epub |eng | 2023-10-02 | Author:Cindy Kay Stewart [Stewart, Cindy Kay]

Chapter 27 Wednesday, September 13, 1939 Irena awakened to the sweet chatter of children’s voices drifting through the open window of her bedroom. The sun had risen, and the warm ...

epub |eng | 2023-12-21 | Author:Angela Bell

CHAPTER 20 “That lad snores like a snub-nosed pug with hay fever, but he’s a fine man.” For the first time, Clara could offer no refute to Mum’s declaration of ...

epub |eng | 2023-02-24 | Author:M.E. Clements [Clements, M.E.]

Portius had set up agents around the grand house of Asri, pretending to be buying wares or sitting drinking wine and eating outside the many traders’ stalls in the square. ...

epub |eng | 2023-06-26 | Author:Jenna Brandt [Brandt, Jenna]

8 The DCSR team arrived in the desert, the vast expanse of sand and rock stretching out ahead of them like an unending ocean. The damage from the sandstorm could ...

epub |eng | 2023-10-30 | Author:Rachel Fordham [Fordham, Rachel]

Chapter 17 “Wear this.” Mrs. Guskin pulled out an old dress that looked like the calico dresses pioneers wore as they crossed the plains moving west, before the invention of ...

epub |eng | 2023-11-14 | Author:Karen Kingsbury

SPRING 1942 13 Irvel fell against the closed door and tried to catch her breath. What had just happened? Her sides heaved and she shook her head. She had almost ...

epub |eng | | Author:Cara Putman

17 July 7, 1944 Long days occupied the rest of Anna’s week as she made up the extra time off on the Fourth. By Friday, all Anna wanted to do ...

epub |eng | | Author:Lacy Williams [Williams, Lacy]

Chapter Twelve Owen said we cain't eat supper with the Teller family no more. The words her brother had growled at her on their short break for a cold lunch ...

epub |eng | 2023-09-13 | Author:Mary Connealy [Connealy, Mary]

17 Mariah met Nell at high noon for a conference. They had a plan, but it needed polishing. The town courthouse was closed over the noon hour. Town courthouse was ...

epub |eng | 2023-07-30 | Author:Carrie Turansky

Charlotte took Ian’s hand and stepped from the dock into a small rowboat. It rocked and swayed, and she grasped his hand more tightly. “You can sit right here.” He ...

mobi |eng | 2023-08-15 | Author:Unknown

Sixteen Now Salmagard S almagard had seen her share of Peacekeeper dramas in which the officers solved crimes, apprehended criminals, and upheld the laws of the Empress. She’d always liked ...

epub |eng | 2021-10-15 | Author:Carolyn Miller

Chapter 15 “Who’s a beautiful boy, then?” Mary stroked the dark head before bending to press a kiss between the dog’s ears. “He’s adorable.” “He’s such a lovely natured boy.” ...

epub |eng | 2011-09-15 | Author:Laurie Kingery

Chapter Twelve An overpowering aroma of bay rum assaulted Caroline’s nostrils as she opened the door. Superintendent Thurgood stood on the front step clutching a gold-headed cane and wearing a ...

epub |eng | 2023-03-08 | Author:Louise M. Gouge

* * * Arriving at the Gentry barn while the early-June sun was still high over the horizon, Drew parked in a shady spot under some cottonwood trees so the ...

epub |eng | 2021-08-27 | Author:Tracy Blalock

* * * Elias had felt his eyes starting to glaze over as Abby and Adela’s discussion progressed—not surprising given the topic had centered on sewing and what-have-you. However, Adela’s ...