Author : Lynn A. Coleman
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 15,75 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0373487320
A marriage of convenience between laundress and cook Grace Martin and the innkeeper may lead to love.
Author : A. J. Cronin
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1447252829
A J Cronin was commissioned by The American Weekly to write a Christmas story for the December 21st issue in 1958. His vision for the story is described in his letter of acceptance: “It came to me very strongly that to achieve the highest and most profoundly touching results I should go back to the first Christmas of all and create a vivid reconstruction of the effects of the birth of the Child upon certain characters, notably the wife of the innkeeper where no room was found for Mary and Joseph. The title of the story would be The Innkeper’s Wife, for she, as I imagine her, is the central human character—a good and tender-hearted woman, childless herself, and bullied by an assertive and miserly husband.” Here now is the alternative story of Christmas, narrated with great skill, by the author of The Citadel, Hatter’s Castle and The Stars Look Down
Author : Julie Klassen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 40,10 MB
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1441230629
First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen! The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them--and her future--in a different light. With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?
Author : Muriel Drake Ryan
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 30,55 MB
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1449780474
The Innkeepers Wife is a story that came as a vision to the author. Follow her as she imagines what it must have been like inside the inn with no room. Christ was born that night as a homeless child. Someone took his family in.
Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2011-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433530287
Only two weeks from his crucifixion, Jesus has stopped in Bethlehem. He has returned to visit someone important—the innkeeper who made a place for Mary and Joseph the night he was born. But his greater purpose in coming is to pay a debt. What did it cost to house the Son of God? John Piper shares a tale of what might have been through the story-poem of an innkeeper whose life was forever altered by the arrival of the Son of God. Ponder the sacrifice that was made that night. Celebrate Jesus's birth and the power of his resurrection. And encounter the hope his life gives you for today—and for eternity. This imaginative story has been redesigned and makes a great gift for families.
Author : T. M. Thomas
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,5 MB
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781498446327
Through the years I have had the joy of reading and watching Tim's plays. I am amazed at his insight into the scriptures as he brings them alive with laughter and tears from the congregation. Our youth and adults have enjoyed acting in them. Though I have seen them many times over the years, I never get tired of seeing them once again. And, I always learn some new nugget of truth.David McLean, Sr. Pastor, Fellowship of Christ Church, Cary, NCThe Inn Keeper's Wife retells the familiar story of Christ's birth with a perfect blend of heart and humor. The characters are ordinary people telling an extraordinary story in such a way that lines from the play have become favorite quotes in our household.Carol and Joe McCoyTim Thomas blends the gift of teaching with the artistry of a playwright. He possesses a wonderful knack for taking the stories and truths of Scripture and retelling them in a way that is accurate, touching, relevant and, at times, hilarious. Over the years, as both an audience member and a participant, I have been encouraged and blessed by his plays. Pastor Gary McGheePlaying the part of the Inn Keeper's wife is a memory I will always cherish. Tim Thomas has a gift of bringing humor and insight into a very familiar story to make it come alive and new for the audience. The humor is combined with a depth of emotion and awe at the birth of the Christ child. I would highly recommend "The Innkeeper's Wife" drama. It has become a Christmas tradition in our congregation!Teresa BowyerMy wife and I played the corresponding lead roles in this drama several years ago. It remains one of the greatest memories of my life. I've seen several adaptations of this play and enjoyed each immensely. It is a clever portrayal of the spirit of the Christmas story that's lighthearted, while reaching the heart of the connection between us and the birth of Savior of all mankind.Mitchell BowyerThe Christmas story comes to life in this creative twist on the traditional narrative. Exciting, charming, and witty, it's a congregation favorite year after year!Lauren BowyerThe Inn Keeper's Wife is a lighthearted comedy that captivates our congregation time and time again. Having played the role of the Inn Keeper's wife, I can say that watching the wonderful script put into action never got old, and there is always a thrill reenacting a Christmas story that truly could have been real! I'm so excited for this drama to be published! Yay!!Katie Bowyer"
Author : Ilona Andrews
Publisher : NYLA
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 35,84 MB
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1641971045
Maud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers—a special group who provide ‘lodging’ to other-planetary visitors—so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards. But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her. Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud—completely abandoned by his family—has spent over a year avenging his debts. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire. Except... In helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined. Arland is not used to hearing the word ‘no;’ and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire. To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman—a human, with a very questionable past—who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. Maybe she’s not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn’t going to decide for her. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they’re expecting.
Author : Patricia Davids
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0369704355
USA Today–Bestselling Author: Her hope for love was stolen by tragedy—but could a new arrival at her family’s inn bring a second chance? Emma Wadler has made a good life for herself, running the Wadler Inn in the town of Hope Springs, Ohio. She has accepted her life as an “old maid,” and is content catering to the tourists who come to view her Amish community. She had once hoped to marry and raise a family of her own, but her fiancé died tragically when they were both only seventeen, and Emma has guarded her heart ever since. Adam Troyer fixes things. Having just returned to the faith after years in the English world, Adam is hoping to prove to his father that he is committed to a simple life. So he’s happy to be hired by Emma’s mother to make repairs to the inn during the winter off-season. The old Swiss-style chalet has its share of problems, but nothing he can’t fix. Nothing except perhaps the broken heart of the owner. . . . Praise for Patricia Davids’ novels “Uplifting . . . will have fans of Amish romance eager to read more from Davids.” —Publishers Weekly “Patricia writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination.” —Kim Vogel Sawyer, bestselling author of The Tapestry of Grace Previously published as The Inn at Hope Springs
Author : Bianca M. Schwarz
Publisher : Central Avenue Publishing
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,82 MB
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1771682116
"A gritty, steamy series opener full of dark twists and hot trysts." – Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author "An immersive and suspenseful Regency romance" – Publishers Weekly *One of the most requested romance books on NetGalley* In the twilight of a November evening, Sir Henry March, a man of wealth and charm — and a secret agent for the Crown — comes across a badly beaten Eliza Broad, desperate to escape her cruel stepfather. Knowing she has nowhere to go, Sir Henry takes her to his home to recover, and introduces her to a world of culture, art, and literature she never knew existed. But Eliza's brutal world follows her to London, where elite aristocratic salons coexist with the back alleys of the criminal underworld. As romance blossoms between them, Eliza unearths an old secret that leads them into the dark, sadistic world of sex trafficking, and allows Henry to finally identify a traitor responsible for selling military secrets and causing the death of thousands. A natural at the spy game, Eliza proves herself a worthy partner in the fight for truth and justice. But with time running out, and the fate of one girl hanging in the balance, Henry and Eliza must find a way to outwit a nasty pimp and eliminate a dangerous enemy agent. Look for the second book in the The Gentleman Spy Mysteries series, The Gentleman's Daughter.
Author : Jill Briscoe
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780929608181
When a shy innkeeper's daughter gets to play a part in Christ's birth, she discovers her own worthiness in God's eyes.
