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Sweet Honesty (Carmen Browne #2)
by Stephanie Perry MooreTen-year-old Carmen settles into her new home in Ettrick, Virginia. It's Christmas and Carmen has a problem: she's bored and conspires against her parents to have a 'free day' at the mall without them. A subplot in the story involves adopted brother, Clay, as he continues to wonder about his real parents, and Carmen decides to help him dig into his past. Will her parents find out about their schemes?
Sweet Honesty (Carmen Browne #2)
by Stephanie Perry MooreTen-year-old Carmen settles into her new home in Ettrick, Virginia. It's Christmas and Carmen has a problem: she's bored and conspires against her parents to have a 'free day' at the mall without them. A subplot in the story involves adopted brother, Clay, as he continues to wonder about his real parents, and Carmen decides to help him dig into his past. Will her parents find out about their schemes?
Sweet Like Sugar
by Wayne HoffmanAn accidental friendship unfolds between a widowed octogenarian Orthodox rabbi and a gay, Jewish twenty-something in this witty & thoughtful novel. In Yiddish, there is a word for it: bashert—the person you are fated to meet. Twentysomething Benji Steiner views the concept with skepticism. But the elderly rabbi who stumbles into Benji&’s office one day has no such doubts. Jacob Zuckerman&’s late wife, Sophie, was his bashert. And now that she&’s gone, Rabbi Zuckerman grapples with overwhelming grief and loneliness. Touched by the rabbi&’s plight, Benji becomes his helper—driving him home after work, sitting in his living room listening to stories. Their friendship baffles everyone, especially Benji&’s sharp-tongued, modestly observant mother. But Benji is rediscovering something he didn&’t know he&’d lost. Yet the test of friendship, and of both men&’s faith, lies in the difficult truths they come to share. With each revelation, Benji learns what it means not just to be Jewish, but to be fully human—imperfect, striving, and searching for the pieces of ourselves that come only through another&’s acceptance. Praise for Sweet Like Sugar &“A story that is beautifully told, profound and funny.&” —Jonathan Rosen, author of Joy Comes In The Morning&“A stirring story about the face of love on many different levels.&” —Carolyn Hessel&“An unforeseen tale of friendship and faith.&” —Dave King, author of The Ha-Ha
Sweet Magnolia
by Norma L. JarrettFrom the author of fiction favorite Sunday Brunch comes an inspirational novel about two bitterly divided sisters struggling to forgive each other and renew their faith in God.Everything is not always sweet on Magnolia Lane, where the Ledoux clan had always gathered under the watchful eye of the family matriarch, Hannah. Years later, Hannah's granddaughter Summer, a soon-to-be bride, has planned a weekend event that prompts a major family reunion. But once relatives come together to celebrate Summer's wedding, generational secrets that have spanned decades slowly come to the surface.Blowing in belatedly and stoking long-standing resentments is Summer's older sister, Misa, an international model. Unbeknownst to them, the sisters share something besides a feud: they have inherited the depression that had darkened the life of their mother, Elizabeth. While Summer relies on God to keep her from the abyss, Misa submerges herself in drinks and men. But neither can avoid what happens when, after a particularly vitriolic argument, one of the sisters flees in anger into the darkness of a rain-swept night.The aftermath leads the sisters to uncover the truth about their family and themselves, testing their spiritual reserves. And along the way, God's spirit continues to send them messages about the beauty of faith and love.Spiritual, dramatic, and a memorable tribute to our beloved New Orleans, Jarrett's second novel is a confident step forward in an already bright career.
