Author: Michelle Collins Anderson
Publisher: A John Scognamiglio Book
ISBN: 1496754530
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 59
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Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! From the new Fannie Flagg of the Ozarks, a richly-woven story of family, forgiveness, and reinvention for readers of Kristy Harvey Woodson, Donna Everhart, Sue Monk Kidd, Jeannette Walls, and Rita Mae Brown. “A vivid blend of sensorial writing, historical detail, and memorable characters await in this compelling, surprising, insightful story of the weight of long-held secrets and the resulting hunger for truth.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of Only the Beautiful Drawing on the little-known true story of one tragic night at an Ozarks dance hall in the author’s Missouri hometown, this beautifully written, endearingly nostalgic novel picks up 50 years later for a folksy, character-driven portrayal of small-town life, split second decisions, and the ways family secrets reverberate through generations. Daisy Flowers is fifteen in 1978 when her free-spirited mother dumps her in Possum Flats, Missouri. It’s a town that sounds like roadkill and, in Daisy’s eyes, is every bit as dead. Sentenced to spend the summer living with her grandmother, the wry and irreverent town mortician, Daisy draws the line at working for the family business, Flowers Funeral Home. Instead, she maneuvers her way into an internship at the local newspaper where, sorting through the basement archives, she learns of a mysterious tragedy from fifty years earlier… On a sweltering, terrible night in 1928, an explosion at the local dance hall left dozens of young people dead, shocking and scarring a town that still doesn’t know how or why it happened. Listed among the victims is a name that’s surprisingly familiar to Daisy, revealing an irresistible family connection to this long-ago accident. Obsessed with investigating the horrors and heroes of that night, Daisy soon discovers Possum Flats holds a multitude of secrets for a small town. And hardly anyone who remembers the tragedy is happy to have some teenaged hippie asking questions about it – not the fire-and-brimstone preacher who found his calling that tragic night; not the fed-up police chief; not the mayor’s widow or his mistress; not even Daisy’s own grandmother, a woman who’s never been afraid to raise eyebrows in the past, whether it’s for something she’s worn, sworn, or done for a living. Some secrets are guarded by the living, while others are kept by the dead, but as buried truths gradually come into the light, they’ll force a reckoning at last. Inspired by the true story of the Bond Dance Hall explosion, a tragedy that took place in the author’s hometown of West Plains, Missouri on April 13, 1928. The cause of the blast has never been determined.
Author: Michelle Collins Anderson
Publisher: A John Scognamiglio Book
ISBN: 1496748298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 431
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From the new Fannie Flagg of the Ozarks, a richly-woven story of family, forgiveness, and reinvention for readers of Kristy Harvey Woodson, Donna Everhart, Sue Monk Kidd, Jeannette Walls, and Rita Mae Brown. “A vivid blend of sensorial writing, historical detail, and memorable characters await in this compelling, surprising, insightful story of the weight of long-held secrets and the resulting hunger for truth.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of Only the Beautiful Drawing on the little-known true story of one tragic night at an Ozarks dance hall in the author’s Missouri hometown, this beautifully written, endearingly nostalgic novel picks up 50 years later for a folksy, character-driven portrayal of small-town life, split second decisions, and the ways family secrets reverberate through generations. Daisy Flowers is fifteen in 1978 when her free-spirited mother dumps her in Possum Flats, Missouri. It’s a town that sounds like roadkill and, in Daisy’s eyes, is every bit as dead. Sentenced to spend the summer living with her grandmother, the wry and irreverent town mortician, Daisy draws the line at working for the family business, Flowers Funeral Home. Instead, she maneuvers her way into an internship at the local newspaper where, sorting through the basement archives, she learns of a mysterious tragedy from fifty years earlier… On a sweltering, terrible night in 1928, an explosion at the local dance hall left dozens of young people dead, shocking and scarring a town that still doesn’t know how or why it happened. Listed among the victims is a name that’s surprisingly familiar to Daisy, revealing an irresistible family connection to this long-ago accident. Obsessed with investigating the horrors and heroes of that night, Daisy soon discovers Possum Flats holds a multitude of secrets for a small town. And hardly anyone who remembers the tragedy is happy to have some teenaged hippie asking questions about it – not the fire-and-brimstone preacher who found his calling that tragic night; not the fed-up police chief; not the mayor’s widow or his mistress; not even Daisy’s own grandmother, a woman who’s never been afraid to raise eyebrows in the past, whether it’s for something she’s worn, sworn, or done for a living. Some secrets are guarded by the living, while others are kept by the dead, but as buried truths gradually come into the light, they’ll force a reckoning at last. Inspired by the true story of the Bond Dance Hall explosion, a tragedy that took place in the author’s hometown of West Plains, Missouri on April 13, 1928. The cause of the blast has never been determined.
