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Harry was just a year out of college when he tried taking census in New York City's Lower East Side during the summer of 1970. He was sweaty and he tied a bandana around his head to keep his long hair from falling over his eyes. Harry loved music almost as much as he loved Carolyn, whom he felt he'd known forever. He was cool and she was pretty: a match.He immediately grew close to apartment dwellers on Houston Street who took him in and would remain forever friends. Edison, the eclectic multi-instrumentalist, became a go-to guru for Harry. The kids could sing and that excited Edison. He was pivotal in pushing Harry and Carolyn, young yet in love, to marry.Moab, Utah, land of Arches, beckoned Harry and Carolyn. Years later, one of their daughters lived there while everyone else in the family was back East. The topography, rock formations in browns and reds, could not be duplicated and these stunning scenes cast mesmerizing spells. Much, much later, Harry and Carolyn, now in their early sixties, would briefly return.A troubled Harry gradually admitted to himself that his memory was no longer sharp - and he was worried to the point to panic. He sought Edison and his old friends and his daughters and, of course, Carolyn. On his better days though, he would neither give in nor give up.

The Series Finale In the final years of her life, May Rose leaves the boardinghouse and makes her home in the cottage on Wanda's farmland, where she's surrounded by old friends, the Watsons. They've always treated her like family, but in 1976 new challenges emerge. Bertha Watson is seriously ill, and May Rose's daughter Hettie is traumatized by the death of her husband. As Bertha and Hettie struggle to heal, a rivalry develops between their families over Wanda's long-abandoned farmhouse.Rona's House is the final book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.-----------------------------------------------------------------READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "These books tell of lasting friendships, great loves, and family loyalty. I enjoyed learning some history of mill towns and coal mines in the isolated mill towns and coal towns; the closeness of the communities even though life was difficult. If you read these books, you won't be disappointed. Ms Ervin is a great story teller!" -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "Best series I've read in a very long time." -Goodreads Reviewer

Some say the new woman in town is a troublemaker, but Winkler is already in trouble.Two years after the stock market crash, hard times have come to everyone. As the population declines and the mine threatens to close, May Rose and her friends work to save the school, the hospital and the town with their talents and persistence. By the end of 1931, an orphan has found a home, two friends have become a couple, and the new woman in town may be the one who can save it.Down in the Valley is the twelfth book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s. READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "[Down in the Valley] is just as amazing as all the others. ... a great writer who really holds your interest." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "What a wonderful series. A warm and touching story of life in the 20's. Some of it will break your heart. Some of it will make you laugh... The author is gifted in her ability to paint such a realistic picture, you forget you're reading. I can't speak highly enough of it." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "One of my all time favorite series." -Goodreads Reviewer

Now that the foursome have moved to a larger, shared house up on The Downs, Aiden and Nicole's seafront apartment is empty. But not for long as Aiden's son, Harry, seeks a fresh start after his surprise divorce. He also undergoes a trial to become Assistant Manager at Eastbourne Borough, the local football team.Whilst Aiden struggles with illness, Nicole vetoes invitations to play tennis all around the world - both with Charlotte and mixed doubles with Mike. Her concentration isn't there for her writing either. Eventually, she decides to take on publishing their books herself, unable to fulfil any company's demands - and unwilling to put anything in front of Aiden's health.Justin and Lynn too have a surprise in between all of this when their son, James, turns up unannounced with partner Jonathan.

Ansis ist - wie schon sein Vater - Schildermaler in einer kleinen Stadt am Fluss in Lettland. Immer wieder muß er die Straßen-und Hinweisschilder neu malen: Erst für die zaristischen Russen, dann für das unabhängige Lettland, dann für Hitler-Deutschland, schließlich für die Stalin- UDSSR ,- alles in gut zwei Jahrzehnten. Und immer wieder wird er Zeuge, wie die fremden Machthaber Massenvertreibungen und-ermordungen begehen, um vermeintliche Gegner loszuwerden. Tausende Letten werden nach Sibirien verschleppt, tausende Juden in Massengräbern verscharrt. Werden Ansis` und seiner Freundin Naida`s Schläue und Ironie ausreichen, um all das zu überleben?

