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A Place for Truth: Leading Thinkers Explore Life's Hardest Questions by Adriana Lima | Genre: Worldview For almost 20 years,Veritas Forums have convened on some of the most prestigious college campuses in America, e.g., Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Penn State. Characteristic of each is an unashamedly Christian perspective on matters of truth, worldview, ethics, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Place for Truth: Leading Thinkers Explore Life's Hardest Questions by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living For almost 20 years,Veritas Forums have convened on some of the most prestigious college campuses in America, e.g., Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Penn State. Characteristic of each is an unashamedly Christian perspective on matters of truth, worldview, ethics, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Place for Truth: Leading Thinkers Explore Life's Hardest Questions by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living For almost 20 years,Veritas Forums have convened on some of the most prestigious college campuses in America, e.g., Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Penn State. Characteristic of each is an unashamedly Christian perspective on matters of truth, worldview, ethics, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living A rich vision of the Christian life is presented in Packer&rwquo;s survey of great Puritan leaders and their teachings. A Quest for Godliness explores the depth and breadth of Puritan spiritual life. Drawing on a lifetime of study, Packer surveys the ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

A Shore Thing by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Callie Duflay just isn’t like the rest of her family. While they’ve built white collar lives, she prefers getting her hands dirty by working with children and local California causes. When Callie learns that a beloved piece of untouched property in her ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Be Alert (2 Peter, 2 & 3 John, Jude): Beware of the Religious Impostors (The BE Series Commentary) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology The study guide for life’s true or false questions The world is filled with counterfeits. And the church is not immune, as false ideas and doctrines can infect believers and congregations. So when it comes to spiritual teachers, messages, and movements, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Be Compassionate (Luke 1-13): Let the World Know That Jesus Cares (The BE Series Commentary) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology The world still needs His love The life and ministry of Christ was marked by His overwhelming compassion for people. And His heart is the same today. As believers, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ, and extend His extravagant love to ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Beguiled by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Rylee Monroe, a dogwalker in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood, never feared the streets at night. But now a thief is terrorizing the area and worse, someone seems to be targeting her. Reporter Logan Woods is covering the break-ins with the hope of ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Beyond Summer (Blue Sky Hill Series) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When Tam Lambert learns that her family's upscale home is in foreclosure, the life she's known is forever changed. Tam and her family must move to a changing Dallas neighborhood called Blue Sky Hill... New resident Shasta Williams knows nothing of ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Bittersweet by Adriana Lima | Genre: Biography In her follow-up book to Cold Tangerines, author Shauna Niequist shifts her gaze to the challenges and blessings of change in Bittersweet. Drawing from her own experiences in a recent season of pain and chaos, she explores the bits of wisdom and growth ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Canary Island Song by Adriana Lima | Genre: Womens Interest When Carolyn’s grown daughter tells her she needs to “get a life,” Carolyn decides it’s time to step out of her familiar routine as a single woman in San Francisco and escape to her mother’s home in the Canary Islands. Since Carolyn’s mother is celebrating ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Ciao (On the Runway) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction The sweet life might just turn sour. After the events in the Bahamas, Paige's engagement to designer Dylan Marceau is about to fall apart---and so is Paige. Erin's state of mind isn't much better. In addition to keeping Paige in check, Erin is dealing ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Dandelion Summer (Blue Sky Hill Series) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction All her life, Epiphany Salerno has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, at sixteen, she must move to the low-rent side of Blue Sky Hill and work where she's not wanted: in an upscale home on The Hill. J. Norman Alvord's daughter has ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc Bright, self-assured, professionally successful Nick Cominsky is in a quandary. Seventy hour work weeks, a disgruntled wife, and a two year old leave little room for accepting anonymous dinner invitations. Then again, he isn’t invited every night to a ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Doctor in Petticoats by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Doctor Alex Buchanan is a wanted man--a deseter from the army stalked by a bounty hunter--but he'd rather be dead than inflict any more pain on his patients. Beth McClellan is idealistic, believing the nursing training she received will be enough to help ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Driftwood Lane by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Meridith can handle anything: guardianship of three distant siblings, a dilapidated Bed-and-Breakfast, even an ever-present handyman who's dismantling more than her fireplace--or can she? When the death of Meridith's estranged father leaves her with ... More Information | Read Reviews(2)

Earasing Hell by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc In Erasing Hell, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle take on the topic of hell and our eternal destiny, with a sense of humility and a deep respect for the inspired Word of God. They will address questions such as "Will everyone be saved?" and "Does God ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Elizabeth's Amarillo Adventure (Camp Club Girls) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Elizabeth and McKenzie are roped into an adventure in Amarillo, Texas, when a strange man shows up at the Big Texas Steak Ranch asking about some missing marbles that were given to a waitress thirty years ago. What could be so important about a missing ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Erasing Hell by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Erasing Hell is an extraordinarily important book. Francis Chan speaks with trembling and compassion. He recognizes this debate is about God, His nature and His authority. At stake is whether or not we will trust Him. Francis lays his heart on the table ... More Information | Read Reviews(2)

