Download or read book Sunrise On Cedar Key written by Terri DuLong and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel of second—and even third—chances in the charming series. “You’ll fall instantly in love with Cedar Key and this homespun knitting community.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author For the second time in ten years, Grace Stone is starting over on Cedar Key. Grace first moved to the serene Florida island to escape a disastrous relationship. Now a visit with her Aunt Maude is interrupted by unwelcome news: Grace’s apartment and coffee shop have been destroyed by fire. Grace is devastated, yet ever-practical Maude has a plan. While she helps Grace resettle, Maude even has a business venture in mind—weekend knitting retreats where women can craft, chat, and support one another. But other surprises await, including the return of Grace’s estranged sister, and a tentative romance with the local bookstore owner. Knitting together her past and future will mean untangling the painful threads Grace left behind. But the result could be a vibrant new life—and the courage to live it fully . . . Praise for Terri DuLong and Casting About “A delightful addition to that genre of needlecraft-inspired books.” —Library Journal “DuLong delivers another powerfully moving look at mothers and daughters, sisters and friends . . . highly recommended!” —Barbara Bretton, USA Today–bestselling author “A southern Debbie Macomber, but with a flair all her own.” —Karin Gillespie, author of Girl Meets Class

Download or read book The Cedar Key written by Stephenia H. McGee and published by By The Vine Press. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award Winner Could the key to Casey’s future be hidden in someone else’s past? Casey Adams unexpectedly inherits an old Victorian house full of other people’s memories. Stuck in a quirky little Mississippi town, Casey’s hope for a fresh start died as soon she had to lay the grandmother she’d just met to rest. But Grandma Ida carried secrets beyond the grave. Before her death Ida carefully planned a trail of clues to help Casey unlock the Macintyre family secrets and finally explain why they abandoned her. But each of Ida’s letters will only come from Casey’s handsome—and often frustrating—new neighbor. As Casey pieces together the stories behind the objects filling her grandmother’s house, she embarks on a heart-stirring journey that rattles her foundations, ignites her faith, and leads her to a startling discovery that will reshape her future. But only if she can face the lies that have been slowly tearing her apart. Don't miss these other titles from Bestselling Christian author Stephenia H. McGee Ironwood Plantation Family Saga The Whistle Walk Heir of Hope Missing Mercy The Accidental Spy Series *previously The Liberator Series An Accidental Spy A Dangerous Performance A Daring Pursuit Stand Alone Historical In His Eyes Eternity Between Us The Heart of Home The Secrets of Emberwild Stand Alone Time Travel Her Place in Time The Hope of Christmas Past The Back Inn Time Series A Wagon Train Weekend Falling for the Fifties A Colonial Courtship A Castle for Christmas Contemporary The Cedar Key (2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Award Winner)

Download or read book Chasing Sunsets The Cedar Key Series Book 1 written by Eva Marie Everson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kimberly Tucker's life hasn't turned out the way she thought it would. A divorced mother of two, Kim resents her ex-husband for moving on with his life and living it up while she struggles to understand what went wrong. When her sons end up spending five weeks of summer vacation with their father, Kim's own father suggests a respite in the family vacation home on tiny Cedar Key Island. As Kim revisits her childhood memories and loves, she soon discovers that treasures in life are often buried, and mistakes--both past and present--become redeemable in God's hand. Readers will be swept away to an island retreat where they walk alongside Kim as she discovers that God's answers may not come easily, but they do come.

Download or read book Spinning Forward written by Terri DuLong and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When life suddenly comes apart, a widow finds a new path forward with the help of a close-knit island community in this heartwarming novel. As a native New Englander, Sydney Webster is surprised to find herself starting over on an island off the coast of Florida. Yet here she is in Cedar Key, trying to pull herself together after her husband's untimely death—and the even more untimely revelation of his gambling addiction. Bereft of her comfortable suburban life, Syd takes shelter at a college pal’s bed and breakfast. Amidst the bougainvillea blossoms and the island's gentle rhythms, she begins to plan her next chapter . . . Syd never considered the possibility of turning her passion for spinning and knitting into something more than a hobby, but when the unique composition of her wool draws attention, a new door opens. Yet even as she ventures out of her comfort zone, Syd finds herself stepping into the embrace of a community rich with love, laughter, friendship . . . and secrets. And as long-hidden truths are revealed, Syd faces a choice: spin herself a safety net--or spin decidedly forward . . .

Download or read book Shadow Over Cedar Key written by Ann Turner Cook and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-05-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida reporter Brandy O'Bannon is intrigued by a classified ad that asks an unidentified woman, who has been missing for twenty years, to come forward. The young mother and her two-year old daughter disappeared as Hurricane Agnes swept into the historic Gulf coast village of Cedar Key, although no fatalities were reported. When Brandy learns that a woman's skeleton was found a year later in the basement of one of the state's oldest and Cedar Key's most charming hotel, she begins a search for answers. The grisly fate of the private detective who placed the ad is soon discovered by Brandy's golden retriever. While trying to resolve both mysteries, Brandy ferrets out a new friend's true identity and guides her to self-knowledge. In the process, Brandy becomes the victim of attack, kidnapping, and hurricane. She outwits both nature and assailants, helps solve two brutal murders--and gets her front page story.

Download or read book Cedar Key Florida written by Kevin M. McCarthy and published by Brief History. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit the island where time stands still and explore the romantic, almost forgotten history of old Florida in this visual history. Rich in small town atmosphere and old Florida history, Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Refuge for birds and wildlife, Florida's oldest port, and home to artists and writers, the island has long been admired for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Download or read book Cedar Key Stories written by Gary Wadley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magical stories of a real place - where cats and crabs talk and mermaids gambol in the waves. A delightful collection of tales for those who know, want to know, or remember the little island of Cedar Key, Florida. Unusual stories of an unusual place.

Download or read book Beach Town written by Mary Kay Andrews and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greer Hennessy is a struggling movie location scout. Her last location shoot ended in disaster when a film crew destroyed property on an avocado grove. And Greer ended up with the blame. Now Greer has been given one more chance—a shot at finding the perfect undiscovered beach town for a big budget movie. She zeroes in on a sleepy Florida panhandle town. There's one motel, a marina, a long stretch of pristine beach and an old fishing pier with a community casino—which will be perfect for the film's climax—when the bad guys blow it up in an all-out assault on the townspeople. Greer slips into town and is ecstatic to find the last unspoilt patch of the Florida gulf coast. She takes a room at the only motel in town, and starts working her charm. However, she finds a formidable obstacle in the town mayor, Eben Thinadeaux. Eben is a born-again environmentalist who's seen huge damage done to the town by a huge paper company. The bay has only recently been re-born, a fishing industry has sprung up, and Eben has no intention of letting anybody screw with his town again. The only problem is that he finds Greer way too attractive for his own good, and knows that her motivation is in direct conflict with his. Will true love find a foothold in this small beach town before it's too late and disaster strikes? Told with Mary Kay Andrews inimitable wit and charm, the New York Times bestseller Beach Town is this year's summer beach read!

Download or read book Slow Moon Rising The Cedar Key Series Book 3 written by Eva Marie Everson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cedar Key has long been a place of rest, healing, and release in the Claybourne family. But it might also be the birthplace of a lie that is poisoning the family from within. Join the strong Claybourne women--Anise, Kimberly, Jayme-Leigh, Heather, and Ami--as they each confront the truth. Their unique paths will lead them through heartbreak, misunderstandings, and pain. But their journeys will also bring reconciliation with each other and renewed love in their own lives. In her lyrical, evocative fashion, Eva Marie Everson weaves a tapestry of complicated relationships that, when complete, reveals the most beautiful work of art there is--family.

Download or read book Waiting for Sunrise written by Eva Marie Everson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this satisfying story set in beautiful Cedar Key, a woman learns that moving forward into the future requires making peace with her past.

Download or read book Farewell to Cedar Key written by Terri DuLong and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dulong’s characters will win your heart” in the book that bids farewell to the colorful Florida community where second chances and friendships blossom (The Pilot). Josie Sullivan adores her Cedar Key home. It’s been the ideal place to raise her daughter, Orli, who’s just turning sixteen. Now that Josie has realized her dream of becoming a registered nurse, she’s been offered the perfect job too—helping the local doctor run his new practice. Until the clinic opens, Josie is filling in at Yarning Together, where she launches a series of knitting classes for men. Yet for all the vibrant changes, there are some tangled threads. Josie’s romance-author mother, Shelby, receives a worrying diagnosis. And though Josie has always guarded her independence, her connection to Orli’s father seems to be rekindling. Most of all, as Shelby’s college classmates rally around their dear friend, Josie begins to see that “home” is more than a place; it’s the relationships woven into each life, strand by strand . . . Praise for the Cedar Key series “You’ll fall instantly in love with Cedar Key and this homespun knitting community, crafted with expert hands.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author “DuLong brings us a heartwarming story with genuine characters. . . . Tender and poignant, perfect for those who love knitting as well as the bonds between women.” —RT Book Reviews “Poignant, absorbing, humorous . . . A debut that tugs at the heart.” —Sophia Nash, award-winning author of Whispering in French

