Download or read book Sugarplum Trio written by Nancy Warren and published by Ambleside Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SUGARPLUM TRIO includes three delicious Christmas romances: THE CHRISTMAS GRANDMA RAN AWAY FROM HOME For every woman who's ever felt overwhelmed and under-appreciated at Christmas comes the story of a decent woman, a widowed grandmother, respected matriarch of a big, noisy family who snaps one holiday season and decides to run away for the holidays. Little does she realize what adventures are in store. Long time widow Sandy Forbes is breaking out this Christmas. In her 71 years on earth she has stuffed and cooked 55 Christmas turkeys, baked hundreds of pies, turned out thousands of shortbread cookies and hoisted enough pine trees in her living room to reforest the Amazon. Her family love her. They come to her for every occasion, eating, drinking, squabbling and then leaving her with a mass of dishes and a mountain of crumpled holiday wrap. But this is the year everything changes. When she wants someone else to take over Christmas dinner, the family lays a big guilt trip on her and Grandma rebels. Sandy’s giving herself a gift this Christmas. She’s running away from home for the holidays. BORDER COLLIE CHRISTMAS A Christmas Romance Novella When Erin Nash hears a baby crying outside her door on a cold December night, the baby she discovers is a lost puppy with a red, and very wet and dirty, Christmas bow still hanging around its neck. When she attempts to unite the dog with his owner, she meets Jarad a man trying to raise a-five-year old daughter, Sadie, alone. Jarad begins to rethink the wisdom of getting his daughter a puppy for Christmas. She’s already lost her mother, what if she lost the puppy as well? As Erin and Jarad get to know each other, one small Border Collie with a big personality and no name, begins to unite two hurting people. Author’s guarantee: No dogs were harmed in the telling of this story. You will not fall in love with the dog only to find yourself sobbing over his little grave at the end. I promise! THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS If Lucy Daniels doesn’t get a date for her over-achieving family’s Christmas dinner then her awful cousin Trevor has threatened to fix her up with his friend. A blind date for her own family’s Christmas dinner? As if! In desperation, she tells her mother she already has a date for the big family dinner. With six weeks to go, she figures she can squeeze in 12 dates to find the perfect man to impress her snobby family. Lucy learns a lot in 12 dates. About herself, her family, about love. Enjoy the ride with Lucy as she counts down her 12 Dates of Christmas to the biggest surprise of her life.

Download or read book Grandma s Bones Resilience The Sequel written by Sylvia R. Moore and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Failure to remember our past mistakes may lead us to repeat them as history repeats itself over time. Resilience attempts to capture today’s most striking events and contrast them with historical events that may not have been recorded in our history books. By recounting challenges of history and of her own past, author Sylvia R. Moore hopes to inspire her immediate circle of loved ones in years to come. Resilience is the second in a series of planned novels to be created around personal testimonies, reflections, and the author’s life experiences as well as the lives characterized in the original Grandma's Bones novel. A firm believer in God, the author also includes faith-based and inspirational insights for encouragement throughout the novel. About the Author Sylvia R. Moore is a certified artist and enjoys writing as a professional hobby. She earned a diploma of completion in the Fundamentals of Art curriculum from the Art Instruction School of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sylvia is also a graduate with honors and a Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. Within her immediate family of siblings, Sylvia is the first-ever published author. She is also a small business owner and president of her own company, The Carmen N. White Self-Help and Empowerment Organization LLC. After thirty-two years with USAID, Sylvia retired from Federal service in 2013 and began work on the Grandma’s Bones series. In retirement, her primary focus has been her family. Losing so many of her close relationships in recent years has given Sylvia an inward posture as Sylvia celebrates life with her beloved, immediate circle of family including her daughter, granddaughters and grandsons, her great granddaughter, siblings, sisters-daughters-and sons-in-law, as well as a host of stepsons, stepdaughters, and other extended family members and friends who are described in the book.

