second novel (and sequel to Yard Sale):
Return to Ternberry
So what exactly is Return to Ternberry about ?
In Return to Ternberry , LouJean Bailey once again finds herself enmeshed in the lives of her dearest friend, Anna Holloway and Anna's family.
LouJean buys the Bed and Breakfast called Ternberry, the home that once belonged to Anna's ancestors, with the idea of restoring it and making it into a comfortable home for herself. A collection of strange, but interesting people descend on Ternberry, invading her privacy and turning her life upside down.
The book is a heart warming amusing story that tugs at your heart strings and takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Think of your own life as you read this book.
| Marlene Mitchell's third novel (and sequel to Return to Ternberry) The Chester County Boys |
Would you like to know a little something about The Chester County Boys? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this awesome novel:
Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years.
Merle, is the oldest and the one with the most sense, his brother, Cletus, is a wanna-be Elvis, Quaid, a childlike man, loves his music, Randy, the youngest, loves women and drugs and Jack, the ominous keyboard player is a stranger to everyone.
Carly Boone is on the run from a bad relationship. She is hired as a waitress at the Double L Bar in Lubbock, Texas. To save her job, Carly agrees to sing with the band on open-mike night. Her velvet voice convinces the band that they still might have a chance at fame. Some of the members decide that nothing will stand in the way of their last chance.
Boarding the big, blue bus for a trip from Lubbock to The Grand Old Opry, this dark comedy takes the reader through twists and turns in a tale of music, murder and mayhem.
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| Kenneth Tucker's I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep |
So what exactly is I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep about? Following is a short synopsis.
Who was Jerry Manning? The son of a mad woman? The offspring of wandering vagrants? Or the supposedly murdered son of a wealthy planter and military leader? Would he somehow find the answer upon the battlefields of the War Between the States? And what price would he be willing to pay to learn ther secret of his identity? A novel of divided loyalties, dangerous love, violent hatred and a disintegrating society, I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep is a fast-paced tale of the Civil War in Kentucky, dramatizing such events as Grant's invasion of Western Kentucky, John Hunt Morgan's December Raid upon Muldraugh Hill, and the Battle of Fort Donaldson at Dover, Tennessee. Based upon John Ford's Jacobean Play Perkin Warbeck (c. 1629-1634).
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| Rinda Hahn's Unspeakable Journey |
So what exactly is Unspeakable Journey about?
Following is a short synopsis:
It was supposed to be a quick trip to the grocery store, but it turned into an Unspeakable Journey.
On the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Isabella is abducted in the parking lot of her local grocery store. Hasam, a sinister human trafficker, arranges for her to marry his longtime friend and Saudi Arabian prince, Latif. Latif has everything—political prowess, success, and wealth—until he meets Isabella. She is beautiful, alluring, and all that he has dreamed of in a wife, and Isabella’s defiant refusal makes her even more desirable.
Far from home, in a land where women are oppressed, Isabella struggles with the loss of her husband and two daughters, imprisonment, and isolation. Will God rescue her from this nightmare? Will she give in to hopeless despair?
Join author Rinda Hahn in this story of passion and obsession, faith and bravery, and find out what happens on an Unspeakable Journey.
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| Marlene Mitchell's fifth novel: Circle of Prey |
So what exactly is Circle of Prey about?
Ambition?Wealth?Greed?Power
Truths turning to lies, father against son, friends becoming enemies, predator turning into prey and the circle continues.
In her fifth novel, Marlene Mitchell calls upon her cynical side to create a suspenseful novel involving the world of big business and insurmountable wealth. Like quicksand, the corruption of money sucks even the innocent into its depths.
Pitting man against the largest and one of the smartest animals on the planet makes for an interesting turn of events as you follow the journey of Jakuta, a bull elephant who is the ultimate prey.
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So what exactly is Painless about? Following is a short synopsis.
When Augustus Valentine, president of Trove Import-Export in South Florida, is attacked
and robbed, he thinks the only booty the thieves made off with was a stash of precious
jewels he has smuggled into the United States with a legitimate shipment. This is the
jump start of Augustus' entry deep into the world of organized crime in which his uncle,
Mark Kledas, is a significant player.
As Augustus learns about all of the items stolen in the heist, he embarks on a search of
the goods, discovers who the thieves are, and works towards getting himself a bigger
piece of the deal.
Painless is rife with violence and back story. Initially, the author's approach to presenting
the history of his characters is confusing. Poje drops the reader in the middle of a past
event that is already in progress. This technique demands that the reader quickly catchup.
Fortunately, the author is able to tie the history and current events together, all while
moving the action along at a 100 mph.
Augustus is driven by the tragic deaths of his parents and his adored wife. As he chases
after the bad guys, old scars are peeled away and he is enlightened about parts of his past
that he never knew existed. Painless is a super-charged crime novel that action addicts will love.
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Brad's first novel:
The Melting
So what exactly is The Melting about? Following is a short synopsis.
In 1936, in Pleasure View Kentucky, a team of construction workers showed up to begin ground work for a small and dismal building known as 'The Lakeside Testing Lab.' The location was an area of forest that festered a family of 'Hillbillies', that would be 'The Hagger's'. On that momentous day, when the Lab folks met The Hagger's, a feud began that would go on...even in death.
By 1980, the Lab had grown to become the monster known as 'XANORSE CHEMICALS INC. In the summer of that year, six teenagers, in an attempt to bury a particularly grisly mishap they'd had, found themselves knee deep in an underground toxic waste pool. Sixteen-year-old Jimmy Hagger discovered the pool too.
Ten years later, six young adults and one hillbilly started to...change. And the town of Pleasure View would be brutalized by the attacks of something hideously unnatural.
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Ivy's first novel:
Mind Warp
So what exactly is Mind Warp about? Following is a short synopsis.
From the creative, twisted mind of Ivy Webb comes a series of short stories like no other you've ever read. Why are these stories different, your mind dares to ponder? Cradle your cranium as a thief would cradle his loot, as your brain goes into overload, trying to conceive the unimaginable. Mind-altering! As your brain is sucked through your eyes, your conscious is screaming for release as the stories pull you into the book and won't let you go. Begin the thought provoking, mind warping journey, if you dare. Ivy awaits her next victim! Will it be you?
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Would you like to know a little something about Seeing Red? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Sometimes Bailey knows more about movies than she does about her own life. Take Red. They've known each other for years and suddenly, fast as a plot twist, Bailey loves Red. She loves him like Streisand loved Redford. Like Winslet loved DiCapprio. But what about Bailey's husband, Red's ex-wife, Bailey’s best friend and her crazy husband? Bailey is afraid that her life - once a romantic comedy - will soon become a three-hanky tear-jerker.
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| Jayme Evan's Romantic Suspense Sinister Knight |
Would you like to know a little something about Sinister Knight? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Kara Angel was a spitfire more than an angel, but only when she thought her life was in danger. As a computer science teacher at a community college, she never expected to find the right man because the best ones were gone. That's what she thought until Mario de Marco came along. Only one problem. He kidnapped her and hid from the local sheriff. He had to be a criminal, didn't he? His associates were dangerous because one tried to kill her as soon as Mario brought her to their secret rendezvous.
Mario de Marco had a job to do--traverse the airfield and keep intruders off the property. It should have been an easy post while his comrades made special plans for an international rescue. Easy until a beautiful spy showed up. She was suspicious from the start, snooping in an airplane hanger where she shouldn't have been. How had the enemy found out so soon about the rescue? One of the men. was in danger because of his involvement, and he wanted to kill the lovely spy. Mario had to find out what he needed from the spy and keep her safe. She thought Mario wanted to kill her because he had kidnapped her, but he had to make her understand that he'd rather make love to her.
