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U.S. Marshal Trey Scott is fixin' to walk down the aisle just as soon as his stubborn bride-to-be agrees to say "I do." Katherine Taylor's five-year-old sister and an orphanage full of children are depending on her. So why won't the pretty schoolteacher marry him to save her tarnished reputation? Granted, Trey isn't willing to abandon his quest to avenge his first wife's murder. His name alone will protect Katherine until he returns, but she thinks...
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TEMPORARILY YOURS.
Taking a new teaching job wasn't as easy as Gillian Langford had hoped. First she clashed with the school's proper-but very handsome-new principal, Jeremy Nivens. Then her aunt decided Jeremy needed a little matchmaking. Now everyone in town believed Gillian would soon be walking down the aisle, leaving her little choice but to go along with the "engagement."
But pretending to be Jeremy's intended wasn't difficult at all-which...
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LOVE'S GREATEST PRIZE.
Her dream was within her grasp. Melanie Stewart's contest award would allow her to continue the Lord's work. But Mitch Stewart claimed he had won the prize. And amidst all the confusion, Melanie discovered that the town was practicing a little matchmaking.
Sweet-natured Melanie wasn't averse to falling in love...especially with brilliant Mitch. But her life hadn't been without turmoil. Could she trust in her ability to be...
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A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE.
Nurse Jori Jessop led a quiet life in her small hometown. But with the arrival of Dr. Chris Davis everything in Jori's carefully planned world changed. Chris made Jori feel special, so special that she began to reconsider her decision to remain single.
But the doctor's stay was only temporary...soon he would return to his big-city life. Could Jori leave her family and home to follow the man she loved? Or would God show them...
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Charity House volume 4
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For five years, U. S. Marshal Logan Mitchell has dreamed of returning to his sweetheart in Denver. He never imagined he'd find Megan Goodwin locked in a prison cell. Megan has no memory of what happened the night the outlaw was murdered. And though Logan is sure of her innocence, proving it is only half the battle. Remembering the killer's identity will clear Megan's name but could lead danger right to her door. Logan will protect her life with his....
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In January 2013, America marked the fortieth anniversary of the sweeping Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Since that decision, more than 55 million abortions have been performed in the United States. As part of the In All Things Charity series, About Abortion will help this generation to understand the all-encompassing changes to our culture brought about by Roe v. Wade.
7) Ambition
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How far would you go to prove a friend innocent of murder?
When she barges into a crime scene, Charity Deacon discovers a friend in handcuffs. She knows the police have it wrong and vows to find the killer before Val is dragged off to prison.
The investigation is complicated by petty jealousy and rumors. There are too many clues, too many suspects, and a client who resists her help.
If you love stories where you don't know who to trust, you'll...
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This book is a clean and clear account of the issues we face within United Methodism. It moves beyond the sentimental and pious to straightforward logic and historical fact. Dr. Arnold makes convincing case supporting the current United Methodist stance on same-sex practices. His gracious and thoughtful presentation adds greatly to our ongoing conversation about human sexuality and God's divine plan for our lives.
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Emergency Aid explores the world response to natural disasters and war, and the people and organizations that are working to help people in need. This title also focuses on people who have been helped, the progress that has already been made, and the challenges still left to be met. The young reader analyzes the stories and develops his or her own opinion of what can be done to effectively respond to disasters. The book has been developed to address...
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Environmental Protection explores the crises of endangered species, global warming, and pollution, and the people and organizations that are working to eliminate the problems. This title also focuses on people who have been helped, the progress that has already been made, and the challenges still left to be met. The young reader analyzes the stories and develops his or her own opinion of what can be done to solve our environmental problems. The book...
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Helping Children with Life-Threatening Medical Issues explores the crisis of serious illnesses in children and the people and organizations that are working to eliminate the problem. This title also focuses on people who have been helped, the progress that has already been made, and the challenges still left to be met. The young reader analyzes the stories and develops his or her own opinion of what can be done to solve the childhood health crisis....
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United States service members work tirelessly to defend our nation every single day. US soldiers are stationed in nearly 150 countries around the world. These brave Americans make great sacrifices to keep America safe. Yet when they return from their duty in the armed forces, many ex-military members are faced with numerous challenges back at home. Some veterans have suffered physical wounds from their time in combat. Others are faced with mental...
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As Americans, many of us take our freedoms for granted. But imagine living in a nation where even your basic human rights were denied. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights created a basic standard for how people should be treated throughout the world regardless of gender, race, or religion. Getting every country to honor the document, though, can be a difficult task. In many cases poverty, wars, and even natural disasters have complicated the...
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The Quest to End World Hunger explores the crisis of world hunger and the people and organizations that are working to eliminate the problem. This title also focuses on people who have been helped, the progress that has already been made, and the challenges still left to be met. The young reader analyzes the stories and develops his or her own opinion of what can be done to solve the world hunger crisis. The book has been developed to address many...
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Like many kids, you may complain occasionally about having to go to school. But can you imagine not having a school? This is the reality for many children around the world. Some kids live in war-torn regions where traveling to and from school simply isn’t safe. Some countries have schools, but they don t allow girls to attend them. Other areas once had schools, but they were destroyed when a natural disaster, like an earthquake, struck. Fortunately,...
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A powerful criminal organization. A police force riddled with corruption. Can a private investigator in a foreign country find a missing woman and crack a smuggling ring?
In a quaint town in the South of France, Charity Deacon follows up on a favor for a neighbor. Make sure the local cops are searching for a missing woman. Shocked at the lack of interest in the case at the gendarmerie, Charity and Lu vow to discover the truth of what happened to Audrey...
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A missing teenager. A suspicious car accident, a mouthy client. Will Charity survive her first case?
When Charity Deacon witnesses a car crash, the police push her aside. But she can't ignore what she saw; a bullet hole in the driver's temple. In a new PI agency, clients are hard to find. So, when a teenager with an attitude bangs on her front door, Charity reluctantly agrees to search for a missing sister.
Her first two cases lead her into the dark...
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How far will you go to find the truth?
Balancing her time between a missing woman and a missing pet should be simple for Charity Deacon. Nothing is ever easy when it comes to investigation. Things turn complicated when she gets a threatening call. Now, the dog's owner won't answer her calls and hasn't been home.
Someone follows her from a stakeout. Is it connected? Or does every case come with death threats?
If you love tangled clues and deep secrets,...
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A dead man crashes a car. A woman disappears. A friend is charged with murder. A neighbor hides a secret.
When Charity Deacon witnesses a car crash, she can't believe the police push her aside. Sure, she made some enemies on the force, but what happened to forgive and forget?
Deep inside, something keeps pushing her to help, and it speaks louder than everyone she loves.
For her first case as a PI, Charity searches for justice in the dark streets...
20) Hubris (Voices)
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A missing teenager. A suspicious car accident, a mouthy client. Charity witnesses a car crash. The police don't talk to PIs, but maybe they'll explain why the driver has a bullet hole in his head. Her very first client is a young streetwalker named Val. She's prickly and won't back off. She's used to fending for herself, but her sister Emma has fallen into something big. Anyone who shows too much interest in this particular business is liable to catch...