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Sally's Christmas (Frontier Christmas Brides and Babies Series Book 1)
Katie Wyatt - 2018
Grieving the loss of her parents, and on the verge of being homeless as the bank threatens to repossess her home after her father’s loan is forfeited, Sally knows she has to find a way to stay strong for her little brother, Enos. When Enos tells her of a mail-order bride he saw in town, Sally immediately writes to Blue Holloway in Nacogdoches, Texas.Blue responds immediately and soon, Sally and Enos are off to meet Sally’s new fiancée. Only … Blue has a surprise in store for them. Or rather, Blue’s friend Aleta has a surprise for them all!
Will Blue and Sally’s fledgling relationship survive the shock of Aleta’s revelation?
Will Enos fit in with his three new sisters?
Will the bully making little Miriam’s life miserable finally be brought to justice?
Tis the season for family, faith, and friends. Join us for the wintry ride!Frontier Christmas Brides and Babies SeriesBook 1: Sally’s ChristmasBook 2: Amelia’s ChristmasBook 3: Jenny’s ChristmasBook 4: Margaret ChristmasBook 5: Jane Brown’s ChristmasBook 6: Bessie’s Christmas
....“a story of hope, fear, romance, suspense and true love.”....
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Katie Wyatt Clean and Wholesome novelette American Mail Order Bride historical Western romance series is enjoyable for all ages.
Surfing Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Wave Riding
John Robison - 2010
This entertaining, easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easy for you to pick up his techniques and use them on the waves.Robison covers every aspect of the sport, from paddling out through the surf zone and catching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics, shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.
Parallel Lives: The Remarkable Story of a Young Jewish Family Separated by World War II
Lena Rotmensz - 2018
Liliana is a beautiful and educated young Jewish woman. She marries Henry and becomes a mother to Rebecca. She has a full life ahead of her in Poland, or so it seems. The time period is the beginning of World War II, when the Germans invade Poland. To protect her, Liliana and Henry entrust Rebecca to their Christian friends. Shortly thereafter, Henry is among those taken to the concentration camp. Time passes, and Liliana knows little about the fate of her husband or daughter. To survive, Liliana (now known as Helena) assumes the identity of a Polish aristocrat and ends up working for a German officer named Robert. In a twist of fate, Robert and Helena fall in love with each other and get married. Unknown to Liliana, Henry survives and reunites with their daughter Rebecca. He finds a way to communicate with Liliana, only to find out that she started a new life. Liliana has yet to reveal her true identity to her German husband. Filled with guilt and longing for Rebecca, she thinks of putting an end to all of the lies. Will Liliana finally overcome her fears and reunite with her daughter? Parallel Lives is based on a true story. It brings the reader on a captivating journey of the "parallel lives" of a family who was separated by war. The journey takes the reader though a myriad of human emotions, including: love, jealousy, fear, despair, and freedom.
Shawty Fell in Love With A Rude Boy
P. Dotson - 2017
Fresh on the dating scene, she wasn’t looking for anything serious, just a night of fun with no strings attached. Love was not supposed to be in the cards, but she got more than she bargained for when she crossed paths with Dogada Harris. Dogada, president of the famous biker club ‘Rude Boys’ has never had a problem with the ladies until he met his match in Erica James. Not one to be impressed with his status as a Rude Boy, Dogada found himself in a position that he’s never been in, chasing after a woman. While Erica is running away from love, Dogada has finally found it. Will Erica open up her heart to giving love a second try or will Dogada lose a love he never had
The Patient Saint At Round Birch Ranch
Evelyn Boyett - 2019
That man was not Henry Waters. Rebecca cannot understand what happened to the man she loved and married, but now the only thing he cares about it participating in questionable business dealings with the sheriff of American Fork. Mark Newman and his three brothers came to American Fork to start over. Mark has always lived his life with honor and integrity, wanting nothing more than to uphold the law, until he meets Rebecca. She is everything he wants in a woman – sweet, kind, and brave. She’s also married and Mark would never interfere with a married woman, except Rebecca calls to him like no other and makes him want to break his solemn vow. Faced with a man like Henry who has no boundaries, which of them will survive to claim Rebecca’s, lonely heart? If you like fast-paced clean romance and action-packed stories, you won't be able to put down this addictive Novel by Evelyn Boyett. "The Patient Saint At Round Birch Ranch" is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance Novel of approximately 400 pages.
A Question of Faith
Lynn Landes - 2019
The town is crying out for answers, and the Mayor promises justice. During the reading of her husband's will, Abbilene’s faith is tested when she discovers the true depths of his betrayal. She will inherit the mill and the money to rebuild as long as she adopts his son, left in an orphanage in San Francisco. The son no one knew existed. How can she love a child her husband fathered with another woman?
