More first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun.The series follows three friends who love to share stories. In each book, one is reminded of a well-known story: It's Not About the Ball! is based on The Frog Prince; It' Not About the Tiny Girl! is based on Thumbelina; It's Not About the Diamonds! is based on the story of Diamonds and Toads; It's Not About the Straw! is based on Rumpelstiltskin and It's Not About the Beanstalk! is based on Jack and the Beanstalk.As one friend starts his story, the others are reminded of versions they know so each volume has three stories within one framework. The stories come from around... Views: 31
Wrangler is part Cherokee, and all Colson. He moved from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Apache Junction, Arizona to get away from a needy ex-wife, and to get to know a family he's only recently discovered existed. The MC known as Exiles welcomed him with open arms. After prospecting for a year, he's been a proud member of the club for about three years when he knocks on the door of the woman who will mess up his busy life.Celeste Skye is a psychologist with her own satellite radio show, which she runs from her house in the quiet little town called Gold Canyon. Her fiance is absent at best, and up to no good. She has no idea the man she called to rid her shed of a deadly rattlesnake, will ultimately save her from much more.The only thing Wrangler likes more than putting on a good reptile show, is a good cookie. Or cake. Or pie. If it's a dessert, he's all over it. Celeste opens her door and awakens his senses. Not only is she beautiful with her voluptuous curves and long waves of caramel colored hair, but she smells like cookies.What's a man to do when he's confronted with two of his favorite things all rolled up into one gorgeous package? Wrangle her in, of course. Views: 31
Life is just about as good as it gets in Valentine, Oklahoma....In this funny and poignant sequel to Cold Tea on a Hot Day, Valentine's own Marilee James is engaged to Tate Holloway, the new editor of the Valentine Voice, a man whose sweet Southern sensibilities and melting kisses have convinced her to take a leap of faith. But marriage is a nerve-racking proposition--especially when she's got a special-needs son and an abandoned niece to care for.As she stands at life's crossroads, Marilee needs a push in the right direction.That push, ironically, comes from Stuart James, Marilee's ex-husband and her son's father. Gone these two years, he's come back at the most inopportune time, pushing Marilee to think long and hard about the road she's taking. But Stuart, with his charm, his talent and his own secrets, is exactly what Marilee's heart needs to move into the arms of the right man...and into the happiness... Views: 31
