Bøger af Mary E Hanks

Shem knows it's a bad idea to sword fight with TJ, his onstage nemesis. TJ clangs his theatrical sword against Shem's as if they are in a real battle and these are real swords. Shem parries. Trips. Crashes through the stage's broken trapdoor. TJ falls too. They both land in a twirling, whirling, souped-up golf cart. Professor Plunkmeyer's latest experiment? Blue lights pulse.Followed by supersonic speeds. Then CRASH! When Shem finally opens his eyes, the computer screen reveals the year is 1068. How can this be possible?How will they get back home? Is Shem stuck in the past, in medieval lands, with the one person on the planet he doesn't get along with? "As a mother of two boys who delight in sword fighting and role playing, I know kids will enjoy reading this book as the main characters embark on a time travel adventure of a lifetime." Paula McGrew Does your middle grade or tween reader love youth theater and time travel? If so, grab this action-packed adventure today! Stage Wars includes themes of youth theater, time travel, friendship, and faith.

Can fudge and prayer mend a broken heart? After months of conflicts, Gar reaches a breaking point and packs his bag. Heartbroken, Autumn is left to pick up the pieces of their lives. Even though she's been stuck on a merry-go-round of grief over infertility and frustrations with Gar, she never would have chosen a marital separation. But in her husband's absence, she must figure out how to go on without him. She learns how to make fudge.Reaches out to others in need.Her heart begins to heal. Yet, Autumn still wants marriage restoration. She wants her "ever after" with Gar. When a friend encourages her to pray for her marriage like she's in a battle, she does. But will that be enough to bring her husband home? And if he returns, what then? If you enjoy heartwarming second chance stories, this faith-filled Christian fiction series will touch your heart. Start reading Autumn's Break today! "An uplifting tale of hope for tomorrow and the power of second chances." Paula McGrew "I loved this book and this series. The author gives the reader so much to think about. Life can be a challenge and this book, in many ways, lets the reader experience the challenges, adventures, suspense, and joys that life can throw at us." Five Cents Each book in this inspirational series can be read as a standalone, but the ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if they are read in order. Second Chance Series: 1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame Other Christian Fiction by Mary Hanks: Restored Series1. Ocean of Regret2. Sea of Rescue3. Bay of Refuge4. Tide of Resolve5. Waves of Reason6. Port of Return7. Sound of Rejoicing8. Shores of Resilience Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's SonsLakeHud

How will Paisley face the changes in her hometown and in her heart? In this continuing story, Paisley returns to Basalt Bay to make amends with her family, only to find her life filled with challenges to cope and survive in the aftermath of a shocking hurricane. Now that she's alone in a devastated town, who will come to her rescue? Can Judah get back in time? Or will she have to depend on ... ... the one person she never wants to see again? If you enjoy tender, grace-filled Christian fiction that tugs on your heartstrings and has a hint of suspense, try Sea of Rescue, Part Two in the Restored series, today! Or start reading Ocean of Regret, Part One, first. "The story just keeps getting better" MKW "I love this book series! I couldn't put this book down." Jamie The Restored series is an eight-book chronological series. Sea of Rescue is the second book. The ongoing story will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order. Restored SeriesOcean of Regret (Part 1)Sea of Rescue (Part 2)Bay of Refuge (Part 3)Tide of Resolve (Part 4)Waves of Reason (Part 5)Port of Return (Part 6)Sound of Rejoicing (Part 7)Shores of Resilience (Part 8/Finale) Other Christian fiction by Mary Hanks: Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's SonsLakeHud Second Chance Series1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame

Hud North vowed never to marry outside of love or take his grandfather's inheritance.So why is he considering doing both?Hud's business is on the verge of collapse, and his partner, Trista-a single mom of a five-year-old daughter-is about to lose everything. He can't let that happen!But there's only one way for him to come up with enough money to get them out of debt. He'll have to access the despised inheritance and be married by his thirty-fifth birthday!Will Trista go along with a marriage of convenience so they can rescue their business and salvage their dreams?Her first response is no!Hud isn't the only one who vowed not to do something. Trista promised herself that she'd never marry a player like him!Two vows.Two hearts.Can they figure out how to merge their lives, become a family, and find the love they both long for?If you enjoy Christian romance with a marriage-of-convenience storyline, try Hud, Book 2 in The Preacher's Sons series. This series is a spin-off from Liv & the Preacher.

