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BOOK REVIEWS: L-Titles |
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Click on the reviewer's name below each title to access reviews LABOR OF LOVE Vickie McDonough 03/2004 Can Nessa, granddaughter of a Southern Belle, find love in 1898 Oklahoma Territory? Is Sam's love strong enough to win her heart? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) Lesa Boutin 08/2001 Joyce Williams transports us to a medieval location, one of Lords and Ladies, castles and catapults. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) LAKESIDE Laura V. Hilton 05/2006 The last ten years of her life have left Lorelei Hayes with no hope. In a desperate attempt to regain peace, she returns to the lakeside cottage of her youth and prays the Lord will bring healing and rest. Garth Kessel has spent the last ten years of his life in love with Lorelei. Since he stole a kiss from the redhead one summer, he has committed her into the Lord's hands. Now it appears God has brought her back - and the woman she has become far surpasses any boyhood dream he may have created. But Lorelei has a secret - one she's convinced will keep her from enjoying life - especially a life with Garth. Can this beloved lakeside retreat provide happiness again? Or have the sins of others stripped her of a future? (Inspirational/Romance) LAND'S END Laura V. Hilton 07/2006 Can a man whose life depends on keeping his secrets ever find love and happiness with a woman whose future depends on learning the truth? (Inspirational/Romantic/Suspense) LAND OF PROMISE Laura V. Hilton 04/2004 Elizabeth Simmons prefers a land of promise. . .over the life of mundane propriety. When offered a job caring for an injured family acquaintance, Elizabeth gladly sets off for the newly formed Arizona Territory. However, she soon discovers the awful truth behind her new arrangement. Michael O'Roarke left bright prospects behind in order to keep tabs on his unprincipled father. This new job claims all of his attention. . .until he finds himself captivated by the feisty Elizabeth. Will losing her heart to Michael demolish the self-sufficiency Elizabeth has worked so hard to achieve? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) LANTERNS AND LACE Barbara Warren 12/2006 Jenny Stevens is headed for Kahlerville, Texas, determined to wrench her two-year-old niece, Rebecca, from her adoptive father. As she steps off the train, Jenny encounters the mysterious Robert Turner and the seemingly dedicated physician Grant Andrews. Is Jenny's life as well as her heart in peril? Grant Andrews is resolute in his desire to keep Rebecca in his care, yet finds himself drawn to her impudent aunt. Will another man's threats and the issue of Rebecca's custody keep him from pursuing what could be the love of his life? Will Robert Turner dog Jenny's steps until she succumbs to his demands? Love flowers as devious plots thicken. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction) LARKSPUR DREAMS
Barbara Warren 04/2007 Laura V. Hilton 03/2007 Larkspur Wendell hates to see anyone not enjoying life. So when she gets a new neighbor who seems more interested in his computer than in communication, Lark feels compelled to get to know him. But her spontaneity and zeal for life seems to push him further away. Everett Holden moved to a small town to work in peace and quiet. Now with a neighbor like Lark, he'll be lucky to get anything done. There is something attractive about her. . . but being around her brings up fears and hurts that that he put away long ago. Will Everett ever be able to put the past to rest? Will he let Lark bring him out of his shell and into true love? (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance) LASSO HER HEART
Laura V. Hilton 01/2007 When tragedy befalls a young woman's charmed existence, she must come to grips with the true meaning of life--and she soon realizes that life's events are part of a larger plan made by God. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance) LAST LIGHT
Peg Brantley 03/2006 After an unexplained catastrophic event in the atmosphere knocks out all electronics in the world, materialistic, well-to-do Americans are suddenly left helpless. And as they get down to the essentials of life, they learn to lean on God as they never have before. (Inspirational/Suspense) LAST RESORT
Laura V. Hilton 04/2005
