Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0998274100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Discover the gripping saga of a family on the brink. For generations, the Sweeneys have been a fortress of love and forgiveness—until now. A crisis erupts, threatening to shatter the very foundation that has always kept them united. At the eye of the storm is sixteen-year-old Annie Bethune and her boyfriend, Cooper. Their youthful dreams for the future spark a family-wide debate that leaves no one on the sidelines. As opinions clash and loyalties are tested, Annie feels like a puppet in a drama she didn't write. But when those strings snap and a family feud explodes, Annie makes a drastic choice: she runs. She doesn’t realize she’s running straight into the arms of danger. Dive into this compelling drama where family bonds are stretched to their limits, dreams hang in the balance, and one young woman’s choice could either save the Sweeneys or fracture them forever. A pulse-pounding tale that explores the complexities of love, judgement, and sacrifice, you won't be able to put it down.
Lowcountry Stranger
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0986167274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In a quaint coastal town where everyone knows everyone, the arrival of a stranger is big news. So when a mysterious young woman crashes the Sweeney family wedding, the tight-knit community is abuzz with curiosity and suspicion. Meet Annie Dawn: an enigmatic waif with doe-eyes and a spunky personality that instantly captivates everyone she encounters. As the night unfolds, Annie wins over both young and old with her street smarts and spirited charm. But who is she, really? And what secrets is she hiding? One thing is for certain: Annie Dawn, whether for better or worse, is here to stay. Returning to the limelight are the beloved Sweeney sisters from Her Sister’s Shoes, faced with a new wave of suspense and family drama that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, heart-stopping conclusion. As Annie grows closer to the Sweeney family, hidden agendas come to light and loyalties are tested. Amidst the chaos, bonds will be strengthened, and relationships redefined. Ultimately, the arrival of Annie Dawn sets in motion a series of events that will forever change the lives of the Sweeney sisters.
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0986167274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In a quaint coastal town where everyone knows everyone, the arrival of a stranger is big news. So when a mysterious young woman crashes the Sweeney family wedding, the tight-knit community is abuzz with curiosity and suspicion. Meet Annie Dawn: an enigmatic waif with doe-eyes and a spunky personality that instantly captivates everyone she encounters. As the night unfolds, Annie wins over both young and old with her street smarts and spirited charm. But who is she, really? And what secrets is she hiding? One thing is for certain: Annie Dawn, whether for better or worse, is here to stay. Returning to the limelight are the beloved Sweeney sisters from Her Sister’s Shoes, faced with a new wave of suspense and family drama that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, heart-stopping conclusion. As Annie grows closer to the Sweeney family, hidden agendas come to light and loyalties are tested. Amidst the chaos, bonds will be strengthened, and relationships redefined. Ultimately, the arrival of Annie Dawn sets in motion a series of events that will forever change the lives of the Sweeney sisters.
Saturdays at Sweeney's
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 1956684328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
When a devastating fire engulfs Lovie Sweeney's sixty-year-old seafood business, not only do the flames consume a family legacy, but they also ignite a whirlwind of suspicion. Was it a tragic accident, or is this tight-knit family the target of a malicious attack? As Lovie finds herself scrutinized in an arson investigation, the Sweeney clan faces a medical diagnosis that threatens to redraw the family dynamics. Samantha, caught in the struggle of resurrecting the family market, is also grappling with her son’s future. Poised to graduate college, Jamie is torn between staying in his hometown of Prospect or venturing to Charleston where love beckons. Faith, aged forty-five and still bearing the emotional scars of an abusive marriage, is on a pilgrimage to discover her life's purpose. Meanwhile, Jackie's world is shaken when her son Sean drops out of college, leaving her questioning how she went wrong as a mother.
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 1956684328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
When a devastating fire engulfs Lovie Sweeney's sixty-year-old seafood business, not only do the flames consume a family legacy, but they also ignite a whirlwind of suspicion. Was it a tragic accident, or is this tight-knit family the target of a malicious attack? As Lovie finds herself scrutinized in an arson investigation, the Sweeney clan faces a medical diagnosis that threatens to redraw the family dynamics. Samantha, caught in the struggle of resurrecting the family market, is also grappling with her son’s future. Poised to graduate college, Jamie is torn between staying in his hometown of Prospect or venturing to Charleston where love beckons. Faith, aged forty-five and still bearing the emotional scars of an abusive marriage, is on a pilgrimage to discover her life's purpose. Meanwhile, Jackie's world is shaken when her son Sean drops out of college, leaving her questioning how she went wrong as a mother.
