New Releases by Francine Rivers

In cautarea propriei rascumparari, Cadi Forbes – fetita de zece ani – descopera misterul teribil ce mistuia comunitatea de imigranti irlandezi de la poalele muntilor Appalachi. La inmormantarea bunicii ei dragi, surprinde pentru o clipa privirea sfasietoare a „devoratorului de pacate“ care, conform unei vechi legende, venea sa manance o paine si sa bea un pahar cu vin, luand astfel asupra sa pacatele defunctului. Cu toate ca stie prea bine ca ii este interzis sa-l priveasca (si cu atat mai mult sa-l caute), dorinta ei disperata de a scapa de povara ce o apasa zi si noapte, considerandu-se vinovata de moartea surorii ei, o determina sa-l afle cu orice pret pe barbatul acela care poate s-o elibereze de pacat… pacatul care ii rapise dragostea mamei si o facuse sa-si doreasca sa fuga de viata aceasta si teribila ei judecata. Insistenta ei deschide rani vechi si dezgroapa secrete tulburatoare, bulversand linistea satului din creierii muntilor, dar nu fara rost. Caci cautarile ei o conduc spre singura modalitate eficienta de a obtine rascumpararea si spre singurul Om care o poate elibera de povara. Romanul a fost premiat cu aur si ecranizat in 2007. Francine Rivers si-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit bestu00adselleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Acest roman emotionant al lui Francine Rivers iti va atinge inima si sufletul. Candva gradina Leotei fusese o oaza de frumusete, in care florile si speranta infloreau deopotriva. Era locul de refugiu unde se tamaduia de ranile adanci sapate in ea de razboiul necrutator, sanctuarul in care se pleca inaintea lui Dumnezeu si se ruga pentru copiii ei care nu-i intelegeau sacrificiile tacute. Ajunsa la 84 de ani, Leota este singura, iar gradina ei paraginita reflecta sufletu-i pustiu. Orice efort de apropiere fata de copiii ei ramasese fara rezultat. Singurul care-i intelegea durerea era Acela care, intr-o gradina cum fusese a ei, inviase, aducand iertarea si vindecarea. Si Leota primeste intr-o zi vizita unei tinere femei care pretinde ca-i este nepoata. Atunci o adiere invioratoare strabate toata fiinta ei. Va mai apuca dragostea sa infloreasca din nou, inainte sa fie prea tarziu pentru ea? Francine Rivers si-a început cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii în domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite în peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit bestselleruri în multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Conclusão da saga familiar iniciada em A esperança de uma mãe. Uma história sobre família e fé, sonhos e decepções e, acima de tudo, sobre a resiliência e a perseverança do amor. Crescer não é fácil para a pequena Carolyn. Com a mãe isolada por causa da tuberculose, a menina cria um laço especial com a avó. Mas, à medida que as tensões entre as duas mulheres aumentam, Carolyn se sente culpada. Quando a mãe volta a trabalhar e a avó vai embora, Carolyn e o irmão são criados praticamente sem a supervisão dos pais, o que trará consequências nefastas. A faculdade dá a Carolyn a oportunidade de se encontrar, mas uma tragédia na família abala sua recém-conquistada independência. Em vez de voltar para casa, ela corta todos os laços e se perde na intoxicante contracultura de San Francisco. Quando reaparece dois anos depois, grávida e mais desorientada do que nunca, ela precisa construir uma vida para si e para o bebê. Exatamente como Carolyn, sua lha, May Flower Dawn, desenvolve uma ligação mais forte com a avó do que com a mãe, provocando mais uma rixa entre gerações. Mas, conforme cresce e se torna uma moça gentil e generosa, Dawn vai lutar para evitar os erros de seus antepassados, prometendo ser uma ponte entre as mulheres da família, e não um muro que as separe para sempre. Abarcando desde a década de 1950 até os dias de hoje, O sonho de uma lha é o emocionante capítulo nal de uma história sobre quatro gerações de mulheres e seus erros e acertos.

