Religiøs og spirituel skønlitteratur

Home is a place of refuge-unless it's a killer's playground.For years, Bear Colson has been known as the serial killer's son. But now, someone else is behind bars for the crimes his father was accused of committing. Bear wants to believe hope for a brighter future is in sight, but he has reason to suspect more than one killer was involved.Forensic photographer Piper Stephens' career crashed and burned when she trusted the wrong man. Now, after discovering an alarming secret about the infamous Good Samaritan Killer, she sets out to find both answers and redemption. But things go awry when her assistant becomes the next victim.As fear batters Fog Lake residents once again, Bear and Piper join forces to track down the truth. But the killer is determined to remain in the shadows-and he'll destroy anyone who stands in his way.

A killer has a promise to keep . . .Attorney Isaac Colson only wants to put his tumultuous past in Fog Lake behind him and return to his life in Memphis. But when an ominous text threatens that he must come back or there will be deadly consequences, he knows he can't take any chances.Rebecca Moreno has only ever loved one man-her high school sweetheart, Isaac Colson. But when his dad went to prison for murder, Rebecca's father forbade them from seeing each other again.Years later, Isaac is back in town and old feelings are stirring. But Rebecca is harboring a secret that could change everything. When The Good Samaritan Killer strikes again, guilt pummels her. She has to tell Isaac the truth. But as events unfold, she has more to lose than ever.Isaac and Rebecca must find answers-their lives depend on it. But everyone seems to have secrets, each that forms an obstacle to finding the truth . . . and to staying alive.

An anthology of Amish Romance headlined by Marisa Meyer's "Amish Love Letters". New Beginnings For who knows the way of the Lord... The orphaned Nikki Lapp is inconsolable when her only surviving family member, her grandmother, has passed away. With so many questions unanswered about her past, she feels lost. But when the town minister gives her an envelope containing a letter from her grandmother a whole new journey begins. She travels to Kidron, an Amish village in Ohio, to fulfill her grandmother's last wish. Once there, she meets a man who may hold the secret to her past.

Embark on a unique literary pilgrimage with Chuck Stephens in "Ascent to Easter: Fragments on the Roots and Relevance of Easter." This collection of snapshots captures the ascent up a holy mountain, both metaphorical and geographical, spanning a six-and-a-half-week period in the calendar. Unlike traditional narratives, don't expect a defined plot or thesis. Instead, join a virtual pilgrimage, a journey that adds value to your personal "ascent to Easter." There's no certificate upon completion; virtue, in this case, is its own reward. Pilgrimages, much like the Canterbury Tales, have a starting point and a destination, yet it's the journey itself that leaves an indelible mark. Take your time with this book; let it rest on the coffee table until you're ready to delve into another chapter. It's not just a reading experience - illustrations accompany the text, providing moments for meditation. While the journey may seem familiar, nuances and thought-provoking content along the way enhance your existing memories. This guide, more devotional than academic, doesn't burden you with footnotes. Instead, for your reading ease, website quotes are italicized. "Ascent to Easter" is a literary companion that encourages reflection and exploration, reminding us that the journey can be as profound as the destination. Chuck Stephens invites you to discover Easter's roots and relevance in a fresh and meaningful way.

An einem Weihnachtstag geschehen Wunder, das eisige Herz eines Kaufhausbesitzers taut auf, die Geister der früheren Bewohner eines alten Bauernhauses erscheinen, um von ihrem Leben zu erzählen, der schmerzlich vermisste Bruder kommt heim und das Christkind begegnen dir persönlich. Der Weihnachtstag ist ein Tag, an dem alles möglich ist.

Spring break promises 12-year-old Emily Hanford a long-awaited vacation, basking in the sun on Cancun's white beaches. But a global pandemic sweeps away her holiday dream and surges into her daily reality. Waves of change overwhelm her, especially as Dad's remarriage looms. How can Emily live in the same house as an unpopular boy in her class? Isolated from her other classmates, will Emily find her truest friend?

