Whisk-pey is a light, two-tone orange and yellow fifteen-year old canine girl. Her city is populated with green mountains, valleys, and trees. It's filled with mountain houses, valley houses, and the house where she and her family live, a huge tree house. When Whisk-pey feels as though her father's authority is too much for her, she ventures out of her land, Make Believe. She meets two people, Camden and Olen, who become her friends in their world called Earth. When Whisk-pey is notified by her bird friend, Gilma, that her land has been taken over by King Fenris, will she have to end the friendship that she made with Camden and Olen to try and save her people, or is this friendship just an alliance in the making to overthrow the king? Views: 51
Reaching his remaining family in Minnesota has been former Confederate soldier Boyd Carter’s plan since his journey northward began. Accompanied by his brother Malcolm, the two depart Iowa in the late summer of 1868 beneath a cloud of uncertainty, leaving behind longtime friends Sawyer and Lorie Davis, with promises to reunite in the spring. Also left behind is Rebecca Krage, a woman of quiet passion and grace, whose deep love for Boyd Carter remains unconfessed.
U. S. Marshal Thomas Yancy has been missing since his desperate flight from Rebecca Krage’s homestead. Despite assurance that the Yancys will trouble them no longer, Lorie Davis is not convinced. Her and Sawyer’s recent joyful discovery is soon overshadowed by the arrival of information that Boyd and Malcolm never reached their destination in the North. Somewhere between Iowa City and St. Paul, the two brothers have apparently vanished. Their paths, interwoven by fate, and their collective strength, must again be tested as they face the greatest threat to their lives yet.
A story of revenge and redemption, the fathomless depths of true love, and all that a person will do to survive, Grace of a Hawk is the third installment in the Dove series. Views: 51
From the national bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Garden of Letters, comes an intimate and richly imagined story of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French pilot and author of The Little Prince. March, 1942: Declared medically unfit to fly while France is beseiged by war, Saint-Exupéry languishes in homesick frustration, unable to aid his country—and unable to write. While his publisher tries in vain to ease the author's mind, Saint-Exupéry meets the enchanting Silvia Hamilton at a cocktail party. Though they do not share a language, they are nonetheless drawn to each other, and where words fail them they find other forms of communication. In the proceeding months, Silvia's warmth and grace give Saint-Exupéry the peace of mind he so desperately needs. And as their love affair flourishes, he finds himself inspired to tell a tale of such simplicity and beauty that a person of any age could find joy and comfort in it. With Silvia as... Views: 51
Paris, 1878. Following their father's sudden death, the Van Goethem sisters find their lives upended. Without his wages, and with the small amount their laundress mother earns disappearing into the absinthe bottle, eviction from their lodgings seems imminent. With few options for work, Marie is dispatched to the Paris Opera, where for a scant seventeen francs a week, she will be trained to enter the famous Ballet. Her older sister, Antoinette, finds work as an extra in a stage adaptation of Émile Zola's naturalist masterpiece L'Assommoir. Marie throws herself into dance and is soon modelling in the studio of Edgar Degas, where her image will forever be immortalized as Little Dancer Aged 14. Meanwhile, Antoinette, derailed by her love for the dangerous Émile Abadie, must choose between honest labour and the more profitable avenues open to a young woman of the Parisian demimonde. Set at a moment of profound artistic, cultural and societal change, The Painted... Views: 51
