Finding Becky

Becky Haynes returns to Barton Creek after college with a new independent spirit that baffles her longtime friend Rob Frankston. Her new attitude toward her faith, family, and friends confuses her family. Will Rob convince Becky to return to the faith of her childhood before the town of Barton Creek is destroyed?

Finding Peace in the Storms - Defeating the Fears of Chronic Illness A wife’s Journey with Breast Cancer by Yinka Vidal This is the story of Lisa Anderson, (not her real name) the wife of a wealthy man in Chicago suburb in her battle with breast cancer. This book is a rare look into the journey of a woman with her closest friend, and her husband when she is afflicted. The greatest battle she has to fight is not the cancer, or the disease as much as her FEARS that invade her soul. Instead of surrendering to her fears, Lisa learns to confront and fight those fears one by one, until she becomes triumphant over each of them setting her soul free. In the end, she lives a very enjoyable life even when facing the odds of her illness. In so doing, she finds a greater joy in living. Instead of the progressive morbidity of human soul from the emotional burden associated with fears while waiting for death, she finds the true source of solace. In her victorious battle with the enemy of the mind called FEAR, she discovers the true essence of life, and the joy of living, even when facing the obvious. Lisa was married to Anthony. She has a friend, a single mother, who helps her carry her emotional burden during very difficult times. With great commitment and dedication to each other, both women discover the values of true friendship, along the very difficult journey of dealing with personal afflictions. Lisa Anderson’s story is that of great inspiration, courage and hope of an enjoyable life in spite of the obvious challenges. It is helpful for anybody dealing with chronic, or terminal illness, or for those caregivers facing daily frustrations of caring for their loved ones. She discovers her greatest joy in life, even in the midst of her afflictions, along the dark alleys of the unknown. She finds the greatest source of peace and joy in life.

Growing up in the 50s with a single mother and no father, Hope is a loner with a wonderful imagination. The letters she writes to her imaginary friend, Grace, help her cope with the difficult times in her life - her mother's sad days, their money worries, the pressures of not fitting in. On her eleventh birthday, Hope is shocked to learn that Grace is real. Hope decides that by finding Grace, their family will be healed. But, like most adventures, things do not go exactly as she hopes.

Being the youngest of three sisters isn't always easy for Britt Chandler, especially when her older sisters have successful lives and hers is still on hold. She put everything aside to care for her dying mother, but now their mother is gone. Just as her life finally has a chance to blossom, her sister is ordered on bed rest during a difficult pregnancy, and it looks like God is again calling Britt to be a family caregiver--and nothing more. Rafe Stuart is unable to forgive himself for a childhood mistake with grave repercussions. No matter how many lives he saves now as a first responder, he can't ever seem to do enough penance to free his soul from that decades-old tragedy. There definitely isn't room in his wounded heart for love; it's much too dangerous. When these two struggling souls encounter each other, sparks fly. But they're both scared the fire that might result could destroy them--and the others around them. How can they begin to trust God to have the best for them and real purpose for their lives beyond what they've dreamed...or feared?

Reaching over to change the station on her car radio would be the last memory Noel Carrington would have of her former life. Tragically hit head-on in a blinding snow storm, her life instantly changes. Closing her eyes at the point of impact, her life teeters precipitously on the verge of death. Destined to meet Dr. Alex Bennington, his skills as a trauma surgeon give Noel a second chance at life. Suffering from amnesia, the handsome young doctor bridges the gap between her past and the present. Falling in love, Noel is devastated to discover his reserve unit is being deployed to the Middle East. Will she accept Alexs proposal or run away? How far will he go to find her? If you loved Shutting Out the World, youll be captivated by Finding Noel. Sometimes its not the memories you lose that have such an impact on your life but, rather, creating new ones.

Fergus Vine has left the Navy to seek out his mentor, Henry Gordon. But Gordon lies dead, a victim of the scourge of the poor: alcoholism. Grieving for the loss of his friend, Fergus decides to fulfil Gordon's mission to record the lives of the poor on canvas. A mission that will lead him to Becky, the wayward orphan destined to change his life forever.

