Kirjahaku

Three years ago, Alex Fisher lost her husband and since then, she hasn't been able to find her stride.She's out of a job, out of time, and running on fumes.When she receives a personal invitation to visit the picturesque town of Granite Harbor, Maine, she jumps at the chance to start fresh.For game warden Eli Young, life is simpler when he's exploring the back roads of Maine.In the north woods, he doesn't have to deal with town politics or his soon-to-be ex-wife. But a chance meeting with a brokenhearted newcomer leaves him tangled. He should walk away-except, now that he's met her, he can't turn back.When a young woman goes missing in town, tensions rise, and everyone becomes a suspect.Eli doesn't think things can get any more complicated, until a picture of Alex is discovered at a gruesome crime scene.In a town where trust is hard to come by and ghosts from the past haunt its citizens in the broad light of day, the question isn't whether Eli and Alex can save what's left of their hearts, but whether they'll live to see tomorrow.

Sixteen years ago, Merit Young left Granite Harbor, Maine, for California in search of a future that didn't involve Ryan Taylor.He'd left her in pieces on her bedroom floor, delivering a blow she couldn't have expected. But, now, at the request of her brother, Eli, she must return and confront the demons of her past - Ryan included. After the loss they both suffered, she isn't prepared to face him - especially considering he's the only one who's always been able to see right through her. Ryan has lived his entire adult life in survival mode. Growing up with an abusive father has taught him to keep women at arm's length, and that's never been a problem. Until Merit - the only woman he's ever loved -strides through his front door. He's not sure how long she's staying, but he knows it'll be long enough to destroy what's left of his heart. To overcome their dark past, they'll have to shed light on a reality that will most likely tear them apart. Merit has been hiding a heartbreaking decision from Ryan, and he's been keeping lies of his own. Can two tortured souls heal after a lifetime of pain? Or will the hideous secrets of the past bury them both?

From Carpinteria, California, we left.In Arizona, we barely spoke.In New Mexico, I gave him a promise that I knew I couldn't keep.In Texas, we slept under the stars.In Oklahoma, he told me a story I wouldn't soon forget.In Louisiana, he gave my soul a voice.Between Arkansas and Mississippi, we took full advantage of an opportunity.In Tennessee, I studied his face.In Kentucky, he introduced me to his parents.In Ohio, he found my heart.In West Virginia, we drank whiskey and told ourselves that truths are better left untold.In Maryland, we felt the weight of the night.In Pennsylvania, his wife called.And in New York, I asked myself one question: Would he be able to let me go when it was time?

HIM Colt Atwood is going places, leaving the small town of Dillon Creek in his past after tragedy strikes. Anywhere but home, he searches for ways to fix the holes where the wind blows through him--and he fails time and time again. It isn't until Colt gets injured and returns home to face his family, his brothers, and the reasons he left in the first place that he realizes that only she can fix the wind. HERIt was easy for Anna Cain to leave Dillon Creek for college in the city. After she and Colt made love and he left, she needed something to take her away from the only place she's ever known. Anna doesn't expect to go back home to Dillon Creek, but when she's made an offer she can't refuse, she knows she has to take it. Go back to face the pieces of her broken family, to the tragedy she left behind, and him--the only man who always said she was more.

HIM When Shane Sawyer returns to Dillon Creek after an injury at the National Finals Rodeo, most of his town is thrilled to have him back. But he's hell-bent on getting healed as soon as possible and back on the pro rodeo circuit. All that changes, though, when he takes one long look at Sarah Beth after all these years. Now, he's not so sure leaving is part of the bigger plan. Besides, he's been running long enough. Will Shane have the guts to tell Sarah Beth what he didn't tell her that night they'd made love in First Christian Church? HER Sarah Beth Dawson is in love with the holidays from the smell, the cheer in the air, the storefront windows that are decorated down Main Street. She loves everything about this season-or at least, she did, until one chilly November day when Shane Sawyer blows back into town with the weather. She'll never confront the night they made love in the Church, or Shane, for that matter. Sarah Beth is very good at sweeping things under the rug. But will she allow Shane to ruin her holiday? Or will she be able to see through the tough cowboy image and give her heart to the only man who's ever broken it?

When Livia Stone suddenly loses her twin brother, Jasper, she must learn to navigate her new life alone. As she faces tragedy and starts down a road toward self-destruction, Daniel enters Livia's life-at a moment when she needs it most. Standing Sideways is a poignant, relevant, and touching story of survival, courage, and compassion that will have readers crying, laughing, and most of all, debating the issues affecting the lives of parents and teens alike on a journey of hope and forgiveness.