The Magic Shoppe (The Holiday Collection - Book 1)

The Magic Shoppe (The Holiday Collection - Book 1)
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 193921405X

Georgiana Castleton is gifted. But she knows all gifts come with a price. And hers is a short life. This will be her last Christmas and she’s resolved to her fate--until two mysterious men enter her life and revive her hope. But she has to get something for each of them. And it will take a miracle to do that. And even with her gift, she has no guarantee that she will succeed. Angus Fielding’s moves are those of a magician. Appearing virtually out of thin air, he saves Georgiana from the jaws of death. With inhuman forces stalking her, Georgiana knows his help also comes at a price. She doesn’t know what Angus wants...but her life depends on her giving it to him.

Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic
Author: Mary Ruth Kuczkir Michaels
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN: 9781420108354

A collection of four Christmas romance stories includes Fern Michaels' "Holiday Magic," in which ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall gets an unexpected Christmas bonus in the form of her handsome boss, Eddie O'Brien.

Running Wild in Reno (Precious Waters)

Running Wild in Reno (Precious Waters)
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-06-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939214297

Sable Ballantine has been on the run for a year and she doesn't know why. Apparently in the wrong place at the wrong time, she's had to escape strangers bent on harming her. Taking the common name of Helen Ryan and finally feeling safe, she meets Officer Brett Emerson who may be her salvation or the ticket to her downfall.

The Obsidian Cat

The Obsidian Cat
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2019-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939214262

Ethan Pollack thinks of Blythe Cove Manor as his second home and Blythe is second mother. A career navy officer, Ethan never returns to Martha's Vineyard without a gift for Blythe. However, he didn't know there was anything unusual about the obsidian cat he bought in Japan. Then he sees a woman in his room who isn't there. Jenna Taylor plans, prepares, compares her options before making decisions, but one Memorial Day Weekend she uncharacteristically takes a vacation to Martha's Vineyard. The island is flooded with uniformed sailors. Meeting Ethan on the stairs of Blythe Cove Manor, she has no idea why she feels she already knows him. Neither of them understands that there is something more at work that will tie them together. Can they unravel it? And do they really want to?

Snowman Magic

Snowman Magic
Author: Katherine Tegen
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062014450

When George stays home from school for a snow day, he finds himself staring out the window, bored. But when he sees the beautiful white slopes in his yard, he gets himself dressed to face the cold weather. George starts rolling the snow into balls and assembling them into a snowman. After his snowman is made, something unexpected happens! How long will George's enchanted fun with his new friend last? In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured all the magic of the snowman, while Brandon Dorman's lush illustrations truly bring him to life.

Santa's Magic Key

Santa's Magic Key
Author: Eric James
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1464221030

Unlock the magic with this holiday picture book perfect for kids 4-8! It's an age-old question. How does Santa get into every house around the world...no matter what doors, locks, chimneys, or windows exist? Find the answer to this question in Santa's Magic Key! In this unforgettable holiday story, a boy realizes on Christmas Eve that his new house does not have a chimney, and with the post office closed and Santa coming by the end of the night, he has no way of telling Santa. But when the boy finds a mysterious key, he'll soon discover just how this key will solve his problem. Add a new classic to your holiday collection with this magical tale that reveals how Santa can always spread gifts and joy on Christmas Eve by using his magical key. This beautiful book is full of illustrations that capture the wonder of the holiday season.

His 1-800 Wife (The Ballantines Series - Book 2)

His 1-800 Wife (The Ballantines Series - Book 2)
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2015-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939214165

Catherine Carson didn’t think there was an ideal man out there. And the last one she would have picked for the job was Jarrod Ballantine. He’d been a thorn in her side since she was a child, but he’d also been with her when life was at its roughest. Convincing him to be her husband proved an easier task than stopping herself from becoming his wife. Fed up with her meddling family, Catherine has the perfect plan...make a deal with a nice, unexciting guy who would agree to marry her for six months, then divorce. And she knew her childhood friend Jarrod Ballantine was just the perfect man for the job–until he sparked a completely unexpected desire. Now, Catherine must discover what she really wants to find...everything she’s ever dreamed of.

The Vanishing Coin

The Vanishing Coin
Author: Kate Egan
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250040434

"Magic tricks with instructions inside!"--Cover.

Christmas in Washington (The Holiday Collection - Book 4)

Christmas in Washington (The Holiday Collection - Book 4)
Author: Shirley Hailstock
Publisher: Shirley T. Hailstock
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1939214173

Elizabeth Gregory's heart is as cold as the snow falling on the nation's capital. Three years ago, her life went on hold when a fatal accident took her only sister on Christmas Eve. That accident involved James Hill, Elizabeth's fiancé. Since then, she makes the rounds of holiday parties but her heart is not in the season. Embroiled in SEC regulations, fraud and insider trading accusations, James had his hands full surviving the attacks and convincing his clients of his innocence. Unable to tell Elizabeth the complete truth about her sister, he left her alone until one Christmas Eve when he finds her standing at his door. Knowing time is running out for them, James embarks on a new season to change their fates. This Christmas old secrets, lies and truths will be driven into the light and like a shinny new toy, Elizabeth's world is transformed. Yet whether James can convince her that their Christmas past is not their present or future is a North Pole she will have to find. Is their love worth a second chance. . .

The Dress Shop on King Street (Heirloom Secrets Book #1)

The Dress Shop on King Street (Heirloom Secrets Book #1)
Author: Ashley Clark
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493428284

Harper Dupree has pinned all her hopes on a future in fashion design. But when it comes crashing down around her, she returns home to Fairhope, Alabama, and to Millie, the woman who first taught her how to sew. As Harper rethinks her own future, long-hidden secrets about Millie's past are brought to light. In 1946, Millie Middleton--the daughter of an Italian man and a Black woman--boarded a train and left Charleston to keep half of her heritage hidden. She carried with her two heirloom buttons and the dream of owning a dress store. She never expected to meet a charming train jumper who changed her life forever . . . and led her yet again to a heartbreaking choice about which heritage would define her future. Now, together, Harper and Millie return to Charleston to find the man who may hold the answers they seek . . . and a chance at the dress shop they've both dreamed of. But it's not until all appears lost that they see the unexpected ways to mend what frayed between the seams.