Welcome to Ivy Falls In the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again? For Beck, Ivy Falls means trauma and loss. He knows his sudden departure hurt Torran badly but there are things she doesn't know. He never intended to return to Ivy Falls so why is he there, bidding on his childhood home? His feelings for Torran are as strong as ever but Torran means Ivy Falls and Beck can't go back there. Can he find a way to heal his past and find his future? A romantic, uplifting and captivating read set in small-town America, perfect for fans of the Virgin River series and Gilmore Girls. Praise for Meet Me in Ivy Falls: ‘A terrific read, full of sassy characters, some spice and two excellent leads ...There’s a wonderful sense of place and community in small-town Ivy Falls, and I can’t wait to return and find out what Amy has in store for the series.’ Suzanne Snow ‘A heart-tugging and addictive second-chance romance brimming with secrets, painful history, and small-town charm.’ Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush ‘Beautiful and heartfelt - I fell in love with the people of Ivy Falls and how love restored all the broken things in this second chance romance.’ Jennifer Ryan – New York Times Bestselling Author ‘Amy True’s debut is an expertly crafted romance that will break your heart then carefully mend it, stronger than it was before. Torran and Beck’s romance will captivate you and will leave you desperately longing to return to Ivy Falls.’ Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement. ‘Warm and exquisite...each character is written with captivating depth. Because Amy True writes with such care, you know when you are immersed in her story and your heart is breaking, that the characters will be all right—and so will you. I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series!’ Annette Christie ‘You'll do more than meet in Ivy Falls when you read this adorably sweet, poignantly funny novel from Amy True. With laugh-out-loud humour...and beautiful writing, Meet Me In Ivy Falls pulls at...your heartstrings while making you root for Tor and Beck to finally get their hard-earned happily ever after.’ Sophie Sullivan ‘A beautiful tale of second chances, new beginnings, and the heartstopping, unmistakable magic of first loves. I adored this book and fell hard for Beck, Torran, and the entire town of Ivy Falls.’ Amy Pine Readers are falling hard for Ivy Falls: ‘This story gave me all the feels...You will laugh and cry during this book.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I have been sucked into the world of Ivy Falls and I never want to leave!...I cannot wait to see what comes next.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A comforting and engaging read. Perfect for fans of emotional, small-town romances.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Super adorable! Definitely has Hallmark movie type vibes.’ Reader Review ‘If you love stories about second chances, small-town charm, and the power of love...this book is definitely for you!’ Reader Review
The force behind the popular Web site DatingAmy.com brings readers her hilarious insights on love in this funny memoir that is a cross between a naughty, irreverent dating diary and a self-help book.
What if choosing love means breaking a family? Tessa is struggling to run her mother's beloved book shop and the business is failing. At least she has her dear friend (and accidental heart throb) Manny, to support her. As single parents, they understand each other and their friendship is too important for Tessa to give in to the chemistry between them. With the sudden success of his home renovation show, Manny is appalled to discover just how much the internet knows about him. While he navigates his new and strange life, his feelings only grow for Tessa as he helps her refurbish the bookshop. But when Tessa's ex-husband returns to Ivy Falls, she must make a decision: should she follow her heart, or does she owe it to her girls to fix their family? An uplifting small-town romance perfect for fans of the Virgin River series. Praise for books in the Ivy Falls series ‘A terrific read...There’s a wonderful sense of place and community in small-town Ivy Falls, and I can’t wait to return and find out what Amy has in store for the series.’ Suzanne Snow ‘A heart-tugging and addictive second-chance romance brimming with secrets, painful history, and small-town charm.’ Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush ‘Beautiful and heartfelt - I fell in love with the people of Ivy Falls and how love restored all the broken things in this second chance romance.’ Jennifer Ryan – New York Times Bestselling Author ‘Amy True’s debut is an expertly crafted romance that will break your heart then carefully mend it, stronger than it was before. Torran and Beck’s romance will captivate you and will leave you desperately longing to return to Ivy Falls.’ Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement. ‘Warm and exquisite...each character is written with captivating depth. Because Amy True writes with such care, you know when you are immersed in her story and your heart is breaking, that the characters will be all right—and so will you. I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series!’ Annette Christie ‘You'll do more than meet in Ivy Falls when you read this adorably sweet, poignantly funny novel from Amy True. With laugh-out-loud humour...and beautiful writing, Meet Me In Ivy Falls pulls at...your heartstrings while making you root for Tor and Beck to finally get their hard-earned happily ever after.’ Sophie Sullivan ‘A beautiful tale of second chances, new beginnings, and the heartstopping, unmistakable magic of first loves. I adored this book and fell hard for Beck, Torran, and the entire town of Ivy Falls.’ Amy Pine Readers are falling hard for Ivy Falls: ‘This story gave me all the feels..You will laugh and cry during this book.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I have been sucked into the world of Ivy Falls and I never want to leave!...I cannot wait to see what comes next.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A comforting and engaging read. Perfect for fans of emotional, small-town romances.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Super adorable! Definitely has Hallmark movie type vibes.’ Reader Review ‘If you love stories about second chances, small-town charm, and the power of love...this book is definitely for you!’ Reader Review
The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times “Modern Love” column—including stories from the anthology series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John Slattery A young woman goes through the five stages of ghosting grief. A man’s promising fourth date ends in the emergency room. A female lawyer with bipolar disorder experiences the highs and lows of dating. A widower hesitates about introducing his children to his new girlfriend. A divorcée in her seventies looks back at the beauty and rubble of past relationships. These are just a few of the people who tell their stories in Modern Love, Revised and Updated, featuring dozens of the most memorable essays to run in The New York Times “Modern Love” column since its debut in 2004. Some of the stories are unconventional, while others hit close to home. Some reveal the way technology has changed dating forever; others explore the timeless struggles experienced by anyone who has ever searched for love. But all of the stories are, above everything else, honest. Together, they tell the larger story of how relationships begin, often fail, and—when we’re lucky—endure. Edited by longtime “Modern Love” editor Daniel Jones and featuring a diverse selection of contributors, this is the perfect book for anyone who’s loved, lost, stalked an ex on social media, or pined for true romance: In other words, anyone interested in the endlessly complicated workings of the human heart. Featuring essays by: Veronica Chambers • Terri Cheney • Deborah Copaken • Trey Ellis • Jean Hanff Korelitz • Ann Hood • Mindy Hung • Amy Krouse Rosenthal • Ann Leary • Andrew Rannells • Larry Smith • Ayelet Waldman • and more!
Look around you and see that there’s hope! Based on spiritual truths taken from black-and-white nature photographs, Figures of the True is designed to encourage those going through a difficult season. Well-loved teacher and missionary Amy Carmichael uses short prose pieces to present messages from the Creator to you.
It's 2014 and Amy Daughters is a forty-six-year old stay-at-home mom living in Dayton, Ohio. She returns to her hometown of Houston over the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss her parents’ estate—and finds herself hurled back in time. Suddenly, it’s 1978, and she is forced to spend thirty-six hours in her childhood home with her nuclear family, including her ten-year old self. Over the next day and a half she reconsiders every feeling she’s ever had, discusses current events with dead people, gets overserved at a party with her parents’ friends, and is treated to lunch at the Bonanza Sirloin Pit. Besides noticing that everyone is smoking cigarettes, she’s still jealous of her sister, and there is a serious lack of tampons in the house, Amy also begins to appreciate that memories are malleable, wholly dependent on who is doing the remembering. In viewing her parents as peers and her siblings as detached children, she redefines her difficult relationships with her family members and, ultimately, realizes that her life story matters and is profoundly significant—not so much to everyone else, perhaps, but certainly to her. Amy’s guide said her trip back in time wouldn’t change anything in the future, but by the time her thirty-six hours are up, she’s convinced that she’ll never be the same again.
