Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 1515149064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
“An eye for an eye.” Layla Dixon never dreams of living in the small town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Having been born and raised in New York City, the teen never fathoms the idea of ever leaving her hometown. Until one day when a horrific scene makes her beg to be anywhere but home. Her parents, both doctors, are kept in the dark when their daughter begins to display strange behaviour. And when they finally learn the truth, it may be too late. Uncle Jack is a lawyer, and the only one who Layla tells her secret to. As the teen’s story unfolds, it becomes more complicated and disturbing. Jack begins to fear for the family’s safety. That fear is perpetuated by the fact that he could be putting not just the perpetrator behind bars, but a member of his own family.
To Hide in Holly Springs
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 1515149064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
“An eye for an eye.” Layla Dixon never dreams of living in the small town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Having been born and raised in New York City, the teen never fathoms the idea of ever leaving her hometown. Until one day when a horrific scene makes her beg to be anywhere but home. Her parents, both doctors, are kept in the dark when their daughter begins to display strange behaviour. And when they finally learn the truth, it may be too late. Uncle Jack is a lawyer, and the only one who Layla tells her secret to. As the teen’s story unfolds, it becomes more complicated and disturbing. Jack begins to fear for the family’s safety. That fear is perpetuated by the fact that he could be putting not just the perpetrator behind bars, but a member of his own family.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 1515149064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
“An eye for an eye.” Layla Dixon never dreams of living in the small town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Having been born and raised in New York City, the teen never fathoms the idea of ever leaving her hometown. Until one day when a horrific scene makes her beg to be anywhere but home. Her parents, both doctors, are kept in the dark when their daughter begins to display strange behaviour. And when they finally learn the truth, it may be too late. Uncle Jack is a lawyer, and the only one who Layla tells her secret to. As the teen’s story unfolds, it becomes more complicated and disturbing. Jack begins to fear for the family’s safety. That fear is perpetuated by the fact that he could be putting not just the perpetrator behind bars, but a member of his own family.
Home to Holly Springs
Author: Jan Karon
Publisher: Viking Press
ISBN: 9780670018383
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Anticipating a relaxing retirement, Father Tim returns to his hometown for the first time in decades when he receives an anonymous summons, an event that leads to his discovery of long-buried secrets and new people. By the author of Light from Heaven. (General Fiction)
Publisher: Viking Press
ISBN: 9780670018383
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Anticipating a relaxing retirement, Father Tim returns to his hometown for the first time in decades when he receives an anonymous summons, an event that leads to his discovery of long-buried secrets and new people. By the author of Light from Heaven. (General Fiction)
In the Company of Others
Author: Jan Karon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143119915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Follow Father Tim and Cynthia on their journey to research his Kavanagh ancestry in the Irish countryside in this novel in the beloved Mitford series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon. Vacation—the very word has been foreign to Episcopal priest Tim Kavanagh. Now retired from tending his flock in the village of Mitford, he is making good on a promise to show his wife, Cynthia, the charming land of his Irish ancestors. But after arriving at a Lough Arrow fishing lodge in the midst of a torrential downpour, the charm disappears. They find their holiday upended by an intruder, a treasured painting is stolen from the lodge, and a family conflict dating back nearly a century turns even more bitter. As three generations struggle to find deliverance from the crucifying power of secrets, Tim and Cynthia stumble upon a faded journal that might just explain the crime—and offer a chance at redemption.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143119915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Follow Father Tim and Cynthia on their journey to research his Kavanagh ancestry in the Irish countryside in this novel in the beloved Mitford series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon. Vacation—the very word has been foreign to Episcopal priest Tim Kavanagh. Now retired from tending his flock in the village of Mitford, he is making good on a promise to show his wife, Cynthia, the charming land of his Irish ancestors. But after arriving at a Lough Arrow fishing lodge in the midst of a torrential downpour, the charm disappears. They find their holiday upended by an intruder, a treasured painting is stolen from the lodge, and a family conflict dating back nearly a century turns even more bitter. As three generations struggle to find deliverance from the crucifying power of secrets, Tim and Cynthia stumble upon a faded journal that might just explain the crime—and offer a chance at redemption.
