Author: Rosanne Bittner
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1940941237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
The second book in Rosanne Bittner’s bold Savage Destiny series continues the love story of Zeke and Abbie Monroe. For the first five years of her marriage Abbie lives among the Cheyenne, learning their customs and beliefs and giving birth to a son who is as wild and free as his Native American family, and a daughter who will one day be forced to choose between her Indian and white blood. Through real historical events involving the government and Native Americans, Zeke and Abbie cling to one another through danger and torn loyalties. This story vividly depicts the “right” and “wrong” of both sides in the bloody conflicts that arose as the West was settled. Through it all Zeke strives to reach the point where he can provide his Abbie with a real “white woman’s “ home, where she can set a prized family heirloom, a mantle clock, over a fireplace in a house with real wood floors and a cooking hearth. Though his heart is as wild as his Cheyenne blood, Zeke will give up that life for his beloved Abbie. PRAISE: “Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner’s hallmarks. Again and again, she brings readers to tears.” —Romantic Times “Extraordinary…Bittner’s characters spring to life.” —Publishers Weekly
Ride the Free Wind
Author: Rosanne Bittner
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1940941237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
The second book in Rosanne Bittner’s bold Savage Destiny series continues the love story of Zeke and Abbie Monroe. For the first five years of her marriage Abbie lives among the Cheyenne, learning their customs and beliefs and giving birth to a son who is as wild and free as his Native American family, and a daughter who will one day be forced to choose between her Indian and white blood. Through real historical events involving the government and Native Americans, Zeke and Abbie cling to one another through danger and torn loyalties. This story vividly depicts the “right” and “wrong” of both sides in the bloody conflicts that arose as the West was settled. Through it all Zeke strives to reach the point where he can provide his Abbie with a real “white woman’s “ home, where she can set a prized family heirloom, a mantle clock, over a fireplace in a house with real wood floors and a cooking hearth. Though his heart is as wild as his Cheyenne blood, Zeke will give up that life for his beloved Abbie. PRAISE: “Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner’s hallmarks. Again and again, she brings readers to tears.” —Romantic Times “Extraordinary…Bittner’s characters spring to life.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1940941237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
The second book in Rosanne Bittner’s bold Savage Destiny series continues the love story of Zeke and Abbie Monroe. For the first five years of her marriage Abbie lives among the Cheyenne, learning their customs and beliefs and giving birth to a son who is as wild and free as his Native American family, and a daughter who will one day be forced to choose between her Indian and white blood. Through real historical events involving the government and Native Americans, Zeke and Abbie cling to one another through danger and torn loyalties. This story vividly depicts the “right” and “wrong” of both sides in the bloody conflicts that arose as the West was settled. Through it all Zeke strives to reach the point where he can provide his Abbie with a real “white woman’s “ home, where she can set a prized family heirloom, a mantle clock, over a fireplace in a house with real wood floors and a cooking hearth. Though his heart is as wild as his Cheyenne blood, Zeke will give up that life for his beloved Abbie. PRAISE: “Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner’s hallmarks. Again and again, she brings readers to tears.” —Romantic Times “Extraordinary…Bittner’s characters spring to life.” —Publishers Weekly
Sweet Destiny
Author: K C Lynn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
RECIPEThree cups of a long-standing rivalry between two families and a wedding that will force them all under one roof.Two tablespoons of a bride and a groom whose love is put to the test when they find themselves caught in the middle of it.A slice of a secret that will change the course of their lives forever. A pinch of fate.A dash of friendship.A sprinkle of seduction.Mix together in a large bowl to create a hockey game that turns into a brawl, a rehearsal dinner that ends in disaster, and an unexpected guest no one saw coming.Bake at 350° for a rich serving of life and a love that transcends lifetimes. A love so powerful it may just be the ingredient needed to end a longtime feud between two families.A timeless recipe that is sure to fill your heart with a generous helping of Sweet Destiny.NOTE: Sweet Haven must be read prior to this Novella. If you wish to start at the very beginning you can start with A Recipe for Love, which has Sweet Temptation and Sweet Love but it isn't a must.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
RECIPEThree cups of a long-standing rivalry between two families and a wedding that will force them all under one roof.Two tablespoons of a bride and a groom whose love is put to the test when they find themselves caught in the middle of it.A slice of a secret that will change the course of their lives forever. A pinch of fate.A dash of friendship.A sprinkle of seduction.Mix together in a large bowl to create a hockey game that turns into a brawl, a rehearsal dinner that ends in disaster, and an unexpected guest no one saw coming.Bake at 350° for a rich serving of life and a love that transcends lifetimes. A love so powerful it may just be the ingredient needed to end a longtime feud between two families.A timeless recipe that is sure to fill your heart with a generous helping of Sweet Destiny.NOTE: Sweet Haven must be read prior to this Novella. If you wish to start at the very beginning you can start with A Recipe for Love, which has Sweet Temptation and Sweet Love but it isn't a must.
