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The Horse That Hannah Built

Author : Ryan A. Wingfield

Publisher : Ryan A. Wingfield

Page : 494 pages

File Size : 49,73 MB

Release : 2022-08-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Earth has been a desert for 300 years. Eldritch creatures known as seraphim now roam the planet's surface at its new masters, consuming any form of life in their wake. Any human survivors were driven underground long ago, into subterranean colonies where they have stayed for centuries. The Boston colony had recently been wiped out due to a seraphim breach. Hannah Derryberry, chief engineer of the Rockport, Massachusetts colony, built a robotic horse for her husband, Daniel, and sent him out on a secret expedition in search of other colonies across America that may still be thriving. Left behind, Hannah contends with mentoring a Bostonian refugee, motherhood, and the degradation of the Rockport colony, knowing that Daniel's failure to find another sanctuary could mean the death of perhaps the last colony left on Earth and the end of mankind. The Horse That Hannah Built is a story with peril, uncertainty, and human connection.



The Horse God Built

Author : Lawrence Scanlan

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 14,5 MB

Release : 2010-04-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1429968087

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This amazing and heartwarming story of Secretariat and the African-American man who knew him best is “detailed in all its equine awesomeness” (Maxim). Most of us know the legend of Secretariat: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed, Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie “Shorty” Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse’s success, has been all but forgotten—until now. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for—groom to North America’s finest racehorses. As Secretariat’s groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat’s wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion. In Scanlan’s rich narrative, we get a groom’s-eye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse’s glory from the sidelines. More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse.



The Horse That Hannah Built

Author : Ryan Wingfield

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,2 MB

Release : 2022-08-22

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Earth has been a desert for 300 years. Eldritch creatures known as seraphim now roam the planet's surface at its new masters, consuming any form of life in their wake. Any human survivors were driven underground long ago, into subterranean colonies where they have stayed for centuries. The Boston colony had recently been wiped out due to a seraphim breach. Hannah Derryberry, chief engineer of the Rockport, Massachusetts colony, built a robotic horse for her husband, Daniel, and sent him out on an expedition in search of other colonies across America that may still be thriving. Left behind, Hannah contends with mentoring a Bostonian refugee, motherhood, and the degradation of the Rockport colony, knowing that Daniel's failure to find another sanctuary could mean the death of perhaps the last colony left on Earth and the end of mankind.



Flight Path

Author : David Hill

Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 15,89 MB

Release : 2017-04-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0143770535

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A gripping novel for young adults that captures both the daring and the everyday realities of serving in the Air Force during the Second World War. Pete and Paul yelled together. 'Bandit! Nine o'clock! Bandit!' Jack spun to stare. There was the Messerschmitt on their left, streaking straight at them. Eighteen-year-old Jack wanted to escape boring little New Zealand. But he soon finds that flying in a Lancaster bomber to attack Hitler’s forces brings terror as well as excitement. With every dangerous mission, he becomes more afraid that he’ll never get back alive. He wants to help win the war, but will he lose his own life? My Brother’s War: '... there are stories that need to be told over and over again, to introduce a new generation of readers to important ideas and to critical times in their country's history ... Hill's descriptions of trench warfare are unforgettable.' from the Judges' Report of the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2013



Gingham Mountain

Author : Mary Connealy

Publisher : Barbour Publishing

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 24,46 MB

Release : 2009-08-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1607420546

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All aboard for a delightful, suspense-filled romance, where a Texan is torn between his attraction to a meddlesome schoolmarm and the charms of a designing dressmaker. When Hannah Cartwright meets Grant, she's determined to keep him from committing her orphans to hard labor on his ranch. How far will she go to ensure their welfare? Grant is determined to provide a home for the two kids brought in by the orphan train. Can he keep his ragtag family together while steering clear of love and marriage?



