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Leaving Lana'i

Author : Edie Claire

Publisher : Stackhouse Press

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 33,35 MB

Release : 2015-11-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Second in the USA-Today bestselling PACIFIC HORIZONS series! In these connected romantic novels, characters facing tragedy, heartbreak, and painful family secrets are drawn to the wild beauty of the natural world. Breaching whales and howling wolves refresh their spirits, but only human love can heal their souls… One horrible night fifteen years ago, a little girl named Maddie was taken away from the island paradise she treasured, the townspeople she loved, and the playmate who shared her soul. Now, she’s coming back to them. Maddie was only a child in those idyllic, carefree days when she and her best friend Kai swam in the ocean, fished, hiked, and stargazed on the tropical island of Lana'i. At twenty-five, she realizes that her memories of those elementary-school days may have been romanticized, given that the months following her mother’s sudden death and her own unwilling departure from Lana'i were the worst of her life. But she has never given up her dream of returning to the people she cared about. Not when warm images of the boy Kai’s face continue to haunt her mind. Having contrived to do post-doctoral research studying feral cats on the neighboring island of Maui, bold-from-birth Madalyn Westover isn’t afraid to show up out of nowhere and say hello. Nor is she afraid to track down Kai, despite several nebulous warnings about how much he has changed. But when she realizes that every man, woman and child in Lana'i City seems to have mysterious knowledge about her own family which she does not, Maddie doesn’t feel so brave anymore. And when reality crashes into fantasy full force, she must decide in whom and what she can trust to find her own true home. Praise for romantic fiction by Edie Claire: LONG TIME COMING “Emotionally gripping, suspenseful and superb… I was held in wonderment over much of this story and realized early on to expect the unexpected. This is a story of trust, love, friendship and healing. Ms. Claire is an author I hope to see more of in the future. If Long Time Coming is any indication of her writing talent, I will be first in line at the bookstores to get more of her work. This is a positively splendid tale from start to finish and is highly recommended.” Reviewer’s Choice Award -- Road to Romance “Two words. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Edie Claire has written a wonderful novel about friendship, love, guilt and death… Utterly riveting.” Rating: 10/10 -- Contemporary Romance Writers MEANT TO BE “One of the best books I have read this year... An element of suspense runs through the pages, and the endearing tale builds to a crescendo of excitement and thrill while warming the heart. Meant To Be is a powerful story of love, healing, discovery and truth... I closed the covers wishing I could stay inside the green world of Meara and Fletcher's mountain. Ms. Claire has woven a tale that touched my soul and will live as a cherished keeper to read again and again. I am pleased to award Meant To Be our finest honor, RRT's Perfect 10.” Perfect 10 Award -- Romance Reviews Today “Meant to be written, read and remembered in your heart decades after you've turned the last page. Edie Claire is an exceptional author and keeper of the heart.” -- Writers Room Magazine



Lana'i

Author : Alberta de Jetley

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 31,66 MB

Release : 2015-09-21

Category : Photography

ISBN : 1439653313

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Long before neatly cultivated rows of pineapple fields stretched out as far as one could see, demon spirits are said to have made L?na'i uninhabitable for humans. The spirits were banished by a young man from L?haina who is credited with forming the first settlement on the island. Centuries later, in 1778, warriors battled on the island's steep cliffs and drove their enemies to their deaths. Every living thing was destroyed, all except for one man who saved himself by leaping off a cliff into the ocean and swimming to safety. Time heals, and the land endured. When winter storms turned barren slopes green again, the natives returned and were followed in later years by men who carved their names into the history of L?na'i.



Red Leaves

Author : Tania Stephanson

Publisher : Sable BooKnight

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 48,96 MB

Release : 2020-03-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 177715832X

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Lana loves the Fall, but this Year, the crunchy leaves are drizzled in blood. Escaping her past seems impossible, and she is forced to face two relationships that had ended, or so she’d thought. Can she survive long enough to outrun the killer? Find out in this fast-paced short story. View the full Red Series list inside! They can be read in any sequence, except for Red Secrets, which should be read last. Red Snow is now available. Coming soon is Red Lies!



