Download or read book Christmas Next Door written by Susan Page Davis and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit an Old West Texas town where a mysterious benefactor leaves gifts each Christmas, but also where four pairs of neighbors battle over hearsay, secrets, and mysteries. THE MARSHAL NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1885) The marshal’s deputy claims he’s seen the marshal’s young sisters snooping around businesses where there have been recent thefts. Marshal Yates can’t believe his sisters might be the thieves and seeks out a woman to mentor the impetuous teenagers. But when evidence is found against his sisters, will he have to arrest them at Christmastime? THE SPINSTERS NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1886) Rachel Tanner’s family harbors secrets that may lead her and her aunts to financial ruin. When Stephen Worth rents a house on the Tanner property, he gets to close to family business, insisting Rachel open a locked box her dead father guarded closely. Can the schoolmaster persuade Rachel to defy her aunts and open the box—or will she remain alone with a tangle of unanswered questions? THE OUTLAW NEXT DOOR by Vickie McDonough (1887) Dane McDermott, a reformed outlaw born into a gang of thieves, has buried his past deep. As respectable business owner Dane has finally met the woman of his dreams. But when his father shows up, will it ruin his chances for love with the preacher’s daughter? THE GUNSLINGER NEXT DOOR by Susan Page Davis (1888) Alice Singer’s new neighbor has her worried. He’s a retired gunslinger with delusions that he is Ben Franklin and needs a printing press to produce his almanac. Enlisting the postmaster’s help, Alice seeks to understand her odd neighbor, his many packages, and mysterious visitors. Is he really just a harmless old fellow?

Download or read book The Amish Cowboy s Christmas An Amish girl next door FREE prequel romance written by Adina Senft and published by Moonshell Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this FREE Amish romance series starter by USA Today bestselling Amish romance author Adina Senft! In the beginning, there was no Circle M ranch. Thirty years ago, there was only the girl next door and the boy who was too shy to tell her he loved her ... December marks one of the hardest winters the Miller family has seen in the few years they’ve been ranching in Montana. But for Reuben, the middle son, there are blessings, too. His sister is marrying a good man and she’s chosen their neighbor and Reuben’s childhood friend Naomi Glick as a bridesmaid. Reuben has hopes of courting Naomi himself once he’s baptized. The problem is, Naomi’s distant cousin Roy, who has been working on the Glick place since spring, is also sweet on her. And his sister is convinced they will make a match. When Naomi announces her plans to go along with Roy and the newlywed couple on their honeymoon visit to Lancaster County, Reuben realizes his time has run out. Showing Naomi he’s the right man for her will take all the courage and love in his heart—and maybe even a Christmas miracle… First published in More Amish Christmas Miracles, 2021.

Download or read book I ll Be Home for Christmas Movies written by Brandon Gray and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies is the unofficial fan guide to Hallmark holiday movies, from the creators of the wildly popular Deck the Hallmark podcast. Hosts and best friends Brandon Gray, Daniel "Panda" Pandolph, and Dan Thompson share reviews that make you feel like you're watching these holiday favorites with your best buds, discussing warm Christmas feelings and absolutely bonkers plot twists with equal enthusiasm. And thanks to original interviews with the movies' stars and creators, fans will find out insider information on the making of the movies and learn answers to pressing questions: Why do the lead characters keep coming down with amnesia? Why do so many female stock brokers and lawyers find themselves forced to plan parties? And do all of the stories take place within something called the "Kennyverse"? To complete the perfect Christmas package, the book is also chock-full of ideas for hosting your own holiday movie-watching party, complete with delicious recipes. Featuring dozens of full-color photos throughout, I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies is as cozy and sparkly as the movies themselves.

Download or read book The Santa Next Door written by Stephanie Cage and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sue Edmonds swore off men after her feckless husband left her struggling to care for their four-year-old daughter Trudi and maintain their ramshackle Victorian home. But her mysterious neighbor might tempt her to change her mind. Bryn Thomas once found peace and happiness in music but that was before his heart was broken. Now it stirs up painful memories and provides little comfort. That is until he finds himself sharing Christmas carols with his young neighbor and her beautiful mother. As Sue sees Bryn playing Santa, she is touched to discover his gentler side. Can she hope for a Christmas miracle and the fulfillment of Trudi's Christmas wish for a dad?

Download or read book The House Next Door written by Anne Rivers Siddons and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-07-03 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The house next door to the Kennedys appears to be haunted by an all-pervasive evil, and the couple watches as a succession of owners becomes engulfed by the sinister force, until the Kennedys set out to destroy the house themselves.

