Ruth: 3308 books

On her 21st birthday, Ophelia was due to marry her guardian. Only she didn’t know it. Miss Ophelia Crowe has led an extremely sheltered life. After her parents died when she was five, she went to live at her guardian’s country estate. She went on to live a life where everything was managed...

Amanda has been crowned queen, and her first order of business is to pick a husband, a task she doesn't envy one bit since none of her many suitors appeal to her. What she needs is a distraction, something to give her more time before she has to make the most important decision of her life. And...

Five years after becoming queen, Ann has enjoyed peace and prosperity on Raz. She has everything she’s ever wanted: a loving husband and children. Then, one day, an alien species seeks an alliance with her world, and this is just the beginning… On another world, a dying group called the...

This collection of classic and contemporary essays in philosophy of language offers a concise introduction to the field for students in graduate and upper-division undergraduate courses. It contains some of the most important basic sources in philosophy of language, including a number of classic essays...

The Golden Age of Science Fiction, Volume IV, a collection of 7 awesome sci-fi classics from seminal authors, presented here on your favorite digital e-reader! Contents of Volume IV include: A Gleeb for Earth, by Charles Shafhauser The Highest Mountain, by Bryce Walton Soldier Boy, by Michael Shaara...

This mystery **short story** features characters from the author’s novels featuring depression-era private investigator Maggie Sullivan.A blonde in an expensive hat approaches Maggie at a dime store lunch counter, offering a staggering amount of money if the detective will meet a man who...

Ten of the greatest authors of all time present their great works in the short story genre. A great compilation of tales for all tastes with the great geniuses of literature in his most acclaimed works.  This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: ...

Always Beautiful by Beth Wiseman Becky Byler is eighteen and overweight. She is overwhelmed by the embarrassment she feels when comparing herself to other girls her age. Having lost all hope, she considers taking her own life. As she stands before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs God...

A Cup Half Full by Beth Wiseman—Sarah Lantz always dreamed of the perfect home, the perfect husband, the perfect family. When she married Abram, she knew she was on her way to securing her perfect life. But all of that changes in one moment when an accident leaves her unable to walk and confined...

During Prince Pompadore of Pumperdink's birthday celebration a magic scroll is found inside his birthday cake. It warns him that if he doesn't wed a "proper princess" within seven days, his entire kingdom will disappear. The prince, along with the old, wise elephant Kabumpo, the Elegant...

As you become the character, witness real life encounters filled with humor and mild satire as your dreams disappear and nightmares come true. The world is turned upside down as out loving character meets and greets with people that she has never met, bringing her once known life to a screeching halt.

Damien Granger has been living a fairy tale life. His movie star boyfriend is everything he’s ever dreamed of. The only problem is their relationship has to be secret. After gently suggesting it’s time for his actor boyfriend to come out, a complete stranger shows up and tells Damien the relationship...

When the neighbours next door adopt three children in desperate need, the ladies of Harmony House embrace the sudden chaos with joy. But in this fourth instalment of the Home Sweet Home series, tragedy and loss are central as well. Light and shadow pass between the Ridley home and Harmony House. Joy becomes more important than ever to get the women through life's challenges.

Phase three in the women's fiction series about the co-housing project: Home Sweet Home Can anything surpass their first year together in Harmony House? One thing is certain. This amazing group of women has proved they are full of surprises. But life is never perfect for long. How the women...