Download or read book The Scarred Santa written by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once handsome Rafe Sullivan is left scarred, injured, and with PTSD from his Marine Corps service in Afghanistan, returning to civilian life is far from smooth, and the burn scars on his right side are extensive. Although he lives close to family, he lives a solitary life and changes jobs more often than most people change their socks. A temporary job as Santa at the mall is presented, but Rafe first rebels, then relents. His Santa gig affects his PTSD. Then he meets Sheena Dunmore. When she doesn't run from his scars or issues, she intrigues him. An unmasking by some rowdy children is a test of his stamina and spirit. His greatest fear is fire. Will Rafe conquer the fear so he can move forward into the new life he desires?

Download or read book A Secret Santa Christmas written by Lucinda Race and published by MC Two Press. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this clean, small town holiday romance by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. Holly Ivey needs a change. After sacrificing everything for the big city office, her career is over, frozen as firmly as Antarctica. At a loss of what to do next, her father suggests she relocate to the small town of Dickens and run her grandmother’s yarn shop. But Holly doesn’t know a knitting needle from a crochet hook. How is she going to run Ivey’s Knittery? Fueled by determination and sweet memories of her grandmother, Holly accepts the challenge and moves to the quaint town, even though she feels like a fish out of water. Even worse, the holidays are huge in Dickens and, despite her festive name, Christmas just isn’t Holly’s thing. Gabriel Reyes is the Director of the Dickens Community Center and loves working with kids and the families in town. Every year he runs a toy drive but this year more families need help. Will the town’s Secret Santa step in to fill the town’s needs, and just who is the mysterious benefactor? When Gabriel meets the town’s newest shop owner, he begins to think the lovely Holly Ivey might be the girl to capture his heart. But only if he can help her find the Christmas spirit. Will the magic of the Christmas season melt Holly’s heart before it’s time for her to leave Dickens and Gabe behind? A Secret Santa Christmas is the third novel in A Dickens Holiday Romance Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after. Happy reading!

Download or read book The Christmas Wish written by Melinda Curtis and published by Forever Yours. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in this Sunshine Valley novella from USA Today bestselling author Melinda Curtis that will appeal to fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Sheila Roberts. Everyone in Sunshine Valley, Colorado, is in the Christmas spirit except for Everett Bollinger, the new town manager. With money tighter than ever, Everett has had to make some tough decisions about the local holiday celebration. And taking the blame has put him in a very un-festive mood. Rosalie Reyes has big plans to open her new pet shop during the Christmas parade. But it seems like Everett is determined to sabotage the parade and her business too. With the help of the local matchmakers and a rambunctious Saint Bernard named Remy, Rosalie is about to unleash the town's holiday cheer and make it a paws-itively amazing Christmas for all. Including a certain town manager who's about to discover the reason for the season...is love 25,000 words

Download or read book Dreaming of a Heart Lake Christmas written by Sarah Robinson and published by Forever. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When sparks start flying, these total opposites discover Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. To raise enough money to start her own business, Nola Bennett needs to sell “The Castle,” her beloved grandmother’s historic house and get back home to the city. But Heart Lake’s most eligible bachelor is insisting she hang on to the property. He may be one of the hottest, grumpiest men she’s ever seen, but Nola has no time to pine over her high school crush. All woodworker Tanner Dean wants for Christmas is some peace and quiet, but that’s not going to happen with infuriating, irresistible Nola Bennett back in town. How can he persuade her to keep The Castle out of the hands of greedy developers when sizzling attraction flares every time they’re together? And the more time he spends with Nola, the harder it becomes to picture a future without her—unless he can convince her, once and for all, that Heart Lake is exactly where she belongs. Includes the bonus novella The Christmas Wish by Melinda Curtis!

Download or read book Deli Sarkis The Scars He Carried written by Ellen Sarkisian Chesnut and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2014 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried tells the story of Deli Sarkis, an Armenian who witnessed first-hand the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. The book is a tale of two journeys the author's journey to discover the facts places, and people in order to write her father's story and her father's journey from near death to survival. Deli Sarkis's physical and emotional scars were a constant reminder of the horrifying times he endured and the loss of so many he loved. Filled with photographs of the people and places that played roles in Deli Sarkis's life as well as maps that outline the villages, cities, and landmarks described in the book, Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried provides readers with a sobering recollection of a tragic time in Armenian history. years ago Ellen's father told her "Tell my story." His wish has finally come to truition. Book jacket.

