As attacks mount against the Hostettler family, Grace tries to stop a photographer from exposing her past; Ruth's faith is tested after her husband's death; and Martha attempts to clear Luke's name as a suspect in the attacks.

"Bringing to mind classics like Catherine Marshall's Christy, society's standards are put to the test and a Northern Appalachian town comes together to save a neglected child in Ruth Logan Herne's new romance, The First Gift. This poignant novel tells the story of five-year-old Cassie Carruthers, who lives in a bug-infested shack in the hills of Western New York's Southern Tier. Her mother has died and Cassie spends her days fending for herself while...

"District Attorney Mitchell Sanderson wanted for nothing and lost everything in a tragic accident. A dogged worker, Mitch's conviction rate earned him respect and trust. Now up for re-election, Mitch's law-and-order persona makes him a shoe-in candidate. But when faith, conscience and love of a troubled refugee ripple the smooth waters of his existence, can Mitch risk everything for love? Magdalena Serida fought her way out of the terrors of a government-quelled...

Krista Mueller awaits news of her mother's death who has suffered from Alzheimer's disease for a decade. A call from New Mexico launches Krista on a journey that helps her begin to understand her estranged mother and allow the lost love of her youth back into her life.

Five ruthless outlaws escape Yuma Prison but are soon captured, and Paul must transport them back to Arizona in an iron wagon. During the hazardous journey, Paul encounters Lisa Martin, whose parents were murdered by renegade Indians. The lovely young woman desperately needs his help and Paul is just the deputy to deliver Lisa to her destination. Could she be the answer to his prayers for a wife?

There's a bull's-eye on her back, and Englischer Sadie Standings can't remember why ... but she's sure she can trust Amish widower Ben Mast. With the single dad's help, she'll hide in Amish country while trying to figure out why someone is after her. Because unless she uncovers the secrets of her past, both their lives will be forfeit.

"He's too serious. She's too flighty. But together, they might be perfect... With his crops failing, Amish bachelor Ethan King already has enough problems. He certainly doesn't need pretty Ada Yoder--and her sunny exuberance or her penchant for jumping from job to job--adding to his troubles. But when a family emergency requires them to work together, they'll discover that the biggest problem isn't their differences...it's their feelings for each...