Will a marriage of convenience work between two strong-willed competitors? Lake and Irish share a love of dogs and a fierce competitive spirit when it comes to skijoring, but they rarely cross paths outside of racing. That is until Irish hears that the local animal shelter is in danger of being shut down and that Lake is wealthy. She assumes he's the answer to all the shelter's problems.But Lake can only help financially if he accepts an inheritance he and his brother vowed never to take. And he must be married by his thirty-fifth birthday-eight days away!Will Irish go along with a marriage of convenience to save the shelter? After their sizzling hot kiss, she might!But is taking the money and marrying a woman he barely knows-even for a good cause-worth Lake going against his brothers' pact?And if he does, will he and Irish find a lasting love?If you enjoy Christian romance with a marriage-of-convenience storyline, try Lake, Book 1 in The Preacher's Sons series. This series is a spin-off from Liv & the Preacher.

Can Ty and Winter get beyond their past to find the love they lost? Ty knows he made some bad choices ten years ago, things he deeply regrets. Since then, his heart has changed, he's become a man of faith and integrity, and he's never forgotten the love he and Winter shared. He'd do anything to get that back. For the last five years, Winter has traveled with a ministry team, speaking at conferences and encouraging attendees to give grace and second chances to others. Yet she struggles to let go of the past and forgive Ty. When her team receives an invitation to speak in his hometown, she doesn't want anything to do with Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, or him. But it seems the Lord might have other plans. Ty only has a few days while Winter's in town to convince her that he's changed. That he's praying for another chance. Will the idea he comes up with spark a new flame of love between them? Or will it ruin everything? If you enjoy tender, inspirational stories about couples finding their way back to love, this grace-filled Christian fiction series will tug on your heartstrings and keep you turning the pages. Try Winter's Past, Book 1 in the Second Chance series by Mary E Hanks, today! "I'm a confessed sucker for great plots, second chances, and happy endings and Mary E. Hanks' Winter's Past has all of the above." Catrina Sparkman, Readers' Favorite "A beautiful story of second chances, forgiveness, reconciliation and the miracles God can perform to heal a relationship." Cathy Each book in this series can be read as a standalone novel, but the ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if they are read in order. Second Chance Series: 1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame Other Christian Fiction by Mary Hanks: RESTORED Series1. Ocean of Regret2. Sea of Rescue3. Bay of Refuge4. Tide of Resolve

Everything she ever loved about Judah came rushing back to her in this tender story about grace, love, and second chances. After being gone for three years, Paisley returns to her hometown to face her past and make amends with her family. Not too difficult. Or harder than anything she's ever done. Nothing can make up for how she left.But she is determined to try. Judah has waited and prayed for his wife's return. He told himself whenever she came back, he'd do everything in his power to win back her love. That's exactly what he intends to do. However, Paisley doesn't plan on getting back together with him. Making amends, yes. Falling in love, no. But when hurricane winds hit the coastal town, and she faces her greatest fear, will she cling to her plans and live with regret ... ... or let them go to find love again? If you enjoy tender Christian fiction that tugs on your heartstrings and has a hint of suspense, try Ocean of Regret today and dive into the Restored series! "Judah captured my heart with his tender and steadfast love for Paisley." Cathy L. "Paisley and Judah kept me turning pages to find out where this tale would go next." MKW "So good to read a modern Christian book that is inspiring and clean." Amazon Customer The Restored series is an eight-book chronological series. Ocean of Regret is the first book. The ongoing story will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order. Restored SeriesOcean of Regret (Part 1)Sea of Rescue (Part 2)Bay of Refuge (Part 3)Tide of Resolve (Part 4)Waves of Reason (Part 5)Port of Return (Part 6)Sound of Rejoicing (Part 7)Shores of Resilience (Part 8/Finale) Other Christian fiction by Mary Hanks: Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's SonsLakeHud Second Chance Series1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame

Josh and Summer's marriage is over, minus signing divorce papers. All that's left ... is meeting his daughter. Josh has made a lot of bad choices in his life and in his career. Leaving his wife for a five-year road trip as a musician, and what he did while away, were his worst decisions ever. Any hope of them getting back together seems impossible. Yet, when he sees Summer and remembers the sweet love they once knew, he's captivated by her all over again. How could he have left her in the first place? In Josh's absence, Summer has been busy keeping the family camp and retreat center operational, raising their four-year-old daughter-whom Josh knows nothing about-by herself, and doing fine on her own without a man! Now, he's back and wants to get back together? He professes to know God. Says he's a changed man. But he left once. Can she trust him to stay? Should she? If you enjoy heartwarming second chance stories, this faith-filled Christian fiction series will touch your heart. Start reading Summer's Dream today! "Broken dreams, lost love, and a family torn apart. BUT, the story does not end there because God is the God of second chances." Katherine P. "A wonderful book about how God can heal deep hurts and that nothing is impossible with Him. I cried right along with them as they found their dreams again." Pam F. Each book in this inspirational series can be read as a standalone, but the ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if they are read in order. Second Chance Series: 1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame Other Christian Fiction by Mary Hanks: Restored Series1. Ocean of Regret2. Sea of Rescue3. Bay of Refuge4. Tide of Resolve5. Waves of Reason6. Port of Return7. Sound of Rejoicing8. Shores of Resilience (Finale) Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's Sons SeriesLakeHud