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| Sissy Marlyn's "I" Series |
| Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions |
Would you like to know a little something about The "I" Series? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about these novels. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of each of these fantastic novels:
Intimacies is the story of three women - each with their own private, destructive, deep secret which threatens to destroy their life - and the loyal friendships that bind them to one another.
Flora: More beautiful on the inside than on the outside. Flora is swept off her feet, falls in love and marries her handsome prince. It all seems too good to be true, but things are not always as they initially seem.
Jackie Lynn: A beautiful woman. Jackie Lynn is content to jump in and out of relationships with men, never allowing herself a serious commitment. Then a mysterious Indian man enters her life intent on changing all that. Can this Indian man bring Jackie Lynn lasting love or will some long ago, buried secret threaten their lifelong happiness?
Mary Julia: The prettiest and youngest of the three women. Mary Julia has been able to lead a secret destructive life until now. When her friends discover her duplicity and confront her, and when Mary Julia discovers that one, truly honest man is genuinely interested in her, despite her checkered past, can she finally put aside the dark forces which have prevented her from finding true love thus far?
Illusions is the absorbing story of the lives and dreams of three children ? how each child is affected by their parents? fears and misconceptions - and their challenging journey into adulthood.
Mason: Oldest child of Jackie Lynn and Long Wolf Greathouse. Mason discovers he has an enormous talent for music and songwriting. He grapples with the fact that his father's aspirations for him are far different. As he struggles through his teenage years, he is incessantly tempted by a younger, forbidden girl's charms and wiles. Will he succumb to this temptation?
Katie Rose: Mason's younger sister. She is loyal to all with a fierce, independent spirit, like her mother. She has an unshakable love for her family and her best friend, Callie. Katie Rose's intense desire is to someday run her father's construction company. Will her father ever entertain this notion and help make her dream come true?
Callie: Mary Julia and Jonathan Robert's only child. Callie leads a sheltered life, devoid of affection from her father. She is determined and devious when crossed. Callie's only dream and ambition seems to be to capture the affections of a strikingly handsome older boy, who dodges her endeavors at every turn. Will she succeed in capturing the young man of her dreams?
Indecisions is the tumultous story of Jackie Lynn Greathouse and the adult lives of her children, Mason and Katie Rose. Each has an important decision to make that will ultimately determine their destinies.
Jackie Lynn: Jackie Lynn has recently lost her beloved husband of many years. His best friend, Samuel, offers her much needed comfort for her broken heart. Should she open up her heart and allow their relationship to blossom into more than mere friendship?
Mason: Mason is deeply in love with Callie, and his dream of becoming a famous recording star is finally coming true. Can Mason and Callie's love survive her petty jealousies and the stringent demands of Mason's new career?
Katie Rose: Katie Rose was BJ's high school sweetheart. It was love at first sight for him. When Katie Rose meets a mysterious man from her past, who is extremely different from BJ, will she choose BJ or this new intriguing gentleman?
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| The Watcher Series Book One: Midnight Reborn |
Would you like to know a little something about The Watcher Series Book One: Midnight Reborn? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic paranormal romance novel:
A ruthless drug dealer, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, a rogue killing vampire with a heart of stone, and a woman caught in the middle. One may take her heart and the other her life.
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Cowboy Love
So what exactly is Cowboy Love about? Following is a short synopsis.
Amy Russell has sworn off men, but then she runs into Tanner Lewis. His muscular chest, soft brown eyes and drop dead gorgeous, sexy dimpled smile make her rethink her decision. Can she learn to trust again, especially a cowboy, after her ex broke her heart? Will she let Tanner penetrate the shell around her heart?
Tanner's been burned. Yeah, he was in love once, until he caught his fiancee in bed with his best friend. Now all he wants is to get his singing career on the right path. Just when he thinks things are going perfectly, he runs smack into Amy Russell, horse tamer extraordinaire and registered nurse. As he watches her take a difficult horse and turn it into a docile pussycat with nothing more than soft words and a kind touch, he's fascinated, but Amy doesn't want a relationship. Can he convince her there's nothing better than a cowboy's love?
Wild Wyoming Nights (Wilder Series 1)
So what exactly is Wild Wyoming Nights (Wilder Series 1) about? Following is a short synopsis.
Abigail Carter lost her firefighter husband on September 11th. On a mission to heal her heart, she starts a new life in the prairies of Wyoming. Her neighbor, hunky rancher and quarter horse expert Chase Wilder, makes her heart race for the first time in years, but will she let him get close enough to warm the cold winter nights?
Chase rescues Abby from her overturned car in an accident similar to the one that took his wife. His dormant libido goes into overdrive when he looks into Abby's beautiful green eyes. Unfortunately, she's still struggling with her grief, and Chase doesn't want to push her. Can the two find a way to overcome the past and have a future together?
Wild Rodeo Nights (Wilder Series 2)
So what exactly is Wild Rodeo Nights (Wilder Series 2)
about? Following is a short synopsis.
Carrie's bitter. Losing her parents and finding out her teenage sister is pregnant with no father in sight, has just about left her without direction. Running her parent's store dominates her days, until one hunky rodeo cowboy decides to help out. Will she let Cole become a permanent fixture in her life or will his temporary lifestyle become a wall she isn't willing to climb? Can she convince him to stay?
Cole rides bulls. A temporary woman is right up his alley until he runs smack into one protective Carrie Marsh. When she sticks her claws into him at the bar, accusing him of getting her sister pregnant, he's fascinated. Her hazel eyes snap fire as she pins him to his seat. Can he tame the hellcat with the tongue sharper than cheap tequila? Does he want to or will the call of the rodeo pull him away?
Wild Nevada Ride (Wilder Series 3)
So what exactly is Wild Nevada Ride (Wilder Series 3) about? Following is a short synopsis.
Katrina Jamieson didn't have time for a man in her life, much less a cowboy. She's not about to give up her career as a fighter pilot for anything. Zipping amongst the clouds at 40,000 feet is her dream and being the best pilot the Force has ever seen, encompasses her days. Justin Wilder, cattle rancher and all around gorgeous hunk, doesn't need the feisty Katrina in the middle of his world. He does just fine, thank you very much, taking care of his cows and building his ranch, but he can't seem to forget her after she slams her brand new, Mustang GT 500 KR into the side of his truck. When their worlds collide, sparks fly and these two are so hot, skin sizzles when they touch. Can their attraction stand the test of time or will it burn out faster than the afterburners of her jet?
Wild Rekindled Love (Wilder Series 4)
So what exactly is Wild Rekindled Love (Wilder Series 4) about? Following is a short synopsis.
Jamie walked away from her love for Wyatt for the sake of his career as a physician even though she carried his child. When she runs into him at the local emergency room, she can't believe her eyes, but her heart knows she never stopped loving him. Can she let him back into her life for the sake of their daughter?
Wyatt knew he would return to Laramie when he finally finished school. He never stopped loving Jamie, but she pushed him away and insisted she didn't love him. He wasn't sure he could forgive her for shutting him out of their daughter's life. When they come face-to-face again, he can't walk away, not from Jamie nor from his daughter.
Will they be able to get past the disappointments and tears to rekindle their love or will old hurts kill the feelings that still linger in their hearts?
Love's Sweet Surrender
So what exactly is Love's Sweet Surrender about? Following is a short synopsis.
Lily Backman’s life was a lie. Her parents aren't her parents so now she must face building a life without the influence of her prominent Boston Family. What would one more little white lie hurt? Can she really marry Seth for the sake of the children without falling in love with the sad rancher?