Ascultare – Maria Cerul intreg a asteptat de-atata vreme aceasta clipa. Planul a existat din vesnicie, dar momentul potrivit s-a ivit abia acum, cand Maria s-a supus fara cartire vointei si chemarii lui Dumnezeu. Mariei i s-a incredintat o sarcina inimaginabil de grea: aceea de a-L purta in pantecele ei pe Fiul lui Dumnezeu, de a-L creste si apoi de a-L privi cum moare cea mai cruda moarte din istoria omenirii. Desi nu i-a fost usor, Maria a trebuit sa invete sa infrunte parerile si privirile indiscrete si, mai ales, sa invete ca menirea Fiului ei, a lui Mesia, nu era aceea de a rasturna dominatia romana, ci aceea de a muri … pentru ei, pentru ea, pentru noi toti. Si Maria a invatat aceasta lectie, desi nu a fost o lectie deloc usoara! Din seria: O genealogie a harului Nume de barbati, unul dupa altul, sunt mentionate in primul capitol din Evanghelia dupa Matei. Dar printre toate aceste nume de tati si fii din cartea neamului lui Isus Cristos se remarca numele a cinci femei, a caror chemare mareata a fost aceea de a pava, alaturi de sotii si fii lor, calea venirii in lume a lui Mesia. Cinci femei care au schimbat lumea. Vulnerabilitatea acestor femei ori abuzul de putere al barbatilor din epoca patriarhala pot parea dure pentru noi, cei de azi. Insa emotiile pe care le traieste o femeie, indiferent de timp sau regiune, sunt universale. „O genealogie a harului” este seria de nuvele ale lui Francine Rivers, care readuc in actualitate iertarea, puterea de sacrificiu si reabilitarea.

“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Leota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices. Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time? “Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.” —Romantic Times Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

"Die Sehnsucht ihrer Mutter" ist der erste Band einer zweiteiligen Familien-Saga, die Kontinente und Generationen umspannt. Die Geschichte beginnt 1901 in der Schweiz und führt die junge Marta Schneider durch halb Europa und schließlich nach Kanada, wo sie dem gutaussehenden Niclas Waltert begegnet und mit ihm eine eigene Familie gründet - bis der Zweite Weltkrieg ihre Familie auseinanderreißt ... Francine Rivers verarbeitet Teile ihrer eigenen Geschichte zu einem bewegenden Drama über Glaube und Träume und die Unbezwingbarkeit der Liebe zwischen Müttern und Töchtern.

Indurare – Batseba Frumusetea Batsebei a aprins instantaneu pasiunea imparatului, dar durerea nascuta in sufletul ei a atins inima lui Dumnezeu. Intr-o clipa, la o singura privire aruncata de rege in directia ei, viata Batsebei a fost intoarsa pe dos, dupa ce acesta a poruncit sa fie adusa inaintea lui. Atunci s-a intamplat inimaginabilul, iar Batseba ajunge sa traiasca sentimente contradictorii: devine vaduva, dar, in acelasi timp, ajunge sa traiasca o viata la care un muritor de rand doar ar fi putut visa. Dar oare chiar si-a dorit ea o astfel de viata? O singura greseala poate schimba istoria, dar indurarea lui Dumnezeu poate transforma chiar si cele mai rele circumstante in ceva glorios. Din seria: O genealogie a harului Nume de barbati, unul dupa altul, sunt mentionate in primul capitol din Evanghelia dupa Matei. Dar printre toate aceste nume de tati si fii din cartea neamului lui Isus Cristos se remarca numele a cinci femei, a caror chemare mareata a fost aceea de a pava, alaturi de sotii si fii lor, calea venirii in lume a lui Mesia. Cinci femei care au schimbat lumea. Vulnerabilitatea acestor femei ori abuzul de putere al barbatilor din epoca patriarhala pot parea dure pentru noi, cei de azi. Insa emotiile pe care le traieste o femeie, indiferent de timp sau regiune, sunt universale. „O genealogie a harului” este seria de nuvele ale lui Francine Rivers, care readuc in actualitate iertarea, puterea de sacrificiu si reabilitarea.

