Author: Maureen Lee
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409140652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
It should have been the start of a brand new life in Liverpool... Patricia, Tara and Aideen couldn't be more excited about leaving Dublin with their father and heading for a new life in Liverpool. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems. The day after the family arrive in England, father Bernie hastily sweeps the girls onto a huge ocean liner heading to New York. When Bernie tragically vanishes midway across the Atlantic, the grieving sisters are forced to prepare themselves for a new life far away from home, friends and family. What was their father running from? Can the girls put the tragedy behind them and build new lives in New York? A heartwarming family saga from Sunday Times bestselling author Maureen Lee - perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. What readers are saying about Maureen Lee - the queen of Liverpool sagas 'A great storyteller' Liz, Amazon reviewer 'The characters jump off the page, I would definitely recommend' R, Amazon reviewer 'I never want to put Maureen's books down' Whitehouse, Amazon reviewer 'I couldn't put this book down' Pat, Amazon reviewer 'Kept me gripped from the very first page...highly recommend' Diana, Amazon reviewer
The Kelly Sisters
Author: Maureen Lee
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409140652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
It should have been the start of a brand new life in Liverpool... Patricia, Tara and Aideen couldn't be more excited about leaving Dublin with their father and heading for a new life in Liverpool. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems. The day after the family arrive in England, father Bernie hastily sweeps the girls onto a huge ocean liner heading to New York. When Bernie tragically vanishes midway across the Atlantic, the grieving sisters are forced to prepare themselves for a new life far away from home, friends and family. What was their father running from? Can the girls put the tragedy behind them and build new lives in New York? A heartwarming family saga from Sunday Times bestselling author Maureen Lee - perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. What readers are saying about Maureen Lee - the queen of Liverpool sagas 'A great storyteller' Liz, Amazon reviewer 'The characters jump off the page, I would definitely recommend' R, Amazon reviewer 'I never want to put Maureen's books down' Whitehouse, Amazon reviewer 'I couldn't put this book down' Pat, Amazon reviewer 'Kept me gripped from the very first page...highly recommend' Diana, Amazon reviewer
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409140652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
It should have been the start of a brand new life in Liverpool... Patricia, Tara and Aideen couldn't be more excited about leaving Dublin with their father and heading for a new life in Liverpool. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems. The day after the family arrive in England, father Bernie hastily sweeps the girls onto a huge ocean liner heading to New York. When Bernie tragically vanishes midway across the Atlantic, the grieving sisters are forced to prepare themselves for a new life far away from home, friends and family. What was their father running from? Can the girls put the tragedy behind them and build new lives in New York? A heartwarming family saga from Sunday Times bestselling author Maureen Lee - perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. What readers are saying about Maureen Lee - the queen of Liverpool sagas 'A great storyteller' Liz, Amazon reviewer 'The characters jump off the page, I would definitely recommend' R, Amazon reviewer 'I never want to put Maureen's books down' Whitehouse, Amazon reviewer 'I couldn't put this book down' Pat, Amazon reviewer 'Kept me gripped from the very first page...highly recommend' Diana, Amazon reviewer
Sunflower Sisters
Author: Martha Hall Kelly
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1524796417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Martha Hall Kelly’s million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls introduced readers to Caroline Ferriday. Now, in Sunflower Sisters, Kelly tells the story of Ferriday’s ancestor Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse during the Civil War whose calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Anne-May Wilson, a Southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists. “An exquisite tapestry of women determined to defy the molds the world has for them.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours Georgeanna “Georgey” Woolsey isn’t meant for the world of lavish parties and the demure attitudes of women of her stature. So when war ignites the nation, Georgey follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered women on the battlefront a bother. In proving them wrong, she and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg and witness the unparalleled horrors of slavery as they become involved in the war effort. In the South, Jemma is enslaved on the Peeler Plantation in Maryland, where she lives with her mother and father. Her sister, Patience, is enslaved on the plantation next door, and both live in fear of LeBaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. When Jemma is sold by the cruel plantation mistress Anne-May at the same time the Union army comes through, she sees a chance to finally escape—but only by abandoning the family she loves. Anne-May is left behind to run Peeler Plantation when her husband joins the Union army and her cherished brother enlists with the Confederates. In charge of the household, she uses the opportunity to follow her own ambitions and is drawn into a secret Southern network of spies, finally exposing herself to the fate she deserves. Inspired by true accounts, Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from the barbaric and inhumane plantations, to a war-torn New York City, to the horrors of the battlefield. It’s a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse, in a society grappling with nationalism and unthinkable racial cruelty, a story still so relevant today.