Bøger af Lisa Shea

Part black. Part Irish. Part Lumbee Indian. Wholly determined to protect her family. Naomi Jackson made a mistake. Born in the tumultuous years following the American Revolution, she embraced change, excitement, and adventure. So when the Devil Bill Williams swaggered into town, she launched into his arms, determined that her love for him could overcome all obstacles. It couldn't. Now she has two young children, a life of misery, and a hopeless, desperate desire to escape. Then David Oxendine arrives for a Christmas visit - and things will never be the same. * * * Across the River - an 1800s Black / Native American Novella is the first in a series of novellas about Naomi Jackson's heartfelt, challenging life. These stories are based loosely on author Lisa Shea's real-life ancestor, Naomi Jackson, who was born in 1784 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Naomi's father had been taken from Northern Ireland as a child, while her mother was mixed-blood black, Lumbee, and Irish. Each novella has a cliff-hanger ending, much like Naomi's life. All author's proceeds from the Naomi Jackson series benefits local battered women's shelters. An important note for readers of my various series. Normally my content is quite "clean" with little to no swearing, violence, or physical intimacy. With this being based on the immense hardships my ancestor struggled through, I wanted to be authentic to the issues she rose above. This book therefore includes period-appropriate harsh language as well as several scenes of conflict. I gave a great deal of thought to including these and feel they are necessary to fully convey the trials she overcame. I apologize to those who feel uncomfortable reading that style of material. Please feel free to contact me at my website if you have any questions or comments - I thrive on your feedback.

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she's surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 21-31 contains the third set of ten short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Dark, Gratitude, The Bride, The Letter, The Costume, The Idols, Memory, The Fright, The Curtains, The Question, and Halloween. This compilation of short stories totals 37,000 words. The short stories in this series are being written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author's proceeds from this series benefit battered women's shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of Lisa's ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It's well worth a visit. If you can't go in person, take a virtual trip through Lisa's first-hand descriptions!

We often have so much to be thankful for that we take for granted. Food to eat. Fresh water to drink. A roof over our head. A safe place to sleep. Take a moment to experience that gratitude and to take a step to help others toward a more secure future. Half of all author's proceeds from this book benefit women's shelters.

Envision a First Date. Infuse a Relationship. Plan a Wedding. Live the Italian Life. Italian romance: the history and mythology, the poetry, blessings, food and drinks. A book for everyone looking to embrace all things Italian in the ways of love. Start with courtship, then create the perfect wedding, and keep the fire alive with everyday Italian living.

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she's surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 1-31 contains the ENTIRE COLLECTION of all 31 short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These stories are: The Lucky Cat, The Mistake, The Knot, The Accident, The Statue, The Onyx Pig, The Yogini, The Play Date, The Dancers, The Dog, The Balance, The Dart, The Roll-Top, The Violin, The Couple, Murderers' Row, The Bath, The Stalker, The Party, The Teardrop, The Dark, Gratitude, The Bride, The Letter, The Costume, The Idols, Memory, The Fright, The Curtains, The Question, and Halloween. This compilation of short stories totals 102,000 words. The short stories in this series were written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. I have lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of my ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It's well worth a visit. If you can't go in person, take a virtual trip through my first-hand descriptions! I support the Salem battered women's shelters.

France is the land of romance. Lovers escape their normal world to stroll the streets of Paris, to people-watch at a sidewalk cafe. There's the beautiful vineyards of Bordeaux and Champagne. The legendary beaches of southern France. A wealth of romantic traditions began in France. The posey ring. The two-handed cup. The rendezvous and the bridal trousseau. Whether you are planning a fantastic French-themed party, dating someone with French heritage, or planning out a celebration or trip of a lifetime, this book will get you inspired and enthused! Chock full of photos and observations from my trips to France. Salute!

** UPDATED FOR 2015! MORE RECIPES! **Microwave Low Carb Recipes provides 46 tasty recipes that solely require the use of a microwave oven.Most people don't have time to cook healthy meals. We eat junk food at home, and when we eat out we ingest unhealthy fast food. Every day we end up damaging our own health.This book features 46 recipes ranging from easy nacho-and-salsa recipes that any after-school teen or college student can try to more advanced recipes like the spaghetti squash casserole that make a delightful family meal. Explore a new recipe every day for a month and expand your menu choices!These delicious solutions provide simple ideas for preparing quick, healthy meals that you will love. Even if you're at an office or in a college dorm, or stuck in a hotel room, you can make these healthy foods and keep your body energized and happy. From from Indian-style cauliflower to teriyaki chicken, this book provides a variety of options to keep your palate tantalized.

