Author: Kate Beaufoy
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1848271921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Two women living a hundred years apart. One home that binds them together. When Edie Chadwick travels to Ireland to close up her uncle’s lakeside lodge, it’s as much to escape the burden of guilt she’s carrying as to break loose from the smart set of 1930’s London. The old house is full of memories – not just her own, but those of a woman whose story has been left to gather dust in a chest in the attic: a handwritten memoir inscribed with an elegant signature . . . Eliza Drury As she turns the pages of the manuscript, Edie uncovers secrets she could never have imagined: an exciting tale of ambition, hardship, love and tragedy – a story that has waited a lifetime to be told. . . 'A delightful story, rich, engrossing and vividly told' Rachel Hore ‘A compelling, atmospheric story brimming with period detail about two feisty, independent heroines who will steal your heart’ Cathy Kelly 'With a marvellously evocative setting, strong and believable lead characters and a pacey plot, Another Heartbeat in the House is a thoroughly compelling love story' Liz Trenow
Another Heartbeat in the House
Author: Kate Beaufoy
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1848271921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Two women living a hundred years apart. One home that binds them together. When Edie Chadwick travels to Ireland to close up her uncle’s lakeside lodge, it’s as much to escape the burden of guilt she’s carrying as to break loose from the smart set of 1930’s London. The old house is full of memories – not just her own, but those of a woman whose story has been left to gather dust in a chest in the attic: a handwritten memoir inscribed with an elegant signature . . . Eliza Drury As she turns the pages of the manuscript, Edie uncovers secrets she could never have imagined: an exciting tale of ambition, hardship, love and tragedy – a story that has waited a lifetime to be told. . . 'A delightful story, rich, engrossing and vividly told' Rachel Hore ‘A compelling, atmospheric story brimming with period detail about two feisty, independent heroines who will steal your heart’ Cathy Kelly 'With a marvellously evocative setting, strong and believable lead characters and a pacey plot, Another Heartbeat in the House is a thoroughly compelling love story' Liz Trenow
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1848271921
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Two women living a hundred years apart. One home that binds them together. When Edie Chadwick travels to Ireland to close up her uncle’s lakeside lodge, it’s as much to escape the burden of guilt she’s carrying as to break loose from the smart set of 1930’s London. The old house is full of memories – not just her own, but those of a woman whose story has been left to gather dust in a chest in the attic: a handwritten memoir inscribed with an elegant signature . . . Eliza Drury As she turns the pages of the manuscript, Edie uncovers secrets she could never have imagined: an exciting tale of ambition, hardship, love and tragedy – a story that has waited a lifetime to be told. . . 'A delightful story, rich, engrossing and vividly told' Rachel Hore ‘A compelling, atmospheric story brimming with period detail about two feisty, independent heroines who will steal your heart’ Cathy Kelly 'With a marvellously evocative setting, strong and believable lead characters and a pacey plot, Another Heartbeat in the House is a thoroughly compelling love story' Liz Trenow
The House
Author: Christina Lauren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481413724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, Gavin, a loner outcast, and Delilah, back in small-town Kansas after years at a Massachusetts boarding school, reconnect their senior year, but as their relationship deepens, it is clear that the eerie house Gavin dwells in will do anything to keep the two apart.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481413724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, Gavin, a loner outcast, and Delilah, back in small-town Kansas after years at a Massachusetts boarding school, reconnect their senior year, but as their relationship deepens, it is clear that the eerie house Gavin dwells in will do anything to keep the two apart.
