Download or read book Finding Christmasville written by Michael Matthew Dutton and published by Linden Park Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Christmasville" readers discovered the magic and mystique of a community, perpetually locked in a wintry wonderland of the yuletide season. With the passing of each calendar "year," homes and buildings were rearranged according to a new "plan" of things - as if checkers upon a playing board, presenting for Mary Jane the niggling notion that something was awry. There was the issue of ... memory, and forgetfulness ... of trees without leaves ... of New York City and Boston cream pie. Seeking answers to her question, Mary Jane embarked on a series of perilous journeys through the forests and mountains of the uncharted wilderness, determined to resolve the enigma of "Christmasville". But if Mary Jane was motivated by personal faith, a spirit of independence and the quest for truth in the first volume of the trilogy, Madeleine and Esmeralda are driven by purposes quite different in the second. For both girls it is the embracement of hope - of salvation for Madeleine, of illumination for Esmeralda - that propels them along their separate paths. Madeleine, a daughter of the Magian line, is bequeathed "calinda al emeris magus"--The rare "gift of the fourth king"--which enables her to perceive what others cannot. But, as with many gifts, there are prices for such things. The bloom of a rose, or the fruit of a tree, does not come without the promise of a thorn or the threat of blight. For Esmeralda, the fortune teller who once read Tarot cards for Mary Jane on First Night, the journey forward is impeded by that affliction which haunts everyone who calls Christmasville home: memory - the multiple perforations of memory, which prevent her from summoning images of her long lost father, her mother, her brother, Oscar ... and of what became of them all. As readers follow Madeleine and Esmeralda in their journeys, they discover the origin and dynamics of the colossal clock tower by the "house at the end of the world," the functions of the giant transformers that generate much more than heat and light for the idyllic town of Christmasville, the "secret of lightning" and the remarkable phenomenon of "thin places." But for the astute reader - the reader who discovered in "Christmasville" a confirmation of that sometimes elusive, though always enduring virtue of faith - "Finding Christmasville" will be a journey of illumination, an epiphany, a celebration in that most wondrous and fragile of human aspirations: hope. "Another dickens of a tale!" (Kris Kringle, the "North Pole Gazette").

Download or read book Christmasville written by Michael Dutton and published by Linden Park Publishers. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit the town where Christmas is a constant and the calendar only contains two months. Join Mary Jane as she struggles to unwrap the mysteries that waft through the perpetually snow-filled air. She seems to be the only one to notice the changes that take place each January 31st, the only one who wonders about spring and summer and fall.

Download or read book The Christmas Encyclopedia 4th ed written by William D. Crump and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

Download or read book Finding Christmasville written by Linden Park Publishers, Limited and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Christmas in Winter Hill written by Melody Carlson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages. As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.

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Download or read book Christmasville written by Lori Dalrymple and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book #1 - A whimsical and fun holiday story of life at Christmasville. Come along with Queen Sophia and some of her important elf helpers, as she plans her grand holiday ball.

Download or read book Recipes from Together for Christmas by Lisa Plumley written by Recipes from Together for Christmas by Lisa Plumley and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Official version featuring Kristen Miller's delicious recipes for pies-in-a-jar as served at the (fictional) Galaxy Diner in Kismet, Michigan. Now you can bake your own: * traditional double-crust Apple Pie-in-a-Jar with cinnamon * Cranberry Pecan Pie-in-a-Jar with buttery streusel topping and cinnamon whipped cream * Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Pie-in-a-Jar with candy cane sprinkles * Pumpkin Pie-in-a-Jar with vanilla whipped cream * Walnut Caramel Pie-in-a-Jar with vanilla whipped cream Also includes a bonus first-chapter excerpt from Together for Christmas and a complete Lisa Plumley book list.

Download or read book Jesse s Christmas written by RJ Scott and published by Love Lane Books Limited. This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where can a grinch find the spirit of Christmas? For photojournalist Jesse, Winter is the worst of times for more reasons than he can count. Not least that Christmas is a stark reminder of last year’s misery when his banker boyfriend left Jesse with unmanageable debt. The ring Jesse had bought to propose was the first item he had to sell, and it wouldn’t be the last. With money running low, he wants an assignment somewhere fascinating, far away, and hot. Meanwhile, his agent offers him cold and icy Eden Vale, awarded Christmas Town 2011, and given how much it pays, he can’t say no. Only now he’s trapped in a town of less than a thousand people, cut off by snow, and every single person wants to drag him kicking and screaming into Christmas. Gabriel has lived his entire life in the mountains. A teacher at the elementary school, he believes that the season of goodwill unites community, family, and that love resides in everyone’s heart. When Jesse arrives in town, lacking any measure of Christmas spirit, Gabriel immediately sees through his defenses and bonds with him. Despite the barriers that Jesse throws up, Gabriel is determined to show the man what a real Christmas can be.

