Download or read book I Promise You I ll Be Home written by Al Martinez and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-03-13 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a 21-year-old Marine sent to the front lines of the Korean War, Al Martinez dispatched letters almost daily to his young bride, Joanne. In battle, he experienced the worst that war can bring, and then he served as a combat correspondent and as writer and editor of his regimental newsletter, the Ridgerunner. After the war, he entered a career in journalism, becoming a featured columnist for the Los Angeles Times where he would earn three shared Pulitzer Prizes. Written from the unique perspective of an obviously gifted, professional writer at the beginning of his career, his letters home capture his experiences eloquently and with depth of understanding as they express the dangers, hardships, fear, friendships, and even humor of life at the front. His vivid, often humorous pen-and-ink drawings portray scenes from the front lines.
Download or read book I ll Be Home written by Jim McGrath and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The winner of more awards than any editorial writer in the Albany Times Union's history, Jim McGrath was both an Albany institution and a keen observer of the world beyond his beloved adopted city. When he died in 2013 at the age of fifty-six, the newspaper lost a writer who combined a passionate advocacy for society's most vulnerable people with a scathing disregard for the elite whose actions created an underclass in the United States. His writing was often elegiac, but his take on his adopted home state of New York and his beloved Albany was variously bemused, witty, irreverent, and indignant. He could relate to the plight of the minimum-wage worker as easily as he could talk to a US senator, and he feared no one. His editorials and commentaries charted many of the most critical issues in New York and the country: the death penalty, civil liberties, gay rights, historic presidential campaigns, the economy, terrorism, and more—all with an incisiveness that remains relevant, if not more so, in the present political era. In addition to his editorials and op-eds, I'll Be Home contains essays, critiques, and other writings that have never before been published, as well as appraisals of his work and life by former colleagues Rex Smith, Fred LeBrun, Dan Lynch, and others. The book is both a tribute to a memorable newspaperman and an insider's perspective on politics and life through the lens of an editorial writer, a position that Jim described as "a great seat at a really weird show."
Download or read book I LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS written by Dawn Stewardson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Dead Husband Called… …saying he was the culprit who'd snatched Ali Weyden's son from Santa's lap. Little Robbie was safe. He'd be returned in time for Christmas—as soon as Ali got the bank to release the hefty insurance settlement she'd received upon her husband's falsified death. Ali's dead husband was alive, her son was missing and her mind was reeling. She turned to the one man she could almost trust—the single dad next door, crime writer Logan Reed. Logan's strong arms comforted, his lips reassured…and while his razor-sharp mind pieced together the puzzle, Ali began to love again. But the stakes were raised: her deceased husband was found dead—again. And her son was still missing….
Download or read book I Ll Be Home for Christmas written by Lenora Worth and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When jaded oil tycoon Nick Rudolph discovered a homeless Myla Howell and her two children on a cold winter night, even this self-proclaimed nonbeliever knew that this was no way to spend Christmas. So he took the brood under his wing—and the ragamuffin family miraculously captured his secretly lonely heart. Neither he nor Myla could deny there was an attraction, but both had too much pride to admit they needed one another. Would God's loving grace show them that together they'd always be home for Christmas?
Download or read book I ll Be Home for Christmas written by M W Arnold and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious key left by her murdered sister takes Air Transport Auxiliary pilot Betty Palmer on a journey of discovery and danger. Her estranged parents force themselves back into her life, motivated purely by greed and self-preservation. Penny's life is unexpectedly turned upside down by a potentially life-changing situation that causes her wounded husband to question their marriage. No one seems safe in the turmoil of the middle years of the war, and some relationships face a breaking point whilst others become stronger. Kidnap, crashes, and dogfights—the women of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club have never faced such dangers before. To survive may not be enough. They must find the strength to rise above their most trying times yet.
Download or read book I ll Be Home for Christmas written by Iris Morland and published by Blue Violet Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Christmas time, and the entire Thornton clan is spending the holidays in a cabin deep in the Washington woods. What could go wrong with twelve adults, four kids, and a dog all staying together in one big cabin? Only the most chaotic—and memorable—Christmas ever! Expect kisses under the mistletoe, lots of (spiked) eggnog, and even a surprise wedding as the Thornton clan celebrates the most romantic holiday of all. Author’s Note: I’ll Be Home for Christmas is set six months after the last book, Till There Was You, ends. It’s recommended that you read the other books first, as this novella is an epilogue to the entire series. Merry Christmas and happy reading!