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1524796417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Martha Hall Kelly’s million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls introduced readers to Caroline Ferriday. Now, in Sunflower Sisters, Kelly tells the story of Ferriday’s ancestor Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse during the Civil War whose calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Anne-May Wilson, a Southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists. “An exquisite tapestry of women determined to defy the molds the world has for them.”—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours Georgeanna “Georgey” Woolsey isn’t meant for the world of lavish parties and the demure attitudes of women of her stature. So when war ignites the nation, Georgey follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered women on the battlefront a bother. In proving them wrong, she and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg and witness the unparalleled horrors of slavery as they become involved in the war effort. In the South, Jemma is enslaved on the Peeler Plantation in Maryland, where she lives with her mother and father. Her sister, Patience, is enslaved on the plantation next door, and both live in fear of LeBaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. When Jemma is sold by the cruel plantation mistress Anne-May at the same time the Union army comes through, she sees a chance to finally escape—but only by abandoning the family she loves. Anne-May is left behind to run Peeler Plantation when her husband joins the Union army and her cherished brother enlists with the Confederates. In charge of the household, she uses the opportunity to follow her own ambitions and is drawn into a secret Southern network of spies, finally exposing herself to the fate she deserves. Inspired by true accounts, Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from the barbaric and inhumane plantations, to a war-torn New York City, to the horrors of the battlefield. It’s a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse, in a society grappling with nationalism and unthinkable racial cruelty, a story still so relevant today.
Between Sisters
Author: Cathy Kelly
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409153665
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
'Wise, warm, compassionate and full of characters I loved . . . it's like having a great gossip with your best friends' Marian Keyes ------------------------------------------------------------------ How strong are the ties that hold sisters together? Sisters Cassie and Coco have been there for each other ever since their mother disappeared when they were children. Responsible Cassie spends every moment trying to be perfect wife and mum, but can't help feeling she's getting it all wrong. Commitment-phobic Coco adores running her vintage dress shop - but since a disastrous break-up, her love life's become an antique. Their lives are full to the brim - so why do they both feel that something is missing? As the sisters try to find their way to lasting happiness, fate has a few surprises in store as the past makes a sudden appearance in the present . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------ Readers adore this sparkling story about the wonderfully complicated bond between sisters, told with Cathy Kelly's unique blend of Irish warmth and humour! 'A fantastic storyline with brilliant characters' 'I couldn't wait to pick my Kindle up again to get to the next chapter' 'Loved this book - I couldn't put it down' 'As always with Cathy I feel as though I am having a chat with a friend' 'A lovely mix of life and emotions'
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409153665
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
'Wise, warm, compassionate and full of characters I loved . . . it's like having a great gossip with your best friends' Marian Keyes ------------------------------------------------------------------ How strong are the ties that hold sisters together? Sisters Cassie and Coco have been there for each other ever since their mother disappeared when they were children. Responsible Cassie spends every moment trying to be perfect wife and mum, but can't help feeling she's getting it all wrong. Commitment-phobic Coco adores running her vintage dress shop - but since a disastrous break-up, her love life's become an antique. Their lives are full to the brim - so why do they both feel that something is missing? As the sisters try to find their way to lasting happiness, fate has a few surprises in store as the past makes a sudden appearance in the present . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------ Readers adore this sparkling story about the wonderfully complicated bond between sisters, told with Cathy Kelly's unique blend of Irish warmth and humour! 'A fantastic storyline with brilliant characters' 'I couldn't wait to pick my Kindle up again to get to the next chapter' 'Loved this book - I couldn't put it down' 'As always with Cathy I feel as though I am having a chat with a friend' 'A lovely mix of life and emotions'
Sisters First
Author: Jenna Bush Hager
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538711435
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The former first daughters share intimate stories and reflections from the Texas countryside to the storied halls of the White House and beyond. Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years watched over by Secret Service agents and became fodder for the tabloids, with teenage mistakes making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story. In Sisters First, Jenna and Barbara take readers on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, as they share stories about their family, their unexpected adventures, their loves and losses, and the sisterly bond that means everything to them.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538711435
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The former first daughters share intimate stories and reflections from the Texas countryside to the storied halls of the White House and beyond. Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years watched over by Secret Service agents and became fodder for the tabloids, with teenage mistakes making national headlines. But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story. In Sisters First, Jenna and Barbara take readers on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, as they share stories about their family, their unexpected adventures, their loves and losses, and the sisterly bond that means everything to them.
