Download or read book A Santini in Love written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was the last woman standing.Madison Baker was born and bred to be a Marine. When a roadside bomb ends her first deployment--not to mention her career--she is left to pick up the pieces of what is left of her life. She's returned to Oceanside to regroup and move on. It doesn't mean she's ready for a relationship, even if a particular Santini has different plans.Love happens when you least expect it.When he first met Madison back at the Academy, Dante Santini was sure the woman was put on the earth to irritate him. She's prickly and mouthy. She always thinks she's right. Worse--she almost always is. She hasn't really changed over the years. One disagreement ends up with them lip locked and very nearly falling into bed, Dante discovers he might need to rethink his first impression.When Madison is convinced she witnesses a murder, the only person who believes her is Dante. Together, they sift through the meager evidence, trying to unearth the secrets someone is trying to hide. Neither one of them expecting it would draw them closer--or that a killer is hell bent on making sure those secrets stay buried.
Download or read book Loving a Santini written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fernando "Nando" Santini has a lot to live up to being the youngest in a family of Marines. He has only ever wanted to be a Marine, until his last deployment. Since he returned, he's suffered from nightmares and sleeplessness that has him ready to try anything. When his cousin's wife suggests massage therapy, he jumps at the chance to try something new. A woman who lives to heal others. Sunshine Foster has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Raised by a single mother, she's had her share of hardship and pain. She became a massage therapist and reiki master to help people heal, including quite a few military personnel suffering from PTSD. Right from the start, she knows Nando is different from her other clients. She can't seem to keep a professional distance she's never had a problem with before him. Almost immediately, Nando starts to realize that she is the woman for him. Sunshine has dealt with clients who fall in love with her before, but her feelings for Nando are far from normal. One kiss has her falling for him and soon, they are involved in a red hot affair. But Sunshine is keeping a big secret from Nando, one that could destroy their budding relationship. When it is revealed, he will just have to prove to her that once a Santini falls in love, there's no changing his mind...or his heart.
Download or read book THE LAST SANTINI VIRGIN written by Maureen Child and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No woman was going to spring her mantrap on Sergeant Nick Paretti! And that included Gina Santini. They’d agreed to publicly play boyfriend/girlfriend, and Nick had never intended to keep up the pretense in Gina’s bedroom. But her luscious mouth left him poised before a pleasure-precipice he couldn’t resist. So he dived in—and took Gina’s virginity with him. The beautiful temptress claimed she was after experience—not marriage—but her heart obviously disagreed. Meanwhile, something told Nick the guards at his heart had thrown down all their weapons and surrendered….
Download or read book The Great Santini written by Pat Conroy and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Conroy takes aim at our darkest emotions, lets the arrow fly and hits a bull’s-eye almost every time.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel This is the story of Bull Meecham, the epitome of the Marine officer. Demanding, authoritarian, as tough a disciplinarian at home as at the base, Bull is a difficult man to please, and even harder to love. This is also the story of Ben Meecham, Bull’s oldest son. A gifted athlete whose best never satisfies his father, Ben must balance his own ambition with his father’s expectations – and decide what course he will chart for himself and what kind of man he will become. Piercing, bittersweet, and unforgettable, The Great Santini is Pat Conroy’s semi-autobiographical lens into fathers and sons, and the powerful legacy one man can leave behind. “Robust and vivid…full of feeling.” – Newsday “Few novelists write as well, and none as beautifully.” – Lexington Herald Leader
Download or read book The Santinis written by Melissa Schroeder and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SANTINIS COLLECTION Four brothers who believe in service before self and the women who will bring them to their knees. LEONARDO Joint Base San Antonio Army Medic Leo Santini doesn't know what hit him when he runs into prickly physical therapist Maryanne Johnson. MARCO Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Quiet and thoughtful Navy SEAL Marco Santini doesn't realize love is right under his nose, but once he does, nothing will stop him from capturing Alana Kailikea's heart. GIANNI Moody AFB PJ Gianni Santini finds the woman of his dreams the day before a deployment. When he returns, he has one mission on his mind, conquering professor Kianna Jones. VICENTE Quantico MCB Vicente sees himself at the last Santini standing when he comes up close and personal with the one woman he has always loved, Jules Andrews. Now all he cares about is being that last man standing-as long as he's her man. Melissa Schroeder doesn't disappoint as she continues to unleash her sexy Santini brothers on us. -Ms Romantic Reads
Download or read book The Great Santini written by Pat Conroy and published by Dial Press Trade Paperback. This book was released on 2002-03-26 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The piercing, iconic semi-autobiographical novel of a domineering father and ambitious son, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He’s all Marine—fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife—beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet steel. Without her cool head, her kids would be in real trouble. Ben is the oldest, a born athlete whose best never satisfies the big man. Ben’s got to stand up, even fight back, against a father who doesn’t give in—not to his men, not to his wife, and certainly not to his son. Bull Meecham is undoubtedly Pat Conroy’s most explosive character—a man you should hate, but a man you will love. Praise for The Great Santini “Stinging authenticity . . . a book that won’t quit.”—The Atlanta Journal “[Pat] Conroy has captured a different slice of America in this funny, dramatic novel.”—Richmond News-Leader “Conroy takes aim at our darkest emotions, lets the arrow fly and hits the bull’s-eye almost every time.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Robust and vivid . . . full of feeling.”—Newsday “God preserve Pat Conroy.”—The Boston Globe
Download or read book A Santini Christmas written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the Santinis as they gather together not for the joy of the season, but in crisis. One major event throws everything they hold dear into jeopardy, causing Joey to travel back to the memories of when she and Papa first fell in love. As a Santini, I've always believed in fate and I respect the Santini Curse. So, when I walk into a bar and meet Joey Antonio, I know she's the one for me. She's beautiful, smart and tough--just like I like my women. It doesn't take me long to start falling for the pretty art student, but she agrees to an affair. I'm sure she thinks that's all this, but she's about to learn that I'm one Marine who is willing to battle for the most precious thing in the world to me: Joey Antonio's heart.
