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The Christmas spirit [text (large print)] : a novel / by Macomber, Debbie,author.;
"Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other's work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light--and each discovers a new love to cherish--their lives are forever changed"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Large type books.; Novels.; Bars (Drinking establishments); Bartenders; Clergy; Friendship; Holidays; Male friendship; Man-woman relationships;
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The Christmas spirit : a novel / by Macomber, Debbie,author.;
"Two lifelong friends, a bartender and a pastor, decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Peter Rhinehart and Hank Meyer are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter is a local pastor who is dedicated to his community. He spends his time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of both bartender and pastor are similar, but much more difficult than either of them expected. As Peter and Hank begin to see one another's lives in a new light, and each discovers a new love to cherish, their lives are forever changed. In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Novels.; Bartenders; Clergy; Friendship; Holidays; Man-woman relationships;
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Home sweet Christmas / by Mallery, Susan,author.;
Until Camryn Neff can return to her "real" life in Chicago, she's in Wishing Tree to care for her twin sisters. She's not looking for forever love, not here. But handsome hotelier Jake Crane is a temptation she can't resist, so she suggests they pair up for the season. No golden rings, no broken hearts. At his side, she sees her hometown through Christmas-colored eyes. The cheer is cheerier, the joy more joyful. She thought she had put her future on hold ... but maybe her real life was here all along, waiting for her to come home. New in town, River Best is charmed by Wishing Tree's homespun traditions and warmhearted people. When she's crowned Snow Queen, she's honored but wary. Dylan Tucker, her king, seems like the stuff of sugarplum dreams, but she can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something big. As they perform their "royal" duties--tasting cookies, lighting trees--Dylan's good humor and melty kisses draw her to the brink of love. But she can't let herself fall until she uncovers his secret, even if her lack of faith means losing him forever.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Novels.; Female friendship; Hotelkeepers; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Small cities;
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The Christmas spirit [sound recording] : a novel / by Macomber, Debbie,author.; Foss, Eliza,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Eliza Foss."Two lifelong friends, a bartender and a pastor, decide to trade places the week before Christmas and end up finding love along the way in this delightful novel from the queen of holiday stories, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Peter Rhinehart and Hank Meyer are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter is a local pastor who is dedicated to his community. He spends his time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of both bartender and pastor are similar, but much more difficult than either of them expected. As Peter and Hank begin to see one another's lives in a new light, and each discovers a new love to cherish, their lives are forever changed. In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Christmas fiction.; Novels.; Romance fiction.; Bartenders; Clergy; Friendship; Holidays; Man-woman relationships;
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An island Christmas : a novel / by Thayer, Nancy,1943-;
"In this enchanting holiday novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer, family and friends gather on Nantucket for a gorgeous winter wedding with plenty of merry surprises in store. As Christmas draws near, Felicia returns to her family's home on the island to marry her adventurous, rugged boyfriend, Archie. Every detail is picture-perfect for a dream wedding: the snow-dusted streets, twinkling lights in the windows, a gorgeous red and white satin dress. Except a lavish ceremony is not Felicia's dream at all; it's what her mother, Jilly, wants. Jilly's also worried that her daughter's life with daredevil Archie will be all hiking and skydiving. Wondering if their handsome neighbor Steven Hardy might be a more suitable son-in-law, Jilly embarks on a secret matchmaking campaign for Felicia and the dashing stockbroker. As the big day approaches and Jilly's older daughter, Lauren, appears with rambunctious kids in tow, tensions in the household are high. With the family careening toward a Yuletide wedding disaster, an unexpected twist in Nancy Thayer's heartwarming tale reminds everyone about the true meaning of the season."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Families; Mothers and daughters; Weddings;
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All is bright / by Spencer, Katherine,1955-;
"In the little town of Cape Light, Reverend Ben Lewis reflects on Christmas past-while his beloved daughter, Rachel, looks to the future. A box of old photographs sparks long forgotten memories for Reverend Ben, images of himself when he was a young minister, a newcomer to Cape Light and his congregation. He remembers the very first Christmas at his new church, when nothing turned out as he expected. A prominent church member and benefactor, Oliver Warwick, stood accused of a serious crime, and the entire town and congregation were quickly torn apart. Ben knew that he must carry the banner of God's love and mercy into the fray, all the while struggling to win his church's confidence and respect and prove to all-including himself-that he was worthy of his calling as a minister. As her father looks back, Rachel Anderson looks to the future, trying to imagine a life without her beloved husband, Jack. But then, single-dad Ryan Cooper appears on her doorstep like an unexpected package. Her son's basketball coach is just the man Rachel needs to shake up her world and show her there's such a thing as focusing-and fretting-too much. Ryan's gentleness, charm, and understanding are a convincing combination, and Rachel soon finds herself imagining a new world filled with hope and love. But deep loss and old fears are not so easily dispelled, and Christmas brings Rachel a serious choice: cling to a past filled with comforting memories, or reach for a future of bright possibilities"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Domestic fiction.; Cape Light (Imaginary place); Clergy; Fathers and daughters; Man-woman relationships;
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Piney [videorecording] : the lonesome pine / by Anthony, Jason,voice actor.; Edwards, Todd,1971-film director.; Pegg, Simon,1970-voice actor.; Pryce, Jonathan,voice actor.; Haylett Entertainment,production company.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.; Open Range Entertainment,production company.;
Voices: Jonathan Pryce, Simon Pegg, Jason Anthony.A cheerful and optimistic five-year-old Welsh girl named Georgie gets to grow her very own pine tree, Piney, on her Grandpa Sid's Christmas tree farm. Four years later, the day has finally arrived for Piney to become what he was planted to be. He's ready to be dressed up in baubles and bows and has bright shining lights from his head to his toes. Excited to take Piney into her home, Georgie discovers that Piney has accidentally been removed from the farm with a shipment of other trees. Georgie's best friend, Jackster the dog, leads Piney on a journey across the countryside to try to get back home before Christmas Eve, while Georgie and Grandpa Sid frantically search for them.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Christmas films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Christmas trees; Christmas; Girls; Pine; Friendship;
For private home use only.