Kate Kelly
Author: Rebecca Wilson
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1761061100
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Kate Kelly has always been overshadowed by her famous brother Ned, but the talented young woman was a popular public figure in her own right. This moving biography tells her astonishing story in full for the first time. Kate Kelly, the daring sister of legendary bushranger Ned Kelly, was mysteriously found dead in a lagoon outside the NSW town of Forbes in 1898. At the inquest, Kate's husband Bricky Foster claimed that she was addicted to drink and frequently spoke of suicide. However, a neighbour testified that she had only known Kate to drink since the recent birth of her baby and that she never spoke of suicide. Was it suicide, accident or murder, and why had she changed her name to Ada? While only a teenager, Kate rode as a messenger and decoy for the Kelly Gang, and was present at the gruesome Glenrowan siege. After Ned's execution, she appeared at public gatherings around Australia. Huge crowds came to see her talk and ride, and she helped to popularise the Ned Kelly story as a celebrity in her own right. Then she disappeared from the public eye. Rebecca Wilson is the first to uncover the full story of Kate Kelly's tumultuous life. It will surprise anyone who thought they already knew the story of Australia's most famous outlaw. 'Rarely told in full, this is the fascinating life of one of the great characters in one of our greatest stories.' - Paul Terry, author of The True Story of Ned Kelly's Last Stand 'Thoroughly recommended not only to those who have an interest in bushranging and the Kelly dynasty but anyone who enjoys a well-written and riveting yarn, based on fact.' - Rob Willis OAM, National Library of Australia Oral History and Folklore Collections
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1761061100
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Kate Kelly has always been overshadowed by her famous brother Ned, but the talented young woman was a popular public figure in her own right. This moving biography tells her astonishing story in full for the first time. Kate Kelly, the daring sister of legendary bushranger Ned Kelly, was mysteriously found dead in a lagoon outside the NSW town of Forbes in 1898. At the inquest, Kate's husband Bricky Foster claimed that she was addicted to drink and frequently spoke of suicide. However, a neighbour testified that she had only known Kate to drink since the recent birth of her baby and that she never spoke of suicide. Was it suicide, accident or murder, and why had she changed her name to Ada? While only a teenager, Kate rode as a messenger and decoy for the Kelly Gang, and was present at the gruesome Glenrowan siege. After Ned's execution, she appeared at public gatherings around Australia. Huge crowds came to see her talk and ride, and she helped to popularise the Ned Kelly story as a celebrity in her own right. Then she disappeared from the public eye. Rebecca Wilson is the first to uncover the full story of Kate Kelly's tumultuous life. It will surprise anyone who thought they already knew the story of Australia's most famous outlaw. 'Rarely told in full, this is the fascinating life of one of the great characters in one of our greatest stories.' - Paul Terry, author of The True Story of Ned Kelly's Last Stand 'Thoroughly recommended not only to those who have an interest in bushranging and the Kelly dynasty but anyone who enjoys a well-written and riveting yarn, based on fact.' - Rob Willis OAM, National Library of Australia Oral History and Folklore Collections
First Term at L'Etoile
Author: Holly Willoughby
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444008129
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The enchanting debut novel from the immensely popular SCHOOL FOR STARS series, written by sisters Holly and Kelly Willoughby. This book is for every girl who has ever danced in front of the mirror, sung into a hairbrush, or dreamed of becoming a star. We are the Willoughby sisters and we have a story to share with you about one of the most important things in the world - friendship. On the first day of term at L'Etoile, School for Stars, twins Maria and Molly Fitzfoster meet Pippa Burrows who's won a song-writing scholarship to the school. The talented trio share the same dreams of super-stardom and become best friends. But will their friendship stand up against Lucifette Marciano's plans to wreck their chances and claim fame for herself? This book is GLEE for 9+ and is perfect for fans of BALLET SHOES and MALLORY TOWERS.