Sweet Destiny
Author: Penny Watson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540878960
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Wolfgang Reinhard Klaus, Director of Charitable Donations for the family business, is the last unmarried Klaus brother. While his four siblings have fallen in love and started their unconventional families, Wolfgang has been crushed by his heart-breaking obligations. The once affable Wolf has become a bitter and tormented man. All he has left is a nimble vision of loveliness who haunts his dreams. Is she enough to restore his faith in humanity? Belinda Kiefer is a one-of-a-kind being, embraced by the winter forest and the woodland animals. Half-human, half-fairy, she flits between two worlds, searching for a place to belong. Her secret crush on Wolfgang is both a blessing and a curse. It will help her to soothe him in his darkest hour, but the outcome may cost her everything. When Santa is injured before Christmas, the Klaus family is forced to take action. The Day of Reckoning is finally upon them, and one of the siblings must take responsibility for the beloved holiday. Which brother possesses the true heart of the Weihnachtsmann? Who will be the one to fulfill this long-awaited destiny?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540878960
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Wolfgang Reinhard Klaus, Director of Charitable Donations for the family business, is the last unmarried Klaus brother. While his four siblings have fallen in love and started their unconventional families, Wolfgang has been crushed by his heart-breaking obligations. The once affable Wolf has become a bitter and tormented man. All he has left is a nimble vision of loveliness who haunts his dreams. Is she enough to restore his faith in humanity? Belinda Kiefer is a one-of-a-kind being, embraced by the winter forest and the woodland animals. Half-human, half-fairy, she flits between two worlds, searching for a place to belong. Her secret crush on Wolfgang is both a blessing and a curse. It will help her to soothe him in his darkest hour, but the outcome may cost her everything. When Santa is injured before Christmas, the Klaus family is forced to take action. The Day of Reckoning is finally upon them, and one of the siblings must take responsibility for the beloved holiday. Which brother possesses the true heart of the Weihnachtsmann? Who will be the one to fulfill this long-awaited destiny?
Sweet 15
Author: Emily Adler
Publisher: Skyscape
ISBN: 9780761455844
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shortly before her fifteenth birthday, Destiny Lozada's traditional Puerto Rican mother and feminist older sister hijack her quinceanera, each pushing her own agenda and ignoring the possibility that Destiny, a skateboarding tomboy, might have her own ideas about the coming-of-age ritual she is about to participate in.
Publisher: Skyscape
ISBN: 9780761455844
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shortly before her fifteenth birthday, Destiny Lozada's traditional Puerto Rican mother and feminist older sister hijack her quinceanera, each pushing her own agenda and ignoring the possibility that Destiny, a skateboarding tomboy, might have her own ideas about the coming-of-age ritual she is about to participate in.
The Sweet Far Thing
Author: Libba Bray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0731814924
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
It has been a year of change since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Having bound the wild, dark magic of the realms to her, Gemma has forged unlikely and unsuspected new alliances both with the headstrong Felicity and timid Ann, Kartik, the exotic young man whose companionship is forbidden, and the fearsome creatures of the realms. Now, as Gemma approaches her London debut, the time has come to test those bonds. As her friendship with Felicity and Ann faces its gravest trial, and with the Order grappling for control of the realms, Gemma is compelled to decide once and for all which path she is meant to take. Pulled forward by fate, the destiny Gemma faces threatens to set chaos loose, not only in the realms, but also upon the rigid Victorian society whose rules Gemma has both defied and followed. Where does Gemma really belong? And will she, can she, survive?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0731814924
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
It has been a year of change since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Having bound the wild, dark magic of the realms to her, Gemma has forged unlikely and unsuspected new alliances both with the headstrong Felicity and timid Ann, Kartik, the exotic young man whose companionship is forbidden, and the fearsome creatures of the realms. Now, as Gemma approaches her London debut, the time has come to test those bonds. As her friendship with Felicity and Ann faces its gravest trial, and with the Order grappling for control of the realms, Gemma is compelled to decide once and for all which path she is meant to take. Pulled forward by fate, the destiny Gemma faces threatens to set chaos loose, not only in the realms, but also upon the rigid Victorian society whose rules Gemma has both defied and followed. Where does Gemma really belong? And will she, can she, survive?