Perfect Circle
Author: Alvin L. A. Horn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451683758
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Stalking, violence, and philandering threaten the well-being of the professional and private lives of four characters in the Emerald City of Seattle. Ayman Sparks is the head coach of the East Seattle City University basketball team. He tries to control everything in life just like the tight swish of a basketball. But he can’t control his life when his wife leaves him. When he meets a woman, he initially simply considers her a substitute for his ex-wife, but she pushes boundaries with her deep emotional issues and doesn’t go away without taking a pound of flesh. Sterlin Baylor, the assistant coach, is pure playboy, and he bounces women in and out of his bed—and sometimes two at a time. This changes when a woman does something foul to him that becomes a life-or-death situation for Sterlin and everyone involved. Lois Mae has turned to Internet dating. He finds a stylish, full-figured woman who teaches literature at the university. But their dates sometimes turn dangerous as she has a hard time keeping her compulsive sexual appetite under control. Her past follows her from the abuse she received her ex-husband and her second husband’s murder. Will her history keep her love dying or will she learn to live for love? Vanita Irving is a churchgoing single mother. She is a model of beauty who appears confident and efficient, but she can’t control her life-long struggles with depression. Will she take the right steps to change her life or will she keep repeating her past? The beauty of Seattle and the four protagonists will keep you under an umbrella of drama to the very end.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451683758
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Stalking, violence, and philandering threaten the well-being of the professional and private lives of four characters in the Emerald City of Seattle. Ayman Sparks is the head coach of the East Seattle City University basketball team. He tries to control everything in life just like the tight swish of a basketball. But he can’t control his life when his wife leaves him. When he meets a woman, he initially simply considers her a substitute for his ex-wife, but she pushes boundaries with her deep emotional issues and doesn’t go away without taking a pound of flesh. Sterlin Baylor, the assistant coach, is pure playboy, and he bounces women in and out of his bed—and sometimes two at a time. This changes when a woman does something foul to him that becomes a life-or-death situation for Sterlin and everyone involved. Lois Mae has turned to Internet dating. He finds a stylish, full-figured woman who teaches literature at the university. But their dates sometimes turn dangerous as she has a hard time keeping her compulsive sexual appetite under control. Her past follows her from the abuse she received her ex-husband and her second husband’s murder. Will her history keep her love dying or will she learn to live for love? Vanita Irving is a churchgoing single mother. She is a model of beauty who appears confident and efficient, but she can’t control her life-long struggles with depression. Will she take the right steps to change her life or will she keep repeating her past? The beauty of Seattle and the four protagonists will keep you under an umbrella of drama to the very end.
How to Care for a Cancer
Author: Mary English
Publisher: Dodona Books
ISBN: 1782790624
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A light look at the Star Sign Cancer. Have you ever cared for a Cancer, literally or figuratively? Do you know why being caring is so important to them? Do you know why being able to express their emotions is so important to them? This insider information will guide you through the process of easily making a natal chart using free on-line resources. You will discover how to find the three key points that will help you Care for a Cancer better. Drawing on her extensive client files and using real-life examples, Mary English gently guides you in learning "How To Care for a Cancer". ,
Publisher: Dodona Books
ISBN: 1782790624
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A light look at the Star Sign Cancer. Have you ever cared for a Cancer, literally or figuratively? Do you know why being caring is so important to them? Do you know why being able to express their emotions is so important to them? This insider information will guide you through the process of easily making a natal chart using free on-line resources. You will discover how to find the three key points that will help you Care for a Cancer better. Drawing on her extensive client files and using real-life examples, Mary English gently guides you in learning "How To Care for a Cancer". ,
Scratching the Surface
Author: Joshua Kozubal
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847285937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Orphaned at a young age when his parents are killed in a car accident, Adam Swanson lived his life without questioning his surroundings or ever considering whether God actually existed, but after he gets a visit from the Arch Angel Gabriel, that all changes. Through a series of bizarre glimpses into the supernatural, he quickly begins to learn that there is indeed more to this life. When his grandfather dies and leaves Adam both his house and an unusually large amount of money, he finds a strange book that reveals an ancient family secret placing him directly in the middle of an age old plot to bring the anti-Christ into the world. As Adam struggles to figure out what his place is in the world, he learns that not only is there more going on in the supernatural realm than the could have ever imagined, there is also more going on in the natural realm than meets the eye. This fast paced thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat and questioning what is just beneath the surface.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847285937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Orphaned at a young age when his parents are killed in a car accident, Adam Swanson lived his life without questioning his surroundings or ever considering whether God actually existed, but after he gets a visit from the Arch Angel Gabriel, that all changes. Through a series of bizarre glimpses into the supernatural, he quickly begins to learn that there is indeed more to this life. When his grandfather dies and leaves Adam both his house and an unusually large amount of money, he finds a strange book that reveals an ancient family secret placing him directly in the middle of an age old plot to bring the anti-Christ into the world. As Adam struggles to figure out what his place is in the world, he learns that not only is there more going on in the supernatural realm than the could have ever imagined, there is also more going on in the natural realm than meets the eye. This fast paced thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat and questioning what is just beneath the surface.
Thar Ain't a Tater in the House
Author: Roger Vanover
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638146527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
“I live in a holler, and I’ve heard some folks talk that holler bunch won’t amount to a hill of beans, and I’ve heard others say that the sun never shines in those hollers.” “My mother let me know I was as good as anyone. ‘Ralph, don’t walk with your head down. There’s nothing shameful about running out of taters.’” “My daddy said, ‘Ralph, don’t quit. Quitting follows you to the grave.’” The philosophy in these words was with Ralph from the time of his childhood. He heard them from relatives and witnessed the people around him live them.
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638146527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
“I live in a holler, and I’ve heard some folks talk that holler bunch won’t amount to a hill of beans, and I’ve heard others say that the sun never shines in those hollers.” “My mother let me know I was as good as anyone. ‘Ralph, don’t walk with your head down. There’s nothing shameful about running out of taters.’” “My daddy said, ‘Ralph, don’t quit. Quitting follows you to the grave.’” The philosophy in these words was with Ralph from the time of his childhood. He heard them from relatives and witnessed the people around him live them.
