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Fiction

These WaterBrook and Multnomah stories all begin simply enough; but almost immediately you find yourself in a riveting adventure where charisma and vehemence are abounding. Whether your fictional search includes an anecdote of romance, a suspensful mystery, or a laugh-out-loud adventure, the variety of distinctive genres will satisfy the literary quench of all readers.

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If Tomorrow Never Comes
Marlo Schalesky
March 2009

Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley never planned for infertility to steal their dreams, crush their love. But it did. Now, as sorrow gives way to desperation, their last hope lies in a silver locket, held by a mysterious woman Kinna rescued from the sea.

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Diamonds in the Shadow
Caroline B. Cooney
March 2009

The day the Finch’s drive to the airport to pick up the Amabo family of four—father, mother, and teenage son and daughter—they don’t realize there is a fifth refugee, one who does not believe in good. This lawless rebel managed to enter America undetected, and the Amabo family has something of his that he wants back. When Jared realizes that the good guys are not always innocent, he is faced with a decision that could change the lives of both the Finches and the Amabos forever.

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The God Cookie
Geoffrey Wood
February 2009

In The God Cookie, Geoffrey Wood—the creative and critically acclaimed author of Leaper—has written a wise, witty, and thoroughly unconventional novel featuring a larger than life cast of characters. With humor and poignancy, it explores what it means to listen to God, love others… and live fully.

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It's a Green Thing
Melody Carlson
February 2009

Sixteen-year-old Maya Stark finds peace in committing her life to God. But when faced with new challenges, will she be able to take her faith to the next level?

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Sir Bentley and Holbrook Court
Chuck Black
February 2009

Sir Bentley, an honorable young knight, abandons his calling in order to seek the truth of the Prince. Choosing to live as the Prince did, he forsakes his former lifestyle and wealth to live as a pauper. His travels take him to Holbrook, where the townsfolk live in poverty, paying high taxes to support the lavish lifestyle of Lord Kingsley and his court. But something even darker is lurking in the shadows of the beautiful castle.

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Outlaw Marshal
Al and JoAnna Lacy
January 2009

John Brockman leads former outlaw Whip Langford to Christ, then hires him as a deputy marshal. Whip must rely on his faith to get through fiery trials as a lawman—and to win the heart of a beautiful widow.

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The Shape of Mercy
Susan Meissner
October 2008

Leaving her privileged life and family behind, Lauren Durough learns the consequences of misguided perceptions as she uncovers the story of a seventeenth-century victim of the Salem witch trials.

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A Sweetness to the Soul
Jane Kirkpatrick
September 2008

Jane Herbert is twelve years old when tragedy strikes and sets her on a life-long search for forgiveness and a sense of belonging. Jane finds the love of her life in a dreamer sixteen years her senior. Together they build bridges over rivers and troubled relationships, making peace with their Indian neighbors.

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Love to Water My Soul
Jane Kirkpatrick
September 2008

Abandoned by her family and rescued by the Paiute people, a young girl works hard to earn her keep. When hardship comes, and she is cast away again, she questions the security of her future and the safety of her faith. Love to Water My Soul is a story of God’s faithfulness and provision of spiritual guidance, a story of a God who meets our needs in His perfect timing.

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The Other Side of Darkness
Melody Carlson
September 2008

Inspired by a true story, The Other Side of Darkness gives a better understanding of those suffering from mental disorders, especially OCD. It offers a window into the unique spiritual struggles they face and a reminder of God’s ability to restore and renew even the most tormented minds.

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Faking Grace
Tamara Leigh
August 2008

To land a part-time job at a Christian company, reporter Grace Stewart develops a plan to appear devout. When the newspaper assigns her an exposé of her new employer, Grace must choose between her career as a journalist and her growing faith. Can she go from faking grace to amazing grace?

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Perfecting Kate and Splitting Harriet also available.

Painted Dresses
Patricia Hickman
July 2008

In this mesmerizing tale of brokenness and beauty, a southern woman whose marriage is in shambles determines to unravel her family’s secrets as revealed by her aunt’s odd collection of dresses.

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High Is the Eagle
Al & JoAnna Lacy
July 2008

In this gripping final installment of the Kane Legacy series, the Kane family is caught in the midst of the Mexican-American War. And in this time of conflict and fear, their faith and courage are gravely tested.

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A Line in the Sand and Web of Destiny also available.

Sir Kendrick & the Castle of Bel Lione
Chuck Black
June 2008

Journey to Arrethtrae, where these knights of noble heart live and die in loyal service to the King and the Prince. These knights are mighty, for they serve a mighty King.

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Kingdom's Call, Kingdom's Quest and Kingdom's Reign also available.

Broken Angel
Sigmund Brouwer
May 2008

Her pursuers long to see her broken. She fights to soar.

In this engrossing, lightning-paced story with a post-apocalyptic edge, best-selling author Sigmund Brouwer weaves a heroic, harrowing journey through the path of a treacherous culture only one or two steps removed from our own.

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Sisterchicks Go Brit!
Robin Jones Gunn
May 2008

When interior designers Liz and Kellie travel to England, these Sisterchicks move way out of their comfort zones and realize they are set up for an interior renovation of their own lives. And when they let God take over their “interior design,” they enjoy a most beautiful makeover!

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Sisterchicks Say Ooo La La! and Sisterchicks in Gondolas also available.

Skid
Rene Gutteridge
May 2008

Come fly the frenzied skies!

