The Little Oratory - 9781622821761

With simplicity and holy wisdom, author Leila Lawler helps you extend the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into the heart of the home through the little oratory—a simple prayer corner consisting of a modest table and icons, which becomes the visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion within the home.

The "little oratory" isn't only a physical place; it is a way of thinking that simplifies everything. The spiritual place in the home mirrors the "interior palace" of our soul, as Saint Teresa of Avila called it. At the same time, it allows us to live the Liturgical Life of the Church in our day-to-day family lives. By following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flows from a home that is focused on Christ.

Discover The Delicious Mystery That Started It All!

No one cooks up a delectable, suspense-filled mystery quite like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke's dessert-baking, red-haired heroine whose gingersnaps are as tart as her comebacks, and whose penchant for solving crimes--one delicious clue at a time--has made her a bestselling favorite. And it all began on these pages, with a bakery, a murder, and some suddenly scandalous chocolate-chip crunchies. Featuring a bonus short story and brand new, mouthwatering recipes, this new edition of the very first Hannah Swensen mystery is sure to have readers coming back for seconds. . .

Hannah already has her hands full trying to dodge her mother's attempts to marry her off while running The Cookie Jar, Lake Eden's most popular bakery. But once Ron LaSalle, the beloved delivery man from the Cozy Cow Dairy, is found murdered behind her bakery with Hannah's famous Chocolate Chip Crunchies scattered around him, her life just can't get any worse. Determined not to let her cookies get a bad reputation, she sets out to track down a killer. But if she doesn't watch her back, Hannah's sweet life may get burned to a crisp.

"A cleverly plotted cozy full of appealing characters and delicious cookie recipes." --Publishers Weekly

"Phelps gets into the blood and guts of the story.” -Gregg Olsen

Killing Her Wasn't Enough…

Sixteen-year-old Adrianne Reynolds couldn't unravel the twisted tangles of jealousy and domination complicating her new life in East Moline, Illinois. What began as a fresh start after a troubled home life in Texas ended with Adrianne's body charred, stuffed into garbage bags, and scattered. It seemed the work of hardened criminals, but the truth was far more astonishing: her own "best friends” choked Adrianne to death and cut her up. Now, master crime writer M. William Phelps recounts this horrific saga of teen lust and violence in every gripping detail.

Praise for M. William Phelps

"One of our most engaging crime journalists.” -Katherine Ramsland

"Phelps creates a vivid portrait.” -Publishers Weekly

"One of America's finest true-crime writers.” -Vincent Bugliosi

Includes 16 Pages Of Shocking Photos

In Georgina Kincaid, succubus and she-demon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead has created one of her most enticing characters. But with a shot at love, and maybe even redemption, is the ultimate seductress finally going soft? Like hell she is. . .

Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations. . .to Las Vegas.

The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle--and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it--no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for. . .

Outstanding Praise for Richelle Mead

"The obvious heir to the Twilight throne." --The Dailybeast.com

"This is one of those series I'm going to keep following." --Jim Butcher on Succubus Blues

An unforgettable novel from the national bestselling sensation Fern Michaels, about a young woman's journey into the heart of the unknown…

Callie James learned to survive in the squalid back alleys of Dublin. Tough, spirited, and possessed of a singular beauty, she was sent to New York to find her fortune. But everywhere she turned there were men who saw only what they wanted to see in her. Byrch Kenyon offered friendship and encouragement, but he also saw the desirable woman she would one day become. Rossiter Powers, the rich son of a respected family, saw something else in Callie--and nearly destroyed her. Hugh MacDuff, rich only in love and compassion, did his best to save her. But Callie--strong, smart and determined to succeed--insisted on taking charge of her own destiny.

Praise for Fern Michaels and Her Novels

“Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.” --Booklist on Return to Sender

“A big, rich book in every way….I think Fern Michaels has struck oil with this one.” --Patricia Matthews on Texas Rich

220,000 Words

"May well give Tom Clancy a run for the money." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Breakneck Pacing." --Publishers Weekly on The Operative

Ryan Kealey now knows he'll never really put the game behind him. He's seen too much, and the instinct is too deeply hardwired. But the game itself has changed. Between tense interagency "cooperation" that gums the works, and an overreliance on data-crunching and wiz-kid tech, today's US intelligence service has lost a step to its ever-bolder, viciously adaptable global enemies. And thanks to an incredible discovery in the Arctic, those enemies now have a nuke--capable of unleashing unthinkable terror.

To hunt down the devastating package before it can be used, Kealey forms an unlikely partnership with the young Farsi-speaking nuclear physicist Rayhan Jafari. But once on the ground, with technology and their by-the-numbers command failing them, they're on their own--trusting only their guts and each other--to conduct the dirty business of combating horrific destruction.

"No-holds-barred action and gripping suspense." --Library Journal on The Exile

"The ‘best' of Tom Clancy, Michael Connelly, and Robert Ludlum all rolled into a single book." --armchairinterviews.com on The Assassin

Unladylike Behavior

Frances Hadley has managed her family's estate for years. So why can't she request her own dowry? She'll have to go to London herself and knock some sense into the men interfering in her life. With the nonsense she's dealt with lately, though, there's no way she's going as a woman. A pair of breeches and a quick chop of her red curls, and she'll have much less to worry about. . .

Jack Valentine, third son of the famous Duchess of Love, is through being pursued by pushy young ladies. One particularly determined miss has run him out of his own house party. Luckily the inn has one bed left--Jack just has to share with a rather entertaining red-headed youth. Perhaps the two of them should ride to London together. It will make a pleasant escape from his mother's matchmaking melodrama!

"Make room on your keeper shelf for Sally MacKenzie's Duchess of Love series!" --Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author

Praise for Bedding Lord Ned

"An engaging tale that balances greed, jealousy, and malice with humor and sweetness. . .readers will cheer." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"MacKenzie blends a touch of poignancy with just the right amount of humor into this delightful love story." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

In 1995, Austin, Texas was rocked by the brutal murder of a lesbian princess named Regina Hartwell. Even though Regina's body was burned beyond recognition, within days police had two suspects. One was the beautiful ex-cheerleader who was the object of Regina's desire. The other was a man who would take the fall for murder...

In this new edition of her bestselling book Wasted, true crime master Suzy Spencer chronicles a fatal love triangle--and lives driven out of control by sexual desire, drugs, and shocking childhood demons.

Four years after Regina Hartwell's murder, a new charge was brought against one of her suspected killers. Now, Suzy Spencer adds a new chapter to Wasted--detailing a killer gone wild, a nerve-wracking legal standoff, the shocking twists that would take place in a second, explosive trial. . .

"Nancy Bush always delivers edge-of-your seat suspense!"--Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling author

The Guilty

She senses their twisted desires before she meets them. It's as if fate is helping her stop these monsters from preying on others the way she was preyed upon. And after she has delivered brutal justice, she'll let the whole world see their guilt.

Will Atone

"I must pay for what I've done." The first victim--naked, bound, frozen to death--wore the note strung a9781561457090\\Lion bullies all the other animals until finally they can't take it anymore. They post an ad, asking for help. One animal after another tries and fails to defeat Lion. Can no one stop him? Finally, a rabbit arrives. No one thinks that such a small animal will be brave enough or strong enough to defeat Lion. But perhaps this rabbit is smart enough?Alex Latimer lives near the border of a national park so when not writing or drawing, he spends his free time shooing baboons out of his lounge.