Celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with a collection of twelve stories from some of your favorite authors, including Anita Stansfield, Melanie Jacobson, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and more! Filled with a dozen heartwarming true stories of faith, family, and the joys of giving, this book really is the perfect gift for anyone hoping to feel the magic and delight of Christmas. Come rejoice in the season as each family struggles to remember the true meaning of Christmas will they be swept up in the holiday rush, or will they find comfort in Christ and learn to put others needs above their own?

The Perfect Gift

Religion & Spirituality

Anita Stansfield

Melanie Jacobson

Sian Ann Bessey

Jennifer Moore

Krista Lynne Jensen

A.L. Sowards

Ganel-Lyn Condie

Meg Johnson

SANDRA GREY

Breanna Olaveson

Pamela Reid

Rachelle Pace Castor

Christian Books & Bibles

Covenant Communications,Inc.

Sometimes survival is the ultimate act of defiance. Eight years after immigrating to the United States, German-born Lukas Ley embodies the American dream: successful athlete, gorgeous girlfriend, loving family. But beneath the surface, eighteen-year-old Lukas is driven by ambition, resolved to avenge the murder of his father at the hands of the Nazi regime. Unfortunately, a failed physical throws his plans for flight school off course. Unlike his war-hero older brother, Lukas's purpose is unclear. He can't fly, and in the eyes of the military, he's good for only one thing--the front lines. From the foxholes of war-ravaged Luxembourg to the devastation of an enormous German offensive, Lukas's journey is fraught with peril. But when he's taken as a prisoner of war, he realizes life is about to get much worse. In the enemy camp, Lukas is viewed as a German fighting for the wrong side. Ripped from the innocence of an idealistic youth, he becomes a man beaten by the horrors of war. Now his only hope of survival is to hold tightly to his faith in God and his love of family and home. But even if he manages to make it out alive, can he ever be whole again?

Defiance (The Ley Brothers, Book 2)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Covenant Communications

When her father is murdered, Evie must prove her boyfriend innocent and find the real criminal before he kills again. Loss is inevitable, as Evie Hampton knows all too well. But despite losing her mother to cancer and her older brother to a war, she knows she's one of the lucky ones. After all, she still has her father, a distinguished professor of medieval history. And she has Gary Redhawk, the man she loves despite the emotional scars he carries from the Second World War--and despite her father's opposition to their relationship. When Evie's car suddenly careens off the road, she chalks it up to poor maintenance or sheer bad luck making another appearance in her life. Little does she know a host of hardships is just beginning--the car was her father's, and the brake lines were deliberately cut. Someone wants them dead--but why? All fingers point to Gary, a man with a troubled past and no solid alibi, but Evie is unwilling to believe he's involved. Determined to uncover the truth, she begins to piece together a startling picture of deception and vice. But as she closes in on the truth, it is clear that someone is determined to silence her--and the next attempt on her life may be a deadly success. Praise for The Redgrave Murders: "A compelling love story blended with a suspenseful mystery and sprinkled with WWII history. The Redgrave Murders kept me reading into the early hours." --Jennifer Moore, award-winning author of Becoming Lady Lockwood and The Shipbuilder's Wife "One of the best who-dun-it mystery/romances I've ever read--filled with enriching little-known historical details, fantastic characters, beautiful prose and powerful passages, heart-wrenching drama, and plot twists and turns that kept me turning pages long into the night." --Charissa Stastny, blogger and author of the Ruled Out Romances series "A. L. Sowards is a master at weaving stories set in the past. This time, she has crafted a murder mystery set in a post-World War II town laden with trauma and prejudices, resulting in a multilayered whodunit that will chill and intrigue both history and mystery fans." --Stephanie Black, award-winning author of Mind Games and Not a Word "A.L. Sowards does it again! In The Redgrave Murders, Sowards weaves a fantastic tale filled with relatable characters, a mystery that grows more intense with every chapter, and a romance that makes the heart cheer after each struggle the lead characters overcome. A terrific read for all." --Gregg Luke, author of The Healer and Plague "Known for her award-winning historical novels, A.L. Sowards has ventured into a new genre, historical mystery, and proves that yes she can deliver compelling reads in both. The Redgrave Murders is a solid murder mystery highlighted with in-depth research of post WWII. I highly recommend it." --Kathi Oram Peterson, award-winning author of Bloodline and A Familiar Fear

