A Miracle On 5th Avenue

“Morgan’s magical series finale hooks readers from page one.”—RT Book Reviews on Miracle on 5th Avenue (Top Pick) Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. She might be spending the holidays alone this year, but when she’s given an opportunity to house-sit a spectacular penthouse on Fifth Avenue, she leaps at the chance. What better place to celebrate than in snow-kissed Manhattan? What she didn’t expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous—and mysterious—owner. Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife’s death looming, he’s isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. He wants no interruptions, no decorations and he certainly doesn’t appreciate being distracted by his beautiful, bubbly new housekeeper. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist? Don't miss Sarah Morgan's next book, The Summer Seekers!

Sometimes love needs a Christmas Miracle... ‘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend.’ -Booklist

"Why, yes, Virginia...there is a Savior!" Looking for a fantastic, spirit-filled, unique christmas production for your church this year? Following the general plot of "Miracle on 34th Street," while substituting the person of Jesus- "Jess"- for Santa Claus, "Miracle on 5th Avenue- A Spirit-filled Christmas Play" evokes peels of laughter, tender and strong emotions, thrilling celebration, and a heart-warming, clear reminder of the real reason for Christmas. With a simple dialogue and set, and contemporary costumes, it is a production that almost any church, school, or ministry can easily cast, rehearse, and present to their community. Performed as a one-act stage play with recommended musical selections, it was a sold-out hit at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, a large cross-cultural church in Pennsylvania. It can be used evangelistically or as an unforgettable, sentimental reflection on family and the beautiful love of Jesus. Purchase of script includes up to 6 royalty-free performances. The Summary- Imagine a time in the not-too-distant future when Christmas is no longer celebrated save for the clandestine family gatherings of a few resilient "Christmas-ers" who hang on to their beliefs in an almost entirely secular society. Now imagine Jesus returned, unannounced and in humble human form, to this world at Christmas time. What would He do? How would He go about touching the lives of the people He met? What kind of difference could He make for people in just a few short days- and especially in the life of Virginia- a precocious but delightful girl who is still mourning the loss of her father? Jess re-invigorates Christmas by performing several miracles in front of the Macy's department store. His resulting fame and answers on his job application eventually land Him in court for a hearing on HIs sanity. He is exonerated and celebrated by the city. Meanwhile, He befriends Virginia's mom as well as her love interest and his daughter. He eventually miraculously grants several of the prayers of young Virginia, including one last visit with her deceased soldier-father in a dream, and the restoration of a whole, loving family.

A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza. The twentieth century American department store: a palace of consumption where every wish could be met under one roof – afternoon tea, a stroll through the latest fashions, a wedding (or funeral) planned. It was a place where women, shopper and shopgirl alike, could stake out a newfound independence. Whether in New York or Chicago or on Main Street, USA, men owned the buildings, but inside, women ruled. In this hothouse atmosphere, three women rose to the top. In the 1930s, Hortense Odlum of Bonwit Teller came to her husband's department store as a housewife tasked with attracting more shoppers like herself, and wound up running the company. Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor championed American designers during World War II--before which US fashions were almost exclusively Parisian copies--becoming the first businesswoman to earn a $1 million salary. And in the 1960s Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel re-invented the look of the modern department store. With a preternatural sense for trends, she inspired a devoted following of ultra-chic shoppers as well as decades of copycats. In When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, journalist Julie Satow draws back the curtain on three visionaries who took great risks, forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps. This stylish account, rich with personal drama and trade secrets, captures the department store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun, and showcases the women who made that beautifully curated world go round.

A short story told like a stand-up comedy act, all true. How a little Jewish woman from Queens experiences life. From the eyes of a childlike adult. Her artistic designing style merges with her scientific/medical profession. Told in a storylike fashion to a friend, the reader. A spiritual love story of how an adventurous soul can overcome challenges and emerge grateful to live and tell her tale of Bliss.

“Fascinating . . . not only a history of arguably the most visible Catholic church in the world, but indeed all New York’s colorful church music landscape.” —Scott Turkington, director, Church Music Association of America Victorian-era divas who were better paid than some corporate chairmen, the boy soprano who grew up to give Bing Crosby a run for his money, music directors who were literally killed by the job—the plot of a Broadway show or a dime-store novel? No, the unique and colorful history of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Since its inception more than 125 years ago, the Cathedral Choir has been considered the gold standard of liturgical music—an example of artistic excellence that has garnered worldwide renown. Yet behind this stately facade lies an intriguing mix of New York history, star secrets, and high-level office politics that has made the choir not only a source of prime musical entertainment but also fodder for tabloids and periodicals across the nation. In this unique and engaging book, readers are treated to a treasure trove of vibrant characters, from opera stars from around the world to the thousands of volunteer singers who brought their own hopes and dreams—and widely varying musical abilities—to the fabled choir. The Cathedral Choir provides an extraordinary and largely overlooked insight into the history of St. Patrick’s and in Salvatore Basile’s pitch-perfect exploration it becomes a microcosm for the larger trends, upheavals, and events that have made up the history of the city, the nation, and even the world. “Bulges with facts, anecdotes and legend, beautifully woven into a fine narrative covering the period from 1879 to 2010.” —McNeil Robinson, former chair of the organ department, Manhattan School of Music

Glitz Glamour Style is the story of a “wannabe” fashionista and her observations of how fashion has touched her life over the span of 60 plus years. She traces her fashion roots from the early 1950s to her experiences since turning 60, providing the reader insight into fashion over the last six decades. Through her journey, Jacquie shares many of her personal observations and experiences, often humorous, and relatable to all of us. The author offers a nostalgic recollection of events that is bound to stir up the reader’s own memories of fashion, past and present, and paves the way for the next generation of fashionistas, including her granddaughter, Simone.

Sister Agatha is an extern nun in the cloistered order at the Our Lady of Hope Monastery near a small New Mexican desert town. As such, Sister Agatha is the link between her cloistered sisters and the outside world. Usually this means running errands in the monastery's slowly dying car (dubbed the Anti-Chrystler) or their motorcycle, with Pax, the order's German Shepard, in the side car. But sometimes it means something a bit more -- like now when the diocese is upset by reports of a young girl whose parents claim is receiving visitations from the Virgin Mary and providing insight into future events. Wanting neither to ignore a real miracle, nor give credence to what might be merely an attempt to defraud the faithful, they ask Sister Agatha to investigate. But her inquires are soon complicated when the girl herself disappears, apparently having been kidnapped, and Sister Agatha will need more than faith to bring her home.