A traditional Jewish tale about two brothers who, as equal owners of a farm left to them by their father, help each other through a devastating drought and receive special blessings of abundance as a result of their selfless acts.
When the brothers Yankel and Josef keep their promise to their dying father by sharing with one another, they cause the angels in heaven to weep with joy. A retelling of a story found in the Talmud.
But you don't know if they're dead. You said you haven't found anything that indicates those soldiers aren't still out there waiting to be rescued. You can't just stop looking for them. A promise. A loved one's life depends on you following through. How far would you go to keep it? Alfonso Rojas showcases the depth of a relationship, love, perseverance and loyalty. Readers will be inspired to realize the true meaning of a relationship and what that entails. There is not an obstacle big enough to prevent Dave from keeping The Promise. 'Don't think like I don't know it's a risk, but that's why I will be trained to know how to survive in dangerous situations. Besides, it's the only option I can think of to find Eddie. I promised him.'
When someone starts threatening his widowed neighbor and her child, Grayson Sinclair vows to get to the bottom of it--without getting emotionally involved. From bestowing strange gifts to attempting murder, some deranged person is stalking Honor Milone and the little girl who had stolen Grayson's heart. Original.
A little girl will change his world… He didn’t realize he wanted a family… until he suddenly became a single dad. After his sister’s death, rancher Mick Ashford’s determined to ensure his orphaned niece, Sadie, feels at home. And accepting guidance from Christa Slocum is his first step. But just as Christa and Sadie start to settle into Mick’s heart, Sadie’s paternal grandparents sue for custody. Now Mick must fight to keep them together…or risk losing the makeshift family he’s come to love. From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Bliss, Texas Book 1: A Father’s Promise Book 2: A Brother’s Promise
Tanner Harlow is a talented landscape designer, quietly building a name and a solid future when he finds himself needing to be the temporary guardian to his eleven-year-old half-sister. Tanner loves her, but can’t see himself as a father figure or imagine how he’s going to build his business during his busiest season with a child in tow until his newest client—his high school crush who still makes his heart pound—has a proposition that will help them both as long as Tanner can resist the tempting lure of the girl next door. Elementary school teacher Francie Tate moved back to Marietta to be close to her ailing father. She plans to settle in and fix up her little bungalow before the school year starts, but definitely needs help with the neglected yard. She’s shocked when the landscaper she hired turns out to be a class mate. Tanner used to be shy in school, but he isn't the same kid anymore–he’s tall, sexy, and has the most striking brown eyes she's ever seen. When Francie learns of Tanner’s need for child care, she impulsively offers to watch his half-sister for the summer in return for some landscaping and renovations around the house. It seems like a win-win, but Francie didn’t bargain on falling in love.
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A Brother’s Promise is an emotional adult novel that explores the enduring bonds of brotherhood and loyalty. Despite leading vastly different lives, two brothers make a pledge to always support one another through life’s ups and downs. When tragedy strikes, successful bachelor Michael is suddenly saddled with this forgotten promise - gaining custody of his brother’s two recently orphaned and deeply mistrustful adopted children. Facing a broken engagement and crumbling dreams of an easy future, Michael must confront his own shortcomings to gain the trust of these hurting kids. Through perseverance and unconditional love, Michael begins to connect with the children. But just when they start to become a family, Michael suffers another unthinkable loss. Battling loneliness and depression, he makes the life-altering decision to care for baby Ella, who also desperately needs a home. Though the road to healing is long, Michael discovers that the richest rewards come from keeping promises. A Brother’s Promise is an uplifting tale of personal growth, the power of commitment in tough times, and learning to love without limitations.
As a divorced single father, I live by three rules: 1. Make sure every day my daughter, Paisley, knows she's number one in my life. No. Matter. What. 2. Keep contact with my cheating ex-wife to a minimum. 3. Turn Maxwell Wineries into a legacy that keeps Paisley set for life. When I hire Lexi to look after my daughter, I realize I need another rule: don't pursue Paisley's nanny. But even if I had that rule it wouldn't matter. Because I'm breaking it already.