This book is in short story form of poems. Each Poem was created behind something over my life, my families lives or a friends life that targets the story. Some are very gray and others are very happy and heart-warming and filled with fun and love. Some of the poems may target anyone of my readers to remember something in their life. Pick out one relating to something thats happen to you. Romantic, fears, or happy times! We all have treasures and fears not forgotten. Sometime the greatest gift is sharing them with others. I hope you enjoy!
This unique story is about a Country girl living in the big city, decides to return to the farm Where she finds love & lust. At what lengths will she go to protect her daughter from the man - she cant seem to get out of her life. Hoping her new love and her family Never find out about her past Oh yes, to what lengths will she go? A readers point of view: Retired school teacher, Chicago, IL When I was asked to read this bookI did not know what to expect. As I read I couldnt put the book down. I wanted to know more, what was going to happen next? I Loved It. A great mystery, suspense with breathtaking romance. You will enjoy! Knowing the writer personally, but not knowing the talent of her writing, I was flabbergasted with her gift. What a heartwarming story of a mother who just wanted to protect her family at whatever the cost. One of those books you just want more! Another reader/editor: Retired School Teacher, St. Paul, MI writes: Suspense, mystery, romance Enough Interest to entice you to keep turning the pages. I could not put it down. I wanted to know more What secrets was Mary trying to keep? Would Erik ever get his first loves heart? A Mans point of view: Retired Police Force, Baltimore, MD Wow! What a story. I could not put it down, for me Im into the blood, guns & guts. But I must say it really kept my interest. Great job with the story and capturing my interest.
Thunderous applause and cheers echoed throughout the conference hall at the European Union quarters in Brussels. Thomas falls to his knees in utter shock as he watched the televised life-changing event. His head was pounding as if there was a blaring red neon sign that was going off, and on in his head were the words, THE ANTICHRIST SIGNS SEVEN-YEAR PEACE TREATY WITH ISRAEL! Like most Christians, Thomas believed that the signing of the seven-year peace treaty would not take place until after the biblical rapture. In desperation, Thomas cries out to God as to why he was left behind. To his astonishment, he later learns that the rapture hadn't happened yet! With his adult son's help, Thomas comes to the conclusion that the seven-year tribulation must have begun at the time of the peace signing with Israel. In desperation, Thomas restores his broken marriage and moves his family, along with a small group of people to the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan. He finds refuge at a forgotten, old abandoned settlement, which he and Scott had accidently discovered prior to the peace agreement. Miraculously, the buildings were still all intact. They were even filled with personal belongings, which had not been touched by human hands since the 1800s. Thomas felt led by God to bring his people to the Keweenaw, so they could take refuge from the tribulation and the diabolic Antichrist. Life is a struggle for the nineteen settlers as they live much like the pioneers of olden days. Besides the day-to-day struggles for survival, there were romantic conflicts, new relationships, and catastrophes. Nevertheless, the new members of Old Town put their faith in God's hands in the cold, rugged hills of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Ride the wave of hope with Ricochet – the only SURFice dogTM in the world who chose her own purpose! She surfs with children with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors, and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and intuitive muse, healing hearts and souls on every wave. This tears-to-triumph story takes readers behind the TV and video sensation and shares the true journey that went from promise to disappointment before ultimately finding life's purpose. The gorgeous golden retriever Ricochet seemed destined to be a service dog from the moment she was born. She approached her training with boundless energy and surpassed every other dog in her Puppy Prodigy training class. Unfortunately, her love for chasing birds could prove dangerous, for those she would assist. Fifteen months into her training, Ricochet was released, leaving a frustrated owner and a dog without a direction. Yet through a twist of fate, Judy realized that flunking out of school wasn't the end of the world—and in fact, could be the beginning of a new one. Once Judy learned to let go and let Ricochet be who she really was, they found her true calling as a SURFice dog. Ricochet's story is one of synchronicity, our interconnectedness, and opening ourselves to life's 'paws'ibilities. Embracing her true calling, Ricochet began to help others, including those with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress, and physical disabilities, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes and inspiring people to believe in themselves. Ricochet does more than steady the board: she offers hope, comfort, healing, and a reason to keep fighting. What gives this story such extraordinary potential to become a publishing sensation? Ricochet is the only SURFice dog in the world, there is no other story quite like it!
Acclaimed writers, family, friends, and more pay homage to the celebrated Southern author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini. New York Times–bestselling writer Pat Conroy (1945–2016) inspired a worldwide legion of devoted fans, but none are more loyal to him and more committed to sustaining his literary legacy than the many writers he nurtured over the course of his fifty-year career. In sharing their stories of Conroy, his fellow writers honor his memory and advance our shared understanding of his lasting impact on literary life in and well beyond the American South. Conroy’s fellowship drew from all walks of life. His relationships were complicated, and people and places he thought he’d left behind often circled back to him at crucial moments. The pantheon of contributors includes Rick Bragg, Kathleen Parker, Barbra Streisand, Janis Ian, Anthony Grooms, Mary Hood, Nikky Finney, Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart, Ron Rash, Sandra Brown, and Mary Alice Monroe; Conroy biographers Katherine Clark and Catherine Seltzer; his longtime friends; Pat’s students Sallie Ann Robinson and Valerie Sayers; members of the Conroy family; and many more. Each author in this collection shares a slightly different view of Conroy. Through their voices, a multifaceted portrait of him comes to life and sheds new light on who he was. Loosely following Conroy’s own chronology, the essays herewith wind through his river of a story, stopping at important ports of call. Cities he called home and longed to visit, along with each book he birthed, become characters that are as equally important as the people he touched along the way.