Seth wants those responsible for Victoria's death, but when the sexy new teacher challenges his feelings and invades his thoughts, will he surrender to love and give up his vow to make them pay? His children need a mother. So what if he can't keep his hands and lips off the one woman perfect for the job.
Someone is behind the train robberies, someone close and the town must find out who before anyone is killed. Will Seth take the job and find out or will he be killed before they can be stopped?
Advertising For Love (Flower Basket Series)
So what exactly is Advertising For Love (Flower Basket Series) about? Following is a short synopsis.
Cassie doesn't have time for a man, not on a permanent basis anyway. Establishing her advertising business holds her heart until she notices an intriguing gentleman visiting The Flower Basket every other day. His brilliant blue eyes, broad shoulders and muscled chest haunt her waking hours and invade her midnight dreams until she comes face to face with her mystery man.
Cassandra Meyer. Just her name holds Jeremy Spencer spellbound, but actually meeting her sends his heart and desire into overdrive. He wants her but when she refuses to give into the attraction crackling between them, his frustration at her stubbornness forces his hand. His advertising campaign comes with one additional prize -- him. Take it or leave it.
Can Jeremy convince Cassie there's room in her life for more than statistics and trends and to give love a try?
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| Saundra Crum Aker's Nine Mystery/Suspense Novels |
| Ghost Hunter (Ripley, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about Ghost Hunter (Ripley, Ohio)? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Carmel Simpson is having an affair with Carson Wetzel, but this is filling her with guilt because her husband Ash Simpson is a good man. She tells Carson that she wants to end the relationship, renew her efforts to be a loving wife to Ash, and to make her marriage work. Carson begs for just one more day with her ; she agrees. At the end of this special day, he takes her to his home in Ripley, Ohio, where without warning he locks her into a small apartment in his basement, telling her that he just can't let her go. This book is about a ghost who is seeking his lost family, a ghost hunter who is seeking him, a depressed and desperate woman and her struggle for survival, as well as a swamp of personal relationships and how one can get bogged down in it.
| Abandoned Ghost (Greenfield, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about Abandoned Ghost (Greenfield, Ohio)? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Marvin Sims is the ghost of a man who died in 1930 in a barn. Now in 2008 he has been carried into the farmhouse with pieces of the barn which has been torn down. Inside the house he finds a world he could not imagine and human conflicts that addle his slow thinking brain. He is also forced to deal with issues regarding his own past life and death. Will Marvin be able to use this experience for growth and to move on? Travel with him as he struggles with being a slow-thinking ghost in the modern world.
| Manifesting Destiny (Washington Court House, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about Manifesting Destiny (Washington Court House, Ohio)? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
When Dr. Kenton Foster, a child psychologist in Washington Court House, Ohio, becomes concerned about strange dreams he's been having, he goes to his own therapist, Dr. Steve Brennan, who has recently moved to the community. Kent believes his dreams indicate that he might at some future time become a pedophile, although he's never done anything like that in the past, nor is he attracted to children. Meanwhile two young girls, one of whom is his patient, come up missing; everyone thinks at first that they're runaways. Both have been refusing to attend school and one girl threatened to run away from home if she was forced to return. However, the mood of the town changes when one of the girls is found murdered. Did Kenton Foster harm the girls, even he has his doubts, or is he right when he says that the answer to their disappearance lies somewhere in the school they refused to attend? This is the question that he struggles with as he tries to find the truth and save the girl who is still missing.
| Guilty (Circlevile, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about Guilty (Circlevile, Ohio)? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Justice! Rape victim, Stacy Rhoades, seeks justice and finds she must take matters into her own hands to achieve it. A farmhouse in Circleville, Ohio serves as prison for the rapist as Stacy's well-planned abduction and imprisonment is carried out. But, as days turn into months Stacy realizes she can never release her prisoner without risking imprisonment herself. Complications arise when Stacy's sister visits unexpectedly running from a stalker who ultimately fixates on Stacy as well, a police detective is sure she had something to do with the disappearance of Daniel Strong, and Stacy falls in love with her attractive new boss. Can Stacy have a romantic relationship despite having a prisoner in her basement? Can she stay out of prison herself? Can she protect herself and her sister from an obsessed stalker... these questions drive the story to a stunning climax.
| The Smelly Man (Bainbridge, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about The Smelly Man (Bainbridge, Ohio)? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Zip Collins is a thief but when he breaks into Faith Roberts house he comes out with a different point of view. Determined to change direction he obtains a job in a Salvage Yard where his duties include hauling trash to the local landfill. Anxious to keep his job, concerned that he'll take the fall if he reports his suspicions, Zip panics. He tells his new friend about his suspicions, entangling her in the web of conspiracy he suspects his employers of. Are his suspicions real or has he let his imagination get the better of him. One thing is for sure, two men are missing and one was found dead in the landfill where he had just dumped a load of trash.
Would you like to know a little something about Spooked (Waverly, Ohio) ? When Victory England bought the house in Waverly, Ohio from Percy Justice, she had no idea that she was also purchasing a ghost, in fact two of them. The irritating and violent acts perpetrated by one of the ghosts sends her running back to her realtor, Gift Bradford, and to the people who sold the house to her, her neighbors Percy Justice and his terminally ill wife Catherine, for answers. With help from Gift Bradford she starts to research the history of the house and of the land the house sets on, trying to identify the ghost. Meanwhile, she has problems with an ex husband, struggles to help her dying neighbor, deals with personal issues between herself and her mother, and develops a special relationship with Gift Bradford, all of this while trying to diet! Can she protect herself from an angry ghost who claims her house as her own while working in opposition to that ghost by delving into issues the ghost wants to remain secret? This question builds the book Spooked to a crashing climax.
| Tempest Rider (Peebles, Ohio) |
Would you like to know a little something about Tempest Rider (Peebles, Ohio) ? Hiding from a demented wife, Slate Morgan flees to the village of Peebles, Ohio where he obtains a job teaching in the school. He meets and befriends Silver Black, another teacher, who is also being stalked by an abusive past. Although they aren't lovers, someone thinks they are, and is determined to break up their friendship. A few rock throwing incidents, ghostings, drive by shootings and other acts of mayhem convince the two that their enemy will stop at nothing to separate them, not even murder, but did they learn this too late? This book is about small town gossip, violent spouses, victims of child abuse, and a missing child. It's a fast paced ride up and down the hills of Southern Ohio.
| Fear Treads the Mountains (Set in Wisconson) |
Would you like to know a little something about Fear Treads the Mountains (Set in Wisconson) ? Kate, a young wife, moved to a remote mountain w ith her new husband Jeffry Cable. How was she to know that she would become critically ill and that she would learn to doubt her husband? As time goes on, she is concerned about reports of UFOs in the area, the escape of her mother's rapist from prison, and her dead mother-in-law's reports of life during her time on the mountain, as gleaned from Jessica Cable's journal. Left without a phone or a car, Kate is trapped with her memories and fears, and yet she struggles to be a good wife, loving and supportive of a husband she is beginning to suspect she doesn't really love. The final crisis occurs when her visiting mother, Wendy disappears from Kate's house one night without explanation. In spite of her illness, Kate gathers all her strength to solve this mystery and find out what has happened to the mother she adores.
| Bite of the serpent - A sequel to Tempest Rider |
Would you like to know a little something about Bite of the serpent - A sequel to Tempest Rider? Slate Morgan and Sliver Black are married now and have moved to a farm near Sinking Spring Ohio. When they bought the land, they didn't realize that the farm next door to them was occupied by a group of pagans who had come to the area in order to be near Serpent Mound, which they believed is a vortex. The farm, called The Garden of Eden by its serpent worshipping inhabitants, is host to beliefs such as Wicca, Celtic, Atheist, and Native American; all grouped under a pagan banner. The farm is located in a longtime Christian Farming Community which has recently had an influx of Amish residents as well. It would seem they are heading for a culture clash. When Anne Baxter, the leader of the group is found murdered there are many suspects in this diverse community where she'd made many enemies and seemingly no friends. When suspicion falls on the Morgan family, on whose land the body is found, Silver feels she must help investigate in order to remove the cloud over her family's head. She sets out to learn all the local gossip so she can pass it on to the sheriff who is investigating the murder. However, her snooping has riled up someone who has her in his/her sights, considering her a threat. This is a "Who Dunnit" set in a small community. With so many suspects you will be guessing who the culprit is until the last minute.
