Download or read book On Motherhood Fireflies to First Dates written by Melinda L. Wentzel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-04-05 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Motherhood: Fireflies to First Dates offers a collection of memorable essays on parenthood written by a seasoned humor/slice-of-life columnist and mom of three. Within its pages, author Melinda L. Wentzel candidly shares what the journey has taught her: that it is the harvest of tiny moments that matters most and that extraordinary often lives deep within the ordinary. Filled with warmth, wit and wonder and colorful, descriptive details, this is a compilation of Wentzel’s previously published articles. Praise for On Motherhood: Fireflies to First Dates I love Planet Mom ... it’s where we all live. —Lisa Novotny, Pennsylvania [Planet Mom], I have read and enjoyed your column for years. It just really hits home for me. It’s what all moms are thinking and feeling and dealing with on a daily basis. I love how straightforward and honest you are about the ups and downs and everything in between, and you make even the most boring everyday stuff hilarious! It helps us moms to know we’re not the only ones! —Sharon Steinbacher, Cogan Station, PA [Planet Mom], I love your easy humor. I was a huge bookworm growing up and went through a huge Erma Bombeck phase. You channel her for me. —Susan Weissman, Author, Feeding Eden, New York, New York Parenting is an unbounded experience spanning years, a million different moments encompassing unique challenges and providing unexpected gifts. No one knows this better than Melinda Wentzel, aka Planet Mom, whose touching essays illuminate so many of these experiences. —Garrett “Neanderdad” Rice, Author, Neanderdad, San Mateo, California I love the passion with which you write ... and share your personal journey. —Jodi Moore, Author, When a Dragon Moves In, When a Dragon Moves In Again and I Love My Dragon

Download or read book First Dates with Jackie Ashenden written by Jackie Ashenden and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on a first date with beloved romance author Jackie Ashenden! Check out the first few chapters of each of the books in her Alaska Homecoming series to see if you're interested in more: Small-town Alaska Sizzle Enemies to Lovers Romance Fiercely Independent Heroines and Rugged Mountain Men Heroes Deep River, Alaska boasts a fiercely independent though small population. The people who live here love it, and they don't much care what anyone else thinks. Come Home to Deep River Hope Dawson never expected to leave Deep River. Her mom needs her. Her grandfather died and left her the local hangout to run. Her dreams of college and adventure died long ago. Until Silas Quinn comes back to town, holding the key to set her free. But freedom means she loses him again, and he's the one she's really always wanted. Deep River Promise Astrid James didn't ask to be mayor of Deep River but since she is, she'll do everything she can to do right by the town and her son. And the last thing she needs is arrogant outsider Damon Fitzgerald coming in and taking charge, no matter how attractive he is. But when Astrid starts to realize that Damon is more than just a pretty face, she'll have to decide whether she can risk her heart and her son's happiness on a man whose mission is to leave Deep River. That Deep River Feeling Zeke Calhoun doesn't care much about Deep River, but he'll do just about anything to keep the promise he made to look out for his best friend's sister. As the sole police officer in Deep River, Morgan West won't be bossed around, but Zeke is irresistible. He's tough, challenging, and all kinds of sexy, but getting involved is the last thing on her mind. Or is it...?

Download or read book In Firefly Valley Texas Crossroads Book 2 written by Amanda Cabot and published by Revell. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marisa St. George is devastated when she is a victim of downsizing and has no choice but to return to the small Texas town where she grew up. Though it's a giant step backward, she accepts a position as business manager at the struggling Rainbow's End resort. The only silver lining is Blake Kendall, a new guest who is making her believe in love at first sight. But will her dreams of happily-ever-after be turned upside down when she discovers who he really is? Romance readers will love this warm and witty story of mistaken identity and second chances from bestselling author Amanda Cabot.

