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A Quilt for Christmas
by Melody CarlsonCuddle up with this cozy story of giving and forgiving--with a little bit of romance Christmas should be celebrated with family, but for Vera Swanson, that’s not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is lonely in her condo-for-one--until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door needing help. With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona enlists Vera’s aid, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she has a special request--a Christmas quilt for Mama. Vera will have to get a ragtag group of women together to fulfill the request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly, retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the Albright family will be merry after all. And she may even find herself a new family of friends along the way.
A Quilt of Dreams: A Novel
by Patricia SchonsteinSet in Grahamstown, South Africa, during the 1990s at the height of political unrest and opposition to apartheid, this is the bittersweet story of two people whose lives intertwine with-out them knowing each other-one a heavy-drinking white man and the other the young daughter of a black activist.Reuben Cohen van Tonder's battle with unresolved grief and his search for hidden peace and Vita Mbuli's innocent resolve to remove the bad luck that has troubled her family for generations climax together in a wondrous resolution of personal and national triumph. In this captivating and heartfelt novel, Patricia Schonstein captures the harsh and brutal realities of South Africa's past with its raw and sore racism, interlacing them with enchantment, tenderness, forgiveness . . . and hope.
The Quilted Heart Omnibus
by Mona HodgsonLike a beautiful patchwork quilt, the three novellas in The Quilted Heart tell stories of lives stitched together with love and God's unending grace. Once a week, Elsa Brantenberg hosts the Saint Charles Quilting Circle at her farmhouse on the outskirts of the riverside town of St. Charles, Missouri. The ladies who gather there have all experienced heartache related to the intense hardships of the Civil War, and together, they are facing their painful circumstances with friendship and prayer. Can the tattered pieces of their hearts be stitched together by God's grace? Dandelions on the Wind When Maren Jensen took a job on Elsa Brantenberg's St. Charles, Missouri farm, she never expected to call the place her home. As she grows to love Mrs. Brantenberg and her granddaughter, Gabi, Maren is transformed from a lonely mail-order bride-without-a-groom to a beloved member of the Brantenberg household. But when Gabi's father, Rutherford "Wooly" Wainwright, returns to the farm unexpectedly, everything changes for Maren, and she feels compelled to find another job. Are her choices in obedience to God, or is she running from His plan? Bending Toward the Sun Dedicated to her education and to helping her father in his general store, Emilie Heinrich is convinced she doesn't have time for love. But when a childhood friend returns to St. Charles, Missouri, after serving in the Civil War, his smile and charm captures Emilie's eye and her heart. Will she be forced to choose between honoring her father and a future with a husband and family of her own? Ripples Along the Shore Change is brewing in St. Charles. A group of brave souls are preparing to head west on the Boone's Lick Wagon Train, led by the mysterious and handsome Garrett Cowlishaw, who served as a Confederate soldier in the war that killed Caroline's husband. Despite her dislike for him, Caroline is tempted to join the wagon train and start fresh somewhere new, but when Mr. Cowlishaw forbids her--a single woman--to travel with them, will one man's prejudice destroy Caroline's hope for a new future? Or will the ripples of God's love bring the answer she needs?
The Quilter's Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (The Elm Creek Quilts #10)
by Jennifer ChiaveriniYoung newlyweds Elizabeth and Henry must find a connection between the past and the future in order to build a prosperous life on the Triumph Ranch in this Roaring Twenties tale of boom and bust. When young bride Elizabeth Bergstrom Nelson sets off with her husband, Henry, from her family home of Elm Creek Manor in Pennsylvania to start a new life in the unfamiliar terrain of southern California, they are in for quite a surprise. Expecting to assume ownership of Triumph Ranch, the couple instead learns that their deed is a fake, and that they must work for the rightful proprietors to earn their keep.Resourceful Elizabeth trades her trousseau—including the fine quilts stitched by her Bergstrom relatives—for the practical goods the Nelsons need to survive and finds friendship with California native Rosa Diaz Barclay.When Elizabeth discovers a mysterious cache of quilts made by a member of the Diaz family that reveals a misplaced legacy of love, land, and ancestral ties, it becomes clear that only by stitching the rift between the past and the future can the inhabitants of Triumph Ranch hope to live in peace alongside history.