When 12-year-old Clarissa Cooper is abducted near her home, her cousin Noelle rushes to Hideaway to help in the search. Reunited with her childhood friend Nathan Trask, Noelle steps into a web of secrets that has haunted her family for generations. (Inspirational/Romantic/Suspense)
THE LAST STORYTELLER
Vickie McDonough 03/2005 Laura V. Hilton 03/2005 Taite Abbot has always been a free spirit, and she has the tattoos and piercings to prove it. So when her boyfriend, medical student Sam Wellington, leaves for a fellowship thousands of miles away before he knows she is pregnant, Taite is unwilling destroy his chance of becoming a doctor. Completely unprepared to face parenthood alone, she decides to get an abortion. But without any emotional or financial resources, Taite first seeks solace from her Welsh grandmother, Naini. From the moment the disillusioned young woman arrives, Naini knows that time is running out, both for Taite and for herself. The aging woman must make her granddaughter understand the heart and soul of their family’s ancient legacy. But for Taite to discover the passion and faith that can keep love alive, Naini must tell the hard stories, one last time. (Inspirational/Women/Fiction) THE LAZARUS TRAP Laura V. Hilton 03/2005
In a jail cell with no memory of the night before, Val Haines has no idea who he really is. But his nightmares and personal belongings help him piece together the memories--an embezzlement, an accusation, an explosion. Soon he learns that the world thinks he's dead. He has a clean slate--a chance to walk away and create the life he's always wanted. (Inspirational/Suspense)
LEAPER
Barbara Warren 09/2007 What if one day-suddenly, inexplicably-you discover you have a superpower? And what if it's not a very good superpower, either, like flying or super strength, and you have no idea what you are supposed to do? Leaper follows the confessions of reluctant hero James, a recently divorced, life-long barista who finds himself in just such a predicament and asking those very questions. Is his newfound leaping power a miracle from God? The result of a lifetime of over-caffeination? Or a final break from sanity? Should James “do good” with his ability? But if doing good proves trickier than expected, where do you go for a superpower manual? And what is “good” anyway? In this witty, unconventional novel, debut novelist Geoffrey Wood serves up equal doses of sharp humor and disquieting poignancy, exploring the meaning of redemption, beauty, and faith beyond all reason. (Inspirational/Fiction)
LEATHER AND LACE
Laura V. Hilton 08/2006 Barbara Warren 06/2006 Vickie McDonough 02/2006 Casey O’Hare forsakes the years she spent in an outlaw gang for a chance to start her life anew. But no one leaves Davis Jenkins and lives. Pursued by the gang, Casey is trapped by a mysterious stranger who takes her as a pawn to get to Jenkins. Could this Morgan be an angel sent to deliver her or the devil setting her up for the kill? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance LEAVE IT TO CLAIRE
Laura V. Hilton 12/2005 A modern-day single mother creates a to-do list to fix the mess she's made ofher life. Will she realize the only way to truly grow is to let go of her ownplans and listen to God? (Inspirational/Mom-lit) LEAVES OF HOPE
Laura V. Hilton 10/2006 Beth's search for the birth father she never knew takes her to an enchanting tea estate in the Himalayan foothills, where she is accompanied by a handsome British businessman. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Women/Fiction) LEGEND OF THE EMERALD ROSE
Barbara Warren 09/2006 Beth Goddard 04/2005 Vickie McDonough 04/2005 King Arthur and his queen are dead and Merlin has vanished. Bound by Divine Providence but divided by distrust, Shadoe and Rayn must find a way to save the Isle of Might and themselves from the threatening evil. A tantalizing brew of fantasy, action, and romance. (Inspirational/Historical/Fantasy) LEIGH Laura V. Hilton 08/2006 The third in a saga of four generations of women set against the sprawling tapestry of the 20th century focuses on a young journalist in the 1960s, who immerses herself in the civil rights movement and antiwar protests and learns that with God's help she can grow into the woman He wants. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction) LESS THAN FRANK Laura V. Hilton 07/2006 Gracie is pulled into the investigation of the disappearance of Frank, the no-good contractor who was renovating her apartment, in this second fast-paced yet inspirational mystery featuring Gracie and Detective Ray Fernandez. (Inspirational/ChickLit) LESSONS FROM THE HEART Vickie McDonough 03/2006 When ambitious reporter David Carlson was assigned a story on her fledgling literacy center, Erin Kelly was nearly swept off her feet by his keen intelligence and incisive remarks. But the story uncovered agonizing memories Erin thought long buried and feelings she struggled to hide. Then a deadly shooting placed David's life in danger, and everything changed. While Erin's courage and spirit rocked David's natural cynicism to its core, they each needed to overcome the past if they were to have a future together. Teaching David to open his heart to God's love just might be Erin's most important lesson yet. (Inspirational/Romance) LETHAL DECEPTION Laura V. Hilton 01/2008 In Brazil, a missionary couple is brutally murdered, and their small daughter is left in the care of a young woman. However, somebody wants her out of the way and she turns to a former Navy SEAL for protection. As they struggle to outwit a killer, they find themselves growing closer to each other and to God. (Inspirational/Romantic/Suspense) LETTER PERFECT Laura V. Hilton 11/2006 If her own two feet don't end up tripping her, Ruth Caldwell's mouth is likely to get her into equal trouble. But Ruth has the best of intentions. Truly. It's just that her attempts to live up to her mother's expectations of how a lady should act have often yielded…well, less than impressive results. Josh McCain is speechless when he sees Ruth step off the stage in Folsom, California. Sure, it looks like she's been sleeping in her gown for the past week, but with a crown of riotous curls and those deep green eyes, she's certainly the most beautiful woman he's ever met. But Josh soon finds the sparks that fly upon Ruth's arrival aren't the romantic type. With her legitimate claims to an inheritance, the Broken P Ranch's future is suddenly precarious. And when Ruth's "accidents"--going beyond even her normal bumbling ways--seem to take a sinister turn, Josh must decide where his loyalties lie. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) LEVI'S WILL Laura V. Hilton 11/2005 Living in the Deep South, Will has raised a family of his own. But the heart of a prodigal is never far from home. For years he’s worked—the only ethic Will understands—to overcome the unrelenting judgmentalism, the ban, of his father and the Old Order Amish, while a festering resentment takes its toll on his wife and children. Only when the life of Will’s youngest son hangs in the balance does he begin to understand the truth—that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Fiction) LIFE LINES
Eileen Key 06/2004
Do you long for God's wisdom as you face daily decisions? Are you looking for inner strength in a time of weakness? Does a sense of purpose in your life remain elusive? Do you need guidance during stressful times? Do you want to satisfy your heart's most fervent desire and open yourself to the presence of God? Take a few moments to seek the God who wants to meet your every need. (Gift Book/Devotional)
LIGHT AT THE EDGE OF DARKNESS
Jeremiah McNabb 11/2007 A compilation of 28 short stories, including 3 novelettes that cover the Biblical speculative fiction spectrum from horror and spiritual thriller to sci-fi to fantasy. Headlining the book is "Undeniable," a riveting, chilling tale from Canadian horror writer, A.P. Fuchs. When forced to the edge of darkness, there's only one way back: embrace the Light. "Light at the Edge of Darkness" tells stories written from a Christian worldview intended to inspire and entertain readers. The showcased Biblical specific fiction sub-genres are: science fiction, dystopia, cyberpunk, fantasy, time travel, and supernatural. The stories have been organized into subgenres with some versatile authors writing in more than one category. Readers will find the serious, the light, the parody, and the heart-stopping. (Inspirational/Speculative/Fiction) LIGHTNING AND LACE