No More Time
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming…except the barrel of a gun. Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist. Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate. When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Friends to lovers romance Medical romance Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming…except the barrel of a gun. Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist. Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate. When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Friends to lovers romance Medical romance Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
No More Grace
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1990807208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The perfect lie. The deception that goes viral. The truth that should set them free…but instead, it threatens to kill. Rachel Lewis has it all. Being a business consultant, she has a long list of successes, but an even longer list of potential relationships that she’s never had. Until she meets Drake, a man with the perfect match for everything: a drowning business, a rock-solid work ethic, and unheard of talent. But just when she’s about to cross that line between business and pleasure, a life-or-death lie ruins it all…or so she thinks. Drake Hatcher left the nest years ago to start a business. This is what he tells people. Including his own family. But deep in the bowels of his childhood lies a painful memory that’s been locked away for decades. His brothers hate him. His folks miss him. Town elders know the real story. But when he comes home with a failed business and a broken heart, he meets Rachel, and suddenly things aren’t nearly as dire. Until he learns a secret, from Rachel’s best friend Kiley, that throws everything into a tailspin. And it’s all about to blow up in the town’s face…at the hands of a madman who’s been watching from behind the scenes…and knows the perfect time to strike. HEA (Happily Ever After) Small town romance Ranch romance Medical romance Second chance romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1990807208
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The perfect lie. The deception that goes viral. The truth that should set them free…but instead, it threatens to kill. Rachel Lewis has it all. Being a business consultant, she has a long list of successes, but an even longer list of potential relationships that she’s never had. Until she meets Drake, a man with the perfect match for everything: a drowning business, a rock-solid work ethic, and unheard of talent. But just when she’s about to cross that line between business and pleasure, a life-or-death lie ruins it all…or so she thinks. Drake Hatcher left the nest years ago to start a business. This is what he tells people. Including his own family. But deep in the bowels of his childhood lies a painful memory that’s been locked away for decades. His brothers hate him. His folks miss him. Town elders know the real story. But when he comes home with a failed business and a broken heart, he meets Rachel, and suddenly things aren’t nearly as dire. Until he learns a secret, from Rachel’s best friend Kiley, that throws everything into a tailspin. And it’s all about to blow up in the town’s face…at the hands of a madman who’s been watching from behind the scenes…and knows the perfect time to strike. HEA (Happily Ever After) Small town romance Ranch romance Medical romance Second chance romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
No More Fear
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Two lawyers; as unlikely a union as two Scorpios…the secret that could ruin their lives…and the miracle that saves them. Rachel Thomas is a coveted El Paso lawyer. Her prowess in the courtroom is enough to shun any criminal into retirement. But her partnership in the legal firm is sullied by the big cheese, who burdens his staff with large case loads while he basks on his yacht for sport. The ranch she grew up on seems a distant memory most weeks, while she prepares briefings and depositions for her clients, and her family slops horse manure and raises beasts, all while missing their beloved sister and daughter. Until Chad Hedger walks into the firm one day, dulling her focus and warming her bed, quicker than she could win a case. Chad Hedger lives a life most men would only dream of, with one exception. He’s a successful attorney, single, painfully handsome, and has enough charm to win over any female. Trouble is, no female has ever caught his eye. And his family life is displaced so much that any woman would run the other way. When Chad is disowned by his father, he’s forced to move from his beloved hometown in Dallas, to El Paso, and has been sworn to never look back. And when he begins working for the same law firm as Rachel Thomas, he begins missing Dallas more than ever. Rachel is the only salvation Chad has, but is that enough? When tragedy strikes back home in Dallas, Chad has to make a quick decision, and move back to his hometown, leaving behind a girl who has shown him more love than anyone else has his entire life. He has to choose between two things that matter more to him than anything, but he doesn’t realize that there is a third thing. And neither does Rachel, until Chad’s bags are packed. Is it too late? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Alcohol abuse Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending "I love this series the author has a way of making the characters and feelings come alive on the pages of her books I highly recommend this author and this series." - 5 Stars from Amazon reviewer "Ms. Appleyard takes us on a journey of family obligations, emotional baggage, and twists that keep you reading and hungry for more. A story that will not disappoint." - 5 Stars from Belinda, Booksprout reviewer "An absolutely awesome story!" - Kathleen Bulfon, Amazon reviewer "Here is a storyline that has well developed characters that manages to draw me in from beginning to the end." - 5 Stars from Elvira, Amazon reviewer "Highly recommend!" - 5 Stars from buzymomof2, Amazon reviewer
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Two lawyers; as unlikely a union as two Scorpios…the secret that could ruin their lives…and the miracle that saves them. Rachel Thomas is a coveted El Paso lawyer. Her prowess in the courtroom is enough to shun any criminal into retirement. But her partnership in the legal firm is sullied by the big cheese, who burdens his staff with large case loads while he basks on his yacht for sport. The ranch she grew up on seems a distant memory most weeks, while she prepares briefings and depositions for her clients, and her family slops horse manure and raises beasts, all while missing their beloved sister and daughter. Until Chad Hedger walks into the firm one day, dulling her focus and warming her bed, quicker than she could win a case. Chad Hedger lives a life most men would only dream of, with one exception. He’s a successful attorney, single, painfully handsome, and has enough charm to win over any female. Trouble is, no female has ever caught his eye. And his family life is displaced so much that any woman would run the other way. When Chad is disowned by his father, he’s forced to move from his beloved hometown in Dallas, to El Paso, and has been sworn to never look back. And when he begins working for the same law firm as Rachel Thomas, he begins missing Dallas more than ever. Rachel is the only salvation Chad has, but is that enough? When tragedy strikes back home in Dallas, Chad has to make a quick decision, and move back to his hometown, leaving behind a girl who has shown him more love than anyone else has his entire life. He has to choose between two things that matter more to him than anything, but he doesn’t realize that there is a third thing. And neither does Rachel, until Chad’s bags are packed. Is it too late? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Alcohol abuse Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending "I love this series the author has a way of making the characters and feelings come alive on the pages of her books I highly recommend this author and this series." - 5 Stars from Amazon reviewer "Ms. Appleyard takes us on a journey of family obligations, emotional baggage, and twists that keep you reading and hungry for more. A story that will not disappoint." - 5 Stars from Belinda, Booksprout reviewer "An absolutely awesome story!" - Kathleen Bulfon, Amazon reviewer "Here is a storyline that has well developed characters that manages to draw me in from beginning to the end." - 5 Stars from Elvira, Amazon reviewer "Highly recommend!" - 5 Stars from buzymomof2, Amazon reviewer
I'll Never Wear a Backless Dress
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 147523659X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Diagnosed with Scoliosis at age twenty three, there was little doctors could do to help her. She was faced with daily discomfort or pain, fear, and not knowing what future complications the medical condition would bring. The author illustrates to the reader what the last twelve years have brought her in dealing with her deformity. Against the perceived odds; she started a career, birthed two children, went through several specialists, clinics and therapists, wrote two books and fought for disability. This book was written for anyone who is challenged with daily pain, and would like some help emotionally with how to make the best out of life despite it.
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 147523659X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Diagnosed with Scoliosis at age twenty three, there was little doctors could do to help her. She was faced with daily discomfort or pain, fear, and not knowing what future complications the medical condition would bring. The author illustrates to the reader what the last twelve years have brought her in dealing with her deformity. Against the perceived odds; she started a career, birthed two children, went through several specialists, clinics and therapists, wrote two books and fought for disability. This book was written for anyone who is challenged with daily pain, and would like some help emotionally with how to make the best out of life despite it.
