Romance
Hannah’s
Courage by Molly
Jebber, Amish Romance
The Missing
Manuscript by Sylvia A
Nash, Cozy Mystery
Silvyn’s
Tale by Sara
Nicole, Fantasy
Freedom Lake Collection:
Books 1 - 3 by Toni
Shiloh, Contemporary Romance
Yellowstone
Yondering by Kristen Joy
Wilks, Contemporary Romance
Thursday, August 1, 2019
ACFW New Releases: August 2019
August 2019 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on
the ACFW Fiction
Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
The Butterfly
Recluse by Therese
Heckenkamp -- Lila finds solace in her sheltered world by raising
butterflies and surrounding herself with their gentle beauty. They’re all she
needs—until a motorcycle-riding stranger roars up her driveway, invading her
safe haven, throwing her life off-kilter, and forcing her to question
everything. What exactly is he after, and what is he not telling her? In one
intense night of desperation and revelation, Lila must confront her darkest
fears—and hopefully discover that with faith and courage, shattered dreams can
be restored, damaged hearts can love again, and broken wings can heal . . .
maybe even fly. (Contemporary Romance from Ivory Tower Press)
A Glitter of Gold by
Liz
Johnson -- Anne Norris moved to Savannah, Georgia, for a fresh start.
Now her pirate-tour business is flagging and paying the rent requires more than
wishful thinking. When she discovers evidence of a shipwreck off the coast of
Tybee Island, she knows it could be just the boon she needs to stay afloat. She
takes her findings to local museum director Carter Hale for confirmation, but
things do not go as planned. Carter is fascinated with the wreck, the discovery
of which could open the door to his dream job at a prestigious museum. But
convincing Anne to help him fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle is no easy
task. And working with Carter means that Anne will have to do the one thing she
swore she'd never do again: trust a man. (Contemporary Romance from Revell-A
Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Hometown Healing by
Jennifer Slattery
-- She’s home again, but not for long… Unless this cowboy recaptures her heart
Returning home with a baby in tow, Paige Cordell’s determined her stay is only
temporary. But to earn enough money to leave, she needs a job—and her only
option is working at her first love’s dinner theater. With attraction once
again unfurling between her and Jed Gilbertson, can the man who once broke her
heart convince her to stay for good?
(Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])
General Contemporary/Women's Fiction:
Grace in Deep
Waters by Christine
Dillon -- William Macdonald is at the pinnacle of his career. Pastor
of a growing megachurch and host of a successful national radio programme.
Clever and respected, he’s a man with everything, including a secret. His wife
has left him and he can’t risk anyone finding out. Blanche Macdonald is
struggling. Her once rock-solid marriage is showing cracks. She promised to
love her husband for better or for worse, but does loving always mean staying?
Blanche desires to put God first. Not William. Not her daughter. Not herself.
When is a marriage over? When do you stand and fight? (Women’s Fiction,
Independently Published)
When Mountains
Sing by Stacy
Monson -- Mikayla Gordon loves nothing more than sleeping under the
stars, reeling in the “big one,” and long hikes in the wilderness. A medical
crisis reveals a 30-year-old secret that turns everything she’s known and
believed upside down, unraveling her dreams and her identity. In search of
answers, she follows a trail from Minnesota to Colorado and discovers more
unwelcome secrets even as she falls in love with the majestic beauty of the
Rocky Mountains, and a wilderness camp leader who shares the greatest secret of
all. Knowing her life can never go back to what it was, she must make decisions
that will impact far more than just her future. (Contemporary from His Image
Publications)
All
In by L. K.
Simonds -- Cami Taylor: a blackjack dealer, a bestselling author, and
a fraud. Cami's boyfriend, Joel, loves her in spite of her flaws. He wants to
marry her, buy a house on Long Island, and raise a family--a life that's a
million miles from Cami's idea of happiness. Her therapist suggests compromise
and trust, but Cami bolts like a deer. She breaks off the relationship and
launches on a new quest for happiness, not knowing that a nasty surprise waits
around the corner. What follows is a fight to the death. Who will be the one
left standing? (Contemporary from Morgan James Fiction)
Historical:
Finding Lady
Enderly by Joanna
Davidson Politano -- A rag girl accepts an invitation to become the
lady she's always dreamed of being, but some dreams turn out to be nightmares.
(Historical from Revel - A Division of Baker Publishing Group)
Historical Romance:
Lady and the
Lawman by Crystal L.
Barnes, Vickie
McDonough, Annette
OHare, and Kathleen
Y'Barbo -- Four historic stories of lawmen and the ladies who love
them. (Historical Romance from Barbour Publishing)
The Farmer’s
Daughter by Mary
Davis, Kelly Eileen Hake, Tracie J.
Peterson, Jill Stengl, and Susan May Warren -- Enjoy five
historical novels by some of Christian fiction’s bestselling authors. Meet
daughters of prairie farms from Montana south to Kansas who find love in the
midst of turbulent life changes. Marty’s nieces are kidnapped. Rosalind’s town
is overrun by a railroad company. Amy’s jealousy comes between her and her
twin. Beulah’s answer is needed to a marriage proposal. Lilly’s choice puts her
at odd with her neighbors. Into each of their lives rides a man who may only
make their situations worse. (Historical Romance from Barbour Publishing)
The
Cowboys by Sandra
Merville Hart, Cindy Ervin
Huff, Jennifer
Uhlarik, and Linda W.
