Author: Brenda Novak
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1488055459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
"A great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Some families we’re born into Some we find for ourselves When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side. "This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach
One Perfect Summer
Author: Brenda Novak
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1488055459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
"A great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Some families we’re born into Some we find for ourselves When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side. "This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1488055459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
"A great book to finish off your summer reading."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Some families we’re born into Some we find for ourselves When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for a genetic test, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn’t know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity’s family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they’ll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side. "This heartwarming story of sisters who bond as adults is sure to please...those who enjoy books by Susan Mallery and Debbie Macomber."—Library Journal Don’t miss New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s latest novel, The Seaside Library! Other charming reads from Brenda Novak: Summer on the Island The Bookstore on the Beach
Summer Palace in Beijing
Author: Wander Stories
Publisher: WanderStories
ISBN: 9949553180
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit the Summer Palace with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting the Summer Palace with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories
Publisher: WanderStories
ISBN: 9949553180
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit the Summer Palace with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting the Summer Palace with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories
A Baby by Easter & A Family for Summer
Author: Lois Richer
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488091226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Author Lois Richer brings you two stories of love and faith A Baby by Easter Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So when she encounters handsome lawyer David Foster, she jumps at his offer to become caregiver for his special-needs sister. Susannah knows it’s difficult for David to let others ease his burdens. Until he shows her just what a blessing she and her Easter baby are to him. A Family for Summer Jared Hornby has his hands full caring for his orphaned niece and nephew—and nurse Ashley Ross’s motherly touch is just what they need. Although she told herself she’d never get close to another man, helping Jared with the children forges a bond between them. Can he convince her to stand by him—not only for the summer but for a lifetime?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488091226
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Author Lois Richer brings you two stories of love and faith A Baby by Easter Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So when she encounters handsome lawyer David Foster, she jumps at his offer to become caregiver for his special-needs sister. Susannah knows it’s difficult for David to let others ease his burdens. Until he shows her just what a blessing she and her Easter baby are to him. A Family for Summer Jared Hornby has his hands full caring for his orphaned niece and nephew—and nurse Ashley Ross’s motherly touch is just what they need. Although she told herself she’d never get close to another man, helping Jared with the children forges a bond between them. Can he convince her to stand by him—not only for the summer but for a lifetime?
Serenity's Sight
Author: Cynthia Sisco
Publisher: a-argus books
ISBN: 0984514228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
On Serenity's thirteenth birthday, she sees something which will change her families lives forever. She sees people no one else can see and she hears voices no one else can hear. Finally, she learns secrets that frighten even her.
Publisher: a-argus books
ISBN: 0984514228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
On Serenity's thirteenth birthday, she sees something which will change her families lives forever. She sees people no one else can see and she hears voices no one else can hear. Finally, she learns secrets that frighten even her.
Serenity's Promise
Author: Peter Speciale
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1639618031
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Death we must endure, but what happens afterward? Mary O'Neil says she knows what transpires afterlife...and can prove it. Serenity's senior year had gone from collections of memories to recollections of regret. The end could not come fast enough for her. Trevor felt life had given him a raw deal. He intended on cramming as many years' worth of life as he could in the very possible short time he had left. In 1968, Serenity Marolis, a young woman just out of high school, struggled to survive after plunging into the ferocious waters of Niagara Falls. While she was fighting for her life, she found herself in the realm between life and death and was sent on a journey through history by an angelic being. As Serenity made her way toward her eternal destination, she hoped to find her friend waiting on the other side. Sixteen-year-old Trevor Wyatt did not believe in eternity or that if there was a God, He would allow a person to suffer with the heart condition Trevor had had to live with. In 2018, Trevor met Mary O'Neil, who told of Serenity's plight. He considered the story a fictional tale designed to convert him to Christ and was not persuaded. The stories were suddenly entwined, but would it change his mind?
