Download or read book Celebrating Christmas written by Jim McCann and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decorations, the food, the gifts, and most of all the times spent with loved ones--these are the special times and sentiments shared in Celebrating Christmas. The eighth book in the Celebrating gift book series reminds us all to slow down and enjoy the moments that make the holiday so special. Including contributions from customers and employees of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Celebrations.com, the beautifully illustrated book is filled with tender family moments, laugh-out-loud stories, and ruminations on the meaning of the season. Celebrating Christmas will strike a universal chord among those who cherish the specialness of the holiday. Entries include: * I love parties, but even more, I love getting ready for parties. To deck my house for Christmas means that soon it will be filled with family and friends. It means that soon it will be filled with love." --Candace G. * The best yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles. --Anonymous * "Over the years, my children have questioned whether Santa Claus is real, and each time they doubt, I remind them, 'If you don't believe, you don't receive.'" --Judy M. Additionally, Celebrating Christmas opens with a short introduction by 1-800-FLOWERS.COM president Jim McCann about his own memories of Christmas. This intimate account sets the tone for the book and creates a personal bond between McCann and his readers.

Download or read book Santa s Zany Wacky Just Not Right Night Before Christmas written by D K Simoneau and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa's (Zany, Wacky, Just Not Right) Night Before Christmas is a whimiscal tale of Santa's jouney through a Christmas Eve that doesn't go as he expects. One small event leads to a series of surprises that change Santa and Christmas as we know it. It's a story to spark the imagination, make kids giggle, and bring a smile even to a grownup's face!

Download or read book The Second Sister written by Marie Bostwick and published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2015 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the hometown return of campaign advisor Lucy after the death of her estranged and mentally disabled sister, whose will compels Lucy to bond with her sister's friends.

Download or read book A Christmas Memory written by Truman Capote and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.

Download or read book Found in the Street written by Patricia Highsmith and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN ' The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense' MARK BILLINGHAM 'Her books have stylistic texture, psychological depth, mesmeric readability' SUNDAY TIMES 'Uncomfortable, frightening, compulsive and, worst of all, terribly believable' TIME OUT On a stroll through Greenwich Village, security guard Ralph Linderman finds a wallet on the sidewalk. It belongs to Jack Sutherland, a wealthy aspiring artist, and it is his misfortune to have it returned to him - with all $263 and credit cards untouched. Because now Ralph knows where Jack lives. Elsie Tyler is a beautiful young waitress - an innocent in New York - and Ralph feels he must protect her from 'bad company'. When he sees Elsie leaving Jack's apartment, he is not pleased. Not pleased at all. He is entirely unprepared for the complex maze of sexual obsession and disturbing psychological intrigue he is about to be drawn into. By the author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Found in the Street is an unsettling thriller that explores the bleakest alleyways of human desire.

Download or read book A Christmas Puppy To Cherish written by Josie Riviera and published by Josie Riviera. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't need ears to hear God's plan. All you need is an open heart... Music of both birds and harmonicas fills Max's life, but it's the near-silent forest guide he meets in Cherish, SC, who captures his attention. Small and slim, pretty Sarah's smiles and graceful hands speak louder than her voice. In fact, she's so quiet, he's not sure he's made much of an impression. But with her, he can imagine making this temporary stopover into something permanent. Sarah has found a comfortable niche in Cherish, working miracles with plants, arranging flowers for church, and taking in stray animals. In fact, her house is so full, she's not sure she can say yes to the Sheriff's plea to take in one more puppy for Christmas. Max has definitely captured her interest, and he shares her love of nature. But maybe she should take in that puppy after all, because a ball of fur that needs her will fill the empty space in her heart when Max's research sends him off looking for bluer skies. ˃˃˃ Read all the books in the Inspirational Cherish Series! A Love Song To Cherish - Dorothy returns to Cherish, SC, praying God won't let anyone from her high school days-especially Ryan-discover why her musical career failed. Ryan rose to opera stardom without God's help, yet something about Dorothy's vulnerability and faith calls to him. But his hard-earned career comes first. Doesn't it? A Christmas To Cherish - During a difficult time, Emmanuelle's phone calls held Nicholas together. Now she's in Cherish, holding tight to a private pain. Nicholas asks God to help him to be patient, vowing to protect her-even when her past rears its ugly head to destroy what's left of her heart. A Valentine To Cherish - Despite her attempts to hold onto her heart, Scarlett discovers that loving Joseph is the one thing she knows for sure. And the weight of an empty life without him proves that although she had good reason to be lost, Joseph was her one way to be found. .A Christmas Puppy To Cherish - Max's birdsong research keeps him moving, but quiet, pretty Sarah makes him want to stay in Cherish. Sarah's not sure she can take in one more stray puppy, but if Max follows his project to bluer skies, that ball of fluff could fill the empty space in her heart. Or grab the bundle. All 3 books in a boxed set at 1 low price: Romance Stories To Cherish Scroll up and order today!