Download or read book Morrison Mr Moore written by Michael Hyde and published by in case of emergency press. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morrison is 17. Smart, sarcastic, annoying, and very angry. Mr Moore, a school principal on the verge of retirement, has seen it all. Now coping with a wife who has Alzheimers, his plans for his life in retirement are in tatters. The last thing he needs is someone like Morrison. What happens when two unlikely people find strength in each other? This unique story is captivating and surprising, bringing tears and laugh-out-loud moments and brilliant insights into the nature of friendship and the problems of ageing at every age. A novel of strength, hope, humility, and acceptance… and that kid who wears petticoats…

Download or read book Pink Camels and Floating Grannies written by Celeste Beckerling and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monkey is just a regular girl, with an over-active imagination, living in Cape Town, South Africa. She doesn't get a letter from a magical owl on her birthday. No ring was handed to her from a wizard smoking a pipe. She doesn't find out she's a princess, fairy or the 'chosen one.' There are no treasure, pirates or strange tribes in the jungle. She is just Monkey, her grandparents are coming and it's her birthday. That is not to say that the weekend is boring. Her robust Grandmother makes such sudden loud shrieks that airplanes get confused. Her Granddad apparently lost his finger by digging in his nose (that's just one of his explanations). Her older, maturer brother keeps trying to do magic tricks and her dad is a little forgetful. They eat ice-cream at Muizenberg beach, get lost and almost explode the world at Cecilia Forest and contemplate on camels that think they are flamingos in Noordhoek. All the while, the two bulldogs join in, splattering sticky drool everywhere and just causing a bit of chaos.

Download or read book Resisting the Rancher written by Jen Peters and published by Blue Lily Books. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s a flirt who won’t commit. She’s a broken-down country singer. Caleb Black dances and flirts to his heart’s content—that’s all he’s capable of since his high-school sweetheart went off to chase her dreams. He’s made quite a name for himself and the horses at Black Rock Ranch, but watching his older brother fall in love shows him what a hole there is in his life. Singing and writing music was all Jo Manning ever wanted. But when she breaks down under the relentless schedule and the pressure to produce—and when her manager runs off with all her money—the only place to heal is her family’s small ranch in the Colorado Rockies. Her parents need help, her son needs a place to call home, and Jo? She does not need help from the man she left behind. Each Black Rock Ranch romance is a stand-alone story with its own HEA, but the family saga is best enjoyed in order: 1. Cherished by the Rancher (Adam & Maddy 2. Resisting the Rancher (Caleb & Jo) 2.5 Romancing the Rancher (Jesse & Sam) 3. Falling for the Rancher (Micah & Cassie) 4. Rescuing the Rancher (Seth & Riley)

Download or read book Hubcaps and Puppies written by Rosemary Nelson and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikki loses her dog, gets a new one, and fights to save a pond from local developers in this inspiring story for young environmentalists.

Download or read book The Journey That Never Ends written by Jodi Allen Brice and published by Guardian Ink LLC. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and family secrets in "The Journey That Never Ends," a gripping women's fiction novel by Jodi Allen Brice. Meet Elana Taylor, heiress to the multimillion-dollar Taylor Fishing Products empire, residing in the picturesque Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The tranquil facade shatters when Elana's father demands her help in persuading her grandmother, Cecilia Taylor, to sign over the family business due to her alleged failing mental state. As Elana grapples with the weight of her father's request, she discovers a startling revelation—her grandmother isn't losing her mind but is entangled in a mysterious love affair, sending significant sums of money to her supposed true love. Reluctantly agreeing to confront her grandmother, Elana finds herself on an unexpected cross-country road trip to West Yellowstone, Montana, in a vintage VW van. The journey becomes a transformative odyssey as Elana and Cecilia traverse the heart of America, unearthing family secrets, exploring the true meaning of life, and forging a bond that transcends generations. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes and the challenges of the open road, Elana must confront her own values and beliefs, ultimately questioning the price of success and the importance of love and family.