The Quilter's Scandalous Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Patrice LewisTo make a deal… She must bury the past With her uncle&’s health declining, Esther Yoder wants nothing more than to sell his mercantile store. But what she doesn&’t count on is Joseph Kemp being the prospective buyer. He&’s the reason Esther fled her Amish community, and Esther fears her shameful past could threaten the sale. Can they learn to forgive each other…or will old guilt stand in the way of their future? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Quilter’s Son: Liam’s Choice (The Quilter's Son #1)
by Samantha BayarrLiam Yoder has been leading a double life ever since his dad was killed in a buggy accident. Will a chance encounter with his mother cause him to rethink his decision to leave the Amish community behind? What about Lucy, the bakery owner he left behind when they were teenagers? Will she be able to convince Liam to change his mind?Find out in this tale of bittersweet love. . .
The Quilter's Son: Lydia's Heart (The Quilter's Son #2)
by Samantha BayarrAfter rejecting the baptism into the Amish faith, Lydia Yoder has spent the past year courting Englischer, Steven Miller. When a mistake from Steve's past threatens to prevent their wedding, Lydia begins to contemplate joining the Amish community she'd turned her back on. Will Lydia be able to look past a mistake her betrothed made in his youth and open her heart to forgiveness, or is her heart broken beyond repair?
The Quilter's Son: Nathan's Apprentice (The Quilter's Son #3)
by Samantha BayarrNathan had steered his life in one direction since his youth: toward a future with Anna as his wife. But when his desires for an alternate future threaten that, he must choose the right path. Enter Maddie, the pretty cheerleader, who accompanies Nathan on a tour of the university they had both been accepted to, and his future path veers off into a direction that spins out of control. Can Nathan get back on the path toward his future with Anna, or is something else in store for him?
The Quilter's Son: Maddie's Quilt (The Quilter's Son #4)
by Samantha BayarrBook Four in The Quilter's Son seriesMaddie Hayes comes home early from college after being forced to leave her cheerleading scholarship behind. When Anna learns Maddie's secret, she discovers they have more in common than she originally thought. Anna and Maddie become roommates until Anna unexpectedly moves out and leaves Nathan just days before their wedding. Will Nathan be able to put his own worries aside to help Maddie through her dilemma?Find out in this tale of lost and found love. . .
The Quilting Circle (A Wells Landing Romance #7)
by Amy LillardUnited by faith, and bonded by their quilting circle, the Amish women of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, are there for one another through all life’s joys and challenges . . . MORE THAN FRIENDSHIP Youngest quilter Clara Rose Yutzy is planning her wedding to her longtime beau—which is why she resolutely ignores newly warm feelings for her best friend, Obidiah. But Obie is certain God intends them to be together. With the Lord’s help, he’ll prove to Clara Rose how much he loves her . . . MORE THAN A PROMISE Mariana Miller prayed for a child throughout fifteen years of marriage. But now, newly widowed, Mariana discovers she’s pregnant—with twins! She’s more grateful than ever for her caring community—especially Reuben Weisel, her late husband’s business partner and best friend. Reuben’s quiet strength comforts her—until he proposes marriage . . . MORE THAN A MARRIAGE Tess Smiley is new to Wells Landing and newly married. But her marriage isn’t the harmonious union she envisioned. Tess loves Jacob with all her heart, but her heart tells her she must take a stand—and ask for support. Only then does Jacob see how he has hurt her. But is he too late? . . .
Química Imperfecta
by Jonay Quintero Hernández Mary Frame"Perfectamente imperfectos son los personajes y situaciones que hacen del debut de Frame un novela chispeante... hay una sensación real de crecimiento en los personajes, encarnada por el estilo narrativo en constante evolución que se asemeja a la metamorfósis de Lucy. La mezcla de humor y sentimiento hacen de esta una lectura profunda y enormemente entretenida." --Publishers Weekly A Lucy London la palabra genio se le queda corta. Habiendo obtenido el doctorado a los veinte años, ha acumulado una ingente cantidad de conocimientos, pero todavía hay una cosa que se le resiste: la gente. El péndulo de pasiones que experimenta la gente que la rodea; le confunde y le intriga, así que cuando le ofrecen una beca para estudiar a las emociones como patógenos, se apunta a la oprtunidad. Entra en escena Jensen Walker, vecino de Lucy y la única persona que encuentra atrayente. La vida de Jensen responde al estereotipo de leyenda del campus, desordenada, emotiva y complicada. Basicamente, el perfecto punto de partida para el estudio de Lucy. Cuando la tenacidad de ella le convence y consiente en ayudarla, saltan las chispas. Para su sorpresa, Lucy se encuentra a sí misma luchando con sus propias emociones; tan extrañas, como intensas. Con el tiempo contado para la entrega de su proyecto, Lucy debe decidir que es más importante:analizar sus pasiones... o abandonarse a ellas.
The Quince Project: A Novel
by Jessica ParraMost Anticipated by HipLatina Castillo Torres, Student Body Association event chair and serial planner, could use a fairy godmother. After a disastrous mishap at her sister’s quinceañera and her mother's unexpected passing, all of Cas’s plans are crumbling. So when a local lifestyle-guru-slash-party-planner opens up applications for the internship of her dreams, Cas sees it as the perfect opportunity to learn every trick in the book so that things never go wrong again.The only catch is that she needs more party planning experience before she can apply. When she books a quinceañera for a teen Disneyland vlogger, Cas thinks her plan is taking off… until she discovers that the party is just a publicity stunt—and she begins catching feelings for the chambelán.As her agenda starts to go way off-script Cas finds that real life may be more complicated than a fairy tale. But maybe Happily Ever Afters aren’t just for the movies. Can Cas go from planner to participant in her own life? Or will this would-be princess turn into a pumpkin at the end of the ball?
Quinn (Eve, Quinn and Bonnie #2)
by Iris JohansenJohansen delivers her thrilling and revelatory follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller "Eve," which delves deep into the life and psyche of forensic sculptor Eve Duncan's lover and soul mate, Joe Quinn. As a ruthless killer closes in, long-held secrets are gradually and shockingly revealed.
Quinn: A Novel
by Sally MandelA novel of an unlikely college romance and the choices we face on the cusp of independence, by a New York Times–bestselling author. Headstrong and beautiful Quinn Mallory meets Will Ingraham at college in the 1960s. Their personalities couldn’t be more different, but a true love blossoms between them that, they believe, will last forever. But eventually, Quinn’s dreams of a career in the big city will collide with Will’s longing for a quiet life together in his Idaho home—leaving Quinn to choose between the life she wants and the man she loves, in this moving, poignant novel by an author who “has a gift for true and incisive dialogue” (Publishers Weekly). “A novel full of fresh characters in a timeless setting . . . . A delightful book to read and reread.” —The Pittsburgh Press “Her novels will inspire you with love, laughter, and courage.” —Luanne Rice
The Quinn Brothers: 2-in-1 (Chesapeake Bay Saga #Bks. 1-2)
by Nora RobertsSea Swept <P> A champion boat racer, Cameron Quinn travels the world spending his winnings on champagne and women. But when his dying father calls him home to care for Seth, a troubled young boy not unlike Cameron once was, his life changes overnight. <P> Rising Tides <P> Of the three brothers, it was Ethan who shared his father's passion for the Maryland shore. And now with his father gone, Ethan is determined to make the family boat-building business a success. But amidst his achievements lie the most important challenges of his life.
The Quinn Brothers
by Nora RobertsInternationally bestselling author Nora Roberts's presents The Quinn Brothers, which begins the story of the lives and loves of adopted brothers Ethan, Cameron, Philip and Seth Quinn. Cameron Quinn (SEA SWEPT) has lived the reckless life of a daredevil since leaving the quiet community of Chesapeake Bay. But when his dying father calls him home to care for his youngest brother Seth, his life changes overnight. Cameron has to learn to live with his brothers once again, and rivalries and resentments flare between them whilst they try to care for Seth. Only Seth's fate is in the hands of a tough but beautiful social worker. She alone has the power to bring the Quinns together - or tear them apart. Ethan Quinn (RISING TIDES) is also eager to honour their father's dying wish that their youngest brother, Seth, be cared for. Ethan finds himself the most drawn to the young boy, because both suffered horrific abuse before being adopted by the Quinns. Time hasn't extinguished Ethan's pain, however, only buried it deep within his heart, a fact that may keep him from the only woman he has ever loved.
The Quinn Legacy (Chesapeake Bay Saga #Bks. 3-4)
by Nora Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second two novels in a captivating saga about the lives and loves of four brothers on the windswept shores of the Chesapeake Bay.Inner HarborPhillip Quinn has done everything to make his life seem perfect. With his career on the fast track and a condo overlooking the Inner Harbor, his life on the street is firmly in the past. But one look at Seth and he's reminded of the boy he once was.Chesapeake BlueNow a grown man returning from Europe as a successful painter, Seth Quinn is settling down on Maryland's Eastern Shore, surrounded once again by Cam, Ethan, and Phil, their wives and children, all the blessed chaos of the extended Quinn clan. Finally, he's back in the little blue-and-white house where there's always a boat at the dock, a rocker on the porch, and a dog in the yard. Still, a lot has changed in St. Christopher since he's been gone-and the most intriguing change of all is the presence of Dru Whitcomb Banks.
The Quinn Legacy
by Nora RobertsInternationally bestselling author Nora Roberts's presents The Quinn Legacy, which continues the story of the lives and loves of adopted brothers Ethan, Cameron, Philip and Seth Quinn. Philip Quinn (INNER HARBOUR) is juggling his high-powered advertising job and his new-found family duty of helping to care for his young adopted brother, Seth, when Dr. Sybill Griffin shows up in town. Her cool reserve intrigues Phillip. But while Sybill can't deny her own growing feelings for the charismatic Quinn, the secret she hides has the power to threaten the life that the brothers have made for Seth, and destroy any chance that the two young lovers have at happiness. Seth Quinn (CHESAPEAKE BLUE) is now an adult and a successful artist, Seth is happy to return home to Cheasapeake Bay, to the only real family he has ever known. Drusilla Whitcomb Banks is a newcomer in town. And from the first time he meets her, Seth realises that she is way out of his league. But their fledging relationship faces another threat; for if Seth is ever to win a place in Dru's affections, he must finally face up to his tragic past and the mother who sold him...
Quinn McCloud's Christmas Bride
by Lois Faye Dyer"Call me Quinn."The moment the suntanned stranger showed up in town, Abigail Foster knew she was in trouble. Big-time. Wolf Creek's stand-in sheriff--and secret member of a legendary ranching clan--was gorgeous, charming and irresistible. Abby was too smart to trust her heart to a man like that...especially one who wasn't planning to stick around.But Quinn McCloud wouldn't take no for an answer....The widowed librarian had to be the most stubborn woman he'd ever met--and the most desirable. Quinn lived by the loner's law, but Abby was tempting him to put down roots. Could he convince her to believe in the love he was offering and make this a Christmas to remember?
Quinn's Complete Seduction
by Sandra SteffenAfter a long, cold winter, Nathan Quinn's resolve to stay celibate melted along with the South Dakota snows. Maybe it was time to find himself a woman, someone to help him raise his daughter, heal his aching heart -- and warm his lonely bed....<P><P> Crystal Galloway was searching for something in Jasper Gulch, but it sure wasn't a husband. Then again, the town was crawling with eligible bachelors -- and a certain rugged rancher was impossible to avoid. For Crystal knew Nathan held the key to her past -- and, just maybe, to her future....