The complete 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Travel to first-century Rome in this classic biblical fiction series and discover what has inspired millions of readers worldwide. The three books in the Mark of the Lion series are packaged into one volume. A Voice in the Wind, the first book in the trilogy, introduces readers to Hadassah, a young Jewish girl captured and sold into slavery but still holding firm to her faith in God. Though torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah becomes a shining beacon of light in the darkness and depravity around her. In An Echo in the Darkness, Marcus, a wealthy Roman aristocrat touched by Hadassah’s sincere belief, begins to wonder if there’s more to this life. As he continues to search for meaning and faith, he is led by a whispering voice from the past that could set him free from the darkness of his soul. The trilogy concludes with As Sure as the Dawn, which follows Atretes, the high chief of a Germanic tribe who fought as a gladiator and won his freedom. As Atretes sets out to return home with his infant son, only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. All three books in this latest collection include: A preface from Francine Rivers about her inspiration for these books A glossary of historical terms for easy reference Discussion questions for personal and group use Join millions of readers who have been captivated by this popular tale of love, courage, and faith. “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.” ―Romantic Times “Francine Rivers without a doubt is one of the finest storytellers of our generation. . . . No one reading her books will ever be the same again.” ―Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author “As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.” ―Angela Hunt “Francine redefined Christian fiction―honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing―demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.” ―Liz Curtis Higgs “Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.” ―Bodie Thoene

Kleine roman over de Bijbelse figuur Batseba. Met gespreksvragen Door de zwakheid van koning David werd ze het middelpunt van een duister avontuur: overspel, misleiding en moord. Met haar bijzondere talent gaat Francine Rivers op zoek naar de persoon Batseba echt was. Met respect voor de Bijbelse gegevens wordt beschreven welke motieven en emoties er gespeeld zullen hebben. Wie was Batseba nu werkelijk? Hoe was ze onder alles wat er gebeurde? Hoe was haar relatie met God?

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller from the author of Redeeming Love. The two volumes of this unforgettable bestselling series from beloved author Francine Rivers are now available in a single e-book edition. Her Mother’s Hope and Her Daughter’s Dream tell the story of four generations of women in one family who are all searching for their God-given place in the world. A rich and moving epic, the series spans decades and continents to explore not only the sacrifices mothers make for their daughters but also the very nature of unconditional love. Marta’s Legacy Collection is a rich, moving epic about faith and dreams, heartache and disappointment, and the legacy of love passed down through four generations in one family. “Emotionally rich. . . . As her compelling characters seek to do what they feel their faith demands, Rivers sets their resonant struggles against dusty streets, windswept Canadian plains, and California vineyards in vivid scenes readers will not soon forget.” —Booklist, starred review “Writers like Rivers are why people buy Christian fiction: it’s dramatic, engaging . . . [and] this well-told tale will have readers eagerly awaiting the story’s resolution.” Publishers Weekly “Rivers has written another page-turner. . . . This heartfelt and sweeping saga is as ambitious as its central matriarch.” —Publishers Weekly “Engrossing and stunning. . . . The prose is elegant and life changing. . . . This sweeping family saga will touch both the heart and soul.” —Romantic Times

A rape victim must decide between abortion and keeping the child of her rapist, and relies on her Christian faith to help her.