Download or read book Tis the Season Main Street 3 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holiday season comes to Camden Falls in this remarkable new novel from Ann M. Martin.Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don't know how to feel about it; it's their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them -- from their grandmother Min to their friends Olivia and Nikki, who are dealing with challenges of their own. There's also an unexpected visitor: Flora and Ruby's aunt, whose presence promises to shake things up. It's going to be a Christmas that nobody ever forgets....

Download or read book A Christmas in Time written by Sally Nicholls and published by Nosy Crow. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex and Ruby are back in their SECOND time-slip adventure, tumbling back into a Victorian Christmas! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean. When Alex and Ruby fall through the mirror in their aunt's house, they find themselves in a different historical period, each time with a different task to perform before they can return to the present. From Edwardian crime capers to Victorian Christmasses, their time-slip stories are always exciting and beautifully told. A Victorian Christmas is lovely - all the food and candles and games and singing - unless you're poor, motherless Edith who is condemned to be sent to a cruel boarding school on Boxing Day. Can Alex and Ruby persuade her strict father that home is where the heart is instead? Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure. 'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in Time Have you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time , An Escape in Time and A Secret in Time ? Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.

Download or read book Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas USA TODAY BESTSELLER written by Caroline McKenzie and published by Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The official Hallmark Channel Christmas keepsake takes you behind-the-scenes of your favorite feel-good holiday films with the casts' memories, photos, recipes and more. This stunning book invites readers to an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite holiday classics with secrets from the stars, screenwriters, set designers, costume designers, and directors who create the movie magic. Featuring the network's top leading ladies and gentlemen--Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth, Debbie Matenopoulos, Cameron Mathison, Chris McNally, Danica McKellar, Christina Milian, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jodie Sweetin, Holly Robinson Peete, Alexa and Carlos PenaVega, and many others--this ultimate deck-the-halls guide shares their personal holiday recipes, favorite ideas for Christmas decorating and gift giving, as well as ways to savor and share the true meaning of the holidays. Inside you'll find: 45 recipes for delicious holiday meals, Christmas cookies, desserts, cocktails, and even snacks perfect for serving at your movie marathons, plus recipes from the Hallmark Channel movie stars such as Danica McKellar's Chocolate Yule Log, Chris McNally's Classic Eggnog, and Lacey Chabert's Sweet Potato Pie A heartfelt foreword from Candace Cameron Bure on her love of the holiday season An introduction from Country Living Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett on how holiday movies offer comfort and warmth Super-fun quizzes to test your Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie IQ Special decorating and gift-wrapping ideas and thoughtful ways to express gratitude Everything you need to host a watch-party including a play-along bingo card and shareable memes Color photos throughout including captivating images from your favorite holiday romances Heartwarming tales of rescue animals like the network's Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat It's the must-have gift for your favorite Hallmark Channel movie fan or for anyone who wants to put a little more happily-ever-after into the happiest season of all!

Download or read book Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas written by Caroline McKenzie and published by Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expanded edition of the official Hallmark Channel Christmas bestseller offers 55 holiday recipes plus decorating and wrapping tips, and star photos and memories. This ultimate deck-the-halls guide is an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite Hallmark Christmas movies with secrets from the stars, screenwriters, set designers, costume designers, and directors who create the movie magic. The network's top leading ladies and gentlemen—Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth, Chris McNally, Christina Milian, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jodie Sweetin, Holly Robinson Peete, Alexa and Carlos PenaVega, and many others—share their personal holiday recipes, favorite ideas for Christmas decorating and gift giving, as well as ways to savor and share the true meaning of the holidays. This revised edition includes even more recipes (gingerbread houses! Christmas morning brunch! festive cocktails!), tree trimming techniques, DIY moments (gift wrapping ideas! ornaments! garlands!) and watch-party ideas and menus (including new bingo cards and tasty nibbles!) to enjoy alongside your Christmas movie marathon. Inside you'll find: 55 delicious recipes for holiday meals, Christmas cookies, desserts, drinks, and snacks, plus recipes from the Hallmark Channel movie stars such as Chris McNally's Classic Eggnog, and Lacey Chabert's Sweet Potato Pie Decorating and gift-wrapping ideas and thoughtful ways to express gratitude Everything you need to host a watch-party including super-fun quizzes to test your Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie IQ Color photos throughout including captivating images from your favorite holiday romances It's the must-have gift for your favorite Hallmark Channel movie fan or for anyone who wants to put a little more happily-ever-after into the happiest season of all!

Download or read book So This Is Love written by Brooke St. James and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Spencer loved her job. She was a marine biologist who maintained some of Miami's most spectacular ponds and aquariums. She had the opportunity to travel around the city, meeting new people and working in beautiful locations. So, even though it was just another day at the office when she suddenly met the man of her dreams, she wasn't in an office at all. Every girl imagines meeting her prince charming. It's doubtful, however, that any of these fantasies include it happening when they're soaked with sweat and knee-deep in pond scum. Fate can be funny that way.

