{"title":"Robin Jones Gunn","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"christy-miller-collection-vol-4","title":"Christy Miller Collection, Vol 4","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe last three books, collected in one page-turning volume, conclude the bestselling Christy Miller series with hope and promise! At the start of her senior year, Christy looks forward to growing closer to Todd, but her friendship with Katie is on the rocks, threatening the year she was certain would be \u003ci\u003eA Time to Cherish\u003c\/i\u003e. With \u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e comes the start of a romantic summer. She'd be entirely swept off her feet if it wasn't for the most difficult decision she's ever had to make. And in \u003ci\u003eA Promise Is Forever\u003c\/i\u003e, Christy discovers foreign adventure is just her cup of tea. Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're meeting her for the first time or have known her for years-- \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Is a Forever Friend\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Time to Cherish \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Labor Day weekend, Christy Miller is on a houseboat at Lake Shasta. What could be better? She's about to find out! Before they know it, both Christy and her best friend, Katie, are receiving some unexpected male attention. But somehow these best friends are at odds just when they should be having the most fun together. Christy soon realizes that sometimes you have to stand back and let people make their own decisions, even when they're headed for a fall. And although life is never perfect, this is definitely a time to cherish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristy Miller's senior year is delicious, especially the time she spends with Todd. But her best friend, Katie, is struggling--she's realized she needs to break up with Michael. It's not easy! Fortunately both Doug and Disneyland help Katie to cheer up. Christy is learning to let go and get out of the way so that her friends can become who they're meant to be...even when it jeopardizes her own sweet dreams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Promise Is Forever \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristy Miller's going to Europe! It's a three-week missions trip with Doug, Katie, and Tracy. First stop: London for some sightseeing, and then a castle in the English countryside for group training. Christy is so excited to be headed for Belfast with her friends--despite some tension among them. But when plans go topsy-turvy at the last minute, Christy must face her fears and realize that some things are more important than her own comfort...and that even when she can't foresee the end result, a promise truly is forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Behind the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I'd been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, 'Why don't you write a book for us?' I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: 'How hard could it be? We'll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.' And there you go. \u003ci\u003eSummer Promise\u003c\/i\u003e first released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading \u003ci\u003eSummer Promise\u003c\/i\u003e . I love that!\" --Robin Jones Gunn","brand":"Multnomah Children's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823086249,"sku":"9780593193181","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_95f311dc-289b-4054-a212-5fb3cbc499b4.jpg?v=1794481971"},{"product_id":"christy-miller-collection-vol-3","title":"Christy Miller Collection, Vol 3","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first twelve books in the popular Christy Miller series are now available in four treasured volumes!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she'll fit in. A red-headed new best friend, a try at cheerleading, a job at a pet store, and expectations for the prom fill Christy's high school years with a string of laughter-and-tears moments. Fireball Katie keeps everyone guessing what she'll do next, and surfer Todd keeps showing up while popular Rick has determined to get her full attention! As these memorable years unfold, Christy and her God-loving friends find out what it means to be a \"peculiar treasure.\" Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're meeting her for the first time or have known her for years-- \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Is a Forever Friend\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrue Friends \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat is a true friend? Christy Miller knows she has two of them: Todd and Katie. To show how much she appreciates them, she writes to Todd, who's off surfing in Hawaii, and she agrees to join the ski club with Katie...even though she's scared of skiing! Fortunately, Christy and Katie can laugh as they bumble their way around the bunny slopes at Lake Tahoe. But Christy finds herself caught between new friends and her loyalty to Katie. Will Christy find a way to be a true friend when it counts most? And will she ever hear from Todd? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarry Night \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's Christmastime, and Christy Miller has so much going on: family time, work, and maybe, just maybe, going to the Rose Bowl Parade with a bunch of friends. If only she could answer Uncle Bob's tough questions. Todd's buddy Doug gives her some insight, and she starts to appreciate him in a whole new way. Rick Doyle shows up again...but is he pursuing Christy or the cutest elf at the mall? Through it all, will Christy find someone special to count the stars with? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeventeen Wishes \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's summer, and that means the beach and other adventures. And Christy Miller's best friend, Katie, is always full of ideas. They'll be camp counselors! But when Katie can't go, Christy is bewildered and overwhelmed by her fifth-grade girls, who have boundless energy for anything except what Christy wants them to do. Do they even hear a word she says? Soon they're playing matchmaker between Christy and Jaeson, a handsome counselor...and he doesn't seem to mind. When Christy's seventeenth birthday arrives later in the summer, just what will she be wishing for? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Behind the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I'd been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, 'Why don't you write a book for us?' I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: 'How hard could it be? We'll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.' And there you go. \u003ci\u003eSummer Promise \u003c\/i\u003efirst released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading\u003ci\u003e Summer Promise. \u003c\/i\u003eI love that!\" \u003cbr\u003e--Robin Jones Gunn","brand":"Multnomah Children's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823184553,"sku":"9780593193037","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_0733aa92-b85c-4f6f-bf18-407fcd0f5ff5.jpg?v=1794481975"},{"product_id":"sierra-jensen-collection-vol-2","title":"Sierra Jensen Collection, Vol 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eHappenstance...or God's Great Plan? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe's the bold, free-spirited type. She's cute, she's fun, and she's following God. She's Sierra Jensen, Christy Miller's good friend, ready for her junior year of high school! All twelve books in the popular Sierra Jensen series come together in four volumes to reveal the ups and downs of Sierra's incredible God-led journey! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Two: \u003c\/b\u003ePaul's voice lives in her memory, but now it's loud, clear, and right behind her in \u003ci\u003eClose Your Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e . With summer fast approaching, it is \u003ci\u003eWithout a Doubt\u003c\/i\u003e bound to be Sierra's best yet. In \u003ci\u003eWith This Ring\u003c\/i\u003e, she can't help but ponder the meaning of first kisses and lifetime commitments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eClose Your Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSierra Jensen has prayed and prayed for the unattainable Paul, but no answers have arrived yet. She hopes a visit with her classmates to a homeless shelter will take her mind off Paul, but guess what? He's working there! Finally they talk, and before Sierra knows it, Paul agrees to come over for dinner. Their evening together is perfect--until Randy shows up on Sierra's doorstep! Can things get any more confusing? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWithout a Doubt \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat could be more fun than a backpacking expedition? Sierra can't wait to go, especially since things in her life have gotten so...complicated. Paul has moved to Scotland, and Randy is moving into Sierra's heart. But just when things start to make sense, Sierra is asked out by Drake--the gorgeous guy her best friend, Amy, likes. How can Sierra even \u003ci\u003ethink\u003c\/i\u003e about Drake when she knows doing so will hurt Amy and Randy? When a freak snowstorm hits, Sierra suddenly realizes what really matters most--but is it too late? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith This Ring \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSierra is on her way to Southern California for the very best reason of all: a wedding! Tracy and Doug's long-awaited I dos are about to happen, and Sierra is eager to join Christy Miller and the rest of their friends. As soon as she arrives, Sierra discovers that everyone seems to be in love--except for her. That's okay...she has what she needs--a gold purity ring from her dad and a vow of her own: to save herself for marriage. But when Sierra returns home, she wonders if her best friend, Amy, has settled for less than God's best. Can Sierra convince her that purity is worth celebrating? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Behind the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"After writing the twelve-book Christy Miller series for teens, a new character showed up on the pages of the final novel. Her name was Sierra Jensen, and she was so compelling as a teenage character that readers began asking for a series about Sierra in order to hear more about her life choices. Our family had just moved to Portland at the time, and I found it easy to picture a sixteen-year-old like Sierra shopping at the local vintage clothing stores, hanging out with friends at a garage band concert, and serving at the homeless shelter on weekends.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Robin Jones Gunn","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823217321,"sku":"9780525653158","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_6c8e8c0d-3ceb-496d-95c1-1bd495cc8907.jpg?v=1794481976"},{"product_id":"sierra-jensen-collection-vol-1","title":"Sierra Jensen Collection, Vol 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eHappenstance...or God's Great Plan? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe's the bold, free-spirited type. She's cute, she's fun, and she's following God. She's Sierra Jensen, Christy Miller's good friend, ready for her junior year of high school! All twelve books in the popular Sierra Jensen series come together in four volumes to reveal the ups and downs of Sierra's incredible God-led journey! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume One: \u003c\/b\u003e In \u003ci\u003eOnly You, Sierra\u003c\/i\u003e, she's nervous to be the \"new girl\" after her family moves to Portland and wonders if meeting Paul in London was only by chance. Just when everything important seems to elude her, all it takes is one weekend \u003ci\u003eIn Your Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e to prove otherwise. But even a vacation doesn't keep her troubles away in \u003ci\u003eDon't You Wish. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Miller knows a good friend when she meets her, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eand so will you-- \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet ready for Sierra Jensen! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnly You, Sierra\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Europe mission trip brought Sierra Jensen the best gift possible: two new friends, Katie and Christy. But now Sierra is headed home, and she can't help but wonder will her friendships last? And what about her new home? Her family moved while she was gone, and that means facing a new high school. And the biggest question of all: Will she ever find love? Then a chance meeting in a London airport answers that question. Paul makes her heart leap. But she'll never see him again! Or will she? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Your Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSierra has had it! She's done everything she can to find the right job, good friends, and most important, true love. But nothing is working out. Now she has to stay home to care for her grandmother. By herself. For the whole weekend! It will be terrible. But a series of startling surprises shows Sierra just how wrong she is--and before she knows it, she's on her way to the perfect job, her first real date, and an encounter with a mysterious stranger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't You Wish \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSierra has three wishes: visit her California friends; have her older sister, Tawni, disappear; and learn more about the mysterious stranger. When Easter break arrives, Sierra's first wish comes true! She's headed to Newport Beach for fun, sun, and surf. Unfortunately, not only does Tawni not disappear, she accompanies Sierra on her escape. What's worse, \u003ci\u003eevery\u003c\/i\u003eone has a boyfriend except Sierra. But will her wishes begin to change as she realizes God wants to mold her according to \u003ci\u003eHis\u003c\/i\u003e wishes? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory Behind the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"After writing the twelve-book Christy Miller series for teens, a new character showed up on the pages of the final novel. Her name was Sierra Jensen, and she was so compelling as a teenage character that readers began asking for a series about Sierra in order to hear more about her life choices. Our family had just moved to Portland at the time, and I found it easy to picture a sixteen-year-old like Sierra shopping at the local vintage clothing stores, hanging out with friends at a garage band concert, and serving at the homeless shelter on weekends.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Robin Jones Gunn","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823250089,"sku":"9780593193198","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_d229b5b0-5226-4b05-b41c-845a9bfe64c0.jpg?v=1794481978"},{"product_id":"sisterchicks-on-the-loose","title":"Sisterchicks on the Loose","description":"\u003cb\u003eSisterchicks on the Loose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlikely best friends, Sharon and Penny take off on a \"post-kids\" trip to far-off Finland. The land of reindeer, saunas and starry nights holds infinite promise for these two free-flying Sisterchicks who feel their hearts fill with a new zest for living and a fresh view of the One who flung the galaxies across the heavens.","brand":"Robin's Nest Productions, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823315625,"sku":"9781942704737","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_131a0251-84c3-4db0-b303-a41c47ce0f8d.jpg?v=1794481979"},{"product_id":"secrets","title":"Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first book in the Glenbrooke Series, Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon's Willamette Valley as the place to start over--Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets--including the compassionate paramedic who desires to protect her and the jealous woman who wants nothing more than to destroy her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill Jessica's deceit ruin all hope for the future? Or will she find a deeper peace that allows her to stop hiding the truth from those who love her most of all? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis heartwarming bestseller--book one in the Glenbrooke series--introduces the fascinating people of Glenbrooke in a compelling tale of romance and spiritual truth.","brand":"Multnomah Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51538823348393,"sku":"9781601422736","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_8dda53bc-2407-49ba-9b75-b73c451f9b0c.jpg?v=1794481981"},{"product_id":"gelato-at-the-villa","title":"Gelato at the Villa","description":"\u003cb\u003eChi trova un amico trova un tesoro. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Whoever finds a friend finds a treasure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003eItalian saying \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrace and Claire have formed a close friendship over their love of reading. After many years and many books that provided armchair adventures, the time has come for them to go \u003ci\u003esomewhere\u003c\/i\u003e instead of only dreaming of \u003ci\u003esomeday\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraveling to Venice, Florence, and Bellagio, the Suitcase Sisters find themselves immersed in the magnificent works of art, scrumptious gelato flavors, and endless pasta variations of Italy. And they discover a vulnerability to disclose their struggles in ways they never did at home. As Grace experiences a newfound freedom and confidence in who she is, Claire wrestles with painful memories of her teen years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA special dinner party brings unexpected revelations about faith and God's nearness. Then a life-changing moment on the shores of Lake Lugano causes Grace and Claire to discover they are not just tourists but pilgrims on a path to becoming all God created them to be. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin Jones Gunn whisks you away to experience the incredible culture of Northern Italy in this inspiring, faith-based contemporary fiction with themes of European travel, midlife adventures, and lifelong friendships, making this a perfect book club selection.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Fleming H. Revell Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51539769557161,"sku":"9780800744830","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8022\/6891\/files\/imageloader_693e4bb9-1f82-45e3-b7c8-8ef672ad9695.jpg?v=1794515606"}],"url":"https:\/\/tricia-goyer.myshopify.com\/collections\/robin-jones-gunn.oembed","provider":"Tricia Goyer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}