A Heartland Christmas Collection

A Heartland Christmas Collection
Author: Gary Anderson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2003-08-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595291120

Midwestern humorist Gary Anderson's third book takes aim at the wide-ranging emotions of the Christmas season in this collection of short stories. From the insanity of the Christmas that brought a troop of clowns to the farm, to the poignancy of an old couple, recalling the most touching moment of their 60 Christmases together, this collection offers Anderson's unique reflections on both the hilarious and the touching sides of the holiday season. "Oh, that everyone would see what Christmas is really about! I long to have a simple Christmas, full of memories of family times and remembering why we celebrate Christmas. The commercialism has gotten to be too much. Thank you for a beautiful article. Run it again next year and maybe you can rid the world of some insanity!" -Traci Vujicich, syndicated columnist "I'm so excited about your articles! They just sparkle!" -Gloria Peck, Editor, Waterlines magazine "I'm always on the lookout for pieces that reflect solid values as well as a thoughtful writer-which you obviously are." -Linda Meehan, Editor, Country Heart magazine "You have a wonderful way with words." -Linda Radke, Managing Editor, Five Star Publications

Christmas in the Heartland

Christmas in the Heartland
Author: Marcia Adams
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1997-11-04
Genre: Christmas
ISBN: 9780609802618

Nowhere are the holidays celebrated with more spirit than in America's Heartland. Award-winning author Marcia Adams captures all the nostalgia and festivity of the Heartland's yuletide season with heirloom recipes and easy-to-make craft ideas that are sure to become treasured family traditions. From an intimate breakfast around the tree to a lavish open house party for friends, she highlights the rituals, foods, and special observances that make Christmas the most memorable time of the year for families everywhere.

A Log Cabin Christmas Collection

A Log Cabin Christmas Collection
Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781410494825

A New York Times BestsellerExperience Christmas through the eyes of settlers who relied on cabins built from trees on their own land to see them through the cruel winter. Discover how those shelters became homes in which faith, hope, and love flourished. Marvel at the blessings of Christmas celebrated without modern commercialism. And treasure nine Christmas romances penned by some of Christian fiction's bestselling authors.

No Smooshing!

No Smooshing!
Author: Gary Anderson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN: 0595303714

Heartland Giving (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 5)

Heartland Giving (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 5)
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Jessie Gussman
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953066100

He’s dating one sister and falling for the other. Originally diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, Esther MacCartney is frustrated because she’s been bedridden for months and doctors can’t tell her if she’ll ever be well again. The only person who’s visited her regularly is her sister’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Monroe. He makes her laugh and treats her like he enjoys her company. But her sister has a job offer off the farm and Esther is afraid Monroe will propose to get her to stay. Monroe Hutchison is spending the winter in Prairie Rose, Iowa, and thinking about settling there permanently. The MacCartney sister that’s he’s been kind of dating would make an excellent farmer’s wife, but it’s her younger sister, Esther, who makes him laugh. He enjoys her company and sometimes forgets that she never gets up from the couch and could never handle the rigorous life of a farmer’s wife. If he kisses one, can he forget about the other? But which sister does he want to kiss? Will Esther ever get better? Could Monroe sacrifice the dream he’s had since childhood to be able to care for the sister who captivates him? Or will he be like everyone else and overlook her charm because of her sickness? They’re all wrong for each other, but why does being together feel so right? Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "I love Jessie Gussman's books. She knows how to keep readers interested until the end." - Kimberly ★★★★★ "I loved everything about this story. It’s so much more than a romance." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed all the beautiful Spiritual encouragement worked into this story line." - T. Quinn ★★★★★ "This book really spoke to me about reactions when life doesn't go the way I think it should." - Di ★★★★★ "A beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Jessie developed the characters so well that they really seem real." - Kindle Reader Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Heartland Romance (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 3)

Heartland Romance (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 3)
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Jessie Gussman
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953066089

Elias Emerson has worked hard and become a successful businessman. Fellow businesswoman Catherine Hutchison has been with him, helping him, all his adult life, but he’s never really paid attention to her. She's just there. Never noticed how much she did for him behind the scenes. How much she lifted him up and made him better. How much she sacrificed to give him the support and encouragement he needed. Until she announces that she’s quitting her job and moving away from Prairie Rose. Catherine Hutchison has spent almost two decades working with Elias knowing he often took her presence and help for granted, but she considered him a friend and believed in him. Friends don't keep score. Maybe she had a crush on him in high school, but he’d never returned her feelings and they’d remained friends and business partners. His family was family to her, too. Now, she’s facing the test of her life and needs to move closer to family. Except Elias has a perfect solution she’d never considered. Can two friends become more with the help of a crazy family and a Christmas miracle? Listen to the incredible Jay Dyess bring this - and many of Jessie's other books - to beautiful life in audio on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "This story is full of family drama and offers great examples of how not to communicate, but in the end — well, I will let you read it for yourself. And you definitely should read this story." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "This story was such a pleasure to read." - Terry ★★★★★ "I enjoy all of Jessie Gussman's books. I can always count on a great Christian read that makes me think." - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "A simple, sweet, realistic romance." - Mandy ★★★★★ "This story is an example of 'you don't know what you've got until it's gone.'" - Ballet in AK Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Heartland Gold Heartland Giving Heartland Holidays Heartland Stars Heartland Mistletoe Heartland Faith

