Wild Ice


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Everyone deserves a second chance at love... After inheriting her Aunt Cora’s country cottage, Lauren Bennett decides she’s ready for a change of address. The remote cottage borders a wildlife refuge and will be the perfect place to spend the summer. There’s just one hitch. Next door to the cottage, in a spooky old mansion, lives a mysterious man Lauren can’t quite figure out. When tragedy strikes, JD Mason’s world is turned upside down. Rather than look to his family and teammates for support, he escapes into his grief and shuts everyone away. He abandons the sport he loves and retires from playing hockey at the ripe old age of thirty. His plan to be left alone is shattered when Lauren, a free-spirited ornithologist, barges onto his property and into his life. Together, Lauren and JD will learn to find comfort in their surroundings, come to terms with the past, and discover love a second time around. *Although part of a series, Wild Ice can be read as a stand-alone, as can all the books in the Red Valley Ravens series.*




Under the Alaskan Ice


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The truth always surfaces. When a small bush plane smashes through the ice at Falls Lake Lodge, it’s a chilling reminder of everything Megan Metzler has lost. Three years ago, Meg’s pilot husband died in a similar crash, a tragedy Meg and her young son, Chip, have struggled to move on from. Still, Meg does everything she can to assist when Commander Bryce Saylor arrives to investigate, even as working alongside the handsome pilot stirs up painful memories—and an attraction that catches them both off guard. Bryce knows time is of the essence as he plunges into the frigid water in search of clues. But when vital evidence is destroyed, it soon becomes clear this downed plane was no accident. With someone tracking them from the woods, Meg and Bryce must race to unravel a mystery as indomitable as the Alaskan wilderness, or they might be the next victims to crash and burn…




WILD ICE


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This book contains text and photographs about Antarctica, its history, climate, geology, ice formations, geography, and zoology. Many large, high-quality colour photographs. Particular attention is paid to penguins. Includes maps.




Colorado Ice


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Offering climbs at all levels of difficulty, Colorado Ice is the ultimate ice climbing guidebook. The routes featured consistently form up each year and are primarily hard-water pathways. The focus of Colorado Ice is on the ascents-less traveled, but also included are the most popular and well-known ice climbs in the state.




The Wild Ice Cream Machine


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When Charley and Emily Elizabeth decide to work the ice cream machine themselves, things go smoothly until the lever gets stuck and they find themselves knee-deep in ice cream.




Pure Ice


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When the going gets tough, the tough play hockey... Landon Turner puts everyone else first and has dedicated his life to caring for his quadriplegic brother while working his butt off at his full-time job. There’s nothing easy about his existence, but all that might change when he meets a glamorous coworker who makes him realize how much he’s sacrificed. And then he gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to try out for his hometown city’s pro hockey team. For a man who has always dreamed of more than his blue-collar job, Landon finds himself having to choose between the life he desperately wants and the life he’s destined to have. Makeup artist and beauty guru Hannah Heatley can perfect a smoky eye and rock red lipstick like nobody’s business, but she can’t seem to give her own life the makeover it needs. After growing up in the shadow of her overbearing, wildly famous mother, Hannah has had enough drama to last a lifetime. Now she’s determined to get her personal life in order and finally pursue her real passion. Too bad she doesn’t know exactly what that is yet. Landon and Hannah don’t know if happily-ever-after exists, but in a city like Red Valley, anything can happen… *Although part of a series, Pure Ice can be read as a stand-alone, as can all the books in the Red Valley Ravens series.*




The World Of Ice


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"The World of Ice" by R. M. Ballantyne is a gripping Arctic adventure novel that transports readers to the frozen and also treacherous landscapes of the North Pole. This story revolves around the thrilling expedition of three young cousins: Peter, Alec, and also Bloomfield. In the quest for excitement and discovery, the intrepid trio sets out on a daring journey to explore the uncharted territories of the Arctic region. Their mission quickly turns into a life-or-death struggle they encounter the perils of polar bears, extreme cold, and also the constant threat of getting stranded on vast ice floes. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions paint a captivating picture of the Arctic's harsh beauty, the cousins confront the awe-inspiring landscapes and witness the unique wildlife that thrives in this frozen world. Amidst the challenges, the novel also explores themes of friendship, bravery, and also the importance of relying on one's wits and survival skills in the face of adversity. The narrative unfolds, readers are taken on a thrilling ride, witnessing the resilience and resourcefulness of the young adventurers. Throughout their journey, they gain a profound understanding of the fragile balance between man and nature and the indomitable spirit required to survive in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth.




Home Ice


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Home is where your hockey player is... As Allison Monroe balances work, school, and caring for her elderly grandmother, she has little time left for herself. Sure, she secretly dreams of a fairytale romance, but she is content living vicariously through her promiscuous, quirky best friend Izzy. However, Izzy has other plans. Intent on finding her friend a man, Izzy drags Ally to a local hockey game. Ally doesn't know anything about hockey, except for Izzy's hormone-fueled description of sweaty men in uniforms, but she tries to be a good sport anyway. To Ally's surprise, she enjoys the fast-paced game and is even more stunned when she collides with star player Benjamin Price, practically knocking him off his skates. Ben plays for the Red Valley Ravens and has everything that Ally does not: an exciting career, a multi-million dollar home overlooking the city, and, of course, a fast car. Ben opens up an exciting new world for Ally and easily sweeps her off her feet with his boyish good looks and athletic charm. When his contract with the Ravens expires and he is offered the chance to play for the best team in the league, which just so happens to be 1300 miles away, Ally risks losing everything. Will they end up on thin ice when life threatens to tear them apart? With the support of her family and friends, Ally experiences life, love, and letting go, and discovers that the true meaning of home isn't necessarily an address. *Although part of a series, Home Ice can be read as a stand-alone, as can all the books in the Red Valley Ravens series.*




THE WORLD OF ICE


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Blue Ice


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To most people, Antarctica is the white smudge at the bottom of a world map. Few realise that it's almost the size of Africa and that its wild weather and currents dominate the planet. Fewer, still, know that Cape Town has been the gateway to Antarctic expeditions for hundreds of years. Cook, Shackleton, Scott and many more all began their southern voyages from Table Bay. This book explores the frozen continent and the voyages of discovery from an African perspective -- and comes up with some surprising connections.