General Fiction. After 16 years of marriage, Yvonne Fountain Copeland can't believe it when her husband files for divorce, claiming that their marriage is "boring." Hoping to heal her broken heart and improve her relationship with the Lord, Yvonne packs up her two teenaged daughters and returns home to Durham, North Carolina, where she gets a job as an adjunct professor at a local college. Soon Yvonne finds herself falling for basketball coach Curtis Parker, but his lack of faith threatens their relationship. Fans of bestselling author Michele Andrea Bowen will be happy to know that characters from her previous books make appearances in this entertaining novel as well.

Contemporary Romance. In a novel inspired by Charlotte Brontë's classic Jane Eyre, humble Jillian Dare leaves her Shenandoah Valley foster home to become a nanny at a large estate in northern Virginia. She quickly grows close to her charge, Candace Remington, and can't believe it when she gets to travel to the family's castle in England. Even more surprising are her feelings for her boss, handsome but moody businessman Ethan Remington. Could a worldly man like Ethan take notice of someone as unsophisticated as Jillian? And what secret is Ethan hiding in his past? Readers who savor touching love stories shouldn't miss Jillian Dare.

Historical Fiction. In 1907 Winona, Minnesota, aspiring 15-year-old photographer Jessie Ann Gaebele is thrilled when she finds a position as an assistant in F.J. Bauer's studio. But as Jessie learns more and more about the art and business of photography, she becomes unnerved by her growing attraction to her married boss, who also feels a connection with his young protégé. If you enjoy historical novels filled with authentic period details, don't miss this beautifully written coming-of-age tale, which is based on the life of author Jane Kirkpatrick's own grandmother.

Amish Fiction. Confronted with the painful reality that she is terminally ill, graduate student Heather Nelson decides to travel to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the last place that she and her late mother traveled to before she died. As Heather searches for peace, Grace Byler, a young Amish girl, attempts to unravel a puzzling secret that her mother is hiding. Resplendent with charming scenes of life in Amish country, The Secret is the 1st book in the Seasons of Grace saga, which promises to be another superb series by bestselling author Beverly Lewis.

General Fiction. Two years ago, teenager Lissa Randall's mother was killed in a horrific car accident during a freak hail storm. Now, in the fall of 1987, Lissa is terrified to drive and unable to cope with her grief. But when Lissa decides that it is time to face her fears, she signs up for driving classes with eccentric instructor Ev MacAllister, who is also haunted by his past. Set in picturesque Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, Words Unspoken is a "thoughtful, poignant novel" (Publishers Weekly) about depression, grief, faith, and hope.

Suspense. Though bestselling horror novelist Dennis Shore is dealing with a crippling case of writer's block, his publisher can't wait any longer for his next book. In a moment of desperation, Dennis passes off a manuscript written by one of his fans, Cillian Reed, as his own--a sin that Cillian discovers and uses to torment Dennis in ways that even he could never have imagined. This creepy story will keep you up late at night to finish--but you may want to keep the lights on. "An emotional wallop of a book. Thrasher just keeps getting better," says Publishers Weekly.

General Fiction. In the small town of Harmony, Indiana, the eccentric members of Quaker minister Sam Gardner's congregation are preparing for Christmas and searching for meaning in the season. Church elder Dale Hinshaw has come up with a plan for a "progressive" nativity scene that he believes is the perfect fund-raising opportunity, but the other members of the Harmony Friends Meeting House aren't so sure. If you enjoy gentle humor and quirky characters or are a fan of Garrison Keillor, you're certain to enjoy this delightful holiday treasure.

General Fiction. The daughter of a globetrotting actress, Miranda Carson has spent her entire life desperate for a place to belong. Just a few days before Christmas, she travels from San Francisco to London in hopes of locating the father she never knew. With few clues as to his identity, Miranda miraculously tracks him down, but he is not what she expected, leaving her to make a difficult decision about her life and those she loves. A short read, this poignant novel--and its sequel, Engaging Father Christmas--can be devoured in one enjoyable sitting.

Biblical Fiction. In this exceptional novelization of the 2006 motion picture The Nativity Story, award-winning author Angela Hunt brings to life the story of Jesus' birth, from teenage Mary's miraculous pregnancy to the arrival of the shepherds and wise men. Hunt also depicts the love Jesus' family had for one another as well as the difficult realities of life in ancient Judea. Publishers Weekly calls this book "a fresh and viable retelling," and those who love the nativity story will certainly appreciate this moving and insightful re-creation of its events.

General Fiction. Although there's no place quite like home for the holidays, a Christmas season spent in Jan Karon's fictional town of Mitford no doubt comes close. In this, the 8th installment in the series, Father Tim takes on a special Christmas project--restoring an old nativity scene--and discovers the joys of faithfully laboring with his hands to create something beautiful for someone he loves. Publishers Weekly says that Karon's warm and vibrant story "goes down like hot cocoa by the fireplace."

Historical Fiction. In the small English village of Gladstone, an angel appears every 25 years and touches a candle in the home of the town's lowly candlemakers, who in turn give the special taper to someone in need of a blessing. During the Christmas of 1864, the angel is due to visit the Haddington residence, but after clumsy Edward Haddington accidentally mixes up the candles, who will receive a miracle? Magical and surprising, The Christmas Candle will keep you guessing until the very end.