Tangled in Ivy
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 173462941X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Escape to the South Carolina Lowcountry for a tale of true love and southern family dysfunction. Lillian Alexander has never understood her twin sister’s animosity toward her. Their problems stem from childhood, from the traumatic day their mother died twenty-seven years ago. But Lillian remembers nothing about that day. Until their father dies and she encounters ghosts from her past who stir those long-suppressed memories. Why, if her mother’s death was an accident, does Lillian harbor guilt, as though she were somehow to blame? When the Stoney twins learn the family fortune is gone, Lillian fights to save her ancestral home on Charleston’s prestigious East Battery. Desperate to resolve her money problems and get answers to her questions about the past, she tears her father’s study apart in search of clues. She discovers a thumb drive in a hollowed-out hardback copy of For Whom the Bell Tolls. The thumb drive, marked For Lillian in his handwriting, contains her father’s memoir. Secluded in the family’s cottage on Wadmalaw Island, she immerses herself in her father’s account of his stormy relationship with her mother. What she learns sets her on a journey of self-discovery. “. . . the story is endlessly intriguing, with enough plot turns that readers who predict one or two may still be surprised . . . The ending befits this realistic portrayal of love, family, and all the complications those two often engender . . . An absorbing fusion of a searing family drama with an unusual love story.” --Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 173462941X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Escape to the South Carolina Lowcountry for a tale of true love and southern family dysfunction. Lillian Alexander has never understood her twin sister’s animosity toward her. Their problems stem from childhood, from the traumatic day their mother died twenty-seven years ago. But Lillian remembers nothing about that day. Until their father dies and she encounters ghosts from her past who stir those long-suppressed memories. Why, if her mother’s death was an accident, does Lillian harbor guilt, as though she were somehow to blame? When the Stoney twins learn the family fortune is gone, Lillian fights to save her ancestral home on Charleston’s prestigious East Battery. Desperate to resolve her money problems and get answers to her questions about the past, she tears her father’s study apart in search of clues. She discovers a thumb drive in a hollowed-out hardback copy of For Whom the Bell Tolls. The thumb drive, marked For Lillian in his handwriting, contains her father’s memoir. Secluded in the family’s cottage on Wadmalaw Island, she immerses herself in her father’s account of his stormy relationship with her mother. What she learns sets her on a journey of self-discovery. “. . . the story is endlessly intriguing, with enough plot turns that readers who predict one or two may still be surprised . . . The ending befits this realistic portrayal of love, family, and all the complications those two often engender . . . An absorbing fusion of a searing family drama with an unusual love story.” --Kirkus Reviews
Tangle of Strings
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0998274100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Discover the gripping saga of a family on the brink. For generations, the Sweeneys have been a fortress of love and forgiveness—until now. A crisis erupts, threatening to shatter the very foundation that has always kept them united. At the eye of the storm is sixteen-year-old Annie Bethune and her boyfriend, Cooper. Their youthful dreams for the future spark a family-wide debate that leaves no one on the sidelines. As opinions clash and loyalties are tested, Annie feels like a puppet in a drama she didn't write. But when those strings snap and a family feud explodes, Annie makes a drastic choice: she runs. She doesn’t realize she’s running straight into the arms of danger. Dive into this compelling drama where family bonds are stretched to their limits, dreams hang in the balance, and one young woman’s choice could either save the Sweeneys or fracture them forever. A pulse-pounding tale that explores the complexities of love, judgement, and sacrifice, you won't be able to put it down.
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0998274100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Discover the gripping saga of a family on the brink. For generations, the Sweeneys have been a fortress of love and forgiveness—until now. A crisis erupts, threatening to shatter the very foundation that has always kept them united. At the eye of the storm is sixteen-year-old Annie Bethune and her boyfriend, Cooper. Their youthful dreams for the future spark a family-wide debate that leaves no one on the sidelines. As opinions clash and loyalties are tested, Annie feels like a puppet in a drama she didn't write. But when those strings snap and a family feud explodes, Annie makes a drastic choice: she runs. She doesn’t realize she’s running straight into the arms of danger. Dive into this compelling drama where family bonds are stretched to their limits, dreams hang in the balance, and one young woman’s choice could either save the Sweeneys or fracture them forever. A pulse-pounding tale that explores the complexities of love, judgement, and sacrifice, you won't be able to put it down.
