Claiming a family legacy is not for the faint of heart.
A holiday suspense novella.
Will Christmas be merry and bright? Lives are in danger when menacing pressures threaten to derail Christmas in this heart-pounding suspense—plus a little romance—collection of 10 brand-new novellas from some of the genre's most popular Christian romantic suspense authors!
Join Jerusha Agen, Mary Alford, Lori Altebaumer, Danielle Grandinetti, Sarah Hamaker, Kendall Hoxsey, Karen Kirst, Pat O’Brien, Hope Welborn, and Terri Weldon on a dangerous Christmastime journey of mystery, suspense, romance, and faith.
Can they find belonging, when grudges overshadow their hope?
Yountville, California 1882
Carmen Lidia Juarez grew up in her Mexican familia, but after her American mother abandoned her as a child, she has been unwanted by her father. He has held her responsible for her mother’s choices and is eager to have Carmen married and out from under his care. But when her abuelo shocks them all by naming Carmen, Patrona—head of the Juarez family—Carmen must decide if she will stay with her family and endure the dissension Abuelo’s announcement created, or find a way to escape and leave it all behind.
Captain Zachary Mason blames himself for the death of his best friend while they were in the Cavalry. His physical scars are nothing compared to the guilt he bears and the medals he was awarded that should never have been his. On a mission to establish a veteran’s home in Yountville, California for veterans of the Mexican-American War, Zach must navigate how to achieve his task and find forgiveness when the reminder of war heroes and long held grudges continue to chase him.
Can Carmen and Zach find that redemption is found in forgiveness, or will old and new resentments prove that a place to belong is merely a dream?
A dethroned prince wants his kingdom back. His enemy’s granddaughter stands in his way.
Prince Max and his elite warriors, the Wolves, have lived in hiding since Lady Vermilion and her Huntsmen conquered the kingdom of Cadmium over ten years ago. He has spent his time training, planning, and strategizing for the day he can take back his kingdom and avenge his family. But to do this, he must find the legendary red diamond that is said to bear the power to appoint the true ruler and remove those in power who wish to use the throne for their own purposes.
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Gisela’s grandmama, Lady Vermilion, has made no secret of her disappointment in Gisela’s scholarly pursuits. But now, Gisela has a chance to redeem herself in her grandmama’s eyes as she’s sent on a journey to find the ancient sage--The Owl--and use her gifts of language translation to decipher ancient texts that will lead her to the powerful red diamond. If she can help her grandmama solidify her place on the throne, Gisela will become what she always has dreamed of being. Wanted.
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When Max masquerades undercover as a guide to lead Gisela on a journey to find the red diamond, they must face trouble neither of them anticipated. And learning to trust their darkest enemy, might become their brightest hope.
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A Noble Intent is a New Adult Christian fantasy Little Red Riding Hood retelling and is Book #12 in Cornerstone Series. Each book can be read as a standalone.