A Gift Most Rare

November 4, 2022 By

It’s Christmastime in the pocket-sized village of Briarcliff Manor. With yuletide spirits flying high, life seems close to perfect in this quaint suburb of Manhattan. But not everyone feels the holiday cheer. While most go about their joyful holiday pursuits, young Charlie Riverton is restless. Compassionate by nature, he’s especially mindful of the lonely and forlorn. At the same time, he’s the unofficial leader of a close-knit group of sixth-grade buddies. Together they grapple with pre-teen hijinks, newfound freedoms and an emerging, nerve-wracking interest in girls. Meanwhile, there’s a curiously gifted newcomer in town. Charlie develops a special friendship with the handsome stranger and together, they set out to craft a God-honoring Christmas gift for the whole community. Along the way, lives are changed and people begin to look at Christmas a little differently. Come spend the holidays in Briarcliff with this feel-good, coming of age story set in small-town America in the early 1970s.

Congratulations to Tom for writing a heartwarming Christmas story that evokes the traditional Christmas spirit. A Gift Most Rare focuses on a God-honoring relationship between a young boy, a guardian angel and a whole village that rediscovers how best to celebrate Christmas. -Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Producer, and Director

A Gift Most Rare is a gift to every reader. Bringing you back to a time when Christmas was filled with thanks to God, it is a great reminder to care for those around you, giving to those in need and coming together to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus.  -Rev Anthony Karlik, Sr. Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Eastern Region President of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren

This novel is sweet and affectionate, with a strong spiritual uplift. A lovely debut. -Jamie Malanowski, author of The Coup and Commander Will Cushing, Daredevil Hero of the Civil War

Every once in a while comes a magical story, an exquisite jewel of a book, a piece of fiction that more than makes up for all the ordinary books. Leihbacher is an amazing storyteller. He economically imbues his plot and characters with life’s truths. -Karen Smith, Historian, Briarcliff Manor

A Gift Most Rare is a thoroughly feel-good holiday tale, reminiscent of the things we love about It’s a Wonderful Life, but for our times. -Martha Higgins Ferguson, Chappaqua, NY $4.65 on Kindle.
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The End of the World

November 3, 2022 By

The End of the World
When the sky cracks open and the Biblical apocalypse unfolds, Wyatt Hughes must run for his life. One disaster after another leads Wyatt to a group of survivors living in an underground bunker. There he learns to strengthen his faith as much as his will to live. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Northkill

October 27, 2022 By

Northkill
Drawn into the savage clashes of the French and Indian War, Jakob Hochstetler faces an impossible choice—and the irreversible consequences. Northkill is closely based on an inspiring true story well-known among the Amish and Mennonites and documented in many publications and contemporary accounts. $0.99 on Kindle.
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Free: The Envelope

August 11, 2022 By

The Envelope

Two teachers, one running toward the will of God, the other running away from it. They must each face their respective pasts to discover their destiny with each other, but a missing envelope is the key, and it must be found in time… Free on Kindle.
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A Wedding to Celebrate

August 10, 2022 By

A Wedding to Celebrate

Josie Johnson has a passion for planning weddings, until the day everything goes wrong and her client threatens to personally escort her off the premises. The humiliation of that event makes her question her future as a professional wedding planner. Her mom convinces her to get back in the game by taking on a free client: an old family friend who turns out to be the worst bridezilla Josie has ever encountered. After Brady Alexander’s home burns down, he rents a room from an older couple and learns that the other tenant is the wedding planner for his best friend’s wedding. He’s drawn to her right away, but she’s off limits because he’s the best man. Josie tries to keep a healthy distance from Brady after her friend makes it clear she doesn’t want any relationship drama attached to her wedding. The only problem is, he’s everything she could ever want in a man, and he feels the same way about her. Josie can’t let anything mess up her chance to prove herself as a competent wedding planner, but when she becomes more and more convinced that Brady might be “the one,” she has a decision to make. A decision that could change everything.*This is a contemporary Christian story with strong Biblical themes and Bible references. $2.99 on Kindle.
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Free: Uncommon Ground

February 5, 2022 By

Uncommon Ground
FREE CHRISTIAN SUSPENSE: TEN BOOK SERIES.
Finding her daughter after a disaster before it was too late was her greatest challenge.
Finding his heart unattached to her was his.
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The Secondary Inheritance

December 17, 2020 By

The Secondary Inheritance
Heartwarming Christian Women’s Fiction. Two wounded women fight for the love of a baby girl. Anna decides to become a foster parent with the hopes of adopting a baby. When a baby is placed with her, she’s told it’s a slam-dunk adoption case, but then Delilah, the child’s birth mother, shows up and decides she wants her baby back. $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Unannounced Christmas Visitor

December 8, 2019 By

The Unannounced Christmas Visitor
Winner of the 2018 READERS’ FAVORITE GOLD MEDAL AWARD in Christian fiction, and inspired by Hebrews 13:2, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it,” this heartwarming holiday story will stir your soul like never before! $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Time and Again Trilogy Boxed Set

December 20, 2018 By

The Time and Again Trilogy Boxed Set
A lost town, a misplaced historical artifact, a skeleton in the family tree, and runaway slaves hiding in the attic—all the “history mystery” you could want with a squeaky-clean romance for added spice.

