New Releases by Colleen L. Reece

World War 1 Rages Overseas and at Home Deep in the trenches, far from home, Timothy Wainwright fights for his country and his sanity. His faith in God falters. Even if he survives, how can he stop his stepfather from marrying the girl Timothy loves to Tim''s worst enemy? Thousands of miles away in western Washington, Hope Farrell refuses to marry the man with whom her father is obsessed. He disowns her. War continues, Hope tirelessly cares for soldiers in her hometown, then victims of the deadly Spanish influenza. A battle front cry for help puts Tim to the supreme test: a reminder that only God can heal broken bodies and broken lives. Colleen L. Reece, author of 160+ "Books You Can Trust," six million copies sold, based this book on her parents'' stories about the "Great War," also known as "The war to end all wars."

Juli, her best friend Shannon, boyfriend Dave, and the rest of the Lunch Bunch must expose the Sunday Suspicion surrounding their beloved high school principal as vicious lies. Accused of misconduct, overwhelmed by what appears to be incontrovertible evidence of wrong-doing, Mr. S. Miles, AKA "Mr. Smiles," is placed on temporary suspension. Can the sleuthing skills developed while solving previous mysteries be enough to track down whoever is behind the accusations and help save the dedicated principal''s career?

Six historical Christmas romances prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold or silver—but from the vast riches of a loving heart. The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot Wyoming, 1885—Esther Hathaway lost her one true love at Gettysburg twenty years ago, but she is still willing to celebrate her niece’s wedding by commissioning Jeremy Snyder to paint her portrait. Will Esther’s prayers for God to ease her loneliness be answered by a wounded vet? A Token of Promise by Rebecca Germany Alaska, 1897—Promised in marriage to a man she has never met in exchange for a place to call home, Charlotte Vance is headed to the Klondike and struggling not to fall in love with the wrong man. Gabe Monroe has found a bride perfect for his brother. A wife will help his brother run his supply business and raise his daughter, and Gabe will be freed to seek riches in the Yukon rivers after the spring thaw. But what will become of Charlotte when both brothers refuse to marry her—even though one loves her? Band of Angel’s by Cathy Marie Hake Colorado, 1893—The first time Jarrod McLeod dips his pan in the river, he strikes gold—a wedding ring! Sure the woman who lost it must be beside herself, he goes upriver to return it. He meets laundress Angel Taylor. She did lose the ring; however, she refuses to take the ring back. Jarrod’s first impressions of Angel are scandalous, but he soon discovers the truth, bringing her a Christmas gift to span the perimeters of time. Winterlude by Colleen L. Reece Alaska, 1930s—A single out-of-place snowflake in San Diego lures Ariel Dixon home to Ketchikan, Alaska, despite her wealthy fiancé’s protests. When she encounters slim, handsome Jean Thoreau, a childhood friend presumed dead, a swift rush of events changes the course of Ariel’s life. Drawn back to the home she loves, Ariel finds peace in the arms of the man who would not break a promise made long ago. Christmas Bounty by MaryLu Tyndall California, 1855—Caroline is a widowed mother alone in a small California town that is suddenly exploding with gold fever. When she sees the ship’s captain who once saved her and her husband’s lives on a scaffold to be hung, she must do something—even propose marriage. Goldrush Christmas by Michele Ule Alaska, 1897—When Samantha and her twin Peter book passage to Alaska in search of their missionary-minded father, they never imagined getting caught up in the rush for gold or that their neighbor would follow them. Soon their youth and inexperience is challenged on all fronts.

Crossings Book Club SelectionReview: "Compares with Catherine Marshall''s Christy" The Great Depression of 1929 has closed bank doors and forced people out of work, paralyzing many parts of the country. The tiny mountain town of Spruce Hollow, North Carolina, hasn''t escaped its crippling grip. When Thanksgiving arrives, Pastor David Allen looks over his faithful congregation in despair. How can families with holes in their shoes and no food to put on the table be thankful during the holiday season? But David has no idea how God will use him to give hope to those in the Hollow and beyond. * * *Award-winning co-authors Colleen L. Reece and Julie Reece-DeMarco offer an unforgettable tale of struggle, hope, and incredible events.

