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Author: Jim Bolone Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 324
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The Dockporter. He's got a bike, a basket ... and a whole lotta baggage. It's the summer of 1989. Jack McGuinn is a dockporter, transporting tourists' luggage, piled high in the basket of his bike on Mackinac Island, Michigan, a tiny summer resort where cars are outlawed and pedal-power rules. He's got the season wired tight: a family cottage on the bluff, a dream job, and a loyal crew of hell-raising, tip-hustling buddies. When his old friend-turned bitter rival challenges him to ride a record-setting load, he takes the bet and soon realizes he's not just carrying suitcases, he's carrying the future of the island, which is about to be paved over for profit. With the help of his pals on the dock and the love of a romantic, free-spirited Irish cellist named Erin, Jack digs deep to discover skills he didn't know he had. The Dockporter is an offbeat, nostalgic coming-of age-story that appeals anyone who ever had a summer job. If Rushmore director Wes Anderson remade Caddyshack but it emerged as a hybrid of Footloose and Meatballs (and was a book) it would be The Dockporter. Genre-smashing, hilariously fresh, yet refreshingly familiar, it's a novel about friends, family, love, luggage, and the summers we never forget. We feel the same way you do. The world's gotten a bit serious lately. So kick back, pour yourself something cold, and take a summer vacation, even if it's just in your mind. Because let's face it: we all need an island.
Author: David Goldin Publisher: Harry N. Abrams ISBN: 9781419701870 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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After being discarded on the floor of an art museum, Stub (a museum ticket) has nowhere to go until Daisy the docent's helper (a name tag) finds him and offers him a tour of the museum. Filled with fun facts and a glossary, the book introduces young readers to all that museums have to offer. Illustrations.
Author: SJ McCoy Publisher: Xenion, Inc ISBN: 1960017004 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 335
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Lucky came to Summer Lake for a fresh start. He’s tough, guarded, and haunted by nightmares that only his dog, Echo, can help him with. When he first meets Dee, an author visiting the lake for the summer, he’s immediately drawn to her. At first sight, Dee’s drawn to him, too, but she’s terrified of Echo. That might leave Lucky disappointed, but it’s not enough to deter Echo. She senses something special about Dee. And like Lucky, she’s a former Navy SEAL – she’s not a dog who gives up easily. Lucky’s reluctant to let Dee in – he doesn’t let anyone in. Maybe it’s because she’s so warm and open, or maybe it’s the way she looks at him like he’s the only man in the world. Whatever it is, he finds himself falling for her, despite his reservations. Dee knows she can be a lot to handle. She’s outgoing and tends to speak her mind but she’s not going to apologize for being herself. And no way is she looking for love – she’s been there twice and has the divorce decrees to prove it. There’s something about Lucky, though. Maybe it’s the way he carries himself, like he’s seen things most people can't imagine, or maybe it’s the way he looks at her like she might be the one who can finally set him free. Lucky's tough exterior starts to melt away as he realizes how much Dee means to him, and Dee starts to see the tender, loving side of him – the side that only Echo knows. Life’s never plain sailing, though. Lucky still has nightmares, and Dee has two sons from her previous marriages who are protective of their mom. These two have some obstacles ahead of them. It’ll take Echo's help for them to find the courage to take a chance on love. Meet Me Where the Stars Fall is a touching and heartwarming story of second chances at love. Readers will be swept away by Lucky and Dee's journey, rooting for them every step of the way. Echo adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to this beautifully written love story. Summer Lake Silver romances find happily ever afters for those who remember being thirty-something—vaguely. Just because a few decades—or more—have skipped by since you were in your twenties it doesn’t mean you can’t find love, does it? Featuring couples in their fifties and older SJ McCoy’s seasoned romance series proves you don’t have to pack your heart away with the old photos. Like Some Old Country Song - Clay and Marianne A Dream Too Far - Seymour and Chris A Little Rain Must Fall - Ted and Audrey Where the Rainbow Ends - Diego and Izzy Silhouettes Shadows and Sunsets – Manny and Nina More Than Sometimes – Cal and Teresa Like a Soft Sweet Breeze - Russ and Alexandria When Words Are Not Enough – Adam and Evelyn Can’t Fight the Moonlight – Dalton and Taryn Meet Me Where the Stars Fall – Lucky and Dee Coming next: Walking on Sunshine - Damon and Jo
Author: Jessica Pennington Publisher: Tor Teen ISBN: 1250187656 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 288
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Teens waging a war of practical jokes declare peace when they fall for one another in this charming YA romantic comedy from Jessica Pennington. They have a love-hate relationship with summer. Sidney and Asher should have clicked. Two star swimmers forced to spend their summers on a lake together sounds like the perfect match. But it’s the same every year—in between cookouts and boat rides and family-imposed bonfires, Sidney and Asher spend the dog days of summer finding the ultimate ways to prank each other. And now, after their senior year, they’re determined to make it the most epic yet. But their plans are thrown in sudden jeopardy when their feud causes their families to be kicked out of their beloved lake houses. Once in their new accommodations, Sidney expects the prank war to continue as usual. But then she gets a note—Meet me at midnight. And Asher has a proposition for her: join forces for one last summer of epic pranks, against a shared enemy—the woman who kicked them out. Their truce should make things simpler, but six years of tormenting one another isn’t so easy to ignore. Kind of like the undeniable attraction growing between them. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author: Amie Denman Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1488009341 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 168
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It’s time to take a chance Evie Hamilton has big plans for Starlight Point, her family’s amusement park. Determined to prove she’s more than a by-the-numbers accountant, Evie is all set to open a brand-new marina and renovate the century-old Lake Breeze Hotel. She’s planned for every possible roadblock…except the handsome, infuriating new fire inspector. Firefighter Scott Bennett doesn’t want to be the bad guy. But when he looks at Evie’s plans, all he can see are the potential disasters. He wants to help Evie build for the future, but letting go of the past feels dangerous. Almost as dangerous as trusting Evie with his heart.