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| Marlis Day's Margo Brown Mysteries |
Would you like to know a little something about Why Johnny Died? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Shocking secrets are revealed in a young student's journal.
| Death of a Hooser Schoolmaster |
Would you like to know a little something about Death of a Hooser Schoolmaster? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Margo must dig up the past to solve this 50-yr-old murder.
Would you like to know a little something about Death of a Hooser Schoolmaster? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
This killer has his own lethal lesson plan.
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| Sissy Marlyn's Jury Pool "Murder Mystery" Series |
| Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice |
Would you like to know a little something about Jury Pool? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Exhilarating?Mesmerizing?Keep-the-reader-constantly-guessing?.
Sound like something you'd like to read? Of course it does! Jury Pool is the novel for you.
A woman handcuffs herself to a train track and is obliterated by a train. Suicide or murder?
A man's throat is carved open and his genitals mutilated.
Enter a Commonwealth Attorney with an agenda of his own, revenge on the man who date raped his sister.
As the gruesome murders amass, a young detective stumbles upon clues leading him in a totally different direction than the prime suspect.
So what, or should I say who, do guns, railroad ties, handcuffs, knifes, and a man's necktie have in common? That's for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start piecing together the puzzle today by reading Jury Pool.
Would you like to know a little something about A Killer's mind? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Thought provoking, Suspenseful, More Twist and Turns than a Windsock in a Thunderstorm! Sound like something you'd like to read? Of course it does! A Killer's Mind is the novel for you!
- A man?s throat is carved open and his genitals mutilated.
- Enter a young, out-of-state, homicide detective turned PI. His agenda ? revenge on the man who killed his beloved girlfriend two years ago.
- As the gruesome murders amass, fingers point in all directions, and lives of loved ones are once again put into eminent peril.
So what, or should I say who, do psychiatrist services, handcuffs, knifes, and railroad ties have in common? That's for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start unraveling the mystery behind this psychological thriller today by reading A Killer's Mind.
Would you like to know a little something about Justice? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
The Jury Pool Murder Series Continues! Scott Arnold and his new wife Sherri are once again pitted against a brutal serial killer, who still threatened to destroy their lives. Will Scott and Sherri be victorious in the quest to bring this vicious killer to Justice or will the killer prevail? Find out today by reading Justice !
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Title Coming Soon!
So what exactly is about? Following is a short synopsis.
In October of 1941, the coatless body of a prominent journalist is found lying in the snow beside a lonely road in the mountains of east Kentucky, over one hundred miles from his home. No one knows why he is there, or how he got there. Though the story is the biggest in the state that year, the mystery is never solved.
Thirty years later a letter from a dying Melungeon elder sets his son in search of answers he doesn't want and gives Theo Clark a story he cannot write ... a story of pride, ambition, retribution and justice - the story of the Dannans and Jesse Bristow.
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Ken's latest book:
I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep
So what exactly is I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep about? Following is a short synopsis.
Who was Jerry Manning? The son of a mad woman? The offspring of wandering vagrants? Or the supposedly murdered son of a wealthy planter and military leader? Would he somehow find the answer upon the battlefields of the War Between the States? And what price would he be willing to pay to learn ther secret of his identity? A novel of divided loyalties, dangerous love, violent hatred and a disintegrating society, I Pray the Lord My Soul to Keep is a fast-paced tale of the Civil War in Kentucky, dramatizing such events as Grant's invasion of Western Kentucky, John Hunt Morgan's December Raid upon Muldraugh Hill, and the Battle of Fort Donaldson at Dover, Tennessee. Based upon John Ford's Jacobean Play Perkin Warbeck (c. 1629-1634).
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Would you like to know a little something about Bardstown? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
- 1980's Hollywood -
An exciting place for a young, innocent, unknown actress from Bowling Green, Kentucky
- A Dream Come True? -
- Or a Nightmare in the Making? -
Read Bardstown today and find out!
From picturesque Bowling Green to historical Bardstown and on to Hollywood, Elizabeth Warren learns that dreams aren't always what you imagine them to be!
| Sissy Marlyn's Bowling Green |
Would you like to know a little something about Bowling Green? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Actress Elizabeth Warren, now Elizabeth Michaels, comes home to Bowling Green to stay.
Married and raising two daughters, Elizabeth soons learns that life in Bowling Green is far from idyllic.
Will her childrens hardships and accomplishments teach Elizabeth one of life's greatest lessons: How to love unconditionally with all her heart?
Would you like to know a little something about Bluegrass? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
The lives of Elizabeth Michaels'daughters comes full circle. Will Elizabeth's jaded past destroy her daughters' future happiness? Or will her daughters find a way to overcome adversity and achieve joy in their adult lives? Find out today by reading the final installment of Sissy Marlyn's well-loved "B" Series: BLUEGRASS!!
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| Mary Valentine's WOOF: Women Only Over Fifty |
Over fifty? Or planning a trip to mid-life in the near future? Bags packed, but wondering about your destination? Well, you're not alone.
With no map to guide them through the "joys" of middle age, three witty, resourceful, savvy women chart their own course. And you're invited! Join d.d. dawg, Milkbone, and Mad Dog as they romp through issues of expanding waistlines, deepening wrinkles, empty nests and muddled memories. And, they even find some good things to bark about! So, don't just use this book to fan a hot flash. Look inside. Find out if you re a Springy Spaniel or a Moody Mutt. Discover over 50 reasons to wag your tail. Learn what it means to be a WOOFer.
Now, fetch your pawsport and embark on a journey through the wacky world of WOOF. It will have you howling!
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Can a trio of middle-schoolers rescue an 18th-century pirate, save the life of a friend, and prevent a tragedy in their own town?
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| Mary's Valentine's Cynthia's Attic: The Missing Locket |
Would you like to know a little something about Cynthia's Attic: The Missing Locket? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Magical costumes, disappearing stairs and a spooky attic filled with dusty antiques what more could two, adventurous, young girls ask for? Best friends, Cynthia and Gus as she prefers to be called, are as 'different as bubble gum and broccoli.' They are, however, equal in their ability to get into trouble without much effort. In trying to escape the boring summer of 1964, the adventurous twelve-year-old girls stumble upon a trunk in Cynthia's attic that has been in her family for three generations. They discover its mystical qualities when they are swept into the trunk and whisked back to 1914, literally into the lives of their twelve-year-old grandmothers, Clara and Bess. The mystery of a missing family locket is revealed. Their quest takes numerous twists and turns, including a life-and-death struggle on a large steamship traveling from England to America. Along with perilous escapades, they make important, sometimes humorous discoveries about their ancestors, and even manage to change history...for the better...along the way.
| Mary's Valentine's Cynthia's Attic: The Magic Medallion |
Sinister clowns, stalkers on horseback, mystical forests, and the creepy, crawling curse. A magic trunk sweeps Cynthia, and best friend, Augusta Lee (Gus), back to 1914 where an ill-fated trip to the circus leads to Blackie, a sinister hobo clown. Before they can be forced by Blackie to become permanent clown troupe performers, the girls are rescued by Gabriella, a Gypsy fortune-teller, and are entangled in the theft of her family's treasure. Much to their dismay, Cynthia and Gus appear to be the family's only hope of recovering a precious magic medallion. Traveling unexpectedly forward to 1934, they meet a 'very familiar-looking' cave guide, and are stalked by a stranger on a black horse. Dangers escalate, as they're swept into an underground river, and later, barely avoid becoming 'campfire marshmallows' in a raging forest fire.
