Bøger af Lorna Collins

Nicholas Aldana, a married man and the father of four children, finds his life is upended when he discovers he has a daughter, Sarah, about whom he has been unaware. Nicholas must inform his wife, Sophia, and his children about this discovery. The revelation brings heartache and uneasiness and threatens to shatter the family. Will Sophia allow Sarah into to be part of their lives? Does Sarah want to know her birth father? How will the news change their family dynamic?Inspired by real events, "Always Connected" is a compelling story about love and faith and one family's discovery of God's plan for their lives.

Space freighter captain, Matt McGregor, and his fiancée, Tracy Warren, must rescue her mother, held prisoner by Marinas Christiansen Sorenson, a charismatic faith healer and leader of a religious commune, on a private planet called Eden. They enlist help from Matt's brother, Marc, and sister, Maddie, along with Jake Stevens, a Federation Detective. Can this unlikely group invade a foreign, possibly hostile, planet, defeat Sorenson's army, and bring Tracy's mother to safety?

What if a retired NYPD officer is asked to investigate a mysterious death at the National Authors Conference where various attendees offer their theories and suspicions?Murder...They Wrote answers this question as Agapé Jones, retired NYPD detective, tries to determine the truth surrounding the death of Robert Dyer, noted poet and critic. Confusing and confounding him are Robert's award-winning romance novelist ex-girlfriend, current young girlfriend, ex-wife, recently discovered illegitimate daughter, agent, an action/adventure author, famous psychic, longtime friend, and the mysterious countess. While Agapé enjoys getting a chance to exercise his old skills, his wife, Geraldine, isn't pleased, even though she talked him into volunteering as head of security for the conference. Peopled by a cast of quirky and deliciously amusing characters, Murder...They Wrote will quickly engage the reader. It is filled with accusations, theories, twists, turns and surprises. The authors each have unique personalities and bring them to the creation of the fictional authors.

Dominic Drive is the coming-of-age story of Charlie Williams, a young man who has a difficult childhood but who remains optimistic and hopeful, told through the eyes of another young man who becomes as close as a brother to him. Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it captures life in a post-WWII community.

On the distant planet, Kaùsan, in the Triangulum Galaxy, three million light-years from Earth, Marc, Maddie, Leanne, Eric, and Judy McGregor, along with Jake Stevens, and Zyrah Duban, have elected to remain to help the transplanted aliens adjust to their new bodies, survive in the dangerous environment, and avert a possible Federation genocide. But when alien rebels start a coup against the local government, and pirate ships attack from space, can the McGregors hold out till help arrives?

Space freighter co-captain, Matt McGregor, is worried. His father's ship, the McGregor-7, has not returned from the Triangulum Galaxy. A cryptic message from the Federation Battle Cruiser Majestic warns of an attack and an alien virus. Matt, his bride, Tracy, along with older brother, Marc, sister, Maddie, and Federation Investigator, Jake Stevens, push their modified freighter to its limit to reach the far galaxy. Once there, they discover political intrigue, ghost ships with dead crews, a seemingly unstoppable epidemic, and an intelligent alien species. Are the aliens responsible for the virus? Can the outlawed nanomedical robots in the bodies of Matt's crew save them? And what is the fate of his parents and their ship?

The Memory Keeper is the story of Tomás Romero, a native of the Acjachemen band, whom the Spanish renamed Juaneño. Born in 1820 in San Juan Capistrano, Tomás attends the mission school where, in addition to the catechism, he learns to read, write, and cipher-uncommon for the Indians in San Juan at the time. Because Tomás assists the padres, he becomes aware of the world outside the small religious community.During his lifetime, he experiences the rule of Spain, Mexico, and finally, the United States. He survives drought, floods, plagues, the secularization of the mission property, and its return to the church. He also marries, raises two children, makes many friends, and provides assistance to the priests. He becomes co-owner of a mercantile. Although his story is rich with local history, it is, in the end, an engaging family saga with characters who come alive on the pages.

"Wake up, Matt, wake up," an insistent voice repeats in my head. From that moment, Matt McGregor's life will never be the same. Upon awaking from cold sleep, Matt, co-captain of the space freighter, HC7 McGregor-15, discovers the ship has been abandoned and life support is failing. Once he gets the systems started, he finds out his brother and co-captain, Mike, has been captured by space pirates. Matt immediately sets out to rescue Mike, aided by the disembodied voices. He is reluctantly paired with Federation Lieutenant Tracy Warren. How will they find Mike and save him? Can they work together, despite their differences? Will they survive the rescue attempt? And who are those voices in Matt's head?

This book was designed to bring comfort and inspiration. Not just to the heart but to the soul as well. The heart is a key factor to being happy. Allow yourself to follow your heart. A place where you can communicate with God. A place where you can be free and full of so much peace. Your heart can deliver inspiration. Which makes room for motivation and success throughout life. Inspirations From The Heart. Is a book of inspirational poems guaranteed to touch your soul.

The paintings in this book emerged from my murky unconscious. The mixture of images-angelic, human, animal, architectural or botanical-is intuitive. They were not painted in any logical storytelling sequence. They contain some consistent references like the memorial arch at the Presbyterian Church in San Juan Capistrano dedicated to our deceased daughter, Erin. The church and gallery facades are actual places where experiences important in my life have been a blessing. All these images are used poetically, without the demands of historical logic. I hope these paintings and the words accompanying them will help others see their lives, their struggles, their successes, their failures, their faith, their doubts, and their pain and frustrations from a more balanced and hopeful place. This edition contains a Foreword by Allen D. Koehn, D.Min.; L.M.F.T.; Certified Jungian Analyst; Professor Emeritus Pacifica Graduate Institute.

When unemployed computer programmer Nan Burton inherits a California beach cottage from her great-great-aunt, she's delighted. But she's in for a huge surprise: The house is haunted by the ghost of famous romance writer Max Murdoch (pen name Maxine DuBois) who insists Nan complete his last novel, threatening to keep her from sleeping until she agrees. The ensuing clash pits youth against the long-dead but still egotistical author with humorous and moving results.

The Arbor Street Buddies series highlights the daily adventures of three Mexican-American friends in a middle-income neighborhood. The book contains three stories in one: "Carnival Days", "Campout," and "The Great July 4th Block Party." The Arbor Street Buddies series connects the lives of these friends as they enjoy their adventures on their cul-de-sac. The mixture of old and new values can be seen when Isaiah David (ID), Bub, and Derrick spend time with family while still connected to their world of video games and adventure. Their imaginative and curious natures lead them in their friendship, free to be who they are.

On an early morning paddle, Agapé Jones' outrigger team finds a body in the water off Maui, thrusting him into unexpected danger.Agapé Jones, retired NYPD detective, is asked to act as special investigator in the murder of famous surfer Philip Fowler, the son of Hawaii State Senator Thomas Fowler. The assignment takes Agapé to the North Shore of Oahu where he discovers that he's investigating more than just a murder. The young man had no enemies, and Agapé is frustrated by little evidence and few possible suspects.Agapé enjoys exercising his old skills, but he misses his wife, Gerry. He encounters several people who become more than acquaintances, and in the end, discovers the truth. Murder in Paradise allows readers to discover the answers along with the detective while experiencing a virtual trip to the real Paradise that is Hawaii.

How can two people meet when they are both stuck at home? How can romance bloom when folks are separated? Love always finds a way, but it isn't always easy.