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CADENCE

Set in nineteenth century New York City and the surrounding Hudson River Valley, Cadence continues the saga of the courageous immigrants who helped build our nation: the struggles they endured and the music they created, lived, and loved by. In the music room of an opulent Hudson River estate, Susanna Fallon sits down at the piano to play music she can’t bring herself to share with Michael Emmanuel, the man she secretly loves. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CALEB'S DAUGHTER

Vickie McDonough 06/2003

Beautiful and headstrong, Achsah   grows up learning life's lessons the hard way. Achsah has her heart and   her mind set on the handsome but greedy Shemida. Her father Caleb strongly   disapproves, but this doesn't stop Achsah from naively continuing to meet   with the warrior of her choice. During a heated argument regarding   betrothal, Caleb rashly vows to give Achsah as the bride-prize to the   warrior who takes the city of Debir. Shocked and furious, Achsah faces an   unknown future. (Biblical/Romance)

THE CALLING OF JUJUBEE FORTHRIGHT

Laura V. Hilton 04/2007

Quirky yet lovable characters from rural north Georgia led by a 300-pound auctioneer named Jujubee embark on a grace-full revival that " auctions off salvation to the lowest bidder." What do you get when you cross a gray-haired philosophy professor named Diogenes (after the great Cynic) with a 300-pound country auctioneer named Jujubee Forthright? A changed heart and a calling that will lead a band of poor, hungry and ill-gotten country folk on a retreat to an island off the Georgia coast. A modern day rendering of the parable of the Pharisee and the Sinner. Much awaited follow-up to Scott Philip Stewart's well received nobel titled, " The Healing of Ryne O'Casey."

CALM, COOL AND ADJUSTED

Laura  V.  Hilton  11/2006

Best friends since Johnny Depp wore scissors for hands, " The Spa Girls" live very separate lives, but stay in touch with routine visits to California's Spa Del Mar. The third novel in the Spa Girls Series focuses on Silicon Valley chiropractor Poppy Clayton, who is as colm, cool and adjusted as they come. Or is she? Known for her bad fashion sense, a love for all things natural and the inability to get a second date, Poppy is beginning to wonder if she might be misaligned herself. Her route to self discovery will be an unnatural one - a plastic surgeon, a house in Santa Cruz and a wedding date from the dark side. It's all enough to send a girl - and her gal pals - running for the spa. (Inspirational/Chicklit)

CALORIE QUEENS

Laura V. Hilton 06/2006

Fed up with trendy diets, a mother and daughter share the self-created down-home diet that helped them shed over 300 pounds. Jackie Scott and her daughter Diane Scott-Kellum had tried just about every diet under the sun, sometimes losing weight but always gaining it back. So, with the help of Jackie's husband, Brett, a board certified neurosurgeon, they developed their own diet complete with menus, shopping lists, over 100 recipes, and generous helpings of common sense. They soon discovered that not only did their calorie-based diet work for them (Jackie lost 100 pounds, Diane over 200 pounds, and even Brett lost 50 pounds) but it worked for their friends. This is not a starvation or a fad diet. It's not really a diet at all. It's about learning how to eat for a lifetime from two real women who have been there and are making it work.   (Nonfiction)

A   CAN OF PEAS

Ellie Schroder 11/2004      Linda Mae Baldwin 08/2002    Beth Goddard   07/2002

Enticed by the simple, small-town life, Peter Morgan and his new wife,   Mae, follow in the footsteps of Peter's grandparents on the family farm.   Soon, Peter is farming around the clock, barely one step ahead of failure,   as Mae struggles to find her place in Peter's life and the community.   Sometimes funny and often poignant, these vignettes draw readers into the   reassuring rhythms of life as it is in the heart of America. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CANDLE IN THE DARKNESS

Vickie McDonough 05/2003

Candle in the Darkness Book One in the Refiner's Fire series, tells the story of a timid southern girl who finds her voice as   she begins to tell the truth about the atrocities around her. A short stay   in the North confirms her abolitionist feelings, but when she returns to   the South she finds herself torn between her home, a beloved suitor who   doesn’t share her feelings, and the principles she knows are true.   Standing for right may mean standing alone. Does she have the courage? (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction)   2003 Christy Award Finalist

