Tatum O'Neal, the youngest Oscar winner at the age of ten, in her performance of Paper Moon. Tatum's home life was always in shambles, her mother was aTatum O'Neal, the youngest Oscar winner at the age of ten, in her performance of Paper Moon. Tatum's home life was always in shambles, her mother was an acholic and her father was punishing and distant. When Tatum was in her late teens she began her life spiraling down ward with drugs. Tatum married John McEnroe a very explosive character. They had three children together, later they divorced. After many try's at sobriety, Tatum has recovered. Realizing the love from her children, she now is loving herself....more
Sisters Lovely and Beauty are always under their mother's watchful eye. So extreme that at age forty Lovely is permitted to venture to the Gausia MarkSisters Lovely and Beauty are always under their mother's watchful eye. So extreme that at age forty Lovely is permitted to venture to the Gausia Market, but has a curfew to follow. Lovely keeps hearing a voice in her head. She hides a knife under her pillow. Life changes forever for Lovely....more
Familiaris is the follow-up to "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" The Sawtelles had a special way of training puppies to be exceptional dogs for people all Familiaris is the follow-up to "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" The Sawtelles had a special way of training puppies to be exceptional dogs for people all around Wisconsin, and beyond. In 1919 John and Mary Sawtelle bought a farm in the Northwoods and brought along their friends "Elbow" and Frank. Frank had lost a hand and a leg in World War II. They did their best to wee Frank off of Morpheme. The farm with all of it's outbuilding was the perfect place to raise the dogs. John and Mary worked together until Mary passed and eventually John passed too. John's son Edgar took over the dog business. This was a partnership between man and Canis Familiaris.
Saga begins in Colorado in 1864 when Star a survivor the the Sand Creek Massacre is brought to Fort Marion poison-castle where he is forced to learn ESaga begins in Colorado in 1864 when Star a survivor the the Sand Creek Massacre is brought to Fort Marion poison-castle where he is forced to learn English and practice Christianity by Richard Henry Pratt. Star was denied his Indian Heritages and Culture. This continues to the next generation. Star's Grandchildren are growing up in Oakland California, getting high on drugs. After a time brother Lonnie left the family to enjoy a clean life, all the while he wants to get back and see the family again....more
When Annie Brown dies unexpectedly her husband and best friend and children are overwhelmed by the loss. Annie through her wise mentoring has given theWhen Annie Brown dies unexpectedly her husband and best friend and children are overwhelmed by the loss. Annie through her wise mentoring has given the family the power to go on without her....more
A Courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Bao a detective is trying to sniff out rumor's of foxes. Snow a winsome servant inters the medicine shop afterA Courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Bao a detective is trying to sniff out rumor's of foxes. Snow a winsome servant inters the medicine shop after their son had died. Snow, the fox lady may change their luck. Snow a creature of many secrets, a mother seeking vengeance for her lost child.
Hunting for a murderer Bao follows her, He encounters old friends and new foes as more deaths occur. The book was read by the author....more
Ebbing , a small coast town, is having a music festival on the weekend. After some young people over dose on drugs and a local man is found dead, EliseEbbing , a small coast town, is having a music festival on the weekend. After some young people over dose on drugs and a local man is found dead, Elise who is on medical leave, decides to find out what is going on. Dee, a cleaner for Elise knows quite a bit of the local gossip and what is happening. Elise starts some digging to uncover the truth in a town full of secrets....more
Lara's three daughters came home to the Orchard farm in 2020. They asked their mother to tell them of her experiences, acting in plays, from school dayLara's three daughters came home to the Orchard farm in 2020. They asked their mother to tell them of her experiences, acting in plays, from school days to Summer stock. The story goes back and forth from questions to answers.
I was disappointed in this book. The author's other books were much more appealing....more
Two women, Nisha and Sam form an alliance after an unfortunate mix up of gym bags. Nisha is missing her six inch high heeled Christian Louboutin red crTwo women, Nisha and Sam form an alliance after an unfortunate mix up of gym bags. Nisha is missing her six inch high heeled Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes. Sam has them and wore them to a business meeting, where she felt very powerful in those shoes.
