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Alive Day: A Story of Love and Loyalty
Par Tom Sullivan. 2009
Based on a true story, Alive Day is an inspiring, affirming tale about a troubled Marine and a big-hearted Labrador who shows…
him the power of love, loyalty, and truly living.A Marine's "Alive Day" celebrates the survival after an almost certain death. It's a time of hope and joy. But Antwone Carver isn't celebrating. Home from war but not quite whole, Antwone's having trouble dealing with his new physical limitations.Psychiatrist Brenden McCarthy can relate. He thought he'd lost everything when he was blinded in a mountain climbing accident. But with God's help, he's now living a satisfying life and feels called to help Antwone do the same. The problem is, he's hit one dead end after another trying to reach this bitter young Marine.Enter Brenden's big-hearted and courageous black Labrador, Nelson. With boundless energy, contagious optimism, and a big heart, Nelson shows them both what it means to live a truly abundant life.Praise for Alive Day:"Characters you will savor and cherish. Unforgettable." —Betty WhiteFull-length inspirational novelPerfect for pet lovers who enjoy stories of hope, optimism, and trustThe journey Brenden began in the heartwarming novel Together continues with Alive DayThe Forest Ranger's Return
Par Leigh Bale. 2014
The Soldier's Second Chance After being injured in Afghanistan, former soldier Dal Savatch thought he'd lost everything. But working on a…
horse ranch for disabled children teaches him to appreciate the life he still has. When the new forest ranger in town turns out to be Dal's first love, his tranquil world is turned upside down. For years, Julie Granger's been carrying a painful secret that's prevented her from having what she wants most: a family. Reuniting with Dal has her suddenly believing in dreams she thought were long buried. Can two wounded souls find healing and happiness in a future together?Trapped in Yosemite
Par Dana Mentink. 2024
When a massive earthquake levels the region, secrets and unknown dangers are exposed…The ground in still-icy Yosemite National Park isn&’t…
stable, and K-9 handler Von Sharpe fears the worst. But his worries are pushed aside when he sees an SUV viciously forced off the road…with his ex-fiancée at the wheel. It&’s only when Stella Rivers steps out of the vehicle that the very ground under their feet cracks and breaks with the onslaught of a terrifying earthquake. When her meeting with a mysterious client is ambushed, Stella witnesses the man being gunned down by a sniper and becomes a target herself. With the threat of aftershocks triggering landslides and floods, the new mom has no choice but to run to save her baby girl—even if it means teaming up with the man who has no idea he fathered her child.Trapped in a dangerously unstable wilderness with a killer closing in, Von and Stella are running out of time to get to safety. And every fissure reveals a new secret that will shake them to their foundation…Gold Medal Glitch (Storm Cliff Stables)
Par Lisa Mullarkey. 2015
Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn - the Core Four - are ready for a perfect summer at Storm Cliff Stables!…
Avery is especially anxious for this summer's adventures to start, because Olympic gold medalist Anna Wainwright is coming to camp. Riding lessons from a pro! Autographed boots! But when the girls arrive, Anna is nowhere to be found. Everyone says not to worry, but Avery is convinced something has happened to her equestrian hero. Will #1 fan Avery be able to find Anna? And what happens if she does? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.Alaskan Hero
Par Teri Wilson. 2013
Melting His HeartNever stay in one place too long. These are the words Brock Parker lives by. Roaming the world…
to save avalanche victims keeps the search-and-rescue patrolman from getting too close to anyone. The resort ski town of Aurora is no different. Until Brock meets Anya Petrova. The Alaska native needs someone to train her dog. Who better than the man who works wonders with his canine rescue team? Haunted by a family tragedy, Brock doesn't think he's anyone's hero. But Anya refuses to believe that. And when she shows her true mettle in the face of breathtaking danger, Brock realizes what he'll risk for the woman whose love has healed his heart.Healing the Forest Ranger
Par Leigh Bale. 2013
Rancher To The RescueWhen wild mustangs threaten someone's life, rancher Cade Baldwin springs into action. But he's not pleased when…
