Kindred Spirits

Kindred Spirits
Author: Beth Ciotta
Publisher: Bell Bridge Books
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2003-12-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1610260597

Amazing Grace...What kind of paranormal prank is this, anyway? Shoved from the tower of the haunted Van Buren mansion, 21st century chick magnet Rufus Sinclair wonders how in Hades he's landed in Atlantic City in the Roaring Twenties. Why does he have to be the one to help wayward flapper Izzy Van Buren find redemption? Worse, why does he have to go and fall for flirtatious Izzy's best friend, daredevil barnstormer Grace LaRue? Even in her tomboy togs and aviator goggles, needs-a-man-like-bees-need-knees Grace instantly kindles his erotic interest--then hijacks his love-proof heart. It's almost as if he's lived--and loved her--before. She Dubbed Him Ace . . . Who is this sheik-sexy stranger who appears out of nowhere, claiming amnesia and wearing pilot's wings? A gift from above, sent to help restore her stunt pilot reputation? Or a Federal agent intent on bringing down her scandalous friends? All Grace knows for sure is that the zing-zap electricity shooting between her and Ace threatens to short-circuit her self-control. Kindred Spirits? . . . With the friction between them mounting, Rufus risks life and limb to wing-walk on Grace's Word War I biplane . . . slow dances and swills bootleg hooch with her in an all-night speakeasy . . . and creates a media frenzy guaranteed to restore her rep as the East Coast's best aviatrix. Together, they generate enough sexual heat to melt Grace's fear-driven defenses and his no-strings-attached armor. But his panic grows by the hour. He dreads he'll be blown back to the future, failing to save Izzy . . . and leaving his amazing Grace--and his heart--behind.

Scandalous Grace

Scandalous Grace
Author: Preston M. Sprinkle
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830782508

Unleash the power of God’s grace as you journey through the Old Testament. Prepare to be challenged and transformed as you explore the stories and testimonies of the Bible, where grace refuses to be tamed. Grace is a dangerous topic. We want to domesticate it, calm it down, and stuff it into a blue blazer and a pair of khakis. But biblical grace—or charis—doesn’t like to settle down. Grace is a dangerous topic because the Bible is a dangerous book. Scandalous Grace offers: Biblically rich viewpoints that challenge conventional interpretations; An exploration of grace in the Old Testament instead of a focus on judgment; Theological perspective that showcases a benevolent God who consistently extends redemption to those seen as irredeemable. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or seeking Christian spiritual growth, Scandalous Grace promises an intellectual and spiritual journey that will expand your understanding of a God whose grace knows no boundaries.

Hooked: Drug War Films in Britain, Canada, and the U.S.

Hooked: Drug War Films in Britain, Canada, and the U.S.
Author: Susan C. Boyd
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2010-09-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1135909253

Drawing on over 100 films produced in Britain, Canada, and the U.S. from 1912 to 2006, which focus on illegal drugs and their consequences, this book examines representations of discourse about users, traffickers, criminal justice, and treatment.

Grace's Seasons

Grace's Seasons
Author: Sharron Bedford-Vines
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2022-01-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1665717785

While Grace supports her artist husband, Wellington Holmes, as he recovers fully both mentally and emotionally from a deliberate plane crash, the faith-based power couple now face a new set of seasons in their lives. Grace celebrates the development of a ground-breaking Liquid Art Intelligence product, and Wellington opens the doors to the Wellington Holmes Art Academy. They are the subjects of a new movie; revel in a newfound romance; see delightful, discerning, and renewed family ties with their two children; and facilitate a growing Artist Wife Organization with national members. But it’s evident all is not well in their life seasons. Grace’s secret admirer could get her killed, and evil threats are commonplace. In Grace’s Seasons, author Sharron Bedford-Vines skillfully exploits deep-seated involvements in Grace and Wellington’s lives. In this, the second book, she features the Artist Wife Organization, detectives, an old nemesis, and new arch enemies as they surface from throughout the world disrupting their glamorous and cosmopolitan fine-art, celebrity lifestyle.

Graceling

Graceling
Author: Kristin Cashore
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152063962

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore A New York Times bestseller ALA Best Book for Young Adults Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year "Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (The New York Times Book Review) with "a knee weakening romance" (LA Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world. Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa's Grace is killing. As the king's niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa's life begins to change. She never expects to become Po's friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace--or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone. And don't miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning, New York Times bestsellers, and full of Kristin Cashore's elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.