THE CANDLESTONE

Kaci Hill 09/2005        Jason McDonald 03/2005   

A modern fantasy novel that inspires young people to believe in the promises made by trustworthy friends, to discern between good and evil, and to use their God-given strengths to fight against evil and set the captives free.   (Inspirational/Fantasy)

CAPE REFUGE

Laura V. Hilton   05/2006

Mystery and suspense combine in this first book of a four-book series set in Cape Refuge, Georgia. After a heated argument with his in-laws, Jonathan finds them murdered in the warehouse where they held their church services. Soon he becomes the prime suspect in the homicide. (Inspirational/Suspense)

CAPTAINESS

Vickie McDonough   06/2004

In the year 1718 " James" is a   peculiar name for a young woman. But when Papa calls her by her nickname,   Captainess, all seems right with the world. Life aboard a merchant ship as   the cook's daughter is wonderful indeed. Wonderful, that is, until the   fateful day their ship is pillaged and her father killed by the infamous   pirate, Bloody Gunn. Wounded by the shocking truth she discovers and   broken from a bitter heart, Captainess is angry at God and on the run from   the evil pirate who wants the mysterious opal ring she wears. Now aboard   the privateering vessel Seamaiden, Captainess finds herself falling   in love with the widowed Captain William Steed. But at what cost? When   William learns the truth about her past, will their love survive? And when   Gunn finally tracks her down, will Captainess heed the Lord and forgive as   Jesus did? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CAPTURE THE WIND FOR ME

Laura V. Hilton 05/2003

After her mama’s death, sixteen-year-old Jackie Delham is left to run the   household for her daddy and two younger siblings. When Katherine King   breezes into town and tries to steal her daddy’s heart, Jackie knows she   must put a stop to it. Katherine can’t be trusted. Besides, one romance in   the family is enough, and Jackie is about to fall headlong into her own.   As love whirls through both generations, the Delhams are buffeted by hope,   elation and loss. Jackie is devastated to learn of old secrets in her   parents’ relationship. Will those past mistakes cost Jackie her own love?   And how will her family ever survive if Katherine jilts her daddy and   leaves them in mourning once more?

(Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CARLY

Laura V. Hilton 12/2006

Carly Sinclair joins the Army, and through the military she confronts her self-doubt. Deployed to Kuwait as part of Operation Desert Storm, Carly is wounded and returns to Ivy Manor and the nursing care of three generations of women who have faced their own wars. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

A CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS

Laura V. Hilton 11/2006

What would one give up for love? For Carol, it was her passion to sing, but was her sacrifice worth it now that her marriage is crumbling? In this heartwarming novella, two people discover the true essence of Christmas and its power to rekindle the flames of love. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CAROLINA CARPENTER BRIDES

Laura V. Hilton 01/2008   Barbara Warren 08/2007

Taking a wallpapering class at a local Home & Hearth Superstore, Brianna Griffith encounters Zach wilson, an old flame. Kaitlyn Ferrer, an investigative reporter, is doing undercover work on the dating scene at the store when she meets Chris Taylor. When Valerie Bradford asks a store employee named Austin Hodges for assistance, she gets more attention than she bargained for. Gary Andrews is working security at the superstore when Janice Jones becomes a suspect employee. He can have her arrested or try to save her from a life of crime. Will this Carolina store have the tools for building lasting, faith-based love? (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

A CASE OF CROOKED LETTERS

Laura V. Hilton 04/2006

In this second book in the Morning Shade Mystery series, Maude, Stella, and Cee Cee must solve the mystery of the troublesome chain letters. Who is sending them and why? Copeland's readers will relish this delightfully humorous cozy mystery. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Suspense)

A CASE OF NOSY NEIGHBORS

Laura V. Hilton 04/2006

In the third and final book in the Morning Shade Mystery series, Maude, Stella, and Cee Cee must solve the mystery of the peeping toms. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Suspense)

