What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson

Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy–but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. While her daughters spend the summer in Hawaii with her ex-husband and his new wife, she must manage life on her own. All of that changes when she’s asked to spotlight her childhood best friend’s missing person case on her podcast.

“This heartbreaking story will keep you guessing–and hoping–with the turn of every redemptive page.”–ERIN BARTELS, award-winning author of The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water

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Yesterday’s Tides by Roseanna M. White 

In 1942, Evie Farrow is used to life on Ocracoke Island, where every day is the same–until the German U-boats haunting their waters begin to wreak havoc. And when special agent Sterling Bertrand is washed ashore at Evie’s inn, her life is turned upside down. While Sterling’s injuries keep him inn-bound for weeks, making him even more anxious about the SS officer he’s tracking, he becomes increasingly intrigued by Evie, who seems to be hiding secrets of her own.

Yesterday’s Tides has delicious romance, fascinating history, heart-pounding mystery, and wrenching family drama. . . . Please don’t miss this novel.”–SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling and award-winning author of The Sound of Light and Until Leaves Fall in Paris

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Her Heart’s Desire by Shelley Shepard Gray 

Mary Margaret Miller needs an escape from her small Amish community. She boards a bus, all alone, for a vacation in Pinecraft, Florida. Meeting Betsy and Lilly on the way, she’s amazed to find two kindred spirits. They become fast friends and determine to have the best two weeks of their lives. For Mary, it starts when she meets Jayson Raber, a handsome and charming carpenter.

“A tender journey that explores friendship, heartbreak, second chances, forgiveness, and finding true love. Fans of Amish fiction will be hooked on page one!”–AMY CLIPSTON, bestselling author of Building a Future

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The Rose and The Thistle by Laura Frantz 

In 1715, Lady Blythe Hedley’s father is declared an enemy of the British crown because of his Jacobite sympathies, forcing her to flee her home in northern England. Secreted to the tower of Wedderburn Castle in Scotland, Blythe quietly awaits the crowning of a new king. But in a house with seven sons and numerous servants, her presence soon becomes known.

“Laura Frantz’s novels never fail to enchant, and her latest is no exception! Complete with exceptional historical detail and a cast of well-drawn characters, The Rose and the Thistle is a deeply atmospheric story of faith, love, and sacrifice that is as captivating as it is enthralling.”SARAH E. LADD, bestselling author of The Cornwall Novels

 

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Everything is just Beginning by Erin Bartels 

When guitarist Michael Sullivan gets kicked out of his band (and his apartment), landing a record deal seems an impossible dream. And nothing about Michael’s prospects points toward a better future. Until the invitation for a swanky New Year’s Eve party shows up in the mailbox. It’s addressed to his uncle, with whom he shares both name and living space, but his uncle is going out of town . . .

“Deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking.”Midwest Book Reviews

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The Gift of the Unexpected by Jillian Benfield 

Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief. Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn’t an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become.

“Thoughtful and honest, Jillian’s story of transformation reminds us that God is present and pursuing us, even in the most unexpected moments of our lives. Read and be changed.”–KAYLA CRAIG, author of To Light Their Way and creator of Liturgies for Parents

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