Filaree

Author : Marguerite Noble

Publisher : UNM Press

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 24,95 MB

Release : 1985-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780826308252

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This moving novel of pioneer life in Arizona has become a classic. Based on the life of the author's mother, it overturns every stereotype of western womanhood. "Comes closer to the truth and the validity of the so-called winning of the West than anything I have ever read. It is terrifying, heartbreaking and remarkable. . . . Filaree is also one of the most magnificent portraits of a woman that exists in our literature."--Howard Fast "I loved Filaree, I didn't just read it, I crawled between the pages and lived it."--Lily Tomlin "An extraordinary performance. . . . a powerful antidote to the romantic illusions some people have about ranch people and life on the range. . . . As a writer, Mrs. Noble makes no compromises. She tells her story in plain country American dialect, offers no exaggerated sex or violence, no vulgar talk. She is a realist in the best sense, a breath of fresh air in these free-wheeling times."--C. L. Sonnichsen



Amish Secrets Series 7-book Omnibus

Author : Jennifer Spredemann

Publisher : Blessed Publishing

Page : 1237 pages

File Size : 13,82 MB

Release : 2023-06-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Have you ever kept a secret that NO one could know? In the Amish Secrets series, you'll meet Hannah, Joseph, Lillianna, Salome, Rosanna, Elam and Candace. Each of these characters carry a secret so dear that if it were disclosed to those around them, it could spell the end of life as they know it...but God... Includes An Unforgivable Secret, A Secret Encounter, A Secret of the Heart, An Undeniable Secret, A Secret Sacrifice, A Secret of the Soul, and A Secret Christmas What readers have said about the books: IF I COULD GIVE THIS BOOK 100 STARS I WOULD!!! WOW!!!!! – Kobo review of An Unforgivable Secret I can't say enough good about this book. I started it and finished it in one day, I just could not put it down. As with all Jennifer Spredemann books you are quickly pulled into a wonderful story with characters that feel like close friends… – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter My soul has been blessed, and my intentions are to read all the books I can find written by…Spredemann. – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter I absolutely loved this book because this story is so filled with compassion, love. and faith. The storyline is simply amazing. – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter Heartfelt. This story showed me that God loves me. I had this happen to me. – B&N review of A Secret of the Heart I have become quite a fan of this author and the way she describes and draws you into the Amish way of life. – Goodreads review of A Secret of the Heart An exceptional read! There are so many twists, turns and surprises in this fast-paced book, that you will definitely not want to put it down once you start reading it! – B&N review of An Undeniable Secret Haunting. Romantic. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters. – Smashwords review of A Secret Sacrifice Just when I thought I knew the direction the story was going it would go in a different direction. –Amazon review of A Secret Sacrifice Yes, it was almost impossible to lay either of this writer's stories aside. I would highly recommend these books to all. – Amazon review of A Secret Sacrifice This fast-paced book will have you on the edge of your seat! There are surprises around every corner! – B&N review of A Secret of the Soul Wow!!! What a great story...This author has become one of my favorites to read, never disappointed in her books. – Amazon review of A Secret of the Soul This was a wonderful book! It reminded me of how special God's love for us is. It helped renew my faith. – Apple review of A Secret Christmas This book is full of faith and second chances. For those of us who love good clean inspiration stories, it is as perfect as it can get. – Amazon review of A Secret Christmas Are YOU ready to read it?



