Inspirational Adventure

Shock. Anger. Sorrow. As the storm clouds rolled into Jerusalem on that execution day, inner turmoil was also raging through the people who knew Jesus. Confusion. Regret. Guilt. Darkness quickly covered the world the moment the light of the world took his last breath on the cross. Doubt. Devotion. Fear. It didn’t matter if they loved Jesus or hated him. The moment he died, the world sunk into a period of uncertainty. It was a time when staying in the shadows seemed like the safest place to hide. It was a period when doubt outnumbered the mustard seeds of faith. Some were on the precipice ...

journey of self discovery and growth with The Mirror of True Self A Young Girls Magical Adventure This captivating tale follows Lily a curious and creative young girl as she navigates the mysterious and wondrous Enchanted Maze Armed with a magical paintbrush and a courageous heart Lily faces a series of challenges that test her wit resilience and moral character As Lily ventures deeper into the maze she encounters whispering willows mischievous fairies and wise guardians who guide her through lessons of courage kindness honesty creativity empathy responsibility confidence and respect Each ...

Based on True Events My first stroke of luck came from the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, which unbeknownst to me was owned by mob bosses. FRANK “LEFTY” ROSENTHAL, the inspiration for the book “Casino” by NICHOLAS PILEGGI, managed all its operations.Based on True Events. I'm the host of the most exclusive High-Stakes Gaming event, flying to casinos all over the world. My travels took me everywhere, ensuring that the most extravagant VIPs had everything they desired: plush suites, private jets, and stretch limousines. I provided them with every amenity you can think of (...

From London to New York, Ewan and Charley chased their shadows through Europe, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia, across the Pacific to Alaska, then down through Canada and America. But as the miles slipped beneath the tyres of their big BMWs, their troubles started. Exhaustion, injury and accidents tested their strength. Treacherous roads, unpredictable weather and turbulent politics challenged their stamina.

The Golden Whiskers Club: New Territory, New Chapter Who says life after sixty is all about quiet retirement? Certainly not these three fabulous felines! Meet the sassiest seniors in the Animal Kingdom: Gloria "Spots" Spotsworth - A widowed leopard with perfect cat-eye glasses and even better teaching skills Ruby "Stripes" Rodriguez - A three-time divorcée cheetah who believes everything needs more flair Marina "Hearts" Henderson - A perpetually single leopard whose heart-shaped glasses match her optimistic outlook When the Council of Elders tries to force Gloria into giving up her prime ...

Brody Stillwell grew up in South Africa, but his parents moved back to the U.S. when he was a teenager. Ever since he left, he missed the majestic beauty and the friendliness of the people in the captivating land. Two years ago, when the chance to return as a rescue agent with the Wild Animal Protection Agency presented itself, he accepted without hesitation. He’s proud of his excellent track-record of repelling poachers, but now his perfect streak is threatened when a group of criminals are targeting a herd of elephants. When Sarah Foster booked an African safari tour as her next ...

When was the last time you lied? Do you lie to keep a secret? Or do you keep a secret to hide a lie? Collin Farrell has a secret, and she can’t wait to tell her husband. Jeff Farrell has a secret, too, one he’s been hiding from Collin since before they married. Collin’s brother, Erin, has a girlfriend with a secret she won’t tell. Vy Johnson is a DEA agent who knows all about lies and secrets. What happens when Secrets and Lies collide? Cars get crushed (with the drivers inside.) Homes explode. Marriages implode. Careers—and lives—are jeopardized. Can God work even this together...

A year ago in the midst of his parent’s divorce Nate Handen surprised everyone in his extended family when he talked his father into leaving the family home and moving in with him and his friend and business partner. He also convinced him to go into business with the two of them. So far both ventures were working out better than anyone ever expected.His father was happy and despite the acrimonious divorce proceedings his parents were friends. The way he saw it they got along better now than he could ever remember when they were married. Now he was on his way to visit his mother. Livia ...

Treasured is the eighteenth novella in the ongoing story of the Andersen family. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. For some of them it is about far more than adjusting to her absence in their lives. Trisha Andersen doesn’t do anything without careful deliberation. She can’t remember the last time she made plans involving a man that had her questioning her own ...

***Will one unexpected summer show Sara a new way to see the world—and herself?*** Sara is all set for the best summer of her life—a dream trip to Paris awaits her! But when plans change unexpectedly, she finds herself volunteering at the Kind Spirit Sanctuary instead, where she learns far more than she ever imagined. Amidst hilarious mishaps and eye-opening experiences, Sara meets animals with remarkable stories and makes friends who share her passion for kindness and change. She finally realizes her summer will be anything but ordinary, but never expects it to test her courage in ways...