Friendship, loyalty, and an undeniable sense of adventure, keep this twosome on a never-ending path of danger, suspense, and merriment.
| Mary's Valentine's Cynthia's Attic: Curse of the Bayou |
Colorful pirates, SuRana-- a shape-shifting puma, and an old Cajun guide named Mud Bug join Cynthia and Gus as they explore the Curse of the Bayou. The latest quest for the adventurous, twelve-year-old best friends finds them in a Louisiana bayou. There, they search for answers in the disappearance of Cynthia's great-grandfather, Beau Connor, who was on his way down the Mississippi River to sell a flatboat full of produce. With the help of a magic trunk in Cynthia's attic, this time-traveling duo venture back to 1914 New Orleans.
The warm welcome and advice from old friend, Gabriella, is small comfort when Mud Bug warns them to stay away from Buzzard Jack LaBuse, the meanest, orneriest pirate this side of the Mississippi, his gang of misfits, Snags, Darby, and Salty Sam, their thieving parrot mascot. A trip to the Connor's Southern Indiana farm reveals a strange connection between Beau and Buzzard Jack, and a family curse that might be responsible for Cynthia's great-grandfather's disappearance. Returning to New Orleans, a harrowing ride on a roller coaster sends them farther back in time to 1844, straight into the clutches of the evil pirate, fighting for their lives. A mysterious treasure and heart-stopping adventure lead to a final confrontation in the girls' mission to save Great Granddaddy Beau.
| Mary's Valentine's Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle |
Sebastien the Great, a magician whose fiancee, Kathryn, disappears through the magic trunk, vows revenge. If Cynthia and Gus don't find a missing page from the "Book of Spells," Cynthia's family could face financial and personal ruin. Follow this time-traveling duo as they journey back to a 1914 Swiss castle where Eva, Sebastien’s grandmother, gives them clues on where to begin their search. Their journey takes them through miles of tree tunnels, an enchanted garden ruled by a cranky rock monster, and even high in the Alps. They get the surprise of their lives when they're sent 50 years into the future, have a shocking encounter with another set of best friends, and receive a fresh set of clues that could lead to Kathryn's return. But, at what price?
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| The Secret of Bailey's Chase |
Would you like to know a little something about The Secret of Bailey's Chase? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
What happens when two ten-yea-odl cousins discover they have superpowers? The stage is set for adventuresthat would make Nancy Drew jealous. The two cousins discover their gifts and how they realte to good and evil. Marlis Day creates a building block of character, actions, and a wonderful plot to create an adventure the reader will never forget. Sparky and Grey are great role models for middle-school age children, and Marlis Day's jewel of a book could be used in any classroom to entice young minds.
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| Nice Valentino's Thomas Riley |
So what exactly is Thomas Riley about? Following is a short synopsis.
For more than twenty years West Canvia and Lemuria have been at war. From the safety of his laboratory, weapons designer Thomas Riley has cleverly and proudly empowered the West Canvian forces. But when a risky alchemy experiment goes horribly wrong, Thomas and his wily assistant Cynthia Bassett are thrust onto the front lines of battle and forced into shaky alliances with murderous sky pirates in a deadly race to kidnap the only man who can undo the damage: the mad genius behind Lemuria's cunning armaments.
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www.sirthomasriley.com
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Would you like to know a little something about all these wonderful novels? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more!
For a synopsis of each novel, and more importantly, information on how to order a autographed copy of these from Taylor, go to:
http://www.taylorbeisler.com
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This novel will debuted at the March 27th Almost Famous Authors' Faire at the Green Tree Mall! Some very lucky readers were among the first to own an autographed copy!
So what is this phenomenal fantasy novel about? Following is a synopsis:
Like the Navi on Pandora, the exotic warrior race called Shala dominates the continent of Sandala. Over seven feet tall and as strong as three men, the dark-skinned Shala share a life-long bond with wild felines. The fierce fighters are blessed with telepathic powers, and have eyes that radiate a kaleidoscope of colors. The Shala live apart from the humans of Sandala, dwelling inside the crater of an extinct volcano. But when invaders appear, they must obey the prophecy and rise to defend the land. It will take all the cunning and guile of their young leader, Tahjeen Tier, to contend with assassination and betrayal, and a massive army poised to attack.
For more information on Cathy's first novel, go to:
www.shalafantasy.com
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| Amanda Bradburn's The Keepers of Elenath |
Would you like to know a little something about all this wonderful novel? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more!
Following is a short synopsis: Evil is stirring in Elenath. A rapid chain of events: a righteous king's murder,
a dark queen seizing Anirum's royal throne, and the oppression of the people, leaves the country in a state of despair as they believe the lies fed to them.
The dark powers seek to control all - and few stand against them.
A desperate escape, a hunted midnight ride, and the service and sacrifice of a loyal friend are the only things that free Gwaeron, princess of Anirum, from the clutches of evil.
And the worst is yet to come. The scale is ever so slowly tipping in favor of the evil ones. An ultimate weapon lurks somewhere in the wilderness, and it could seal the fate of Elenath forever, should Evil find it.
Join Gwaeron in a land full of danger and excitement wrought with lasting truths and filled with characters who you will fall in love with over and over again. Much peril lurks within the pages of The Keepers of Elenath. Dare you enter and discover where it lies?
For information on how to order this novel, go to:
www.thekeepersofelenath.weebly.com
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Would you like to know a little something about Switcher? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:
Samantha Schmealy is no one special, really. In her thirteen years she has lived a quiet life with her parents on her family farm. Nothing out the ordinary has ever happened to her, not unless you count the strange goings on at the neighbors house a mile away. She has friends and likes school and likes summer vacation even better. Yes, everything is quite normal for Sam...that is until her parents find out about her very unusual secret, her ability to transform, or switch, into a sleek black cat. There is only one thing to be done. Sam must be sent away for "readjustment." Follow her journey through fear and anger to discovery and self acceptance as Sam and her new friends unravel the secrets of St. Levitius. You might even discover that being different is just fine…in fact it's amazing!
For more information on ordering an autographed novel from Diane, go to:
http://www.switcherdmc.com
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So what exactly is Firebrand about?
Following is a short synopsis:
Despite the collar marking her as a slave of Dunn na Carraice, young Lin is fiercely determined to retain her pride and keep her family intact. That dignity bears a price, for Lin has drawn the wrath of Modred, the youngest prince of Orkney. His single-minded quest to break strong-willed Lin—by any means necessary—nearly succeeds.
Although Lin is accustomed to the death, disease, rape and famine that runs rampant in the slave hovel she calls home, it is when her beloved brother Dafydd is placed on the auction block that her warrior spirit becomes apparent to all who challenge her, and the shocking secret of her lineage is finally revealed.
So what exactly is Recruit about?
Following is a short synopsis:
In the long-anticipated second novel of her original House of Pendragon series, Debra A. Kemp continues the extraordinary story of King Arthur’s estranged daughter, Lin.
