Author: Eddie Davenport Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 145025702X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 139
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Can magic come in the form of a sleigh bell, or through an orphaned dog? Follow ten-year-old Aspen Pepin and his little dog, Oreo, when he becomes lost in New Hampshires Wapack Mountain Range on Christmas Eve. During the night, a stranger appears. He doesnt offer a rescue, but words of hope and an unusual gifta sleigh bell. As Aspen grows up, the mysterious lure of his sleigh bell beckons him to the wilderness, and he finds himself entering a magical valley, where he finds the true origins of his sleigh bell and the personal connection he has to the Legend of Bell Mountain. A tale for the young and young at heart, THE SECRET OF THE SLEIGH BELL teaches us that there is a little magic in each of us, and through positive thinking, we can overcome many obstacles in our lives.
Author: Vanessa Lind Publisher: Tidewater Chronicles ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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A holiday mystery that jingles all the way... In an 1889 riverfront town, intrepid newspaper reporter Jo Felch is swept up in holiday magic and mystery when she steps in to perform in the town's Christmas theatrical production. As props go missing and mishaps plague the show, Jo teams up with her former best friend to investigate the sabotage. Their list of suspects includes a spurned cast member, a disapproving reverend, and a new arrival to town with a troubled past. When Jo and her partner discover the new woman is a former resident of the local orphanage that will benefit from the theatrical's proceeds, they wonder if old memories have sparked resentment strong enough to spur revenge. The secret of a missing sleighbell, buried grudges, and the true meaning of charity and forgiveness all play a part in this historical mystery that evokes the spirit of the season. A heartwarming Victorian Christmas novella from the Tidewater Chronicles
Author: Vanessa Lind Publisher: Vanessa Lind Books ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 343
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Truth or treasure? The sea guards its secrets. On the last night of 1888, the schooner Iona runs aground in waters known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Battling a brutal storm, girl reporter Jo Felch and her friend Amity rush to the scene. Looters descend on the wreck, ignoring the helmsman’s warning that the ship is cursed. Stranded in Astoria, Oregon, survivors of the wreck offer contradictory versions of what happened aboard the cursed ship. With Amity falling for the ship’s second mate, Jo is determined to uncover the truth. But Jo has been duped before, and she’s not sure who she can trust. As she delves deeper into the tangled web of secrets, she finds that someone wants to silence her – for good. In present-day Astoria, a treasure hunter comes into Tidewater Books asking for titles on the wreck. His persistence troubles bookshop owner Olivia Crawford, especially after she discovers her business partner Finn Parsons is in cahoots with the stranger. She hates to let Finn down, but the more she discovers about the cursed ship, the more she fears his involvement could ruin them both. “A wonderful way of intertwining the past story with the present.” “A short, fast-paced tale, a quick read, and one you are going to adore.” “The extensive research behind the tale is obvious, and the story comes alive on the page.” “A wonderful clean read with some romance and lots of mystery that held my interest and kept me turning pages throughout.”
Author: Teri Wilson Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0373878516 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 218
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Second Chance Yuletide Owning her own plane is all charter pilot Zoey Hathaway's ever dreamed of. So when she inherits a struggling reindeer farm, with three dozen unruly reindeer and one dangerously attractive ranch hand, Zoey's well-crafted plans seem to fly out the window. Now she must put her trust in Alec Wynn, and hope that the troubled cowboy's past won't interfere with her plans to save the farm. Zoey knows that if she wants to succeed, she can't do everything on her own. But as she accepts Alec's help, she'll soon realize it's not just her farm that's at stake—but her heart.
