Download or read book The Crafternoon Sewcial Club Showdown written by J C Williams and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ◆The craftiest gang on the Isle of Man are back for another outing. Sew, what are you waiting for...! Following a hectic year immersed in all things crafting, Charlotte Newman was looking forward to a much-needed holiday. And the fact a few friends from the Crafternoon Sewcial Club were also tagging along was an added bonus as far as she was concerned. But before she could let her hair down too much, there was some unexpected interest in her expanding crafting clubs in the form of a BBC news reporter, eager to record a feature about her various initiatives. Hopeful this national exposure could be the catalyst to expand her community programme, Charlotte is, quite rightly, wanting to put on a good show for the cameras, ably supported by her wonderful members. And once the news feature aired, the feedback received was overwhelming, with Charlotte's dazzling personality shining through. So much so, in fact, that it wasn't too long before a life-changing opportunity to host a major crafting TV show fell in Charlotte's lap. Unfortunately, there was also a major downside in accepting, as in doing so, Charlotte faced the prospect of having to relinquish much of her direct involvement in the clubs she'd invested both her heart and soul into...
Download or read book The Crafternoon Sewcial Club written by J. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect, feel-good read to put a huge smile on your face! ◆"I loved this book nearly as much as I love crafting♥" ◆"J C Williams' books make me a happier person. As simple as that." ◆"Delicious humour mixed with a delightful tale. I loved it★★★★★" It's not that single mum Charlotte Newman is completely and utterly obsessed with crafting, necessarily. Sure, she has balls of wool stashed everywhere like a squirrel stores nuts, and more needles than a tattoo parlour. But that doesn't mean she has a problem, right? Finding herself between jobs, Charlotte fills her time teaching crafting skills at the local nursing home. Encouraged by how positively the residents respond, the possibility of a career doing what she adores fills her mind. The first step towards that ambition is creating a crafting hub for the community - The Crafternoon Sewcial Club. When a local charity announces a major knitting-themed fundraiser, Charlotte sees the ideal stage to put her new club firmly on the crafting map and drum up new members in the process. Unfortunately, not everybody is on board with her vision for a crafting club, as it turns out. Indeed, some are even hoping to see Charlotte's dream come crashing down around her. Still, she won't let a minor issue like that derail her plans... To ensure victory, then, she'll need to rally her new members and ask her friends from the nursing home to get those needles clicking faster than a hummingbird's wings! If you adore crafting, knitting, sewing, crochet while drinking tea with friends, you'll love this book!
Download or read book The Bookshop by the Beach written by J C Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The feel-good summer read you've been looking for! ★★★★★" "I love J C Williams! I'm a happier person with his books in my life." "Deliciously funny, poignant and totally uplifting. I defy you to not smile reading this book." Libby Tebbit had absolutely had her fill of big-city life. So, when presented with the opportunity to take over her gran's shop, The Bookshop by the Beach, she'd have been crazy to turn it down, right? Idyllic notions of lazy days by the ocean shore, shooing away the surplus eligible bachelors circling around her like squawking gulls, filled her head. These things were certain to await her, she felt confident, in this next glorious chapter of her life - this wonderful seaside adventure on the Isle of Man. Only her business acumen was about as useless as her choice in men. Still, nothing ventured nothing gained. And, besides, what's the worst that could happen? Well, quite a lot as she'd soon discover. In a relatively short amount of time, a business that'd operated fairly successfully for forty years was on its knees - and, sadly, Libby's dance card was also emptier than her bank account. She wasn't ready to let go of her dream so easily. Not just yet. All she needed, then, was a plan to turn around the ailing fortunes of The Bookshop by the Beach, and fast! The feel-good, romantic comedy read for the summer. If you enjoy Sophie Kinsella or JOJO Moyes then you'll adore this book.