Download or read book Firefly Lane written by Kristin Hannah and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . now a #1 Netflix series! In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all—beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer's end they've become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah's magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness. Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she'll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she'll envy her famous best friend. . . . For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship—jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test. Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It's about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you—and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you'll never forget . . . one you'll want to pass on to your best friend.

Download or read book The Suddenly Single Mother s Survival Guide written by L. Patricia Kite and published by Mills & Sanderson, Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Firefly Hollow Essentials written by T.L. Haddix and published by TL Haddix. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 2207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first eight books in the Firefly Hollow universe, the dramatic Small Town Women's Fiction Romance series that follows the Campbell family through generations of love, heartache, and laughter, in one convenient volume. Book One - Firefly Hollow. The girl next door + the mysterious recluse = happily ever after? Book Two - Kathy. Out of unspeakable tragedy comes a second chance at life and happiness. Book Three - Butterfly Lane. A marriage in trouble. Two broken hearts. Can they heal their wounds and find each other again? Book Four - Dragonfly Creek. Can a second chance at a first love work? Book Five - Cattail Ridge. Their biggest obstacle to happily-ever-after is convincing themselves they both deserve a chance at a new beginning… Book Six - Cricket Cove. She thinks he’s a stubborn mule with a stick up his backside. He thinks she’s a flighty airhead who takes nothing seriously. And between them, there’s enough electricity to light up the planet. Archer’s Cat - The bonus short story full of unexpected surprises for Archer and Emma and their growing family. Book Seven - Stormking Road. Sydney Campbell Gibson is all grown up now. Divorced and mostly over it, she returns to her hometown, ready to get on with her life. She wants a husband and a family. What she finds is a new job with a family friend who doesn’t want to hire her. And if that isn’t mortifying enough, she’s still hopelessly in love with the man. Book Eight - Fern Valley. Been there, done that. As far as Rachel is concerned, one relationship with a cop was more than enough for this lifetime. She’s forty-seven, her son is in college, and she isn’t looking for love. Especially not with the gorgeous state trooper twelve years her junior who just moved in across the street.

Download or read book Firefly Hollow Collection Volume Two written by T.L. Haddix and published by T L Haddix. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 4-6 in the Firefly Hollow universe, Small Town Women’s Fiction Romance with the teensiest touch of paranormal magic… Dragonfly Creek Can a second chance at a first love work? Or will the agony of the past be too much for them to overcome? Ben loved Ainsley with his whole heart, but she married someone else and left him shattered. Five years later, he still hasn't healed. His heart still aches for her, but he's determined to move on and build a life without her. Ainsley has had her own struggles to overcome. After years of addiction, she's finally found stability and is determined to put the past behind her. But returning to the small town where she lost so much brings back memories she's been trying to forget. Cattail Ridge Sometimes, love is the hardest obstacle of all. For five years, Archer has loved Emma from afar, watching her from the sidelines as she raised her daughter and built a life for herself. He's never been brave enough to tell her how he feels, always convinced that he's not good enough for her. But when a single, passionate kiss changes everything, Archer is forced to confront his deepest fears and take a chance on love. Emma has always been a survivor, but she never expected to find love again. She's been hurt before, and she's not sure she's ready to open her heart to anyone else. But when Archer comes into her life, all of her doubts and fears begin to melt away. He's kind, compassionate, and deeply in love with her, and she can't help but be swept up in his arms. But as they explore their newfound love, Archer and Emma are haunted by their pasts. They must confront their deepest fears and insecurities if they want to build a future together. Can they find the courage to take a risk on love, or will their pasts keep them apart forever? Cricket Cove They say love is a battlefield, but for Amelia and Logan, it's a warzone. Amelia has a gift for matchmaking, but when it comes to her own love life, she's lost. That is, until Logan, her best friend's brother, comes to town. He's the kind of man who makes her heart race and her head spin, but he's also stubborn and guarded, with enough emotional armor to keep her at arm's length. Logan has been through the worst that life has to offer, and he's not sure he's ready to let anyone in, especially not Amelia. She's a ray of sunshine in his dark world, but he's seen too much darkness to believe in something as pure as her light. Yet, no matter how hard he tries to resist her, he keeps getting drawn back to her, like a moth to a flame. As they navigate their complicated feelings for each other, a dangerous threat looms on the horizon, putting Amelia's life in danger. Logan will have to confront his demons and use all the skills he learned as a soldier to keep her safe. But when the enemy finally reveals its face, will that be enough to protect her from harm?

