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A Measure of Mercy by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had intended to study medicine in Chicago or Grand Forks, but when a disaster wiped out a major portion of her family's income, Astrid stayed home instead, receiving hands-on ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Promise Born (HEARTSONG PRESENTS - HISTORICAL) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction In the midst of World War II, when the navy WAVES gives Evelyn the chance to get out of Washington, DC, and contribute to the war effort, she can’t leave fast enough. Mark figures the distraction the WAVES cause doesn’t justify the assistance ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Slow Burn by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Burying her grief, Emory Chance is determined to find her daughter Daisy's murderer-a man she saw in a flicker of a vision. But when the investigation hits every dead end, her despair escalates. Not even the kindness of her persistent suitor Hixon can ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Star Curiously Singing by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Sandfly is a debugger. He is property. Bought and paid for by his master, a relatively benign lord in a future Earth living under sharia law. All other faiths but Islam have been banned. And the word of the great Imam is law. Sandfly just wants ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Victorian Christmas by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Return to a time when life was uncomplicated, faith was sincere . . . and love was a gift to be cherished forever. These four Christmas novellas will touch your heart and stir you to treasure your own keepsakes of life, love, and romance. Curl up next ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Alone With A Jihadist by Adriana Lima | Genre: Charismatic Interest Alone With A Jihadist is not just another book about Islamic-Christian relations. It is far more than that. This book may very well be the solution to end all religious/quasi-political warfare.While many fundamentalist/evangelicals tend to ascribe to ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

An Eye for an Eye by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction After he accidentally shoots a teenager at a tense standoff, FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Mark Sanders is sent to St. Louis to work as a field agent and get his bearings while the bad press starts to settle. Just weeks away from returning to Quantico ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Angels on Assignment by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study In this book from best-selling author Perry Stone, we discover one of the most unusual covenants in the Scriptures, the Mizpah Covenant. This covenant has the power to release angels to assist you and forges a protective covenant around yourself and your ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Breaking Free: The Journey, The Stories by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Do you want to know God and really believe Him? Do you want to find satisfaction in God, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence? Do you want to make the freedom Christ promised a reality in your daily life? In Breaking Free, Beth Moore embarks on ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recent economic meltdown has cast a harsh new light ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Emmy's Equal (Texas Fortunes) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Get ready for a suspenseful romantic adventure deep in the heart of Texas. Emmy Dane doesn’t want to give up her petticoats and frills for boots and spurs when her family decides to learn ranching in South Texas. Diego Marcelo’s mother tells him God will ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Eternity Falls by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Rick Macey is former military, and he's got the bionic enhancements to show for it. Now he's a detective specializing in religious counter-terrorism. Which is ironic, because Macey long ago lost his faith. Now the company that produces "the miracle ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Extraordinary by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Isn’t it true that we long to see the extraordinary, experience the extraordinary, do the extraordinary? Yet, so often we settle for mediocrity when greatness is within our grasp. Why are we drawn to stories of heroic triumph over seemingly impossible ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Fools Rush In by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Bella Rossi has just inherited her family's wedding planning business---and she's kicking things off with a "Boot Scoot'n" wedding that would make any Texan proud! There's only one catch: as a 20-something Italian-American, she knows virtually nothing ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

God Girl: Becoming the Woman You're Meant to Be by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens Music, sports, entertainment, and politics--from Hollywood to Washington there are prominent women making a mark on the world today. And a media-rich society chronicles their every move for fans to follow. But what does it mean to be a girl who follows ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