Download or read book The Prince s Psalm written by Eric Shaw Quinn and published by DSP Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This modern-day novel tells the story of Jonathan, Israel’s first king, and David, the man who captured his heart.

Download or read book Together for Christmas written by Lisa Plumley and published by Zebra Books . This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a hilarious and heartwarming novel from USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley, a down-home diner owner meets a sexy Scrooge--but will it be a match made in holiday heaven? Casey Jackson doesn't do Christmas. Mistletoe, eggnog, pitchy carolers--it all leaves the L.A. based talent agent colder than a winter sleigh ride. Nonetheless, Casey's been called to Kismet, Michigan, to help get a pop star's holiday special back on track. But it's the diva's sister who's proving the biggest obstacle. Kristen Miller is funny, sassy--and crazy about Christmas. And suddenly, Casey has all kinds of visions dancing in his head. . . Kristen can't believe that Casey is anti-Christmas. To her, the season is as magical as the thrill she feels whenever they touch. Because even though Kristen set out to teach the charismatic hotshot a thing or two, she's learning some lessons of her own. About letting herself stand in the spotlight for once, about holiday flings that can turn into much more--and about how all you really need for the perfect Christmas is the right person to share it with. . . "Lisa Plumley creates charming characters. Her books are a delight!" --Rachel Gibson Raves for Lisa Plumley's Holiday Affair "A deliciously satisfying, cocoa-worthy holiday read." --Library Journal "A delightful story with utterly charming characters." –Romantic Times Book Reviews

Download or read book Christmasville written by Michael Matthew Dutton and published by Linden Park Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the changing checkerboard of Christmasville, buildings and homes are rearranged annually. The calendar consists of only two pages: December and January. But no one gets any older. And the worst of ailments is poison ivy, and color blindness, and signs of that most harrowing of afflictions: partial blindness. No one knows where the trains go or what lies beyond the mountains and forests. They've never seen grass or walnut trees, but they do discover how tomatoes are named. And roses and violets and orchids. In a town nestled between magic and miracle, dream and deja vu, Mary Jane Higgins embarks on a series of perilous journeys, determined to resolve the enigma of Christmasville. Although it's forbidden, she crosses train tracks, approaches the bottomless abyss, travels through a wilderness that "operates according to a different set of rules." Could Mary Jane's suspicions be true? Could the town in which she resides be a Christmas village, situated on a 4 x 8 model train platform?

