Books We Love presents a Ginger Simpson Special Edition containing three complete novels. Time Tantrums Mariah Cassidy awakens in the twentieth century. Confined in a pristine environment, hooked to tubes and beeping machines, she's scared, confused and wondering why everyone keeps calling her Mrs. Morgan. Who is the strange man who keeps massaging her forehead and telling her everything is going to be all right? Taylor Morgan tries to focus on her surroundings through a blinding headache. The patchwork quilt, the water basin, and the archaic room don't strike a familiar chord. Her mouth gapes when a handsome man waltzes into the room, calls her darling, and expresses his delight that she's on the road to recovery. Clearly something is amiss. First Degree Innocence A terrible mistake has been made, and her insistence of innocence falls on deaf ears. Even her fellow inmates don't believe her as it's a claim they all make. Alone in the world, she has no one to turn to for help, and not a single soul to campaign for her freedom...at least until she makes a valuable friend. In the meantime, a plan for retribution is brewing, and naive Carrie finds herself smack dab in the middle of an evil scheme concocted by the prison bully. A ten year sentence seems mild when she's threatened with death for refusing to participate. Can Carrie find a way out of this horrible nightmare, or is she destined to spend her days locked in terror, isolation, and the cold gray interior of prison walls? Embezzled Love Seems everywhere she looks lonely divorcee, Cassie Fremont, sees advertisements claiming to help find her true love...the man of her dreams. With visions of a fairy tale romance, she follows the link in a SPAM message and joins an online dating service. Imagine her surprise when 'he' responds to her profile with toe-tingling interest. Will the Texas heartthrob be the answer to her prayers, or is she about to book a ride on the roller coaster from hell?
It takes more than a prescription to still her racing heart. Medical transcriber Hope Harrison hasn't looked at another man since her husband's death three years ago. At a routine medical appointment she meets hunky, single Dr. Jerrod Carlson, who gives her more than a prescription. Interest blooms and they embark on an affair. She hopes her decision to get involved with Jerrod will help her move on with her life, but soon discovers she's gotten far more than she bargained for, in more ways than one.
The wagon carrying Odessa Clay and her father overturns, killing him. Alone and scared in the middle of the desert, she faces finding her way to Phoenix and her Aunt Susan. Food and water run out, and Odessa is near death when Zach Johnson finds her. Squinting up into his tanned and handsome face, Dessie believes she’s died and gone to heaven. Would-be-outlaw, Zach Johnson finds an unconscious woman alone in the middle of nowhere. Where did she come from? First glance: she appears young, but the curves beneath the dusty gingham say otherwise. He didn’t plan to become someone’s hero, but how can he leave her stranded? He’s on his way to join a gang of bank robbers and he has no time to spare. Will the promise of Odessa’s sweet lips lure Zach from the secret mission that has his gut twisted into a knot? His father’s ranch isn’t the only thing at stake—now it’s his heart.
Previously published as Sarah's JourneyWill the man of mixed blood save her life, or will she save his? When Sarah Collins sets her sights on California for a new beginning, she never dreams a war party will attack the wagon train she travels on. She and her new-found friend Molly are the sole survivors, but when Molly succumbs to her injuries, Sarah is left alone to find her way back to civilization. While trying to mount a stolen horse, she suffers a rattlesnake bite that threatens to accomplish what the Indians failed. Is it her time to die or does Sarah have a purpose she's yet to discover?
ife is a Bowl of Toilets and I Clean Them is a humorous sort of time-travel -- traveling through the best and worst times in my life. The things that seem so routine today were so puzzling, scary, intimidating, exciting, and enlightening when I was growing up. Today we see everything on TV -- feminine hygiene products, sexy underwear, jock itch spray...all things that were taboo to speak of back in the day. You just didn't talk about those things. Parents ruled the roost in the '50s and '60s, not the kids. Where did we go wrong? I didn't have expectations as a child, but life's experiences have taught me to expect certain things as I've grown older. I've been through a lot and survived. My kids didn't kill me and we still like each other, so I must have done something right. Maybe you'll see a little of your life in my book. My secret desire has always been to be a stand-up comedienne. Making people laugh and looking for humor in things that aren't always funny have seen me through the tough times in my life. I'm happily married with two grown sons, and my husband Kelly is my best audience.
Ive often thought that we should have been provided with a handbook of what to expect as we grow older, but since we didnt get one I have tried to compile a small list of things for which you may wish to prepare yourself. To the quote in my book, Were like wine, we get better with age, I would like to reply, Humbug! Whoever said that must have downed a few bottles before uttering such lies. Theres nothing great about wrinkles, hot flashes, or getting painful charley horses while trying to assume your once-favorite sexual positions, but, no matter how much aging hurts, Id still fight for my last breath to be part of this wonderful experience called LIFE!
A terrible mistake has been made, and her insistence of innocence falls on deaf ears. Even her fellow inmates don't believe her as it's a claim they all make. Alone in the world, she has no one to turn to for help, and not a single soul to campaign for her freedom...at least until she makes a valuable friend. In the meantime, a plan for retribution is brewing, and naive Carrie finds herself smack dab in the middle of an evil scheme concocted by the prison bully. A ten year sentence seems mild when she's threatened with death for refusing to participate. Can Carrie find a way out of this horrible nightmare, or is she destined to spend her days locked in terror, isolation, and the cold gray interior of prison walls? "Ginger Simpson pulls the reader in on page one and doesn't let go until the end of the story. What a brilliant, emotional story - one I will never forget. Bravo, Ms. Simpson for writing a masterpiece!" Marie Higgins "Have you ever wondered how it might feel to be wrongly accused? Ginger Simpson masterfully takes you on such a journey. Readers are emotionally drawn to the trials and tribulations of the main character, Carrie. For a suspenseful look at life behind bars and a story that promises justice in the end, I highly recommend First Degree Innocence." Ciara Gold "First Degree Innocence is a captivating, thrilling story that gripped me from start to finish. The heroine, Carrie Lang, is relatable and charming, despite her horrible situation, and the hero is a charismatic Prince Charming with handcuffs. Ginger Simpson has truly outdone herself with this riveting piece of work." Miranda Miller, Editingrealm.com "A riveting and highly entertaining read. This book starts out with a bang and continues through to the last page. First Degree Innocence is an exceptional book that will have you hooked right from the beginning. If you love to root for the underdog, look no further, you've found the perfect book." Val, You Gotta Read Reviews "This book took me on a wildly emotional ride as I rapidly turned the pages until I had consumed the entire book down to the final satisfying sentence. The various character interactions are portrayed realistically. All have well-defined motivations, and it was quite easy for me to picture the on-going action like a movie in my head. Speaking of which, this story would make an awesome movie! Highly Recommended." Laura, Coffee Time Romance & More, 5 Cups "First Degree Innocence tells the story of a young woman who learns to overcome fear, stand up, and face her nemesis head-on. The pay-off may be worth the pain. I recommend First Degree Innocence to any reader, especially one who enjoys an intense story with a little mystery. You'll be surprised and pleased with the ending" Celia Yeary, Reviewer
It's 1943, and 13-year-old Nora Thornton feels she lost her mother when her brother Robbie was killed in battle - and her mother, Marilee, isn't sure she'll ever find her way back to herself through her grief. As the Thornton family makes a new life on the family farm in rural Alabama after leaving Atlanta, Georgia, Nora and Marilee try to adjust to the changes life has brought. (Please note: Parts of this novel were previously published as In New Harmony.)
The advertisement claimed—“Find your true love; we'll match you with the person of your dreams.” Their irritating spam clogged her computer inbox—"Free tonight? Let's chat. Cassie Fremont thought of hitting the 'trash' button, but the promises were so alluring. Divorced and so lonely, Cassie signs up for the on-line dating service. What she doesn't know is the cost of the ticket for her ride on the romantic roller coaster from hell. You aren't the first woman he's lied to. When Cassie's siblings present her with evidence, insisting this proves her new beau is a con-man, her world is shattered. Her happiness wanes. How can she possibly believe that this wonderful man who gave up a thriving business in Texas and moved to California to be with her isn't all he professes to be? The love she sees shining in Evan's eyes can't be false. Surely, her siblings are mistaken. Still, the warnings of her sister's haunts Cassie's thoughts: There have been others who have lost everything because of him Faced with an ultimatum, Cassie must choose between her family and Evan.
Our shortcomings don't define who we are, unless we let them. Cindy Johnson needs to learn that. Born with one leg shorter than the other, she has no self-esteem because of the cruel comments and cold stares she receives from her classmates. When Cory Neil, the football quarterback, asks her to Homecoming, she's quite sure he's asked her on a dare and refuses. It takes more than just her mother's assurances that Cindy's beautiful before she realizes she may have made a mistake in turning him down.
Sarah Collins set her sights for California and a new beginning, but never imagines a war party's attack on the wagon train she joins. A sole survivor, Sarah must find her way back to civilization, and a man of half-blood happens along at just the right time and becomes her hero...or is the whole scenario only a dream driven by all the romance novels she reads as an editor? Sarah wakes, her cheeks damp with tears. Like a dust devil in a dying windstorm, all traces of her handsome rescuer vanish with a farewell kiss and the annoying blast of an alarm clock...until he appears at her door as a new neighbor. Will Sarah find a way to win the love she tried so hard to capture in her dream without being declared insane, or will the sexy woman living an apartment away beat Sarah at her own game?
When the wagon carrying Odessa Clay and her father overturns, he is killed. She is left alone in the middle of the desert to try to find her way to kin in Phoenix. Hot, dry and scared, Odessa is near death when Zach Johnson finds her. Squinting up into his tanned and handsome face, she imagines she's died and gone to heaven. Would-be-outlaw, Zach comes across an unconscious woman alone in the middle of nowhere. Where did she come from? She appears young, but the curves beneath the dusty gingham say otherwise. He didn't plan to become someone's hero, but he cannot leave her helpless and stranded. Will the promise of Odessa's sweet lips lure Zach from the secret mission that has his gut twisted into a knot? His father's ranch isn't the only thing at stake-now it's his heart, too.
Grace Cummings' family is killed and she's taken captive by a war party of young Lakota's hungry to fight the white men encroaching on their sacred black hill; land granted them in a treaty with the government. The brave responsible for leading the war party and Grace's captor is shunned by the tribe for drawing attention to their band and leaves the village, giving Grace to Little Elk, the nephew of the chief. With the help and guidance of another white woman in camp, Green Eyes, wife of the chief, Grace learns important facts about the tribe and accepts her given Lakota name, Dancing Fawn... and the love of Little Elk. While the warriors are away joining with other tribes to fight the war brought upon them by the young warriors, white soldier attack the camp, killing only women, children, and old men. Dancing Fawn is discovered, identified as a white captive and forced to return with the soldiers to Fort Sully. Tied hands and constant guarding display she's not going voluntarily. Back in civilization and under the watchful eye of the Colonel's wife, Fawn must decide where her heart truly lies.
Can you consider a necklace a gift if it makes you angry enough to kill? A simple trinket left in a confessional begins a path of destruction throughout the years. The golden locket, left behind by a woman who killed her boyfriend, is supposedly cursed; at least that's what she claimed before she raced out of the church. Anyone who dares fasten the pendant around her neck suffers severe and uncontrollable anger. Woe be it to anyone who gets in the path of the wearer. Is the piece cursed, or are the deaths totally unrelated? Detective Clarence O'Day is unwilling to make the connection-until forty years after the first case.
Previously published as Prairie Peace It's 1860 and Cecile Palmer looks forward with eagerness toward the yearly Spring Fling. The gathering of folks from all over the region provides the most excitement imaginable...until she experiences love at first sight...and with a stranger. After meeting handsome Walt Williams, Cecile's greatest obstacle is convincing her father, the local banker, that his only pampered child is ready to marry and a stranger is the right man for her.The ranch her fiance describes doesn't turn out exactly as she imagined, and when Walt fails to return from getting winter supplies, another difficult decision presents itself. Can Cecile live among Indians despite being a white woman? And will the brave she nurses back to health turn out to be her real hero?
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