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Like Gold Refined by Janette Oke
Her Character Has Been Shaped and Tempered by Both Adversity and Triumph....
If Virginia could have chosen to accept or discard all the changes that came her way, she gladly would have let most of them pass right by herself and her family. She lovers her life--living on the farm with her beloved Jonathan and their children, not far from her parents and her grandparents. But a change that is tearing at her heart is the gradual but steady physical decline in Grandma Marty and Grandpa Clark. She cannot imagine their familiar farm home without their welcoming smiles and their words of wisdom that arise from decades of life experiences and a solid faith in God.
And their lovely daughter Mindy, who has blessed their home ever since her mother left the tiny child with them, has been encouraged and guided to pray for that mother all these years. Is God answering that prayer, or is the worst nightmare any family could face now upon them?
Virginia Is Not Sure She Has the Strength or Fortitude to Truly Become...
LIKE GOLD REFINED
(From back cover of book.)
Showing posts with label Women's Issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Women's Issues. Show all posts
Monday, November 6, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
A Woman Named Damaris
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A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke
She was almost fifteen on the night she dared for the first time to think of what life might be like away from home. Pa again had come home drunk and mean; the trauma of the subsequent scene had been repeated as long as Damaris could remember. The idea that she no longer needs to tolerate this, that maybe she's old enough to manage on her own, is planted in her mind and begins to grow. She must plan her escape carefully, but she must get away from him.
When the opportunity comes, Damaris carries with her the strength of her mother's love. Two treasures hidden for years from her father her grandmother's lacy golden brooch and her grandfather's lovely watch are Damaris' only legacy from her past. That and her name. Her mother said it came from the Bible and had a special meaning that she can't remember anymore. What difference might it make?
But Damaris can't escape the "aloneness" that haunts her life or the bitterness she feels when she sees others suffering, particularly children. Ultimately, she must come to terms with her past, learn to live in her present circumstances, and trust her future to another Father.
She Discovered Much More Than the Meaning of Her Name in That Book. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke
She was almost fifteen on the night she dared for the first time to think of what life might be like away from home. Pa again had come home drunk and mean; the trauma of the subsequent scene had been repeated as long as Damaris could remember. The idea that she no longer needs to tolerate this, that maybe she's old enough to manage on her own, is planted in her mind and begins to grow. She must plan her escape carefully, but she must get away from him.
When the opportunity comes, Damaris carries with her the strength of her mother's love. Two treasures hidden for years from her father her grandmother's lacy golden brooch and her grandfather's lovely watch are Damaris' only legacy from her past. That and her name. Her mother said it came from the Bible and had a special meaning that she can't remember anymore. What difference might it make?
But Damaris can't escape the "aloneness" that haunts her life or the bitterness she feels when she sees others suffering, particularly children. Ultimately, she must come to terms with her past, learn to live in her present circumstances, and trust her future to another Father.
She Discovered Much More Than the Meaning of Her Name in That Book. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Thursday, November 2, 2017
The Measure of a Heart
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The Measure of a Heart by Janette Oke
Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eight grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school-- loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over.
The oldest child in a farming family with six younger brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expend, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman.
When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her hear? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? (From the back cover of book.)
The Measure of a Heart by Janette Oke
Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eight grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school-- loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over.
The oldest child in a farming family with six younger brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expend, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman.
When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her hear? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? (From the back cover of book.)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Love Finds A Home
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Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke
In Love Takes Wing, Belinda left her little prairie town, never dreaming that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless, lonely and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored.
Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.
And then the one person she'd never expected to see again returns... (From back of book cover.)
Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke
In Love Takes Wing, Belinda left her little prairie town, never dreaming that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless, lonely and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored.
Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.
And then the one person she'd never expected to see again returns... (From back of book cover.)
Sunday, October 29, 2017
The Calling of Emily Evans
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The Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke
The story of a young Bible college student who feels God's call to start a church on her own. A Woman of the West Book (From Amazon.com product listing.)
The Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke
The story of a young Bible college student who feels God's call to start a church on her own. A Woman of the West Book (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Spring's Gentle Promise
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Spring's Gentle Promise by Janette Oke
In the dimness of the early morning I could see field after neighborhood field as I let my gaze wander around me. First there was ours I supposed I would always think of the farm as ours Grandpa's, Uncle Charlie's and mine, though in truth it really was just mine now. Guess that was one of the reasons I was whistling. Just yesterday Grandpa and Uncle Charlie had signed all the official papers to make the farm mine really and legally mine. Joshua Chadwick Jones they read, clear as could be. The full impact had yet to hit me. But I was excited. Really excited. I mean, what other fella my age had a farm his own, title clear and paid for?
