A GRIPPING PAGE TURNER. A STORY THAT STAINS YOUR MIND LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE. Abigail and Tony have a perfect marriage with big plans for the future. Only, as we all know, plans never seem to go the way we intend. When Abigail goes missing, Tony's world falls to pieces. He becomes desperate to find his wife and frantic to cling to his sanity. All the Little Choices is a gripping story told in two voices: Tony, in the present day, determined to find his wife alive, and Abigail, in the year leading up to her chilling disappearance. Secrets emerge. Questions loom. And tensions rise. Who can you trust? What is the truth? What really happened to Abigail? And...how far would you go for love? EDITORIAL REVIEWS "Anthony and Abigail have it all- a healthy one year old son and a blissfully happy marriage. Told in two voices- Anthony (current day after Abigail disappears without a trace) and Abigail (past tense leading up to the climax) their lives together start to unravel and you begin to recognize that something is very, very wrong. This is a suspenseful tale that will keep you turning pages all the way to the end. Well done!!" "It was captivating from the beginning...The writing was amazing, written in a way that pulled you in. I truly had to know what happened. I didn't sleep, I read the whole book.
What if everything you planned had been taken away? How would you move forward? Lora Zehner's life in on-schedule. At 29, she walks away from her job to finally wed her fiancé and begin her coveted role as wife to Dr. Ryan Miller and mother to their unborn children. Lora's life is abruptly derailed when she returns to their shared apartment to find Ryan's break-up note, scribbled hastily on the back of an old grocery receipt. Unemployed and single, Lora must reconstruct her life without Ryan and somehow find the strength to move forward - when all she wants to do is go back. Starting over, Lora embarks on a series of firsts in her new life. From attempting to date in a modern world to finding strength and acceptance in unlikely places, Lora learns that love is rarely linear and it's often the asymmetry that precipitates a life worth living. ***This is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great follow-up to the first in series. Definitely will continue reading the entire series" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I love books that deal with real life situations that can happen to anyone. This book was spot on in describing the ups and downs of relationships. I'm excited to read the next books in the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great story and great writing. I really liked the characters of this book and I especially loved reading about some of the characters from novel 1!
We may not control our circumstances, but we can control our choices... WE ARE ALL COLLECTING MEMORIES; moments that stay with us, forever imprinted on our hearts and minds. We store these moments, letting them shape who we are and who we become. But what do we do with the unwanted memories; the ones that haunt us? At thirty-two, Rainie Amburger has pushed everyone from her past aside to start a new life. She is finally dating someone who might be the one. Despite her past, she has created a life that allows her to be in control and surrounded by those she can trust at her Kentucky Farm Rescue and Sanctuary. Estranged for years, Veronica Jorgenson never forgot her older sister Rainie. Her married life with Andrew is full of smiles and pleasantries. But Veronica learns that smiles can be deceptive. After several odd events, she is beginning to wonder what Andrew may be hiding behind his jovial smile. What she is uncovering about the truth of her perfect-looking life places who she is and what she believes into question. Nearly sixty, Sarah-Jayne has spent her life as a caretaker to her ailing husband. She sacrificed her dreams and dignity to care for a man who could never be bothered to properly care for himself. When her husband is involved in a fatal accident, despite having each gone their separate ways, the incident brings the mother and her two daughters to the beaches of Corolla, North Carolina. There, the three women are tested against their past and against their individual struggles. And there, with the backdrop of aquamarine waves, Rainie runs into her childhood best friend and high school sweetheart, Milo Rivers – someone she thought she left behind fourteen years ago. The Lost Years is the story of the bond between sisters, of mothers and daughters and of finding the courage and strength to leave the past behind and welcome what lies ahead, even when it looks vastly different than what was expected. Ultimately, The Lost Years is a story of hope, love and connection in the face of fear and despair. EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Heartwarming. It is a story full of hope, love, connection, and strong women. I didn't want the book to end. Once again, Stacey Ritz weaves a rich and delightful story." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What fantastic read. This is a story full of triumph and hope. I loved every character and found myself rooting for everyone in the story." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "We are all faced with tragedies in our lives. Our stories however, are not based on these tragedies but in our response to each tragedy. This is exactly what Stacey Ritz proves with her latest novel, The Lost Years. The author pulls you in with her fabulous storytelling and keeps you engaged through her emotional and heart-warming characters. You will not want to put the book down and may find yourself reading all night. This was a wonderful story of hope and reconnection." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "My favorite part of The Lost Years was the underlying message that we are all in charge of our lives. I loved this book and will happily read more of Ritz's novels in the future." - Dayton Monthly Book Club ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I was intrigued from the beginning. I thought this may be just another beach read but I was wrong! What a fabulous story of hope and reconnecting with those you thought you may have lost forever. It gives everyone hope that maybe, if you are true to yourself, that happy endings aren't just for fairy tales.
