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Voluntary nurse Ella is haunted by the soldiers' cries she hears on the battlefields of Dieppe. But that’s not the only thing that haunts her. When her dear friend Jim breaks her trust, Ella is left bruised and heartbroken. Over the years, her friendships have been pulled apart at the seams by the effects of war. Now, more than ever, she feels so alone.

Based in Devon in the 1940s, these two dramas follow the lives and loves of a group of young women, all from different backgrounds, but all determined to do their bit for king and country in the Land Army. Billeted in a hastily converted farmhouse, they face cramped conditions and gruelling work - but there's always dances at the village hop and the chance of romance with a GI....

In TopKnotch, three Shih Tzu girls—Ginger, Hapi, and Missy—scheme to extricate their late 20-something owner, Robin, from a series of foibles. Robin is an engineer who works for her uber-successful, but domineering dad, Fritz. She’s engaged to marry Sean, who works as the intellectual properties attorney for their firm, Rosencratz & Dessein.

God could have made us all exactly the same, but he didn’t. And our differences are good! As his children, those called by God to belong to his family, we can actually use our differences to help each other. Here’s some more great news: There are no rules about how we look or sound to be in His family. We have a delightfully different family on purpose.

Christa Cassidy is a teen cowgirl who loves horses more than anything. She is willing to risk everything in order to keep the wild mustang herds near her home in Nevada free from capture...especially a legendary band of mustangs known as the Lost Herd. Christa inspires her sister, her best friend, and her best friend's brother (her first crush) to join in her quest. When a tragic accident breaks Christa's heart and her spirit, only the Lost Herd can bring her back to life.

Thanksgiving in Juniper Grove is a time for family, good friends, and good food. But at Nora Barberton’s home, Thanksgiving ends in tragedy when one of her dinner guests is murdered and a precious artifact disappears from her house - seemingly vanishing into thin air. When Nora pleads for help, Rachel agrees to tackle the case. Soon she uncovers a web of deception woven by those Nora trusts most. In a race against time, and as her relationship with James Gilroy, the town’s police chief, takes a surprising turn, Rachel must solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.

Aria has heard this saying all her life, but it has little to do with her. She knows that her destiny is written in the Song of the Sea. She will marry, birth children and, occasionally, sing the Death Journey songs to guide lost souls to their final resting place. She knows that the Treaty of Separation prevents merkind and humankind from interacting except when misfortunes occur at sea. Aria is content with her life and

This audiobook will share with you the simple steps to resolve siblings’ bickering to make peace with the past, leading to happy family bonding.

More than a few people in Juniper Grove want Maureen Nicholson dead, so when her body turns up during the town's annual October scavenger hunt, there’s no shortage of suspects or motives. But when suspicion for the murder falls on Rachel Stowe’s friend Holly, baker extraordinaire, Rachel must get to the bottom of the mystery. Convinced there’s no romance in her future with the town’s police chief, Rachel dives headlong into the case, ignoring his disapproval and risking her own safety. But will she uncover the truth before the killer claims another victim?

Whether expected or unexpected, a life transition can knock you off your feet. Even planned changes, such as moving to a new city, are hard—but changes you didn’t ask for, such as divorce or loss of a loved one? Those can be devastating. Like many women, Becky Burroughs loved her husband, enjoyed being a mom, and had a successful career. Then, within a few years, her parents died, her position was eliminated, and her husband left their forty-year marriage. Her children were already grown, and she was alone for the first time in her life.

Rance Balcomb finds himself facing a shotgun marriage situation to a woman who doesn't speak a word of English. He practically ignores Elsa until he sees his new wife with her hair down, wearing the new clothes he'd purchased, and he realizes he's married a beautiful woman. He soon discovers he has a rival for her affections and decides it's time to make their marriage real. Her own father, as well as her former love interest, have other ideas.

Dr. Rachel Grant knows her way around tech, Earth or Alien — but the strange device she encounters in an alien medical lab stumps even her brilliant mind. With a little help from her parrot sidekick, she manages to push the right buttons and transport them to an uncharted planet…one with a recently defrosted alien hottie.

Michelle Baron should be reveling in her new life in Sandy Cove, Oregon. From the outside it all looks idyllic. A newlywed settling into a quaint coastal town, her husband establishing himself as a junior partner in a law firm - what more could she want? But a series of disturbing nightmares haunts Michelle. Her quest to understand these dreams leads her to the New World bookstore, where she begins a spiritual journey that will challenge her Christian heritage as well as her marriage.

An original investing strategy based on 10 quantitative rules. A good number of investment books are based on technical rules or chart patterns. Some books offer fundamental analysis, but too often, most are unable to offer anything substantial or tangible. In this title, seasoned investor JB Marwood reveals the precise rules to an investing strategy that combines the best of two well-known investment concepts, that of value investing and momentum.

Penelope Anderson has spent the past 10 summers tucked into her favorite little room at Hazel Poleman's lovely old guesthouse. Penny has made some wonderful friends in the lakeside town, and in many ways, this place feels more like home...well, than home does. This year, however, might just be the last time she is able to get away. There are pressing needs back in the city that she cannot escape from forever.

"Growing Up Bilingüe" captures the heartwarming, funny, and insightful moments of two bilingual siblings growing up in a multicultural family. This decade-long collection of spontaneous remarks celebrates children's innocence and creativity while showcasing the benefits of bilingual education and the richness of cultural diversity. Perfect for parents, guardians, children, and anyone who cherishes the magic found in childhood, this book offers charming stories of the unique experiences of growing up bilingual.

Justine hates the thought of revisiting her past, but she makes the trip to grant her dying mother's wish. When Justine's flight is hijacked by terrorists, she'll do anything to protect her son from harm. As the cabin erupts into fear and chaos, Justine must come to peace with her complicated family history in order to survive. Unreliable Witness is the third novella in the Turbulent Skies Christian Thriller series, an unforgettable collection of interconnected novellas about strangers traveling together aboard a doomed flight.

A blind beauty, a slave girl, and a lonely daughter - immerse yourself in three stories that are unique but reminiscent of tales as old as time.

Are you feeling helpless having a loved one diagnosed with ADHD? Unlike other books, this guide shares how you can cope patiently with your ADHD kid using foods and supplements to reverse the condition with ease. Inside you will discover: The causes of ADHD to enable you to take precaution. How a ADHD brain functions versus a normal person to let you have a better understanding that the behaviour is not deliberate to reduce your frustration. The type of foods to avoid in order not to worsen the condition of your child. And much, much more!

Girl time is hard to come by for new moms. So when Kate's best friend, Paula, invites her to Spa Day, Kate jumps at the chance for break from diaper duty. But when a body is recovered from one of the saunas, it may prove that the guest was Pampered to Death!