Sweet Relief: How the Gospel Frees Us from a Life of Striving
by Kaitlin Garrison“I am not enough.”Embrace the power of these four words that can free you from a lifestyle of striving.There are many areas in life where we strive to be enough: jobs, relationships, personal disciplines―the list goes on. In a culture that celebrates and encourages a work-to-earn mentality, it is no surprise that this same, formulaic pattern has bled into our faith. It is easy to become trapped in the exhausting cycle of trying to be good enough for God. But God is not after our well-polished performance but rather our full assurance in the sufficiency of his Son!As a longtime church gal, Kaitlin knows the struggle of feeling caught in a perpetual lifestyle of trying to please God and others through outward behavior. In Sweet Relief, Kaitlin tackles four prevalent false gospels that can keep us stuck in our cycles of striving. She reintroduces us to the simple gospel that banks on the grace of God rather than our own sufficiency. The reader will walk away confident that their standing with God is not centered on the good things they can do for him but on the finished work of Jesus who has already won it all on their behalf.We aren’t perfect people. We can exhale when we don’t measure up. Because our hope is not in what we do but in the reality that he is enough.
Sweet Sanctuary: A Novel
by Sheila Walsh Cindy Martinusen-ColomaWren has tried to shelter her only son from the tumult of the world. Now she's about to find sanctuary . . . in the last place she ever expected.In tiny Cottage Cover, on the coast of Maine, Wren Evans is raising her gifted son, Charlie. A single mom, she's fought hard to give Charlie a stable, secure home life. When a prestigious music academy in Boston expresses interest in Charlie's talent, Wren is willing to move them again to make his dreams come true.But Wren doesn't know that Charlie has been praying for her. And the answer to her son's prayers will change both of their lives. As Wren plans their move to Boston, life in Maine begins to fall apart. Her job is threatened with budget cuts, and Wren's grandmother, Ruth, arrives unannounced, with an outlandish request.Ruth wants the family gathered together one last time, at the summer home where, years before, an accident shattered Wren's peaceful childhood. In the tumult, Wren finds a friend in a handsome, kind-hearted local, Paul Callahan.When the family gathers in Cottage Cover, old wounds will be healed, new love will blossom, and the innocent prayers of a child will be answered in a most unexpected way.
Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm And Blues And The Southern Dream Of Freedom (Deep Cuts)
by Peter GuralnickAvailable in this new hardback edition for the first time in decades, Sweet Soul Music was hailed by Newsweek on publication as 'a stunning chronicle.... a panoramic survey of a lost world [and] one of the best books ever written on American popular music'.Since then it has acquired the status of a classic. Pitchfork included it among its '50 Favourite Music Books of All Time,' the Daily Beast placed it on their 'Essential Civil Rights Reading List,' David Bowie named it one of his '100 Must-Read books', while noted author Ta Nehisi Coates, whose work chronicles the contemporary racial divide, called it 'one of the ten books I couldn't live without.'A gripping narrative that captures the tumult and sweep of a music that will forever be linked to the Civil Rights Movement which inspired it, (think of Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come') Sweet Soul Music provides intimate portraits of performers like Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green among others, whose passionate gospel-based music embodied the liberating energy of a nation in transition. Through rare interviews, Peter Guralnick tells the definitive story of the music and the musicians, bringing to it the same empathy and insight that has informed all of his other work.As Roddy Doyle writes in his introduction to this new edition: 'Sweet Soul Music delivers all that we love to read in a great, sprawling novel, and still manages to be richly informative, historically and musically precise; it's a work of high scholarship written by a born storyteller.'