Sweet Dreams
Author: Tricia Sullivan
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785658018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Tricia Sullivan returns to the genre with a page-turning, surreal high-concept science fiction that will define the conversation within the genre for years to come. Charlie is a dreamhacker, able to enter your dreams and mold their direction. Forget that recurring nightmare about being naked in an exam--Charlie will step into your dream, bring you a dressing gown and give you the answers. In London 2022 her skills are in demand, though they still only just pay the bills. Hired by a celebrity whose nights are haunted by a masked figure who stalks her through a bewildering and sinister landscape, Charlie hopes her star is on the rise. Then her client sleepwalks straight off a tall building, and Charlie starts to realize that these horrors are not all just a dream...
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785658018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Tricia Sullivan returns to the genre with a page-turning, surreal high-concept science fiction that will define the conversation within the genre for years to come. Charlie is a dreamhacker, able to enter your dreams and mold their direction. Forget that recurring nightmare about being naked in an exam--Charlie will step into your dream, bring you a dressing gown and give you the answers. In London 2022 her skills are in demand, though they still only just pay the bills. Hired by a celebrity whose nights are haunted by a masked figure who stalks her through a bewildering and sinister landscape, Charlie hopes her star is on the rise. Then her client sleepwalks straight off a tall building, and Charlie starts to realize that these horrors are not all just a dream...
Sweet Haven
Author: K. C. Lynn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539002154
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Two cups of an arrogant, dirty talkin' firefighter who has an obsession with peaches and the forbidden girl who smells like them. One tablespoon of a sweet schoolteacher trying to find her place in the world while attempting to resist her brother's sworn enemy. A slice of fate that has their hearts questioning the past and the consuming need they have for one another. A dash of desire. A pinch of rivalry. A sprinkle of deja vu. Mix together in a large bowl to create a combustible passion and a future that neither of them could have ever predicted. Bake at 350 for a rich serving of destiny and a love that could burn for eternity. A timeless recipe that is sure to fill your heart with a generous helping of Sweet Haven. *** This a longer length novella and is the second book in the Sweet series. It is told in dual POV, has an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Since Samantha and Jase are recurring characters from Sweet Temptation and Sweet Love, I recommend reading both books prior to this but it isn't a must."
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539002154
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Two cups of an arrogant, dirty talkin' firefighter who has an obsession with peaches and the forbidden girl who smells like them. One tablespoon of a sweet schoolteacher trying to find her place in the world while attempting to resist her brother's sworn enemy. A slice of fate that has their hearts questioning the past and the consuming need they have for one another. A dash of desire. A pinch of rivalry. A sprinkle of deja vu. Mix together in a large bowl to create a combustible passion and a future that neither of them could have ever predicted. Bake at 350 for a rich serving of destiny and a love that could burn for eternity. A timeless recipe that is sure to fill your heart with a generous helping of Sweet Haven. *** This a longer length novella and is the second book in the Sweet series. It is told in dual POV, has an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Since Samantha and Jase are recurring characters from Sweet Temptation and Sweet Love, I recommend reading both books prior to this but it isn't a must."
Ambushed Souls
Author: Beverly Adams
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456801929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
In the beginning God created Beverlyn, He made her a clear and wonderful spirit. He wrapped her in light, and kissed her giving the power of experiencing the journey through the universe that lies within. The essence of insight, wisdom and compassion placed deep within her soul. He placed a hunger for life,an understanding of being the rights of every human being. God is very important in Beverlyn's life. Beverlyn's sense of being here for a purpose at this particular time. The unraveling of a dream. Life's acts are but reenactments of a dream that becomes a nightmare. The need to be nurtured after birth was very great. The choices to be born black to a teenage girl and a man who seduced his niece into his bed in the ending of 1948. Many obstacles have confronted me. Beginning with the lady in the shadows I went to her when I first left the hospital. My mother went away shortly after my birth. The bedroom was always very dark,quiet it was as ifi I was on another planet it seemed that time stopped at least for me. I was frightened and alone. Beverlyn life changed on the day that the door the my chamber opened and in walked my greatest nightmare.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456801929
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
In the beginning God created Beverlyn, He made her a clear and wonderful spirit. He wrapped her in light, and kissed her giving the power of experiencing the journey through the universe that lies within. The essence of insight, wisdom and compassion placed deep within her soul. He placed a hunger for life,an understanding of being the rights of every human being. God is very important in Beverlyn's life. Beverlyn's sense of being here for a purpose at this particular time. The unraveling of a dream. Life's acts are but reenactments of a dream that becomes a nightmare. The need to be nurtured after birth was very great. The choices to be born black to a teenage girl and a man who seduced his niece into his bed in the ending of 1948. Many obstacles have confronted me. Beginning with the lady in the shadows I went to her when I first left the hospital. My mother went away shortly after my birth. The bedroom was always very dark,quiet it was as ifi I was on another planet it seemed that time stopped at least for me. I was frightened and alone. Beverlyn life changed on the day that the door the my chamber opened and in walked my greatest nightmare.
