Download or read book Lily Cafe From Behind the Counter written by JYB and published by JYB. This book was released on 2021-08-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a barista at the Lily Cafe, love confessions and date requests are a regular part of the job. But for Makoto, none of the suitors have come close to stirring her heart - or her Attraction Points. That is, until Sayaka arrives. Between the long, straight black hair, piercing dark eyes, elegant alto voice, and multiple Attraction stat increases, Makoto is instantly attracted to Sayaka. But does Sayaka feel the same way? See if Makoto and Sayaka get their “perfect ending” in this queer romance-driven GameLit/LitRPG short story from the eyes of the love interest NPC. Find more stories by JYB on their website at jyb.works

Download or read book Death at the Day Lily Cafe written by Wendy Sand Eckel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosalie Hart has finally opened the café of her dreams. Decked out with ochre-tinted walls and stuffed with delicious organic fare, the Day Lily Café is everything Rosalie could have hoped for. But not five minutes into the grand opening, Doris Bird, a dear and trusted friend, cashes in on a favor--to help clear her little sister Lori of a first degree murder charge. With the help of her best friend and head waiter Glenn, Rosalie is on the case. But it's not going to be easy. Unlikable and provocative, murder victim Carl James Fiddler seems to have insulted nearly everyone in town, and the suspect list grows daily. And when Rosalie's daughter Annie gets caught in the crossfire, the search for the killer becomes personal in this charming cozy perfect for fans of Diane Mott Davidson and Joanne Fluke.

Download or read book Tribute written by Starr Blanchard and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a true story, Tribute was inspired by God. Strange happenings all of my life of how he sent his angels or Holy Spirit to keep myself and my family safe could only mean that somebody up there likes me.

Download or read book Birthday Presence written by Brian L. Cox and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR BIRTHDAY PRESENCE "These are tales of intensity and indignation, of passion and pathos, of angst and anger, of grappling and grief. They're also tales of both humor and heart-though each of these elements skews, at times, rather dark. Most of all, these are tales of wounded spirits yearning for redemption, reconciliation, release... or just a reason to live. Cox characters step right up, grab us by the lapels, yank us toward them and, Willy-Loman-like demand to be known," Paul McComas Author of Unplugged and Planet of the Dates, from his foreword

Download or read book The Caf of Second Chances written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the charming town of Willowbrook, where the hills kissed the horizon and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the streets, a quaint little café stood as a haven for lost souls and weary hearts. It was here that Ailani, a widowed coffee shop owner, found solace and purpose amid the gentle hum of espresso machines and the soothing chatter of customers. Yet, fate had a plan to infuse her life with an unexpected twist. Enter Julio, a disillusioned writer grappling with the weight of relentless writer's block that seemed to have seized his creativity. Destiny, it seemed, led him to that very café, where he would unknowingly cross paths with the enigmatic Ailani. As their worlds collided over cups of steaming coffee and heartfelt conversations, an extraordinary connection began to brew. The Café of Second Chances follows the intertwined journey of Ailani and Julio as they navigate through grief and disillusionment, seeking solace and inspiration within each other's company. Through the tender embrace of vulnerability, they discover that healing and hope often arise from the most unexpected of places. As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air and the magic of the café takes hold, a second chance at love blooms, igniting a profound transformation in both their lives. With the town of Willowbrook as their witness, Ailani and Julio embark on a journey of rediscovery, where the essence of coffee and heartfelt conversations becomes the elixir of rejuvenation. Join us in this heartwarming tale of love, resilience, and the enduring power of hope as we step into The Café of Second Chances and savor the rich flavors of life, love, and the pursuit of inspiration amidst the captivating aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