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Heart of gold / by Daniels, B. J.;
"Charlie Farmington has been blaming herself for her stepsister Lindy's unsolved murder for fifteen years. Then, through the twinkling lights and pine-scented air of a Montana Christmas, she glimpses Lindy--alive--standing on the street. Shocked and afraid, Charlie turns to the only person she can trust to help her: William "Shep" Shepherd, her first love, who knows all of Charlie's secrets... except one. The intriguing girl Shep fell hard for has become a breathtaking woman--and now that she's back in his life, he'll do whatever he can to help her uncover what really happened to her sister. But when Charlie finally reveals the secret that ripped them apart all those years ago, Shep realizes how much danger is still lurking. For the truth about that night isn't just dark--it's deadly. And their second chance together could end before it's even begun..."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Sisters; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Murder; Man-woman relationships; Family secrets;
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Snowfall : a days of redemption Christmas novella / by Gray, Shelley Shepard.;
"New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray spins a beautiful holiday tale of finding love in unexpected places. Twenty-year old Ruth Stutzman is a wonderful caregiver--but she has no experience with kinner. Laid off from her job at a retirement home due to budget cuts, she's relieved to find work--even if it means temporarily watching widower Martin Rodes' brood of six!Martin has done the best he can since his wife's passing, but he and the children need help. Their house, once full of laughter and light, has been darkened by sadness. Soon after Ruth arrives, the children are drawn to her warmth and gentleness, and so is Martin, even though he feels it's wrong. But the harder he tries to ignore her, the deeper he begins to care for this attractive young woman who has brought joy back into his children's lives. and his own.Each passing day brings the Rodes closer to Ruth. and closer to Christmas, when she will have to say goodbye. Ruth, too, cannot deny the bond she feels with the children--and with Martin. When her old job becomes available again, Ruth finds herself torn. How can she stay with the Rodes? Yet how can she go?"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Christmas stories.; Love stories.; Religious fiction.; Amish;
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Death in paradise. [videorecording] / by Bourgine, Elisabeth,actor.; Hanley, Joanna,television producer.; John-Jules, Danny,actor.; Little, Ralf,1981-actor.; Thorogood, Robert,creator.; Warrington, Don,actor.; British Broadcasting Company,broadcaster.; BBC Studios,publisher.; Red Planet Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Elizabeth Bourgine, Danny John-jules, Don Warrington, Ralf Little, Josephine Jobert, Tahj Miles, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Danny John Jules.The sun-soaked, smash-hit whodunnit returns for more murder mysteries with a light touch and a warm heart. DI Neville Parker and the team are back on the idyllic Caribbean Island of Saint Marie with more ingenious murders to solve. In the 100th episode, Selwyn celebrates 50 years of police service and comes face to face with a surprising enemy. Meanwhile in the rest of the series, Marlon confronts his future, Naomi lets loose, and Catherine's old friend becomes a murder suspect. There's a deadly game of bingo, a cookery competition poisoning, death during a blackout and a mystifying murder in a lift. And with new and returning faces arriving on the island, can Neville open to love? Also includes the 2023 Christmas Special: It's Christmas in the Caribbean and Neville's larger-than-life mum, Melanie, is in town. She quickly assimilates herself in with the rest of the team, but she's disheartened to see how down in romance Neville is, given everything he's been through the past two years. Can she instill some festive cheer in her unlucky-in-love son? Elsewhere, a wealthy business owner called Gerry is found dead at the bottom of a ravine. It could just be an accident, but Gerry's ominous last words 'It's behind you' suggest something more is going on. And things take an even stranger turn when the team discover that the family's house guest has mysteriously vanished, prompting her fiance to fly out on a rescue mission.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Television cop shows.; Television crime shows.; Criminal investigation; Murder; Police; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.
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