Ansley Wilder has always lived life on the wild side, using thrills to numb the pain from her past and escape her mistakes. But a near-death experience two years ago changed everything. When another incident nearly claims her life, she turns her thrill-seeking ways into a fight for survival. Ryan Philips left Fog Lake to chase adventure far from home. Now he's returned as the new fire chief in town, but the slower paced life he seeks is nowhere to be found. Not only is a wildfire blazing out of control, but a malicious killer known as "The Woodsman" is enacting crimes that appear accidental. Plus, there seems to be a strange connection with these incidents and his best friend's little sister, Ansley Wilder. As a killer watches their every move and the forest fire threatens to destroy their scenic town, both Ryan and Ansley hover on the brink of danger. One wrong move could send them tumbling over the edge . . . permanently.

The Secret Emissary tells the story of a young Mexican from a wealthy family in Sonora, Mexico. Educated in Spain, Luis Esquerre Calella de Valderano is a skilled researcher and writer, and with a penchant for international relations and diplomacy, he becomes an unofficial Vatican liaison with an American diplomat during the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. A talented academic, accomplished musician, and agile sportsman-a friend to popes and aristocrats alike-Luis becomes a collaborator in underground activities against Fascists in Italy, Germany, and Spain. As a covert agent for the Jesuit Superior General and Popes Pius XI and XII and a secret liaison between the Vatican and Jesuit Curia and American military intelligence, Luis cuts a swath through history as he becomes a Monsignor, a Bishop, and after World War II, a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church.

When evil descends like fog on a mountain community, no one feels safe.After hearing about a string of murders in a Smoky Mountain town, journalist Harper Jennings realizes a startling truth. She knows who may be responsible-the same person who tried to kill her three years ago. Now Harper must convince the cops to believe her before the killer strikes again.Sheriff Luke Wilder returned to his hometown, determined to keep the promise he made to his dying father. The sleepy tourist area with a tragic past hadn't seen a murder in decades-until now. Keeping the community safe seems impossible as darkness edges closer, threatening to consume everything in its path.As The Watcher grows desperate, Harper and Luke must work together in order to defeat him. But the peril around them escalates, making it clear the killer will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Some secrets have deadly consequences.Brynlee Parker thought her biggest challenge would be hiking to Dead Man's Bluff and fulfilling her dad's last wishes. She never thought she'd witness two men being viciously murdered while on a mountainous trail. Even worse, the deadly predator is now hunting her. Boone Wilder wants nothing to do with Dead Man's Bluff, not after his wife died there. But he can't seem to mind his own business when a mysterious out-of-towner burst into his camp store in a frenzied panic. Something-or someone-deadly is out there.The killer's hunger for blood seems to be growing at a brutal pace. Can Brynlee and Boone figure out who's behind these murders? Or will the hurts and secrets from their past not allow for even a margin of error?

