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Lady Outlaw
by Stacy HenrieNo one would ever imagine a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family's ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it, until her upright new ranch hand offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake.Former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson is ready for a new, clean start. With a woman like Jennie, he could build a future there in Utah territory. But only if his gentle faith can guide her in a choice between the land she's fought so hard to save and a future by his side.
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by Sherri Shackelford Stacy HenrieFall in love with these heartwarming classic Western historical romances by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Stacy Henrie and fan favorite Sherri Shackelford!Lady Outlaw by Stacy HenrieNo one would ever imagine a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family’s ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it, until her upright new ranch hand offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake.Former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson is ready for a new, clean start. With a woman like Jennie, he could build that future here in Utah territory. But only if his gentle faith can guide her in a choice between the land she’s fought so hard to save, and a future by his side.Winning the Widow’s Heart by Sherri ShackelfordWhen Texas Ranger Jack Elder stormed the isolated Kansas homestead, he expected to find a band of outlaws. Instead, the only occupant is a heavily pregnant woman—and she’s just gone in to labor. A loner uneasy with emotion, Jack helps deliver widow Elizabeth Cole’s baby girl and can’t get back on the trail fast enough. The robber and murderer he’s after killed one of Jack’s own—and he vows to catch the man. But when he returns to check on Elizabeth and her little one, he discovers that she may hold the key to his unsettled past—and his hoped-for future.
Lady Outlaw and The Unlikely Wife
by Debra Ullrick Stacy HenrieTwo most surprising women…Lady Outlaw by Stacy HenrieNo one would ever imagine that a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family’s ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it. Until her upright new ranch hand, former bounty hunter Caleb Johnson, offers a glimpse of how much is really at stake…The Unlikely Wife by Debra UllrickRancher Michael Bowen’s bride, married by proxy, is not what he expected. With her trousers, cowboy hat and rifle, Selina Farleigh Bowen looks like a female outlaw, not the genteel lady he corresponded with. Selina loved Michael’s letters, even if she couldn’t read them herself. A friend read them to her and wrote her replies—but that “friend” left things out. Yet time might show Michael the true value of his unlikely wife.USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Lady Preacher
by K. T. RicheyTo everyone, Shante Dogan has a wonderful life. She is the pastor of a successful church, a loving single parent, a sought-after conference speaker and in a solid relationship with the most eligible bachelor in town, Maxwell Patrick, a local pastor. Her life is turned upside down when she successfully stops the opening of a gentlemens club that is owned by her ex-husband, Kevin, another local pastor. As her relationship with Max heats up, Shante faces the biggest trial in her ministry when her church board questions her integrity, morality and commitment to Christ. She faces the dilemma of revealing and confronting her past and relying on her faith to help her find peace and true love.
Lady Ruth Bromfield
by Gordon Smith Vanessa MucaveroNel 1935, Ruth veniva data alla luce da una ragazza-madre ebrea, in Germania. Temendo la persecuzione nazista, Ruth fu mandata in Inghilterra sul "kinder transport" per essere cresciuta da un prete della Chiesa di Inghilterra. Lui la crebbe nella fede cristiana, e insieme ad aiuti esterni, lui la espose anche alla fede ebraica. La sua fede guidò la sua vita e l'aiutò a costruire legami tra gruppi diversi, sin da giovane. Segui la sua storia, la sua crescita e il divenire un ingegnere sul progetto Idro-elettrico delle Snowy Mountain. La sua storia ti aiuterà a ritrovare la speranza e a mostrarti come superare le differenza che dividono tutti noi. Uno sguardo sensazionale sul superamento dell'intolleranza religiosa ed etnica.
