When Travis and Rebecca marry, rumors quickly spread that he has done so only for her dying father's ranch. Confused and convinced that Travis can never truly love her, Rebecca strikes out on her own. She disappears to make a new life for herself in a town far away, but her friends there are few, and life is hard. When desperate circumstances drive Rebecca home to Travis, she can see the change in the man she left behind. In her absence, he has grown from a rough-hewn cowboy to a confident rancher. Still, her wounded heart is hesitant. Is she more afraid to love—or to be loved?
Confused and convinced that her husband doesn't love her and married her only for her dying father's ranch, a young woman strikes out on her own. Desperation brings her back, but still her wounded heart is hesitant. Is she more afraid to love, or to be loved?--
When Michael agreed to go with his mother to visit his grandparents along the Carolina coast, he never expected his life would change forever... Jo had spent her life wrapped in a fantasy world, books being her only escape from her mundane life. She dreamed that one day her Prince Charming would come to sweep her away... As Fate speaks and two souls entwine as one, the ebb and flow of life cannot stop the unshakeable force known as Destiny. "This was one of the best books I have read in a long time. Heartwarming and thought provoking, yet emotionally challenging. A story I couldn't put down. Would highly recommend this touching romance novel." --- Sadie K. Frazier, Author of The Cusp of Magic, The Indigo Prince of Temple Moor, and The Chronicles of Travelstead series. "This is a sweet, poignant tale of love and loss, with all the twists and turns that fate has to offer. Deeply touching and compelling. A must read!" --- Stephen St. Clair, Author of Kindred Souls: Voyage of the Scotsmen, and Tales From the Wondrous Attic.
Dive into "Whispers in the Moonlight", a riveting tale of historical intrigue and timeless romance. On the serene shores of Luna Bay, Sarah, a passionate historian, uncovers an old diary that leads her on a journey through the town's maritime mysteries, revealing the tragic love story of the Leviathan's ill-fated voyage. As Sarah delves deeper, her path intertwines with Alex, a kindred spirit with eyes that mirror the sea's hidden depths. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of clues that whisper of a treasure shrouded within the bay's legends. But some stories, especially those obscured by time's passage, carry dangers of their own. The closer they get to the truth, the more they find themselves entangled in a web of secrecy and power. Their quest resurrects a history that Luna Bay had long kept silent—an odyssey that transcends the mere discovery of sunken shipwrecks. It's a journey of the heart, where every resolution sings with the echoes of a love reborn. Join Sarah and Alex as they stitch together the fragments of the past, facing down the shadows that threaten their peace. What emerges is more than the revelation of a sunken ship's secrets—it's the unfolding of a bond that weathers the storm of dark revelations, giving life to a love story as profound as the depths from which it surfaced. "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a narrative embroidered with adventure, enigma, and heart-stopping moments that cement love and history's enduring legacy. Will the echoes of the past lead Sarah and Alex to the truth, or will they be consumed by the mysteries that Luna Bay harbors beneath its waves? "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a book that will appeal to fans of beach read mystery romance, coastal romance mystery, and nautical heritage. It is a story of small town romance with a secret, romantic suspense set on the coast, and seaside love story with a twist. You will be captivated by the characters as they explore the coastal town secrets and find a love that whispers in the moonlight. Don't miss this thrilling and enchanting book.
Bella Tomlin, owner of Popsville’s only dance studio, has always been different. Since she was a child, she’s been able to tap into the powers of the moon to accomplish things others can’t. When she has visions that connect the haunted mansion in town to a series of kidnappings, she steps up to do whatever needs to be done to rid their town of the ghost of Clarissa Harrington. Karl Anderson has just gotten out of the Marines and decides to settle in Popsville where his friend Jake lives. He meets Bella at Jake’s wedding and immediately knows she’s the woman he’s dreamed of. He thinks nothing of jumping into the investigation regarding the kidnappings, and he tries to help find ways to banish Clarissa while getting closer to Bella. Will they be able to stop the paranormal activity in Popsville once and for all? Or will they lose themselves in the fray?
Young love is sweet, pure and innocent... But love -just like any other humane thing- isn't perfect. It has light and it has darkness. It has a heaven and it has a hell. It has a "new moon" and it has an "eclipse"!Moonlight Whispers tells the thrilling story of a true love's journey in deep thoughts and intense feelings revealed under the touch of the night, leaving it to you -the reader- to dive in the heart of blind lust and forbidden desire, and to be the judge facing a question as old as words: is it a blessing or is it a curse?
This is the first installment of the 'In the Moonlight' series. It all began when the emperors of the vampire and werewolf realms made a decision to determine the next ruler from their respective bloodlines. To achieve this, they sent their sons on a quest to search for a legendary and magical book known as the 'Crystal Key'. This ancient artifact holds immense power and was originally in the possession of the vampires, but it was lost by their ancestors many years ago. Will the princes be successful in finding the elusive Crystal Key, or will they become entangled in the complexities of their newfound love on Earth? Dive into this epic romance fantasy to uncover the twists and turns that await them in their journey. If you appreciate character development, morally upright protagonists, and a tale of true love, then this story is tailor-made for you.
Psychologist Ellen Winner studies the creative, nonliteral discourse of children's spontaneous speech, examining how their abilities to use and interpret figurative language change as they grow older, and what such language shows us about the changing features of children's minds.