Sweet Tea Tuesdays
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0998274127
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In the case of Lula Horne, fifty-five is the new sixty-five, and she’s proud of it. Lula despises modern technology and prefers walking her dog to attending hot yoga. She spends her days tending her perennial garden and cooking for sick friends. She’s stubborn and opinionated and committed to her traditional values, a nonconformist if ever there was one. When her daughter brings her girlfriend home for a visit, Lula goes off like the firework display at her Fourth of July party. For twenty-six years, Midge, Lula, and Georgia have watched the seasons change and their children grow up while sipping tea on Georgia’s front porch. One Tuesday in early June, Georgia shares news that brings their long-standing social hour to an abrupt halt. Over the course of that summer, everything changes for them. A secret drives them apart and an unexpected diagnosis brings them back together again. As these three women share their lives—their past sorrows and fears of an uncertain future—readers will shed more than one tear.
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0998274127
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In the case of Lula Horne, fifty-five is the new sixty-five, and she’s proud of it. Lula despises modern technology and prefers walking her dog to attending hot yoga. She spends her days tending her perennial garden and cooking for sick friends. She’s stubborn and opinionated and committed to her traditional values, a nonconformist if ever there was one. When her daughter brings her girlfriend home for a visit, Lula goes off like the firework display at her Fourth of July party. For twenty-six years, Midge, Lula, and Georgia have watched the seasons change and their children grow up while sipping tea on Georgia’s front porch. One Tuesday in early June, Georgia shares news that brings their long-standing social hour to an abrupt halt. Over the course of that summer, everything changes for them. A secret drives them apart and an unexpected diagnosis brings them back together again. As these three women share their lives—their past sorrows and fears of an uncertain future—readers will shed more than one tear.
The Titanic Sisters
Author: Patricia Falvey
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 1496732561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
“The enchanting saga of two Irish sisters…This new chapter of Titanic lore is worth plunging into.” —Publishers Weekly From the acclaimed author of The Girls of Ennismore comes a captivating and extraordinary tale of perseverance and bravery. This touching saga of sisterhood—perfect for fans of Fiona Davis and Marie Benedict—follows two young Irish women yearning for independence and adventure, as they set sail on RMS Titanic—the “ship of dreams”—only to be faced with the tragedy of that fabled maiden voyage… Delia Sweeney has always been unlike her older sister--fair and delicate compared to tall, statuesque Nora, whose hair is as dark as Donegal turf. In other ways too, the sisters are leagues apart. Nora is her mother's darling, favored at every turn, and expected to marry into wealth. Delia, constantly slighted, finds a measure of happiness helping her da on the farm. The rest of the time, she reads about far-off places that seem sure to remain a fantasy. Until the day a letter arrives from America . . . A distant relative has provided the means for Delia and Nora to go to New York. Delia will be a lowly maid in a modest household, while Nora will be governess for a well-to-do family. In Queenstown, Cork, they board the Titanic, a majestic new ocean liner making its maiden voyage. Any hope Delia carried that she and her sister might become closer during the trip soon vanishes. For there are far greater perils to contend with as the ship makes its way across the Atlantic . . . In the wake of that fateful journey, Delia makes an impulsive choice--and takes Nora's place as governess. Her decision sparks an adventure that leads her from Fifth Avenue to Dallas, Texas, where oilfields bring unimagined riches to some, despair to others. Delia grows close to her vulnerable young charge, and to the girl's father. But her deception will have repercussions impossible to foresee, even as it brings happiness within reach for the first time . . .
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 1496732561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
“The enchanting saga of two Irish sisters…This new chapter of Titanic lore is worth plunging into.” —Publishers Weekly From the acclaimed author of The Girls of Ennismore comes a captivating and extraordinary tale of perseverance and bravery. This touching saga of sisterhood—perfect for fans of Fiona Davis and Marie Benedict—follows two young Irish women yearning for independence and adventure, as they set sail on RMS Titanic—the “ship of dreams”—only to be faced with the tragedy of that fabled maiden voyage… Delia Sweeney has always been unlike her older sister--fair and delicate compared to tall, statuesque Nora, whose hair is as dark as Donegal turf. In other ways too, the sisters are leagues apart. Nora is her mother's darling, favored at every turn, and expected to marry into wealth. Delia, constantly slighted, finds a measure of happiness helping her da on the farm. The rest of the time, she reads about far-off places that seem sure to remain a fantasy. Until the day a letter arrives from America . . . A distant relative has provided the means for Delia and Nora to go to New York. Delia will be a lowly maid in a modest household, while Nora will be governess for a well-to-do family. In Queenstown, Cork, they board the Titanic, a majestic new ocean liner making its maiden voyage. Any hope Delia carried that she and her sister might become closer during the trip soon vanishes. For there are far greater perils to contend with as the ship makes its way across the Atlantic . . . In the wake of that fateful journey, Delia makes an impulsive choice--and takes Nora's place as governess. Her decision sparks an adventure that leads her from Fifth Avenue to Dallas, Texas, where oilfields bring unimagined riches to some, despair to others. Delia grows close to her vulnerable young charge, and to the girl's father. But her deception will have repercussions impossible to foresee, even as it brings happiness within reach for the first time . . .