Mary's spartan upbringing and rigorous training have honed her for a single mission - to shield Erik from harm. His mother, Lady Cartwright, devised this final safety net before illness took her life. The Lady had no doubt that Erik's devious fiancee, Lynessa, would gleefully plan and execute her son's death. The only question was when. Erik seems oblivious to the threat barreling down at him. Despite his years of service in the Crusades, and his intimate experience with dangers beyond reckoning, he still resolutely trusts in the woman he vowed to honor. Even when the proof seems incontrovertible that Lynessa is scheming his destruction, he determinedly holds out hope for her innocence. When Lynessa springs her fatal trap, Mary desperately races to intervene. Mary's love for Erik melds with her duty to protect him at all costs. Her every ounce of focus is on unraveling the twisted strands which bind him before they drag Erik to a brutal, tortured death. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women's shelters. Sworn Loyalty is book seven in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Sworn Loyalty is set in Lincolnshire, in eastern England. Sworn Loyalty is a stirring tale of adventure, loyalty, and second chances, in the style of Robin Hood. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor explicit scenes of intimacy.

For five long years Joan had mourned the loss of her fiancé, Michael. At long last she was ready to move on with her life. She was going to carefully, delicately, reopen a connection with Hugh, the man honor had forced her to put aside. Perhaps now, after all the pain and suffering, she could have her one chance at joy. Hugh had returned from the Crusades with a mission - to lend assistance those who were weak and vulnerable. When an unknown woman had the potential to interfere with a critical assignment, at first he strove against the interference. It took him completely by surprise to realize she was the woman he had longed for, that summer's afternoon long ago in the Holy Land. The woman who now haunted his dreams. Joan and Hugh quickly discover that the kidnappings and local violence they are investigating go far deeper than they ever could have imagined. Soon the threat broils into a massive thundercloud, roiling, rumbling, threatening all they hold dear. All proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea's medieval novels benefit battered women's shelters.

Morgan's life was settling into place with the gentle ease of a heron coming in for a landing on a still Massachusetts lake. Jason, the man she loved, was a serene presence in her world. Their evenings of kayaking on Manchaug Pond were the perfect counterpoint to her days writing and maintaining an online presence. The world was in balance. And then, in the shadowy depths behind Sutton's long-abandoned drive-in, Morgan stumbles across a shallow grave holding the skeletal body of a young woman. How long had the girl lain there? Why had nobody reported her missing? The only clue to the girl's identity is a beeswax Santa figurine, one of the first prototypes created by the artisans at Vaillancourt Folk Art. The trail delves into a world of prejudice and jealousy, of shattered dreams and lost hopes. Through it all, Morgan and Jason steadfastly hold to their vision - that they can at last bring justice and peace to this one girl's memory. All author's proceeds of this series benefit battered women's shelters. Birch Blackguards is the second novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. It is followed by Cedar Conundrums. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On August 1st, author Lisa Shea went to the Sutton drive-in, and then that evening she wrote up the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By August 31st the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature over the years. Lisa has lived in Sutton for nearly two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton's combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

Sarah's midwife skills are the last line of defense for women with nowhere else to turn. She prides herself in the complete trust the women have in her. She would never betray one of her vulnerable charges. Reynald, a Templar knight, thunders into her world, demanding detailed information about her patients. Sarah, outraged at his arrogance, absolutely refuses to help him in any way. When wolves' heads begin threatening the region, Sarah realizes that Reynald's mission is one of critical importance. Soon it is a race against time to defeat the bandits before they destroy all she has worked to keep safe. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women's shelters. Trusting in Faith is book five in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Trusting in Faith is set near Bath, in southwest England. Trusting in Faith is a heartfelt tale of overcoming prejudices and learning to trust, in the style of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor scenes of intimacy.

Storm's memory has been viciously purged by a blow from a bandit's cudgel. She has a completely blank slate, a fresh start on life. Yet doubts plague her. Was she a bandit herself? A helpless captive? When her memory returns, if it returns, would she betray those she had come to care for? Falcon, her rescuer, finds his suspicions slowly gentled, his heart entranced by the compassionate woman in his care. Jessica, the haughty contender determined to be by his side, is less forgiving. Jealous of any rival, Jessica is eager to find proof that Storm is intimately linked to the wolves' heads. When the threat of attack looms, the question of Storm's trustworthiness billow and swirl. Storm desperately struggles to prove to Falcon that she is worthy of his unconditional faith - and of his eternal love. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women's shelters. Creating Memories is book six in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Creating Memories is set in Norfolk, in southeastern England. Creating Memories is an insightful tale of trust, betrayal, and how we perceive ourselves, in the tradition of The Bourne Identity. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor scenes of intimacy.

Lucia's father is slain before her eyes. Her keep is overrun by wolves' heads. Desperate to protect what remains of her homelands, she flees to a neighboring keep to plead for support. She nearly reaches safety when a vicious ambush leaves her near death. Stephen, foster son of Lord Edmund, shepherds the valiant swordswoman through her hallucinations and fevers. As she heals, he finds himself drawn to her strength, her honor, and her courage. But he knows without a doubt that she cannot be his. When Ian, the nobleman's son and heir, decides that Lucia is the perfect target for his lecherous desires, Stephen finds himself caught in the most primal of battles - one which pits brother against brother and father against son. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women's shelters. Believing Your Eyes is book three in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Believing Your Eyes is set in Northumberland, in northern England. Believing Your Eyes is a powerful tale of overcoming pain, healing from the past, and learning to trust again. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language and the two brief scenes of intimacy are gently described. Please be aware that this book tackles the delicate topic of rape. Those who have experienced this traumatic situation should be aware that the plot compassionately explores this issue; some may find that material triggering of strong emotions. If you enjoy my series but have any concerns about reading this book, let me know. I will send you the final chapter so you can read the happily-ever-after and the introduction of Constance. That way you can move forward to Book 4 with all the information you need.

