FAMILY TIES Cindy Thompson has always kept her infatuation for her brother-in-law secret. She even moved away to try to forget. But now the widowed father of triplets needs the only family he’s got…her. Flynn Mallory doesn’t believe in prayers, until Cindy’s loving tenderness becomes an answer to his own. PROMISE OF GRACE Coping with the physical trauma of a terrible accident is hard for Grace Stanton. When her fiancé abandons her as well, Grace begins to turn her back on God. Dr. Noah Brady knows his surgeon’s skills can heal her wounds, but can his loving heart restore her faith?

Finding family and second chances in these two stories by author Bonnie K. Winn Jingle Bell Blessings Chloe Reed’s mission is to get orphaned Jimmy Evans a family for Christmas. But when they land on distant relative Evan Mitchell’s doorstep, they come face-to-face with a real-life Scrooge. Plagued by a tragic past, Evan resists their intrusion in his life. But little by little, the adorable seven-year-old and spunky young woman chip away at Evan’s heart. Will these three strangers become a true family by Christmas? Family by Design Finding a sitter for his orphaned niece is Dr. J.C. Mueller’s priority. But he can’t ask the one person the girl actually takes a shine to. Maddie Carter is already a full-time caregiver for her ailing mother. But when Maddie offers to watch his niece, he realizes that she will help anyone—except herself. J.C.’s prescription? Convincing Maddie that accepting love will ease not only her burdens, but also her heart.

From Nanny to Mom Tessa Pierce moves to the small town of Rosewood, Texas, hoping to forget all about romance. But her handsome new boss, Morgan Harper, is making that difficult. And his little girl is winning Tessa's heart more and more every day. The hardworking widower barely has enough time for his child, and certainly none for his beautiful new assistant. But when Tessa steps in to help take care of his daughter, she shows Morgan the close-knit family they could be. If he doesn't want to lose her, Morgan will need to unravel her mysterious past and prove to Tessa that her future should be with him.

Christians hear and understand that they are "saved by grace." But what other spiritual benefits can an understanding of grace reveal? What has God promised believers his grace will provide? In the book The Promises of Grace, Bryan Chapell offers a careful look at the beauty of grace and all it brings to believers--not "more money and fewer headaches" but "confidence of our relationship with" God. Chapell helps believers focus on the promises they can expect God to fulfill--promises of assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, and perseverance in trial. These blessings come with the understanding that because we cannot hang on to God, he hangs on to us. Previously published as In the Grip of Grace, this revised edition offers a clear yet thorough look at the practical implications of God's grace. Study questions at the end of each chapter enhance the application for personal or small group study. In a warm, encouraging style, The Promises of Grace reveals the goodness of grace for everyday life.

From Manhattan to Paris and all the way to Tehran, Danielle Steel weaves a powerfully compelling story that reminds us how challenging and unpredictable life can be—and how the bonds of family hold us together. FAMILY TIES Annie Ferguson was a bright young Manhattan architect with a limitless future—until a single phone call changed the course of her life forever. Overnight, she became the mother to her sister’s three orphaned children, keeping a promise she never regretted making, even if it meant putting her own life indefinitely on hold. Now, at forty-two, still happily single with a satisfying career and a family that means everything to her, Annie is suddenly facing an empty nest. With her nephew and nieces now grown and confronting challenges of their own, she must navigate a parent’s difficult passage between helping and letting go. The eldest, twenty-eight-year-old Liz, an overworked editor in a high-powered job at Vogue, has never allowed any man to come close enough to hurt her. Ted, at twenty-four a serious law student, is captivated by a much older woman with children, who is leading him much further than he wants to go. And the impulsive youngest, twenty-one-year old Katie, is an art student about to make a choice that will lead her to a world she is in no way prepared for but determined to embrace. Then, when least expected, a chance encounter changes Annie’s life again in the most surprising direction of all. . . .

The ladies of Covington once again face life's trials and tribulations with help from their family, friends and community in this charming novel for women of all ages. In Covington, life seems settled into blissful domesticity. Happily married now, Hannah and Max together nurture the parkland they saved from developers. But their peaceful life is shattered when Max's estranged son, Zachary, returns from India with his pregnant wife, Sarina. Soon there will be a new baby in Covington, and Hannah and Sarina bond while shopping in preparation for the blessed event. But Hannah worries about the rift that still exists between Zachary and his father. Can it possibly be repaired? Despite her instant affection for Sarina—and for baby Sarah when she arrives—Hannah worries that Zachary's return may cause more heartache than joy. Has their quiet peace fled forever? Interwoven with the continued stories of Grace, Amelia, and others who have joined their circle, this beautiful and touching tale is a moving addition to the Covington series, sure to be cherished by readers new and old.

The excellence of God s word and grace helps us to be strong and wiser in our beliefs and wear the appropriate armor of righteousness. It also shares the unfeigned love by the Holy Spirit. Without the word the outer man will soon perish, and the inner man is renewed. Your word is forever and it gives us favors by God and his strength. Thank you for letting your word be manifested in our consciences. It offers life eternally, good health, protection, and light unto our path. Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven and established upon the earth. Your word enlarges our heart with joy and peace. We may be troubled, but we don t have to live in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. We are thankful that your death worketh life for us. It is because of the written word that we believe in Jesus. We give thanks for being of the same spirit. Your word also worketh through repentance to salvation. It encourages us to walk upright in a godly manner. In conclusion, we know if we are in the world that worketh death. We are grateful our body is your earthly treasure. Amen.

Embittered cop Jim Lovell regains his faith when he falls in love with rancher Crystal Alton, who helps him realize the gifts that he has been blessed with. Original.