Author: Robin Alexander Publisher: Intaglio Publications ISBN: 9781933113012 Category : Bahamas Languages : en Pages : 200
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After inheriting half of an inn on a secluded island in the Bahamas, Hayden Tate and her unusual new business partner suddenly find themselves at the center of a murder investigation.
Author: Sharon O’Shea Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1491731117 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 130
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The Secrets of Matagorda Bay is the sequel to Sedonas Golden Secret. Dr. Katherine VanDyke, an educator, geologist and archeologist, disappeared while leading students on a graduate field trip. Homeland Security Agent Joe Lombardi called on Dr. Crystal OConnor, a social scientist and instructor in the metaphysical, and former friend of Dr. VanDykes, to help in the search. Dr. OConnor joins the search party in Palacios, a small fishing and vacation town on the Texas Gulf Coast. The rest, as they say, is history.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select committee to inquire into the alleged violation of the laws prohibiting the importation of contract laborers, paupers, convicts, and other classes Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 994
Author: Chuck Dozier Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1483618994 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 286
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Book Description Second Time Around This book depicts marriage disappointments and disillusions from a male prospective. Most men are fundamentally good and can resist the temptations of infidelity when given a choice. The challenges of dealing with a wife that constantly pushes them to the margin of her life can often be too much for some men to bear. As a young man right out of college, Norman, was assigned by his company to a territory in southern Pennsylvania. While living there Norman met Gail, an attractive middle-aged woman that was ten years his senior with a teenage daughter. Gail and Norman became inseparable and very much in love. Neither of them felt any pressure to get married. After six years Norman was promoted and had to transfer to another part of the country. Fearing that their age difference would cause their relationship to fade, Gail opted to stay in Pineville and they drifted apart. Many years later when their paths crossed again Gail realized that she was still in love with the man that she had considered her soul mate. However, Norman was now married with two kids and based in Seattle. His marriage is unstable and Gail soon realizes that there might be a second chance to have the man she has loved for nearly half her life. With his judgment clouded by the lack of attention from his wife Norman begins to feel that he might have chosen the wrong woman for his life partner.
Author: Carley Fortune Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0735243794 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 302
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INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *SHORTLISTED FOR CANADA READS 2024* In this breathtaking new novel from the #1 bestselling author of Every Summer After, a random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make a promise one keeps and the other breaks, with life-changing effects. Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in Toronto. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. Fern showed up. Will didn’t. At thirty-two, Fern’s life doesn’t look at all how she once imagined it would. Instead of living in the city, Fern’s back home, running her mother’s Muskoka lakeside resort—something she vowed never to do. The place is in disarray, her ex-boyfriend’s the manager, and Fern doesn’t know where to begin. She needs a plan—a lifeline. To her surprise, it comes in the form of Will, who arrives nine years too late, with a suitcase in tow and an offer to help on his lips. Will may be the only person who understands what Fern’s going through. But how could she possibly trust this expensive-suit wearing mirage who seems nothing like the young man she met all those years ago. Will is hiding something, and Fern’s not sure she wants to know what it is. But ten years ago, Will Baxter rescued Fern. Can she do the same for him?
Author: Chas Watkins Publisher: Chas Watkins ISBN: 1631024086 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 147
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The award winning book that can change your life! The book outlines the experiences of a young, poor, and disillusioned reporter who is enticed to do a series of articles about Paul, an unconventional philosopher and motivational speaker. In exchange, he gets to travel to and dive on Roatan, arguably one of the most beautiful, pristine islands in the Caribbean. Through a series of interviews, the reporter gets to know Paul's innermost philosophies. He learns an alternate way of living from a man who strives to perfect handstands on a dock and practices the art of happiness. When the author realized his children were leaving home to begin their journeys through life, he wrote this story for them. He developed it as a guide to help them through life in a way that would allow them to enjoy the journey. Drawing on wildly diverse disciplines including stoicism, neuroscience, skepticism, behavioral economics, and spirituality; the reader is taken on a journey that exposes the author's philosophy of life. He shows that happiness is indeed a choice. All places detailed on Roatan exist and are more beautiful than described. Photos are by kind permission of Shawn Jackson.
Author: Jim Bolone
Author: David Goldin
Author: SJ McCoy
Author: Jessica Pennington
Author: Amie Denman
Author: Robin Alexander
Author: Sharon O’Shea
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select committee to inquire into the alleged violation of the laws prohibiting the importation of contract laborers, paupers, convicts, and other classes
Author: Chuck Dozier
Author: Carley Fortune
Author: Chas Watkins