When Love Lies Ahead (Hearts on Destiny’s Trail) (affiliate link)
In an attempt to start a new life, Peggy and her parents join the wagon train to Texas, unaware of the dangers that await them. When their wagon breaks down, help arrives from Will, a charming man whose concern sparks unprecedented feelings in Peggy. However, things take a turn for the worse when Indians appear out of nowhere to take her hostage…
What happens when it’s all taken away in the blink of an eye?
As the son of the wagon master, Will is forced to take over the job despite his desire for a calmer life away from the risks of traveling. When he stumbles upon Peggy’s magnetic presence though he gets determined to protect her at all costs. As the perils of the wilderness become too much to bear, Will’s attempt to save her life, lead him down a dark, dangerous road with no one to turn to…
The Fountain (Second Chance Book 1) (affiliate link)
Portland, Oregon. In May 2022, the Carpenters are a sad lot. Bill, 81, has just buried his beloved wife. Paul, 75, has terminal lung cancer. Annie, 72, is a paraplegic with broken dreams. Childless and directionless, the siblings face an uncertain future in their childhood home.
Then Bill, a retired folklore professor, learns from a dying man that the legendary Fountain of Youth, his obsession for decades, may be more than a myth. He races to Mexico to find the truth.
Within weeks, the Carpenters, with nothing to lose, enter a mysterious cave and exit in July 1905 as healthy young adults. They begin new lives in Oakland, California, only vaguely aware of a devastating earthquake that will rock the San Francisco Bay Area on April 18, 1906.
In THE FOUNTAIN, the first book in the Second Chance trilogy, three siblings find opportunity, romance, and heartbreak as they make the most of a new lease on life.
Dark Creatures (The Dark Creatures Saga Book 1) (affiliate link)
People think I’m crazy, but a vampire killed my father and I will stop at nothing to prove it.
Finding evidence that my father’s death was more than a tragic accident isn’t without risk. To start with, I have to lie to my best friend, steal classified information and infiltrate the Vampire Council.
And that’s all so I can offer myself up as a snack to one of these monsters.
But monster or not, when I see a chance for an ally, I have to throw caution to the wind. I need him to find the truth, whatever the cost.
With my past chasing me down dark alleys, a fugitive witch by my side, and an explosive family secret lying in wait, my quest for justice quickly becomes a race for survival.
The Oak Inside the Acorn (affiliate link)
The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can’t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed.
The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that shows
All of God’s creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of others
Patience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to be
Life is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downs
This wonderful picture book makes an excellent
Bedtime story for snuggling close with little ones
Inspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptions
Read aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be
Baking Favorites: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes from Our Test Kitchen (affiliate link)
Drool-worthy baked goods for any meal and occasion throughout the year—from fluffy cinnamon rolls to vegetable potpies to gingerbread cookies.
Be a hero at home or the next group gathering when you serve one of the over 120 delicious recipes in Williams Sonoma Baking Favorites, the essential collection of go-to recipes for homemade treats. From holiday classics like Bûche de Noël and Popovers, to kid-friendly treats such as Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Snickerdoodles, to contemporary desserts including Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake and Champagne and Raspberry Mini Layer Cakes, the easy-to-follow recipes, expert tips, and beautiful photography will inspire home cooks to expand their baking repertoire and create delicious goodies for any occasion throughout the year.
Woman Without a Name (affiliate link)
For three years, Celestine St. Gervais has been running for her life. She’s assumed different identities, lived in different countries, all to avoid the killers intent on taking from her what’s rightfully hers.
On a business trip, Noah Colter meets the most intriguing and beautiful woman. Twice. And each time she claims she’s someone different. As Noah tries to find out the truth, he learns the mystery woman is in danger and makes it his mission to help. He wants her safe. He wants her in his life. And he wants her to have a name—his own.
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