Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307806871
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Trudy Marino never expected her life to turn out perfectly. But at forty-six, she was content with what she did have: her caring husband Rick . . . twenty-plus happy years raising three accomplished kids . . . and a lovely house in the artistic, vibrantly diverse town of Pueblo, New Mexico. But a heartbreaking discovery and a suddenly shattered marriage now has Trudy looking back on the choices she didn’t make—and where she might go from here. Struggling to pick up the pieces, Trudy finds support from a quirky, eclectic group of friends and neighbors—her goddesses of Kitchen Avenue—all of whom are trying in their own unique ways to navigate life’s little surprises. There’s Jade, a fiery social worker who’s finding unexpected strength to deal with her “player” ex-husband, thanks to a most unorthodox passion; Jade’s grandmother, Roberta, who has just lost her husband of sixty-two years—and through memory and piercing grief wonders what to do with the rest of her life; Shannelle, Trudy’s young neighbor and an aspiring writer, determined to realize her talent despite formidable obstacles . . . including the husband who’s afraid her success will be his loss; and Angel, a young, quietly-knowing photographer who makes Trudy uncover a sensuality she never knew—even as he tries to get over the one love he can never really forget. As Trudy faces her future, she discovers that figuring out what to let go and what to keep is just as difficult as moving on. As she weighs what she and Rick still share against new possibilities, she’ll surprise everyone— including herself—as she tries to reconcile the best of both. From an acclaimed voice in fiction, this is a wry, beguiling, heartfelt, and warmly wise novel about second chances, unexpected choices, and the dreams that we all hunger to fulfill. From the Hardcover edition.
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue
Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307806871
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Trudy Marino never expected her life to turn out perfectly. But at forty-six, she was content with what she did have: her caring husband Rick . . . twenty-plus happy years raising three accomplished kids . . . and a lovely house in the artistic, vibrantly diverse town of Pueblo, New Mexico. But a heartbreaking discovery and a suddenly shattered marriage now has Trudy looking back on the choices she didn’t make—and where she might go from here. Struggling to pick up the pieces, Trudy finds support from a quirky, eclectic group of friends and neighbors—her goddesses of Kitchen Avenue—all of whom are trying in their own unique ways to navigate life’s little surprises. There’s Jade, a fiery social worker who’s finding unexpected strength to deal with her “player” ex-husband, thanks to a most unorthodox passion; Jade’s grandmother, Roberta, who has just lost her husband of sixty-two years—and through memory and piercing grief wonders what to do with the rest of her life; Shannelle, Trudy’s young neighbor and an aspiring writer, determined to realize her talent despite formidable obstacles . . . including the husband who’s afraid her success will be his loss; and Angel, a young, quietly-knowing photographer who makes Trudy uncover a sensuality she never knew—even as he tries to get over the one love he can never really forget. As Trudy faces her future, she discovers that figuring out what to let go and what to keep is just as difficult as moving on. As she weighs what she and Rick still share against new possibilities, she’ll surprise everyone— including herself—as she tries to reconcile the best of both. From an acclaimed voice in fiction, this is a wry, beguiling, heartfelt, and warmly wise novel about second chances, unexpected choices, and the dreams that we all hunger to fulfill. From the Hardcover edition.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307806871
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Trudy Marino never expected her life to turn out perfectly. But at forty-six, she was content with what she did have: her caring husband Rick . . . twenty-plus happy years raising three accomplished kids . . . and a lovely house in the artistic, vibrantly diverse town of Pueblo, New Mexico. But a heartbreaking discovery and a suddenly shattered marriage now has Trudy looking back on the choices she didn’t make—and where she might go from here. Struggling to pick up the pieces, Trudy finds support from a quirky, eclectic group of friends and neighbors—her goddesses of Kitchen Avenue—all of whom are trying in their own unique ways to navigate life’s little surprises. There’s Jade, a fiery social worker who’s finding unexpected strength to deal with her “player” ex-husband, thanks to a most unorthodox passion; Jade’s grandmother, Roberta, who has just lost her husband of sixty-two years—and through memory and piercing grief wonders what to do with the rest of her life; Shannelle, Trudy’s young neighbor and an aspiring writer, determined to realize her talent despite formidable obstacles . . . including the husband who’s afraid her success will be his loss; and Angel, a young, quietly-knowing photographer who makes Trudy uncover a sensuality she never knew—even as he tries to get over the one love he can never really forget. As Trudy faces her future, she discovers that figuring out what to let go and what to keep is just as difficult as moving on. As she weighs what she and Rick still share against new possibilities, she’ll surprise everyone— including herself—as she tries to reconcile the best of both. From an acclaimed voice in fiction, this is a wry, beguiling, heartfelt, and warmly wise novel about second chances, unexpected choices, and the dreams that we all hunger to fulfill. From the Hardcover edition.