Packed with high-flying fun and zany characters, this third book in the Occupational Hazard series deftly reveals why faith may be the one essential every frequent flyer needs to survive the mayhem of modern travel.

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Ruby Among Us
Tina Forkner
May 2008

Sometimes the key that unlocks your future lies in someone else’s past.

From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search of a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby. What she finds is as enigmatic and stirring as it is startling in this redemptive tale about the power of faith and mother-daughter love.

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The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society
Beth Patillo
May 2008

Sometimes life has to unravel before you can knit it together…

The ladies of the Sweetgum Knit Lit Society share a love of knitting and novels, but their camaraderie is threatened when a troubled teenager edges into their midst. A celebration of books and women, The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society reminds us it’s never too late to become the heroine of our own story.
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With Endless Sight
Allison Pittman
May 2008

The satisfying conclusion to the Crossroads of Grace series, With Endless Sight offers a rich story of family, new beginnings, and the freedom that grace can bring.

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Ten Thousand Charms and Speak Through the Wind also available.

 

Fatal Deduction
Gayle Roper
May 2008

Twin sisters, deadly games, and a corpse on the doorstep are just the first clues to a family secret that goes back generations. In Fatal Deduction, a romantic suspense novel, award-winning author Gayle Roper blends intrigue, faith, and crossword puzzles that offer all the answers—if only you can solve them in time.

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Beyond the Night
Marlo Schalesky
May 2008

With the music of the seventies as their soundtrack and its groovy fashions as their scenery, Maddie and Paul were drawn together and driven apart. Then one night changed everything…forever.

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Deception
Randy Alcorn
April 2008

Homicide detective Ollie Chandler has seen it all. Done more than he cares to admit. But when he’s called to investigate the murder of a Portland State University professor, he finds himself going places he’s never gone before.

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Also Available: Deadline, and Dominion

The Grand Scheme
Kathy Herman
April 2008

Fast-paced, intriguing, and suspenseful, The Grand Scheme picks up the story from Never Look Back after Rue Kessler marries Ivy and begins to help raise their son, Montana. The Kesslers fall prey to vicious attacks and learn that the best defense against poisonous envy is our rich inheritance in Christ.


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Ever Present Danger and Never Look Back also available.

 

Healing Promises
Amy Wallace
April 2008

FBI Agent Clint Rollins works to make the world safer for children. His wife Sara is a dedicated oncologist. When illness strikes, Sara and Clint both wonder: Can God really be trusted?

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Ransomed Dreams also available.

Payback
Melody Carlson
February 2008

Samantha relies on her deep faith in God to deal with one of the most troubling issues of our time. As she works to heal her estranged relationship with her mother and prevent a senseless tragedy, you will be treated to a satisfying and positive conclusion to this series.


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Bad Connection, Beyond Reach and Playing with Fire also available.

My Soul to Keep
Melanie Wells
February 2008

When a child is abducted, Dylan Foster investigates with help from a most unusual six-year-old. She soon realizes she’s under renewed attack from her demonic nemesis, Peter Terry. You will be riveted by this novel, told with the keen humor and flair of author Melanie Wells.


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When the Day of Evil Comes and Soul Hunter also available.

 

Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear
Sharon Dunn
January 2008

Once again, the Bargain Hunters Network swings into sleuth mode to solve the murder–and this time, clear one of their own. Along the way, Ginger discovers something even better than a bargain.

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Death of a Garage Sale Newbie also available.

 

Reluctant Smuggler
Jill Elizabeth Nelson
January 2008

In the third book in the To Catch a Thief series of romance/suspense novels, a security expert and an FBI agent take on a Mexican drug lord to return priceless artifacts to a desperate government. Complete with a reader’s guide, Reluctant Smuggler explores the power of hope in the darkest of circumstances.

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Reluctant Runaway and Reluctant Burglar also available.

A Mending at the Edge
Jane Kirkpatrick
April 2008

Based on the life of German-American Emma Wagner Giesy, the only woman sent to the Oregon Territory in the 1850s to help found a communal society, award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick shows how landscape, relationships, spirituality and artistry poignantly reflect a woman’s desire to weave a unique and meaningful legacy from the threads of an ordinary life.


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Also Available: A Clearing in the Wild, and A Tendering in the Storm

Redeeming Love
Francine Rivers
October 2007

Bestselling 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 well over 1 million copies globally and has been a fixture on the CBA bestsellers list for nearly a decade.

PLUS! A reading guide and discussion questions, suitable for individual use or for reading groups, is included in this bestselling novel.

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When the Morning Comes
Cindy Woodsmall
September 2007

Everyone she’d ever trusted had broken her heart. Who holds the secret of putting it back together? In this stunning sequal to When the Heart Cries, Hannah seeks refuge in the world outside while her family and friends wrestle with the painful truths that emerge in the wake of her disappearance.

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When the Heart Cries also available.

 

Auralia's Colors
Jeffrey Overstreet
September 2007

Will the mysteriously gifted girl bring light and truth to an oppressed kingdom… or destruction? Experience an enchanting fairy tale for ambitious imaginations. Enter the world of Auralia’s Colors.
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DragonFire
Donita K. Paul
July 2007

In the stunning, beautifully crafted addition to Donita K. Paul’s popular Dragon Keepers fantasy series, you’ll experience breathtaking adventure and mind-blowing fantasy as never before.
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Also Available: DragonSpell, DragonQuest, and DragonKnight


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