Download or read book Christmas Comes to Cedar Cove written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Return to Cedar Cove for the holidays! Get cozy with two heartwarming Christmas stories featuring your favorite characters from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s beloved series. A Cedar Cove Christmas Very pregnant Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, but her baby’s father isn’t in town. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded and alone. So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. The Hardings have a houseful of guests, but they offer Mary Jo a room over their stable. When Mary Jo goes into labor that night, a paramedic named Mack McAfee comes to her rescue. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love 1225 Christmas Tree Lane Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. Her small tree farm is prospering, her daughters and her dogs are happy and well, and her new relationship with local vet Ted Reynolds is showing plenty of promise. But there are a few complications. First, someone left a basket filled with puppies on her doorstep, and she’s determined to place them in good homes. Then she finds out her daughters have invited their dad, Beth’s long-divorced ex, to come for Christmas. It will be a Christmas full of surprises!

Download or read book Christmas in Cedar Cove written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First, drop in at 5-B Poppy Lane, where you'll get a chance to visit with Helen Shelton, her granddaughter Ruth and Ruth's husband, Paul. They'll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met—and they'll share Helen's breathtaking adventures during the Second World War. Then drive out to Grace and Cliff Harding's place. They have a small horse ranch not far from Cedar Cove. Mary Jo Wyse and her little girl, Noelle, will be there, too. Join them in reliving their memories of the Christmas Mary Jo came to Cedar Cove, pregnant and alone, and had her baby in the Hardings' stable (well, actually the apartment above it). That's the night firefighter Mack McAfee began to fall for Mary Jo and the idea of a family—with her.

Download or read book The Cowboy s Christmas Baby written by Paula Altenburg and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-17 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rodeo champion and buckle-bunny favorite Miles Decker is the “face” of professional bull riding. So when his famous face is badly scarred in a bull riding accident, he retires from public life and returns to Grand, Montana, to manage the new circuit rodeo on the Endeavour Ranch. He has few regrets—he’s made his money and has had his fill of beautiful women. But his future is upended when a surprise Christmas gift lands on his doorstep: an eight-month-old baby girl with his eyes and smile. Local girl Tate Shannahan just lost her elf job, so being hired as the caregiver for Miles Decker’s baby is a godsend for an already difficult Christmas. Her twin brother’s death in a bull riding accident fractured Tate’s family, leaving her and her older brother to continue the Shannahan traditions alone—or not, as her brother decides. The baby is a joy, but working for a man who represents everything her family has lost isn’t easy. Miracles happen at Christmas though, and as Miles and Tate discover new traditions together, can love grow where they least expect it?

Download or read book THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS written by Joyce Sullivan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas… and Ian Harris was returning home to a mystery. His beloved aunt had disappeared and his beautiful boarder, Laurel Bishop, claimed no knowledge. But the seductive single mother wasn't as innocent as she'd have him believe. Two Christmas Eves ago her husband had been murdered…and she'd been arrested for the crime. The lovely lady had a lot to explain—and even more to hide. While Ian's body told him one thing, his mind knew better. Laurel was trouble. But when he watched her with her little daughter, or felt her melt in his arms, all he wanted for Christmas was to believe…in her.

Download or read book A Little Christmas Spirit written by Sheila Roberts and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Sheila Roberts story . . . a heartwarming confection that's as sweet as a sugarplum, and as deeply moving as snowfall.” —Susan Wiggs The best Christmas gifts—family, friendship and second chances—are all waiting to be unwrapped in this sparkling new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts. Single mom Lexie Bell hopes to make this first Christmas in their new home special for her six-year-old son, Brock. Festive lights and homemade fudge, check. Friendly neighbors? Uh, no. The reclusive widower next door is more grinchy than nice. But maybe he just needs a reminder of what matters most. At least sharing some holiday cheer with him will distract her from her own lack of romance… Stanley Mann lost his Christmas spirit when he lost his wife and he sees no point in looking for it. Until she shows up in his dreams and informs him it’s time to ditch his scroogey attitude. Stanley digs in his heels, but she’s determined to haunt him until he wakes up and rediscovers the joys of the season. He can start by being a little more neighborly to the single mom next door. In spite of his protests, he’s soon making snowmen and decorating Christmas trees. How will it all end? Merrily, of course. A certain Christmas ghost is going to make sure of that!

Download or read book Scars Stripes written by Bruce Wm Stewart and published by Digital on Demand. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some 10 million US visa applications are filed each year. 40 percent will get denied. Only 10 percent will get Permanent resident “Green-cards”. Scars & Stripes records the 20-year journey of one family through the Immigration System, defying repeated denials, corrupt and incompetent immigration lawyers, and questionable conduct by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service and Department of State, to become one of the 10 percent.