THE CASE FOR THE REAL JESUS

Jeremiah McNabb11/2007

CASSIDY'S CHARM

Lesa Boutin 10/2001

When New Yorker Cassidy Frazier moves to her aunt and uncle's ranch to   open a women's fashion boutique, she anticipates a fresh start. Her family   has forgiven her troubled teen years--a time of drug addiction and false  accusations. Now, Cassidy wants to prove that she is worthy of her   family's love. (Inspirational/Romance)

CAST A ROAD BEFORE ME

Anne McDonald   03/2001

Jessie Callum has her whole life planned out—down to the last detail. But   her life is about to take an unexpected turn. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

THE CASTAWAY'S BRIDE

Barbara Warren 06/2006

When her sister Abigail's beau returns from the sea after being thought dead for five years, Deborah Bowman is torn. She greatly admires Edward Hunter and believes him to be the best of men, but Abigail's heart now belongs to another. Deborah longs to honor her sister's choice, but why can't Abby see Edward's superior character and the miracle of his return? Edward Hunter has come back to life in the eyes of his friends and family. Marooned on a deserted island, only the Lord and thoughts of his beloved Abigail kept him going. But now that he's home, he finds he and Abigail aren't who they used to be. . . and neither is Abigail's little sister, Debbie. Could the Lord have used tragedy and separation to open Edward's eyes to what-and who-he really needs? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CATCH A RISING STAR

Laura V. Hilton     05/2007

When thirty-something Tabby Brockman has the opportunity to reclaim her role as a killed-off character on the nation's #1 daytime soap opera, she figures this must be God's reward. But back on the set, she's faced with the same hateful head writer who killed off her character in the first place, kids who drive her crazy, a stage dad who rubs her completely wrong, and and an unwanted boyfriend who can?t seem to get the message. Faced with this dizzying rollercoaster of challenges, Tabby has to wonder: is she finally a star on the rise or just on the brink of another spectacular fall? (Inspirational/Chick-lit)

CATHERINE'S HEART

Vickie McDonough     05/2003

With a sheltered background   of all-girls’ schools, strict parents, and doting governesses, Catherine   Rayborn is thrilled with her first taste of independence—Girton College in   Cambridge during 1880. Surprised and flattered by her first encounters   with males in adult society, Catherine is quickly swept off her feet. What   will it take for Catherine’s eyes to be opened to see the vast gulf   between true love and shallow infatuation? When it comes her way, will she   recognize the treasure of a love built on a foundation of friendship? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

THE CELEBRITY

Laura V. Hilton  04/2005        Eileen Key  03/2005       Vickie  McDonough   12/2004

Caught between a charade and the Truth, singer Jamie D. Lane assumes a new identity, secretly slips away from his celebrity lifestyle, and heads to the Pacific Northwest incognito. But what he finds in small-town Washington could open up Jamie's future and change him forever. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HEART

Laura V. Hilton 05/2003

What could be more romantic than a chance   encounter with your one true love? Let these delightful stories by   Elizabeth White, Kathleen Fuller, and Susan Warren surprise you with   unexpected love. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

CHANGED

Laura V. Hilton 05/2006

There is no denying the powerful role music plays in the lives of its listeners. This new series, The Power of Christian Music (tm), explores the personal impact made through Christian music. Changed is a collection of true stories from celebrities and individuals that have experienced God through Christian music. (Inspirational/Nonfiction)

CHARADE

Laura V. Hilton 11/2005

A beautiful woman. A savage betrayal. The perfect payback. But is revenge enough? Ollie Benson’s computer program, Moviemaker.com, explodes onto the market, thrusting him into a world of glamour, fame, and fortune. He’s extravagantly rich. But he’s still obese and desperately miserable—until he meets a woman who loves him for who he is. Or so it seems. When the two people Ollie trusts the most betray him in brutal fashion, he constructs an elaborate plan for revenge. It’s brilliant. It’s perfect. There’s just one glitch: Ollie is about to come face-to-face with the power of true, unconditional love. It could change his life. Or end it. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CHILD OF THE MIST

Vickie McDonough 03/2005

In the harsh Scottish Highlands of 1565, Niall Campbell is captured by his dreaded enemies, the MacGregors. In exchange for his life, Niall agrees to end the Highland feud by joining the two clans together in a marriage with high-spirited Anne MacGregor. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction)