Exit Betty by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Betty Stanhope, the beautiful bride walked down the aisle with head bowed in sadness and despair. Just as the minister started to speak, Betty looked at her bridegroom and then fell to a little white heap upon the floor. They took her to an anteroom where ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Forever Friends Journal by Adriana Lima | Genre: Journals Inspired by comments from readers of the popular CHRISTY MILLER series, Robin Jones Gunn has partnered with Ellie Claire to create the new Forever Friends Journal. This beautifully detailed, interactive journal features story excerpts from Robin's ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Forever Friends Journal: Inspired by Robin Jones Gunn's Christy Miller Series by Adriana Lima | Genre: Teens Robin Jones Gunn partners with Ellie Claire to create a Journal inspired by her popular Christy Miller series. Gunn's unmistakable passion to encourage teenage readers in their walk with God shines through in our new Forever Friends Journal. Story excerpts ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

God Wants You Well: What the Bible Really Says About Walking in Divine Health by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Health is something everyone wants. Billions of dollars are spent each year trying to retain or restore health. It is a basic desire of all mankind. Anyone who likes sickness must be mentally sick! Yet, religion has told us that God is the one who wants ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Good Girls Don't Have to Dress Bad by Adriana Lima | Genre: Womens Interest As the most sought-after and successful Christian speaker on fashion and beauty, Shari Braendel uses her twenty plus years of experience in the fashion field to inspire and motivate women of all ages and sizes to 1) learn to appreciate themselves regardless ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Insights on John by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Combining rich, rock-solid scholarship with a storyteller's imagery and passion, Chuck Swindoll has a gift for sweeping people into the immediacy of the Scriptures. This landmark series is the legacy of a master teacher and communicator to the church ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Inspiring Thoughts from the Simple Life (LIFE'S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Devotions Be inspired. . .or inspire someone else with this brand-new title joining the Life’s Little Books of Wisdom series. This little book is overflowing with inspiration and encouragement. Attractive package for portability and packed with relevant quotations, ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Jesus Died for This? by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Wonder where Jesus has gotten to lately? In Jesus Died for This? religious satirist Becky Garrison’s search for the risen Christ first takes us where Jesus isn’t before suggesting where he may be. Provocative, entertaining, and abundantly relevant, this ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Latte Daze: A Maya Davis Novel (Maya Davis Series) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction When Maya Davis’ ex-boyfriend proposes to her roommate, Jen, their apartment becomes Wedding Central. As if that weren’t awful enough, Jen’s obnoxious mom moves in to help with the planning! Maya's relationships really start to get crazy when her genius ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Licensed for Trouble by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction PJ Sugar receives shocking news that she's inherited the Kellogg family mansion. Though she has no idea why, the timing is perfect-PJ has clearly worn out her welcome at her sister's house. Unfortunately, the mansion is in shambles, and PJ is short on ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Love By the Book by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction A sweeping love story set in a lavish seaside mansion in 1901 Rhode Island. Melinda Hollister is a society lady, intent on finding a rich husband before her peers discover her quickly diminishing wealth. Nick Bryson is all business, focused on making ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Love Finds a Home: 3 Historical Romances Make Falling in Love Simple and Sweet by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter brings you three historical stories of finding room for love. Glenna Moore is desperate after she watches her gambling father jump hurriedly from the back of a moving train. Will a young reverend bring stability ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Moms' Ultimate Guide to the Tween Girl World by Adriana Lima | Genre: Parenting If you're the mom of a girl age eight to twelve, Moms' Ultimate Guide to the Tween Girl World is the help and seasoned advice you've been longing for! No one knows “tween” girls better than bestselling girls' author and tween authority Nancy Rue. In this ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

More Beautiful You by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study When Jonny Diaz wrote the #1 hit song, "More Beautiful You," he couldn't have imagined that thousands of women, teens, and young girls would be helped. Gwendolyn Diaz has now partnered with Jonny to write the book, More Beautiful You, to speak to women ... More Information | Read Reviews(1)

