Vietnam veteran David Hallam is in Tennessee working as an arson investigator for an insurance company when he sends his wife, Karen, an unnerving note: “If anything happens to me down here, don’t let it pass as an accident . . .” Ten days later, he dies in a fire and the only thing Karen can feel is guilt—for all the years she wasted in an unsalvageable marriage and for the relief she feels at finally having the sadistic and abusive man out of her life. But despite all that transpired between them, Karen leaves New York City for Belle Isle, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, to bury her husband.

Once there, Karen can finally put the past to rest—or so she thinks. Instead, she is drawn into a tangled and deadly web of disputed fortune, family jealousy, conspiracy, adultery, and murder.

Hymn of Praise

Sharon Lambert and Jay Smoker have been friends for a long time, but lately Jay has seen Sharon in a new light. They begin spending time together, and Sharon invites Jay to her family’s home to serve dinner and sing traditional hymns for their English guests. When Jay decides that this tramples upon his doctrinal beliefs, can these two dear friends compromise and find love? Or will Jay’s strict views keep them apart?

Amazing Grace

Dave Esh is broken with guilt after a recent tragedy. When Alice Blank, an acquaintance from school and youth group, invites him to join an informal singing group that performs for community members in need, Dave doubts he will enjoy himself—let alone find peace. Will Alice’s friendship help Dave learn how to forgive himself the way God already has?

Retirement is one of the most important parts of the financial planning process, yet only two percent of financial advisors describe themselves as competent at it. But the demand is only growing as baby boomers move toward this new phase of life. It is imperative that financial advisors be equipped and ready. That’s why Michael Zwecher—a leading expert on retirement income—has created Retirement Portfolios, which:

Examines how portfolios should be prepped in advance so that the transition from “working” portfolio to retirement portfolio is smooth and seamless
Outlines how to create a portfolio that will provide income, continue to generate growth, and protect assets from disaster
Details the differences in managing a retirement portfolio versus managing portfolios during asset accumulation years

Scarlett and Evan shared many things. A troubled childhood at the same group home, sinister secrets, and marriage vows.

Scarlett has spent the last seven years hiding from her husband. In that time, she’s worked hard to start a new life and forget the sins of her past. But now that her husband has found her, everything she’s built is in danger.

Evan gets what he wants. And there is nothing he wants more than to know why his wife ran out on him all those years ago and to bring her home where she belongs.

But Evan knows better than anyone that Scarlett will not be an easy target.