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Eve's Warriors and the Three Nephites is a Twilight-inspired epic saga that features immortal love stories and recounts the millennia-long cosmic battle.

After more than a decade of tumult, Roman warrior Rex and his beloved wife, Flavia, are thankful to the God they serve for the peaceful life they are living in the city of Alexandria. But with the empire in flux, such tranquility cannot last. When Rex is called away to serve Constantine in his fight against Licinius, Flavia’s loneliness and longing for a baby lead her down the road of temptation. Perhaps one of Egypt’s gods will grant her conception?

Adventurous, imaginative Mary Rose simply wants to explore a little more of the Wyoming mountains around her grandmother's ranch. She knows that once winter arrives, she'll be stuck at the ranch for months and months. She seizes her chance for one last autumn outing and heads for a beautiful lake her new friends have told her about. But a blizzard descends while she's out riding alone, trapping her in a cabin inhabited by three fierce and furry strangers.

Lucinda Williams lives with the awful consequences of her impetuous youth. While she can't bring herself to open her heart to another, she can't stop her son from taking a shine to Joseph. But that only complicates what she must ultimately do. Even if Lucinda wants to admit that Joseph's ever-present kindness and respect are wearing away her resolve, she has a secret too shameful to reveal. She can't make Joseph pay for her tragic mistakes.

Emma Row yearns for a fresh start and a chance to build a loving family. But as she steps into her role as the Rock Island Lightkeeper's wife, she finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of isolation and the bitter rejection of her new stepdaughter, Ada.

Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile - even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action, and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.

Outgoing and irrepressible, young Christina has her choice of suitors. But she and her practical-minded older sister, Hilda, have built a thriving life in the rugged Pennsylvania backcountry. Hilda has given up her marriage dreams as foolish - and Christina vows she'll never marry until she finds her sister a husband. So when two handsome newcomers arrive, Christina engages in a bit of secret matchmaking - with disastrous results....

For years, Miss Felicia Murdock's every thought and action have been in pursuit of becoming a minister's wife. When the minister she'd set her sights on has other ideas, she decides something in her life needs to change - and soon - before she wastes any more time pretending to be someone she's not. If that means spreading her wings and embracing a more lively way of life, who's to say nay?

Su celo lo llevó a la batalla Su fidelidad le valió el honor entre su pueblo Su humildad lo llevó a la amistad con el hombre que se convertiría en rey en su lugar David era un hombre por el corazón de Dios. Pero fue el coraje y el desinterés de su mejor amigo Jonathan lo que abrió la puerta al gobierno de David. Un hombre de honor y profunda fe.

A plea has been made in behalf of the children of Israel. Now comes the epic climax years in the making - the final showdown between two of the most powerful men in history - one fueled by pride, the other guided by the word of God. Moses has received an extraordinary call from the Lord: he is to lead the exodus of the Hebrew people out of Egypt, ending generations of bondage. And he must return to the land of his birth to boldly petition a man he does not want to challenge...or lose to: Ramses - pharaoh of Egypt.

All of her life, Grace Bidwell has longed for children, but now the chances of her dreams coming true are looking slim. Widowed and caring for her elderly father, she struggles to maintain her late husband's farm - until she places an ad for a hired hand. Robert Frasier arrives in town with three pitiful, bedraggled children who have nothing but the tattered clothes on their backs and a load of hurt, pride, and anger. Believing this is divine intervention in her life, Grace welcomes them with open arms.

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 that opened the door to David's rule. A man of honor and deep faith. Jonathan.

When a wagon train of Black pioneers rescues the seven orphaned Dalton cousins from the side of the trail, it seems like an answer to their prayers. As they roll west toward Kansas, fourteen-year-old Levi Dalton is dazzled by the beautiful Mrs. Mallone. She's a healer, and her knowledge of medicines and herbs inspires Levi to want to become a doctor. Maybe then he can stop people from dying of fevers and illnesses like his folks did.

Una hermosa narración de la historia de Ruth, Naomi y Booz por la galardonada autora Francine Rivers. Ella renunció a todo, sin esperar nada, y Dios la honró. Conoce a Ruth, una de las cinco mujeres en el linaje de Cristo. Su lealtad - especialmente hacia su suegra Naomi - la ayudó a perseverar ante la tragedia, y Dios le dio una segunda oportunidad de amor. Los lectores se verán alentados por la verdad de que Dios proveerá fielmente a sus hijos aun cuando toda esperanza parezca perdida.

Missie und Willie haben geheiratet. Voller Zuversicht schließen sie sich einem westwärts ziehenden Siedlertreck an, um das Land in Besitz zu nehmen, das Willie im Jahr zuvor gekauft hat. Doch die Reise wird beschwerlich, denn die Planwagenfahrt ist kein Zuckerschlecken. All das verstärkt nur noch das Heimweh, dass Missie quält. Ob sie jemals ihre Familie wieder sehen wird? Und wird sie den Eltern vielleicht niemals das Enkelkind zeigen können, dass unter ihrem Herzen wächst? Diese Erzählung von Janette Oke wurde von Günter Schmitz gekürzt und bearbeitet.

Virginia Simpson has learned that Grandma Marty was right to insist that when God allows something to be taken from you, he replaces it with something better. The return of Jonathan, their renewed courtship, and the upcoming wedding are all shining examples of that. Still, the trials and disappointments of Virginia's life weigh heavily on her, and the inner strength that has continued to build in her is far from completion. The first test of her new resolve comes soon after her marriage.