Model Behavior

Author : MJ Williamz

Publisher : Bold Strokes Books Inc

Page : 262 pages

File Size : 10,87 MB

Release : 2019-04-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1635553806

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Fashion photographer Ronnie Mannis loves women. She loves to photograph them, and she especially loves to sleep with them. But when she meets model Lana Ferguson, she knows she’s found the one for her. Lana has never been happier, and this time it could even be love. Ronnie is finally ready to settle down, but her ex, Whitney LaRoche, isn’t going to accept that she’s moved on. When Whitney’s jealousy ends in an attack that leaves Lana disfigured, Lana's world comes crashing down. Her career is over, and life as she knows it changes forever. Certain that Ronnie, surrounded by the world’s most desirable women, couldn't possibly want her now, Lana pushes her away. Despite her guilt over the price Lana has paid for her past mistakes, Ronnie vows to convince Lana she’s just as beautiful as ever in all the ways that matter most.



Travel Adventures Maui, Molokai and Lanai

Author : Sharon Hamblin

Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc

Page : 415 pages

File Size : 44,2 MB

Release : 2009-04

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1588436942

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From discovering Maui¿s rich and vibrant history to exploring Haleakala National Park and from relaxing on pristine beaches to whale watching in the sparkling blue waters, Maui and the surrounding islands are fast becoming a holiday favourite. Travel Adventures Maui, Lanai & Molokai provides readers with everything they need to know for planning a trip to this fabulous region, including the best places to stay and eat ¿ for all tastes and budgets; practical travel advice; and expert info on what to pack and when to go. Also featured in this authoritative guide are expert hints, tips, and advice on discovering all the exciting activities available ¿ from discovering the delights of the region¿s big towns and rural villages to volcano tours.



The Lion Is In

Author : Delia Ephron

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 18,51 MB

Release : 2013-01-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0452298938

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"One of the sharpest observers of human behavior around."—Booklist (starred review) BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SIRACUSA, coming in trade paperback on June 6, 2017! Tracee is a runaway bride and kleptomaniac. Lana’s an audacious beauty, a recovering alcoholic. Rita is a holy-roller minister’s wife, desperate to escape her marriage. One warm summer’s night, these three women go on the lam together. Their car breaks down on a rural highway in North Carolina and they’re forced to seek shelter in a seemingly abandoned nightclub. Which is where they meet Marcel. And soon everything changes. Marcel, you see, is a lion. Written with the deftness, humor, and sparkling wit that mark her books, plays, and movies, Delia Ephron’s The Lion Is In is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage, love—and learning to salsa with the king of the jungle.



A Taste for More

Author : Phyllis R. Dixon

Publisher : Dafina

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 41,67 MB

Release : 2024-06-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 149674313X

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In a breathtaking saga spanning the final three decades of the Great Migration - from the Jim Crow south in rural midcentury Mississippi through the transformative 1970s - a tenacious single mother and culinary genius builds an unprecedented empire. But the one dream she can’t stop chasing may cost her everything… Readers of Terry McMillan, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Tracy Brown, ReShonda Tate, and Sadeqa Johnson will be captivated by this powerful story of mothers and daughters, against-all-odds success, generational trauma, and redefining home. Money is security. Always. Margo Dupree has lived by that rule since childhood, when her father’s death plunged her and her mother into poverty. Marriage brought only disillusionment and struggle. But it also gave Margo the determination to migrate north in search of a better life for herself and her young daughter, Lana. The north, however, isn’t the panacea she expected, and Margo finds herself contending with the all-too-familiar obstacles of racism and prejudice, not to mention the new stresses of urban living. But things change once she realizes that what was once her greatest shame is now her greatest asset—the skills she learned from her mother’s job as a cook. Using her tasty recipes, personality, and relentless hustle, Margo begins to build a successful restaurant chain. Yet despite her ever-more desperate efforts, she can't earn her heart’s deepest desire: Lana’s forgiveness for her early absence. As Lana becomes a beautiful young woman with an increasingly mercenary temperament, Margo wonders if she knows her daughter at all—and if she can save her from the bitter and frighteningly dangerous mistakes that may shatter both of their worlds . . .