Adjusting from her life as an orphaned and abused slave to that of Arthur, the Pendragon’s daughter does not prove an easy task for young Lin. She struggles to adapt and find her place within the sumptuous palace walls of Camelot. Her mother, Queen Gwenhwyfar, expects Lin to conform to the life of royalty and the duties of a princess, including an arranged marriage. But having survived the cruelty of life as Modred’s slave, Lin wants more than a tedious life of weaving and gossip within the world of women. Rejected by her cold, unloving mother, Lin seeks the role of training to become a soldier.
Her fighting spirit meets resistance at every turn. Can Lin prevail as a recruit in the Pendragon’s army? Or will her past return to haunt her?
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Horatio the Hawk is a book about overcoming handicaps. It is about hawk with vision problems; he is almost legally blind but he refuses to let that keep him from achieving his dreams of being able to fly on his school competition team. This book also deals with an athletic dad coping with a son that is perceived to be non-athletic. Harold, Horatio's dad wanted a son hat could follow in his foot step and because of a physical condition Horatio dad thought that Horatio would not be able.
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| Lena Goldman's Walking Through the Maze |
Terri Karnes a.k.a. Lena Goldman's most recent book, Walking Through the Maze was born out of a need. Terri was counseling two children whose father had committed suicice. It was difficult for those children to put into words what they were feeling. The grieving process was foreign to them, and they were confused about all of their emotions. When she read the draft to the children at their counseling session, one of them began to cry andsaid, "That's what I would say if I knew howto say it." It gave a voice to what they were feeling and comforted them. The book is a tool which can be used to open dialog with children concerning their loss.
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| Bill Kitchen's Arnold Gets Fit |
So what exactly is Arnold Gets Fit about?
Arnold Gets Fit is Bill Kitchen's first, awesome, children's book. Following is a short synopsis:
Arnold Gets Fit is about a young bull (Arnold) and his deer friend (Alice). Arnold is tired of the same old barn yard, food, and routine. Alice feels that Arnold has a perfect situation, so they trade places. Arnold eats better and gets the exercise he lacks at Farmer Brown's while Alice grows fat and out of shape. Both realize that that they need to change their life styles. Arnold returns to the farm and continues to eat right and exercise. Alice returns to the forest life where her health returns. The story is told with pictures that add fun to the tale. The message for 4 to 8 year olds is that fitness and fun can go hand in hand.
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| Diana Medler's Dobbin and the Stardust Trail |
Would you like to know a little something about Dobbin and the Stardust Trail? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic children's picture book:
Dobbin and the Stardust Trial is a story about a Heavenly Herd of horses that enter the dreams of children to bring them joy and love. The adventure begins when Dobbin, a stallion, from the herd, visits a young girl named Diana in her dreams. He takes her on a ride through the stars to the Heavenly pasture where she meets a little filly, Sparkle. She quickly learns Sparkle's friend, Sarah needs to help! Together, Dobbin and Diana solve this mystery and re-unite Sparkle and Sarah. This book is about love, hope, and the power of prayers. Enjoy your ride to the stars as you learn about the Heavenly Herd!
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So what exactly is Chasing Mussolini about? Following is a short synopsis.
This is the fascinating true story of Nino Buffa, living in poverty in a coastal town of Italy at the beginning of the short reign of Mussolini. This book is full of adventure and history starting in 1926 when Nino was only eight. You'll ride the life-threatening travels of this young boy through manhood and his final immigration to his beloved United States. Through these pages, you will be regaled by his tales of adventures, whether they were on foot, walking alone to Palermo or piloting the Vivaldi to help Mussolini return Italy to its glory. As a stowaway numerous times after the fall of Italy, Nino found himself constantly in danger, in many life threatening situations and more determined than ever to get to the United States. His adventures through Argentina and eventually to the United States and his final memorable embarkation at Ellis Island will keep every reader spellbound and in disbelief . . . no one could do all this and survive. But he did. Currently residing in middle Georgia, he loves to share his story.
So what exactly is The Memoirs of Joan of Arc about? Following is a short synopsis.
Read my words and decide if I am a witch or sorceress, a cohort of Satan. For herein lies the true events of my life as I remember them.
Was she a saint, a witch, or just an average teenage girl? Discover the answer when one of the most revered young women in history narrates her true story of faith, courage, and perseverance. Step back in time as Joan leads men twice her age into battle to rescue France from the hands of the English. Written in easy to read language, the vivid descriptions illuminate the ravages of the bloody Hundred Years War.
So what exactly is If I Could Be a Zebra about? Following is a short synopsis.
What if you could be any animal from A to Z? And not the ordinary dog or cat or elephant but an exotic yak or platypus or even a vampire bat! Not only is this charming book entertaining, it is also a great teaching tool. Young readers will smile at the vividly illustrated animals accompanied by fun-filled verses. This is definitely a mother's reading time book. Printed on very heavy stock, this whimsical book is made to withstand young hands.
So what exactly is Mrs. Cucumber and the Case of the Missing Spectacles about? Following is a short synopsis.
Absent minded Mrs. Cucumber has misplaced her glasses again. Follow the matriarch of
Garden Patch as she solicits help from her friends in the "read and color" book.
So what exactly is The King's Royal Tantrum about? Following is a short synopsis.
When King Boisterous throws a tantrum, everybody in the kingdom hears about it!
What is a queen to do to get a little peace and quiet? A perfect tool for behavior management.
So what exactly is The Uninvited Guest about? Following is a short synopsis.
When the family decides to make this Christmas the best one ever for their guests, who do they forget to invite to the celebration? Before you gather around the tree, read this classic family story that will soon become a
part of your family's Christmas tradition.
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A collection of eighty-three poems about Faith in Verse, Songs of Faith, Family, Nature, and Fun.
| Through the Eyes of Faith |
just came out last September. It, is a collection of mostly faith-based poetry with a how-to-write-poetry section included. This book won a gold seal in the 2009 Readers' Favorite contest in the poetry division. People have used both books for devotions, pastor and teacher gifts, and as a gift for those needing comfort.
To order these books and receive an autographed copy from Mary, e-mail the author at:
dix61dix@sit-co.net
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Would you like to know a little something about A Gospel for Liberals? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this book. A Gospel for Liberals explores the life and teachings of Jesus in context with the social, political, and economic circumstances of his day, leaving us with a convincing portrayal of him as a progressive activist who was eventually executed for this very reason. It's a refreshing and brazen exegesis of the liberating truths of the historical Jesus, yet presents him as nothing more than an ordinary human being whose profound teachings still hold practical meaning for us today. A Gospel for Liberals culminates with an enlightening new Gospel account that for the first time ever enables the modern reader to experience how the story would have impacted those who first heard it 2000 years ago, yet makes this timeless prophet a poignant inspiration for today's social reformers. A Gospel for Liberals finally says what progressives have known all along--Jesus was one of us!
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| Lena Goldman's Life's Crooked Path |
Terri's first book, Life's Crooked Path is a true story of her experiences rearing a handicapped child. The book is meant to encourage those who face challenges in their lives no matter what challenges they may face. She talks about becoming better instead of bitter in the midst of our circumstances.
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| Doris Kemp's The Message Glorious |
So what exactly is The Message Glorious about?
Following is a short synopsis:
"What's the matter, Mom, aren't His promises good enough for you?" Doris Kemp was asked this question by her terminally ill 12-year-old son, David, as she was attempting to reassure him of God's love and faithfulness.
You will see in The Message Glorious, Doris Kemp and her family witness God's faithfulness in all circumstances; be them hilarious, heartbreaking, or both. With The Message Glorious, Doris answers David's question with a resounding, "Yes!"