Download or read book The Dover Cafe On the Front Line written by Ginny Bell and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Brilliantly written and researched . . . I loved it.' Rosie Goodwin The second book in an emotional and heartwarming WWII Series. For fans of Ellie Dean, Annie Groves and the Home Fires series. Dover, 1940 With the Battle of Britain raging overhead and German guns firing across the Channel, the people of Dover suddenly find themselves on the front line. But despite the danger, Nellie Castle is determined to keep the café open, no matter what. For Nellie's daughter, Lily, it is an exciting time as she starts her nursing career. The work is demanding, but with romance on the horizon, she still finds time to enjoy herself. That is until a prisoner escapes from the hospital and everything she holds dear - including her freedom - is put at risk. Meanwhile there are strange goings-on at the café: rumours are circulating and long-buried secrets are surfacing. Secrets that could tear the Castle family apart once and for all . . . Don't miss the next book in the brilliant Dover Cafe Series, The Dover Cafe Under Fire. Available in paperback and ebook. And the fourth book, Return to the Dover Cafe, is available to pre-order now! 'Starring a cast of superbly drawn characters who touch the hearts of readers everywhere, The Dover Café series is fast becoming a favourite with saga fans.' Lancashire Evening Post 'Brimming with endearing characters, it's a gripping read.' Women's Weekly - - - - - - - - - Readers love The Dover Café at War: 'A brilliant evocation of a family and community pulling together in wartime. Full of drama, laughter, and nail biting cliff hangers. A triumph!' Annie Clarke, author of The Factory Girls series 'Well-researched and expertly written . . . Perfect for those days when all you want is a book to lose yourself in.' Fiona Ford, author of The Liberty Girls 'A joyous read, the sort of book to read in one sitting.' Kitty Danton, author of A Wartime Christmas 'A rattling good novel that gives the reader a front seat at the Dover café during World War 2 . . . a really good start to what looks to be a fascinating saga.' Shirley Mann, author of Lily's War 'Brilliantly researched, written with warmth and insight, brimming with emotion and drama, and starring a cast of superbly drawn characters who are guaranteed to touch the hearts of readers everywhere.' Lancashire Post

Download or read book Unwrapped written by Jane Elmore and published by Jane Elmore. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the thoughts racing through my mind, three things stood out. First, Seth used to be a mummy. Second, we were connected eternally beyond our control. And third, he literally took my breath away. Rose Thorne has lived in Boone, North Carolina her whole uneventful life. After a family member’s passing, she receives a gift from beyond the grave. Intrigued, she handles it, accidently sparking a connection to Seth Ember, thousands of miles away. When Seth and his family move to Boone, his desire for Rose flourishes. Can he preserve his way of life or be erased from history, never to be with Rose again? Devour this inseparable love story as it comes unwrapped and transforms into an enduring entanglement. Mysterious and romantic, Unwrapped is briming with unfurling passion and intrigue. This is a love story that will leave you breathless.

Download or read book The Orphan Twins written by Lesley Eames and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unputdownable saga about love and family, guaranteed to warm your heart this winter... London, 1910. Lily is ten years old when she realises her grandmother, a washerwoman in the backstreets of London's Bermondsey, is seriously ill. She's determined to do what can she can to help and keep her grandmother's illness a secret – even from her beloved twin, Artie. But Gran isn't getting any better, and there's only so much Lily can do... When tragedy strikes and the twins are faced with the prospect of a workhouse or an orphanage, a benefactor offers to take Artie in and educate him. All Artie's needs will be taken care of – but the gentleman has no use for a girl. The twins have lost everything they knew and loved, but they never thought they'd lose each other. As the orphan twins grow up and take different paths, their new lives are beyond anything they could have imagined. Will they ever find a way to be together again? Set against the backdrop of the First World War, The Orphan Twins is the heart-wrenching new saga from Lesley Eames, bestselling author of The Brighton Guest House Girls and two-time RNA Romantic Saga award nominee.

