ACFW November 2011 New Releases

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website http://www.fictionfinder.com/.


A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander http://www.tameraalexander.com/ — Historical Romance from Bethany House. To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. It's also her greatest weakness. All that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. He's determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined.

Bound by Grace by Amber Stockton http://www.blogger.com/www.amberstockton.com/books.html  — Historical Romance from Barbour. When Charlotte Pringle’s father disrupts her idyllic relationship with Richard Baxton by announcing he’s been working on a marriage arrangement to secure her future, Richard despairs over the loss of the woman he’s come to love, until his niece persuades him to fight.

Fatal Reality by Jonathan Wakefield http://www.jonathanwakefield.com/  — A Thriller/Suspense from OakTara — In this race only the winner will be allowed to live.

Gateway Weddings; Romancing America by Myra Johnson http://www.myrajohnson.com/  — A Romance from Barbour. Three Missouri women enter the gateway to life, love, and longing.

Hope and a Future by Betty Arrigotti http://bettyarrigotti.com/about/  — Romance from OakTara; Will Marjorie Gloriam overcome her fear and trust God to be a Friend with plans to give her Hope and a Future?

I Can Do Better All By Myself by E. N. Joy http://www.enjoywrites.com/, — Biblical Fiction from Urban Fiction (Kensington). The singles ministry at New Day Temple of Faith is beginning to unravel, and the pastor is considering dissolving the ministry. Some members believe the only way to hold it together is by getting their pastor to join. And why shouldn't their leader show support by joining, considering the pastor's own single status?

Katie’s Way by Marta Perry http://www.martaperry.com/  — Romance  from Praise (Penguin). A quilt shop brings Amish and Englisch together, and trouble follows . . .

Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble http://www.colleencoble.com/  — Romance from Thomas Nelson. Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky marriage ended. Or so Eden thought.

Mind Over Madi by Lynda Lee Schab http://www.lyndaschab.com/  — General Fiction from OakTara; All men cheat. At least, that's what Madi's mother has always told her.

Peril by Suzanne Hartmann http://fasttrackthrillers.blogspot.com — Thriller/Suspense from OakTara; A top-secret agent must trust God to protect her many secrets when she accepts high-profile assignments, but can she trust Him when He leads her to reveal her secrets and takes her to death's doorstep?

Promise Brides by S. Dionne Moore http://www.sdionnemoore.com/ — Historical Romance from Barbour. Love is the same, no matter when, no matter where—it never comes without sacrifice.

Protection for Hire by Camy Tang http://http//www.camytang.com/ — Thriller/Suspense from Zondervan. Tessa Lancaster’s skills first earned her a position as an enforcer in her uncle’s Japanese Mafia gang. Then they landed her in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Now, three months after her release, her abilities have gained her a job as bodyguard for a wealthy socialite and her three-year-old son. But there’s a problem or two … or three …

The Land of Darkness; The Gates of Heaven Series by C.S. Lakin http://www.gatesofheavenseries.com/ — Speculative Fiction from Living Ink (AMG); Jadiel is twelve and things couldn’t get much worse—or could they?

The Long Trail Home by Vickie McDonough http://www.vickiemcdonough.com/ — Historical Romance from Moody Publishers. When Riley Morgan returns home after fighting in the War Between the States, he is excited to see his parents and fiancée again. But when he arrives he learns his life will never be the same again.

The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson http://www.melaniedickerson.com/ — Historical from Zondervan. An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to a recluse. She must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.

The Rancher’s Courtship by Laurie Kingery http://www.lauriekingery.com/ — Romance from Love Inspired. Though Caroline Wallace can’t have a family, she can still have a purpose. Becoming Simpson Creek’s new schoolmarm helps heal the heartache of losing Pete, her fiancé, to influenza. Then Pete’s brother arrives, trailing a herd of cattle and twin six-year-old girls.

Thyme for Love by Pamela S. Meyers http://www.pamelasmeyers.com/ — Romance & Mystery from OakTara. April Love has always dreamed of being a chef. But she didn’t expect a former fiancé or murder to be part of the recipe for her new job.

Turnabout’s Fair Play by Kaye Dacus http://kayedacus.com/books/books-the-matchmakers/turnabouts-fair-play-2/ — Romance from Barbour; When Maureen O’Connor begins scheming to match her grandson Jamie with Flannery McNeill, the last thing she has in mind is a romance of her own.