Women's Interpersonal Conflicts With Female Coworkers: A Path To Resolution

Author : Dr. Myra G. Jacob

Publisher : Global Training & Coaching LLC

Page : 417 pages

File Size : 47,32 MB

Release : 2022-05-30

Category : Self-Help

ISBN :

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This book is about the challenges women face when they have interpersonal clashes with female coworkers based on mutual dislike or differences in personal style, attitudes, or preferences. The many conversations that were held with women across the U.S. illustrate why women often find it so difficult to properly handle these types of disputes, and the actions they believe are necessary to resolve them effectively. This book presents women’s personal stories in their own words about challenging interpersonal conflicts with female coworkers, how they handled the situation, and the lessons they learned. Women’s ability to resolve tough interpersonal conflicts with other women at work is crucial. Why? Because research has shown that people tend to believe that women’s interpersonal conflicts with female coworkers are more problematic than those of men with male coworkers. As a result, that creates the general perception that women do not work well together. In their personal stories, women share the important lessons they learned as well as their top dos, don’ts, and constructive tips for dealing with interpersonal conflicts with female coworkers. Thanks to the many in-depth conversations with women across the U.S., this book offers an effective model consisting of key steps that women believe are necessary to successfully resolve interpersonal conflicts. By using the conflict resolution model that evolved from the research conducted for this book, women can ensure that both they and their colleagues feel heard, no grudges will be held, and the conflict will be over for good. Not only does this model work for women, but it can also work for anyone.



Leaving You

Author : Karice Bolton

Publisher : Karice Bolton

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 29,44 MB

Release : 2021-10-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Lana Roberts always thought she grew up with the perfect parents who ran the perfect inn surrounded by the perfect family. Never in a million years did she expect that her family clung to secrets like a spider to its web. Lana’s version of reality obviously didn’t occur, and it has left her shook. For years, she’s waited for the perfect guy to swoop her off her feet, but it’s slowly dawning on her that there’s no such thing as perfection. In its place are lost dreams, but she’s determined to reclaim them. When Lana decides to go on a solo road trip to Montana, her world becomes as vivid as her wildest dreams, and she learns that it’s never too late to have a new beginning. Jacob Miller has had it all, done it all, and is desperately trying to escape it all. He’s spent the better part of his twenties and and most of his thirties playing stadiums and trying to make the road home, but he’s had enough and his vacation home in Montana promises to provide the peace he needs to end his career. It isn’t until Lana Roberts barrels into town talking about her own dreams that he realizes his aren’t quite over, and he hopes he can convince her that maybe the two of them could be something special, but she’s worried it’s too good to be true. Now it’s up to Jacob to convince her that life can be their own kind of perfect.



Raise A Glass Full Series box set

Author : Mary E Thompson

Publisher : BluEyed Press

Page : 2882 pages

File Size : 24,51 MB

Release :

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Includes the entire Raise A Glass series in one full set. Join these cousins as they build their futures, learn what really matters, and find love. Love The Wine You're With - Alyssa has one goal before she leaves for college: lose her V-card. Never A Bridesmaid, Always A Bride - Alyssa is back fifteen years later with a broken heart. Jake isn't interested, but neither can resist the pull that brought them together the first time. Love At First Fight - Cody has always loved Andie, but she only saw him as her brother's best friend. Until he starts working on her house and sees there's so much more to him. Everything She Never Wanted - Cynthia left when they were young and took Henry's heart with her. Now, she's back, just when he needs someone to lean on. Too True To Be Good - Zach was not looking for love, until it showed up on his doorstep. Walk Of Fame - When Dillon's one night stand turns up at his house the next day, he knows he can't let her go. Fake It Till You Break It - Kristen is only looking to lose herself in a man, not lose her heart. But Zane is hard to resist. Sealed With A Slap - Sean found The One when he was young, but now he's found the one...who makes him crazy. He can't resist her, or resist fighting with her. All's Fair In Love And Wine - Leo has too much to do, but when a beautiful woman walks in and sits down at his bar, he knows she's special. Too bad his best friend wants her, too. Love Is Thicker Than Water - Ryan is still recovering from the loss of his father, but a late night encounter with a stranger makes him smile. Until he learns she's the daughter of his father's enemy.