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Christmas Miracles: True Stories from the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
by Karen KingsburyGive the wonderful gift of Christmas with #1New York Timesbestselling author Karen Kingsbury&’s classic collection of true tales, now updated with a new story. We have all experienced miracles. An incredible chance encounter that changes everything...help that suddenly appears from nowhere...kindness handed to us when it is least expected. In Christmas Miracles, Karen Kingsbury presents real-life stories about people whose lives were changed by the wonder of Christmas. Every December we look back and marvel at the design of God and see His fingerprints at work in our lives over the past year. Then, with hearts full of hope, we wait in expectation for the miracle of that holy, silent night.
Christmas Mommy (Cornerstone Community Church #1)
by Terry FowlerAuntie Julie is the Christmas mommy. That's Julie Dennis's role for the next two weeks to her nephews and niece while her brother and his wife enjoy a much-needed getaway. Her only support is the assistant pastor, her former boyfriend who left her behind as he chased after God. Noah Loughlin has loved Julie for a long time. Now that the Lord has brought her back into his life, Noah feels confident he can pursue her as his future wife. But she has wounds she's never revealed, and the reality of his calling is a threat to Julie's sense of stability. Can Noah compete with the mayhem of caring for five kids and reach Julie's heart with only fourteen days until Christmas?
Christmas Mountain Protector
by Margaret Daley Mary Ellen PorterTwo complete inspirational romantic suspense novels in one volume featuring bodyguards who fall in love while on assignment during the holidays.Christmas Stalking by Margaret DaleyBodyguard Ellie St. James has one objective: protect her client. Pretending to be Rachel “Winnie” Winfield’s assistant lets Ellie stay close, but there’s a complication—Winnie’s grandson, Colt Winfield. The suspicious marine biologist isn’t easy to fool. Trapped on a Colorado mountain, the two must guard Winnie and find the stalker . . . before this Christmas becomes their last.Off the Grid Christmas by Mary Ellen PorterWhen computer expert Arden DeMarco hacks secret files and discovers evidence of treason, a price is put on her head. Security expert Kane Walker promised Arden’s family he’d bring her safely home for the holidays. Instead they’re dodging bullets—and fighting their growing feelings—while Arden races to break the encryption and find out what’s hidden in the files. Now keeping Arden safe is the only Christmas gift that matters . . .
Christmas Mourning: A compelling crime novel full of festive adventure (The Falconer Files #8)
by Andrea FrazerCHRISTMAS MOURNING is the eighth instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour.Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'The best laugh I have had for a long time. Great story very well written' Reader Review***** 'I loved the book. A good British mystery. Characters are great. All mystery lovers would enjoy this' Reader Review***** 'I have read all of the Falconer Files and they are all excellent. Well written with lovable and quirky characters' Reader Review***** 'Andrea Frazer's Falconer files are outstanding long may she continue to write them they are like a breath of fresh air' Reader Review***** 'Once again, another gripping story in a perfect village... a lot of twists and turns and wonderful descriptions so that one feels actually "there" amongst it all' Reader Review***** 'Discovered this series of books and can't get enough of them. Characters very appealing and loads of humour. Just what I like best' Reader Review_________The UK is experiencing its worst winter for years.Catastrophic news for DI Harry Falconer, as he has rashly promised to spend Christmas with his sergeant, Carmichael, and Carmichael's rambunctious family, in Castle Farthing - only to find himself snowed in and in and spending a lot longer at chez Carmichael than is desirable...Without power or telephones, and Castle Farthing cut off from the outside world until further notice, Christmas Day greets them... with a murder in St Cuthbert's Church, where the locum vicar has discovered, to his horror, one of Castle Farthing's residents nailed to a gigantic cross.Falconer and Carmichael are left to dig their way out of Carmichael's cottage to investigate the terrible crime, with none of the technology and support normally available to them.As if this is not enough to cope with, Carmichael has agreed to look after a huge Great Dane over the festivities, Kerry Carmichael is just about to give birth - and death is still stalking the snowed-in community, intent on claiming at least one more victim...