Download or read book The Cafe By The Bridge written by Lily Malone and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh and down-to-earth in style, Australian author Lily Malone returns with a sparkling new romance that will appeal to all romance readers, from contemporary to rural romance. Perfect for readers who love Rachael Johns. Child psychologist Taylor Woods needs a man. Flashy restaurateur Abel Honeychurch to be specific. Abe can help her get justice for her brother, Will. Taylor knows Abe, too, was scammed by the same woman who broke her brother's heart and stole everything in his pockets. But bringing a lying, cheating scammer to justice isn't easy when all Abe wants to do is forget the whole sorry saga. He's returned to his home town of Chalk Hill to lick his wounds and repay his debts, renovating his nanna's house and opening the Chalk 'n' Cheese cafe. He's miserable. And it would be easier to stay miserable if everyone else around him wasn't so darn cheerful. It's wildflower season in Chalk Hill with a cafe full of upbeat bushwalkers, and it's all Abe can do to remember to put sugar, not salt, in his customers' cappuccinos. He definitely has no time for the mysterious red–headed guest who admires his cheesecake and adores his flat white. Taylor's mission to help her brother seems doomed – how will she gain the trust of a man whose every instinct tells him never to trust a woman again? 'Warm, witty and fun ... Lily Malone creates unforgettable characters. Chalk Hill is a small town you will never want to leave.' Alissa Callen, bestselling Australian author 'A touching, romantic, and thoroughly enjoyable read. Filled with engaging characters, Lily Malone's refreshing style never fails to satisfy.' Jennie Jones, bestselling Australian author

Download or read book Down Our Street written by Joan Jonker and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a double wedding on the cards, Liverpool's best-loved neighbours plan for an unforgettable day. In Down Our Street, Joan Jonker brings us another instalment of her hugely popular Molly and Nellie series, as the two friends get up to more mischief in their beloved Liverpool. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Lindsey Hutchinson. 'Hilarious but touching' - Woman's Realm The Second World War is finally over and best friends Molly Bennett and Nellie McDonough are bursting with happiness. Their beloved sons are coming home at last and their eldest children are planning to marry each other. When a double wedding is announced, Molly is determined to give her two beautiful daughters a day to remember for the rest of their lives. Meanwhile Nellie's daughter Lily has a boyfriend whom no one likes. When he brings trouble to their door, Nellie's friends in the street are ready to face it. And there's a handsome young chap just waiting in the wings for Lily... What readers are saying about Down Our Street: 'This book is like a breath of fresh air, never have I laughed so much and also cried at the antics of Molly and Nellie' 'A lovely story that will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear. A story that will touch every emotion. It's so well written that it makes you feel a part of the families'

Download or read book The Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel Collection written by Amy Clipston and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 973 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four women working at the Lancaster Grand Hotel find their way through life and love. A Hopeful Heart Hannah’s community offers her love and support after the untimely death of her husband, but an Englisher offers her the chance of a new life after the unexpected tragedy. A Mother’s Secret Carolyn knows she might never find a man who will have her and her son, Benjamin. A marriage of convenience doesn’t sound so bad, yet Carolyn knows she wants to marry for love. A Dream of Home Madeleine is a former Air Force flight nurse living alone in Paradise, Pennsylvania, and working as a maid at the Lancaster Grand Hotel. She isn’t exactly a widow . . . but she sure feels like one after losing her fiancé. Saul isn’t exactly a widower . . . but his wife is long gone. His young daughter, Emma, doesn’t know that her mother fled the Amish community—and married another man—but she does know that her dat is lonely, and that a pretty young maedel just moved in next door. A Simple Prayer The sole survivor of a buggy accident that left her orphaned at age four, Linda was raised by her unwilling Uncle Reuben. She longs to be worthy of someone, but the life-long effects of her injuries and her upbringing under the care of her embittered uncle have destroyed her self-worth. She must learn to forgive her family that she is worthy of love.

