Author: James Sheeran
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101486287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Get Book Here
Book Description
The Nazis caught him, but they couldn't hold him—a gripping WWII memoir from a D-Day paratrooper and American hero. A paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, James Sheeran was just a kid when he floated into Normandy on D-Day-only to be captured soon afterward by the Germans. Escaping from a POW train bound for Germany, Sheeran traveled behind enemy lines in France, eventually fighting alongside the French Resistance. After hooking up with Patton's advancing army, he fought admirably in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge, and was ultimately awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor. Sheeran's breathtaking chronicle of his capture, daring escape, fierce guerilla resistance, and valor under fire is an unforgettable testament to the spirit of the American soldier.
Author: Annie Garrett
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312154275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Get Book Here
Book Description
A girl from Appalachia makes it in New York, becoming the host of her own TV talk show. At 24, Ruby Bottom has everything a woman could dream, money, fame and a wealthy boyfriend. But in her past there was another man, an idealist who saw more in her than she saw herself, and she cannot forget him.
Author: Lee Ryder
Publisher: Ryder Publishing
ISBN: 1495398471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Get Book Here
Book Description
Jess lost her family when the plagues came, but gained a new one when she married Ian. Pregnant with another man’s baby, Jess and her new family travel through the vast labyrinth of cemeteries searching for the Promised Land. Surrounded by the unknown will they get there before the baby arrives?
Author: Lee Ryder
Publisher: Ryder Publishing
ISBN: 1492902713
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Get Book Here
Book Description
The world changed completely for Jess when her parents brother and sister are taken by an unknown wasting disease brought on by the spread of industry. She is left alone with other survivors to forge ahead into a new world where gangs and violence reign in the streets. Can Jess survive?
Author: Philippe Saimbert
Publisher: Philippe Salamagnou
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Get Book Here
Book Description
An incredible story of a legacy set in south-west France. THE STORY: Aunt Lucie is a real pain in the neck. While she wasn’t exactly a saint when alive, now that she’s dead, she’s making life even more miserable for her family. Her will is crystal clear: to collect the inheritance, nephews and their families have to move into her ramshackle house! But Aunt Lucie has another surprise up her sleeve: a mad treasure hunt, ankle-deep in muck. Welcome to rural France! Things heat up for her darling nephews as they get caught up in this unforgettable adventure. How far will they go to get their hands on the jackpot? Comical situations, funny dialog and dramatic turns of events come fast and furious, masterfully orchestrated by dear Aunt Lucie. Thrilling to the last, unexpected climax! “Aunt Lucie’s legacy” has won acclaim from France Loisirs, France’s number one book club, was selected a jury favorite at the Livre d’Orthez book fair in 2010, named a “digital gem” in March 2014 by the famous Fnac bookstore, and remained for months in the Top 100 best-sellers in Amazon, Kobo and the Fnac on the French market.
Author: James Silvester
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504071697
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Get Book Here
Book Description
A British secret agent is investigating the disappearance of European women across the UK in this tense spy thriller. Barely escaping her last mission with her life, Lucie Musilova has recovered from her wounds, but her reputation with British intelligence is still damaged. Now she is assigned a low-profile case to regain her superior’s trust. All across the UK, women have been disappearing. All are European nationals, and all have been ignored by a disinterested media and the politically restrained police force. When a body is discovered and the case grows ever more personal, Lucie finds herself entwined in the seedy world of government-sanctioned prostitution. She must fight corruption and far right violence to uncover the truth. But with her mentor injured and assassins on her tail, Lucie will have to use all her wits to avoid becoming the final seal in a deal for the country’s very soul . . .
