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One warm Arizona morning, Daisy Jenkins was talking with God during her daily walk and lamenting to Him about the negativity, vitriol, and hatred permeating US news media. Whatever happened to kindness and goodness? Jenkins wondered. Why didn't newspapers and TV broadcasts ever highlight stories of love and support, especially in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic? Instead, American society was being bombarded with reporting on the violence, mass shootings, political wrangling, and racial injustice that kept our country angry, mistrustful, and constantly on edge. "God," Jenkins said, "somebody needs to write more about the positive things happening in our world today." God's answe...
It seemed so simple, cross a train yard, hop a train and Todd and Nick would be free, on their way home to Elk's Ridge in Yellowknife. Nothing is ever simple or easy for the Ruger men, however. Captured by Vice-Chancellor Raleigh, Todd is imprisoned, leaving Nick alone and seeking a way to free his mate. Help comes from an unlikely and unexpected ally. Todd's freedom places the Rugers yet again into the Chancellor's debt. He sends them on a fact finding mission to the small village of Eldrid, the same village where Nick was raised a slave. There they discover how past events led to their present society, the origins of sentries and slaves and what made some of them so special. They also unco...
He Always Gets What He Wants… Efficiency expert Emmy Jones plans everything down to the last detail. But when her fianc?umps her— leaving her wedding list and orderly life in tatters—she wonders if she'll ever find someone to love. It certainly can't be the tall, dark, much too attractive stranger who's making a beeline for her table! And He Wants Her! Nick Porter needs Emmy to save his company. But who's going to save him from the adorable blonde with the flyaway curls who's keeping Nick's mind on anything but business? Behind Emmy's clipboard and stopwatch is a woman who wants the same things he does. She just doesn't know it yet!
Todd and Nick Ruger are on the run after narrowly escaping the war in New Colorado, where they were implicated in the assassination of Chancellor Shaffer. Todd is gravely ill and Nick has serious injuries, but that's the least of their problems. They're alone with dwindling supplies and facing the harsh winter bearing down on them far north in Yellowknife Protectorate. Just when it seems they're trapped between the proverbial rock and hard place, they are offered refuge with a doctor in the isolated town of Elk's Ridge. As they heal, they're offered a fresh start in Elk's Ridge. But just as they begin to rebuild their lives, tragedy strikes. Victor Raleigh, the new Vice-Chancellor of New Col...
The Collected Works of Burt L. Standish and Gilbert Patten presents a formidable exploration into the heart of early 20th-century American literature, showcasing a diverse array of styles and themes. Rich in its depiction of heroism, adventure, and the pursuit of justice, this anthology spans the evolution of dime novels to serialized narratives that captivated readers across the nation. The collection stands out for its inclusion of some of the most memorable exploits of Frank Merriwell and the Barbour family, characters who exemplified the era's ideals of manliness and moral integrity. Each piece serves as a cultural artifact, offering insights into the American psyche during a period of r...
Nick Porter has always loved hockey. Ever since he can remember, it’s been his favorite thing in the world. It’s too bad he never learned to play, he’d tell himself, but it was too late to do it now. Adults don’t just magically learn to skate and join a hockey team. That’d be ridiculous. Except maybe they do? On a whim, he decides to sign up for an adult beginner’s class. He learns to skate, joins a team, and meets a really hot teammate… and it’s pretty much a disaster from there on out.
Cassie Wilkerson hasn’t visited quaint Honey Springs since she was 16 and local boy Nick Porter broke her heart on Valentine’s Day. But when her aunt passes away and leaves Cassie her honey bee farm, she reluctantly returns to the small town, all the while planning to get back to her high-powered NYC life as an advertising executive as soon as possible. Her career plan definitely does not include managing 300,000 insects. Then she discovers Nick is now the farm’s foreman, and he’s been creating amazing honey-based skin care products for the locals. It’s just the thing her biggest client has been looking to bring to market, but Nick’s not interested in selling. As they work together on the farm, old feelings rekindle, and soon another Valentine’s Day approaches. This time, Cassie’s falling for the whole charming town – breaking her no-sugar diet at the local diner, organizing a heart-health festival for the holiday, and even extracting her own honey from the hives. Soon, she faces a tough decision: go back to her high-powered big-city career or see just how sweet life can be in Honey Springs. First published as Her Purrfect Match
Just two weeks out of the loony bin, journalist Willow Finnegan finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. Bill and Angela Priest are dead, and Willow, still struggling to control the flashbacks from her last assignment in Iraq, has somehow landed in the middle of their living room holding an open cell phone dialing 911 and soaked in a lapful of Angela's blood. She leaves the Society Hill house with Angela's diamond ring, an old surfboard depicting clues to the whereabouts of an even rarer diamond, and way too many gaps in her memory. To fill in the blanks, Willow heads to Hawaii. Before long she finds herself immersed in the massive waves of the Bonzai Pipeline and the manic lives of the surfers who live and work there. As the murders pile up and the competition for Pipe Master's Crown heats up, Willow begins to doubt everyone involvedincluding herself.
Frank and Dick Merriwell are main protagontist of Standish's series of adventure novels and short stories. The models for all later American juvenile sports fiction, Merriwells excelled at football, baseball, basketball, crew and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. They are half-brothers, but there is a marked difference between them. Frank usually handles challenges on his own while Dick has mysterious friends and skills that help him. William George "Gilbert" Patten (1866-1945) was a writer of adventure novels, better known by his pen name Burt L. Standish. He wrote westerns and science-fiction novels, but he is the most famous for his sporting stories in the Merriwe...
Burt L. Standish's 'The Adventures of Frank and Dick Merriwell' is a classic American dime novel that follows the thrilling escapades of the daring and honorable Merriwell brothers. Filled with action, suspense, and moral lessons, the book is written in a fast-paced and engaging style that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Set in the late 19th century, the novel provides valuable insights into the adventurous spirit of the era, as well as the importance of values such as courage, loyalty, and honesty. Standish's vivid descriptions and vivid characterizations bring the Merriwell brothers to life, making them timeless literary figures in the realm of young adult fiction. Burt L. Stand...