New Releases by Angela Elwell Hunt

"Chief magistrate Narkis Ligus sees an opportunity to rise in power by marrying his stepdaughter to the new governor''s son. Yet Mariana''s faith in Yeshua makes her as reluctant to wed a man who worships Roman gods as her jealous and status-obsessed stepsister, Prima, is determined to wed him"--

Aya, daughter of Zebulon of Tarsus, does not want a traditional life. Because she has always lived in the shadow of her brilliant brother, she wants to use her gifts and be something more than a wife and mother. When her traditional father insists she marry Avidan, a Torah student, she reluctantly agrees, but when Avidan leaves for Jerusalem, she seizes an opportunity to fulfill her deepest yearning, realizing she may never have another chance to do so. After moving to Jerusalem, she expects to be bored in her role as wife to a Torah student, but finds herself fascinated by her husband''s studies. And when her brother Sha''ul makes a life-altering decision, she finds herself faced with a troubling question: How can she remain true to all she''s been taught since infancy and still love her blasphemous brother?

"She''s always longed for more, but what if the path she''s chosen requires more than she''s willing to give? Aya, daughter of Zebulun of Tarsus, does not want a traditional life. After years of being overshadowed by her brilliant brother Sha''ul, she wants a chance to use her own gifts beyond being a wife and mother. When her father insists that she marry a Torah student, she reluctantly agrees.A dedicated scholar, Sha''ul, or Paul, returns to Tarsus to follow the instructions of the Law and wed the woman his father has chosen to raise his profile and help him earn a seat on the Great Sanhedrin--the highest religious court in the land. But when the Nazarene, Yeshua, and his followers bring trouble to the Holy City, Sha''ul will stop at nothing to silence them.After moving to Jerusalem with her husband, Aya expects to be bored in her role as wife to a Torah student. Instead, she finds herself fascinated by his studies. Then her brother makes a life-altering decision, and she must face a troubling question: Can she remain true to her beliefs and still love her blasphemous brother?"--

Disciple Matthew, a former tax collector, is invited to work with Peter, James, and John in Jerusalem. He dreams of preaching and performing miracles like his fellow apostles, but he finds his dreams postponed because of a request from Yeshua''s mother. Well aware of the passing years, Mary asks Matthew to help her record the stories of Yeshua while the eyewitnesses are still alive. Reluctantly, he agrees, though the longer he and Mary work together, the more difficult their task becomes. Not only are they pressured by opposition from friends and foes alike, but Gaius Caesar, better known as Caligula, is determined to raise a statue of himself in the Holy Temple, even if it means killing every man in Israel. As Matthew works to save his people, Mary encourages him to come to terms with issues from his past. When they finally near the completion of their project, Matthew realizes that the job he reluctantly accepted might be his God-given destiny.

Two women occupy a place in Herods court: the kings only sister, Salome, a resentful woman who has been told she is from an inferior race, and her lowly handmaid, Zara, who sees the hurt in those around her. Both women struggle to reach their goals and survive in Herod the Greats tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.

A fictionalized retelling of the Maccabean uprising against Syrian rule.

"After her father and sister are killed, Salome and her mother move to Jerusalem. When a relative betroths Salome to a pagan prince half her age, she questions God''s plan. When she finds herself crowned queen of Judea, she learns that a woman committed to God can change the world"--

Five characters, with gifts they do not fully understand, are mysteriously brought together to battle growing pockets of darkness throughout the world. When the Harbingers team is sent to Mexico to search for a fairy, Andi is thinking of pretty wings and magic wands until they are shown the dead body of an actual winged creature. From where did these things come, and why has there been no sighting of them until now? When someone reminds them of an age-old prediction, the fairies seem much more sinister than charming.

Chava, daughter of the royal tutor, grows up with Urbi, a princess in Alexandria''s royal palace. When Urbi becomes Queen Cleopatra, Chava finds herself imprisoned and sold into slavery. Cast off and alone in Rome, Chava must choose between love and honor, between her own desires and God''s will for her life.

Newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder has returned to her job after covering the story of an ill-fated Pan World flight. Having recently discovered Christine, the daughter she gave up to an adoption agency nineteen years ago, she is reluctant to commit to the handsome sportswriter Kingston Danville. She feels she owes it to Christine to set her love life aside and make up for lost time. But when a reader challenges Peyton’s advice to “let caution trump passion,” Peyton determines to learn the reason behind her reader’s cynicism . . . and in the process, discovers answers to her own heart-rending dilemma. A sequel to Angela Hunt’s best-selling novel, The Note, on which the Hallmark movie was based. This novelization based on the Hallmark movie sequel will contain color images from the second movie.

"Bathsheba, a beautiful woman forced to become one of King David''s wives, is committed to protecting her son while dealing with the dynamics of the king''s household in this biblically based novel"--

When an ambitious tyrant threatens genocide against the Jews, an inexperienced young queen must take a stand for her people.

Does your middle school child turn everything into an argument? Do you wonder what happened to the sweet boy or girl who disappeared over night? Don''t worry--you''ve hit the "tweenage" years! Angela Hunt has been married to a middle school pastor for over 30 years, so she''s quite familiar with middle school age characteristics. This encyclopedia of stories and facts will help you navigate those "in between" years with confidence! Angela Hunt offers a refreshing collection of concise biblical guidelines, helpful hints, and personal encouragement. -- -Randy Alcorn I love the A to Z format because I don''t always have time to read books cover to cover! -- Teresa Nardozzi, middle school mom Wit and wisdom in a how-to-guide for frazzled parents raising adolescents. -- Terri Blackstock

THE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O’CONNOR SERIES - BOOK THREE It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O’Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow…breaking forth from the courses to which they are bound to restore right in this murderous world… To Kathleen O’Connor, Cahira’s story was nothing more than a legend–until research divulged that the tale was true. Stunned, Kathleen realizes she herself bears Cahira’s mark. Is she destined to continue the legacy? To find the truth, Kathleen must delve into the past to find the truth about The Heirs of Cahira O''Connor… When Flanna O’Connor, a young medical student in Boston, is cut off from her family in Charleston at the start of the Civil War, she decides to disguise herself and move south with the Union Army. While in disguise, she must prove herself as a soldier and a doctor, both to her messmates and to Major Alden Haynes, brother to the man she has tentatively agreed to marry. But when Flanna and Alden are trapped between two armies, can Flanna trust God with her future…and with the love she has sought all her life?

Interweaving two captivating stories of romance and intrigue, humor and faith, The Emerald Isle wraps up the multi-colored threads of Angela Elwell Hunt''s The Heirs of Cahira O''Connor series in a page-turning conclusion that will satisfy both spirit and heart. Resisting her confining, traditional role as a king''s daughter, fiery-spirited Cahira O''Connor dreams of practicing her bow, not of capturing a husband. But when Norman invaders challenge the borders of the Kingdom of Connacht, Cahira finds both the one man who could win her heart and an irresistible calling to fight for the land and people she loves. To Kathleen O''Connor, the story of Cahira''s deathbed vow was nothing more than a legend‚until her research revealed that it was true. Now, in Ireland for the wedding of her best friend Taylor and his fiancee, Maddie O''Neil, Kathleen struggles to fit in at the O''Neils'' farm, Ballyshannon, and focus on her research into the life of her ancestor Cahira. There among Ireland''s emerald hills, Kathleen finds far more than she could ever have dreamed—including her own unexpected destiny as an heir of Cahira O''Connor.

THE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O’CONNOR SERIES BOOK TWO A line of women who would be warriors for truth “It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O’Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow after her, bright stars who would break forth from the courses to which they are bound and restore right in this murderous world…” To Kathleen O’Connor, Cahira’s story is nothing more than a charming legend—until her research divulges that several of Cahira’s heirs did, indeed, leave the traditional roles of womanhood to fight for right. Stunned, Kathleen realizes she herself bears Cahira’s mark. Is Kathleen destined to continue the legacy in the twenty-first century? To discover how the histories of these women relate to her own future, Kathleen must delve deep into the past to learn the truth about The Heirs of Cahira O’Connor… Aidan O’Connor Aidan O’Connor was raised among pickpockets and prostitutes in a Dutch colony on Java, Indonesia. But when a world-famous cartographer discovers her natural artistic talent, she is given a chance to leave her troubled life behind. Disguised as a boy, Aidan joins her benefactor at sea and begins the work of drawing the flora and fauna of the new world. This fresh beginning leads her into adventure--and to a great love. But can this love survive the force of Aidan’s past…and her ambitions for her future?