At sixteen, Ellen Landis dreams of her first kiss. Under the watchful eye of overbearing parents Ellen heads out of town with her dad for another summer of work. While her friends are enjoying sunny days at the country club pool, Ellen is doing as she's told and following the rules, that is, until she meets Brink. Struggling to keep a roof over their heads Brink does what he can to keep his family intact. With a strong affection for booze, Brink's mom, Lori has all but given up on life. He's taken his younger sister, Dee, under his wing, careful to protect her from the hand life's dealt them. He never dreamed that falling in love would change not only his life, but the lives of everyone around him. One summer of working on the New River is about to change everything and those that are impacted will be changed forever.A novella, perfect for fans of The Notebook (Nicholas Sparks) and Sophie & Carter (Chelsea Fine).
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST AND LAST EVERYTHING...
"An extraordinary book...a tale of young but everlasting love. Stacey Ritz has written a book you won’t soon forget.” --The Bookfast Club
"The best things come in small packages. The First and Last Everything will not disappoint!" -Kindle Lover, Book Reviewer
"This book will grab your heart. Do you remember your first love? When you read The First and Last Everything, you will. You will remember why love is the most exhilarating emotion there is." -Elizabeth, Goodreads
What is said in silence, speaks volumes... Kellie's marriage to Eric Phillips is hanging in the balance. As sworn soulmates, Kellie and Eric share a deep rooted connection that defines their love and loyalty to each other. But Kellie has a secret; and that secret is slowly poisoning their marriage. As the suffocation of her secret intensifies, Kellie must face the realization of her crumbling marriage and decide how far she is willing to go in the name of love. When Eric Phillips recited his wedding vows, 'Till death do us part, he never imagined a scenario in which those vows would be tested. Alone and confused, Eric must find a way to deconstruct his wife's pain. His only problem? He has no insight as to what has caused their great divide and no clue how to bring his wife back home. Eric must learn that sometimes, it's not the words that bring us back, but what's said in the lull between those words that guides us home. *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "The Perfect Divorce was perfectly written. I was fully invested throughout the whole book. I hadn't read the other books in the series but I will definitely go back and read those and then finish the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Without giving away any spoilers, this book is all about empowering women. Loved it!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I want to move to the fictional town of Silverwood just to get my hair styled at The Heirloom Shop. I love these characters.
What if the person you loved harbored a secret that could change everything? When tragedy struck seven years ago, 18 year old Claudia Altrun knew her life was irrevocably changed. Now 25 and the court appointed guardian of two teenage girls, Claudia accepts that dating and love must take a back seat to responsibility. She knows not too get to close to anyone as they may expose her family secret. And some secrets are meant to stay buried. Kevin Wilson has no idea that he is about to experience his second life-altering moment the day he meets Claudia Altrun. Handsome and funny, Kevin's magnetic personality charms most anyone he meets. But underneath his glow lies a pain so deep that it must never be revealed. Can painful secrets remain hidden? And, does true love indeed have the potential to save lives, even when so much remains unknown?