»Dieses Biest. Dass sie mich nicht mehr liebte, nehme ich ihr gar nicht übel. Aber, dass sie mich gleich ermorden lassen würde, das ist nun wirklich übertrieben!«Michael Kros langweilt sein Job bei sonnenwärts.tv, einem drittklassigen Reiseunternehmen, das von einem gierigen und schmierigen Chef geführt wird. Als er den ungewöhnlichen und gleichzeitig außergewöhnlich attraktiven Auftrag erhält, die Südseeinsel Samoa für den deutschen Billigtourismus zu erschließen, sagt er sofort zu. Was ihm seltsam erscheint, ist die nahezu aussichtslose Wirtschaftlichkeit des Unternehmens, aber er wäre endlich raus aus Düsseldorf und seinem Alltag. Kein anderes Reiseunternehmen konnte Samoa zu erschwinglichen Preisen anbieten, aber Michael traute es sich zu. Mit einem seltsamen Verdacht fliegt er in die Südsee: Seine Frau war ganz und gar nicht betrübt gewesen, dass er nun solange weg sein würde. Sein Chef war nicht bekannt für riskante Visionen und wieso musste er das Geld für das Hotelprojekt zunächst in einem Auslandskonto parken, auf das er gar kein Zugriff haben sollte?

Un tempo ¿ qualche miliardo di anni fa ¿ noi non esistevamo. L'uomo non era ancora apparso sulla scena del mondo, e tanto meno la donna, per cui la terra aveva un aspetto molto malinconico: gli alberghi erano deserti, nessuno frequentava i teatri di varietà, le spiagge di mare, anche nell'infuriare della canicola, non accoglievano il più scalcinato bagnante, i futuri lidi di Venezia, Viareggio, Rimini, Riccione, le non ancora fondate terme di Montecatini e di Salsomaggiore, aspettavano invano chi volesse profittare delle loro grandi virtù curative. Basti dire che il Casinò di Montecarlo non aveva ancora incassato uno scudo!

Os Fidalgos da Casa Mourisca

Santeri Huittinen on säteilytieteiden lupaava opiskelija ja nerokas keksijä. Hän kuitenkin kärsii kaikista nykyajan miesten ongelmista; syrjäytyneisyydestä, huonosta naisonnesta, miehisen itsetunnon puutteesta ja näiden koettelemusten lietsomasta kiukunsekaisesta näyttämisen halusta. Piinojensa kanssa painiva Santeri päättää eräänä perjantaina näyttää pahoinvoivalle hyvinvointimaalle, mihin hän pystyy. Hän käynnistää pirullisen mahtikeksintönsä Helenin voimalaitoksessa. Siitä alkaa vakava tolkuttomuuspandemia, joka uhkaa hävittää tolkun ihmiset. Yhteiskuntarauhan vaarantavasta päivästä selviytymiseksi järkensä säilyttäneiden tolkun ihmisten mm. tasavallan presidentin, biohakkerin, sähkövoimalan vartijan ja muiden arjen sankareiden on koottava kaikki voimansa pysäyttääkseen tolkuttomien vallankumous.

A page-turning, character-driven story set in 2003 New York City about a genderqueer book conservator who feels trapped by her gender presentation, her ill-fitting relationship, and her artistic block, as she discovers a decades-old hidden queer love letter and becomes obsessed with tracking down its author.

Mystery surrounds James Ricketts, a New Jersey officer in the King's service during the American Revolution. Unable to return home because of the war, he leaves his first posting in the West Indies for Scotland to rendezvous for his marriage to Sarah Livingston, daughter of a prominent New York patriot. Their hosts include a British general. From then on they become entangled in disturbing plots. A duel to the death develops between James and an archenemy, the venomous Peter Cartwright. After training recruits at St Augustine, James comes to grips with slavery on the family sugar plantation in Jamaica. Transferred to New York, his career increasingly centers on the bitter struggle between loyalists and rebels. Taking refuge in London, James and Sarah encounter some of his former foes with surprising results.The story is ground-breaking in opening up an ignored chapter in American history - the persistent connections maintained with Britain by many Americans, including some who enthusiastically espoused the cause of independence. Family connections make it possible for James and Sarah to marry under the protection of the Montgomeries of Eglinton Castle in Ayrshire. The British general who is their host had served in the French and Indian Wars and knows America well. This relationship proves to be a mixed blessing since the general is obliged to put James to a test of his loyalty to the Crown. How James handles that predicament and the unforeseen results for the couple, running up unavoidably against a renegade Scot who loathes the Hanoverian dynasty on the British throne, is one of the intriguing aspects of the story.James also has the mission of searching out the intentions of a fellow New Jersey officer of the 60th Royal Americans. How he honorably copes with this officer, Thomas Hutchins, later Geographer of the United States, reveals more of the complex character of James.James's loyalty in another respect is tested by an increasing entanglement with a troubled and irresistible woman of Savannah, where James serves during the successful defense of that city against the Franco-American siege of 1779. Plots interweave in that Cartwright has a hold over the lady, putting James in danger - a danger which dogs both James and Sarah throughout their three-year stay in New York with Army headquarters. What will the British departure from the city mean for the family? What outcome awaits their unexpected meetings with former enemies?

