Download or read book The Ordinary Girl written by Carol Ann Iaciofano and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beneath the Seams A Social Impact Novel written by Peyton H. Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion designer Shelby Lawrence is launching her mother-daughter dresses nationwide when she receives a photo of the girl who will change her life forever. Runa, the family's newly sponsored child, is a clever student growing up near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shelby's daughter Paisley is instantly captivated by their faraway friend. As the girls exchange heartwarming messages, Shelby has no idea that a tragedy in Runa's life is about to upend her own.Dresses are flying off clothing racks when a horrifying scene unfolds in Dhaka that threatens to destroy Shelby's pristine reputation. Even worse-it sends Runa's life spiraling down a terrifying path. Shelby must decide how far she's willing to go to right a tragic wrong.Both a gripping exposé of fashion industry secrets and a heartwarming mother-daughter tale, Beneath the Seams explores love, conscience, hope, and the common threads connecting humanity.

Download or read book Not So by Myself written by Peyton Garland and published by Kharis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God never leaves you nor forsakes you."I've heard that before."Jesus will leave the 99 to come after you."I've heard that one too.Meanwhile, fear creeps up when life hurls a season of loneliness our way and poof!Churchy sayings hold as much weight as thin air.Believe it or not, God is cheering us on and inviting us to thrive amidst the loneliness.Yes, it's weird and scary, but this emptiness is a safe space where you get to hear the Godof everything speak the loudest.You're safe because God is so good at owning goodness in the midst of our dank,confused, lonely seasons, and because of Him, you aren't so by yourself.

Download or read book Real written by Carol Cujec and published by Shadow Mountain. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a true story. My name is Charity. I am thirteen years old. Actually, thirteen years plus eighty-seven days. I love sour gummies and pepperoni pizza. That last part no one knows because I have not spoken a sentence since I was born. Each dawning day, I live in terror of my unpredictable body that no one understands. Charity may have mad math skills and a near-perfect memory, but with a mouth that can't speak and a body that jumps, rocks, and howls unpredictably, most people incorrectly assume she cannot learn. Charity's brain works differently from most people's because of her autism, but she's still funny, determined, and kind. So why do people treat her like a disease or ignore her like she's invisible? When Charity's parents enroll her in a public junior high school, she faces her greatest fears. Will kids make fun of her? Will her behavior get her kicked out? Will her million thoughts stay locked in her head forever? With the support of teachers and newfound friends, Charity will have to fight to be treated like a real student. Inspired by a true story, Real speaks to all those who've ever felt they didn't belong and reminds readers that all people are worthy of being included.

Download or read book The Witch Haven written by Sasha Peyton Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whisked away to Haxahaven Academy for Witches in 1911, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell soon finds herself torn between aligning herself with Haxahaven's foes, the Sons of St. Druon, to solve her brother's murder or saving Manhattan and her fellow witches.

Download or read book Unbuttoning America written by Ardis Cameron and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively account of the writing, publication, and legacy of the 1956 bestselling novel, "Peyton Place," Ardis Cameron tells how the story of a patricide in a small New England village became a cultural phenomenon.

Download or read book Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye written by John O'Dowd and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second, expanded edition. This is also the hardback version. Dear Barbara never had an itch she didn't scratch. - AC Lyles, Producer Barbara was like a Catholic church with a blazing neon sign out front. - Tony Provas, Barbara's fourth husband Men were fascinated by Barbara, and she knew she had them under her spell. - Bill Ramage, actor She was a worthwhile person and I only wish she had believed that. - Yvette Vickers, actress I will always love her as she, I believe, has always loved me. - John Lee Payton, Barbara's son Barbara has carved a niche in my heart, something I never expected to happy. - Lisa Burks, Franchot Tone's biographer

Download or read book Verity written by Colleen Hoover and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

Download or read book Letters to Gabriel written by Karen Garver Santorum and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of letters by the author to her unborn child with an abnormality known as "posterior urethral valve", a defect in which a valve in the urinary system does not open. As a result, the baby is unable to empty fluid from the bladder to the amniotic sac.

Download or read book Night Seeker written by Yasmine Galenorn and published by Nightqueen Enterprises LLC. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eons ago, vampires tried to turn the dark Fae to harness their magic, only to create a demonic enemy more powerful than they could have imagined. Now, the Vampiric Fae are on the move, hunting anyone in their path. As the war with the vampires ratchets up, Myst, Queen of the Indigo Court, enshrouds New Forest in her chilling grasp. Cicely Waters, owl shifter and Wind Witch, has rescued the Fae Prince Grieve at a great cost. Their reunion has lost them the allegiance of the Summer Queen--and the tolerance of the vampires. In desperation they turn to the Consortium for help. Now, to regain the good will of Lainule, they must dare to enter the heart of Myst's realm. But as Cicely and Grieve embark on their search for the heartstone of Summer, Winter is already wreaking her terrifying revenge. Keywords: Witches, Fae, Vampires, Shapeshifters, Weres, Elementals, Vampiric Fae, faerie, fairy, Romance, Winter, Snow, Owls, Dark, Paranormal, Action and adventure, Kickass heroine, strong women, Fae Queens, murder, mayhem, fantasy, urban fantasy, magic, bird shifters, cat shifters, wolf shifters, soulmates, magic guild, Pacific North West, challenging foes, life changes, new life, elemental magic, creepy foes, unlikely allies, surprising allies

