Best Selling Books by Colleen L. Reece

Unable to accept the death of her policeman father, sophomore Juli Scott and her new friend Shannon are plunged into terrible danger as they follow a path of amazing clues.

"A fortune teller, a crystal ball, an uncanny prediction, and a self-proclaimed prophet called Lord Leopold trap Shannon in a web of deceit. In spite of everything her friends do to help, only God will be able to save Shannon from a frightening cult that threatens to destroy both her mind and her soul"--Cover.

Six Historical Stories of Love That Takes Persuasion Take an adventurous ride along on the bumpy trail to love as six independent women of yesteryear are cautiously courted into matrimony by men they have both intrigued and hurt. Will troubles douse the sparks of love before anyone can become a bride? An Unexpected Surprise by Rosey Dow, a writer and motivational speaker from Delaware. Angie McDonald has placed an ad for a mail-order bride—for her widowed brother-in-law and his motherless daughter. But when the beautiful Saundra arrives, Angie wonders if she’s made a mistake and woven a very tangled web. When will Angie learn to leave matters in the hand of God? Ribbon of Gold by Cathy Marie Hake, a retired nurse and bestselling author from Southern California. Carter Steadman recently inherited ownership of the Steadman Mills. He is shamed when Isabel Shelly, one of his workers, boldly informs him of the inhuman working conditions at his mill. Carter is inexplicably drawn to this woman who has so little, yet gives so much. Her mere presence is forcing him to make a decision beyond his wildest imaginings. Light Beckons the Dawn by Susannah Hayden, a writer and editor from Colorado. Percy Morgan has hidden her past and stifled her future with a gruff exterior and immersed herself in work at a remote lumber camp. Faced with friendships offered by the few women in camp and the attentions of the camp doctor, Percy must decide if she can take a risk and reopen the pain of the past so that healing can begin. Reluctant Schoolmarm by Yvonne Lehman, a multi-published author and writers’ conference speaker from North Carolina. When Christa Walsh steps off a train in the backwoods of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and reluctantly into the role of teacher, she finds the job more rewarding than she expected, winning the hearts of the children—and along the way, warming the heart of the man whose deception landed her the position. School Bells and Wedding Bells by Colleen L. Reece, an author from Washington state with over six million books in print. Freshly jilted and ready to take on the world, Meredith Rose Macrae enters an isolated Idaho hamlet with the force of a tornado. Neither she nor Last Chance will ever be the same. And Brit Farley, rugged head of the local school board, faces the challenge of exchanging the new teacher’s school bells for wedding bells. Rose Kelly by Janet Spaeth, a bestselling author from North Dakota. Rose believes a woman can do any job just as well as a man. But moving to Dakota Territory for six months to write articles on the homesteaders, she suddenly realizes that she may have taken on more then she can handle when trampling upon Eric Johansen private past.

Who will care for the sheep?" Benjamin''s words seem to echo across the hills on this starry night in Judea. This night, the night proclaimed long ago by the prophets and now celebrated in song by the angels, has finally come ... and only he of all shepherds seems to be concerned with his woolly charges! Join Benjamin, the belated and heartsick follower, as he sets off on the journey of a lifetime to find the Promised One, Jesus Christ.

Answers such questions as "What is love?" and "What causes toothaches?"

Ivy Ann and Laurel were often mistaken for each other ... was it too late to tell one man the truth?

Juli Scott, Shannon Riley, and their friends look forward to the new school year, especially when their youth group leader, Kareem Thompson, offers to take them all to Mount Rainier to enjoy the early snowfall.

Julie is convinceed that one of the members of her church youth group has seen something they shouldn''t have--something that has put them all in danger.

This is a bushel of short stories, poems and prayers meant to delight and encourage teachers from any classroom. Offering a fresh perspective on this profession, these apples are little ways that all say, "thank you for being my teacher". A perfect gift book that will be treasured by special teachers everywhere!

When Juli, her best friend Shannon, and their friends and families go on vacation to British Columbia, they begin to suspect they are being followed by the cult leaders who caused them trouble in the past.

