Every Star That Shines

Sometimes the star you wish on is the one that leads you home. Ten years ago, Delanie Fletcher left Peace Crossing to chase her big-screen dreams. After getting cancelled, the rising actor returns home to piece her life back together and runs smack into the high school sweetheart who broke her heart by staying behind. But now Caleb Toews's daughter has tied him tighter to his small-town roots. When old feelings flare, will wishing on stars make all Delanie and Caleb's dreams come true? Every Star that Shines is the first book in the clean, sweet Peace Country romance series. If you like second-chance small-town romance, relatable heroines with big dreams, stand-up guys doing their best, and emotional page-turners with happy endings, come get to know Caleb and Delanie. Will Caleb and Delanie give love a second chance? Buy today to find out! -- REVIEWS: “A breath of fresh air.” - Jessica Renwick, author of the Starlight Inn series “Endearing characters, a beautifully executed plot, and a homey fall setting.” - Brenna Bailey, author of the Juniper Creek series “What a cute story! Realistic, charming characters, a lot of sweet, heartfelt moments, and a HEA. Great choice!” - Jacqueline C., advance reader “Has a real Hallmark-y type vibe to it, and I love those types of stories. I’m so excited for the next book of this series!” - Shannon S., advance reader “These two deserve a second chance. Love this couple. First book by this author and I will read her again.” - Patty Duplechin, Advance Reader EXCERPT: “Look. First star of the night…” Caleb pointed out the living room picture window and helped Delanie to her feet, pulling her to come stand next to him. “Make a wish.” Delanie gave him a long, uncertain look, then glanced at the pinpoint of white light before closing her eyes for several long seconds. He stared at her, drinking in her presence, knowing she couldn’t feel uncomfortable about his gaze if she couldn’t see it. Her eyes fluttered open, and she blushed. “Were you looking at me the whole time?” His face warmed. “Maybe,” he mumbled. “Didn’t you make a wish?” He shook his head. “I don’t need to. My wish is standing right here.” He pulled her into him and enveloped her in his arms. She stiffened, then relaxed and wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning into his chest. “I have a confession to make,” he said. “I never got over you. Not for a single second.” After a pause, she said, “A wish isn’t enough to overcome all the obstacles between us.” “No. But it’s enough to make me believe we could. This time, I have no intention of letting you go anywhere without me. Whatever happens, I want to give us a fair shot.” -- Keywords: small town romance, Hallmark movies, sweet romance, clean and wholesome romance, second chance romance, theatre romance, single dad romance, Canadian literature, books set in Alberta, happily for now, HFN, romance series

Sarah has a problem. Every year she and her father march in the Fourth of July Parade. This year is different. Sarah's daddy is sick and can no longer walk. To make matters worse, he relies on a wheelchair, an UGLY wheelchair. Sarah has to decide whether she will listen to her pride and break a father-daughter tradition or listen to her heart and embrace a new one. Through her compassion, Sarah learns not only to accept her father's new wheelchair, but his disability as well. The Stars That Shine is a lovely tribute to all children who live with a disabled or terminally ill parent. Enclosed are resources for ALS patients, their caregivers and children. Although this story is about ALS, the message resonates with all families who live with similar challenges.

She sews runway masterpieces … but who will mend her damaged heart? Tragic loss has made Melinda Myers invisible. She hides as a nondescript waitress at an average diner during the day. But each night, she sews runway masterpieces that she wears only once before putting them into a box forever. Peter Surati, an aspiring photographer, can’t help but notice beautiful, sad Melinda. He makes it his mission to help her find her smile again. But his meddling sister seems determined to ruin any chance he has to help Melinda. Can he find a way to mend her damaged heart? The Friday Night Date Dress is a standalone inspirational romantic women’s fiction novel. If you like emotional, heartwarming, and clean Christian interracial romance, you’ll love this book. Buy today! "For the hopeless romantic at heart." - Doris Harter, reader “The perfect vacation take-along.” - C. Corcoran, reader Content Levels: Sensuality: 1/5 (non-graphic kissing) Violence: 0/5 Language: 0/5 Intense themes: 3/5 (Grief, trauma, witnessing death) Equivalent movie rating: PG Keywords: romantic Christian fiction; Canadian romance; contemporary romance; interracial romance - Asian male, white female; inspirational romance; books set in cities; happily ever after; friends-to-lovers romance; recovering from grief; love stories; romantic novels; guaranteed HEA; no cliffhangers; diner romance; city romance; waitress; photographer; fashion romance; crafting; seamstress; fashion designer romance; gorgeous dresses; books set in Calgary;

To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shines brightest. “Be like stars; when darkness tries to stop you from shining, shine all the more.” “If the light within you is greater than the darkness around you, you are a star.” “No one can stop you from shinning if you are standing in your own light.” “Light cannot hide its beauty, not even in darkness.”We all are a shining star, and we could surround ourselves with people who encourage our brightness.

Stevie Star was sad because he was afraid to shine. The other stars made fun of him, which only made him feel even worse. One day, Steve had a special visitor who told him a very important secret. Stevie hasn't found his reason to shine yet. But he would! This charming children's story is about caring for others, being a giver and finding your special place in life.

Witty yet heartbreaking, conversational yet richly lyrical, John Ashbery’s sixteenth poetry collection showcases a mastery uniquely his own And the Stars Were Shining originally appeared in 1994, toward the midpoint of a startlingly creative period in Ashbery’s long career, during which the great American poet published no fewer than nine books in ten years. The collection brings together more than fifty compact, jewellike, intensely felt poems, including the well-known “Like a Sentence” (“How little we know, / and when we know it!”) and the lyrical, deeply moving thirteen-part title poem recognized as one of the author’s greatest. This collection is Ashbery at his most accessible, graceful, and elegiac.