Contemporary Fiction

Ein neuer, packender Roman in dem Genre Romantik&Spannung von der preisgekrönten Autorin Lynn H. Blackburn.Dr. Ivy Collins ist schön, intelligent und erfolgreich als Gründerin von Herdera Inc. hat sie eine neue Prothese entwickelt, die bald auf den Markt kommen soll. Doch plötzlich wird ihr Leben auf den Kopf gestellt, als drei Fremde in ihre Wohnung eindringen, um an ihre Passwörter zu gelangen. Ein Team von Ermittlern, bestehend aus Secret Service und FBI, tritt auf den Plan. Einer von ihnen: Secret-Service-Agent Gil Dixon Ivys Freund aus Kindertagen und erste große Liebe.Gemeinsam mit seinem Team versucht Gil, die Unbekannten zu fassen und Ivy vor weiteren Angriffen zu schützen, doch das ist nicht so leicht, wenn alte Gefühle aufflammen und falsche Fährten die Ermittlungen behindern

Miri wagt in Málaga einen Neuanfang. Sie legt ihre Karriere auf Eis und startet einen Volleyballkurs für Flüchtlingskinder. Als die Familie von Yara, einem ihrer Schützlinge, abgeschoben werden soll, sucht Miri verzweifelt nach einer Möglichkeit zu helfen.Doch völlig unerwartet gerät sie selbst ins Straucheln. Partys, Missverständnisse und das Auftauchen ihrer Cousine reißen alte Wunden auf und stellen nicht nur ihre Beziehung zu Max, sondern auch ihren neu gewonnenen Glauben infrage. Erst ein Trip nach Valencia zwingt Miri und Max, ihre Differenzen hinter sich zu lassen und gemeinsam für die Menschen zu kämpfen, die ihnen wichtig sind. Denn plötzlich wird klar: Hier steht weit mehr auf dem Spiel als nur ihre Liebe ...

Kat hatte einen Plan: raus aus der Natur, zurück in die Stadt, wo ihre Zukunft als FBI-Profilerin wartet. Und vor allem weit weg von Aron, dem charmanten Astrophysiker, der besser in ihr lesen kann, als ihr lieb ist.Doch als die Polizei völlig überraschend die Angelhütte ihrer besten Freundin durchsucht und umfassende Ermittlungen einleitet, bleibt Kat. Für Maddie - und um endlich zu beweisen, was in ihr steckt.Während Kat auf eigene Faust zu ermitteln beginnt, fällt es ihr immer schwerer, Aron auf Abstand zu halten. Seine herausfordernde Art und seine tiefgründige Sicht auf das Universum faszinieren sie mehr, als sie zugeben möchte.Als sich die Hinweise schließlich verdichten und die Gefahr immer näher rückt, muss Kat sich fragen: Was ist, wenn der größte Kampf nicht draußen tobt - sondern tief in ihr selbst? Und sie ihre Masken fallen lassen muss, um wirklich neu zu beginnen?

Can a last request... Turn into a forever love? In a letter left by his late wife, Amish widower Jon Coblenz discovers her shocking final wish--marry their best friend, Eleanor Koffman. Initially reluctant, Jon quickly realizes the caring woman he grew up with, who already loves his children, is the perfect choice. But first he'll need to woo Ellie. Nearing thirty, Ellie knows a husband isn't in her future. That is, until Jon makes his intentions known. But as childhood friendship blossoms into genuine love, will the secret behind their beginning lead to its end? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Seven Amish Sisters Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas Courtship<BR>Book 2: Falling for the Amish Bad Boy<BR>Book 3: The Teacher's Christmas Secret<BR>Book 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair<BR>Book 5: Her Forbidden Christmas Match<BR>Book 6: The Widower Takes a Wife