Download or read book I ll Be Home for Halloween written by Elizabeth Myles and published by Eight Oh Six/Tangential Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Halloween, lose your heart in Hillingham Hollow… Welcome to Hillingham Hollow, the wholesome Texas suburb where romance abounds and real magic is rumored to be in the air. As a teen, Clea starred on reality TV with pop star London Lange. She’d thought they were in love, but when the show ended, he left town and never returned. Years later, Clea still thinks about London. A lot. But she hopes someday she’ll learn how to let him go because chances are, she’ll never see him again. Or will she? Could a magical Halloween reunion spell their second chance? Book 4: I’ll Be Home for Halloween When Clea was fifteen, she dated a pop star. Not because she was a star herself, but because her family signed on to appear on reality television with a famous boy band. For most of Clea's sophomore year, one of the boys, seventeen-year-old London Lange, lived in her attic. The handsome and charming singer ate meals with her, rode to school with her, and eventually pretended to be her boyfriend in front of the cameras. As awkward as all of that could be at times, it was nothing compared to the most horrible thing London did while he was in town. He stole—and then broke—Clea’s heart. Now Clea is older and wiser, and she’s done her best to move on from the past and from the show. She’s keeping a low profile, focusing on her budding career as a journalist, and, for the most part, doing fine. She still thinks about London. A lot. But she hopes someday she’ll learn how to let him go because chances are, she’ll never see him again. Or will she? During one special, supposedly enchanted, Halloween weekend, Clea gets her secret wish and runs into London on the street. He looks almost the same, and yet no one else seems to recognize him. While his anonymity bewilders Clea, she has more pressing concerns at the moment, like getting to the bottom of why London is suddenly back in Hillingham Hollow. And figuring out just what happened when he took off years ago. Why did he lie and break his promises to her? Why did he crush her heart? And while a part of Clea is afraid to ask, she can't help also wondering…after everything that's gone on between the two of them, can they ever have a relationship again? A real one this time? Does London even want one? The avalanche of questions twists Clea's mind and heart into knots, all the more so when she begins to suspect that the answers might involve something…well, not quite of this world. Something supernatural… Content advisory for Book 4: I’ll Be Home for Halloween: sexual references, sensual kissing __________________________________________________________________________________ SERIES DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Hillingham Hollow, Texas, the wholesome Houston suburb where romance abounds, and magic is rumored to be in the air… Twenty-year-old Autumn Joy Alejandro is getting married. Somehow, the former Hillingham Hollow High homecoming queen and recent Harvest Festival Pumpkin Princess has managed to land one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, twenty-eight-year-old Gothic rock singer Corvin Covarrubias. When the tall, dark, and extraordinarily handsome star escorts his new bride-to-be back to the suburbs for their highly publicized wedding, all of Hillingham Hollow is immediately entranced. Autumn Joy is sweet and friendly, known for her almost angelic levels of kindness and generosity. Corvin is just the opposite, a worldly international celebrity with a dour image and devilish reputation, rumored to be a real-life vampire. The unusual pair captures the locals’ imaginations, and soon speculations about their alliance are swirling. According to many hopeful Hillingham singles, the “marriage of light and darkness” taking place in the heart of their community will be a charmed event, guaranteeing every guest their own happily-ever-after. Follow along as the weekend’s Halloween carnival extravaganza unfolds, and passion ignites throughout the ’burbs. Some couples will reunite after years apart, while others will meet for the very first time. All will be unexpectedly thrown together for one fun—possibly enchanted—wedding weekend, in which supernatural forces may or may not play a part, but romance is certain to manifest... MORE ABOUT THE SERIES: Halloween Hearts is a New Adult small-town romance series. Some of the books contain fantasy/paranormal elements. Each novella is approximately 50,000 - 65,000 words in length and can be read as a standalone book. The stories range from sweet (kisses only) to a bit more sensual (see individual book descriptions for details) These books can be enjoyed in any order. The titles are as follows: A Kiss at Halloween (Max and Kaelin) Now available All I Want for Halloween is You (Clark and Iris) Now available Halloween is the Time to Say I Love You (Reese and Jessye) Now available All My Halloweens (Corvin and Joy) Now available
Download or read book Promise You ll Come Back written by Jessica Jasper-Ring and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kate discovers her fiancé's infidelity, she gives up on love that is until she meets Jack, a handsome Green Beret who tries to change her outlook on love and relationships. Despite their reservations, they develop strong feelings for each other. Not only does he gain her heart and trust, she also gains his. With his dangerous career of hunting terrorists, dodging bullets, bombs and losing friends in combat, she knows there is no guarantee he will survive. As he prepares to leave for a mission to the Middle East, she gives him a photograph of herself and asks him to promise her that he will come back to her. He carries her picture with him at all times. While in the mountains of Afghanistan, Jack and his men are ambushed. Many of his men including Jack are missing in action, but the only items recovered were some of the men's dog tags and the blood stained photograph of Kate. Will Jack be able to keep his promise and come back to her? Promise You'll Come Back will tug at your heart and make you cry. It is a true gripping story about love, devotion and survival. It unveils what our nations' heroes and their wives and families' face in their daily struggles as well as their triumphs. Promise You'll Come Back has romance and true combat action from the streets of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan.
