Eloise lives with her nanny at The Plaza Hotel in New York. The daughter of extremely rich parents, she is left daily to her own devices. She knows everything about The Plaza and everyone in it. Henry James would want to study her. Queen Victoria would recognise her as an Equal. The New York Jets would want to have her on their side. Lewis Carroll would love her (once he got over the initial shock). Her antics are hilarious, her characterisation of those around her, perfect and whether you are about to fall in love with Eloise or you already adore her, you ought to have this book.
Yes Here she is at Christmastime Complete with tinsel and holly Singing fa la la la lolly And over the roar of the jingle bells You can hear hear hear her say It's absolutely Christmas But I don't mind a bit I give everyone a present For that's the thing of it So when it's everly Christmastime And you're under your Christmas trees Simply tinkle a bell and have a trinkle A nd remember Me Eloise
Ooooooooooo, Eloise absolutely loves Christmas! Lift the flaps on every scene and watch Eloise as she visits a store and zooms through the toy department, gets spritzed with perfume, carols through the streets, trims everything in her Plaza Hotel suite, and much more! Now this is a Christmas to remember!
Eloise works as a temp at a law firm. Feeling bored at work and sick of low pay, she’s considering leaving the job for a new one. That’s when she meets handsome businessman Ricky at her friend’s party. He asks her to pretend to be his girlfriend in return for helping her find a new job. She accepts the offer?she is, after all, about to default on her rent. She’ll attend twelve parties with Ricky before Christmas and she isn’t allowed to fall for him. How hard could it be?
It’s once again Christmastime at Marlow House and the mediums of Beach Drive have all decided to stay in Frederickport for the holiday. Surprises await for them when the true Spirit of Christmas comes for a visit. Do you believe in Santa Claus?
From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
Determined to spread Christmas cheer throughout the Plaza Hotel, six-year-old Eloise "decorates" the halls, distributes unusual gifts to the staff, and surprises the fifth floor guests with her joyful caroling.
As Eloise grows into a beautiful and intelligent young woman, she dreams of becoming a ballerina and actress. When her overbearing parents step in and limit her opportunities, Eloise becomes engaged to an older divorced man and begins making plans to immigrate from Brazil to the United States to attend graduate school. But when her fianc dies in a plane crash just six weeks before they are to depart, Eloise is left wondering if she will ever find room in her broken heart to love again. Accompanied by her godparents, a naturally brokenhearted Eloise decides to continue with her plan to relocate to New Jersey to further her education. As she settles into life with her host family, a now twenty-four-year-old Eloise attempts to muddle through her grief and her undying devotion to her fianc. Despite her challenges, Eloise soon makes new friends and adjusts to life in a different country. But when her host family is shattered by divorce, Eloise discovers that life holds more surprises for her that may just lead to love again. In this contemporary romance novel, a girl embarks on a coming-of-age journey that leads her from Brazil to America where she learns to trust in the power of true love.
Love Is Patient is the second novel in the Eloise of Westhaven series. Follow Eloise Jackson as she moves from being a young heroine in Not Just a Kid (volume 1) and settles into her position as governess to the mayors two children, gentle, passionate Elizabeth and rollicking, rambunctious Buck. Follow the Cravits and Strawbridge families and other characters as they grow together and experience the innovations, heartaches, and adventures of the western frontier. Jean Archambault-White spins a dynamic tale of intrigue, romance and redemption as courageous Eloise leads the way to the ultimate adventuresalvation. Love Is Patient is a delightful, fast-paced read you will relish! Kay Harper, actress/author, Stumbling into Grace Love is Patient, volume 2 of Eloise of Westhaven, shows the awakening of the role that God plays in the lives of Eloise and those she touches. It runs as a gentle theme throughout. Catherine Weller, Minneapolis, Minnesota What an amazing journeyEloise of Westhaven teaches us the values and principles we all need to navigate our challenging world. Kim Smith, Bradenton, Florida Love is Patient reflects the beauty of simple as well as the godly principles that prove to be as relevant be it 19th or 21st century. Its a refreshing reminder of how sweet and rich it is to have familyearthly and heavenly. Heather Mitchell, Bradenton, Florida
