A college football player finds himself embroiled in a battle against fate and his own shortcomings as he strives to convince his doubting mom of the truths behind Christianity. Will he be successful?Being a CEO’s son in the top one percent of income earners certainly has its perks, yet such diversions fail to impress Nick. Success to Nick is defined instead by helping those less fortunate and embracing Christianity. Success to his mom is defined differently, through a passion for work, a capitalization on assets, and a drive to accumulate wealth. Convincing his successful mother to follow Jesus' example is nearly impossible, though, since she feels that Jesus is only a myth, immortalized to control the masses. Then fate steps in and Nick finds himself clashing with the obstacles of alcohol, abundance, and adultery as he strives to outrun time and alter fate to present a compelling argument in support of Jesus to the mother he loves.

Set in the mountains of Colorado and beaches of Florida, this contemporary romance is about a woman who encounters a series of transforming spiritual experiences, chance events, and dreams, which help to strengthen her faith in Christianity. She and her boyfriend set out to spread the good news, yet are often challenged by atheists, the complacent, and their own demons. Will they overcome?Piper McCoy has a special gift, which is the ability to see what others can’t. Sometimes she sees dark spirits from below, while other times she sees visions from above. Hellish nightmares and heavenly dreams further give her a glimpse into the spiritual warfare that has been waged between God’s Angel Army and Satan’s demons on the earth. She knows that her special abilities will help her to achieve her calling, which is to spread the good news of Christianity to all who will listen. And that’s important, because some of her friends and family members don’t believe. She uses her abilities to prioritize the targets of her evangelistic messages, yet keeps her abilities a secret. No one would believe her if she told them. Her family proved that. More than anything, Piper wants to marry Nick. After three years of dating, she feels it’s time to take the relationship to the next level, yet Nick doesn’t seem to be in any hurry, though he says he loves her. Approaching her mid-twenties with the desire to have a large family, Piper wants to change that. She fears, however, that his promise to forego drinking if they ever married is hindering his decision. He enjoys drinking too much. She also fears that her own flaws have been exposed to her almost perfect boyfriend. Nick's faith and strong character serve as an inspiration to Piper, who grows in her own faith and character. Over the years, she observes several instances in which the faith of her friends is tested, yet when her own faith is tested she crumbles and turns away from God. The test is too much for her to endure.

Full of action, humor, romance, twists and turns, clean slate complex is a companion story to the highly-praised dystopian novel, daynight. It can be enjoyed before or after reading daynight.Meet Alexa Knight. Feisty, tough and currently homeless in Los Angeles, Alexa agrees to help non-profit group The Second Chance Institute in return for medical care for her sick mother. But there's a catch..Meet The Second Chance Institute (SCI): Worldwide non-profit and do-gooder organization. Their motto: Because Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Life(TM). Reality: hidden behind every kind act is a dark agenda designed to gain control and force societal and moral extremes. Currently, the SCI’s pushing Project Liberate, a program to woo the poor and downtrodden into their Clean Slate Complexes—where “everything is provided” from jobs to food, shelter, clothing, and education. Unfortunately, as with all things that sound too good to be true, there’s a catch…Meet Alexa Knight. Feisty, tough and currently homeless in Los Angeles, Alexa agrees to help the SCI in return for medical care for her sick mother. When she starts to suspect there’s more to the SCI than meets the eye will she believe Adam—the boy who saved her life and the SCI’s biggest champion, or Joshua—the attractive enigma who sings about conspiracy theories and pretends to be someone he’s not?Full of action, humor, romance, twists and turns, clean slate complex is a companion story to the highly-praised dystopian novel, daynight. It can be enjoyed before or after reading daynight.Praise for daynight:Book of the Year Award Finalist-Young Adult Fiction, ForeWord Reviews"Sure to win over YA readers looking for a dangerous, dystopian adventure story" --Kirkus Reviews"Gripping young adult dystopian novel; compelling conflicts; high stakes; powerful narrative; surprises keep coming; strong writing; page-turner; engaging characters; Readers will be hungry for the sequels."--BlueInk Review (starred review)"Thomason's description of Thera's totalitarianism will make fans of Brave New World shiver... SCI, her fantasy corporation, has disturbing parallels to actual companies and regimes that claim to do good while harming people... The author deftly appeals to both romance-loving teens as well as those intrigued by young adults fighting the establishment."--ForeWord Clarion Review, 4 stars

She's done with love......until he comes into her life.When single mother Camryn moves to Bufflehead Creek, she's hoping only for somewhere peaceful to raise her daughter and the baby she's expecting. So her immediate attraction to neighbor Reed, a divorced parent of two boys, is an exciting surprise. Their connection deepens as their families grow closer—but Cam keeps her pregnancy secret. When Reed discovers the truth, will he shatter Cam's hopes for a new romance?

