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About the Book Title: The Unplanned Christmas Family   Author s : A ngie Dicken   Genre: Contemporary Ro mance   Publisher: Love Inspired   Release Date: October 22 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this book.   Publisher's Book Description “’Tis the season for a fresh start… and a second chance at love. After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community’s Christmas fundraiser, she can’t say no. Now she’s being roped into working alongside the home’s director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father’s priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie’s workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie’s about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered…”   My Review The Unpla...

About the Book Title: The Liberty Scarf   Author s : Aimie K. Runyan, J'nell Ciesielski, and Rachel McMillan   Genre: Historical Ro mance /Historical Fiction   Publisher: Harper Muse   Release Date: November 1 9 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “ Fro m acclaimed authors Aimie K. Runyan, J'nell Ciesielski, and Rachel McMillan comes an evocative, three-part novel about a thread of connection during World War I--a single scarf that links three extraordinary women, each battling societal expectations, enduring the devastations of war, and striving for personal growth amidst the chaos.  The Liberty Scarf  is a testament to the resilience of women and the enduring power of hope and unity in the harshest of times.   In the midst of a seemingly endless war, a scarf connects three women in the cold winter of 1917 . . .   London:  As an ambitious scarf maker, Iris Braxton spends he...

About the Book Title: The Queen’s Cook   Series: Queen Esther’s Court , Book 1   Author: Tessa Afshar   Genre: Historical Ro mance/Biblical Fiction   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: November 1 9 , 2 02 4   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah , the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her Jewish friends. Desperate to support her family, Roxannah approaches the royal physician, Adin--the man whose kind eyes haunt her--and seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.   In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah tries to survive the spiteful ploys of the other cooks as she ascends through the ranks. Her loyalty earns her the trust and friendship of Queen Esther, who is nav...