"Faith of the Dirt" - Book 1 in The Harris Series
Ben Cooper seems to be on track to have the perfect life, but when an old mentor calls about a new archeological find, he begins a journey that will have him questioning everything he holds as important. Trying to balance his life commitments in Washington state with the pull of the pyramids in north Alabama, it becomes evident he must make life changing choices. One holds the promise of security, financial stability and a family of high status. The other holds what could be the greatest archeological discovery on the North American continent. One is predictable, unchanging, and secure, the other laced with the unknown, great mystery and unexpected dangers. The bigger question, however, is who exactly is he: a settled professor with an accomplished fiancé', or an adventurous scientist digging in whatever dirt the next project might hold? Sometimes it takes hard circumstances to push us in the right direction.
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"Dance of the Drum" - Book 2 in The Harris Series
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Autumn Sunset - Book 1 in the Autumn Sunset SeriesAnnie Wright has given up her dreams. No amount of talent can seem to cover her stubborn attitude and fiery tongue. She's going nowhere and there seems to be no hope of ever changing her circumstances. Yet every time she hears Autumn Sunset played, she finds herself falling in love with the music of Stephen Williams again and somehow finds the motivation to continue. When the doors of opportunity swing wide open as she has an occasion to share her music with the famous musician, will her fears and insecurities cost her the chance to see all her dreams come true? Author Daphne Murrell brings the first of a character-driven series to life as she weaves a story of romance, conflict and mystery. As the relationships in this novel unfold, you may laugh and you may cry, but you won't be able to put it down.
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Winter Midnight - Book 3 in the Autumn Sunset SeriesCindy Marcum is doing her best to change her life both for her mother's sake as well as her own. As Sue Marcum begins cancer treatments and Cindy starts work as the temporary church secretary, they only imagined that their lives had become complicated. But when recently divorced Kyle Sarkos steps into the picture, they become entangled with a mysterious murder and a displaced child. As their search for the truth takes them across the U.S., they learn to deal with the deep regrets of their pasts and come to understand that God truly can work all things for the good of those who love Him.
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Summer Sunrise - Book 4 in the Autumn Sunset SeriesDeception, whether accidental or deliberate, always carries a price. Annie Williams has held a secret from her husband for years, but can the well-meaning intentions of her heart erase the hurt such a secret could bring? Billy Marcum has almost pulled his life together, but the lies of his past seem to dog his heels at every turn. Can he possibly turn the page at last and build a life that is no longer self-centered and destructive towards those he loves the most? The church in Dockrey has grown too large for Jonathan and Kyle to handle. As a new staff member comes on board, will he be a team player in the ministry or a tool of deception and divisiveness? When the truth is interwoven with lies, each life will be affected in some way.
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So Close to ParadiseThis was the first book Daphne ever wrote and is set in her original home state of Florida on the Gulf coast. As Meg MacAllister nears her 30th birthday, her life is good, but not perfect. She's busy, scattered and most times overextended. When an old friend suddenly reappears, things become even more complicated. Phillip Barton is tired, burned out from ministry and ready to make big changes. Meg knows that God has placed a call on his life, and she desperately wants to see him return to what he is most gifted to do. As she tries to help him regain his confidence, she finds old emotions and attachments beginning to resurface ... and all the baggage that comes with them. As hard as it may be for Phillip to overcome his present, it's just as hard for Meg to overcome her past. Will she learn that forgiveness is full before she makes a serious mistake in judgment? And will Phillip ever understand that sometimes our trials drive us to exactly where we need to be?
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The Third King |
"The Third King", is sort of a modern fairy tale. Third in line to the throne, young Andrew Braisogn has no aspirations to follow his father as monarch. He is talented, sensitive, and desires nothing more than a normal life away from the microscope focused at the royal family. But as fate works its way through the lives of his brothers, he may be forced to step into a role that will destroy all his dreams.
Evangeline Dorvain has fought the battle between royal and common her entire life because of her mixed blood mother. Her father, however, a full-blooded royal, is one of the country’s most respected military lawyers. No one is quite sure what to do with the beautiful, strong-minded young lady who seems to ignore bloodlines and boundaries. As she rises quickly in the world tennis circuit, suddenly the tiny nation of Braisognia is in the global spotlight and the country is forced to honor her. As Andrew and Evangeline cross paths, a forbidden friendship develops in which they both find great comfort and acceptance. But the ongoing hate and struggle between the classes threatens any happiness they might ever find alone … or together. |