In February 2009, Shannon and Paul Morell were especially eager to bring a new life into the world. After years of infertility and miscarriages they had, in 2006, finally scrimped and saved enough to have in vitro fertilization. The result? Two dear daughters had been born, and six precious embryos had been frozen. They counted the days until they could transfer the six remaining embryos. Until the fateful day of February 17, 2009, when the clinic called. The doctor would like to you to come in today... Shannon writes, Face to face with the doctor, I noticed that his face was gravely serious. ''There''s been a terrible incident in our lab, '' he said. ''Your embryos have been thawed.'' A pause, as we both exchanged disbelieving looks, and he went on: Your embryos have been transferred into another woman''. The Morells have a story to tell. A cautionary tale of medical errors, unexpected miracles, sincere mourning, and grateful bonding with their son. Amazingly, theirs is also a story of joy-filled thanksgiving, a story of life - life that is precious, sacred, and treasured

Presents the life and struggles of Gayle Haggard, wife of the senior pastor of a large Evangelical congregation who confessed to drug abuse and a homosexual affair, and details her personal battle as well as the national public backlash.

The auburned-haired O''Connor women share a bond far deeper than their striking physical appearance: These courageous, high-spirited women all push against societal limits in this exciting historical, romantic novel that spans generations and countries. It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O''Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she beseeched God that others would follow her calling. To Kathleen O''Connor, Cahira''s story was nothing more than a fable--until research divulged that the tale was true. As a stunned Kathleen realizes that she herself bears the mark of Cahira, she wonders if she is destined to continue the legacy. To uncover the answers, Kathleen delves into the past to find the truth about the Heirs of Cahira O''Connor. It is a journey that carries her across generations, from the battlefields of 13th-century Ireland to the castles of 15th-century Prague, and through a past filled with peril, courage, vengeance, love, and sacrifice beyond anything she has ever known.

Jennifer Graham is struggling to make ends meet while running the Fairlawn Funeral Home, raising two children, and studying for her national board exam. Her work takes on a new dimension when Gerald Huffman, her assistant and mentor, reveals that he has a serious illness. When she learns that he and his daughter haven''t spoken in years, Jen decides to help them reconcile . . . but things don''t go exactly as she planned. Jennifer is longing for stability in her life . . . but she soon discovers that life isn''t stagnant; it''s always changing. Once again, the mortuary is a setting for lessons of laughter, love, and life.

Attorney Briley Lester gets the case of her career: defending a mistreated society wife who is on trial for her husband''s murder. But to get to the truth, Briley needs to uncover shocking secrets.

To a casual visitor, the island of Heavenly Daze is just like a dozen others off the coast of Maine. It''s decorated with graceful Victorian mansions, carpeted with gray cobblestones and brightly colored wild flowers, and populated by sturdy, hard-working folks. The small town that crowns the island''s peak consists of seven buildings, each inhabited by an angel commanded to guard and help anyone who crosses the threshold.

When the unthinkable happens . . . En route from New York''s LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International, Flight 848 bursts into flames and crashes into Tampa Bay. All 261 passengers and crew are killed. For one week, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder and her fellow reporters cover one of the nation''s worst air disasters in years with overwhelming and numbed emotions. Then a woman Peyton''s never met gives her a plastic bag that has washed up behind her house. The bag contains a note, almost certainly from the doomed flight, with a simple yet wrenching message: T- I love you. All is forgiven. -Dad Combing through the passenger list to find the victims whose children''s names begin with T, Peyton is determined to deliver the note to its proper owner. A quest which will prove as important to Peyton''s own life as to the mysterious T.

Presents the story of Jesus'' birth and the arrival of the wise men and shepherds at the manger.

Available in time for the May 19th release of director Ron Howard''s film adaptation of "The Da Vinci Code" starring Tom Hanks, this captivating story will grip readers with a biblically based portrayal of the life of Mary Magdalene.

Many of today''s finest Christian fiction authors penned original Christmas stories that range from historical to contemporary, suspenseful to romantic--yet all contain the true meaning of this blessed season. All proceeds from this book will be donated to the ongoing charity work of Cook Communication Ministries International.

When Jacquelyn is diagnosed with breast cancer, she turns to Dr. Jonah Martin and her Christian faith for support.