Sam Gear, a forty-five year old electronic Engineer is stopped short of his climb to management and heading up the new division of Digitronics when the break up of his 15 year marriage is followed by triple bypass heart surgery. The story opens as Sam returns to his hometown, Green Mountain, Vermont, and widowed mother to "learn how to live again."Margie Merryhill, a thirty year old single mother, is living a lie told five years ago when her car breaks down leaving her and her son stranded in the tiny town of Green Mountain, Vermont. She is on her way to her in-laws in Albany, whom she's never met, is her story. Her husband has recently been killed in Desert Storm, she tells the townsfolk, and she is hoping his parents will help her out until she gets on her feet. Allison Gear and Art Browne, who witness the demise of Margie's vehicle, take pity on the young woman with the bubbly nine-year old boy, and the hard-to-believe story. These two put their heads together and before the day is done Margie has a temporary job, a room, and a community. Peter Merryhill is now fourteen years old and employed after school at Smith's Pharmacy. Old man Smith hires Peter out of compassion for the struggling mom and son. He doesn't expect Peter to be the big help he becomes. The boy is smart, honest, diligent and uncomplaining. But old man Smith doesn't know that the Michelson brothers, newcomers to town, are trying to force Peter to steal drugs for them. Learning To Live Again is a story of truth and trust, of three people who struggle through the mistakes and the lies in their lives.About the AuthorMarie was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and now resides in Cleveland, GA., with her husband and four dogs. Four of her five children were adopted in various places in the world. Marie has lived in England, Europe and the Middle East. She finds great joy in travel, cooking and writing and the people she meets every day. She is an active member of the Clarkesville Writers Group of Georgia where work is shared, critiqued, and encouraged. Views: 20
From best-selling artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settings from light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground homewhile whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this storytime favorite a visual feast. Views: 20
The girl Ginny Williams used to be is long gone...After returning home from the Korean War a widow, former MASH surgical nurse, Ginny Williams, heads to the Jersey Shore for a weekend of much needed R&R. But her plans to do nothing more than relax on the beach go seriously awry when the boy who broke her heart on prom night nine years ago—the now hotter-than-hot 'fly-boy' Jett Kelly—shows up on her patch of sand. To make matters worse, Captain Kelly seems to be on a mission to win her trust, and maybe even her heart again. But the last thing Ginny wants is a man—especially one like Jett—in her life. She's a career nurse, and that's that. If only he wasn't so damned charming and attractive...US air force pilot, Captain Jefferson 'Jett' Kelly Junior is blown away to have stumbled across the beautiful yet shy and bookish girl he used to have a huge crush on in high school—especially now that Ginny is all grown up and sexy as hell. Problem is, she's also not backward in coming forward... Views: 20
Kari Reynolds is a human resources specialist on a short-term assignment. It’s her job to lead workshops but there’s one big problem – the boss, Matt Bradford. Being near Mr. Tall, Dark and Smoking Hot brings out Kari’s naughty side. One look at him makes her forget what’s appropriate in the workplace...and makes her wonder what he does outside of the office. Aproximately 11,000 words Views: 20
A family is forever.Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere. Where can the team go? Waggit has an answer, but getting there is the problem. Can the team survive the journey? Does Waggit have what it takes to lead them when new challenges strike? And who is the mysterious Gray One he unexpectedly meets?Peter Howe's tale of an abandoned puppy's search for home comes full circle in this new book in the series as Waggit finds that strength comes from within—and that home is anywhere family is. Views: 20
SUMMARY: 'Saylor evokes the ancient world more convincingly than any other writer of his generation.' -The Sunday Times (London) on The Judgment of Caesar Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series of novels, set in the later Roman Republic and featuring Gordianus the Finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, establishing him as one of the pre-eminent historical mystery writers. In A Gladiator Dies Only Once, the second collection of his award-winning Gordianus stories, Saylor more than meets the high standards of his previous work. Set mainly in the seventeen years between the events of his first novel, Roman Blood, and his third, Catilina's Riddle, these tales will delight his many fans while relating previously untold adventures of Gordianus' early career. Views: 20
An invalid for most her life, Alice James is quite used to people underestimating her. And she generally doesn't mind. But this time she is not about to let things alone. Yes, her brother Henry may be a famous author, and her other brother William a rising star in the new field of psychology. But when they all find themselves quite unusually involved in the chase for a most vile new murderer—one who goes by the chilling name of Jack the Ripper—Alice is certain of two things: No one could be more suited to gather evidence about the nature of the killer than her brothers. But if anyone is going to correctly examine the evidence and solve the case, it will have to be up to her. Views: 20
The rules are simple. Be quiet, look sexy, follow orders. Caroline’s plans for maintaining a harem of eager young men are going as smooth as could be, until a troublesome newcomer arrives and throws her tidy kingdom into disorder. He seems perfect at first. Breathtaking eyes, gorgeous face, a body custom-made to keep a greedy woman up nights. But Sean’s got something else too—the will and the power to get under Caroline’s skin in a way she can’t stand. And can’t stay away from. He’s too disobedient to work out as a disposable toy in her harem, but it’d be a shame to waste a willing body as fine as his… Perhaps all the man needs is a little discipline. Views: 20
