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Author: Patrice Karst
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316524905
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. "When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood—and through his grief—he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love. Accompanied by tender. uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help readers through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal.

Author: Victoria Schade
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982189975
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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"Cora Bellamy is a woman who thrives on organization. She's successfully run her own dog training business for years, perfectly content with her beloved rescue pitbull as the main man in her life. She's given everything to her business, and her lack of social life (or slobber-free clothes) has been completely worth it. But all that changes when she meets Charlie Gill, the hottest client she's ever had. The only problem? Charlie's taken. Luckily, Cora has a new friend--the sweet, lovably geeky Eli Crawford. More loyal than a retriever, he's always there to help Cora with her problems, including her love life. That's why she's shocked to realize that even as things start heating up with Charlie, there might just be a more-than-friends spark between her and Eli, too. As Cora's life gets more tangled up than a dogwalker's leashes--and as she prepares to audition for a dog-training TV show that may irrevocably change her entire life--she has to figure things out before it all goes straight to the dogs."--

Author: Debbie Burns
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492650846
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227

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Discover a new leash on love with Debbie Burns's adorable contemporary romance where everyone is given a second chance, whether they're... A single father searching for a way to connect with his children A determined woman desperate to save the animals she loves Or a sweet-eyed puppy who longs to be adopted With her no-kill animal shelter at risk of losing funding, Megan Anderson is working doggedly to save the animals in her care. She'll do anything for them—even go toe-to-toe with a handsome man who's in way over his head. Craig Williams has had his share of heartache recently, and he's not in the mood to get the guilt trip from a spirited (and beautiful) animal shelter owner. But the more time they spend together, the more he realizes it's not just animals Megan is adept at saving—she could be the one to rescue his heart. Soon, Craig and Megan find that the magic of unconditional love can do anything...even lead to their forever home.

Author: Amy Sloss
Publisher: Word Alive Press
ISBN: 1486624715
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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We are all on a passage going from one place to another. After being a Christian for over twenty years, Amy felt lost in her marriage and parenting, and it was evident that something needed to change. While getting help, Amy felt God asking her to write daily about what she and her husband were learning and then take it to the Bible to understand His truth. Through these scripture passages, God started to open Amy’s eyes to the impact she had on her family and how she had been deceived. Through this study, you’ll join Amy on her journey to discovering the bitterness, pride, control, shame and other branches that needed to be chopped off. With each chopping, the Lord showed her what He wanted to grow in her to replace what was not of Him--areas like listening, being content, growing in self-control, compassion, and hope. Looking into your life and hearing from the Lord can be hard. God wants your whole heart, and as you move through the passages of your life, He will be there to faithfully guide you. Pruning you for His glory.

Author: Alanna Martin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593198875
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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It's up to two rescue husky puppies to convince their owners it's never too late for a second leash on love. When Nate Porter left Helen, Alaska, to become a firefighter with the Forest Service, he claimed it was because he craved adventure. The truth was, he couldn't stand to hang around, pining for a girl the town's century-old feud meant he could never have. But Nate got over Lydia Lipin years ago, or so he thought until he learns that an old rival has come sniffing around. The solution—a trip home with his rescue puppies to prove to himself he completely extinguished that old flame. Lydia Lipin has always been satisfied being the "good" Lipin daughter—dutiful, practical, and always putting others before herself. But that role begins to chafe as Nate's return ignites old memories. No one in town knew about their secret friendship or those forbidden kisses they stole the summer after graduation. Suddenly, Nate and his puppies are everywhere, and sparks are flying. When Nate realizes he never got over Lydia, he'll risk everything for a second chance. But Lydia's not a risk-taker, and she has to make a choice—play it safe and pretend their summer fling was just puppy love, or step out of the family shadow and unleash her heart.