Download or read book Final Drive written by Shelly Hess and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Midwestern family is traveling down the road of their lives, completely unaware of what waits beyond the bend. They are living the American dream, creating deep bonds and a treasure house of memories to last a lifetime. Suddenly, tragedy enters their world like a tornado. What do we do when we are forced to question everything we hold to be true? In the face of adversity, we discover what we are really made of, inside. You will recognize in these pages that part of yourself capable of surviving, recovering, and triumphing in the face of great loss and trauma. And, you will come away deeply inspired by the power of the human spirit and the enduring nature of family ties. "As a grief educator, I read many books on grief and loss. Final Drive is not like any other book I have read. It is compelling, fascinating, heartfelt, and inspirational. I could not stop reading. Shelly captures the true experience of loss, grief, hope, resilience, and love. I highly recommend this book." Lisa Athan, MA, Executive Director of Grief Speaks "Final Drive tells of unspeakable grief and loss in a way that inspires its readers to keep on keepin' on. It is a must-read for parents who find themselves in the heart wrenching situation of helping their children deal with tragedy." Dr. Beth Erickson, Author of Longing for Dad: Father Loss and Its Impact, and Host of Relationships 101 on www.webtalkradio.net "Final Drive is a book with conviction and intensity. In its pages, the author learns to embrace the promise of tomorrow. As readers follow her blueprint for life, we are reminded to remember the tender songs of life over the crippling fear of loss." Sherry Russell, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Author of Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief

Download or read book Enticed by You written by Amy Muscat and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment Peyton Emerson discovered she was pregnant at 18, although scared, she couldn't wait to share the exciting news with the baby's father and her childhood sweetheart, Keller James-who was serving at war in Afghanistan. Then a letter came from Keller shattering Peyton's world, saying he wanted nothing more to do with her or her unborn child. Or so she thought.... Fast forward five years, and Peyton, now 23, is living in New York City with her daughter Ivy, and her crazy British best friend Lottie Carter, working part time as a stripper to provide for them. As Peyton and Keller are reunited, they discover the truths and the lies that left them both heartbroken. But... Will she take him back? Can she forgive him for everything? Will a chance meeting with the man that left her heartbroken and pregnant, take her back to the dark place he left her in? Or will they find their love again?

Download or read book Back Talk written by Danielle Lazarin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Beautifully crafted . . . the sentences in these stories are living and seamless, as if Lazarin had run her hand over them until they became smooth and gleaming with the evidence of her touch.” —Carmen Maria Machado, The New York Times Book Review From an award-winning writer, a stunning collection of stories about women’s unexpressed desires and needs, and the unexpected ways they resurface In “Floor Plans,” a woman at the end of her marriage tests her power when she inadvertently befriends the neighbor trying to buy her apartment. In “Appetite,” a sixteen-year old grieving her mother’s death experiences first love and questions how much more heartbreak she and her family can endure. In “Dinosaurs,” a recent widower and a young babysitter help each other navigate how much they have to give—and how much they can take—from the people around them. Through stories that are at once empathetic and unexpected, these women and girls defiantly push the boundaries between selfishness and self-possession. With a fresh voice and bold honesty, Back Talk examines how narrowly our culture allows women to express their desires. “Deceptively quiet but packs a powerful punch . . . The best collection I’ve read in years, from a phenomenal new talent.” —Celeste Ng

Download or read book The Note written by Angela Elwell Hunt and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the unthinkable happens . . . En route from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International, Flight 848 bursts into flames and crashes into Tampa Bay. All 261 passengers and crew are killed. For one week, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder and her fellow reporters cover one of the nation's worst air disasters in years with overwhelming and numbed emotions. Then a woman Peyton's never met gives her a plastic bag that has washed up behind her house. The bag contains a note, almost certainly from the doomed flight, with a simple yet wrenching message: T- I love you. All is forgiven. -Dad Combing through the passenger list to find the victims whose children's names begin with T, Peyton is determined to deliver the note to its proper owner. A quest which will prove as important to Peyton's own life as to the mysterious T.

Download or read book Peace Love and Baby Ducks written by Lauren Myracle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in a world of wealth and pastel-tinted entitlement, fifteen-year-old Carly has always relied on the constancy—and authenticity—of her sister, Anna. But when fourteen-year-old Anna turns plastic-perfect-pretty over the course of a single summer, everything starts to change. And there are boys involved, complicating things as boys always do. With warmth, insight, and an unparalleled gift for finding humor even in stormy situations, beloved author Lauren Myracle dives into the tumultuous waters of sisterhood and shows that even very different sisters can learn to help each other stay afloat.

Download or read book Make a Wish written by Helena Hunting and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her signature charm and sense of humor, bestselling author Helena Hunting creates a novel about love, family, and second chances in Make a Wish. Ever have a defining life moment you wish you could do over? Harley Spark has one. The time she almost kissed the widowed father of the toddler she nannied for. It was so bad they moved across the state and she never saw them again. Fast forward seven years and she’s totally over it. At least she thinks she is. Until Gavin Rhodes and his adorable now nine-year-old daughter, Peyton, reappear at a princess-themed birthday party hosted by Spark House, Harley’s family’s event hotel. Despite trying to avoid the awkwardness of the situation, she can’t help but notice how unbearably sexy he looks in a tutu. Add to that a spontaneous hives breakout, and it’s clear she’s not even remotely over the mortification of her egregious error all those years ago. Except Gavin seems oblivious to her inner turmoil. So much so that he suggests they get together for lunch. For Peyton’s sake, of course. It’s the perfect opportunity to heal old wounds. Or it could just reopen them. This is one of those times Harley wishes she could see the future...

Download or read book Peyton Place written by Grace Metalious and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allison MacKenzie looks back on life in the New England town where she grew up around the time of Pearl Harbor.