Sweet Surrender
by Lori FosterSome rules are meant to be broken…Messing Around with Max by New York Times bestselling author Lori FosterRelationship columnist Max Sawyers has enjoyed life in the fast lane, but with a rescue dog named Cleo now ruling his life, he’s decided it’s time to settle down. Since Maddie Montgomery caught her fiancé cheating, she hasn’t ruled out marriage, but for now, she just wants to have fun—with the gorgeous Max. Problem is, Max is beginning to think he’s met The One…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Single Man Meets Single Mom by USA TODAY bestselling author Jules BennettHollywood agent Ian Schaffer could have his pick of gorgeous women. So he’s surprised by the intensity of his attraction to horse trainer Cassie Barrington. The single mom’s luscious curves and unadorned beauty are refreshingly appealing, but it’s her vulnerability and passion that he finds irresistible. And that sets off alarm bells, because Ian’s as commitment-shy as they come. A woman with a child is absolutely off-limits!Previously published as Messing Around with Max and Single Man Meets Single Mom
Sweet Violet and a Time for Love: Book Four of the Sienna St. James (Sienna St. James #4)
by Leslie J. Sherrod"Flowers can't tell lies. If you keep the sun off of them, dry up their waterbeds, and throw in weeds to choke 'em out, ain't no way or reason for them to bloom. If a rose is in full bloom when you know it's only been kept in darkness, and the ground it's planted in is cracked and cold, don't stop to smell that rose. There's a trap somewhere in those tempting, dark red petals. There's deceit. Maybe even death. Run from that flowerbed. You don't want to get buried in that soil."It's a few weeks before her fortieth birthday, and Sienna finally has the life she's dreamed of: a husband who loves her, a private practice that's flourishing, and an extended family that has finally put its skeletons to rest. However, when a homeless woman named Sweet Violet comes under Sienna's care with nothing on her but broken memories and a pocket watch stopped at 5:11, Sienna knows the peaceful life she's been enjoying will come to a screeching halt. Despite her best attempts not to get too involved, Sienna quickly discovers the dangerous past of Sweet Violet, and decades-old secrets and shadows come creeping into the present with violent results. Further complicating matters is a shocking midlife surprise for Sienna, and an unwelcomed guest her son Roman brings home. Life and death, love and loss, remain on the line as Sienna seeks answers, ducks bullets, and tries to be a good wife.
Sweet as Apple Pie: Daily Inspirations for Healthy and Fruitful Living
by Karla DornacherThis fun, fresh book combines heartfelt devotions with a love for crafts, cooking, and country style. Both fans of Karla Dornacher’s work and new readers will be drawn to these hearty helpings of delightful art and inspiring words. They’ll enjoy “Today’s Apple” scriptures, “Chew on It” thoughts, and “Savor the Flavor” prayers, and the journaling areas will encourage them to explore the art of fruitful living in their own lives. Dornacher’s charming artwork has been licensed into a multitude of formats, including fabric, framed art, stationery, greeting cards, stoneware, calendars, scrapbook collections, and more.
Sweet as Honey (The Honeybee Sisters #1)
by Jennifer BeckstrandFrom the author of Huckleberry Hearts, an Amish beekeeper torn between two men must decide who gets to keep her heart and who gets the sting of rejection.Smart, kind, and good-hearted, the three Christner girls are affectionately known as the Honeybee Sisters in the beloved Wisconsin Amish community where, under the care of their unconventional aunt, they&’ve grown into skilled beekeepers—and lovely, sought-after young women . . .Though she has blossomed into a beauty, Lily Christner doesn&’t really believe it. Deep down, she still feels like a lonely, gawky teenager. Maybe that&’s why she&’s all but promised herself to Paul Glick, the one boy who never teased her in her awkward girlhood—unlike Dan Kanagy, whose creative name-calling left her in tears many a time. Now he&’s back in town after two years away—and being surprisingly sweet, suspiciously attentive—and making Lily unsettlingly yet deliciously nervous. It seems Dan wants Lily&’s forgiveness—and her heart. But can he convince her—not to mention her protective schwesters and aendi—that despite the past, her future lies with him . . . ?Includes tasty recipes!Praise for Sweet as Honey&“A warm, wonderful book filled with delightful characters, humor and tenderness. Jennifer Beckstrand writes lovely stories, sure to touch your heart.&” —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times–bestselling author &“Heart-clenchingly romantic and wryly hilarious . . . Warmly written, well-paced, and brimming with affection, Sweet as Honey is sure to become a fan favorite.&” —RT Book Reviews &“A &‘wonderful-gute&’ novel that celebrates women&’s resourceful strength and pluck, rewarding the good-hearted who keep close to
Sweet on the Cowgirl
by Rose Ross ZedikerLaura Barnes Wants to Be a Cowgirl Laura has always dreamed of being a trick rider in her family's Wild West show. But her father will only allow her to perform if she disguises herself as Mr. Buckskin Jones. When soda-pop king Guy Roberts shows up to do business with her family, Laura is torn between keeping her identity under wraps and revealing her growing feelings for Guy. Guy is drawn to Laura's poise and beauty, but he, too, guards a secret. As their affection for each other grows, Guy begins to think about a future that includes Laura. When both their secrets suddenly come to light, their romance will face the ultimate showdown.