I sobered down a bit. It was a big responsibility. I mean ,I was the one who had to make the farm "bring forth" now. Had to support Grandpa and Uncle Charlie and myself -.
And adding to the challenge is Josh's desire for a family of his own -. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Spring's Gentle Promise by Janette Oke
In the dimness of the early morning I could see field after neighborhood field as I let my gaze wander around me. First there was ours I supposed I would always think of the farm as ours Grandpa's, Uncle Charlie's and mine, though in truth it really was just mine now. Guess that was one of the reasons I was whistling. Just yesterday Grandpa and Uncle Charlie had signed all the official papers to make the farm mine really and legally mine. Joshua Chadwick Jones they read, clear as could be. The full impact had yet to hit me. But I was excited. Really excited. I mean, what other fella my age had a farm his own, title clear and paid for?
I sobered down a bit. It was a big responsibility. I mean ,I was the one who had to make the farm "bring forth" now. Had to support Grandpa and Uncle Charlie and myself -.
And adding to the challenge is Josh's desire for a family of his own -. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Friday, October 27, 2017
Love's Abiding Joy
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Love's Abiding Joy by Janette Oke
Reuniting with their daughter's family, grandparents Clark and Marty's hope and faith are tested by a tragedy. Love Comes Softly Book 4. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Love's Abiding Joy by Janette Oke
Reuniting with their daughter's family, grandparents Clark and Marty's hope and faith are tested by a tragedy. Love Comes Softly Book 4. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Heart of the Wilderness
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Hear of the Wilderness by Janette Oke
A Janette Oke Classics for Girls book. Kendra is not yet four when she goes to live with her trapper grandfather after her parents’ tragic death. As Kendra grows into a young teen, life in the wilderness is all she knows. Soon the time comes for her to attend school. Is Kendra ready to leave home and face the unknowns of civilization (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Hear of the Wilderness by Janette Oke
A Janette Oke Classics for Girls book. Kendra is not yet four when she goes to live with her trapper grandfather after her parents’ tragic death. As Kendra grows into a young teen, life in the wilderness is all she knows. Soon the time comes for her to attend school. Is Kendra ready to leave home and face the unknowns of civilization (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
They Called Her Mrs. Doc
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They Called Her Mrs. Doc by Janette Oke
There had never been a reason to think of any other life . . . until he walked into hers. The only daughter of a noted Montreal physician and educator, Cassandra Dell Winston enjoys all the opportunities of Eastern society and affluence. She has never dreamed of any other life. Then a serious and conscientious young doctor begins coming to dinner, turning her world upside down. As Mrs. Samuel Smith, Cassandra agrees to move with her husband to the frontier. But nothing has prepared her for the difficulties of life out west. Dare she pray that the move is only temporary and they will soon return to the city? Will she ever be able to embrace life as "Mrs. Doc"? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
They Called Her Mrs. Doc by Janette Oke
There had never been a reason to think of any other life . . . until he walked into hers. The only daughter of a noted Montreal physician and educator, Cassandra Dell Winston enjoys all the opportunities of Eastern society and affluence. She has never dreamed of any other life. Then a serious and conscientious young doctor begins coming to dinner, turning her world upside down. As Mrs. Samuel Smith, Cassandra agrees to move with her husband to the frontier. But nothing has prepared her for the difficulties of life out west. Dare she pray that the move is only temporary and they will soon return to the city? Will she ever be able to embrace life as "Mrs. Doc"? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Love's Unending Legacy
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Love's Unending Legacy by Janette Oke
Marty had thoroughly enjoyed her visit with daughter Missie, even though a tragic accident had extended it far longer than originally planned. But now she and Clark are home again, and there are some changes to make. The family begins adjusting to Clark's crutch, and Clark and Marty recognize their children's new maturity and independence.
The "baby of the family" is going to be a doctor. Ellie has blossomed into a lovely young woman; is there any fellow around special enough to ask for her hand?? Nandry seems unable to come to terms with Clark's handicap; is she blaming God for the accident? Clare and Kate are so joyfully anticipating their new baby; has life prepared them for what lies ahead? And then there's Marty's secret...
