Download or read book Trials of the Heart written by Katrina Gilder and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first time Patrick and Mia laid eyes on each other the two of them were inseparable. They were brought together by faith and torn apart by sin. In everyone's life there is a turning point, a breaking point, when you know your life is about to change forever. That breaking point came when Mia realized the man she was in love with was hiding a terrible secret from her. Unfortunately, due to a horrible accident lives were torn apart and lives were rebuilt, but when all is said and done, true love never fails and you learn to deal with Trials Of The Heart.

Download or read book His Little Cowgirl A Cowboy s Heart written by Brenda Minton and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two heartwarming novels of love, family and rodeos by bestselling author Brenda Minton HIS LITTLE COWGIRL Six years ago, cowboy Cody Jacobs left behind the woman he loved. Now he's come to make amends—only to discover the daughter he didn't know about. Can single mother Bailey Cross trust him with their child's heart—and her own? A COWBOY'S HEART Former rodeo star Clint Cameron is used to taking care of everyone. His family, friends and especially his twin four-year-old nephews. Yet his stubborn, beautiful neighbor, Willow Michaels, keeps pushing him away. She's hesitant to trust him, but Clint is not about to let her walk away.

Download or read book The Onion Girl written by Charles de Lint and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2002-08-03 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[This] fantasy moves from the outer to the inner world with amazing ease and should satisfy new and old fans of this prolific and gifted storyteller.” —Publishers Weekly In novel after novel, and story after story, Charles de Lint has brought an imaginary North American city to vivid life. Newford: where magic lights dark streets; where myths walk clothed in modern shapes; where a broad cast of extraordinary people work to keep the whole world turning. At the center of all the entwined lives in Newford stands a young artist named Jilly Coppercorn, with her tangled hair, her paint-splattered jeans, a smile perpetually on her lips—Jilly, whose paintings capture the hidden beings that dwell in the city’s shadows. Now, at last, de Lint tells Jilly’s own story . . . for behind the painter’s fey charm lies a dark secret and a past she’s labored to forget. And that past is coming to claim her now. “I’m the onion girl,” Jilly Coppercorn says. “Pull back the layers of my life, and you won’t find anything at the core. Just a broken child. A hollow girl.” She’s very, very good at running. But life has just forced Jilly to stop. At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. “A master storyteller, [de Lint] blends Celtic, Native American, and other cultures into a seamless mythology that resonates with magic and truth.” —Library Journal “Like great writers of magic realism, [de Lint] writes about people in the world we know, encountering magic as a part of that world. Fairy tales come true, and their magic affects realistic characters full of particular lusts and fears.” —Booklist

Download or read book Bespotted written by Linda Gray Sexton and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sexton family's long love affair with the Dalmatian began in Linda's childhood. There, on a snowy morning in the family home just outside Boston, LInda heard a whimpering coming from the basement. She discovered their first family dog giving birth to a litter. Witnessing the intimate act of birth had a profound effect on the family. Her mother, Anne, used the experience to complete the poem "Live," part of her third collection, titled Live or Die , which would be awarded a Pulitzer Prize. For Linda, the boundless joy of both breed and breeding triggered in her a lifelong love of Dalmatians. All told, thirty–eight Dalmatians will move through her life: the ones that cheer and support her through difficulty, divorce, and depression; the ones that stay with her as she enters the world of professional breeding and showing of Dals; and, of course, the one true dog of her heart, Gulliver, her most stalwart of canine champions. Bespotted is a page–turning and compelling look at the unique place dogs occupy in our lives. It captures another piece of this literary family's history, taps into the curious and fascinating world of dog showing/dog fancy. Bespotted is an upbeat and commercial memoir by one of the most critically acclaimed memoirists of our time.

