Hopefulness ignites, a covenant forms and a commitment rises as a returning veteran pledges to overcome the horrors of a forgotten war. Reese Chance returns home from Vietnam alone and confused. Protests against the unpopular war trigger haunting memories, and he seeks escape and answers in North Texas, hoping to dislodge the horrible images embedded deep within his mind. He finds himself at the Double H Ranch, which offers not only refuge, but also passion in the arms of owner Dody Hancock. When Dody confronts a deceitful man trying to steal her ranch, she nearly loses her life and could lose her ranch for good. The only person she can lean on is Reese. When deceit and distrust challenge them both, Reese is left feeling betrayed. Will his fight for dignity bring him the inner peace he so desperately needs?

Wings as Eagles

Literature & Fiction

Jakes, J.G.

Genre Fiction

Lone Mesa Publishing

Sarah Cole is hired to clean up operations at Safe Families, an organization designed to counsel and assist young mothers on their road to recovery. Upon her arrival at her new job, she finds herself in a devastating situation. The office of Safe Families has been poorly managed and could be the cause of clients slipping through the system and out of recovery. Alarmed and angry, Sarah reluctantly begins work with Paul Hines, the local district attorney. Together, they hope to stop the festering drug problems that can lead to child neglect and the death of innocent children. Tensions surface when they embark on this combined effort as Sarah wrestles with the fact that Paul is an obnoxious flirt.  Slowly, Paul realizes what a cad hes been as his attraction toward Sarah turns into something more serious. Sarah recognizes his sincerity in wanting to rid the town of its drug problem, and they find a peaceful coexistence fighting the scourges of drug culture. In this midst of their overwhelming task, what could Sarah lose? It looks like plenty, including her daughter, Gracie, who has stumbled in a dangerous and life-threatening situation. As feelings grow, will Sarah accept Pauls affections and love win out? Or, will hearts break?

I Rise

Romance

Paranormal

Archway Publishing

When Katie McAllister, a pious young woman, finds herself at redemption's crossroads where a deep-seated hatred forces her to bring retribution with no peace, her faith is tried as she fights against bitterness and unrelenting anger. An evil man, working in the shadow, crafting despair, feeding off the acrid stream of fear, and causing a miscarriage of backwoods injustice, brings her to a place where letting go the desire for earthly justice does not come easily. Luke McCoy, a good and devout young man, risks it all to save Katie from the demise instigated by the men sent to destroy McAllister's Lane. Does Katie allow his love to help break the shackles of bitterness and the clutches of hatred? Will she leave her beloved county home to begin a new life with Luke? Within the pages of book 1 of the "River's Trilogy", The River's Edge, lies a story of love and hatred, regret and forgiveness, faith and consequences: an altogether human story.

The River's Edge

Xulon Pr

The River Rages, the second book of the "River's Trilogy," is a fictional story based in the American South with a mix of melodrama, suspense, and historical events. The adventures of Luke and Katie McCoy begin when they lose their farm to an unscrupulous land grabber. Uprooted from their home, they move to the city where things start to get really complicated. Katie develops some unusual friendships -- a neighbor with abilities to see visions and a proprietor of a house of ill-repute. A deep and abiding respect develops between the women. Lives are changed as faith is renewed, resiliency is restored, and good humor abounds. The River Rages turns serious when Luke and Katie's closest friend, Hoose, gets railroaded on a murder charge, facing certain execution. Along with their new friends, they plan out and implement the perfect escape. How they manage this blow is the book's climax.

The River Rages

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Xulon Press

The River's Edge (The River's Trilogy)

CKN Christian Publishing

The River Rages (The River's Trilogy)

Broken Promises

Dove Christian Publishers

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