Will Judah's grace and love help Paisley trust him with her heart? In this third installment of the Restored series, Judah and Paisley face new challenges on their road to marital restoration. Will troubles with their families, some citizens in town, and their past bring them closer or pull them farther apart? Follow along in this heartwarming family saga as Paisley returns to her hometown by the sea, falls in love with the man she left, and dreams of a chance to wear a white dress down the aisle. If you enjoy tender, grace-filled Christian fiction that tugs on your heartstrings and has a hint of suspense, try Bay of Refuge, Part Three in the Restored series, today! Or start reading Ocean of Regret, Part One, first. "I love Judah and Paisley's storyline and all the suspense, love, laughter, and life within each of the characters. Cannot wait to read Book 4!" J. Brown The Restored series is an eight-book chronological series. Bay of Refuge is Part 3. The ongoing storyline will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order. Restored SeriesOcean of Regret (Part 1)Sea of Rescue (Part 2)Bay of Refuge (Part 3)Tide of Resolve (Part 4)Waves of Reason (Part 5)Port of Return (Part 6)Sound of Rejoicing (Part 7)Shores of Resilience (Part 8/Finale) More Christian fiction by Mary Hanks: Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's Sons SeriesLakeHud Second Chance Series1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame

In this fourth installment of the Restored series, get ready for a heartwarming and heart-pounding page-turner. Paisley and Judah promised each other they'd renew their vows in seven days. Seven days. What a whirlwind, dilemma-packed, suspenseful week it will be. Follow along as Paisley and Judah face life's adventures-the wonder, the love, and the unexpected twists and turns-together. And experience the joys of a tender vow renewal ceremony you won't soon forget. "Tide of Resolve definitely didn't disappoint. I was hooked, of course, as I wanted to find out if Judah and Paisley finally got married." -beta reader "I could hardly breathe during the entire last half of the book." -beta reader "There couldn't have been a better vow renewal for Paisley and Judah. Perfect!" -beta reader If you enjoy inspirational Christian fiction about reconciliation in marriage and families, start reading Tide of Resolve, Part Four of the Restored series, today! Or begin with Part One, Ocean of Regret. The Restored series is an eight-book chronological series. Tide of Resolve is the fourth book. The ongoing storyline will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order. Restored SeriesOcean of Regret (Part 1)Sea of Rescue (Part 2)Bay of Refuge (Part 3)Tide of Resolve (Part 4)Waves of Reason (Part 5)Port of Return (Part 6)Sound of Rejoicing (Part 7)Shores of Resilience (Part 8/Finale) More Christian fiction by Mary Hanks: Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's Sons SeriesLakeHud Second Chance Series1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame

Can the pastor and his wife find the love they lost? Chad's world revolves around serving the parishioners in his congregation who, he's convinced, need his counsel and availability 24-7. But shouldn't his marriage receive a fair share of his time and devotion? His wife thinks so. For Chad, being a pastor is more than a nine-to-five job. It's his calling. He can't put his needs, or April's wishes, before the needs of others in the church or community. But his prioritizing the ministry over their marriage has become a source of contention between them. April is already resentful of the expectations thrust on her as a pastor's wife. Now, her husband is more preoccupied and distant than ever. Is he having an affair? Has he fallen out of love with her? What's a pastor's wife to do if she's on the verge of leaving her husband? What's a pastor to do if his marriage is the one in a crisis? If you enjoy heartwarming second chance stories, this faith-filled Christian fiction series will touch your heart. Start reading April's Storm, Book 2 in the Second Chance series by Mary E Hanks, today! "April's Storm ... made me cheer, and resonated deeply with the decisions, growth and challenges people in ministry face each day." Kathy V. "...the ending...sigh...one of the most heartwarming and romantic I have ever read." Cathy L. Each book in this inspirational series can be read as a standalone, but the ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if they are read in order. Second Chance Series: 1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame Other Christian Fiction - Marriage & Family books by Mary E. Hanks: RESTORED Series1. Ocean of Regret2. Sea of Rescue3. Bay of Refuge4. Tide of Resolve (July 2020)