God Guy: Becoming the Man You're Meant to Be by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens For more than half a decade, Hungry Planet has been mentoring teens through books on topics ranging from dating and sex to modesty and meanness. Many of those resources have aimed squarely at the needs of teen girls--with Hayley DiMarco playing a big ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Guardian of the Flame by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The year is 48 BC. Sophia, a woman hurt by past loss, guards the famous lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt, in order to hide herself away from a world she deems cruel and unloving. But there is no escape. Political turmoil swells as Roman general Julius ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Hearts in the Crosshairs (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction She came for her inaugural address—and found herself dodging bullets, instead. Newly elected Maine governor Jillian Goff doesn't know why someone wants to kill her. But she knows they came close. Too close. Enter Dave Hutchins. A member of the state's ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Hero's Ransom by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction CIA Agent Bo Rider and Federal Agents Eva Montanna and Griff Topping return in Hero’s Ransom, the Munsons’ fourth family-friendly adventure. When archeologist Amber Worthing uncovers a two-thousand-year-old mummy and witnesses a secret rocket launch at ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Leaving Yesterday by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Alisa Stewart feels like she's lost two sons: her youngest to a terrible tragedy and her eldest, Kurt, to a life ruined by addiction. But now Kurt has checked himself into rehab and found a healing faith that seems real. It's like he's been raised from ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Limelight by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction A film star in Hollywood's golden age, Claudette Fiore is used to living with glitz, glitter, and glamour. But now the tables have turned. The victim of embezzlement, the 80-year-old has lost everything and moves back to her shabby childhood home in northern ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Love Is a Battlefield by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Left at the alter, her old job filled by someone else, all Kristy O'Neal wants is for life to return to normal. But working as a seasonal park ranger at Shiloh National Military Park alongside Ace Kennedy, the man who stole her job, may be more than Kristy ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Luke 1-5: New Testament Commentary by Adriana Lima | Genre: Commentaries Luke 1-5 begins The MacArthur New Testament Commentary’s look at the longest of the four gospels. The commentary provides a verse by verse and phrase by phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and, where appropriate, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Make Room for Your Miracle by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living What do you do when your hopes and dreams seem to die? Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda, two respected international leaders, content that for Christians, this doesn't need to be a time of discouragement. Instead, as believers learn to welcome the anointing presence ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Making Life Rich Without Any Money by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living In a time when readers have experienced the transitory nature of the economy, Phil Callaway shares fascinating characteristics of truly rich people—characteristics that have nothing to do with money and everything to do with wealth. Readers will nod their ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Making Sense of Bible Difficulties: Clear and Concise Answers from Genesis to Revelation by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology This accessible volume offers readers clear and concise answers to alleged major Bible difficulties from Genesis to Revelation, staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of Scripture. Written in a problem/solution format, the book covers dozens ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Master Leaders by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc Imagine the chance to sit down with 30 of the world's best-known and best-respected leaders as they share their secrets to success. That's Master Leaders—the most valuable leadership book of the decade. Based on personal interviews and never-before-published ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Miracles by Adriana Lima | Genre: Devotions MIRACLES draws from five of Karen's most popular books, delivering readers a fresh word from God for each week. Each devotion is an excerpt from one of Karen's Miracle books, selected for the uplifting and strengthening message it offers More Information | Read Reviews(0)

mY Generation by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc Reaching a broken generation with the hope of the gospel Generation Y is the generation of tattoos, cell phones, social networking, and iPods. It is the generation of authenticity, social justice, radical diversity, and community. But it is also the ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Pure Pleasure by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Popular spiritual author Gary Thomas invites you to shake off the shackles of misunderstanding about sin and experience the liberating power of living a life of holy pleasure—a life that feeds your relationships, protects your spiritual integrity, and ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Regret-Free Living by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Arterburn, author of 60-plus books, this times turns his heart and mind to helping readers deal with regret, one of the biggest inhibitors to living the life God most wants you to live. He readily admits his own regrets (girlfriend's terminated pregnancy, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Revolution in World Missions by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Step into the story of missionary statesman K.P. Yohannan and experience the world through his eyes. You will hang on every word—from the villages of India to the shores of Europe and North America. Watch out: His passion is contagious! More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Scouting the Divine: My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living A woman living a modern life. A Bible full of ancient truths. Join critically acclaimed author Margaret Feinberg as she invites readers on the spiritual adventure of a lifetime. In her quest to better understand what God wants to communicate through the ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Seaside Letters by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction No matter where you are or how long until we can be together, I'll keep searching for you.-Tucker Sabrina never intended to fall in love with Tucker McCabe, the man she serves coffee to every morning at a Nantucket cafe--especially since he's unwittingly ... More Information | Read Reviews(2)