Author: Patricia Lee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781959788645
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Will a pair of long lost treasures recovered a continent apart pave the way for two eager hearts to find each other? Realtor Blake Bergstrom stumbles upon an ancient barn while checking fences along a deserted property. A cursory inspection reveals a prairie schooner stored at the building's back. He climbs into the wagon and discovers a rusted lockbox. Secreted within is a water color portrait of a young man. Whose picture could this be and why is it here? When her mother needs her to check an abandoned cabin before the plantation where it sits is sold, Emberly Chastain uncovers her great-great-great Uncle Fred's Bible and takes it with her. Tucked inside is a watercolor portrait of a young woman Emberly can't place. Her uncle never married. Who can she be? Curiosity sets Emberly on a quest to solve the mystery, a journey that will take her across the continent following a long ago wagon train. Will what she finds help her own heart mend and open the door to a new love?
Author: Susan McLeary
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452179336
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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The Art of Wearable Flowers reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear. This guide book provides how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous petal necklace, and a luxurious headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages, headbands, and more. ,br>Renowned floral artist Susan McLeary shares this stunning collection of 40 flower- and plant-based designs that you can try out for yourself. • Each project includes an ingredients list, styling tips, and easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photographs. • This flower arrangement books gets the ultimate makeover to elevate every outfit with natural beauty • Filled with essential information on tools, design techniques, and plant care, making it easy to create these remarkable arrangements at home Featuring hundreds of inspiring photographs presented in a beautifully designed book, The Art of Wearable Flowers is a must-have accessory for any modern woman. Susan McLeary's expertise in styling flowers—combined with breathtaking photos of her signature arrangements—makes this a wonderful gift for the florist-frequenter. • Not your average flower book, this book is for anyone who wants to make a show-stopping appearance at a wedding, birthday party, or any special occasion • Great for brides (and as a bridal shower gift!), florists, crafters, flower gardeners, and flower stylists • Perfect those who loved Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder
Author: Shannon Morgan
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1496747615
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition! Readers of Eve Chase and Kate Morton will devour this bewitchingly atmospheric, melancholy modern ghost story set in the lush hills of England’s Lake District. There, a solitary woman’s quiet life spent in her crumbling ancestral manor house with the company of a child’s ghost is dramatically interrupted when her estranged sister returns to share a horrific story of cruelty and desperation from decades earlier… Francine Thwaite has lived all her fifty-five years in her family’s ancestral home, a rambling Elizabethan manor in England’s Lake District. No other living soul resides there, but Francine isn’t alone. There are ghosts in Thwaite Manor, harmless and familiar. Most beloved is Bree, the mischievous ghost girl who has been Francine’s companion since childhood. When Francine’s estranged sister, Madeleine, returns to the manor after years away, she brings with her a story that threatens everything Francine has always believed. It is a tale of cruelty and desperation, of terror and unbearable heartache. And as Francine learns more about the darkness in her family’s past—and the role she may have played in it—she realizes that confronting the truth may mean losing what she holds most dear. As moving and poignant as it is chilling, Her Little Flowers is a story of grief and enduring love—and of the haunting regrets only forgiveness can dispel.
Author: Kirsten Osbourne
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
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Eighteen year old Ruby has known for years that she would eventually marry her childhood sweetheart. When she's forced to move to Texas, it throws a kink in her plans, but she still knows that David will send for her, and they'll marry. After a year of living in Texas she receives a letter changing her whole world. Lewis moves to Nowhere, Texas, to start a new life with his sons after his wife leaves him for another man. When he's introduced to Ruby, he feels strongly that she would be the perfect wife and new mother for his boys. The only problem is she's engaged to someone else. When he finds out Ruby is no longer engaged, he takes the opportunity to make his move, asking her to marry him immediately. Will Ruby ever get over her feelings for her former fiancé and fall for Lewis? Or will they spend their lives trapped in a loveless marriage?