Would you take a second chance on first love, even at the cost of everything? Ellie Whitman has it all; a thriving career, beautiful twin daughters, and a loving husband. But behind the picturesque facade, Ellie's unexplained discontentment is quickly gaining traction. When her first love suddenly reemerges, Ellie has the chance to alter the trajectory of her life. Garrett Lindstrum has always kept close tabs on the girl he left behind. Older, wiser, and perhaps even more cunning than the high school boy who broke her heart, Garrett once again has his sights set on Ellie. Time materializes as the two reacquaint themselves and hastily resume long forgotten patterns. Garrett knows what he wants, the only question that remains is whether or not Ellie is as sure.
How do you move forward when life hands you the unexpected? After ten years, Nikki Reynolds is done. There will be no more trying, no more hoping, no more disappointment, and finally no more heartbreak. She is giving up the life she planned for the life reality has bestowed upon her. Together with her husband Adam, Nikki must face a new existence that is far-removed from both her own expectations and societal obligations. Nikki's Grandma Grace has a secret; a secret shared only between Grace and her leather bound diary. Upon her passing, Grace bequeaths Nikki her most prized possession in hopes that the words written provide both solace and acceptance to her heartbroken granddaughter. As Nikki begins to read the diary, she's taken back to 1951, a world where wealth, status, and entitlement provide a backdrop to rules, customs, and familial traditions. At seventeen, Grace is caught between two worlds and quickly learns that one cannot coexist with the other. Nikki learns of life altering choices, chances taken, and relationships permanently severed. And in the end, both Nikki and Grace learn that every choice brings with it both a sacrifice and a gift and that each is forever interwoven with the other. *** The Heirloom Series books can be read in any order!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "This was so true to life. I felt like I was there with the characters. I loved this book" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I wish there were 10 more books in this series. I have two more to read and I am already missing my friends in Silverwood!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Emotional. Gripping. Page Turner. Great Read.
What if everything you planned had been taken away? How would you move forward? Lora Zehner's life in on-schedule. At 29, she walks away from her job to finally wed her fiancé and begin her coveted role as wife to Dr. Ryan Miller and mother to their unborn children. Lora's life is abruptly derailed when she returns to their shared apartment to find Ryan's break-up note, scribbled hastily on the back of an old grocery receipt. Unemployed and single, Lora must reconstruct her life without Ryan and somehow find the strength to move forward - when all she wants to do is go back. Starting over, Lora embarks on a series of firsts in her new life. From attempting to date in a modern world to finding strength and acceptance in unlikely places, Lora learns that love is rarely linear and it's often the asymmetry that precipitates a life worth living. *** The Heirloom Series books can be read in any order!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great follow-up to the first in series. Definitely will continue reading the entire series" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I love books that deal with real life situations that can happen to anyone. This book was spot on in describing the ups and downs of relationships. I'm excited to read the next books in the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great story and great writing. I really liked the characters of this book and I especially loved reading about some of the characters from novel 1!
One experience. Two perceptions. Can one innocent mistake ruin your future? One moment they are here, the next they are gone forever. For Lyndsay Hill, her tragic loss has left her reeling and unable to cope with debilitating bouts of depression. She loves her husband Brad, and she is grateful for her friends, but she can no longer stand the weight of their concerned eyes and heartfelt condolences. She wants to forget, if only for one night, and an out of town bar is her choice of locale. John Fitzberg is charming, devilishly handsome, witty, and dangerous. His first encounter with a distraught Lyndsay at an out of town bar is innocent, as John reasons she is merely a married woman looking for an escape. John decides in that moment, he is going to be her escape. He has finally met his soulmate and he is confident Lyndsay feels the same. If you love someone, they will surely reciprocate the feelings; and if they don't reciprocate, surely they are sending signals that you must try harder to prove you are worthy of their love. And John Fitzberg will do whatever it takes to prove his love to Lyndsay. ***The Heirloom Series books can be read in any order or on their own!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "An absolute page turner. Read in one night and loved every page. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that the women of the Heirloom Salon are remarkable!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I've read all the other Heirloom Series Books and I've loved each one. The Obsession has been my favorite so far and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. The writing was captivating and I simply fell in love with the lead character. Can't wait to finish the series!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What a great series so far. I am going to recommend this book to all of my friends!
