Religious Holidays

Love is not enough. Irish immigrant Katherine Murphy has learned that lesson the hard way. Despite her fiercely independent nature, she opened her guarded heart to city boy Jonathan Schoon, who gave up the lucrative New York City future he was groomed for to court Katherine and make a permanent home in his uncle’s tight-knit Iowa farming community. When Jonathan is called home to New York City after his mother’s carriage accident, Katherine’s familiar fears surface. She vows not to be the reason he is separated from his New York family. When he returns at Christmas to re-claim their ...

When past scars cannot remain hidden any longer, Marley must learn that beauty lies within. Dr. Marley Bakersfield likes her life the way it is. She enjoys black coffee, long runs, and avoiding all things baked or sugary. Plus, she has a wonderful best friend and a great job. Working for the premier plastic surgery group in Washington D.C., Marley is close to becoming a partner—a longtime dream. She finds joy in building her patient’s self-esteem and understands how insecurity feels. She suffered an accident as a child that left more than physical scars. Marley’s never seen herself as...

Jaymie Wycroft is CFO at her grandfather’s company, Wycroft Booksellers. She is surprised by her on again/off again boyfriend Dave Garrett with a proposal at her grandfather’s birthday dinner just before Thanksgiving. Grandpa is spearheading this rush to the altar because he has a secret and wants to see her settled. Jaymie reluctantly agrees to the proposal because she wants to obey her grandfather, and she’s always wanted a Christmas wedding. When Jaymie meets Kyle Mason, sparks literally fly. He is their Realtor and also the grandson of Grandpa’s best friend Johnny Mason. ...

Return to Pinewood Corners for the annual Sweetheart Soiree Festival with romance, mystery and adventure! In the quaint town of Pinewood Corners, where the library shelves hold stories of the past, librarian Lacey dreams of a life filled with romance and adventure. However, she must learn to trust her heart and believe in herself in her journey to finding love. Enter Martin Weaver, the charismatic archaeologist, author, and treasure hunter, who also happens to be the youngest son of the town's sheriff. As the annual Sweetheart Soiree festival and Cupid's Ball approach, love is in the air, ...

The Purim play is about to start, but the megillah is missing! Without the scroll that recounts the Purim story, how can the show go on? Never fear: three determined hamantaschen—DETECTIVES! Right. Three determined DETECTIVES are on the case. With the help of a mysterious stranger and a few disguises, the detectives uncover the facts so the true story of Purim can be told.

Holly Sims loves Christmas and children, so when she’s asked to help plan a Christmas festival for foster children, she’s thrilled. As a newcomer to Pine Valley, North Carolina, Holly is eager to become involved in church activities and meet people. When she continues seeing a handsome but sullen man in town, she’s curious about him. Why does he appear so unhappy? Rick Bates is fine with being an introvert. After being shifted from family to family throughout his childhood, he knows he cannot depend or trust anyone and must guard his heart. Running his small business and taking ...

Suddenly, Sierra Marshall finds herself anonymously receiving roses along with various date invitations from men she barely knows. She wonders what is going on. When she discovers the truth, she is heartbroken and questions if the man she trusted is in on the whole matchmaking scheme. Corbin Whitley is in love with Sierra and has been since the day he first laid eyes on her. When he discovers she is single again, he decides to do whatever it takes to win her heart. Just when he thinks that is happening, something goes terribly wrong. Will he be able to fix the wrong done to her, or is it ...

Will they find their Christmas miracle before it’s too late? When, Victoria’s grandmother dies right at Christmas, ten-year-old Victoria loses all love for the holiday and all faith in God. Years later, making her way back home to White Pine, Colorado, she reconnects with her large extended family and also with Jason Swindell, a boy she grew up with. Jason has also lost the spirit of Christmas, though for no particular reason. It just sort of left him even though he runs the family’s Christmas tree farm. Together, he and Victoria begin to rediscover the joy of the season. But then a ...

Chefs Petr Sergeyev and Lacy-Jane Macalister can't agree on anything except for that they can't agree on anything. Lacy-Jane Macalister returns to her hometown, eager to prove she's not the culinary failure her ex claimed her to be. After a career in the military, Petr Sergeyev settles down in Rios Azules to help his brother with his nephew and new business. randpa Alexey's is the only place in town that needs chefs. He's for hearty meals. She promotes healthy food. He likes order. She prefers creativity. He left his girlfriend. She was betrayed by her fiancé. Their arguments are more ...

