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Kate Forbes
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By:
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Pepper Basham
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Can their hearts overcome the darkness of the mountains?
To escape a forced marriage, Cora Taylor travels from England to the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of her brother, who is working as a teacher in a mission school. She hopes to find a place where her nursing skills and independent ideas will be accepted and appreciated, but nothing prepares her for the wild mixture of isolation, community, brokenness, and hope within these mountains … or in the person of Jeb McAdams.
Returning from the devastation of World War I emotionally damaged, Jeb McAdams struggles against the rampant mountain alcoholism to soothe his nightmares. It’s easy to hide within the mountains, or it was, before Cora Taylor
arrived. Now, she seems to show up at every turn, bringing her modern ideas, curiosity, and beautiful eyes with her.
Bound by their shared war history, the pair develop an unlikely friendship, which unexpectedly hints at something more. But when Cora’s desire to help the women of the mountains crosses an unspoken line, will Jeb be able to protect this feisty flatlander from the wrath of the mountain men or will he end up losing much more than his heart?
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Small-town gossip never much bothered Olivia Westerly. As a single career woman, she's weathered her share. It's easy to ignore the raised eyebrows over her late-in-life marriage to Charlie Doyle. But after he drops dead on their honeymoon, the whispers are salt on her raw grief. Especially when an orphaned, 11-year-old-boy shows up on her doorstep, looking for the grandfather he never met. Behind Ethan Allen Doyle's wary blue eyes lie heavily guarded emotions that unexpectedly tug on Olivia's heart, and she finds herself wanting to win his trust.
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Love it!
- By Valerie on 03-16-25
By: Bette Lee Crosby
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The Mistletoe Countess
- By: Pepper Basham
- Narrated by: Pamela Klein
- Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
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Mistletoe is beautiful and dangerous, much like the woman from Lord Frederick’s Percy’s past, so when he turns over a new leaf and arranges to marry for his estate, instead of his heart, he never expects the wrong bride to be the right choice. Gracelynn Ferguson never expected to take her elder sister’s place as a Christmas bride, but when she’s thrust into the choice, she will trust in her faithful novels and overactive imagination to help her not only win Frederick’s heart but also to solve the murder mystery of Havensbrook Hall.
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My favorite book recently
- By acr on 12-30-23
By: Pepper Basham
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When the Yellow Mocker Calls
- Two Feather's Legacy, Book 1
- By: Lila M. Beckham
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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In the South Carolina Hills, along the Savannah River Watershed, in the fall of 1829, 14-year-old, three-quarter Cherokee Sahani, whose Christian name is Charity, sets out on a journey with her 83-year-old white grandfather to Fort Charlotte for what she thinks is a trip to trade the pelts he has accumulated in order to replenish their supplies. However, Charity soon discovers that her grandfather's objective in making this trip is to get her married off and settled somewhere.
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Absolutely love both stories in this series!
- By Karli on 01-13-22
By: Lila M. Beckham
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Fireflies in December
- By: Jennifer Erin Valent
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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This award-winning, coming-of-age gem by Jennifer Erin Valent recounts one farm family's struggle against racial bigotry in Depression-era Virginia. When Jessilyn's parents begin raising her best friend as their own daughter, this kindness toward a dark-skinned orphan triggers threats and violence. While teetering on the brink of womanhood, Jessilyn must learn to be a shining light in a dark world.
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Audie for Inspirational/Faith based but not
- By Blue on 06-28-12
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Clearing in the Wild
- By: Jane Kirkpatrick
- Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
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Young Emma Wagner chafes at the constraints of Bethel colony, an 1850s religious community in Missouri that is determined to remain untainted by the concerns of the world. A passionate and independent thinker, she resents the limitations placed on women, who are expected to serve in quiet submission.
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a clearing in the wild
- By katie on 07-21-09
By: Jane Kirkpatrick
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Settling the Wind
- A Frontier Historic Colorado Story
- By: Kari August
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Amazon #1 Bestseller in Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction Praise for Kari August: “Entertaining, original, exceptionally well written . . . impressive storytelling talents.” Midwest Book Review The harsh and rugged Colorado frontier of 1875 is not the type of place most would consider suitable for a recent widow to establish a home of her own. Yet that is exactly what Henrietta Schodde determines she will do as she impetuously buys a cabin in the newly forming settlement of Estes Park. Despite assurances from Henrietta that the locals appear amiable, her relatives are concerned and ...