The Redgrave Murders

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Greece, 1379\nShe is known by many names, none of them her own. In truth, she is an unnamed slave, nothing more than a weapon in the hands of her owner in his attempts to provoke political mayhem. When she encounters a handsome young man while on an assignment, she thinks little of him—until he attempts to take what she has stolen. But in her line of work, failure is not an option.\nGillen is intrigued by the mysterious woman who thwarts his mission. But when his path crosses hers again, his intrigue turns to gratitude as the thief he comes to call Eudocia saves his life. The two form a bond of friendship and join forces to wrest control from a group of ruthless rulers. But as their camaraderie blossoms into something more, Gillen and Eudocia must fight for love even as they wage war for a better future.\nGold Medal Winner, Christian Historical Fiction, 2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards\nThe Duchy of Athens Series: 
Of Sword and Shadow 
Of Daggers and Deception

Of Sword and Shadow (The Duchy of Athens, #1)

Product Description In the early days of World War II, the Lang family lost everything. Eighty years later, it's time to take it back.The Nazis have taken control of Austria, and wealthy widower Leopold Lang faces a difficult decision: join the ranks of the foreign power that has taken over his homeland or flee with his children to safety. Leopold makes his choice--but too late. His family is ripped apart, never to be reunited. But decades later, fate brings together the descendants of this broken dynasty in the place where it all began--Falcon Point.Anna, Cole, and Tess have never met, each relying on fractured pieces of information to understand their Austrian heritage. But when unforeseen opportunities draw these Lang cousins to to Falcon Point, they soon discover they are not alone in their quest to claim the coveted property and the fabled treasure hidden within. Unfortunately, another claimant, one with a much darker heritage, is determined to eliminate the Lang family once and for all. Review In Heirs of Falcon Point, the Lang family lost everything in the early days of WWII. The Nazis had taken over Austria and wealthy widower Leopold Lang decided to run and hide with his three children, but he was killed by Herr Sauermann before he could leave. Thankfully, their father had made plans and they had hidden most of their valuable treasures before everything happened. According to their father's earlier plans and advice, the three siblings ran for their lives but had much difficulty running from Sauermann. Sadly, they all ended up separated from each other. Many decades later, three of their ancestors - Anna, Cole, and Tess - made their way back to Falcon Point to try to claim their land back. But not if Gunnar Sauermann has his way. He has been a trustee for the land all this time and he will do anything, including killing anyone who gets in his way. Heirs of Falcon Point is an interesting story written by four different authors, Sian Ann Bessey, Traci Hunter Abramson, A. L. Sowards, and Paige Edwards, each having one or two point-of-view characters woven into this story. The beginning of the story is intriguing and I was engrossed in reading, hoping the three children would find their way back to each other. Then the story switches decades later to the present time. There was a lot going on, with lots of different characters to meet. But I enjoyed the continued story of meeting the Lang family's ancestors. I loved Anna, Cole, and Tess and their friends, and I was so scared for them at times. There was a lot at stake here, more than anyone realized. The riveting story of Heirs of Falcon point ended well and will stay with me for a while. If you enjoy historical fiction, you will especially enjoy this story. --Readers’ Favorite Five Star ReviewBe sure to take your heart medication when reading "Heirs of Falcon Point," because the suspense and surprises are sure to raise your heart rate. Four award winning authors have come together to create a multi-faceted book; thriller; mystery, multiple romances, and a settling of scores for ancient crimes--and some really determined villains, to boot. For those of us who love historical fiction this book is particularly satisfying in that it creates historical scenes, brought forward to the present day to tell the rest of the story. I highly recommend it. --Jerry Borrowman, author of the 'Til the Boys Come Home World War I and World War II fiction series

Heirs of Falcon Point

Traci Hunter Abramson

Paige Edwards

After years as a soldier and mercenary, Rasheed has retired from battle to run the bathhouse in Thebes with his friends Gillen and Eudocia. The simple life suits them, so when Venetian strangers come to town looking to hire the renowned crew, their answer is no. But when one of his friends is abducted, Rasheed is left with no choice but to take up his weapon and join forces with the Venetians, including the beautiful and clever Cecilia, whose betrothed has also been seized by the unknown foe.\nAs the reluctant allies face ambushes and the looming threat of capture, Rasheed and Cecilia forge a surprising connection. But as the party races to rescue their friends, Rasheed discovers that nothing is as it seems. As his trust in Cecilia begins to waver, he realizes that in the end, they will both be forced to make a choice between love and duty.\nThe Duchy of Athens Series: 
Of Sword and Shadow 
Of Daggers and Deception

