This dramatic story tells of 11-year-old Devorah's efforts to help her cousin and pen pal Sarah emigrate from Paris before the Nazis deport the Jews to internment camps.Devorah learns that 5,000 Jewish children in France have visas to leave the country, but the Canadian government will not let them in, leading Devorah to desperately lobby the government to change its policies.Turned Away illustrates the restrictions on the life of Jews in Paris via letters from Sarah who is living in German-occupied France. It also reveals Canada's dismal record on Jewish immigration during World War II and depicts the impact of the war in Canada. In Winnipeg, one intriguing response to the war was "If Day," when local people posed as Nazis and staged a mock invasion to illustrate what it would be like if the city was occupied. Also included are fascinating period documents and photographs, many from the Holocaust Memorial Museum.The historical consultants for... Views: 7
Who do you trust when you discover your whole life has been a lie?Cal thinks he's losing his mind when cracks start appearing that no one else can see. But his life splinters apart when he discovers that, far from leading an ordinary life in a northern town in 2012 as he thought, he has spent his whole life so far in a deliberately induced coma. The year is actually 2024 and a repressive regime is in force: it plans to brainwash the whole population. Set free by the local resistance movement, he finds himself drawn into their struggle; and he gets involved with Kyla, a girl who lives on the streets. But are they all just using him: is there anyone he can really trust?A nail-biting thriller that never lets the reader relax! Views: 7
Barb Carico’s life is all about business. Now that her best friend has tied the knot with her high school sweetheart and Barb’s new partner, she’s busier than ever. Managing Jesse Sullivan’s career and public persona can be a handful. Add in an aging mother who goes through home health nurses like candy, Barb’s hanging on the edge.Her one salvation? Hunter Martin, prodigal son of Martin Family Dairy and, hopefully, Jesse’s next sponsor. A promise his father had already made before Hunter took over the public relations department. After his brother’s death, Hunter’s become an instant dad to his seven-year-old niece. More responsibility. For Hunter, the rodeo weekend with Barb is the perfect excuse to relax.When their dinner turns into drinks and then a quick trip to a Vegas wedding chapel, both Barb and Hunter agree their nuptials were a mistake. A mistake they consummated the next evening. As soon as they’re home, the marriage will be annulled. That’s what they both want. Or at least what they tell themselves.Upon their return, Hunter finds that distant relatives are suing him for custody of his niece. The only way for him to keep custody is to design a life that matches the promise of a perfect family. For that, he needs Barb to stay married to him. Hunter would give her anything to go along with the charade.Barb doesn’t know anything about being a wife or mother but she needs one favor. A favor she’ll trade her lifestyle, independence, and even risk her heart to make come true.Sensuality Level: Sensual Views: 7
Romance. 19159 words long. Views: 7
Romance comes in all shades, so try a little sweet love with these
fifteen sassy, funny, romantic shorts. You get three favorite Flirts!
volumes bundled into one collection—for the price of two! (What’s better
than a few good love stories and a sale? I’d throw in chocolate and
wine if I could.) 15 Shades Of Pink includes all the stories from:
Flirts!, Beach Flirts!, and Fairy Tale Flirts! (That’s five stories in
each volume. Each short is 8,000-13,000 words long.) But fair warning:
the only cheeks that turn pink in these stories are the ones above the
shoulders. Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about the collections:
"How I laughed reading this book! Sexy, fun, charming, sweet. I have
found a new favorite author! Each story ties into a main theme and flows
evenly into the next." "Each story reeled me in with sassy female
characters, romantic chemistry between the leads, sparkling storylines,
and a touch of humor." “They are all delightful and fun and I loved them
all. I was hooked at the start and read this through in one sitting,
ending with a sigh and a happy heart.” “Absolutely LOVED this book. WANT
MORE!!!” The shorts include: (From Flirts!) “The Hot Girl’s Friend,”
“Wrong Place, Right Guy,” “Not You,” “Desperately Seeking Cupid,” and
“Never Been Dumped.” (From Beach Flirts!) “Ex On The Beach,” “She’s Hot
Now,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Finn,” “Washed Up,” and “Hot For Summer.”
(From Fairy Tale Flirts!) “Cindi,” “Red,” “Belle,” “Snow,” and “Goldie.”
You might also enjoy Holiday Flirts!, Wedding Flirts!, More Flirts!,
Reunion Flirts and Fairy Tale Flirts 2! Look for Office Flirts! in fall
2013. Also check out Lisa's Willowdale Romance series. Views: 7
This is a great series, the author, Christine Pullein-Thompson has written over a hundred pony books and I think the Phantom Horse series is among the best of them. The first book in the series is about Jean who has to leave her ponies in Oxfordshire behind when her and her family have to move to Virginia, America, for three years. There, her and her brother with the help of Phil, Pete and Wendy set out to catch and tame the beautiful wild palomino. The other books in the series are Phantom Horse Comes Home, Phantom horse goes to Ireland, Phantom Horse goes to Scotland, Phantom Horse in Danger and Phantom Horse Wait for Me. Views: 7
The story of Dorothy and her dog, Toto, who are swept off the Kansas plains by a huge cyclone, and find themselves in the land of Oz. Views: 7
Carson Long fights to remain free of the swirling emotions a past love instilled in him. Denying his heart access to the long-haired beauty isn't an easy task.River Moon desperately wants to reclaim the man she lost from one irrational fit of rage. He refuses to give into her request until she and her grandparents lives are threatenedNo matter what she did to him in the past, he couldn't let her suffering go without helping her. But will he be able to resist the temptations of his past? Views: 7
ReviewEnchanting and exciting, romantic and believable-I wasn’t able to tear myself away! (Melissa Marr, author of the New York Times bestselling Wicked Lovely series ) About the AuthorCynthia Hand is a native of southeastern Idaho and currently lives with her husband and two children in Southern California, where she teaches writing at Pepperdine University. She has graduate degrees in creative writing from Boise State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Instead of a muse, Cynthia has a guardian angel named Buster. He wears a Stetson in place of a halo, prefers a beat-up pickup truck to flying, and loves to correct Cynthia’s grammar. Views: 7
High-powered, highly pampered Tara Mollagen couldn’t imagine a worse start to the holidays than boarding a crowded plane. A stolen wallet and lost suitcase later, she finds herself stranded in unfamiliar territory—Salt Lake City—after being rerouted to avoid a Colorado blizzard. With her temper running as wild as her red curls, Tara realizes her only option out of town is with Benjamin Whitmore, her reluctant knight in shining armor-er, overalls.For being a nice guy, Ben is rewarded with one aggravating situation after another with sassy, spoiled Tara. While doing his best to bring her pride down a notch, he begins to see another side to her—and a side of himself he’s not overly fond of. When tension between them reaches a crescendo, he takes matters into his own hands and Tara into his arms.Unable to forget her experience with Ben, Tara re- turns to Seattle and long-time friend Jane, who offers possibilities Tara had never even considered. But change is difficult, and she’s not so sure she has what it takes to make that leap of faith or. if she has the courage to leave her old life behind. Views: 7