Author:
Publisher: S M
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Get Book Here
Book Description
In this joyous and whimsical holiday novel, Debbie Macomber rings in the season with the return of Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy, delivering laughs, love, and a charming dose of angelic intervention. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy know that an angel’s work is never done, especially during a time as wondrous as New Year’s Eve. With an apprentice angel, Will, under their wings, they descend upon Times Square in New York City eager to join in the festivities. And when Will spies two lonely strangers in the crowd, he decides midnight is the perfect time to lend a heavenly helping hand. Lucie Farrara and Aren Fairchild meet after bumping into each other—seemingly by accident—in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. They immediately hit it off and find they have a lot in common: Lucie is a burgeoning chef and Aren is a respected food critic. But just as quickly as they’re brought together, another twist of fate tears them apart, leaving Lucie and Aren with no way to reconnect. A year later, Lucie is the chef of an acclaimed new restaurant and Aren is a successful columnist for a major New York newspaper. For all the time that’s passed, the two have not forgotten their one serendipitous evening—and neither have Shirley, Goodness, Mercy, and Will. To reunite the young couple, the angels cook up a brilliant plan: mix true love, a second chance, and a generous sprinkle of mischief to create an unforgettable Christmas miracle. About the Author Debbie Macomber, the author of The Inn at Rose Harbor, as well as the Cedar Cove and Blossom Street series, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Five of her novels have scored the #1 slot on the New York Times bestseller list, with three debuting at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly lists. Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle (2009) and Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) were Hallmark Channel’s top-watched movies for the year. This prolific author has more than 160 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One “This is really Earth?” Will, the apprentice angel, asked, lying on his stomach on a low-flying cloud with his three mentors. His eyes widened as he gazed down on the crazed activity below. “This is Earth,” Mercy informed their young charge with a tinge of pride. For all its problems, Earth was a fascinating place to visit with the tall buildings that butted up against the sky and people milling about with such purpose, most of them unaware of the spiritual world that surrounded them. More times than she could remember Mercy had lost patience with humans. Those who were considered the apex of God’s creations appeared to be slow-witted and spiritually dull. Yet she loved them and treasured her Earthly assignments. “It’s New York,” Shirley added, resting her chin in her hands as she gazed longingly below. “Oh, I do so love this city.” “Manhattan, to be more precise,” Goodness clarified and ended with a little sigh, indicating that she, too, had missed visiting Earth. The four hovered near Times Square, watching the clamoring crowds jockeying for space on New Year’s Eve. Will’s eyes widened as he intently studied the scene taking place in the streets below. “Is it always like this—so busy and crowded, I mean?” “No, no, this is a special night. The people are gathering together to usher in the New Year.” Time was a concept reserved for Earth. In heaven it was much different. Consequently, the time restriction placed on the three Prayer Ambassadors when given Earthly assignments had caused more than one problem. “Did Gabriel want us—” “Gabriel,” Shirley gasped, and quickly cut him off. “He doesn’t exactly know that we’ve brought you here. It would probably be best if you didn’t mention this short visit to him, okay?” “Yes, please, it would be best not to let anyone know we’ve shown you Earth.” It went without saying they’d be in all kinds of trouble if Gabriel learned what they’d been up to. “Gabriel means well but he tends to get a little prickly about these things,” Goodness explained to their young charge. “Why is that?” Will stared at all three of them. “Well, you see, we . . . the three of us . . . thought we should give you a bird’s-eye view of Earth and these people God loves so much—strictly for training purposes.” Mercy looked to her friends to expound upon their intentions, which were honorable if not a tad bit sneaky. This Earthly visitation had been a spur-of-the-moment decision. Mercy had been the one to suggest it. Naturally, Goodness was quick to agree, and after some discussion Shirley had seen the light as well. Will, an apprentice angel, had been placed under their charge, and given this honor, it was only right that he get a glimpse of the trials and tribulations that awaited him once he started