Of Daggers and Deception (The Duchy of Athens, Book 2)

When rumors reach Vienna that an attack by the Ottoman army is imminent, Wilhelm von Schor, one of the emperor's courtiers, prepares to evacuate his family―including his sister, Katja. But Katja's reluctance to leave the city and the people she loves so well grows the farther the family carriage gets from her childhood home. When she learns that another brother, Xavier, is returning to Vienna with his musketeers, she decides to remain behind and face the shadow of war.\nKatja soon reunites with Xavier and also with Toby, a dear friend from childhood. As Katja and Toby renew their friendship, an element of attraction builds on the comradery of their youth, and they quickly realize they have found something worth fighting for: love. But all too soon, the Ottomans encircle the city, blanketing its inhabitants in fear. Katja, Toby, and Xavier must each fulfill their new roles if they are to survive. In the overcrowded hospitals, below ground in the countermines, and on the ramparts defending the city walls, the three must fight for love, family, faith, and the survival of their city and everyone inside.\nBefore the Fortress Falls is a historical fiction account of the epic 1683 Siege of Vienna.

Before the Fortress Falls

"The Former Russian Empire, 1918 Czech soldier Filip Sedlák never wanted to fight for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. So at the first opportunity, he defected to the Russians. Now he and others like him have formed the Czechoslovak Legion. Their goal: leave the chaos of Russia, sail to France, and help the Allies defeat the Central Powers, thereby toppling a hated empire and winning an independent Czechoslovakia. With the fall of the Tsar, Nadia Linskayas life is in ruins. Her family is dead, her lands are confiscated, and her aristocratic world is gone forever. But Nadia is determined to elude the Bolshevik agent who destroyed her family and find a way to survive in this changed world. When Nadia takes refuge with the Czechoslovak Legion, the last thing she expects is an ally. But when Filip proposes a sham marriage to ensure her safe passage across Siberia, she takes it. Neither Filip nor Nadia expect real love, not when the Legion has to take over the longest railroad in the world-and then hold it against Bolshevik counterattacks, partisan sabotage, allied intrigue, and a set of brutal Siberian winters. At risk is the future of Czechoslovakia, the fate of Russia-and their hearts"--

A Waltz with Traitors

"A beautiful and poignant love story that brings to life the heartaches and the triumphs of those who helped break enemy codes during WWII." - Goodreads review 
1940: Austrian refugee Karl Lang has lost everything―his country, his home, and his family. All that is left to him is a burning ambition to see the Nazis defeated. Desperate for work and a way to help the war effort, he finds the one place that will take a refugee like him: a supply steamer traversing a deadly path past enemy U-boats. 
Since their first meeting, Millie Stevens has felt an undeniable connection to Karl. As the war rages, she shares his determination to oppose the Nazis and finds work at the British codebreaking center at Bletchley Park. There she uses all her intellect and determination to break German codes and read U-boat transmissions―or risk losing the man she loves. 
Rolf Denhart will do anything to defend the Fatherland, including long patrols in a cramped U-boat. But rumors from Germany leave him uneasy, forcing a choice between loyalty to his homeland, the safety of his family, and his peace of conscience. 
In the midst of war, three lives are woven together to create an epic tapestry of love and loss, joy and pain, sacrifice and courage.

Codes of Courage

A WWII spy mission to pinpoint a double agent soon turns complicated, and the success of D-day hangs in the balance. France, 1944: Nobody expects Peter Eddy to survive his first commando mission,to retrieve a code book stolen by the Nazis, so his success is rewardedwith an even more daunting assignment. Partnered with French Resistancefighter Jacques Olivier, Eddy must identify which of the three Alliedcontacts in Calais is a double agent and use the traitor to helpimplement a strategic Allied diversion that might win the war. Eddy andOlivier secretly cross the English Channel to confront their suspectsone at a time, but what appears to be a clean assignment soon turnsdisastrous, and a shocking betrayal leaves Eddy in the grip of theGestapo. With the courageous aid of Olivier and his sister, Genevieve,Eddy evades his captors in a high speed chase through the streets ofCalais. But as the Allied invasion approaches, treachery in the leastlikely places leads to fresh graves in the bloodied European soil, andonly the power of loyalty and love can transform tragic endings into new beginnings.

Espionage

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