Meet Me At The Ice Cream

Sustaining beauty is the thread which weaves through these poems as magically as it runs through the poet’s life. Finding nourishing beauty in nature, faith communities, and civic engagement, Sharon invites readers to linger with her collection and find sustenance within her images. Meet Me at the Ice Cream: New and Selected Poems is well suited for book groups.

Teens waging a war of practical jokes declare peace when they fall for one another in this charming YA romantic comedy from Jessica Pennington. They have a love-hate relationship with summer. Sidney and Asher should have clicked. Two star swimmers forced to spend their summers on a lake together sounds like the perfect match. But it’s the same every year—in between cookouts and boat rides and family-imposed bonfires, Sidney and Asher spend the dog days of summer finding the ultimate ways to prank each other. And now, after their senior year, they’re determined to make it the most epic yet. But their plans are thrown in sudden jeopardy when their feud causes their families to be kicked out of their beloved lake houses. Once in their new accommodations, Sidney expects the prank war to continue as usual. But then she gets a note—Meet me at midnight. And Asher has a proposition for her: join forces for one last summer of epic pranks, against a shared enemy—the woman who kicked them out. Their truce should make things simpler, but six years of tormenting one another isn’t so easy to ignore. Kind of like the undeniable attraction growing between them. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

When seventh-grade classmates Mattie Gómez and Mercedes Miller realize they have the same Colombian father, they hatch a plan to run away from a school field trip to meet him for the first time.

They are best friends. She just wants to be popular. He just wants her. Being popular feels like the only way to belong… that's what I thought, at least. I'm Harper, and I'm desperate to be accepted. But there's a secret side of me, a hobby I have to unwind, something that wouldn't exactly boost my popularity. So, I keep it hidden. And there's Edward, my best friend since forever, who knows me better than anyone else. He tries to reassure me that I'm loved just the way I am. Everything changes when I receive a letter from a secret admirer. Suspicion fills my mind, and I start doubting everyone around me. The one person I'm closest to is the one I least suspect. When Edward finds out I've never been kissed before, he wants to be the one who gives me a lesson, just as friends, of course. But with each stolen moment, a new connection forms, and it becomes harder to deny the growing feelings between us. "Meet Me at Our Place" is the heartfelt third book in the enchanting Arrowsmith High series. Get ready for a tale of best friends falling in love, where a young heroine discovers her own value and electrifying magic of first kisses. MJ Ray delivers a sweet YA romance that will make you believe in young love that lasts a lifetime. Grab your copy of "Meet Me at Our Place" now and get lost in the captivating world of forever love.

To save a child, they would sacrifice everything . . . Comfortably settled into his expatriate life in post-war Britain, Headmaster Theodore's secrets are set to remain deeply buried. Until she breezes in. Tia Bellamy: vivacious, intriguing, a nuisance. Tia cuts through his reserve and, for the first time in years, Theodore finds himself able to confront his past and reveal the events carved into his heart and seared into his soul. Together, they form a strong bond with the residents of the Lady Streets, closely befriending Maggie Stone and her granddaughter, Rosie. But Rosie's mother has issues of her own and Tia and Theodore soon realize that little Rosie might be in danger. Unable to protect the child, they decide to take drastic action . . .

In the late 1800s, the bright sun shining on upper Michigan's Copper Country reflects all the way to Finland. It welcomes impoverished Finlander Matt Aho to a flourishing life in the small town of Winona. He makes his way to America before the turn of the century, eager to create a new home for his wife and children. Years later, when Matt finally summons his family to join him, his daughter, Juliana, must leave behind the man she loves to take the long journey across the sea. For Juliana, her relationship with Frans Lammi defines and shapes her future, and she cannot imagine life without him. Being apart brings great pain to them both, but Frans resolves to join Juliana as soon as he possibly can. When that great day comes, Juliana and Frans embrace their future together in this amazing country, marry, and start a family. Frans works in the copper mines, a difficult and deadly occupation, while Juliana keeps their home and gives birth to eight children. Throughout all the hardships and struggles, their deep love sustains them, creating a treasured legacy for their children. A moving testament to the challenges faced by immigrants and filled with the history of upper Michigan, Meet Me in Winona is also a touching love story filled with hope and courage.

I can’t talk to boys. But theres only one I want to talk to. Why did I have to fall for the brooding drummer? Talking has never been my strong suit. Anxiety holds me back from expressing myself. But music... oh, music speaks the words I can't. It consumes me, it fills my soul. But the thought of performing in front of an audience terrifies me, turning something that eases my stress into a source of fear. Then there's Cooper. I've had a secret crush on him for years and now were thrown together as we're forced to work on the school music show. Spending time with Cooper, I find he's the one person I can talk to, my safe haven in a world of silence. But it’s wrong to lie to him. I need to tell him the truth. "Meet Me Backstage" takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, the fourth book in the captivating Arrowsmith High series. Prepare for a brooding main character, a resilient heroine battling mental health issues, and characters who push themselves to become more than they thought possible. MJ Ray weaves a spellbinding YA romance that will tug at your heartstrings. If you're wanting a story that tackles real-life challenges, while still being fun, this book is a must-read. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Meet Me Backstage." Buy your copy now and immerse yourself in a tale that will resonate with your soul.

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of On the Corner of Love and Hate comes a romantic comedy about a woman who grudgingly returns home to small-town Pennsylvania, only to find herself falling in love—not only with the town, but with two of its citizens. Charlotte Bishop is out of options in New York City. Fired, broke, and blacklisted by her former boss, she’s forced to return to her hometown of Hope Lake, PA to lick her wounds. Although she’s expecting to find a miserable place with nothing to do, she is pleasantly surprised to discover it is bustling and thriving. She’s only supposed to be in Hope Lake temporarily until she can earn enough money to move back to New York. She’s not supposed to reconnect with her childhood friends or her beloved grandmother. She’s not supposed to find her dream job running the local florist shop. And she’s definitely not supposed to fall for not one but two of Hope Lake’s golden boys: one the beloved high school English teacher, the other the charming town doctor. With a heart torn between two men and two cities, what’s a girl to do? A perfect blend of humor and heart, Meet Me on Love Lane is the second in a new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Nina Bocci that is sure to charm fans of Josie Silver and Sally Thorne.