Can a last request…<BR><BR> Turn into a forever love?<BR><BR> In a letter left by his late wife, Amish widower Jon Coblenz discovers her shocking final wish—marry their best friend, Eleanor Koffman. Initially reluctant, Jon quickly realizes the caring woman he grew up with, who already loves his children, is the perfect choice. But first he’ll need to woo Ellie. Nearing thirty, Ellie knows a husband isn’t in her future. That is, until Jon makes his intentions known. But as childhood friendship blossoms into genuine love, will the secret behind their beginning lead to its end?<BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.<BR><BR>Seven Amish Sisters<BR><BR> Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas Courtship<BR>Book 2: Falling for the Amish Bad Boy<BR>Book 3: The Teacher's Christmas Secret<BR>Book 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair<BR>Book 5: Her Forbidden Christmas Match<BR>Book 6: The Widower Takes a Wife

Torn apart by doubt and disillusionment, Swiss pastor Thomas Wenger leaves his parish and embarks on a unique journey of faith by serving the broken and destitute on Zurich's streets. Thomas finds friendship, purpose, a renewed faith ... and Leah, the unlikely love of his life.Living in a remote Nepali village, Dipak Badi's family suffers severely as members of the caste formerly called The Untouchables. Though poverty and sickness are daily threats, Dipak never gives up hope that his daughters Prisha and Saraya will someday know a better future. When tragedy strikes and Saraya is trafficked to a brothel in India, Thomas, who by then has become friends with her family, is forced to make a decision that will forever change all of their lives...Spanning three decades and two continents, Scars of Gold is the inspiring story of an ordinary pastor whose small world forever changes as he encounters God through those on the margins of society.

They weren’t looking for love<BR><BR> But these puppies will bring them together<BR><BR> Police officer Grant Emerson’s temporary trip home is turning into a disaster. Instead of selling the family farm, his mom and aunts have opened an animal shelter—and already rescued several puppies! When neighboring single mother Meg Kittering offers to help, the matchmaking sisters are convinced she can cure Grant’s grumpiness, despite his protests. But behind Meg’s sunny smiles are struggles Grant can relate to. They’re both in need of love…but can they help each other accept it?<BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.<BR><BR>K-9 Companions<BR><BR> Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter<BR>Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn<BR>Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton<BR>Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh<BR>Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune<BR>Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson<BR>Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan<BR>Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus<BR>Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel<BR>Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main<BR>Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter<BR>Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge<BR>Book 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter<BR>Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus<BR>Book 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa Jordan<BR>Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 35: The Soldier's K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune<BR>Book 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight<BR>Book 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain

Aylins Leben war nicht einfach. Früher hatte sie große Träume, doch eine ungeplante Schwangerschaft und der Unfall ihres Bruders veränderten alles. Heute kämpft sie als alleinerziehende Mutter für ein bisschen Halt in einer Welt, in der sie sich oft fehl am Platz fühlt. In der Stille des Waldes, mit Pinsel und Leinwand, findet sie einen Moment für sich selbst - verborgen vor allen. Ian sieht die Frau hinter den Mauern und Masken, doch um ihr zu beweisen, dass er es ernst meint, braucht es Zeit. Und auch er hat ihr noch lange nicht alles von sich erzählt. Können Ian und Aylin mit Gottes Hilfe die unausgesprochenen Wahrheiten in ihrem Leben überwinden und sich gegenseitig ihr Herz öffnen? Das emotionale Finale der Way.Truth.Life-Serie zeigt eine wunderbare Friends-to-Lovers-Liebesgeschichte aus dem Bibertal-Universum. Nach Emma & Finn sowie Lexie & Gideon bekommen nun Aylin & Ian ihre eigene Geschichte. Ein Roman über zweite Chancen, Glauben, Vertrauen und die leisen Gesten, die das Leben verändern. Wenn du diese Tropes gerne liest, ist "You are my LIFE" genau richtig für dich: - He Falls First- Friends to Lovers - Found Family - Slow Burn

With his dog by his side…<BR><BR> Is a second chance within reach?<BR><BR> After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future? <BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.<BR><BR>K-9 Companions<BR><BR> Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter<BR>Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn<BR>Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton<BR>Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh<BR>Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune<BR>Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson<BR>Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan<BR>Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus<BR>Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel<BR>Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner<BR>Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main<BR>Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter<BR>Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt<BR>Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge<BR>Book 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter<BR>Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus<BR>Book 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa Jordan<BR>Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer<BR>Book 35: The Soldier's K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune<BR>Book 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClain<BR>Book 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight<BR>Book 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain

