A scheming woman. A man she can't fathom. A mystery that endangers her career. Is this how God answers Lindsey's prayers? Lindsey Dumont, photographer, travels to the rugged coast of Washington's Olympic Peninsula to finish her photo essay on a rare breed of Makah dogs.But disaster looms for her project, and she decides to fight back. Now she must confront the man who deceived her and unravel a threatening mystery. THE DUMONT CHRONICLES The Dumont family, French Huguenots, settled in New Jersey during Colonial days. Since then, certain Dumont women have led lives marked by adventure. Although they differed in personality and circumstances, these women held in common the gifts of artistry, courage, and a growing faith in God. In this book, Lindsey Dumont faces a test of courage far from her home in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and the Dumont family history, yet undiscovered, awaits her return.

"Don't bury yourself in that wilderness " her relatives say. "Even though you're a widow, you're still young." No matter what they think, Madeleine decides to go. She'll help her aunt restore the old house; she'll sign up for an online baking course; and she'll bury--yes, bury--those terrible memories. ''From now on," she tells herself, "I'm going to be strong and independent." Her plan seems to be working, except for the panic attacks, until she has to deflect the attentions of two men. The doctor, who has a fire-scarred past, is not upset by her panic attacks and knows he can help her to heal. The writer, who conceals more than one secret, admires her spirit and is certain that she needs him. God uses both men and her father's gift of a floral paperweight to remind her of His enduring "forever love," and as she yields to Him, she finds the courage to take a new and challenging path.

Skitter the Lizard, Pibbin's friend, has been jailed by the rabbits. He is sure that she didn't take their necklace, but the rabbits demand proof When they suspect that Skitter's cousin is the thief, Pibbin, Leeper, and Nisk set off to track her down. The trail leads them toward Shadow Swamp and into a strange land of super-sized creatures. They're far from Friendship Bog, and Pibbin is hoping they won't run into the monster of Shadow Swamp. But they do. TALES OF FRIENDSHIP BOG, Book 4 Ages 8 and up.

Pibbin's latest project-passing out invitations to the Cookie Fest so he can earn a star-gets side-tracked when he decides to help a squirrel friend rescue his missing brother. He'll need a team to solve the puzzles and search the booby-trapped tunnel, but he swallows his fears, along with a few tasty ants, and sets out to do his best.

"This first book in the Friendship Bog Series offers a great family read . . . a fun and simple story that beautifully illustrates courage, friendship, and humility." Monique Bergmeier Overview of PIBBIN THE SMALL Pibbin, a tiny treefrog, is desperate to get help for his injured friend but the doctor lives far away. The other frogs tell him he's too small to go. "You'll run into snakes and that giant bullfrog," they say. "Black Snapping Crabs might eat you." . . . An easy-to-read adventure for ages 5 and up. Other 5 out of 5 star reviews: "This was a great little book I read it to my children (ranging in age from 11 down to 3) before bed." 7boyds "Our daughter just finished reading PIBBIN THE SMALL and immediately asked for the sequel. When asked what she thought of the book, she said: 'It doesn't matter how small or weak you are, it matters how much courage you have and that you love and care for your friends.' " ...Stephen Enjaian "Join Pibbin's whole-hearted effort and rewarding adventure and feel what it's like to be a caring friend . . . Oh, and a teacher will see on the website] all the side trips one can take to learn more about swamps, ponds, bogs . . . and of course frogs I loved the illustrations " ... Lowly heart

Gaffer's story shell, the delight of Friendship Bog, has disappeared. Did someone steal it? Do those very large tracks belong to a thief? If only Leeper were here, that brave, strong frog would have a plan. But now it's up to Pibbin, and he sets off to track down those tracks . . . alone. Book 2 in the Friendship Bog Series ages 7 and up. Paperback has black-and-white illustrations and reference map.

In 1950, at the Eskimo village of Koyalik in the Alaska Territory, two young missionaries' prayers are answered when they receive a dog sled-team of huskies with Mik-Shrok as its leader.