Publications

FQP Publications (in order of publication date, newest to oldest)

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Published October 4, 2023

Fallen Graces (Fr. Tom #5)

by Jim Sano

 

 

 

 

 

Published June 29, 2023

Enkindle in Me (Chalice #2)

by Erin Lewis

 

 

 

 

 

Published on April 1, 2023

And Round Me Slays the Dark (Shadows of the Sun #6)

by Mina Ambrose

Will Jude have the courage to face the mad doctor and save Phaedra again?

 

 

 

 

Published February 22, 2023

Self-Portrait (Father Tom #4)

by Jim Sano

Thieves have struck again at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the site of history’s largest unsolved and infamous art heist. Will Fr. Tom be able to find the thief and help his friend find peace?

 

 

 

 

 

Published February 14

Stitch in the Ditch (Mibs Monahan #3) by Joan L. Kelly

While trying to decipher who killed the local art museum’s curator and planning their wedding, Jace and his fiancee Mibs receive a DNA case that shatters Mibs’ life.  And what does this have to do with the current mystery and a twenty-year-old kidnapping?

 

 

 

Published January 25

Firetender (Chalice #1)

by Erin Lewis

When best friends Dallas and Channing are faced with sudden homelessness, Dallas’ sudden impulsiveness leaves them fleeing from the police and lands him in prison. Can Dallas learn from his mistakes?

 

 

 

 

Published December 8, 2022

A Hermitage of Her Own: The Adventures at Lily Creek

by Kimberly Cook

An enchanting story about a little girl who, along with her friends, discovers more than they could ever imagine in the forest near her home.

 

 

 

 

 

Published October 25, 2022

Redemption, Shadows of the Sun #5

by Mina Ambrose

Dr. Lee Davis and his henchmen have spirited Jude’s body away amid the great battle between Charon’s legions and Mara’s VK army. Will Phaedra find the key so that Mara and the Prince can locate him in time to fly to his rescue?

 

 

 

 

Published April 25, 2022

Notions of Murder

by Joan L. Kelly

While Mibs fights for her life, Jace is determined to find her would-be killer.  Will he allow his rage to consume him or will he return to his Catholic faith and rely on Someone more powerful than himself?

 

 

 

 

Published April 22, 2022

Good Men and Grace 

by Alita Ngo

Racism in the 1860s threatens Abel and his friends Grace, Will and Jake. Will they overcome obstacles to finally achieve freedom of mind and heart?

 

 

 

 

 

Published March 19, 2022

Checkmate

by Mina Ambrose

Jude flies to California to search for his real parents and the truth of his origins but will he be left with more questions than answers?

 

 

 

 

Published December 8, 2021

Where Angels Pass

by Ellen Gable

When Evie discovers that her deceased father was abused by a priest when he was younger, will she embrace rage or learn to forgive?

 

 

 

 

Published November 21, 2021

Van Horn 

by Jim Sano

Four masked men stormed into Jack Russo’s Boston apartment, killed his wife, kidnapped his infant daughter, and left him for dead. Twenty years later,  will revenge threaten to consume him or will he focus on finding his long-lost daughter?

 

 

 

 

Published October 7, 2021

A Freedom Such as Heaven Intended

by Amanda Lauer

The only thing standing between Alice, an enslaved woman, and freedom is a certain Confederate soldier, First Lieutenant Marshall Kent. Will racism threaten their growing romance or will they both find the freedom to love?

 

 

 

 

Published September 23, 2021

Eyes of Fire

by Mina Ambrose

In the small town of Sylvan, Jude encounters Phaedra, whom he recognizes as the “damsel in distress” from his recurring dreams. As he interprets it, he has been sent here to protect her, but she will have none of that.  When Jude comes to her rescue, will she finally admit she needs protection?

 

 

 

 

Published September 1, 2021

Eternal Light of the Crypts

by Alan Van’t Land

When Vikings become more than a faceless enemy to Aristeus, will he, like the ancient martyrs he’s always extolling, risk death to convert them?

 

 

 

 

Published June 1, 2021

A Thread of Evidence: Mibs Monahan Mysteries

by Joan L. Kelly

Sparks fly when Mibs, a seamstress, meets Jace, a detective. Will he listen to her recommendation to follow a thread of evidence to solve the murder of two elderly women?

 

 

 

 

Published May 1, 2021

Close to the Soul

by Mary Jo Thayer

After being raped, Carolyn makes a series of courageous choices. But will she be able to heal from the emotional, spiritual, and physical trauma?

 

 

 

 

Published March 25, 2021

Stolen Blessing

by Jim Sano

When Erick and Addie’s baby goes missing the day after her baptism, will Father Tom and Angelo find the kidnapper and bring the baby back safely?

 

 

 

 

Released February 23, 2021

Anything But Groovy

by Amanda Lauer

After a collision on the volleyball court, Morgan wakes up on the first day of school trapped inside her mom’s teenage body circa 1974.  Will she ever return to the 21st century?

 

 

 

 

Released February 11, 2021

Child of Destiny (Shadows of the Sun #2)

by Mina Ambrose

As Jude enters his teen years, he tries to piece together the puzzle of his life. Will a mysterious monk help him sort it out?

 

 

 

 

Refreshing Jutta

by R.L. Martin

In 2091, Jutta is plagued by a depression that he can’t shake and that no amount of reprogramming has remedied. He asks for the only solution to give him a new lease on life… the Refreshing. But is it really the solution to Jutta’s depression?

 

 

 

 

Released December 8, 2020

Dubbie: The Double-Headed Eagle

by Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen (Illustrated by James Hrkach, edited by Amanda Lauer and translated by Anna- Carolina Habsburg-Lothringen)

Will Dubbie find his double-headed family? Will he and Emma be able to outwit their foes? Follow their adventures through Vienna.