Download or read book Luke n Conor s Hundred To One Club written by J. C. Williams and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents - Do you want your children to realise there is also a world away from their console? If you have to surgically remove the controller from their grasp, you'll love this book. Kids - Don't worry, you'll also love this book. It's absolutely hilarious. For some kids, playing their game console was a matter of life and death... But for ten-year-olds Luke and Conor, it was more important even than that! In fact, the topic of conversation on every boy's -- and even a fair few girl's -- lips was the latest shoot-em-up survival game called Hundred-to-One. The prospect of competing in the Hundred-to-One world championship tournament, with untold riches in prize money and international bragging rights, was simply irresistible.The only thing standing in Luke and Conor's path to victory was the Isle of Man regional heat they'd have to win. Oh, and the fact that every kid in every school everywhere had exactly the same dream they did. So, yeah, there was that as well. But Luke and Conor wouldn't let anything stand in their way! Well, okay, apart from homework, maybe, and the school bully, and a younger boy with a watery eye and a gammy leg... and along, of course, with their mums' rubbish insistence that they set the game controller down and (*gasp!*) venture outside for fresh air on occasion. The lads were determined, though. And their obsession for gaming glory in a virtual world, as it happened, could also open up the possibility of new friendships and new adventure in the real world. A hilarious, feel-good book that's genuinely one for the whole family.
Download or read book A Life in Stitches written by Rachael Herron and published by HGA Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-03 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book—any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these pages and come back up renewed and ready to create. Tenth Anniversary Edition - This beloved bestseller is newly updated with fresh stories and extra devotion to the happiness found in everyday tools. Internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron shows that when life unravels, there’s usually a way to knit it back together again, and if there’s not, there’s still hope to be found in the simple tools of the craft. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron’s tales, each inspired by something she knitted, will speak to anyone who’s ever loved (or lost). From her very first sweater (a hilarious disaster) to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough), every chapter has a moving story behind it. This beautifully candid collection about crafting the art of happiness through joy and grief is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert and Glennon Doyle. Click BUY now! Rachael Herron is the author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. She is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer’s Board. An AmeriKiwi, she’s currently living in New Zealand.
Download or read book The Secret of Snow written by Viola Shipman and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forecast is calling for a reluctant homecoming and regrettable decisions with a strong chance of romance… When Sonny Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist whose job is all sunshine and seventy-two-degree days, is replaced by a virtual meteorologist that will never age, gain weight or renegotiate its contract, the only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is the very place Sonny’s been avoiding since the day she left for college—her northern Michigan hometown. Sonny grudgingly returns to the long, cold, snowy winters of her childhood…with the added humiliation of moving back in with her mother. Not quite an outsider but no longer a local, Sonny finds her past blindsiding her everywhere: from the high school friends she ghosted, to the former journalism classmate and mortal frenemy who’s now her boss, to, most keenly, the death years ago of her younger sister, who loved the snow. To distract herself from the memories she's spent her life trying to outrun, Sonny throws herself headfirst into covering every small-town winter event to woo a new audience, made more bearable by a handsome widower with optimism to spare. But with someone trying to undermine her efforts to rebuild her career, Sonny must make peace with who she used to be and allow her heart to thaw if she’s ever going to find a place she can truly call home. Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas! Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
Download or read book The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison written by Meredith Jaffe and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a wedding dress save a bunch of hardened crims? The Full Monty meets Orange is the New Black in a poignantly comic story about a men's prison sewing circle. 'This is a deft and unlikely story in an uncommon setting about an estranged daughter, her jailed father and a very bad idea about a dress. It all makes for a warm, funny union of foes and a lovely encounter with what matters.' Rosalie Ham Derek's daughter, Debbie, is getting married. He's desperate to be there, but he's banged up in Yarrandarrah Correctional Centre for embezzling funds from the golf club, and, thanks to his ex-wife, Lorraine, he hasn't spoken to Debbie in years. He wants to make a grand gesture - to show her how much he loves her. But what? Inspiration strikes while he's embroidering a cushion at his weekly prison sewing circle - he'll make her a wedding dress. His fellow stitchers rally around and soon this motley gang of crims is immersed in a joyous whirl of silks, satins and covered buttons. But as time runs out and tensions rise both inside and outside the prison, the wedding dress project takes on greater significance. With lives at stake, Derek feels his chance to reconcile with Debbie is slipping through his fingers ... A funny, dark and moving novel about finding humanity, friendship and redemption in unexpected places. 