Catherine's past warmed her with contented pride. Disguised as her alter-ego, Shadow, she had protected the villagers of her land, holding off wolves' heads and bringing justice to the weak. Her life provided everything she could have dreamed of. Her future, in comparison, was bleak and desolate. Her council ordered her to submit to the courtships of Lord Epworth, a coward whose chosen path was to flee the chaos of the land and retreat to Ireland. The lecher seemed fully intent on keeping his stable of mistresses at his side as well. In the depths of her despair, Lord Epworth's foster son, Jack, shone out as a beacon of honor and courage. But with so much at stake, could she go against the loyalties due her family and follow instead the passionate urgings of her heart? All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women's shelters. Badge of Honor is book ten in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Badge of Honor is set in Worcester, in central England. Badge of Honor is a tale of adventure, romance, and honor, in the style of Lord of the Rings and The Mists of Avalon. Badge of Honor is a clean romance. There is no explicit intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as "God's Teeth" or "God's Blood." There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

** Revised for 2015! More Information! ** This 268-page book gives you everything you need to know for those first two weeks of your low carb diet. It explains what you're getting yourself into and how to prepare. It guides you through stocking your pantry, your fridge, and your herb cabinet. It discusses how metabolism works, how fat burns, and how fiber is used. The book provides detailed information about those first two days where you break your addictions, and the first two weeks. It provides 83 delicious low carb recipes to get you rolling along the right path, including photos. A must have for anyone looking to begin a low carb diet! Perfect to carry with you and have as a constant reference! You can easily check notes and menu ideas while shopping! Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions! I frequently update all my low carb books based on your recommendations.

We know the value of eating fresh, healthy food. We know how wonderful it is to pluck a fresh apple off a tree and to eat it without pesticides, without processing, and without added sugar. The philosophy of juicing and smoothies is to appreciate those natural flavors that exist all around us. Draw in the bounty of the nutrients and fiber that our world provides for our sustenance. It's good both to incorporate natural foods into your daily diet and also to occasionally do a cleanse. A cleanse allows your body to free itself of allergens and toxins and to start fresh. It's like rebooting your computer to cleanse out any memory issues which may have cropped up. Version Note: This is an early release of this smoothie / juicing ebook. It currently has 19 recipes in it. Please email me and let me know your favorite fruits and veggies. I will then create custom recipes using those flavors. I'll both email them to you and add them to the book.

Science is making discoveries daily. Are fats good for you? Should you take Vitamin C? Is cholesterol good, bad, or both? Here is what you need to know, updated for 2014. This ebook presents the latest information on how you should strive to keep your body in balance. We start with the basics. Should you take multivitamins, how do generics differ from brand names, and what is critical for a healthy brain. Then we go step by step through the vitamins. Just where do you get vitamin A, B, C, and so on? Which minerals should you pay attention to? Antioxidants get their own chapter as they are so critical. It's important to understand what antioxidants are and how to harness their power. We cover water, why it's so important, and how to hydrate properly. Then we go over oils in depth. Which oils are safe to cook with, and which become dangerous when heated? Which types of oils act as natural scrubbers for your arteries, keeping them clean? All of my low carb books provide appendices.

There's just something about a fire. It calls to us, pleases us in a way that few other things can. These grilling recipes will tantalize your palate and bring nutritious food to your table! We grow up with memories of roasting hot dogs over a campfire or grilling steaks and burgers at a Sunday picnic. But grills are so much more than these basics. They can make any dish tasty. Think beyond summertime! In our family we dig a path through the snow to get to the grill, and we grill food while the snow is falling around us. Grilling is just that special! I'll note that we use a Weber Silver grill with three burners front-to-back for these recipes. If your grill has a different setup, you'll want to adjust accordingly. Version Note: This is an early version of this grilling book. It currently has 15 recipes in it, including recipes for a marinade and sauce. I'm eager to add in more recipes - just let me know what you'd like for us to grill!

Baking has been a traditional way of making food for thousands of years. These 28 recipes will get you started on the path of developing your own rich array of delicious, healthy baking recipes! The recipes work fine both in the traditional, large kitchen stove as well as in the energy-efficient countertop toaster oven versions. Whatever works for your lifestyle, you can select from a variety of snacks, main dishes, and desserts to maintain your low carb / low sugar lifestyle. Start your afternoon out with delicious stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. For dinner choose from a light quiche, a comfort-food meatloaf, or an elegant garlic chicken. Dessert comes in a variety of forms, from apple pie to cheesecake, from pecan meal cookies to pumpkin seeds. In addition to the recipes, all of my low carb books provide appendices which explain how to successfully manage a low carb diet. Let me know if you have any questions! I frequently update all my low carb books based on your recommendations.