In the fine tradition established by her Southern grandmama, Aurora Daughtry has recently orchestrated the marriage of her eldest sister and facilitated her middle sister's engagement. She also rejoices in her part in transforming the family's dilapidated plantation manor into a luxurious and lucrative resort hotel. Just when it seems there is nothing left to absorb her considerable talent for managing people, in walks federal deputy marshal Zane Sager. But Zane is not at Daughtry House for a vacation. He's tracking a killer and collecting two key witnesses to a federal judge's murder. Aurora takes it upon herself to disabuse the cynical lawman of his conviction that the world is out to get him. But just as she's on the verge of cracking Zane's defenses, the man he is after reminds him that no one he loves is safe. Ever. Award-wining author Beth White closes out her Daughtry House series with this exciting and emotional tale of two strong-willed people who may have met their match.
Impoverished Southern belle Joelle Daughtry has a secret. By day she has been helping her sisters in their quest to turn the run-down family plantation into a resort hotel after the close of the Civil War. But by night and under a male pseudonym, she has been penning articles for the local paper in support of the construction of a Negro school. With the Mississippi arm of the Ku Klux Klan gaining power and prestige, Joelle knows she is playing a dangerous game. When childhood enemy and current investor in the Daughtry house renovation Schuyler Beaumont takes over his assassinated father's candidacy for state office, Joelle finds that in order to protect her family and her home, she and Schuyler will have to put aside their longstanding personal conflict and develop a united public front. The trouble is, what do you do when animosity becomes respect--and even love--if you're already engaged to someone else?
Five years after the final shot was fired in the War Between the States, Selah Daughtry can barely manage to keep herself, her two younger sisters, and their spinster cousin fed and clothed. With their family's Mississippi plantation swamped by debt and the Big House falling down around them, the only option seems to be giving up their ancestral land. Pinkerton agent and former Union cavalryman Levi Riggins is investigating a series of robberies and sabotage linked to the impoverished Daughtry plantation. Posing as a hotel management agent for the railroad, he tells Selah he'll help her save her home, but only if it is converted into a hotel. With Selah otherwise engaged with renovations, Levi moves onto the property to "supervise" while he actually attends to his real assignment right under her nose. Selah isn't sure she entirely trusts the handsome Yankee, but she'd do almost anything to save her home. What she never expected to encounter was his assault on her heart.
It is 1704 when Genevieve Gaillain and her sister board a French ship headed for the Louisiana colony as mail-order brides. Both have promised to marry one of the rough-and-tumble Canadian men in this New World in order to escape religious persecution in the Old World. Genevieve knows life won't be easy, but at least here she can establish a home and family without fear of beheading. But when she falls in love with Tristan Lanier, an expatriate cartographer whose courageous stand for fair treatment of native peoples has made him decidedly unpopular in the young colony, Genevieve realizes that even in this land of liberty one is not guaranteed peace. And a secret she harbors could mean the undoing of the colony itself. Gulf Coast native Beth White brings vividly to life the hot, sultry south in this luscious, layered story of the lengths we must go to in order to be true to ourselves, our faith, and our deepest loves.
All along the eastern seaboard, the American struggle for independence rages. In the British-held southern port of Mobile, Alabama, the conflict brewing is quieter--though no less deadly. The lovely Frenchwoman Lyse Lanier is best friends with the daughter of the British commander. Rafael Gonzalez is a charming young Spanish merchant with a secret mission and a shipment of gold to support General Washington. As their paths cross and their destinies become increasingly tangled, Lyse and Rafael must decide where their true loyalties lie--and somehow keep Lyse's family from being executed as traitors to the British Crown. With spectacular detail that brings the Colonial South alive, Beth White invites readers into a world of intrigue and espionage from a little-known side of the American Revolutionary War. Her richly textured settings and characters delight while fast pacing and closely held secrets will keep readers turning the pages.
Fiona Lanier is the only woman in the tiny Gulf Coast settlement of Navy Cove. While her shipbuilding family races to fill the demand for American ships brought by the War of 1812, Fiona tries to rescue her brother who was forced into service by the British Navy. Lieutenant Charlie Kincaid has been undercover for six months, obtaining information vital to the planned British invasion of New Orleans. When a summer storm south of Mobile Bay wrecks his ship and scatters the crew, Charlie suffers a head injury, ultimately collapsing in the arms of a beautiful mermaid who seems eerily familiar. As Charlie's memory returns in agonizing jags and crashes, he and Fiona discover that falling in love may be as inevitable as the tide. But when political loyalties begin to collide, they'll each have to decide where their true heart lies.
Avery Dunham has always been ready to follow her friend, time-traveling wizard, Ignus Burke, on incredible adventures. This time, though, she has serious misgivings. It’s just one week before Christmas, but she cannot get him to change his mind .The usually cool and collected magic-wielding leader is wholly obsessed by the portrait of the White Lady whom he is bent on rescuing. Almost as soon as they begin their journey, it becomes clear their mission is a trap. Avery was right: this adventure is not going to be like any other.
Once upon a time a dog traveled the globe in search of the perfect home. He visited many countries, learned interesting facts, and made new friends. And he did find that perfect home ...at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, to be precise. A very special address with a very special family. And now at Christmastime, Dog learns that his new home hosts a very special holiday party. With a lot of important visitors on the guest list, it's going to take a lot of preparation to get this "house" ready for the holidays. It's all paws on deck to make sure everything is in order, from the sparkling tree in the Blue Room to the delicious gingerbread house in the State Dining Room. But Dog is curious about how the rest of the world celebrates and he asks his international guests to share their favorite holiday traditions. And when the festivities start there's no stopping these tail-wagging partygoers! J. Patrick (Pat) Lewis lives in Westerville, Ohio, and is the author of 60 books for children. He visits elementary schools and speaks at literature conferences. This is his second book with his daughter, Beth Zappitello. Beth has a marketing company and lives in Portland, Oregon. Tim Bowers has illustrated more than 25 children's books, garnering such awards as the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list. Tim lives in Granville, Ohio.
