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The Heart of Autumn Collection
Enjoy three autumn-themed stories from Christian author, Janice Thompson
BOOK ONE: Red Like Crimson
Sin has caused a rift in their relationship.
When Adrianne, a Bible college student, realizes she’s expecting a baby, she faces a monumental decision. Filled with guilt and shame, she makes the impulsive and regrettable choice to run—to leave college, to leave the relationship, and to return home to her parents in Pennsylvania. The fog of shame has altered her thinking. Staying in the relationship will prevent the man she loves from fulfilling his God-appointed call to become a missionary. But, as the days, months and years tick by, Adrienne regrets her decision. After coming to grips with God’s grace, she attempts to find Chris—her daughter’s father, so that she can share the truth of what she’s done. Unfortunately, he is impossible to locate, now that he’s ministering in the jungles of Nicaragua. With all hopes of locating him gone, a reconciliation feels hopeless.
Chris-rejected, confused, and heartbroken at the loss of the woman he loves-has finished school and finds himself in Nicaragua, loving life as a missionary. But the void left by Adrianne's unexplained departure remains. When Chris returns to the States for a friend's wedding, is his unexpected meeting with Adrianne a coincidence or a "God incidence?" Can they put aside the past and embrace a future together as a family?
BOOK TWO: A Class of Her Own
When Laura Chapman’s husband of over twenty years passes away, she finds herself the sole provider for two teenage children, lonely and frightened, and determined to return to college to obtain a degree. Then she lands in the same history class with her daughter and finds herself offending the toughest professor on campus. Professor Andrew Dougherty, still a bachelor at forty-seven, has sworn off women. His heart was broken years earlier by a skittish fiancee. Just when Laura feels that she has no alternative but to drop out of school due to stress and finances, Andrew begins to realize that it is time for the battle to cease between them. He is beginning to discover that his feelings for Laura Chapman are not at all what he thought at first.
BOOK THREE: The Wedding Caper
Join Annie Peterson, mother of the bride, as she solve crimes on her way to the wedding. In book one (The Wedding Caper) a $25,000 night deposit mysteriously disappears from the Clark County Savings and Loan, and Annie Peterson takes on the role of amateur sleuth to solve the mystery. Only one problem. . .she knows nothing about crime solving! With loads of humor and just enough of a mystery to make you wonder whodunit, this story is perfect for a cozy read.
NOTE: These stories all have a strong Christian message. Each of these books has already been released as an individual title and/or in other collections.
BOOK ONE: Red Like Crimson
Sin has caused a rift in their relationship.
When Adrianne, a Bible college student, realizes she’s expecting a baby, she faces a monumental decision. Filled with guilt and shame, she makes the impulsive and regrettable choice to run—to leave college, to leave the relationship, and to return home to her parents in Pennsylvania. The fog of shame has altered her thinking. Staying in the relationship will prevent the man she loves from fulfilling his God-appointed call to become a missionary. But, as the days, months and years tick by, Adrienne regrets her decision. After coming to grips with God’s grace, she attempts to find Chris—her daughter’s father, so that she can share the truth of what she’s done. Unfortunately, he is impossible to locate, now that he’s ministering in the jungles of Nicaragua. With all hopes of locating him gone, a reconciliation feels hopeless.
Chris-rejected, confused, and heartbroken at the loss of the woman he loves-has finished school and finds himself in Nicaragua, loving life as a missionary. But the void left by Adrianne's unexplained departure remains. When Chris returns to the States for a friend's wedding, is his unexpected meeting with Adrianne a coincidence or a "God incidence?" Can they put aside the past and embrace a future together as a family?
BOOK TWO: A Class of Her Own
When Laura Chapman’s husband of over twenty years passes away, she finds herself the sole provider for two teenage children, lonely and frightened, and determined to return to college to obtain a degree. Then she lands in the same history class with her daughter and finds herself offending the toughest professor on campus. Professor Andrew Dougherty, still a bachelor at forty-seven, has sworn off women. His heart was broken years earlier by a skittish fiancee. Just when Laura feels that she has no alternative but to drop out of school due to stress and finances, Andrew begins to realize that it is time for the battle to cease between them. He is beginning to discover that his feelings for Laura Chapman are not at all what he thought at first.
BOOK THREE: The Wedding Caper
Join Annie Peterson, mother of the bride, as she solve crimes on her way to the wedding. In book one (The Wedding Caper) a $25,000 night deposit mysteriously disappears from the Clark County Savings and Loan, and Annie Peterson takes on the role of amateur sleuth to solve the mystery. Only one problem. . .she knows nothing about crime solving! With loads of humor and just enough of a mystery to make you wonder whodunit, this story is perfect for a cozy read.
NOTE: These stories all have a strong Christian message. Each of these books has already been released as an individual title and/or in other collections.
540 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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January 19, 2016
A wonderful collection of three books by Janice Thompson.
Red Like Crimson is first A beautiful story of Forgiveness. I loved this story. I fell in love with Adrianne, Chris and Lorelei. This is well written. In addition to the main theme of experiencing God's forgiveness, I loved the sub themes with the precocious seven year old. This is a story I will want to read again.
A Class of her own is in the middle A tender story which I loved. I could relate to Laura going back to school later in life. It is not easy. The way the story deals with grief and moving on was exactly right. I loved the inspirational theme and as always the way Janice weaves all the elements of the story together.
The Wedding Caper is last. A mystery with humor, and inspiration make a wonderful combination. This book had me reigned in from the very start. It was such an enjoyable read. I was kept guessing until the very end. For those who love mysteries this is wonderful. However with the humor and the spiritual thread thrown in it is also a book that even those who don't like mysteries will love. Janice Thompson did a tremendous job with this book.
Red Like Crimson is first A beautiful story of Forgiveness. I loved this story. I fell in love with Adrianne, Chris and Lorelei. This is well written. In addition to the main theme of experiencing God's forgiveness, I loved the sub themes with the precocious seven year old. This is a story I will want to read again.
A Class of her own is in the middle A tender story which I loved. I could relate to Laura going back to school later in life. It is not easy. The way the story deals with grief and moving on was exactly right. I loved the inspirational theme and as always the way Janice weaves all the elements of the story together.
The Wedding Caper is last. A mystery with humor, and inspiration make a wonderful combination. This book had me reigned in from the very start. It was such an enjoyable read. I was kept guessing until the very end. For those who love mysteries this is wonderful. However with the humor and the spiritual thread thrown in it is also a book that even those who don't like mysteries will love. Janice Thompson did a tremendous job with this book.
July 11, 2016
Touching
A heart warming story, though slow moving at times. We were able to feel Annie's emotional struggles with her family and herself.
A heart warming story, though slow moving at times. We were able to feel Annie's emotional struggles with her family and herself.
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