She took him in when no one else would. She didn't expect to fall in love... London 1939. As war casts a dark shadow in his homeland Germany, journalist Sebastien wanders the grey fog-filled streets. His heart breaks as he remembers his hurried goodbye to his mother and sister. But even if everyone in London looks at him with suspicion in their eyes, he knows he made the right choice. It was the only way to keep his family safe from the Nazis hunting him... When he sees a notice for a lodger in a pretty house on a cobbled street, he doesn't allow hope to flare within him. He's been rejected at every door he's knocked on. But when Finley, with her warm brown eyes and sparkling smile, agrees to rent him the room, he allows himself to see a chink of light in the darkness. And as they grow closer over cups of cocoa in the cosy kitchen, love begins to develop. Sebastien knows that he can't stay hidden in Finley's warmth forever though. He has to join the fight. It's the only way to save his family and put a stop to the horrors in the country he once called home. When he leaves, they promise to keep their hope and love alive. But Finley has something that she hasn't been able to tell Sebastien; something that makes her life alone in the city all the more dangerous. And as the bombs rain down in London, and Sebastien risks his life in France, will she ever get the chance to share her secret with him? A completely life-affirming and tear-jerking read about love, friendship and being a light for those who need to brave the dark. Fans of The Nightingale and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society will fall in love with The Only Light in London. What everyone is saying about The Only Light in London: 'Such a truly beautiful emotional read. Before you read this you must make sure you have tissues as you will shed lots of tears. Honestly, I just loved this book. It opens your eyes to the sad and difficult times people went through during the war but also the happy times and how everyone pulled together.' Jessica's Book Biz, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am quickly falling in love with the author and the stories she weaves. There is just something majestic with the way the story flows. I get sucked in and don't realize until I finish that time has passed... I honestly cannot wait until this book releases in audiobook to hear it read! Don't let this one get past you readers!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Phenomenal... From that first sentence, I never put the book down again... I was so invested in their lives that the heartbreaks and losses that came with the war in the second half felt profoundly personal. I've never read a book set during the war that made me laugh out loud, only to make me weep a few pages later. This strange occurrence happened frequently throughout the book, confusing my grandchildren and our dogs... Many serious issues are woven brilliantly into the story but with unexpected comic relief too. The icing on the cake is a beautiful love story. Five stars aren't enough for this book... I loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Freedom is a pipe dream, according to Olivia Cruikshank. Six years as a transported convict transported has taught her none can be trusted. Until Michael Reeve shows up - a prison guard unlike any other. He acts like Olivia and her future matter. Can Olivia learn to trust before it's too late?

Addiction Is Not a Life Sentence Addiction is one of the most widespread and destructive health problems in the world today. More than twenty million Americans currently suffer from an active substance abuse disorder, while more than one billion people worldwide maintain regular addictions to intoxicating chemicals like alcohol and illicit drugs. Why are traditional treatment programs so unproductive and ineffective? The answer to this question may lie within the fact that addictive behaviors should be addressed not just from a physical but also from a spiritual perspective. Through the study of God's Word, addicts can be taught how to take advantage of the pragmatic powers of Christ and the Holy Spirit to wage war against their persistent addictive thoughts and behaviors. Ultimately, this book has been written to help addicts learn to focus on the nature and bounty of God's love in order to permanently subdue their stubborn cravings for the seductive forbidden fruits of addiction. "After many years of working in the field of chemical dependency, I have never found a more complete and insightful view of addiction, recovery, and spirituality." -Cindy Tidwell, MS, LPC, Professional Addiction Counselor

A collection of Mail Order Bride and Amish romance mark this anthology... Allison has gone from having a good life to a hard luck one in a matter of days....Her parents die unexpectedly and she sees no other alternative than to become a mail order bride. She travels cross country to meet her husband and finds him to be a most hostile man, giving her only a matter of months prove herself. Shocked by his demands, she nonetheless gives into the deal and finds herself seeing a different side of him. Realizing that his demanding nature was born from a past of hurts, she begins to treat him with kindness...but can she help fix the inner turmoil inside of him or will he send her away before any change can happen?

A collection of Amish romance... Joshua is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become a complete mess. Then he meets Lovina, an Amish woman who is dating a man with whom she is hopelessly mismatched. The two become unlikely confidants and each allows the other to share their life and experiences with them. Will they both help each other to make the toughest decisions of their lives?

"Embark on a riveting journey with 'KWAKU ANANSE THE ANTICHRIST- A BIOGRAPHY OF THE NEW AGE KING,' a spellbinding tale that weaves ancient prophecy with modern intrigue. Meet Kwaku Ananse, a seemingly ordinary figure destined to be the messiah, yet his path is shrouded in controversy. As whispers of prophecy surround him, some hail him as the chosen one, while others brand him the Antichrist. Follow Kwaku's odyssey as he undergoes profound training, only to discover the astonishing truth about his destiny - the messiah destined to shape the fate of the world. This thought-provoking narrative challenges perceptions and blurs the lines between good and evil in a mesmerizing exploration of destiny, power, and the ultimate cosmic balance."