(From back cover of book.)
Love's Unending Legacy by Janette Oke
Marty had thoroughly enjoyed her visit with daughter Missie, even though a tragic accident had extended it far longer than originally planned. But now she and Clark are home again, and there are some changes to make. The family begins adjusting to Clark's crutch, and Clark and Marty recognize their children's new maturity and independence.
The "baby of the family" is going to be a doctor. Ellie has blossomed into a lovely young woman; is there any fellow around special enough to ask for her hand?? Nandry seems unable to come to terms with Clark's handicap; is she blaming God for the accident? Clare and Kate are so joyfully anticipating their new baby; has life prepared them for what lies ahead? And then there's Marty's secret...
(From back cover of book.)
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Julia's Last Hope
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Julia's Last Hope by Janette Oke
The only thing she has left is her faith in God. . . . Is it enough?
With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate.
But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs--a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Julia's Last Hope by Janette Oke
The only thing she has left is her faith in God. . . . Is it enough?
With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate.
But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs--a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Dance of Dreams
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Dance of Dreams by Nora Roberts
Prima ballerina Ruth Bannion has always been in awe of her demanding, mercurial mentor Nickolai Davidov. But when they are partnered in a sensual new ballet, they must fight hard to control the rising attraction between them. In the end, though, it is up to Ruth to teach the guarded Nickolai the tender dance of love. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Dance of Dreams by Nora Roberts
Prima ballerina Ruth Bannion has always been in awe of her demanding, mercurial mentor Nickolai Davidov. But when they are partnered in a sensual new ballet, they must fight hard to control the rising attraction between them. In the end, though, it is up to Ruth to teach the guarded Nickolai the tender dance of love. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Someone to Hold
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Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh
A reversal of fortune befalls a young woman in the latest Westcott novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Only a Kiss and Someone to Love.
Humphrey Wescott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of his family—sending one daughter on a journey of self-discovery...
With her parents’ marriage declared bigamous, Camille Westcott is now illegitimate and without a title. Looking to eschew the trappings of her old life, she leaves London to teach at the Bath orphanage where her newly discovered half-sister lived. But even as she settles in, she must sit for a portrait commissioned by her grandmother and endure an artist who riles her every nerve.
An art teacher at the orphanage that was once his home, Joel Cunningham has been hired to paint the portrait of the haughty new teacher. But as Camille poses for Joel, their mutual contempt soon turns to desire. And it is only the bond between them that will allow them to weather the rough storm that lies ahead... (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Someone to Hold by Mary Balogh
A reversal of fortune befalls a young woman in the latest Westcott novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Only a Kiss and Someone to Love.
Humphrey Wescott, Earl of Riverdale, has died, leaving behind a fortune and a scandalous secret that will forever alter the lives of his family—sending one daughter on a journey of self-discovery...
With her parents’ marriage declared bigamous, Camille Westcott is now illegitimate and without a title. Looking to eschew the trappings of her old life, she leaves London to teach at the Bath orphanage where her newly discovered half-sister lived. But even as she settles in, she must sit for a portrait commissioned by her grandmother and endure an artist who riles her every nerve.
An art teacher at the orphanage that was once his home, Joel Cunningham has been hired to paint the portrait of the haughty new teacher. But as Camille poses for Joel, their mutual contempt soon turns to desire. And it is only the bond between them that will allow them to weather the rough storm that lies ahead... (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Monday, September 25, 2017
A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin
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A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin by Sophie Jordan
A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin by Sophie Jordan
The last woman on earth he would ever touch . . .
Declan, the Duke of Banbury, has no interest in ushering Rosalie Hughes, his stepsister, into society.Dumped on him with nowhere else to go, he's determined to rid himself of the headstrong debutante by bestowing on her an obscenely large dowry . . . making her the most sought-after heiress of the Season.
. . . is about to become the only one he wants
But Rosalie isn't about to go along with Declan's plans. Surrounded by fortune hunters, how is she supposed to find a man who truly wants her? Taking control of her fate, Rosalie dons a disguise and sneaks into Sodom, a private club host to all manner of illicit activity—and frequented by her infuriatingly handsome stepbrother.
