Download or read book Hushed Promises written by Adeline Quinn and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-04-01 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HUSHED PROMISES, a novel filled with emotion, humor, romance, and heartache, this story is also about discovering things you didn't know about yourself, what's truly crucial in the grand scheme of things, and that in finding happiness, you are often faced with obstacles that can destroy your dreams. This story is about searching your heart, and discovering who you are, what you want and that despite your efforts, you will never be able to please everyone. But most of all, it's about discovering how strong a person can be, that wanting something with all your heart isn't a guarantee it will happen, and that simply believing in yourself, has more power than you realize. I invite you to read Hushed Promises, and follow a skater's path as she discovers what she once believed was golden, suddenly tarnishes in the bright life of reality, and that in giving back you often receive more.
Download or read book The Long March written by Shuyun Sun and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the events of China's Long March, describing the odyssey of thousands of Chinese Communists from their bases to the remote north of China and discussing stories behind the March, including ruthless purges, hunger and disease, and mistreatment ofwomen.
Download or read book Elena DeSanta written by Yash Bhavsar and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2024-08-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Reader, Welcome to life's pages, where Elena DeSanta's tale is told from her early innocence to her complicated maturity. These chapters contain the experiences that have defined, moulded, and occasionally challenged her. You will hear the whispers of secrets in the shadow of the night and the echoes of laughter in bright meadows as you travel through the vibrant landscapes of my recollections. Every page unfolds to show the mosaic of events that have knitted the tapestry of my existence, from the warmth of familial relationships to the terrible sting of betrayal. I encourage you to go with her through the ups and downs, the loves lost and won, and the discovery of the human spirit's resiliency and the power of redemption as she make her way through life's maze. This book is a tribute to the complex waltz between fate and free will, from the innocent fantasies of infancy to the waking of self- discovery. It weaves a tale that speaks to the universal truths of love, grief, and the search for meaning. Join her, dear reader, as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, courage, and the enduring quest for authenticity.
Download or read book An Otherwise Healthy Woman written by Amy Haddad and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Place in Creative Works from the American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Awards Second Place in Professional Issues from the American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Awards The poems in An Otherwise Healthy Woman delve into the complexity of modern health care, illness, and healing, offering an alternative narrative to heroics and miracles. Drawing on Amy Haddad's firsthand experiences as a nurse and patient, the poems in this collection teach us to take a moment to stop and acknowledge the longing for compassion in each of us, what ought to be the immediate human response to suffering. The poet isn't afraid to explore her own fears and failures or to find joy and humor in the many roles women play. An Otherwise Healthy Woman presents the intimate experiences of a nurse, the vulnerable perspective of a patient, and the lessons of caring for family.
Download or read book You Too written by Roger Burlingame and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Slow Burn written by K. Bromberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Driven series. ONE NIGHT. THAT'S ALL IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. Reeling from the sudden loss of her sister, Haddie Montgomery has sworn off relationships. All she wanted from Beckett Daniels was a sexy distraction to help her escape her pain for just a little while....There weren’t supposed to be any strings attached—so why can’t she shake the memory of that unforgettable night from her thoughts? Or the taste of his kiss from her lips? No matter how hard Haddie tries to forget about him, Becks relentlessly tries to prove that she should start living for today. But she is determined to avoid romantic commitment, and she can always use her ex-boyfriend’s reappearance to help snuff out the slow burn within her that Becks has sparked.... Or will fate force her to realize that this kind of connection doesn’t come along very often and a chance at love is worth the risk?
Download or read book Save Me from Tomorrow written by Richard A. Capogrosso and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out into the world goes the narrator from Save Me From Tomorrow, who at different times calls himself Sal, Nick or Jake, names of his favorite characters in American fiction. He goes out in search of adventure and experiences like those of his literary heroes, Kerouac, Fitzgerald and Hemingway. At age twenty-three he gives up his unexceptional job in Manhattan and plans to explore the highways and byways of America. Then a chance meeting with an old friend and the appearance of a beautiful and intriguing girl named Val cause him to alter his plans and shift locations to London. Working in the somewhat seedy yet vibrant world of a London pub, he encounters an eclectic assortment of Londoners and American expatriates, each with stories and secrets of their own. His story quickly becomes intertwined with theirs as he continues his pursuit of Val and seeks to live the fantastic life he imagined. When the lives of his fellow travelers begin to converge, the consequences of his quest become all too real.
Download or read book Inside Ashworth written by David Pilgrim and published by Radcliffe Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High security institutions for mentally disordered offenders are far more complex than regular mental health hospitals or prisons. Ashworth Hospital is no exception. This book raises questions as to why Ashworth resisted the call for change and survived moves towards de-institutionalisation, enquiries, and threats of closure.