The first novel in a new series from bestselling author Nan Rossiter tells the moving story of a couple struggling to start a family and the young foster girl with a heart condition who changes their lives forever.“A multi-leveled, beautifully written story that will glow in readers’ hearts long after the last page is turned.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling authorCan the course that they’ve set for the future handle a slight detour...?Macey and Ben Samuelson have much to be thankful for: great friends, a beautiful—if high-maintenance—Victorian house on idyllic Tybee Island, and a rock-solid marriage. The only thing missing is what they want the most. After her fifth miscarriage in six years, Macey worries that the family they’ve always dreamed of might be out of reach. Her sister suggests adoption, but Macey and Ben aren’t interested in pursuing that path...until a three-legged golden retriever named Keeper wags his way into their home and their hearts.Harper Wheaton just got kicked out of another foster home and it won’t be the last if she keeps losing her temper. She’s not sure why she gets mad; maybe because no family seems to want a nine-year-old girl with a heart condition. She loves her social worker, Cora, but knows that staying with her forever isn’t an option. Will she ever find a family to call her own?As a physician’s assistant, Macey meets lots of kids. Harper Wheaton’s a tough one, but Macey knows the little girl has already struggled more than most. It gets Macey and Ben to thinking about all the children who need homes. Then Harper goes missing, and one thing is suddenly crystal clear: life is complicated—but love doesn’t have to be.

*2025 Lammy Award Finalist*<BR><BR>'The best modern re-telling of Shakespeare since She's The Man' Jack Edwards, Esquire<BR><BR>'Very funny... Its deeply felt pages flew by' GUARDIAN<BR><BR>'Sexy, compassionate, uncommonly imaginative: I've never read anything quite like it' Oisín McKenna, author of Evenings and Weekends<BR><BR>London, 2014. Hal Lancaster - twenty-two, gay, Catholic, chops lines of cocaine with his myWaitrose card - is the reluctant heir of his father Henry, the sixteenth Duke of Lancaster. Henry is half tyrant, half martyr, with an investment in his eldest son that has grown into an obsession. While Hal floats between internships and drinking sessions, Henry keeps him in check with passive-aggression, religious guilt, and a cruelty that Hal sometimes confuses for tenderness.<BR><BR>When a grouse shooting accident - funny in retrospect - makes a romance out of Hal's rivalry with fumblingly leftist family friend Harry Percy, Hal finds that he wants, for the first time, a life of his own. But his father Henry is an Englishman: he will not let his son escape tradition. To save himself, Hal must reckon not only with grief and shame but with the wounds of his family's past.<BR><BR>'Deeply enjoyable' Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea<BR><BR>'Thrillingly imaginative' Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time<BR><BR>'One of the most exciting new novels' FINANCIAL TIMES

Sometimes love is what you need.<BR><BR> Even if it’s not what you want…<BR><BR> Running the local Amish inn is the only reason Molly Esch has gained back her confidence after being jilted at the altar. When the owner is suddenly injured, Molly’s sure she’ll be promoted. Except the owner asks her widowed nephew, Aaron Fisher, for help instead. Now Molly’s forced to work alongside the handsome single father, and with his grand ideas for change, they clash right away. But their disagreements soon give way to something deeper. Neither wants to risk their heart again, but facing their fears could lead them to a forever partnership…<BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.<BR><BR>Brides of Lost Creek<BR><BR> Book 1: Second Chance Amish Bride<BR>Book 2: The Wedding Quilt Bride<BR>Book 3: The Promised Amish Bride<BR>Book 4: The Amish Widow's Heart<BR>Book 5: A Secret Amish Crush<BR>Book 6: Nursing Her Amish Neighbor<BR>Book 7: The Widow's Bachelor Bargain<BR>Book 8: Match Made at the Amish Inn