Is their marriage ending...Or just beginning?Vicki Sorenson married Jamie Malone an hour after she met him. Both had good reasons for exchanging vows, but their marriage was never meant to be real. Now, thirteen years later, Vicki has a new man in her life, and he's about to propose. Before she can accept, though, she has to end her paper marriage with Jamie.But divorcing the Irishman turns out to be more difficult than marrying him. Because Jamie doesn't want a divorce....

Could an ex-jock with a heartteach her how to love?To save the Charleston television station where she works, producer Brooke Montgomery must train former football star Jeremy Crockett as their new news anchor. Brooke is surprised to find herself falling for the bachelor dad—but when he sacrifices a huge story because of old loyalties, Brooke realizes their priorities are worlds apart. Will her drive to save the station mean an end to her future with Jeremy?

The path to love...Can only start with the truthEdward Smith has too many questions about the sudden death of his adoptive father in Sweet Pine Key. He needs help—and down-to-earth detective Monica Cortez could be the key to finding answers. But their search will uncover more than just the truth. It could reveal the kind of love that transforms a solitary heart...and leads Edward to the family he's always longed for.

He'll always love Miranda Jefferson...But this cop has a job to do.Seeing his high school sweetheart after fourteen years fills Holly River police chief Carter Cahill with so many conflicting emotions. One thing hasn't changed—the love that brought them together in the first place. But the single mother's asking something Carter isn't sure he can give. Is he a man who follows the law...or his heart?

American historical romance. A devastating tornado destroys Abigail Chadwick's homestead and kills her beloved father, leaving her with grief, five orphans, and the challenge of rebuilding her farm alone. She wasn't prepared for the miracle that showed up on her doorstep in the handsome form of Sam Kelly, a stranger who was just passing through. When he decides to stay and help her, Abby discovers that Sam's gentle kindness might mend more than just tattered buildings. But what about the mystery that surrounds his past? Can she really believe he'll stay?Homespun Hearts is a story about faith, family, and believing in miracles, set in America's heartland by award-winning author, Cynthia Thomason. Homespun Hearts was awarded the National Readers' Choice Award for best long historical romance."A heartwarming story of love conquers all."...Rendezvous Magazine"Cynthia Thomason delivers what romance readers want. Her talents shine. 4 stars!"...RT Bookclub MagazineReviewAbigail Chadwick has settled in at age 23 for spinsterhood. A minister's daughter, her primary focus in life is caring for the five orphans placed in her father's care. When a tornado hits Chadwick Farm, leaving her father dead and the farm in ruins, Abigail begins to examine her options. Little money, a ton of repairs and an extra orphan to care for. The future looks rather bleak - until Sam shows up. Sam and Abby had met when Sam was working for a traveling salesman. There was an instant attraction, but neither one realized that there could be more. Sam was drawn to Chadwick Farm, despite its storm-ravaged appearance. He was even more impressed with Abby and her strong sense of family pride. Sam needed to belong somewhere, to allow him an opportunity to work through his troubles. That place was Chadwick Farm, alongside Abby and the orphans. A bond is formed between Abby and Sam, one that is tested when Sam faces his past. Add trouble with the orphans and the two must determine whether their love is real and will endure. Ms. Thomason has done an excellent job of bringing 1892 to life! She treats readers to a historical trip packed with all the realities of life - loss, love and family. Although more 'sweet' than sensual, Homespun Hearts is an earthy read. It focuses on home and hearth. Lots of warm fuzzy feelings in this one. The variety of characters adds to the down-home appeal. Amy Wilson -- Copyright © 1999 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