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444008129
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The enchanting debut novel from the immensely popular SCHOOL FOR STARS series, written by sisters Holly and Kelly Willoughby. This book is for every girl who has ever danced in front of the mirror, sung into a hairbrush, or dreamed of becoming a star. We are the Willoughby sisters and we have a story to share with you about one of the most important things in the world - friendship. On the first day of term at L'Etoile, School for Stars, twins Maria and Molly Fitzfoster meet Pippa Burrows who's won a song-writing scholarship to the school. The talented trio share the same dreams of super-stardom and become best friends. But will their friendship stand up against Lucifette Marciano's plans to wreck their chances and claim fame for herself? This book is GLEE for 9+ and is perfect for fans of BALLET SHOES and MALLORY TOWERS.
The Christmas Sisters
Author: Sarah Morgan
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 1488096481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Don't miss North to Home, the Hallmark movie based on The Chistmas Sisters! “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”—Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high… Workaholic Hannah knows she can’t avoid spending the holidays with her family two years in a row. But it’s not the weight of their expectations that’s panicking her—it’s the life-changing secret she’s hiding. Stay-at-home mom Beth is having a personal crisis. All she wants for Christmas is time to decide if she’s ready to return to work—seeing everyone was supposed to help her stress levels, not increase them! Posy isn’t sure she’s living her best life, but with her parents depending on her, making a change seems risky. But not as risky as falling for gorgeous new neighbor Luke… As Suzanne’s dreams of the perfect McBride Christmas unravel, she must rely on the magic of the season to bring her daughters together. But will this new togetherness teach the sisters that their close-knit bond is strong enough to withstand anything—including a family Christmas? A messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape in The Island Villa, the next heartwarming novel by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan!
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 1488096481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Don't miss North to Home, the Hallmark movie based on The Chistmas Sisters! “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”—Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high… Workaholic Hannah knows she can’t avoid spending the holidays with her family two years in a row. But it’s not the weight of their expectations that’s panicking her—it’s the life-changing secret she’s hiding. Stay-at-home mom Beth is having a personal crisis. All she wants for Christmas is time to decide if she’s ready to return to work—seeing everyone was supposed to help her stress levels, not increase them! Posy isn’t sure she’s living her best life, but with her parents depending on her, making a change seems risky. But not as risky as falling for gorgeous new neighbor Luke… As Suzanne’s dreams of the perfect McBride Christmas unravel, she must rely on the magic of the season to bring her daughters together. But will this new togetherness teach the sisters that their close-knit bond is strong enough to withstand anything—including a family Christmas? A messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape in The Island Villa, the next heartwarming novel by USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan!
Warrior Sisters
Author: Kelly Ryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955043465
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Karen, a crack cocaine addict, lived in a drug induced psychosis most of the time. Kelly, a high-functioning drunk, kept up a great façade while her life and marriage crumbled around her. They couldn't save each other-but could they save themselves? Their riveting story explores the secrets we keep under the guise of protecting each other, the lies we tell to justify our behaviors, and the truths that must be embraced before we can heal. Warrior Sisters reveals one family's raw and honest journey from chaos, pain, and destruction to the redemption and restoration that comes from recovery. It also proves that happiness and freedom are possible even when you think all hope is lost.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955043465
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Karen, a crack cocaine addict, lived in a drug induced psychosis most of the time. Kelly, a high-functioning drunk, kept up a great façade while her life and marriage crumbled around her. They couldn't save each other-but could they save themselves? Their riveting story explores the secrets we keep under the guise of protecting each other, the lies we tell to justify our behaviors, and the truths that must be embraced before we can heal. Warrior Sisters reveals one family's raw and honest journey from chaos, pain, and destruction to the redemption and restoration that comes from recovery. It also proves that happiness and freedom are possible even when you think all hope is lost.