CHILD OF MINE

Laura V. Hilton 08/2006

Years ago, Matt Johnson's brother came into town, left his son Danny with Matt, and took off again, leaving Matt to raise the boy. Unbeknownst to Matt, Danny has been kidnapped. Now Leah Hunter comes into town to find her son—and she's not leaving without him. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

CHOCOLATE BEACH

Laura  V.  Hilton 08/2007

Bri Stone loves life as a laid-back beach girl with a distinguished attorney husband, a surf-ridin' teenage son, and a kicky job as a coastal tour bus host. Still, her mother-in-law and a know-it-all friend think her marriage is lacking. She brushes aside their wayward opinion and focuses her energy on helping her best pal, Gaby, find romance. But when she discovers evidence that maybe her husband has grown tired of her laid-back ways, Bri sets out to win him back--by reinventing herself--and their home! In the midst of her makeover, she vows to uncover the truth about her marriage, her family, and ultimately, about herself. (Inspirational/Momlit/Women/Fiction)

CHOSEN

Laura  V.  Hilton 11/2005

She came to conquer a king but discovered a man and, in the end, saved a nation. What really happened in Xerxes' palace? Queen Esther's secret diaries tell all. (Inspirational/Biblical/Fiction)

CHOSEN

Karri Compton 12/2007

The land of the Forest Dwellers has been decimated by the Horde under the watchful eye of the vilest of all creatures, Teeleh. Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, is forced to lower the recruitment age of his army from eighteen to sixteen. From among thousands, four new recruits are chosen to lead--and perhaps die--for the greater good. The chosen four are sent on a quest to prove their character, but their mission takes a dramatic turn when they are intercepted, sword to secrecy, and redirected to a different endgame. Now they must find the seven lost Books of History. Books that have power over the past, present, and future. Books whose words are alive. Books sought by the Dark One that control not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well. (Inspirational/Supernatural/Thriller)

CHRISTIANITY  ACCORDING  TO  THE  BIBLE

Laura V. Hilton   12/2006

How should a Christian respond when someone says, “The Bible is just another book,” or “No one can really be certain God exists,” or “Jesus was a wonderful person, just like a lot of other great men”? Popular Bible scholar Ron Rhodes lays out the clear teaching of Scripture on 12 essential elements of biblical Christianity, including...God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit angels, demons, and Satan sin, salvation, and the afterlife.  Each chapter mentions popular misconceptions about a particular topic and then presents a thorough yet easy–to–understand explanation of the related biblical truth. These informative presentations are also highly inspirational. Discussion questions for each chapter make this an ideal guide for group or personal use. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Apolgetics)

THE CHRISTKINDL'S GIFT

Vickie McDonough     09/2004

While Christian charity moves Anna Hannack's father-in-law to bring home a wounded stranger, the young widow keeps her distance. But, could this rugged Scotsman actually be the gift Anna's children have asked of the Christ child this Christmas? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

THE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN

Laura V. Hilton   12/2003

All she'd wanted   for Christmas was to regain the faith she'd had as a child. Spending the   holidays alone at a friend's home seemed the perfect answer for   forty-something Carissa Whitmore — and what better town than Yuletide to   help her find the holiday spirit she sought? But Carissa didn't count on   sharing the house with Paul Spencer, her friend's brother, temporarily   home from an overseas construction job…or the motherless family who'd been   hiding out in the house. Acting as parents brought the former fashion   designer and the handsome forty-something engineer together. Could the   miracle of love bring the joy of the season back to Carissa…and give her   the husband and family she'd always longed for? (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

CHRISTMAS DUTY

Laura V. Hilton 01/2005

Life is never still in the military. Even Christmas is a season of challenge...a season of change. This year, several servicemen and women will face a range of life-altering experiences. In the battle for hope and love, lines have been drawn...who will be left standing? Will the true meaning of Christmas emerge through the din? (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance

CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING

Laura V. Hilton 10/2003

This anthology contains three original   historical novellas set in the late 1800s, each revolving around the   discovery of love at Christmastime and a significant Christmas homecoming. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING

Laura V. Hilton 06/2007

The Gossip Guru… hears wealthy newspaper tycoon Wallace Hamilton may finally be released from the hospital, after recurring visits following his bone-marrow transplant.   But the juiciest Hamilton news is that Jeremy—who is " not" Wallace's son—has been in contact with his family again… " and" he might rejoin Hamilton Media. A certain lovely single mom has been spotted doing holiday volunteer work with the former business tycoon. Perhaps the charms and strong spiritual life of Gabi Valencia helped create this Christmas homecoming for Jeremy.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY

Barbara Warren 11/2006     Vickie McDonough 10/2006

Feel the pull of home as Abby and Rebecca return for Christmas to the Ozarks where their young hearts were once broken by romance. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

THE CHRISTMAS KITE

Vickie McDonough 10/2003

The life of a single mom with a Down Syndrome child is turned around by a mysterious kite-flying stranger.   Reclusive, Jordan Baird is drawn back into the world by a happy-go-lucky   eight year old, Mac Hayden. His mother, Meara, is determined to make a   life for her son and finds a niche in the Michigan town of Mackinaw City   where her life becomes as colorful and exciting as the kites flying over   the water. With her abundant faith, Meara comes to grips with her past and   Jordan learns that forgiveness is possible with love and faith in God. (Inspirational/Romance)

THE CHRISTMAS LETTERS

Laura V. Hilton 12/2006

The nine letters Grandpa hands to his family each contain a personal story of how they brought joy to him. This volume-which has sold more than 60,000 copies since its initial publication-has been repackaged as a gift hardcover. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

THE CHRISTMAS LIST

Vickie McDonough 12/2004

Based on a true story that circulated on the Internet. A heart-warming account of the power of encouragement and appreciation. A nun told her fourth-grade students to write their names on a piece of paper and then pass the paper to the next person, who was to write a sentence of appreciation about the person named at the top. When the exercise was done, each student had twenty-four comments of admiration and appreciation – one from each classmate. The Christmas List follows James Engler, who returns home to Iowa one Christmas, after his fiancé e calls off their marriage, and discovers that his best childhood friend, Mike, has just been killed in the Gulf War. When Mike’s parents reveal at a memorial service that Mike had carried his fourth-grade list with him, most of James’s former classmates confess that they, too, kept their lists as a reminder, even in the worst of times, of their admirable traits and that they were appreciated. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

A CHRISTMAS SLEIGH RIDE

Laura V. Hilton 11/2004

Christmas is not going as planned for the two women in this pair of romance stories, set on the historic Great Plains. Will the spirit of the season warm their hearts--or will they get left out in the cold? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

A CHRISTMAS TO DIE FOR

Laura V. Hilton 11/2007

A holiday season among the Plain people swarms with hidden danger as a killer stalks a woman, the survivor of a near-fatal hit-and-run. and the man who would make her his bride. (Inspirational/Suspense)

CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD

Vickie McDonough   01/2004

Come to the church in the wildwood. . .where the citizens   of Hickory Hollow have worshiped for generations.   (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CIRCLE OF HONOR

Ellie Schroder  02/2004    Laura V. Hilton  05/2003

A riveting story of betrayal and love on the   highlands of medieval Scotland, beautifully packaged with French flaps and deckled edges. " Circle of Honor" takes readers back to the time of Robert   the Bruce and Scotland's war for independence from England. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

CIRCLES OF SEVEN

Laura V. Hilton  09/2005       Remade Gold 09/2005         Beth Goddard   09/2005

Filled with action, danger, and suspense this book is sure to keep readers in their seats, following Billy and Bonnie to the exciting conclusion. This is the third saga in the four-book Dragons In Our Midst series. (Inspirational/Fantasy)

CLAIRE KNOWS BEST

Laura V. Hilton   05/2006

In this humorous follow-up to " Leave It to Claire," this overwhelmed single mother enlists the help of a life coach to get a grip on the chaos in her life. Will she acknowledge that God directs her steps or continue to insist she knows best? (Inspirational/Momlit)