Abby Thomas is spending her summer in a run-down old house with a bratty pre-teen named Merrideth she is supposed to tutor. It’s not Abby’s idea of a dream job, but it does come with perks. There’s John Roberts, the devastatingly attractive neighbor who is almost too wonderful to be real. And then there are the virtual trips to the past she gets to take via a strange and wonderful computer program called Beautiful Houses—also too amazing to be real. No one knows how it works, but with the software, Abby can rewind and fast-forward the lives of all the people who ever lived in a house for a God’s-Eye view of time.

In 1858, Merrideth’s house was a train stop on the Alton & Chicago Line, and a young woman named Charlotte lived there. She takes up the cause of abolition and turns the house into a station on the Underground Railroad after hearing Abraham Lincoln pour out his heart at the debate that will catapult him onto the national stage and lead to his presidency during the dark days of the Civil War.

In book two Abby’s reluctant student finally begins warming up to her. And her friendship with John Roberts is also heating up. He’s definitely marriage material. Except he thinks she’s crazy, because a computer program that allows you to rewind and fast-forward the lives of people from long ago is surely pure fantasy…

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Lost Children of the Prophet

September 18, 2018 By

Lost Children of the Prophet
Abducted as children. Sold into different lives. Brother and sister struggle to find each other.

After years of separation, Nat succeeds in finding his sister, Ziva. Though he remains a slave, she is a beloved daughter, purchased to replace a lost child. Unfortunately, Nat’s despicable master lusts after Ziva and will do anything to force their mating. Her rejection sets off a devastating chain of events that could send Nat to the mines and ruin her adopted father. Can they avoid the trap set by Nat’s master and protect Ziva and her father?

First in a new series, Lost Children of the Prophet is an ancient historical fiction set in earliest biblical times. Follow the danger and intrigue of this family who fights for each other in near constant turmoil. This book is a must read. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: The Time and Again Trilogy Boxed Set

November 27, 2017 By

Free: The Time and Again Trilogy Boxed Set
A lost town, a misplaced historical artifact, a skeleton in the family tree, and runaway slaves hiding in the attic—all the “history mystery” you could want with a squeaky-clean romance for added spice.

Abby Thomas is spending her summer in a run-down old house with a bratty pre-teen named Merrideth she is supposed to tutor. It’s not Abby’s idea of a dream job, but it does come with perks.

There’s John Roberts, the devastatingly attractive neighbor who is almost too wonderful to be real.

And then there are the virtual trips to the past she gets to take via a strange and wonderful computer program called Beautiful Houses—also too amazing to be real. No one knows how it works, but with the software, Abby can rewind and fast-forward the lives of all the people who ever lived in a house for a God’s-Eye view of time. Free on Kindle.

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Romance in the Rockies Books 1, 2, & 3 PLUS The Lost Chapters–A Novella: Inspirational Historical Western Romances Box Set

October 3, 2017 By

Romance in the Rockies Books 1, 2, & 3 PLUS The Lost Chapters–A Novella: Inspirational Historical Western Romances Box Set
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The Ladies of Defiance–three beautiful, Christian sisters, ranging in ages and life experiences, find themselves stranded in the lawless, godless frontier town of Defiance, Colorado. Can they hold on to their faith and their hearts or will something have to give? $0.99 on Kindle.

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Prince Crossing

April 5, 2017 By

Prince Crossing

Vicki, a wealthy city-bred woman, is horrified when her husband accepts a pastorate in a small, dying town called Prince Crossing in Blackberry County. Not only is she in culture shock, but she must deal with the pressures of being a pastor’s wife—and the disapproval of those who don’t understand her. As all of these things are going on, Vicki is trying desperately to get her husband’s attention when everyone else also wants it. Worst of all, will the town forgive her when she loses her focus and struggles with her faith in God himself? $0.99 on Kindle.

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Ask Me to Marry You

September 21, 2016 By

Ask Me to Marry You

Though she’s loath to admit it, Audra Drysdale needs a man to save her ranch. It seems a perfectly reasonable idea, then, to ask her uncle, who is the town attorney and a matchmaker of sorts, to find her a groom—a “proxy” who will take her orders and dish them out to the men. What could go wrong? $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Tabitha

March 17, 2016 By

Free: Tabitha
From the author of the groundbreaking series, A Prairie Heritage, comes the compelling story of fiery-haired, fiery-tempered Tabitha Hale. Rescued from a life of depravity, Tabitha gives her heart to God and her life to nursing during the Great War. Will the elite British nursing service accept an American volunteer? Free on Kindle.

