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FICTION INDEX
 
Beyond Fear
Reunion at Thunder Lake
The Blue Sapphire
Snapshots of Murder
When Murder Wakes
Katalina-Catalyst to Murder
Thundering Heart
 
 

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BEYOND FEAR—Fear to Faith tells four stories of shattered lives made whole again through faith, God’s love, and romance.
 
Each of the stories in this collection deals with an aspect of fear stemming from rape, abuse, rejection, and disability. This book is for who like inspirational romance fiction, as well as for those struggling with the hopelessness of fear, hurt and pain.
 
In today’s spiritual climate, many of us are cautious about picking up non-fiction, fearing the writing will be dry and boring. Instead, in a search for something that works in everyday life—practical application, we will pick up a book of fiction.
 
BEYOND FEAR—Fear to Faith reaches out those of us who are hurting and struggle with fear though stories that embody truth and show a practical application of faith.

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 REUNION AT THUNDER LAKE
 
Companion story to THUNDERING HEART. If you like that book, you'll like this one. (NOT a sequel.) If you like adventure, vacation romance, you'll like this story that takes place at a resort in Northern Minnesota.

Megan has escaped an abusive marriage only to find herself running away again, this time to the family reunion at a resort along Thunder Lake in Minnesota. Only she soon discovers her problems are never far away. When she meets two very different men, Bryce and Mark, Megan feels the pull of her past against the thread of her faith that has held her up for so long.

Add in Mark's adorable but needy son Michael, an arrogant suitor, jealousy, a crisis of faith, an accident, and a run away, and you have a fast-paced story of faith, forgiveness, healing…and love.

Both Megan and Mark have to forgive themselves of their past before they can move on not only in their walk of faith, but also in their love for each other.

When Megan begins to "rest" in the Lord, she finds not only forgiveness and healing from her past, but also love and sweet promise.

COMMENT: So I just got done reading THUNDERING HEART.  Man...you're a good writer!  I started it this morning & didn't put it down until 3:30 when I finished.  I didn't even eat lunch...even when Andrea snarfed all the time.  More books like this would be fabulous!  About a week ago, I finished BLUE SAPPHIRE.  That was really good too.  It was sorta weird tho, to read about Lindsborg & Mac, but I think it's just 'cause I grew up there.  Anyway, you done good. --Kelly (niece)
 
 
 

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 THE BLUE SAPPHIRE
 
Fingering the softly curved ends, Jeanette wished she had never cut it, but then if she had not tried to please Brad by cutting it, she would never have realized how much she liked the longer style...or the girl she used to be--young, naive, believing fairy tales came true. They didn't. She knew that now. Even a fairy princess had choices, but it was all so much easier in stories.

There are problems at home, at college, and with relationships gone awry, Jeanette is left searching for answers. As two different young men vie for her future, will Jeanette discover the true meaning of faithfulness in the gift of a blue sapphire?

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 SNAPSHOTS OF MURDER: Two Stories of murder, mayhem and romance.
 
TIES THAT BLIND: Contemporary Mystery Romance...When Scott is run down, everyone but Rebecca believes it’s an accident. She’s convinced his death had to do with a treasure map she’s discovered. Who wants the treasure enough to kill for it? Will Rebecca be able to discover the truth before the murderer turns on her? Or, will the truth destroy her heart forever?
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WHO ARE YOU, MR. SMITH?: Contemporary Mystery Romance...Waking up in the hospital, she has no idea where she is, why she’s there, what’s happened or who she is. Who is the gorgeous man who claims to be her husband? And, who is the midnight intruder?
 

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Well, I just got done reading WHEN MURDER WAKES.  LOVED IT!  You should write another book like this. Great job!  --Kelly

When Murder Wakes

For ten years, Robert plotted revenge. For ten years, Rachel tried to deal with the murder of her sister and the assault on her own life. For ten years, Scott ran from his guilt.

But when Rachel tries to excise her pain by writing a fictional book based on her life that becomes a blockbuster TV movie, she finds not only does she not excise her memories—they become a living nightmare. The movie draws together the players for one more nightmare of murder. But this time, will anyone survive?

A book of pain, heartbreak, murder, restoration, faith…and love.

TOP TEN REASONS FOR READING SUSPENSE

10. It helps keep the publishers in business.
9. It’s an excuse to pretend you are not an insomniac.
8. It gives your mind something to do if you’re bored.
7. Keeps you from thinking about all those chores that need to be done.
6. It beats reading e-mail and is more likely to keep you awake.
5. More relaxing than playing a computer game.
4. Makes you feel “literary.” (Hey, I read a book!)
3. It increases your vocabulary: murder, mayhem, investigation, stalker, victim…
2. More fun than a crossword puzzle.
1. And…it’s less scary than the six o’clock news.

 


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KATALINA--Catalyst to Murder

Contemporary Mystery Romance

Self-acceptance

Cannot earn salvation

Problems are not necessarily a sign we've failed God

Trust

Dealing with disabilities

While still struggling with her new limitations, Katalina is summoned to her dying grandmother's bedside. Her presence in the household starts a chain of events that begins to unravel a family secret that someone will do anything to prevent...including murder. ISBN 1-928602-15-0

 

Readers of Katalina will come away refreshed, feeling certain that love does indeed conquer all and that with implicit faith in the Lord, all things are possible. Mary Lynn www.wordweavers.com

 

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THUNDERING HEART

Contemporary Vacation Romance

Theme: Everyone is a unique creation of a loving Heavenly Father

Issues:

Self-Esteem

Questioning faith/values

"Missionary" dating

 

Andrea, a journalist, deals with her budding career, her faith, and a broken romance. Enter the hero and candidate for an exposé as well as a handsome charming stranger.

 

Not only does Andrea have to choose between the two men, but also between her career and love. Will she chose the man of her heart or go for the story of a lifetime? Can she have both? And what about her faith? What part will it play in her choice? ISBN: 1-928602-66-5

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