he sees the beautiful woman he's saved is the town's new forest ranger. Lyn Warner is determined to round up the wild horses he loves so much. But she's also the woman who makes him smile like no one else. After her husband died in a car crash, Lyn turned her back on her beliefs and focused all of her attention on her injured daughter. But Cade's strong faith and steady love might be exactly what they all need to create an unbreakable family.Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #3)
Par Peter Curtis, Jeanne Willis. 2024
'The huge Diplodocus called Dinosaur Munch had a tummy that never felt full after lunch.'Meet Dinosaur Munch, a Diplodocus with…
a giant appetite, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Munch is always hungry - he wants more and more and more - but will his huge appetite get him into trouble? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The CarnotaurusDinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus Rex (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #1)
Par Peter Curtis, Jeanne Willis. 2024
'The king of the dinosaurs, Dinosaur Roar, had a roar that no creature could ever ignore!'Meet Dinosaur Roar, the Tyrannosaurus…
rex in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.The king of dinosaurs, Dinosaur Roar! makes a noise that no one can ignore. But when Dinosaur SQUEAK goes missing, will his roar be enough to help him find her? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex is great to read aloud and perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The CarnotaurusDinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #2)
Par Peter Curtis, Jeanne Willis. 2024
'The naughtiest dinosaur anyone knew was the sneaky Deinonychus, Dinosaur Boo.'Meet Dinosaur Boo, the naughty Deinonychus in this brilliant rhyming…
story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Boo loves nothing more than playing tricks on the other dinosaurs, but he had better look out as he might just be in for a surprise of his own . . . With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus is great to read aloud and perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur STOMP! The TriceratopsDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The CarnotaurusDinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops (The World of Dinosaur Roar! #4)
Par Peter Curtis, Jeanne Willis. 2024
'Deep in the rainforest, far from the swamp, lived a grumpy Triceratops, Dinosaur Stomp.'Meet Dinosaur Stomp, the grumpy Triceratops, in…
this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Stomp doesn't want to play with the other dinosaurs, all he wants is to be left alone . . . but sometimes even a grumpy Triceratops needs a friend! With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide, as well as two pages of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!Discover, Learn and Explore the Colourful World of Dinosaur Roar!Also in the series:Dinosaur ROAR! The Tyrannosaurus rexDinosaur BOO! The DeinonychusDinosaur MUNCH! The DiplodocusDinosaur SNAP! The SpinosaurusDinosaur FLAP! The OviraptorDinosaur WHACK! The StegosaurusDinosaur WHIZZ! The CoelophysisDinosaur HONK! The ParasaurolophusDinosaur SQUEAK! The CompsognathusDinosaur BASH! The AnkylosaurusDinosaur CHEW! The IguanodonDinosaur THUD! The CarnotaurusFinding Hope (A Whistledown Farm Adventure #1)
Par Nicola Baker. 2024
The first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in…
the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout. When ten-year-old Ava moves to Whistledown Farm while her parents are working abroad, she must swap city life for mud, wellies and animals. But as one catastrophe follows another, will Ava learn to love life on the farm and find hope in nature? And can a very special little lamb show Ava that when all might seem lost, hope can be found... &‘Baker is a gifted writer, and her bucolic adventure harks back to classic farm stories such as those written by Dick King Smith and Michael Morpurgo&’ The BooksellerAbout the author: Growing up, Nicola spent hours with her nose stuck in a book or filling notebooks with stories and sketches. After a successful career as a physiotherapist and raising two children she&’s now come full circle and is writing again. Nicola lives on a smallholding with her husband and two children. When she&’s not mucking out chickens or feeding the sheep you&’ll find her writing adventure stories for children.Beneath the Texas Moon (Eclipse Ser. #17)
Par Elle James. 2006
A single mom and a rugged rancher team up when danger stalks their Texas town in this romantic suspense tale…