Sisters Mattie, Nell and Renie have all managed to escape their oppressive and bullying father, but now separated, the girls must draw upon their strength and courage to build new lives for themselves.Renie, the youngest sister, is living with the newly married Nell, happy in her waitressing job at the King’s Head Hotel. But a shadow falls over her the day Mr Judson arrives as assistant manager. Feeling increasingly harassed by him and also eager to escape from Nell’s unpleasant husband, Renie is delighted when she is offered a new job in London. Although she at first finds the city a huge and bewildering place, soon she is settling in and making friends. And yet she still worries about her sister Nell, and the way her husband Cliff treats her.When tragedy strikes Nell and her family, Renie is left feeling horrified and helpless. Her only comfort is her growing friendship with the injured Gil, towards whom she has felt an instant trust and affection. But can their relationship progress from friendship to something more? And how will the return of the threatening Judson affect their future? Views: 51
Optioned and in development for a major movie through Motion Picture Pro Studios. Angel in the Shadows, Book 1 Fifteen-year-old Megan Laughlin has a gift; or what seems like a curse at times. Megan sees angels and demons. Megan knows her destiny is to protect her friends against dark angels who try to sway them into situations that can destroy their souls, their lives, and their eternity. Views: 51
Acclaimed USA Today bestselling author Antoinette Stockenberg consistently engages readers with her breathtaking stories of small-town romance tinged with danger. Now she returns with a tale of one woman's struggle to put the past to rest-even as it haunts her every waking moment...A Month for New BeginningsLaura Shore's memories of her Cape Cod childhood are far from fond, mostly serving as a persistent reminder of why she left home in the first place. But now she's back. Her tyrannical father is dead, and his children have banded together to try to salvage the family nursery he ran into the ground. Laura, her younger sister Corinne, and their black-sheep brother, Snack, have given themselves exactly a month to try to get the business on its feet. Developers wait in the wings, eager to purchase the property, while local-boy-made-good Kendall Barclay is there whenever Laura turns around. Kendall's intentions may be honorable, but his attentions are the last thing she's interested in...A Month for Bitter EndingsYet Kendall turns out to be a rock-steady shelter from the storm of publicity that blows in after he makes a shocking discovery on the property. Suddenly a murder investigation is underway, placing the Shores under the scrutiny of village gossips--and someone far more dangerous. Someone who thinks that this secret should have stayed buried. And who will stop at nothing to see that Laura's first visit home in years is also her last...A Month At the ShoreReview"Stockenberg is a fresh, exciting voice. Her writing is delicious!" -Jayne Ann Krentz"Stockenberg is the only writer working today who could be an heir to Mary Stewart's romantic suspense crown." --Teresa MedeirosFrom the Inside FlapOutstanding Praise for Antoinette Stockenberg and Her Novels"Stockenberg is a fresh, exciting voice. Her writing is delicious!" -Jayne Ann KrentzSand Castles"Antoinette Stockenberg shows her ability to provide a powerful suspense thriller with the exciting Sand Castles. The characters are a superb group...Fans of taut thrillers with a pinch of romance will want to read [this] strong intrigue."--Book Browser Reviews"Well-drawn, sympathetic characters, exceptional writing, and an intriguing premise that puts a new spin on a classic plot combine to produce a riveting story of selfishness, betrayal, and love."-Library Journal"Moral dilemmas abound in this intriguing and complex tale."-Booklist "Twists, good dialogue, and a question to answer at the end...an excellent read!"-Old Book Barn Gazette"A beautifully moving story that touches the deepest recesses of the human heart."-Romance Writers ClubTidewater"Antoinette Stockenberg is pure magic."-Susan Elizabeth Phillips"A spellbinding thriller that is both intense and riveting."-Romantic Times"Tidewater is a fast-paced, intriguing, seaside suspense novel of betrayal, deception, family and love. Stockenberg writes strong emotions, relationships and sharp dialogue." -- WCRG Romance Review"A compulsively readable suspense story."-The Romance Reader "Sparks your imagination and keeps your interest...a very good book!" -- Old Book Barn Gazette"[A] fabulous ability to steam up a small-town environment."-Painted Rock Reviews"Stockenberg [is destined to become] a major voice in women's fiction."