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When life suddenly comes apart, a widow finds a new path forward with the help of a close-knit island community in this heartwarming novel. As a native New Englander, Sydney Webster is surprised to find herself starting over on an island off the coast of Florida. Yet here she is in Cedar Key, trying to pull herself together after her husband's untimely death—and the even more untimely revelation of his gambling addiction. Bereft of her comfortable suburban life, Syd takes shelter at a college pal’s bed and breakfast. Amidst the bougainvillea blossoms and the island's gentle rhythms, she begins to plan her next chapter . . . Syd never considered the possibility of turning her passion for spinning and knitting into something more than a hobby, but when the unique composition of her wool draws attention, a new door opens. Yet even as she ventures out of her comfort zone, Syd finds herself stepping into the embrace of a community rich with love, laughter, friendship . . . and secrets. And as long-hidden truths are revealed, Syd faces a choice: spin herself a safety net--or spin decidedly forward . . .
A novel of second—and even third—chances in the charming series. “You’ll fall instantly in love with Cedar Key and this homespun knitting community.” —Lori Wilde, New York Times–bestselling author For the second time in ten years, Grace Stone is starting over on Cedar Key. Grace first moved to the serene Florida island to escape a disastrous relationship. Now a visit with her Aunt Maude is interrupted by unwelcome news: Grace’s apartment and coffee shop have been destroyed by fire. Grace is devastated, yet ever-practical Maude has a plan. While she helps Grace resettle, Maude even has a business venture in mind—weekend knitting retreats where women can craft, chat, and supp...
A collection of four Christmas romance stories includes Fern Michaels' "Holiday Magic," in which ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall gets an unexpected Christmas bonus in the form of her handsome boss, Eddie O'Brien.
A new town and a local knitting group help a woman at loose ends makes a fresh start in a Southern romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Chloe Radcliffe was ready to shake off the dust of Cedar Kay and sink her toes into the warm sands of Ormond Beach, Florida, with her soon-to-be husband. But when tragedy struck, she found herself alone, unraveled—and unsure of where to go next. But recurring dreams of a Victorian house with a beautiful fishpond convince Chloe to take a leap of faith and rent a condo in Ormond Beach on her own. There, Chloe makes fast friends with a group of knitters who gather at a local tea shop. She then discovers that they shop owner happens to have a house nearly identical to the one in Chloe’s dreams—and she’s willing to rent her the property. Just as Chloe begins casting on her grand plans for the home, her tangled past comes back to haunt her—but her dreams and newfound friends just might point her toward the love she’s been missing all along… Includes an original knitting pattern! “DuLong reminds me of a Southern Debbie Macomber but with a flair all her own.”—Karin Gillespie
“Dulong’s characters will win your heart” in the book that bids farewell to the colorful Florida community where second chances and friendships blossom (The Pilot). Josie Sullivan adores her Cedar Key home. It’s been the ideal place to raise her daughter, Orli, who’s just turning sixteen. Now that Josie has realized her dream of becoming a registered nurse, she’s been offered the perfect job too—helping the local doctor run his new practice. Until the clinic opens, Josie is filling in at Yarning Together, where she launches a series of knitting classes for men. Yet for all the vibrant changes, there are some tangled threads. Josie’s romance-author mother, Shelby, receives a w...
From the international bestselling author of Sarah's Key and A Secret Kept comes the absorbing new novel about one woman's resistance during the age that shook Paris. Paris, 1869. Houses are being razed, whole neighbourhoods reduced to ashes. By order of Emperor Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann has set into motion a series of large-scale renovations that will permanently transform Paris into a modern city. In the midst of the tumult, one woman will take a stand. Rose Bazelet is determined to fight against the destruction of her family home until the very end; as others flee, she stakes her claim in the basement of the house on rue Childebert, ignoring the sounds of change that come closer and closer each day. Attempting to overcome the loneliness of her daily life, she begins to write letters to Armand, her late husband. And as Rose delves into her memories, she reveals the secrets held within the walls of her beloved house.
Mary Lee Coe Fowler was a posthumous child, born after her father, a submarine skipper in the Pacific, was lost at sea in 1943. She set out to learn not only who her father was, but what happened to him and his crew, and why. This memoir reveals what she eventually learned, which includes the perils and hardships of submarine service in wartime.
Magic. Knitting. Love. A new series and a delightful departure by the USA Today bestselling author of Just Desserts. Sugar Maple looks like any Vermont town, but it?s inhabited with warlocks, sprites, vampires, witches?and an ancient secret. And Chloe Hobbs, owner of Sticks & String, a popular knitting shop, has a big secret too. She?s a sorcerer?s daughter in search of Mr. Right?and she?s found him in Luke MacKenzie, a cop investigating Sugar Maple?s very first murder. Bad news is he?s 100% human, which could spell disaster for a normal future with a paranormal woman like her.
In My Catholic Faith, Louis LaRavoire Morrow presents a comprehensive guide to the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Catholic Church. This book serves as a valuable resource for both newcomers to the faith and lifelong Catholics seeking to deepen their understanding of their religious heritage. Morrow explores the core tenets of Catholicism, offering insights into the sacraments, prayer, and the role of the Church in daily life.
Meet Ellie Engleman, psychic dog-walker The newest dog-walker on Manhattan?s Upper East Side has a talent?she can hear what her canine clientele is thinking. So when a dog?s owner turns up dead, Ellie must bone up on her sleuthing?and perk up her ears to find a killer.