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Mary Crawford
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 46 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 1995-2025, suosituimpien joukossa Love Naturally. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
46 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuhaarukka 1995-2025.
The existence of love at first sight is doubtful -- until it happens to you.As a lifeguard and law student, Jeff Whitaker grasps life head-on after putting his dreams on hold due to a family crisis. But his legendary focus changes when a woman rescues a little boy while Jeff is lifeguarding.This most interesting, captivating, complex woman tempts him beyond belief. And she comes with two of the most adorable "strings" he's ever met. When faced with that combo, he's tempted to throw caution to the wind.Kiera Ashley, a former para-Olympian swimmer, turned social worker never expected to encounter the man of her dreams in the middle of a lake. Their first meeting was awkward. When they start dating, he claims it's love at first sight. As much as Kiera would love to believe in fairytales, they just don't happen to her.But meeting Jeff isn't like diving into the deep. That she can handle. But when he struggles with the effects of his childhood trauma, she wades in. Can she overcome her own insecurities and commit to going all-in?When a crisis hits home, the two of them struggle to stand together until the stars fall from the sky. If you love fiery heroines and unlikely heroes, you'll love Until the Stars Fall from the Sky. This clean and wholesome romance with a healthy dash of family will keep you on the edge of your seat. Until the Stars Fall from the Sky is the first novel in the Hidden Beauty Series. It can be read as a standalone.
Sometimes to find yourself, you need to return to your one true love.When Aidan O'Brien stumbles across Tara Isamu, she is nothing like the best friend he remembers and whom he's loved since childhood. He scarcely recognizes the timid woman who stands in the place of a fearless competitor.Life has changed them both.Tara recalls that Aidan, the kid brother of her former dance partner, has always lived to make her laugh. If only she could figure out a way to break the news that her soul was crushed by a random act of violence.Aidan has been in love with her as long as she can remember. Even so, Tara doesn't know if the damaged version of herself is worth loving. It may be too much to ask of anyone.Can they rekindle their love and grow strong in the power of music so their hearts can dance?If you like characters with hidden strength, you'll cheer for this couple as they overcome their pasts and triumph. So the Heart Can Dance is the second clean and wholesome romance in the Hidden Beauty Series. It can be read as a standalone novel.
Does using dictation make your muse run in the other direction? Voice recognition software is a powerful tool, yet some authors find it challenging to incorporate dictation into their writing style. Use Your Voice is a comprehensive how-to-guide designed to help you integrate dictation into your writing process regardless of whether you are a plotter, a pantser, or a planser. This book will help you choose the software and equipment that best meets your needs. It includes an overview of popular writing software and how those programs interact with dictation software. Each writing style presents its own unique challenges when supported by dictation. Learn how to effectively incorporate dictation into the writing style which works best for you. Turn your voice into your most powerful writing tool.
Wish your words could magically appear?You are not alone.What if I told you your wish is within reach?Dictation isn't magic, but it can seem like it. However, it can be daunting, overwhelming, and downright confusing.I've been using voice recognition software for thirty years and written over thirty books using both Dragon(R) Dictate for Mac and various versions of Dragon(R) NaturallySpeaking. In this updated and expanded version of The Power of Dictation, I demystify the world of voice recognition software for you.- Learn how to choose the right computer, microphone, and software for your needs. - This book covers the latest releases from Nuance, including Dragon(R) Professional Individual for Mac 6.0.8 (Dragon(R) Dictate) and Dragon(R) Professional Individual 15.3 for Windows (Dragon(R) NaturallySpeaking), and discusses how they stack up against other alternatives. - If you are a Mac user, learn how to get the most out of Dragon(R) Dictate without having to use an alternative operating system on your Mac. - Explore positive ways to make the transition from using your keyboard to using your voice to tell stories. - Discover how to increase your efficiency and productivity as you dictate. - Learn how to take your dictation mobile through the use of transcription.Unlock the power of dictation and take your writing to a whole new level.
It's time to move on. The trick is figuring out how. As a veterinarian, Stuart Eastwood has learned the hard way love is fragile and terrible things happen to good animals. Even so, he's never seen anything like the animal torture cases appearing at his practice, The Critter Clinic. His friend, Detective Darya Vick has a personal stake in the outcome of this case. Unfortunately, no one knew how deadly the threats would become. Stuart already has lost one woman he loved, is he willing to risk his heart to another woman who puts her life on the line every day?Darya and Stuart have suffered extraordinary loss. Can they find the strength to believe in love and set their hearts free? If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery together with a handsome veterinarian, heroic mom, cute kid, talented pets, and plenty of bad guys, you'll love Hearts Set Free, the eighth book in the Hidden Hearts series.
