books by Deborah Raney     books:       Kindred Bond (Portraits Series #10)3 reviews Deborah Raney Five Star (ME), 1999 A great book This book is about a young woman, Claire, who has moved to a new town, where she meets Michael, a nursing home administrator. During their relationship, they discover that they have a common tie to the past. The book then shows the 2 struggling to overcome the difficulties from the past. The book was a great romance book, but there was more to this book than just romance. To some degree, there ...             Remember to Forget (Clayburn Novels Series #1)34 reviews Deborah Raney Howard Books, 2007 A beautiful story of hope and healing A woman's worst nightmare turns into an opportunity for freedom for Maggie Anderson. Her spirit has been crushed by an abusive boyfriend and when a carjacking provides her with an escape, Maggie grabs it and finds herself in the small town of Clayburn, Kansas. Clayburn is a close knit town but its inhabitants have their own struggles especially grieving widower, Trevor Ashlock and the ...             A Scarlet Cord8 reviews Deborah Raney Thorndike Press, 2004 Inspiring story about trusting God The Scarlet Cord by Deborah Raney is a stand out Christian novel. Melanie is recovering from the death of her husband Richard slowly by caring for her daughter Jerica when a new man shows up at her church. Joel seems to be everything she's looking for in a husband and father for her child, but as they grow closer, secrets about his past threaten to pull them apart. At first I was disappointed ...             A Vow to Cherish9 reviews Deborah Raney Bethany House Publishers, 1999 Read the reissue even if you've read the original Loved the first one, but with Raney's matured writing the edited reissue is even more poignant and relevant.             A Nest of Sparrows18 reviews Deborah Raney WaterBrook Press, 2004 Powerfully written book about waiting on God A Nest of Sparrows by Deborah Raney is an absolutely beautiful story about how sometimes God makes us wait for the longings of our hearts. Wade Sullivan loves Starr Parnell and her three children with all of his heart, but when tragedy strikes, he has to put his faith in the Lord that he can keep the family together. Raney does a fantastic job at developing the relationship between Wade and ...             After the Rains (Beneath a Southern Sky Series #2)8 reviews Deborah Raney WaterBrook Press, 2002 A heartwrenching story of forgiveness Deb Raney has a way of gripping you by the throat with emotions and literally transporting you into the lives of her characters. After the Rains is her best yet and showed the way it's so hard to forgive ourselves for our sins. I lived every page with the characters. You've got to read this one!             Leaving November (Clayburn Novels Series #2)14 reviews Deborah Raney Howard Books, 2008 Page-turning, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying story! As with any reader, I have my favorite authors, those whose books I anticipate, who get pushed to the top of my to-be-read pile. Award-winning author Deborah Raney is one of those authors. I met Deb several years ago through American Christian Fiction Writers, and we have been friends ever since. But that's not why I love her writing. She just happens to know how to capture my imagination and ...             Playing by Heart: A Story of Love14 reviews Deborah Raney Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, 2003 A Love Story That Lingers in Your Imagination Can a woman love a man she's never seen face-to-face? Can a sweet little-old-lady neighbor have matchmaker tendencies? After a fall that necessitates Maddie Houser finding another place to write, neighbor Ginny Ross arranges for Maddie to write in the B & B of a friend, Arthur Tyler. Now, through many handwritten notes, Maddie Houser has formed a dear friendship with this mysterious man. But ...             Children's Sermons to Go: 52 Take-Home Lessons About God3 reviews Vicky Miller, Deborah Raney Abingdon Press, 1998 A great resource book for children's sermons There are several things I like about this book. The every-day, easy to find objects used in the sermons are items that children in my church quickly identify. The stories are interesting to adults and children and I don't have to add much to them. There are also special occasion lessons, such as Father's Day and Super Bowl Sunday. The book includes both a scripture index and a topical ...             