California. Tara aurului. Anul 1850. O vreme in care barbatii isi vand sufletul pentru un saculet de aur, iar femeile isi vand trupul pentru un loc unde sa-si plece capul. Angel nu se asteapta din partea barbatilor la nimic altceva decat la tradare. Ajunsa orfana, a fost vanduta unui proxenet si impinsa de mic copil in mrejele prostitutiei. Supravietuieste tinand aprinsa flacara urii. Atunci il intalneste pe Michael Hosea. Un barbat integru si afectuos, Michael Hosea se casatoreste cu Angel si o invata alfabetul dragostei adevarate. El incearca sa preschimbe amaraciunea din inima fetei, in ciuda rezistentei pe care ea o opune, topind inima ei de gheata. Numai ca dragostea nesperata a lui Michael ii creeaza un sentiment de nevrednicie si teama. Si Angel fuge. Departe de dragostea sotului ei, ingrozita de adevarul pe care nu-l mai poate nega, vindecarea ei deplina vine de la Cel care o iubeste mai mult chiar decat Michael Hosea ... Unul care nu o va lasa sa plece.

Eindelijk weer een nieuw boek van geliefd auteur Francine Rivers! Dit deel is het eerste van een tweedelige saga. Het is een verpletterend verhaal waarin je als lezer de gecompliceerde relaties tussen moeders en dochters van verschillende generaties ontdekt. Tegen het eind van de 20e eeuw verlaat de onstuimige Marta Zwitserland. Ze is vastbesloten een leven voor zichzelf op te bouwen. Ze trekt door heel Europa en vindt uiteindelijk een thuis met man en kinderen in Californië. Door haar ervaringen is Marta ervan overtuigd dat alleen de sterksten overleven. Hildie, Marta''s oudste dochter, helpt graag andere mensen en hoopt door haar werk als verpleegster onafhankelijk te worden, maar bovenal respect van haar moeder te verdienen. Hildie trouwt tijdens de moeilijke jaren van de Tweede Wereldoorlog en start haar eigen gezin. Ze belooft zichzelf dat haar dochter nooit aan haar liefde zal hoeven twijfelen. De vrouwen in dit boek gaan de confrontatie aan met hun onvolkomen, maar goedbedoelde wens om hun dochter te helpen haar plek in de wereld te vinden. Francine Rivers begon haar carrière als schrijfster aan de Universiteit van Nevada, waar ze Engels en Journalistiek studeerde. Hoewel ze christelijk werd opgevoed, kwam zij pas later in haar leven echt tot geloof. Als getuigenis van haar geloof schreef ze vervolgens Bevrijdende liefde. Deze roman wordt nu beschouwd als een van de klassiekers binnen de christelijke fictie. Sindsdien verschenen er diverse christelijke romans van haar hand die over de hele wereld worden gelezen.

Inca un roman de exceptie, scris de Francine Rivers, autoare care nu mai are nevoie de nici o recomandare de acum cititorilor din Romania. Conditiile grafice sunt de asemenea deosebite, dintre cele mai elegante pe piata romaneasca. Sierra Madrid. Femeia de azi. Puternica. Determinata. Ajunge in viata intr-un punct in care destramarea propriei casnicii pare iminenta. Marry Kathryn McMurray. Tanara colonista in drumul sau spre Oregon acumuleaza in sufletul ei multa amaraciune din cauza despartirii de cei dragi, a dezradacinarii de locurile natale si a necazurilor pe care trebuie sa le infrunte. Doua femei, la departare de secole una de cealalta, impartasesc un jurnal de viata plina de zbateri si lupte cu Divinitatea, cu sotii lor - si chiar cu ele insele - inainte sa capituleze in bratele unei iubiri neconditionate. Francine Rivers si-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice - toate bestselleruri - care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit bestu00adselleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Califórnia, 1850. Uma época em que os homens vendiam a própria alma por um punhado de ouro e as mulheres vendiam o próprio corpo por um lugar para dormir. Angel aprendeu a não esperar dos homens nada além de traição. Vendida como prostituta ainda criança, a única maneira que ela encontra para sobreviver é mantendo o ódio bem vivo em seu coração. E o que ela mais odeia são os homens que a usaram, deixando-a com um imenso vazio interior. Até o dia em que ela conhece Michael Hosea. Um homem que busca o divino em todas as coisas, Michael obedece ao chamado de Deus para que se case com Angel e a ame incondicionalmente. Aos poucos, ele vai conquistando um lugar cada dia maior no coração de sua esposa, que começa a se abrir para ele. Mas, com a chegada inesperada desse amor, Angel é invadida por sentimentos arrebatadores de medo e de desprezo por si mesma. E então ela foge, de volta para a escuridão, para longe do amor perseverante de seu marido, morrendo de medo da verdade que ela já não pode negar: sua cura definitiva deve vir daquele que a ama mais até do que Michael... aquele que jamais vai abandoná-la. Amor de redenção é um clássico atemporal, uma história transformadora sobre o amor incondicional, redentor e absoluto que está ao alcance de todos nós.