From the co-author of the two-million copy mega-bestseller The Rule of Four comes a riveting thriller with a brilliant premise based on the 2012 apocalypse phenomenon—perfect for readers of Steve Berry, Preston and Child, and Dan Brown. For decades, December 21, 2012, has been a touchstone for doomsayers worldwide. It is the date, they claim, when the ancient Maya calendar predicts the world will end.In Los Angeles, two weeks before, all is calm. Dr. Gabriel Stanton takes his usual morning bike ride, drops off the dog with his ex-wife, and heads to the lab where he studies incurable prion diseases for the CDC. His first phone call is from a hospital resident who has an urgent case she thinks he needs to see. Meanwhile, Chel Manu, a Guatemalan American researcher at the Getty Museum, is interrupted by a desperate, unwelcome visitor from the black market antiquities trade who thrusts a duffel bag into her hands.By the end of the day, Stanton, the foremost expert on some of the rarest infections in the world, is grappling with a patient whose every symptom confounds and terrifies him. And Chel, the brightest young star in the field of Maya studies, has possession of an illegal artifact that has miraculously survived the centuries intact: a priceless codex from a lost city of her ancestors. This extraordinary record, written in secret by a royal scribe, seems to hold the answer to her life’s work and to one of history’s great riddles: why the Maya kingdoms vanished overnight. Suddenly it seems that our own civilization might suffer this same fate.  With only days remaining until December 21, 2012, Stanton and Chel must join forces before time runs out.Advance praise for *12.21 “Dustin Thomason, M.D., will invariably be compared to Michael Crichton, M.D., and 12.21 will be favorably compared to The Andromeda Strain. Both authors have written first-rate medical thrillers, the kind of fact-based fiction that is very scary but also very* entertaining. Thomason knows his stuff, and it shows on every page. I truly could not put this book down.”—Nelson DeMille“The most exciting novel of its kind since the days of Michael Crichton, 12.21 takes us from the frontiers of modern neuroscience to the riddles of ancient Maya texts, with nothing less than the future of our civilization at stake.”—Vince Flynn“A fast-moving tale . . . Thomason displays an impressive depth of knowledge of both science and the ancient Mayan way of life. Along the way, he skillfully ramps up the action, one notch at a time. A winning book.”—Kirkus Reviews“Fascinating, terrifying for its potential realism. I loved how tightly everything fit together. I had to keep reading.”—Taylor Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of The Informationist“Fast, suspenseful . . . Michael Crichton fans will find a lot to like.”—Publishers WeeklyFrom the Hardcover edition.ReviewAdvance praise for *12.21*“Dustin Thomason, M.D., will invariably be compared to Michael Crichton, M.D., and 12.21 will be favorably compared to The Andromeda Strain. Both authors have written first-rate medical thrillers, the kind of fact-based fiction that is very scary but also very entertaining. Thomason knows his stuff, and it shows on every page. I truly could not put this book down.”—Nelson DeMille“The most exciting novel of its kind since the days of Michael Crichton, 12.21 takes us from the frontiers of modern neuroscience to the riddles of ancient Maya texts, with nothing less than the future of our civilization at stake.”—Vince Flynn“A fast-moving tale . . . Thomason displays an impressive depth of knowledge of both science and the ancient Mayan way of life. Along the way, he skillfully ramps up the action, one notch at a time. A winning book.”—Kirkus Reviews “Fascinating, terrifying for its potential realism. I loved how tightly everything fit together. I had to keep reading.”—Taylor Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of The Informationist “Fast, suspenseful . . . Michael Crichton fans will find a lot to like.”—Publishers WeeklyPraise for *The Rule of Four“Ingenious . . . The real treat here is the process of discovery.”—The New York Times“Compulsively readable.”—People (4 stars)“If Scott Fitzgerald, Umberto Eco, and Dan Brown teamed up to write a novel, the result would be The Rule of Four.”—Nelson DeMille “The ultimate puzzle-book.”—The New York Times Book Review*From the Hardcover edition.About the AuthorDustin Thomason co-wrote the number one International and New York Times bestseller, The Rule of Four. He earned his BA in Anthropology from Harvard College and his Medical Degree from Columbia University. He has written and executive-produced the American television series The Evidence and Lie to Me. He lives and works in Los Angeles. 12-21 is Dustin's first solo novel.

He's more than her protector... Being a cop in a small Georgia town is a pretty peaceful job, and one that Boone Braddock takes pride in. Babysitting the governor's daughter, however, isn't Boone's idea of police duty. Especially when it's Susannah Rhodes, who has an impulsive streak a mile wide. Boone was Susannah's crush in high school. He's still unmistakably handsome. Worse yet, it's impossible to keep anything from him-like the real reason she's returned home. And it's more impossible still to keep her distance. Because a long time ago, the two had shared something special. Something that was never finished....

