Author: Ishleen Singh
Publisher: Ishleen Singh
ISBN: 1778082432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In a world taught to survive off the basis of a book, a girl makes promises she can’t keep. Most of all, to herself. Leanna Smith thought that she’d have it all by now—her freedom, her old life, and her current relationships. She thought she’d escape Herinfalls by the time she was eligible to leave the treacherous town... Only it turns out that the world wants her to pay for her sins before she makes it to the age of eighteen. Now, with extraordinary powers, Leanna isn’t sure which direction her freedom is, or if it’s even in the cards for her anymore. After fearing fire for all her life, Leanna isn’t sure how much more heat her body could handle before it perishes within the flames. With past relationships coming to haunt her present, Leanna knows one thing for certain: her super capabilities have become a part of her. It has become both a gift and a curse. Her strength and her weakness. Her only choice now? Survive and survive, without losing herself in the process. Survive, until she can promise herself a life of living. A life worth living, with the people she loves. __________________________ Disclaimer: This book includes intense action, violence, slight gore, and scenes containing religious trauma as well as mental health topics such as panic attacks, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. Please read with caution.
Promise Me Eternity
Author: Ishleen Singh
Publisher: Ishleen Singh
ISBN: 1778082432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In a world taught to survive off the basis of a book, a girl makes promises she can’t keep. Most of all, to herself. Leanna Smith thought that she’d have it all by now—her freedom, her old life, and her current relationships. She thought she’d escape Herinfalls by the time she was eligible to leave the treacherous town... Only it turns out that the world wants her to pay for her sins before she makes it to the age of eighteen. Now, with extraordinary powers, Leanna isn’t sure which direction her freedom is, or if it’s even in the cards for her anymore. After fearing fire for all her life, Leanna isn’t sure how much more heat her body could handle before it perishes within the flames. With past relationships coming to haunt her present, Leanna knows one thing for certain: her super capabilities have become a part of her. It has become both a gift and a curse. Her strength and her weakness. Her only choice now? Survive and survive, without losing herself in the process. Survive, until she can promise herself a life of living. A life worth living, with the people she loves. __________________________ Disclaimer: This book includes intense action, violence, slight gore, and scenes containing religious trauma as well as mental health topics such as panic attacks, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. Please read with caution.
Publisher: Ishleen Singh
ISBN: 1778082432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In a world taught to survive off the basis of a book, a girl makes promises she can’t keep. Most of all, to herself. Leanna Smith thought that she’d have it all by now—her freedom, her old life, and her current relationships. She thought she’d escape Herinfalls by the time she was eligible to leave the treacherous town... Only it turns out that the world wants her to pay for her sins before she makes it to the age of eighteen. Now, with extraordinary powers, Leanna isn’t sure which direction her freedom is, or if it’s even in the cards for her anymore. After fearing fire for all her life, Leanna isn’t sure how much more heat her body could handle before it perishes within the flames. With past relationships coming to haunt her present, Leanna knows one thing for certain: her super capabilities have become a part of her. It has become both a gift and a curse. Her strength and her weakness. Her only choice now? Survive and survive, without losing herself in the process. Survive, until she can promise herself a life of living. A life worth living, with the people she loves. __________________________ Disclaimer: This book includes intense action, violence, slight gore, and scenes containing religious trauma as well as mental health topics such as panic attacks, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc. Please read with caution.
Promise Me Eternity
Author: Shiloh Willis
Publisher: Publication Consultants
ISBN: 1637470401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Broken by rejection, abuse, and fear, 17-year-old Jewish immigrant, Alexei Zagoradniy, after discovering she's pregnant, escapes her abusive husband to protect her child. Terrified of the unknown ahead, Alexei journeys across Texas seeking refuge far from the dangers of her past. Betrayed once, she is unwilling to trust again. However, a soft-spoken Mexican man, with a secret of his own, tries to persuade her to open her heart one more time.