 

 

 

 

Released December 8, 2020

Gus Busbi

by Jim Sano

What can a black teen from the gang-controlled projects of Boston and a 70-year-old curmudgeonly Italian man, who has given up on life, have in common?

 

 

 

 

Released October, 2020

Authenticity

by Allison Wajert Venini

The tale of a platonic friendship between a struggling and recovering actor/addict and an up-and-coming actress.

 

 

 

The Book of Jotham (Second Edition) 

by Arthur Powers

Jotham is a handicapped man who becomes one of Jesus’ most devoted followers. Will the apostles learn that Jotham, though handicapped, needs no miracle to make him normal?

 

 

 

 

Released May 15, 2020

Moonchild Rising: Shadows of the Sun #1

by Mina Ambrose

Just as all hope seems lost, this powerful vampire turns from the “dark side” to become Mara’s ally in the battle against his own kind.

 

 

Released February 14, 2020

A Channel of Your Peace

by Veronica Smallhorn

Lapsed Catholic Erin Rafferty has the life she always wanted. Until her fiancé of five years announces that he’s leaving her for another woman.

 

 

 

Released February 14, 2020

Come Back to Me (Stay With Me 2)

by Carolyn Astfalk

When Alan and Megan hit rock bottom, will there be grace enough in their bankrupt lives to right their relationships and find purpose?

 

 

 

Released October, 2019

Ella’s Promise: Great War Great Love 3 by Ellen Gable

Finalist 2020 International Book Awards, Religious Fiction

In this third installment of the Great War – Great Love series, join Ella in a tale of promises, betrayal, and unconditional love.

 

 

 

Released August 15, 2019

The Father’s Son  by Jim Sano

A highly engaging and entertaining story that will make you think about faith, family, friendship, forgiveness, redemption, love, and truth.

 

 

 

 

Released April 8, 2019

A Love Such as Heaven Intended (Heaven Intended #3) by Amanda Lauer

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Josephine and Michael journey from Washington, D.C., to St. Louis, Atlanta, and finally Texas, discovering what love and faith truly mean.

 

 

Released October 22, 2018

Charlotte’s Honor (Great War Great Love #2) by Ellen Gable

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Charlotte and Paul work in the same field hospital in France and are forced together in dangerous circumstances where love is least expected.

 

 

 

 

A Life Such as Heaven Intended (Heaven Intended 2) by Amanda Lauer

Published April, 2108

The Civil War rages around her, yet Brigid McGinnis has her life planned out. That was until she stumbles across an unconscious Confederate soldier on her father’s property.

 

 

 

 

Julia’s Gifts  by Ellen Gable  (Great War Great Love #1)

Published November, 2017

As a young girl, Julia bought Christmas gifts for her future husband. She volunteers for WW1. Disheartened by war, what will happen to these gifts?

 

 

 

Dying for Compassion  by Dr. Barbara Golder (Lady Doc Murders #2)

Published June, 2017

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What happens to a new love when an old one appears to claim first rights to a man and a marriage?

 

 

Rightfully Ours by Carolyn Astfalk

Published April, 2017

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A coming-of-age story of first love, buried treasure, and discovering that some things are worth the wait.

 

 

 

Image and Likeness: Literary Reflections on the Theology of the Body, edited by Erin McCole Cupp and Ellen Gable

Published October 22, 2016

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An anthology of stories that illustrate JP II’s Theology of the Body and include award-winning authors Dena Hunt and Arthur Powers.

 

 

Discovery by Karina Fabian

Published October 1, 2016

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When a first contact mission discovers a device that lets you see into your soul, can the Rescue Sisters keep the crew from destroying the ship and each other?

 

 

Dying for Revenge  by Dr. Barbara Golder (Lady Doc Murders #1)

Published June, 2016

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Stay With Me by Carolyn Astfalk

Published October, 2015

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A sheltered young woman from a broken Fundamentalist family and a confident Catholic convert must negotiate the obstacles and temptations their relationship creates.

 

 

  A World Such as Heaven Intended by Amanda Lauer

Published October 2014  2016 CALA Winner (Young Adult)!

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Amara McKirnan and Nathan Simmons share a devotion to their Catholic faith, but their loyalties lie on opposite sides of the conflict.

 

 

The Lion’s Heart by Dena Hunt

2016 CALA Winner! (Adult)

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A Subtle Grace (O’Donovan Family Series #1) by Ellen Gable

Published March, 2014      2015 IAN Finalist, Romance, Historical

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Don’t You Forget About Me by Erin McCole Cupp

Published October, 2013

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Angela’s Song by AnnMarie Creedon

Published October 2012

 

When Jack Bartolomucci walks into widow Angela (Jel’s) life, he challenges her to face her demons head-on.  A poignant tale of hope & healing.

 

 

 

Growing Up in God’s Image: A New Approach to the Facts of Life Talk by Carolyn J. Smith

Published September 8, 2012

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GROWING UP IN GOD’S IMAGE is an invaluable resource for parents wanting to give their children more than just a biology lesson.

 

 

 

 

Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship edited by Ellen Gable and Kathy Cassanto

Published  2011

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Stealing Jenny by Ellen Gable         Over 340,000 downloads on Kindle!

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In Name Only (O’Donovan Family Series #1) by Ellen Gable        2010 IPPY Gold Medal Winner in Religious Fiction

Published 2009

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Tragedy will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn towards Him. 2010 IPPY Winner in Religious Fiction.

 

 

Emily’s Hope

by Ellen Gable  (Based on a True Story)

2005 IPPY Honorable Mention for Religious Fiction

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Based on the true story of Emily and her great-grandmother and the revelation that Emily and her great-grandmother are spiritually connected.

 

 

Working Mother by Erin McCole Cupp

Published December, 2014

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