Sweetbriar Cottage
by Denise Hunter“Sweetbriar Cottage is a story to fall in love with. True-to-life characters, high stakes, and powerful chemistry blend to tell an emotional story of reconciliation.”—Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling authorWhen Noah and Josephine discover their divorce was never actually finalized, their lives are turned upside down.Following his divorce, Noah gave up his dream job and settled at a remote horse ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, putting much-needed distance between himself and the former love of his life. But then Noah gets a letter from the IRS claiming he and Josephine are still married. When he confronts Josephine, they discover that she missed the final step in filing the paperwork and they are, in fact, still married.Josephine is no happier about the news than Noah. Maybe the failed marriage—and botched divorce—was her fault, but her heart was shattered right alongside his, more than he would ever believe. The sooner they put this marriage behind them, the better for both of their sakes.But when Josephine delivers the final paperwork to his ranch, the two become stranded in his cottage during the worst spring snowstorm in a decade. Being trapped with Josephine is a test of Noah’s endurance. He wrestles with resentment and an unmistakable pull to his wife—still beautiful, still brave, and still more intriguing than any woman he’s ever known.As they find themselves confronted with each other and their shared past, old wounds surface and tempers flare. But when they are forced out into the storm, they must rely on each other in a way they never have before. Josephine finally opens up about her tragic past, and Noah realizes she’s never been loved unconditionally by anyone—including him. Will Noah accept the challenge to pursue Josephine’s heart? And can she finally find the courage to trust Noah?“Sweetbriar Cottage is a wonderful story, full of emotional tension and evocative prose.”—Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love
Sweetening and Intensification: Currents Shaping Hindu Practices (SUNY series in Hindu Studies)
by Xenia Zeiler Amy L. AlloccoExplores how these two currents are shaping the contours of contemporary Hindu worship, myth, and visual and material culture in contemporary South Asia and its diasporas.This volume focuses on two alternately converging and diverging currents that increasingly shape Hindu traditions—namely, sweetening and intensification. Sweetening is understood here to include the softening of deities' iconographies, the standardization of religious narratives, and the sanitization of ritual practices. Alongside this current exists intensification, which is understood as an insistence on the continuing relevance of rigorous, visceral, and frequently stigmatized practices and beliefs, often in response to new circumstances and challenges. This volume emphasizes an inclusive approach by bringing these two currents into sustained conversation. As Hindu traditions are increasingly expanding into new settings, including but not limited to new diaspora and new media contexts, the long-established yet ever changing scale of sweet/neutral/spicy unfolds in new ways, as well. The essays in this volume delineate these developments across diverse Hindu geographic, linguistic, ethnic, and social contexts; textual and theological traditions; and ritual and media formats. Indeed, the volume's multidisciplinary approach shows how these processes intersect with and even drive contemporary (re)negotiations, (re)interpretations, and (re)constructions of Hindu deities, practices, narratives, and symbols.