Nursing a Grudge (Hometown Mysteries) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction What's a grouchy old man to do when two attractive women drag him from his assisted-living apartment to join a clandestine chili party? He almost has fun--until someone ends up dead. Now Earl Walker seems to be the only person suspicious of the way the ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Silences and Nonsenses by Adriana Lima | Genre: Journals Adrian Plass has been delighting readers with his poetry for over twenty-five years, and this book finally brings it all together in one volume. As he says, 'To have them all, good, not so good, simple, complicated, light-hearted, funny, serious, sensible ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Stars in the Night by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Hollywood 1942. When attorney Audra Schaeffer's sister disappears, Audra flies to Hollywood to find her but instead must identify her body. Determined to bring the killer to justice, Audra takes a job with the second Hollywood Victory Caravan. Together ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Suddenly Single by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction How does a woman know when she's found the one? Most know after a few bad dates and broken hearts but for Vashti Hunter, it also took being left at the altar, arrested, the other woman, and an affair with her pastor before she finally figured it out. Vashti ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Sydney's Outer Banks Blast (Camp Club Girls) by Adriana Lima | Genre: Young Readers Unusual tracks in the sand. . .odd lights hovering over the water at night. . .scary noises in the dark. . . This isn’t what Sydney and Bailey had in mind for their visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Is a strange creature lurking in the ocean ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Birthright by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living If you’re one of the millions of Christians weighed down by the guilt of things done, and undone, feeling you are falling short of God’s expectations, The Birthright is a liberating, life-changing celebration of your birthright as a child of the King. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Coming Oil Storm: The Imminent End of Oil...and Its Strategic Global Role in End-Times Prophecy by Adriana Lima | Genre: Prophecy Ron Rhodes, a leading scholar on biblical prophecy, reveals how looming tensions over oil factor into end-time global alignments and how they may lead to a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the world. Much of the world’s oil is in the custody ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Crimson Cipher by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction A female Navy cryptographer seeks to save lives...and uncover her father’s killers. In 1915, German sympathizers escalated acts of sabotage in the United States to keep the nation from joining in the war. Following the mysterious murder of Emma Shuster’s ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Death of Evolution by Adriana Lima | Genre: Non Fiction-Misc The Death of Evolution: Restoring Faith and Wonder In A World of Doubt is a groundbreaking new book that reveals how a growing number of scientists see faith and science as complementary, affirming that divine inspiration is the answer to some of science’s ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Grace Awakening: Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction In this best-selling classic, Charles Swindoll urges you not to miss living a grace-filled life. Freedom and joy-not lists and demands and duties-await all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Grace Awakening calls all Christians to wake up and ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

THE HOLY SPIRIT: by Adriana Lima | Genre: Charismatic Interest THE HOLY SPIRIT: Amazing Power for Everyday People is a step-by-step guide to growing in dynamic relationship with the Holy Spirit. It explores how even the most ordinary of believers can experience the extraordinary power of God in everyday life. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Land Between by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living The Land Between provides fresh biblical insight for people traveling through undesired transitions—foreclosure, unemployment, parents in declining health, post-graduate uncertainty, business failure—who are looking for hope, guidance, and encouragement. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology McGrath’s objective is two-pronged. First, he wants to remind Christians that an intellectually vibrant theology is not inimical to Christian life, worship, and faith. He spends the first half describing theology as a discipline that informs and sustains ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Power of a Praying Life: Finding the Freedom, Wholeness, and True Success God Has for You by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living Stormie Omartian has led millions to pray—parents, wives, husbands, women, teens, and kids. Each of her best-selling books have opened up the mystery of prayer and helped readers approach God with confidence and experience His power. With transparency ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Power of a Whisper by Adriana Lima | Genre: Christian Living “Without a hint of exaggeration,” says pastor and author Bill Hybels in his new book, The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, “the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Usurper by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Ever wonder what would happen if our worst fears were realized, and we elected someone who was willing to destroy the USA no matter the cost to him, his fellow Americans, or the rest of the world? The Usurper is that novel. Seventeen year old Mary ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Way to a Man's Heart by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Can a Loving Amish Woman Be a Refuge for a Wounded Soul? Leah Miller, a talented young woman in the kitchen, is living her dream come true as she invests in a newly restored diner that caters mostly to locals. Jonah Byler is a dairy farmer with a ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: John: Get to Know the Living Savior by Adriana Lima | Genre: Theology The book of John lays the very foundation of the Gospel: Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and through Him we begin to truly live. This study takes an in-depth look at the life of Christ, from a miraculous public ministry that confirmed His calling [mission], ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Psalms: Glorifying God for Who He Is by Adriana Lima | Genre: Bible Study Rediscover this powerful collection of praise, prayer, and worship Our God is extraordinary. A loving Savior. A caring Comforter. A tenderhearted Father. The One who has pursued our hearts at any cost. The book of Psalms celebrates the love story ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Twilight's Serenade by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Britta Lindquist left Sitka six years ago in an attempt to distance herself from the love of her life, Yuri Belikov. Upon her return, she finds Yuri absent and his wife about to deliver a child. When tragic circumstances ensue, Britta suddenly finds herself ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Under a Maui Moon by Adriana Lima | Genre: Womens Interest Carissa doesn’t know who she is anymore. She and her husband, Richard, are recent empty nesters; Richard is spending more and more time at work counseling his volatile clients and less time at home with his wife; his clients are starting to show up at ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Under a Maui Moon by Adriana Lima | Genre: Fiction Carissa doesn't know who she is anymore. She and her husband, Richard, are recent empty nesters; Richard is spending more and more time at work counseling his volatile clients and less time at home with his wife; his clients are starting to show up at ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook: Desserts by Adriana Lima | Genre: Cookbooks This superb collection of dessert recipes—from bestselling author of Amish fiction Wanda E. Brunstetter—will transport your taste buds to the slow lane, where life is meant to be savored and appreciated. You’ll be delighted with this wunderbaar gut (wonderful ... More Information | Read Reviews(0)