Sophia "Phia" Lopez has lived a sheltered and over-protected life. First, growing up under the strict rule of her Cuban father in Miami, and then living with her equally stern brother in San Diego. At almost twenty-five, she feels like the world is passing her by. And then, a chance of a lifetime Phia is chosen to be the personal assistant and traveling companion for famous Hollywood actress, Loreal De Winter, who is sailing incognito aboard the luxury cruise ship The Viceroy following extensive plastic surgery. Not only will Phia, an aspiring actress, have the opportunity to learn from a...
Sophia "Phia" Lopez has lived a sheltered and over-protected life. First, growing up under the strict rule of her Cuban father in Miami, and then livi...
In the wake of being unceremoniously fired from her Manhattan-based copy editor position at a wine magazine, Hale Martin must now pack her bags and head to her grandmother's funeral. She hasn't been home to Haven Harbor, Florida, in five years, and still fragile from her recent divorce, her heart isn't into putting up with her oddball family and the town she grew up in. Along with all the tears, flowers, and mystery ingredient casseroles, the funeral also brings painful memories and shocking secrets. Hale finds comfort in her appreciation of wine, her dream of being a novelist, and the...
In the wake of being unceremoniously fired from her Manhattan-based copy editor position at a wine magazine, Hale Martin must now pack her bags and he...
For over 60 years, Frank Weishaupt kept a secret from his family and friends. Then at a class reunion in 2009, he was asked a simple question - "What did you do during World War II?" Frank replied, "I was a spy." Take a trip back in time with a young man thrust into responsibility and maturity by loyalty to his country in a time of war. Born in 1926 the son of German immigrants, Frank Weishaupt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where, at the age of sixteen, he was recruited into America's brand new Office of Special Services (OSS) for the lone purpose of spying on German military activities....
For over 60 years, Frank Weishaupt kept a secret from his family and friends. Then at a class reunion in 2009, he was asked a simple question - "What ...
Jordana Lopez has spent her life on the outside looking in and living in other people's shadows, but now it's time for her to shine. No longer is she the gangly little sister of a beauty queen or a Hollywood super star. Now, Jordana is making it on her own as one of the culinary world's hottest up-and-coming young chefs and everyone wants her. However, she only has eyes for the one person who has eluded her since her teenage days, former Miami Tarpons player and now team owner, Dante Laredo. He finally sees her for the beautiful, talented, and smart woman she is and not the awkward, mousy,...
Jordana Lopez has spent her life on the outside looking in and living in other people's shadows, but now it's time for her to shine. No longer is she ...
"In this World War II memoir, Ada Warner relates growing up in the Netherlands during the German occupation. Always hungry, trying to keep warm, and trying to find a semblance of daily routine... her love of humanity shines through as she tells her story." Christy Monson, award-winning author of BANISHED On May 10, 1940, the usually peaceful and neutral country of The Netherlands was drawn into World War II when it was savagely invaded by Nazi Germany. Five days later, on May 15th, the Dutch surrendered and thus began a five-year-long occupation and suffering of the people of Holland. The...
"In this World War II memoir, Ada Warner relates growing up in the Netherlands during the German occupation. Always hungry, trying to keep warm, and t...
On June 27, 2004, we received the heartbreaking news that no parent ever wants to hear. Four days before his twenty-ninth birthday, our son, Billy, died in an ATV accident. Billy's sudden, unexpected death caused my family untold pain and anguish, the likes of which we'd never known. But, through our grief and sorrow, I found a silver lining - dedicating myself to assisting others who have lost loved ones, as well. Helping the bereaved to understand that though death may seem like the end, our loved ones are still very much with us. They send us signs - sometimes subtle - to let us know they...
On June 27, 2004, we received the heartbreaking news that no parent ever wants to hear. Four days before his twenty-ninth birthday, our son, Billy, di...
-So, he's the one, - Casey said with a grin, staring at her mother. What an emotional day with the admission of Shelby's tormented life, followed by the heartwarming story of a stranger's outpouring of love, and then ending with a confession of a young love affair that dazzled the heart of her sweet daughter, Casey. Through all Shelby Porter had been through with her abusive husband, Richard, and her heart pining for her long-lost love, Jack Emerson, Shelby accidently discovers an undisclosed secret about her tormented life. All the years of asking why came to light with the answer she now...
-So, he's the one, - Casey said with a grin, staring at her mother. What an emotional day with the admission of Shelby's tormented life, followed by t...
