The Hearts Stronghold by Gabrielle Meyer, Kimberley Woodhouse, Angie Dicken, Amanda Barratt

These four inspirational stories tell tales of struggle, catastrophe and triumph. Love found under the most unlikely of circumstances. All involve fortifications of some sort, be they physical or mental. Walls put up to protect.

Basic forts, stone castles, superstition, folklore, and a clash of cultures, all factor into these stories of faith and fortitude. They will capture your heart.

The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear

Based on a true story, this is not an easy book to read. This is not a story of faith tested by having to wait on the Lords time, or trust his choice. This is a story of the true evil that man is capable of, and the redemption of those who believe they are nonredeemable. It takes you to some very dark and horrible places that come about as close as one can get to Hell on earth. But after it all, faith is there. If you are looking for a fun summer read, this is not it. But if you are looking for a thought provoking, soul searching read, this might be for you.

Mail-Order Standoff by various

4 stories of mail-order brides that didn't exactly go as planned. Angela Breidenbach, Margaret Brownly , Susan Page Davis and Vickie McDonough introduce us to 4 couples (well actually 5) Who didn't run the usual course of a mail-order bride.

Filled with faith, and trying to see God's will, when it looks like nothing is turning out the way it was supposed to! I think you will enjoy these 4 stories and appreciate a look at the mail order bride story  from a number of different angles.

The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze

Abigail Bracey was a bitter wounded woman. Her long time love had left her, Her father had been murdered, as it turned out by a criminal counterfeiter who he had colluded with. Her church members deserted them, even though they had known nothing about her fathers criminal ways. Broken in spirit, her mother died. Abigail was alone, barely surviving as a teacher, until someone found out who her father was and complained to the school board that she was not fit to be teaching children. She lives only to see the man who killed her father pay.

Follow Abigail as she is forced to work with her lost love who is now with the Secret Service if she wants to see the criminal brought to justice.

I won't spoil the story, but it is a great tail! Inspirational, moving, suspenseful and romantic!

Sky to Sky by Amanda G. Stevens

Zac is a longevite. Immortal, and angry. His public persona is a stunt man, who posts videos of his exploits. An internet sensation. What they don't know is that he is tortured, suffering from PTSD, crippled by it. Angry at God for his life. Angry at another longevite who chose to be a serial killer. This is a complex story that draws you in and won't let you go until the very last page. Savor every page. It is worth it.

Beyond the Deep By Trevor Darby

Serina is a young mermaid wishing, praying, dreaming of being something, anything but blond.

In her world, you have to hope your color (hair and tail) changes before your 13th birthday. Hers hasn't. She did well enough on her entrance exam to be admitted to the prestigious Academy, but if her color doesn't come in, she will be kicked out and banished.

It is a great story of friends, enemies and intrigue.

I think you will enjoy it, whatever your age.

The Gray Chamber by Grace Hitchcock

Edyth Foster is a talented, eccentric heiress, who doesn't give a whit what society thinks! She fences, rides her velocipede, and doesn't wear a corset or often even a hat. Her fencing instructor Bane knows she is a world class opponent, but hasn't thought of her in any other way for years since he started teaching her as a young girl. So far, it has escaped him that she is now a woman of five and twenty and drop dead gorgeous as well! When he does realize that fact, What follows is not what you might expect...including treachery, revealed past secrets, a Pinkerton agent and Nellie Bly! I won't spoil the story, but it is a wonderful read!