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When all of Venice is unmasked, one man’s identity remains a mystery . . .
ALL THE LOST PLACES
All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes
1807
When a baby is discovered floating in a basket along the quiet canals of Venice, a guild of artisans takes him in and raises him as a son, skilled in each of their trades. Although the boy, Sebastien Trovato, has wrestled with questions of his origins, it isn’t until a woman washes ashore on his lagoon island that answers begin to emerge. In hunting down his story, Sebastien must make a choice that could alter not just his own future, but also that of the beloved floating city.
1904
Daniel Goodman is given a fresh start in life as the century turns. Hoping to redeem a past laden with regrets, he is sent on an assignment from California to Venice to procure and translate a rare book. There, he discovers a city of colliding hope and decay, much like his own life, and a mystery wrapped in the pages of that filigree-covered volume. With the help of Vittoria, a bookshop keeper, Daniel finds himself in a web of shadows, secrets, and discoveries carefully kept within the stones and canals of the ancient city . . . and in the mystery of the man whose story the book does not finish: Sebastien Trovato.
“Introspective, surprising, and achingly beautiful.”–Booklist starred review
“Dykes’s pen is fused with magic and poetry. Every word’s a gentle wave building into the splendor that is All the Lost Places, where struggles for identity and a place to belong find hope between the pages of a timeless story.”–J’NELL CIESIELSKI, bestselling author of The Socialite
“Luscious writing, authentic characters, and an ending that satisfies to the core of the spirit, this novel is another winner from Amanda Dykes.”–HEIDI CHIAVAROLI, Carol Award-winning author of Freedom’s Ring and Hope Beyond the Waves
Purchase Links
Bethany House | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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What lights a fire in your heart? What are you uniquely suited to do? How do you take the talents God gave you to the next level? Figuring it all out can be a bit overwhelming, but finding the answers will change how you look at your life.
THE WEEKLY PURPOSE PROJECT
The Weekly Purpose Project is a 52-week guided journal that offers a transformational journey to guide you through discovering how to create a life of purpose and chase your dreams.
The Weekly Purpose Project will help you:
- Identify your passion–what moves you to want to act
- Discover your gifts–your values, strengths, and talents
- Develop a vision of who to help and how you want to do it
- Take action toward your purpose
This guided journal is perfect for a beginner in faith but is deep and thought-provoking enough for someone with a solid faith foundation. Each week includes:
- A theme to focus on
- A short but powerful Bible verse to help you reflect and meditate
- Inspirational insight to guide your thoughts and jump-start your purpose project
- Journaling prompts and lines to help you develop and fuel your sense of purpose
This 12-month journal:
- Showcases beautiful original photography and calming colors
- Includes a ribbon marker so you never lose your place
- Provides ample journaling space but easily fits on your nightstand, in a tote bag, or inside a gift basket
- Makes a perfect gift for self-purchase, high school and college graduations, or anyone starting a new season in life
Check out the rest of the Weekly Project series: The Weekly Prayer Project, The Weekly Faith Project, The Weekly Gratitude Project, and The Weekly Self-Care Project.
Purchase Links
Zondervan | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Ailsa Connery has waited three long years to finally escape her enslavement at Stirling Castle and reunite with her clan. But her carefully laid plans are completely destroyed by the arrival of the infamous Highland warrior known as Dubh Mahoun, the Black Devil…who has plans of his own.
NEVER CROSS A HIGHLANDER
Never Cross a Highlander by Lisa Rayne
Ailsa Connery has waited three long years to finally escape her enslavement at Stirling Castle and reunite with her clan. But her carefully laid plans are completely destroyed by the arrival of the infamous Highland warrior known as Dubh Mahoun, the Black Devil…who has plans of his own.
Kallum MacNeill’s fearsome reputation has long allowed him to keep hidden his secret double life of freeing enslaved captives across the land. It’s only when he kidnaps a servant lass–quite by accident–that he finds himself facing a wee predicament. He must accompany the lass home or risk her exposing his true identity. It’d be easy enough…if the feisty hellion didn’t fight him at every turn.
As they make their way to the Highlands, the perils the two must face are surpassed only by their constant sparring. Soon, their heated sniping sparks heat of a totally different kind. The kind that ignites a hunger that could consume them both. Yet the difficult journey is no match for the dangerous secrets they’re about to uncover.
Purchase Links
Entangled Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Are you looking for a way to strengthen and cultivate your faith? Are you ready to accept a challenge that could dramatically change your life? The winning book club will receive copies of both of these beautiful journals!
THE WEEKLY PRAYER PROJECT
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THE WEEKLY FAITH PROJECT
The Weekly Prayer Project: A Challenge to Journal, Pray, and Connect with God
The Weekly Faith Project: A Challenge to Journal, Reflect, and Cultivate a Genuine Faith
About The Weekly Prayer Project:
Are you ready to accept a challenge that could dramatically change your life? The Weekly Prayer Project invites you to journal, pray, reflect, and connect with God using a 52-week guided prayer journal. You’ll learn to pray with intention and explore the different types of prayers found in the Bible, with journaling prompts that guide you to reflect on God’s work in your life.
The Weekly Prayer Project is:
- Full of variety of prayers—from prayers of gratitude and thankfulness to prayers of lament and intercession
- Perfect for a beginner in faith and prayer life, but thought provoking enough for someone already familiar with prayer
- A unique prayer journaling format designed to help you focus and organize time for prayer
- A perfect companion for individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups
Each week includes:
- A biblical theme to focus on
- A short but impactful Bible verse to help you reflect and meditate
- Inspirational insight to guide your thoughts and jumpstart your prayer project
- Journaling prompts to help you pray, reflect, and connect with God
This 12-month journal:
- Showcases beautiful photography and calming colors
- Includes a pretty ribbon marker, so you never lose your place
- Provides ample journaling space, but easily fits on your nightstand, tote bag, or a gift basket
- Makes for a perfect self-purchase and a thoughtful gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day, birthdays, or a welcoming gift for Bible study groups
Purchase Links
Zondervan | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
About The Weekly Faith Project:
Are you looking for a way to strengthen and cultivate your faith? The Weekly Faith Project is a 52-week guided faith journal that offers a life-changing journey through reflection prompts and inviting questions to guide you into a deeper relationship with God.
This yearly faith journal features beautifully illustrated journaling pages that will help you discover more intimacy and joy in your spiritual life. The Weekly Faith Project is:
- Perfect for a beginner in faith, but strong and thought provoking enough for someone who already has a solid foundation
- A heartfelt journaling format designed to help you focus on adding more faith into your day
- An uplifting addition to individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups
Each week includes:
- A biblical theme to focus on
- A short but impactful Bible verse to help you reflect and meditate
- Inspirational insight to guide your thoughts and jumpstart your faith project
- Journaling prompts and lines to help you reflect and cultivate a genuine faith
This 12-month journal:
- Showcases beautiful photography and calming colors
- Has a pretty ribbon marker, so you never lose your place
- Provides a ton of journaling space, but easily fits on your nightstand, tote bag, or a gift basket
- Is perfect for a self-purchase, Mother’s Day, National Best Friend Day, a welcoming gift for Bible study groups, birthdays, and holidays
Purchase Links
Zondervan | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Please fill out our super short registration form (click the “Enter Now” button above) by December 31st for a chance to win a set of up to ten copies of one of these great books for your book club! We will randomly choose a winner at the end of the month. This giveaway is open to clubs in the US only (our apologies to friends in other countries).