Time Period: 1620 Oct.-Nov. Imagine leaving the land you know and the friends you hold dear-and you''ll begin to understand the whirlwind of emotion that awaits ten-year-old Sarah Smythe. This fictional Pilgrim aboard the Mayflower is moving from Holland to the New World-America-in the vanguard of a new nation of free people. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this fascinating story shares the hopes and fears of a girl distant in time but close in spirit, while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. "Sarah''s New World" is perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling.

Twelve-year-old John and his ten-year-old sister experience hardship and adventure when they arrive at Plymouth Colony.

When she overhears a conversation among her greedy stepmother, jealous stepsister, and her fiancé, Chantel is stricken with fear. In pursuit of her inheritance, they plan to have her committed to an institution for the insane. A picture in an old trunk inspires Chantel to flee Boston for her grandfather''s ranch in Montana Territory. Wild as it is in the 1880s, she''ll be safer there than in her own home. Brandon Morgan of the ranch that adjoins Charles Evans'' Triangle C despises Chantel before he ever meets her. He considers her a vulture, come to cash in on the Evans holdings now that her grandfather has been badly wounded -- and her plans to run the ranch after Charles dies don''t change his opinion.

Six historical Christmas romances prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold or silver—but from the vast riches of a loving heart. The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot Wyoming, 1885—Esther Hathaway lost her one true love at Gettysburg twenty years ago, but she is still willing to celebrate her niece’s wedding by commissioning Jeremy Snyder to paint her portrait. Will Esther’s prayers for God to ease her loneliness be answered by a wounded vet? A Token of Promise by Rebecca Germany Alaska, 1897—Promised in marriage to a man she has never met in exchange for a place to call home, Charlotte Vance is headed to the Klondike and struggling not to fall in love with the wrong man. Gabe Monroe has found a bride perfect for his brother. A wife will help his brother run his supply business and raise his daughter, and Gabe will be freed to seek riches in the Yukon rivers after the spring thaw. But what will become of Charlotte when both brothers refuse to marry her—even though one loves her? Band of Angel’s by Cathy Marie Hake Colorado, 1893—The first time Jarrod McLeod dips his pan in the river, he strikes gold—a wedding ring! Sure the woman who lost it must be beside herself, he goes upriver to return it. He meets laundress Angel Taylor. She did lose the ring; however, she refuses to take the ring back. Jarrod’s first impressions of Angel are scandalous, but he soon discovers the truth, bringing her a Christmas gift to span the perimeters of time. Winterlude by Colleen L. Reece Alaska, 1930s—A single out-of-place snowflake in San Diego lures Ariel Dixon home to Ketchikan, Alaska, despite her wealthy fiancé’s protests. When she encounters slim, handsome Jean Thoreau, a childhood friend presumed dead, a swift rush of events changes the course of Ariel’s life. Drawn back to the home she loves, Ariel finds peace in the arms of the man who would not break a promise made long ago. Christmas Bounty by MaryLu Tyndall California, 1855—Caroline is a widowed mother alone in a small California town that is suddenly exploding with gold fever. When she sees the ship’s captain who once saved her and her husband’s lives on a scaffold to be hung, she must do something—even propose marriage. Goldrush Christmas by Michele Ule Alaska, 1897—When Samantha and her twin Peter book passage to Alaska in search of their missionary-minded father, they never imagined getting caught up in the rush for gold or that their neighbor would follow them. Soon their youth and inexperience is challenged on all fronts.

Girls are girls wherever they live—and the Sisters in Time series shows that girls are girls whenever they lived, too! This new collection brings together four historical fiction books for 8–12-year-old girls: history and Christian faith. Featuring bonus educational materials such as time lines and brief biographies of key historical figures, American Dream is ideal for anytime reading and an excellent resource for home schooling. Visit the official Sisters in Time website at www.sistersintime.com

These ancient yet compelling stories, passed down from generation to generation, are as timeless as the lessons they teach. The scenes and people may change, but God and his Word do not. The lives of these Bible characters will inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your walk with God.

