After the tragic death of his wife, Alec Riley struggles to put his life back together. He and his three children are lost in their grief... until Sophie walks unexpectedly into their lives. Having left her native Czechoslovakia, Sophie has discovered the land which seemed so bright with promise is far from her dream. A highly educated woman, Sophie now finds herself keeping house for Alec and his family. How can Sophie find peace in her new job? Will God use her gentle spirit to help heal Alec's broken heart? From the author of The Visitor and Bamboo and Lace comes a warm contemporary story of God's tender mercies and loving intervention in the life of one family.
Lori Wick Knihy
Lori Wicková je jednou z nejvšestrannějších autorek křesťanské fikce. Její knihy, kterých se prodalo přes 5 milionů výtisků, čtenáře nadále těší a pravidelně se umisťují na předních místech žebříčků křesťanské beletrie. Ve své tvorbě se pohybuje od příběhů o průkopnících přes sérii zasazenou do viktoriánské Anglie až po současné romány. Wicková je známá svým uměním zaujmout čtenáře napříč různými žánry.
Kensington Chronicles: The Hawk and the Jewel
- 347 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Mysterious happenings at Ravenscroft, a shipboard adventure with Brandon, and the discovery of documents that hold the key to a country's destiny lead Sunny and Brandon on a journey from friendship to long-awaited love.
A collection of eight short contemporary stories.
The Proposal, the first of a fresh new series set in Victorian England by Lori Wick, is a captivating tale of Christ's love at work.When Frank and Lydia Palmer discover Lydia's brother is the guardian of three children, they're horrified because he is well-known for his tyrannical nature. William Jennings, relieved to have a male heir without having to succumb to marriage, sets about raising the boys and hires a nanny for the girl. The brothers tolerate their gruffly kind superior until they discover the cruelty of their sister's caretaker.When the situation erupts, Jennings goes to the Palmers for guidance. While there, he meets Marianne -- who turns his beliefs about women and God upside down with her gentle reasoning and Christ-honoring lifestyle.
Every Little Thing About You
- 300 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
The first meeting between Slater Rawlings and Liberty Drake could hardly be called ideal. As acting deputy of Shotgun, Texas, Liberty is simply enforcing the town laws. But Slater, a former Texas Ranger with a restless spirit, is surprised to find himself on the wrong side of the law - and even more shocked to realise it's a she who is arresting him!Yet despite his rocky start in Shotgun, Slater find himself drawn to the close-knit town, to its strong church family, and especially to the fascinating Deputy Drake. As his heart grows more tender toward Liberty, Slater longs to see her turn in her gun and badge. Can Liberty, realising her awakening feelings for the rugged cowboy, give up her position when so many townspeople have come to rely on her? As Slater and Liberty struggle to understand their own feelings and find common ground in their beliefs, God's hand gently guides the way in this unpredictable heartwarming romance.
Waar de wilde roos bloeit
- 334 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
In de hoge bergen van de Amerikaanse staat Colorado droomt Clayton Taggart van de dag dat hij het harde leven van mijn-inspecteur kan verlaten om onderwijzer te worden. Terwijl zijn plannen gestalte krijgen, ontmoet hij Jackie Fontaine, een nieuwkomer van de Oostkust. Haar sterke wil veroorzaakt wrijving vanaf het begin. Clay vindt het leuk Jackie een beetje te plagen en denkt er niet aan haar voor zich te winnen. Maar als de vonk van de liefde overspringt, slaat het noodlot toe. Jackie blijft zitten met een geheim, zo vreselijk dat ze Clay liever verliest dan het hem te vertellen. Kan iemand Jackie uit haar zelfopgelegd isolement halen en de luiken van haar verblinde hart openen? Worstelt zij met zichzelf of met God?