Download or read book The Dance of the Firefly Ubuntu African Romance written by Kathy Bosman and published by Decadent Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mix together a beautiful ballerina and ballet teacher, a sexy single dad, and a precocious-yet-sweet daughter, and emotions run high. Add racial and cultural differences, work contracts coming to an end, and hurts and memories from the past and sparks fly. Rowena loves to dance but has ended up teaching ballet instead. When she helps out Cameron’s difficult daughter, a bond develops between the two dancers. Cameron makes Rowena uncomfortable because he stirs up new, unwanted feelings which make no sense when he intends to leave Zambia soon when his contract ends. Cameron can’t resist sanguine live-wire Rowena who makes his daughter smile for the first time in years. But can he risk his heart again when memories of his late wife come back to haunt him? And Rowena has a lot more at stake in giving her all.

Download or read book Almost Amish written by Nancy Sleeth and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever stopped to think, Maybe the Amish are on to something? Look around. We tweet while we drive, we talk while we text, and we surf the Internet until we fall asleep. We are essentially plugged in and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rather than mastering technology, we have allowed technology to master us. We are an exhausted nation. No one has enough time, everyone feels stressed out, and our kids spend more hours staring at a screen each week than they do playing outside. It’s time to simplify our lives, make faith and family the focal point, and recapture the lost art of simple living. Building on the basic principles of Amish life, Nancy Sleeth shows readers how making conscious choices to limit (and in some cases eliminate) technology’s hold on our lives and getting back to basics can help us lead calmer, more focused, less harried lives that result in stronger, deeper relationships with our families, friends, and God.

Download or read book All About Motherhood written by Kathryn E. Livingston and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new, expanded edition with more than fifty essays on the joys and heartaches of motherhoodfrom longing for a newborn to waiting for a teen to arrive home late at nightKathryn E. Livingston, who has written for national magazines on parenting topics and co-authored two parenting books, explores the universal feelings and experiences all mothers share. The perfect gift book for new as well as seasoned moms, All About Motherhood charts the interior journey women make when they give birth and take on the most demanding and dynamic role of their lives. With poignancy and candor, this mother of three captures the essence of motherhood, probing the conflicting emotions a woman feels in her heart as she watches her babies grow up. Treat yourself to this glorious compilation of essays about real mothering. Michele Borba, Ed.D, author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries Regardless of subject, Livingston remains inquisitive, easygoing and often witty. Publishers Weekly Kathryn E. Livingstons essays distill all that we mothers know to be true about ourselves. Her witty, reassuring pieces are islands of calm in our hectic parenting world. Abigail Gary, editor, mother

Download or read book Firefly Hollow written by T. L. Haddix and published by T L Haddix. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love was never part of his plan. Until she came along and changed everything. Owen Campbell is a man with secrets. He finds comfort in isolation, keeping to himself in the mountains of Kentucky. But when his lovely neighbor Sarah returns from college, he finds himself enchanted. Even though he knows better than to risk his heart, he can't resist the pull toward her. As they begin to fall for each other, family tragedies and misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart. Will the secrets they keep and the heartache they endure be enough to drive them away from each other forever? Or will they find the strength and courage to fight for a love that's worth all the risks? Set in the stunning backdrop of 1960s Appalachia, Firefly Hollow is a tale of secrets, love, and the courage to overcome all odds. It’s the first book in the Firefly Hollow Universe, which includes the Firefly Hollow Series and Firefly Hollow Generations.