CLOWNING  AROUND

Vickie McDonough   07/2003

  Lois Johnson broke up with her rich boyfriend who wasn't a   Christian. She's committed to serving the Lord through her new job. When   Slow-Joe the Clown falls into her lap, Lois wonders if he might be the man   God has in mind for her. Is Joe what Lois is looking for in a man? Or will   his jesting be bad for their relationship? Can Joe connect with his real   feelings, or will he spend the rest of his life clowning around? (Inspirational/Romance)

COLDWATER REVIVAL

Laura V. Hilton   12/2006   Barbara Warren  08/2006

One of Emma Grace Falin's six-year-old twin brothers falls into a well and dies while in her care. She begins a journey that takes her through the dark valley of guilt, sorrow, depression, and anger at God. But through her ordeal you see the hand of God at work. Although she rejects Him, God brings restoration and healing into her troubled life. Gain a better understanding of God's mercy, as he compassionately guides the lives of Emma Grace and her family during their desperate period of grief and despair. (Inspirational/Women/Fiction)

THE COLOR OF LOVE

Laura V. Hilton   09/2001

Reed Parker's ex-fiancé e vowed she couldn't marry a man of mixed race. But   years later she re-enters his life, determined to win him back. (Inspirational/Romance)

THE COLOR OF THE SOUL

Laura V. Hilton   07/2007     Vickie McDonough  09/2005

COLOR  THE SIDEWALK FOR ME

Linda Mae Baldwin 05/2002

The story of Celia Matthews's return home for the first time seventeen   years after she fled her harsh, cold mother—this time, it's to help her   father after a serious stroke. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

COME   TO THE QUIET

Laura V. Hilton   08/2003

When is the last time you sat down just to listen to spring’s raindrops   tap against your window? How long has it been since you had a quiet moment   to refresh yourself with a cup of herbal tea? Or shared a dinner with a   friend “just for fun”? Or read a novel from cover to cover in one sitting?   Or fished on the bank of a river on a warm afternoon? Can’t remember? Then   read this book carefully, and listen to the One who loves you and who   calls you to come to Him and rest. (Nonfiction/Devotional)

COMES  A  HORSEMAN

Peg Brantley   03/2006         Jeremiah McNabb   10/2005

FBI agents Brady Moore and Alicia Wager are accustomed to grisly crimes like the so-called Pelletier Killings. But when the pair uncovers ancient prophecies that link the victims, the wrath of the killers turns on them. This global thriller will rattle even the most skeptical soul.   (Apocalyptic/Thriller)

COMING HOME TO MERCY STREET

Laura V. Hilton 05/2003

Renn Harper is feeling  conned. She would’ve said no to her manipulative Aunt Kate’s request to   come and stay, but something in Kate’s voice made her hesitate. Does she really have any reason to be afraid? Before she realizes it, Renn is plunged into a sea of confusion, controversy, danger and threats, and in   the middle of it all, finds love. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CONFESSIONS OF A NON-CHARISMATIC

Laura V. Hilton   06/2004

Ken Anderson identifies the struggles he experienced as he was seeking a Spirit-filled life. Though deeply involved in writing Christian books and producing gospel films, he longed for more of God, and he pursued this spiritual quest. This is a healing book demonstrating that the fullness of the Spirit-filled life is available to all Christians who follow the Bible's basic truths. As a non-charismatic, he in no way displays any negativity toward those who have experienced the charismatic manifestations. His challenge is to " accept all God has for you ... whatever that may be." (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Spiritual Growth)

CONCESSIONS

Laura V. Hilton 01/2005

Karan LaRue's happy life is shattered when her husband, Jack, moves her and her young daughters to California, leaving all she has ever loved back home in beautiful Alaska. Their ordinary life becomes a California whirlwind of adventure and transformed lifestyle as Karan tries to cope with her husband's changing character. But although her faith in Jack is human and failing, her faith in God carriers her through, and lessons of truth, love, and laughter restore the family's relationship to a greater depth of joy than before. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

