Gracelyn is a young girl who lives on a small ranch called Eagle Wings with her family and animal friends. She has to go to a hospital for a life-saving operation and will miss being at home for her twelfth birthday. While Gracelyn prepares to go to the hospital, the animals living at the ranch decide that Gracelyn should have a birthday gift. They work together to surprise her with the perfect present, but how will they get it to her? The clever animals choose a gift that hides its identity and beauty until the time is right. Together, Gracelyn and her older brother Terry discover the charming secrets of the birthday present. There are even more happy surprises to come, much to everyone’s delight. This is a story about giving the best gift of all.
Indulge in the captivating world of "Serenade at Sunset," a novel that gracefully unfolds against the backdrop of a charming vineyard, where the harmonies of music blend seamlessly with the delicate nuances of wine, and two souls find solace, redemption, and an extraordinary love that defies all odds. Within these pages, you'll meet Gracelyn, a brilliant concert pianist weighed down by the haunting memory of a performance that shattered not only her career but also her spirit. Seeking an escape from the relentless glare of fame, she serendipitously discovers a secluded winery nestled far away from the cacophony of the outside world. It is amidst the sprawling vines and the gentle embrace of nature that she endeavors to rekindle her passion for music and mend the fragments of her wounded soul. Enter Shane, a devoted winemaker whose roots are deeply intertwined with the land he nurtures. Drawn irresistibly to Gracelyn's enchanting melodies, he finds himself entranced by her presence, yearning to share his world of wine and symphony with the kindred spirit before him. As the melodies of music intertwine with the complexities of wine, Gracelyn and Shane embark on a journey of healing. Together, they awaken dormant aspirations, exploring the profound power of love in its most exceptional manifestation. Within each other's company, they forge a sanctuary where their hearts pour into life's symphony, creating a harmony that resonates far beyond the vineyard's boundaries. Prepare to immerse yourself in a story of ardor, zeal, and the chance for rebirth. "Serenade at Sunset" escorts you through an odyssey of emotions, unearthing the depths of human sentiment and leaving you with a profound admiration for the artistry of music, the craft of winemaking, and the limitless potential of the heart to rejuvenate and love anew. So, unfasten the cork of your imagination and let this enchanting voyage unfurl.
This bundle contains books seven to nine of the Saige Sterling: Badass Bounty Hunter series. Equinox: As if Saige Sterling doesn’t already have enough on her plate, she now has assassins gunning for her. That’s the price she has to pay for being such an awesome bounty hunter. Her fame is growing and she’s gaining new enemies along the way. An unusual mission crops up and Saige is tasked with assisting a trusted ally. She’ll have to travel away from Nexus to help solve a decades long mystery. This time, Ruen won’t be going with her. She’ll have to rely on a wizard for help. At long last, her relationship with Drake Gilden is progressing in the right direction. Yet nothing can ever be easy for them. The weredragon has been harboring a secret from his past that he’s never told anyone. Saige will finally find out why he’s been holding back, but the truth won’t be pleasant to hear. Pyrexia: As Saige has become well aware by now, making bargains can have unexpected consequences later down the track. She’ll finally need to face Belladonna again about the sketchy deal she made with her when she agreed to steal an artifact from the catacombs. Not all bargains turn out to be terrible. Saige will be rewarded well when she repays a favor Lord Gilden owes the fairy who helped his team rescue Aurora. Her reward could prove to be invaluable during her next journey to the underworld. One of Saige’s relatives shows up unexpectedly for a visit. A formidable huntress, she isn’t happy about the impending wedding between Saige’s mom and her vampire fiancé. They’ll need to convince her that not all supernatural creatures are evil, but it won’t be an easy task. Victrix: After conquering eight realms of the underworld, Saige Sterling and her team only have one dimension left to visit. The ninth realm will be filled with danger and powerful beings. When Aurora is taken by their enemies again, Saige and Ruen will need to rescue her before they can embark on their final mission. Saige’s reclusive kin have been reluctant to admit their true origins. It isn’t easy discovering they aren’t human like they’d always thought. They still have a destiny to fulfill and their task isn’t done yet. They will need to step up and do their part during this war. Now that the end is so near, Saige and Drake will need to resist their desire to complete their bond before the appointed time. All worlds hinge on timing everything perfectly, or their ultimate nemesis will gain the victory they’ve been working so hard to avoid. They will face their final foes and either Order will win, or Chaos will reign.
As Saige has become well aware by now, making bargains can have unexpected consequences later down the track. She’ll finally need to face Belladonna again about the sketchy deal she made with her when she agreed to steal an artifact from the catacombs. Not all bargains turn out to be terrible. Saige will be rewarded well when she repays a favor Lord Gilden owes the fairy who helped his team rescue Aurora. Her reward could prove to be invaluable during her next journey to the underworld. One of Saige’s relatives shows up unexpectedly for a visit. A formidable huntress, she isn’t happy about the impending wedding between Saige’s mom and her vampire fiancé. They’ll need to convince her that not all supernatural creatures are evil, but it won’t be an easy task.
If you are easily frightened, stay away from Tangle Tree, where diabolical entities watch for opportunities to persecute the living. Even today, Tangle Tree Valley is cursed by the legend of a deadly confrontation in 1192 between a powerful Shawnee sorceress and a ruthless tribal leader. The disturbing presence of five oak trees stand in memorial of his murders and her revenge. Likewise, Tangle Tree Manor is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of the Crayton family, who built the mansion after fleeing the potato famine of Scotland in the 1850s. The family was tormented with suspicion, tragedy, and the constant fear of retribution for Richard Crayton’s betrayal of vindictive conspirators. Being unaware of the danger, six people seeking psychiatric treatment, two psychiatrists, and Jesse Kingston, the property manager, commit to a six-week stay in the isolated mansion, despite its haunted reputation. Supernatural apparitions menace the occupants and secret agendas complicate the treatment process. Dangerous intruders, mysterious disappearances, and unexplainable events abound as relationships, both amiable and antagonistic, develop during their stay. The nine face physical and emotional challenges as they struggle to untangle the truth of their own tragedies and survive the curse of Tangle Tree Valley.
Centurion Adan Longinus strikes out for adventure once again in this third and final book of the Gemstone Trilogy. The family of his adopted brother, Nikolaus, met with traumatic and unexpected deaths, as revealed in Journey of the Pearl. A mysterious device known today as the Antikythera Mechanism weaves itself into the story as the Prophecy Box, which fuels many intrigues and subplots. Adan and Nikolaus, along with Calais, who figured prominently in Quest of the Sapphire, leap from one dangerous situation to another as they gather clues to solve the mysteries of Nikolaus's and Calais's past. When the Prophesy Box is finally found, Adan struggles to control his temptation to use the abilities of the alluring device as he tries to protect Nikolaus from the same temptation. Historical reality fuels the quest for power and dominion by those who have the means to pursue Adan's group, making their path to discovery dangerous and uncertain.
Marco, the son of Centurion Adan Longinus who crucified Jesus, leaves his family without a plan or resources. He hopes to accomplish something that will earn his father's approval and make up for a dangerously bad decision. Marco immediately faces difficulties and is about to abandon his quest when a chance encounter with a street vender changes everything. Adan Longinus, along with his brother Nikolaus and other son Aquila, search for Marco. They encounter many perils, including a shipwreck, a haunting presence, a false arrest, and family members' unforeseen situations. Long-hidden secrets are revealed as their search progresses and complications arise. They face hazards beyond their control as well as those of their own making. When they finally reunite, they discover that the greatest peril is about to unfold--the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The family's survival hangs in the balance. If you like mystery and adventure, told with historical accuracy, and an inspiring message, you'll enjoy this series.
The riveting new Mave Michael novel from the acclaimed author of The Hitman's Daughter! Ever since the hitman’s daughter, Mave Michael Francis learned she is the owner of a crumbling grand hotel, life has been upside-down. Not only is she struggling to fit into her new role and to reconcile with her incarcerated father, but a string of bizarre burglaries is plaguing the nearby village. Meanwhile, the hotel director is running ghost tours to drum up desperately-needed revenue, and Mave’s staff is scrambling to host an over-the-top goth wedding. Mave needs to ensure the event is a success to rescue the hotel from bankruptcy. But when she discovers the mask of the Château du Ciel’s rumored ghost in the defunct greenhouse where the wedding ceremony is booked, her priorities fracture. Months ago, the supposed ghost, Holden Frost saved Mave’s life, then vanished into thin air. It’s an enigma and debt she can’t forget. As she plans for the big wedding by day, Mave secretly digs into Holden’s true identity and disappearance by night. Her search takes her to the most sinister place: the darknet. And instead of answers to decode Holden’s whereabouts, she attracts a stranger online who also wants Holden Frost found—and who will kill Mave’s father in prison unless Mave delivers Holden’s location, dead or alive. Tick tock. As the clock winds down to the wedding and her father’s potential murder, Mave becomes increasingly ensnarled in Holden’s troubled past. And while she’s being used as bait to raise Holden from the dead, the stranger online may be closing in for the kill—and may be closer to her at the hotel, than her father in prison.
Love is nothing more than a fragment, a memory of the past. Ten years later, the Anti-Establishment fights to destroy the new way of life. Corruption has infiltrated the government and the people are at war. No one is safe. Women are dragged out of their homes, forced into reeducation camps. Mindonsiphan has been outlawed. Marriage is illegal. Conceiving children through natural methods is illegal. The world is in terror. Ripped from her home, Adelaide is forced to face the world without her abilities and learn whom she can trust.
When Gracelyn Guyol was diagnosed in 1993 with a mild form of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, she was prescribed a commonly used antidepressant. Soon she developed breast cysts and benign tumors, a possible side effect of the antidepressant. She went off the drug and within two months, her tumors disappeared. Under the care of a naturopath, Guyol embarked on a quest to educate herself about the underlying genetic, hormonal, and other causes of depression and bipolar disorder. She investigated many natural therapies-including diet, vitamins, herbal treatments, and energy healing-before finding the solutions that have kept her free of depression and bipolar symptoms since 2002. Healing Depression & Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs features Gracelyn Guyol's own story and those of thirteen other people around the country who have cured their depression and bipolar disorder using only natural therapies. In-depth research and the expertise of alternative health-care professionals are included in this landmark guide for patients and caregivers seeking responsible, safe alternatives to psychiatric drugs.