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| Lori A. Moore's From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years |
So what exactly is From Zero to Christian in Just 35 Years about? Following is a short synopsis.
Do you think church isn't the place for you or that it's too late for you to give your life to Christ? In her book From Zero to Christian in just 35 Years new author Lori A. Moore shows us how nothing in her past could keep God from loving her, despite her best efforts. From Zero to Christian in just 35 Years will take you on that trip from doubt to fear to the peace that can only be found through Christ.
| Lori A. Moore's Missing Andy the Journey from Grief to Joy |
So what exactly is Missing Andy the Journey from Grief to Joy about? Following is a short synopsis.
In her latest book Missing Andy - Mourning a Loved One: The Journey from Grief to Joy, author Lori A. Moore shows us how to look at the loss of a loved one not as a final event but rather as a celebration that our loved one is with the Lord. Her story will take you on that trip from inconsolable sadness to the joy that can only be found through Christ Jesus.
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www.loriamooreonline.com
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Amber's first book
"Mercy Rising: Simple, Practical Justice & Compassion"
So what exactly is "Mercy Rising: Simple, Practical Justice & Compassion" about? Following is a short synopsis.
Author Amber Robinson offers the tools women need to make the impact their hearts desire to make. Filled with helpful hints, inspired insights, and solid biblical wisdom, this organized resource makes finding your compassionate feet easily accessible. With clever charm and earnest exploration, Amber will help even the busiest of women find the right place to spend meaningful moments serving victims of social injustice.
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http://mercyrising.blogspot.com
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"From the Potter's Wheel"
So what exactly is "From the Potter's Wheel" about? Following is a short synopsis.
This is the first book to evolve from my relationship with Christ. We are the clay and He is the Master Potter. How many times doesn't the potter break the vessel to form it again and again each time, creating a stronger vessel. It is a compilation of nearly 40 years of walking, learning, watching, waiting, and depending on the trustworthiness of God. Most of the work was written through the struggles of raising a family, church and acknowledging my accountability to the God who loves me and wants me as His child even when I've insisted on having my own way. Through serving, teaching and seeing the hand of God in all areas of my life I can openly testify that God is trustworthy and that is what I want to share. That is my purpose of putting pen to the line.
"As He was Known"
So what exactly is "As He was Known" about? Following is a short synopsis.
The second book to take wings is pretty much a continuation of journaling my life as a child of God. The more I seek God's hand in my life every day the more vibrant his sovereigntly becomes. Although the content of the second publication doesn't really fit the title, the title is the main statement of the book. God is very real and very much alive today just as he was in the days of Moses, Noah, Joseph and on and on. I want to know Him in the deepest sense of the word.
I've also included some writings dedicated to holidays, special days, patriotism, tributes, etc and I've shared a few "mom to mom" experiences for fun.
"Facedown: The Donnie Fisher Story"
So what exactly is "Facedown: The Donnie Fisher Story" about? Following is a short synopsis.
I met Donnie Foster about four years ago. Donnie was a victim of severe child abuse, the fear and anger of which, catapulted him into a life of drugs, alcohol and an abuser. Donnie lived in the heat of drug lords as a dealer and enforcer as well as an addict without a conscience to contradict anything he wanted. This is a story of pain and redemption. Donnie's main purpose of sharing his story is to herald the victory and hope through the healing and forgiving of a God that loved him, preserved him and suffered with him through the freedom process of his enslavement.
Because he lived the life, he can identify with those who find themselves in the clutches of believing lies the hopeless soul believes. He knows their mindset, their thought process and through sharing his story he directs the hopeless to the hope that heals and fills the voids of their dependent lives. This book is a must read.
To order these books and receive an autographed copy from Aletha, e-mail the author at:
tlsmithson@verizon.net
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| Vicki Taylor's Thorns of Love |
So what exactly is Thorns of Love about? Following is a short synopsis.
Is there a war raging in you? Praise God. It's proof of your salvation. Sunday-morning love doesn't cut it, and if you die settling for it, you will miss the greatest joy and purpose this life has to offer. Is that spirit you yielded to for salvation still prompting you to let go of this world and surrender all? What are you waiting for? Will you follow him one step at a time, starting today?
Have you ever wondered where God is in the midst of your circumstances and whether or not he cares? Does the sound of being pruned by God make you nervous? In Thorns of Love: A Poetic Look at the Garden of Life, Vicki Taylor shares poetic insights into growing in your Christian walk. You don't have to fear current trials. You can look forward to future closeness with God.
If you have lost sight of what it means to be God's child or have trouble seeing God's hand in your day-to-day life, the poetic journey in Thorns of Love through a heart open to God's wisdom will teach you that God is crazy about you, that he will never hurt those he calls his own, and that life as God's child is an upward journey leading to a glorious future.
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Would you like to know a little something about Bluegrass Bishop? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic book:
No nation in the history of the world has accomplished more in such a short time as the United States of America. In every measurable field of endeavor we are a great and unique nation of doers and achievers. However, our fall into mediocrity could be even quicker than our rise into greatness if we forget the primary reason for that rise, which in this author?s opinion, is the adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the lives of individual Americans. As we cease to be a God fearing nation we will continue falling into an immoral abyss. The only solution to this slouching path to unhappiness is in gaining an understanding of the true principles that wrought us as people and as a nation and return to living by them.
Here is a collection of talks by a Christian clergyman that can change your outlook and understanding of the role that Jesus Christ should have in your life and the things you must change to include him and gain happiness, joy, and clarity in a world that is confusing at best and spiraling out of control at worst. Reading and applying these correct principles from the scriptures, life experience, and observations of the author will change your life for the better.
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| Gary M. Yeagle's Angels' Footprints |
So what exactly is Angels' Footprints about? Following is a short synopsis.
The 24 short stories in this collection, each one provocative and inspiring in its own way, offers a comforting take-away message for the reader. In a world filled with uncertainty, Angels' Footprints will help you put everything into perspective. The sequel to this novel, Angels' Footprints 2 is also available from Gary Yeagle.
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www.GYBooks.net
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| Gary M. Yeagle's Little Big Men |
So what exactly is Little Big Men about? Following is a short synopsis.
Follow 12 hopeful Little League players as they fight their way through district, state and regional tournaments, climbing ever closer to the top. You'll marvel at the unwavering faith and determination of the players, coaches and parents as the Valley Sports Louisville Team faces the biggest challenge of their young lives.
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Would you like to know a little something about Lower Town Paducah? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic book:
Since its annexation to Paducah in 1836, Lower Town has been reinvented by determined residents, visionary elected officials, a locally owned bank, and the Lower Town Neighborhood Association. Today a vibrant community of businesses and preservationists is joined by artists in the national award-winning Artist Relocation
Program. Then & Now: Lower Town, Paducah compares historic images with modern photographs to document the spirit of the citizens and the renaissance of the neighborhood.
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| Blacks, Red, & Russians: Sojourners in Search of the Soviet Promise |
Would you like to know a little something about Blacks, Red, & Russians: Sojourners in Search of the Soviet Promise? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic book:
One of the most compelling, yet little known stories of race relations in the twentieth century is the account of blacks who chose to leave the United States to be involved in the Soviet Experiment in the 1920s and 1930s. Frustrated by the limitations imposed by racism in their home country, African Americans were lured by the promise of opportunity abroad. A number of them settled there, raised families, and became integrated into society. The Soviet economy likewise reaped enormous benefits from the talent and expertise that these individuals brought, and the all around success story became a platform for political leaders to boast their party goals of creating a society where all members were equal.