Lady Ruth Bromfield
by Gordon Smith Maria CurriaEn 1935, Ruth nació de una madre soltera judía en Alemania. Temiendo la persecución nazi, Ruth fue enviada a Inglaterra en el "Kindertransport" para ser criada por un sacerdote de la Iglesia de Inglaterra. Él la educó en la fe cristiana y, con ayuda, también en la fe judía. Su fe guio su vida y le permitió construir puentes entre diferentes grupos, desde muy joven. Siga su historia a medida que crece y se convierte en ingeniera en el Proyecto Hidroeléctrico de las Montañas Nevadas. Su historia de seguro aumentará sus esperanzas y le mostrará cómo superar las diferencias que todos compartimos. Una visión sensacional para superar la intolerancia religiosa y étnica.
Lady at the Window: A Novella (Paraclete Fiction)
by Robert WaldronLady at the Window chronicles the last Holy Week in Julian of Norwich's life. In her secret journal (because women are forbidden to write in English) the great English mystic chronicles her inner life, including her relationship with the "courteous Lord," who when she was young was a constant presence in her life, but now in her old age feels to be more of a constant absence, Deus Absconditus.There are two windows in Lady Julian's anchorage: one looks upon the interior of St. Julian's Church with its high altar and tabernacle; the other opens onto the city of Norwich with its publicans, sinners, poor, people in the marketplace, and neighbors. Among these there are those in deep distress who find their way to Lady Julian, now famous for her wisdom and holy counsel. There is the young woman with a child outside of marriage. There is a wounded young soldier, jobless, homeless, and afraid. There is a man who has betrayed his betrothed. And others. No one leaves Julian's window without psychological and spiritual uplifting.But the underlying theme of this novella is Lady Julian's dark night of the soul. As with other mystics who came after her, e.g., St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Calcutta, Julian abides in a cloud of unknowing, praying daily that her darkness be dispelled by divine light.
Lady in Waiting: A Novel
by Susan MeissnerLove is a choice you make every day. Content in her comfortable marriage of twenty-two years, Jane Lindsay had never expected to watch her husband, rad, pack his belongings and walk out the door of their Manhattan home. But when it happens, she feels powerless to stop him and the course of events that follow Brad's departure. Jane finds an old ring in a box of relics from a British jumble sale and discovers a Latin inscription in the band along with just one recognizable word: Jane. Feeling an instant connection to the mysterious ring bearing her namesake, Jane begins a journey to learn more about the ring--and perhaps about herself. ~ In the sixteenth-century, Lucy Day becomes the dressmaker to Lady Jane Grey, an innocent young woman whose fate seems to be controlled by a dangerous political and religious climate, one threatening to deny her true love and pursuit of her own interests. As the stories of both Janes dovetail through the journey of one ring, it becomes clear that each woman has far more infl uence over her life than she once imagined. It all comes down to the choices each makes despite the realities they face.
Lady of Disguise (A Dericott Tale #6)
by Melanie DickersonOnly the hidden treasure will allow Louisa and her sister to gain their freedom.England, 1388: All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored &“Giant&’s Treasure,&” a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It&’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure. It&’s the hope that has kept her defying her uncle&’s efforts to marry her off to the highest bidder.After her uncle starts to parade Louisa&’s twelve-year-old sister Margaret in front of potential husbands, Louisa realizes she has no time to waste. She disguises herself as a boy and takes off for Scotland. But the road is a harsher place than she&’d imagined, and she is relieved to find a friend in the knight, Sir Charles, who goes along with her on her journey.Charles is intrigued by this young woman who claims her name is &“Jack&” and is set on going to Scotland. He goes along, pretending to believe she is a boy, in order to make sure nothing bad happens to her. As they meet new friends along the road, and as Louisa comes clean about her identity, the pair find themselves falling in love. But what will happen when they reach Scotland? Will they find their independence and the freedom to marry in the form of a buried treasure, or will the monster from Louisa&’s own past keep the young couple apart?A delightfully charming reimagining of &“Jack and the Beanstalk&” from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson.Sweet historical medieval romancePart of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow; Book 5: Cloak of Scarlet; Book 6: Lady of DisguiseBook length: 73,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Lady of the Lotus-Born: The Life and Enlightenment of Yeshe Tsogyal
by Gyalwa Changchub N NyingpoThe first Tibetan to attain complete enlightenment was in all probability the woman Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, the master who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. This classical text is not only a biography but also an inspiring example of how the Buddha's teaching can be put into practice. Lady of the Lotus-Born interweaves profound Buddhist teachings with a colorful narrative that includes episodes of adventure, court intrigue, and personal searching. The book will appeal to students of Tibetan Buddhism and readers interested in the role of women in Buddhism and world religions.