Publisher: Publication Consultants
ISBN: 1637470401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Broken by rejection, abuse, and fear, 17-year-old Jewish immigrant, Alexei Zagoradniy, after discovering she's pregnant, escapes her abusive husband to protect her child. Terrified of the unknown ahead, Alexei journeys across Texas seeking refuge far from the dangers of her past. Betrayed once, she is unwilling to trust again. However, a soft-spoken Mexican man, with a secret of his own, tries to persuade her to open her heart one more time.
Eternity changes everything
Author: Stephen Witmer
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1909919160
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Thrills Christians about their eternal future, and shows how that future changes their present. Our view of the future affects how we feel and act in the present. Stephen Witmer excites us about where the world is heading, gives certainty about where we as individuals are heading, and thrills us about how eternity really does change everything in our daily lives. If you are worried about your future... or if your future doesn't seem to make any difference to your now... or if you simply want to get more excited about where you will spend eternity... read this book!
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1909919160
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Thrills Christians about their eternal future, and shows how that future changes their present. Our view of the future affects how we feel and act in the present. Stephen Witmer excites us about where the world is heading, gives certainty about where we as individuals are heading, and thrills us about how eternity really does change everything in our daily lives. If you are worried about your future... or if your future doesn't seem to make any difference to your now... or if you simply want to get more excited about where you will spend eternity... read this book!
Kiss Me Forever/Love Me Forever
Author: Rosemary Laurey
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1420114549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
Kiss Me Forever He's Hot. He's Sexy. He's Romantic. He's Immortal. If there is one thing Dixie LePage does not need in her life, it's complications. And the man sitting across the table from her in a crowded English pub, the one offering to buy the library of her inherited estate in a small English village, is a major complication. For starters, there's the broad shoulders. The slightly amused smirk. That smoldering look that makes it impossible to concentrate. And that infuriating, old-fashioned, and well, okay, incredibly appealing sense of chivalry. No doubt about it, the guy is hot and sexy. Of course, there is one wee little problem: He claims to be a vampire named Christopher Marlowe, as in THE Christopher Marlowe, famous playwright, contemporary of Will Shakespeare. Right. Amend that to hot, sexy, and totally insane. Please see "no more complications." So why can't Dixie seem to resist the warmth of Christopher's charm, the protective feel of his strong hands, or the tempting pull of his full mouth when the sun goes down. . .? Love Me Forever Does This Come In My Size? Justin Corvus. That was the name of the gorgeous, dark-eyed charmer holding her hand in a sensual clasp, turning her knees into jelly. All struggling, single mother Stella Schwartz meant to do was let her son, Sam, browse through books at Dixie's Vampire Emporium. She hadn't counted on the shop assistant being a stylish super-hunk with the kind of Hugh Grant accent that makes a woman's thoughts wander through a neighborhood called Take Me Now, Please. And to top it off, the man's a sweetheart. The way he picked up on the fact that she didn't have two red cents for the Halloween costume Sam wanted but made it happen anyway? Total head-over-heels time. When Justin smiles at her, it's as if he's known her forever. . .and when he asks for her phone number--to let her know when the costume is ready, of course--Stella can't help wanting this feeling to go on forever. There's something very different about Justin Corvus. . .different and irresistible. . . For The First Time Together-- Two Unforgettable Novels Of Passion By An Extraordinary New Voice In Romance Rosemary Laurey Discover one of contemporary romance's brightest rising stars, Rosemary Laurey, in two remarkable novels complete in this volume. Enter a world where enchantment runs wild, passions are white-hot, love is deliciously unexpected, and the hero is anything but safe. Experience this dazzling new author and feel twice charmed, because with novels this good, you won't want to stop with just one. . .