Questions Couples Ask Behind Closed Doors
Author: James Osterhaus
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 1939629985
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Hands-on, practical tools and communication strategies that can heal and transform your marriage into a rich and rewarding relationship. The “What is ‘healthy’?” question is just one of many questions couples have asked me over and over again in my counseling practice. The typical couples I’ve counseled have again and again asked, “Why do we get into so much conflict over the same issues?” “How can we learn to trust each other?” “Who leads?” “What do we do with in-laws?” and a whole host of other questions. Noted marriage therapist and executive coach Jim Osterhaus takes the 18 top questions he’s been asked the most and answers them for you in this book. Each chapter stands on its own as couples search for answers to the challenges they face. After many of the chapters, you will find very helpful, practical tips to help you understand your relationship better, and begin the process of making it more fulfilling. “At last! Jim Osterhaus has given us a ‘greatest hits’ of how to have a healthy marriage.” —Gary J. Oliver, PhD
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 1939629985
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Hands-on, practical tools and communication strategies that can heal and transform your marriage into a rich and rewarding relationship. The “What is ‘healthy’?” question is just one of many questions couples have asked me over and over again in my counseling practice. The typical couples I’ve counseled have again and again asked, “Why do we get into so much conflict over the same issues?” “How can we learn to trust each other?” “Who leads?” “What do we do with in-laws?” and a whole host of other questions. Noted marriage therapist and executive coach Jim Osterhaus takes the 18 top questions he’s been asked the most and answers them for you in this book. Each chapter stands on its own as couples search for answers to the challenges they face. After many of the chapters, you will find very helpful, practical tips to help you understand your relationship better, and begin the process of making it more fulfilling. “At last! Jim Osterhaus has given us a ‘greatest hits’ of how to have a healthy marriage.” —Gary J. Oliver, PhD
Finders Reapers
Author: Carrie Pulkinen
Publisher: Carrie Pulkinen
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The grim reaper took a vacation. Now all hell is breaking loose. With an existential crisis looming over his head, Asher needs a break from reaping souls. But when he leaves his door to the underworld unattended, one escaped ghost threatens to turn the French Quarter into a haven for the hell-bound. Oh, and that crisis he was trying to escape? Her name is Jasmine Lee, and she could be the death of him. The literal death of Death. Yep. You heard that right. There’s no such thing as too dead when it comes to necromancer Jasmine Lee. She’s never met a ghost she can’t tame, but when a thousand ornery spirits descend upon New Orleans, her secret weakness is a recipe for phantasmal disaster. Holy ghost guts. She’s in trouble. The unfairly hot reaper is the last person Jasmine wants to work with. But if she doesn’t help Asher wrangle the lost souls back to the underworld, there will be hell to pay. Literally. Enjoy a smoldering brush with Death in this fast, fun romantic comedy.
Publisher: Carrie Pulkinen
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
The grim reaper took a vacation. Now all hell is breaking loose. With an existential crisis looming over his head, Asher needs a break from reaping souls. But when he leaves his door to the underworld unattended, one escaped ghost threatens to turn the French Quarter into a haven for the hell-bound. Oh, and that crisis he was trying to escape? Her name is Jasmine Lee, and she could be the death of him. The literal death of Death. Yep. You heard that right. There’s no such thing as too dead when it comes to necromancer Jasmine Lee. She’s never met a ghost she can’t tame, but when a thousand ornery spirits descend upon New Orleans, her secret weakness is a recipe for phantasmal disaster. Holy ghost guts. She’s in trouble. The unfairly hot reaper is the last person Jasmine wants to work with. But if she doesn’t help Asher wrangle the lost souls back to the underworld, there will be hell to pay. Literally. Enjoy a smoldering brush with Death in this fast, fun romantic comedy.