Home is where the heart is The quirky Victorian may be old and dilapidated, but it's the house at the center of the dreams Meg Hamilton has for herself and her little boy. And it's rightfully hers, thanks to the deed Aunt Amelia signed four years ago. So when Meg arrives in Mount Esther, she's shocked to find it's been sold to the town's very arresting deputy sheriff. Wade Murdock bought Amelia's house fair and square. His wife's tragic death ripped his family apart, and this house is where he hopes they'll build their future. One house, two families. Only one of them can have it.

ALL SHE CAME FOR WAS HER FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Armed with a can of pepper spray and fuming mad, Dorie Howe is determined to get what's hers from the old con man who fleeced her. Even if she has to cut a deal with his ex-cop son, Bret Donovan. With her brother in jail and no way to pay his lawyer, she's desperate enough to agree to Bret's terms. Desperate--and intrigued. Helping Bret get his mountain retreat in order wouldn't be the worst job she's ever had. The spring air is fresh and the scenery is gorgeous. As long as Bret can keep his policeman's instinct to snoop in check, she just might get away unscathed. All she has to do is keep him, and her feelings, at bay for a few more days....

A runaway teen at Christmas...brings a special gift into her life.When Ava returns to Holly River to reunite with the son she gave up for adoption, she's stunned to encounter Noah Walsh again. The attractive biker she knew six years ago had no idea of her secret. And now Ava's mentoring his troubled daughter. As she and Noah rekindle powerful feelings, can she tell him the truth and become one forever family?

From the co-author of the two-million copy mega-bestseller The Rule of Four comes a riveting thriller with a brilliant premise based on the 2012 apocalypse phenomenon--perfect for readers of Steve Berry, Preston and Child, and Dan Brown. For decades, December 21, 2012, has been a touchstone for doomsayers worldwide. It is the date, they claim, when the ancient Maya calendar predicts the world will end. In Los Angeles, two weeks before, all is calm. Dr. Gabriel Stanton takes his usual morning bike ride, drops off the dog with his ex-wife, and heads to the lab where he studies incurable prion diseases for the CDC. His first phone call is from a hospital resident who has an urgent case she thinks he needs to see. Meanwhile, Chel Manu, a Guatemalan American researcher at the Getty Museum, is interrupted by a desperate, unwelcome visitor from the black market antiquities trade who thrusts a duffel bag into her hands. By the end of the day,...

It takes courage to fall in love To everyone in her rural Ohio community, Jude Foster O'Leary's dead husband is a war hero. Yet how can she forgive him for choosing the military over his family when they needed him most? And now the charitable foundation she established in his name is in danger of going belly-up. Until Liam Manning comes to the single mother's rescue. But the financial adviser's arrival in Dancing Falls wasn't just happenstance. Despite her attraction to the driven professional in his three-piece suit—and Liam's winning way with her young son—Jude has to protect herself. From this caring, contradictory man who takes dangerous risks. And from the treacherous feelings Liam's awakening.

This time the teacher's learning the lesson...in love Brenna Sullivan has a strict policy about not getting emotionally involved with her students. Yet there's something about the new student, Carrie, and her father that has Brenna breaking all her rules. Mike Langston's parenting methods may be more than a little outdated, but Brenna is struck by the brave and honorable man he is and, despite her better judgment, she's falling deeper and deeper for him. But how can she cross the line when their feelings start to grow?

You can't live a lie forever One magical summer—that was all it took for Alexis Foster to fall deeply in love with Daniel Chandler. And then she gave him up to keep Daniel from sacrificing his own dreams. But the passionate bond they shared is rekindled when Alex returns to her family's farm...with a powerful secret. Ohio's youngest state senator, Daniel's star is on the rise. He's also discovering a kindred spirit in Alex's seventeen-year-old daughter. Alex has to tell him the truth even at the risk of his political future...even if it costs her the two people she loves most.

Life is meant to be lived Surprising her family for Christmas seems like a good idea...until Carrie Foster loses control of her car in a freak blizzard. Now she's stuck in the middle of nowhere with a fractured leg, the unplanned-for guest of the man who saved her life. Keegan Breen lives in a secluded cabin on his family's neglected campgrounds, which nature-lover Carrie sees as a potential paradise. The haunted war correspondent is a world away from the boy he was once. But together, can they prove the cynics wrong and show that opposites can not only attract, but be soul mates?