Davis Bunn ist ein international gefeierter Autor, dessen Werke in zwanzig Sprachen übersetzt wurden und sich über sieben Millionen Mal verkauft haben. Seine Schriften werden für ihre Fähigkeit gelobt, fesselnde historische und spannende Erzählungen zu schaffen, die die Leser in ihren Bann ziehen. Bunn ist auch ein gefragter Dozent für die Kunst des Schreibens und wirkt als Writer in Residence am Regent's Park College der Universität Oxford. Sein literarischer Beitrag liegt in seiner meisterhaften Verbindung von Spannung, historischen Elementen und nachdenklicher Auseinandersetzung.
Im Jerusalem des Jahres 35 n. Chr. tobt ein Konflikt zwischen dem Hohen Rat und den römischen Machthabern gegen die frühe Christliche Gemeinde. Die junge Christin Abigail steht im Mittelpunkt, umworben von dem jüdischen Händler Esra und dem römischen Soldaten Linux. Sie muss entscheiden, wem sie ihr Herz schenkt und ob sie den Herausforderungen der Christenverfolgung gewachsen ist.
Julia has everything money can buy...except for acceptance by either the Gentiles or the Jews. Her Greek father already has a wife and family, leaving Julia and her Hebrew mother second-class citizens. But when they are introduced to followers of the Way, they become part of that community of believers.Abigail's brother, Jacob, now a young man, is attempting to discover his own place as a Christian. He is concerned that being more serious about his faith means trading away the exhilaration of his current profession as a caravan guard. Hired by Julia's father to protect the wealthy merchant's caravans on the secretive "Frankincense Trail"--undercover transport of this highly valuable commodity--Jacob also passes letters and messages between various communities of believers. He is alarmed to find out that Julia, hardly more than a girl, is also a messenger. Can their immediate mistrust be put aside to finally bring their hearts together?
A few months before his twenty-first birthday, Ethan missed the chance to save his brother's life. Adrian was murdered on the steps of the courthouse in Jacksonville, Florida. Ever since that fateful day, Ethan has sensed a deep disconnect between the man he should have been and the one he has become. His days play out a beat too slow, his mind rehashing the scene of his failure again and again.
"Ryan Eames is a policewoman and single mother dedicated most of all to her lonely, uniquely gifted son. Stretched thin by double shifts and grappling with an out-of-season coastal wildfire, Christmas cheer feels as far away as a distant carol on a winter night. Until duty draws her into the life of a stranger. Ethan Lange is alive because Ryan reached his canyon home before the blaze. Christmas is only days away, and Ethan has lost everything. A man reckoning with a painful past, it's not the first time he's been forced to start over. At least now it's in the redeeming embrace of Miramar Bay. Forging an animal rescue operation, Ryan and Ethan first unite by their cause and the rally of a close-knit community. But it's Ryan's extraordinary child who draws them into something deeper and surprising. Something to be thankful for. Now with every beat of their hearts, Christmas in Miramar Bay looks to be a season of love, healing, and sweet mercies that will be remembered for a lifetime."-- Provided by publisher
"Four years after his wife's death, art history teacher Derek Gaines has finally made a kind of peace with himself. He tries his best to stave off memories. His days are ones of familiar routine. Guarded against further pain, he keeps relationships at a safe distance. It's all part of his necessary transition to surviving alone. If anything is truly responsible for Derek making it back from the brink, it's his edifying work as a consultant for auction houses--and indulging a consuming sideline job: tracking stolen art. But Derek's latest hunt will lead him toward challenges both professional and personal that he's not prepared to face. He discovered the art of falling in love again . . . Joining Derek on his quest is Kelly Reid, the new junior vice president of gallery operations at Christie's Los Angeles. She is driven, ambitious, fiercely passionate about her work--and a fellow wounded kindred spirit. Bitterly immune to men's promises, she's never letting herself be vulnerable again. Yet even as trust and affection remain frightening territory, a tenuous start to her partnership with Derek slowly builds toward something more. And soon, both will be tested beyond anything they could have imagined--in the deepening mystery of a lost painting, and in matters of the heart, which can be the greatest mystery of all."-- Provided by publisher
"Six years ago, Daniel was a Los Angeles financial analyst who was too handsome for his own good. Too smart for his anchor job on the nightly news. And too enamored with the heady addictions of the high life. That man died in a tragic accident with his fiancée. With grief and guilt battling for control, Daniel moved to the quiet California seaside town of Miramar Bay with his best friend--a rescue Labradoodle who still sees him through rough times. Daniel's a different man now. Clean, sober, and taking things one day at a time with no commitments to anyone except himself. And just as his solitude begins to chafe, two souls in need of fresh starts unexpectedly enter Daniel's life . . . Daniel's self-centered sister has dissolved several longtime relationships. Theirs included. The latest? Her restless teenage daughter, Nicole, whom she's dropped off in Miramar Bay without a backward glance. For Nicole, who's never felt at home in the world, it only confirms the disconnect she's always had with her mother. Now, left with an uncle she barely knows, Nicole is more adrift than ever. Yet to Daniel's surprise, playing surrogate father is forging a bond that he needs, too. More difficult for Daniel is the possibility of romance with lovely and fragile Stella Dalley. Struggling with a trauma of her own, the single mother is as cautious about love as Daniel is--no matter how healing it could be. But for Daniel, Stella, and Nicole there's still hope for a tomorrow they can call their own. All they have do is to learn to trust in each other, and in themselves."--Provided by publisher
The narrative follows archeologist Harry Bennett and antiquities dealer Storm Syrrell as they embark on a global treasure hunt, uncovering artifacts that hold significant historical and cultural importance. Their journey intertwines adventure with the exploration of the treasures' deeper meanings, challenging their understanding of value beyond mere wealth. As they navigate various challenges, the quest reveals profound implications for history and humanity.
A chilling vision of an impending economic collapse haunts Buddy, leaving him in a state of fear and uncertainty. Struggling with the weight of his prediction, he grapples with the potential fallout on his job and family, while questioning the likelihood of being believed. The story delves into themes of isolation, responsibility, and the challenge of confronting a society unwilling to acknowledge impending doom.
In this sequel, the protagonist grapples with the remnants of a once-promising life, seeking to reclaim what has slipped away. The narrative explores themes of loss, hope, and the struggle to rediscover one's identity and purpose amidst challenging circumstances. As she navigates her journey, the character's resilience and determination are tested, offering a poignant reflection on the human experience of longing and the quest for renewal.
When Connor Larkin boards a late night bus in downtown LA, he's not sure where he's going or what he's looking for. Putting his acting career - and his fiancée - on hold, he's searching for something he can't define, a part of himself he lost on the road to success. Once he dreamed of being a singer in the classic style of Sinatra and Bennett. But his lean good looks soon landed him in movies as the sexy "bad guy"--And in the arms of a famous young heiress. Now, with his wedding day approaching, Connor finds himself stepping into the sleepy seaside town of Miramar Bay - where one remarkable woman inspires him to rethink all of his choices