Sweeter Than Honey, Richer Than Gold: A Guided Study of Biblical Poetry (Reading the Bible as Literature)
by Leland RykenThis is the second of a projected six-volume series called Reading the Bible as Literature (the first volume being How Bible Stories Work). An expert at exploring the intersection of the Bible and literature, Ryken shows pastors and students and teachers of the Bible how to appreciate the craftsmanship and beauty of biblical poetry and how to interpret it correctly. Dr. Ryken goes one step further than merely explaining the genre of poetry-he includes exercises to help students master this rich literary treasure.
Sweeter Than Honey: Daily Devotions for Disciples
by Greg HinnantNeed Sweetness? Want to satisfy your heart with God’s sweetly flowing truths applied to your life, whether tasteless, troubled, or triumphant? Here’s a biblical honeycomb for you. Sweeter Than Honey is the second volume of Greg Hinnant’s devotional trilogy. Its 122 biblical devotionals mirror the sweet balance of God’s counsel. Like His advice, they comfort and challenge us. They confirm truth and warn of danger. They prompt action and check presumption. They edify, yet also humble. Intentionally lengthier than most devotional entries, these offer more spiritual nourishment, yet are still easily read in only minutes. Like the many flavors of honey, they offer a plethora of biblical themes that inform, inspire, and transform. So taste for yourself! As you thoughtfully savor these devotionals, spooning or pouring them into your soul, you’ll discover Bible honey is indeed sweeter than bees’ honey. With the Holy Spirit’s blessing, it will satisfy and energize you. And however bland, bitter, or embattled your day, you’ll maintain an unconquerably sweet joy within. Enjoy!
Sweeter than Birdsong: Fairer Than Morning, Sweeter Than Birdsong, And Lovelier Than Daylight (A Saddler's Legacy Novel #2)
by Rosslyn ElliottMusic offers Kate sweet refuge from her troubles . . . but real freedom is sweeter. In Westerville, Ohio, 1855, Kate Winter's dreams are almost within reach. As the first woman to graduate from Otterbein College, she'll be guaranteed her deepest wish: escape from the dark secret haunting her family. But with her mother determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, Kate must face reality. She has to run. Now. And she has the perfect plan. Join the upcoming musical performance--and use it to mask her flight. Ben Hanby, Otterbein College's musical genius, sees Kate Winter as an enigmatic creature, notable for her beauty, yet painfully shy. Then he hears her sing--and the glory of her voice moves him as never before. He determines to cast her in his musical and uncover the mystery that is Kate. Still, he must keep his own secret to himself. Not even this intriguing woman can know that his passionate faith is driving him to aid fugitives on the Underground Railroad. A terrifying accident brings Kate and Ben together, but threatens to shatter both their secrets and their dreams. Kate can no longer deny the need to find her courage--and her voice--if she is to sing a new song for their future. A stirring novel of hope and faith inspired by real events--from the author of Fairer than Morning, winner of the 2011 Laurel Award.
Sweeter than Honey
by Kelly IrvinMore can be found at the Amish combination store than honey and baked breads. Shattering a jar of pickled beets wasn't the impression Isabella hoped to make on her first trip to the local Combination Store of Bee County, Texas. But as embarrassed as she was by the accident, she didn't think it warranted the frosty reaction from the handsome manager of the store, Will Glick. As she soon learns, though, Will's heart has been broken one too many times. And now, for some reason, Isabella finds herself determined to be the one to repair that broken heart and renew his faith in love.
Sweetest Gift (Payton Skky Series #4)
by Stephanie Perry MoorePayton Skky has finally arrived at college. In no time she's facing the same pressures and stresses most college students face. She's still conflicted about boyfriends, and studies are difficult. But when she is faced with her suitemate's suicide attempt, Payton is jolted back to the basics of her faith. No matter what the pressures of life, she has great worth and value in the eyes of the Lord.
Sweetest Gift (Payton Skky Series #4)
by Stephanie Perry MoorePayton Skky has finally arrived at college. In no time she's facing the same pressures and stresses most college students face. She's still conflicted about boyfriends, and studies are difficult. But when she is faced with her suitemate's suicide attempt, Payton is jolted back to the basics of her faith. No matter what the pressures of life, she has great worth and value in the eyes of the Lord.
