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Margaret Stephens has her sights set on marrying a man with a promising future. Nicholas Alexander is definitely not that man. His boyish charm isn't going to sidetrack her; not that he appears to want to. Nick's judgmental manner irks her because he doesn't know her, not well enough to condemn her anyway. Nicholas has seen enough gold diggers like Maggie. The purrfect little kitty who warms up to rich guys. Then when the unsuspecting bums marry them they find kitty has claws.

A little red sports car smashed to pieces by an oncoming train, and a song that echoes over and over like heartbeat. A man, fresh from prison, going back to his childhood home, not even knowing if he's welcome. An invalid who loved every African face she'd smuggled up to Canada and a song that survived her by over 100 years.... Enjoy these tear-jerking stories that will touch your heart.

The thrill of fairytales mixes with the deeper story-lines that appeal to adults and gives the listener of Fairytales and Shorts for Grownups a different experience than when reading stories written for children. Some are fairy tales without magic, and others are the retelling of old and loved fairy tales, but with an unexpected twist. Some of the stories are simply short stories or novelettes, allowing for those who have only a little time for books to enjoy stories like everyone else.

"PETITIONS": A short story about a homeless man (contemporary fiction). "ANGEL'S SONG": A companion short story to the novel The Thorn, book one of The Chronicles of Gan (speculative fiction). "WATER": Based on the account found in the Gospel of John, chapter 5, verses 1-16, and the painting by Carl Bloch, Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (historical fiction).

"The Pilgrim's Progress" di John Bunyan fu pubblicato tra il 1678 e il 1684. Si tratta di un'allegoria cristiana in cui il protagonista, Cristiano, affronta un percorso di redenzione dai propri peccati affrontando via via tentazioni e nemici aperti: troveremo così ad esempio la Palude dello Scoraggiamento, o il Gigante Disperazione. Dopo sei anni dalla pubblicazione del primo libro, l'autore scrisse poi un secondo libro (che venne poi pubblicato, da quel momento sempre insieme al primo, creando così una prima e una seconda parte).

Includes these five, uplighting Christmas romances. Noelle's Christmas Wedding Seven women. Two decades of friendship and prayer. Noelle Day finally has the courage to break off her ill-fated engagement with her volatile fiancé and cancel their Christmas wedding. It’s embarrassing, and she has to share the humiliating reason with her friends The Candy Canes. When she faints and falls into the arms of Braydon Lovejoy, the now former wedding florist, Braydon is confused by her abrupt manner. Who is this beautiful woman with the sepia hair and the huge brown eyes? Is she a damsel in ...

The vicar of St Saviour’s is preparing for Christmas. Four Sundays, four services, four advent candles to light. Richard loves Christmas. And he loves the ritual of the advent candles. Only this year is different. Memories and regrets threaten to spoil his favourite season.

Did Mrs. Maisy make a catastrophic mistake by matching up two broken hearts? Only God can sort out this mess, but tight-knit family and friends are His hands-on earth as the people of Painted Oak, Wyoming, come together to help Harriet and Michael find their way back into one another’s arms Read all the books in Mrs. Maisy’s Marvelous Mail Order Brides Series by bestselling author Katie Wyatt! Mrs. Maisy’s Marvelous Mail Order Brides Book 1 The Surprise Bride Book 2 The Bride Who Jumped Book 3 A Bride of Convenience Book 4 The Spitfire Spouse Book 5 The Bride Who Baked Book 6 ...

This installment of Joe Wheeler’s Heart to Heart Stories for Sisters is a touching collection of classic short stories designed to tug at the heartstrings and become a family favorite. These stories explore what it means to be a sister—whether biological sisters, “surrogate sisters,” or “soul sisters.” From loving each other through difficult times, consistently lending a listening ear and guarding each other’s secrets, or providing advice and insight that no one else can, sisters have a special bond that binds them together in a unique and beautiful way. This books is perfect...