Christmas Mourning: A compelling crime novel full of festive adventure (The\falconer Files Ser. #8)
by Andrea FrazerCHRISTMAS MOURNING is the eighth instalment of Andrea Frazer's Falconer Files, a detective series chock-full of picture-postcard villages, dastardly deeds, and a delightful slice of humour.Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'The best laugh I have had for a long time. Great story very well written' Reader Review***** 'I loved the book. A good British mystery. Characters are great. All mystery lovers would enjoy this' Reader Review***** 'I have read all of the Falconer Files and they are all excellent. Well written with lovable and quirky characters' Reader Review***** 'Andrea Frazer's Falconer files are outstanding long may she continue to write them they are like a breath of fresh air' Reader Review***** 'Once again, another gripping story in a perfect village... a lot of twists and turns and wonderful descriptions so that one feels actually "there" amongst it all' Reader Review***** 'Discovered this series of books and can't get enough of them. Characters very appealing and loads of humour. Just what I like best' Reader Review_________The UK is experiencing its worst winter for years.Catastrophic news for DI Harry Falconer, as he has rashly promised to spend Christmas with his sergeant, Carmichael, and Carmichael's rambunctious family, in Castle Farthing - only to find himself snowed in and in and spending a lot longer at chez Carmichael than is desirable...Without power or telephones, and Castle Farthing cut off from the outside world until further notice, Christmas Day greets them... with a murder in St Cuthbert's Church, where the locum vicar has discovered, to his horror, one of Castle Farthing's residents nailed to a gigantic cross.Falconer and Carmichael are left to dig their way out of Carmichael's cottage to investigate the terrible crime, with none of the technology and support normally available to them.As if this is not enough to cope with, Carmichael has agreed to look after a huge Great Dane over the festivities, Kerry Carmichael is just about to give birth - and death is still stalking the snowed-in community, intent on claiming at least one more victim...
Christmas Murder Cover-Up
by Shannon RedmonFrom investigating a murder to becoming a killer's target Narcotics detective Liz Burke is too late to save her confidential informant from a professional assassin and narrowly survives the encounter. Now she has no memory of the killer—and she&’s got a target on her back this Christmas. With homicide detective Oz Kelly&’s help, Liz will have to survive long enough to unravel a deadly cover-up…or fall victim to a lethal crash.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Christmas Peril
by Margaret Daley Debby GiustiTwo inspirational romantic suspense novellas featuring women who find protection and love with lawmen.Merry Mayhem by Margaret DaleyWhen single mom Annie Coleman unexpectedly arrives in Christmas, Oklahoma, police chief Caleb Jackson suspects she’s hiding secrets. He’ll be watching her closely. And his protection is just what Annie and her daughter need, as danger has followed them to their new home.Yule Die by Debby GiustiIt’s hardly a happy holiday for medical researcher Callie Evans . . . until she discovers her ailing patient is her long-lost brother. And he’s being watched by undercover police officer Joe Petrecelli. When the trio is abducted by a cadre of bad guys, Joe and Callie will have to fight to keep her brother—and themselves—alive.
Christmas Peril and Yuletide Abduction
by Margaret Daley Debby Giusti Virginia VaughanChristmas bells ring with dangerChristmas Peril by Margaret Daley and Debby GiustiIn &“Merry Mayhem&” by Margaret Daley, danger follows Annie Coleman and her daughter home to Christmas, Oklahoma, where she falls under the watchful protection of police chief Caleb Jackson. In &“Yule Die&” by Debby Giusti, medical researcher Callie Evans discovers her ailing patient is her long-lost brother. And he's being watched by undercover police officer Joe Petrecelli.Yuletide Abduction by Virginia VaughanFormer army ranger Josh Adams lost his brother when he died saving Elise Richardson. She's now an FBI agent and his missing niece's only hope. As Elise closes in on a human trafficking ring, she has only days to rescue Josh's niece for a holiday homecoming—and to prove herself worthy of his love. USA TODAY bestselling authors Margaret Daley and Debby Giusti
Christmas Poems
by James Laughlin Albert M. HayesAwake the voice! Awake the string! Dark and dull night fly hence away, And give the honor of this day That sees December turned to May. --William Herrick Christmas Poems is a pleasing and diverse selection of classic holiday poems that goes all the way back to an eclogue of Virgil, moves along to a wide range of authors such as Chaucer, Herbert, Longfellow, Dickinson, Paul Dunbar, Rilke, Yeats, William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, E. E. Cummings, Kenneth Patchen, Thomas Merton, Wallace Stevens, Marie Ponsot, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Frank O'Hara, Denise Levertov, and Bernadette Mayer. Beautifully designed, this New Directions gem (originally published in the 1940s and reissued in the 1970s) rings with the deep sentiments of the season and just the right splash of holiday cheer. Christmas Poems comes with French flaps and is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer. Christmas Poems was originally edited by Albert M. Hayes and New Directions founder and publisher James Laughlin as A Wreath of Christmas Poems, and published as part of the "Poets of the Year" series in 1942. The collection was updated and revised in 1972, and selections for this newly revised 2008 edition have been chosen by the editorial staff at New Directions.