Download or read book History Repeating written by Sue Langford and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Cara Andrews bumps into an old flame at a bar in town, she knows even talking to him is a mistake. She tries to leave him behind and work the amazing job she has at a top record label, but he doesn't back down. He tries to rewrite history over and over, but making her forget the past isn't something he can do. Cara is determined to move on and never repeat her history again. Leaving the past behind is a task she's determined to complete. When she meets Jason in the park, she knows it's too good to be true. She would never regret it....or would she? Jason Craig has the life that musicians dream of. He has an amazing band, two amazing daughters and the dream tour. The only thing Jason wanted was to be happy. He didn't think it would ever be possible after his divorce until he saw a woman about to be drenched in a rainstorm. One drink and he's hooked. He could see his future in her eyes, but would she ever give a guy like him a chance? It's about never repeating history, and learning from every mistake.
Download or read book Home is Where the Heart Is written by Joan Jonker and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When tragedy strikes, a young mother's friends and family ensure she is never alone... Joan Jonker's saga, Home is Where the Heart Is, brings to life a close-knit Liverpudlian community, in the final instalment of the Eileen Gillmoss series. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 'Warm, witty... loved by her legions of fans' - Liverpool Echo When fun-loving, eighteen-stone Eileen Gillmoss announces that she's expecting a baby, her husband Bill thinks it's another one of her jokes. After all, it's twelve years since Edna, their youngest, was born. But when it sinks in that a baby really is on the way, Bill is over the moon and decides that the family should move out of their two-up, two-down house in Liverpool to one with more spacious accommodation. Eileen digs her heels in at first, reluctant to leave the house she loves and friends and neighbours so dear. But a scare early in Eileen's pregnancy strengthens Bill's resolve to provide a more comfortable home for his wife. Before Eileen knows what's hit her, she's installed in a smart home with posh new neighbours. Then tragedy strikes and Eileen must come to terms with a loss far greater than leaving behind her beloved neighbourhood. She tries to put on a brave face, but she can't fool the people who love her, who miss the smile on that round, chubby face and the laughter ringing through her house. They vow to make amends and fate steps in to lend a helping hand... What readers are saying about Home is Where the Heart Is: 'From the first page you are drawn into this wonderful woman's life and family as if you belong there. Joan Jonker creates a web of family crises and tragedies mixed with the never flagging spirit of Eileen Gilmoss to keep you hungry for more' 'As always with Joan it's a mix of hard, nitty, gritty life and fun thrown into the mix, never a dull moment with her books, tears of woe one minute and laughter the next'
Download or read book What I Promise You written by Liz Tolsma and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Family’s History Is Lost to the Ravages of WWII in Southwest France 1942 Noémie Treves, a young, pregnant Jewish woman, had her entire world shattered when she is arrested and taken to the Camp de Rivesaltes transit camp in Southwest France. No sooner does she arrive, though, than she assists in helping two young girls scheduled for transport escape to a nearby maternity hospital. The matron there befriends her and changes her name to help hide her. But nothing goes according to plan, and Hannah finds herself doing the unimaginable to save one precious life. 2022 Caitlyn Laurant is haunted by recent events in her life and hopes becoming a nurse on the mission field will help her forget. While in training, she and her friends travel to France where her grandfather was born. What should have been an easy search for his birthplace turns into anything but and reveals secrets that no one alive has ever heard. Don't miss the Echoes of the Past Series Book 1 - What I Would Tell You
Download or read book The Handyman s Promise written by Nick Poff and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handyman Ed Stephens, whose romantic fantasies came true in The Handyman's Dream, and who learned about building a successful relationship in The Handyman's Reality, is back for another adventure in life and romance in The Handyman's Promise. By the autumn of 1983, Ed's life partner, Rick Benton, has been working in Indianapolis for more than a year as he pursues a new career in real estate. Ed eagerly anticipates the day Rick will return home to Porterfield full-time. Their time apart has allowed Ed to contemplate the maintenance of a long-term gay relationship, and to reevaluate his definition of a successful marriage. With the aid of both hindsight and foresight, Ed and Rick are able to move optimistically toward their mutual goals. Although their journey has its share of joyful surprises, several unfortunate events and a sudden tragedy force Ed to once again question their future in a small Indiana town amid the stark realities of gay life in the early 1980s. Once again Ed and Rick's friends and families are along for the ride to provide love, support, humor, and occasional aggravation. As always, Mrs. Hilda Penfield, Ed's bountiful mentor, is close by with words of wisdom as Ed continues to learn how to blend his dreams into day-to-day living. With yet another soundtrack of timeless pop classics, author Nick Poff extends a third invitation to enjoy the heartwarming journey of Ed Stephens and Rick Benton as they continue to explore the mysteries of love and life.