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1420114549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
Kiss Me Forever He's Hot. He's Sexy. He's Romantic. He's Immortal. If there is one thing Dixie LePage does not need in her life, it's complications. And the man sitting across the table from her in a crowded English pub, the one offering to buy the library of her inherited estate in a small English village, is a major complication. For starters, there's the broad shoulders. The slightly amused smirk. That smoldering look that makes it impossible to concentrate. And that infuriating, old-fashioned, and well, okay, incredibly appealing sense of chivalry. No doubt about it, the guy is hot and sexy. Of course, there is one wee little problem: He claims to be a vampire named Christopher Marlowe, as in THE Christopher Marlowe, famous playwright, contemporary of Will Shakespeare. Right. Amend that to hot, sexy, and totally insane. Please see "no more complications." So why can't Dixie seem to resist the warmth of Christopher's charm, the protective feel of his strong hands, or the tempting pull of his full mouth when the sun goes down. . .? Love Me Forever Does This Come In My Size? Justin Corvus. That was the name of the gorgeous, dark-eyed charmer holding her hand in a sensual clasp, turning her knees into jelly. All struggling, single mother Stella Schwartz meant to do was let her son, Sam, browse through books at Dixie's Vampire Emporium. She hadn't counted on the shop assistant being a stylish super-hunk with the kind of Hugh Grant accent that makes a woman's thoughts wander through a neighborhood called Take Me Now, Please. And to top it off, the man's a sweetheart. The way he picked up on the fact that she didn't have two red cents for the Halloween costume Sam wanted but made it happen anyway? Total head-over-heels time. When Justin smiles at her, it's as if he's known her forever. . .and when he asks for her phone number--to let her know when the costume is ready, of course--Stella can't help wanting this feeling to go on forever. There's something very different about Justin Corvus. . .different and irresistible. . . For The First Time Together-- Two Unforgettable Novels Of Passion By An Extraordinary New Voice In Romance Rosemary Laurey Discover one of contemporary romance's brightest rising stars, Rosemary Laurey, in two remarkable novels complete in this volume. Enter a world where enchantment runs wild, passions are white-hot, love is deliciously unexpected, and the hero is anything but safe. Experience this dazzling new author and feel twice charmed, because with novels this good, you won't want to stop with just one. . .
Promise Me
Author: Jack O. Daniel
Publisher: Massachusetts Books
ISBN: 1386656011
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This novella is a gripping narrative! And, it packs an emotional punch. They call Thomas Steel, "Easy," for his toughness under pressure. According to those who know him well, he is so easy going he is almost horizontal even when defusing a live bomb. One day, he and his team of elite explosive ordnance disposal experts of the New York State Police are called to an incident in front of City Hall. A woman is standing outside with a bomb strapped to her chest. The bomber has one demand: Only Thomas Steel is allowed to disable the bomb. If anyone else tries, he would kill the woman. As he approaches her, Easy discovers that she is the most important person in his life. And, as he studies the bomb, he discovers that it is especially cruel. Who is the bomber? Why? And, will they make it out alive?
Publisher: Massachusetts Books
ISBN: 1386656011
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This novella is a gripping narrative! And, it packs an emotional punch. They call Thomas Steel, "Easy," for his toughness under pressure. According to those who know him well, he is so easy going he is almost horizontal even when defusing a live bomb. One day, he and his team of elite explosive ordnance disposal experts of the New York State Police are called to an incident in front of City Hall. A woman is standing outside with a bomb strapped to her chest. The bomber has one demand: Only Thomas Steel is allowed to disable the bomb. If anyone else tries, he would kill the woman. As he approaches her, Easy discovers that she is the most important person in his life. And, as he studies the bomb, he discovers that it is especially cruel. Who is the bomber? Why? And, will they make it out alive?
VALENTINE
Author: Rachit Yadav
Publisher: WHERE INDIA WRITES PUBLICATION
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The book of Valentine an eternal Magic of love defined on the basis of it's own unique record in which all writers(Hindi+English) have written 8 quotes on the week days of Valentine's and all quotes start with the same name of the particular day. So it means all the writers have made a compilation of their write ups where the first word starts with the particular name of the day. Thank you, divine mystery of universe, for letting there be love all around, which has helped to develop this idea of creating a Book of Love. This Anthology is a collaboration of various authors, poets and writers of India, their commendable efforts and co-operation has made it possible. This books contains various one liners, quotes or poetry written by several budding writers. Thanks to the core team for their estimable hard work and every co-author who has shown faith in WIW. A special thanks to every reader who are going to enjoy this roller coaster of feelings and emotions.
