Opening His Holiday Heart


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With a little boy’s help, can he let go of painful memories? Casey Evans wants no part in the holidays, which is a major problem for Mayor Sutton Wentworth. Sutton has her heart set on their town winning a national Christmas contest, and Casey’s refusal to decorate his coffee shop could ruin everything. Thankfully, her precious son has worked his charms on Casey. But can one little boy—and his mother—change the mind of the local grinch? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Thunder Ridge Book 1: Surprise Christmas Family Book 2: The Sheriff's Promise Book 3: Opening His Holiday Heart




His Holiday Heart


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A Montana Scrooge With a Secret Crush What can make a grumpy "there-is-no-Santa-Claus" kind of man smile? The sight of quirky Lucy Chapin. Something about the woman creates warm and fuzzy feelings within confirmed bachelor Spence McKaslin. So he decides he'll just have to ignore her. Hard to do, since they're working together on a Christmas program for hospitalized children. And the time with lovely Lucy soon has Spence thinking twice about spending his life alone. But can Lucy open his heart to the joy of the season…and to love?




Their Yuletide Healing


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As her plans unravel, can she give her children what they truly need? Foster mom Rae Girard’s determined to make her children’s first Christmas with her the best they’ve ever had—and she’s shocked when the town scrooge, attorney Cole Heinsohn, offers to pitch in. Rae’s young charges have melted Cole’s heart, and he wants them to experience the special day he never had. But when disaster strikes, an imperfect holiday might bring them something better: a family… From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Bliss, Texas Book 1: A Father's Promise Book 2: A Brother's Promise Book 3: A Future to Fight For Book 4: Their Yuletide Healing




A Soldier's Homecoming


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Second chance for the soldier Homecoming Hero by Renee Ryan Army captain Ty Wolfson assured a dying soldier that he'd stop the man's sister from going to the Middle East as a missionary. But no matter what Wolf says about the dangers, Hailey O'Brien believes it's her duty to go. Wolf can't seem to change her mind. Until he realizes it's a certain homecoming hero who needs to change first. By opening his heart to the Lord—and to Hailey. Falling for the Hometown Hero by Mindy Obenhaus After returning home from an IED attack, former soldier Kaleb Palmer is hailed as a hero. But survivor's guilt makes him feel like a fraud. He hopes setting up a business will give him a purpose. His new office manager, Grace McAllen, is not only helping make Mountain View Jeep Tours a success—she's getting Kaleb to open up. Could a happy ending be within reach for the wounded warrior? 2 Uplifting Stories Homecoming Hero and Falling for the Hometown Hero




Love Inspired December 2021 - Box Set 1 of 2


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Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THE MIDWIFE’S CHRISTMAS WISH (A Secret Amish Babies novel) by Leigh Bale When Amish midwife Lovina Albrecht finds an abandoned baby in her buggy at Christmas, the bishop assigns her and brooding Jonah Lapp to care for it until the mother’s found. But when a temporary arrangement begins to feel like family, can they overcome old hurts to build a future? HER CHRISTMAS DILEMMA by Brenda Minton Returning home for the holidays after an attack, Clara Fisher needs a fresh start—and working as a housekeeper for Tucker Church and his teenage niece is the first step. She still has hard choices to make about her future, but Tucker might just help her forget her fears… OPENING HIS HOLIDAY HEART (A Thunder Ridge novel) by Renee Ryan The last thing Casey Evans wants is to be involved in a Christmas contest, but Mayor Sutton Wentworth insists she needs his coffee shop to participate. And when her son draws him into holiday festivities, Casey can’t resist the little boy—or his mother. Can they thaw the walls Casey’s built around his heart? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired December 2021 Box Set – 2 of 2




His Holiday Family and The Christmas Children


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A new hope for the holidays His Holiday Family by Margaret Daley When a hurricane tears through a small Mississippi town, a daring rescue unites two heroes. Nurse Kathleen Hart is a single mom racked by guilt over her husband’s death. Firefighter Gideon O’Brien—orphaned as a young boy—has lost too many people he cared for. As Gideon helps Kathleen and her sons rebuild their home, they might learn that a romance built on faith can withstand the strongest of storms. The Christmas Children by Irene Brand All Carissa Whitmore wanted for Christmas was to regain her faith. Spending the holidays at a friend’s home in Yuletide seemed the perfect answer. But Carissa didn’t count on sharing the house with Paul Spencer, her friend’s brother, or the motherless family who’d been hiding out there. Could the miracle of the season give Carissa the family she’d always longed for?







Out


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Out is a fashion, style, celebrity and opinion magazine for the modern gay man.




Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends


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'Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' stands as an unprecedented anthology that elegantly weaves together the diverse tapestries of holiday literature. Spanning centuries and embracing a multitude of literary styles – from the transformative social narratives of Charles Dickens to the intimate poetic reflections of Emily Dickinson – this collection encompasses the profound, the heartwarming, and the magical realms of Christmas. Each piece has been meticulously selected to highlight the myriad ways in which the holiday season has inspired some of the most eminent writers in history, making this compilation a treasure trove of cultural and literary significance. The anthology's vast range of offerings ensures that every reader can find a piece that resonates, be it a story that kindles warmth or a poem that reflects on the deeper meanings of the season. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from varied times and lands, bring their unique voices to a common theme – the celebration of Christmas. Their backgrounds span the gamut of the literary spectrum, from iconic figures like Shakespeare and Tolstoy, who need no introduction, to those like Beatrix Potter and Selma Lagerlöf, whose works have touched hearts in more specific but no less significant ways. This collection aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, illustrating how the holiday season has been a perennial source of inspiration across ages and cultures. The anthology thereby serves as a microcosm of global literary heritage, offering insights into the universal human condition through the lens of Christmas celebrations. Scholars and casual readers alike are invited to delve into 'Rediscover Your Holiday Sparkle' for an unparalleled exploration of Christmas as depicted in literature. This anthology not only promises to rekindle the joy and wonder of the holiday season but also offers a unique educational journey through the evolution of Christmas-themed writing. It is an essential addition to the libraries of those who appreciate the richness of holiday traditions and the powerful narratives that have shaped them over centuries. Within its pages lies the opportunity to engage with the works of legendary authors in a new light and to foster a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling around the theme of Christmas.