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The murder trial promises to be the most sensational to hit Chicago in years. And attorney Briley Lester knows it could make—or break— her career. The tabloid headlines are screaming that a long-mistreated society wife has killed her abusive husband—the scion of one of the city's wealthiest, most powerful, most dangerous families…. It seems like a hopeless, open-and-shut case, but Briley is becoming more and more convinced that her client truly is innocent. A tragic secret, almost too shocking to be believed, could be the key to proving it. But before she can bring the truth into ...

Angela Hunt's compelling sequel to her Christy Award nominee Doesn't She Look Natural? delivers a revealing look at friendship and family, life and death. Now living in the Victorian funeral home she inherited, Jennifer struggles to rebuild her post-divorce life in Florida. But when this busy mother, mortuary student,and embalmer's apprentice learns her new friend's true identity, her faith is severely tested.

Writing a short book for children ought to be easy, right? Not if you don't know what you're doing. The picture book is an art form with a definite blueprint, and you deviate from it at your peril. Like all of the writing lessons from the Front books, this book is brief. There are other books with philosophies and backgrounds and lots of full color illustrations on glossy pages, and this isn’t one of them.

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, ...

In the path of a devastating hurricane, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator of a high-rise office building. All three conceal shattering secrets—unaware that their secrets center on the same man. The betrayed wife, eager to confront her faithless husband, with rage in her heart and a gun in her pocket… The determined mistress, finally ready to tell her lover she wants marriage and a family... The fugitive cleaning woman, tormented by the darkest secret of all…

Concluding the Keepers of the Ring series, Hunt follows the exploration and colonization of America and the spread of the gospel to both colonists and Native Americans.

His street name was Daylight. But he was a nightmare. On the streets of New York, darkness and violence reigned. Dimas "Daylight" Salaberrios began selling drugs when he was 11 years old, and by 16 he had served his first stint at the notorious Rikers Island prison. Dimas saw only one way to survive: by reigning over the streets. He would be the richest, most powerful ruler in the hood...or die trying. Street God is the true story of one man's dangerous journey through the underworld.

Orphaned and severely deformed, from her earliest moments Sarah Sims has been kept hidden away in a secret CIA facility - until an unexpected discovery gives her an opportunity to make a life for herself at last. Now Sarah has an ally, a long-lost aunt who has discovered her true identity. Aided by this brave psychologist, twenty-year-old Sarah must find the courage to confront the forces that have confined her for so long. And the strength to be reborn into a world she has never known.

Daniel hated his brother. He knew it was wrong; knew his parents would be grieved if they discovered what was in his heart. But he had his fill of living in Taregan's shadow… Taregan the bold, the athletic, the courageous. How Daniel despised him! His only hope was to somehow escape Taregan and the life he'd always known. Then British soldiers arrive, bringing with them the perfect opportunity, which Daniel accepts.

Daryn Austin grew up dreaming of becoming the first female president of the United States. In November, she and Craig Parker win the national election and Daryn moves into the vice presidential mansion. Months later, destiny propels Daryn to the pinnacle of power when Parker dies unexpectedly. But Daryn's grand plans to implement real change in American society begin to crumble when she nominates the brilliant lawyer she had loved while attending law school to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Jacquelyn Wilkes is a nurse forged from tragedy, determined to save others from the same pain. But when the enigmatic Dr. Jonah Martin arrives at the clinic, her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. Despite his warm nature with patients, the handsome doctor maintains a cool distance with the nurses, fueling Jacquelyn's mistrust. But when she discovers a malignant lump in her own breast, Jonah is the ally she never expected to find in the fight of her life. Yet beneath his thoughtful gaze lies a secret turmoil, and when past accusations come back to haunt him, Jacquelyn must find ...

Darlene Caldwell has spent a lifetime tending Sycamores, an estate located five miles south of a small town called Peculiar. She raised a family in the spacious home that was her grandfather's legacy, and she enjoys being a pillar of the community. Sycamores is the kingdom where she reigns as queen...until her limelight-stealing twin sister unexpectedly returns. Carlene Caldwell, veteran of the Broadway stage, is devastated when she realizes that an unsuccessful throat surgery has spelled the end of her musical career. Searching for a new purpose in life, she retreats to Sycamores, her childhood home.

Writing historical fiction involves more than taking a story and substituting carriages for cars. The historical novelist must do her best to understand the mind-set of the people she writes about, even while she explores the timeless and universal desires common to human beings of every time and place. This book describes historical fiction, tells the writer how to research, construct an authentic historic story world, and make the reader feel as though he or she is in the midst of the action.

Alexandra Pace and her team are searching the Peruvian rainforest for the cure for the disease that is already ravaging her own mind and body. A British doctor, too religious for Alexandra, nevertheless has convinced her to seek out a mythical healing tribe living deep in the jungle.

Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in ...

Based on the major motion picture, The Nativity Story is the very human, very dramatic, and uniquely inspiring saga of a journey of faith. This moving novelization tells the extraordinary tale of two common people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. Brought to life with an unprecedented attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy, Hunt tells how, from humble beginnings, great things can come.

A complete writer's workshop in a book.... The first 10 Writing Lessons from the Front are compiled into this volume. Lessons cover plot structure, characterization, point of view, evoking emotion, self-editing, creating and maintaining tension, writing historical fiction, plans and processes to get your book finished, self-publishing, writing the children's picture book, and a complete writer's checklist that will take you from prewriting to publication, including details on how to publish on Kindle Direct Publishing.

“What can animals tell us about God? Do animals have souls? . . . Hunt offers a compelling story that asks both questions . . . Poignant” (Publishers Weekly). Glee Granger has spent the last eight years of her life entirely focused on Sema, a gorilla the scientist has been teaching sign language. Though Sema isn’t the first gorilla to use sign language, Glee has pushed their interaction to breakthrough levels. Technically, however, Sema belongs to the zoo where she was born—and the zoo wants its gorilla back. Unwilling to be separated from the ape, Glee joins the zoo staff and sees ...

Are you tired of writing dull, lifeless dialogue? Do you struggle with finding the balance between too much and not enough explanation? Want to create characters that feel like real people? And what about historical dialogue-- how do you capture the essence of a different time? Can dialogue effectively deliver exposition? What, exactly, is "on the nose" dialogue, and why should we avoid it? And the age-old question: to swear or not to swear? Look no further, because after publishing more than 165 books, bestselling author Angela Hunt has the answers to all of your burning questions about ...

Unlocking the mystery behind point of view: Why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better - first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using her 30 years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms.