Holly Marie was forty-two years old the day she found out she was missing. At ten months old, Holly Marie was brought to the door of a church by three barefoot women in white robes and head coverings. Adopted by the pastor and raised in a loving Christian home, Holly nevertheless struggled with the ache of not knowing what had happened to her biological parents. She still felt their absence even as she married and started a family of her own. When two detectives showed up at the restaurant where she worked and informed her that she had a large family in Florida who had been searching for her for over 40 years, Holly’s past became the reality of her present, and she began the sometimes painful journey of discovering the truth about her origins: Her parents had been brutally murdered, their case still unsolved. With the help of law enforcement across four states, forensic genealogists, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and her newly discovered family members, the missing pieces began to come together. Except these—why had her parents been murdered? And who had murdered them? She soon found out that the truth leads not always to answers but sometimes to more questions, that it also brings healing and restoration, and that we must surrender our unknowns to God until, in His perfect timing, all truths are revealed. Finding Baby Holly is the true, inspiring story of a wife and mother who was “missing” for over forty years after her parents’ murders, the persistent detectives who never stopped investigating, and the birth family who never lost hope in finding her.
When Holly learned she was having a girl, and long before she heard the words Asperger’s syndrome or chronic disease, she was already committed to raising Britney to love God and seek His will in her life with integrity. Determined to follow her lead, support her decisions, provide her with unconditional love, and do whatever she could to help her succeed, Holly had no idea of the journey she and Britney were about to take together. In a moving retelling of her beloved daughter’s life experiences, Holly intertwines Britney’s words with her own while leading others through her memories as her daughter was diagnosed with Hans Asperger’s syndrome at age three and other physical ailments later that left her in a courageous battle with her body for twenty years. As she relays their experiences, both joyful and heartbreaking, Holly offers an inspiring glimpse into how Britney fought through every day to eventually become accepted into Texas A&M where she would leave a legacy that touched thousands. Well, Actually ...Thank you, Momma is an inspiring true story of unimaginable hardship trumped by unbelievable blessings that illustrates the determination of a young woman to attain her dreams and fill her dash despite her physical challenges.
I cherish the fun times/laughs I have with my friend/publicist Holly, who is always so Jolley. Just being in her presence makes me feel comfortable and at home - like Ive known her a million years. I know her readers are going to feel the same. The way she words and writes things is in such a smart, but understanding way, no matter the age or the maturity level - it always leaves you wanting more. Paul Jolley (American Idol - Season 12, Top 9 Finalist) Holly writes truthful and sincere. I know her writing comes from her heart and her experiences just from knowing her. She was the first one to write up an article about me and my hometown. Very excellent writer. Emm Hmmm. Duck Dynastys Mountain Man Are you tired of How-to dating books? Well, this is not one of them. Holly Marie Tongs Chick Flicks Lie (Sugar-free Accounts of a Positive Pessimist) features laughable and engaging stories which are relative of todays dating world. Deep down, we all want the kind of love that would chase our departing plane down the tarmac and the kind of love that would try to win us back no matter what the cost. However, real life is often a far cry from a chick flick, and there isnt any background music to accompany it. With sharp wit, continual sarcasm, and non-stop humor, Chick Flicks Lie reminds the single crowd that they arent alone. The empathetic author believes faith mixed with laughter to be the best medicine for lousy dates and failed relationships. This feel-good book will leave singles feeling understood, while giving them a whole new perspective.
Die Geschichte Von Vincent und Lilly geht weiter. Was wird aus den Beiden werden? Wird Lilly ein Vampir werden und was hat es mit diesem neuen Schüler auf sich? All diese Fragen werden in dieser atemberaubenden Geschichte beantwortet. "Dieses Blut an meinen Finger erweckte etwas in mir, was ich nicht in Worte fassen konnte. Meine Lippen sehnten sich danach das Blut zu kosten...
Ich konnte das Blut riechen, was an ihm haftete. Mir wurde schlecht. Vincent sah mir in die Augen und sagte, was ich nie in meinem Leben geglaubt hätte. "Ich bin ein Vampir." Lilly zieht mit ihrer Mutter von Ort zu Ort. Ein Mann namens Harry verfolgt sie. Aus Rache tötet er den Rest ihrer Familie. Allein in einer fremden Stadt lernt sie den attraktiven Vincent kennen und verliebt sich sofort in ihn. Beide könnten glücklich miteinander zusammen sein, doch Vincent ist kein gewöhnlicher Junge. Während einer gefährlichen Situation zeigt er sein wahres Gesicht. Lilly und Vincent sind ein unschlagbares Paar und halten bis in alle Ewigkeit zusammen.
Faeries Never Lie, the next young adult collection in the Untold Legends series edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, is filled with fourteen short stories to revel in, that center faeries of varying genders and cultures! There’s something to be said for starting your first day in faerie boarding school, for chasing a faerie through Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty, for searching for the missing part of your throuple who may have run away with a faerie prince, for descending into madness after spending countless nights plagued by the same faerie dream—and much more. Fly into this revelry filled with tricksters, lovers, monsters, and the like, in this exciting collection for those who love faeries and those who are experiencing them for the first time! Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Faeries Never Lie features short stories from beloved authors Nafiza Azad, Holly Black, Dhonielle Clayton, Christine Day, Chloe Gong, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Ryan La Sala, L.L. McKinney, Anna-Marie McLemore, Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, Rory Power.
Homecoming Day Laura Watson thought she'd never get over the pain of losing the man she loved. But when her son is born, Lieutenant Seth Keller is right there with her. Seth can accept being friends. For now. When the time comes, he wants to be the one Laura turns to maybe even love. They have been given a second chance at love. Possibly a love that can heal them both Unwrapping The Playboy As handsome as he is successful, attorney Kullen Manetti is a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy. Until his long–lost love, Lilli McCall, suddenly appeared in his office. Lilli had her reasons for leaving Kullen years ago. But now the single mum needed his help to fight for what matters most her young son. As her custody battle heats up, so does the still–blazing chemistry with Kullen. Against her best laid plans, she falls hopelessly in love all over again
While the current conversation about work-family balance and “having it all” tends to focus on women, both men and women are harmed when conditions make it impossible to balance meaningful work with family life. Yet, both will benefit from re-evaluating what it means to have it all and fighting for changes in their relationships and society to make greater equality possible. Here, Miriam Liss and Holly Hollomon Schiffrin discuss the ways in which we all define “having it all” and how we can obtain it for ourselves through a better evaluation of what we want from ourselves, our families, our jobs, and each other. Determining a 50/50 division of labor around the house may not be the thing that works for everyone. Working from home or not at all may not be the thing to bring us satisfaction, but learning what studies show and how to feel balanced and make those decisions to bring balance is crucial. The authors argue that people can find balance in their roles by doing things in moderation. Although being engaged in both parenting and work is good for well-being, people can avoid the pitfalls of over-parenting and over-working. They show that balance can come from a meaningful consideration of what happiness and contentedness mean to us as individuals, and how best to achieve our goals within the limitations of our current circumstances. They illustrate that balance is not simply an individual problem. Social issues such as the lack of parental leave, flexible work schedules, and affordable, high quality child care make balance difficult. With attention now on the issue, they argue that it’s time men and women advocate for better services and better opportunities to achieve balance, happiness, and success in all their roles.
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