In Blacks, Reds, and Russians, Joy Gleason Carew offers insight into the political strategies that often underlie relationships between different peoples and countries. She draws on the autobiographies of key sojourners, including Harry Haywood and Robert Robinson, in addition to the writings of Claude McKay, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes. Interviews with the descendents of figures such as Paul Robeson and Oliver Golden offer rare personal insights into the story of a group of emigrants who, confronted by the daunting challenges of making a life for themselves in a racist United States, found unprecedented opportunities in communist Russia.
To order this book and receive an autographed copy from Joy, e-mail the author at:
jgcare01@louisville.edu
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| Sam Gaylord's Then I Came Home |
My memoir, Then I Came Home, tells of being raised in poverty in Southern Indiana. Striving for a better life, I joined the U.S. Marine Corp. However, that took me to the terrible fighting in Vietnam. Later, I came back home as a double amputee. This book shares many of the trials and tribulations that I was forced to live with. However, it also reminds you of the human spirit that is in each of us. With that, the possibilities are endless.
| Sam Gaylord's America's Unfortunate Sons and Daughters |
America's Unfortunate Sons and Daughters gives the public an insight on the many relationships with our government and military. The author, Sam Gaylord , critiques the interactions of our government and our troops in the military before, during and after the war. This book also describes to America the unfair treatment that is given to the combat disabled veterans when they return home.
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Gaylordm@aol.com
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My Child Needs a Transplant, Now What?
So what exactly is My Child Needs a Transplant, Now What? about? Following is a short synopsis.
"Jessica Owen was born with a liver disease that one day would lead to a liver transplant. Authors Tandy and James Owen felt stranded without a road map when their daughter was diagnosed. They had so many questions and no one to turn to for answers. Transplant? What does that mean? What does that entail? What should we do? The Owens relate in My Child Needs a Transplant, Now What? how they and their adolescent daughter, Jessica, bravely pioneered new and terrifying territory that included three transplant surgeries, multiple near-death experiences, and last-minute, heaven-sent miracles; and they felt they were doing it all alone. My Child Needs a Transplant, Now What? was written so others facing the same struggles won't have to feel alone, unprepared, or uneducated. They want everyone to understand that even in the darkest times, faith and strength will get you through."
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In "Dear Editor: How to reclaim our culture, 200 words at a time" author Bill Womack shares how he stopped complaining and started writing. Despite a lack of journalistic experience, and with no impressive titles behind his name, he managed to get over 40 of his letters to the editor published in five years by the very newspaper he frequently criticized.
In this book, you'll read those letters and almost 50 more. The letters, along with Bill's commentary, address topics as diverse as political correctness, pornography, the sanctity of life, and others.
Just as importantly, you'll also find Bill's thoughts on why more Christians should write letters to the editor, and tips on how to do so effectively. For too long, the Church has stood on the sidelines and watched as the culture has been redefined.
For more information on how to order Bill's first book, go to:
www.deareditorbook.com
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| Ruth Chastain's Frontier Girl |
Would you like to know a little something about Frontier Girl? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic book:
Alice Broaddus’ life was guided by her belief in her all powerful, all knowing, and all caring God. Dr. Ruth Chastain recounts the life of her mother in Frontier Girl: True Soldier of the Cross. Alice was born on the Canadian frontier and went to China as a single missionary when she was twenty-three years old. She later married an American missionary who was widowed with three children. Alice and her children were interned in Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila, Philippines, during World War II. Even though she endured hardships, Alice continued to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as a missionary. Her life serves as an example of dedicated Christian servanthood to all Christians.
To order this book and receive an autographed copy from Ruth, e-mail the author at:
arc58@bellsouth.net
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| L.S. King's No Ordinary Woman |
So what exactly is No Ordinary Woman about?
Available NOW from Bearhead Publishing No Ordinary Woman is L.S. King's first, awesome, Christian based book. Following is a short synopsis:
There are many examples of people who have created wonderful things as a result of painful experiences in their lives. Violet Beanblossom was a prime example. Violet enjoyed reading and writing. Every day, she wrote in her journal. She made sure that she recorded not only hardships, but special times and accomplishments. Combining the factual diary writings of Violet Beanblossom with the creative mind of L.S. King, No Ordinary Woman sweeps the reader from the 1900?s to current day, tugging at your heartstrings, yet giving spiritual guidance all along the way. Discover how Violet not only overcame adversity, but became a successful woman and beloved mother, through the grace of God.
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| Joel DiGirolamo's Yoga in No Time at All |
Would you like to know a little something about Yoga in No Time at All? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic book:
Award-Winning Finalist in the Health: Exercise & Fitness category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards. Yoga is one of the few activities that promotes vitality for all our physical elements: strength, flexibility, and balance. In addition, yoga can encourage a sense of stillness and quiet. Yet, we commonly hear several reasons for not practicing yoga or exercising: -No time, -No money, -No energy
The techniques in Yoga in No Time at All cost nothing, take little or no time out of your busy day, and take very little energy. This is the ideal book for anyone wishing to have more time in his or her life for yoga and fitness in general. Anyone, from an absolute beginner to an advanced yogi, can find something useful in this book. Each pose is rated from one to five in difficulty and includes the time required, if any. Ideally suited to people who sit a lot during their day, there is something inside for everyone. Valuable tips for correct workstation ergonomics are provided along with brief exercises to keep the body fluid and moving throughout the day.
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| Easy Ukulele Method Book I |
Would you like to know a little something about Easy Ukulele Method Book I? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this Book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis:
The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Using both notation and tablature, this method is so easy that in minutes you will be strumming your ukulele and singing along to familiar songs. Students of all ages will enjoy this book! The ukulele is an instrument for everyone and every type of music! So begin today using this tablature method and discover the wonders of this little instrument.
| Easy Ukulele Method Book II |
Would you like to know a little something about Easy Ukulele Method Book I? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this Book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis:
The Easy Ukulele Method books give you music at your fingertips! Book II reviews many of the fundamentals presented in Book I. It tests your music reading skills with worksheets, expands your knowledge with additional chords, and gives you many more songs to play. Both notation and tablature are used, allowing you to strum along using the chord symbols or play the melody with the tablature.
Would you like to know a little something about Easy Ukulele Method Book I? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this Book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis:
Students will develop music reading skills because of this unique, one-of-a kind, tablature method. Students can play immediately, without reading music utilizing the handy tab, as well as learn to play chords quickly and effectively. This will in turn enable them to sing along with the lyrics provided with each song; A valuable guide to ukulele players of all kinds.
Would you like to know a little something about Easy Ukulele Method Book I? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this Book. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis:
Play beautiful Sacred Music on the ukulele in just minutes reading tablature. The ukulele has a wonderful "harp like" sound and is perfect for Gospel Music. This book contains easy chord patterns so you can play and sing a long quickly and easily. The tablature allows you to play the melody instantly without reading music. This book gives beginners and seasoned players the ability to sound like a professional. Everyone will enjoy playing the ukulele, singing a long with these beautiful hymns, while praising the Lord!
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| Complexities of the Heart |
So what exactly is Ed J Complexities of the Heart about?
Following is a short synopsis:
Moments forever suspended in time reflecting love's euphoric heights and devastating lows. Compiled prose from the last 30 years, some are bout my personal experiences and others like, Battered Heart that was derived from all too common experiences of abused woman in relationships. I'm proud it was selected as the theme poem for inclusion of the package delivered to Washington D.C. by "Prevent Domestic Violence" a group dedicated to help stop abuse. There is a wide range of works included and various styles to suit any mood or moment of any reader. When the heart writes only another heart can read it.
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