She Waits
Author: Kate Sweeney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933113401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Freelance photographer Kate Ryan stumbles into murder and mayhem, and a position she never thought she would be in again--with feisty Maggie Winfield. The elusive Kate combines forces with the sarcastic Maggie, as they become the nucleus for this ongoing series. (Adult Fiction)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933113401
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Freelance photographer Kate Ryan stumbles into murder and mayhem, and a position she never thought she would be in again--with feisty Maggie Winfield. The elusive Kate combines forces with the sarcastic Maggie, as they become the nucleus for this ongoing series. (Adult Fiction)
Stalking Irish Madness
Author: Patrick Tracey
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553905597
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In this powerful, sometimes harrowing, deeply felt story, Patrick Tracey journeys to Ireland to track the origin and solve the mystery of his Irish-American family's multigenerational struggle with schizophrenia. For most Irish Americans, a trip to Ireland is often an occasion to revisit their family's roots. But for Patrick Tracey, the lure of his ancestral home is a much more powerful need: part pilgrimage, part investigation to confront the genealogical mystery of schizophrenia–a disease that had claimed a great-great-great-grandmother, a grandmother, an uncle, and, most recently, two sisters. As long as Tracey could remember, schizophrenia ran on his mother's side, seldom spoken of outright but impossible to ignore. Devastated by the emotional toll the disease had already taken on his family, terrified of passing it on to any children he might have, and inspired by the recent discovery of the first genetic link to schizophrenia, Tracey followed his genealogical trail from Boston to Ireland's county Roscommon, home of his oldest-known schizophrenic ancestor. In a renovated camper, Tracey crossed the Emerald Isle to investigate the country that, until the 1960s, had the world's highest rate of institutionalization for mental illness, following clues and separating fact from fiction in the legendary relationship the Irish have had with madness. Tracey's path leads from fairy mounds and ancient caverns still shrouded in superstition to old pubs whose colorful inhabitants are a treasure trove of local lore. He visits the massive and grim asylum where his famine starved ancestors may have lived. And he interviews the Irish research team that first cracked the schizophrenic code to learn how much–and how little–we know about this often misunderstood disease. Filled with history, science, and lore, Stalking Irish Madness is an unforgettable chronicle of one man's attempt to make sense of his family's past and to find hope for the future of schizophrenic patients. From the Hardcover edition.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553905597
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In this powerful, sometimes harrowing, deeply felt story, Patrick Tracey journeys to Ireland to track the origin and solve the mystery of his Irish-American family's multigenerational struggle with schizophrenia. For most Irish Americans, a trip to Ireland is often an occasion to revisit their family's roots. But for Patrick Tracey, the lure of his ancestral home is a much more powerful need: part pilgrimage, part investigation to confront the genealogical mystery of schizophrenia–a disease that had claimed a great-great-great-grandmother, a grandmother, an uncle, and, most recently, two sisters. As long as Tracey could remember, schizophrenia ran on his mother's side, seldom spoken of outright but impossible to ignore. Devastated by the emotional toll the disease had already taken on his family, terrified of passing it on to any children he might have, and inspired by the recent discovery of the first genetic link to schizophrenia, Tracey followed his genealogical trail from Boston to Ireland's county Roscommon, home of his oldest-known schizophrenic ancestor. In a renovated camper, Tracey crossed the Emerald Isle to investigate the country that, until the 1960s, had the world's highest rate of institutionalization for mental illness, following clues and separating fact from fiction in the legendary relationship the Irish have had with madness. Tracey's path leads from fairy mounds and ancient caverns still shrouded in superstition to old pubs whose colorful inhabitants are a treasure trove of local lore. He visits the massive and grim asylum where his famine starved ancestors may have lived. And he interviews the Irish research team that first cracked the schizophrenic code to learn how much–and how little–we know about this often misunderstood disease. Filled with history, science, and lore, Stalking Irish Madness is an unforgettable chronicle of one man's attempt to make sense of his family's past and to find hope for the future of schizophrenic patients. From the Hardcover edition.