CONFIDENT PARENTING

Laura V. Hilton   01/2008

Jim Burns weaves together the fictional story of Mark and Becky, two  normal parents trying their best to raise normal kids.  Yet the problems and difficulties Mark and Becky face are not unusual or far-fetched—in fact, they are the normal, day-to-day battles most parents share. So why is it still so hard? Because no one showed them the basics of good parenting. with common sense and accessible parenting tips and strategies. Part story, part information, each chapter explores a different aspect of parenting, such as balancing self-care with family care, and includes the ingredients involved in proper discipline. With more than 20 years of experience counseling hundreds of families and children, Burns offers time-tested advice in a painless and creative way, helping parents everywhere lay a positive foundation for raising healthy families. (Christian/Parenting)

CONSIDER THE LILIES

Laura V. Hilton   04/2002

Picking up where Book 1 (Under the Distant Sky) left off, Hannah and the   children grieve over her husband's death. An embittered man sets fire to Hannah's store, but God provides and Hannah leads the man to Christ. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction)

CONSTANCY'S WALTZ

Laura V. Hilton 04/2004

Constancy Grace Stafford has never lived up to her   middle name, but falling over the corpse of a fellow kindergarten teacher   turns out to be the worst trip she's ever taken. Her dream of spending a   relaxing Ozarks summer with her beloved great-grandmother becomes a   nightmare when an old enemy decides to prove Constancy murdered her   co-worker.   She is terrified, that the shock could kill   eighty-three-year-old Gram, her only acknowledged relative. Can police   officer Danny Egan help Constancy track down the killer, then get out   before the real waltz with danger starts? (Inspirational/Fiction/Cozy/Mystery)

COOKING WITH HOT FLASHES

Laura  V.  Hilton  01/2005      Anne McDonald   12/2004

Who says growing old isn't fun? Sure, each day brings its own disturbing surprises, but aging has its benefits, too. Martha Bolton believes that the older you get, the smarter you become, and she's only slightly kidding when she offers her hilarious ideas of skin-slippage insurance and scratch and taste samples in the cooking magazines. There are some distinct advantages to aging, so laugh with Martha as she points out all that the over-forty crowd can get away with. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Humor)

CORDS OF LOVE

Vickie McDonough 05/2003

Someone is out to get Renee Austin...and she has no idea who it is.   First, thieves ransack the small design firm where she works, then a   stranger breaks into her apartment. All the while, a business competitor   seems to be stealing presentation ideas from her company's computers and   using them to lure away clients. Worst of all, the evidence points to   Renee as the culprit.   (Inspirational/Romance)

COUNTRY CHARM

Lesa Boutin   08/2001

Paula Franklin thought the dream she and her husband shared of owning a   Christian bed and breakfast ended with his untimely passing. Five years   later God has healed her grieving heart and brought her to the doorstep of  an old farmhouse to realize that dream. (Inspirational/Romance)

COURTING TROUBLE

Laura V. Hilton   10/2007

In 1890s Texas, being a single woman at 30 meant you were practically a spinster. Tired of leaving it up to providence, Essie takes matters into her own hands, casting her sights on the towns remaining bachelors and widowers. Surely with one of them she can find a match made in heaven, even if shes decided to leave God out of it.  (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

COVENANT CHILD

Vickie McDonough   05/2002

The press called them " Billion Dollar Babies," heirs to one of the largest   fortunes in the country. But upon the deaths of their father and   grandparents, the court system rips the three-year-olds from the arms of   the stepmother who loves them and places them with their cruel maternal   grandparents. Though Eloise and Deke Krebbs plan to win that fortune for   themselves, what they get for the purpose of raising the children they   squander in gambling casinos while the twins fend for themselves. Kara and   Lizzie grow up believing they are worthless...until that day when they   learn the truth. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction)

COWBOY

Laura V. Hilton   03/2007

Life has done its best to knock Beth McCasland to the ground, and the truth is: it’s done a pretty good job of keeping her there. Stuck in a minimum-wage job with a young daughter counting on her, Beth does her best to stay standing under the weight of it all because she knows God is on her side. Then one night she gets the chance to be an angel to another of life’s weary travelers. For once hope has never looked so real. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance)

COWBOY CHRISTMAS

Laura V. Hilton   12/2004

This anthology contains three original novellas about cowboys, each revolving around the discovery of love at Christmastime. Included are “A Rancher's Heart,” “Undercover Cowboy,” and “The Outlaw's Gift.” (Inspirational/Historical/Romance)

COW CRIMES AND THE MUSTANG MENACE

Laura V. Hilton 12/2005

This award-winning series continues with a mystery of Ruby Taylor proportions-complete with thieving ranchers, tangled romance, and the heroine red-head who just doesn't know when to quit.