While her friends are making mad cash and getting massages at their dot-com jobs, Amy Gray quits her low-status publishing position to realize her girlhood dream of being a private investigator. Joining a small Manhattan agency, she finds herself plunged into an intriguing world of “con men, lunatics, narcissists, polygamists, sociopaths, felons, petty thieves, and pathological liars”—a description almost as apt for the men in her social life as for her on-the-job subjects. Working with a gang of misfit colleagues (a former zookeeper, a one-time child star, an avant-garde philosopher, and other eccentrics), Amy discovers even more about herself as she detects uncanny parallels between her investigations and her tumultuous love life.
Stories 4 Women, a collection of true short stories about the 'fairer' sex, was created on an understanding that there is an unspoken solidarity that bonds us as women. However, we four writers felt it appropriate to give a voice to some of the stories unique to the woman's experience, including the ones that seldom are discussed in the open. They range from the somber situations of being the victims of sexual assault and the death of a loved one, to the more whimsical reminiscences about our teenage crushes and childhood tendencies. Think back to how you felt when you started doing things for yourself or when that guy who you thought was "the one" broke your heart. Remember when you took that long walk down the aisle and into your new life, or when you discovered that first stray gray hair sprouting from your head? These short stories go to show that regardless of age, race, political and religious affiliations, and background, we can all relate to the issues of womanhood. Stories 4 Women also shares insights into what enduring these experiences has molded us into: We are thoughtful, seasoned, refreshed, independent, accomplished, nostalgic, forgiving and self-assured women. These are our stories. These are your stories. These are stories for women.
Follow Aden Davis and the rest of her family as Aden finds herself at a crossroads of her young life. She was brought up to trust in God's path for her life no matter what may come, but will she listen for and trust in God's plan? Or will she let her independent spirit lead the way
Late one August evening, Amy Conner was awoken from her sleep and given the most devastating news she had ever received. Her husband, Curt, had died (at the painfully young age of thirty-two) in an accident while hunting. She and her two young children, ages four and two at the time, were sent reeling into grief. With the unending support from her friends and family, Amy was eventually able to find herself in a place of healing and hope. She has written this book for her children to remind them of the honorable and loving man their father was. In addition, she has felt compelled to help any young widow who has had to suffer a loss such as hers by sharing her story. There is light, strength, and peace to be found in this walk in the valley of the shadow of death (reference to the Bibles Psalm 23). You just have to open your heart and believe.
Though the story takes place in the '80s, it feels eerily timely."—Bustle Arkansas, 1984: The town of Griffin Flat is known for almost nothing other than its nuclear missile silos. MAD—Mutually Assured Destruction—is a fear every local lives with and tries to ignore. Unfortunately that’s impossible now that film moguls have picked Griffin Flat as the location for a new nuclear holocaust movie, aptly titled The Eve of Destruction. When sixteen-year-old Laura Ratliff wins a walk-on role (with a plus-one!) thanks to a radio call-in contest, she is more relieved than excited. Mingling with Hollywood stars on the set of a phony nuclear war is a perfect distraction from being the only child in her real nuclear family—which has also been annihilated. Her parents are divorced, and her mother has recently remarried. Her father, an officer in the Strategic Air Command, is absent . . . except when he phones at odd hours to hint at an impending catastrophe. But isn’t that his job? Laura’s only real friend is her new stepbrother, Terrence. She picks him as her plus-one for the film shoot, enraging her fair-weather friends. But their anger is nothing compared to what happens on set after the scripted nuclear explosion. Because nobody seems to know if a real nuclear bomb has detonated or not.
