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Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers

ANDREA CARTER AND THE SAN FRANCISCO SMUGGLERS
by Susan K. Marlow

Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: September, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-8254-3446-4

Copyright © 2008 by Susan K. Marlow

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When a winter flood submerges the streets of Fresno , the town has no choice but to close the school for repairs. Andi couldn’t be happier. She plans to spend her unexpected holiday out on the range with her palomino mare, Taffy. But Andi’s dreams are dashed when she’s sent to San Francisco —and doomed to spend the rest of the winter at Miss Whitaker’s Academy for Young Ladies.

Andi doesn’t know how she’ll endure two months of city life until she’s introduced to her new roommate—the untamable Jenny. She also meets Lin Mei, a small, mistreated servant-girl who works at the school. When Andi and Jenny discover a dreadful secret that endangers Lin Mei, they rush to her rescue, only to find themselves trapped in the dark alleys of Chinatown .

Can the girls outwit their captors and escape a terrible fate?

The Falcon and the Sparrow

THE FALCON AND THE SPARROW
by M.L. Tyndall

Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Release Date: August, 2008
ISBN: 978-1602600126

Copyright © 2008 by M.L. Tyndall

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Against the European upheaval of the Napoleonic wars, a young timid lady becomes entangled in a web of intrigue. Forced to betray her own country or watch her brother die, Dominique Dawson, arrives at the London home of Admiral Randal as a governess for his son, but her real purpose is to steal valuable Admiralty documents for the French. She soon discovers, however, that she faces more enemies besides her own fear. Will Dominique find the strength she needs in God to risk the gallows and save her brother? But will it be enough to betray the man she has come to love?

The Winter Pearl

THE WINTER PEARL
By Molly Noble Bull

Publisher: Steeple Hill
Release Date: February, 2007
ISBN-10: 0373786115

Copyright © 2007 by Molly Noble Bull

As part of our special summer line-up of previously released books that are still available, the Christian Authors Network is pleased to present this excerpt by CAN member Molly Noble Bull. We hope you enjoy it.

In 1888, Colorado was a dangerous place for a girl on the run. But Honor McCall had to escape from her drunken uncle. She never expected to be rescued by Jeth Peters, a handsome young minister.

Finding Stefanie

FINDING STEFANIE
by Susan May Warren

Publisher: Tyndale
Release Date: June 2008
ISBN-10: 1-4143-1019-6

Copyright © 2008 by Susan May Warren

When she put her dreams on hold to help run the family ranch, she never imagined they would slip out of sight. Luckily for Stefanie, those dreams are about to come knocking at her door.

Lincoln Cash has gained fame and fortune on the big screen, but a crippling secret leaves him one last chance to make his mark on the movie industry. With dreams of hosting a new film festival, Lincoln intends to remodel a sprawling ranch in eastern Montana to make it the new Hollywood hot spot.

Unfortunately, a house fire threatens his plans. So does opposition from his new neighbor Stefanie Noble, who's not thrilled about his Tinseltown changes. What Lincoln and Stefanie don't know is that the fire won't be the last disaster to threaten

The Fruit of My Lipstick

THE FRUIT OF MY LIPSTICK
by Shelley Adina

Publisher: Hachette Book Group / FaithWords
Release Date: August 2008
ISBN-10: 0-446-17797-0

Copyright © 2008 by Shelley Adina

Gillian Chang is prepared for everything posh Spencer Academy can throw at her—except love! With her heart on the line, Gillian conceals more and more from her friends. So when she's accused of selling exam answer sheets, even her girlfriends wonder if it can be true.

Renovating Becky Miller

RENOVATING BECKY MILLER
by Sharon Hinck

Publisher: Bethany House publishing
Release Date: February, 2007
ISBN: 978-0764201301

Copyright © 2007 Sharon Hinck

As part of our special summer line-up of previously released books that are still available, the Christian Authors Network is pleased to present this excerpt by CAN member Sharon Hinck. Renovating Becky Miller is a finalist for the ACFW Book of the Year Award. We hope you enjoy it.

Becky Miller believes in fixing things—children, friends, mother-in-law, sister, church . . . and her husband. So renovating a run-down farmhouse is right up her alley—the perfect antidote for the pressures of modern life. But Becky’s pursuit of the simple life is soon threatened. Her mother-in-law moves in, her son finds trouble at school, her sister arrives for a visit, her best friend is acting weird, all while work stresses mount. Worst of all, her marriage is in need of some major remodeling of its own.

Get Cozy, Josey

GET COZY, JOSEY
by Susan May Warren

Publisher: Steeple Hill
Release Date: August, 2008
ISBN-10: 0-373-78626-3

Copyright © 2008 by Susan May Warren. All rights reserved.

How do you get cozy when your new "home" is a frozen tundra? Josey's dreams of small-town Minnesota bliss melt away when her hubby's relocated to a Siberian village. No indoor plumbing...or junk food! But this feisty former missionary knows how to multitask: juggling toddler twins, empowering local housewives, spreading God's word - no worries, Josey. It's finding time alone with the man of her dreams that will take some real work!

Sanctuary

SANCTUARY
by Molly Noble Bull

Publisher: Tsaba House
Release Date: September, 2007
ISBN-10: 1933853506

Copyright © 2007 by Molly Noble Bull.

As part of our special summer line-up of previously released books that are still available, the Christian Authors Network is pleased to present this excerpt by CAN member Molly Noble Bull. We hope you enjoy it!

Do you know who the Huguenots were and how they influenced American and European history? To find out, read Sanctuary by Molly Noble Bull, a fast-paced historical Christian novel about persecution and forgiving the unforgivable.

Set in France in 1740, Rachel Levin and Pierre Dupre flee the country to escape an evil captain who wants Rachel as his mistress—or he wants her dead.

A Whisper of Freedom

A WHISPER OF FREEDOM
Book 3 in the Spanish Civil War Series
by Tricia Goyer

Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date: February, 2008
ISBN-10: 0802467695

Copyright © 2008 Tricia Goyer

Battles heat up…not only those being waged by the soldiers on both sides fighting for Spain, but in the hearts and minds of the men and women who must sacrifice more than their dreams to save the lives of their loved ones.

In this meticulously researched novel, brave and idealistic Sophie, Philip, Jose, and Deion realize their only hope for freedom is escaping Spain 's borders.

By continuing the story of this band of volunteers during the Spanish Civil War, A Whisper of Freedom proves that there are whispers of hope and liberty that resonate through even the darkest night.

The Reluctant Burglar

THE RELUCTANT BURGLAR
To Catch a Thief Series #1
by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Publisher: Multnomah Publishers
Release Date: August, 2006
ISBN-10: 1590526864

Copyright © 2006 Jill Elizabeth Nelson

As part of our special summer line-up of previously released books that are still available, the Christian Authors Network is pleased to present this excerpt by CAN member Jill Elizabeth Nelson. We hope you enjoy it!

When Hiram Jacobs is murdered, the responsibility for his internationally renowned security company falls upon his daughter, Desiree. But a container full of stolen paintings screams the ugly truth—that her father was a thief. Option A: Turn the goods over to the law, disgrace her father’s name, destroy their business, put people out of jobs, and embarrass international museums with the fact that they have been displaying clever forgeries. Option B: Surrender the art to the bad guys. But then she becomes an unwilling accomplice to the thieves, and her father’s murderer would walk free. Worse, a death threat warns her not to cooperate with federal agents. Can she trust God to guide her down the right path when no option seems right…let alone safe?

Art stole her heart…

Now can she return the favor?