Tucker Manning, childhood friend and Sheriff, is ordered by the Mayor to uncover the truth of the explosion that took eight lives. He doesn’t believe the rumors around town about Abbilene and Sterling, her husband’s cousin. Could the woman he grew up with have planned and plotted to get rid of her husband and inherit the mill? The past has shown him that some women aren’t to be trusted, but Abbie is different. Isn’t she?
There are those who do not want the mill rebuilt and seek to stop Abbie at all costs. Even if that means harming a child. With Tucker at her side, they must retrieve the child and return home to finalize his adoption.
When A Savage Meets A Queen
E. Shanie - 2017
She doesn’t take anything from anyone & always demands respect. Knowing her worth she refuses to let anyone treat her in a way that she doesn’t deserve. Taking over the family business is something most people yearn for but not Zamor Ford. He moves to NY to take over a business that isn’t really what it seems. With advice from his cousin Zamor is determined to make a name for himself and leave his mark on the empire state. Wyatt has nothing but love for his cousin & has his back through thick & thin. But when things change on the business side they also change in his relationship. His girlfriend Yadira senses a shift in Wyatt & starts to second guess everything. Her suspicions don’t only effect her and Wyatt they effect Di’Jana & Zamor too. Will it all come together or will it get worse before it gets better?
Midnight Lullaby: A Diggs and Solomon Thriller (The Erin Solomon Mysteries)
Jen Blood - 2015
When a Sudanese refugee is killed in a bizarre ritual murder in Portland, Maine, reporter Daniel "Diggs" Diggins attempts to revive his flagging career by investigating the crime. The story becomes personal when a young African girl Diggs has befriended is targeted by the killer, and Diggs himself falls victim to a curse that brings to terrifying light the ghosts of his own past. Working with young protege Erin Solomon, soon the duo find themselves immersed in a world of dark secrets, crooked politicians, and black magic. A serpentine psychological thriller with elements of mystery and romance, this page turner by the author of the bestselling Erin Solomon Mysteries will have you on the edge of your seat until the final stunning twist.
Brendon McCullum - Declared
Brendon McCullum - 2016
The holder of many records, ‘Baz’ is known for speaking his mind. He talks about growing up loving sport more than anything, getting better and better at cricket (although he was a good enough rugby player to keep Dan Carter out of the South Island Schoolboy rugby team) and his uncertain transition to international cricketer. In this explosive autobiography he opens up on the many controversies he has been involved in, including the Chris Cairns affair and the leadership change from Ross Taylor. He exposes behind-the scenes machinations as well as the private moments of exultation, tumult and despair. One of New Zealand’s and the worlds most admired cricketers, he is credited with changing the face of the game internationally.
The Pregnant Indian Bride (Mail Order Bride Western Romance) (Frontier Women)
Florence Linnington - 2021
Dyed Souls
Gary Santorella - 2018
“That’s all right, Charlie. Never you mind. You just got soft living with your grandparents, is all. You forgot that most people don’t have it so easy—that you have to be tough to make it in this world.”’Set in the 1980’s, Dyed Souls follows the life of 13-year-old Charlie; an intelligent, troubled teen, taken from his grandparents by his drug addicted mother, only to end up at Hawthorne Residential Treatment Village. There he ponders Darwin, Socrates, and Plato, and unexpectedly falls in love with a girl named Margo. When she breaks his heart, Charlie runs away, beginning a new journey that will leave him shattered before he finally makes it to Virginia. Back with his grandparents, the return of his mother forces him to learn a bitter truth that changes his life forever.Dyed Souls is a thought-provoking, gritty novel, that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and philosophical literature. A coming-of-age novel, it is suitable for both young adult and adult readers.
Tinkle Digest 1
Anant Pai - 1992
Will he ever succeed? Find out in Tantri the Mantri. In a South Indian folk tale, a foolish king is determined to stop the flow of a river in The King who Stopped the River. Chamataka is again upto no good, this time at a farm! But Kalia the Crow has his sharp eyes on him and a clever trick up his sleeve.Suppandi receives a postcard with a super secret message in Family Matters.
Beyond District 12: The Stars of The Hunger Games
Mick O'Shea - 2012
With detailed biographies outlining Liam, Jennifer, and Josh’s early lives, their first forays into acting and how they landed the most sought-after roles in Hollywood, this book gives you the chance to really get to know your new favourite screen idols.Beautifully illustrated with glossy photographs of each hot young sensation, Beyond District 12: The Stars of the Hunger Games also profiles the characters that they will be playing in the film franchise already being dubbed ‘the new Twilight’. The Hunger Games film is sure to be one of the cinematic highlights of next year and Beyond District 12: The Stars of the Hunger Games gives you exclusive first access to the on- and off-screen lives of the soon-to-be household names at the heart of the movie phenomenon.
The Jake Adams International Espionage Thrillers
Trevor Scott - 2014
The Hunger Games Universe
J.M. Marantz - 2012
Explore the dystopian universe of this classic series of novels.