In a shadowed alcove, Declan can't resist the masked temptress who sets his blood afire . . . any more than Rosalie can deny her longing for a man who will send her into ruin. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Declan, the Duke of Banbury, has no interest in ushering Rosalie Hughes, his stepsister, into society.Dumped on him with nowhere else to go, he's determined to rid himself of the headstrong debutante by bestowing on her an obscenely large dowry . . . making her the most sought-after heiress of the Season.
. . . is about to become the only one he wants
But Rosalie isn't about to go along with Declan's plans. Surrounded by fortune hunters, how is she supposed to find a man who truly wants her? Taking control of her fate, Rosalie dons a disguise and sneaks into Sodom, a private club host to all manner of illicit activity—and frequented by her infuriatingly handsome stepbrother.
In a shadowed alcove, Declan can't resist the masked temptress who sets his blood afire . . . any more than Rosalie can deny her longing for a man who will send her into ruin. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Friday, September 22, 2017
All Summer Long
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All Summer Long by Judith Arnold, Muriel Jensen and Bobby Huchinson
Daddy's Girl by Judith Arnold
Sometimes a father and his daughter have things to work out. Sometimes a woman can help, as widower Kevin Medina learns when he and one-year-old Alex meet Natalie Baines. Can Natalie be the mother Alex needs - and the wife Kevin wants?
Home, Hearth and Haley by Muriel Jensen
Bart Megrath has never been to a quaint colonial town like Maple Hill, Massachusetts. He's never been through a hurricane. And he's never met anyone like Haley Whitcomb. Stormy times... a stormy relationship at times. But in Bart's opinion, a little turbulence makes life a lot more interesting.
Temperature Rising by Bobby Hutchinson
Dr. James Burke has a reputation as the best surgeon at St. Joseph's - and the most difficult. Hospital administrator Melissa Clayton discovers that his reputation for both is well deserved. She also discovers that she's attracted to him. Strongly attracted. No wonder the heat in the hospital isn't just from the weather outside!
(From Amazon.com product listing.)
All Summer Long by Judith Arnold, Muriel Jensen and Bobby Huchinson
Daddy's Girl by Judith Arnold
Sometimes a father and his daughter have things to work out. Sometimes a woman can help, as widower Kevin Medina learns when he and one-year-old Alex meet Natalie Baines. Can Natalie be the mother Alex needs - and the wife Kevin wants?
Home, Hearth and Haley by Muriel Jensen
Bart Megrath has never been to a quaint colonial town like Maple Hill, Massachusetts. He's never been through a hurricane. And he's never met anyone like Haley Whitcomb. Stormy times... a stormy relationship at times. But in Bart's opinion, a little turbulence makes life a lot more interesting.
Temperature Rising by Bobby Hutchinson
Dr. James Burke has a reputation as the best surgeon at St. Joseph's - and the most difficult. Hospital administrator Melissa Clayton discovers that his reputation for both is well deserved. She also discovers that she's attracted to him. Strongly attracted. No wonder the heat in the hospital isn't just from the weather outside!
(From Amazon.com product listing.)
Monday, September 18, 2017
Home Town Valentine
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Home Town Valentine by Lissa Manley
Lily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton's temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there's nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton's uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine's Day approaches, Lily's head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She's falling for a family that isn't hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future—and family—with them by her side?
Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Home Town Valentine by Lissa Manley
Lily Rogers is ready to follow her dreams. Now all she needs is funds. Taking a job as baby Peyton's temporary nanny seems like an easy way to earn cash for her plane ticket to LA. But there's nothing easy about how Lily feels for Peyton's uncle, coffee shop owner Blake Stonely. As Valentine's Day approaches, Lily's head fills with romantic notions of the handsome new daddy. She's falling for a family that isn't hers, and dreaming of a life with the blue-eyed barista and his adorable niece. Will Lily leave Blake and Peyton behind…or make a new future—and family—with them by her side?
Moonlight Cove: A beachside town where love and faith blossom (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Sunday, September 10, 2017
My Antonia
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My Antonia by Willa Cather
My Ántonia evokes the Nebraska prairie life of Willa Cather's childhood, and commemorates the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. One of Cather's earliest novels, written in 1918, it is the story of Ántonia Shimerda, who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a family of Bohemian emigrants. Her story is told through the eyes of Jim Burden, a neighbor who will befriend Ántonia, teach her English, and follow the remarkable story of her life.
