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Ide, Kathy

Words, Language & Grammar

Essie White battles loneliness two years after the death of her husband. Her romance-writing daughter suggests that her mother try online dating. Essie agrees, seeking male companionship only, not a love interest. Widower Lou Rizzo isn't seeking love either. But he accepts his friend's dare and posts his profile on the dating site, although he uses an alias to safeguard his identity. Essie and Lou meet, and their initial attraction soon develops into a friendship neither wants to lose. Lou, however, must confess his part in a decades-old incident that he feels Essie cannot forgive. She, too, harbors secrets that may jeopardize their future together. As the relationship grows, each must decide whether to reveal the truth about their past mistakes, lost dreams, and fears for a chance to love again.

Seasoned: A Love Story

Literature & Fiction

Mansfield, Jayme

Genre Fiction

Hannah Calhoun knows what she wants for Christmas. But before she can become a full-fledged partner in her mother's wedding planning business, she has to prove she can handle her own shortcomings.Benjamin Townsend is an entrepreneur always looking out for the next big thing--and if hosting weddings on Edisto is it, he's all in. Even if that does mean spending a lot of time with Hannah, whose world is way more full of happily ever after than his.Once the magnolia and mistletoe are hung, will an Edisto Christmas be exactly the magic these two need?

Magnolia Mistletoe: An Edisto Christmas Novella

Brackett, Lindsey P

Review\n"An emotion-packed story of pain and forgiveness, friends and enemies, love and war that will leave you thinking about the characters and their journeys long after the final page." 
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~Anne Mateer, author of Playing by Heart\n"Terrie Todd’s novel, Rose Among Thornes, is a powerful story of man’s struggle to forgive and to make restitution; to stop hate and to find love; and to let go of fear long enough to grab hold of God. Though Terrie’s story is about two families on different sides of the interment of Canadians of Japanese during World War II, we’ve seen much the same inhuman treatment of those of different cultures and beliefs throughout the history of mankind. Filled with a cast of well-developed characters, this accurately researched novel with its heart-wrenching scenes reminds us to stay vigilant. Thankfully, the ending brings readers an abundance of hope and healing." -- 
~Clarice G. James, author of The Least of These\n"Thoughtful and timely. In Rose Among Thornes, Terrie Todd shows the difficult conditions faced by Japanese-Canadians in World War II―a topic rarely explored in novels―as well as the horrific treatment of prisoners of war. Both Rose and Rusty have reasons to hate, reasons never to forgive. Through their struggles, we see the cost of not forgiving and the blessings of forgiveness. A beautiful story that makes you feel―and think. Highly recommended!" -- 
~Sarah Sundin, bestselling and award-winning author of When Twilight Breaks and the Sunrise at Normandy series\nForgiveness is the deadliest force on earth. 
War might be raging overseas, but Rose Onishi is on track to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a concert pianist. When forced by her government to leave her beloved home in Vancouver and move to the Canadian prairie to work on the Thornes’ sugar beet farm, her dream fades to match the black dirt staining her callused hands. Though the Thorne family is kind, life is unbearably lonely. In hopes that it might win her the chance to play their piano, Rose agrees to write letters to their soldier son. 
When Rusty Thorne joins the Canadian Army, he never imagines becoming a Japanese prisoner of war. Inside the camp, the faith his parents instilled is tested like never before. Though he begs God to help him not hate his brutal captors, Rusty can no longer even hear the Japanese language without revulsion. Only his rare letters from home sustain him—especially the brilliant notes from his mother’s charming helper, which the girl signs simply as “Rose.” 
Will Rusty survive the war only to encounter the Japanese on his own doorstep? Can Rose overcome betrayal and open her heart? Or will the truth destroy the fragile bond their letters created?

Rose Among Thornes

Todd, Terrie

Two women whose dreams are about to come true find themselves in a town turned upside down. As a Hollywood film crew and famous movie stars swoop into Willow Falls to film a full-length motion picture, the small town's new normal as a popular North Georgia tourist destination is thrown into chaos. Rachel Streetman fears her life-long dream to act is drifting into oblivion and leaving behind bitter regret. Weeks away from marrying Charlie Bricker, the manager of the town's new winery, Rachel wonders if auditioning for a role in the movie will boost her lackluster career or open the door to a lifestyle incompatible with the small-town life she has come to accept. Rachel's twin sister, Emily Hayes, also has a dream-to be a famous author. But the release of her debut novel is upstaged by the Hollywood invasion. When she and Rachel accept the job as the director's liaisons, their patience is stretched to the limit by starstruck residents.Can these two sisters survive the chaos in Willow Falls and still achieve their dreams?-------------------Starstruck in Willow Falls, Book 3 in the Willow Falls series, celebrates small towns with dialogue-rich stories and relatable characters facing life's challenges. This series has moments that tug on the heartstrings punctuated with touches of mystery, romance, and humor.

Starstruck in Willow Falls (Willow Falls Series)

Nichols, Pat

Contemporary

Can she break the curse in time to save her sisters? She may conquer more than the Midnight King; she may learn to conquer herself. 
In this retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses and Cinderella, Faye must sacrifice herself to save her sisters, or risk them being trapped in the Underworld forever, suffering from the curse she helped create. After being separated for three years from her sisters except when she dances with Pathos, the Midnight King, at midnight on a full moon, Faye finally sees a chance to rescue them all. But things are not as easy as they appear. Pathos, the midnight king, is determined to keep her in the Underworld with him.

Curse of the Midnight King: (A Retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princess and Cinderella)

Teen & Young Adult

Goldsberry, Yakira

She’s bound by duty. He’s tethered to a dream. 
In the beleaguered mill town of Sweetgum, Georgia, Genessee Taylor dreams of a life beyond running the mill-owned hotel with her family. Though the work is honest, the owner of the mill is not. Genessee and her father long to see stronger labor laws passed to protect the innocent children who are injured and dying in the mill. When the owner learns of their activity, he will stop at nothing to silence them. 
Tommy Mack works at the mill and dreams of playing professional ball and marrying Genessee. When he’s contracted by a big-league team, his dreams are within grasp. Just as Tommy and Genessee’s wedding is on the horizon, tragedy strikes Sweetgum. Tommy can’t stay and Genessee can’t leave. 
Is there any way for them to battle through loss, deception, and sacrifice to find their way back to each other?

By the Sweet Gum (The Georgia Magnolias)

Mulligan, Ane

United States

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