QUITE BY CHANCE… Eleanor not only remembered the domineering Fulk van Hensum from her childhood, she recalled how much she had disliked him. Now Eleanor was grown-up and a qualified nurse, and suddenly Fulk, a renowned consultant, was back in her life. He hadn't changed a bit—he was still dictatorial and overbearing, which was a problem, since under the circumstances she couldn't avoid him! It shouldn't have mattered that Fulk was engaged to the lovely Imogen…but somehow it did.

Since its 1990 publication, Rose's Christmas Cookies has been a phenomenal success. Who can resist Chocolate-Dipped Melting Moments Cookies or moist Mini-Cheesecakes with Lemon Curd . . . or David Shamah's Jumbles, a fabulous cross between a chocolate-chip cookie and a chunky candy bar bursting with raisins, chocolate chips, and pecans. Whether you need a cookie to decorate your tree or grace your mantelpiece (cookies like Stained Glass or Christmas Wreaths), a sweet to send (Mahogany Butter Crunch Toffee, Maple Macadamia Bars), or a special holiday treat for your dinner party (Praline Truffle Cups, Chocolate-Pistachio Marzipan Spirals), you'll find that perfect something here. Complete with 60 cookie recipes and a color photograph of each cookie for handy reference, this easy-to-use and fun-to-read book will result in scrumptious, festive, and splendid-looking cookies every time.

The younger sister of three shepherds secretly follows her brothers who are traveling to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.

Celebrate togetherness this Christmas season with amazing cookies! Lift your spirits during the most wonderful time of the year with The Christmas Cookie Cookbook. Whether you are creating memories while baking with your children or grandchildren or looking to bake the best cookies for the cookie swap, this guide to all things Christmas cookies includes: More than 100 easy-to-follow Christmas cookie recipes Chapters specifically dedicated to cookies for every occasion and for every taste, including gluten-free and vegan cookie recipes Classic delicious cookie recipes, like Gingerbread Cookies, as well as new favorites sure to be instant hits Beautiful color photography that is sure to inspire A perfect gift book for any baker in your life, The Christmas Cookie Cookbook is sure to bring a hint of sweetness to your holiday celebration. This cookie recipe book isn't just great for use during the Christmas season, but is perfect for any occasion throughout the year.

Celia Anderson doesn't need anything for Christmas except a few more boarders, which are hard to come by in this small mining town. She certainly doesn't have a husband on her Christmas wish list. But when a wandering carpenter finds lodging at her boarding house, she admits that she might remarry if she found the right man--the kind of man who would bring her roses for Christmas. It would take a miracle to get roses during a harsh Wyoming winter. But Christmas, after all, is the time for miracles . . . Amanda Cabot invites readers to cozy up with a romantic, heartwarming tale of the greatest gift of all--love.

Selma Lagerlöf is one of the great storytellers of the 20th century, and this enchanting tale of a young girl's quest for a miraculous Christmas rose showcases her talents at their best. This beautifully illustrated edition is a perfect gift for the holiday season. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.