Sweetheart Bride
by Lenora WorthSaying goodbye to Fleur, Louisiana, was all part of Brenna Blanchard's grand plan. Coming back to the quaint tiny town after a failed art career and broken wedding engagement, however, was not. When architect Nick Santiago recruits her to help restore a beautiful old mansion, it's just the distraction she needs-and growing close to handsome Nick is an unexpected bonus. Except, he has a heart in need of restoration, too. All business, the only thing Nick can't manage to construct is a life outside work. Unless Brenna can finally help him arrange his priorities-with love as number one.
Sweetheart Bride & Yuletide Twins: Sweetheart Bride Yuletide Twins
by Lenora Worth Renee Andrews’Tis the season for happily-ever-afterSweetheart Bride by Lenora WorthComing back to Fleur, Louisiana, after a failed art career and broken wedding engagement was not part of Brenna Blanchard’s grand plan. When architect Nick Santiago recruits her to help restore a beautiful old home, she finds her broken heart soon under construction, too!Yuletide Twins by Renee AndrewsAlone and pregnant with twins is not how Laura Holland wants to spend her holidays. So she seeks out the only person who’s never let her down: old college friend David Presley. David now runs a bookstore in a small Alabama town and offers her a job. Soon Laura begins to see that the friend she’s always depended on could be the husband she’s always prayed for.
Sweetheart Reunion
by Lenora WorthThe last person Alma Blanchard expects to waltz into her bayou café is Julien LeBlanc.If seeing him again weren't painful enough, her handsome ex-beau announces that he aims to settle down with her. The boy she broke up with in high school was not the settling-down type! As his courting continues, though, Julien softens her heart with his devotion and faith. But how can she ever forgive him and put aside her fear that he'll break her heart again?Alma has always believed a happily-ever-after just wasn't meant for her. What will it take for Julien to prove her wrong?
Sweeties Manual: The Whats And What Nots Of Finding Your Way In Today's Marriage
by David Richardson Trish RichardsonWarning: Reading this may make you laugh. Or cry. Or, if necessary—fall in love all over again!Let every kiss given to your Sweetie have the magic of your very first.Loving your Sweetie should be like breathing...you just can&’t stop.Never, ever forget...of all the Sweeties in the world, yours chose you!Those &“Sweeties sayings&” hardly scratch the surface of this cute but poignant &“manual&” of advice for couples in love. Whether you&’re getting married or have been married since the dawn of time, Sweeties Manual is designed for you. And the design is half the charm—and fun. Each Sweetie saying is part of a Sweeties Moment that also includes an amusing color illustration and Notables page for journaling your thoughts (&“sweet&” or not!).
Sweetly Smitten: All Along, Love Blooms, and Happily Ever After (Smitten Ser.)
by Denise HunterAll AlongWhen Reese Mackenzie—Smitten, Vermont&’s finest planner—falls for her best friend Griffen, she hatches a scheme to capture his romantic attention. She asks him to help her win back her old-flame, thinking the time pretending to be a couple will help him see her in a new light. But it turns out Griffen can see through &“his favorite girl.&” Love BloomsNursery owner Clare Thomas is tired of being called predictable. So she throws caution to the wind and hires the scruffy , good-looking guy who rides in on a motorcycle. Is trusting her instincts the most foolish thing she&’s ever done . . . or the smartest?Happily Ever AfterMolly may not be the Smitten Book Club's biggest reader, but her new friend Gage seems to read her like an open book. When Gage Turner offers to help Molly with her failing business, Molly wonders if his motives are pure. After all, his business could easily absorb her customer base. But Gage has admired Molly for years and has been hoping for a way to connect with her. Will his efforts prove fruitful or will Molly's pride get in the way of her own happily ever after?