What is said in silence, speaks volumes... Kellie's marriage to Eric Phillips is hanging in the balance. As sworn soulmates, Kellie and Eric share a deep rooted connection that defines their love and loyalty to each other. But Kellie has a secret; and that secret is slowly poisoning their marriage. As the suffocation of her secret intensifies, Kellie must face the realization of her crumbling marriage and decide how far she is willing to go in the name of love. When Eric Phillips recited his wedding vows, 'Till death do us part, he never imagined a scenario in which those vows would be tested. Alone and confused, Eric must find a way to deconstruct his wife's pain. His only problem? He has no insight as to what has caused their great divide and no clue how to bring his wife back home. Eric must learn that sometimes, it's not the words that bring us back, but what's said in the lull between those words that guides us home. *** The Heirloom Series books can be read in any order!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "The Perfect Divorce was perfectly written. I was fully invested throughout the whole book. I hadn't read the other books in the series but I will definitely go back and read those and then finish the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Without giving away any spoilers, this book is all about empowering women. Loved it!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I want to move to the fictional town of Silverwood just to get my hair styled at The Heirloom Shop. I love these characters.
Adopting or saving the life of a pet in need brings great rewards. Often the rescued pets save us, when we thought we were really saving them. In more than a decade of helping rescue dogs and cats, Advocates 4 Animals has saved thousands of lives. Now, the co-founder and Executive Director of Advocates 4 Animals has gathered more than a dozen stories of rescue in a book you can call your own. Pawsitive Connection is a collection of short stories demonstrating the mystical ways rescue animals find us when we need them the most. *A portion of the proceeds from this books sales benefit animal rescue efforts.
“ELECTRIFYING—A TREASURED WRITER WORKING AT THE HEIGHT OF HER POWERS.” —Laura van den Berg, author of I Hold a Wolf by the Ears A haunting and emotionally fraught story of a woman dealing with the ripple effects of her husband’s financial fraud—and with what she knew, or pretended not to know, about it After her husband Alan’s massive white-collar crimes are exposed, Suzanne’s wealthy, comfortable life shatters: Alan goes to prison, and Suzanne files for divorce. Ignoring a steady stream of calls from her ex at Norfolk State Prison, Suzanne thinks she can cleanse herself of all connections to her ex-husband and their old life together. Instead, she decamps to a Massachusetts beach town where she creates a new life and identity. Then Alan is released early, and the many people whose lives he has ruined demand restitution. At the same time, awestruck and obsessed by the spectacle of a major whale stranding on a beach near her home, Suzanne makes an apparently high-minded decision that in turn reverberates not only through Alan’s life as he tries to rebuild but also through the lives of their son, Alan’s new wife, his estranged mother, and, ultimately, Suzanne herself. A resonant and bitingly perceptive story about the people next to the bad guys—the queasy and ambiguous territory people like Suzanne inhabit as they stand by, and the ways in which they try to thread the needle of their culpability—The Complicities is a searing look at moral responsibility, and about who, in the end, pays for a crime.
Jodi and Jill Spingold are the Spinster Sisters... With a radio show, speaking engagements, DVDs, and two bestselling books, they've built a thriving cottage industry helping other single women find happiness. Their futures have never been brighter-until Jill turns out the lights on Jodi by announcing her engagement. Jodi is stunned. How can they be the Spinster Sisters if one of them is married? Complicating things is her own love life, involving three vastly different paramours offering three different kinds of happiness-none of which Jodi is sure she wants. And her ex-husband, backed by his lawyer girlfriend, may be angling for a piece of the Spinster Sisters empire. Now, Jodi must make some tough decisions, keep the business afloat, and get to the altar to stand by her sister-even if means that from now on she'll be single all by herself.