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493439251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
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When her plans wilt before her eyes, can she revive her dreams? Jaime Harper may have learned the art of flower design at a quaint shop in Sunrise, North Carolina, but it's in the bustling heart of New York City where she has come into her own. Working alongside the charismatic and enigmatic Liam McMillan, Jaime arranges flowers that grace the poshest weddings in town. And she has plans for even bigger and better things. When her ambition outruns her good sense just before the most expensive wedding Epic Events has ever coordinated, Jamie finds that sometimes rising stars have spectacular falls. When a letter arrives from her former mentor, Rose Reid, claiming that all is forgiven and asking her to come home to Sunrise to run the flower shop, Jaime must make a choice: Stay in New York and face the consequences of her colossal failure? Or go home to face the woman she hurt so deeply on that terrible, long-ago summer day?
Author: Wilfried N'Sondé
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253035627
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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A young immigrant yearns to escape her bleak Parisian housing project in this novel by an author who “wields a precise and poetic pen” (Radio France Internationale). Behind the bars on her window, Rosa Maria dreams of sunshine, love, calm, and leaving the city where she lives with her family. She suffers her father’s beatings, hides her femininity behind shapeless clothing, and pines for the beautiful Jason as she awaits her opportunity to flee. Meanwhile, her older brother is found dead in a nearby parking lot, and the neighborhood explodes in a riot against the police. Rosa Maria resolves to act before she is devoured by family intrigues and despair. The powerful voice of Wilfried N’Sondé, a recipient of multiple literary prizes in France, creates a palpable sense of the absence of hope and the social and racial isolation that pervade the Paris projects, even as he never abandons the expansive capacity of individuals to dream of better lives beyond a seemingly hopeless reality
Author: Sameer Kochure
Publisher: Sameer Kochure
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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"Great for fans of Rupi Kaur.” With millions of books out there, there has never been a single poetry book dedicated solely to the inner strength of women. Until now. Welcome to ‘Made of Flowers and Steel’, a raw, inspiring, thought-provoking, healing and intimate poetic journey. A journey full of sweetness, trauma and the ultimate triumph of today’s woman. Fans of Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’, Lang Leav’s ‘Love and Misadventure’ and ‘Her’ by Pierre Alex Jeanty and insta-poetry will love ‘Made of Flowers and Steel’. Inspired by stories of real women, this collection of 100 poems honours the raw grit and the moral fortitude that exists in all women. Sometimes that power is inherent, sometimes it needs to be invoked, but it is always there. Among these words you’ll find heartache, a rare and personal pain, bitter moments, but also moments of self reflection, self acceptance and self love - the highest, most gratifying and hard-earned form of love. Page after page, you’ll discover a newfound love and respect for yourself, and for all the women in your life. Written by Sameer Kochure, the author of the much adored book series ‘A Young Boy and His Best Friend, The Universe,’ and ‘Wrong,’ this book is for all the thinking, feeling women around the world, and for everyone who loves them. 100 Poems | 1 Unmissable Collection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Readers are saying the nicest things about this raw, inspiring, thought provoking, healing and intimate poetic journey, full of sweetness, trauma and the ultimate triumph of today’s woman. “Great for fans of Rupi Kaur.” - Netgalley review. “…a gorgeous collection.” - Goodreads review. “Love the theme of empowerment running through the collection.” - Goodreads review. “…many poems captured my attention and heart.” - Goodreads review. “…there were poems where I almost teared up.” - Netgalley review. “…while this is fiction, it’s also very, very real.” - Netgalley review. ***** Please Note: This is NOT a regular book of poems on love, heartbreak or feminism. It’s a healing, comfort, mental health book and a salute to the moral strength it takes to be a woman in today’s world. Trigger warning: Some poems deal with traumatic real life experiences gathered during the author's extensive research. *****
Author: Michael Bent
Publisher: AB Discovery
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
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Michael and Rosalie Bent have written some very popular and well-received non-fiction self-help and psychology books about Adult Babies. But in addition to those stellar accomplishments, they have also written a number of fiction novels and short stories. In this collection, we read three of these brilliantly written stories about sissy babies and their journeys. You will smile and laugh at how each of our protagonists find their way... home. Contains: Where Big Babies Live Home Detention/Diapered at Home Becoming Me