Presents fictionalized accounts of the lives of five Biblical men--Aaron the priest; Caleb; Prince Jonathan and his friendship with David; Amos; and Silas, the man who recorded many New Testament events--and includes Bible studies.

Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series. With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior, vows to move heaven and earth to find his son—the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah saved—and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah’s fiery resistance to having “her son” taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman’s strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills. Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions. “Once more, Rivers transcends the genre.” —Booklist, starred review “Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.” —Debbie Macomber “As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.” —Angela Hunt “Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.” —Liz Curtis Higgs “Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.” —Bodie Thoene “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.” —Romantic Times

In a saga set from the 1950s to the present, the rift between mother and daughter is examined.

Este es el primero de dos libros en una saga que explora las complicadas relaciones entre madres e hijas a trav s de cuatro generaciones. A finales del siglo XIX, la fogosa Marta deja Suiza decidida a encontrar la vida bajo sus propios t rminos. Su educador viaje la lleva a trav s de Europa y Canad , y finalmente la carga con la compa a de hijos y un esposo en el valle central de California. Las experiencias de Marta la convencen de que s lo los fuertes sobreviven --y ella decide criar hijos fuertes. Hildie, la hija mayor de Marta, tiene el servicio a otros en su coraz n, y la inflexible crianza de Marta deja a Hildie hambrienta por el amor de su madre. El llamado de Hildie para ser enfermera le da independencia, adem s del respeto de su madre. En medio del drama de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Hildie se enamora y empieza su propia familia. Ella quiere que su hija nunca dude de su amor --pero los retos de la vida conspiran en contra de su promesa. Esta saga trata sobre c mo romper los ciclos generacionales da inos, encaminarse a la reconciliaci n y restaurar las relaciones m s importantes de la vida. This is the first in a two-book saga that explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over four generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms. Her formative journey takes her through Europe, Canada, and finally lands her with children and husband in tow in the central valley of California. Marta''s experiences convince her that only the strong survive--and she determines to raise strong children. Hildie, Marta''s oldest daughter, has a heart to serve others, and Marta''s hardnosed parenting leaves Hildie hungry for the love of her mother. Hildie''s calling as a nurse gives her independence, if not the respect of her mother. Each woman is forced to confront her faulty, but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world. This saga is about breaking hurtful generational cycles and moving toward reconciling and restoring life''s most important relationships.

Un devorador de pecados era alguien a quien se le pagaba un precio o se le ofrecían alimentos para cargar con las ofensas morales de los fallecidos, y sus consecuencias en el más allá. Los devoradores de pecados eran comunes a principios del siglo XIX en Inglaterra, las Tierras Bajas de Escocia y el distrito fronterizo de Gales. Esta costumbre fue llevada por los inmigrantes a las Américas y se practicaba en zonas remotas de las montañas Apalaches. Esta es una historia ficticia sobre una de esas personas. The sin eater was a person who was paid a fee or given food to take upon himself the moral trespasses of the deceased and their consequences in the afterlife. Sin eaters were common in the early nineteenth century in England, the Lowlands of Scotland, and the Welsh border district. This custom was carried over by immigrants to the Americas and practiced in remote areas of the Appalachian Mountains. This is a purely fictional story of one such person.

