Her bad-boy lover is no good for her, but she doesn’t realize how much until her house is ransacked and she’s left for dead. Overcome with grief, Ripley begins seeing her life as hopeless. Dreams that were once within reach become unfathomable, replaced with nightmares and horrifying flashbacks. Her father, a well-known airline CEO, steps up, finding a subtle way to help. But he doesn’t anticipate his plan backfiring as it does. Inadvertently Ripley’s heart is on the chopping block again. Ripley loses the drive to move on, but suddenly her life changes, and it happens when a young man named Will knocks at her door. Ripley learns of Will’s secret, which makes her question everything about his feelings toward her, but a tragic yet precarious bond keeps them together….for how long is anyone’s guess. Soon, Ripley has to break his heart in ways she never dreamed, and she’s forced to ask him the one thing she’s terrified to ask.
Three Gold Star women, linked forever by unimaginable loss, share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives. What happens when tragedy knocks on your front door? For us, it was a literal knock, with two men standing in crisply pressed uniforms. They had news. News that gutted us to the core -- the death of our loved ones, a brother and two husbands -- in combat zones. The thing about those moments is that it's almost inconceivable that they can happen to you. That is, until they do. This book is for anyone who has ever received a knock at the door. And if you live long enough and have the courage to love others, you will. Maybe it's a cancer diagnosis. Maybe it's the death of your best friend. The betrayal of a spouse. The loss of a child. The implosion of a professional career. Or any tragedy that takes the person we love the most away from us too soon. Life is not without its challenges. The key is how you respond.This is our story. The story of three women, bonded by grief and purpose. Grief because we lost our best friends in war. Purpose because we resolved -- together -- to do something about it. To turn loss into inspiration for others and to channel the love that we had for the men in our lives into love for others through service. It was the only way we could escape the trap of despair and inaction, and we believe it offers a roadmap for anyone else who has ever had to answer a knock at the door.
“It can start with a knock on the door one morning. It is the local Indian agent, or the parish priest, or, perhaps, a Mounted Police officer.” So began the school experience of many Indigenous children in Canada for more than a hundred years, and so begins the history of residential schools prepared by the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). Between 2008 and 2015, the TRC provided opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to share their experiences of residential schools and released several reports based on 7000 survivor statements and five million documents from government, churches, and schools, as well as a solid grounding in secondary sources. A Knock on the Door, published in collaboration with the National Research Centre for Truth & Reconciliation, gathers material from the several reports the TRC has produced to present the essential history and legacy of residential schools in a concise and accessible package that includes new materials to help inform and contextualize the journey to reconciliation that Canadians are now embarked upon. Survivor and former National Chief of the Assembly First Nations, Phil Fontaine, provides a Foreword, and an Afterword introduces the holdings and opportunities of the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation, home to the archive of recordings, and documents collected by the TRC. As Aimée Craft writes in the Afterword, knowing the historical backdrop of residential schooling and its legacy is essential to the work of reconciliation. In the past, agents of the Canadian state knocked on the doors of Indigenous families to take the children to school. Now, the Survivors have shared their truths and knocked back. It is time for Canadians to open the door to mutual understanding, respect, and reconciliation.
Recent gallop polls and Barna research confirm that although 86% of Americans claim to be Christian, a whopping 61% reject a literal Satan or hell. God's prodigals perish for lack of knowledge embracing only what they perceive as normal. the routine sound of their enemy's breath. From the pages of my own past springs forth a profoundly shocking and eye opening truth relevant to a multitude of prodigals; although my spirit became eternally engaged at the age of eleven, my soul had yet to receive the education so pertinent to its survival, causing a downward spiraling that nearly aborted my earthly life. To that missing remnant, I present this scroll of remembrance, present day evidence that Jesus Christ is still alive and well, faithfully keeping His covenant promises to everyone whose name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. As a former prodigal, Merry Jo shares her insights into the desperate life and character of a prodigal and of the matchless, mysterious grace of the Father who has eternally foreknown and loved her. Her inspired messages continue to appear in anthologies, journals and military resources throughout the United States and abroad, instructing saints on their positional inheritance in Christ and warning the church of Satan's clear and present danger. This declaration of independence paves an avenue of grace destined to catapult struggling prodigals out of the house of bondage, safely into the Savior's waiting embrace. She has advocated for prodigals and their families since her miraculous deliverance and homecoming in 1983. Merry Jo is a pediatric nurse living in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband Tim and three children, Timothy, She'lah and Sariah. Breakthrough World Outreach Center is where they call home. AUTHOR PHOTO "But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony." Luke 21:13
The accident that nearly destroys him. The team that miraculously pulls him back together. And the lie told that could change both of their lives forever. Kiley has a lot going for her. She’s got the perfect man, the perfect career choice, a brain and a drive to succeed that surpasses anything she could have dreamed of. But just when she thinks she’s got it all, an unexpected item found in a drawer while her boyfriend is out with friends makes a sudden change in her life that can never be undone. To make matters worse, when a new patient makes her uncomfortable after said discovery, she tells a lie that she can’t un-tell, digging herself further into a hole. When Luke nearly dies after a fall, he finds himself in unwanted territory. First, he’s in hospital, then he’s stuck in a wheelchair, unable to do anything for himself. A man used to eighteen-hour workdays at the family ranch finds it difficult to be tied down, visiting doctor after doctor. Until he meets Kiley, a physiotherapist on the road to being a surgeon, and he begins to see light at the end of the tunnel. But when he finds out something about her, all bets are off, and he’s forced back into his rut. Unsuspecting, they both have something in common. But when fast friends become something more, the truth comes out, and Luke goes running. Will Kiley go after him? And more important, eyes are watching the family ranch…just waiting for the right moment to make their move…which will be easier with one man down… HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Medical romance Second chance romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
A serial killer, a stock broker, and a police chief’s daughter clash in this mysterious tale of greed and love. Michael is forced to choose between his most precious asset and the love of his life, when a serial killer tries to take what matters most to him. Police chief Mark Tame and his team hunt for clues with Michael’s help, when they realize that the killer is linked to Michael. Jessica has the love and protection of both men, but will that be enough to keep her safe?
