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81) Body of evidence
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Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
When Texas Ranger Anderson Michaels goes undercover at an animal rescue farm in Texas Hill Country, he lands right in owner Jennifer Rodgers' path. Before long, he realizes that tracking down his target --a deadly drug-trafficking ring that was responsible for the murder of his captain --may be easier than winnin this jaded woman's trust.
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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Since childhood, Marlo Mayfield has kept a list of traits her Prince Charming must possess. After a series of bad relationships, she's beginning to give up hope that her ideal man exists. Then she caters a party for Jake Hammond, and realizes he could be the man she's been waiting for. There's only one problem: Jake is super wealthy, and Marlo's not sure she fits into his blue-blooded world. But Jake is determined to show her that he just might be...
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time in Georgia ... seven unruly kids moved next door to Simon Adams's mountain cabin. On a church retreat, these rambunctious rascals and their perky teacher, Shanna White, prove to be too much for one reclusive craftsman to handle. Plus, they're a big reminder of everything Simon lost, especially his chance for marriage and family. All he wants is to be left alone, but soon Simon is drawn in by the kids' shenanigans - and by Shanna herself....
84) Hometown ties
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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Decades ago, four Lindas in the same first-grade classroom decided to go by their middle names, form a club, and be friends forever. Now they're all back home in Clifden, Oregon, all thrilled at the chance to reinvent their lives together. But for all of them, their fifties have brought growing pains. Join the four Lindas as they learn about forgiveness and faith, about asking for help and standing on their own two feet - and about love, which makes...
85) House of secrets
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English
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When Bailee Cooper's father orchestrates a surprise trip to the summer house of her childhood, what is intended to be a happy reunion for Bailee and her sisters quickly becomes shrouded by memories from the past.qw.
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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
From the moment Riley Sinclair stepped onto Paradise Island, Bahamas, and into her new job as director of guest relations at a five-star resort, she felt the pieces of her once-broken life finally coming together. But the waters become choppy when Riley discovers that some who come to the Atlantis hotel arrive with more than suitcases and suntan lotion in tow - they're accompanied by their lurking demons, paralyzing secrets, and overwhelming fears....
87) Learning
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. Bailey grows closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York, while Cody coaches a small high school football team. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one another. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Both Bailey and Cody learn significant life lessons in this poignant...
88) Leaving
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Bailey Flanagan leaves Bloomington after winning an audition for the ensemble of a Broadway musical in New York City. In order to be closer to his mother in jail, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. But new friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
After quitting her high-powered job, Catherine Stanhope heads home to Pleasant, Minnesota, to rest and regroup. Arriving at her late grandmother's house, she finds a handsome caretaker fixing up Hope House. This was not part of Catherine's plan. She is thinking of selling Hope House and starting fresh. But Will is determined to honor her grandmother's wish to restore the beautiful mansion to its former glory. Can he convince Catherine that, together,...
90) The mercy
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Rose Kauffman pines for prodigal Nick Franco, the Bishop's foster son who left the Amish under a cloud of suspicion after his foster brother's death. His rebellion led to the "silencing" of their beloved Bishop. But is Nick really the rebel he appears to be? Rose's lingering feelings for her wayward friend refuse to fade, but she is frustrated that Nick won't return and make things right with the people. Nick avowed his love for Rose- -but will he...
91) Plain proposal
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English
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Miriam Raber is torn between her commitment to her Amish community and her love for Saul Fisher, who is planning to leave the community for a job offer in Pittsburgh.
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English
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Carny Sullivan grew up in the zany world of a traveling carnival. Quaint and peaceful Serenity, Texas, has given her a home, a life, and a child. Logan Brisco is the smoothest, slickest, handsomest man Serenity, Texas has ever seen. But Carny Sullivan knows a con artist when she sees one---and she's seen plenty, starting with her father. As far as Carny Sullivan can tell, she's the only one in town who has his number. Because from his Italian shoes...
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English
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"When Audrey Cunningham's father proposes that they move to Bridal Veil Island, where he grew up, she agrees, thinking this will help keep him sober and close to God. But they arrive to find wealthy investors buying up land to build a grand resort on the secluded island - and they want the Cunninghams' acreage. Contractor Marshall Graham can't imagine why the former drinking buddy of his deceased father would beckon him to Bridal Veil Island. And...
94) Valley of dreams
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Pub. Date
2011
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English
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Cassie Lockwood's mother died when she was little, so Cassie traveled with her father's Wild West show and became an amazingly skillful trick rider. When her father died, Cassie stayed with the show. Now she's discovered that "Uncle" Jason, the show's manager, has driven the show into debt and absconded with what little was left. Devastated, Cassie decides to try to find the hidden valley where her father had dreamed of putting down roots.
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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
On the night Marianna Sommers was born, a freak accident shattered her family. Even as she came into the world, her two sisters left it for heaven. She's spent her life making up for that loss, being to her family and their Indiana Amish community all that her sisters would have been. Her only dream: a simple life married to Aaron Zook, the one she's loved since childhood. Then her father says they are moving--to Montana, of all places! Of course...
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Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Despite Emily Covington's sobriety, she can't escape her past. Her years of active drug addiction have made her the scapegoat for everything, including a murder. Now she has to identify the real killer to clear her name and protect her family.
98) The fiddler
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"A wrong turn in a rainstorm leads Englisher Amelia Devries to Michael Hostetler, and the young Amishman's charming Old Order community of Hickory Hollow. Despite their very different backgrounds, Amelia and Michael both feel hemmed in by the expectations of others and struggle with how to find room for their own hopes. And what first seems to be a chance encounter might just change their lives forever"--P. [4] of cover.
99) A hidden truth
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When Karlina Richter finds out that a new shepherd will be sent to East Amana, she fears she'll no longer be able to help her father with the sheep. Her fears increase when Anton Becker arrives and shows little interest in the flock- or in divulging why he's been sent. Dovie Cates decides to visit the Amana Colonies, where her mother spent her formative years. But when Dovie begins to ask questions about her mother's past, no one seems willing to...
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