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue
Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781585474417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
From an acclaimed voice in women's fiction, here is a wry, beguiling, heartfelt, and warmly wise novel about second chances, and the dreams that everyone hungers to fill.
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781585474417
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
From an acclaimed voice in women's fiction, here is a wry, beguiling, heartfelt, and warmly wise novel about second chances, and the dreams that everyone hungers to fill.
The Art of Inheriting Secrets
Author: Barbara O'Neal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781503901391
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Olivia Shaw's mother dies, the sophisticated food editor is astonished to learn she's inherited a centuries-old English estate--and a title to go with it. Raw with grief and reeling from the knowledge that her reserved mother hid something so momentous, Olivia leaves San Francisco and crosses the pond to unravel the mystery of a lifetime. One glance at the breathtaking Rosemere Priory and Olivia understands why the manor, magnificent even in disrepair, was the subject of her mother's exquisite paintings. What she doesn't understand is why her mother never mentioned it to her. As Olivia begins digging into her mother's past, she discovers that the peeling wallpaper, debris-laden halls, and ceiling-high Elizabethan windows covered in lush green vines hide unimaginable secrets. Although personal problems and her life back home beckon, Olivia finds herself falling for the charming English village and its residents. But before she can decide what Rosemere's and her own future hold, Olivia must first untangle the secrets of her past.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781503901391
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Olivia Shaw's mother dies, the sophisticated food editor is astonished to learn she's inherited a centuries-old English estate--and a title to go with it. Raw with grief and reeling from the knowledge that her reserved mother hid something so momentous, Olivia leaves San Francisco and crosses the pond to unravel the mystery of a lifetime. One glance at the breathtaking Rosemere Priory and Olivia understands why the manor, magnificent even in disrepair, was the subject of her mother's exquisite paintings. What she doesn't understand is why her mother never mentioned it to her. As Olivia begins digging into her mother's past, she discovers that the peeling wallpaper, debris-laden halls, and ceiling-high Elizabethan windows covered in lush green vines hide unimaginable secrets. Although personal problems and her life back home beckon, Olivia finds herself falling for the charming English village and its residents. But before she can decide what Rosemere's and her own future hold, Olivia must first untangle the secrets of her past.
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue
Author: Barbara O'Neal
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
ISBN: 9781662521324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four women face the turning points of their lives in a warm and wise novel about choices and second chances by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids. A loving wife and a mother of three accomplished children, forty-six-year-old Trudy Marino has an uncomplicated life--until she's blindsided by her husband's affair. But in Trudy's close-knit neighborhood, she's not alone in navigating the sudden surprises in a woman's life. Her neighbor Roberta has just lost her husband of sixty-two years and struggles with bittersweet memories and grief. Roberta's granddaughter Jade is a divorcée who has taken up a cathartic new hobby to get over her cheating ex. And there's Shannelle, whose creative aspirations are fracturing her marriage. Then Trudy meets Angel, a sensual young man with the vulnerable heart of a poet who awakens her to invigorating new sensations. With a bracing confidence and three dear friends coming together in confusion, anger, and hope, Trudy is encouraged to take control of her life, to reflect on the choices she didn't make, and to fulfill the youthful dreams she abandoned. As a new world opens up, Trudy can only marvel at where to go from here. Revised edition: This edition of The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue includes editorial revisions.
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
ISBN: 9781662521324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Four women face the turning points of their lives in a warm and wise novel about choices and second chances by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids. A loving wife and a mother of three accomplished children, forty-six-year-old Trudy Marino has an uncomplicated life--until she's blindsided by her husband's affair. But in Trudy's close-knit neighborhood, she's not alone in navigating the sudden surprises in a woman's life. Her neighbor Roberta has just lost her husband of sixty-two years and struggles with bittersweet memories and grief. Roberta's granddaughter Jade is a divorcée who has taken up a cathartic new hobby to get over her cheating ex. And there's Shannelle, whose creative aspirations are fracturing her marriage. Then Trudy meets Angel, a sensual young man with the vulnerable heart of a poet who awakens her to invigorating new sensations. With a bracing confidence and three dear friends coming together in confusion, anger, and hope, Trudy is encouraged to take control of her life, to reflect on the choices she didn't make, and to fulfill the youthful dreams she abandoned. As a new world opens up, Trudy can only marvel at where to go from here. Revised edition: This edition of The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue includes editorial revisions.
Reading Women
Author: Nanci Milone Hill
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1591588065
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An indispensable guide for anyone who runs or participates in a book group, this title provides the structure and fun facts needed to examine the genre of women's fiction. Women's fiction covers numerous topics of importance in the lives of women—friendship, love, personal growth, and familial relationships. For this reason, the genre is a hotbed of engaging subjects for book group discussions. Reading Women: A Book Club Guide for Women's Fiction brings together information on over 100 women's fiction titles, providing everything a book group needs to encourage focused, stimulating meetings. Reading Women marshals information that has been, up to this point, either nonexistent or scattered in book club guides. Readers will learn the difference between women's fiction, romance, and chick lit, as well as why these genres provide a rich trove of discussion topics for book groups. Specific entries cover titles from all three genres, offering an author biography, a book summary, bibliographic material, discussion questions, and read-alike information for each book. An additional 50 titles suitable for book group discussions are listed with brief summaries.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1591588065
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An indispensable guide for anyone who runs or participates in a book group, this title provides the structure and fun facts needed to examine the genre of women's fiction. Women's fiction covers numerous topics of importance in the lives of women—friendship, love, personal growth, and familial relationships. For this reason, the genre is a hotbed of engaging subjects for book group discussions. Reading Women: A Book Club Guide for Women's Fiction brings together information on over 100 women's fiction titles, providing everything a book group needs to encourage focused, stimulating meetings. Reading Women marshals information that has been, up to this point, either nonexistent or scattered in book club guides. Readers will learn the difference between women's fiction, romance, and chick lit, as well as why these genres provide a rich trove of discussion topics for book groups. Specific entries cover titles from all three genres, offering an author biography, a book summary, bibliographic material, discussion questions, and read-alike information for each book. An additional 50 titles suitable for book group discussions are listed with brief summaries.
Greek Gods & Goddesses: 4 In 1
Author: A.J.Kingston
Publisher: A.J.Kingston
ISBN: 1839382996
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Step into the world of ancient Greece and explore the rich and captivating mythology of the Greek gods with our "Greek Gods & Goddesses" book bundle. This bundle includes four books dedicated to four of the most prominent and powerful gods in Greek mythology: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Athena. Book 1 - Zeus: God Of Thunder And Sky In this book, you will discover the fascinating world of Zeus, the god of thunder and sky. Explore the stories of his birth, his rise to power, and his many conquests and adventures. Learn about the myths surrounding Zeus, including his battles with the Titans and his love affairs with mortal women. Book 2 - Hera: The Queen Of Heaven And Earth Discover the powerful and enigmatic goddess Hera, the queen of heaven and earth. In this book, you will explore the myths and legends surrounding Hera, including her marriage to Zeus, her role as the protector of women, and her many fierce battles with her enemies. Book 3 - Poseidon: The God Of The Sea And Earthquakes Explore the vast and mysterious world of Poseidon, the god of the sea and earthquakes. In this book, you will delve into the myths and legends surrounding Poseidon, including his rivalry with Athena, his many trysts with mortals, and his fearsome battles with monsters and sea creatures. Book 4 - Athena: The Goddess Of Wisdom, War, And Crafts Enter the realm of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. In this book, you will discover the myths and legends surrounding Athena, including her birth from the head of Zeus, her battles with Ares, and her patronage of the arts and sciences. With this "Greek Gods: 4 In 1" book bundle, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Greek mythology and uncover the stories of some of the most powerful and revered gods and goddesses of all time. From the thunderous power of Zeus to the wisdom of Athena, each book in this bundle offers a unique and captivating perspective on the rich mythology of ancient Greece. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the world of Greek gods and goddesses. Order your copy of "Greek Gods & Goddesses" today and experience the wonder and magic of ancient Greece!
