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Leftover Girl by C.C. Bolick

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Leftover Girl by C.C. Bolick

Jes never gave up on finding her parents…

Her adopted parents insist she keep her past a secret from everyone they meet. Should she feel bad about the lies? It’s not like Jes remembers the night they found her barefoot in the snow.

Knowing they care doesn’t stop Jes from feeling alone. After starting over in a new town, she turns to the only person who understands her – a guy with eyes as blue as hers. His power should scare Jes, but she’s determined to learn why he seems so familiar. Could he be the key to unlocking her past?

Download Leftover Girl by C.C. Bolick while it’s free on Amazon December 22 – 23.

Reflections on Resilience by Elijah James

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Reflections on Resilience: Stories and Strategies for Thriving in Adversity by Elijah James

This book is for everyone who has had to fight or struggle to overcome something. If you know someone who is struggling, especially during the holidays, give them a copy so they can be inspired by the stories of others, know they are not alone and find hope through resilience.

John’s Marathon Comeback
John, an avid marathon runner, suffered a devastating spinal injury in a car accident. Initially paralyzed from the waist down, he was informed that running again might not be possible. For John, running had been a part of his identity and a source of joy and release. The prospect of losing it was emotionally crushing. However, he focused on what he could control: his mindset.

Strategies He Used
1. Setting Micro-Goals: John focused on achieving tiny goals—first, moving a toe, then strengthening his core.
2. Embracing Rehabilitation: Despite grueling days of physical therapy, John committed himself to every session with a positive attitude. His incremental goals eventually led to jogging and, two years later, a triumphant return to the marathon circuit.

Reflection Prompt
Have you ever faced a physical or emotional setback that challenged your identity? How did you find ways to adapt and redefine yourself?

Download Reflections on Resilience while it’s on sale on Amazon December 20 – 22.

Together for a Purpose by Dr. Ross Holtz & Athena Dean Holtz

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Together for a Purpose: Love and Mission in Marriage and Ministry by Dr. Ross Holtz & Athena Dean Holtz

Like a heart-to-heart chat over coffee, Together for a Purpose chronicles the journey of two high profile ministry leaders as they find each other and create a life together. Vulnerable and transparent, they search for purpose in their marriage and ministry.

“Getting married late in life and blending two families was still a tricky situation to navigate.” Dr. Ross Holtz

Download Together for a Purpose by Dr. Ross Holtz & Athena Dean Holtz while it’s free on Amazon December 19 – 21.

HOSTAGE TO FREEDOM by Richard Sorapure

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HOSTAGE TO FREEDOM: THE SEARCH FOR THE SIREN by Richard Sorapure

The gripping novel, “Hostage to Freedom: The Search for the Siren,” is the first book from author, Richard Sorapure. It takes readers on an exhilarating journey of intrigue, mystery, and suspense. This riveting page-turner inevitably engages readers right from the first page and keeps them on the edge of their seats till the very end.

The story follows the gripping tale of the search for a lost shipwreck with a valuable cargo of Ming Dynasty porcelain in the Sulu Sea. Geophysicist Michael Fletcher and his son Alex embark on a quest to discover the sunken ship, the Siren. But the expedition takes an unforeseen turn when a rival team arrives in the same search area. Following a pirate attack Michael and archaeologist, Christina are held hostage on a remote island under the control of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Efforts to secure their release through paying a ransom are complicated and may fail.

Richard Sorapure’s tale upholds the intensity and thrill of the plot. The author masterfully weaves a storyline that balances mystery, action, adventure, and hint of romance. “Hostage to Freedom: The Search for the Siren” is a roller coaster ride of emotions illuminated by many twists and turns that will test the treasure hunters resilience, bravery, depth of human spirit and the cost of freedom and the lengths one might have to go to achieve it.

Hang on to your hearts as you dive into this enchanting tale of harrowing adventure where every turn can either lead to miraculous treasures or treacherous traps. An absolute must-read for thriller and mystery enthusiasts!

Download Hostage to Freedom while it’s free on Amazon December 18 – 22.

Steal Away by BV Lawson

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Steal Away: An Adam Dutton & Beverly Laborde Mystery (Adam Dutton & Beverly Laborde Mystery Series Book 1) by BV Lawson

She’s on the run, his career is on the line, and both are on the hook … for murder.

Beverly Laborde became a con artist to get revenge on the man who shut down her grandmother’s antiques business and sent her to an early grave. But she meets her match when she comes face to face with the tormented Vermont police detective, Adam Dutton. To make things worse, Beverly is the primary suspect in a high-profile theft case Adam is assigned under pressure from the police chief and the town mayor.

But Beverly and Adam soon face an even grimmer problem than their inconvenient attraction toward each other; they’ve incurred the wrath of wealthy and formidable Reginald Forsythe, whose criminal tendrils reach into all areas of Vermont politics and the corrupt Northeastern Antiquities League. And he’ll do anything to keep his dark secrets safe.

Beverly and Adam enlist the help of a sympathetic antiques dealer as well as the mysterious “Mr. X,” but will it be enough to prove Forsythe is guilty, not only of theft and bribery, but possibly murder? Beverly and Adam soon learn that even though it will difficult to outgun their nemesis individually, if they work together, they might have a fighting chance to find justice … and to stay alive.

Named a winner of the Virginia Indie Author Project from Biblioboard and Library Journal.

Download Steal Away by BV Lawson while it’s free on Amazon December 13 – 20.

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