'Overflowing with humour and heart. If you like a story about misfits making good, but with the added lustre of silk and satin, then this book is for you.' Natasha Lester 'This deliciously original, immersive and darkly funny novel is full of hope and heart. A refreshing take on the theme of redemption and second chances from an assured writer.' Joanna Nell 'Funny and moving' Sun-Herald 'Funny, heartfelt, and gorgeously written, The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison is a highly original and extremely enjoyable read' Better Reading
Download or read book The Wilder Widows written by Katherine Hastings and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sylvie's husband passed away, she'd barely hung her black dress back in the closet when three widows on Wilder Lane showed up on her doorstep. Who had time to properly mourn when an adventure spanning the globe awaited her? After putting their own needs on the back burner to raise their families, Sylvie, Doris, Alice, and Marge struggle to find purpose now that their children are grown, and their husbands are gone. Loneliness pushes them together while they knit away the rest of their days. Then one night, a whiskey-filled pact catapults these ladies onto the adventure of a lifetime. Each widow gets one wish, one wild adventure, she's dreamed of doing her whole life. With their wishes tucked away on notes inside their knitting basket, they pull them out, one at a time, vowing to do whatever it takes to help each other fulfill their wildest desires. Hilarity ensues as these four diverse women stretch their boundaries to go where no widows have gone before. They stare death in the face, have cops hot on their tail, and shed away the responsibilities they've shouldered their whole lives. The Wilder Widows soon find out their lives aren't over... in fact, in this second act, their lives are just beginning.
Download or read book The Lonely Heart Attack Club Project VIP written by J. C. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The funniest, feel-good books I've ever read!" "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll love them!" "The characters have become like family. I'm crying one minute and laughing the next. Brilliant!" Life rarely stands still when you surround yourself with old folk with more energy than a sugar-fueled toddler and, for Jack Tate, well, he wouldn't have it any other way. The Lonely Heart Attack Club was going from strength to strength, and the gang were eager to sink their (false) teeth into their next challenge. After seeing first-hand the benefits that internet access has brought to a couple of simpletons like Ray and Grandad, the team set their sights on providing tablet computers to those in the community that would benefit from them the most. However, that would take a serious amount of dosh, so they would need to double their fundraising efforts. Unfortunately, it would appear that not everyone was on board with the charitable work, and a serious error in judgement threatened to undo all of their good work and leave the charity in ruins. Still, they were a resilient bunch, and they'd fight on regardless. And the perfect way to drag yourself through a crisis? Another world-record attempt, of course!
Download or read book A Letter from Nana Rose written by Kristin Harper and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My darling girls. You were once so happy in this house. Now I'm gone, all I ask is that you spend one last summer here together on Dune Island. And please forgive me, your Nana, for the secret I'm about to tell you..." Arriving at the honeysuckle-covered beach house inherited from her beloved grandmother, recently heartbroken Jill hopes to convince her two feuding sisters not to sell a place so full of happy childhood memories. But the envelope waiting on the driftwood table changes everything. In her elegant handwriting, Nana Rose promises a new letter will arrive each day of the summer revealing a family secret she took to her grave. Shaken, Jill anxiously awaits each letter filled with Nana's bittersweet memories of her own sister who she loved more than anyone-and lost far too young. But why did Nana never speak of this tragic loss to her grandchildren? Watching the sunset each night and wondering how well they really knew Nana Rose, Jill feels her family is closer than they've been in years. And after a chance encounter with blue-eyed tree surgeon Alex, she wonders if Nana believed being back on Dune Island would help Jill find love, too? But when Nana's final letter arrives, the revelation about how her sister died is more shocking than Jill ever imagined. Suddenly, despite the chance of happiness with Alex, selling the house seems the only way forward. Will Jill find a way to forge new bonds of sisterhood and save their inheritance, or will Nana Rose's secret tear them all apart? An absolutely gorgeous, gripping and heartbreaking read about the importance of family, and how even our loved ones can keep shattering secrets. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Munroe. Read what everyone's saying about Kirstin Harper: "I have absolutely loved this book and been completely unable to put this one down... This is a perfect summer read... Absolutely gorgeous." Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It was like a Hallmark movie in book form... heart-warming and satisfying ending... I loved this book and it made my heart super happy! It was just what I needed and I cannot wait to read the other book by this talented storyteller!!!" Mrs Mommy Booknerd's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book was such a fantastic read, I read it within a day as I just couldn't put it down... so many heightened emotions... very relatable... I would highly recommend this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I enjoyed this story so much and cannot wait for something else by this author! I was so emotionally drawn to this book that I can't even tell you. The characters were fabulous... will grip you until the very last page." Crossroad Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loved this book... had a hard time putting it down once I started reading it! I can't wait to read more books by this author." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Download or read book The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady written by Sharon J. Mondragon and published by Thorndike Press Large Print. This book was released on 2023-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sewing Machine written by Natalie Fergie and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 100,000 copies sold 'A tapestry of strong characters and accomplished writing' Herald Scotland It is 1911, and Jean is about to join the mass strike at the Singer factory. For her, nothing will be the same again. Decades later, in Edinburgh, Connie sews coded moments of her life into a notebook, as her mother did before her. More than a hundred years after his grandmother’s sewing machine was made, Fred discovers a treasure trove of documents. His family history is laid out before him in a patchwork of unfamiliar handwriting and colourful seams. He starts to unpick the secrets of four generations, one stitch at a time.
Download or read book Cabbage Von Dagel written by J. C. Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-04 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1939 and Britain is on the brink of War with Germany. A highly secretive agency formed in the last Great War could be the difference between success and defeat. The sudden arrival of a stranger in the sleepy town of Evesham was unusual; particularly one with seemingly magic powers. The mysterious Cabbage Von Dagel would throw Henry Maggin directly into the war effort and see them shipped to the Isle of Man where enemies of the state were housed. Traditional weapons wouldn't win this war - the victor would have to think outside the box. Between them they could be the last line of defence to repel the German invasion - failure was simply not an option.
Download or read book Frank N Stan s Bucket List 1 written by J. Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank's had better days... The doctor gave him the news he didn't want and Frank's discovered the worst kept secret in Liverpool; that his wife's fitness instructor is providing her services that extend beyond the gym. With time a dwindling commodity, Frank decides it's time to do something he wants to do. With a little encouragement from his oldest friend, Stan, the first destination for his 'bucket-list' is the Isle of Man TT Races. They were content to just spectate, but fate had other ideas.
Download or read book The Traveling Prayer Shawl written by Jennifer Lynn Cary and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her dream account just landed in her lap......So did the future of her familyAnd she's got two months to save them both. Cami Madison's grandmother died, leaving her with a task she must complete or all the inheritance goes to charity. Plus her boss handed her the ad campaign that will win her the coveted vice presidency opening. Both have the same time table. When she realizes the projects are interwined, things really start to unravel. Kate Hanson raised her granddaughter after the child became an orphan in a car accident. But not all scars are on the outside. Can Kate's last request help Cami to heal? Will Cami be able to step up to the job? You will love this split-time women's romance because when family is on the line, everyone knows the only way to survive is wrapped in prayer. Get The Traveling Prayer Shawl now.
Download or read book South Carolina and Barbados Connections written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Carolina and Barbados Connections: Selections from the South Carolina Historical Magazine chronicles the efforts of early Barbadians to settle South Carolina in the late seventeenth century and expands our understanding of that remarkable connection. The island of Barbados played a major role in the settlement and development of South Carolina. In this collection of writings from the South Carolina Historical Magazine, many aspects of that Barbadian influence are studied and challenged. This splendid introduction will encourage further readings and stimulate additional research.
Download or read book The Flip of a Coin written by J. C. Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom is a waster - devoid of responsibility or commitment, but likeable. He is the first person you invite to your party and the last to leave. A little of your sensible side wants to be like Tom! Turning the wrong side of 30 hit him hard. Desperate to escape a life of booze and unfulfilled ambition, he took drastic action. An ageing gangster, a degenerate-drunken singer and his ruthless agent provide Tom with his biggest test. 'The flip of the coin' is a humorous, compelling story about taking a chance and hoping beyond all hope that it works out. Something we've all dreamed about doing!