Bath Bombs for Beginners Bath Bomb Recipes and Beginner's Guide Bath bombs are these nifty little things that you toss in your bath. They create a foamy, bubbly action that can help relax tired muscles and leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Besides being easy to make and very budget-friendly, one of the great thing about bath bombs is that, despite the popularity of homemade gifts, there probably won't be another member of you family making them to give out as presents. Bath bombs are also very versatile, which means you can make them to fit anyone's personal needs, taste and style. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Basic Ingredients What is Citric Acid and Where to Find It Chapter 2 - Getting it Just Right Molding the Bath Bombs Chapter 3 - Bath Bomb Recipes Basic Bath Bomb Bath Bombs without Citric Acid Recipe White Tea and Coconut Oil Bath Bomb Recipe Water Softening Bath Bomb Christmasy Bath Bombs Dried Flower Bath Bombs Easter Egg Bath Bombs Bath Bomb Favors Itty Bitty Bath Bombs Green Tea Bath Bombs Fortune Cookie Bath Bombs Rustic Bath Bombs Moisture Rich Bath Bombs Fizzy Milk Bath Bombs Shea Butter and Citrus Bath Bombs Saturday Night Sizzle Cinnamon Tea Bath Bombs Hard as a Rock Bath Bombs Manly Bath Bombs Coconut and Vanilla Bath Bombs Chapter 4 - Get Creative Adding Extras Molds Chapter 5 - Tips and Considerations Conclusion
Bath Salts The Step-By-Step Playbook for Making Bath Salts For Gifts And Hobby Bath salts is one of these do-it-yourself projects that really is a moneysaver, especially if you're like me and love to soak in a nice hot bath after a long hard day. And since I can be rather cheap at times, I just didn't want to continue to shell out $20 to $40 a month for high quality and boutique-style bath salts. Especially when I can make my own bath salts with my favorite fragrances at a fraction of what commercial bath salt blends costs. Seriously, you will spend only pennies on the dollar making your own blend, and if you take a lot of baths like I do, that savings will quickly rack up. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Basic Ingredients Borax? In Bath Salts? Chapter 2 - Choosing the Right Ingredients Chapter 3 - Bath Salts Recipes Lavendar Bath Salts Eucalyptus and Vanilla Bath Salts Rosemary Bath Salts Simply Aromatherapy Bath Salts Rainbow Bath Salts Rose Milk Bath Salts Two Ingredient Vanilla Bath Salts Valentine's Day Bath Salt Herbal Bath Salts Moisturizing Bath Salts Mint Mojito Bath Salts Detoxifying Epsom Bath Salts Orange Dreamsicle Bath Salts Bath Salts for Back Pain Lemon and Rosemary Bath Salts Grapefruit Bath Salts Simple Soothing Bath Salts Simple Re Relaxing Bath Salts A Simple Feel Good Bath Salt Mixture Sensual Bath Salts Uplifting Bath Salts Refreshing Bath Salts Energizing Bath Salts Extra Uplifting Bath Salts Bath Salts for Aches and Pains Tropical Bath Salts Bath Salts Tea Bag Fruitylicious Bath Salts Dead Skin Removing Bath Salts Autumn Orchard Bath Salts Couple's Bath Salts Easy To Make Bath Salt Blends in Bulk Himalayan Bath Salt Blends The Hangover Bath Salt Blend Bath Salt Blends for Men Bath Salt Blends for Kids Chapter 4 - Bath Salts as Gifts
The Girl in the Blue and White Checked Dress is a story of a girl that is extremely poor, but refuses to let this define her. Through positive attitude and kindness she discovers that she is much more than simply "the girl in the blue and white checked dress".
Nefarious plots, daring rescues, epic battles, fabulous balls, a jealous stepmother, a ragged outlaw, an evil dwarf, eccentric relatives, a charming minstrel, a drill-sergeant governess, gypsies, pirates! Who had rather listen to happily ever after than to the real story? Snow White, who prefers to be called Kate, relates her true adventures, which encompass all of these and more as well. Along the way, she encounters both friends and foes, falls in love, and through all of it keeps her sense of humor. Kate may be a princess, but shes also a girl with a mind of her own and the determination to take care of her own destiny.
The Low Carb Bible Low Carb Cookbook - 200 Low Carb Recipes Get started on your weight-loss journey on the right foot with these amazing Low Carb Recipes! When it comes to weight loss, there are dozens of diets out there that claim to shed the pounds while keeping you full and satisfied. The low-carb diet is probably among those that best accomplish this. Low-carbohydrate diets keep simple and complex carbs below a certain threshold and compensate with extra protein and fat. When carbohydrate intake is low enough, people experience a metabolic state known as ketosis, which happens when the body burns stored fat and breaks it down into ketones, which are then used as fuel. However, you don't need to go into ketosis to lose weight on a low-carb diet.
Sliver of Fate A freak accident. A tiny, unnoticed fragment of metal is embedded in an infant's brain. Eight years later, the bizarre is triggered, a phenomenon that goes undetected by medical personnel, but which may save America from a sinister conspiracy. Widowed Jennifer Bolton is desperate to deny the strange voices that her young son Tanner has started hearing. But when their home is ransacked and their lives threatened by fearful, unseen forces, Jennifer decides to flee. What she is about to discover is that the fate of millions hangs on the strange, paranormal gifts of her innocent son. How he will use them is now left up to two people.
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