Sammy Spider watches longingly as Josh Shapiro lights another candle and receives another brightly-colored dreidel each night of Hanukkah.

If home is where the heart is, where do you go if your heart is torn in two, between Amish and English loves? When Charity Bright intercepts a Christmas card, she is astonished to discover a long-hidden secret: she is not the sole surviving woman in her Old Order Amish family. Once, her father had a sister--a shunned aunt Charity never knew she had. Bright Christmas: an Amish love story follows Charity and her friend, Daniel Yoder, as they venture to New York City on a purposed Rumspringa, determined to bring Charity's Aunt Hope back to the family fold by Christmas Eve. Charity and Daniel ...

Ashley needs to get a venue and a sponsor for the annual Christmas Prize Event. And she’s got to get this done fast since her previous plans fell through. She can’t bear to see the event get canceled! Matt feels just a little blindsided by the high energy event planner, but he really does want to help. His grumpy persona might be in jeopardy if he helps too much, but he’s sure his money will be the help this event needs more than anything else. As Ashley spreads her sunshine all around while she plans for the Christmas event, Matt gets pulled in. There are times he finds it impossible...

Join the festivities and discover the joy of giving, coming together and spreading happiness in five new family stories! These uplifting stories are perfect for young children celebrating with their friends and family, or wanting to learn about different Jewish traditions. These stories are aimed at children aged three to six for family listening, learning and the development of young minds.

Cody Brand left Garland Cove right before his senior year in high school with his family. After college he joined the family business – a resort style luxury hotel chain. Krista Roswell was living her dream of opening a bakery in the high traffic area of the town square. She works every day to make people happy with her beloved pastries. Since Cody’s been gone from his home town, he’s taken more responsibility in the business and has quietly made a fortune. Now he’s wealthier than he ever thought possible. Back in his home town to scope out a new project, he wanders around to see ...

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.

In Denver, Colorado 1966, seeming strangers Annette Lorings and Brad Tice are summoned to a lawyer’s office to listen to a surprising partial reading of the last will of Margaret Chrisholds. In order to receive a mysterious inheritance which will be revealed on Christmas Eve, Annette and Brad together must complete twenty-five tasks over the next few months. In letters from the grave, Margaret makes it clear she hopes they will establish a romance. The tasks include taking road trips and local outings, visiting museums, cooking classes, helping the less fortunate, and flying to San ...

A celebrity in peril and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love? When a famous actress, Elizabeth Macalister, returns to her hometown to spend Christmas with her siblings, she doesn't expect a stalker to follow her there. Or for the man who once broke her heart, local PI Matthew Miller, to offer his help in the investigation. Can she risk it all for the second time? After his mother, a former beauty queen, left his family, Matthew didn't want to end up like his father, a bitter alcoholic. So he set his first love free ...

Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives! When Levi stumbles across beautiful Lana Wimble as she is sneaking around the ranch at night, he has to find out what she was up to. Lana has plenty of secrets to tell, but having her around proves dangerous. Her uncle can’t stand the Devonshire Ranch billionaire cowboys, and he especially won’t tolerate Lana spending time with them. When chaos breaks out at the ranch, in the form of Lana’s angry uncle and friends, Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives. In the process, Levi realizes that home really is where the heart is, and Lana ...

California 1855 When Olivia Turner comes to the realization that her family simply can’t support her any longer—the harvest is too meager, and there are too many mouths to feed—she prays to God for help. Help comes in the form of Samuel Fisher, who places an advertisement for a mail-order bride. After a brief correspondence, Olivia sets out for Sonoma with no money in her pockets but a great deal of love and faith in her heart. When she gets to Sonoma, she finds that not only is Samuel wealthier than she could ever have imagined, but he’s also extremely closed off to her. Abandoned ...

What are the treasures in Benjamin's Box? Come along with Benjamin and see. Like all boys and girls, Benjamin is very, very curious. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin decides to follow him and find out who he really is. At first, Benjamin thinks Jesus is a teacher, then a king. At last, he learns the good news - news that every child (and grown-up!) will want to share.