Most Popular Books by Colleen L. Reece

"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"--

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

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.

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?

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

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?

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

How can you express your thanks to a special teacher? This marvelous collection of thoughts, verse, and Scripture will fit any occasion. This deluxe full-color gift book is the perfect substitute for a greeting card with its inspirational text, photographic illustrations, and an envelope, too!

Ride along on the bumpy trail as six independent women of yesteryear are cautiously courted into matrimony by men they have both intrigued and hurt.

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

A collection of poems on themes associated with Christmas, including decorations, presents, cookies, and Santa Claus.

On loan from CTLS.

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.

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?

A treasury of holiday traditions, stories, prayers, poetry, recipes, and more.

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."

Deep in the trenches of World War I, Timothy Wainwright fights impossible odds in an effort to free the world of oppression. Back home in western Washington, Hope Farrell is fighting her own war.

Andrea loved her mother enough to leave her but that was only the beginning. -- Andrea''s nightmare ended in the Arizona dessert.

Trapped in the mountains during a snowstorm, a fourteen-year-old camper seeks God''s help in overcoming his feelings of cowardice.

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.

Relates the life story of the princess of the Powhatan Indian Nation who, after being taken to England against her will, eventually converted to Christianity and married the English settler John Rolfe.

After being charged with a crime he didn''t commit, Dr. Edward Lucas goes into exile in the back woods of Stump Hollow, North Carolina. There he faces challenges that will either kill him or heal his spirit.

Born in the saddle and at home on the range, Smokey Travis has the respect of his pards and life by the horns. But Smokey is searching: He''s looking for that one woman to ride off with into the sunset and a Trailmate on high to watch over them both.

An old man is determined to look upon the land of his forefathers, and his great-grandson reluctantly agrees to accompany him.

Fictional story of a young woman who, seeking religious freedom with her family, sailed to the New World on the Mayflower.

A secret brings Angela Cartwright to Arizona in search of her twin brother, Abe. But Abe dies in her arms, the victim of an intruder. Angela soon captures the heart of every man in town - including the killer who knew her brother''s secret.

"Those who listen hear the silence in the sage that precedes a storm. Those who hunker down and wait find peace when the tempest comes. A man braves the western frontier, putting his life on the line to develop a new land - and a new love. Gideon Scott, far from home, rides the range of emotions. Can he ever be worthy of the woman he loves? Will he find his true worth? Will renewed faith be the trail that leads to his bride?"--Back cover.

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?