The year is 1983. It's a time of both mullets and glam, Bowie and the Smiths, and for twelve-year-old Robyn: rusty old vehicles, terrifying dogs, and grease-stained car guys. Robyn's dad has just uprooted the family from the clean streets of Orange County and plopped them in the middle of the California High Desert to fulfill his lifelong dream: to own a junkyard.At first, the new business is a lark, but soon Robyn is hawking auto parts amidst a motley assortment of fugitives and r...

Returning to Cloverton was the last thing on Lanie Bennett's mind. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she finds herself back in the small town she once left behind—along with all the memories she thought she'd buried. The last thing she wants is to run into Ryan Carter, her first love, whose presence stirs feelings she's tried for years to forget.Ryan never thought he'd get a second chance with Lanie. Yet now that she's back, he's determined not to repeat the mistakes of the p...

Maria Sandoval is determined to breathe new life into Cloverton with her Downtown Revival Fair. But gruff, reclusive woodworker Graham Wilder thinks it's a waste of time—and he definitely doesn't want anything to do with the stubborn, too-charming woman behind it all.When Maria ropes Graham into helping, their clashing visions ignite more than just frustration. Amid sawdust, sweet moments, and simmering tension, Maria glimpses the wounded heart beneath Graham's grumpy exterior—and ...

In the pages of "Birds and Nature, Vol. VIII, No. 5, December 1900," embark on an extraordinary journey into the captivating world of ornithology. This meticulously preserved volume, a testament to the enduring fascination with the avian realm, unveils a treasure trove of knowledge and wonder. From the intricate plumage of exotic species to the fascinating behaviors of familiar backyard birds, this literary gem invites you to delve into the secrets of the feathered kingdom. Prepare to be c...

How can a sinful human stand before a holy God?The New Testament book of Galatians deals with this question—a question that stands at the heart of the gospel. In Christ Has Set Us Free, nine seasoned Bible teachers walk through the entirety of Galatians, offering insights on how to interpret and apply its important message about justification by faith. This book will help all who teach or study the Bible better understand what Christ has done to set us fre...

A provocative new biography probes deeply into the storied life of Father Ted Hesburgh, the well-loved but often controversial president of Notre Dame University.Considered for many decades to be the most influential priest in America, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, played what many consider pivotal roles in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs. American Priest examines his life and his many and varied engagements—from ...

After years of service overseas, Evan Calloway returns to Cloverton with nothing but a duffel bag and a heart full of ghosts. The town hasn't changed much—but he has. Hoping to keep a low profile, he's drawn instead into a community project he can't ignore: a memorial to honor the town's veterans. It should be simple. Quiet. Temporary.Harper Lynn came to Cloverton to heal from her own loss, pouring herself into revitalizing her family's struggling newspaper. When she learns about t...

More than fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Much has transpired in the half-century since, and progress has been made in the issues that were close to Dr. King’s heart. Thankfully, the burning crosses, biting police dogs, and angry mobs of that day are long gone. But in their place, passivity has emerged. A passivity that must be addressed.That’s the aim of Letters to a Birmingham Jail. A collection of essays wri...

Small Town Second Chance RomanceCloverton police officer Melanie Hart juggles the demands of her job and raising her two young daughters alone after her husband abandoned them years ago. Mel isn't complaining, though having great kids and a few close friends doesn't do much to ease her loneliness.Dean Gorman never thought he'd return to Cloverton after creating a successful career as a photojournalist. However, he is drawn to his hometown to document the loss of th...

What separates Christianity from other religions? What makes the Christian message distinctly Christian? In this new booklet from the Gospel Coalition, pastor Sandy Willson demonstrates that Christianity is most fundamentally Christ’s redemption.Willson traces the life of Christ, noting his humility before the cross and his exaltation after his death. He shows how Christ redeems us by accomplishing what we could not do. As our representative and substitute, Christ restores us to fe...

When a mysterious stranger and his elderly dog step into Rachel Kahn's pharmacy, the last thing she expects is for them to turn her carefully organized life upside down. As Cloverton's overworked pharmacist, Rachel barely has time for herself—let alone time to wonder about the man behind the town's new construction project.Dalton Humphrey came to Cloverton to escape the pain of losing his wife and start fresh with a dream: building an all-organic dog food brand. He didn't anticipat...

When event planner Maddie Cooper returns to Cloverton determined to revive the town's fading charm, she convinces stoic innkeeper Jack Dempsey to host a Christmas Eve gala that might be the inn's last chance at survival.But when a blizzard traps a handful of strangers—and a house full of rescued animals—inside the aging Cloverton Inn, Maddie's perfectly crafted plan unravels into something far more meaningful.As candlelight, shared stories, and unexpected kindness fill the ...