Download or read book A Christmas Garland written by Max Sir Beerbohm and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Christmas Garland" by Max Sir Beerbohm. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Hidden Scars written by Tessa Rey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in a small town and barely surviving abuse and teenage drinking, Tessa takes off for the US Air Force to change her life, but poor choices continue to haunt her with betrayals as she searches for that ever-elusive desire to be loved. She starts a family; however, just when life seems to straighten out, drug abuse enters her home, and then physical illnesses start plaguing her. So begins a life of struggling to survive so she can raise her children. Given less than a year to live after a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, she turns to the Lord. She is not prepared for the feelings of love and belonging she has missed all her life. After another divorce, she takes her children and moves back close to her hometown so that she can live in peace and raise her children. Tessa struggles with her relationship with her parents, and then after her younger sister commits suicide, her mother's words change her life forever. Tessa starts dealing with the scars she has kept hidden all these years. Hidden Scars is that journey of learning to live with those scars like tattoos on the soul so that she can be set free.

Download or read book The Ghostwriter of Christmas Past written by Alex Winters and published by Rogue Phoenix Press. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Christmas, Mia Hampton feels like she’s getting a lump of coal in her stocking! Not only is she on assignment for the holidays, but her hotel room is haunted, her normally prim and proper literary agent keeps drinking and dialing her in the middle of the night, she can’t stay out of the hotel pool and, oh yeah, her sexy country boy client has been flirting with her nonstop since she got into town. Did she mention… he’s nearly a decade younger? If this keeps up, her holiday might get as bloody as the festive holiday slasher she’s being paid big bucks to write about!

Download or read book A Cedar Cove Christmas written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby's father. David Rhodes had said he'd be in town. But he isn't. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there's no room at the local inn.… So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. She and her husband, Cliff, have a houseful of guests, but they offer her a room over their stable (currently sheltering the animals—including a donkey and a camel—for Cedar Cove's Nativity pageant!). When Mary Jo goes into labor that night, a young man named Mack McAfee, a paramedic, comes to her rescue, just as her brothers—the three Wyse men—show up in town. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love…

Download or read book The Santa s Big Book of Christmas Tales 500 Novels Stories Poems Carols Legends written by Mark Twain and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 8809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This holiday, we are offering to you our own Christmas box – filled up to the top with the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the poems dedicated to this one and only holiday: _x000D_ Mr. Pickwick's Christmas (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)_x000D_ Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)_x000D_ The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson)_x000D_ The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)_x000D_ A Merry Christmas (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)_x000D_ Shakespeare's Christmas _x000D_ Silent Night_x000D_ The Night After Christmas_x000D_ The Child Born at Bethlehem_x000D_ The Adoration of the Shepherds_x000D_ The Visit of the Wise Men_x000D_ As Joseph Was A-Walking_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)_x000D_ Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) _x000D_ The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) _x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) _x000D_ The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)_x000D_ The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)_x000D_ The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)_x000D_ Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott)_x000D_ Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)_x000D_ A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) _x000D_ The Twelve Days of Christmas_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)_x000D_ Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)_x000D_ Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)_x000D_ Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)_x000D_ The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)_x000D_ The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)_x000D_ Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)_x000D_ The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)_x000D_ The Christmas Angel (A. Brown)_x000D_ Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)_x000D_ Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)_x000D_ The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke)_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)_x000D_ The Little Match Girl_x000D_ The Elves and the Shoemaker_x000D_ Mother Holle _x000D_ The Star Talers_x000D_ Snow-White_x000D_ The Christmas Hirelings_x000D_ The Blue Carbuncle_x000D_ An Exciting Christmas Eve_x000D_ The Spirit of Christmas…

Download or read book Santa s Journey to the Rock written by Roxanne Bowman and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This opens with YOU the reader searching for the legendary North Pole and Santa. You run interference with the surly submarine captain has been hired to take up to the Highest North destination of earth. Once there after arguments about how to search so you don’t kill yourself, you go outside for the first run, but You find “the spot”. Dive in feet first, you find no crash down but a gentle landing into an idyllic world. You find a very disgruntled and depressed Santa who has really LOST it. As far as he is concerned, there is no more use for him or Christmas, all his spirit is gone. A very concerned Mama Claus conceives in her mind to use HER Christmas magic and spirit with the help of all the supervisor elves (and YOU as a silent unseen observer) on a journey to find out the reason of Christmas. Go with us on a journey through the good things and the bad things of the eras of Christmas. Go through war torn challenges, go through political angsts of today and yesterday. Find meanings of Santa’s through his first name and what the original focus of what spurred him into action.. You begin to believe that which you too thought was nothing more than fantasy.