Christmas Protection Detail: A Winter Romantic Suspense
by Terri ReedHe’ll do anything to protect a baby in jeopardy…When a call from a friend in trouble leads Nick Delaney and Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz to a car crash that killed a single mother, they become the baby’s protectors. Now figuring out why someone is after the child is the only way to save her. But they must find answers soon…or this baby’s first Christmas might just be Nick’s and Kaitlyn’s last.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Christmas Protector
by Dana Mentink Susan SleemanA hero for ChristmasCowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job assessing mineral rights in gold country. After rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy feels responsible for her, until he discovers she&’s from the family that he&’ll never forgive for his wife&’s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…Holiday Secrets by Susan Sleeman When his ex, Lexie Grant, is thrust into the crosshairs of a deadly syndicate, FBI agent Gavin McKade will do whatever it takes to protect her. Even work the case with his stubborn sheriff dad. The reunion with Lexie has rekindled their complicated relationship. But if Gavin can&’t untangle Lexie from this dangerous web, the line between duty and love may not matter…because this Christmas could be their last.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Dana Mentink2 Thrilling Stories Cowboy Christmas Guardian and Holiday Secrets
Christmas Ranch Rescue
by Lynette Eason Lauryn EasonHER CHRISTMAS PROTECTOR When his former crush is suspected of funneling drugs through her ranch, it’s DEA agent Nathan Williams’s job to find out if Becca Price is guilty. But after Becca is attacked, his top priority becomes protecting her. Convinced she’s innocent, Nathan is determined to find the real culprit before the escalating threats become deadly. An ex’s betrayal has left Nathan wary, and falling for the suspect he’s secretly investigating is a no-win move, so he must keep an emotional distance. But with criminals preparing for a fatal showdown, can he find the truth in time to save Becca’s life?
Christmas Remembered
by Tomie DepaolaIn this unique collection, Tomie dePaola shares his love of Christmas and all the delightful twists his life has taken. Christmas Remembered is a delightful window into the life of one of the great American children's book author/ artists.
Christmas Rescue: Holiday Hero Rescuing Christmas Protecting Virginia Guarding Abigail (Texas K-9 Unit Ser.)
by Lenora Worth Valerie Hansen Terri ReedK-9 HOLIDAY RESCUERookie K-9 Unit Christmas by Valerie Hansen and Lenora WorthIn Surviving Christmas by Valerie Hansen, Sean Murray turns to K-9 officer Zoe Trent for help when he discovers someone is following him. Can Zoe protect Sean and his son…and make sure this Christmas isn’t their last? And in Holiday High Alert by Lenora Worth, rookie K-9 officer Dalton West and his four-legged partner are all that stand between day care owner Josie Callahan and a deadly stalker.Classified K-9 Unit Christmas by Lenora Worth and Terri ReedIn A Killer Christmas by Lenora Worth, FBI K-9 agent Nina Atkins becomes the target of the same hit man US Marshal Thomas Grant is tracking. Working together may be the only way to capture him and keep Nina safe. And in Yuletide Stalking by Terri Reed, FBI agent Tim Ramsey must stop an arsonist and protect the only witness, Vickie Petrov. Can Tim convince her to trust him…and help her survive to see another Christmas?