by a New York Times–bestselling author.Eve Baxter thought tiny Spirit Canyon, Texas, was the perfect place to escape her nightmares and be alone with her son—but the drought-ridden town had more than its share of secrets and skeletons. Eve’s isolated ranch quickly went from haven to hell, driving her into the strong arms of brooding rancher Mac McGuire.But even Mac was dangerous, as he represented everything Eve was running from. As the temperatures soared and tempers flared, Eve feared that not even her cowboy protector could save her from the fate Spirit Canyon had in store. . . .The Loop
Par Joe Coomer. 2001
Lyman, a thirty-year-old orphan, is sipping coffee on the front steps of the trailer he calls home one morning, when…
a ninety-year-old parrot arrives with a beakful of cryptic sayings -- such as "That which hath wings shall tell the matter" -- and a mysterious past. Convinced that heeding the bird's wisdom will lead him to answers about himself he so desperately seeks, Lyman combines his night job as a courtesy patrolman, circling the highway that loops around Fort Worth, with days in the library. Together with Fiona, the loquacious librarian, he traces his adopted pet's origins, and while what Lyman ultimately discovers may not help him piece together his own past, it paves the way for a future he never imagined.The Big Dreams of Small Creatures
Par Gail Lerner. 2022
From Black-ish writer and director Gail Lerner comes a whimsical and heartwarming tale where two unlikely allies band together to…
protect and defend the insect world from the worst enemy of all…humans.&“What an enchanting and wondrous book for young readers.&” —Jamie Lee Curtis, actress and bestselling children&’s book authorTen-year-old Eden&’s quiet life is upended when she saves a paper wasp nest from destruction and discovers, to her awe and amazement, that she and its haughty queen can talk to each other. This first conversation is the start of a grand adventure, leading Eden to The Institute for Lower Learning, a secret laboratory devoted to the peaceful coexistence of humans and insects. The Institute is more fantastic and idyllic than Eden could&’ve imagined but hidden deep within its tunnels is an old secret that could spell the end for all insects on earth.Nine-year-old August, an aspiring actor and bullied fourth-grader, is looking for that very secret after a few disastrous encounters have left him wanting to squash every annoying bug into oblivion. After all insects are small—he is big. And if there is anything he&’s learned from the bullies at school—it's that being bigger is what counts.But in the world of the Institute where insects have a place of their own, both Eden and August discover being bigger isn't necessarily better and sometimes the most courageous thing to do is to set out to make a new friend.K-9 Detection (New Mexico Guard Dogs #2)
Par Nichole Severn. 2024
They survived an explosion.Can they make it through the aftermath? After her bomb-detecting K-9 helps Jocelyn Carville save Captain Baker…
Halsey&’s life, she doesn&’t expect them to be working together on the investigation. The policeman clearly doesn&’t trust widowed Jocelyn&’s &“mercenary&” background but he does need her company&’s expertise. Infiltrating a powerful cartel to discover who wants him dead is intensely dangerous. Perhaps just as risky as getting close to a woman like Jocelyn…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the New Mexico Guard Dogs series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: K-9 SecurityBook 2: K-9 DetectionBook 3: K-9 ShieldThe Edge of Summer
Par Erica George. 2022
Fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson will be swept away by this big-hearted novel about one girl navigating first…
loss and first love during a summer on Cape Cod. Saving the whales has been Coriander Cabot and her best friend Ella&’s dream since elementary school. But when tragedy strikes, Cor is left to complete the list of things they wanted to accomplish before college alone, including a marine biology internship on Cape Cod. Cor's summer of healing and new beginnings turns complicated when she meets Mannix, a local lifeguard who completely takes her breath away. But she knows whatever she has with Mannix might not last, and that her focus should be on rescuing the humpback whales from entanglement. As the tide changes, Cor finds herself distracted and struggling with her priorities. Can she follow her heart and keep her promise to the whales and her best friend?The Dachshund Wears Prada: A Rom Com (Paws in the City #1)
Par Stefanie London. 2022
"London&’s characters leap off the page... It&’s a delightful start to a series that promises to be good fun."—Publishers Weekly"This…
