Amberlin: Divine Destiny
Amberlin: Divine Destiny

Author: W. Bradford Swift

Publisher: W. Bradford Swift

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Nestled in the Carolina Mountains lies a closeted community where evil masquerades as good. Amberlin Gentry is direct, outspoken, and adventuresome. Traits that Golden Acres of Christ - the radically conservative community in which she lives - would rather suppress. There are rules to follow, and if you step out of line, Reverend Stover or his wife will be sure you suffer the consequences. So Amberlin is careful to keep hidden her other gifts; gifts that enable her to detect the emotions of others with a single touch, or bend the elements to her will. Her grandfather believes Amberlin is destined to save their world from the darkness that lurks behind innocent facades and is determined to help her fulfill her divine purpose. Yet even with his support, doing so seems impossible. But then a strange woman begins to haunt her dreams, and Amberlin can no longer ignore her calling. Amberlin: Divine Destiny is the first book in W. Bradford Swift's YA coming of age trilogy; a paranormal mystery adventure. If you enjoy character-driven stories by such authors as Libba Bray, Maggie Stiefvater, or Cameo Renae, then you'll love this series that begins in the North Carolina Mountains in the 1950s. Buy this book to start this exciting adventure in reading today!

Amberlin: Awakening
Amberlin: Awakening

Author: W. Bradford Swift

Publisher: W. Bradford Swift

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Amberlin is on the run, but is it away from disaster or towards her destiny? After Amberlin's mother is framed for the murder of Papa Herb, they flee their conservative, Christian community, finding a temporary haven on a friend's homestead where Amberlin discovers a love for folk music. When her mother's freedom is threatened again, Amberlin's old friend, Ben Stover, suddenly appears with a plan to travel from town to town playing gigs to pay their way and stay one step ahead of the law. Meanwhile, Amberlin still feels she has a date with destiny, a great purpose to her life that she needs to figure out. The feeling only grows stronger as she is mysteriously drawn to a young, charismatic President Kennedy even though she's never been politically inclined. Yet his stand for peace throughout the world resonates strongly with her, but what difference could a young girl like herself have to do with such a powerful world leader? Her life is further disrupted by a haunting song that keeps creeping into her dreams. Who are these men referred to in the lyrics who freed a lot of people but then died young? Amberlin: Awakening is the second book in the coming-of-age paranormal Amberlin series that will keep you reading late into the night and hungrily awaiting the next book.

Feeding Christine
Feeding Christine

Author: Barbara Chepaitis

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2008-12-10

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0307480704

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In this deliciously charming novel, Barbara Chepaitis-a new and truly one-of-a-kind voice in women's fiction-skillfully explores the powerful camaraderie shared by four exceptional women. Reminiscent of Like Water for Chocolate and How to Make an American Quilt, this unique tale filled with unforgettable characters has a style all its own. It is a delightful ode to the special unbreakable bond that exists between women-and the crazy things true friends will do to show they care. . . . Feeding Christine Teresa DiRosa believes that life, like fine food, is made special by mixing together the best ingredients: time, patience, and a lot of love. Owner of a thriving catering business, Bread and Roses, she has turned the feeding of stomachs and souls into her life's work. Now, with her niece Christine, best friend and bookkeeper Delia, and baker Amberlin, Teresa is gearing up for Bread and Roses' most important event of the year: the annual Christmas open house. But as Teresa juggles recipes and party decorations, her personal life is spinning out of control. Her divorce is barely final when a handsome acquaintance hints that he'd like to be more than just friends. Her college-age son has broken her heart by choosing to spend Christmas with his father. And her niece Christine, beautiful and artistic, is engaged to marry a prominent psychologist-but seems to be losing her own grip on sanity as her wedding draws closer. The preparty cooking marathon promises to be filled with the usual chaos and conversation, and Teresa hopes it will be a good time to talk things over with her niece. But she's not prepared when a suicidal Christine arrives at her house-and Teresa is the only one who can save her. The radical steps she takes to stop her niece from killing herself will shock everyone-but with Delia's and Amberlin's help, Teresa feeds Christine a healthy dose of courage, wisdom, and pure friendship . . . all while trying to pull off a grand party for a hundred people. Witty and warmhearted, Feeding Christine is a testament to the many different kinds of friendship it takes to live a full life-and to the different kinds of wisdom each of us has to share.

Songs of the Dying Earth
Songs of the Dying Earth

Author: George R. R. Martin

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2013-08-27

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9780765360618

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An anthology prepared in tribute to the career of Jack Vance features original tales inspired by "The Dying Earth" and includes contributions by such genre masters as Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, and Robert Silverberg.

Serpent's Teeth
Serpent's Teeth

Author: George Morrison

Publisher: George Morrison

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 0692917071

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What better setting is there for a tale of revenge than the Spanish Inquisition? Set in the seventeenth century, Serpent's Teeth tells the story of a young woman pursued by the Inquisition. With her family murdered, her mind broken by torture and grief, she must run for her life - until running is no longer an option. Atlantis is real—or rather, it was real before it sank into the ocean. Centuries ago, the survivors of Atlantis were scattered throughout the Mediterranean, but they are still secretly ruled by the Atlantean royal family. Tanis, the eighteen-year-old heiress to the throne, is poised to take over as queen—but not anytime soon, she hopes. But Europe is an extraordinarily dangerous place during the Spanish Inquisition—even for the wealthy heiress of a lost kingdom. Queen Isabel of Spain and Bishop Torquemada conspire to steal the royal family’s wealth under the auspices of the Spanish Inquisition. Both Tanis and her mother are imprisoned and tortured in an attempt to get them to divulge the location of their legendary treasure. When tragedy strikes, Tanis resolves to exact vengeance on Torquemada and Isabel, but she must also remember her obligation to the lost children of Atlantis. Filled with heartbreak and conflict, Serpent’s Teeth is a thrilling adventure set in a very different Spain from the one described in history books. Seething from the injustice inflicted on her family, Tanis must keep herself from becoming the danger she seeks to escape. Can she put aside her drive for vengeance long enough to lead her people to safety, or is the legacy of Atlantis truly doomed?

Cupid
Cupid

Author: J. M. Jeffries

Publisher: ImaJinn Books

Published: 1999-10

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781893896017

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Adapt
Adapt

Author: Joanna Hope

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-01-31

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1449780040

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Jessi stared at her Bible, sadness and grief etched onto her face. She whispered tearfully, Where are you, God? Who are you? She hadnt expected an audible voice to answer, but she had hoped to feel something. Think something. Want something. How can I know who I am without you? But there was nothing. A curious and thoughtful child, Jessica Alley loved God, her mother, siblings, and learning. She feared her father. She thought her childhood ended at ten, when her mom died in a car accident. She quickly set to work caring for her four siblings. She was happy to do it, because it would keep them together. Jessi never expected to become a secret child bride on her thirteenth birthday. She knew her brothers would kill him if they found out; knew they would be sent to juvenile detention; knew she and her sisters would be placed in foster care. Unwilling to lose them, she learned to hide it. She had to protect the ones she loved. Teaching children at church, feeding the homeless, tutoring in math, and learning two foreign languages with her best friend were very useful distractions. She couldnt be a virgin, but almost perfect, anyway.