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When Johannesburg attorney, Annette Lamphier, inherits the destitude family vineyard, in Franschhoek, South Africa, she doesn’t know what to expect. Her late grandmother had put everything into the vineyard, even at the cost of her one true love; and though the three-century-old vineyard is in shambles, Annette wants to honor her grandmother’s wish to keep it in the family. Soon after Annette moves to her new home, she discovers letters penned in the 17th century by the three best friends of her ancestor, Antoinette Louise Lamphier. Compelled to fulfill the wishes revealed in the ...

Cindy Dupont's dream of becoming a successful author becomes true when she is in her fifties. The happiness that eluded her until now is on its way at last, but, like Cinderella, she first must go through a heartbreaking, even humiliating experience.

“Two-Bit Street, Part I, is a delight… a collection of short stories that bring life to the creepy past of Ogden’s Historic 25th Street.” Stan Trollip, International Best-selling mystery author- A Carrion Death and Death of the Mantis. “Historic 25th Street is a living character in this anthology. We see it in its violent youth, and its resurrection as a historic center of a vibrant present. You’ll feel like you know this street, no matter where you life. And if you haven’t been there, you’re going to want to make the pilgrimage, to see it in person.” Susan Squires, New ...

Tales from Ogden Canyon is the fourth book in the TALES series. The stories in this book are written by local authors (Ogden) and it is inspired by legends, and historical events, in the Ogden Canyon and Ogden Valley, in Utah. This is the fourth book in the series. A thrilling and informative trip through the Ogden Canyon, and Ogden Valley (Utah) via some of the sweetest, funniest, and scariest stories ever… A great read for history buffs as well as lovers of suspense and tales of terror. 13 Stories. The Hermitage is hands down the story with the best research. Learn all about the Dream ...

A Short Horror Story. A family goes on a road trip. A poor decision leads them to a gas station that's not what it seems to be. During an extremely hot Texas afternoon they learn that there are things that just cannot be explained.

Here's what people have to say about the Tales from The Wasatch and Beyond... Zoe Sharp, (England) author of the highly acclaimed Charlie Fox crime thriller series: “Reading this collection has been a treat. The scale and imagination of the stories stretches from the Moby Dick of grizzly bears, campfire tales of giant wolves, a ghost train in the desert and the perils of staying just a little too long at the late-night antique store, via the lure of the stars—either above a midnight lake or spread across a movie theatre ceiling—making friends with new (and old) neighbors, and how far ...

AMERICA: Land of freedom, promise, opportunity. A place of hopes and dreams. A shining light in a dark and troubled world. An idea as much as it is a physical place. It is a land of plurality, where a Statue stands and welcomes everyone from all corners of the Earth, literally bringing and befriending the tired, the hungry, and burdened, all of whom yearn to be free. Countless souls have made the journey—that long, arduous trek—to a strange and foreign land, in hopes of making a better life for themselves and their progeny. And what a journey it is! For some, it is a more difficult than...

Tom Isbell, Theater Professor, author of the Prey trilogy: “The beautifully wrought stories take us back to simpler times… memories blessed and humorous. Most of all, they convince us we don’t dare ever “cancel Christmas.” Christy Monson: Award-winning author of Banished: “Jump into the homes and hearts of each writer as they relate holiday moments from around the world.” Wendy Toliver, Author of Red’s Untold Tale and Regina Rising, “Reading and rereading this humorous, heartwarming collection of stories is sure to become a treasured holiday tradition.” It’s Christmas...