CREATING A CULTURE OF SUCCESS  

Laura V. Hilton 10/2004

Filled with was stories and anecdotes, Creating a Culture of Success defines organizational culture and how the success of the culture drives the success of the enterprise. Their concepts are driven home with real-world examples drawn from 20+ years of experience with a variety of organizations. The authors then provide simple, straightforward steps to building a culture of success, including evaluating what is going on and why, the common barriers to an effective culture, and how to acquire the skills necessary to lead the way to a more productive and enjoyable workplace. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Business Management)

CRIME AND CLUTTER

Barbara Warren 05/2007       Laura V. Hilton 03/2007       Eileen Key 02/2007

It’s been a year since Mary Alice lost her father—the father she never really knew. Now she’s stuck cleaning out his rubbish from a storage unit. Just when she’d rather it all go away from her well-ordered life, her secret is discovered by the feisty Marina, one of the six members of the Friday Afternoon Club. When these friends make it their mission to help Mary Alice tackle her stash, they arrive at the storage unit, prepared to clean. But what they discover takes them on a riotous ride through the crime and clutter of the sixties, the angst and betrayal of those caught in The Revolution, and the forgiveness that can only come through acceptance of a different kind of Cause. Includes fun, easy, and tantalizing recipes.

CRIME SCENE JERUSALEM

Karri  Compton 02/2007

When cynical American investigator Maxwell Odom travels to Jerusalem, he leaves his hotel to discover that he's been transported back into ancient history. Allowed to return to his own time only if he can solve a crime that begins in the upper room, will he be able to unearth--and believe--the real truth? (Inspirational/Apologetic/Fiction)

THE CROSS SHE BEARS

Vickie McDonough 05/2002

The good people of Willow Creek, Colorado barely exist in a world crazy   for gold. They plod through the days hoping, secreting their pasts, their   indiscretions. But the crosses they bear cut deep, and exhaust the soul.   Whose cross cuts the deepest? And who is willing to lay theirs down?  (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction)

A CROWN IN THE STARS

Laura V. Hilton 03/2007

Rebellion of mankind grows as the tribes of the earth continue building the great tower begun by Nimr-Rada (commonly known as Nimrod). After the Most High Himself thwarts their plans by confounding human speech, He comforts His followers by revealing to them the identity of Avram, father of the tribe that will bring forth their savior, the Promised One. (Biblical/Fiction)

THE   CRYSTAL CAVERN

Ellie  Schroder    12/2004          Laura V. Hilton 11/2003         Anne McDonald 10/2003

Fleeing for their lives from an unknown enemy, Sable Chamberlain and Paul   Murphy are horrified to discover themselves trapped, along with a   suspicious cast of   strangers, by an Ozark ice storm. Will Sable's   family home--and the formidable cavern beneath--provide a safe haven and   the answers she seeks...or will they become a deadly snare? (Inspirational/Mystery/Suspense)

CRYSTAL LIES

Laura V. Hilton 12/2004

As the wife of a prominent attorney and the mother of two teenagers, Glennis Harmon lives the kind of successful, high profile life that many people envy. But when she discovers that 19-year-old Jacob is addicted to crystal meth, Glennis's perfect world shatters.

A CURRIER &   IVES CHRISTMAS

Laura V. Hilton    01/2003

Inspired by the classic American art of Currier & Ives, these   seasonal love stories delve deep inside the artists' portrayals to imagine   and illustrate the untold tales behind each wintry scene. Look beyond the   art to discover the heartwarming stories of holiday love of yesteryear in   A Currier & Ives Christmas. (Inspirational/Romance)