-Publishers WeeklySafe Harbor"A complex, fast-moving plot--peopled with winning secondary characters--as well as a humorous and tender love story."-Publishers Weekly"Safe Harbor adds another notch in the growing collection of compelling dramas that Ms. Stockenberg just keeps producing. This author really knows how to tell a story!"-Romantic Times"This book is fresh and exciting...Ms. Stockenberg's stories only get better and better."-The Belles & Beaux of Romance"Safe Harbor is a most entertaining contemporary romance. It has great characters, a satisfying love story, and just enough suspense to keep the story moving...[Stockenberg] is very, very good."-Romance Reader ReviewsKeepsake"Ms. Stockenberg does a stellar job breathing life into this absorbing story that probes deep into the painful heart of a small community. Keepsake is a keeper!"-Romantic Times"Laced with natural, engaging dialogue, and intense narrative, Ms. Stockenberg has rendered a briskly paced, exhilarating story that's impossible to put down. She writes with such depth of perception, I was totally involved in the characters' lives. Don't miss this book...it's her best one yet."-Old Book Barn Gazette"Antoinette Stockenberg is writing some of the smartest, sassiest, and sexiest contemporaries around. This book will keep you reading well into the night. Very entertaining."-Amazon.com"Gloriously alive with fresh writing and an intriguing story...a standing ovation for Antoinette Stockenberg."-Under the Covers Book ReviewsA Charmed Place"Award-winning author Antoinette Stockenberg takes a dramatic turn in her new mainstream release. Passion, love, hatred and deceit all collide with unexpected force in the powerful and expressive A Charmed Place."-Romantic Times"Ms. Stockenberg writes with the wisdom and grace of the ageless to create a beautiful story in this intricately woven suspense. I love everything she creates."-Bell, Book, and Candle"Well-written...Every sentences builds the tension as the protagonists try to find their way back to each other and Maddie tries to protect her daughter. Ms. Stockenberg's passion for writing pulses through this superb story."-Rendezvous"Ms. Stockenberg has a very witty writing style and wonderfully drawn characters."-Old Book Barn GazetteDream A Little Dream"A delightful blend of goosebumps, passion, and treachery that combine to make this novel a truly exhilarating read. Ms. Stockenberg delivers once again!"-Romantic Times"Dream A Little Dream is a wonderful modern fairy tale--complete with meddlesome ghosts, an enchanted castle, and a knight in shining armor. Dream a Little Dream casts a powerful romantic spell. If you like modern fairy tales, you'll love Dream a Little Dream. Run, don't walk, to your local bookstore to purchase a copy of this magical romance."-Kristin Hannah"This humorous, well-crafted and inventive novel is certain to establish Stockenberg as a major voice in women's fiction."-Publishers Weekly"Well-developed, likeable protagonists; appealing relatives; an intriguing villain; and a ghostly pair of ancient lovers propel the plot of this...well-written story with a definite Gothic touch."-Library JournalBeyond Midnight"Stockenberg's special talent is blending the realistic details of contemporary women's fiction with the spooky elements of paranormal romance. So believable are her characters, so well-drawn her setting, so subtle her introduction of the paranormal twist, that you buy into the experience completely...Beyond Midnight has a terrific plot, a wicked villain and a sexy hero. But the novel ventures beyond sheer entertainment and it is easy to see why Stockenberg's work has won such acclaim."-Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"Full of charm and wit, Stockenberg's latest paranormal romance is truly enthralling."-Publishers Weekly"Antoinette Stockenberg creates another winner with this fast-paced and lively contemporary romance...a definite award-winner...contemporary romance at its best!"-Affaire de Coeur"A gripping and chilling page-turner...outstanding reading!-Romantic Times Views: 51
Love Beyond Time (Book 1): Nearly
400 years ago, the Conall clan and their people were murdered in a
surprise attack, their castle burned to the ground. In centuries
following, archaeologists searched the ruins looking for any evidence of
who had caused the untimely demise of the powerful Scottish clan.
