"Katie and her sisters star in an amazing Christmas show, brought to life by their extra-special candy canes. One year, just days before the show, the canes' magical stripes disappear. The fairies fear the show will be a disaster, but when they follow their hearts, they discover how truly special Christmas can be."--Back cover.
He's the one. From the moment our paths unexpectedly collide, I sense an undeniable connection—a revelation that even skeptics like me cannot deny. Little did I know, fate has an intriguing twist in store for us. He turns out to be my Secret Santa, surprising me with a tantalizing gift—fluffy pink handcuffs that awaken desires I never knew existed. But just as quickly as he entered my life, he vanished. Is this the end of our enthralling tale, or is it merely the beginning? This long-distance office romance unfolds over computer screens, testing the boundaries of virtual connections. Can sparks ignited in the digital realm evolve into a lasting flame that defies all odds? This story was first published in the Let’s Get Naughty 2, a Limited Edition Romance Anthology
Featuring tasty recipes, fun do-it-yourself projects, hints for cleaning and organizing, and much more, this guide helps busy women create homes they love to live in.
What forces, either emergent or centrally planned, have subtly changed American life? These questions and more are explored in Wiliam Reynolds' novel SANCTIFY. Set against the shocking murder mystery whose impact on American history was incalculable, SANCTIFY is a rich novel in every sense of the word. James Ortega was fifteen when his Cuban half-brother, Jesus, was a buried casualty of Vietnam. Not until he meets his brother's fiancée, the beautiful and enigmatic Kathy Shine, does he entertain the possibility that Jesus is still alive and the buried casket empty. Frustrated on all fronts, James finally contacts Paul Deland, who holds a high position in Naval Intelligence. So begins the search for the mysterious Jesus, a search that forces us to examine our own disturbing times, in light of tenuous, yet highly evocative, connections with history. SANCTIFY is a fictional tour de force, which reminds the reader--as in all great novels --what it is to be human.
Icicle Falls is the place to be at Christmas... Everyone's getting ready for Christmas in Icicle Falls, especially on Candy Cane Lane, where holiday decorating is taken very seriously. Tilda Morrison, town cop, is looking forward to celebrating Christmas in her first house...until she discovers that she's expected to “keep up” with the neighbours, including Maddy Donaldson, the inspiration behind the whole extravaganza. But this year, someone's destroying Maddy's precious candy canes! Thank goodness for the cop in their neighbourhood. Tilda already has her hands full trying to sort out her love life and fix up her fixer–upper. Oh, and won't it be fun to have the family over for Christmas dinner? Not really... Then there's her neighbour, Ivy Bohn. As a newly single mom, Ivy can sum up the holiday in two words: Bah, humbug. But she's determined to give her kids a perfect Christmas. Despite family disasters, irritating ex–husbands and kitchen catastrophes, these three women are going to find out that Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year!
’Tis the season for suspicion in thesethree Christmas crime-solving confections—with recipes! “Entertaining…a sweet holiday treat for mystery lovers.”—Publishers Weekly ’Tis the season for trimming the tree, caroling, baking cookies, and waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney. But in this festive collection of whodunits, murder is also paying a visit… Candy Cane Murder by New York Times-bestselling author Joanne Fluke When a trail of candy canes leads to a corpse outfitted in a Santa suit on a snowy bank, Hannah Swensen sets out to discover who killed Kris Kringle… The Dangers of Candy Canes by Laura Levine A wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane. Now it’s up to Jaine Austen to sift through a long list of scheming neighbors with dirty secrets in their stockings to expose a murderer… Candy Canes Of Christmas Past by New York Times-bestselling author Leslie Meier Lucy Stone must learn the mystery of a glass candy cane found smashed to bits near a corpse—to unlock the doors of Christmas past and find a killer who got away with murder. Includes over 10 luscious holiday recipes! Scrumptious praise for Candy Cane Murder: “Like a box of holiday chocolates, this recipe-studded assortment gives all readers a crack at their favorites.”—Kirkus Reviews “Delicious…will have your mouth watering.”—Romantic Times
Deck the halls, trim the tree, spruce up your packages . . . the options for displaying the 45 wool ornaments in this book are just about limitless! Author and designer Stacy West reveals a multitude of inspiring ideas that you can use to arrange your finished ornaments. Sure, they're great hanging on the Christmas tree, but don't stop there! You can tuck these fun-to-sew pieces into your holiday decor all around your house, give them as gifts, and use them to adorn packages. With this eagerly awaited sequel to Buttermilk Basin's Ornament Extravaganza, you'll be on your way to stitching a cookie tin full of festive ornaments in no time. All you need are some bits of wool, small buttons, and embroidery floss or pearl cotton, and you can re-create Stacy's vintage look in your home. And since these tiny treasures are quick and easy, you'll probably want to whip up a batch to give as gifts. Secret Santa recipients, teachers, friends, and family members will all be delighted to receive them!
This book provides readers with vast knowledge of practical applications, theoretical models, services and evidence-based solutions in the areas of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It aims to equip practicing clinicians, educators and students with the necessary background to use AT and AAC with their clients. This book also sheds light on the many different roles and functions of AT and AAC for a large variety of clinical populations, and suggests solutions the reader can implement immediately. Although a particular focus is set on communication disorders, described applications and resources also apply to individuals with developmental disabilities and sensory impairments. In addition to outlining most recent low and high technology, this book makes a particularly strong effort to teach general principles and guidelines for successful AT and AAC interventions regardless of what particular technology is used. This resource is a crucial addition to the bookshelf of any professional dealing with AT and/or AAC, including speech-language pathologists, special educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, early intervention specialists, students in professional programs, users of AT or AAC, their families, and applied researchers. This is a must read for novices and seasoned professional alike.
Don't just send a card--give someone special a handmade keepsake! Making pretty, personalized greeting cards has never been simpler or more fun. these eye-catching projects will help you celebrates any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, by letting loved ones know that you remember them warmly.