Download or read book Christmas Next Door written by T. A. Creaser and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Treasured Christmas Brides written by Amanda Cabot and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six historical Christmas romances prove life’s most priceless gifts come not in the form of polished gold or silver—but from the vast riches of a loving heart. The Christmas Star Bride by Amanda Cabot Wyoming, 1885—Esther Hathaway lost her one true love at Gettysburg twenty years ago, but she is still willing to celebrate her niece’s wedding by commissioning Jeremy Snyder to paint her portrait. Will Esther’s prayers for God to ease her loneliness be answered by a wounded vet? A Token of Promise by Rebecca Germany Alaska, 1897—Promised in marriage to a man she has never met in exchange for a place to call home, Charlotte Vance is headed to the Klondike and struggling not to fall in love with the wrong man. Gabe Monroe has found a bride perfect for his brother. A wife will help his brother run his supply business and raise his daughter, and Gabe will be freed to seek riches in the Yukon rivers after the spring thaw. But what will become of Charlotte when both brothers refuse to marry her—even though one loves her? Band of Angel’s by Cathy Marie Hake Colorado, 1893—The first time Jarrod McLeod dips his pan in the river, he strikes gold—a wedding ring! Sure the woman who lost it must be beside herself, he goes upriver to return it. He meets laundress Angel Taylor. She did lose the ring; however, she refuses to take the ring back. Jarrod’s first impressions of Angel are scandalous, but he soon discovers the truth, bringing her a Christmas gift to span the perimeters of time. Winterlude by Colleen L. Reece Alaska, 1930s—A single out-of-place snowflake in San Diego lures Ariel Dixon home to Ketchikan, Alaska, despite her wealthy fiancé’s protests. When she encounters slim, handsome Jean Thoreau, a childhood friend presumed dead, a swift rush of events changes the course of Ariel’s life. Drawn back to the home she loves, Ariel finds peace in the arms of the man who would not break a promise made long ago. Christmas Bounty by MaryLu Tyndall California, 1855—Caroline is a widowed mother alone in a small California town that is suddenly exploding with gold fever. When she sees the ship’s captain who once saved her and her husband’s lives on a scaffold to be hung, she must do something—even propose marriage. Goldrush Christmas by Michele Ule Alaska, 1897—When Samantha and her twin Peter book passage to Alaska in search of their missionary-minded father, they never imagined getting caught up in the rush for gold or that their neighbor would follow them. Soon their youth and inexperience is challenged on all fronts.

Download or read book The Bell Ringer written by Victor Rodriguez and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Victor Rodriguez, a man who began life with few advantages but who had continuing encouragement to persevere from the people who knew him best. From his earliest days in South Texas in the 1940s he broke many barriers. He and his sisters were among the first children in their town to advance from the fourth grade of the Mexican American school to the Anglo school and then to high school. As a football player and track star he set records and won trophies at Edna High School, at Victoria College, and at North Texas State College. At each stage of his education, he often found himself the only Mexican American in his group. His prowess in sports was based on the endurance he developed as the bell ringer for the church in Edna, when his teacher assigned him the task in the third grade as his “personal civic responsibility.” For nine years he rose at 4 a.m. to jog two miles to the church, dodging dogs along the way, to ring the bell before Mass. Within a decade, that commitment would serve him well as he distinguished himself as a standout in school and college cross-country running and track athlete. He earned the first Hispanic scholarships as an athlete at both Victoria Junior College and North Texas State College. After earning his degree at North Texas State in 1955, he began a career in the San Antonio School District (SASD) as a teacher and coach in Cooper Middle School. Subsequently he became coach at Lanier and then Highlands high schools, where he took track teams to new titles and fostered individual athletes to personal achievements. After a series of promotions through the administration of SASD, he retired in 1994 after twelve years as Superintendent of the District. As a pioneer Mexican American educator in San Antonio, he brought dignity and respect to the people of the Westside, where he remains a role model today.