Broadway superstar Samantha Nilsson needs a break from the limelight. Well, in all honesty, the break away from the lights of New York was made at the request from her director. She “might” have lost a touch of her professionalism during a performance when she found out her co-star and fiancé had cheated on her…several times…with various actresses and even her agent. That love song at the end of her last performance raised a few eyebrows when she tried to shove him off the stage as she hit the high note. Getting away as far away as possible from the drama and gossip of showbiz led her down south, to the small town in Georgia where her mom grew up. No backstabbing agents. No slick-talking men. Nothing but honest work at the local diner and time to heal. But her peaceful refuge shatters when Trevor Johnson arrives in town. The man is tall, sexy, and she needs to keep ten feet away from him at all times. Because aside from his magnetic personality, he seems like a genuinely nice guy who would do anything to help his sister, Addie, with her upcoming wedding. Nice guy or not, he’s still an agent and, well, a man, and those two things she’s sworn off. Avoiding him is a success, until Addie asks Samantha for two massive favors. First- sing at her wedding. Second- pretend to be Trevor’s girlfriend. Sounds easy…right? Finding Her Leading Man is the sixth book in the A Southern Kind of Love series from Palmer Jones. A Southern Kind of Love Series: 1. Hiding from the Sheriff 2. Falling for Her Client 3. Dreaming of Her Movie Star 4. Engaging with Her Enemy 5. Kissing Her Rescuer 6. Finding Her Leading Man O’Keeley’s Irish Pub Series: 1. Her Irish Boss 2. Her Irish Chef 3. Her Irish Flirt

Sometimes to find heaven, you have to go through hell… Sarah appears to have the perfect life—she’s made sure of it. But behind the façade, her respected lawyer husband abuses her, she hates writing the books that have made her a success, and she is tortured by demons from her childhood. When she receives a cancer diagnosis, her carefully constructed lies begin to crumble. Then she has a chance encounter with a compassionate humanitarian named Steve, who is everything she’s never known—selfless, honourable, and supportive. But even though he keeps showing up right when she needs him, she couldn’t possibly deserve the undemanding love he offers. Besides, a good-looking single guy like him must be hiding something, just like everyone else. Can Sarah be saved, or is it too late for her to find heaven? Finding Heaven is a standalone gripping emotional page-turner about second chances and redemptive love. Download to start your journey today! "One of the most beautifully written books I have read." - Kristin Dyck, editor of Mile Zero News "A riveting, true-to-life tale of love's power to heal and redeem." - Melissa Keaster, author of Eleora "A moving and beautiful story of accepting who you are, overcoming the past, and embracing the future." - Kamber Ferriss, reader "One of the most beautifully written books I have read." - Kristin Dyck, editor of Mile Zero News "A riveting, true-to-life tale of love's power to heal and redeem." - Melissa Keaster, author of Eleora "A moving and beautiful story of accepting who you are, overcoming the past, and embracing the future." - Kamber Ferriss, reader Content Levels: Sensuality - 2/5: non-graphic kissing, non-graphic fantasizing Violence - 3/5: sexual & physical assault, verbal & emotional abuse Language - 3/5: moderate profanity Intense themes - 4/5: domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking Equivalent movie rating: 18A Also by Talena Winters: CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION: Standalone: The Friday Night Date Dress Peace Country Romance series: Every Star That Shines (Book 1) Every Bell that Rings (Book 2) In the same world, heartwarming family fiction: All I Want for Christmas (novelette) Keywords: romance stories; romance novels; happily ever after; healing from abuse; romantic women's fiction; love stories; second-chance romance; inspirational romance; city romance; romantic Christian fiction; psychological suspense; domestic suspense; humanitarian; Canadian fiction; books set in Canada; novels about writers; novels about sex trafficking; romance books;