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Awful virtual voice
- By FELISA on 09-24-24
By: Kari August
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The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady
- By: Sharon J. Mondragón
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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Margaret, Rose, Jane, and Fran had a good thing going: meet every week in the dusty quiet of their peaceful chapel and knit prayer shawls. No muss, just ministry. That is, until their pastor boots them out of the church in his last-ditch effort to revive the dwindling congregation. Uptight Margaret isn’t having it. Knitting prayer shawls at the mall where people can watch is the most ridiculous idea she’s ever heard of, and she’s heard plenty.
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Heartfelt Christian Fiction
- By Michelle on 03-07-25
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All She Left Behind
- By: Jane Kirkpatrick
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Already well-versed in the natural healing properties of herbs and oils, Jennie Pickett longs to become a doctor. But the Oregon frontier of the 1870s doesn't approve of such innovations as women attending medical school. To leave grief and guilt behind, as well as support herself and her challenging young son, Jennie cares for an elderly woman using skills she's developed on her own. When her patient dies, Jennie discovers that her heart has become entangled with the woman's widowed husband, a man many years her senior.
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Inspiring
- By Sunshine on 09-05-23
By: Jane Kirkpatrick
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Loyally, Luke
- By: Pepper Basham
- Narrated by: Christopher Ashman, K.C Sheridan, Kathleen McInerney, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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My name is Luke Edgewood, and there are few things in life that I require. Mainly black coffee. And flannel. And lots of solitude. And my dogs, Chewy and Indie. What I don't need is romance, so I have no plans to change my thirty-year-old-bachelor status anytime soon. But my youngest sister thinks that by accepting a short-term construction job in the small European country of Skymar, I'm going to follow along in her footsteps and discover my own romantic adventure. Nope. Bah humbug. The End. This time, her rom-com-movie senses are totally wrong. Or maybe not.
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A lighthearted romance
- By Laura Markley on 11-20-24
By: Pepper Basham
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A Bride Most Begrudging
- By: Deeanne Gist
- Narrated by: Jill Tanner
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
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Reluctant love and shared faith blossom during the daily chores and arguments of tobacco farmer Drew O'Connor and Lady Constance Morrow. Constance is everything Drew despises in a wife - she cannot cook and she prefers mathematical equations to cleaning. Worst of all, she has red hair! But when the two are forced into a marriage of convenience, Drew soon realizes how blessed he truly is.
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Finding Love When You Least Expect It.
- By 🌸DARA on 07-24-13
By: Deeanne Gist
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- Deanna Mosier
- 06-03-24
Wonderful story!
What a wonderful story of people living in the Blue Ridge mountains! The hardships, joys, meanness, faith, love and so much more. This book seemed real, listening to the narrator telling of the close-knit families and others who inhabit the mountains, and the ones who came to serve. It was a story well told and I really enjoyed it!
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- Debora V
- 01-20-23
Entertaining book
I enjoyed the story line of this book. It is well written and held my attention all the way through.
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- BB
- 05-16-23
Strength of the mountain
Loved being pulled into the lives of the mountain people. I didn't want to have it end. Hope there are more to come. the narrative was delightful.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-27-24
Faith based romance
Kept me interested throughout. Beautifully written. Feel good book will take you back in time with moments of laughter, action, tears and love. All the while reminding you to keep faith in God.
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- Rachel Miller
- 06-18-24
Wonderful Story
What a wonderful story with beautiful, well-developed characters. I had read Pepper Basham’s Skymar series and wanted to try something in a different genre. It did not disappoint!
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- Chelsie Castillo
- 02-24-25
Outstanding
What a heartwarming story! It held my attention from beginning to end. I loved it!
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- Christina
- 02-07-23
Story is haunting and beautiful
This is one of the most beautiful books I have read. I did not like the narrator. But the story was heartfelt and full of love both for God and all His people!
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- sharon
- 07-12-24
Excellent! reminds me of “Christy”
This was an excellent story of the folk of Appalachia. A great expansion on the classic book “Christy ” by Catherine Marshall
The Character development was very good giving the reader a feel for the strength ,tenderness ,and fierce pride of these
Mountain people van a it exposed some of the superstitions and ignorance of their culture.
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- Jessica
- 07-14-24
Loved this story of life in the smokie mountains
True Christian story of the power of faith and love and the blessings of following God’s plans for our lives. Paper is a new favorite author can’t wait to read more of her books
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- Marlinda
- 11-09-24
Great book!
Very enjoyable book, great characters and narration. Excited for the next book that releases very soon.
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