Can the bond between sisters bring buried secrets to the surface? Paige knew her life had changed the moment she met Wyatt Jones. The debonair, sweet talking gentleman had a side to him reserved only for her. But as the days grow longer and the nights more terrifying, Paige becomes forced to decide how far and at what cost love extends itself to heal those in pain. Through self-reflection, Paige learns that in losing herself, she gains the chance to find her way back to the girl she has long forgotten. From small town girl to big city cosmopolitan, June Turner lives the life of dreams; career success, financial security, and a comfortable love life. With all the niceties her life affords, she still wonders why she is so dissatisfied. Her hometown, the place she left far behind, silently beckons her to visit. Once home, June discovers that sometimes those you leave behind are the people who have the power to fill the emptiness that resides within us. On a journey of self discovery, June and Paige learn that some bonds can never be broken and that the power to heal is inside all of us. The only question that remains is, can we resurrect something we have buried so deep inside of us? •••EDITORIAL REVIEWS••• ★★★★★ - "My favorite read this year!" ★★★★★ - "Heartwarming and inspiring read. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters and was delighted with the humor that was sprinkled throughout the story." ★★★★★ - "Loved the relationship between siblings June and Paige. The story was filled with meaningful lessons as well as well written and defined characters. If you're looking for a hopeful yet powerful story, look no further.
At sixteen, Ellen Landis dreams of her first kiss. Under the watchful eye of overbearing parents Ellen heads out of town with her dad for another summer of work. While her friends are enjoying sunny days at the country club pool, Ellen is doing as she's told and following the rules, that is, until she meets Brink. Struggling to keep a roof over their heads Brink does what he can to keep his family intact. With a strong affection for booze, Brink's mom, Lori has all but given up on life. He's taken his younger sister, Dee, under his wing, careful to protect her from the hand life's dealt them. He never dreamed that falling in love would change not only his life, but the lives of everyone around him. One summer of working on the New River is about to change everything and those that are impacted will be changed forever.A novella, perfect for fans of The Notebook (Nicholas Sparks) and Sophie & Carter (Chelsea Fine).
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST AND LAST EVERYTHING...
"An extraordinary book...a tale of young but everlasting love. Stacey Ritz has written a book you won’t soon forget.” --The Bookfast Club
"The best things come in small packages. The First and Last Everything will not disappoint!" -Kindle Lover, Book Reviewer
"This book will grab your heart. Do you remember your first love? When you read The First and Last Everything, you will. You will remember why love is the most exhilarating emotion there is." -Elizabeth, Goodreads
Love is patient...Love is kind... When Love finds you, it's...A GOOD THING Pilar Davenport has it all: beauty, brains and a boss career. Oh yeah, and the man of her dreams. Life is right on schedule until her wedding plans are abruptly put on hold. While Pilar thinks her perfectly planned life is spiraling out of control, it's actually about to fall right into place. From California to Canada, D.C. to Paris, Pilar is on a search for her soul mate. Of course, the journey won't be all rosy, but it won't take long for Pilar to discover anything worth having, is going to take a little work and a whole lot of patience. Just when Pilar settles on being single....she discovers the good thing she's been missing!
