Heartland. Poster of the 2007 TV series and cover of the 2000 book, Coming Home
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Coming Home
Lauren Brooke, 2000
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Dean Bennett, Grant Harvey, Chris Potter, T.W. Peacocke, Stefan Scaini, 2007-

Set in Alberta, Canada, this sweeping saga spans multiple generations, revolving around a resilient family as they navigate the ups and downs of life, supporting one another through moments of joy and adversity.


The Christmas Secret. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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The Christmas Secret
Donna VanLiere, 2009
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Norma Bailey, 2014

Christine Eisley is a single mom of two struggling to keep her family afloat during Christmas time in the small town of Wilsonville. Having recently moved into town, Christine becomes acquainted with the townspeople, and as the holidays progress, she comes to find her struggles are replaced by surprise and good fortune, as a long time family secret is finally brought to light.


The Capture of the Green River Killer. Poster of the 2008 TV series and cover of the 2004 book, Chasing the Devil
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Chasing the Devil
David Reichert, 2004
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Norma Bailey, 2008

Over the course of almost two decades, the Green River Killer wreaked havoc on Washington State with a string of horrifying murders. The miniseries chronicles the experiences of a young runaway named Helen Hel Remus, who, due to a combination of unfortunate circumstances and poor decisions, crosses paths with the notorious serial killer.


The Christmas Hope. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Christmas Hope
Donna VanLiere, 2005
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Norma Bailey, 2009

After the recent loss of her son Sean, Patty Addison devotes herself to finding homes for needy children. The loss of Sean has strained Patty’s relationship with her husband Mark, an airline pilot. But they reconnect emotionally when they take in Emily, a 9-year-old orphaned in a car accident similar to the one that killed Sean.


Too Late to Say Goodbye. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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Too Late to Say Goodbye
Ann Rule, 2007
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Norma Bailey, 2009

Jenn and Bart Corbin appear to have the ideal marriage, but Jenn discovers that Bart is having an affair with a colleague. Heartbroken, Jenn turns to the internet and meets a mysterious and charming man. When Jenn is found dead, seemingly as the result of a suicide, her sister Heather is convinced that Jenn would never have willingly taken her own life and left her children motherless. Bart, a successful dentist and respected member of the community, is a suspect in Jenn’s death.


The Devil's Teardrop. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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The Devil's Teardrop
Jeffery Deaver, 1999
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Norma Bailey, 2010

After a gunman perpetrates a shooting, claiming seven lives at a train station in Washington DC, the FBI enlists the expertise of a forensic document analyst. Their sole piece of evidence is a ransom note that threatens another attack within 24 hours unless a payment of $20 million is made, and the analyst is tasked with deciphering the document to identify the killer.