Publisher: WHERE INDIA WRITES PUBLICATION
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The book of Valentine an eternal Magic of love defined on the basis of it's own unique record in which all writers(Hindi+English) have written 8 quotes on the week days of Valentine's and all quotes start with the same name of the particular day. So it means all the writers have made a compilation of their write ups where the first word starts with the particular name of the day. Thank you, divine mystery of universe, for letting there be love all around, which has helped to develop this idea of creating a Book of Love. This Anthology is a collaboration of various authors, poets and writers of India, their commendable efforts and co-operation has made it possible. This books contains various one liners, quotes or poetry written by several budding writers. Thanks to the core team for their estimable hard work and every co-author who has shown faith in WIW. A special thanks to every reader who are going to enjoy this roller coaster of feelings and emotions.
Searching for Eternity
Author: Elizabeth Musser
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 076420372X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Forced to move with his mother to the US from France, a young man finds a new life and solves the riddles of his past.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 076420372X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Forced to move with his mother to the US from France, a young man finds a new life and solves the riddles of his past.
The Threads of Life
Author: Donato DiCristino
Publisher: Donato DiCristino
ISBN: 0557680247
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Have you ever felt lost? Have you ever felt confused? Have you ever felt angry? Have you ever felt used? I am sure that you have. Do you think of fate? Do you think of love? Do you dream of a break? Do you wonder what's above? I am sure that you do. I could probably go on listing countless things that we as human beings either think, feel and/or act upon. I call these "things" threads. Each one of us is a spool of thread and with each encounter, journey, burden, etc a piece of our thread unravels. Some of us may have enough thread to last for generations, some only for a short while; but we are all connected. When we're all sewn together we create a beautiful tapestry which encompasses a wide variety of story. The Threads of Life is my story. Take my hand and place yourself inside the story. Take from it all that I have given and know that no matter how dark and difficult things seem, there is always resolution in the end.
Publisher: Donato DiCristino
ISBN: 0557680247
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Have you ever felt lost? Have you ever felt confused? Have you ever felt angry? Have you ever felt used? I am sure that you have. Do you think of fate? Do you think of love? Do you dream of a break? Do you wonder what's above? I am sure that you do. I could probably go on listing countless things that we as human beings either think, feel and/or act upon. I call these "things" threads. Each one of us is a spool of thread and with each encounter, journey, burden, etc a piece of our thread unravels. Some of us may have enough thread to last for generations, some only for a short while; but we are all connected. When we're all sewn together we create a beautiful tapestry which encompasses a wide variety of story. The Threads of Life is my story. Take my hand and place yourself inside the story. Take from it all that I have given and know that no matter how dark and difficult things seem, there is always resolution in the end.
Angel Babies
Author: Clive Alando Taylor
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467890022
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
It was very much my intention not to state the name of any particular place in the script as I thought that the telling of the story of the Angel Babies is in itself about believing in who you are, and also about facing up to your fears. The Angel Babies is also set loosely in accordance with the foretelling of the Bibles Revelations. I thought it would be best to take this approach, as the writing of the script is also about the Who, What, Where, When, How and Why scenario that we all often deal with in our ongoing existence. It would also not be fair to myself or to anyone else who has read the Angel Babies to not acknowledge this line of questioning, for instance, who are we? What are we doing here? Where did we come from? And when will our true purpose be known? And how do we fulfil our true potential to better ourselves and others, the point of which are the statements that I am also making in the Angel Babies and about Angels in particular, Is that if we reach far into our minds we still wonder Where did the Angels come from and what is their place in this world. I know sometimes that we all wish and pray for the miracle of life to reveal itself but the answer to this mystery truly lives within us and around us, I only hope that you will find the Angel Babies an interesting narrative and exciting story as I have had in bringing it to life, after all there could be an Angel Baby being born right now.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467890022
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
It was very much my intention not to state the name of any particular place in the script as I thought that the telling of the story of the Angel Babies is in itself about believing in who you are, and also about facing up to your fears. The Angel Babies is also set loosely in accordance with the foretelling of the Bibles Revelations. I thought it would be best to take this approach, as the writing of the script is also about the Who, What, Where, When, How and Why scenario that we all often deal with in our ongoing existence. It would also not be fair to myself or to anyone else who has read the Angel Babies to not acknowledge this line of questioning, for instance, who are we? What are we doing here? Where did we come from? And when will our true purpose be known? And how do we fulfil our true potential to better ourselves and others, the point of which are the statements that I am also making in the Angel Babies and about Angels in particular, Is that if we reach far into our minds we still wonder Where did the Angels come from and what is their place in this world. I know sometimes that we all wish and pray for the miracle of life to reveal itself but the answer to this mystery truly lives within us and around us, I only hope that you will find the Angel Babies an interesting narrative and exciting story as I have had in bringing it to life, after all there could be an Angel Baby being born right now.
The Christiansen Family Collection: Take a Chance on Me / It Had to Be You / When I Fall in Love / Always on My Mind / The Wonder of You / You're the One That I Want
Author: Susan May Warren
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496420772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2170
Book Description
This collection bundles all 6 volumes of Susan May Warren’s charming Christiansen Family novels together in one e-book, for a great value! Take a Chance on Me (2014 Christy Award winner!): Darek Christiansen would be a dream bachelor, except for the wounded heart he’s been nursing since the tragic death of his wife, Felicity. New assistant county attorney Ivy Madison simply doesn’t know any better when she bids on Darek at the Deep Haven charity auction. Nor does she know that a plea bargain she crafted three years ago kept the man responsible for Felicity’s death out of jail. Caught between new love and old grudges, Darek must decide if he can set aside the past for a future with Ivy. It Had to Be You: Eden Christiansen never imagined cheering on her younger brother Owen—a reckless NHL rookie—would keep her on the sidelines of her own life, with little time to focus on her own career. Owen could use a mentor . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran Jace Jacobsen. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, Jace's bad-boy reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he's getting from Eden Christiansen isn't making things any easier. But when Owen's carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury, Eden and Jace begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all. When I Fall in Love (2015 Christy Award finalist!): Hawaii was the last place Grace Christiansen ever imagined she'd vacation, much less fall in love. But when her family surprises her with a cooking retreat in paradise, she is thrown headfirst into an adventure. Max Sharpe may make his living on the ice as a pro hockey player, but he feels most at home in the kitchen. Which is why he takes a three-week culinary vacation each year in Hawaii. Upon being paired with Grace for a cooking competition, Max finds himself drawn to her passion, confidence, and perseverance. But as his secrets unfold, Grace is torn between the safe path in front of her and what her heart truly desires. Always on My Mind: After a failed dig, aspiring archaeologist Casper Christiansen heads home to Minnesota to face his feelings for Raina Beaumont. But when he arrives unannounced on her doorstep, he receives quite a shock: Raina is pregnant. Heartbroken, especially when he discovers the identity of the baby's father, Casper tables his dreams and determines to help his older brother prepare the family resort for its grand reopening. But one of Casper's new jobs constantly brings him into contact with Raina, whom he can't seem to forget. The Wonder of You: Mortified after her year abroad is cut short, Amelia Christiansen returns to Deep Haven, certain she isn't brave enough for the adventures she's dreamed of. The last thing she expects is for the man who broke her heart to cross the Atlantic and beg forgiveness. Heir to a European hotel dynasty, Roark St. John has trekked from one exotic locale to another, haunted by tragedy and family expectations. He'll do anything for a second chance with Amelia. But Roark's continued presence only highlights the questions pursuing her. Could finding her new place mean leaving home behind? You’re the One That I Want: An injury ended Owen Christiansen’s NHL career, but a job on an Alaskan crabbing boat offers a fresh start, maybe even a shot at romance with Elise “Scotty” McFlynn, the captain's daughter. Scotty, however, doesn't believe in happily ever after—especially with someone like Owen. Her instinct is confirmed when Casper Christiansen arrives to drag his prodigal brother home, only to be detained in connection to a crime back in Minnesota. As part of her new job on the Anchorage police force, Scotty must escort both brothers to Deep Haven, where she is thrust into an unfamiliar world of family, faith, and fresh starts.