Download or read book There s Something about Merry written by Codi Hall and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Codi Hall brings all the feels."—Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author Curl up this Christmas with a fun, festive romcom full of Christmas tree farm shenanigans and a romance between an outdoorsy single dad and the kind, ambitious, Christmas-loving neighbor he can't stop thinking about. A guarded single dad. A woman scared to love. Clark Griffin and Merry Winters are determined to be friends and nothing more. But they've been anonymously flirting with each other online, and with a little Christmas magic and the help of a precocious kid, these two might just get their one wish this year. "A fun, engaging, and romantic read that is perfect for Christmastime!" —The Nerd Daily for Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist

Download or read book Critical Perspectives on the Hallmark Channel written by Carlen Lavigne and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multinational, multidisciplinary collection of essays focuses on Hallmark Channel movies and Hallmark’s position in the changing North American media landscape. This book covers the ‘Countdown to Christmas’ offerings, year-round productions, made-for-TV mysteries and romances, Hallmark’s use of specific filming locations, and its relationship to viewer desires. Chapters examine Hallmark’s position in a changing sociopolitical context and the tensions the company must navigate in creating more “progressive” content; they discuss issues of gender, race, sexuality, and place, as well as analyzing the extensive ranges and reactions of social media participants and interrogating the nature of Hallmark’s popularity. Suitable for scholars and students of film and tv and popular culture studies, this is a multifaceted look at both Hallmark and its viewers at a particular moment of Hallmark’s market dominance.

Download or read book Next Door Santa written by Lacy Williams and published by Looking Back, Texas. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thinks the boy next door is a real Scrooge. He thinks the girl next door is too nosy for her own good. One stray dog brings them together for a Christmas miracle."Lacy's books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blogLacy Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About Next Door Santa: The girl next door is trouble.Will Harris is a Scrooge and not ashamed of it. So what if his upstairs neighbor is beautiful and wholesome-if somewhat irresponsible and a party animal? He likes his life just the way it is-no family, no girlfriend, no Christmas. No complications. He's not lonely. Or so he tells himself.The boy next door needs a friend.Bridie Taylor can't turn away someone who needs help. Whether it's the Grinch who lives downstairs or the dog he rescued after it was run over by a car, she can't resist the reluctant hero who seems so alone during the holidays. After all, she'd never be a cancer survivor if her friends hadn't butted in when she needed them the most. Somehow, she ends up a dog-sitter for the mutt who is much more friendly than his owner.Stuck in a whirlwind that feels suspiciously like a Hallmark movie, Will can't find a way out-or maybe he doesn't want to. As he gets closer to Bridie, he discovers she isn't as flaky as he thought. She has a sweet heart. Bridie knew there was more to Will than the neighborhood grump. She just wasn't expecting to get swept away by the charming boy next door.Will went into the whole thing with one Christmas wish: get rid of the dog. And the girl. But when Bridie delivers the news that her cancer might be back, he is thrown into a tailspin. Letting Bridie go might be the easy thing-so why does it feel so wrong?The Looking Back, Texas series includes these books: *Ten Dates*Next Door Santa*Always a Bridesmaid*Love LessonsGenre: sweet & clean romance Length: novella (110 pages)"Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR."It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS...".a gentle, family-friendly success." Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER'S SWEETHEART.Read all the novels by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams: Wyoming Legacy series1. The Homesteader's Sweetheart2. Roping the Wrangler3. Return of the Cowboy Doctor4. The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife5. A Cowboy for Christmas6. Her Convenient Cowboy7. Her Cowboy DeputyWild Wyoming Hearts series1. Marrying Miss Marshal2. Counterfeit Cowboy3. Cowboy Pride4. Courted by a CowboyThe Sawyer Creek series1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe2. The Nanny's Christmas Wish3. The Rancher's Unexpected Gift4. Someone Old5. Someone New6. Someone Borrowed7. The Bull Rider8. The Brother9. The Prodigal Cowboy Fairytale series1. Once Upon a Cowboy2. Cowboy Charming3. The Toad Prince4. The Beastly Princess5. The Lost Princess6. Kissing Kelsey7. Courting Carrie8. Stealing Sarah9. Keeping Kayla10. Melting MeganHeart of Oklahoma series1. Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 22. Love Letters from Cowboy3. Mistletoe Cowboy4. Cowgirl for Keeps5. Jingle Bell Cowgirl6. Heart of a Cowgirl7. 3 Days with a Cowboy8. Prodigal Cowgirl

Download or read book Hugh Martin written by Hugh Martin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hugh Martin: The Boy Next Door" is an enchanting jaunt through the Golden Era of Broadway and the MGM musicals. This firsthand account captures the energy and excitement of those special times, with eyewitness tales of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and dozens more. Hugh recounts the origins of some of America's most beloved songs, including the perennial favorite, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Martin also reveals some secrets that only he could know: the truth about his composition partner Ralph Blane, his addiction to the infamous Dr. Feelgood, Max Jacobson; how he was instrumental in turning Gene Kelly from a performer to a choreographer during the staging of Best Foot Forward; and what it was really like to be part of the MGM musical production machine. As Hugh enters his 96th year, this could be America's last chance to hear these stories from a living source. They are full of his signature charm, grace, musicality, and poeticism.