Author: Alanna Martin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593198867
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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It's up to a trio of adorable rescue huskies to make two lonely hearts in a coastal Alaskan town realize that true love is worth too much to turn tail and run. Glaciers have nothing on Kelsey Porter when she decides to freeze someone out. After getting burned once, she's not about to let it happen again. And right now all that icy contempt is focused on one annoyingly attractive and entitled interloper: Ian Roth. Not only is he looking to take advantage of her quaint, coastal community, tainting the small-town charm of Helen, Alaska, but he has committed the one crime she can never forgive--he doesn't like her dogs. Unlike what Kelsey believes, Ian loves Helen's charms as much as she does. That's partly why he's determined to open a brewery there, and he's not about to let anything or anyone stop his dream from coming true. But he didn't count on the beautiful, prickly woman getting under his skin. Or having to be within hand-biting proximity of her three huge huskies. When Kelsey's family conscripts her into helping Ian get his brewery off the ground, she finds herself caught between a rock and a hard . . . muscular . . . man who has a fear of dogs. But the longer they work together, the more she can feel herself begin to thaw. Now she'll have to choose: let sleeping dogs lie to protect her heart, or mush head-on toward love.

Author: Barbara Allen
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506493572
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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Experiencing the death of a beloved pet can be profoundly difficult, and it can be challenging to find real support and comfort during this time. Where do you turn? Written by Barbara Allen, creator of a groundbreaking chaplaincy program in the largest animal hospital in the southern hemisphere, Broken Heart, Shared Heart, Healing Heart acknowledges the deep pain that pet loss causes and offers gentle guidance on how to navigate this difficult time. Grounded in practical advice and research that pet owners can draw on for real help for their broken hearts, this book offers strategies for honoring loss and our own grieving process. We will also see that we are not alone in our grief and how we process it as Allen introduces us to famous people and their pets and explores how pets have been memorialized in various cultures, including through prayers, funeral and burial services, condolence cards, and mourning jewelry. Inevitably, those experiencing the death of a pet will ask about the afterlife of animals. Will they meet their beloved companion again? Allen explores long-held teachings in religious traditions--Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and especially her own, Christian tradition--to look for answers, comfort, and reassurance. With this holistic and useful approach, you'll find the support you need for navigating your grief, meaningful ways to memorialize your beloved pet, and the spiritual and emotional care you need during this tender time.

Author: Aparna Devalla
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482868806
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 58

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Dustings of the heart, is born out of the myraid experiences of the author, living in the Southern Part of India. Coming from a conservative upbringing, the author has seen and experienced , love, laughter, and betrayal , up close. These emotions, when not so raw, got converted into a series of poems. Its the first of the many from the author.

Author: Debrah Williamson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440620156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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From the acclaimed author of Singing With the Top Down comes a poignant tale about makeshift families and the healing power of friendship. Fifteen-year-old runaway Chancy Deel arrives in the picture-perfect town of Wenonah, Oklahoma, needing a helping hand. It’s just her luck to get it—from a cranky old man named Max Boyle, who is hardly the answer to her dreams. After losing his beloved wife, Max has only his dog, Alfie, and his home of fifty years to hang on to, and now Adult Protective Services is convinced he can’t manage on his own. Max would rather end it all than resort to assisted living. So when he finds a throwaway kid sleeping in his garage, Max seizes one last chance for both of them. Giving Chancy a home just might prevent him from losing his. In securing a place to live, these two solitary souls will discover something much rarer—a place to belong . . . and a heart to care. “Debrah Williamson creates characters who are spunky, flawed, courageous, loveable, and above all real.”—Lisa Wingate, author of Tending Roses

Author: Cheryl Harper
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460389425
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157

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Her life has turned upside down Back in high school, Sarah Hillman was a rich girl who protected herself by always being on the attack. Now her father's skipped town, the money's gone and she's sleeping in her office. Too bad the only person she can turn to has every reason to reject her. Will Barnes isn't a gangly math nerd anymore. He's a financial advisor and a father, and when Sarah shows up in his office, he threatens to kick her out. And yet, Will agrees to help. But if Sarah falls for this kind, strong man, she'll have to stay in Holly Heights, a town where everyone knows her…and hates her.