Publisher: A.J.Kingston
ISBN: 1839382996
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Step into the world of ancient Greece and explore the rich and captivating mythology of the Greek gods with our "Greek Gods & Goddesses" book bundle. This bundle includes four books dedicated to four of the most prominent and powerful gods in Greek mythology: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Athena. Book 1 - Zeus: God Of Thunder And Sky In this book, you will discover the fascinating world of Zeus, the god of thunder and sky. Explore the stories of his birth, his rise to power, and his many conquests and adventures. Learn about the myths surrounding Zeus, including his battles with the Titans and his love affairs with mortal women. Book 2 - Hera: The Queen Of Heaven And Earth Discover the powerful and enigmatic goddess Hera, the queen of heaven and earth. In this book, you will explore the myths and legends surrounding Hera, including her marriage to Zeus, her role as the protector of women, and her many fierce battles with her enemies. Book 3 - Poseidon: The God Of The Sea And Earthquakes Explore the vast and mysterious world of Poseidon, the god of the sea and earthquakes. In this book, you will delve into the myths and legends surrounding Poseidon, including his rivalry with Athena, his many trysts with mortals, and his fearsome battles with monsters and sea creatures. Book 4 - Athena: The Goddess Of Wisdom, War, And Crafts Enter the realm of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. In this book, you will discover the myths and legends surrounding Athena, including her birth from the head of Zeus, her battles with Ares, and her patronage of the arts and sciences. With this "Greek Gods: 4 In 1" book bundle, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Greek mythology and uncover the stories of some of the most powerful and revered gods and goddesses of all time. From the thunderous power of Zeus to the wisdom of Athena, each book in this bundle offers a unique and captivating perspective on the rich mythology of ancient Greece. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the world of Greek gods and goddesses. Order your copy of "Greek Gods & Goddesses" today and experience the wonder and magic of ancient Greece!
A Minute to Smile
Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher: Barbara Samuel
ISBN: 1937688089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
A Minute to Smile Fans of Barbara Freethy, Susan Mallery, and Robyn Carr will love this powerful, full length contemporary romance novel by award-winning Barbara Samuel. How had single mother Esther Lucas become the fix-it lady? Bandaging her sons' scraped knees was on thing; hoping to heal the handsome widower's broken heart was quite another. But Alexander Stone brought out much more than just Esther's maternal instincts. And she knew that loving the tall, dark loner would make her need a fix-it person of her own -- Alexander Stone didn't know if he agreed with that old saying about having loved and lost --he just knew he'd never love again. But how could he resist a warm, sexy woman who always had a minute to smile and two little boys who made him remember what it was like to laugh -- or to long for a family to call his own?
Publisher: Barbara Samuel
ISBN: 1937688089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
A Minute to Smile Fans of Barbara Freethy, Susan Mallery, and Robyn Carr will love this powerful, full length contemporary romance novel by award-winning Barbara Samuel. How had single mother Esther Lucas become the fix-it lady? Bandaging her sons' scraped knees was on thing; hoping to heal the handsome widower's broken heart was quite another. But Alexander Stone brought out much more than just Esther's maternal instincts. And she knew that loving the tall, dark loner would make her need a fix-it person of her own -- Alexander Stone didn't know if he agreed with that old saying about having loved and lost --he just knew he'd never love again. But how could he resist a warm, sexy woman who always had a minute to smile and two little boys who made him remember what it was like to laugh -- or to long for a family to call his own?