Download or read book All He Wants for Christmas written by Lisa Plumley and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixing the coziness of Susan Mallery with the sexiness of Jill Shalvis, the newest in USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley's Kismet Christmas contemporary romances blurs the line between naughty and nice with a fun story full of small-town charm, Christmas spirit, warmth, and of course heat! Original. "In the charming fourth contemporary set in Kismet, Mich., (after Together for Christmas), a charismatic CEO falls unexpectedly for a store manager. Jason and Danielle have incredible chemistry—and very different ambitions that might drive them apart. Plumley paints a beautiful portrait of a town where the holiday spirit is felt all year round and gives readers warm glimpses of the couples from previous stories." —Publishers Weekly In Kismet, Michigan, Christmas is special: big fluffy snowflakes, sleigh bells, carolers singing. It’s a picture-perfect holiday—you just have to choose who’s in the frame… Jason Hamilton is on thin ice with the board of his toy company. The young CEO may be a kid at heart, but his party boy reputation requires damage control. So Jason's off to Kismet to inspect a model store, stay on Santa's Nice list, and stick to business—no goofing around. Which is too bad, because the store manager, Danielle Sharpe, is the definition of what makes Naughty fun… Danielle is thrilled to show off her thriving little toy store—especially if it's her ticket out of Kismet. The single mom is tired of manufacturing cheer solo while her ex-husband has all the fun. But if she'd known Jason was this hot, she wouldn't have offered to host him. With Jason in her house, Danielle is getting warmer than spiked cider. She's supposed to impress him with her expertise, not daydream about catching him under the mistletoe. Now whatever she does, she can't get swept up in the magic… From the Author This book is part of the Kismet Christmas series, which includes... Home For The Holidays Holiday Affair Together For Christmas All He Wants For Christmas What people are saying... "Fourth in the Kismet Christmas series, All He Wants for Christmas is the perfect combination of naughty and nice. The Christmas spirit in a small town paired with steamy hot romance will satisfy all fans of contemporary romance this season. The witty banter will have readers laughing, and the sexy interludes will delight." —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "In the charming fourth contemporary set in Kismet, Mich., (after Together for Christmas), a charismatic CEO falls unexpectedly for a store manager. Jason and Danielle have incredible chemistry—and very different ambitions that might drive them apart. Plumley paints a beautiful portrait of a town where the holiday spirit is felt all year round and gives readers warm glimpses of the couples from previous stories." —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Miracle on Christmas Street written by Annie O'Neil and published by Orion. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel-good, funny and festive, this book is guaranteed to melt your heart this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Milly Johnson *** 'Heartwarming, funny and deliciously festive!' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day 'You'll simply fall in love with this scrumptious Christmas story' Sandy Barker, author of The Christmas Swap Behind every door is a festive wish... When Jess Green arrives at her new home on Christmas Street, she quickly realises that this will be a December to remember! After the disaster of last year, she was hoping to curl up and avoid the festivities - but her new neighbours have other ideas... Together, they're creating something extraordinary: a real-life advent calendar. As each house opens its door for wreath-making, gingerbread icing or carol singing, Jess finds herself swept up in the holiday cheer. Every house, that is, except for No. 24, home to the cantakerous Mr Winters. But when disaster strikes, can Jess pull off a festive miracle - and make her own Christmas wish come true? *** Your favourite authors love Miracle on Christmas Street! 'The Holiday meets Love Actually . . . the warm, fuzzy, feel-good Christmas tonic we all need this year' Helly Acton, author of The Shelf 'Warm, wonderfully wise and brimming with Christmas magic' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Christmas 'A delightful Christmas read to curl up with' Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas 'A sparkling, funny, festive treat!' Laura Kemp, author of Bring Me Sunshine 'Oozes festive fun and charm! You'll definitely want this in your Christmas stocking' Fiona Harper, author of The Memory Collector 'Brimming with warmth and sparkle...Miracle on Christmas Street is sure to leave you filled with the magic of the season' Maisey Yates

Download or read book Everland Volume I written by R. J. Amado and published by Romeo + Juliet Press. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Unmentionables written by David Greene and published by David Greene. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmentionables is the epic story of two couples in the Civil War south. One couple is straight, white and wealthy; the other is gay, black and enslaved. Field hand Jimmy meets Cato, a house servant from a nearby plantation. Over time, Jimmy's fascination with Cato grows into romantic love. Winner Book of the Year award for Gay fiction

Download or read book Christmas in Rose Bend written by Naima Simone and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simone balances crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters." —Entertainment Weekly The holidays have never been her thing. But Christmas in Rose Bend has more than one surprise in store… Grieving ER nurse Nessa Hunt is on a road trip with her sullen teen half sister, Ivy, and still reeling from her mother’s deathbed confession: Nessa’s dad wasn’t really her dad. Seeking answers, they arrive in Rose Bend to find a small town teeming with the kind of Christmas cheer Nessa usually avoids. But then she meets the innkeeper’s ruggedly sexy son, Wolfgang Dennison. Wolf’s big, boisterous family is like a picture-perfect holiday card. Nessa has too much weighing on her to feel like she fits—even though the heat between her and Wolf is undeniable. And the merriment bringing an overdue smile to Ivy’s face is almost enough to make Nessa believe in the Christmas spirit. But with all her parental baggage, including lingering questions about her birth father, is there room in Nessa’s life for happy holidays and happily-ever-after? Don’t miss With Love from Rose Bend, Naima Simone's next heartwarming book set in the idyllic small-town of Rose Bend! A Rose Bend Novel Book 1: The Road to Rose Bend Book 2: Christmas in Rose Bend Book 3: With Love from Rose Bend