working as a Prayer Ambassador. The job could be a bit tricky, and the more Will understood the idiosyncrasies of humans, the better he would do once given an assignment from Gabriel. Mercy was certain that under their tutorship, Will would make a fine Prayer Ambassador one day. He was young and enthusiastic, eager to learn about Earth and the role he would play. As Mercy, who had falsely been labeled a troublemaker, had pointed out, theirs was a duty that required serious dedication. She wasn’t alone in believing this. Goodness—oh, poor Goodness—had gotten something of a reputation, too, and Mercy felt partially to blame, but that was another story entirely. Shirley tended to be a bit more on the straight-and-narrow path and had worked hard to reform her friends. In fact, Shirley, a former Guardian Angel, had done such a marvelous job, Gabriel had offered to let them train the promising young angel who was with them now. Naturally, it was understood that if the three of them accepted this assignment training Will, then of course there would be no hanky-panky, no tricks, no nothing. All three had agreed. This was a high honor indeed and their intentions were good. Now here they were, New Year’s Eve in Times Square, in one of the most amazing cities on Earth. Mercy breathed in deeply, savoring the moment. Bringing Will had been a good excuse, but the fact of the matter was that she had missed visiting Earth. It’d been a good long while since their last assignment, and she missed the razzle-dazzle of the big city. “Isn’t Earth just marvelous?” Goodness said, her huge wings fluttering with delight. “Just look at all those neon lights. I’ve always been especially fond of light.” “As we all are,” Shirley reminded them. “Can we go down there with the people?” Will asked. “Absolutely not.” Shirley’s loud protest was instantaneous. “I don’t think it would hurt anything,” Goodness countered, her gaze still fixed on the bright lights of the city below. Will glanced from one to the other. “How will he ever learn about humans if he doesn’t have the opportunity to mingle with them?” Mercy asked, siding with her dearest friend. Shirley could be such a stickler for rules. Okay, so they’d originally promised not to get anywhere close to humans, but this would be a good teaching moment for Will. “How will he ever learn how to work as a Prayer Ambassador if he doesn’t become familiar with humans?” Goodness protested. Shirley wavered. While she might be opinionated on a number of topics, she could be easily swayed, which was the best part of working with her, Mercy felt. “Well . . .” “Do we hear the humans’ prayers?” Will asked. “Oh, no,” Shirley explained. “Only God hears their prayers, and then He talks matters over with Gabriel and then . . .” “Then Gabriel passes along those requests to us.” “And we assist in answering them.” “One of our roles is to help humans realize how much they can do for themselves with God’s help,” Goodness clarified. “We try as best we can without interfering in their lives,” Shirley added quickly, glaring at Goodness and Mercy. This was a warning and Mercy recognized it the instant her friend spoke. “But first, and this is the most important part,” Goodness emphasized, “it’s our duty to teach these humans a lesson. Then and only then are we able to help them with their troubles. “The real difficulty comes when they don’t want to learn.” Goodness shook her head because this aspect of the job was often a challenge. “Some people seem to want God to step in and do as they ask without making a single contribution to the effort.” “It doesn’t work like that,” Mercy said, although she’d done a fair bit of finagling to help these poor witless souls. In theory, answering prayers didn’t sound the least bit difficult. Unfortunately, humans were sometimes completely dense. “They can be so stubborn,” Goodness said, shaking her head again. “Strong willed,” Shirley agreed. “Oh, yes, and once—” Mercy snapped her mouth closed. It was best not to reveal their past antics for fear it would mislead their young charge into thinking that perhaps he should follow in their footsteps. Gabriel would take exception to that. “Once?” Will pressed. “What happened?” “Never mind,” Shirley said, reading the situation perfectly. “Some things are best laid to rest and not discussed.” “Can I go down and be with the crowd?” Will asked again. “I won’t say anything to Gabriel.” “He isn’t the only one,” Shirley blurted out. “I mean, we shouldn’t mutter a word of this to anyone in heaven.”
Author: Sarita Leone
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1628308001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Get Book Here
Book Description
With an ill father and an insane brother, heiress Lucie Gregory's options are limited. When a handsome duke proposes a marriage of convenience, she must accept. After all, Willowbrook Manor and her family's reputation are at stake.
Author: James Sheeran
Author: 
Author: 