A Piece of Heaven
Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
With her acclaimed hardcover debut, No Place Like Home, readers enthusiastically welcomed Barbara Samuel into the ranks of bestselling women’s fiction, applauding her stirring novel of loss and redemption. In A Piece of Heaven, she shares another poignant tale rich in atmosphere and insight that explores the complexity of relationships, the importance of family, and the healing power of love. In the sun-baked hills of New Mexico, Luna McGraw has lived a lifetime of regrets, struggling to conquer the demons that destroyed her marriage and caused her to lose custody of her beloved daughter. But as Luna fights to rebuild a relationship with the troubled teenager, she remains haunted by images of her own childhood and the father she barely knew. Strong and resilient as the houses he builds, Thomas Coyote comes into Luna’s life one extraordinary night when his grandmother nearly dies while conjuring a fiery brew of spiritual enchantment. Luna does not need a man— especially one with a needy ex-wife—to complicate her fragile dreams of the future. Their attraction pushes them both beyond reason into a place where there is only possibility. Yet it will take more than passion to recover the tattered pieces of Luna’s soul, more than time to forgive the sins of an offending husband, and more than promises to mend the broken heart of a child. A Piece of Heaven is an irresistible novel full of colorful characters and lush settings spiced with the magical flavors of the Southwest, a brilliant tapestry of romance and realism by a master storyteller. From the Paperback edition.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489507
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
With her acclaimed hardcover debut, No Place Like Home, readers enthusiastically welcomed Barbara Samuel into the ranks of bestselling women’s fiction, applauding her stirring novel of loss and redemption. In A Piece of Heaven, she shares another poignant tale rich in atmosphere and insight that explores the complexity of relationships, the importance of family, and the healing power of love. In the sun-baked hills of New Mexico, Luna McGraw has lived a lifetime of regrets, struggling to conquer the demons that destroyed her marriage and caused her to lose custody of her beloved daughter. But as Luna fights to rebuild a relationship with the troubled teenager, she remains haunted by images of her own childhood and the father she barely knew. Strong and resilient as the houses he builds, Thomas Coyote comes into Luna’s life one extraordinary night when his grandmother nearly dies while conjuring a fiery brew of spiritual enchantment. Luna does not need a man— especially one with a needy ex-wife—to complicate her fragile dreams of the future. Their attraction pushes them both beyond reason into a place where there is only possibility. Yet it will take more than passion to recover the tattered pieces of Luna’s soul, more than time to forgive the sins of an offending husband, and more than promises to mend the broken heart of a child. A Piece of Heaven is an irresistible novel full of colorful characters and lush settings spiced with the magical flavors of the Southwest, a brilliant tapestry of romance and realism by a master storyteller. From the Paperback edition.
Eight Hundred Grapes
Author: Laura Dave
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476789290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME? Heralded as “impossible to put down” (Elle), and named a Best Book of the Summer by Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, and Us Weekly, Eight Hundred Grapes is a heartbreaking, funny, and deeply evocative novel about love, marriage, family, wine, and the treacherous terrain in which they all intersect. There are secrets you share, and secrets you hide… What if your beloved fiancé, he of the crinkly smile and irresistible British accent, had kept a life-changing secret from you? And what if, just a week before your dream wedding, you discovered it? Georgia Ford, bride-to-be, hops in her car and drives through the night, from Los Angeles to Sonoma, to her safe haven: her family, and the acclaimed family winery. Georgia craves the company of those who know her best, and whom she truly knows. Better yet, it’s the eve of the last harvest—the best time of the growing season, and Georgia knows she’ll find solace—and distraction—in the familiar rituals. But when Georgia arrives home, nothing is at all familiar. Her parents, her brothers, the family business, are all unrecognizable. It seems her fiancé isn’t the only one who’s been keeping secrets… Eight Hundred Grapes is a story about the messy realities of family, the strength (and weaknesses) of romantic love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. “This winning tale will both satisfy on a literary level and encourage oenophiles to pour themselves a glass of a recent vintage to enjoy while reading; it’s a tasty treat for wine lovers and teetotalers alike” (Publishers Weekly). You won’t be able to put this “addictive” (Us Weekly) novel down.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476789290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME? Heralded as “impossible to put down” (Elle), and named a Best Book of the Summer by Glamour, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, and Us Weekly, Eight Hundred Grapes is a heartbreaking, funny, and deeply evocative novel about love, marriage, family, wine, and the treacherous terrain in which they all intersect. There are secrets you share, and secrets you hide… What if your beloved fiancé, he of the crinkly smile and irresistible British accent, had kept a life-changing secret from you? And what if, just a week before your dream wedding, you discovered it? Georgia Ford, bride-to-be, hops in her car and drives through the night, from Los Angeles to Sonoma, to her safe haven: her family, and the acclaimed family winery. Georgia craves the company of those who know her best, and whom she truly knows. Better yet, it’s the eve of the last harvest—the best time of the growing season, and Georgia knows she’ll find solace—and distraction—in the familiar rituals. But when Georgia arrives home, nothing is at all familiar. Her parents, her brothers, the family business, are all unrecognizable. It seems her fiancé isn’t the only one who’s been keeping secrets… Eight Hundred Grapes is a story about the messy realities of family, the strength (and weaknesses) of romantic love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. “This winning tale will both satisfy on a literary level and encourage oenophiles to pour themselves a glass of a recent vintage to enjoy while reading; it’s a tasty treat for wine lovers and teetotalers alike” (Publishers Weekly). You won’t be able to put this “addictive” (Us Weekly) novel down.
In the Midnight Rain
Author: Barbara Samuel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937688196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937688196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description