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Cassie Hayward hates Christmas. Especially this year. No job. Flat broke. And an ex most definitely on the naughty list. But the unexpected inheritance of a Victorian cottage in the idyllic town of Poppy Creek may be the miracle Cassie needs. Except for one problem: a clause in the will. Cassie must complete a series of festive tasks for each day in December leading up to Christmas. Overseen by the disarmingly handsome, Christmas-loving lawyer Luke Davis.

Eliza Carter has a secret. And it's not the recipe for her world-famous tiramisu. With her bakery undergoing a remodel, her son struggling in school, and planning her best friend's wedding, Eliza's secret is the last thing on her mind. Until her high school sweetheart reappears, stirring up old feelings faster than her electric mixer.

She was only four years old when she was sold into the sex trade. White picket fences and steepled churches all guarded secrets that were not ever supposed to be told. In kindergarten, she began praying every night that Jesus would let her die. In second grade, she sat in church on a Sunday morning swinging her feet from a wooden pew behind the man who had paid to rape her the night before. Her perpetrators were from all walks of life. Here is the true account of how she was brought out of captivity and into a life of freedom.

Terrified of telling too much, 10-year-old Dylan Sedano wishes his little sister, Fern, would stop talking. But when Army Reserve Officer Scott Wood and his wife, Autumn, tell Dylan that God is ready to help him, Dylan isn't buying. If God did care for them, why hadn't he been there months ago when the trouble started and his dad disappeared?

The once-idyllic island of Maui is left scarred after raging fire sweeps through Lahaina, shattering the lives of its residents and neighbors. Among them is Ava Briscoe, who, along with her family, is grappling with the ruins left behind. But as the festive holiday season dawns, a glimmer of hope emerges. From the ashes of tragedy, the Briscoe family—along with their extended kin and the larger island community—come together in an uplifting tale of resilience, love, and new beginnings.

In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Maui Island Series, the four grown Briscoe siblings—Christel, Aiden, Katie, and Shane—share the joys, heartaches, and headaches of dealing with life and family issues. The four lean on one another while one of the Briscoes faces the challenges of falling in love, and another finds her dream come true when a baby is abandoned on the steps of the Maui Rescue Center.

When Maggie Sullivan’s world shatters—betrayed by the two people she trusted most—she leaves behind a high-powered legal path and hits the road with nothing but a friend's van, her seeing impaired dog, Walker, and a map full of unknowns. From small towns to mountain skies, Maggie’s journey leads her not only across states but deep into her own heart. Along the way, she rescues a young woman escaping abuse, confronts her parents’ controlling grip on her future, and discovers the quiet courage it takes to stop surviving—and start living.

Lucy Gardener is finally ready to settle down and stop job-hopping. So when her brother asks for her help to document the town’s quirky fall festivals for a promotional video for his inn, she’s up to the challenge. She was not, however, ready to share the task with a brooding former marine. And being attracted to the handsome grump is out of the question. And yet...here she is....

For all who long to live in the victory purchased by Jesus, this audiobook is for you! Dr. Kennedy offers a practical guide to accessing and enjoying the freedom earned by the blood of Jesus.

This heart-wrenching story traces the lives of a dementia victim and his caring family as they descend through the devastating journey and ultimate end that is caused by Alzheimer's disease. Using personal experience and that of others, the author explores in graphic detail the pain and confusion of Pat, the victim, and the selfless love of his wife Carol and daughter Mandy. The book is intended to help prepare listeners, who may well become carers, know what to expect and to raise general awareness of a condition that receives little attention compared to its impact on the lives of men and women throughout the world.

SWEET PLUMERIA DAWN continues the binge-worthy saga of the Briscoe family. Christel is a new wife, juggling the demands of Pali Maui while trying to become pregnant when an unexpected visitor from the past creates a complicated dilemma. Commitments are in question…loyalties are tested. She can’t help missing the young woman she was then, full of passion and promise. And she can’t help but be tempted by a love that never fully died.

Ohana Sunrise continues the binge-worthy saga of the Briscoe family. In the aftermath of a terrible storm, Ava and her children work to rebuild their beloved Pali Maui amidst more life challenges. As the Briscoes rally to keep their beloved pineapple plantation financially afloat, Ava’s heart breaks as she journeys alongside Alani in her battle to beat cancer. Overwhelmed by the notion that she may lose her best friend to this dreaded illness, Ava finds she can no longer be the strong one.

The Last Aloha continues the binge-worthy saga of the Briscoe family. Ava and her children maneuver more changes as they run the pineapple plantation known as Pali Maui amid a myriad of complications. A surprise wedding…a renovation of the golf course fraught with issues, including a formidable lender who causes trouble…a loved one facing a serious illness. All this forces the Briscoes to reevaluate priorities and cling to what is truly important…family. Yet, these struggles pale against the impact of a coming storm with consequences none of them see coming.

Welcome back to Maui for this heartwarming book about family, forgiveness, and what it means to be supported by the people who mean the most. Tides of Paradise continues the heartwarming-but-juicy saga of the Briscoe family. When Shane Briscoe opens the door to find a surprise on the other side, everything in his world changes. Katie and Jon rebuild after a devastating fire but will the new architect coupled with Katie’s ambitions put their marriage on the rocks?

Struggling to get new clients for her interior decorating business, trying to keep her bossy older brother Sloan from interfering in her personal life, and attempting to keep her friends in the dark is starting to wear on her. Not to mention whenever she looks at Mitch Wood, her stomach turns to butterflies. But her brother’s best friend won’t ever feel the same way about her.

A young woman desperate for a job, a single veterinarian who needs help, and a charity that will melt your heart. Missy Long has a spending problem. Coupled with the fact she can’t decide on a career means bad news when Christmas is upon her and she’s up to her eyeballs in debt.

Grace Witherspoon’s experiences in New York were far from pleasant. To escape a nightmarish ex, she did the unthinkable. Left everything behind…and ran. The second Grace enters the sweet little town of Harland Creek, she falls in love with its neighborly ambiance. It is the perfect place to hide...as long as no one finds out who she really is.

Kindhearted candymaker Sadie Hamilton wants nothing to do with Mr. Anti-sugar who’s opening a business right next door. Especially since she’s trying to save her struggling confectionery from going under while he’s introducing a brand-new shiny establishment that will be a direct competitor to her little store.

Are you fighting hard for your dreams to come true but somehow things just aren’t quite “clicking”? Maybe you notice yourself spending hours a day, busy at work, but still don't see the progress you’d like. Or perhaps your life just threw you a giant curveball and now you’re stuck reassessing a few things—or all of them. Whatever your situation may be, the same potential for massive success exists within us all.

This collection includes Promise Kept, Promise Made, Promise Forever, and Christmas in Harland Creek.