Christmas Stalking and Christmas Countdown: An Anthology
by Vicki Hinze Margaret DaleyEnjoy two suspenseful Christmas romancesChristmas Stalking by Margaret DaleyBodyguard Ellie St. James has one objective: protect her client…without letting her know. But there’s an unexpected complication—Winnie’s grandson, Colt Winfield. The suspicious marine biologist isn’t easy to fool. Trapped on a Colorado mountain, Ellie and Colt must trust each other to guard Winnie and find the stalker…before this Christmas becomes their last.Christmas Countdown by Vicki HinzeA simple trip home for the holidays is all former FBI profiler Maggie Mason wants. But a serial killer has other plans. Maggie finds an ally in private investigator Dr. Ian Crane, but the last thing she wants is to put him in the line of fire, too. Because love could cost them everything…
Christmas Stalking: Faith in the Face of Crime (Guardians, Inc.)
by Margaret DaleyBodyguard Ellie St. James has one objective: protect her client...without letting her know. Pretending to be Rachel "Winnie" Winfield's assistant lets Ellie stay close, but there's an unexpected complication-Colt Winfield. Winnie's grandson wasn't in on the plans, and the suspicious marine biologist isn't easy to fool. When the truth comes out, so do more threats to Winnie's life. Trapped on a Colorado mountain, Ellie and Colt must trust each other to guard Winnie and find the stalker. Before this Christmas becomes their last.
Christmas Started That Way: An Original Christmas Poem Collection
by Jerry BottaWhat do you remember of Christmas as a child? A time of cheer with family and friends? Decorations throughout the house with anticipation of what was hidden in the boxes wrapped under the tree? Christmas Started That Way is a collection of poems filled with love and inspiration to remind everyone what this special season means. Each poem tells a story of Christmas trimmed with tradition while sharing the message of how God so loved the world that He gave us Jesus. Make this Christmas the best one yet with poems that will fill your heart with the Savior&’s promises and the message of love, hope, joy, and peace.
Christmas Stories and Legends
by Phebe A. CurtissChristmas Stories and Legends is a collection of tales to restore "the real spirit of Christmas" to the jaded world of . . . 1913. Even then, editor Phebe A. Curtiss worried children, especially, might get lost in the day's creeping commercialism. She aimed the book at schools and Sunday schools, and assembled twenty bits of Christmas lore to teach a proper observance. She includes, of course, the Nativity story, but other parts of yesterday's Christmas will be much less familiar to modern readers. The song, "White Christmas," hadn't been written yet, and the expression meant something more than snow. People gave white gifts to symbolize purity. Children might have had visions of sugarplums, but the book includes the unsweetened versions of two weepers from Hans Christian Anderson: "The Little Match Girl" and "The Fir Tree." (The tree learns too late to appreciate Christmas -- on the bonfire afterward.) And little Tom has to learn he is lucky to receive new skates for Christmas, even if they're the wrong brand. The book brings back great-grandfather's Christmas as a gift for today's worriers. Christmas always came with problems. But it always came, anyway.
Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope
by Max LucadoA Heartwarming Collection of Christmas Stories and Reflections from Max LucadoThese stories--like your favorite Christmas ornaments--come in all shapes and sizes. They unfold in a variety of settings, from ancient Bethlehem to rural England. From a small Texas town to the heavenly realms. Some are short. Others many chapters long. Some offer reflections. Others imagine Christmas through the eyes of a burnt-out candle maker, a lonely business man, or heavenly angels.Yet all are vintage Lucado, and all resonate with the wonder of the season."In the mystery of Christmas," Max writes, "we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how much he must love his people. Such mysteries can never be solved, just as love can never be diagrammed. Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but imagination."That's what each of these unique Christmas stories help us do. In the midst of the bustle and hurry that often distracts us this time of year, these stories free us to explore the ways in which Christ's coming has forever changed history--and us.