Laura V. Hilton 09/2007 Barbara Warren 04/2007 Clouds of secrets loom over a Texas town. Too many people are hiding things. Afraid of someone or something. A disarming and dangerous preacher arrives in Kahlerville, Texas, incognito. From what or whom is the bespectacled and bearded Travis Whitworth hiding? A widowed and wandering mother attempts to rise from the ashes of mourning. Will Bonnie Kahler find the strength to conquer the demons within and face the evils without? An unruly and undisciplined boy fights against what life has handed him. What will it take to turn Zack Kahler around? (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction) A LIGHT TO MY PATH
Laura V. Hilton 01/2005
When word arrives that the Yankees are coming, an obedient house slave is faced with a decision--will she continue to follow the bidding of her owners, or will she embrace this chance for freedom? (Inspirational/Historical/Women/Fiction)
LIKE ALWAYS Barbara Warren 10/2007 Can love triumph in the face of tragedy? Following their dream, Will and Merit Sullivan move their family to a dilapidated resort in Idaho. When 45-year-old Merit discovers she's pregnant, they wonder if their lakeside lifestyle has room for another little one—until devastating news forces an even bigger decision. (Inspirational/Women/Fiction) LIKE DANDELION DUST Laura V. Hilton 12/2006 It's the emotional story of an adoptive couple that tragically learns that the birth mother who gave up her son four years earlier has changed her mind. A forged signature on the paperwork makes it seem possible that they will lose their son, Joey, maybe forever. Like Dandelion Dust is the story of a mother's passion, and the lengths a couple is willing to go to, all for the love of a child. This is the book that spurred my songwriting efforts with the lead singer of the country hit group, Lonestar. I'm not sure when the song will release, but the book is a very emotional journey! I can't wait to hear your thoughts. (Inspirational/Women/Fiction) LIKE A WATERED GARDEN Vickie McDonough 06/2005 Laura V. Hilton 02/2005
Mibby Garrett walks through grief as if feeling her way through an unfamiliar room on a moonless night. She’s been unable to get her life back on track after losing her husband in a bicycle accident. Owner and operator of Perennially Yours Garden Design and mother to twelve-year-old Ky, Mibby struggles to keep her " boat tied to the dock" as she avoids reminders of her husband and their former life. A new garden design project, the puzzling case of dying rosebushes, and a mysterious young stranger bring Mibby out of her fog. Has God answered her prayers in the most unexpected way? (Inspirational/Women/Fiction) LILAC SPRING Laura V. Hilton 03/2006 Daughter of a prominent 19th-century Maine shipbuilder, Cherish Winslow loves ships, the ocean, and her father's apprentice, Silas van der Zee. Once his childhood companion, Cherish wishes Silas would see she is no longer a girl, but a woman in love. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction)LISTEN TO YOUR HEART Vickie McDonough 01/2005 Widow Laurel Cooper is adjusting to her large, empty home when photojournalist Micah Davidson offers to rent one of her rooms. Can they overcome their troubled pasts in order to acknowledge their growing love? (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romantic/Suspense)
Dell Smith Klein 08/2001 Pippa Hunnechurch figures a little white lie now and then can’t hurt. That is until a murder, an office break-in, and even more lies, push Pippa into a corner. (Inspirational/Suspense) LIVING WORSHIP Laura V. Hilton 12/2004 Through portraits of ancient worshippers, including Job, Isaiah, and David, Dennis identifies the elements of worship and applies them to the lives of 21st-century believers. (Inspirational/Nonfiction)Vickie McDonough 06/2002 The past has left deep scars on Lizzy and Mo. Daniel " Mo" Greene wears those scars in ugly stripes across his back--where his master once beat him again and again. Lizzy Hunte was born free and never suffered under slavery's dark curse--but she lost her husband to the war fought to bring an end to slavery in the South. A friendship begins when Mo asks Lizzy to teach him to read and write. Seeing the opportunity as a way to earn support for herself and her four children, Lizzy agrees to accept this new student. But will the pupil become the protector when Lizzy's devious boss threatens her virtue? (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) A LOCKET FOR MAGGIE Lynette Sowell 07/2001 For Maggie, life had been safe and predictable until the Vietnam war touched her family. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) THE LONGING SEASON Laura V. Hilton 05/2006 Christine Schaub continues her historical series with a dramatic novel based on the life of John Newton and his inspirational search for Amazing Grace. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction) LOOKING FOR A MIRACLE Laura V. Hilton 07/2007 Barbara Warren 04/2007 Confined to a wheelchair, Rebekah Stoltzfus feels she'll never measure up to the expectations of her Pennsylvania Amish community that a woman should marry and raise a family. Daniel wants to court Rebekah, but she believes that she is a burden and has convinced herself that love is not for her. (Inspirational/Romance) LOST IN NASHVEGAS Laura V. Hilton 06/2007 Robin Rae McAfee packs her blue Samsonite suitcase and leaves Freedom, Alabama, to become a songwriter in Nashville, where she soon finds that one can throw a rock in any direction and hit an aspiring songwriter. If she ever gets the chance, will she have the guts to take it? (Inspirational/Chick-lit)Linda Mae Baldwin 01/2002 Taunted by a deranged stalker, schoolteacher Jane Conroy turns to her faith when she unexpectedly falls in love with policeman Kyle Manning. (Inspirational/Romantic/Suspense) LOVE'S HAVEN
Laura V. Hilton 06/2005 This enhanced reissue of a Silhouette Intimate Moments title is a classic marriage-of-convenience tale featuring a Christian heroine struggling to forgive the hero for his role in her husband's accidental death. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance) LOVE THE SINNER
Laura V. Hilton 08/2005
I, Gracie Lee Harris, being of (mostly) sound mind and (slightly chubby) body, do hereby declare I had nothing to do with the murder of my two-timing, con -man husband. But I do know three women who could have killed Dennis: his devoted but delusional mother who gave him her life savings– which he squandered; his disillusioned daughter, who gave him her college fund – again, squandered; and his pregnant almost-fiancée, a young woman he'd left with empty promises and unpaid bills. With the help of some new friends at the church I've discovered – and the Lord I've returned to – I'll find the killer . . . hopefully without becoming the next victim! (Inspirational/Chicklit/Mystery)
A LOVE WOVEN TRUE
Laura V. Hilton 02/2005 Jasmine Houston, a widow with a young son, agrees to harbor former slaves at her horse farm outside of Lowell, even though her father, a plantation owner, supports slavery. When a boardinghouse keeper unwittingly becomes involved with a traveling peddler who sells something infinitely more valuable than shoes, Jasmine is devastated to discover that her son and the former slaves have been kidnapped. Jasmine's determination to free them threatens to undo her family as well as the ties that bind the burgeoning textile industry to the southern cotton growers. Book two in the bestselling Lights of Lowell series. (Inspirational/Historical/Women/Fiction) LOVE HANDLES FOR THE ROMANTICALLY IMPAIRED Anne McDonald 03/2005 We all have romantic expectations about the person we love-whether we're single or married, male or female. Yes, there can be a Mr. Right! Just not a Mr. Perfect. So throw away that shopping list! In this hilarious look at finding and keeping love for a lifetime, you'll laugh at bad blind dates and honeymoon horror stories. You'll discover how to make your romantic expectations more realistic, yet still keep those love fires simmering. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Humor/Love/Marriage) LOVING LIZA JANE Barbara Warren 03/2006 Naïve, but full of confidence and zeal, Eliza Jane Meriwether moves to Little Hickman, Kentucky to assume the job as schoolteacher. But when she first rides into town on a ramshackle buckboard, she wonders what she's gotten herself into. Kentucky is nothing like her native Boston. Will she ever grow accustomed to its rolling hills and wide open spaces, not to mention the lack of modern conveniences? Although filled with doubts, she is convinced God has led her to this point, and soon the new schoolteacher is beloved by all, including Benjamin Broughton, a handsome widower with two young children. Trouble is her contract implicitly states, “marriage or any other unseemly behavior by women teachers is improper and will thereby result in immediate dismissal”. Liza has a lot to learn about God’s perfect plan for her life. (Inspirational/Historical/Romance) LOVING TENDERNESS Laura V. Hilton 03/2006 When Andrew Somerville rescues Hannah Currey and her son on the highway, he learns of her abusive family life. With his help and guidance, Hannah is able to rediscover her faith as well as the courage to love once again. (Inspirational/Romance) LOVING WAYS Vickie McDonough 11/2003 Annie O'Keefe spent her life caring for her adult parents and thought love had passed her by, but when her landscaper, Ken DeWitt comes to her rescue more than once, he opens the door to her heart and she opens the door to his secret that allows God to step in and giving them gifts they never dreamed possible. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance) Vickie McDonough 05/2002 A compelling story of hurt, hope, trust and love as an embittered son reluctantly leaves the familiar surroundings of the big city for rural Kansas. What awaits him is beyond anything he imagines--forgiveness, patience, a family, and true love. (Inspirational/Romance) LOVE ALMOST LOST Vickie McDonough 05/2003 It is 1927, and Ellen Hern, now a wealthy widow, is returning to her childhood home in Appalachia. She wouldn't have personally chosen the move - which will cause her to relive painful experiences at Arrowwood Estate - but the local authorities have requested help in solving her husband's mysterious death. How can Ellen face the haunting past, in addition to the present-day mysteries at Arrowwood? Can she rediscover love and faith while under the cloak of choking suspicions? (Inspirational/Historical/Romantic/Suspense) Tyora Moody 03/2002 Two distinctly different women. A father's shady past. A mother's hidden anger. A child gone unloved. The crutch of religion. A dark secret that comes back asking for life's highest price -- You'll see. Love does have many faces. (Inspirational/Fiction) Linda Mae Baldwin 12/2001 Allison Reynold's happy life as a nursing student is suddenly altered when she and undercover police officer, Beau Oliver, are inexplicably bound together by an act of violence. Recovering from the shock is difficult, but with God's help and their own mutual support, she and Beau begin to heal. When peril looms again and malicious threats ensue, Allision and Beau must solve a mystery: Who is jeopardizing their safety, and where will he strike next? Beau and Allison must solve the case quickly if they are to survive. (Inspirational/Romantic/Suspense) LOVING PROMISES Laura V. Hilton 03/2005 When single mom Bev Miller first meets businessman Dale Levin, they have little in common. But as their friendship develops, they are able to face their relationship doubts in order to explore their future happiness together. (Inspirational/Romance) LOVING SOREN Laura V. Hilton 11/2005 Set in Copenhagen and the Danish West Indies in the mid-nineteenth century, this is the true story of Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, told from the point of view of his fiancee. It is about a woman who tries to save a man from himself, and ends up losing herself in the process. And it raises the issue: can you ever get over your first love? A historical novel of faith, love and identity about one of the most regarded philosophers of the modern era. (Inspirational/Historical/Fiction) LOVING TREASURES Vickie McDonough 05/2002 Following her flamboyant mother-in-law, to the town of Loving, young widow, Jemma Dupre is introduced to Claire's wealthy cousin Philip Somerville, owner of Bay Breeze Resort on the shores of Lake Michigan. Though Jemma sees his prosperity a barrier against a relationship and Philip believes his age makes him an unlikely candidate for romance, God has other plans. (Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance) LUCKY Laura V. Hilton04/2007 Kalin Lane had his dream in hand. Then, on the cusp of mega-stardom, Kalin's world crashed down around him in a hail of stupid choices. Five years later, Kalin is back, reaching for his dream once again; however, time hasn't erased his past. Will the lessons of the past be enough to save him from himself this time around? Danae Scott thought she was headed toward the future every girl wants. However, in one night that belief is ripped into unrecognizable shreads. Devastated and confused, Danae is an anguished mess when an angel trips over her. Does this angel have the answers she didn't even know she needed? One man, One woman, One night that changes everything. |