Max thought he had it all - pulpit ministry, thriving church, happy marriage. But when church attendance falls to almost nothing, the building goes into foreclosure, and the town gossips fabricate stories about him, he hits rock bottom. He even hides his despair from his wife.Or so he thinks. Sick of the conflicts and tired of Max's mood swings, when Season hears about a winter marriage conference, she signs them up. This is their chance to reconnect. Maybe to fall in love again. Is that too much for her to hope for? She's determined to go to the retreat, even if Max refuses to attend. But how can she commit to renewing her efforts in their relationship ... ... if her husband won't even try? If you enjoy heartwarming second chance stories, this faith-filled Christian fiction series will touch your heart. Start reading Season's Flame today!Or begin with Book 1 - Winter's Past. "Hanks has written another heartwarming novel in this fifth book in the Second Chance Series. Who ever heard of a wife going to a marriage retreat...alone?" Dixie Judy "When Season turns her heart toward God anything can happen." Pam Foster Each book in this inspirational series can be read as a standalone, but the ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if they are read in order. Second Chance Series: 1. Winter's Past2. April's Storm3. Summer's Dream4. Autumn's Break5. Season's Flame Other Christian Fiction by Mary E. Hanks: Restored Series1. Ocean of Regret2. Sea of Rescue3. Bay of Refuge4. Tide of Resolve5. Waves of Reason6. Port of Return7. Sound of Rejoicing8. Shores of Resilience Basalt Bay SeriesCallie's Time Liv & the Preacher A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause Novel The Preacher's SonsLakeHud

What is a woman to do when the man she's dreamed of kissing for half a century finally says he has feelings for her?In the past, James saw Callie as the girl next door. His friend's tagalong sister. A nuisance.Not anymore!It took him five decades to wake up to the truth, but now he'll do anything to convince her to marry him and spend their lives together. So what if they're in their sixties? Their best years are yet to come!Callie has harbored tender feelings for James for a long time. But how can she jump into a relationship with him just because he's opened his eyes and noticed her?A health-related wake-up call makes her want to change some things in her life. Will James Weston be one of those changes?Can she open her heart to a love she never thought she'd have?Callie's Time is a lighthearted, hope-filled tale about two people who want to find new meaning in their lives ... and possibly with each other.If you enjoy Christian romance with mature-age main characters, try Callie's Time today!*The Basalt Bay series is a spin-off from the Restored series that takes place in the fictional town of Basalt Bay, Oregon. Each book is a standalone novel about one couple, but some of the characters we've come to love will be seen as part of the background mosaic of life in the coastal town.

How is he going to prove his love to his wife?In this seventh installment of the Restored series, what will it take for Peter and Ruby to let go of their pride and find a way back to each other's hearts? Living in separate places isn't helping. Neither is Peter's fallback tendency of not talking. How is he going to show Ruby that he's serious about prioritizing their marriage?With Christmas approaching ...· Paisley has a holiday request for Judah.· Paige does something Forest might not like.· Forest can't let go of his suspicions about Mia.· Judah invites Craig to Christmas Eve dinner.Will all of them sitting down to a holiday meal together bring a new sense of peace and joy to the Grant/Cedars families?Follow along in this heartwarming series, enjoying old and new characters who need hope, grace, and redemption in Basalt Bay.Start reading Sound of Rejoicing, Part Seven, today!Or, if you're new to this series, begin with Part One, Ocean of Regret. The Restored series is a chronological series. Sound of Rejoicing is the seventh book in an ongoing series. The reader's experience will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order.

What will it take for Paige and Forest's marriage of convenience to transform into a marriage of true love?In this sixth book in the continuing story of the Grant and Cedars families, despite their first failed marriage, Forest is serious about convincing Paige he's in their relationship for keeps this time. Will protecting her and Piper prove his sincerity? Might stepping up as a father add trust?Or will more of the kisses he's sure Paige likes make all the difference?With Edward's court date approaching, can Forest find the evidence he needs to prove someone helped Edward kidnap Paisley? Who will replace Mayor Grant?Follow along as the Grant and Cedars families face challenges, embrace new family members, find love, and try to live lives of grace in Basalt Bay.Start reading Port of Return, Part Six, today!Or begin with Part One, Ocean of Regret. The Restored series is a chronological series. Port of Return is the sixth book. The ongoing part of the story will be more enjoyable if the books are read in order.