Phoenix Wolf doesn't like people much.People say he has no heart and is oblivious to the world around him, but nothing could be further from the truth. The problem is he sees and hears far too much.Asperger's syndrome colors the way he experiences the world and everything in it. Usually, he is content to keep to himself and debug computers. But, a promotion opportunity thousands of miles away from home pushes him out of his comfort zone.Before he can tackle the challenge of a lifetime, he finds an injured dog. He can't just leave it, so he calls the nearest rescue center.Animal trainer, Zoe Hurlington has reservations about the odd stranger with long blonde hair when he begs her to help save a dog. She is not even sure she buys Phoenix's story that the Labrador Retriever is not his. After her brother was arrested for unspeakable crimes, Zoe learned the hard way that trusting people is a universally bad move.Zoe will gladly stick to training service dogs for a living. Animals don't lie. Yet, somewhere along the way, Phoenix quietly managed to rescue more than a four-legged friend.Can this unlikely friendship provide them both with freedom they never knew existed and love they never dreamed they'd find?If you enjoy a compelling clean and wholesome romance combined with family drama galore, you'll love Freedom, the ninth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.
Starting over is harder than it seems.Nancy has tried for years to escape her terrible marriage, and now it's officially over.Why does she feel more lost than happy?Nancy Williams is trying to not only rebuild her own life but save her business, which fell by the wayside while she was sorting out her life.As a last-ditch effort, she posts a message on social media and prays for a Christmas miracle. Perhaps she should have been a tad more specific. Nancy didn't expect her miracle to have a charming southern accent and an affinity for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Having survived a rough childhood and lost the love of his life when he was just a young man, Rex Hudson believes in giving back. When he sees Nancy's destroyed craft shop, he's one of the first to step up and help. Little did he know a little good karma could set him on the long road to love.If you believe it's never too late to have a second chance at love, you'll love this sweet contemporary romance novella.
There's nothing worse than getting shot ... unless you are forced to shoot your attacker. At least that's what police officer Katelyn Ashford thought before her fianc tried to attack her at her own wedding. She never thought she'd become a runaway bride. Even worse, she woke up in the stranger's bed in a place she'd never been. Is it the worst thing to ever happen to Katie or the best? As head of security for one of the biggest pop stars in the Pacific Northwest, former Army medic, Logan Anthony has seen his fair share of damsels in distress. Even though he's not the soldier he was before his injury, there's something special about this tough but fragile woman that brings out his protective instincts. Katie knows she has to put the pieces of her life back together. She and Logan make a formidable team. Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to escape Katie's frightening past.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with a stubborn damsel in distress and a dedicated wounded warrior, you'll love Pieces, the seventh book in the Hidden Hearts series.
Running into a stranger can change your life forever. Taylor John moved to the middle of the ocean to escape a bad relationship. Joining the Navy has been the best thing that's ever happened to her -- but there's nothing that says she can't look forward to a little R&R in her favorite city.Taylor has no idea that her past and present are about to collide in the city of roses. Will it bring heartbreak -- or the chance of a new beginning?Making the best of an unexpected job transfer, Samuel Taylor is determined to make himself at home in Oregon. Little did he know, carrying on a family tradition would bring excitement in more ways than one.Port in the Storm is a standalone novella, but is best understood if as part of the Hidden Hearts Series.If you enjoy a love at first sight, clean and wholesome romance novella combined with a gorgeous sailor and an uncommon hero, you'll love Port in the Storm, the first novella in the Hidden Hearts series.
A simple tattoo wasn't supposed to change her life.Shelby Lyons wanted to celebrate her hard work and never-ending dreams when she accepted a position teaching math. What seemed like a simple plan was complicated by devastating news.Attorney Mark Littleson's life gives the word complex new meaning. Being a single dad of an autistic daughter and juggling his legal firm should be enough of a challenge. But, as soon as he encounters a tearful Shelby, he can't resist the urge to reach out to her.Having wandered the streets like some sort of nomad, Shelby isn't interested in being someone else's burden. It's hard for her to ask for help. Even so, this ready-made family fulfills her in ways she had not imagined. Shelby has never met a man like Mark, but he makes it far too easy to feel like she belongs.Mark never expected to fall in love. Unfortunately, life keeps getting in the way. He must convince Shelby that love is more than skin deep.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome romance novel full of family, bravery, and heart inspired by true-life events, you'll love Love is More Than Skin Deep, the fourth standalone book in the Hidden Hearts series.
Being the one left behind is the hardest thing of all.Jade Petros is a successful tattoo artist and business owner known for her wild side. Few people know she has dreams of her own and will never be the same after her brother committed suicide. Now that he's gone, Jade fears her dreams died with him.Professional street musician, Declan Ail n likes to portray himself as a free spirit. Is it all about creativity or is Declan running from his past?Jade and Declan mix like oil and water until a brutal crime throws them together. Jade has more in common than she thought with the charismatic wounded artist. Can they heal their hearts and find love? Hearts of Jade can be read as a standalone and is the third book in the Hidden Hearts Series.If you root for spunky heroines, sexy musicians, and the value of family, you will love this clean and wholesome contemporary romance.