Ah, Spring Break! That annual rite of passage when thousands of winter-weary college students flock to Florida's renowned beaches for two weeks of sun, sand, surf, and suds... and perhaps a bit of shenanigans.There's Panama City Beach, the Spring Break Capital of the World. Further south there is Miami, with its glitz and glamor and shopping. Or South Beach, where the party never ends.But for three poor college students who actually live in Florida, the idea of ditching the state altogether and heading west for an epic road trip is too enthralling to pass up.Charlie, Jamal, and Sean have it all figured out. If they take one car, scrimp on meals, and take advantage of relatives along the road for lodging, they can make it to San Francisco, California, and back home to Gainesville, Florida, in two weeks on $300 each.3 Friends.$300 Each.3,000 Miles.1 Car.What could possibly go wrong?

"She should have known. The signs were there, right under her nose, plain as day. Only now she's meant to look the other way. Bury the pain and the shame as if nothing ever happened.But what has rooted instead is the fine line between hate and forgiveness,torturing her soul with questions forever left unanswered.And that's the most treacherous tightrope of all..."©Urcelia Teixeira - Excerpt from Daniel's Oil. All rights reserved.Keeping a secret is easy. Getting away with it is the hard part.Daniel Richardson devoted his entire life to building on and protecting his grandfather's legacy, nurturing his family's prominent reputation as master builders in the safe coastal town of Weyport.But, as the horrific discovery of a body in the foundations of a house on the outskirts of town sends shockwaves through the peaceful community, ancient secrets claw their way back to the surface and threaten to destroy all he's worked so hard to protect.Because in the depths of his soul, Daniel guards a secret he's managed to keep hidden for eighteen years.With his family name suddenly threatened, he struggles to conceal what he knows, doing everything that he can to keep his secret hidden. But when a seemingly random accident lands him in the hospital, it appears he'll be taking his secret to the grave.Meanwhile the revelation of critical DNA evidence throws the investigation into disarray, linking it to a disturbing cold case that has Sheriff Angus Reid looking into many suspects in the unexplained murder, including Daniel.As Reid investigates further, he unravels a tangled web of deception and intrigue concealed underneath the town's peaceful appearance. Every twist discloses more terrifying facts, and the closer he gets to the truth, the more perilous it becomes.One by one, layers of twisted lies and long-kept secrets bubble to the surface.But will Reid be able to track down the murderer before it's too late?Daniel's Oil is a suspenseful, faith-filled murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.Get ready for an electrifying journey filled with unexpected twists and shocking revelations. Get your copy of Daniel's Oil now and dare to peer beneath the layers of Weyport's peaceful façade.The truth is waiting for you, but be warned: certain secrets are better kept buried.

In seven and a half interlinked stories, Aaron Kreuter's Rubble Children tackles Jewish belonging, settler colonialism, Zionism and anti-Zionism, love requited and unrequited, and cannabis culture, all drenched in suburban wonder and dread. Sometimes realist, sometimes not, the book revolves around Kol B'Seder, a fictional Reform synagogue in the Toronto suburb of Thornhill. In these stories, the locked basement room in the home of the synagogue's de facto patriarch opens onto a life-altering windfall; visions of an omnipotent third temple terrify; rhythms of the Jewish and scholastic year collide in bong rips and hash hits; alternate versions of Israel/Palestine play out against domestic drama. In the title story, a group of Jewish girls obsessed with the Holocaust discover that they are far from the only people who live in the rubble of history. Engaging, funny, dark, surprising, Rubble Children is a scream of Jewish rage, a smoky exhalation of Jewish joy, a vivid dream of better worlds.

Meet Tal'De. He's your average young adult from Seattle...until his mother disappears and he follows her through a portal into a completely different world.Alone in a realm full of magic, dragons, and demons, Tal'De starts a journey to discover who stole his mother, why, and who's this "Vendelin" person everyone keeps telling him to find?Faced with overwhelming questions and choices, Tal'De must decide what he really wants from this unexpected adventure, before it's too late.

