Teddy and Josie Book One is a spiritual fairy tale for grown-ups and other kids, too. It is the first in a series of books about Josie Alester and his fairy guide and spiritual teacher, Teddy. Book One presents profound spiritual knowledge in the form of a delightful tale and places the reader on a pathway to a greater understanding of the mysteries of life. Teddy helps Josie become aware of the Sound Current, and together they travel in their dream bodies to the Inner Worlds, where a series of exciting and often challenging adventures unfold. He introduces Josie to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the greatest minds of all time. Teddy enlightens Josie about life after death, reincarnation, and the Sands of Time. He takes him on a tour of heaven, where Josie is delighted to learn that heaven’s gates are open to all of God’s creations, including every type of animal. Teddy also guides Josie through the dark and often frightening realm of Maya, queen of illusion, where Josie confronts his worst fears and learns how to rise above them. As Josie grows spiritually, so does a desire to love and serve others and his life becomes a grand adventure fueled by true happiness.

A charming and heartwarming new romantic comedy by the acclaimed author of Waiting for Tom Hanks, Kerry Winfrey. Teddy Phillips never thought she would still be spending every day surrounded by toys at almost thirty years old. But working at a vintage toy store is pretty much all she has going on in her life after being unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend. The one joy that she has kept is her not-so-guilty pleasure: Everett’s Place, a local children’s show hosted by Everett St. James, a man whom Teddy finds very soothing . . . and, okay, cute. Teddy finds the courage to write to him, feeling slightly like one of the children who write to him on his show. He always gives sound advice and seems like he has everything figured out—and he pretty much does: Everett has a great support system, wonderful friends, and his dream job. But there is still that persistent feeling in the back of his mind that something is missing. When a woman named Theodora starts writing to Everett, he is drawn to her honesty and vulnerability. They continue writing to each other, all the while living their lives without meeting. When their worlds collide, however, they must both let go of their fears and figure out what they truly want—and if the future they want includes each other.

Discover the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum’s intrepid wife, Maud, in this richly imagined novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse. “A breathtaking read that will transport you over the rainbow and into the heart of one of America’s most enduring fairy tales.”—Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours Hollywood, 1938: As soon as she learns that M-G-M is adapting her late husband’s masterpiece for the screen, Maud Gage Baum, now in her seventies, sets about trying to finagle her way onto the set. Nineteen years after Frank’s passing, Maud is the only person who can help the producers stay true to the spirit of the book—she’s the only one left who knows its secrets. But the moment she hears Judy Garland rehearsing the first notes of “Over the Rainbow,” Maud recognizes the yearning that defined her own life story, from her youth as a suffragist’s daughter to her hardscrabble prairie years with Frank, which inspired The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Judy reminds Maud of a young girl she cared for in South Dakota, a dreamer who never got a happy ending. Now, with the young girl under pressure from the studio as well as from her ambitious stage mother, Maud resolves to protect Judy—the way she tried so hard to protect the real Dorothy.

A HAPPY REUNION? Way back when, Hunter Boone thought he and Josie Stephens had something that would last forever. Then she got her ticket out of town and took off—alone. The hurt nearly tore him apart. By the time Josie realized she'd made a mistake, Hunter had already married. Now Josie's back in Stonewall Crossing, and while instant fire flares between them, she can't come between the now single dad and his son. As the whole town gets ready for Christmas, Josie finds it hard to avoid Hunter. No matter how much he tempts her with the promise of a future together, she has to tell herself—for her own survival—that relationships just aren't her thing… ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Laura Marie Altom

With diminishing resources, Ian and his community remain laser-focused on becoming a self-sustaining unit, but when one of their own falls ill, their lives take a stark turn. Up until now, they believed they’d survived the worst, but much more difficult challenges are on the horizon. What they face today could mean the end for all of them. Can they muster up the courage and the strength to battle through this phase of their lives and finally triumph in the face of so much uncertainty? Keywords: EMP, emp survival, Post-Apocalyptic, EMP Fiction, survival books free, dystopian, EMP Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, End of the World Survival Fiction, SHTF Fiction, Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction No Zombies, End of the World Survival Fiction, Prepper Survival Fiction, EMP Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, prepper fiction, post survival fiction

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His sister has found the love of her life, but is it all too far out of reach for him? All David has ever wanted was love and security. He believes he can attain his desire by winning the heart of Josie Klaassen. But Josie’s love for someone else casts a shadow on David’s dream, making him question if love is possible for someone like him. Can David set aside his own ideas and fears and open his heart to the one God has planned for him?