When people said the Heartless Ranch was haunted, they were right. When Emmy decides to leave Dallas for a haunted ranch in Nebraska, her decision will impact the lives of everyone around her. Her best friend Phoebe, an artist having very strange dreams, who has never turned down a challenge, will soon be living in a haunted house too. Her mom Barb, a successful art dealer that emits nuclear radiation, will feel the past pushing in on her. Her sister Ashley, a young tech genius that specializes in recovering data from phones that have been destroyed, will be left alone in more danger than any of her loved ones realize. The ghost of a cowboy from the end of an era, a complex family secret, growing friendships and the old ways enveloping the new west in the cowtown of Dismal where all their souls are grappling with freedom, duty and sacrifice. An uplifting and easy read that is anything but simple, The Heartless Ranch Is Haunted is the first novel in the This Is Dismal series.
After more than fifteen years, this initial volume of the American Film Institute Catalog series is again in print. The 1920s set covers the important filmmaking period when "movies" became "talkies," and the careers of many influential directors and actors were launched. Films such as Wings, The Phantom of the Opera, All Quiet on the Western Front, and The Jazz Singer are included in this volume.
Before her father died, he told 16-year-old Helen that Sunset Ranch was to be hers. He'd left New York for Montana because of embezzlement charges and could never find out who had really stolen the money. A few weeks after his death, Helen finds a stranger riding a ridge on the ranch.
She's the only one he'll trust. "Touching tale, amazing characters, sooo many emotions…I can’t get enough." Five-star Goodreads Review (Laura C) on A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise To protect her daughter, a single mom must hide out at the ranch of Jacob Hart, a reclusive loner who doesn't like people, chaos, or anyone in his space. What better place for a single mom, her sassy six-year-old, and their rambunctious puppy to spend a few days? Healing, hearts, horses, and smexy times abound! Due to his traumatic past, billionaire rancher Jacob Hart keeps everyone at a distance, even his family. He finds solace only in helping the horses he rescues, who ask him for nothing. But when his brother needs him to house a single mom and her daughter, he's willing to do whatever it takes to protect a child in danger. When Phoebe Sheriden meets the handsome, reclusive rancher in charge of guarding her and her daughter, a spark ignites inside her heart the moment the muscular, moody cowboy goes gently to his knees to make sure her daughter feels safe. Neither Jacob nor Phoebe is ready to open their heart, but the close quarters and high stakes unlock secrets, passion, and even long-forgotten laughter. As emotional and sexual tensions rise, the two vulnerable souls soon find themselves forced to make an impossible choice between love and survival. Contains: Melt-in-your-mouth cowboy hotness Forced proximity Witty banter A sassy, strong heroine Steamy time! The perfect amount of danger Bruised hearts & battered souls A gloriously satisfying happily-ever-after AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee, the highest awards in romance fiction. With more than fifty published novels, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, cozy mysteries, and paranormal romances.
There are planets not meant to be colonized by humans. For three decades they will sleep, while their great colonial starship transports them to what is believed to be the perfect world. Their ship is state-of-the-art and totally automatic, allowing the passengers to remain in suspended animation for most of the journey. When they wake, they expect to find a virgin planet, unspoiled by the hands of man - a world where they can pursue happiness in a safe and free environment. The naive colonists from Earth have a different reality to face. Readers Favorites AL CLARK (Book One) Literary Review ★★★★★ by Paul F. Johnson Al Clark by Jonathan G. Meyer grabs the readers attention from the first page. One of my favorite genres is science fiction, above all, space opera. I found Al Clark to be space opera and more. I call it space adventure. The author has created a strong, believable set of characters, particularly the First Six. The story plot is strong and steady with several well designed twists, leaving a true space opera and space adventure fan expectantly waiting to turn the next page. I strongly recommend this book for those that enjoy good sci-fi. Good story. What the readers are saying: ★★★★★ Scifi as it was meant to be - Jennifer Seidler ★★★★★ I have a new (to me) author to add to my favorites - Lesley Wood ★★★★★ Scifi at its best, intrigue, robots, action, mystery, and very witty. Loved it! - Montzalee Wittman ★★★★★ Good old fashioned sci-fi - CenVillager ★★★★ Reminds me a little of the Sci-Fi of days gone by - jcat-top 500 reviewer ★★★★★ Classic Space Opera at its best - K.G. Evans Jr. ★★★★★ Finally, A Great World Exploration Sci-Fi Book - GeneK6 Available in Digital, Paperback, and AudioBook
A part of these stories are true. A common situation for some people, either by nature or by habit, is to criticize or judge others and, often, we don't realize that we make that person or their family feel bad. Sometimes we can even hurt them physically or mentally. Among the stories written here, one is true. One talks about a little girl who was criticized from birth, but who had the intelligence to turn criticism into positive energy; She didn ́t stop to listen to mediocre nonsense. Another stories talks about the perpetuation of prejudice or religious faith, without criticizing any religion or offending those who profess them.
