Shootings. Snow globes. Secrets. When successful realtor, Alexis James, witnesses a shooting outside the bookstore in her hometown of Hollybrook, she soon realizes the perpetrator has unfinished business, and now she is caught in the crossfire. Tom Harrington is a British, best-selling author who needs to honor a promise and find some answers in this Canadian winter wonderland—but trouble follows him across the ocean. He read her like a book from the beginning… As Alexis is swept up in a festive whirlwind of danger and love, Tom attempts to break through her ice queen persona. But when chilling walls close in, they both have to decide: can they share their truth, rekindle their faith, and risk their lives if they have any hope for a Happily Ever After?
A curious kid discovers how magnification and density make her favorite collectible possible. After starting to collect snow globes with the help of her grandmother, Lily has questions. She wants to know who invented them, what the snow is made of, and how the tiny scenes look so magical when she peers inside. As she researches and experiments, Lily learns about light waves, magnification, and density—all while gathering ingredients to make her own snow globe.
As the first snowflakes begin to fall and the scent of cinnamon fills the air, a familiar feeling starts to stir within us. It's the magic of Christmas, a time for family, friends, and the joy of giving. Join Clara, Max, and Sam on a heartwarming adventure as they journey into a snow globe world, where the Christmas spirit is fading and the fate of the holiday rests on their shoulders. Together, they'll face challenges, discover hidden secrets, and ultimately learn the true meaning of Christmas in a story that will warm your heart and remind you of the magic that lives within us all.
2019 Top 20 Goodreads Choice Awards As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket fort for the night. A little girl makes a wish on a snow globe and, in the morning, the sun rises on a winter wonderland--beckoning all outside. And what if, on this snow-filled day, families shake their busy lives and everyone goes out to play? A lyrical holiday story about wishes and community and snow--lots and lots of snow.
Finding a mysterious box with her name written on it is just the start of Becca Kincaid's summer. But she, her brother Jake, and their friends soon find out the box is not the only mystery. Where did all the snow globes nestled inside come from? And how does an artificial snow flurry turn a Minnesota summer morning into a blizzard? An even bigger puzzle awaits them when the furious storm settles. They find themselves face-to-face with a treacherous band of pirates--eye patches, snarling faces, and cutlasses bristling. How did they get here and how will they get home? In Search for the Buccaneer's Bounty, Becca, Jake, and their friends soon learn that magic has sent them hundreds of miles and hundreds of years away from their Minnesota home. They must face danger and hardship together to fulfill the quest given to them by the magic of a snow globe -- to find a pirate's treasure and help him clear his name. And none of them know what will happen if they fail.
Lily is the daughter of a humble farmer, and to her family she is just another expensive mouth to feed. Then the local matchmaker delivers startling news: if Lily's feet are bound properly, they will be flawless. In nineteenth-century China, where a woman's eligibility is judged by the shape and size of her feet, this is extraordinary good luck. Lily now has the power to make a good marriage and change the fortunes of her family. To prepare for her new life, she must undergo the agonies of footbinding, learn nu shu, the famed secret women's writing, and make a very special friend, Snow Flower. But a bitter reversal of fortune is about to change everything.
Can love overcome fate? As Christmas 1926 approaches, the Forbes family are preparing to host a celebration and Eighteen-year-old Daisy senses change in the air. Overnight, her relationship with Stephen Jessop, the housekeeper’s son, changes and by the time the festivities are over Daisy has received a declaration of love, a proposal and a kiss – from three different men. Unable to bear the confusion, she flees to London. By the following summer, Daisy is engaged to the man who to proposed to her the previous year, but when the family reunite for a party and she is brought face-to-face with Stephen once more, it becomes clear to Daisy that she is committing to the wrong person. Will love conquer all, or is Daisy’s fate already written? A beautiful story of enduring love and heartbreaking choices, perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi and Rachel Hore. Praise for The Snow Globe ‘Kinghorn's novel paints a vivid portrait of love and its perplexing complications... Historical fiction fans will not want to miss this gem’ Renée Rosen ‘An absolutely delicious book... the period is beautifully observed, and we are expertly drawn into a suspenseful blend of tangled relationships and shocking discoveries. Daisy's coming of age in the 'brave new world' of post-war England had me holding my breath. Elegant and evocative to the last word.’ Elizabeth Cooke Praise for Judith Kinghorn ‘A sumptuous absorbing tale of love in a time of war’ Rachel Hore ‘An enchanting story of love and war, and the years beyond’ Penny Vincenzi ‘An epic and enthralling love story set against the backdrop of the Great War’ Fanny Blake 'Judith Kinghorn is one of the best historical fiction writers' Petra I Love to Read
Lucy - Make a wish on the magic snow globe. You can save Christmas! Lucy has found a tiny baby rabbit, injured and all alone. With a house full of visitors, looking after him is going to be difficult, and it seems like only a miracle can save him. But with the help of her special snow globe, and a sprinkle of magic, Lucy might just reunite him with his own family in time for Christmas Day.
In the wake of a tragic mishap on her way home from middle school that claims her mother’s life, a young girl named Harbor is left in the care of her eccentric and whimsical aunt. Her new home is no ordinary dwelling; it’s a treasured family relic—a pirate ship re-imagined into a quirky home that matches her aunt’s whimsical personality. Harbor begins to unearth hidden truths about her family’s mysterious history, discovering intriguing hints about her mother and her own identity. However, with each piece of the puzzle she solves, the world around her seems to grow more shadowy and desolate. Harbor is haunted by a pressing question: Are these strange happenings a sign of her mother reaching out from the afterlife, or is a more sinister presence causing her world to unravel, bringing her to the brink of insanity? Embark on an enthralling adventure with Harbor as she seeks to decode the mysteries and find out the truth of her existence and the reality that surrounds her.