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1639618031
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Death we must endure, but what happens afterward? Mary O'Neil says she knows what transpires afterlife...and can prove it. Serenity's senior year had gone from collections of memories to recollections of regret. The end could not come fast enough for her. Trevor felt life had given him a raw deal. He intended on cramming as many years' worth of life as he could in the very possible short time he had left. In 1968, Serenity Marolis, a young woman just out of high school, struggled to survive after plunging into the ferocious waters of Niagara Falls. While she was fighting for her life, she found herself in the realm between life and death and was sent on a journey through history by an angelic being. As Serenity made her way toward her eternal destination, she hoped to find her friend waiting on the other side. Sixteen-year-old Trevor Wyatt did not believe in eternity or that if there was a God, He would allow a person to suffer with the heart condition Trevor had had to live with. In 2018, Trevor met Mary O'Neil, who told of Serenity's plight. He considered the story a fictional tale designed to convert him to Christ and was not persuaded. The stories were suddenly entwined, but would it change his mind?
Life Stories
Author: Paul E. Richardson
Publisher: Russian Information Service
ISBN: 1880100584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
A novelist catches up with his future... a president is under house arrest after setting off a nuclear war... an off-planet skipper leads a hunt for a mysterious life-giving creature... a single mother protects her disabled son... a man finds serenity in his vacation-emptied city... a woman looks for love in silence... a thunderstorm turns lives upside down... an oligarch makes a unexpected career change... a detective solves a murder and doesn't like what he finds... a family copes with Russia's medieval future... a traveler grapples with Pushkin's killer... a disaffected son mourns his mother... These are just some of the stories in this wonderful collection of original works by 19 leading Russian writers. They are life-affirming stories of love, family, hope, rebirth, mystery and imagination. Masterfully translated by some of the best Russian-English translators working today, these tales reassert the power of Russian literature to affect readers of all cultures in profound and lasting ways. Best of all, 100% of the profits from the sale of this book will go to benefit Russian hospice -- not-for-profit care for fellow human beings who are nearing the end of their own life stories.
Publisher: Russian Information Service
ISBN: 1880100584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
A novelist catches up with his future... a president is under house arrest after setting off a nuclear war... an off-planet skipper leads a hunt for a mysterious life-giving creature... a single mother protects her disabled son... a man finds serenity in his vacation-emptied city... a woman looks for love in silence... a thunderstorm turns lives upside down... an oligarch makes a unexpected career change... a detective solves a murder and doesn't like what he finds... a family copes with Russia's medieval future... a traveler grapples with Pushkin's killer... a disaffected son mourns his mother... These are just some of the stories in this wonderful collection of original works by 19 leading Russian writers. They are life-affirming stories of love, family, hope, rebirth, mystery and imagination. Masterfully translated by some of the best Russian-English translators working today, these tales reassert the power of Russian literature to affect readers of all cultures in profound and lasting ways. Best of all, 100% of the profits from the sale of this book will go to benefit Russian hospice -- not-for-profit care for fellow human beings who are nearing the end of their own life stories.
Summer of My Amazing Luck
Author: Miriam Toews
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1640091866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"[A] memorable portrait of a struggling young person who finds unexpected resilience and peace . . . Hilarious, heartbreaking, and poignant." —Booklist Miriam Toews welcomes her readers to the Have–a–Life housing project (better known as Half–a–Life). The welfare regulations are endless and the rate–fink neighbors won't mind their own business. Lucy Von Alstyne sends fictitious letters to her friend Alicia, pretending to be the father of Alicia's twins. When the two mothers and their five children set off on a journey to find him, facing along the way the complications of living in poverty and raising fatherless children, Lucy discovers this just may be the summer of her amazing luck.
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1640091866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
"[A] memorable portrait of a struggling young person who finds unexpected resilience and peace . . . Hilarious, heartbreaking, and poignant." —Booklist Miriam Toews welcomes her readers to the Have–a–Life housing project (better known as Half–a–Life). The welfare regulations are endless and the rate–fink neighbors won't mind their own business. Lucy Von Alstyne sends fictitious letters to her friend Alicia, pretending to be the father of Alicia's twins. When the two mothers and their five children set off on a journey to find him, facing along the way the complications of living in poverty and raising fatherless children, Lucy discovers this just may be the summer of her amazing luck.