It Takes an Extra Special Woman to Be a Preacher’s Bride Six men are dedicated to proclaiming God’s Word—and six women wonder if they’re cut out to support that calling. Being a helpmate to a pastor is no easy task. They must step out in a special kind of faith and love to become preachers’ brides. . . . Remember Me by Kimberley Comeaux North suffers an injury, loses his memory, and believes he is a Scottish pastor. Helen hopes he just might fall in love with her, if he isn’t bound by his social standings as a duke. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy by Kristy Dykes Shirley feels like she’s never known anything of life beyond her little country church. She wants more out life. Then she meets Forrest Townsend, the new parson—who just might change her mind. In Miss Bliss and the Bear by Darlene Franklin Annie knits hats and mittens for soldiers. But chaplain Jeremiah Arnold isn’t sure he wants a woman hanging around the fort—even one as beautiful and well meaning as Miss Bliss. . . . A Bride for the Preacher by Sally Laity It’s Emma’s dream to doctor the needy, and she hopes there might be a place for her in new territory out west. She isn’t interested in marriage—until she nurses a certain preacher’s fever. Renegade Husband by DiAnn Mills Audra moves to frontier Colorado to marry the local pastor and is assured a life of adventure. She never realizes how much adventure until her stagecoach is robbed and her future husband seems to be the culprit. . . . Silence of the Sage by Colleen L. Reece Ever dutiful and just, Reverend Gideon Scott takes a bride in name only. But soon the reverend abandons both family and church in search of truth that will clear his tarnished name.

Seven days makes a week, but in the words of Juli Scott, "Six days of my life would make anyone weak." Being summoned as witnesses in court leads to a multitude of trials on Thursday Enemies, old and new, appear on board a ferryboat sailing up the Inside Passage Danger for the youth group lurks on Mount Rainier''s ski slopes on Saturday Aided and abetted by boyfriend/ fellow P.I. Dave Gilmore, Juli and her friends from Hillcrest High School in Bellingham, Washington tackle a series of mysteries head-on . . . mysteries that will require their best efforts and the help of God to solve. Fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo will love these stories

Aaron, his sister Lacey, and their friends Ali and Umeko have a gazillion questions-and find that the Bible is the perfect answer book.

Nine-year-old Dennis and seven-year-old Sarah love singing Christmas carols. Dennis wants to know where the carols came from and why they are called classics.

Return to Arizona with Julia as she attempts to pull what is left of her family back together. Also includes a bonus historical romance.

"Nine historical couples walk the road to love as they brave some of life''s toughest challenges. From Virginia during the Civil War to California during Prohibition, ordinary men and women have their lives disrupted by wars, mysteries, injustices, prejudices, and more. But there is hope for the future when people come together to lift each other up, and when men and women find love in the midst of heartache. And through it all, faith is the key to victory in these stories from nine beloved Christian authors"--

Mother Cat is astounded. Father Cat is amazed. Never in all Grandma''s born days has she seen anything like Christopher, her new grandkitten. "Meow, meow, meow, meow." Their voices rise in wails. For Christopher the kitten has nine tails. Suggested readers age range: for all ages

For Joyous, her childhood is shattered when she is kidnapped and then abandoned. Never knowing her true identity, she grows up amid the California Gold Rush as the adopted daughter of Agnus McFarlane, a lovable prospector. Brit O''Donnell escapes the potato famine in Ireland to find a better life in Monterey, California. The Silver Rush will test the mettle of this determined young man. The son of a Castilian patrician whose fortune was absconded, fifteen-year-old Carlos Montoya also ventures to California with dreams of silver. Three seemingly separate lives, three undetermined destines... to be brought together by the hand of God in the unforgiving California desert.

Readers will treasure this delightful collection of nine stories, celebrating historically set Christmases, as well as both the hopes and doubts that come with life-changing romance.

Time Period: 1620 Oct.-Nov. Imagine leaving the land you know and the friends you hold dear-and you''ll begin to understand the whirlwind of emotion that awaits ten-year-old Sarah Smythe. This fictional Pilgrim aboard the Mayflower is moving from Holland to the New World-America-in the vanguard of a new nation of free people. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this fascinating story shares the hopes and fears of a girl distant in time but close in spirit, while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. "Sarah''s New World" is perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling.

Time Period: 1620 Nov. Freezing weather, lack of food, and sickness make the first winter at Plymouth Colony a difficult and dangerous time. What would that winter be like for a ten-year-old girl? Find out in Rebekah in Danger, part of the Sisters in Time series. Written especially for eight- to twelve-year-old girls, this dramatic story shows how a seventeenth-century girl-not terribly different from girls of the twenty-first century-overcame some of the most challenging difficulties imaginable. Though the main character is fictional, the events and experiences are very real-providing an ideal vehicle for teaching American history and Christian faith.