Yezak -- Taming the West--one heart at a time. Healing
Heart: A physically scarred cowboy finds solace with a ranch girl who
is hiding from her past. Becoming Brave: A cattle drover
wants to get his boss’s heard safely through Indian Territory...as soon he
figures out why a bloodstained woman is holding a gun on him. Trails End:
Waiting for his boss’s cattle to sell, a cowboy takes a kitchen job at a
restaurant where the beautiful and prickly owner adds spice to his workday.
Loving a Harvey Girl: To improve the local preacher’s
opinion of career women, a Harvey Girl makes it her mission to redeem a wayward
cowboy, but finds herself longing for a husband, hearth, and home. (Historical
Romance from Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas)
Lost in the
Storm by Tamera Lynn
Kraft -- Lavena, a journalist during the Civil War, wants to become a
war correspondent. She finally gets her chance, but there's a catch. She has to
get an interview from a war hero who has refused to tell his story to every
other journalist, and she has to accomplish this impossible task in a month or
she'll lose her job. Captain Cage, the war hero, has a secret that will destroy
his military career and reputation. Now, a new journalist wants him to reveal
what he's been hiding. He’d prefer to ignore her, but from the moment she came
into camp, he can't get her out of his mind. Leading up to the turbulent
Battles for the city of Chattanooga, will Lavena and Cage find the courage to
love and forgive, or will they be swept away by their past mistakes that don't
want to stay buried? (Historical Romance from Mt Zion Ridge Press)
Love's
Allegiance by Linda Shenton
Matchett -- Inspired by the biblical love story of Rebekkah and
Isaac, Love’s Allegiance explores the struggles and sacrifices of those whose
beliefs were at odds with a world at war. (Historical Romance from Shortwave
Press)
The Brightest
Hope by Naomi
Musch -- Five years after the Great War, Holly Allen is a
well-adjusted war widow with a knack for running the family press. She’s over
the days of waiting for a white knight to ride in and sweep her away from her
cares. Besides, if Hugh Phelps is a knight, he's certainly a black one—with his
prison record, personal demons, and the ghosts of war that haunt him. When
Holly hires Hugh, despite her reservations, it isn’t long before she sees the
man he could really be, and as Hugh finds his niche at Allen’s Printing, he
finds his lady boss equally appealing. Despite the attraction, however, Holly
won’t let herself fall for a faithless man, and Hugh isn’t on gracious terms
with God. Then, just when new beginnings seem possible, old heartaches from the
war come calling. Now it might only be in letting go of everything dear that
they both discover what real love is. (Historical Romance, Independently
Published)
Annabelle’s
Joy by Betty Thomason
Owens -- She's waited too long. When Tom proposed last year,
Annabelle wasn't ready to open her heart to another man. Pain still held a thin
crust around it. Time has healed her heart, but with a new woman in town, one
who clearly has her sights set on Tom, does it matter if Annabelle's heart is
ready to love again? Folks in town are keeping a close eye on their pharmacist,
hoping to be the first to hear the good news. He’s been courting the widow
Cross for nigh on two years now. Annabelle Cross better wake up and put her
dancing shoes on. Mr. Tom is prime real estate. (Historical Romance from Write
Integrity Press)
Mystery/Cozy Mystery:
Hidden
Secrets by Janet
Sketchley -- When an online vendetta against the Green Dory Inn
escalates to physical threats, a cryptic message about a tunnel points to the
property’s original owner, a notorious Prohibition-era sea captain rumoured to
have left hidden wealth. (Mystery, Independently Published)
Murder at
Rendsburg Resort by C. L.
Wells -- Trapped in a remote resort with a killer on the loose, the
body count piling up, and no one else to save them, mystery writer Jill
Pemberton must help find the killer before they claim their next victim. (Cozy
Mystery, Independently Published)
Romantic Suspense:
Two Steps
Forward by Luana
Ehrlich -- When CIA operative Titus Ray has an unexpected encounter
with a Jihadi terrorist while he and Nikki are on their honeymoon in Morocco,
he assumes it’s a coincidence, but when they travel to Israel for the second
half of their honeymoon and encounter him again, he takes action, which takes
him to Baghdad to prevent the assassination of a high-profile government
official. (Romantic Suspense, Independently Published)
Edge of
Truth by Kimberly Rose
Johnson -- The DEA sends two of its best agents, Kara Nelson and Jeff
Clark, to Central Oregon, to shut down a major drug ring. Kara and Jeff usually
work alone, but Operation Trail Ride throws them undercover together in a way
neither of them expected. A notorious Miami drug lord wants Kara dead. Can
these agents pull off the greatest acting job of their lives—and manage the
sparks flying between them? Or will they die trying? (Romantic Suspense,
Independently Published)
Speculative:
Redemption by Jacques R.
Pye -- Sterling Newman and Armena Sandal face death as they struggle
to help the Alesandrans and the Kirilleans combat a force seeking the
destruction of both worlds. (Speculative, Independently Published)
Young Adult:
Shards of
Light by Susan
Miura -- Sometimes the pieces of a shattered dream can transform into
something extraordinary. (Young Adult from Vinspire Publishing)
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