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Seven Reasons Why God Created Marriage by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Have you been praying for a mate? Are you newly engaged? Have you recently embarked upon the journey of marriage with the love of your life? Marriage is a wonderful thing and it is without question a part of God’s plan for many. So what is this thing ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Smart Stepmom, The: Practical Steps to Help You Thrive by Adriana Lima | Genre: Family Living The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Swope's Ridge by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction September 12, 2001. Four members of the Klasser family are found dead outside Dallas, Texas. In the wake of 9/11, the Klassers' neighbor, Omar Jones-an American citizen of Arab descent-is convicted of their murder. A month before Jones' execution, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Best of Lori Wick...A Gathering of Hearts by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction In 1990 bestselling author Lori Wick released her first book, A Place Called Home. More than 39 titles and 6.3 million sold copies later, her body of work captivates millions of devoted readers with its charming characters, tender stories, humorous moments, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Christmas Secret by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When a struggling young single mother saves the life of an elderly woman, she sets into motion a series of events that will test her strength, loyalty, and determination, all the while setting her on the path to finding true love. Christine Eisley is ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Christmas Sweater by Adriana Lima | Genre: Childrens Books Adapted from the original bestselling novel, The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book is the story of a young boy who finds the true meaning of Christmas in the most unlikely of places. Eddie wants a bicycle for Christmas, but his mother knits him a homemade ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Fence My Father Built by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When legally separated Muri Pond, a librarian, hauls her kids, teenager Nova and eleven year-old Truman, out to the tiny town of Murkee, Oregon, where her father, Joe Pond lived and died, she's confronted by a neighbor's harassment over water rights and ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Jewel of His Heart by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Set in 1890s Montana, The Jewel of His Heart finds Juliana drawn to a handsome, gentle sheepherder--but sparks fly when he considers mining, the occupation that lured her father away from his family. Both Josh and Juliana must make a choice--the world's ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Language of Love and Respect: Cracking the Communication Code with Your Mate by Adriana Lima | Genre: Marriage & Relationships An in-depth study of why your communication styles are not wrong, just different! Finally an answer for the number one problem in marriages-communication! This analysis of the vital principles of cross-gender communication helps couples recognize they ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Power of One Thing by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living From counselor and popular radio host Dr. Randy Carlson comes a new book containing the surprising truth: Living a better life is easier than you think! Instead of making big resolutions that quickly overwhelm you, The Power of One Thing invites you to ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Price of Paradise by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Do You Want to Know Him? Isaac is a husband, and father of two. He's been a Christian for many years. He goes to church. He reads his bible. He prays. But Isaac is taken to another level of relationship with the Creator as the God he thinks he knows challenges ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Search for God and Guinness by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and generosity of a great family and an innovative business. It began in Ireland in the late 1700s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Swiss Courier by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a Jew, adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

The Truth About Man by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology The disciplines of science, philosophy, and religion are full of theories put forth by men attempting to explain, or explain away, the fundamental flaws of humanity. But the problem with man is best explained by His Creator. If we as creatures are to ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Word Reclaimed by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Far in the future, the five colonized systems have finally been freed of the curse of religion. By mandating tolerance across all colonies, no one can bring religious persecution upon anyone else. Things have been this way for a generation. Long enough ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Things Worth Remembering by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Kendy Laswell and her daughter, Maisey, used to do everything together--until one fateful summer when Maisey witnessed something she shouldn't have, and their relationship fractured. Now, Maisey is back home to get married and Kendy realizes this is her ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Though Waters Roar by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Harriet Sherwood has always adored her grandmother. But when Harriet decides to follow in her footsteps to fight for social justice, she certainly never expected her efforts to land her in jail. Nor did she expect her childhood enemy and notorious school ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

To Save a Life by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Jake and Roger grew up as best friends. But in high school, Jake becomes a star athlete who has it all: popularly, a college scholarship and the hottest girl on campus. It’s an ideal life that comes at the exclusion of his childhood friend. Meanwhile, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Touched By a Vampire by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens EXAMINING TWILIGHT THROUGH A BIBLICAL LENS People around the world are asking the same question, enraptured with Edward and Bella’s forbidden romance in the Twilight Saga, a four-book serial phenomenon written by Stephenie Meyer. The bestsellers tell ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Trial by Fire (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Her mother's house was first. Then her brother's. County prosecutor Tricia Jamison is sure she's next on the arsonist's list. But who is after her family? And why does every fire throw her in Noah Brust's path? Noah can't forgive Tricia. Her failure ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Unthinkable by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc After losing both of his legs in a car accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve the unthinkable—become the first double-leg amputee ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world’s most grueling ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

When Good Men Get Angry by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc Be honest, guys: Have you ever made a foolish or harmful decision when angry? Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment that you wish you could take back? Or do you tend to keep your anger hidden, choosing to bury the feeling and ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

When Moms Pray Together by Adriana Lima | Genre: Womens Interest Moms in Touch International is an organization that brings moms together to pray for their children and their children’s schools. As MITI prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Fern Nichols, the founder and president, has collected some of the most ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Who made God? by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living A book written by a distinguished scientist about the existence of God, which has chapter headings like ‘Sooty and the universe’, ‘Steam engine to the stars’ and ‘The tidy pachyderm’, has to be different. It is. Addressing profound questions of science, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Why the Nativity? by Adriana Lima | Genre: Seasonal Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean? Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor and theologian David Jeremiah provides answers to 25 of the most thought-provoking questions surrounding ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Your Own Jesus Student Edition by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens Why are so many youth programs struggling to find depth in their students' Christian walks? Why are so many students weak in their faith and fleeing the church after graduation? Perhaps it's because they have merely inherited someone else's Jesus. They've ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)