Download or read book How to Argue with a Cat written by Jay Heinrichs and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can persuade a cat ... you can persuade anyone. This is the essential guide to getting your way. Jay Heinrichs, award-winning author of Thank You for Arguing and advisor to the Pentagon, NASA and Fortune 500 companies, distils a lifetime of negotiating and rhetoric to show you how to win over anyone - from colleagues and bosses, to friends and partners at home (and even the most stubborn of feline adversaries). You'll learn to: Perfect your timing - learn exactly when to pounce Get your body language, tone and gesture just right Think about what your opponent wants - always offer a comfy lap Lure them in by making them think they have the power The result? A happy, hopefully scratch-free, resolution. 'Jay Heinrichs knows a thing or two about arguing' The Times 'A master rhetorician and persuasion guru' Salon 'You got a bunch of logical engineers to inject pathos into their arguments ... it works!' NASA engineer

Download or read book Loving Out of Time written by Dorothy Callahan and published by Somerwynd Services. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cowboy loving an Indian— an inconceivable thought to an 1898 Oklahoma man. But when a ranch hand falls through a time travel portal and lands in an Indian’s backyard, she battles her pride to help him while he battles his prejudice about being in an interracial relationship. Having a friend in the quantum physics field makes Anya Littlefeather slightly more receptive to Cody Bell’s claim that his horse tossed him from 1898 into her backyard of 2013. He certainly seems to be an honest-to-God— albeit prejudiced— handsome cowboy who is utterly surprised by the established neighborhood where he claims his family farm once stood. He’s a drifter, and Anya has too many abandonment issues with men to even consider dating someone who already breaks two of her four relationship requirements. This frees Anya to help Cody as one human does another, and not worry about the possibility of dating. Cody had been racing home with medicine to save his niece’s life when his horse tossed him into this magical place. This Indian squaw confuses him, for she doesn’t act the way his grandfather spoke of them during the Indian/Settler Wars, and she’s courteous and helpful and respects him as a man. Her offer to help get him home seems genuine, and he fears every day spent in this amazing land jeopardizes the life of his beloved niece. The last woman he loved died, and that scar makes him hesitant to love again, regardless of his attraction. As the time draws near for the next portal to open, Cody has to decide whether to go save the life of the last of his family, or stay here and start a new one. Anya has to either add one more abandonment issue to her list when he goes home, or ask Cody to let his niece perish and stay with her forever.

Download or read book A LoveDriven Life written by Rick Hathaway and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Hathaway's second book, The Love-Driven Life: Cody, Me, and God, explores the forgotten aspects of the Christian life and the possibilities of love through the loving and devoted relationship of his dog, Cody. In four different sections-heart, soul, mind, and strength-Hathaway, through vibrant stories and relevant advice, delves into the pangs and wrinkles of life that trouble Christians most-rage, distress, anxiety, et al.-and how to overcome through the power of love. Rick believes that love is missional, and the missing link to 'church' and 'religion.' Buried under the emotion of pain and loss, many find it hard to love again, and rattled by the uneasy questions of life's tragic moments, some stray from love's source. So if too many sad goodbyes have bruised your heart, or if too many loveless acts have come your way, take a fresh look at love. Take a look at 'A Love Driven Life.' The Love-Driven Life: Cody, Me, and God sorts through the sorrows and fears of life and provides applicable advice, discussion, and review questions-perfect for group studies and small groups.

Download or read book The Cowboy Billionaire s Playbook written by Sylvia McDaniel and published by Virtual Bookseller, LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready for some football? In this enemies-to-lovers romance, Jamie Gray has come to Texas for a fresh start not to find husband number two. Especially a player. Football and Cowboys, Love and War! In the state of Texas where football is king, billionaire pro wide receiver Cody Landry’s world collides with Jamie Gray's strong defensive resolve to keep her distance from the gridiron's charm. Scarred by her ex-husband's infidelity, Jamie seeks solace far from the end zone, only to find herself ensnared in a game of affection spun by not one, but two players competing for her heart. As Jamie's past threatens to take out her newfound peace, Cody emerges as her number one fan, offering more than protection—a love that defies the glitz and glamour of fame and fortune. In a battle of hearts, loyalty, and second chances, they'll navigate the rugged terrain of romance. And as the final whistle blows, they'll discover that sometimes, the greatest victories come when the odds of winning are the lowest. Fans of Janice Whiteaker, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Odessa Alba and Kimberly Krey will enjoy The Kissing Oaks Billionaire Brothers.

