FRANCES DEVINE SERIES:

Sugar and Spice

Sugar and Spice

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

When Cici Willow, a pastor's daughter, falls in love with Jimmy Grayson, she feels she must give up a lifelong desire for excitement and adventure. Feeling guilty over her selfishness, she jumps at the chance to do what she thought would be a good deed, but instead she runs straight into danger. When Jimmy sees Cici standing on the deck of a tour boat with the villain, he can't believe his eyes. And as the steamer Eastland sinks into the murky Chicago River, will God answer Cici's prayer to give her a second chance at life and love?
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Scent of Magnolia

Scent of Magnolia

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

Miss Helen Edwards is not lovelorn.And despite what her friend believes, she has not fallen for Patrick Flannigan. He may be handsome, and he may be the father of her favorite pupil, but he is also a widower—and still grieving over his beloved wife. Then there is his plan to remove his daughter from the Cecilia Quincy School for the Deaf, even when Molly stands to benefit greatly from the education.Ever since meeting Miss Edwards, Patrick Flannigan cannot seem to keep his thoughts from drifting in her direction. In fact, it has become hard not to think of his daughter and Helen together. But that is silly. Her attention to Molly and her gracious offer to teach him sign language are blessings. . .nothing more.Can Helen and Patrick set aside their own wills to see God's perfect plan for their hearts and lives?
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Christmas on the Prairie

Christmas on the Prairie

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

ANSLEY POTTER JUST FOUND OUT SHE'S AN AUNT ...of three endearing orphaned children. Only Seth Dobson isn't planning to relinquish custody of his nephew and nieces. But Ansley didn't come all the way to Prairie Chicken, Kansas, to give up without a fight. She's determined to be part of the children's lives, even with the handsome farmer opposing her at every turn. As the children's paternal uncle, Seth is happy to do his Christian duty. Just when he and the kids are finally becoming a family, here's this Boston beauty who isn't afraid to stand up to him...or to danger. Can two strangers who are constantly surprising each other create something special and lasting--together?
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Threads of Love

Threads of Love

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

On the one-year anniversary of their grandmother's death, four cousins from a fractured family converge on beautiful Colorado Springs to fulfill the terms of her will. They will piece together a quilt—and perhaps find a way to mend the hurt feelings and old feuds. Each young woman brings long-buried desires to the meeting. . .and each must face the calamities of the past—and the present. Can a torn and ragged family be stitched back together?
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White River Brides

White River Brides

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

Travel back in time to historic Missouri, along the banks of the White River, for three stories reminding readers that with God all things are possible. Jack enters a marriage of convenience with Lexie in order to adopt the twin girls he adores. Tuck relishes her time with her best friend, but she is not the type to ever marry and believes anything more with Rafe would ruin their friendship. Addy feels called to teach children and won't let marriage interfere with that responsibility. Sacrifice and duty, family and friendship—those leave no room for romance. . .or do they?
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Once a Thief

Once a Thief

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

When an unscrupulous man offers Danielle Grayson shelter and food for her and her brother, she sees no other option, even though it means joining Sutton in his crimes. But a stroke of good fortune provides Danielle refuge with a wealthy Christian family. Sutton doesn’t mind as long as she steals from them. Danielle must choose between betraying those who helped her or seeing her brother harmed.When her deception surfaces, will Danielle return to crime or will she turn to Blake Nelson—and God—for rescue?From the Back CoverDanielle is just trying to survive.Orphaned and responsible for her young brother, Danielle Grayson resorts to stealing to survive.When an unscrupulous man offers her shelter and food for her and her brother, she sees no other option, even though it means joining Sutton in his crimes. But a stroke of good fortune provides Danielle refuge with the Kramers, a wealthy Christian family. Sutton doesn’t mind as long as she steals from her benefactors. Danielle must choose between betraying those who helped her or seeing her brother harmed.Blake Nelson is a neighbor of the Kramers. At first he is suspicious of Danielle, but as he gets to know her, he seeks to help and asks her to star as the heroine of his new musical comedy. After she agrees, Blake realizes he has fallen in love.When her deception surfaces, will Danielle return to crime or will she turn to Blake—and God—for rescue? “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 
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Rest in Peace, Miss Aggie (The Misadventures of Miss Aggie)

Rest in Peace, Miss Aggie (The Misadventures of Miss Aggie)

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

Ride along on a hair-raising adventure with Victoria Storm and her cohorts as they comb Cedar Chapel for clues to a murder. When the local pet store owner is found dead, the coroner deems it due to a fall. But Victoria, her fiancé Benjamin, and the residents of Cedar Chapel Lodge, a senior boardinghouse, think it’s murder. As they begin to uncover evidence, things go from bad to worse and their friend Miss Aggie disappears, leaving her blood-stained clothing behind.Will Victoria catch the killer or be the next victim?
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A Girl Like That

A Girl Like That

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

Katie O'Shannon is excited to finally be in Chicago, working with her father in show business. And when she's given the opportunity to perform on stage herself, she's sure her dreams are coming true. But then God awakens her to the plight of the immigrants, and she realizes the spotlight may not bring her what she truly seeks.  
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Whispers of the Wind

Whispers of the Wind

Frances Devine

Frances Devine

Abigail didn't expect this. . . When Abigail James accepted a teaching position at the Cecilia Quincy School for the Deaf, she wasn't prepared for what awaited her. First, one of her young pupils is both deaf and blind. . .a challenge Abigail isn't sure she's prepared for. Then there's the school's director, Mr. Carter, who's vehemently opposed to introducing any new teaching techniques, including Braille and sign language, that could help the students immensely. Dr. Trent Quincy, the school's owner, hopes the new teacher will stay. Her concern for the students is quite clear. And then she has a curious way of capturing his heart. But as unsettling events rain down on the Quincy School, will old ways prevent a bright future?
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