Aphrodite's Sister
Author: Kelly Balch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Petra Ambrosi is a Goddess with empathic abilities, though she is emotionless herself. She is overconfident and stubborn until she is sent down to Earth to live with mortals. Everything she believed she knew about the world turns upside down when she meets a young woman who unleashes emotions that have remained dormant in her for a century. Petra must now cope with a new vulnerability, as well as learn the hard way that the path to true love isn't always easy. She is challenged at every turn as she discovers her true self and feelings towards a mortal girl.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Petra Ambrosi is a Goddess with empathic abilities, though she is emotionless herself. She is overconfident and stubborn until she is sent down to Earth to live with mortals. Everything she believed she knew about the world turns upside down when she meets a young woman who unleashes emotions that have remained dormant in her for a century. Petra must now cope with a new vulnerability, as well as learn the hard way that the path to true love isn't always easy. She is challenged at every turn as she discovers her true self and feelings towards a mortal girl.
The Cavanaugh Sisters (A Calamity Falls Small Town Romance (Books 5-8)
Author: Erika Kelly
Publisher: EK Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1245
Book Description
Welcome to Calamity Falls, where the people are wild at heart! Four sisters who couldn't be more different--a rock star, a chocolatier, a chef, and a wedding planner--grow apart thanks to their wildly different careers and lifestyles--but they all wind up coming back home and forming the bond they'd always longed for when they were young. Book 5: It Was Always You A super-hot second chance romance about a bad boy quarterback who finally gets a shot at redemption with the only woman he's ever loved! Book 6: Can't Help Falling In Love What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas… A surprise baby romance about Coco Cavanaugh, Beckett O'Neill, and a little blue-eyed project they made together that he didn't know anything about. Book 7: Whole Lotta Love Sparks fly when opposites are forced to live together in this steamy, small town romance! He's an injured quarterback determined to make his way back to the gridiron, and she's a chef looking to reinvent herself. Their paths never should have crossed, but here they are co-hosting a television cooking show and living together--and realizing they might just be perfect for each other Book 8: You're Still The One He's a hot, inked, motorcycle-riding hero, and she's a sexy wedding planner with a whole lot of explaining to do. This is the absolute worst time for Stella to crash back into Griffin's life, but since she's impulsively told the world they're engaged, he's got no choice but to put up with her big personality and even bigger heart.
Publisher: EK Publishing, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1245
Book Description
Welcome to Calamity Falls, where the people are wild at heart! Four sisters who couldn't be more different--a rock star, a chocolatier, a chef, and a wedding planner--grow apart thanks to their wildly different careers and lifestyles--but they all wind up coming back home and forming the bond they'd always longed for when they were young. Book 5: It Was Always You A super-hot second chance romance about a bad boy quarterback who finally gets a shot at redemption with the only woman he's ever loved! Book 6: Can't Help Falling In Love What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas… A surprise baby romance about Coco Cavanaugh, Beckett O'Neill, and a little blue-eyed project they made together that he didn't know anything about. Book 7: Whole Lotta Love Sparks fly when opposites are forced to live together in this steamy, small town romance! He's an injured quarterback determined to make his way back to the gridiron, and she's a chef looking to reinvent herself. Their paths never should have crossed, but here they are co-hosting a television cooking show and living together--and realizing they might just be perfect for each other Book 8: You're Still The One He's a hot, inked, motorcycle-riding hero, and she's a sexy wedding planner with a whole lot of explaining to do. This is the absolute worst time for Stella to crash back into Griffin's life, but since she's impulsively told the world they're engaged, he's got no choice but to put up with her big personality and even bigger heart.