Download or read book My Losing Season written by Pat Conroy and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2003-08-26 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir about family, love, loss, basketball—and life itself—by the beloved author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life—and a crucible for becoming his own man. With all the drama and incandescence of his bestselling fiction, Conroy re-creates his pivotal senior year as captain of the Citadel Bulldogs. He chronicles the highs and lows of that fateful 1966–67 season, his tough disciplinarian coach, the joys of winning, and the hard-won lessons of losing. Most of all, he recounts how a group of boys came together as a team, playing a sport that would become a metaphor for a man whose spirit could never be defeated. Praise for My Losing Season “A superb accomplishment, maybe the finest book Pat Conroy has written.”—The Washington Post Book World “A wonderfully rich memoir that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love.”—Houston Chronicle “A memoir with all the Conroy trademarks . . . Here’s ample proof that losers always tell the best stories.”—Newsweek “In My Losing Season, Conroy opens his arms wide to embrace his difficult past and almost everyone in it.”—New York Daily News “Haunting, bittersweet and as compelling as his bestselling fiction.”—Boston Herald
Download or read book My Reading Life written by Pat Conroy and published by Nan A. Talese. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Pat Conroy acknowledges the books that have shaped him and celebrates the profound effect reading has had on his life. Pat Conroy, the beloved American storyteller, is a voracious reader. Starting as a childhood passion that bloomed into a life-long companion, reading has been Conroy’s portal to the world, both to the farthest corners of the globe and to the deepest chambers of the human soul. His interests range widely, from Milton to Tolkien, Philip Roth to Thucydides, encompassing poetry, history, philosophy, and any mesmerizing tale of his native South. He has for years kept notebooks in which he records words and expressions, over time creating a vast reservoir of playful turns of phrase, dazzling flashes of description, and snippets of delightful sound, all just for his love of language. But for Conroy reading is not simply a pleasure to be enjoyed in off-hours or a source of inspiration for his own writing. It would hardly be an exaggeration to claim that reading has saved his life, and if not his life then surely his sanity. In My Reading Life, Conroy revisits a life of reading through an array of wonderful and often surprising anecdotes: sharing the pleasures of the local library’s vast cache with his mother when he was a boy, recounting his decades-long relationship with the English teacher who pointed him onto the path of letters, and describing a profoundly influential period he spent in Paris, as well as reflecting on other pivotal people, places, and experiences. His story is a moving and personal one, girded by wisdom and an undeniable honesty. Anyone who not only enjoys the pleasures of reading but also believes in the power of books to shape a life will find here the greatest defense of that credo. BONUS: This ebook edition includes an excerpt from Pat Conroy's The Death of Santini.
Download or read book A Santini s Heart written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I’ve seen the worst of war, and have dealt with my own demons. Because of that, I’ve decided to open a therapy ranch. Everything is going great except one issue, my partner, Tia. She’s bossy, sarcastic and so hot, I can barely keep my thoughts straight when she’s around. I fight my need for her, but she knows exactly how to push my buttons. One massive fight leads us to locking lips, and worse, it’s at that moment I know she’s the one for me. But before I can claim her heart, I not only have to do everything in my power to not only save the ranch we both love, but also Tia’s life.
Download or read book Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change written by Angela Legh and published by Waterside Productions. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ordinary teen girl stumbles into a fairy ceremony; is arrested and brought to the fairy kingdom, the Land of Everlasting Change, a land caught in the struggle between good and evil, where Queen Tatiana fights to keep the balance of power from tipping. Queen Tatiana spreads the message of the truth of fairyland, that fairies are emissaries of love. This gripping tale in a magical land crosses time and dimensions, bringing readers on a journey of self-discovery. This book series seeks to plant seeds of wellness into every child's hearts and minds who reads or has the books read to them. The seeds planted are unconditional love, inner peace, and emotional self-mastery. Many parents are aware of the upward trend in teen suicide. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Agency (SAMHSA) states, the causes of suicide are complex and determined by multiple combinations of factors, such as mental illness, substance abuse, painful losses, exposure to violence, and social isolation. Social isolation has significantly increased under Covid-19 lockdown. Underneath all of these issues are emotions with which the teens are unable to cope. The Bella Santini Chronicles, a fairytale series aimed at ages 8-12, teaches children the importance of processing their emotions and gives them tools to process their feelings. The book series delves into complex topics, such as child abandonment, bullying, sibling rivalry, and good vs. evil. Readers build emotional muscle and set a path of wellbeing that can help them navigate the difficult teen years without seeing suicide as a solution to their problems.