Quite a few years ago, I developed the idea for a seasonal book series which would go under the title Shepherd's Inn, a place where young people would spend some time as a transition between life and the next existence, whatever that might be. Cathie, my youngest daughter, shared her thoughts about such a project, and the series was born. It is my hope that somehow this first story will become a Christmas tradition, and the future books will become part of those annual traditions, such as Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, etc. I hope to write stories which will touch the hearts of those who read them. I believe that this first story and those that follow will one day be "discovered" by Hallmark and become a part of that system. This particular edition was published originally in 2013, and I sent the manuscript and a copy of the self-published book to Hallmark without any comment, other than all submissions must come from agents. I am still seeking an agent. It's sort of like a Catch 22; you can't get published without and agent, but agents don't like unpublished authors.

Maggie Cartwright never expected to find herself as a mercenary, never mind one facing an apocalyptic threat the world hasn't seen in living memory. A solitary auto mechanic and a smith by trade, she's more comfortable making blades than using them. Slaying monsters professionally is a difficult, hazardous job that's as likely to end with fangs in your throat as a solid paycheck, even for professionals working in a team.But in the land of the fae, fate doesn't care what she's comfortable with, and for Maggie, the danger of razor claws and ancient magic pales next to the danger posed by her own people's politics. Monsters can kill. Manipulation by the fae can do far more damage.Maggie's talents as a master smith make her valuable, and her former master's legacy makes her a target. With a city on the line and hellish monstrosities digging their way up from the deep, Maggie can't refuse the call to fight, and the battle cannot be won without allies. With the right friends, she could save hundreds of thousands of lives and get paid doing it. But if she can't learn who to trust, she won't be the only one who ends up dead....The following work contains depictions of verbal abuse, violence and mortal peril, death, mild gore, and peril to teenagers in a school setting. Reader discretion is advised.

This is the book that God doesn't want you to read! "The Real Satanic Bible - Light of Lucifer" presents a thought-provoking exploration of alternative perspectives on ancient tales as well as stories yet untold. Within its pages, Lucifer takes center stage as the Lone GOAT, symbolizing enlightenment, knowledge, and the pursuit of one's true essence-a distinct departure from common mainstream depictions. This work of literature seamlessly blends fiction and nonfiction, blurring the lines between reality and imagination, guiding readers toward critical thinking. For those inclined toward unconventional perspectives, this book extends an invitation to question mainstream narratives and embrace one's true self. Each chapter unfolds various stories, woven together by an overarching theme: finding strength within oneself, upholding integrity, ensuring self-preservation, and achieving emancipation from oppression."The Real Satanic Bible - Light of Lucifer" thus becomes a literary journey, where the Lone GOAT serves as a beacon for enlightenment and self-discovery. It encourages readers to delve into their own critical thinking, offering an opportunity to reassess conventional beliefs and embrace the richness of alternative perspectives-all in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.

With her family and life spiraling out of control, Pam Corrigan needs an escape from the stress of her day job and decides to purchase the old inn just south of Strawberry Sands.Her mother will give her half of her inheritance when she remarries, but Pam isn't the slightest bit interested in another failed relationship. So she asks her best friend and neighbor, Mark Shields, to fake a relationship with her in the hopes that she can convince her mother to help fund the repairs of the inn she just purchased.Mark wants to help his friend, but a fake relationship is a bit much, until his sister insists that he needs to "host" her best friend for the summer. Suddenly a fake relationship is looking much better than spending another minute with the woman who killed all of his plants and took his dog to the pound.But as Mark and Pam juggle their respective families and their issues, they just might discover an attraction they hadn't anticipated. Will their friendship survive the chaos?

An anthology of memories from a whole life. This old man's memory remains a source of enrichment for those who know how to read between the lines, an invigorating experience. Feeling that the programmed obsolescence of his life, which had already destroyed the motor faculties of his body, was beginning to ravage his mind and the memories of his existence, the narrator endeavored to revisit his distant past, to dust off the already infected storehouses of his life, to unearth some of the more salient memories.

The fantastic goings-on behind the doors of a Plymouth Vicarage.