Here's some more great looking books that were released in August. Which one looks good to you?
Bless Her Heart by Debby Mayne
Part of a Series? yes, book 2 of Class Reunion Series
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Description:
As Priscilla Slater’s 15-year class reunion approaches, she decides to
attend out of curiosity… and to flaunt her latest achievement—taking her
business to a national level with the possibility of a TV show. As if
getting ready for the event and putting up with the pranks of her former
classmates isn’t enough, Priscilla’s hometown visit is further
complicated by her parents’ separation. With the once-solid sanctuary of
her home broken at the foundation, there’s only one thing Priscilla’s
parents can agree on: no matter what sort of accolades their daughter
receives as a hair stylist, she’s not living up to her potential. Eager
to escape the painful reality of her childhood home, Priscilla bolts as
soon as a call from New York brings good news: her offer to purchase one
of the best salons in the country is likely to come through. But
returning to New York means returning to Tim, Priscilla’s best friend
and business pal who has been impatiently suggesting their relationship
should be more than a friendship. Despite her recent achievements, will
Priscilla learn that success doesn’t always result in popularity—or
love?
Letters from Ruby by Adam Thomas
Part of a Series? no
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Description:
When the newly ordained Episcopal priest Rev. Calvin Harper arrives in
Victory, West Virginia, to be the pastor at an ailing parish, he has no
idea how much he still has to learn about being a priest. Thankfully,
Ruby Redding takes the young man under her wing and teaches him
everything she has learned throughout her long, storied life. Seminary
never taught Calvin that the only true way to be a witness to God’s
presence in this world is to remain in relationships with people no
matter what life throws at them. His studies never taught him that
detachment is the bane of ministry. He never learned that deep grief
comes only from deep love. But in his first year in Victory, Calvin
learns all this and more from Ruby, a woman so full of God’s light that
it can’t help but spill onto the people around her.
Raw Edges by Sandra Bricker
Part of a Series? yes, book 10 in Quilts of Love Series
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Description:
Grayson McDonough has no use for teal ribbons, 5k runs, or ovarian
cancer support groups now that his beautiful wife Jenna is gone. But
their nine-year-old daughter Sadie seems to need the connection. When
Annabelle Curtis, the beautiful cancer survivor organizing the memory
quilt project for the Ovacome support group, begins to bring out the
silly and fun side of his precious daughter again, Gray must set aside
his own grief to support the healing of Sadie’s young heart. But is
there hope for Gray’s heart too along the way?
Harriet Beamer Strikes Gold by Joyce Magnin
Part of a Series? yes, book 2 in Harriet Beamer Series
Publisher: Zonderan
Description:
After a whirlwind cross-country move, Harriet and her donut-loving
basset hound, Humphrey, have settled into a new life in Grass Valley,
California. When Harriet learns that she's going to be a grandma for the
first time and get a new suite with room for her salt-and-pepper shaker
collection, she can't wait for her best friend, Martha, to come visit
so she can share her good news. But adventure is never far away when
Harriet is around. After listening to the pleas of a desperate teen
whose daddy needs money right away---and happens to have a gold mine to
lease---Harriet falls hook, line, and sinker into the venture. Although
she's nervous about her investment, Harriet chooses to keep it a secret
from her son, Henry, and his wife. She can only imagine what she'll do
if this turns out to be her ticket to a golden windfall. When suspicions
arise, though, it becomes clear that Harriet may never see an ounce of
gold. But will she continue to trust and risk losing everything? The
fate of the young teen and a family emergency show Harriet where her
true treasure lies.
Unforeseeable by Nancy Mehl
Part of a Series? Yes, book 3 in Road to Kingdom Series
Publisher: Bethany House
Description:
Callie Hoffman has a good life in Kingdom, Kansas. She's engaged to Levi
Housler, the new pastor of Kingdom Mennonite Church, and she spends her
days working with Lizzie Housler, her friend and soon-to-be
sister-in-law, at the town cafe.
When a body is discovered on
the road outside Kingdom and the deceased turns out to be the victim of a
serial killer, the new county sheriff begins questioning Kingdom
residents. Unsettled at the prospect of a killer in Kingdom, Callie is
desperate to find answers for herself, especially when her own fiance
seems to know more about the murder than he's telling.
As the
town battles an entirely unforeseen danger and Callie's very life is
threatened, the stakes are as high as they've ever been and the people
of Kingdom must learn anew to put their trust in God alone.
The Promise by Dan Walsh and Gary Smalley
Part of a Series? yes, book 2 of Restoration Series
Publisher: Revell
Description:
For the last five months, Tom Anderson has been without a job, a fact
he's been hiding from his wife Jean--and everyone else. He leaves each
morning, pretending nothing has changed, and spends his disheartening
day rotating through two coffee shops and the library, using their wi-fi
to search for a job on the internet. The stress of keeping this secret
is beginning to put serious strain on his marriage and it looks like the
legacy that began with his father is still at work, slowly destroying
the bond between Tom and Jean. Can their mutual trust--and love--be
restored?
Combining the literary talents of Dan Walsh and the
relationship expertise of Gary Smalley, The Restoration Series pulls
back the curtain of a family that has laid their foundation on shifting
sand, but is slowly rediscovering genuine love and the power of
forgiveness.
I, Saul by Jerry Jenkins with James MacDonald
Part of a Series? No
Publisher: Worthy Publishing
Description:
Told from the point of view of the disciple Luke, the apostle Paul and
"Auggie," a modern-day scholar, I, Saul, is a fast-paced story of
intrigue and mystery. Readers will be reminded of Indiana Jones and the
DiVinci code as they become absorbed in this page-turner by a master
storyteller. Along the way they will learn of the fictionalized but
plausible story of the life of Saul who relentlessly persecuted Christ's
followers prior to his conversion when he became known as Paul.
Chasing Hope by Kathryn Cushman
Part of a Series? no
Publisher: Bethany House
Description:
A Personal Drama of Shattered Dreams and Second Chances
A
talented runner fully committed to Olympic dreams, Sabrina Rice's future
was shattered by a devastating diagnosis. One forfeited scholarship and
several years later, she has new goals and dreams that have nothing to
do with running--something that's become far too painful to think on.
Until
the day she sees Brandy Philip running across the community college
campus, easily outpacing security. Sabrina immediately recognizes
world-class speed, and it's all the more painful that it belongs to a
teenage graffiti artist. When a chance encounter brings the two young
women together, Sabrina becomes Brandy's best hope for staying out of
juvenile hall. Soon, Sabrina begins to feel an uncomfortable nudge that
her new life is just about to be toppled...that God may be calling her
to minister to this talented but troubled girl.