Ladybird
by Grace Livingston HillFraley's dear mother has just dies and left Fraley utterly alone in a hostile world. She sets off on a dangerous adventure, unsure of what lies ahead. Her only comforts are the faith her mother shared with her and the family Bible. Along the way, Fraley meets a young man who is on an adventure of his own: He has come west to lead a small church. But George Seagrave is not prepared for his task. He does not know Fraley's God. Fraley points the way for him, and he helps her flee to safety in New York. But still the path is full of dangers and difficulty. Both young people need to learn whether their faith can sustain them. In the process, they find something that will change their lives forever. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.
Laelia: A Novel
by Ruth-Miriam GarnettEach of the Cates sisters had felt for a time that her husband should be put away where others could take care of him.... So begins the powerful, empowering journey of three women who decide to get a fresh start on life -- and embark upon a plan to place their men in care facilities. Daughters of a prominent African American family, Rebecca, Claudia, and Gracelyn Cates are ready to leave their ailing husbands -- no match for their wives in their unusual vigor, strong constitutions, and mental energy -- behind. And if they play their cards right, the Cates sisters will keep their good names intact, despite the Old Testament rantings of their Baptist pastor and relentlessly gossiping neighbors in their small-town world of Peoria, Illinois. Claudia, instructed by eldest sister Rebecca to be more outgoing, enchants her parochial neighbors with her urbane chic. Gracelyn stages a Sunday school play about Harriet Tubman. And when Hillary Clinton appears at a churchwomen's tea party they're hosting, the Cates sisters establish themselves as indisputable leaders of their community. United in their purpose, the Cates women transcend the hand fate dealt them and find themselves anew...with the possibility of midlife romance. An unforgettable story of love, loss, and sisterly devotion, Laelia is a tale about the ties that bind and liberate us all.
Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life
by Niki BrantmarkIn a fast-paced world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love? Sweden is ranked in the top three of the world’s happiest places to live, and lagom, which means “not too much and not too little—just right,” is the Swedish philosophy for enjoying balance in every aspect of life—from work and leisure to family and food, and everything in between. Experienced bakers know by touch when the dough they are kneading is lagom—not too moist and not too dry. At the office, professionals who work hard—but not to the detriment of other parts of their lives—are following the lagom ideal. Lagom is moderation, balance, and equality.By using the Swedish lifestyle as an example, Niki Brantmark offers insightful suggestions and bite-sized actions to help you make subtle changes to your life, so you too can make time for the things that matter most and find greater happiness.
Laicidad and Religious Diversity in Latin America
by Juan Marco Vaggione José Manuel Morán FaúndesThis book presents revealing reflections on historical, socio-political, and legal aspects, as well as their contexts, in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. Further, it includes theoretical and empirical analyses that identify the connections between religion and politics that characterize Latin American countries in general. The individual chapters are based on a dialogue between regional and international approaches, renewing them and taking them to their limits by incorporating the Latin American experience. The book reflects the current intensification of research on religion in Latin America, the resulting reassessment of previous approaches, and the strengthening of empirical studies. It provides vital insight into the ways in which politics regulates the religious sphere, as well as how religion modulates and intervenes in politics in Latin America. In doing so it builds a bridge between the findings of researchers in the region on the one hand and the English-speaking academic public on the other, contributing to a dialogue that enriches comparative perspectives.