Efforts were fruitless until a spell put in place by an ancient Conall
ancestor finally began to work its magic... When Bri accompanies her
archaeologist mother on a dig in Scotland, they discover a spell room
below the castle ruins, and Bri is transported back in time and suddenly
married to the castle's ill-fated Laird. She must work to change the
fate of his people, all while trying to find a way to return to her
century. With each new day, Bri finds herself falling in love with her
new husband. If she finds a spell to bring her home, will she use it? If
she stays, will it ultimately mean her own death as well?Love Beyond Reason (Book 2): It all started with a spell. Arran
Conall lives with the consequences of his foolishness daily, his
mistakes guiding him into darkness. He had no way to know that his
beloved would fall prey to ancient magic. Now, the only woman to ever
give pause to his philandering ways lives centuries ahead of him while
still holding on to his heart. Now, he must try to live without her and
marries another. His love for Blaire haunts him. With every breath, he prays that she will be able to feel his love across time... Born
in the seventeenth century, Blaire MacChristy lives each day adjusting
to the challenges of modern life. Magic brought her here, but heartbreak
keeps her from using the magic to travel back to her home. When
visitors from her past arrive asking her to return to the life she’d
known before, Blaire takes a chance on love. Will fate find a way to
mend their broken hearts by bringing them together once again? Even if
it does, will they be able to stop the darkness that is coming for them
both?A Conall Christmas: A Novella (Book 2.5):
Christmas is approaching, and Adelle is determined to make it the best
one Conall Castle has ever seen, but loneliness haunts her. Love for her
daughter sent her into the past, but she’d not expected the isolation
she would feel. She finds that her current age seems much older in the
seventeenth century than it did in the twenty-first and resigns herself
to the fact that she will remain single for the rest of her days. At
least until an unexpected visitor arrives. Hew Moray has spent the
last twenty years all alone, only leaving his home once a year to pay
homage to the wife he lost long ago. When a storm causes him to seek
shelter at Conall Castle, he meets the first lass since his beloved Mae
to make his heart flutter in his chest once again. Can he release
himself from his past grief to allow another love to enter his life? If
he does, will his love be returned?Love Beyond Hope (Book 3): Mitsy
is in serious need of a distraction. With the ink still drying on her
divorce papers, she flies to Scotland to forget about her own problems
by helping her best friend re-enter reality. She knows Bri’s claims that
she is able to travel back in time and is currently living in the year
1647 are a lie but, Mitsy falls prey to the same magic and is forced to
believe the impossible. She finds few who understand her fiery
personality in the seventeenth century, but she finds her match in
Baodan, laird of McMillan Castle. Views: 51
From USA Today bestselling author, Bronwen Evans's flirty new contemporary romance series, the third Coopers Creek romance…
Anna Spencer is over men. Besides, constantly running from a, crazy, abusive ex makes having a meaningful romance impossible—even if it’s with a good guy. So why did fate send her handsomely sexy, quirky millionaire Chase McIntyre as a client? He might be a playboy, but his eccentric behavior and huge heart show Anna that there’s more to him than meets the eye. Against her better judgment, she begins to give him her heart.
Marketing genius and proud tree-hugger, Chase McIntyre lives for fun, but he’s dead serious about protecting his heart. Left sterile by a childhood disease, Chase knows that he’ll never have what he wants most—a family. He learned the hard way that shooting blanks is a deal-breaker for most women. He’ll never risk his heart again—that is until beautiful, wounded Anna enters his life. Chase begins earning Anna’s trust and falling for her—until she breaks his heart with two little words—‘I’m pregnant’.
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Valentine's Rose, Book 1, The Bride Train series One choice can change a life for better, or for worse... Constantine Valentine, the exiled son of an English baron, is in America for one reason--to make a fortune so he can return home and repair his tarnished reputation. Wedding a destitute Irish laundress isn't his first choice, but a strange twist of fate makes a hasty marriage the key to riches. Rose Muldoon grew up in a New York slum and has suffered hardship, hunger and heartbreaking loss. Still, she trusts in love--something her privileged husband has never experienced and can't accept. She longs for home and family. He has no intention of staying in a marriage of convenience, not even for a beautiful woman who fires his blood and makes him yearn for things he doesn't have...or deserve. But when the unforeseen happens, threatening everything Val holds dear, he must make a choice... Valentine's Rose is the 1st installment in a heartwarming historical romance series from award-winning author E.E. Burke. Buy Book 1 and get on board.
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