From the author of the award-winning blog Snarky Mommy comes a book that will make every woman who has ever been pregnant pee with laughter (not that that’s hard). Wearing her highest heels and hottest pregnancy jeans, Amy Sprenger marches into her doctor’s office, beverage in hand, ready to finally see whether her baby is a boy or a girl. Sure, sure, this appointment is supposed to be about checking the health of the baby, but everyone who’s ever been there knows it’s really about looking for what lays, or doesn’t lay, between the legs. So when the doctor tells her she has an incompetent cervix, Amy becomes immediately offended on behalf of her reproductive organs. Is that just a politically correct way of saying her cervix sucks? Unfortunately, as she’s soon to learn, it’s a lot more than that. The only way to keep that baby from falling out on the sidewalk (probably in front of Starbucks) is for her doctor to stitch her cervix closed and for Amy to stay in bed for the next four months. Four months that are carefully detailed in this “memoir.” A memoir that, while basically true, has been embellished with Amy’s signature brand of humor and hilarity. With more time off than a castoff contestant on "The Bachelor," Amy takes pen to paper and settles in for the ride. But instead of sitting around eating bonbons, she’s popping hypertension drugs to stave off preterm labor. And complications? Oh, she’s got your complications. She’s gut-rehabbing her house. Her mother moves in to care for her. Her husband takes a “mancation” while she’s stuck in the hospital. And every time she has a contraction, she’s convinced it’s The Big One. Living by the adage that laughter is the best medicine, Amy fumbles her way through a series of sometimes serious and usually embarrassing situations. And just to be clear, using a bedpan qualifies as both serious and embarrassing. "Amy Sprenger's foray into factual fiction is a hilarious (and sometimes poignant) look at high-risk pregnancy from her view at the end of the bed. Sprenger offers a fresh and funny voice that readers will love!" -- New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster
The duplicitous nature of relationships--with lovers, family, friends, but most importantly, with one's own inner demons--is explored in all its tangled perplexity ... in stories set in Nebraska"--Page 4 of cover.
This child of an Indian village, from a Hindu family, heard one afternoon of a God who loved her, and she lived from then on under His influence. Read the remarkable true story of her life, overcoming every kind of opposition and trouble, as a soul charmed by God.
New York City’s premier “house call veterinarian” takes you into the exclusive penthouses and four-star hotel rooms of the wealthiest New Yorkers and shows that, when it comes to their pets, they are just as neurotic as any of us. When a pet is sick, people—even the rich and famous—are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That’s when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the funny, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she’s faced throughout her thirty-year career treating the cats and dogs of New Yorkers from Park Avenue to the projects. Some of her stories are about celebs, like the time she saw a famous singer naked (no, her rash was not the same as her puppy’s). Others are about remarkable animals, like the skilled service dog who, after his exam was finished, left the room and returned with a checkbook in his mouth. Every tale in this rollicking, informative, and fun memoir affirms a key truth about animal, and human, nature: Our pets love us because their hearts are pure; we love them because they’re freaking adorable. On some level, we know that by caring for them, we are the best version of ourselves. In short: Our pets make us better people.
When Marlene Bawell moved from Bird-in-Hand ten years ago, she was in the deepest of mourning for her mother. Now they have moved back so her father can seek employment after being laid off. To help save money, Marlene works at the hardware store owned by Rudy Swarey’s father. She knew Rudy growing up and didn’t think much of him—because he was so immature! But just as she starts to realize how much Rudy has changed, her life is once again turned upside down. Will Marlene ever have a chance to find her own true home?
A hope-filled collection of real life stories by inspiring young girls from different backgrounds who all experienced God's grace and redemption in their journeys through unplanned pregnancy.