Nisha's husband wanted the shoes back so he could finalize the settlement of their divorce. After enlisting two friends on this adventure, they realized there was more to these shoes, than they ever expected.
Sicily an island in the Mediterranean , where the half's and half nots co-exist. Jealousy and greed take over loyalty till one generation passes away aSicily an island in the Mediterranean , where the half's and half nots co-exist. Jealousy and greed take over loyalty till one generation passes away and the young take over.
A wonderful cast of unforgettable character as good verses evil....more
After Karen Whitlaw's mother died, she got a package in the mail. It was from her estranged father, who was a Viet Nam veteran. Then Karen gets a shocAfter Karen Whitlaw's mother died, she got a package in the mail. It was from her estranged father, who was a Viet Nam veteran. Then Karen gets a shocking phone call from a detective In New Orleans, telling her, that her father had been murdered.
When Karen flies to New Orleans to make funeral arrangements for her father , she meets Detective Mark Chastain a Southern Gentleman; she is immediately drawn to Detective Chastain. Together they try to reveal the mystery of political and power, trying to find her father 's secrets. ...more
A heart warming story of a family making a big change...where they live and where they will be attending school, plus a new job for the mom. The move wA heart warming story of a family making a big change...where they live and where they will be attending school, plus a new job for the mom. The move was to New Port, Rhode Island. They found it hard to fit in at first. In time the teens were popular. ...more
Rick Bentz, a New Orleans detective is lead down a path of a vengeful woman killer as he relives the past with it's ghosts.Rick Bentz, a New Orleans detective is lead down a path of a vengeful woman killer as he relives the past with it's ghosts....more
What started out as a bad day, when the Levin family had to put down an ailing cat. They saw an injured Puppy at the Vet clinic. The pup ran into the What started out as a bad day, when the Levin family had to put down an ailing cat. They saw an injured Puppy at the Vet clinic. The pup ran into the arms of Larry Levin and his twin boys. The pup who they named Oogy became a big inseparable part of their lives.
Oogy had many operations to correct the damage done to him, from a dog fighting business.
Since Larry's twin boys were adopted at three days old, there was that correlation between them and Oogy being adopted.
He was their protector, they were is savior.
When Oogy was better and a little older, he was determined to be a Godo dog, an Argentinian hunting dog.
Jocelyn Minton befriends an older lady Edilean Hardcourt in her community, who understands Jocelyn's loneliness. Jocelyn's father had remarried after Jocelyn Minton befriends an older lady Edilean Hardcourt in her community, who understands Jocelyn's loneliness. Jocelyn's father had remarried after Jocelyn's mother died. Jocelyn felt out of place in the new family.
When Edilean died she left Jocelyn her old home, which was surrounded in mystery and a letter with some explanation. The mystery was solved when her new friends researched the work Edilean did during World War II in England. Jocelyn found her soul mate at her newly acquired home.
This was like a modern day Cinderella story....more
**spoiler alert** Widowed Mariana Andros, a group Therapist comes to her niece Zoe's side when a school friend of hers is murdered. Mariana feels Edwar**spoiler alert** Widowed Mariana Andros, a group Therapist comes to her niece Zoe's side when a school friend of hers is murdered. Mariana feels Edward Fosca, a school professor murdered the girl, after all he was a murderer. Now Mariana has to prove it.
Everything changed when Mariana found a letter poking out of an old stuffed toy belonging to Zoe. She read it and couldn't believe this was happening...more
A drifter get off the rails in Denver and find a farm to work on. His adventures are a captivating tale of justice, love ,brutality and mysticism in tA drifter get off the rails in Denver and find a farm to work on. His adventures are a captivating tale of justice, love ,brutality and mysticism in the 1960's.
The author's words floated in poetry, so beautiful.