What if the person you loved harbored a secret that could change everything? When tragedy struck seven years ago, 18 year old Claudia Altrun knew her life was irrevocably changed. Now 25 and the court appointed guardian of two teenage girls, Claudia accepts that dating and love must take a back seat to responsibility. She knows not to get too close to anyone as they may expose her family secret. And some secrets are meant to stay buried. Kevin Wilson has no idea that he is about to experience his second life-altering moment the day he meets Claudia Altrun. Handsome and funny, Kevin's magnetic personality charms most anyone he meets. But underneath his glow lies a pain so deep that it must never be revealed. Can painful secrets remain hidden? And, does true love indeed have the potential to save lives, even when so much remains unknown? *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series! *** EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "An absolute page turner. Read in one night and loved every page. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that the women of the Heirloom Salon are remarkable!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I've read all the other Heirloom Series Books and I've loved each one. The Obsession has been my favorite so far and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. The writing was captivating and I simply fell in love with the lead character. Can't wait to finish the series!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What a great series so far. I am going to recommend this book to all of my friends!
How do you move forward when life hands you the unexpected? After ten years, Nikki Reynolds is done. There will be no more trying, no more hoping, no more disappointment, and finally no more heartbreak. She is giving up the life she planned for the life reality has bestowed upon her. Together with her husband Adam, Nikki must face a new existence that is far-removed from both her own expectations and societal obligations. Nikki's Grandma Grace has a secret; a secret shared only between Grace and her leather bound diary. Upon her passing, Grace bequeaths Nikki her most prized possession in hopes that the words written provide both solace and acceptance to her heartbroken granddaughter. As Nikki begins to read the diary, she's taken back to 1951, a world where wealth, status, and entitlement provide a backdrop to rules, customs, and familial traditions. At seventeen, Grace is caught between two worlds and quickly learns that one cannot coexist with the other. Nikki learns of life altering choices, chances taken, and relationships permanently severed. And in the end, both Nikki and Grace learn that every choice brings with it both a sacrifice and a gift and that each is forever interwoven with the other. *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "This was so true to life. I felt like I was there with the characters. I loved this book" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I wish there were 10 more books in this series. I have two more to read and I am already missing my friends in Silverwood!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Emotional. Gripping. Page Turner. Great Read.
A GRIPPING PAGE TURNER. A STORY THAT STAINS YOUR MIND LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE. Abigail and Tony have a perfect marriage with big plans for the future. Only, as we all know, plans never seem to go the way we intend. When Abigail goes missing, Tony's world falls to pieces. He becomes desperate to find his wife and frantic to cling to his sanity. All the Little Choices is a gripping story told in two voices: Tony, in the present day, determined to find his wife alive, and Abigail, in the year leading up to her chilling disappearance. Secrets emerge. Questions loom. And tensions rise. Who can you trust? What is the truth? What really happened to Abigail? And...how far would you go for love? EDITORIAL REVIEWS "Anthony and Abigail have it all- a healthy one year old son and a blissfully happy marriage. Told in two voices- Anthony (current day after Abigail disappears without a trace) and Abigail (past tense leading up to the climax) their lives together start to unravel and you begin to recognize that something is very, very wrong. This is a suspenseful tale that will keep you turning pages all the way to the end. Well done!!" "It was captivating from the beginning...The writing was amazing, written in a way that pulled you in. I truly had to know what happened. I didn't sleep, I read the whole book.
What is said in silence, speaks volumes... Kellie's marriage to Eric Phillips is hanging in the balance. As sworn soulmates, Kellie and Eric share a deep rooted connection that defines their love and loyalty to each other. But Kellie has a secret; and that secret is slowly poisoning their marriage. As the suffocation of her secret intensifies, Kellie must face the realization of her crumbling marriage and decide how far she is willing to go in the name of love. When Eric Phillips recited his wedding vows, 'Till death do us part, he never imagined a scenario in which those vows would be tested. Alone and confused, Eric must find a way to deconstruct his wife's pain. His only problem? He has no insight as to what has caused their great divide and no clue how to bring his wife back home. Eric must learn that sometimes, it's not the words that bring us back, but what's said in the lull between those words that guides us home. *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "The Perfect Divorce was perfectly written. I was fully invested throughout the whole book. I hadn't read the other books in the series but I will definitely go back and read those and then finish the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Without giving away any spoilers, this book is all about empowering women. Loved it!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I want to move to the fictional town of Silverwood just to get my hair styled at The Heirloom Shop. I love these characters.