Worth It All

Author : Claudia Connor

Publisher : Loveswept

Page : 323 pages

File Size : 46,69 MB

Release : 2016-04-19

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 110188729X

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USA TODAY BESTSELLER • “Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story,” recommends Carly Phillips. Now the swoon-worthy McKinney Brothers series from this bestselling author continues as JT, the youngest of the trio, discovers that only love can make him whole. She’s fighting for control. . . . Paige Roberts learned to fend for herself growing up. Now she’s doing everything possible to give her daughter, Casey, the stability she never had. But when the vivacious five-year-old decides she’s done wearing her prosthesis, Paige faces her toughest challenge yet: trusting a handsome, brooding stranger who simply wants to help. He’s struggling to connect. . . . JT McKinney lost more than his leg in a car accident that stole his dreams of pro football. Eight years later, he's made a new life for himself far away from his old one. His business is developing cutting-edge prosthetics and he’s more than happy to turn his attention to machines instead of people. Still, he can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing. Will they take a chance on love? . . . When JT gets the chance to help Paige’s daughter, he takes it. He never planned on the two of them tearing down his walls or teaching him to believe in himself again. Paige might not believe in happily ever afters, but JT wants more than anything to be her prince. They’ll both have to let go of the past if they want a future. Praise for Worth It All “Claudia Connor writes the kind of romance I love most. Warm, realistic, and heartfelt, Worth It All delivers on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins “Worth It All is an amazing story about taking a chance and following through. As special needs bring Paige and JT together, this wonderfully written story will bring happiness to your heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin “Worth It All is exactly the kind of exquisitely raw and achingly emotional read I’ve come to expect from Claudia Connor—another hit from one of romance’s most talented authors.”—USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne “If you love romances where the main characters get a second chance for a fresh start, particularly ones that will tug at your heartstrings with the future of young child hanging in the balance, then you will . . . not want to miss Worth It All.”—The Romance Reviews “Fans of the series and of family-oriented romance are sure to fall in love with JT and his romance with single mom Paige.”—All About Romance “Downright heartwarming.”—The Good, The Bad and The Unread Praise for Claudia Connor and her McKinney Brothers series “Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips “I can’t get enough of Claudia Connor’s heartwarming stories. Sexy, emotional, complex, dreamy—her characters satisfy on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul “A reading experience that will no doubt satisfy fans and leave many eager for more tales of the passionate McKinney Brothers.”—RT Book Reviews Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.



Hannah’S Way

Author : Linda Sealy Knowles

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 333 pages

File Size : 16,59 MB

Release : 2014-04-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 149172787X

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Hannah Hopkins is on the journey of a lifetime. As part of a small wagon train heading to California in 1897, she and her father know that their new life will be filled with adventure, new horizons, and hardship. When Hannah is the victim of unwanted advances, she is callously shunned by their traveling companions. Worse, her beloved father, a respected physician, dies along the trail after a brief illness. Heartbroken and afraid, the grieving daughter is forced off the wagon train and abandoned to a nightmare. She finds herself the prisoner of an old couple who rob and abuse her. But one day when her captors tie her to the back of the wagon and leave her unattended in town while running errands, a guardian angel in the form of a five-year-old boy comes to her rescue. In this small town, Hannah meets Dr. Tim ORiley, who treats her injuriesonly to be forced into a marriage of convenience by uncontrollable circumstances. A defiant Hannah vows that she will never allow any man to dominate her again. Her new husband, a good man, only wants to love her and care for her. Tim respects her hesitations and keeps his distance until his new bride is ready. To the eyes of the world, theirs is a marriage made in heaven, but to Hannah it still seems that she has lost her freedom. Can she lower her guard to ever trust again, or will the scars of her past keep her alone and never allow her to have her way?



A Home for Hannah and An Amish Reunion

Author : Patricia Davids

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 18,38 MB

Release : 2017-12-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1488084513

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Two Amish stories of faith and second chances A Home for Hannah by Patricia Davids Nurse Miriam Kauffman once strayed far from her Amish community. Back in Hope Springs, Miriam needs Sheriff Nick Bradley—the cop who long ago caused her so much pain—to help her with the baby abandoned on her porch. Can two wounded hearts overcome their history to do what’s best for little Hannah and find love again? An Amish Reunion by Jo Ann Brown Hannah Lambright becomes an instant mother when her estranged father abandons his toddler daughter on her doorstep. She’s grateful to Daniel Stoltzfus for offering to help care for her sister—but the handsome carpenter broke her heart years ago and she’s afraid it’s never quite mended. Yet spending time together has Hannah hoping the family they’re forming will last forever.