Download or read book Holiday Magic written by Mary Ruth Kuczkir Michaels and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of four Christmas romance stories includes Fern Michaels' "Holiday Magic," in which ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall gets an unexpected Christmas bonus in the form of her handsome boss, Eddie O'Brien.

Download or read book Cruising Guide to Florida s Big Bend written by Rhodes, Capt. Rick and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Visiting Small Town Florida written by Bruce Hunt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Bruce Hunt's popular guide reveals the real, old-time Florida still to be found on the back roads of the Sunshine state in little towns that lure you in with their quaintness and keep you there for a spell with their friendly occupants. The towns featured all have a population of less than 10,000. There is an introduction with each town’s history. Included are museums, galleries, antiques shops, local eateries, local fishing holes, and unusual and endearing local characters. This travelogue and guidebook lets you experience the flavor of Florida's back-road burgs and provides directions, addresses, phone numbers, and websites.

Download or read book Thirty Florida Shipwrecks written by Kevin M. McCarthy and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1992 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sunken treasure, cannibalism, prison ships, Nazi submarines, the Bermuda triangle--all are tied into the lore of shipwrecks along Florida's coasts. There are as many shipwreck stories as there are thousands of Florida shipwrecks. This book offers thirty of the most interesting of them--from the tale of young Fontaneda, who wrecked in 1545 and was held captive by Indians for 17 years, to the story of the Coast Guard cutter Bibb, which was sunk off Key Largo in 1987 to provide an artificial reef and diving site. In between there is the Atocha, flagship of a Spanish treasure fleet, which sank in a hurricane in September 1622 and was found, along with its $100 million worth of gold and silver, by Mel Fisher in July of 1985. Each shipwreck story has a map pinpointing its location and a full-color illustration by renowned artist William L. Trotter. There is an extensive bibliography and a foreword by Florida state underwater archaeologist Roger Smith.

Download or read book Cruising Guide to Western Florida written by Claiborne Young and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the slow-moving Manatee River to the wide-open spans of Tampa Bay to the multitude of islands and inlets between Cape Sable and Naples, Western Florida offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of the eastern coast. Cruising Guide to Western Florida leaves nothing unexplored in the waters from Flamingo to the Big Bend. Thoroughly researched and updated firsthand by the author, this comprehensive guide is the most detailed source available on the facilities and waters of the Sunshine State's western shore. It contains current information on "Navigation data "Anchorage locales along the entire shore"Fuel depots and docks"Marinas"Shoreside dining and other attractions"Historic sites As in his previous books, Claiborne Young furnishes dozens of invaluable maps, photographs, and chart references. He includes specific waypoints for anchorages and marinas, as well as ratings for transient docking fees. Intriguing historical profiles and coastal folklore give visitors the flavor of the region. Sections on unsafe areas and shoals help cruisers avoid dangerous waters. ABOUT THE AUTHORClaiborne S. Young's books for Pelican have become the gold standard for cruising guides. A resident of Burlington, North Carolina, Young and his wife spend their time exploring the waterways of southeastern United States and gathering priceless information on each area. Young also edits the on-line cruising newsletter The Salty Southeast Cruiser's Net.

Download or read book The Cedar Keys Hurricane of 1896 Disaster at Dawn written by Alvin F. Oickle and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-30 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Families watched in horror as walls of water swept away homes and businesses, and men held onto saplings for their lives while the winds howled. The destruction was beyond belief. Buildings on Atsena Otie were swept away so completely that only cracked stone foundations remained, and the forests of red cedar that gave the islands their name and livelihood were flattened. Resulting in dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in damage, Hurricane Number 4 in 1896 changed the Cedar Keys forever and set the city on a path to the present. Historian Alvin F. Oickle, drawing on firsthand accounts and extensive archival research, tells the story of ordinary Floridians who were faced, like so many before and so many since, with nature's fury.