Panic reigns when shots ring out at Abby and Brandonas wedding as they are taking their vows. Horrified, the guests watch as first Brandon falls to the ground, the minister goes down immediately and a lady on the first row tumbles face first into the dirt. Jack grabs Abby and tackles her to the ground, trying to protect her. The sniper escapes without leaving a shred of evidence behind, but this is just the beginning of a series of attacks, which continue to escalate as time and time again the sniper eludes the police. Freeways become battlegrounds as the sniper continues on his deadly killing spree. Jack and Jerry, best friends and detectives with the Houston Police Department, are assigned to the sniper shootings. Brandon, Jack, Jerry, Abby and Abbyas brother, Pete, have been friends since the second grade, so this sniper is going to have to answer to Jack and Jerry.
Hillary Wagner, blond, beautiful, charismatic and a deadly serial killer of young blond women, left a trail of bodies through Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Texas. Detective Ryan Hammer met Hillary during the investigation of one of the Houston murders. Unaware that she was involved, let alone the killer, he became infatuated with the beautiful woman. Ryan knew the attraction was mutual and was completely puzzled when she refused to date him. The fast-moving, bizarre story has a twisted ending that will leave the readers shuddering.
Jakeas career as a police officer ended the day he was shot by a bank robber. His life changed again the day the casino bus he was driving was hijacked by three desperate men. Jake and the busload of mostly senior citizens were taken off the bus, forced to strip, taped up in garbage bags and left in a remote wooded area. The laughing hijackers drove off in the bus along with their clothes and all of their possessions. The hijackers werenat laughing long. A series of mishaps by both the passengers and the hijackers turn this hijacking into a life-changing experience for everyone. An unlikely hero emerges to save the day and the surprise ending should delight the readers.
Mama used to say she could read the stars. We used to sit on the porch swing at night. I'd snuggle into her side, and she'd look up and read the future. Anne London is new in town, and hoping to meet back up with the cute officer-in-training she'd given a black eye to the last time she was in town.Luke Harper remembers the spitfire. Remembers, too, the make out session they had afterwards. He's eager to pursue a relationship, even ready for a commitment. There's just one problem, though.In the future his mother saw, his wife's name is supposed to be Faith.
Mama used to say she could read the stars. We used to sit on the porch swing at night. I'd snuggle into her side, and she'd look up and read the future. A letter had been left behind for his twin brother, by their now deceased mother. In it, she spoke of how Dusty would be the next in the family to fall in love and get married. Mama said that he was to go to the movies and watch the teddy bear... Dusty had already met Teddy Steel, had kissed her too, before he'd seen the letter. And after watching the sparks fly as the family had fought his sister's fated love, and then as Rusty was literally hit over the head to get him to follow his fate, he's taking no chances. He's onboard with the whole 'Teddy Steel is my destiny' idea. Only, he's much more enthusiastic over the pairing than she is. Teddy is ready to have stalking and harassment charges brought up on the man. She doesn't know why he's singled her out, but she's not happy about it. Spending time with the ridiculous man was like riding a roller coaster. She'd come to town to re-open a long forgotten business, and the repair and construction work required was intimidating. Quite frankly, she just didn't have the time or patience to deal with him, and she had the to-do lists to prove it. But damned if he wasn't managing to wiggle his way into her heart. When he wasn't acting like a jealous idiot, she was inexplicably drawn to him, almost as if by fate...
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: TWO DOCTORS & A BABY Those Engaging Garretts! by Brenda Harlen Dr. Avery Wallace knows that an unplanned pregnancy will present her with many challenges—but falling in love with Justin Garrett, her baby’s father, might be the biggest one of all! THE COWBOY'S DOUBLE TROUBLE Brighton Valley Cowboys by Judy Duarte When rancher Braden Rayburn finds himself looking after orphaned twins, he hires a temporary nanny, Elena Ramirez. He couldn't ever imagine they would fall for the kids—and each other—and create the perfect family. THE GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND The Crandall Lake Chronicles by Patricia Kay When Adam Crenshaw returns to Crandall Lake, Eve Kelly can't help but wonder if she should've let the one who got away go. And she's got a secret—her twins belong to Adam, her first love, and so does her heart… Look for Harlequin Special Edition’s March 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
Mama used to say she could read the stars. We used to sit on the porch swing at night. I'd snuggle into her side, and she'd look up and read the future. Rusty Harper is ready to find someone, but not with help from his family. He saw the mess his sister had gone through when they'd all interfered in her love life. He had no intentions of inviting them into his. The problem was, his sister wasn't listening. A letter had been left behind for his sister, by their now deceased mother. In it, she spoke of how Rusty would be the next to fall in love and get married. Mama said that he was to look to the sky...
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