Another Way Home
Author: Deborah Raney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1682994503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"Grant and Audrey are adding grandchildren to their family left and right, but middle daughter, Danae, and her husband, Dallas Brooks, have been trying for years with no baby in sight. Though Danae is ready to consider adoption, Dallas will not even discuss it. Despairing of ever having a family of her own, Danae decides to pour her passion and energies into volunteer work with a newly opened women’s shelter in town. Looking for a good cause to fill her lonely days, she never expects to give her heart to the hurting women she meets there. She’s finally learning to live her life with gratitude, but then heart-wrenching events on Thanksgiving weekend threaten to pull the entire Whitman clan into turmoil—and leave them all forever changed."
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1682994503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"Grant and Audrey are adding grandchildren to their family left and right, but middle daughter, Danae, and her husband, Dallas Brooks, have been trying for years with no baby in sight. Though Danae is ready to consider adoption, Dallas will not even discuss it. Despairing of ever having a family of her own, Danae decides to pour her passion and energies into volunteer work with a newly opened women’s shelter in town. Looking for a good cause to fill her lonely days, she never expects to give her heart to the hurting women she meets there. She’s finally learning to live her life with gratitude, but then heart-wrenching events on Thanksgiving weekend threaten to pull the entire Whitman clan into turmoil—and leave them all forever changed."
Bridie's Diary
Author: Giselle Renarde
Publisher: Giselle Renarde
ISBN: 0463011880
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Bridie never expected to find herself in this position at midlife: leaving her husband and moving to the ends of the earth, purchasing her childhood home, falling in love with her tenant... Ness is everything Bridie is not. She’s young and bold and artsy and trans. Bridie can’t fight the attraction. It’s addictive. It’s overwhelming. But when Bridie’s best friend shows up to remind her what life was like when they were lovers, she’s torn between fresh possibilities and familiar passions. Will Bridie choose the old or the new? Or will life choose for her? Lesbian fiction from award-winning queer Canadian author Giselle Renarde.
Publisher: Giselle Renarde
ISBN: 0463011880
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Bridie never expected to find herself in this position at midlife: leaving her husband and moving to the ends of the earth, purchasing her childhood home, falling in love with her tenant... Ness is everything Bridie is not. She’s young and bold and artsy and trans. Bridie can’t fight the attraction. It’s addictive. It’s overwhelming. But when Bridie’s best friend shows up to remind her what life was like when they were lovers, she’s torn between fresh possibilities and familiar passions. Will Bridie choose the old or the new? Or will life choose for her? Lesbian fiction from award-winning queer Canadian author Giselle Renarde.
Jack's Secret Summer
Author: Jack Ryder
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 1444952986
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl. Jack has been dreading the summer holidays - his dad works long hours, and so all he has to look forward to is an empty house. But when his boisterous neighbours, Bruno and Rocco, make it their mission to pull him into an adventure, his life will never be the same again. Together they decide to explore the strange old house at the top of the hill, long abandoned and overgrown with ivy. But they soon discover the ivy hides more than just walls... the house is full of magical secrets, including a strange girl with no memory, who may hold the key to it all, if only she can remember... Imaginative and fun-filled, Jack Ryder's first story is inspired by the summer holidays of his childhood and brought to life with glorious black-and-white illustrations by Alice McKinley. Young readers will be spellbound by this heartfelt adventure.
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 1444952986
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl. Jack has been dreading the summer holidays - his dad works long hours, and so all he has to look forward to is an empty house. But when his boisterous neighbours, Bruno and Rocco, make it their mission to pull him into an adventure, his life will never be the same again. Together they decide to explore the strange old house at the top of the hill, long abandoned and overgrown with ivy. But they soon discover the ivy hides more than just walls... the house is full of magical secrets, including a strange girl with no memory, who may hold the key to it all, if only she can remember... Imaginative and fun-filled, Jack Ryder's first story is inspired by the summer holidays of his childhood and brought to life with glorious black-and-white illustrations by Alice McKinley. Young readers will be spellbound by this heartfelt adventure.
Watching the Wheels
Author: Stephen Anthony Brotherton
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
ISBN: 1915853192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
A collection of short stories – a killer created from abuse, a teenager in search of answers from his older brother who committed suicide ten years earlier, a man in a care home wanting a great adventure, and a range of other fractured human beings looking for answers, trying to survive.
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
ISBN: 1915853192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
A collection of short stories – a killer created from abuse, a teenager in search of answers from his older brother who committed suicide ten years earlier, a man in a care home wanting a great adventure, and a range of other fractured human beings looking for answers, trying to survive.