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2014 Christmas Books Roundup

Christmas Books

2014 Christmas Books Roundup

With the holidays right around the corner, we are pleased to present our annual Christmas Books Roundup. This year, we feature a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles that truly capture the spirit of the season. They include SNOWFALL, a romantic novella from Shelley Shepard Gray's Days of Redemption series; SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT, a riveting collection of two Christmas Eve stories featuring some of Colleen Coble's most famous characters; and BELIEVE, a Christmastime booklet focusing on the joy that comes with celebrating our savior. Feel free to take time to enjoy these books with family and friends, especially during this hectic time of year. And if you’re stuck for gift ideas, we’re sure our list will offer some wonderful suggestions for those closest to you --- and maybe even yourself!

12 Stories of Christmas: Sharing the Smiles, Heart, and Hope of Christmas by Robert J. Morgan - Fiction/Short Stories


Even though he has 3.5 million copies of books in print, Pastor Robert Morgan writes only one short fiction story each year --- an original work he shares with his church on Christmas Eve. Now with a fresh new cover and six new stories, the entire collection of 12 is available in this beautiful volume. Beginning is a foreword by David Jeremiah, followed by adventures that evoke the splendor and love found at the manger over 2,000 years ago.

An Amish Second Christmas by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Ruth Reid, and Tricia Goyer - Romance

Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. Featured in AN AMISH SECOND CHRISTMAS are “When Christmas Comes Again” by Beth Wiseman, “Her Christmas Pen Pal” by Ruth Reid, “A Gift for Anne Marie” by Kathleen Fuller and “The Christmas Aprons” by Tricia Goyer.

Believe: The Joy of Christmas by Randy Frazee, general editor - Christian Living/Spiritual Growth


Celebrate Christmas with this inexpensive booklet designed to focus on the joy we find at Christmastime as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. With three chapters from BELIEVE --- a topical experience using the NIV Bible that unlocks the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices and 10 key virtues based in scripture --- this Christmastime booklet explores the subjects of joy, the goodness of God and worship.

Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love Story by Suzanne Woods Fisher - Romance


Billy Lapp is far away from his Amish roots working as a rose rustler for Penn State and wants nothing to do with Stoney Ridge. And that suits Bess Riehl just fine. Why should she think twice about a man who left without a word of explanation? When a "lost" rose is discovered in a forgotten corner of the greenhouse at Rose Hill Farm, Billy is sent to track down its origins. He ends up having a hard time narrowing down the identity of the lost rose --- and can't get Bess out of his mind.

Christmas Comes to Bethlehem - Maine: The Annual Live Nativity Event Becomes a Backdrop for Four Modern Romances by Lorraine Beatty, Elizabeth Ludwig, Sandra Robbins, and Virginia Vaughan - Romance


This year, spend Christmas in Bethlehem, Maine, as the town prepares for annual living nativities. Will stepping into the roles of Mary and Joseph help empty nesters David and Kate Walters discover the joy of becoming parents again unexpectedly? Can a young pastor and a pretty choir member convince the town to be like three wise men of long ago when a devastating hurricane threatens tradition? Can veterinarian Leesa McElroy survive working alongside a man more at home with camels than Christians? Will the truth about singer Angeline Monroe’s abandoned career come to light at Christmas?

The Christmas Cat by Melody Carlson - Romance


After years abroad, Garrison Brown finds himself at the home of his beloved grandmother who has just passed away. He must sort out her belongings, including six cats who need new homes. While he hopes to dispense with the task quickly, his grandmother's instructions don't allow for speed. She has left some challenging requirements for the future homes of her furry friends. Can he match the cats with the perfect new owners? And is it possible that he might meet his own match along the way?

The Cradle, Cross, and Crown by Billy Graham - Christian Life/Inspirational


Drawing from a lifetime of writings and sermons, beloved preacher and author Billy Graham pierces through the meaningless activity we get caught up in by taking readers back to the time when heaven descended to earth --- and the place where Christ was born. Included in this classic Christmas message are excerpts from THIS CHRISTMAS NIGHT, Scriptural accounts of Christ’s birth, favorite carols, and beautiful poetry by Ruth Bell Graham.

Evergreen: A Christiansen Winter Novella by Susan May Warren - Romance


An empty nest has Ingrid Christiansen dreading the upcoming holidays, but her husband, John, couldn’t be more excited about this new season of life. As a beautiful blanket of snow transforms the north woods into a winter wonderland, a deep chill settles over John and Ingrid’s marriage. With the holidays fast approaching, their only hope of keeping their love evergreen depends on turning the page on the past and embracing a new chapter of their future.

Forever Christmas by Robert Tate Miller - Fiction


When a heart-wrenching accident in a Christmas Eve snowstorm jars Andrew Farmer from his obsession with success, a Christmas miracle will give him a second chance at love, life and gratitude, but only if he can put aside his own ambition and learn to appreciate each moment. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to change a man’s life --- and to teach him to treat every day as if it were his last.