Is it possible to fall in love with a social media profile? Jessica Walters goaded her best friend into posting a profile on Brains-R-Sexy, an online dating service. Even though she wasn't the one looking for love, Jessica can't seem to forget one spectacular profile. Between his job as an accountant, his search and rescue work and volunteering at an animal shelter, Mitch Campbell is one busy man. Busy is all right with him because it gives him less time to think about his romantic life. Or lack thereof. When Jessica rescues an injured dog, she never expects to come face-to-face with the man from her past. After the dating profile buildup, Mitch seems a little lost. Is he as good as he looks on paper? Jessica needs to get to the heart of the matter and discover who the real Mitch Campbell is. When a family crisis hits, Mitch and Jessica find shelter in each other's hearts. Will it be enough to overcome tragedy and keep them together?Sheltered Hearts is the second standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts Series.If you love heroes with a passion for animals and quirks which make them unique, Sheltered Hearts may be perfect for you.
Coincidence or something darker? College student Ivy Montclair's dating service adventure goes terribly wrong. After being confronted about dates she's never experienced, she hires an identity theft expert whose investigation leads to a mystery and a hunky tattoo shop owner.When Marcus Brolin meets his apprentice's lookalike, he wonders if Ivy will see through his "bad boy" tattoo artist image. Despite her tough exterior, Rogue Betencourt intrigues software mogul Tristan Macklin. His company, Identity Bank, is a raging success, but Rogue catches his interest because she seems to see more in him than dollar signs.Rogue has no use for a rich man with big-time goals. She cherishes her independence. Yet there's something about Tristan that tells her he has integrity and heart as well as brains.Together, the four of them set out to discover the truth. As the mystery unravels, both couples join forces and search for the true identities of their hearts.Identity of the Heart is the first standalone novel in the Hidden Hearts clean and wholesome contemporary romance series. If you like wholesome stories, deeply drawn characters, and delightful twists and turns, then you'll appreciate Mary Crawford's engaging tale.
h2>The line between love and injustice is thin.Prosecutor Tori Clarkson's perfect life implodes. False allegations cost her her job, and her mother's dementia causes her to struggle to recall Tori's name. Detective Cody Erickson searches for missing teenagers. Even though their timing has never been right, he contacts a former prosecutor because she may hold the key. Without her files from her former cases, Tori wants to help her longtime friend solve this devastating mystery but it's like flying blind. But if she can help him solve the most critical cases in his career, perhaps the two of them can find a balance between love and injustice. Love and Injustice is the first book in Mary Crawford's Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit romantic suspense series.If you root for fierce warriors for justice with a human side, you'll love this clean and wholesome suspenseful romance by Mary Crawford.
A search for a missing person could destroy them all. Cold Case Squadron leader Detective Dylan Palmer has a passion for finding missing people. As a favor to his mother, he takes on a previously unsolved case. No pressure there This job isn't good news for his ulcer.Personal chef, Lauren Drysdale's big sister has been missing for twenty-three years. In all that time her mother has never forgiven her for not being April. Her mother's cruelness has led to debilitating panic attacks.Now, a hotshot detective wants to come into her life and stir up all sorts of old hurts in an effort to find April. Uncertain that she, her mother, and their brittle relationship can handle further disappointment, she finds herself wishing the detective could stick around.Dylan had no idea what he might find during this case, but he certainly didn't expect to discover the love of a lifetime. The timing is about as terrible as it gets, but sometimes love appears out of thin air.If you enjoy a clean and wholesome mystery combined with family drama, you'll love Out of Thin Air, the second book in the Hidden Hearts -- Protection Unit series.
The past can be so painful it leaves scars on your soul. Software programmer Toby Payne has tried hard to shed his identity as a child kidnapping victim, but now his extraordinary computer skills are needed to rescue missing teens. Detective Pauline Lawrence likes to go all in. Her leap-before-you-look style has given her a bad reputation. Can she make up for her past mistakes with the help of a dashingly handsome, but shy computer programmer? Pauline affects Toby in ways he never expected. Yet, he's not sure he can set aside his terror when the talented young detective volunteers for a high-risk hostage rescue mission.Toby and Pauline must decide if love is stronger than fear and if they can thrive despite their pasts. If you love suspenseful romances with strong women and nerdy guys with heart, Soul Scars (the third book in the Hidden Hearts - Protection Unit series), may be just what you're looking for.
National Novel Writing Month 2015: A Collection of Excerpts from Writers in Corvallis, Oregon
Elizabeth Halvorsen; Lisa Sarter; William Burgess; Mary Crawford; Roxanna De La Cruz; Colin Elligsen; Cassie Falling; Heather Heisler; Robert N. Miller; Alasdair Padman; Jason Schindler; Susan Shumway; Laurence P. Taoman
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2016
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November 2015 marked the third year the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored events in support of National Novel Writing Month. Awe-struck by the hard work and dedication of the 35+ writers that attended the Library's events over the course of the month, we decided to publish a third annual book of excerpts from the writing done by writers in the Corvallis area during NaNoWriMo 2015. Thirteen phenomenal writers contributed their work and we present them for you here. We hope you will be inspired by their work and encouraged to take the challenge yourself next year!