Author: Vanessa Lind Publisher: Vanessa Lind Books ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 358
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Her family’s darkest secret? It’s written in the margins. 🚩In a charming riverfront town, a maid goes missing on the eve of her scheduled court appearance against a notorious shanghaier. Budding Gilded Age newspaper woman Jo Felch is determined to uncover the truth. But Jo’s investigation takes a terrifying turn when her newspaper's beloved publisher turns up dead. She soon discovers nothing is as certain as she thought—not even her own past. In the present day, Olivia Crawford is desperately trying to rewrite her own story, escaping New York and her past failures. As a reluctant bookshop owner facing a small town’s scrutiny, she stumbles on Jo’s unfinished tale, discovering a connection that could rewrite her destiny. Meticulously researched and hauntingly imagined, The Shanghai Secret weaves an intricate, fast-paced tale of abduction, murder, and family secrets. 📣 “I loved the historical research that was a seamless part of this book.” “Historical fiction written in a way that makes you want to learn more about the real history of that period.” “Ms. Lind’s commitment to researching her story is what sets her books ahead of other historical fiction.” “I love dual timeline novels, and this one is no exception!” “Intriguing and clean mystery!” “Vanessa Lind is just a very special author - her historical series are a passage to times gone by, people whose lives still touch ours.” “A meticulously researched story with strong female protagonists and a riveting mystery that leaves you on the edge of your seat.” “I never thought I would like historical fiction, but these are so well written with so much depth to the main female characters in both timelines that I could not put them down.” "A well written book by one of my favorite authors. I can't wait for the next one of [the] Tidewater Chronicles Series." "It grabs your attention with the opening chapter and winds you up till you reach the end." “Vanessa Lind has a way with history, making it come alive and bringing you deep into the time period she writes about. The sense of place, the smells and the people, the waterfront..... All of it is so immersive and real feeling. Like you're there.” "Very engaging and reads well as a stand alone." “An excellent first book in what promises to be an excellent series from an excellent author." “Wow! I really enjoyed reading this book! It's one of those books that hooks you in immediately, and one you won't want to set down. The author skillfully melds the narrative between two time periods, with two main characters. I found myself immediately engaged, and curious how the two stories would interweave. No spoilers - just take my word that it's very well done and enjoyable!” “What a spectacular book. I loved it.” “I definitely recommend the whole series!” “I loved this book.” “What a great read!”
Author: Cindy Woodsmall Publisher: WaterBrook ISBN: 0307446530 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 207
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Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry. Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?
Author: Kelley Armstrong Publisher: KLA Fricke Inc ISBN: 198904638X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 119
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A Victorian time-travel holiday novella It’s a Victorian Christmas at Thorne Manor, and Rosalind Courtenay is staying far, far away from the door that leads to the twenty-first century. It took her four years to get back home, and she’s never going near the time stitch again. But her five-year-old son has other plans, and Rosalind finds herself plunged back into the modern world, where she decides to face her fears and give her family the holiday gift of a lifetime. Once again, Fate has other ideas, sending a blizzard to derail Rosalind’s cautious planning and toss them all into a whirlwind of savage snowstorms, spectral sleigh bells and, perhaps, a Christmas ghost or two.