Download or read book Firefly Hollow Collection Volume One written by T. L. Haddix and published by TL Haddix. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three books in the Firefly Hollow universe, Small Town Women’s Fiction Romance with the teensiest touch of paranormal magic… Book One - Firefly Hollow. Love was never part of his plan. Until she came along and changed everything. Owen Campbell is a man with secrets. He finds comfort in isolation, keeping to himself in the mountains of Kentucky. But when his lovely neighbor Sarah returns from college, he finds himself enchanted. Even though he knows better than to risk his heart, he can't resist the pull toward her. As they begin to fall for each other, family tragedies and misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart. Will the secrets they keep and the heartache they endure be enough to drive them away from each other forever? Or will they find the strength and courage to fight for a love that's worth all the risks? Book Two - Kathy. Out of the darkness comes the fire... The last time Kathy Browning trusted a man, he nearly destroyed her, body and soul. So when an unlikely friendship leads her to uncover a depth of passion and love in Charles Kelly that calls to her, she’s terrified. Charles offers her a wild, steady devotion she might lose forever if she can’t find the courage to reach beyond the devastation of the past. Charles has been captivated by Kathy since the moment he laid eyes on her. He sees the pain and fear in her eyes, but he also sees the strength and courage and fire that burns within her heart. He wants to be the one to help her heal, to love her fiercely and unconditionally…and to be loved by her in return. Book Three - Butterfly Lane. He has her heart. But does she still have his? For John, marriage was supposed to be easy. Find the person you love, marry them, have children, and live happily ever after. When Zanny catches him being kissed by a coworker, he never expects her to not believe in his innocence. As he watches his relationship with Zanny crumble, he realizes their marriage is in serious trouble. Trouble he wasn't even aware existed… Zanny is left questioning everything. Is their love enough to overcome this? Can she trust John again? And most importantly, does he still love her, or was it all just a lie? The answers may be hiding in the secrets John is keeping, but she doesn’t know. Because despite his declarations of love, John isn’t talking…

Download or read book Firefly Rain written by Richard Dansky and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jacob left home for a new life. He pretty much forgot all about Maryfield, North Carolina. But Maryfield never forgot or forgave him

Download or read book Australian Dictionary of Dates and Men of the Time written by John Henniker Heaton and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hands Free Mama written by Rachel Macy Stafford and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power, joy, and love of living a present, authentic, and intentional life despite a world full of distractions. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted. But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections. Finding balance doesn't mean giving up all technology forever. And it doesn't mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. What it does mean is seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. In these pages, Rachel guides you through how to: Acknowledge the cost of your distraction Make purposeful connection with your family Give your kids the gift of your undivided attention Silence your inner critic Let go of the guilt from past mistakes And move forward with compassion and gratefulness So join Rachel and go hands-free. Discover what happens when you choose to open your heart--and your hands--to the possibilities of each God-given moment.

Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac 2012 written by Old Farmer’s Almanac and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s best-selling annual publication is also the most beloved: Its name makes people smile and its contents tickle funny bones. A reference book that reads like a magazine, the Almanac is packed with facts, features, and fun that make every day special. The 2012 edition, which marks the publication’s 220th anniversary, will feature . . . •weather predictions for every day and climatic trends for each season, plus the science behind weather folklore • the most accurate astronomical data under the sun, with best-viewing recommendations for every month • gardening advice for growing vegetables and flowers, not to mention worthwhile weeds • easy, mouthwatering recipes for Dutch ovens • amusing and enlightening articles on topics such as cures for a headache, quirky measurements, and heirloom animals • ideas, hints, and charts that provide simple solutions and shortcuts for everyday challenges • and much, much more! Added value this year . . . • 80 full-color pages • full-color national weather maps of winter and summer forecasts • national, in-person TV, radio, and print publicity campaign, beginning in September 2011

Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac written by Old Farmer's Almanac and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2011 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fitted for Boston and the New England states, with special corrections and calculations to answer for all the United States."