Her Sisters Shoes
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0986167207
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Sam Sweeney is the heartbeat that keeps the family ticking. But what happens when the caretaker needs care? After a devastating ATV accident shatters her son's world, leaving him confined to a wheelchair, Samantha's own unbreakable façade cracks. Witness the transformative journey of a mother pushed to her limits—how far will she go to hold her family together when her own world is falling apart? On the brink of her fiftieth birthday, Jackie thought she had life figured out—until she uncovers her husband's devastating betrayal. Now, facing an uncertain future, Jackie embarks on a transformative quest to rediscover the woman she once was. Experience her empowering journey as she navigates the complexities of age, love, and self-discovery to emerge stronger than ever. Because happiness isn't found; it's reclaimed. Faith is trapped in a perilous marriage, too frightened to confront her abusive husband. But when she musters the strength to reach out to her sisters, she unknowingly puts them all in the crosshairs of danger. Will her call for help liberate them or spiral their lives into chaos? Witness the harrowing yet inspiring journey of sisterhood and survival as Faith and her family grapple with life-altering decisions. When pushed to the brink, how far will they go to protect each other? The stakes have never been higher; because in Faith's world, courage isn't just an option—it's a lifeline.
Publisher: Leisure Time Books
ISBN: 0986167207
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Sam Sweeney is the heartbeat that keeps the family ticking. But what happens when the caretaker needs care? After a devastating ATV accident shatters her son's world, leaving him confined to a wheelchair, Samantha's own unbreakable façade cracks. Witness the transformative journey of a mother pushed to her limits—how far will she go to hold her family together when her own world is falling apart? On the brink of her fiftieth birthday, Jackie thought she had life figured out—until she uncovers her husband's devastating betrayal. Now, facing an uncertain future, Jackie embarks on a transformative quest to rediscover the woman she once was. Experience her empowering journey as she navigates the complexities of age, love, and self-discovery to emerge stronger than ever. Because happiness isn't found; it's reclaimed. Faith is trapped in a perilous marriage, too frightened to confront her abusive husband. But when she musters the strength to reach out to her sisters, she unknowingly puts them all in the crosshairs of danger. Will her call for help liberate them or spiral their lives into chaos? Witness the harrowing yet inspiring journey of sisterhood and survival as Faith and her family grapple with life-altering decisions. When pushed to the brink, how far will they go to protect each other? The stakes have never been higher; because in Faith's world, courage isn't just an option—it's a lifeline.
Home for Wounded Hearts
Author: Ashley Farley
Publisher: AHF Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A novel of hope and renewal by the author of the bestselling Sweeney Sisters Series. Faith Neilson, survivor of an abusive marriage, has finally discovered her life’s passion. She’s established a shelter for women in crisis. Not only for homeless women but for those suffering from abuse, dealing with addiction, or coping with grief over the loss of a loved one. Faith’s mission is to help residents mend their broken hearts. Will she find additional funding needed to keep her program afloat? A cast of memorable characters will warm reader’s hearts. There’s Tilda, who is convinced she’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Molly, a street-smart homeless woman who possesses an endearing childlike quality that makes her a favorite with the other residents. Caroline, whose gardening hobby has become an obsession since the death of her son. And Jenny, a young woman whose anger at her husband for having an affair with her best friend has spiraled out of control. Join these women in their day-to-day lives as they endeavor to move from uncertainty toward independence. Tension mounts and bonds of friendship are tested when a young resident’s abusive stepfather threatens lives.
Publisher: AHF Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A novel of hope and renewal by the author of the bestselling Sweeney Sisters Series. Faith Neilson, survivor of an abusive marriage, has finally discovered her life’s passion. She’s established a shelter for women in crisis. Not only for homeless women but for those suffering from abuse, dealing with addiction, or coping with grief over the loss of a loved one. Faith’s mission is to help residents mend their broken hearts. Will she find additional funding needed to keep her program afloat? A cast of memorable characters will warm reader’s hearts. There’s Tilda, who is convinced she’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Molly, a street-smart homeless woman who possesses an endearing childlike quality that makes her a favorite with the other residents. Caroline, whose gardening hobby has become an obsession since the death of her son. And Jenny, a young woman whose anger at her husband for having an affair with her best friend has spiraled out of control. Join these women in their day-to-day lives as they endeavor to move from uncertainty toward independence. Tension mounts and bonds of friendship are tested when a young resident’s abusive stepfather threatens lives.