Working in the fields of waving grass and tall corn that dot the Great Plains, Ántonia forges the durable spirit that will carry her through the challenges she faces when she moves to the city. But only when she returns to the prairie does she recover her strength and regain a sense of purpose in life. In the quiet, probing depth of Willa Cather's art, Ántonia's story becomes a mobbing elegy to those whose persistence and strength helped build the American frontier. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
My Antonia by Willa Cather
My Ántonia evokes the Nebraska prairie life of Willa Cather's childhood, and commemorates the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. One of Cather's earliest novels, written in 1918, it is the story of Ántonia Shimerda, who arrives on the Nebraska frontier as part of a family of Bohemian emigrants. Her story is told through the eyes of Jim Burden, a neighbor who will befriend Ántonia, teach her English, and follow the remarkable story of her life.
Working in the fields of waving grass and tall corn that dot the Great Plains, Ántonia forges the durable spirit that will carry her through the challenges she faces when she moves to the city. But only when she returns to the prairie does she recover her strength and regain a sense of purpose in life. In the quiet, probing depth of Willa Cather's art, Ántonia's story becomes a mobbing elegy to those whose persistence and strength helped build the American frontier. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Saturday, August 19, 2017
The Horse Whisperer
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The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
His name is Tom Booker. His voice can calm wild horses, his touch can heal broken spirits. And Annie Graves has traveled across a continent to the Booker ranch in Montana, desperate to heal her injured daughter, the girl’s savage horse, and her own wounded heart. She comes for hope. She comes for her child. And beneath the wide Montana sky, she comes to him for what no one else can give her: a reason to believe. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
His name is Tom Booker. His voice can calm wild horses, his touch can heal broken spirits. And Annie Graves has traveled across a continent to the Booker ranch in Montana, desperate to heal her injured daughter, the girl’s savage horse, and her own wounded heart. She comes for hope. She comes for her child. And beneath the wide Montana sky, she comes to him for what no one else can give her: a reason to believe. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Daughter of Fortune
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Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
An orphan raised in Valparaíso, Chile, by a Victorian spinster and her rigid brother, young, vivacious Eliza Sommers follows her lover to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 -- a danger-filled quest that will become a momentous journey of transformation. In this rough-and-tumble world of panhandlers and prostitutes, immigrants and aristocrats, Eliza will discover a new life of freedom, independence, and a love greater than any ever dreamed. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
An orphan raised in Valparaíso, Chile, by a Victorian spinster and her rigid brother, young, vivacious Eliza Sommers follows her lover to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 -- a danger-filled quest that will become a momentous journey of transformation. In this rough-and-tumble world of panhandlers and prostitutes, immigrants and aristocrats, Eliza will discover a new life of freedom, independence, and a love greater than any ever dreamed. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Friday, August 11, 2017
Shelter in a Soldier's Arms
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Shelter in a Soldier's Arms by Susan Mallery
A PLACE TO STAY
Shelter—it was such a basic need, and one that single mom Ashley Churchill had always been able to provide for her little girl. Until her luck turned, and the only protection she could find was in her stony and taciturn boss, security specialist Jeff Ritter. Jeff warned he was only offering to share his home, not his life, and that suited Ashley just fine. She would make it on her own.
And yet, Jeff's broad shoulders were oh-so tempting to lean on, and in his arms, Ashley found a whole new kind of shelter—a home. But no matter how close they became, Jeff always barricaded a part of himself away. And Ashley wondered if he could ever allow himself to come in from the storm and find his own shelter…with her.
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
Donovan's Child by New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer
Pain and loss had consumed the Donovan McRae that Abilene Bravo had known. She couldn't erase his past, but she just might be able to give him a future. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Shelter in a Soldier's Arms by Susan Mallery
A PLACE TO STAY
Shelter—it was such a basic need, and one that single mom Ashley Churchill had always been able to provide for her little girl. Until her luck turned, and the only protection she could find was in her stony and taciturn boss, security specialist Jeff Ritter. Jeff warned he was only offering to share his home, not his life, and that suited Ashley just fine. She would make it on her own.
And yet, Jeff's broad shoulders were oh-so tempting to lean on, and in his arms, Ashley found a whole new kind of shelter—a home. But no matter how close they became, Jeff always barricaded a part of himself away. And Ashley wondered if he could ever allow himself to come in from the storm and find his own shelter…with her.
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
Donovan's Child by New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer
Pain and loss had consumed the Donovan McRae that Abilene Bravo had known. She couldn't erase his past, but she just might be able to give him a future. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
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