Seven days makes a week, but in the words of Juli Scott, "Six days of my life would make anyone weak." Being summoned as witnesses in court leads to a multitude of trials on Thursday Enemies, old and new, appear on board a ferryboat sailing up the Inside Passage Danger for the youth group lurks on Mount Rainier''s ski slopes on Saturday Aided and abetted by boyfriend/ fellow P.I. Dave Gilmore, Juli and her friends from Hillcrest High School in Bellingham, Washington tackle a series of mysteries head-on . . . mysteries that will require their best efforts and the help of God to solve. Fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo will love these stories

Registered nurse, Misty McCall, was thrilled to be working at Yellowstone Park, but she knew it was a mistake to fall in love with the doctor who headeded the hospital for there was already a woman in his life.

Complications abound as love is encountered by four young schoolmarms in bygone days. In Schoolhouse Brides, one-room schoolhouses by the Lehigh Canal, on the prairies of Minnesota, amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, and in frontier Idaho are the settings for heartwarming lessons in life and love.

Satisfy the legions of romance readers hungry for wholesome, Christ-centered stories by carrying Barbour''s Heartsong Presents line. Each of these mass market paperback novels is a top-quality romance reflecting Christian values through realistic stories. Available in both contemporary and historic settings, Heartsong Presents novels offer something for every romance reader--at a tremendous value price.

Meet six men who are dedicated to preaching God’s Word—and six women who wonder if they are cut out to support that calling. Being a helpmate to a pastor is no easy task. They must step out in a special kind of faith and love to become preachers’ brides…. This collection of historical stories will capture, inspire, and entertain readers—and remind them of God’s unique way of weaving great joy and blessing into the lives of those who love Him and follow His will.

Nurse Julie James, Emergency supervisor, was known as the nurse who walked alone. No one knew if she was trying to hide something, not even her best friend, Nurse Joyce Wright. Then Dr Chrisopher Ashley arrived, and things began to make sense.

The summer she turns fourteen, Melissa Jane works hard to keep a stray dog she finds on her farm, strives to improve her personal appearance, and realizes that the acceptance of Jesus gives her inner beauty.

The world of Heartstrings is one awash in neon lights, sequins, and the allure of the country music scene. Yet it''s also the down-to-earth story of Genna Ross, a star-studded entertainer who yearns for the simple life of her West Virginia childhood, and the only man she ever loved but couldn''t have. Only plain and lonely Emily Carson could see the unrealized beauty of a dilapidated Victorian mansion. That is, until she meets someone who has an eye for home restoration, and for discovering the hidden treasures of one vulnerable woman. Restore the Joy is a story of a love against all odds, and the perfect timing of our faithful God. Jamie Carrigan has flunked out of college and now she''s living with her grandmother miles away from "civilization." What good could come from this? For starters, in Passage of the Heart, two handsome men vying for her attention, and Grandma''s rock-solid, old-fashioned Christian faith. It''s only A Matter of Choice, but to Stacie and Brad, it''s their future happiness. They were the ideal couple, seemingly made for each other, until a career opportunity of a lifetime presents itself to Stacie. Should she continue up the corporate ladder - and into the arms of another suitor - or stay with her first love?

Sixteen-year-old Juli hopes her experience as a trial witness in a bank robbery case in Bellingham Bay, Washington, will give her material for writing mystery stories, until she and her church group friends receive death threats and warnings not to testify.

Every family has them - those traditions that spawn memories and bind families together. Some started by chance. Some take effort to maintain. But all have a way of sneaking into those holiday festivities and taking a firm position within the family. In Everlasting Light, Alaina McKenna starts a Christmas candles tradition as she prays for her husband''s return from the Civil War. Olivia Schuler delights in discovering the Mandalay family traditions, or Yuletide Treasures, even as she learns a lasting lesson about contentment. In Angels in the Snow, Lass Talbot struggles to carry on her deceased mother''s Christmas traditions even though her bitter father has banned Christmas festivities from their home. Finally, Elizabeth Evans longs to recreate her husband''s Christmas traditions in their new home, but she ends up creating a new tradition with her original Christmas Cake. The Christmas Threads of tradition unravel from the past to weave into the traditions of today. And, handled with love, they will become part of the tapestry of future generations.

Four complete novels in one volume.

A child is grateful for the many wonderful people and things in his life, including family, pets, and seasons.