La exitosa autora Francine Rivers relata nuevamente la historia bíblica de amor de Gómer y Oseas en un cuento ambientado con el emocionante telón de fondo de la fiebre del oro de California. La protagonista, Ángela, es una joven mujer que fue vendida para la prostitución cuando era niña. Miguel Oseas es un hombre piadoso enviado a la vida de Ángela para atraerla al amor redentor del Salvador. Esta notable novela ha vendido más de medio millón de copias y está entre los veinte primeros de la lista de mayores éxitos de ventas de libros de ficción de la ECPA por cuatro años consecutivos. ¡Ahora viene también con una sección de estudio bíblico y está disponible en una nueva y fascinante cubierta! Amor Redentor, un nuevo y poderoso relato del libro de Oseas, es una historia que cambia la vida por el amor incondicional, redentor y apasionado de Dios. CARACTERÍSTICAS Una historia de amor de la exitosa autora con ventas de más de medio millón de copias Francine Rivers confirma que de todas las novelas que ha escrito, esta es su historia favorita Amor Redentor ha estado en la lista de mejor ventas de la cadena de CBA por mas de sesenta meses Ofrece una historia bíblica de amor y redención que muestra como la gracia de Dios está disponible para todos aquellos que abren sus cora- zones; los mensajes principales son el perdón, la redención, y el amor Incluye un estudio bíblico para reflexión y enseñanza Seleccionado por Romantic Times como uno de los favoritos de romance entre 200 selecciones Best-selling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel''s life to draw her into the Savior''s redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over half a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction best-sellers list for four years running. Now complete with a Bible study section and available in a fresh, compelling cover! A powerful retelling of the book of Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God''s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. FEATURES Bestselling author''s beloved story with over 1,000,000 sold now has a new look Rivers states that this is her favorite story of all the novels she''s written Redeeming Love has been on the CBA bestsellers list for over 60 months Offers a life-changing, biblical story of love and redemption showing that God''s grace is available to all who will open their hearts; forgive ness, redemption, and love are its core messages Contains a Bible study for further reflection and teaching Chosen as one of Romantic Times'' 200 all-time favorite romances

Simple text and illustrations retell Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, each of which is followed by a "growing time" section that includes interesting facts, the moral of the story, and discussion questions.

Book 3 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. His zeal carried him into battle His faithfulness won him honor among his people His humility led him into friendship with the man who would become king in his place David was a man after God’s own heart. But it was the courage and selflessness of his best friend Jonathan that opened the door to David’s rule. A man of honor and deep faith. The Prince is the story of Jonathan and book three in the popular Sons of Encouragement series about five men who quietly changed eternity. “This novella packs a powerful punch through characters that resonate in the soul. Fast-paced and seamless, this is a magnificent tale of courage, faithfulness, woe, and great joy.” —Romantic Times This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.

Book 2 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. A man of fire, whose words stirred men’s hearts. A man of action, whose courage saved men’s lives. A man of faith, whose passion drove him to God. Joshua succeeded Moses as the nation’s leader. But it was Caleb’s zeal that pushed the people to put their faith into action. Be challenged by this faithful man whose story we must never forget. The Warrior is the story of Caleb and book two in the popular Sons of Encouragement series about five men who quietly changed eternity. “With the smooth, compelling hand of a master storyteller, Rivers retells the biblical account of Caleb, one of God’s true faithful. This novella will leave readers energized and inspired.” —Romantic Times “A fan favorite, Rivers’s biblical fiction is quick and action-packed with appeal for both male and female readers.” —Library Journal “Rivers convincingly envisions the emotions and intrigue that surely permeated the biblical events.” —Publishers Weekly This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.