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56 tulosta hakusanalla Chautona Havig
Bentley Girard's about to propose... to a guy she doesn't even love. Not THAT way anyway. After studying everything the Bible has to say about marriage, she's decided she wants in. Now. So who's going to take her up on that offer?And just why did no one reminded her that those vows include that little word, "love?" Oops With her Bible in her hip pocket and a shiny new ring on her finger, Bentley navigates this new world of marriage with grace and... oh, who is she kidding? She flounders until she gets a sure footing and hangs on tight. Lose yourself in the most unlikely romance you'll read this year... today
Blind Dates Are for Wimps At least, that's what Adric Garrison thinks.Can you blame him? Thanks to his sister and brother-in-law, Adric is about to embark on a year of month-long, chaperoned, blind dates. Awkward. He didn't ask for it. But Adric still finds himself living what seems more like a bad TV reality show than a new life in Fairbury. Once an ordinary (if prematurely gray and vertically challenged) guy, Adric is now Fairbury's newest "most eligible bachelor," and dreams of permanent bachelorhood loom on the horizon. Will he call it quits before the year is out, or will one of his "girls of the month" change his mind?One man, twelve women, one happily ever after.
♥ A borrowed dress, half-completed marriage counseling, and a last-minute theft. ♥Let's face it. Weddings equal stress for the families involved. Preachers, however, have it easy. Or so they say.Ty Jamison's first parishioner is getting married. Though he's performed many services at the little chapel in New Cheltenham-grand affairs, all designed to give the illusion of simplicity-all of them were strangers to him.So when Lara Priest asks him to perform the ceremony at her wedding and to use the chapel, of course, Ty is thrilled. That joy fades as one by one, things go wrong. From a groom who refuses to attend pre-marital counseling to Lara discovering that her dream wedding dress is a no-can-do, what can go wrong seems to.And like so many weddings that movies are made of, things go from bad to worse to "worser."All the while, Ty tries to remind himself that he only has to provide a little premarital counseling, show up, perform the service, and find a way to hide his broken heart through the whole ordeal.All in a life's work.
Annals of Wynnewood: Shadows & Secrets
Chautona Havig
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2009
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What do you get when you throw together a brand-new college grad, a house full of kids (including two sets of twins ), and a meddling grandmother/mother-in-law you can't even claim as your own? One hilariously inspiring Christian story celebrating family, friendships ... and a whole lot of mayhem It's Mom's Night Out meets Cheaper by the Dozen when 22-year-old Aggie "inherits" her eight nephews and nieces, creating the instant family she never had (or even knew she wanted). Woefully (and laughably) unprepared, Aggie dives headfirst into a whirlwind of bottle feeding (babies need coffee, too, right?), car-pooling (ha if only), house-keeping madness.It's the hardest job she's ever loved, and she's bound and determined to succeed. Ready or not (she'd say not ) here she comes Dive into this delightful series for all the laughs, inspiration, and encouragement Christian fiction fans across the world have come to expect from bestselling novelist Chautona Havig and her unwavering, steadfast (and totally endearing) heroine.
Annals of Wynnewood: Cloaked in Secrets
Chautona Havig
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2010
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"I should have made that left turn at Tucumcari."It's Doctor Who meets mail-order brides when "rescuers" from the future arrive to save Andi Flanders from a happy life with her loving family and fianc .Okay, so they meant to get her suicidal roommate, but hey. Mistakes happen, right?And as far as Andi's concerned, they can fix them-by sending her home.However, when she learns what happens when she disappears from home, Andi has an impossible choice. Stay in the government-controlled futuristic world she despises and never see her family again or return to the twenty-first century and doom an innocent person to death.Volition- Life and death decisions are so overrated.
Since when does a "mother" of eight have time for romance?With 9-1-1 on speed dial, and a baby who's not afraid to call it, Aggie's got her hands full. Her first six months of "motherhood" included an ant infestation, a major move, house renovation, and lessons in how to be a mom to eight lively children. Now that the house is nearly complete, her children are headed back to school, and she has a few tantrums under her hymn-singing belt, Aggie is certain life will settle down. Isn't she cute?Instead, chicken pox, a last-minute decision to homeschool, and the Grandmother-in-law's histrionics, along with a few dozen other things make her run away from home. And when it seems like she's at her wit's end, a surprise letter arrives, everything could turn upside down. Relief is in sight, but can she bring herself to jump to plan B? Has this just been a practice game, or is she playing for keeps? Read For Keeps today to find out
Fairy tales aren't just for children anymore Welcome to Jackalopany Meet King Jack and Queen Felicia and their estimable children, Paisley and Jackson. Paisley has reached the year of her majority and is about to endure her "Majority Ball." She's unique, prank-loving, and not ready to change her life. She'd rather continue her days herding sheep, playing her harp, and avoiding the responsibilities associated with the Jackalopian throne.The shepherd Henry, Prince Rupert of Froggilandria, Kyle of Kaiandra, Marcus of Wellsbiundia, and the amusing Cletus of Rednecky all battle for the hand (and possibly the rest of) Princess Paisley. Will Darius of Griffinland foil the plans of so many? Will tragedy leave the Jackalopian throne bereft of an heir? And last but not least, will the narrator ever stop yammering about the rigors and rules of the fairytale genre?
