GOD’S GREATEST BLESSINGS COME IN UNEXPECTED WAYS Johann Brandtstadter returns home a weary man, tired of the bloodshed and horror that war brings. When he finds a dear childhood friend grown into young womanhood, he cannot help but claim her for his own. At the turn of the twentieth century, life is changing and not necessarily for the better. Can Johann and his young bride find a safe place to call home despite the tension and mayhem of a world on the brink of war? "Mercies in Disguise" is a prequel to the OUT OF AFRICA series and follows the journey of Johann and Lily Brandtstadter from their German Fatherland to the shores of America.

LOVE FORGED IN THE FIRE & FOUNDED ON FAITH John Brandt is a man on the edge of professional burnout and personal self-destruction. Can the sweet innocence of the new neighbor help Johnny find the peace he has been seeking so desperately? Fragile Catherine Kavanagh is grieving and alone with nothing but faith and determination to sustain her. Will the boyish charm of the neighborhood Casanova be able to break through the fear and heartache that clouds Catherine’s future? Subtle Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor. Out of the Ashes Out of Time Out of Desperation Out of the Past Out of the Blue Out of Control Out of Touch Out of Options - Coming April 2019

WHEN THE THOUGHT OF FOREVER ISN'T LONG ENOUGH Billowing storm clouds gather on the horizon, as newlyweds John and Catherine Brandt face a challenging season fueled with doubt, discouragement, and despair. As the odds mount against them, joy and tragedy are woven together in a divine tapestry that soothes their beleaguered spirits and restores a measure of grace. But when the ultimate test comes, will the couple find the strength to carry on? This book contains warm sensuality and rare, mild profanity. "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor.

In the third book of the Out of Africa series, Maggie Thompson and her daughters are confronted with the devastating consequences of horrific child abuse. Can broken bodies, shattered spirits, and a fragmented family be restored? For John and Catherine Brandt financial troubles, personal trials, and an uncertain future weigh heavily on the couple. As they learn to depend upon God, His faithful and compassionate nature is revealed in astounding ways. Warm Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor.

CHOOSE CAREFULLY WHEN CAUGHT BETWEEN DESPAIR AND DESIRE The path to self-destruction beckons to Maggie Thompson in the midst of her grief and shame; but, God’s tender call to restoration is never far behind. A paralyzing heartache staggers John Brandt after a profound loss rocks his world. And, the heart of the Father grieves with him. Can the Brandt and Thompson families find hope in God’s promises for the future and still deal with haunting echoes from the past? Warm Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor.

James Thompson dreams of the day he will have a family of his own; but, love seems like a far reach for a country boy who can’t quite fill his deceased brother’s shoes. One night. One mistake. A lifetime of consequences. Sandy Brandt is facing every young woman’s nightmare. When her boyfriend refuses to live up to his responsibilities Sandy must find a way to make it on her own. Will James and Sandy find a way past recent heartbreaks, broken dreams, and frayed trust to discover the love God always intended?

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR A NEW BEGINNING Billy Brandt has searched his whole life for a place to belong; and, when he discovers the family that was always meant to be his, Billy feels like he’s finally found a place to call home. Caught in a tangled web of lousy decisions and far-reaching consequence, Genesis Roberts is a small-town girl with big city dreams. Can Billy find a way to break Genesis out of the cycle of abuse and addiction that has gotten so out of control? And, more importantly, is God’s love and mercy big enough to cover a lifetime of regret? Warm Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor.

At each turn, Maggie Thompson has made the wrong decisions; and, now her life will never be the same. With everything at stake, Maggie is out of options; and, her family’s precarious future hangs in the balance. For the Brandt’s, a whirlwind of conflict sends their tattered family flying to the four winds. Combined with the chaos that their elderly ward thrusts into their lives, John and Catherine find themselves ensnared in a life-altering battle that hinges on the past and threatens everything they hold dear. Subtle Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor.

INDEPENDENCE TAKE A BACK SEAT TO NECESSITY A wild week of holiday shenanigans left Ronnie Brandt with an unexpected gift – one her hunky fireman might not appreciate. But, with nowhere else to turn, Ronnie seeks out the fun-loving comedian in hopes he’ll do the right thing. For free-wheeling bachelor Gus Reid, the idea of living up to his responsibilities comes with an unwanted dose of harsh reality – one he’s not keen on facing. Especially when it involves a possible confrontation with his unsuspecting buddy: Ronnie’s ax-wielding brother, Johnny. Warm Sensuality / Rare Mild Profanity "Out of Africa" Series Set in California during the late 1970s, the Out of Africa series covers the lives of John and Catherine Brandt along with a host of family and friends. Meeting the challenges of life with faith, hope, and love, this dynamic couple faces every day with a good dose of prayer, common sense, and humor. Out of the Ashes Out of Time Out of Desperation Out of the Past Out of the Blue Out of Control Out of Touch Out of Options Out of Chances Out of the Way - Coming August 2019