Download or read book Give Me Your Answer written by Kathleen Daisy Miller and published by The Porcupine's Quill. This book was released on 1999 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give Me Your Answer is K.D. Miller's second collection of short stories. The book is made up of twelve stories which together trace the evolving life of the protagonist, Daisy Chandler, from childhood to marriage and subsequently to divorce and a deepening religious conviction. First as a painter, then as a writer, Daisy struggles to understand her family, her friends, her lovers and herself. With one foot in the fifties and the other on the millennium, Daisy bears witness to herself and her companions with unflinching honesty and a wickedly irreverent sense of humour. These stories further reveal K.D. Miller's huge talent. Her language is crisp and precise and even the most sombre of the stories is flecked with her trademark wit and humour.

Download or read book Restless Souls written by Patricia Brunson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Merrick is wondering if he has bitten off more than he can chew. He just wanted to be a hero to his ex-wife, Amanda, and his granddaughter, Samantha, by helping them understand and embrace their special gift---the memories of their past lives. Hosting a retreat in the splendid isolation of the San Juan Islands, Sam brings Amanda and Samantha together with eight others who have "the memories" to discover why they have been singled out and other possible commonalities that can offer clues to making sure the memories are a gift and not a curse. the group shares stories of their past and current lives that include tales of passion, love, hatred, humor, courage, sacrifice, history and all manner of drama.........And then, there is the mysterious death of one of their group. As days pass, new relationships form, questions are answered and more questions emerge, and Sam wonders if his plan will backfire and he will lose Amanda to another in the group. Take a "what if" journey with Sam and these RESTLESS SOULS as they re-live the ultimate do-overs.

Download or read book Restless Souls written by PJ Brunson and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Merrick is wondering if he has bitten off more than he can chew. He just wanted to be a hero to his ex-wife, Amanda and his granddaughter, Samantha, by helping them understand and embrace their special gift-the memories of their past lives. Using his new-found wealth, Sam brings Amanda and Samantha together with eight others who also have the memories to share their stories and try to understand why they have been singled out and decide how to make sure this is a blessing and not a curse. He hosts a retreat in the splendid isolation of the San Juan Islands. The groups shares stories of their past and current lives that include tales of passion, hatred, courage, love, history, sacrifice, murder and all manner of drama.and then there is the mysterious death of one of their members. As questions get answered, new questions emerge and Sam wonders if his plan, designed to help him win back his ex-wife, will backfire causing him to lose her to another in the group. One thing is for certain. The lives of everyone in attendance will be changed forever.

Download or read book Noiryorican written by Richie Narvaez and published by Down & Out Books. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reluctant assassin is born. A con man tries to sell the Grand Central clock. A superhero is dying to lose her powers. In thirteen fast-moving stories, the author of Hipster Death Rattle explores the tragic world of noir fiction with a wide range of Latinx characters. These stories define noir as tales of people who fall not from great heights but from the stoop and the sidewalk. A follow-up to the author’s Roachkiller and Other Stories, which received the Spinetingler Award for Best Anthology/Short Story Collection, this contains a sequel to that anthology’s eponymous story. Praise for NOIRYORICAN: “It strikes an authentic tone that rings true to my seasoned ear. The array of characters encompasses the Nuyorican experience devoid of sentiment or artifice. Score one for the home team.” —Edwin Torres, author of Carlito’s Way “With considerable style, poise, and humor, Richie Narvaez’s Noiryorican unpacks a world of grifters, street punks and hangers-on just trying to get by in the big city when the odds are stacked against them. At his street poet best Narvaez gives Jonathan Lethem and Junot Diaz a run for their money. I loved this collection.”—Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of The Chain “In this eclectic collection of noir stories, Narvaez takes the reader across the boroughs of New York City, Puerto Rico, LA, and Texas. Open this book and take this ride through the mazes of Narvaez’s imagination.”—Ivelisse Rodriguez, author of Love War Stories

Download or read book When the Lights Go Out written by Carys Bray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A powerful and truthful story about hope and how to find it' The Times 'A gem of a book' Emily Maitlis Emma's husband Chris is fretting about starvation and societal collapse. He's turned off the heating and is stockpiling off-label medicines and tins of baked beans. Chris, certain that society will soon spiral to its doom, finds Emma's optimism exasperating. Emma finds Chris's obsession with disaster relentless. She's beginning to wonder whether relationships, like mortgages, should be conducted in five-year increments. But when Chris's mother turns up for a visit, the cracks begin to show. Will Emma and Chris be able to find their way back to each other?