is the romcom Carrie Bradshaw would have written if she were a dog person, and I'm obsessed!"—Teri Wilson, USA Today bestselling author of A Spot of TroubleHow do you start over when the biggest mistake of your life has more than one million views?Forget diamonds—the internet is forever. Social media consultant Isla Thompson learned that lesson the hard way when she went viral for all the wrong reasons. A month later, Isla is still having nightmares about the moment she ruined a young starlet&’s career and made herself the most unemployable influencer in Manhattan. But she doesn&’t have the luxury of hiding until she&’s no longer Instagram poison. Not when her fourteen-year-old sister, Dani, needs Isla to keep a roof over their heads. So, she takes the first job she can get: caring for Camilla, a glossy-maned, foul-tempered hellhound.After a week of ferrying Camilla from playdates to pet psychics, Isla starts to suspect that the dachshund&’s bark is worse than her bite—just like her owner, Theo Garrison. Isla has spent her career working to make people likable and here&’s Theo—happy to hide behind his reputation as a brutish recluse. But Theo isn&’t a brute—he&’s sweet and funny, and Isla should not see him as anything but the man who signs her paychecks. Because loving Theo would mean retreating to his world of secluded luxury, and Isla needs to show Dani that no matter the risk, dreams are always worth chasing.Paws in the CityDon't forget to check out Stefanie London's next book, Pets of Park Avenue!Alaskan Protector
Par Sharon Dunn, Heather Woodhaven. 2023
Target of a killerUndercover Mission by Sharon DunnUndercover on a cruise ship with her K-9 dog, Alaska State Trooper Maya Rodriguez uses…
herself as bait to catch a murderer. And security officer David Garrison is the only person she can trust with the truth. But with a possible serial killer dead set on taking out anyone who stands in the way, will Maya and David make it off the ship alive?Arctic Witness by Heather WoodhavenWhen his ex-wife goes missing in the wilderness, Alaska State Trooper Sean West and his K-9 partner rescue her from a kidnapper. But survivalist expert Ivy West saw the face of a murderer and now she and her foster child are targets. Now Sean must protect them and confront what drove him and Ivy apart…or risk losing the family he never thought he wanted.USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sharon Dunn2 Thrilling Stories Undercover Mission and Arctic WitnessDesperate Search
Par Lynette Eason, Christy Barritt. 2023
Let romance keep you warm this winterA race for survivalFollowing the Trail by Lynette EasonLacey Jefferson&’s search for her missing sister quickly…
turns into a murder investigation—thrusting Lacey and her search-and-rescue K-9, Scarlett, into a killer&’s sights. Now teaming up with her ex-boyfriend, Sheriff Creed Payne, is the only way to discover the murderer&’s identity. But can they survive long enough to dig up the truth?Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy BarrittErin Lansing will search every inch of the mountains to find her missing teen daughter—even with someone dead set on stopping her. Teaming up with search-and-rescue K-9 handler Dillon Walker and his dog, Scout, is her only chance at living long enough to see her daughter again. But to save them all, can Dillon and Scout help Erin confront the dangerous truth about her past?USA TODAY Bestselling Authors Lynette Eason & Christy Barritt2 Thrilling Stories Following the Trail and Dangerous Mountain RescueTalk to the Paw
Par Melinda Metz. 2018
The hilarious and heartwarming novel about everyone&’s favorite klepto-kitty, MacGyver, an adorably mischievous tabby with a talent for thievery and…
a sideline in helping the humans in his life find the love they deserve…She&’s putting her love life on paws… but her cat has other ideas! Jamie Snyder is thirty-four and single but NOT ready to mingle. After suffering through The Year of the Non-Commital Man, The Year of the Self-Absorbed Man, and The Year of the Forgot-to-Mention-I&’m-Married Man, Jamie&’s ready to celebrate The Year of Me—and MacGyver, of course. MacGyver is an adorable tabby with a not-so-adorable habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from the neighbors. That&’s right, MacGyver is a cat burglar. He&’s still the only male Jamie trusts—and the only companion she needs. MacGyver knows his human is lonely. He can smell it. It&’s the same smell he&’s noticed on their neighbor David, a handsome young baker who&’s tired of his friends trying to fix him up. But now MacGyver&’s on the case. First, he steals something from David and stashes it at Jamie&’s. Then, he steals something from Jamie and leaves it with David. Before long, the two are swapping stolen goods, trading dating horror stories, and trying not to fall in love. But they&’re not fooling MacGyver. When humans generate this much heat, the cat is out of the bag . . .