Lisa Larsen
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Our presidents loom so large in history that we often forget they are human. Are You Prepared for the Storm of Love Making? is a collection of handwritten love letters that offers a surprising and intimate portrait of the men who occupied the White House. From George Washington to Barack Obama, these are not the presidents we see in history books. Instead, when they courted the women they wanted to marry, or seduced women outside of their marriage,...
Author
Language
English
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Description
Five New Yorkers have received an anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society: executive assistant Lexa; broken-hearted Professor Jett; Uber driver Chuck; widower Ed; and Coral, a cosmetics empire scion. None of the five one knows who sent the invitations, and they suspect they're victims of a practical joke. No one has heard of the literary society, and no one is prepared to share their deepest secrets with a roomful of strangers....
Author
Series
Wings of glory volume 3
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Helen Carlisle, a young war widow covers her pain with the frenzy of volunteer work until the spark of her romance with Lt. Raymond Novak, a WWII pilot, propels them both into peril.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Hosea has been charged by God with a difficult task-marry a prostitute in order to show God's people the nature and depth of his love for Israel. When Hosea goes to Israel to proclaim God's message, the prostitute God tells him to marry turns out to be his childhood friend Gomer. He finds her broken and abused, unwilling to trust Hosea or his God. But when marrying Hosea becomes her only choice, Gomer does what she's good at-she survives. Can Hosea's...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes a story of long-lost love and its redemption in future generations. With the colonies at war and his country divided, Hamilton Lightfoot must choose sides: Fight for the British Crown or for the Independence of America. But after witnessing the death of his family at the hands of redcoats, he fears he'll fight for revenge instead of honor. On the verge of a great battle, he pens...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pub. Date
©2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
In this near-future retelling of the Dickens classic "A Tale of Two Cities," a deadly revolution breaks out in a New York City divided by light and dark magic.
Author
Series
Wings of glory volume 2
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge - until he meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. In the army hospital after a plane crash, Jack makes winning Ruth's heart a top priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. Not only is Ruth focused on her work in order to support her orphaned siblings back home, she also is determined not to give her heart to any man. Can Jack break down her defenses? Or will they go their separate...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety,...
Author
Series
Wings of glory volume 1
Publisher
Revell
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Before being shipped to England during World War II, Lt. Walter Novak and Allie are drawn together by their love of music, prompting a correspondence that untangles secrets, commitments, and expectations between them both.
Author
Language
English
Description
Meet Helen Thorpe. She’s smart, preternaturally calm, deeply insightful and a freshly trained butler. On the day she is supposed to start her career as an unusually equanimous domestic professional serving one of the wealthiest families in the world, she is called back to a spiritual retreat where she used to work, the Yatra Institute, on one of British Columbia’s gulf islands. The owner of the lodge, Helen’s former employer Edna, has died while...
Author
Series
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched. The heirs of the city's most powerful--and warring--families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou, share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on Juliet at birth compels her to punish the enemies of her clan--and Romeo has just killed her cousin Tybalt. Which means he must...
15) Forever home
Author
Series
Dogwood County volume 2
Publisher
Harlequin MIRA
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
If home is where the heart is, Dogwood County may have just what Delaney Monroe needs. Newly retired from the Marine Corps, Delaney is looking for somewhere to start over. It's not going to be easy, but when she finds the perfect place to open her dream motorcycle shop, she goes for it. What she doesn't expect is an abandoned pit bull to come with the building. The shy pup is slow to trust, but Delaney is determined to win it over. Detective Sean...
Author
Publisher
Harpercollins Christian Pub
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Learn the art of online dating from seasoned stylist Alyssa Dineen, founder of Style My Profile, whose unique approach toward intentional dating and self-discovery helps online daters transform their destinies by taking charge of their profiles. This concise, clear guide will empower you to be confident in life and romance and prioritize meaningful relationships.
17) Immortal nights
Author
Series
Argeneau series volume 24
Publisher
Avon Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When she rescues a naked man from a plane's cargo hold, Abigail Forsythe, miles away from civilization and hunted by his kidnappers, finds a passion like no other in the arms of this immortal creature.
Author
Language
English
Description
Your kids aren't perfect. And you don't have to be either.Are you exhausted from the pressure to be a perfect parent raising perfect children in this imperfect world? With authenticity, conviction, and a lively sense of humor, Jeannie guides you on a transformative journey into raising wholehearted---not perfect---children, who live from the freedom found in being wholeheartedly loved (and liked!) by God
Author
Series
Publisher
Balzer+Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In the last days of the world, the walls of Viyara are still falling, and the dead are rising faster than ever. Juliet is trapped-ordered by Lord Ineo of the Mahyanai to sacrifice the remaining members of her family, the Catresou, to stave off the end of the world. Though theyre certain his plan is useless, Juliet and her former friend Runajo must comply with Lord Ineos wishes-unless they can discover a different, darker path to protecting Viyara....
20) Hidden rooms
Author
Publisher
CamCat Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When Riley Svenson returns to her rural hometown, she must clear her brother of a murder charge while also seeking answers to her own medical mystery. With the police and neighbors convinced of her brother's guilt, she pushes her health concerns aside to hunt for the real killer. But it soon becomes evident that someone close to Riley wants her to stop digging"--