Download or read book Someone to Cherish written by Mary Balogh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is love worth the loss of one's freedom and independence? This is what Mrs. Tavernor must decide in the new novel in the Westcott series from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh. When Harry Westcott lost the title Earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his father's bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where he was near-fatally wounded. After a harrowing recovery, the once cheery, light-hearted boy has become a reclusive, somber man. Though Harry insists he enjoys the solitude, he does wonder sometimes if he is lonely. Lydia Tavernor, recently widowed, dreams of taking a lover. Her marriage to Reverend Isaiah Tavernor was one of service and obedience, and she has secretly enjoyed her freedom since his death. She doesn't want to shackle herself to another man in marriage, but sometimes, she wonders if she is lonely. Both are unwilling to face the truth until they find themselves alone together one night, and Lydia surprises even herself with a simple question: "Are you ever lonely?" Harry's answer leads them down a path neither could ever have imagined...

Download or read book Seeking Catherine written by Riviera and published by Josie Riviera. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's hurt her in the past. Can she trust her heart to him again?During an age of chivalry they were sweethearts, planning a future together in Tudor England.Headstrong and proud, Catherine Sudfield remembers everything about Stefan Boswell. And she loved him in spite of his poverty and lack of nobility. The restless Gypsy rogue's powerful good looks and promises of love were more than enough to satisfy her youthful dreams.But then Stefan left without a word, and Catherine's uncle bargained her off to a brothel.Sometimes, bonds between a man and a woman, however young, are meant to last a lifetime. But will it take more than a dose of Gypsy magic to chase away the doubts between two guarded lovers?SEEKING CATHERINE is a short novella (12,000 words)The story is a sweet romance, but with sensual content.

Download or read book Journey Back to Christmas written by Leigh Duncan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1940s, and in modern times… The true meaning of Christmas never changes. WWII is finally over, but Hanna's husband, Chet, didn't return home. She puts on a brave smile during the day while nursing her hospital patients, but at night, she grieves the loss of her love. Then the Christmas Comet appears for the first time in over seventy years, and Hanna's caught in a snowstorm and knocked unconscious. She wakes up in modern times, and much to her confusion, her small town has changed. A local cop takes pity on her and invites her to stay with his family over the holiday. As she searches for her place in this familiar yet different town, Hanna discovers that even small acts of kindness impact lives…and that the true meaning of Christmas is timeless. Now, she hopes to find her way back to her own time…and this year's comet may lead her to a Christmas miracle. This sweet holiday story includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Gingerbread Cupcakes with Christmas Comet Cookies.

Download or read book Classic Christmas written by Helen Szymanski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-08-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the Christmas spirit with these true stories of holiday cheer and goodwill! An inspirational compendium of seventy real-life stories capturing the true joys, spiritual meaning, and miracle of the Christmas season, in such tales as "Daddy's Christmas Dinner," "Lighting of the Tree," and "Mama's Gift."

Download or read book Senior Hearts written by Josie Riviera and published by Josie Riviera. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor the magic of Josie Riviera’s sweet and wholesome contemporary romances—exclusively in one collection! Cozy up with your favorite beverage and lose yourself in these joyful “seasoned romance” stories featuring older couples—charming heroes and heroines over 50 who fall in love. Because men and women of all ages have exciting, romantic tales worth reading. This collection includes 3 books: A CHOCOLATE-BOX SUMMER BREEZE Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after in a forgotten summer breeze? A CHOCOLATE-BOX IRISH WEDDING A woman who wanted more. A man who wanted her. Can they rediscover their love in the seaside town where it all began? 1-800-IRELAND A strong minded Irishwoman pursuing her dream. A disillusioned businessman ready to retire. Can two determined people separated by years find true love at the end of a rainbow?

Download or read book The Family Christmas Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains craft and recipe suggestions for family craft activities at Christmas.

Download or read book A Time to Cherish written by Robin Jones Gunn and published by Focus on the Family Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christy Miller's senior year holds great promise, with Todd seemin gly ready to make a deeper commitment to their relationship, but then she faces separate problems with her friends, Katie and Doug.

Download or read book Oliver the Ornament written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family's cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family ever since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his scores of friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, every ornament tells a story.

Download or read book The Christmas Gamble written by Adam Spencer and published by Field Books. This book was released on with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christmas season is a time for joy, tradition, and family. It's also a time for pressure, expectations, and the occasional holiday meltdown. For Tom, a well-meaning but slightly neurotic father, Christmas is an annual opportunity to outdo himself, to create a holiday experience that will be the envy of all who witness it. Fueled by ambition and driven by a desire to impress his family, Tom sets out on a series of extravagant, often financially disastrous, endeavors, convinced that the perfect Christmas is within his grasp. But as his plans spiral out of control, Tom begins to realize that the perfect Christmas is a myth – and perhaps not even desirable. Join Tom and his family as they navigate the chaotic, heartwarming, and ultimately hilarious journey to create a Christmas that is both unforgettable and deeply flawed. Get ready for a wild ride filled with misadventures, unexpected discoveries, and a dash of holiday magic, all in the spirit of laughter, love, and a little bit of Christmas chaos.

Download or read book A Christmas Wish written by Bj Givens and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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