Will they be able to overcome the obstacles in their path and find happiness together? Join Cindy Miller as she navigates the challenges of divorce and relocation to the isolated town of St. Belina. Just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, she finds herself drawn to Zack Ellis, a man who runs a summer camp for troubled teens. As they work together to unravel the mysteries of St. Belina's pirate past, they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never expected. Get ready to be swept away by the twists and turns of Cindy and Zack's journey. This book will leave you ...

Sips of Inspiration invites readers on a soul-refreshing journey through uplifting stories inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Bible. Each "sip" offers a short, engaging narrative rooted in a specific verse, delivering hope, encouragement, and practical insight for everyday life. Whether you seek comfort, motivation, or a spark of faith, this collection of stories will quench your spirit and inspire you to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Discover how a single verse can transform a moment—and how a collection of sips can transform your outlook.

All of us touch another person's life. Hopefully when we do, that touch will help to build a bridge of understanding.This short story collection contains the stories of three people and how they built life bridges that changed life for the better.

A Clown for Orphans: And Other Short Stories gathers seven quiet, redemptive tales—ordinary lives brushed by the surprising nearness of God. These aren’t stories that shout. They move at the pace of real life: steady, unhurried, carrying both wounds and hope. There’s a clown who gives more than he thought he had for the sake of another’s healing. A teenage girl with a jar of coins whose small act sets something sacred in motion. A hard man who learns mercy is not weakness, but the only way left open to him.

Three Christian contemporary romances about finding love again. Only a Glimpse She’s his inadequate assistant. He’s her arrogant boss. When God intercedes, can they find acceptance that will lead to love? Widow Keedryn Reynolds fears losing her job. After three months subjected to an inconsiderate boss, the experienced assistant considers quitting first. But when she senses the Lord’s tug upon her heart to help her boss find peace in Him, she commits to stay and share God’s love. Blake Conner struggles with guilt over his wife’s death. Since Keedryn’s promotion to his assistant,...

El teatro es una herramienta didáctica excepcional. Estas catorce obras de teatro son un instrumento para enseñar buena teología escondida entre un manto artístico. Las verdades del evangelio quedarán bien grabadas en la memoria de grandes y pequeños.

When the Door Opens: Faith, Prayer, and Renewal brings together four of Paul Han’s most moving inspirational works—In the Wilderness, Pray for Strong Demand, Faith Is Walking with God, and It’s Not Over Yet—into one powerful omnibus edition.

Ever wondered what the parable of the prodigal son would have been like if told by the older brother? What may have been the background story of Simon of Cyrene? What may have happened to Martha, sister of Mary? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, I am sure you will be interested in Collected Apocrypha. As with real, extra-biblical Apocrypha, these short stories were inspired by the biblical events and parables, and the curiosity about what may have happened to the characters later, or what would have the parables told from a different perspective looked like. The ...

AL SON DE LA LLUVIA. 25 RELATOS. CUENTOS DE MUJER A MUJER. EMPODERAMIENTO FEMENINO. SENSIBILIDAD. Cuentos desde un corazón femenino. Al son de la lluvia es una antología de cuentos que nacen de la poesía de lo cotidiano, de sentimientos profundos y de las decisiones que, como pequeñas gotas de lluvia, van llenando la vida de historias, anhelos, amores y añoranzas. Tras Mujeres en tránsito, Carmen Hinojal nos trae una cuidadosa selección de historias con mensaje, contadas con pulso y delicadeza, cuyo eje común son las vivencias de personas que sufren y luchan ante los devenires de la...

Sam Adams is a retired professor with a bad heart. He lives alone with his aging cat in the home he shared for 47 years with his recently departed wife. Christmas is two weeks away—and this one will be special. Sam’s only son, Roger, and his two grandchildren, are coming home. After learning the joyous news, Sam scrambles to make a holiday home the way his wife once did. He soon realizes it is much hard work; as well as the humbling fact that more than one of his friends and neighbors will likely not have a Christmas as good as his—unless someone helps them out. After many anxious ...

The future and the past meet when two cops from the future are transported back to the past and their adventures there greatly affect our present.