Within This Circle3 reviews Steeple Hill, 2007 Within this Circle - completes the tale?? John Brighton and Julia finally are together as husband and wife.It's a neat to thing to read about the life they are building together, after all they perservered during A VOW TO CHERISH. God was faithful. The kids are grown, so it's just the two of them getting used to thier new life. And, then, in another life tipping event, John's daughter, Jana leaves her family. Suddenly, John and Julia ...             Someday a Blessing9 reviews Deborah Raney, Denise Raney Thompson PublishAmerica, 2005 I was her Neighbor I lived next door to Sophie and I was excited to hear about the book. I couldn't wait to read it. I found it very interesting and couldn't put it down. Even though I knew most of the story about the divorce the times during the war captivated me. Sophie is a true hero.             Currier & Ives Christmas: Dreams and Secrets/Snow Storm/Image of Love/Circle of Blessings (Inspirational ...2 reviews DiAnn Mills, Lynn A. Coleman, ... Barbour Publishing, Incorporated, 2002 Charming Holiday Reading A delightful anthology of Christian romances by four very talented writers. The four novellas tell wholesome, heartwarming stories of holiday love in Currier & Ives classic American art settings. DREAMS AND SECRETS by DiAnn Mills tells of the tender romance between Emma Leigh Carter and Thad Benson, who work together at the Jones Inn outside Philadelphia in the 1850s. Thad struggles with his ...             In the Still of Night2 reviews Deborah Raney Bethany House Publishers, 1997 Here's what others are saying about IN THE STILL OF NIGHT "Raney offers a heartening look at a strong Christian marriage; her book succeeds admirably." --Library Journal, February 1, 1997 "The drama [of this story] sets off a chain reaction that makes for page-turning reading. A commitment to the Lord's will when confronting moral dilemmas underpins this plot... Recommend it." --CBA Marketplace, January 1997             After the Rains, Natalie Camfield Series, Book 2 Deborah Raney Books In Motion Natalie's teenage rebellion resulted in the death of her best friend---so she's well aware that bad choices can have disastrous consequences. Now she's grown up, torn between two suitors, and facing yet another decision: Which man should she marry? Will confronting the sins of her past provide her with the key to the future?             Beneath a Southern Sky / Danny Gospel / Summer of Light - 3 Book Set Deborah Raney, David Athey, ... Bethany House, 2005 **Mixed fiction bookset** BENEATH A SOUTHERN SKY-After her husband's reported death, a young widow moves forward with a new romance without seeking God's direction for her life. Despite nagging doubts, she stubbornly marries a second time only to discover that her first husband still is alive. Now Daria faces the most difficult decision of her life, one that will have a profound impact on herself, her children, and the men she loves. DANNY ...             Missouri Memories: Beyond the Memories/The Pretend Family/Finishing Touches/Finally Home (Heartsong Novella ...1 review DiAnn Mills, Joyce Livingston, ... Barbour Publishing, Inc, 2007 Missouri Memories The plots in the stories in this book are very predictable and are slightly saccarine. But, all in all, it's easy reading and pleasant compared to some other books that require complete concentration! I'd say, go for it if you want happy endings!             Over the Waters15 reviews Steeple Hill, 2008 A well written book that is enjoyable all the way through The only thing I didn't like about it is that it ended. I didn't want to let these characters go. It was a wonderful read full of depth and struggles but with hope that inspires me to do more with my life. I hope there will be more books with these characters because I LOVED this book!             Beneath a Southern Sky (Beneath a Southern Sky Series #1)26 reviews Deborah Raney Thorndike Press, 2003 A great book with no easy answers Deborah Raney's Beneath a Southern Sky is a great book with a plot that will keep you trying to guess what Daria will do. You'll never be able to guess because there is no way that you or she could make the right decision. There are no correct answers. Daria thought her husband Nate was dead. A few years later she remarried a man named Cole. She then finds out Nate is alive. She loves them ...              search for books beneath, blessing, blessings, camfield, children, christmas, clayburn, collection, currier, finally, finishing, heartsong, inspirational, kindred, lessons, memories, missouri, natalie, novella, november, portraits, remember, romance, scarlet, secrets, someday, southern, sparrows, take-home, touches books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Y2K: What Every Christian Should Know home  impressum - about us