Anthologies

At last! Short works by some of CBA's best-loved fiction authors-including Jerry Jenkins, Randy Alcorn, Terri Blackstock, Deborah Raney, and Angela Elwell Hunt-are compiled in one gripping volume! These masterfully told short stories promise to transport readers around the globe with amazing tales of international romance, mystery, and humor. A short bio accompanying each story allows readers to "meet" their favorite author. And the book even has a philanthropic element: all contributors are donating their royalties to The JESUS Film Project, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International.

Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at a year of weddings.... A January Bride : Madeleine Houser's pen-pal friendship with a lonely widower has taken an unexpected turn. A February Bride : Allie left the love of her life at the altar—to save him from her family curse. A March Bride : Susanna found her prince, and happily ever after is just around the corner. But first they must pass one final test. An April Bride : Weeks away from the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between faith in their past love or a very different future than either imagined. A May Bride : Ellie has prepared for her wedding all her life...but she's forgotten the most important part. A June Bride : The reality show ended with an engagement, so why doesn't this feel like the fairy tale Wynne thought it would be? A July Bride : In a moment of total panic, Brendan left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back? An August Bride : As far as Kelsey Wilcox is concerned, her last cowboy was the last cowboy. A September Bride : Annie is ready to call this new town home, but one handsome policeman is ready to stand in her way...even if it means walking her down the aisle. An October Bride : What if the only way to make your father's last wish come true...was to marry the man of your dreams? A November Bride : Can a decades-long friendship marred by romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after for Sadie and Erik? A December Bride : What started as a whim turned into an accidental—and very public—engagement in Chapel Springs this holiday season.

Nothing says I love you like a kiss A Kiss. Nowhere does there exist a stronger expression of romance. If love is the universal language, then a kiss is the alphabet by which we communicate that most basic of all emotions. As unique as the individuals who engage in this delightful expression, a kiss can be tender or passionate, affectionate or amorous, but when shared by a couple there’s no better way to say, “I love you.” A Kiss is Still a Kiss offers a buffet of stories to tempt the appetites of romance readers. Twenty authors, from beloved, familiar names to fresh new voices, present tales of love in a variety of genres. Experience the rush of first love, the excitement of unanticipated romance, and the joy of fading love restored. Within these pages you’ll relish a surprising and satisfying collection of styles: sweet contemporary, romantic historical, delightful regency, laugh-out-loud humor, gripping suspense, and even a few whimsical tales of fantasy and science fiction. Why? Because regardless of genre… A Kiss is Still a Kiss.

Oh, the joys—and struggles—of motherhood! 21 Days of Joy honors mothers of all varieties. Biological moms. Adoptive moms. Stepmothers. Grandmothers. Godmothers. “Second moms.” Even men who “mother” children when circumstances put them in that position. Whether you are a mother, have one, or know one, these heartwarming fictional stories will touch your soul and help you see that you are not alone. The work you’re doing will have an impact for eternity. And those rewards will make the trials all worthwhile. God knows every sacrifice you make for the children He has brought into your life. So take a few moments out of your busy schedule to read this book, and get a glimpse of your daily routine from a divine perspective.

Be transported to unique time periods as you follow a treasured family nativity set through four generations of the Shepherd family. While Shepherds Watch Are Keeping by Susanne Dietze Massachusetts, 1899 This Christmas, Pastor Seth Shepherd has little to offer his flock of congregants in their time of need until Jessalyn Grant, a mysterious newcomer, comes to his aid. The Wise Guy and the Star by Shannon McNear Charleston, South Carolina, to Kansas City, Missouri, 1919 While journeying by train, Stella Shepherd befriends war veteran Nat Wise. She helps him find renewed faith in God, but could he also be the answer to the wanderings of her own heart? On Angel Wings by Janine Rosche Kansas City, Missouri, 1945 Elodie Wise plans a fundraising ball with the help of her friend Benjamin Gabriel. But can she look past the swanky Hollywood headliner to see the man who truly loves her? Making Room at the Inn by Deborah Raney Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Present Day Benjie Gabriel thinks the chef&;s position she&;s just taken at an award-winning bed and breakfast is temporary&;just a stepping stone. The B&B&;s owner, Trevor Keye, thinks the same. Will five months be long enough for them to figure out that what they&;ve each been longing for, praying for, is right beneath their noses?

"In this heartwarming compilation, three talented authors bring us the perfect blend of small-town nostalgia and holiday warmth . . . [as] timeless as the notes of a favorite carol and as softly luminous as lights twinkling on an evergreen tree." --Amanda Barratt, Christy Award-winning author of The White Rose Resists In this charming collection of novellas, join three generations of Mapleview, Michigan, residents longing for love--and finding it--on the most wonderful night of the year. "Hopes and Fears" by Amanda Wen Emma Trowbridge is determined to give her students the Christmas pageant of a lifetime. The last person she expected, or wanted, to encounter in her two-room classroom is her childhood rival, Frederick Oberstein. He would rather be far away himself. He wants no part of cheer, Christmas or otherwise. Can they learn to see each other in a new light--and embrace a new season of hope and faith together? "While Mortals Sleep" by Janyre Tromp While World War II rages overseas, news reporter Eleanor Sweers returns home to Mapleview to face the repercussions of the death of her sister and her nightmare of Christmases past. But the homefront isn't as far from the war as she thought: a bomb has landed in the middle of the U.S. Now Eleanor and family friend Gideon Braum may have to choose between the scoop of a lifetime and the love of a lifetime. "The Wondrous Gift" by Deborah Raney High school football coach Caleb Janssen and music teacher Rachel Hamblin bond when they both lose their jobs at a Christian school. But when they discover their plans for the future are mutually exclusive, the fallout threatens to tear them apart.