How would you like to be in a lifelong marriage to the same person and desire being with each other after many years as much as when you were first married? It is possible. Through this book you will learn scriptural keys to build this kind of lasting marriage that is a dream come true. As you read this book you will find practical insights from the Word of God and build understanding about essential factors to grow a strong, intimate relationship. Topics include: - Making a communication connection - How praying together helps you stay together - How submission creates equality and successful leadership in the home - How to overcome temptations - Building a vision together and much more! Shaun and Amy Gustafson are Senior Pastors and founders of Word of Life Christian Center in Rochester, Minnesota, a growing and thriving body of believers from various walks of life. They have a passion for empowering people to apply truths from God's Word to bring success to their everyday life. Pastors Shaun and Amy have taught marriage conferences at denominational and non-denominational churches around the country. They have a heart for building unity among churches and reaching people with Christ's love. Visit Word of Life's website at: www.wolrochester.org
The True Story of a Big-Hearted Bear is a factual story of a mother grizzly bear named Baylee, her three cubs, and a two-year-old grizzly who Baylee adopts into their family. Grizzly bears are extremely protective of their young and generally do not tolerate other bears. However, Baylee raised her adopted son, Emmett, along with her three cubs until he was ready to live on his own. What happens next in the wilds of Alaska reveals that just like people, every grizzly bear is a little different from every other one, each with its own personality. The story is told with words and photographs exactly as it happened. The authors pledge to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book to Vital Ground. Vital Ground, a non-profit conservation organization, works with private landowners to protect essential habitat in the last ecosystems where grizzlies roam. Together with its many partners, the group has helped conserve more than a quarter of a million acres in Alaska and the heart of the Rocky Mountains. For more information visit www.vitalground.org.
A guide to invocations, rituals, and histories at the intersection of magic and feminism, as informed by history's witches--and the sociopolitical culture that gave rise to them. When you start looking for witches, you find them everywhere. As seekers and practitioners reclaim and restore magic to its rightful place among powerful forces for social, personal, and political transformation, more people than ever are claiming the identity of "Witch." But our knowledge of witchcraft and magic has been marred by erasure, sensationalism, and sterilization, the true stories of history's witches left untold. Through meditations, stories, and practices, authors Risa Dickens and Amy Torok offer an intersectional, contemporary lens for uncovering and reconnecting with feminist witch history. Sharing traditions from all over the world--from Harlem to Haiti, Oaxaca to Mesopotamia--Missing Witches introduces readers to figures like Monica Sjoo, HP Blavatsky, Maria Sabina, and Enheduanna, shedding light on their work and the cultural and sociopolitical contexts that shaped it. Structured around the 8 sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, each chapter includes illustrations by Amy Torok, as well as invocations, rituals, and offerings that incorporate the authors' own wisdom, histories, and journeys of trauma, loss, and empowerment. Missing Witches offers an inside look at the vital stories of women who have practiced--and lived--magic.
This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope. When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can’t bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away. But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos, disappearing. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continue their journey, leaving brokenhearted. A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them. A worldwide community comes together to spread the word on the Internet and in the news media, and after several months the impossible happens—Kunkush’s family is found, and they finally get their happy ending in their new home. This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved, with the full cooperation of Kunkush’s family. “Bound to be a hit with cats and kids alike.” —People.com
This is the first in a line of four books within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestable for a hestitant reader. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Your relationship with God is just a psychological crutch. Belief in God is dangerous. I used to believe, but I've given it all up. Is God real? Is it possible to know anything, let alone know him? Why do bad things happen to people who worship this God? What about the spiritual experiences of other faiths? All of these accusations, objections and questions have come directly from real-life situations. Amy Orr-Ewing writes, 'I hope that the thoughts offered here will help you see what the Christian faith has to say amid all the pain, confusion and complexity of life.
What Freedom Smells Like is both a supernatural love story and a tale of transformative healing. Told with simple honesty and a devilishly dark sense of humor, it's the true story of one woman's spiritual journey from self-destruction to self-love. At 22, Amy has already spent time in a mental hospital and battled an addiction to self-cutting. At Berkeley, she falls in love with Truth, a charming black man with tribal tattoos, piercings and a mysterious past. Passionate and protective, Truth also proved violent and abusive. Amy's own self-destructive tendencies create a powerful symmetry. His sudden death leaves Amy with a warring set of emotions: grief for the man she loves, relief she is no longer the target for his aggression. Her relationship with Truth isn't over however. Feeling his otherworldly presence in her dreams, Amy seeks help from a famous medium. What she learns, about herself and Truth, transforms her life. Kirkus Reviews calls What Freedom Smells Like "A raw, heartfelt memoir of one woman's spiritual evolution.
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