Lailah's Lunchbox
by Lea Lyon Reem FaruqiLailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won't understand why she doesn't join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
Laizität und Sozialdemokratie: Eine vergleichende Untersuchung von Religions- und Weltanschauungspolitik in Frankreich, Spanien und Deutschland
by Jonas MayDie Öffnung sozialdemokratischer und sozialistischer Parteien gegenüber Religions- und Weltanschauungsgemeinschaften hat zu uneinheitlichen Situationen in den ursprünglich religionskritischen, laizistischen Parteien geführt. Bei allen gemeinsam geteilten Werten der europäischen Schwesterparteien existieren divergierende laizistische Grundhaltungen und Auslegungsarten des Konzeptes der Laizität. Diese bilden den Gegenstand der vorliegenden Arbeit: Die laizistischen Grundhaltungen verschiedener sozialdemokratischer Parteien in Europa werden herausgestellt, verglichen und analysiert. Dies geschieht durch eine Inhaltsanalyse von Parteipublikationen, die ergänzt wird durch Experteninterviews mit prominenten Vertretern der Parteien – so u.a. mit dem früheren spanischen Ministerpräsidenten José Luis Zapatero, mit dem ehemaligen Bundestagspräsidenten Wolfgang Thierse oder mit dem früheren Nationalen Sekretär für Laizität in Frankreich Jean Glavany. Anschließend werden auf Grundlage einer vergleichend ausgerichteten Analyse laizistischer Deutungsmuster der Parteien perspektivisch mehrere Erklärungsansätze und Einflussfaktoren auf die unterschiedlichen laizistischen Ausprägungen formuliert.
Lake Season: A Bluebell Inn Romance (A Bluebell Inn Romance #1)
by Denise HunterThe first story in a brand-new series, Lake Season invites readers to the Bluebell Inn in a small North Carolina town where a lost letter, a chance for new love, and old secrets beckon.When their parents die in a tragic accident, Molly Bennett and her siblings pull together to fulfill their parents&’ dream of turning their historic Bluebell, North Carolina, home back into an inn. Staying in town would be temporary—three years at most—then they plan to sell the inn, and Molly can get back to chasing her own dreams.Adam Bradford (aka bestselling author Nathaniel Quinn) is a reclusive novelist with a bad case of writer&’s block. Desperate for inspiration as his deadline approaches, he travels to the setting of his next book, a North Carolina lake town. There, he meets his muse, a young innkeeper who fancies herself in love with his alter ego.Molly and Adam strike up an instant friendship. When Molly finds a long-lost letter in the walls of her inn, she and Adam embark on a mission to find the star-crossed lovers and bring them the closure they deserve. But Adam has secrets he isn&’t ready to share. Past and present collide as truths surface, and Molly and Adam will have to decide if love is worth trusting.Praise for Denise Hunter:&“Nobody does summer romance better than Denise Hunter.&” —JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author
Lakeside Family
by Lisa JordanIn the space of a minute, Nick Brennan learns he has a nine-year-old daughter-and that she desperately needs his help. All this time, his high school sweetheart, single mother Josie Peretti, thought he knew about their child. And that he just didn't care. About the ill little girl-or Josie, the woman he's never forgotten. But Nick made a long-ago promise never to forsake his family the way his father did. A promise he vows to make good on now...if only Josie will bless him with a second chance.
Lakeside Hero (Men of Millbrook Lake #1)
by Lenora WorthA Soldier Returns Former marine Alec Caldwell is happy to return home alive. The scars he carries-inside and out-are a burden he plans to face alone. All he wants is a quiet life devoted to helping wounded veterans. That is, until he meets pastry chef Marla Hamilton-who's just too sweet to resist. But the single mother is fighting her own battles. The last man in Marla's life hurt her and put her daughter in danger, leaving the child frightened of strangers. Alec seems like the thrill-seeking men Marla avoids. But can becoming a family give these wounded hearts a chance to heal?
