Kelly Mills Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan. From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan-she places Post-it notes all over her house and car-will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career. Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women's fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life.

When tragedy strikes too close to home, can three broken people help each other heal? Darcy Collins is living her dream of being a wife and, hopefully soon, a mother. But when her husband leaves on the night of their first-year anniversary to help a victim of domestic abuse, her dream begins to shatter. She wakes the next morning to police knocking on her door, and the search for her missing husband begins. Steve Parnell, recently returned from his service in the Navy, is surprised to hear his sister, Cindy, is married. He's even more shocked to see her name on the news as a suspect, along with her husband, in the kidnapping of Dr. Collins. He quickly returns to Charleston to find out all he can about the investigation. It's there he meets Darcy. On impulse, Darcy offers that Steve can stay with her until the investigation is over, and an awkward friendship is formed. The one bright spot in the midst of their worry is Hope, a young girl recently orphaned, whom Darcy agrees to foster. As the investigation drags on, Steve, Darcy, and Hope grow closer together, bonded by their shared grief. Meanwhile, questions and fears abound. Is Darcy's husband still alive? Could Cindy really be involved in the kidnapping, or is she, too, a victim? Will Darcy be able to keep Hope if her husband doesn't return? Where is God when hope seems so far away?

There is a devastating loss of lives on Earth. So many were Gaia speakers the loss was felt by those on Adelphi. The council requested several from that world travel to Earth and convince a young woman Bizaan Ayaa Wolf, to take her position as a peace broker. The mission team was not prepared to find Storm De Wees’s company behind the deaths. Nadia though was not surprised his minions survived the end of the fourth world. She didn’t however expect her father’s wrath to reach out for her from beyond the grave. Saving Nadia had to take a back seat to stopping the evil behind all the hate. Though it seemed beyond their skills. As they struggled to find a way, little did they know there was an even greater threat to Gaia and the places of power. Stopping one would not stop the other. Facing the loss of so much brought out bravery none of them could have imagined. The anticipated relief relaxation and recovery of returning home was not to be, a new danger welcomed them. They could not stand down till all life on Adelphi was again safe.

Enter into the world of Hope as she stays home under quarantine . her home becomes a place where she can enjoy all the activities that she usually does during the week outside of home..

Religious progressives Buehrens and Parker discuss the political and personal relevance of the progressive theological movement in the early twenty-first century, covering challenges such as the teachings of fundamentalists, with anecdotes about themes such as eschatology, salvation, sin, and the history of ecumenical and universalist movements.