Author: Katherine Stone Publisher: Katherine Stone ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 203
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“The Stone magic makes these books such a pleasure to read and share.” — Rendezvous “Her characters live with the shadows over their lives and make the best of them, honorably, courageously, and generously. We can be happier for knowing these people in the short run, and better for knowing them in the long run.” — Reviewer’s Choice Reviews A splash of suspense, a dash of Christmas magic, and a sleighful of love. . . A ghost of Christmas past makes the holidays a difficult time for homicide lieutenant Nicholas Hunter. It was just days before a long ago Christmas that Nick’s dangerously unbalanced mother disappeared with his four-year-old brother—the brother that the then eight-year-old Nicholas had vowed always to protect. Thirty years later, Nick continues his unrelenting search for the brother he lost, and now—once again at Christmastime—a psychopath is forcing women from Nick’s past to publicly humiliate themselves in an effort to destroy their careers and draw Nick into a life-or-death game of catch-me-if-you-can. It is against this dramatic backdrop that Nick, who has always believed that there is no place for love in his deeply scarred heart, meets Claire. Claire was an innocent sixteen-year-old when she became the victim of an apparent hit-and-run accident. The life-threatening head injury she suffered imparted an extraordinary gift, but also left her with an intense foreboding of imminent personal harm so terrifying that she felt compelled the flee the city she loved. Now, fifteen years later, Claire returns to Seattle intent on unmasking and conquering that enigmatic fear—only to discover that its cause is very real. At a tender age, Allison Prentice comes to the devastating conclusion that she is simply the wrong child for her wildly successful, perfectionist parents. No matter how hard she strives to meet their unbounded expectations, her parents' approval remains an elusive dream. Even her brilliant academic achievements receive faint praise. For the shy, unhappy Allison, the solution is escape: as a child, into her own private world; then, as soon as she graduates from high school, from the city in which she grew up. When Allison finally returns to Seattle, it is as a superstar intellectual property litigator. She is just beginning to find happiness—and love with a man named Lucas—when the psychopath chooses her as his next pawn. Praise for the Novels of Katherine Stone: "Katherine Stone's magical touch makes A Midnight Clear a story for all seasons.”—Book Page “Remarkably romantic and thoroughly enchanting.”—Rendezvous on Pearl Moon “Poignant . . . Cass is an intrepid heroine, but it is Chase who wins our hearts when he refuses to allow Cass’s seeming betrayal to stop him from protecting his beloved.”—Midwest Book Review on Bed of Roses “Fairytale elements mix with those of a present day romance for . . . thoroughly enjoyable results.”—Kirkus Reviews on Rainbows Katherine Stone writes “in the vein of Danielle Steel and Sandra Brown”—Library Journal “Alluring . . . Fascinating . . . Each page brings a new adventure, every plot twist another question begging to be answered.”—Rendezvous on Imagine Love “Heart-tugging . . . few romance fans will remain unmoved.”—Publishers Weekly on Thief of Hearts Katherine Stone's "high quality romance ranks right up there with Nora Roberts."—Booklist
Author: James J. Cudney Publisher: Next Chapter ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 303
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When Bell Towers decides to build their newest boutique hotel in Wharton County, Braxton establishes a hospitality program as part of their university expansion. Despite the Ingram and Lynch family ties to prominent citizens, a dispute over the proposed landsite pits citizens against each other. One takes matters into their own hands and slays the hotel magnate during the campus holiday party. As the list of suspects increases, long-lost family members are anxious to keep their secrets from being revealed, complicating Sheriff Montague's ability to determine the murderer’s true motive. Even Kellan is forced to cast doubt on his friends and colleagues when it becomes obvious someone he knows committed the ultimate crime. April and Kellan are also celebrating their first Christmas and Hanukkah together, exchanging gifts based on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song. While they trim the tree, light the menorah, and experience all the traditional holiday festivities with the kids, Nana D delivers her sarcastic brand of humor and endlessly tortures the town. Among Eleanor's surprise news, Augie's new girlfriend, and Myriam's hilarious demands, Kellan's dealing with unexpected holiday drama. The poor guy simply wants to spend the merry season with his family before he's forced to trek to Scotland to fulfill his promise to the late Constance Garibaldi. What kind of quest has the psychic sent him on now?
Author: Teri Wilson Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1460321901 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 153
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Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie - Northern Lights of Christmas Second Chance Yuletide Owning her own plane is all charter pilot Zoey Hathaway's ever dreamed of. So when she inherits a struggling reindeer farm, with three dozen unruly reindeer and one dangerously attractive ranch hand, Zoey's well-crafted plans seem to fly out the window. Now she must put her trust in Alec Wynn, and hope that the troubled cowboy's past won't interfere with her plans to save the farm. Zoey knows that if she wants to succeed, she can't do everything on her own. But as she accepts Alec's help, she'll soon realize it's not just her farm that's at stake—but her heart.
Author: Eddie Davenport
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Author: Vanessa Lind
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Author: Vanessa Lind
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