Lakeside Reunion
by Lisa JordanBed-and-breakfast owner Lindsey Porter prays she won't run into Stephen Chase when she returns to Shelby Lake. Five years ago, the cop jilted her to marry another woman, and Lindsey fled town. But no sooner does she hit city limits than Stephen pulls her over for a broken taillight. Despite the past, he's still able to stir up Lindsey's old feelings for him. Now a widower and single dad, Stephen recognizes a second chance when he sees one. And he'll do anything to make Lindsey trust in God and take a risk for love-again.
Lakeside Romance
by Lisa JordanIn this inspirational romance, a widower gets a second chance at love when he’s lured into partnering with his pretty neighbor at a teen summer camp.Sarah Sullivan will do whatever it takes to make her summer youth program permanent. But when she’s tasked with teaching the teens basic kitchen skills, her hope goes up in flames. Not knowing the first thing about cooking, Sarah needs help. Smelling the delicious aromas coming from her neighbor’s apartment one night, she thinks she’s found her answer. Alec Seaver might know his way around pots and pans, but the lone-wolf widower doesn’t want anything to do with the free-spirited beauty next door. But after he becomes Sarah’s reluctant partner, Alec realizes that she might just be the key ingredient missing from his life.
Lakeside Sweetheart: Her Rancher Bodyguard Lakeside Sweetheart Falling For The Hometown Hero (Men of Millbrook Lake #3)
by Lenora WorthIn the New York Times–bestselling author’s sweet and wholesome romance, a brief return home leads to unexpected feelings for the handsome pastor next door. Returning to her hometown to clear out her late mother’s house, Vanessa Donovan’s goal is to do the job quickly and escape. She refuses to get involved with her handsome neighbor, Rory Sanderson. And she certainly won’t let herself be dazzled by his smile and caring ways. Because if there’s one thing Vanessa won’t do, it’s fall for a minister. While the pastor in Rory wants to mend Vanessa’s wounds, the man in him can’t resist the beautiful woman. But while he’s helping her, Vanessa is doing the unthinkable—healing his own deep scars and opening his heart. Now he’ll have to muster his courage and his faith to convince her that love is worth the risk.
Lakeside Sweethearts
by Lisa JordanFrom Friendship to Romance Agnes Kingsley can hardly bear to walk past the house she lived in as a married woman. It's full of bad memories she's never shared-not even with her best friend, Ian James. But now Ian wants her help to restore that old home for a community project. Agnes knows it's for a good cause, but as their work brings them even closer together, she's afraid to trust-in herself or in the feelings she's secretly harbored for her childhood friend. Yet as they chip away at the house, walls come down around both their hearts...uncovering a foundation to last a lifetime.
Lakeview Protector
by Shirlee McCoyA military vet and a troubled widow are caught in a case of disappearing women in the woods in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.Ex-military man Eli Jennings owed his commander his life and vowed to repay him by finding his missing sister. His search led to Jasmine Hart’s mountain cabin in Lakeview, Virginia, where another woman had disappeared. A strong-willed widow, Jasmine didn’t think the two were related. Until a major clue to both mysteries was found in her house. And her own mother-in-law was a witness. Scared for the only family she had left, Jasmine turned to Eli for help. But someone powerful wanted to ensure she never felt safe, never learned the whole truth. And that meant making one more woman disappear.
Lamb: A Novel
by Bernard MacLaverty“Lamb will move you by the grace of its prose and by its honesty and emotional accuracy. It is not easy to write about innocence in a world like ours but Bernard MacLaverty has done it. This is a beautiful novel.” —John Gabree, Newsday When Brother Sebastian, nee Michael Lamb, runs away from a bleak reformatory, taking with him twelve-year-old Owen Kane, the media and the police call it a kidnapping. For Lamb, though, it is a rescue of a formerly abused boy from a place of no hope, a last grasp at an elusive happiness. But as the outside world closes in, as time and money run out, Lamb finds himself moving towards a solution that is as shocking as it is loving.