Could anything ever convince you to live your meager life over again, as someone else? Would it help to have a conscientious guardian angel to guide you? Lynn eagerly opts for reincarnation as Raelyn, and is assigned her own incognito angel in the bargain. Falling in passionate love isn't part of the deal, however, or is it? No matter. Love always interrupts the best laid plans of female students and Frenchmen, doesn't it? And France is well known for leading many a diligent maiden astray, especially when she naively agrees to total immersion in Montpellier.

Six long generations of the Eberhart family have lived in snowy Erie, Pennsylvania -- so far. Max Eberhart had emigrated from war-torn Germany in 1871, and established the proud American branch of the family tree there. Thus begins the epic story, narrated by his only daughter, Marta, of a very special ring that is tragically passed down through the family. From generation to generation, its original owner, Ellie, jealously oversees its path, even after her death This is ultimately a tale of the fateful interaction between spirits and humans -- all vying for possession of this family...

What better way to move through the meaningful process of perfecting the art of creative writing, than letting a series of simple prompts guide your pen strokes? From childhood reminiscences involving huge mounds of snow, basketball challenges, horseback riding, and beloved pets, the author graduates to tales of country-western dancing and motorcycle trips. Life in Germany plays a prominent role in her wistful thoughts, as do her treasured graduate school experiences in Pennsylvania. Turning philosophical, the author ponders her coping mechanisms, mask-wearing, and decision-making....

What do we owe to the auspicious previous generation of our family? Not to be prematurely forgotten, perhaps? There was no real danger of that, if Jeff Walker had anything to say about it. The memorial service for his mother sets the scene for a captivating novel that delves into universal family dynamics, including alternative lifestyles and childhood crushes. In the unfolding of this story, a near-fatal attack and the revelation of a love-child must be dealt with in quick succession by Phil Clark and the object of his lifelong obsessive love. In the meantime, the lively spirits of Phil's...

What would you give to spend 10 exciting years as a spy girl? Like Nina Wagner, would you sacrifice true love, and be able to live undercover for months at a time? Would you agree to travel to other countries, and even other continents, for the sake of your job? Could you lie to those close to you about what you really do for a living? Would you be willing to put your life in mortal danger, if necessary? What about the precious lives of those you care about? Could you distinguish between those who truly love you and those who only want to use you, and protect yourself from the latter? Would...

The fractious Arab Spring revolution in Tunisia draws Nina into the most heart-pounding 3 weeks of her spy girl career, in 2011. Emerging from early retirement to accept a TDY in Tunis, Nina is caught up in the violence, corruption, and fever pitch surrounding the upcoming elections. Far away from her husband, Christophe, for the first time in their marriage, Nina's dependence on her former colleague and lover, Salim, for needed support and protection leads her into a compromising situation, to say the least Assault, kidnapping, and even murder bring Christophe rushing to the scene to assist...

In this fifth exciting volume of the Spy Girl series, the action moves from Tunis back to Paris, Dijon, and Rome, as terrorist attacks rock everyone's world. The lives of Eva, Christophe, and Nina are uprooted in the wake of the violence, while Travis and Clarisse struggle to keep their marriage together. Deception is the order of the day, as Clarisse and Travis both hide their infidelities from each other. But a Syrian refugee family, newly arrived in France, also has much to hide, from young lovers' trysts to religious fervor and illicit plans. Nina and Christophe must hide their suspicions...

In this, the final book in the thrilling Spy Girl series, which has spanned a generation, the theme is girl power Bella comes into her own, with her mother Clarisse, her "aunt" Nina, and her unlikely idol Eva to guide her through many major life decisions. Bella tries to get to the bottom of Eva's shady past history with Nina and with her father, Travis, like a sleuth in a suspenseful mystery novel. As she uncovers the sordid details of Eva's former escapades, Bella starts to feel as though almost everyone she loved and everything she believed in is either gone, or has betrayed her....