I'll Never Wear a Backless Dress

I'll Never Wear a Backless Dress
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2012-04-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 147523659X

Diagnosed with Scoliosis at age twenty three, there was little doctors could do to help her. She was faced with daily discomfort or pain, fear, and not knowing what future complications the medical condition would bring. The author illustrates to the reader what the last twelve years have brought her in dealing with her deformity. Against the perceived odds; she started a career, birthed two children, went through several specialists, clinics and therapists, wrote two books and fought for disability. This book was written for anyone who is challenged with daily pain, and would like some help emotionally with how to make the best out of life despite it.

No Thanks, Mommy, I Peed Yesterday

No Thanks, Mommy, I Peed Yesterday
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1500674524

Do you have kids? Do you sometimes want to send them to their bedroom until puberty? And other times, do you want to hug them until they burst? What about those moments when they say something so innocent and incredibly cute or hilarious that you wish you had a pen and paper so you could remember it? Well, that’s exactly what I did. My children have given my husband and I so many gifts, but the most precious has been laughter. I made a record of each funny or cute thing that they said since the moment they could speak. It’s all here in this short yet unforgettable ‘Kids Say The Darndest Things’ style memoir. No thanks, Mommy, I peed yesterday is a witty, side-splittingly funny comedy that can be enjoyed by both young and old. The humorous comments, explanations, and kid-thoughts will stay with you for years to come!

No More Faith

No More Faith
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2022-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1990807089

The accident that nearly destroys him. The team that miraculously pulls him back together. And the lie told that could change both of their lives forever. Kiley has a lot going for her. She’s got the perfect man, the perfect career choice, a brain and a drive to succeed that surpasses anything she could have dreamed of. But just when she thinks she’s got it all, an unexpected item found in a drawer while her boyfriend is out with friends makes a sudden change in her life that can never be undone. To make matters worse, when a new patient makes her uncomfortable after said discovery, she tells a lie that she can’t un-tell, digging herself further into a hole. When Luke nearly dies after a fall, he finds himself in unwanted territory. First, he’s in hospital, then he’s stuck in a wheelchair, unable to do anything for himself. A man used to eighteen-hour workdays at the family ranch finds it difficult to be tied down, visiting doctor after doctor. Until he meets Kiley, a physiotherapist on the road to being a surgeon, and he begins to see light at the end of the tunnel. But when he finds out something about her, all bets are off, and he’s forced back into his rut. Unsuspecting, they both have something in common. But when fast friends become something more, the truth comes out, and Luke goes running. Will Kiley go after him? And more important, eyes are watching the family ranch…just waiting for the right moment to make their move…which will be easier with one man down… HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Medical romance Second chance romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

No More Shame

No More Shame
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2022-07-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 198942791X

The deadly family secret. The perfect crime. The impossible romance. And the man who can end it all with one phone call. Growing up in a home without a mother and with a world-renowned surgeon for a father, wasn’t easy for Mila. And when she grows into a woman, it seems like her father never gives her her wings. What makes it worse is her litter of siblings are estranged, and the only real contact she has is with her father’s assistant and the maid. Until Dawson, a young, budding surgeon, comes along, and he sees Mila for the woman she is. Dawson idolizes Doctor Smirnova’s work, in fact, he writes his medical thesis on the surgical genius, and bases his whole medical practice on the man’s livelihood. So, when he receives an invitation to go to Russia to study Smirnova’s newest procedure, he packs his bags and peels out of the driveway faster than his legs can carry him. But strange things begin to occur upon his arrival. He is forcefully invited to stay in the man’s guest house, and a strange yet beautiful woman seems to appear everywhere, as if from nowhere, and Smirnova’s behavior raises brows to say the least. When Dawson is introduced to Mila, even weirder things happen, and Dawson inadvertently uncovers a secret that has been kept in the family for more than two decades. With a swift trip back to U.S. soil, and an extra passenger accompanying him, Dawson soon learns that things in his world have not always been as they have seemed…and someone will pay for it with their life. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Medical romance Military romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

No More Pain

No More Pain
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2021-03-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989427405