Life will get better, so they say.Through the spring and winter of 1923, May Rose says it too, as losses, scandals, and threats affect people she cares about. Though she's blessed with the ingenuity and courage of her husband, friends, and family, she knows something important is missing in her own life, something she must find.A Promise of Mondays is the tenth book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.-----------------------------------------------------------------READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "I read all eleven books in this series...as quickly as I could. I loved everything about them. Great descriptive writing and well-developed characters that grew as the story progressed." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "[the author] brings [her characters] to life in such a way you really miss them when you have finished the book!" -Goodreads Reviewer

Mel is a quirky, fragile teen with deep resentments and a pathological need to tell the truth.Markus is a lonesome drifter, big for his age, and feared by many.Their paths get closer and closer in the small, rural town of Kimble Wells.At last they meet and fall in love, only people around them grow fearful as the toxic relationship spirals out of control, to devastating consequences.The town will never be the same again.

Die Seelen der Erde wurde vom Mittelpunkt getrennt. In Buch 1 muss eine der Seelen bereits ihren Weg zurück an ihren Ursprung antreten, der viele Gefahren birgt.Ganz ungeschützt ist sie aber nicht, denn zwei Begleiter helfen ihr, am Ende ihr Ziel zu erreichen.

Lesebühnenautor Robert Rescue schlägt sich tapfer im Berliner Großstadtdschungel. Mit viel Selbstironie und trockenem Humor bewältigt er unerschütterlich seinen Alltag. Er überlebt waghalsige Aktionen wie das Ablesen des Stromzählers in einem dunklen Weddinger Keller, Genderfallen, Punkkonzerte und sogar den Physiotherapeuten. 33 neue satirische Texte des Brauseboys und charmanten Meisters der Prokrastination

Liebe Leserin und lieber Leser, in diesem Buch erwartet Sie Geschichten und Gedichte mit Begegnungen, Ereignissen und abenteuerlichem Geschehen zur Advent- und Weihnachtszeit, am Nikolaus und während der Festtage. Wie auch immer Sie Weihnachten in der dunklen Jahreshälfte verbringen, so wünsche ich Ihnen Weihnachtsträume und frohe und besinnliche Stunden beim Lesen der Lektüre.

Storm Mitchell is scared for her life when she finds her brother-in-law has broken out of jail and is likely headed her way. He promised her she would pay for testifying against him.She packs her car up, collects her young daughter Harper from school and heads to the outback where she has been given the name of an ex undercover cop who can help her hide out.One night when she can't sleep, she comes across a video for someone looking for a wife.Trent Latham has struggled to find a wife. He's independent, owns his own home and has a steady job. So why is it so hard to find his one true love?After the last Casey Plains Date Night leaves him stranded, he takes a different approach and uses social media to attract the right girl. Little did he know he was going to get way more than he bargained for.

In Words From the Web: Poems, Quotes, and Stories of Grief, poet and widow, Eden Rule, goes beyond the sayings and clichés that often accompany grief and bereavement to share her own firsthand experiences with loss. After the sudden and tragic death of her husband, Eden knows there are no words that can magically treat the pain of loss, but she hopes her mourning can find a safe resting space within her collection of poems and her experiences can assist others.