Can a last request…<BR><BR> Turn into a forever love?<BR><BR> In a letter left by his late wife, Amish widower Jon Coblenz discovers her shocking final wish—marry their best friend, Eleanor Koffman. Initially reluctant, Jon quickly realizes the caring woman he grew up with, who already loves his children, is the perfect choice. But first he’ll need to woo Ellie. Nearing thirty, Ellie knows a husband isn’t in her future. That is, until Jon makes his intentions known. But as childhood friendship blossoms into genuine love, will the secret behind their beginning lead to its end?<BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.<BR><BR>Seven Amish Sisters<BR><BR> Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas Courtship<BR>Book 2: Falling for the Amish Bad Boy<BR>Book 3: The Teacher's Christmas Secret<BR>Book 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair<BR>Book 5: Her Forbidden Christmas Match<BR>Book 6: The Widower Takes a Wife

Eine neue Stimme im Genre Faithful New Adult: Mirjam-Sophie Freigang nimmt ihre Leser mit auf einen Pferdehof nach Mecklenburg und entwickelt eine wunderschöne Enemy-to-Lovers-Liebesgeschichte.Nach einem tragischen Reitunfall flieht Elle nach Frankfurt, um ihren Schmerz und die Schuldgefühle hinter sich zu lassen. Doch zwei Jahre später führt der drohende Ruin des elterlichen Hofes sie zurück nach Mecklenburg. Dort trifft sie auf Lenny, ihren einstigen Mitschüler, der sich zum Liebling ihrer Eltern entwickelt hat - sehr zum Ärger von Elle. Während die Gespräche mit ihm sie oft auf die Palme bringen, weckt sein Vertrauen in Gott etwas in ihr, das sie lange zu verdrängen versucht hat.Kann Elle den Hof ihrer Eltern retten und zugleich Frieden mit ihrer Vergangenheit und mit Gott finden? Ein bewegender Roman über Heimkehr, Vergebung und Neuanfang.Wenn du diese Tropes gerne liest, ist "Back Into Your Arms" genau richtig für dich:- Second Chance- Slow Burn- Found Family- Smalltown- Strong Female Main Character

Book Five Family Heirloom: Learning trustIn order to reconcile her past, she must face the terrible truth she buried long ago...and, in doing so, she gambles with her heart and the salvation of her own soul.Ashley Savage grew up in a troubled home with a competitive, pampered sister and an abusive, ridiculing mother who played at being a Christian when she needed to...and led Ashley to more addictions than one child could handle. As an adult, Ashley tells herself she's put the extreme fears of the past behind her, but she spends most of her time repairing the crumbling wall holding back the horrors she's not willing to face ever again. She's become a woman against the world.The one man who has the annoying habit of getting through her defenses is Jay Samuels, a military chaplain and soon-to-be pastor. Much as Ashley wants to leave him behind like she believes she has the rest of her past, Jay is ambitious to a fault where she's concerned. He hears only what he wants to hear--and he doesn't want to hear that she doesn't love him as much as he loves her.But even Jay doesn't realize the extent of all she's buried deep inside her own subconscious...and what keeps her from giving herself willingly to the God she knows is drawing her inexorably to Himself, to the one place she can't run, where she can no longer hide...

For an abandoned baby<BR><BR> Will he make room in his life for love?<BR><BR> Luke Russell is content with his quiet, orderly life—until the firefighter finds an abandoned baby at the fire station and his priorities change instantly. Keeping little Tommy safe and happy is all that matters—even if it means partnering with free-spirited foster mom Tessa Duncan. With ten foster children, Tessa’s house—and life—is anything but peaceful. Caring for a baby with his polar opposite isn’t easy, but amid all the chaos, Luke’s beginning to see from Tessa what his own life is missing: warmth, joy…and love.<BR><BR>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

For an abandoned baby Will he make room in his life for love? Luke Russell is content with his quiet, orderly life--until the firefighter finds an abandoned baby at the fire station and his priorities change instantly. Keeping little Tommy safe and happy is all that matters--even if it means partnering with free-spirited foster mom Tessa Duncan. With ten foster children, Tessa's house--and life--is anything but peaceful. Caring for a baby with his polar opposite isn't easy, but amid all the chaos, Luke's beginning to see from Tessa what his own life is missing: warmth, joy...and love. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.