Christmas Story in Prophecy
by Rose PublishingThe Christmas Story: Scripture from the Gospels and the ProphetsHere is the story of Jesus' birth and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in a beautiful ebook that can be used as a handout at Christmas and as a Bible study to use during Advent. Using traditional wording from Matthew and Luke's Gospels, and beautiful full-color art, this ebook starts with the angelic announcement of John the Baptist's birth and the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary. It continues with Mary and Joseph traveling to Nazareth, the birth of Jesus, and the visitation of the shepherds and the Wise Men. It ends with the Gospel story and a forward look toward Christ's second coming. This beautiful ebook will be treasured.Contains suggestions for Advent celebrations and traditional suggested readings; also includes suggestions for using the ebook as a Christmas program script.Ideas for Use Questions for Discussion or Journaling:*Read "The Advent of Hope" (panels 1-4). In the New Testament, John the Baptist fulfills the role of Elijah (also known as Elias in some Bible versions). What did the ancient biblical prophecies say he would do and why?*How did Jesus fulfill Psalm 89:3-4? What is the connection between Jesus and King David?*How did Mary respond to the angel's message? How did Joseph respond? How does the Lord deal with our own confusion in life?*Read "The Advent of Peace" (panels 5-6). In those days, the most powerful man in the world was Caesar Augustus. Look at the Old Testament prophecies. How is Jesus similar and different from Caesar? You may want to compare their status in society, their wealth and power, and their effect on future societies. Both would bring a kind of peace to the world. How would you describe the differences?*Read "The Advent of Joy" (panels 8-9). King Herod of Judea was one of the most ruthless rulers of the time. As a baby, Jesus had powerful enemies and his life was in danger. How did God protect him? Many people expected Jesus to be the Messiah for the Jewish people only, but God's plan was to bless the entire world. How do we see hints in these Scriptures.*Read "The Advent of Love" (panels 10-11). The Christmas story is more than the story of a tiny baby. Jesus was sent to earth to "seek and save" us. How was Jesus similar to us? How is he different?*Read Isaiah 53:5-6. What was the greater purpose for Jesus' life? How did he redeem us? Why is Jesus good news for all people?*At the time of Jesus' birth there was war and destruction. Within a few years of Jesus' death, Jerusalem and the Temple were destroyed. What hope does Jesus bring to a dark world?,br/>*Jesus died, rose again, and ascended into heaven where he intercedes with the Father on our behalf. What is our response to Jesus? What claim does he have on our lives? Have you ever asked him to forgive your sins and be Messiah and king of your life?
Christmas Therapy
by R. W. Alley Karen KatafiaszDo you go through the Christmas season feeling pressured, empty, inadequate, or depressed? Maybe you need some gentle, constructive, self-help therapy--Christmas Therapy. Insightful guidelines and enchanting illustrations--alive with color--will help you rediscover in your heart the magic, the meaning, and the mystery of this blessed time.
Christmas Through a Child's Eyes
by Helen SzymanskiDon't let the joy of Christmas get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! This heartwarming collection of true stories will evoke the true spirit of the season - and help you to rekindle the true magic and wonder of the season.
Christmas Town
by Peggy GilchristGrumpy businessman Jordan Scoville has never understood why everyone makes such a big deal about Christmas. And he is positively appalled at the prospect of helping lovely Joella Ratchford's restore Christmas to their festive little town. Could the warmth of her love ever turn this resident scrooge into a true believer?
Christmas Traditions at Grace Chapel Inn (Tales From Grace Chapel Inn)
by Sunni Jeffers Barbara Andrews Pam HansonA collection of three novellas celebrating the beauty of Christmas at Grace Chapel Inn. It's Christmas morning, and as the Howard sisters celebrate some of their family's treasured traditions, they reminisce about Christmases past. Jane reads from the Bible, just like their father always did, and remembers when she took part in a Living Nativity. Cast as an angel, she decided to make her part more exciting, resulting in a dangerous fall from a hayloft. She should have been injured, but insists a strong pair of arms protected her as she fell -- a Christmas miracle that changed the course of her life. Louise studies the badly-constructed stocking she made for her newborn daughter Cynthia and remembers her first Christmas as a mom. And Alice examines the special Christmas ornament she received the year she organized a program to give all the animals from a nearby shelter a home for Christmas. The novellas capture a sense of nostalgia and the ideal of a good old-fashioned Christmas.
Christmas Traditions: True Stories that Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
by Helen SzymanskiGrandma’s heirloom ornaments. The family carol singalong. Aunt Millie’s fruitcake. We all have our special holiday traditions we practice year in and year out. This book not only embraces these old standbys, but also explores unique rituals celebrated the world over. This heartwarming collection evokes the memories of Christmas past with such stories as:Holly Berry Dreams, in which a young girl hangs holly leaves above the doorway as a sign of better times to come while waiting for her father to return from warPJ Presents, featuring a single mom who enlists her neighbor to leave new pajamas on the front porch every Christmas Eve to surprise her childrenToo Much Christmas, in which a young mother buys up all the leftover tags on the Giving Tree, leaving her with too many tags and too little moneyChristmas Diaries, featuring a Scottish family who exchanges a diary every Christmas with their extended family in Germany that details the highlights of the past yearWith touching stories like these, this book is the perfect gift to commemorate old traditions and create new traditions—for many Christmases to come.