An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Sweet Traditions for Hearth and Home
An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Sweet Traditions for Hearth and Home

Author: Ellen Stimson

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2015-11-16

Total Pages: 639

ISBN-13: 1581575742

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Celebrate the beauty and charm of the holidays with recipes for traditional food and drink, decorating ideas, and heartwarming stories With its trademark snow, piney forests, sleigh rides and woodsmoke curling out of village chimneys, New England was practically invented for the Christmas postcard. It’s got your Christmas goose and the maple syrup with which to glaze it. It’s most of the reason author Ellen Stimson made Vermont her home. Here she shares recipes that have been in her family for generations, mixes up a cocktail or two, and invites readers to make their own traditions.

Las Christmas
Las Christmas

Author: Esmeralda Santiago

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0307426556

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Twenty-five celebrated Latino writers delight and move us with their recollections of Christmas in this splendid holiday extravaganza. From Julia Alvarez's tale of how Santicló delivered a beloved uncle from political oppression to Junot Díaz's story of his own uneasy assimilation on his first Christmas in America, to Sandra Cisneros's poignant memories of her late father's holiday dinners, Las Christmas gives us true stories from writers of many traditions--memories of Christmas and Hanukkah that vividly capture the pride and pain, joy and heartbreak, that so often accompany the holidays in the Americas. Richly illustrated and embellished with songs and poems, along with recipes for an unforgettable Christmas dinner--from traditional sweet tamales to Puerto Rican asopao (stew) and coquito (coconut eggnog)--this is an enduring treasury of Latino writing to read again and again. A heartwarming holiday gift.

A Christmas Memory
A Christmas Memory

Author: Truman Capote

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2014-10-28

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0385392761

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A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.

Not Just An Echo
Not Just An Echo

Author: Danielle Stewart

Publisher: Danielle Stewart

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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Would you ever go solo on a Caribbean cruise? Cosette certainly wouldn’t have considered it prior to her failed engagement. Suddenly single and looking to reset her life, she ventures out on what’s supposed to be an all-inclusive vacation, free of any worry. But the promise of safety is quickly snatched away when an emergency sends the ship into uncharted territory. Aiden had a plan. A dangerous, important responsibility that hinged on his cruise itinerary staying on track. When that falls apart, he’s faced with a split second choice that could jeopardize something much bigger than just his own life. Luckily they’re joined by Edenville’s most infamous nosy (but kind-hearted) neighbors. Fellow passengers Michael, Jules, Betty and Clay cannot let the strangers at their dinner table face danger alone. But will the risk be too much when the truth comes out?

All My Heart
All My Heart

Author: Danielle Stewart

Publisher: Danielle Stewart

Published: 2014-12-10

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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If you spend half your life chasing down vengeance, what do you do when the thing you’re hunting turns out to be someone you love? If your sanity depends on the solace you’ll find in retribution, is one terrifying discovery enough to get you to stop searching? Rebecca has given Devin half her heart and all her love since the moment he was arrested. Now it’s up to him to decide if he’s capable of the same dedication when new clues point to her involvement in murder. With so much on the line can Devin sort out the chaos and stop his tailspin before he loses everything? Can he hand over all his heart and trust he’s making the right choice?

Facing Home
Facing Home

Author: Danielle Stewart

Publisher: Danielle Stewart

Published: 2014-12-10

Total Pages: 226

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Vitorino “Click” Coglinaese shouldn’t feel more at home in a war zone than he does in his own backyard. But when you earn yourself a nickname like Click, the only sound the enemy hears before you strike, transitioning back to civilian life is a more insurmountable task than any combat mission. Click knows his family is longing for the kid who left for boot camp six years ago, but now he finds himself feeling like a stranger amidst his loved ones. The only thing strong enough to pull him back to Sturbridge, Tennessee is knowing one of his four sisters is in trouble. Can Click fight his nightmares and haunting memories long enough to save his sister? Can Jordan, the woman he loves, help him navigate his way toward peace with his family? Or will facing home be the one fight Click can’t win.

The Shore at East Bonnet Beach
The Shore at East Bonnet Beach

Author: Danielle Stewart

Publisher: Danielle Stewart

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Motherhood adds and subtracts at a feverish pace. More belly laughs and moments of awe. Far less sleep and hardly any self-care. With the toddler years in full effect, Gwen has found herself both overwhelmingly happy and suddenly rudderless. Seeking a work/home balance proves baffling as she watches her identity float off like pollen in a summer breeze. When a family friend seeks out her expertise as a geneticist to solve a long-forgotten cold case, Gwen feels a bit of her old self returning. Being able to give someone their identity and provide peace for a family in turmoil is a purpose she deeply connects to. But the situation has the potential to create palpable danger she may not be able to avoid. Being a grandmother suits Leslie perfectly. Lightheartedly sharing hard-won lessons and indulging and spoiling as often as she can. She’s the keeper of the cookies and the soothing song that magically induces sleep. However, with the promotion to grandmother comes the uncanny ability to see and know when trouble is brewing. The urge to protect pushes her into overbearing territory. Gwen and Leslie must once again navigate the complexity of their relationship as their roles continue to shift. Leaning on Griff and Mark, the women are forced to decide if self-preservation outweighs the chance to give a long-forgotten Jane Doe her identity back. And perhaps peace to her waiting family. Book 1: The Bend in Redwood Road Book 2: The Pier at Jasmine Lake Book 3: The Bridge in Sunset Park Book 4: The Stairs to Chapel Creek Book 5: The Cabin on Autumn Peak Book 6: The Shore at East Bonnet Beach

The Field on Oakwood Farm
The Field on Oakwood Farm

Author: Danielle Stewart

Publisher: Random Acts Publishing

Published: 2022-03-29

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13:

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The success of solving a cold case on East Bonnet Beach catapults Gwen and Mark into the limelight. Their approach, current popularity, and connections make the lure of another long forgotten Jane Doe impossible to avoid. Morristown is a small farming town in Connecticut. Friendly neighbors. Helping hands. Bright smiles. But for some reason, no one seems to care at all about finding the person who murdered a stranger and buried her in their town. The reputation of a dead man, a town hero, is more important than justice in their eyes. An odd family vacation, Gwen and Mark load up the car with the people they love and head to Oakwood Farm. Determined to break the decades old complacency of the locals, they realize quickly just how dangerous that might be. The Missing Pieces Series Book 1: The Bend in Redwood Road Book 2: The Pier at Jasmine Lake Book 3: The Bridge in Sunset Park Book 4: The Stairs to Chapel Creek Book 5: The Cabin on Autumn Peak Book 6: The Shore at East Bonnet Beach Book 7: The Field on Oakwood Farm