Christmas in Winter Hill

Christmas in Winter Hill PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493419544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages. As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.

Christmas in Winter Hill

Christmas in Winter Hill PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493419544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
Krista Galloway is not a fan of Christmas. After her rough childhood in multiple foster homes, the holiday season just brings too many bad memories to the surface. But when she accepts a job as a city manager in the mountain town of Winter Hill, Washington, Christmas is part of the deal. The small town is famous for its Christmasville celebration, something that the city manager . . . well, manages. As she tries to make her tiny new apartment feel like home for her and her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, Krista begins to wonder if this move was a mistake. She doesn't always feel welcomed in the close-knit town, and Emily continually wonders, "Where's the snow?" Can a friendly stranger and his family help restore Krista's Christmas spirit before the big day? Bestselling author Melody Carlson invites you to spend this holiday season in a town you'll never forget--and never want to leave.

Christmas at Harrington's

Christmas at Harrington's PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441213589
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Christmas is approaching, and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life after false accusations landed her in prison, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret? This tender story about fresh starts will charm readers as all of Melody Carlson's Christmas offerings do. Full of redemption and true holiday spirit, Christmas at Harrington's will be readers' newest Christmas tradition.

A Christmas in the Alps

A Christmas in the Alps PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493431951
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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After a time of heartache and loss, Simone Winthrop discovers a tantalizing letter from her French great-grandmother, which seems to suggest that she is heir to a family treasure. Ever practical, Simone assumes the claim is baseless, but her best friend encourages her to find out for sure. Despite her deep-rooted fear of flying, Simone boards a jet to travel to Paris at Christmastime to uncover the truth. During the long flight, Simone meets the charming Kyle Larsson, who's on his way to France to become an apprentice clockmaker. Though they abruptly part ways, an unexpected rendezvous in the French Alps at Simone's family's clock factory may lead to the discovery of the family treasure . . . and so much more. For anyone who is wearying of staying home, Melody Carlson invites you to spend Christmas with her in the beautiful French Alps this year. So pull on your mittens, tie your scarf tight, and prepare yourself for a magical mountain holiday.

Citizen Somerville

Citizen Somerville PDF Author: Bobby Martini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982991503
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
In the early 1960s, a bloody civil war broke out between the two powerful Irish Mob families in the Somerville Massachusetts neighborhood known as Winter Hill. More than 60 men were murdered. The events offer a true picture of an era in Boston's pre-Whitey Bulger history when the streets were protected by a close-knit group of Irish-Italian "businessmen."

Christmas at Harmony Hill

Christmas at Harmony Hill PDF Author: Ann H. Gabhart
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441244417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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It is 1864 and the nation is still torn apart by civil war when Heather Worth discovers she is with child. She has been working as a laundress with her husband's army unit, but when the army gets orders to march south to Tennessee, Gideon insists Heather go home to have their child under safer conditions. Heather agrees, but returns home to another kind of devastation--deaths in the family and a father who refuses to forgive her for marrying a Yankee. With nowhere else to turn, Heather seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill, where her great aunt Sophrena lives. There, after many peaceful years at Harmony Hill, Sophrena is having doubts about her Shaker path. Both women are in need of love and forgiveness--whether given or received. With Christmas coming, can the miracle of new life fill their hearts with unexpected joy? Ann H. Gabhart's many fans will be thrilled to return to Harmony Hill at Christmastime for this stirring story of healing and hope.

Winter Hill

Winter Hill PDF Author: Andrew Angelo
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398436976
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 676

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Book Description
The exploits of a first-generation American as he navigates the mean streets of his city through his early years that is balanced with old-world values. His lust for life leads him into dangerous paths that may derail his impossible dream of a life as an aviator. His quest to satisfy his insatiable desire for a young love combines with an intense love affair with a college co-ed. His loss of control over his affairs sets in motion a complicated unsolvable dilemma that requires the young man to make a choice between love or his dream of flight. A kept secret received at the moment of his journey to begin his dream crushes his spirit, but he cannot alter his decision. He pursues his dream at the loss of his true love.

Spot's Christmas

Spot's Christmas PDF Author: Eric Hill
Publisher: Warne
ISBN: 0399243208
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

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Book Description
Originally published: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, A2004.

Holly Pond Hill

Holly Pond Hill PDF Author: Paul Kortepeter
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN: 9780525468271
Category : Children's poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
This delightful board book collection of original verses contain ten joyous Easter-themed poems featuring the bunnies, mice, and other woodland creatures of the enchanting world of Holly Pond Hill(. This charming book comes with a special padded casebound cover and gold edging. Full-color illustrations.

The Christmas Shoppe

The Christmas Shoppe PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441234179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
The small town of Parrish Springs is not ready for Matilda Honeycutt. A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing. Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share--that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic.

A Christmas by the Sea

A Christmas by the Sea PDF Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493415042
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Book Description
When Wendy Harper inherits her family's beachside cottage in Seaside, Maine, she sees it as a way to finally pay off the debts that have mounted since her husband died. But before it can be sold, the neglected property must be renovated. She and her 12-year-old son Jackson move in--temporarily, she reminds him--in order to do the work themselves, even though Christmas is coming. The charming town, along with local craftsman Caleb Colton, pulls on both Wendy and Jackson, who even registers himself for school in a bid to get his mom to move them there permanently. Wendy knows that the most responsible thing to do is to sell the cottage and return to Ohio, but the lure of the sea is hard to resist. Join award-winning author Melody Carlson for a Christmas story that will warm your heart and have you dreaming of your own enchanted seaside holiday.