An unexpected union. A mystery intruder. A miracle. And a wedding that threatens the family. After an abrupt departure from her previous career, Presley never expects to be so well received at the rival company, despite the null and void NDA and questionable, discreet reason why she parted ways. But Presley was not raised to mosey her way through life, having been raised by her aunt after her parent’s death, she’s bumped uglies with many things, some of which she’s dealt with accordingly, and some she has not. Will is fed up with his deadbeat IT manager, and so he praises Presley’s headstrong and intelligent ways when she takes over that department. Just five minutes with this woman has him hooked, and soon he realizes just how much her heart is in the job. It’s unprecedented to him, and he finds himself jumping through hoops to happily show her his accolades, including promoting her to COO before her probationary period is up. When the holidays arrive, it comes to light that Presley will be flying solo for Christmas, and Will is having none of it. After a simple horse-riding lesson, a new Stetson, and a bottle of wine, Will starts to see Presley in a whole new light, and the feeling is mutual. A night of sheer terror, not passion, ensues, and the bond between Will and Presley is tightened, but not in a way that they expect. Between Will’s sister Laura being hospitalized and a mystery guest trying to break into the company on Christmas Day, Will and Presley find themselves pressing through and finding strength and comfort in each other. But Presley’s secret is part of what fuels the hunt for the mystery intruder, along with a laundry list of potential suspects who have both threatened and who have actually harmed family members in the past. Problem is, most of those lowlifes are already serving time. Just when the family is about to welcome another member into their already blissfully happy family, the perpetrator strikes at the right time, and at the wrong time. Will this person live to tell, or will the Kelsey family band together and crush them in the way that only the Kelsey family can? A tale of two alike people who have lived very different lives but find common ground and strength in each other. A combination best friends to lovers and office romance that will lift your spirits and make you believe in miracles. This has a special Christmas twist, but it can be enjoyed all year round. Read all about Will. Readers have been dying to have him pair up, and he finally meets the love of his life that he meets in an unexpected way. Pick up your copy today! HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Holiday romance Violence (non-descriptive) Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending "Wonderful! I love Sandy Appleyard’s stories. The love of family is weaved through." - 5 Stars from Ellen M. Hogan, Amazon reviewer "Great book!" - 5 Stars from Jeanne Richardson, Amazon reviewer "An enjoyable office romance that's a great escape to get swept up in." - 5 Stars from buzymomof2, Amazon reviewer "A family with hidden enemies. A great addition to the A Town Without Pity series." - 5 Stars from Belinda, Amazon reviewer "An emotionally charged read!" - 5 Stars from Kathleen Bulfon, Amazon reviewer

No More Grace

No More Grace
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2023-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1990807208

The perfect lie. The deception that goes viral. The truth that should set them free…but instead, it threatens to kill. Rachel Lewis has it all. Being a business consultant, she has a long list of successes, but an even longer list of potential relationships that she’s never had. Until she meets Drake, a man with the perfect match for everything: a drowning business, a rock-solid work ethic, and unheard of talent. But just when she’s about to cross that line between business and pleasure, a life-or-death lie ruins it all…or so she thinks. Drake Hatcher left the nest years ago to start a business. This is what he tells people. Including his own family. But deep in the bowels of his childhood lies a painful memory that’s been locked away for decades. His brothers hate him. His folks miss him. Town elders know the real story. But when he comes home with a failed business and a broken heart, he meets Rachel, and suddenly things aren’t nearly as dire. Until he learns a secret, from Rachel’s best friend Kiley, that throws everything into a tailspin. And it’s all about to blow up in the town’s face…at the hands of a madman who’s been watching from behind the scenes…and knows the perfect time to strike. HEA (Happily Ever After) Small town romance Ranch romance Medical romance Second chance romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

The Wheels of Change

The Wheels of Change
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1507529848

Simon Cross is a type-A personality advertising executive who has a penchant for sleeping with married women. When one lover’s husband learns of the affairs, Simon finds himself at the mercy of a madman. The advertising executive develops a very different view of life and the people around him, but not before things are radically changed in ways he never dreamed possible. As Simon’s world is turned upside-down, police are hunting for a murderer. Soon afterward, Simon is paid an unwelcome visit by the killer. The maniac demands Simon do the one thing he can’t do…or die. Sex and Nudity: yes Offensive language: yes Violence: yes

No More Time

No More Time
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989427553

A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming…except the barrel of a gun. Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist. Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate. When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Friends to lovers romance Medical romance Mild violence Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

Broken in Texas

Broken in Texas
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989427871

She takes her secret to the grave. He can’t live again until he knows. But will the person he trusts tell him before he loses everything…again? Nope, I won’t do it. I’ve been offered many jobs over the years and stubbornly, I turn them down. But the what and when of this job offer may be too much to turn my cheek, especially when my boss is trying to sabotage me. And Jacob, damn, he’s the reason I want to turn the job down, but he’s also the reason I want to accept it. It’s written all over his face. It’s written in the contract. And the writing is all over the wall…in my guest bedroom. I’ve given her everything she could want. Sloane is the star employee, but Ruby warned me that she wouldn’t cave for me. Not even for the tidy sum I’m offering her. A woman like that…I’ve only seen once before. Never thought I’d see that type again. But she’s not for me, for so many reasons, and then something crazy happens, something that changes everything. And when Sloane is in my life, I have to stop myself. It’s not what you think. I can’t love anyone else. That part of me is dead. …but what if it was all a lie? …and what if I ruin everything, when the truth is only a screen touch away? HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Office romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

Don't Mess with Daddy's Girl

Don't Mess with Daddy's Girl
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0995070555

A serial killer, a stock broker, and a police chief’s daughter clash in this mysterious tale of greed and love. Michael is forced to choose between his most precious asset and the love of his life, when a serial killer tries to take what matters most to him. Police chief Mark Tame and his team hunt for clues with Michael’s help, when they realize that the killer is linked to Michael. Jessica has the love and protection of both men, but will that be enough to keep her safe?