We may not control our circumstances, but we can control our choices... WE ARE ALL COLLECTING MEMORIES; moments that stay with us, forever imprinted on our hearts and minds. We store these moments, letting them shape who we are and who we become. But what do we do with the unwanted memories; the ones that haunt us? At thirty-two, Rainie Amburger has pushed everyone from her past aside to start a new life. She is finally dating someone who might be the one. Despite her past, she has created a life that allows her to be in control and surrounded by those she can trust at her Kentucky Farm Rescue and Sanctuary. Estranged for years, Veronica Jorgenson never forgot her older sister Rainie. Her married life with Andrew is full of smiles and pleasantries. But Veronica learns that smiles can be deceptive. After several odd events, she is beginning to wonder what Andrew may be hiding behind his jovial smile. What she is uncovering about the truth of her perfect-looking life places who she is and what she believes into question. Nearly sixty, Sarah-Jayne has spent her life as a caretaker to her ailing husband. She sacrificed her dreams and dignity to care for a man who could never be bothered to properly care for himself. When her husband is involved in a fatal accident, despite having each gone their separate ways, the incident brings the mother and her two daughters to the beaches of Corolla, North Carolina. There, the three women are tested against their past and against their individual struggles. And there, with the backdrop of aquamarine waves, Rainie runs into her childhood best friend and high school sweetheart, Milo Rivers – someone she thought she left behind fourteen years ago. The Lost Years is the story of the bond between sisters, of mothers and daughters and of finding the courage and strength to leave the past behind and welcome what lies ahead, even when it looks vastly different than what was expected. Ultimately, The Lost Years is a story of hope, love and connection in the face of fear and despair. EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Heartwarming. It is a story full of hope, love, connection, and strong women. I didn't want the book to end. Once again, Stacey Ritz weaves a rich and delightful story." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What fantastic read. This is a story full of triumph and hope. I loved every character and found myself rooting for everyone in the story." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "We are all faced with tragedies in our lives. Our stories however, are not based on these tragedies but in our response to each tragedy. This is exactly what Stacey Ritz proves with her latest novel, The Lost Years. The author pulls you in with her fabulous storytelling and keeps you engaged through her emotional and heart-warming characters. You will not want to put the book down and may find yourself reading all night. This was a wonderful story of hope and reconnection." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "My favorite part of The Lost Years was the underlying message that we are all in charge of our lives. I loved this book and will happily read more of Ritz's novels in the future." - Dayton Monthly Book Club ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I was intrigued from the beginning. I thought this may be just another beach read but I was wrong! What a fabulous story of hope and reconnecting with those you thought you may have lost forever. It gives everyone hope that maybe, if you are true to yourself, that happy endings aren't just for fairy tales.
Would you take a second chance on first love, even at the cost of everything? Ellie Whitman has it all; a thriving career, beautiful twin daughters, and a loving husband. But behind the picturesque facade, Ellie's unexplained discontentment is quickly gaining traction. When her first love suddenly reemerges, Ellie has the chance to alter the trajectory of her life. Garrett Lindstrum has always kept close tabs on the girl he left behind. Older, wiser, and perhaps even more cunning than the high school boy who broke her heart, Garrett once again has his sights set on Ellie. Time materializes as the two reacquaint themselves and hastily resume long forgotten patterns. Garrett knows what he wants, the only question that remains is whether or not Ellie is as sure. *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I am soooo glad this is a series as I wanted to know so much more about the characters at the salon. What a great start to a series!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Strong female characters and great writing. Loved this story and will definitely be reading the rest of the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What a thought provoker! I can't wait to read the other books in this series!