She takes her secret to the grave. He can’t live again until he knows. But will the person he trusts tell him before he loses everything…again? Nope, I won’t do it. I’ve been offered many jobs over the years and stubbornly, I turn them down. But the what and when of this job offer may be too much to turn my cheek, especially when my boss is trying to sabotage me. And Jacob, damn, he’s the reason I want to turn the job down, but he’s also the reason I want to accept it. It’s written all over his face. It’s written in the contract. And the writing is all over the wall…in my guest bedroom. I’ve given her everything she could want. Sloane is the star employee, but Ruby warned me that she wouldn’t cave for me. Not even for the tidy sum I’m offering her. A woman like that…I’ve only seen once before. Never thought I’d see that type again. But she’s not for me, for so many reasons, and then something crazy happens, something that changes everything. And when Sloane is in my life, I have to stop myself. It’s not what you think. I can’t love anyone else. That part of me is dead. …but what if it was all a lie? …and what if I ruin everything, when the truth is only a screen touch away? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming…except the barrel of a gun. Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist. Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate. When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Friends to lovers romance Medical romance Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending
An unexpected union. A mystery intruder. A miracle. And a wedding that threatens the family. After an abrupt departure from her previous career, Presley never expects to be so well received at the rival company, despite the null and void NDA and questionable, discreet reason why she parted ways. But Presley was not raised to mosey her way through life, having been raised by her aunt after her parent’s death, she’s bumped uglies with many things, some of which she’s dealt with accordingly, and some she has not. Will is fed up with his deadbeat IT manager, and so he praises Presley’s headstrong and intelligent ways when she takes over that department. Just five minutes with this woman has him hooked, and soon he realizes just how much her heart is in the job. It’s unprecedented to him, and he finds himself jumping through hoops to happily show her his accolades, including promoting her to COO before her probationary period is up. When the holidays arrive, it comes to light that Presley will be flying solo for Christmas, and Will is having none of it. After a simple horse-riding lesson, a new Stetson, and a bottle of wine, Will starts to see Presley in a whole new light, and the feeling is mutual. A night of sheer terror, not passion, ensues, and the bond between Will and Presley is tightened, but not in a way that they expect. Between Will’s sister Laura being hospitalized and a mystery guest trying to break into the company on Christmas Day, Will and Presley find themselves pressing through and finding strength and comfort in each other. But Presley’s secret is part of what fuels the hunt for the mystery intruder, along with a laundry list of potential suspects who have both threatened and who have actually harmed family members in the past. Problem is, most of those lowlifes are already serving time. Just when the family is about to welcome another member into their already blissfully happy family, the perpetrator strikes at the right time, and at the wrong time. Will this person live to tell, or will the Kelsey family band together and crush them in the way that only the Kelsey family can? A tale of two alike people who have lived very different lives but find common ground and strength in each other. A combination best friends to lovers and office romance that will lift your spirits and make you believe in miracles. This has a special Christmas twist, but it can be enjoyed all year round. Read all about Will. Readers have been dying to have him pair up, and he finally meets the love of his life that he meets in an unexpected way. Pick up your copy today! HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Holiday romance Violence (non-descriptive) Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending "Wonderful! I love Sandy Appleyard’s stories. The love of family is weaved through." - 5 Stars from Ellen M. Hogan, Amazon reviewer "Great book!" - 5 Stars from Jeanne Richardson, Amazon reviewer "An enjoyable office romance that's a great escape to get swept up in." - 5 Stars from buzymomof2, Amazon reviewer "A family with hidden enemies. A great addition to the A Town Without Pity series." - 5 Stars from Belinda, Amazon reviewer "An emotionally charged read!" - 5 Stars from Kathleen Bulfon, Amazon reviewer