Download or read book Tilling the Truth written by Julia Henry and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s August in Goosebush, Massachusetts, and go-getter retiree Lilly Jayne and her youthful senior pals show no sign of slowing down during the lazy days of summer. But when murder mows over a pesky local, could a Garden Squad member be nurturing a deadly second act? While Lilly digs into a town beautification project, her friend Tamara O’Connor has greater concerns than well-pruned geraniums. The real-estate firm owner hasn’t been shy about blaming perennial grouch Gladys Preston for thwarting her many attempts to sell off a beautiful beachside property. But accusations fly when Gladys is suddenly found dead—and Tamara is caught standing over the body with a bloody weapon in her hand . . . As Tamara becomes the prime murder suspect, Lilly and the Garden Squad ladies set out to prove that someone planted the evidence. With a potpourri of alarming clues scattered around Goosebush, cracking this case means confronting a calculating culprit with a penchant for cutting down anyone who gets in the way . . .

Download or read book Escape to Ireland The Complete Collection written by Michele Brouder and published by Michele Brouder. This book was released on with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Match Made in Ireland Romance writer Ruth has given up on love but a charming Irishman is about to change her mind. Her Fake Irish Husband It's a marriage of convenience for three months. But will it turn into something more? Her Irish Inheritance Two broken hearts and one dilapidated property that might just bring them together. A Match for the Matchmaker Carrie gets the shock of her life when the matchmaker she's set to interview turns out to be her long-lost husband. Home, Sweet Irish Home Maggie might almost think Jake is perfect, except that he wants to tear down her home to build a golf course. An Irish Christmas When Ian's professional sports career is cut short by an injury, can Jo help him find his way back?

Download or read book A Darcy Sweet Cozy Paranormal Mystery Books One to Six written by K.J. Emrick and published by South Coast Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first six mysteries in the popular Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery series: Death Comes to Town, Mists of the Past, From the Ashes, The Ghost of Christmas, The Stolen Valentine and Hiding From Death. Introducing Darcy Sweet... She isn't what you would call a girly girl. She almost never wears makeup and loves nothing more than to wear a well-worn pair of jeans, a t-shirt and her most comfortable pair of sneakers. She would like to think she is just an ordinary woman, but she's not. She has a connection to the spirit world that seems to draw her into mysterious situations more often than not. Add to the mix the antics of a rather naughty, slightly psychic cat and the eccentric ghost of her great-aunt Millie, and you have a life that is anything but ordinary. 658 pages of paranormal mystery fun. Over 200 positive reviews. Find out why over 100,000 readers have fallen for Darcy Sweet! Pick up your copy of the box set to get six books you won't want to put down!

Download or read book Amish Neighbors written by Tattie Maggard and published by Tattie Maggard. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 Stories of Love, Faith, and Family "Like Amish soup for the soul." From the author of Forbidden Amish Love comes Amish Neighbors, a short story romance collection from the heart. Ten stories under one cover.

Download or read book Silence written by Che De Leon and published by Che De Leon. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped in a society where only perfection was accepted, Lily had lost her tongue. One day, a girl in a pink and green sweater appears on her doorstep, dangling an offer that she cannot refuse. To get her life back, Lily follows Sweater Girl to the middle of the unforgiving City on the mountains. Haunted by the memories of happier days, she must overcome all odds in order to reclaim her missing tongue–and end her silence.

Download or read book Low Key Love written by Cheri Ritz and published by Bella Books. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frankie Malone is out and proud. She works at an animal shelter, volunteers at a local LGBTQ youth center, and helps out at her favorite café. But even with all that personal fulfillment, it seems like something’s missing in her life. When one of the shelter cats makes a run for it, Frankie bumps into the woman who might just change her world. If Lily Lancaster can keep up the perfect image her manager has crafted for her, she could be the next big thing in country music—even if it means wearing just the right clothes, singing just the right songs, and being seen with just the right people. Hiding her true self seems like a small price to pay for making her dream come true. But when Lily scores a gig in Las Vegas during Rodeo Week she meets free-spirited Frankie—who turns her whole idea of a perfect world upside down.