Some people long for the simple life. She lives it.In a world where "cottagecore" draws young women into a new, romanticized life of floral dresses, walks in meadows, and infusing beauty into random moments of their days, this has been Willow Finley's life since birth. Isolated on a farm since birth with only her mother as a companion, Willow has never gone to school, to church, or even a mall. No, she's not Amish, but you wouldn't know it from her life without electricity. Life couldn't be more idyllic.Then her mother died.Thrust into the so-called "real world," Willow finds herself stuck in an endless cycle of "firsts." First contact with the police, first time making friends, and even the first time needing to prove her existence Now that she's "out in the world," Willow has to decide who she is going to let into that life.Her mother's financial advisor? The cop who insists on inserting himself into her life? The preacher's wife who won't let her push them all away?Welcome to Willow's world, and welcome, Willow... to ours.Volume one is the first of six volumes in the Past Forward serial novel.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley's idyllic life is over-and just beginning. Willow, battling grief and anger, drives Chad from the farm, but he finds himself drawn back, despite her determination to keep a wall between them. An accident and the chance of a lifetime threaten everything she thought she held dear. As the walls crumble, Chad and Willow's friendship deepens into something truly special, but to what end? Everyone around him pushes Chad into a relationship he both wants and fights. And is Willow ready for something like that even if he decides he is? Even worse, someone is wreaking havoc around her farm. Afraid for Willow's safety, the police take turns guarding her place when off duty and she finds it hard to endure the disruption of her tranquility. Then, Chad asks her to dance. Can she trust him? Find out in this second volume. Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward. Past Forward is a serial novel that was once released weekly on Kindle, available now in six volumes.
He's learning what it means to fall in love with Jesus.She's falling in love with a man she thinks is off-limits, and it's breaking her heart.The song says that when two people from two different worlds come together, those worlds collide. Hope Senior is determined to blend them instead-if she possibly can. She's already lost two of the people closest to her. If her friend never embraces faith in Jesus, she isn't sure she can bear it.For Jay Brown, meeting Hope opened up a world he'd never thought he'd want to enter. Then again, taking things on faith has never been one of his strengths.As their fledgling friendship grows into a richer, deeper one, Hope and Jay find themselves exploring more than the differences in Indian and American cultures. It becomes a journey of faith... for both of them.Discovering Hope-find out what Brigadoon, saris, epic laser tag games, and Jesus have in common.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley's idyllic life is over-and just beginning. Chad and Willow's engagement doesn't stay a secret for as long as they expected. Willow is initiated into the sport of Olympic shopping and attends her first ball. It sounds exciting, but after week with Marianne and Chad at her house is followed soon after by a week of Aggie's children, Willow needs a break from the whole "real world" thing.This volume introduces Willow to weddings and ends with a surprise twist. Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward. Past Forward is a serial novel once released weekly on Kindle and now available in collected volumes--no more waiting for weekly installments
A Prince, a friend, and a lizard walk into a trap...Everard of Havilund-fierce warrior, brave soldier, loyal friend, heir to the throne, and painfully shy.The war is over Or is it? After four long years fighting in a war that has spanned a millennium, Everard is finally going home. He has faced everything he fears most-he thinks. Alas, trouble is brewing in the little hamlet of Hidden Hollow and he has only himself to blame.Follow Everard as he tries to slay the Dragon of Ironia, face the Giant of the Tripp Mountains, bring the Enchantress of Enervatia to justice... just for starters.Will he succeed? Will he overcome his personal demons that threaten all he is working for? Find out in this second installment of the Not-So-Fairy Tales.
Alone without friends or family to comfort her after the death of her mother, Willow Finley's idyllic life is over-and just beginning... AGAIN Chad and Willow's new marriage is everything and nothing like either of them expected, especially with the pending Solari trial. At last, a significant step in removing the Solari's from Chad and Willow's life, but the drama isn't quite over yet Willow thought that her new life after her mother was an adjustment, but daily life even with her best friend offers new trials and unexpected sorrows. Learning how to include each other in decisions, how to manage all the work (new and continuing), and still remain true to the things they hold dear puts a strain on their relationship, but with their trust in the Lord and in each other, they can weather anything... can't they?So many firsts in this volume from first days of marriage to another first that can, if you choose, end the series for you.There is more... Two more volumes, one more major shock, and then a lifetime of joys and sorrows together as it ends in Volume Six.Follow as Willow's story unfolds past forward. Past Forward is a serial novel once released weekly on Kindle and now available in collected volumes--no more waiting for weekly installments
What if you could literally wish your life away?My name is Jessa Davidson, and I awoke one day in the place of every dream I've ever had-the prairie. I don't know how I got here or where here even is, but I know one thing for certain. I can't go home again. Ever.If I've learned one thing being in this beautiful place, it's that no matter how perfect it and its people seem, sin lives in the hearts of men and women in Prairie, too. The differences between Prairie and Pittsburgh? There are too many to count.I grew up hearing the words of the Apostle Paul. "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am."Here in Prairie, they're not a lesson. They're a warning.I've been given a gift-the greatest desire of my heart. A life in the place of my dreams, a chance at love and family, a sense of real belonging.Can I hold onto it? Time will tell-time I may not have if I can't learn to be content.Prairie is the first book in the Journey of Dreams, a series of related but stand-alone contemporary Christian fantasy novels exploring truths in a whole new way.
In the hubbub of wedding preparations, Christmas celebrations, and a house full of lively children, Aggie is feeling overwhelmed and unappreciated. Add to that two puppies who are growing faster than she can replace chewed shoes and fix dug fences, it seems like things just can't get any worse. Then, as she should be enjoying the most exciting time of her life, she's faced with her worst nightmare.