Download or read book Cabin Fever written by P. J. Wright and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey finds out her husband is cheating on her. He asks for a divorce. Casey leaves to clear her head, but while he is with his lover he is shot. He lives. Now it is a race against time to find the real killer.

Download or read book Unexpected Departure written by Shannon O'Connor and published by Shannon O'Connor. This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riley is stuck —in a job she hates, a toxic relationship, and in life. She knows the relationship is bad for her, but she also can’t seem to let her go. After catching her girlfriend cheating, again, she finds comfort at her favorite bar, with her best friend by her side. After punching someone in the face and meeting a mysteriously gorgeous bartender, Riley thinks things may be changing. Sawyer is adventurous, sexy, and confident— all the things Riley yearns to be. And a sunrise motorcycle ride starts to give her hope that things can change. When she suddenly gets a phone call from her brother, she discovers her estranged mother is dying. After almost a decade of silence, she’s forced to return to her small homophobic hometown, say goodbye, and confront her demons. Will she be able to confront her past, learn to move on, and learn to love herself?

Download or read book Caprock written by Leta Wilson Parker and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C A P R O C K , a geological term for a harder or more resistant rock type overlying a weaker or less resistant rock type. The geological formation known as the Caprock in Texas separates east Texas from the west. CAPROCK, the book, is a story that spans decades and traverses the grassy Texas plains across the caprock into the hill country. The story unfolds as three friends begin life as companions and cohorts, only to discover that rivalry and jealousy put a wedge in their unwavering bond.

Download or read book Breathing Blue written by Kathleen O'Dwyer and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life changes everything. When comfort turns to restlessness it can make you itch. Many of us simply scratch but in this personal memoir Kathy O'Dwyer recognized the itch for what it was, the need for a more fulfilling life. Shocking family and friends she abandons her comfortable Chicago lifestyle trading in her corporate high heels for a pair of steel toe shoes and work gloves to take on management of a small ranch and retreat center in the wilderness of Aravaipa Canyon in southern Arizona. Encounters with rattlesnakes, javelinas, scorpions and coatimundis are nothing compared to the challenge of isolation and loneliness. Following an unconventional path takes courage yet Kathy soon finds it is necessary to bring about intense transformation. She stumbles along the way, strays from the path yet ultimately sheds the skin of her old life and embraces a new beginning. Reconnecting with the Earth allows her to discover her soul's purpose and ultimate happiness. This work from the heart is shared through short stories and poetry during Kathy's two years living next to the singing waters of Aravaipa Canyon.

Download or read book My Beating Teenage Heart written by C. K. Kelly Martin and published by Carolyn Martin. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashlyn Baptiste is falling. One moment she was nothing—no memories, no self—and then suddenly, she's plummeting through a sea of stars. Is she in a coma? She doesn't remember dying, and she has no memories of the life she left behind. All she knows is that she's trapped in a consciousness without a body and she's spending every moment watching a stranger. Breckon Cody's on the edge. He's being ripped apart by grief so intense it literally hurts to breathe. On the surface, Breckon is trying to hold it together for his family and his girlfriend, but underneath he's barely hanging on. Even though she didn't know him in life, Ashlyn sees Breckon's pain, and she's determined to find a way help him. As her own distressing memories emerge from the darkness, she struggles to communicate with the boy who can't see her, but whose life is suddenly intertwined with hers. In alternating voices of the main characters, My Beating Teenage Heart paints a devastatingly vivid picture of both the heartbreak and the promise of teenage life—a life Ashlyn would do anything to recover and Breckon seems desperate to destroy.

