Some lives speak volumesSome are silent as the graveDearly beloved — that's what the obituaries say — never hinting at the conflict, shame or sin that lie behind the veil. In October 2012, Paul, the author's 18-year-old son was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking home from an evening performing with his punk rock band. Amid the grief of loss, she is burdened over his life that seemed to be headed in the wrong direction and their strained relationship. Dogged by grief...

Life had been going swimmingly until biologist Dr. Robert Fielding was bewildered by a squall that still threatens to shipwreck him. Tormented by the losses in his life, he finds a dozen reasons why he doesn't need the friendship of his new neighbour, Anna Fawcett. After all, the senior and her disabled son aren’t exactly in his league.But how is he supposed to turn down fresh cinnamon buns? And Robert hasn’t bargained on his neighbour’s innocent, probing questions. They erode his ...

Winner of the Selah Award for Anthologies!Wayward wandering exposes the characters in these stories to storms created by their own or others' choices.♦ Candace West – McDonald's Farm♦ Eleanor Bertin – Who Sends the Rain?♦ Angela D. Meyer – Rekindling Her Dream♦ Deb Elkink – Clanging Symbols♦ Sara Davison – The PoppyAs they deal with the consequences, will they seek shelter in G...

When their own mistakes or the actions of others derail the hopes and plans of the men and women in these eight stories, is it too late to find redemption and a fresh start?The Key by Candace WestLost and Found by Milla HoltScarlet by Sara DavisonReinventing Josie by Angela D. MeyerTaste Budding by Deb ElkinkComing Home by Brenda S. AndersonSouvenir in My Pocket by Johnnie Alexa...

Home should be the place you run to for shelter from the world, but what if the family members who should love and protect you are the ones who have hurt you the most?A Stranger Comes to Springlight by Johnnie AlexanderHot Cocoa Summers by Brenda S. AndersonGrounded by Eleanor BertinTen Bottles of Sand by Sara DavisonBlue Genes by Deb ElkinkA Summer of Reckoning by Stacy MonsonIn an ...

How amazing is grace?Eight short stories trace the path of grace through the lines of a well-known hymn that was birthed in tragedy.◆ "The Sweetest Sound" by Stacy MonsonIn this prequel to When Valleys Mourn, book 2 of the My Father's House series, teenagers Wendy and Jimmy want only to raise their unexpected blessing in a home filled with love, but they are faced with an impossible dilemma. What's best for their daughter—living a h...

Cocoa and carols set the mood of the season, but what lurks beneath the festivities?Christmastime ties a pretty bow on relationships as flimsy as wrapping paper while torn hearts call out for reconciliation.Milla Holt The Prodigal's FeastLorna Seilstad A Merrytime CruiseEleanor Bertin Meg and the E-MonsterSara Davison The Other WayBrenda S. Anderson The Home for Christmas ChallengeDeb E...

Jesus came into this world silently, bringing the gift of peace to a hurting world. In the midst of the crazy, messy lives of the people in these stories, will they be able to hear His whisper of peace over the clamoring of their hearts this Christmas season?★★★"Christmas at the Crossroads" by Eleanor BertinMyra and Sue are best friends. One is raised in a strict, religious home, the other permissively indulged. Which one will influence the other? When the teens are...

What happens when the perfect plans you have for your life fall apart?A Baby in the Mix by Lorna SeilstadNot By Chance by Eleanor BertinFive Things You Know About Me by Sara DavisonMercy's Detour by Brenda S. AndersonPiper's Sweet Dream by Stacy MonsonEach of these faith-based fiction stories in Sounds Like a Plan is uniquely and beautifully written with believable characters s...

With nothing going as planned, will Christmas be a complete disaster this year?The people in these stories are tired, weighed down by the struggles and cares of life. In the midst of their challenging situations, each receives an unexpected letter.❅ The Christmas Kiss – Stacy Monson❅ Unremarkable Sue – Eleanor Bertin❅ Love, Christmas – Johnnie Alexander❅ Gifting Christmas – Angela D. Meyer❅ The Back Door Christmas Tour Company – ...

"At Christmas, we always…" And thus a tradition is born. The rituals stay the same, but if betrayal, illness, unfaithfulness, or tragedy strike, can cherished traditions survive?When unexpected twists throw life out of kilter for the people in these stories, will beloved, time-honored customs lead them back to the heart of Christmas?The Heart of Christmas: A Mosaic Christmas Anthology III♥ Brenda S. Anderson♥ Eleanor Bertin♥ Sara Davison♥ Cha...

When life gets flipped upside down, what will it take to turn it right side up again?From unexpected journeys into the future and the past to a life-changing weekend, a spontaneous road trip, family trauma, the birth of a bookstore, and a potentially disastrous wedding, the men and women in these stories must deal with everything life is throwing at them. Which is a lot.❁ The Weekend – Sara Davison❁ Aloft – Deb Elkink❁ Misguided ...