She's come for his life… Feisty Lily Carrington wants revenge for the murder of her father. She's finally tracked down the killer—and she's going to make him pay…. He'll fight to keep it… Juniper Barns has done everything he can to escape his violent past. Now a hardworking sheriff, he protects the lives of those in need. But he can't outrun his destiny anymore. It's time to stand and fight. Only, this time, his opponent is beautiful Lily—the vulnerable girl who came looking for vengeance, but who's in danger of losing her heart to the one man she's forbidden from loving….
What if everything you planned had been taken away? How would you move forward? Lora Zehner's life in on-schedule. At 29, she walks away from her job to finally wed her fiancé and begin her coveted role as wife to Dr. Ryan Miller and mother to their unborn children. Lora's life is abruptly derailed when she returns to their shared apartment to find Ryan's break-up note, scribbled hastily on the back of an old grocery receipt. Unemployed and single, Lora must reconstruct her life without Ryan and somehow find the strength to move forward - when all she wants to do is go back. Starting over, Lora embarks on a series of firsts in her new life. From attempting to date in a modern world to finding strength and acceptance in unlikely places, Lora learns that love is rarely linear and it's often the asymmetry that precipitates a life worth living. ***This is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great follow-up to the first in series. Definitely will continue reading the entire series" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I love books that deal with real life situations that can happen to anyone. This book was spot on in describing the ups and downs of relationships. I'm excited to read the next books in the series." ☆☆☆☆☆ - "Great story and great writing. I really liked the characters of this book and I especially loved reading about some of the characters from novel 1!
One experience. Two perceptions. Can one innocent mistake ruin your future? One moment they are here, the next they are gone forever. For Lyndsay Hill, her tragic loss has left her reeling and unable to cope with debilitating bouts of depression. She loves her husband Brad, and she is grateful for her friends, but she can no longer stand the weight of their concerned eyes and heartfelt condolences. She wants to forget, if only for one night, and an out of town bar is her choice of locale. John Fitzberg is charming, devilishly handsome, witty, and dangerous. His first encounter with a distraught Lyndsay at an out of town bar is innocent, as John reasons she is merely a married woman looking for an escape. John decides in that moment, he is going to be her escape. He has finally met his soulmate and he is confident Lyndsay feels the same. If you love someone, they will surely reciprocate the feelings; and if they don't reciprocate, surely they are sending signals that you must try harder to prove you are worthy of their love. And John Fitzberg will do whatever it takes to prove his love to Lyndsay. *** This book is a FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE novel that can be read on its own OR in any order as part of the riveting Heirloom Series!*** EDITORIAL REVIEWS: ☆☆☆☆☆ - "An absolute page turner. Read in one night and loved every page. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that the women of the Heirloom Salon are remarkable!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "I've read all the other Heirloom Series Books and I've loved each one. The Obsession has been my favorite so far and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. The writing was captivating and I simply fell in love with the lead character. Can't wait to finish the series!" ☆☆☆☆☆ - "What a great series so far. I am going to recommend this book to all of my friends!
Nuclear reactor physics is the core discipline of nuclear engineering. Nuclear reactors now account for a significant portion of the electrical power generated worldwide, and new power reactors with improved fuel cycles are being developed. At the same time, the past few decades have seen an ever-increasing number of industrial, medical, military, and research applications for nuclear reactors. The second edition of this successful comprehensive textbook and reference on basic and advanced nuclear reactor physics has been completely updated, revised and enlarged to include the latest developments.
He stole her lipstick ...and then her heart." Dani Walker falls hard for Liam Garrett when she's paired with him in her acting class and they end up in bed together. But when she learns Liam's secret, she must learn how to accept him or risk losing him forever.
Biddinghurst, a reputedly haunted village in Kent, seems to be home to a serial killer. Superintendent Robert Bone steps in to investigate, and instinctively tosses out the obvious--suggesting an unlikely, but terribly convincing, scenario for the crimes. Featured in "A Pocket Full of Crime" mystery newsletter.
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