Download or read book Just for Girls Gr 3 6 Reading Comprehension written by and published by On The Mark Press. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Strength of a Promise written by Joyce Chipperfield and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to The Strength of a Kiss, The Strength of a Promise begins in May 1967, when 17 year old Laurens life changes forever. Her love for 25 year old David, who is married with a baby daughter, threatens to destroy everything she has ever known; splitting their families down the middle. They live in a small village community, and when Davids mother-in-law discovers their affair, Laurens sister and guardian has no choice but to forbid their relationship. To condone it would ruin Laurens reputation; even though Davids marriage is virtually over. During the next 18 months Lauren is forced to grow up in the cruelest possible way. Moving to Cambridge city with a friend, and estranged from her family, she attempts to put her life back together, while her sister Kay seizes every opportunity to drive Lauren and David further apart; finally betraying them unforgivably. When David is brutally attacked and left for dead, Lauren rushes home to be by his bedside, but soon discovers her actions have made matters worse. As Laurens story continues she emerges from adolescence into womanhood with a bittersweet taste in her mouth. Heartbroken and away from home what are her chances of ever finding happiness?
Download or read book Cartha s Search for Valhalla s Tears written by Michael Equels and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-07-18 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This high-Fantasy, coming of age tale follows a group of teens chosen to prove their value with a quest to locate Valhalla’s Tears, the one sword that can overthrow an increasingly corrupt governmental tyranny. This sword, vanishing from the land of Cartha thousands of years prior, has been the objective of such journeys for generations, but with a little magic, luck and a ton of tenacity, the village elders believe that Allo and his companions might just have a chance for success. This group, consisting of a Human boy, an Elvin girl, a Halfling male, a part Giant male, a Dwarvin male and a Half-Elvin male mage, setting out with what they can carry. They will have to defeat the beasts and demons that populate this D&D inspired world, along with agents of the government who know that their power will be stripped from them should Valhalla’s Tears be recovered. However, it seems that it’s not just the creatures and men conspiring against them, they must also use their skills and knowledge as well as their courage to traverse dangerous caverns and ford raging rivers and the like. This epic journey, told through the eyes of Allo, is sure to rekindle your love for the High-Fantasy genre. It combines the best elements of traditional carefully created worlds with plenty of unpredictable action, politics, life-long romance and friendships in ways which is sure to please even the most avid of readers.
Download or read book What Philosophy Can Tell You about Your Dog written by Steven D. Hales and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do dogs live in the same world as humans? Is it wrong to think dogs have personalities and emotions? What are dogs thinking and what’s the nature of canine wisdom? This is a book for thoughtful dog-lovers who want to explore the deeper issues raised by dogs and their relationships with humans. Twenty philosophers and dog-lovers reveal their experiences with dogs and give their insights on dog-related themes of metaphysics and ethics.
Download or read book Neighbors written by Lorraine Davidson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God, Jackie...you never know anything. Get your head out of the sand." Jackie Gennaro's pretty, precocious best friend, Sloane Bettinger, seems to know a lot about everything, including Jackie's beloved police officer father, Mike, her emotionally distant mother, Maria, and their handsome, popular neighbor, Keith Donovan. All Jackie knows is that certain subjects are never mentioned in her house, including Sloane's unconventional mother, Sharon, Jackie's painfully intense attraction toward Keith, and most especially, the tragic death of her brother, Chris. Jackie follows the unspoken family rules and enjoys her happy and sheltered childhood in New York City during the turbulent 1970s. But as the 1980s begin, Jackie is touched by unexpected events that will break her heart and change her life forever.