Download or read book Buffalo Bill Cody A Man of the West written by Prentiss Ingraham and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buffalo Bill Cody was bigger than life. He was also braver, handsomer, and kinder—in short, just about perfect, as any reader of Prentiss Ingraham’s dime novels could tell you. Along with his nearly 600 novels and plays, Ingraham (1843–1904), Confederate colonel and mercenary, penned a biography of his hero. The Buffalo Bill Cody who emerges from this book is not so very different from the paragon in Ingraham’s novels, but as Cody’s close companion, Ingraham had the inside story on this iconic figure of the American West. Add to that the dime novel–writer’s bravura style, and Ingraham’s Buffalo Bill Cody: A Man of the West becomes an irresistible work of Americana, in many ways an apt portrait of its larger-than-life subject. And because both men were firsthand witnesses to historic moments—the struggle between slavers and abolitionists, the Civil War, the building of the railroads, the Indian Wars, the golden age of circuses—the biography offers a close-up perspective of life on the American frontier. Published here with an introduction and notes by Cody aficionado Sandra K. Sagala, who transcribed and edited the text of the biography from the original that was serialized in 1895 by Duluth Press, and illustrated with line drawings by one of Ingraham’s contemporaries, Buffalo Bill Cody: A Man of the West is at once a unique view of an outsize figure of the Wild West, an original document of American history, and a performance as entertaining as any the self-styled cowboy and showman Buffalo Bill Cody ever staged.

Download or read book Rage to Redemption written by Joseph W. Hahne and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the 17 years Joe spent living an out of control life on the edge, five of those years resulted in time behind bars in various county jails and prisons in three different states. It was during these times when he found himself locked up that Joe wrote hundreds of poems as a release from the many emotions he experienced while incarcerated. The poems shared in Rage to Redemption were compiled and published in the order in which they were originally written. If you choose to read the poems in order from front to back, you will actually see a life transforming through the words on these pages. The book as a whole tells a beautiful story that starts with much despair and unfolds into a life of love, faith, hope and joy. While Rage and Redemption has a spiritual base, it also contains some graphic imagery that portrays where the author's frame of mind was during his darkest hours. This book is full of pain, loneliness, inspiration and redemption. There is something for everyone in this poetry, even if you are not a traditional poetry fan. They are real poems that were written by a real man who deals with real issues. Take a minute to read some of this work. We're sure you too will find something that touches you.

Download or read book The Duke And The Cowgirl written by Cynthia Wright and published by Boxwood Manor Books. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Formerly titled WILDBLOSSOM* "An English Duke and a spirited Wild West beauty - that's a combination you just can't beat! This is a story filled with adventure, humor, and people who are completely out-of place in fascinating places. The characters are enchanting and real and will have you cheering for them throughout every delightful page!" ~ CATHERINE COULTER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Impetuous, courageous Shelby Matthews moves from Deadwood to Cody, Wyoming to manage her father's new ranch. She plots an outrageous scheme to raise funds for improvements by playing poker. Cynical Geoffrey Weston, Marquess of Sandhurst, arrives in Wyoming for one last adventure before he submits to an arranged marriage to save the family estates. When Geoff steps off the train in Cody, Shelby thinks he'll be an easy mark in her poker game. However, he quickly wins half her ranch and has no intention of letting her out of the bet. It's the beginning of a magical, impossible romance that takes the couple across the sea to England, where Shelby performs with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and Geoff, now a Duke, wrestles with conflicts between duty and the painful longings of his heart. Author's note: Geoff is the descendant of Andrew Weston, Marquess of Sandhurst, in OF ONE HEART. "A rootin'-tootin', rollicking romance between a Wild West beauty and a deliciously dangerous Duke. I LOVED it!" ~ New York Times Bestselling Author BERTRICE SMALL

Download or read book Grave Sight written by Charlaine Harris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Harper Connelly mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris! Harper Connelly has what you might call a strange job: she finds dead people. She can sense the final location of a person who’s passed, and share their very last moment. Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver are experts at getting in, getting paid, and then getting out of town fast—because the people who hire Harper have a funny habit of not really wanting to know what she has to tell them. At first, the little Ozarks town of Sarne seems like no exception. A teenage girl has gone missing, but the secrets of her death—and the secrets of the town—are deep enough that even Harper’s special ability can’t uncover them. With hostility welling up all around them, she and Tolliver would like nothing better than to be on their way. But then another woman is murdered. And the killer’s not finished yet...