Twisted Linen

Twisted Linen
Author: C.W. Cook
Publisher: Chadwick Publishing
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Against his wife's warnings, Simon agrees to help Cardinal Genovi expose the conspiracy behind a modern-day cult. But Simon should have listened to Grace; she's more than smart and alluring ... she is usually right! **Twisted Linen is a fast-paced conspiracy thriller offering a chilling view of a possible future** The short novel is drawn from modern-day current events, human genetic engineering, and end-times Scripture. It weaves a fictional tale around Biblical prophecy concerning Israel and astronomical signs to occur in 2017. It's an appropriate read for those who like believable suspense thrillers with a touch of the occult and paranormal. Also a fine choice for the Judeo-Christian reader who's looking for clean writing that's free of foul language. - - - - - - - - - - - Read the book teaser below . . . For decades Simon LaCroix faithfully served as Special Agent in Charge of Vatican Security, but now he and his wife Grace, want a safer life apart from Rome. Their bug-out plans are interrupted when a top raking Cardinal summons Simon to the Papal Office and discloses a diabolical threat against the civilized world. A modern-day cult called the Golden Dawn plans to use the latest in genetic science to usher in a Final World Order, and Cardinal Genovi demands Simon's help this one last time. But there are deep fractures in the Church, unexpected betrayals, and dark secrets concealed in Grace's past that hold dire consequences. From the majestic city of Rome to the picturesque city of San Sebastian, Spain, Simon and Grace race against time to expose the conspiracy behind the occult's insidious agenda. The situation turns deadly when a kidnapping ensnares Simon and Grace in a net of deception, deceit and divided loyalty. And where it all leads . . .a dark nightmare into the underbelly of the occult with demonic consequences not revealed until the very end.

Grace's Pictures

Grace's Pictures
Author: Cindy Thomson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2013-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1414385978

Grace McCaffery hopes that the bustling streets of New York hold all the promise that the lush hills of Ireland did not. As her efforts to earn enough money to bring her mother to America fail, she wonders if her new Brownie camera could be the answer. But a casual stroll through a beautiful New York City park turns into a hostile run-in with local gangsters, who are convinced her camera holds the first and only photos of their elusive leader. A policeman with a personal commitment to help those less fortunate finds Grace attractive and longs to help her, but Grace believes such men cannot be trusted. Spread thin between her quest to rescue her mother, do well in a new nanny job, and avoid the gang intent on intimidating her, Grace must put her faith in unlikely sources to learn the true meaning of courage and forgiveness.

Black Britain

Black Britain
Author: Eberekpe Whyte
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2008-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595635237

To begin a new and enriched life, Grace, a beautiful and strong woman, and her children immigrate to Great Britain from Africa. Many other immigrants in the area, most from the Gathering of Christian House Fellowship, befriend them and share amongst themselves their experiences in their new homeland. However, the one room apartment she rents fails to reflect even a remote beginning of her dream. Not long after they move, Grace loses her job and encounters a variety of increasingly difficult experiences, many of which are politically motivated. Might this country not provide the improved quality of life which she had hoped for her and her family? Despite the increased camaraderie with her new friends from Africa, Grace struggles to retain her once towering optimism. Will she and her family be forced to return to their native homeland? If they stay, will they be able to create the greatly improved life they desire? Will the laws of her adopted country work in her favor? Grace knows she must remain steadfast in her quest for a better life to fulfill the expectations she keeps for her and her children.

Gunmen and Gangsters

Gunmen and Gangsters
Author: Michael Schlossheimer
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2018-08-03
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476635463

Gangsters such as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano were considered by many people to be the most exciting personalities of the 1920s and 1930s. The public was hungry for press coverage about these mysterious and dangerous men. Most reports about them were sketchy, as the reporters did not want to get on the bad side of the racket bosses. Hollywood's response to the public's fascination was to portray the lives of gangsters on the movie screen, using actors such as Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and Edward G. Robinson. Perhaps surprisingly, these men received not-so-favorable reviews from the Academy Award voters, and as their popularity grew with the public, censorship dictated other actors be brought in to play the roles. That's what this book is about--the personal and professional lives of William Bendix, Charles Bickford, Ward Bond, Broderick Crawford, Brian Donlevy, Paul Douglas, William Gargan, Barton MacLane, and Lloyd Nolan, second-string actors who replaced the big names and did a memorable job. A filmography is supplied for each actor.

Grace's Forgiveness

Grace's Forgiveness
Author: Molly Jebber
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2016-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420137646

A midwife and a handsome newcomer get a chance at happiness in this heartwarming novel from the author of Change of Heart and the Amish Charm Bakery Books. Grace Blauch is skilled at midwifery—and crafting quilts that help others pass on messages of enduring family love. But a disfiguring birthmark keeps the young Amish woman from a husband and home of her own—until Mark King arrives from another community. His helpfulness and independent nature earn Grace’s respect. And he finds her outspoken ways and determination to do right irresistibly appealing. Soon Grace is planning a wedding quilt of her very own . . . until her father discovers that Mark’s shunned brother is hiding somewhere in town. Grace can well understand why Mark took such a risk once she hears his wrenching reasons. But she fears even prayer will not convince her father to restore his blessing on their union. She wills herself to face the end of her dreams, but sudden danger and an impossible act of generosity will show her that abiding hope can inspire the most precious of miracles . . . Praise for Molly Jebber’s Change of Heart “Endearing characters and a delightful story make this a keeper for fans of Amish romance.”—Emma Miller, author of the Amish Mystery series “This is a wonderfully written historical romance with Amish and Englisch characters who are loveable and considerate of others. The storyline is believable and heartwarming. Jebber is a talented author.”—RT Book Reviews