Into the Wilderness

Into the Wilderness

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

When Kate and Paul Hanlon's daughter Rebecca arrives in Copper Mill for a surprise visit with her new boyfriend Marcus, they are delighted to see her-but something about the handsome actor whom she's brought home doesn't seem right. Paul is about to embark on a camping trip with men from church, and rather than cancel his expedition, he brings Marcus along. What starts out as a good time of bonding soon turns into disaster when they end up lost in the wilderness. Two mysterious men from Marcus' past are particularly interested in making sure Marcus is found quickly, and Kate, desperate for answers, must use all of her detective skills to bring her husband home alive. Meanwhile, Livvy Jenner tries to teach her son the importance of responsibility, and Rebecca finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love. With time running out, everyone is reminded that faith is the best guide.
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Open Arms

Open Arms

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

Kate and Paul Hanlon have their hands full when they take over the youth group at Faith Briar Church. Though it's been years since their own children were teenagers, they are excited about the challenge, but when Kate receives an anonymous letter from a girl who simply calls herself Mouse, she has a whole new reason to get to know the kids of Copper Mill. According to the letter, Mouse is alone, afraid, and has made a terrible mistake. Kate is determined to help her as soon as she can figure out who it is! A host of possible suspects leads Kate all over town, but can she find the frightened girl-and help her face the future-before it's too late? Meanwhile, Kate is busy organizing an after-prom party to keep the kids in town safe, and she and Paul are counseling a young couple struggling with their marriage. As they help the couple rediscover their love for each other, everyone is reminded that anything is possible with open arms and an open heart.
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A State of Grace

A State of Grace

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

Kate and Paul Hanlon are settling into their new life in Copper Mill, but when the people of Faith Briar Church gather for the first time in their newly rebuilt sanctuary, Kate notices something missing. She begins working on a surprise for the church, but her plan is derailed when she learns about Patricia Harris, a widow whose daughter Marissa is suffering from leukemia. Kate tries to show Patricia God's mercy, but soon discovers that this grieving woman harbors a terrible secret, and getting to the truth just may save the life of her child. Kate sets off on a journey across Tennessee in search of clues, but will she find the answer to everyone's prayers before it's too late? As she seeks God's wisdom, Kate begins to recognize that grace is all around us
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A Distant Memory

A Distant Memory

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

While hiking in Copper Mill Park, taking nature photographs for a stained-glass project, Kate thinks she hears yelling in the distance. She can't clearly make out the noise, so she dismisses it. Soon enough, however, news broadcasts report that Sonja Weaver, a new member of Faith Briar Church, has gone missing from the park. Kate is sure it's connected to the yelling, but the only proof she has is her intuition and clues found in the background of her pictures. Perplexed, Kate sets out to find her new friend with the little information that she has. Meanwhile, Paul notices that Bobby Evans, one of the ministers in town, has grown distant not only from his pastor friends, but also from his parish and his family. Can Paul help Bobby de-stress even when Kate's stress levels are skyrocketing?
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Funny Money

Funny Money

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

When Kate Hanlon decides to help a new family at Faith Briar Church battle their son's overwhelming medical expenses, she takes up a collection... and gets far more than she ever expected. When phony money is discovered in the collection plate, Kate and her fellow parishioners all find themselves in the middle of a counterfeiting ring. The Secret Service investigates, and the trail leads them directly to Tim Lourdes, the father of the sick boy. But Kate suspects there's more going on here than meets the eye. Meanwhile, she, Paul, and several others from town are involved in a dance competition, taking lessons from another couple who has recently arrived in Copper Mill, the Harpers. The dance instructors energize their charges, bringing excitement and a sense of camaraderie to all who learn under them, but is there something else going on at the dance studio? And why does the Secret Service seem to be giving the counterfeit case far less attention than it deserves? Something...
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A Thousand Generations

A Thousand Generations

Traci DePree

Traci DePree

Kate and Paul Hanlon are enjoying a beautiful May morning at the parsonage when a surprise visitor knocks on the door. Eli Weston, Copper Mill's antiques dealer, lumbers in, carrying an aged, life-size wooden mannequin that he recently discovered. When Eli shows off the intricate details of the dummy's construction, Kate realizes that this isn't any old antique-it's hiding a secret that someone wanted everyone in town to forget. Even worse, its shady past seems directly linked to the Hanlon family. Meanwhile, Phillip, Paul's friend from San Antonio, moves into town and opens an antiques store of his own. With Phillip in tow, Kate and Paul set out to uncover the truth behind the mannequin, but as rumors about Paul's family begin to surface, members of Faith Briar Church begin to wonder whether Paul is fit to minister. Can Kate set the record straight before the Hanlon reputation is tarnished for good?
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