Being a mail order bride is hard... dealing with the new in-laws is harder! Irene Bailey misses Missouri more than she could have imagined. The cousin she's living with treats her like a maid, and her life is unraveling fast. When she finds Dr. Theodore Harcourt's ad for a mail order bride,she thinks her problems are solved. But Dr. Harcourt isn't interested in marriage. He's interested in money. His business is failing, and his late father's estate will only go to him on one condition:He needs to be married. Desperate for a way to put his life back in order, he finds a bride the fastest and easiest way possible - through an ad. He never thought he'd get so lucky to find a woman like Irene. Smart as well as beautiful, she's everything he's dreamed of. But his aunt isn't happy. She wants the money for herself and will go to any lengths possible to get it. Money isn't everything, but will Dr. Harcourt realize that in time to save his marriage? Or will Irene and the doctor miss their one chance at true love?

In the heart of ancient Greece, Lydia, the spirited and independent daughter of a prosperous Jewish purple dyer, defies an arranged marriage and escapes to Philippi. There, she embarks on a journey to master the ancient art of dyeing, weaving a vibrant tale of forgiveness, faith, redemption, and the unwavering courage to chase her dreams.

With a stubborn faith and a longing heart, Ruth leaves her home and everything she has ever known to follow her mother-in-law to the promised land where she encounters challenges on every side.

To save her family from financial ruin, Annaliese Dawson agrees to marry a stranger. She knows that the arrangement would probably never lead to love, but as the two begin to trust each other, could it be that they have a chance at true love? ***** Matthew Cassidy is a widower baronet with three young children. Convinced that his children deserve a mother, a marriage is promptly arranged between Matthew and Annaliese, a pair that have never met, and are complete opposites. What will it take to bring these two together? They have but one chance to get it right. [[word count: 80,000 - 90,000]] Cover designed by Morgan Sangster

(Featured by wattpad)Highest ranking #4 in spiritual. Sold for nothing Sisi finds herself stuck in an abusive marriage to a man whose purpose is to break her down. Fifteen years of abuse and five miscarriages later, it almost seems like her life could get better when she is abducted by her own doctor. Haunted by nightmares of her past, she manages to adjust to her new life but deep down, she knows her abusive husband will move heaven and earth to find her and she better be prepared for when this will happen. *CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS SCENES OF ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. #christian # romance # aheartinneedofhealing #Godsgrace # forgiveness * Copyright © 2016 Lily Orevba All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher. This is a work of fiction belonging to Lily Orevba. Resemblance to places, persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

Joseph. A seventeen-year-old boy torn from his family, from his home. Sold into slavery by his own brothers... Asenath. A mischievous fourteen-year-old girl more interested in climbing trees than learning how to become a distinguished lady, daughter of Egypt's most powerful High Priest... Two individuals that couldn't be any more different, yet brought together through the most unforeseen circumstances. This is a story of finding truth; of finding love, favor, and forgiveness... It is a journey of faith and trust as real and as rugged as a certain caravan traveling through a wilderness land. As real as a boy struggling with betrayal while holding on to his God. As real as a girl asking questions, seeking answers. This is her story. This is their story.

"A shot was heard. Janette whined as she felt the thick hot blood running down her left arm. But she couldn't stop now. No, not while the soldiers were after her." This was nearly the same as saying that he was dead for sure and they would never be able to get him back ever again! She felt her head spinning at the thought of never being able to see Piet again and slumped into the back of her chair." Janette isn't just a normal girl. No, she is more than that. She is a warrior fighting in the resistance for her freedom and next to that she has a war of emotions inside of her, how will she cope with the fact that her friend dies or the boy for whom she is slowly developing feelings for, gets kidnapped? What should she do when she stands face to face with the man responsible for all this hurt? *!currently under construction!* We are currently correcting some mistakes and grammatical issues that are in the Story. However, the Story is not going to be taken down during this editing and therefore the chapters might look a little confusing for a while ;)

Ten year old Hannah Strömm is living a normal, happy life, when her parents are suddenly killed in a car accident, and she is taken to an orphanage. There she meets a young girl like herself, who teaches her about God, and insists that God has a very special purpose for her life. But what, Vanessa doesn't say. Does she know? (Formerly "Hannah's Journey")

This is a collection of tear-jerking poems that touches the subject that caused me the greatest pain. To those who feel they are unloved, especially by their parents, you sure can identify with these poems. Before you start reading, let me tell you this: your parents do love you. :) God bless your heart.

When teenager, Erica is held at gunpoint and is moments away from the possible end of her life, she is faced with a decision. Will she choose her faith or her life? A short story Based off of real situations of the very real and present christian persecution.