Download or read book The Santinis Collection Volume written by Melissa Schroederr and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the passionate world of the USA TODAY bestselling Santini series! A SANTINI TAKES THE FALL Sparks fly when Anthony Santini meets dance Lalani Hawkins, but when Anthony will have to pull out all the stops to win Lalani’s heart. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ A SANTINI'S HEART Running a rehab ranch is Carlos Santini’s dream, but dealing with Tia Mendoza on a daily basis tests his control on many levels. Giving in to the temptation leads to more than either of them expected, and Carlos will find himself facing an unknown enemy to protect the woman he’s come to love. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ LOVING A SANTINI Nando Santini comes up close and personal to his exact opposite when he meets Sunshine Foster. The pretty massage therapist has secrets, but Nando is determined to prove to her that once a Santini falls in love, there’s no changing his mind…or his heart. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ THE SANTINI WORLD The Santinis Leonardo Marco Gianni Vicente A Santini Christmas A Santini in Love Falling for a Santini One Night with a Santini A Santini takes the Fall A Santini's Heart Loving a Santini Semper Fi Marines Tease Me Tempt Me Touch Me The Fitzpatricks Chances Are
Download or read book Leonardo written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Melissa Schroeder. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the first book in the USA Today bestselling series THE SANTINIS! I've always been the brother with a plan. It's not that I stood out that much. Raised by a Marine father and a kick ass Marine wife, our life has always had a sense of order to it. I like that. Plans don't fail. You fail to plan. Only, I didn't plan for MJ. She's a hard-headed physical therapist who's taking care of one of my buddies, and she rubs me the wrong way. And by rubs me the wrong way, I mean, I can't get her out of my mind. I always knew about the Santini Curse, I just didn't know it would drive me to chase a woman. She tells me she doesn't have time for romance, and definitely not with a man who wears a uniform. She agrees to a simple affair, but nothing beyond that. But she's never dealt with a Santini man in love, and remember I'm the one who plans everything. And the only plan on my schedule is proving to MJ that loving a Santini might not be easy, but we are definitely worth the fight.
Download or read book The Boo written by Pat Conroy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s story about life at the Citadel in the 1960s, a profound exploration of what it means to be a man of honor. Lt. Col. Nugent Courvoisie, known to the cadets as “the Boo,” is an imposing and inspiring leader at the South Carolina military academy, the Citadel. A harsh disciplinarian but a compassionate mentor, he guides and inspires his young charges. Cadet Peter Cates is an anomaly. He is a gifted writer, a talented basketball player, and a good student, but his outward successes do little to impress his abusive father. The Boo takes Cates under his wing, but their bond is threatened when they’re forced to confront an act of violence on campus. Drawn from Pat Conroy’s own experiences as a student at the Citadel, The Boo is an unforgettable story about duty, loyalty, and standing up for what is right in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
Download or read book Kintsugi written by Céline Santini and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning self help guide to healing emotional wounds and building resiliency, inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi—includes photos. Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with powdered gold. Day after day, week after week, stage by stage, the object is cleaned, groomed, treated, healed, and finally enhanced. Nowadays it has also become a well-known therapy metaphor for how to build resilience. Winner of the 2019 Golden Nautilus Book Award, Kintsugi offers practical advice to help you overcome rough times, heal your deepest wounds, and become whole again through the numerous stages, writing exercises, and testimonies.
Download or read book One Night With a Santini written by Melissa Schroeder and published by Harmless Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was searching for something I didn’t know what I was missing in my life. A stopover to New Orleans, I run into my college crush Kaitlin Fitzpatrick and after one night together, I know I want more. Lucky me, I’m moving to her hometown of Baltimore. Only, by the time I arrive, she’s got news neither of us were expecting. She’s not sure about us, and this added complication doesn’t mean we will get our happily ever after. Worse, she has an annoying family of brothers who want to protect her from me. Thankfully, I was raised a Santini and we have happily ever after tattooed across our hearts.
Download or read book Ransom written by Terri Reed and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "WE HAVE YOUR SISTER." Liz Cantrell is terrified when she receives a call from a man holding her newlywed sister captive—and she's convinced her sketchy brother-in-law's involved. Willing to pay any price for her sister's freedom, Liz flies to Niagara Falls with the ransom: an uncut diamond necklace worth millions. But the moment she lands, a handsome, world-weary Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent takes her into custody. Blake Fallon's determined to catch a ruthless diamond smuggler—and the pretty antiques dealer trying to save her sister could be just the break his case needs. But as they team up to rescue Liz's sister and trap the criminal mastermind, a desperate standoff will threaten everything they hold precious—including their lives. Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canada border safe.
