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Shaken in the Water

by Diane Gardner

Fate and faith, curse and coincidence—through vividly imagined characters, Jessica Penner creates a complex journey through dark places that follow generations. In 1903, a baby girl, Agnes, is born into an ultra-conservative Mennonite... Read More

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Déjà Vu

by Diane Gardner

Can love really conquer all? Romance stories love to sigh, “Yes!” But Katie S. Watson writes a romance bold enough to say, “Maybe not.” "Déjà Vu" explores love with a twist of adventure by setting her story against one of the... Read More

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In the Garden of Stone

by Diane Gardner

Tale following three generations of one family in Appalachia offers hope for life’s struggles. There’s often a restlessness in the human heart, a longing for meaning, purpose, and a place in the world. Yet perhaps the strongest... Read More

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Pass Me the Rice

by Diane Gardner

Lieutenant Robert Kay wanted more. Life on a US Navy ship lacked the action he craved, especially with the Vietnam War underway. So, while some fled the draft or reluctantly served, he requested a transfer into the thick of it all. In... Read More

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Fire and Forget

by Diane Gardner

It’s sometimes hard to understand a hero’s heart. Thousands of soldiers have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, and when they return, they often find it difficult, even impossible, to explain what they faced and how they feel. They need... Read More

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