God Every Day: 365 Life Application Devotions by Mike Lutz - Devotional


GOD EVERY DAY is a contemporary and practical daily devotional that will have you waking up eager to hear from God. Unlike other devotionals, this one takes a special look at Christmas with 25 holiday devotions that will bless each reader. Experience the joy of Christmas like never before as you appreciate the birth of Christ from the various perspectives of those who were associated with His divine birth.

Just Before Midnight: A Christmas Eve Novella by M.K. Gilroy - Fiction


A couple in their late 60s faces the prospects of a first ever Christmas with no kids or grandkids in the house... An emergency room nurse handles every crisis at work with calm, but inside her emotions are roiling because she can't get hold of her husband or her youngest son... Over the past two years he has lost his job, his house, his wife, and it feels like his kids are slipping away... Her first baby is scheduled to arrive in a few weeks, but with her husband still on duty in Afghanistan, she's never felt so alone in all her life... Four individuals and families are trying so hard to grab hold of the spirit of Christmas that they can't see they are about to run headlong into each other. Just before midnight.

Mr. Miracle: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber - Romance


Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help 24-year-old Addie Folsom get her life back on track and help her find love. Posing as a teacher at a local college, Harry is up to the task, but not even he can predict the surprises that lay in store when Addie and her polar-opposite next-door neighbor, Erich, are forced to spend Christmas together. However, Addie and Erich soon find they have more in common than they thought --- and that two people who seem so wrong for each other may actually be just right.

Quilted by Christmas: Quilts of Love Series by Jodie Bailey - Romance


Taryn McKenna's goal, as a young teacher in the hills of North Carolina, is to leave a legacy in the lives of the middle-schoolers she teaches. When her grandmother, Jemma, has a heart attack that reveals a fatal medical condition, Taryn is corralled into helping Grandma work on a final project --- an Irish chain quilt that tells the story of her history and the love Jemma knows is out there for Taryn. As the pieces of the quilt come together, Taryn begins to see her value. Can she learn to believe that God will never leave her behind even though others have?

A Robertson Family Christmas by Miss Kay Robertson with Travis Thrasher - Fiction


The Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" fame is excited to open their hearts and home to guest Hunter Clarke to show him what the Christmas season looks like for them. And like it or not, Hunter experiences it firsthand. From duck-hunting disasters with the bearded guys, to learning to cook with Miss Kay, Hunter quickly discovers what it’s like to live with this boisterous yet loving family.

Silent Night, Holy Night: A Colleen Coble Christmas Collection by Colleen Coble - Mystery/Romance


One couple is plunged into a mysterious search-and-rescue in the wilderness, while another’s idyllic wedding is tragically derailed --- both on Christmas Eve. In SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT, Colleen Coble plunges us into these two unlikely and thrilling tales about the limits of love, adventure and forgiveness during the holiday season. Hold on to your mistletoe.

Snowfall: A Days of Redemption Christmas Novella by Shelley Shepard Gray - Romance


Twenty-year-old Ruth Stutzman is a wonderful caregiver --- but she has no experience with children. Laid off from her job at a retirement home due to budget cuts, she’s relieved to find work --- even if it means temporarily watching widower Martin Rodes’ brood of six! Laughter and disaster ensue, as well as an unexpected romance between Ruth and Martin. But how long can all the good cheer last?

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp - Religion & Spirituality


Based on the overwhelming success of THE GREATEST GIFT, Ann Voskamp has expanded her presentation of the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree so families can celebrate together. Each day, families can read the provided Scripture passage (in connection with the original book), engage with a specially written devotion to help children of all ages understand the Advent theme for the day, and participate in suggested activities to apply the theme.

When Holidays Hurt: Finding Hidden Hope Amid Pain and Loss by Bo Stern - Christian Living/Spiritual Growth


Author Bo Stern has spent the past two Christmases struggling to connect with the joy of the season. As she has watched her husband, Steve, struggle with terminal ALS, Bo has quietly felt her spirit for the season fade --- and has noticed countless others suffering the same way. Through stories and scriptures, Bo offers readers a way to redeem what can often become painful days, guiding them to engage in different ways that offer a tangible outlet for healing.

Where Treetops Glisten: Three Stories of Heartwarming Courage and Christmas Romance During World War II by Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman, and Sarah Sundin - Historical Romance


Turn back the clock to a different time, listen to Bing Crosby sing of sleigh bells in the snow, as the realities of America’s involvement in the Second World War change the lives of the Turner family in Lafayette, Indiana. Three stories chart the path of romance through one Christmas season during 1940s wartime. A housewife loses her beau, a fighter pilot hero returns home to hardship, a combat nurse faces the frontline --- and all find love in the most unexpected ways.