Going on with grace and goodwill:In 1924, May Rose and her community rise up to help others survive tragedy and loss, even as they struggle to find inspiration for their own way forward. In the midst of changing times, her husband contemplates a new, risky endeavor, and Charlie, her adopted son, goes west to learn if his nightmares are true.Pressing On is the eleventh book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.-----------------------------------------------------------------READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "You won't be let down with any book in the mountain women series." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "This whole series was a good read. I'm so glad to have found it and read each book. The author really knows how to keep me interested. I was excited to start each book. I was able to binge read... How exciting it was. A great adventure with May Rose." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "The author provides an innocent approach to describe life and relationships which relies strictly on talent rather than sensationalism. Refreshing!" -Goodreads Reviewer

In Fools for Love, the seventh book of the Mountain Women Series, May Rose faces a summer of overwhelming obstacles.Her dearest friends are tangled in a complicated love triangle, and a competitor threatens the success of the boardinghouse. But these troubles pale in comparison to the tragedy of a drowned woman, the reappearance of a man with a deadly vendetta, and a flood that threatens to wash away everything May Rose holds dear.Amidst all the chaos, will May Rose find the strength to protect her family, her friends, and the life they've built in Winkler?Find out in this gripping tale of love, loss, secrets, and the unwavering spirit of the women of the Mountain Women Series. -----------------------------------------------------------------READERS ARE HOOKED ON THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "Wonderful! I've anxiously awaited each new sequel to "Mountain Women" since the first. Again, I've not been disappointed. The story continues, with many changes along the way... Another wonderful sequel to "Mountain Women" - I thoroughly enjoyed each word, Carol Ervin!" -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "Loved this series! Learned to care about and love these people in this series; never wanted a book to end. I highly recommend! Fools for Love by Carol Ervin, Book Seven of the Mountain Women Series. I can't believe I haven't read every book in the series; each one is great... Carol Ervin writes multilevel great fiction with hints of actual historical events... I gave it five Amazon stars because of the very rich, strong characters. The number of characters should not daunt readers. All characters contribute. Characters and the "nostalgia factor" lead me to highly recommend this novel." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "Mountain Women series, 8 in all, described the trials and tribulations of a mountainous, coal mining town. Really enjoyed the mountain women series by Carol Ervin. The reader is transformed into the tiny mountain town of the 1880 era. All characters leave you as though you know them as family! The stories are fiction, but intertwined with actual historical events." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: " ALL the books in this series were wonderful. if you want to get involved in early 1900's up to 1925 read this series." - Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "Love Carol [Ervin's] Work! Ms. [Ervin] is a masterful storyteller! She has a knack for getting the reader involved in her characters and storyline!" -Goodreads Reviewer

The path to progress is never smooth. Winkler is changing from a company-owned town to one with new private homes and businesses. Among these are a hospital, a newspaper, a movie theater, and the Eat and Sleep, now owned by May Rose and her husband, Barlow. But just as the town seems to be moving forward, May Rose's eyes are opened to unjust practices she's never thought about.To do what's right, she'll need the solidarity of friends both old and new.The Meaning of Us is the eighth book in the Mountain Women Series, bringing to life the struggles, triumphs, friendships and loves of women in a small West Virginia town in the early 1900s.-----------------------------------------------------------------READERS ARE CAPTIVATED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN SERIES:FIVE STARS: "Carol Ervin is truly gifted. I have enjoyed this series from the first page of the first book." -Goodreads ReviewerFIVE STARS: "...I could write a much longer review with dispassionate details of why these novels are good but such a collection would have to include spoilers." -Goodreads Reviewer

Toby, a war orphan living in northern France as the adopted daughter of a local blacksmith, carries a secret: a locket and a letter in a strange script she believes to be the only clue to her origins. Outwardly well adjusted, Toby excels at school and loves riding horses. But then, a strange encounter at a local farmer's market launches her on an all-consuming search for a birth parent who seems to be looking for her as well.In this emotional coming-of-age novel you'll follow a courageous young girl as she journeys across the Atlantic to America where, separated from her benefactor and pursued by mysterious enemies, she seeks refuge first among the Atawara Gypsies and then with a Cheyenne Indian shaman woman.These strange and exotic experiences bring a spiritual dimension to her quest for her roots, and ultimately lead her to discover a centuries-old heritage that she could never have imagined. Book I of The Rose Trilogy. (Book II, Three Deaths and a Tango; Book III, Los Conversos)