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1496420772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2170
Book Description
This collection bundles all 6 volumes of Susan May Warren’s charming Christiansen Family novels together in one e-book, for a great value! Take a Chance on Me (2014 Christy Award winner!): Darek Christiansen would be a dream bachelor, except for the wounded heart he’s been nursing since the tragic death of his wife, Felicity. New assistant county attorney Ivy Madison simply doesn’t know any better when she bids on Darek at the Deep Haven charity auction. Nor does she know that a plea bargain she crafted three years ago kept the man responsible for Felicity’s death out of jail. Caught between new love and old grudges, Darek must decide if he can set aside the past for a future with Ivy. It Had to Be You: Eden Christiansen never imagined cheering on her younger brother Owen—a reckless NHL rookie—would keep her on the sidelines of her own life, with little time to focus on her own career. Owen could use a mentor . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran Jace Jacobsen. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, Jace's bad-boy reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he's getting from Eden Christiansen isn't making things any easier. But when Owen's carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury, Eden and Jace begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all. When I Fall in Love (2015 Christy Award finalist!): Hawaii was the last place Grace Christiansen ever imagined she'd vacation, much less fall in love. But when her family surprises her with a cooking retreat in paradise, she is thrown headfirst into an adventure. Max Sharpe may make his living on the ice as a pro hockey player, but he feels most at home in the kitchen. Which is why he takes a three-week culinary vacation each year in Hawaii. Upon being paired with Grace for a cooking competition, Max finds himself drawn to her passion, confidence, and perseverance. But as his secrets unfold, Grace is torn between the safe path in front of her and what her heart truly desires. Always on My Mind: After a failed dig, aspiring archaeologist Casper Christiansen heads home to Minnesota to face his feelings for Raina Beaumont. But when he arrives unannounced on her doorstep, he receives quite a shock: Raina is pregnant. Heartbroken, especially when he discovers the identity of the baby's father, Casper tables his dreams and determines to help his older brother prepare the family resort for its grand reopening. But one of Casper's new jobs constantly brings him into contact with Raina, whom he can't seem to forget. The Wonder of You: Mortified after her year abroad is cut short, Amelia Christiansen returns to Deep Haven, certain she isn't brave enough for the adventures she's dreamed of. The last thing she expects is for the man who broke her heart to cross the Atlantic and beg forgiveness. Heir to a European hotel dynasty, Roark St. John has trekked from one exotic locale to another, haunted by tragedy and family expectations. He'll do anything for a second chance with Amelia. But Roark's continued presence only highlights the questions pursuing her. Could finding her new place mean leaving home behind? You’re the One That I Want: An injury ended Owen Christiansen’s NHL career, but a job on an Alaskan crabbing boat offers a fresh start, maybe even a shot at romance with Elise “Scotty” McFlynn, the captain's daughter. Scotty, however, doesn't believe in happily ever after—especially with someone like Owen. Her instinct is confirmed when Casper Christiansen arrives to drag his prodigal brother home, only to be detained in connection to a crime back in Minnesota. As part of her new job on the Anchorage police force, Scotty must escort both brothers to Deep Haven, where she is thrust into an unfamiliar world of family, faith, and fresh starts.