Heartland Stars (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 7)

Heartland Stars (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 7)
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Jessie Gussman
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2022-02-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953066127

After working beside her sisters for years on their Iowa farm, Meg McCartney finds herself alone, trying to do the work of three people. She’s never been one to mope around, but she’s lonely and tired and at the end of her rope – desperate enough to give serious thought to an offer that has come in for the farm…and for her. Farris Warner has spent the last ten years fighting. Fighting the cancer that took his wife’s life, leaving him a widower with four small children. Fighting the government as it took the farm that had been in his family for eight generations through eminent domain for a new airport. Fighting to keep his sanity as he tried to work his farm, raise his kids and keep up with lawyers and doctors and teachers and schools. He’s desperate. Desperate enough that when an old buddy makes an outrageous suggestion…he’s ready to take him up on it. Can two down-on-their-luck strangers take the pieces of their lives and make something beautiful out of them? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/SaywithJay Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "Oh my goodness! Meg deserved to find the best man, and she certainly did." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I love all of Jessie's books. She tells heartwarming stories with just the right amount of romance. Trials that are worked out through prayer. People that grow to love each other in the very best way." - Mary ★★★★★ "Another enjoyable story by Jessie. I’m already looking forward to the next in this series! I love the families and the inclusion of God and how inspiring life can be with him in your life." - Kathy ★★★★★ "A great read a book showing God’s compassion even when we don’t see it. But no matter what we endure His compassions fail not" - Amazon Customer ★★★★★ "Laughter, love, and peace embedded in every page. Wonderful read!" - Sharon Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Heartland Gold (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 4)

Heartland Gold (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 4)
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Jessie Gussman
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953066097

After her husband walks out, leaving her with three small children, Shelby isn't interested in romance. She just wants her roof to not leak and the furnace to work. Keene Emmerson is ready to settle down, but he's not expecting to find love in a single wide trailer amidst the chaos of kids and construction and a pair of September sky blue eyes. When Keene volunteers to take some Christmas gifts out to Shelby's place and help put an addition on her trailer, he doesn't expect to start falling for the down-on-her-luck single mother. He's only thinking he'll spread a little Christmas cheer and do a good deed or two. But when a snowstorm collapses Shelby's roof and forces them together for the holidays, he realizes he's falling for the woman who swore never to marry again. Can he convince her that a good man is worth risking her heart for? Listen to the talented voice actor, Jay Dyess, bring this book - and many of Jessie's other books - to life on the YouTube channel Say with Jay for FREE. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "This story touched my heart. " - Bets ★★★★★ "This story was such a pleasure to read." - Terry ★★★★★ "This story is full of family and faith and friendship and love. It’s a cozy story to curl up with. These characters will make you feel all warm and happy." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "Very insightful. You will cherish the time reading it💞" - Terri ★★★★★ "At last a real live love story with the gory bits the insecurities and the truth of a good relationship." - Amazon Customer Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Heartland Mistletoe (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 8)

Heartland Mistletoe (A Heartland Cowboy Christmas Sweet Romance Book 8)
Author: Jessie Gussman
Publisher: Jessie Gussman
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953066135

Late one night Lincoln was delivering a yard decoration when he came upon a wild, unruly teenager throwing stones at the window of his neighbor’s house. He tackled the belligerent child and was about to call the cops when she informed him she was his neighbor’s sister who had been locked out of the house. Oops. Not the best beginning, but it gets worse when he accidentally walks into her house and accuses her of squatting in it. Annie has never trusted large men, and Lincoln has not only attacked her, but he’s thrown unfounded accusations of thievery at her as well. There is no way she’d ever fall in love with that man. Except The Snowstorm of the Century hits and the two of them are pitted against nature to try to save the elderly folks in their care. As they work together will they find out that sometimes first impressions are wrong? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "As with Jessie’s other books, the characters give real ways to follow God’s way to live our lives." - Topmom52 ★★★★★ "These two are so good together and just what the other one needs. I loved their story and can't wait for the next one. Jessie Gussman never disappoints. A really great Christain read" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "This is a sweet, clean romance filled with humor and faith. I highly recommend this inspirational romance and think you will enjoy it as much as I did." - S ★★★★★ "Jessie has written another awesome book about being selfless, thinking of others before ourselves, asking God to direct our paths before we do anything, and love. I recommend this book, this series and all of Jessie's books to everyone." - Carol ★★★★★ "Really sweet ending. One of my favorite couples." - Renee Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy