Follows the character Jesse Katsopolis as he recounts the events that have occurred over the seasons to him and his family on the television program "Full House."
All twenty-year-old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but as the heiress to London’s most notorious criminal empire, it’s just not in the cards for her. Raised by her older brother, Julian, after their parents were murdered, Daisy has never been able to escape the watchful gaze of her gang-lord brother. But Julian’s line of work means that Daisy’s life is . . . complicated. And things don’t become any easier when she falls hard for the beautiful and emotionally unavailable Christian Hemmes, who happens to be one of the few men in London who doesn’t answer to Julian. Christian’s life is no walk in the park either, since he’s in love with his best friend’s girlfriend, Magnolia Parks. He’s happy enough to use Daisy to throw off the scent of his true affections—until she starts to infiltrate those, too. As their romance blossoms into something neither was anticipating, Daisy and Christian must come to terms with the fact that in this life everything comes at a price. Relationships intersect and tangle, and Daisy, Christian, and Julian will learn that sometimes life’s most worthwhile pursuits can only be paid in blood.
A captivating series that masterfully weaves the complexities of modern family life with the surprise joys and gifts of midlife reinvention. Jess Rand is eager to rebuild her life after a long-overdue divorce. First, she’ll sell the house that used to feel like home and start fresh at Whispering Pines, the Minnesota lake resort gifted to her sister by their late Aunt Celia. Her tumultuous marriage has mangled her belief in “happily ever after,” yet she’s excited to embrace her newfound independence. A savvy businesswoman, Jess mirrors Celia’s many talents. She’s determined to live up to the confidence Celia placed in her, despite a jumble of nerves and shaky optimism. But just as Jess finds her footing again, unforeseen challenges emerge, testing her resolve in ways she never expected. A web of deceit begins to unravel when her estranged husband disrupts a family celebration. How dare he ask Jess to care for the child he fathered with another woman? The sins of his past collide with Jess’s dreams, shattering the serene future she’d envisioned and saddling her with an unfair moral dilemma. Her emotional turmoil grows when hidden secrets and shocking accusations tied to Celia emerge. A forced collaboration with a vexing younger man from her aunt’s past could prove to be more than her bruised and battered heart can take. As she navigates a tangled maze of love, lies, and loss, will Jess discover that protecting her family is the ultimate way to honor Celia’s legacy? Tangled Beginnings, the second book in Kimberly Diede’s Gift of Whispering Pines series, brings an uplifting story of the inherent strength found in a woman wronged, the power of forgiveness, and the remarkable resilience of a mother’s heart. If you enjoy books by Fiona Baker, Hope Halloway, or Rebecca Regnier then give yourself the gift of this series. The Gift of Whispering Pines Series Escape to Whispering Pines with this unforgettable family. They’ll come together to learn how to heal and thrive, despite the inevitable wounds that life delivers. Join siblings Renee, Jess, Ethan, and Val as they struggle to make the most of the legacy entrusted to them. Each chapter is a testament to love, resilience, and new beginnings. If you enjoy a family saga filled with unanticipated twists, second chances, and the many gifts life offers, you’ll delight in your visit to Whispering Pines! Whispering Pines (Book 1) Tangled Beginnings (Book 2) Rebuilding Home (Book 3) Capturing Wishes (Book 4) Choosing Again (Book 5) Celia’s Gifts (Book 6) Celia’s Legacy (Book 7) Related Series by Kimberly Diede: The Kaleidoscope Girls Series When five young girls connect at summer camp over butterflies, drama, and a simple craft project, they're destined to become forever friends, dubbing themselves The Kaleidoscope Girls. Decades later, they'll discover their wings together as they navigate life's difficult transformations, and find comfort in knowing their journeys are richer and better with friends. Better with Friends (Book 1) Sunshine and Friends (Book 2) Five Golden Friends (Book 3) Gift of Friends (Book 4) Life with Friends (Book 5)
She was the world's oldest virgin… But that didn't mean Kathleen Miles had no feelings. Or desires. Especially when this pureblood city woman came face-to-face with the most captivating cowboy this side of Hopkins Gulch. When warm, hard Evan Atkins looked at Kathleen, she felt like someone else. Someone who was daring. Passionate. Experienced. Yes, she was sure this dangerous man with the deep voice could convince her of anything…even becoming his wife and the mother of his baby son. But how could the bride convince the groom she wanted to be his—body and soul?
The more I thought about it, the more I realised my career has been unusual. How did I manage to do everything wrong but still end up on the front cover of magazines, headlining world tours and achieving Top 5 albums? How did I attract such obsessive and fanatical fans, many of whom take everything I do or say very personally, which is simultaneously flattering but can also be tremendously frustrating? Even this I somehow cultivated without somehow meaning to. My accidental career. Limited Edition of One is unlike any other music book you will ever have read. Part the long-awaited memoir of Steven Wilson: whose celebrated band Porcupine Tree began as teenage fiction before unintentionally evolving into a reality that encompassed Grammy-nominated records and sold-out shows around the world, before he set out for an even more successful solo career. Part the story of a twenty-first century artist who achieved chart-topping mainstream success without ever becoming part of the mainstream. From Abba to Stockhausen, via a collection of conversations and thought pieces on the art of listening, the rules of collaboration, lists of lists, personal stories, professional adventurism (including food, film, TV, modern art), old school rock stardom, how to negotiate an obsessive fanbase and survive on social media, and dream-fever storytelling.
Jess and Jace Grisham wake alone on the first day of Spring Break to an unusually quiet house. Rick Grisham is a conspiracy theorist determined to find “proof” that aliens have visited Earth and the government is covering it up. Humans are not alone in the universe.
Pillow Thoughts is a collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions. It is divided into sections to read when you feel you need them most.
From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M
Offline Matters is a handbook for anybody experiencing digital overload in their lives and creative work. When did creative work become so boring? How did 'digital-first' come to dominate everything? ...and why is nobody talking about it? Part insider expose, part worker-manual, this book is for any creative seeking help on: navigating the possibility of offline alternatives, countering overwork culture, exploitation, and dulled-down ideas, recovering what you loved about your creative calling...away from the confines of our screens. We are dreaming of offline. Not as a romanticised past, a punishment, a quick detox, or a WiFi-free cafe. Offline is not a lifestyle. It's a space of opportunity. By the end of Offline Matters, you'll have a new perspective on the dry digitality that defines creative work today - and a set of strategies for going beyond it.