In this poignant and timely memoir, Melanie Merriman shares her struggle to care for her fiercely independent aging mother. When her father dies, Melanie commits herself to making the rest of her mother's life the best it can be. She brings knowledge to the situation—as a hospice consultant, she has studied aging, illness, and the intricacies of the healthcare system—and she has a sister who is willing to help. But even with these advantages, Melanie finds the real-life experience of caring for her mother humbling. Every decision becomes a tug of war, with Mom on one side, fighting for her independence, and the two sisters on the other, trying to keep her safe. A win for either side suddenly feels like a loss for all. Written for people who have cared for a parent, are currently facing that challenge, or are aging parents themselves, Holding the Net offers practical details about the effects of aging on the body and mind, living arrangements for older... Views: 8
An atmospheric, chilling page turner from rising star Martin Stewart, reminiscent of Stand by Me and Stranger Things.Sep, Arkle, Mack, Lamb and Hadley: five friends thrown together one hot, sultry summer. When they discover an ancient stone box hidden in the forest, they decide to each make a sacrifice: something special to them, committed to the box for ever. And they make a pact: they will never return to the box at night; they'll never visit it alone; and they'll never take back their offerings.Four years later, a series of strange and terrifying events take place. Someone broke the rules, and now everyone has to pay.But how much are they willing to sacrifice? Views: 8
It shouldn't have been Coen Walker. But fate, that fickle bastard, kept throwing us together. He's sexy, guarded, and protective. And he's everywhere I turn. We've run into each other over and over again, and each time, he's further invaded my soul. My ex tried to ruin me, but I won't let him. And Coen won't ever let me forget how much he needs me. But when the stakes are raised, we're going to go full throttle. IMPORTANT NOTEFull Throttle is the combination of Lizzie’s first two books, Fast Lane & Can’t Slow Down, that have been completely re-edited with an additional 17K NEW WORDS ADDED!! This is a full-size novel with NO cliff hanger. Views: 8
After decades of peace, war is threatening the Kingdom of Avranche. Its
old foes are stirring, in a new alliance with darker powers. Black wings
bring death and torture in the night.Owain, former King’s
Champion, hears rumors of sorcery. Visiting the grave of his sword
brother, he stumbles into a deadly raid, and uncovers coded orders for a
larger plot.The kingdom’s enemies know Owain is now their
greatest danger. He must race against time to find and deal with them…
before they deal with him! Views: 8
Be careful what you wish for. Winnie's arrival from boarding school to sunny Sydney, thrust into the sinister world of the Crone, was further from an uplifting homecoming than she could imagine. As the last Keeper of the witch-demon's stolen possession, Winnie must hide the poisonous Stone, exposed and vulnerable until she does. And her enemy is poised to break free, her swarming followers on the hunt. Legend forecasts the final chapter nears, heralding the Stone's triumphant return and the obliteration of the feeble, ailing Trinity who've stood in their way for a thousand years. But allies exist in the most unexpected places. For the first time in millennia, the Sacred Trinity are recruiting. Satan's mistress is coming to take back what's hers and just maybe, Winnie will be ready. This is no fairy tale. (Second Sacred Trinity, First: The Crone's Stone) Views: 8
When experienced employment attorney Scott Winslow takes on a whistle-blower case for fired energy company executive Kevin Walters, actions are set in motion that will change lives forever. Scott pursues a lawsuit alleging that his client was fired for complaining about unsafe conditions in the company’s mines that endangered workers. Along the way, Scott discovers that government records were altered in the wake of an explosion that killed one mine worker and injured three others. As they search, Scott and his team discover blackmail, sanitized records and a corporate cover-up.
And something else—there is someone out there who wants the case dismissed at all costs, enough to threaten them and then to come after Kevin Walters, as well as Scott and his family. They all find themselves targets of that someone with his own agenda as they chase the evidence they need to prove the case at trial. Views: 8
