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In this Christmas collection, Weise men still seek Jesus--and loveBest-selling romance authors Caudill, Putman, and Strong follow three generations of the Weise family in this third collection of Christmas novellas from Kregel that will prove just as popular as the previous award-winning volumes."Star of Wonder" by Crystal CaudillThe Christmas-themed maiden voyage of his family''s grand steamer ship was supposed to be Aldrich Weise''s chance both to instill investor confidence and to romance Celestia Isaacs. Instead, he must foil a criminal and leave his lady love behind forever."Beauty Bright" by Cara PutmanLieutenant Charles Weise served as a Monuments Man after World War II and now works to restore stolen art to rightful owners. Captain Lillian Thorsen pairs up with him not only to return treasures but also to fix the war-torn lives around them."Perfect Light" by Angela Ruth StrongEssential oils mogul Brendon Wise is drawn to Lacey Foster, the event planner for his huge Christmas lights festival. But when he inadvertently makes a spectacle of her on television, Lacey wants nothing to do with him. Will a chance to give gifts to those in need at Christmas be the key to discovering common ground--and maybe love?

Can this undercover agent save the woman he loves--or is her heart as counterfeit as the money he''s been sent to track down?After all that Grandfather has sacrificed to raise her, Theresa Plane owes it to him to save the family name--and that means clearing their debt with creditors before she marries Edward Greystone. But when one of the creditors'' threats leads her to stumble across a midnight meeting, she discovers that the money he owes isn''t all Grandfather was hiding. And the secrets he kept have now trapped Theresa in a life-threatening fight for her home--and the truth.After months of undercover work, Secret Service operative Broderick Cosgrove is finally about to uncover the identity of the leader of a notorious counterfeiting ring. That moment of triumph turns to horror, however, when he finds undeniable proof that his former fiancée is connected. Can he really believe the woman he loved is a willing participant? Protecting Theresa and proving her innocence may destroy his career--but that''s better than failing her twice in one lifetime.They must form a partnership, tentative though it is. But there''s no question they''re both still keeping secrets--and that lack of trust, along with the dangerous criminals out for their blood, threatens their hearts, their faith, and their very survival.Combining rich history, danger, suspense, and romance, Crystal Caudill''s debut novel launches this new historical series with a bang. Fans of Elizabeth Camden, Michelle Griep, and Joanna Davidson Politano will be thrilled to find another author to follow!

Trapped by their pasts, is there hope for a future?When Secret Service operative Andrew Darlington is brought in to support a US Marshal case involving counterfeiters in rural Indiana, he thinks it''s simply the next rung on his climb to the top of his career. But liars can only climb so high--and Andrew is keeping a dangerous secret he doesn''t ever want to get out. When he clashes with the criminal family that took over the town of Landkreis and killed the Marshal he was sent to assist, his past life is in danger of being exposed.Widow "Lightning Lu" Thorne has only one goal: escape the clutches of the Thorne family with her son. Her decision to be an informant and testify against the Thornes looked like the perfect answer. Until the Marshal ended up dead. Now the tether keeping her tied to her felonious family is tightening, and a forced marriage to someone else in the Thornes'' clutches threatens to kill any hope of escape.Andrew and Lu find themselves on the same team--unwillingly. They each believe the other to be the enemy to their future plans. And even if they could learn to work together, the secrets they hold could shatter all hopes and dreams. Despite the encouragement of the local preacher, they''re not even sure God can be trusted--much less other humans. Can either of them escape their past--and the family that is willing to kill their own when they smell betrayal?On the heels of her smashing debut, this second entry in Crystal Caudill''s historical series maintains the excitement that readers of Michelle Griep, Liz Tolsma, and Elizabeth Camden will love.

"Page-turning action combines with depth and richness to create a full-bodied, rewarding read."--Jocelyn Green, Christy Award–winning author of The Metropolitan AffairAs matron of Final Chance House of Refuge, Gwendolyn Ellison has dedicated her life to serving the children deemed delinquents by society. She''ll protect them with everything she has. So when she suspects someone is using Final Chance for criminal deeds, she''s determined to investigate and put a stop to it. But villains don''t like to be crossed--and they''re willing to kill to get their way.Gwendolyn knows she can''t quit fighting. More than her own life is on the line if counterfeiters go free. She must find someone she can trust to help her expose the criminals and protect the children under her care.Charming and chivalrous Secret Service operative Josiah Isaacs has never been able to turn his back on a woman in trouble--and capturing counterfeiters is his job, after all. The danger he''s truly worried about is his growing attraction to Gwendolyn when his heart wants to remain faithful to his deceased wife. As both peril and interest grow, he begins to consider whether a second love may be possible--if they can live through this case. At the same time, he''s put off by her faith in a God he no longer trusts. How can a future together even be possible when their beliefs are at odds?"Readers who love romance, suspense, and a graceful amount of faith won''t want to miss this story."--Toni Shiloh, Christy Award–winning author"With a host of sympathetic and likable characters (and a few not so likable), a riveting plot that clips along at the perfect pace, and a relatable faith thread, this book [is a] completely enjoyable read."--Kimberly Duffy, Carol Award finalist and author of A Tapestry of Light

Theresa Plane ist es ihrem geliebten Großvater schuldig, den Familiennamen zu retten - sie muss alle Schulden begleichen, bevor sie den wohlhabenden Edward Greystone heiratet. Als sie zufällig in ein mitternächtliches Treffen gerät, erfährt sie, dass ihr Großvater weit mehr verbirgt als nur seine Schulden.Nach monatelanger, verdeckter Arbeit für den Secret Service steht Broderick Cosgrove kurz davor, die Identität des Anführers eines berüchtigten Geldfälscherrings aufzudecken. Doch plötzlich findet er unwiderlegbare Beweise, dass seine ehemalige Verlobte Theresa darin verwickelt ist.Broderick und Theresa müssen sich verbünden und zusammenarbeiten, aber offensichtlich haben beide Geheimnisse voreinander. Werden mangelndes Vertrauen und skrupellose Kriminelle die Oberhand gewinnen?