Quinn's Promise
by Agnes AlexanderFollowing his wife's death, Rodney Stockton lost his fortune. His daughters faced poverty and were being ostracized by Philadelphia's elite society—he had to do something for them, insisting Quinn, his youngest daughter, promise to take her sisters to Colorado and find his brother. Riding the stagecoach to Tornado, Colorado, Quinn wonders if she made a mistake when she kept her promise to their father. Then she meets Ashe Montgomery, a man whose very presence stirs her in ways she's never before experienced. He's a US Marshall sent to Tornado as acting sheriff to solve a rash of mysterious stage robberies. Ashe enlists the help of his brothers, Beck and Cal. Involved with a beautiful widow, Ashe still has a hard time keeping his mind on his job when he encounters Quinn. She's the first woman to intrigue him since his fiancé left him standing at the altar. But things are never simple...
Quinn's Woman: Home For The Holidays (Hometown Heartbreakers #10)
by Susan Mallery#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery brings you a fan--favorite story about how learning to trust can make us stronger than we can ever be alone. D. J. Monroe has to be at the very top of her game: it's her job and her life to teach people how to defend themselves. She needs to be the best--trained and the most highly skilled fighter in order to protect herself and others. So when Special Forces expert Quinn Reynolds defeats her, she vows to give him whatever he wants in exchange for his instruction. After all, if he can best her, she has to do better. But he wants the one thing D. J. isn't prepared to give--herself. Quinn asks too many questions. Makes her feel too much. He sees through too many of her defenses. And what he offers is a lifetime of happiness. But can D. J. trust him enough to seize that chance? Book 10 in Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers series Previously Published.
Quinny, Focus!
by Ofelia GrändQuincy Dean is one lucky guy. After months of virtual flirting, he’s convinced the man of his dreams is living next door. True, they’ve never spoken face-to-face, and William Johnson has never posted a picture of himself, but how many William Johnson’s could there be?Quincy is positive the two of them would be great together. But if he's ever going to get the chance to convince Will of that fact, he’s going to need to do it before his perfect man figures out he’s too good for Quincy's little corner of Whiteport and disappears from his real life forever.But how do you woo someone when you have to stay six feet apart? Direct messages are great, but they aren't very romantic. And when Quincy begins to notice that Will’s messages don’t always match up with what he's seeing through his blinds, he worries that even online he and his dream guy are drifting apart. Six feet or not, it might be time to ask Will out on a date.
Quint and Clay Art Crimes Box Set
by Edward KendrickThis M/M romance box set by best-selling author Edward Kendrick includes five interconnected stories of crimes in the art world. Contains the stories:The Element Case: Can Clay, an artist, and Quint, a homicide detective, determine who is murdering the subjects of Clay's Element paintings? As they search for the killer, they're attracted to each other, but it can't become more if the killer eliminates Clay.It Takes an Artist: When Trev is framed for murder, he needs the help of his new friend Doctor Zack Kendall and Detective Hawk to catch the villains. Can Trev and Zack's mutual attraction survive attempts to take them out of the picture ... permanently?It Takes a Forger: Despite their instant antipathy, Lou Hernandez and Rory Kinley must work together to stop an art forger. They eventually learn to trust each other, but will their growing attachment survive what's to come -- or be destroyed in the process?It Takes an Archaeologist: Much against his better judgment, Gideon has agreed to help archaeologist Cole Newell find the looters of a dig Cole worked. In the process, Cole forces Gideon to face what happened in his past that made him unwilling to have any kind of personal life. When he does, will Gideon finally be able to find love again?It Takes a Photographer: While taking photos of Clay and Quint and their newly adopted son, Olivia captures what appears to be a murder. Is it really what it seems? Lou and Quint decide to investigate, with the help of Rory and Gideon Monahan.
Quintessential
by J. M. SnyderJerry Bennett doesn't consider himself an "old fogey." At 43, he's still a swinging bachelor, spending his weekends with whoever catches his fancy, male or female. He's still sexy and he knows it.But when his company switches from Windows-based computers to MacBooks, Jerry feels outdated. Refusing to conform, he continues to use his laptop, until a porn video he viewed on it infects the PC with a virus, and he has to call the IT department for help.The guy who comes to his rescue is a young hipster named Quin who threatens to turn Jerry in for the porn video ... unless they can come to some sort of mutual arrangement that will benefit them both.But their evening together ignites more than mere lust in Jerry. Is he just another conquest for the mysterious Quin? Or is there something Jerry's young coworker isn't telling him?