Sarah Anderson escaped her stepfather and his unruly children, joining her brother Seth in California. Matt Sterling rescued Seth from danger and taught him to become a top hand on the Sterling ranch. Betrayed by one selfish girl, Matt has vowed the San Joaquin River will run dry before he ever gets involved with another woman. He''s better off fighting cattle rustlers, floods and drought to make his spread one of the finest in the valley. Why, then, is he so concerned about Seth''s sister?

Sarah Anderson won''t become a drudge for her stepfather and his children after her mother dies ? or a pawn for his indebtedness to a riverboat gambler. Escaping from her Missouri home, Sarah heads for California to find her brother Seth, trusting God to keep her safe. Matt Sterling rescued Seth and taught him to become a top hand on the Sterling ranch. Betrayed once, Matt vows the San Joaquin River will run dry before he gets involved with another woman . . .

A Truly Yours Digital Edition. . .Seven years after Ellianna and Timmy Stoddard are sent to frontier California by their contemptible father, eighteen-year-old Ellie still carries the weight of his sins. Surely a scoundrel''s daughter cannot be the answer to the new minister''s prayers for a wife! Joshua Stanhope is also plagued by doubt. Can a small-town preacher compete with his influential twin brother? Edward can make Ellie the toast of San Francisco by helping her soar to fame and fortune like the meadowlark whose song is no sweeter than hers. Will Ellie find treasure at the end of the rainbow--or only fool''s gold?

These ancient yet compelling stories, passed down from generation to generation, are as timeless as the lessons they teach. The scenes and people may change, but God and his Word do not. The lives of these Bible characters will inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your walk with God.

Thirteen-year-old Tyler and his twelve-year old-sister, Cat, are in big trouble-at home, at school, and with the law. The verdict is in and they hate it: a year living in the mountains of eastern Oregon in a log house without electricity, running water, TV, Facebook, Twitter, or iPods. Suggested age range for readers: Middle grade through senior adults

It doesn''t matter who we are, where we live, or what we look like. God loves us. Picture book for all ages.

Girls are girls wherever they live—and the Sisters in Time series shows that girls are girls whenever they lived, too! This new collection brings together four historical fiction books for 8–12-year-old girls: history and Christian faith. Featuring bonus educational materials such as time lines and brief biographies of key historical figures, American Dream is ideal for anytime reading and an excellent resource for home schooling. Visit the official Sisters in Time website at www.sistersintime.com

Shepherd of Love Hospital stands as a beacon of hope in Seattle, Washington. Its Christian staff members work with each other -- and with God -- to care for the sick and injured. But sometimes they find their own lives in need of a healing touch. Jonica Carr is a respected nurse, but behind her calm and capable demeanor beats the heart of a scared and frightened little girl. Can she find her Lamp in Darkness?

Ever wonder how it felt to hear Jesus speak to the crowds? Or what it was like to take that amazing trek through the Red Sea? Or watch the Tower of Babel stretch up toward heaven? Experience these stories and many more from the perspective of children at those events. Familiar Bible stories carry new lessons that children-and adults-can remember as they grow in their relationship with God. A fresh addition to Barbour''s tenth anniversary Value Book promotion, Children of the Bible is perfect for Sunday school lessons, family devotional time, or bedtime reading.

With the onslaught of World War II, Candleshine Thatcher dedicates her life to nursing, and then her heart to a brave Marine lieutenant. World War Ii would go on with or without them but their lives would be forever changed by its course.

Charlie Campbell, half-white, half-Apache, has paid his debt to the Sutherland family. In full. Now there is nothing left for him but to ride away from the Triple S Ranch in northern Arizona, the nearest thing to a home he has ever known. The solitude he once cherished is haunted by echoes in the valley; memories of those who treated him as a man instead of someone to be despised. Still, he walks alone - until a girl named Whispering Sage and the father he thought deserted him come into his life.

Complications abound as love is encountered by four young schoolmarms in bygone days. In Schoolhouse Brides, one-room schoolhouses by the Lehigh Canal, on the prairies of Minnesota, amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, and in frontier Idaho are the settings for heartwarming lessons in life and love.

A well educated and pretty new school teacher gets an assignment in a remote town in Washington state. She is committed to giving these rural children the best education she can. She also meets rugged logger Will Thatcher and suddenly this assignment gets a lot more interesting.