Daughter of the Fallen *The Seraphim Chronicles – Book One* In a world where bloodlines carry ancient power and deadly secrets, one young woman will discover her past is the key to an unimaginable future... She was born of darkness. But something ancient calls her into the light. Sara always knew she didn’t belong. Shadows follow her, voices whisper in dreams, and danger lurks behind even the most ordinary day. When a mysterious stranger appears with eyes like starlight and secrets older than time, Sara's world unravels—and awakens. She is the daughter of a fallen angel, chosen for a ...

A quiet flame can hold back the dark. In the gentle land of Eldertide, where hobbit-like halflings till gardens and sing songs by firelight, evil has begun to stir once more. But salvation won’t come from kings or wizards… It begins with Thistle of Willowdale, a humble halfling girl who’s never strayed beyond her garden gate. When a wandering mage arrives bearing a secret relic and a warning of a forgotten Shadow, Thistle is chosen not for might—but for the quiet courage in her heart. Joined by her loyal friend Rory, she must carry a powerful token through the haunted Wilderwood, ...

What if the last great frontier wasn't space—but the depths below? Meet Theodore. Explorer, scientist, dreamer. With two master’s degrees—one in bioscience and one in mechanical engineering—and a PhD in oceanography, he's not just prepared for adventure; he was born for it. In Theodore The Explorer: Born To Discover, follow a man whose heart beats to the rhythm of curiosity and whose compass points toward the unknown. From lost civilizations beneath the sea to untold tales whispered by the wind, Theodore journeys across jungles, deserts, ruins, reefs, and into the hearts of people ...

After that first remarkable Christmas Day that Charles Dickens himself would call A Christmas Carol, an entire year had passed for Ebenezer Scrooge. A new Christmas Eve had now come, only to draw swiftly to an end with what was about to continue that Christmas tale of old. It was the unfinished business of making things right that moved Scrooge now, with the most pressing issue on his mind stemming from his greatest loss of all—his beautiful Belle! If only he had the chance to act with his present knowledge back in that time when choices mattered, he would surely fix things. He would have...

Don't miss the out on getting a little more intimate with the Adair boys. Gwen & Liam's story will leave you wanting more! With the demons of her past resurfacing, Gwyneth is forced to start over. At 21 she moves to a small town on the west coast, but when her heart leads her into the arms of Detective Liam Adair, she's faced with many questions about her past—a past she was made to run from. Will Liam's inquisitive nature cause an irreparable distance between them? Will his new case unknowingly open up what Gwen has been hiding? Lastly, will she survive the impending arrival of the one ...

The historical charm of the old ghost town along with the unexpected mystery posed by the town’s founder, help Julie and her children as they adjust to life without the man who meant so much to all of them.Mae’s Hope is the fourth book in the Mae’s Second Chance series. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something inside of her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single-street town advertised for sale on the internet that it was exactly what she and her children needed. Nothing would ever bring back what ...

Two novellas set in Aliette de Bodard’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Xuya universe, a timeline where Asia became dominant, and where the space age has Confucian galactic empires of Vietnamese and Chinese inspiration. Contains The Citadel of Weeping Pearls and The Tea Master and the Detective.

After thousands of years of magical conflict, wonders and dangers fill the world. Three sisters will uncover its secrets, and one secret most of all: the plot of a tyrant with an ancient grudge.One sister is a spymaster, one is a revolutionary, and magic will transform one. Accompanied by nine rogues, they will adventure amongst legends, dragons and sleeping gods–discovering it is in their power to shape the fate of not just one world, but many. If they don’t kill each other first. In a world forged by millennia of magical conflict, wonders and dangers lie in every shadow. "Iron Waifs" ...

Born with an insatiable wanderlust and inspired by an addiction to travel writing, but restricted by the demands of a full time job, Matthew Lightfoot set out to explore the world using his annual holiday allowance. The Two Week Traveller tells the tales of his adventures in almost 150 countries. Often described as ‘one of those people that things just happen to’, he lives up to his reputation with a collection of humorous, hair-raising and thought-provoking travel tales that span the entire globe. Being chased by rogue elephants and robbed at gunpoint by a stoned policeman; ...

Software billionaire Finley Landers—from The Hometown Groom—tried his best to persuade Emerson Stein to marry him, but she chose Texas Titan’s superstar quarterback Riker Dylan instead. Still reeling from getting dumped on national TV, Finley Landers flees Dallas and takes solace in his hotel in Park City, Utah. When a young hooligan tries to steal his money, Finley gets an explosive introduction to Sunny Day who happens to be a maid at his hotel. Intrigued by the dark-eyed beauty and her sharp tongue, he suspects there’s more to her than meets the eye. Sunny Day is on the run for ...