Summer Vows
Author: Rochelle Alers
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459234650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Twins Ana and Jason, along with their cousin Nicholas, are successful thirtysomethings who are single—and loving it. They have no idea that their relatives are betting on which one of them will get married first. But by the family's New Year's Eve reunion, will all three have learned what it means to be really lucky—in love? As CEO of Serenity Records, Ana Cole never backs down. Now the hot new recording artist she's signed has made her the target of death threats, forcing her to go into hiding. And protecting her is U.S. marshal Jacob Jones. Jacob has better things to do on his vacation than play bodyguard. Until he gets a glimpse of the body he'll be guarding… Spending days and nights together in close quarters stokes their mutual attraction into an inferno of desire. But if Jacob can outwit a would-be assassin, will their love outlast his assignment?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459234650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Twins Ana and Jason, along with their cousin Nicholas, are successful thirtysomethings who are single—and loving it. They have no idea that their relatives are betting on which one of them will get married first. But by the family's New Year's Eve reunion, will all three have learned what it means to be really lucky—in love? As CEO of Serenity Records, Ana Cole never backs down. Now the hot new recording artist she's signed has made her the target of death threats, forcing her to go into hiding. And protecting her is U.S. marshal Jacob Jones. Jacob has better things to do on his vacation than play bodyguard. Until he gets a glimpse of the body he'll be guarding… Spending days and nights together in close quarters stokes their mutual attraction into an inferno of desire. But if Jacob can outwit a would-be assassin, will their love outlast his assignment?
Mediterranean Summer
Author: David Shalleck
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767930231
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France and Italy by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple’s spectacular sailing yacht. Having begun his cooking career in some of New York’s and San Francisco’s best restaurants, David Shalleck undertakes a European culinary adventure, a quest to discover what it really means to be a chef through a series of demanding internships in Provence and throughout Italy. After four years, as he debates whether it is finally time to return stateside and pursue something more permanent, he stumbles upon a rare opportunity: to become the chef on board Serenity, the classic sailing yacht owned by one of Italy’s most prominent couples. They present Shalleck with the ultimate challenge: to prepare all the meals for them and their guests for the summer, with no repeats, comprised exclusively of local ingredients that reflect the flavors of each port, presented flawlessly to the couple’s uncompromising taste—all from the confines of the yacht’s small galley while at sea. Shalleck invites readers to experience both place and food on Serenity’s five-month journey. He prepares the simple classics of Provençal cooking in the French Riviera, forages for delicate frutti di mare in Liguria to make crudo, finds the freshest fish along the Tuscan coast for cacciucco, embraces the season of sun-drenched tomatoes for acqua pazza in the Amalfi Coast, and crosses the Bay of Naples to serve decadent dark chocolate-almond cake at the Isle of Capri. Shalleck captures the distinctive sights, sounds, and unique character of each port, the work hard/play hard life of being a crew member, and the challenges of producing world-class cuisine for the stylish and demanding owners and their guests. An intimate view of the most exclusive of worlds, Mediterranean Summer offers readers a new perspective on breathtaking places, a memorable portrait of old world elegance and life at sea, as well recipes and tips to re-create the delectable food.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767930231
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France and Italy by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple’s spectacular sailing yacht. Having begun his cooking career in some of New York’s and San Francisco’s best restaurants, David Shalleck undertakes a European culinary adventure, a quest to discover what it really means to be a chef through a series of demanding internships in Provence and throughout Italy. After four years, as he debates whether it is finally time to return stateside and pursue something more permanent, he stumbles upon a rare opportunity: to become the chef on board Serenity, the classic sailing yacht owned by one of Italy’s most prominent couples. They present Shalleck with the ultimate challenge: to prepare all the meals for them and their guests for the summer, with no repeats, comprised exclusively of local ingredients that reflect the flavors of each port, presented flawlessly to the couple’s uncompromising taste—all from the confines of the yacht’s small galley while at sea. Shalleck invites readers to experience both place and food on Serenity’s five-month journey. He prepares the simple classics of Provençal cooking in the French Riviera, forages for delicate frutti di mare in Liguria to make crudo, finds the freshest fish along the Tuscan coast for cacciucco, embraces the season of sun-drenched tomatoes for acqua pazza in the Amalfi Coast, and crosses the Bay of Naples to serve decadent dark chocolate-almond cake at the Isle of Capri. Shalleck captures the distinctive sights, sounds, and unique character of each port, the work hard/play hard life of being a crew member, and the challenges of producing world-class cuisine for the stylish and demanding owners and their guests. An intimate view of the most exclusive of worlds, Mediterranean Summer offers readers a new perspective on breathtaking places, a memorable portrait of old world elegance and life at sea, as well recipes and tips to re-create the delectable food.