No More Luck
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The little white lie. The wasted years together. And the mistaken toe tag that ends up saving a life. Carson Thomas joins the military because of Hawk. Not leaving home on good terms puts a sour taste in his mouth and a world of resentment in his girlfriend’s Missy’s heart. But she’s got him by the balls in more ways than one…and she knows it. When he meets Kerry-Ann, the sweet fellow soldier doing half time as a bartender, he starts seeing the world through her eyes. But will he remain faithful despite his misgivings about the girl he left behind? Kerry-Ann shares the same state with Carson, and even though they live in different cities, they find a camaraderie between them amongst the oceans that separate them from home. The girl smells a rat from what Carson tells her about his sweet, innocent hometown girl, but she can’t bear to see the big-hearted guy suffer, especially when the girls he loves is so far away. Years pass while Carson stays away from home, avoiding Hawk and the chill in the air from his family, and effectively avoiding Missy and the ever-present pressure, but it won’t last for long. When the truth finally sets Carson free, he retaliates, sending himself onto the battlefield, where he can forget about the betrayal and heartbreak, but also where he nearly ends his life. In an unexpected twist of fate, a face from Carson’s past shows up in his hospital room, but will Carson make the right move? Is it too late for Carson Thomas to change his path and do the right thing? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Second chance romance Military romance Medical romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 1989427774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The little white lie. The wasted years together. And the mistaken toe tag that ends up saving a life. Carson Thomas joins the military because of Hawk. Not leaving home on good terms puts a sour taste in his mouth and a world of resentment in his girlfriend’s Missy’s heart. But she’s got him by the balls in more ways than one…and she knows it. When he meets Kerry-Ann, the sweet fellow soldier doing half time as a bartender, he starts seeing the world through her eyes. But will he remain faithful despite his misgivings about the girl he left behind? Kerry-Ann shares the same state with Carson, and even though they live in different cities, they find a camaraderie between them amongst the oceans that separate them from home. The girl smells a rat from what Carson tells her about his sweet, innocent hometown girl, but she can’t bear to see the big-hearted guy suffer, especially when the girls he loves is so far away. Years pass while Carson stays away from home, avoiding Hawk and the chill in the air from his family, and effectively avoiding Missy and the ever-present pressure, but it won’t last for long. When the truth finally sets Carson free, he retaliates, sending himself onto the battlefield, where he can forget about the betrayal and heartbreak, but also where he nearly ends his life. In an unexpected twist of fate, a face from Carson’s past shows up in his hospital room, but will Carson make the right move? Is it too late for Carson Thomas to change his path and do the right thing? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Second chance romance Military romance Medical romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
No More Shame
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 198942791X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The deadly family secret. The perfect crime. The impossible romance. And the man who can end it all with one phone call. Growing up in a home without a mother and with a world-renowned surgeon for a father, wasn’t easy for Mila. And when she grows into a woman, it seems like her father never gives her her wings. What makes it worse is her litter of siblings are estranged, and the only real contact she has is with her father’s assistant and the maid. Until Dawson, a young, budding surgeon, comes along, and he sees Mila for the woman she is. Dawson idolizes Doctor Smirnova’s work, in fact, he writes his medical thesis on the surgical genius, and bases his whole medical practice on the man’s livelihood. So, when he receives an invitation to go to Russia to study Smirnova’s newest procedure, he packs his bags and peels out of the driveway faster than his legs can carry him. But strange things begin to occur upon his arrival. He is forcefully invited to stay in the man’s guest house, and a strange yet beautiful woman seems to appear everywhere, as if from nowhere, and Smirnova’s behavior raises brows to say the least. When Dawson is introduced to Mila, even weirder things happen, and Dawson inadvertently uncovers a secret that has been kept in the family for more than two decades. With a swift trip back to U.S. soil, and an extra passenger accompanying him, Dawson soon learns that things in his world have not always been as they have seemed…and someone will pay for it with their life. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Medical romance Military romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
ISBN: 198942791X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The deadly family secret. The perfect crime. The impossible romance. And the man who can end it all with one phone call. Growing up in a home without a mother and with a world-renowned surgeon for a father, wasn’t easy for Mila. And when she grows into a woman, it seems like her father never gives her her wings. What makes it worse is her litter of siblings are estranged, and the only real contact she has is with her father’s assistant and the maid. Until Dawson, a young, budding surgeon, comes along, and he sees Mila for the woman she is. Dawson idolizes Doctor Smirnova’s work, in fact, he writes his medical thesis on the surgical genius, and bases his whole medical practice on the man’s livelihood. So, when he receives an invitation to go to Russia to study Smirnova’s newest procedure, he packs his bags and peels out of the driveway faster than his legs can carry him. But strange things begin to occur upon his arrival. He is forcefully invited to stay in the man’s guest house, and a strange yet beautiful woman seems to appear everywhere, as if from nowhere, and Smirnova’s behavior raises brows to say the least. When Dawson is introduced to Mila, even weirder things happen, and Dawson inadvertently uncovers a secret that has been kept in the family for more than two decades. With a swift trip back to U.S. soil, and an extra passenger accompanying him, Dawson soon learns that things in his world have not always been as they have seemed…and someone will pay for it with their life. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Medical romance Military romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
At Home in Mitford
Author: Jan Karon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140254488
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon’s beloved series set in America’s favorite small town: Mitford. It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140254488
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon’s beloved series set in America’s favorite small town: Mitford. It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.