Download or read book The Third Wife of Faraday House written by B.R. Myers and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A deliciously chilling gothic mystery with a smart and resourceful heroine . . . What more could fans of Jane Eyre and Rebecca want?” — Carol Goodman, two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Two brides band together to unravel the secrets at the heart of a crumbling island manor in this delicious love letter to gothic fiction from the award-winning author of A Dreadful Splendor 'Til death do us part... November 1816: Restless but naive Emeline Fitzpatrick is desperate to escape her stifling life in foggy Halifax. Her guardian is lining up repugnant suitors, but Emeline has her eyes set on a lieutenant in the British Navy. She just needs to persuade him to propose, or her one chance at happiness will be gone forever. But when Emeline’s hopes end in scandal, she finds herself with only one suitor left: the wealthy and enigmatic Captain Graves. Having already lost two wives to tragic circumstances, the widower is seeking a new companion in his cloistered seaside manor, Faraday House. Or at least that is what Emeline has been told, because when she arrives, she is horrified to discover that the second Mrs. Graves, Georgina, is still alive—though fading fast. Emeline is only certain of two things: something ghastly is afoot at Faraday House, and no one is going to save her. She will have to rely on her own courage, her burgeoning bond with Georgina, and the aid of a handsome reverend with a mysterious past to shed light on a ghostly truth.
Download or read book Mr Lincoln s Wars written by Adam Braver and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly ambitious collection, Adam Braver explores Abraham Lincoln's inner life and personal turmoils -- while also reflecting on the indelible impact Lincoln had on the nation during the last year of his presidency. Braver brings the president to life, not just as the strong and resilient leader of history books but also as a grief-stricken father, heartbroken over the loss of his young son. Across a rich canvas of truth and imagination, Mr. Lincoln's Wars reveals a president within the White House walls. We see Lincoln as he explores the meaning of loss through a chance encounter with the father of a slain soldier. And a good-hearted young Union soldier is quickly turned into a killer in the name of President Lincoln. Finally, there is the assassination and the autopsy, as seen through the eyes of John Wilkes Booth, Mary Lincoln, the assistant surgeon general, and one of Lincoln's closest friends. Brilliant in its depiction of the country during the waning days of the war, this book is an insightful and moving exploration of the myth of celebrity and the passions it arouses. More than anything, Mr. Lincoln's Wars introduces a talented new writer whose storytelling ability knows no bounds.
Download or read book The Highlander s Promise written by Heather Grothaus and published by Lyrical Shine. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born illegitimate, these sons of medieval Scotland are bound for greatness—and made bolder by the power of love . . . Brave Lachlan Blair stands ready to become his clan’s chieftain—until a revelation shows he is not a Blair son, but the bastard offspring of a notorious criminal. Faced with banishment to the Highland wilderness, Lachlan agrees to wed the daughter of an enemy clan. But he soon finds himself facing a new battle: an unwelcome attraction to his beautiful wife . . . Since she was a wee lass, Finley Carson has heard tales of legendary Lachlan Blair. But nothing prepares her for marriage to the rugged highlander. Fortunately, Lachlan shares her desire to leave the union unconsummated in hopes of escaping their dutiful marriage. Yet as they partner to pursue the truth of Lachlan’s birthright, their deepening bond turns to passion. And once Lachlan’s past catches up with them, their love is put to the ultimate test . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Download or read book Love s Faithful Promise Courage to Dream Book 3 written by Susan Anne Mason and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Stirring Story of Love and Faith and America's Great Promise When her mother suffers a stroke, medical student Deirdre O'Leary makes the difficult choice to put her career on hold to care for her. Dr. Matthew Clayborne is renowned for his amazing results with patients, but when Deirdre approaches him about helping her mother, she finds him challenging and surly. Deirdre has had enough of complicated men in her life. After her fiancé left her, she vowed never to give a man that kind of power again. Widower Dr. Matthew Clayborne is devoted to two things: his work with wounded soldiers and his four-year-old daughter, Phoebe. He won't abandon either of these priorities to care for one older woman. However, when Phoebe suffers a health scare, they're offered respite at the Irish Meadows farm, where his daughter's weakened lungs can recover--but only if he cares for Mrs. O'Leary. Matthew intends to hate Irish Meadows, yet he immediately feels at home, and soon both Mrs. O'Leary and Phoebe are showing improvement. But since he has no intention of leaving his life up north forever, and Deirdre has sworn off marriage in favor of her career, how will they deal with the undeniable attraction between them?
Download or read book Chain of Iron written by Cassandra Clare and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A #1 New York Times Bestseller! The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel. Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has always loved; she has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie; and she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade. But the truth is far grimmer. Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save her reputation, while James remains in love with the Grace Blackthorn. Cortana burns her when she touches it. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace. Now Cordelia, James, and Lucie must follow the trail of the killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she is attempting to raise the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he himself may be the killer they seek.
Download or read book Life Liberty and Pursuit written by Susan Quinn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When college-bound Eliza falls into a cruise-ship pool, she doesn't expect to fall in love. And when navy recruit David pulls her from the water, he finds her surprisingly hard to resist. But a whirlwind of rescues, candlelit nights, and beachside misunderstandings pulls them into a four-day love affair that threatens to break their hearts before their love has a chance to start.
Download or read book The Pathway of Promise Or Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim written by John Ross Macduff and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Promise Remembered written by Elizabeth Mowers and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s finally back… but time doesn’t heal all wounds William Kauffman is back in his Michigan hometown, but not for long. When he runs into his high school sweetheart, Annie Curtis, she’s a reminder of everything and everyone he left behind, without an explanation, years ago. Are a sick mother, a failing diner, two adorable children and the woman he’s never stopped loving enough to make him right past wrongs and stay?
Download or read book The King of Kor Or She s Promise Kept written by Sidney John Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