Download or read book The Border written by Afsaneh Gray and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An outrageous Brechtian parable that explores the lines we draw between ourselves and other people. The clock moves towards midnight. Life is about to be turned upside down for one small town as the border crossing is sealed shut, dividing here from there, us from them, this from that. In the midst of it all, Stranger, a young girl's beloved dog, has gone missing. Will Stranger be found before the border closes, or will he be trapped forever on the “wrong” side?

Download or read book The Friskative Dog written by Susan Straight and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-11-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharron was five when her father gave her the Friskative Dog. And just like the best-loved toys from The Velveteen Rabbit, Sharron has made the Friskative Dog real through her love and devotion.Now Sharron is nine, and her father is missing, and the Friskative Dog is more necessary to her than ever. Her father walked out about a year ago and has been lost to her ever since. If he were a dog, he'd be able to find his way home, Sharron thinks. But people don't have the same homing instincts as dogs. And you can't train them to be true.The Friskative Dog is about a young girl coming to accept that families can take all different shapes and sizes, and learning to live with hope and patience.Susan Straight has written a spare, delicate story, rich in metaphor and meaning, and full of love.

Download or read book Fire on the Mountain written by Pamela McDowell and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn’t seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and townspeople start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? What about the porcupines and squirrels, the salamanders and snakes? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racing towards the town. She hopes that the preparations and the firefighters' experience will be enough to save her home. But what about all the animals she loves? This is the fifth title in the Cricket McKay series, following Cougar Frenzy, Bats in Trouble, Ospreys in Danger and Salamander Rescue. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Download or read book Away to Me My Love written by Naomi McDonald and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse trainer Naomi McDonald impulsively buys a “shy” Border collie pup named Luke, and she believes it’s fate. However, puppy Luke shows no signs of herding instinct, and a trainer tells her to put him down. At every juncture, Naomi must decide whether or not to abandon her dream of entering herding competitions with her beloved dog. Despite her earnest desire to enter this new, exciting world with respect and belonging, she inadvertently makes an enemy who can change everything for her and for her beloved Luke. When Naomi has a vision of a past life, she realizes her journey with Luke involves more than meets the eye, more than she ever imagined. With the help of a medicine woman, Naomi learns that Luke is her teacher, not only for herding competitions but also for a spiritual journey that would take her into the world of shamanic healing, animal communication, and spiritual beings most people cannot see. Author Naomi McDonald tells her true story with love and joy, disappointment and sorrow to show that ordinary people who have past-life pain and childhood trauma can find guidance and peace in unexpected places. Now a certified shamanic practitioner, Naomi has studied with spiritual-wisdom teachers around the world. She is a spiritual guide, teacher, and author. It all started with a dog named Luke.

Download or read book Dog wanted written by Lisette Jupke and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mia's dream of her dog Mia has wanted a dog for a long time. But the choice has to be carefully considered, and that's not so easy for Mia and her parents. Should it be a puppy from a breeder, maybe a dog from an animal shelter, or rather directly from animal welfare? Together with her parents, Mia finds out about the different dog breeds, their origins, and their nature. Mia and her parents not only get to know many different dog breeds, they can also decide whether the dog is suitable for the family or not. The responsibility and the time required for a dog will become clear to them quickly. Will Mia and her parents still decide on a faithful four-legged friend, or will it just be a dream? Übersetzt aus dem Deutschen in Englische. Mit Vokabelhilfe.