Picasso Love
Author: Arthur F. McCune
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662408811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Zain John Michaels was no ordinary kid or adult. As a stillborn, the universe endowed him with the gift, spirit, and artistry of Picasso. Growing up in the big city with a job as a paperboy in his family’s newspaper delivery business, he and his favorite client, Mrs. Baugh, quickly became the best of friends. Unaware that Mrs. Baugh was a wealthy widow who was close to the last days of her life, she willed Zain a large sum of money to help him in his quest to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, own the nicest jazz radio station, and become the world’s best pool player. Being in a good close-knit family, learning the game of pool from his father John, scrutinizing the paintings of Picasso through a magnifying glass—along with self-motivation, focus, determination, and the study of geometry and physics—Zain’s journey through life to fulfill his passions came to a pause. Losing loved ones deeply depressed him, causing him to face away from the world. The loving-kindness of his family, Winston—a true childhood friend—and a heaven sent new love in the beauty of Summer Rain, reignited his passion and spirit to continue his quest with ultimate focus, training, practice, and determination to become the master of the pool game as he was preparing for something in the end that he was not aware of—save his mother, humanity, and the game of pool from the vicious kingpin of the game’s underworld. From being called Stick, Cue, Nighze, and sometimes Picasso B, Zain John showed the world he was more than just the best artist of the game of pool. He was a loving, caring, kind, giving person with style, class, finesse, and the gift of a personality and infectious attitude that became admired across the world. Want to connect with Arthur to learn more about how he maintains his youthful look, streamlined, muscular tight physique, and his good looks in his senior years? He welcomes your connecting with him at [email protected] Arthur anticipates soon getting back to blogging on his established blogspot; www.achievetomorrow.blogspot.com where he’ll promote jazz, style, dressing well, utopia and underground rhythm and blues, men’s skin care, men’s health products, and keep you updated on what’s happening with him.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662408811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Zain John Michaels was no ordinary kid or adult. As a stillborn, the universe endowed him with the gift, spirit, and artistry of Picasso. Growing up in the big city with a job as a paperboy in his family’s newspaper delivery business, he and his favorite client, Mrs. Baugh, quickly became the best of friends. Unaware that Mrs. Baugh was a wealthy widow who was close to the last days of her life, she willed Zain a large sum of money to help him in his quest to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, own the nicest jazz radio station, and become the world’s best pool player. Being in a good close-knit family, learning the game of pool from his father John, scrutinizing the paintings of Picasso through a magnifying glass—along with self-motivation, focus, determination, and the study of geometry and physics—Zain’s journey through life to fulfill his passions came to a pause. Losing loved ones deeply depressed him, causing him to face away from the world. The loving-kindness of his family, Winston—a true childhood friend—and a heaven sent new love in the beauty of Summer Rain, reignited his passion and spirit to continue his quest with ultimate focus, training, practice, and determination to become the master of the pool game as he was preparing for something in the end that he was not aware of—save his mother, humanity, and the game of pool from the vicious kingpin of the game’s underworld. From being called Stick, Cue, Nighze, and sometimes Picasso B, Zain John showed the world he was more than just the best artist of the game of pool. He was a loving, caring, kind, giving person with style, class, finesse, and the gift of a personality and infectious attitude that became admired across the world. Want to connect with Arthur to learn more about how he maintains his youthful look, streamlined, muscular tight physique, and his good looks in his senior years? He welcomes your connecting with him at [email protected] Arthur anticipates soon getting back to blogging on his established blogspot; www.achievetomorrow.blogspot.com where he’ll promote jazz, style, dressing well, utopia and underground rhythm and blues, men’s skin care, men’s health products, and keep you updated on what’s happening with him.