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Finding Hope

July 12, 2015 By

Finding Hope
When Olivia Martinelli, a naive nineteen-year-old, moved out on her own, she never could have imagined what direction her life would take. A life-changing decision, a betrayal of trust, and a painful consequence leave her devastated. Will Olivia find the strength she needs for the journey ahead? *Christian Fiction* $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Brothers’ Keepers, a novel of suspense

April 11, 2015 By


When a dear friend disappears without warning, archaeologist Grace Madison exposes his deadly deception—only to realize that it endangers everything she cherishes. On this epic journey, the Madison family risks it all to save it all in “The Brothers’ Keepers.” (2014 LYRA Award winner, second place.) $0.99 on Kindle.

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Under Covers

March 25, 2015 By


Naomi Savoy is five days away from marrying Jordan Lennox, the man of her dreams, when she is faced with her worst nightmare. Her sister is missing. When her search for her sister sets her on a path into her past, she is forced to ask for help from the last person on earth she ever wished to see again – Garth Duhaney – a man she has both loved and hated for most of her life and whose power over her she has never been able to break.

Jordan Lennox knows his wife-to-be is hiding things in her past. But his love for her keeps him believing that one day she will come clean. But when the secrets force him on a trip across the ocean only days before their wedding, he begins to question whether love is really enough.

Will love keep them together or will it all fall apart when everything is uncovered? $2.99 on Kindle.
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Fractal Standard Time

February 28, 2015 By


Can Eden be built on another planet? Several pioneers, explorers, and inventors aim to find out by establishing a permanent colony on Mars. One mathematician stakes his career on the idea and inspires several generations to come. As his vision evolves through his descendents, so does the technology to implement it. With the technology comes an increasing mastery over the environment. In the wrong hands that technology may lead to their ultimate destruction. $0.99 on Kindle.
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When Camels Fly

February 12, 2015 By


When archaeologist Grace Madison’s adult daughter is kidnapped in Israel, Grace knows she’ll have to break almost all Ten Commandments to bring her home alive.

Moments after Grace shoots Maggie’s abductor, a young shepherd kills a second assassin. Running for their lives, the women quickly unearth a global evil poised to sacrifice millions. Their pursuit of justice endangers family and friends while the world teeters toward disaster. Crisscrossing the “cradle of civilization”–the Middle East–the women confront old loves and discover new passions.

How far will they have to go to save everyone and everything they hold dear? From the shadowy alleyways of old Jerusalem to congested caravanserai in Jordan, and from elderly operatives hiding under Masada to youthful rescuers disguised as snake charmers in Jericho, the mother-daughter team soon realizes nothing is as it seems–even each other.

Because sometimes, doing what’s right is all that’s left. $0.99 on Kindle.
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In Due Season

January 4, 2015 By

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Lottie was trying to start a faith-based solution to the problems of youth crime and low educational achievement, but instead she somehow stirred up a hornet’s nest of resentment and prejudice that leads to fear, division, and murder. In due season, Lottie discovers what her heart has longed for—true purpose and true love. She comes to realize that true love is made in your soul before your body gets involved. And, oh, yes…miracles do happen, even in Union City, Alabama! ($0.99 on Kindle)

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Divas of Damascus Road

April 23, 2014 By

Divas-of-Damascus-RoadEssence Bestseller

After being blamed for her baby sister’s death, Dianne Rucker swore she’d never come back to Dentonville, Texas. But her Aunt Gloria, who took her in after the accident, is getting remarried. Going back home means Dianne must face her own demons as well as a drug-addicted mother who is now falling even further into schizophrenia.

But Dianne isn’t the only one struggling. Her two cousins must come to terms with their own issues after having grown up in this dysfunctional family of women. And Aunt Gloria may be hiding the biggest skeletons of all.

The women must look to their faith in God as they attempt to turn their lives around like Saul on the Biblical road to Damascus.

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Stepping Down

April 10, 2014 By
Stepping-Down#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER – African American Christian Fiction!

Mark has been pastoring New Vision church for six years now, and all his hard work is about to pay off as the church approaches mega-church status. But while Mark has been busy building the church, his own household has been crumbling to pieces. After ignoring divine guidance, Mark finds himself caught up in the appearance of a scandal that threatens to tear the church apart. And his wife’s secrets only add insult to near-fatal injury.

Sharla would have done just about anything to be a mother…and, actually, she did. She was willing to pay the price for her mistakes, but she never dreamed someone else might have to suffer instead. How close can she come to confessing her past without jeopardizing her future?

Stepping Down is the eighth full-length novel from National Bestselling Author Michelle Stimpson. As the granddaughter of a pastor and the great-granddaughter of a bishop, she explores a conflict many spiritual leaders still encounter today. Readers will enjoy this fast-paced, hard-hitting novel that addresses the ageless question: How can a man run the church if he can’t run his own household?

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