Most Popular Books by Janet Lee

This story is about a little girl growing up in Italy. Her love of birds pervades every part of her life, which includes bullying her siblings for any bread she can get to feed the birds. The story will take you through her life, and you will journey with her through two wars to a new world in America. You will experience her surprising friendship with American birds and her influence on the people around her.

In 1145 A.D., as foretold by Merlin, fourteen-year-old Rosalind, who will be the twenty-first Pendragon Queen of Wilde Island, has much to accomplish to fulfill her destiny, while hiding from her people the dragon''s claw she was born with that reflects only one of her mother''s dark secrets.

A fireplace on wheels? A chandelier lit by Xerox? A shrink-wrapped designer closet? These are just a few of the more than 100 stylish and innovative projects in Janet Lee’s Living in a Nutshell: a one-of-a-kind DIY decorating guide with fresh ideas to fool the eye into seeing—and believing—that even the most cramped little lair can hold more space and glamor than just the sum its of four walls. The design maven behind livinginanutshell.com and Oprah Winfrey’s interior style producer for a decade, Janet Lee has personally handpicked a battery of clever projects for enhancing every area of a tiny living space—all are simple to do, require no craft skills, are emphatically affordable, readily portable, and big on style, so you can make these design dreams become your reality.

As a leading introductory women’s studies reader, Shaw and Lee’s Women’s Voices, Feminist Visions offers an excellent balance of classic, conceptual, and experiential selections including new contemporary readings. This student-friendly text provides short and accessible readings reflecting the diversity of women’s experiences. With each new edition, the authors keep the framework essays and selections of readings fresh and interesting for students.

An Unexpected Match Millicent Faircloud feels her dreams are coming true when she''s assigned to photograph the construction of New York''s tallest building--until she realizes it means working with fellow boarder Matt Sterling. He''s handsome and kind, but the stubborn man doesn''t understand her ambition. Matt can''t help but admire Millicent''s spirit. But he''s been hurt by a woman who cared only for her career, and he won''t make that mistake again. Is Millicent more of the same, or would she put family first? If Matt can open his mind to new ideas, he may find love to be the best Christmas present of all.

Best friends since fifth grade, Ana, Becky, and Michelle have been through it all—school crushes, heartbreaks, and the realization that they’re all looking for love in the same place. But after years of fleeting romances, they’re ready for something real. Now in their late twenties, successful in their careers but still missing that special someone, they embark on a quest for true love. Will they find the Ms. Right they’ve been dreaming of, or will they be tempted to settle for Ms. Right Now?

With intense passion and commitment, labor reformers and Communist Party activists Grace Hutchins and Anna Rochester dedicated themselves both to the cause of economic justice and to each other. Janet Lee traces Hutchins and Rochester''s extraordinary ideological journey from Christianity to Communism in this engaging joint biography, regendering the history of the intellectual left at the same time that she shares the interwoven life stories of these remarkable women. This is a biography that explores the complex and multiple contexts that produced Hutchins and Rochester as political subjects and focuses on the tensions and contradictions of their public and private lives. Methodologically ground breaking, Comrades and Partners attempts to disrupt the realist frame of research and writing in relation to both subject and author: subject in terms of the myth of an unfolding, coherent self and author in terms of highlighting the boundaries between fact and fiction. Lee has produced an invaluable addition to the study of women''s history, a volume which will prove indespensible to scholars of history, gender studies, and the postmodern approach.

Finding her way home Having fled her privileged upbringing for a failed romance, Rebecca Heaton knows her pride has kept her from returning home. Now at her mother''s boardinghouse in New York City, she''s determined to forge a new life for herself--and her daughter. She just never expects to find a new love in the process... Ben Roth has always been compelled to help the downtrodden--including single moms like Rebecca. But if the past has taught him one thing it''s that offering his trust can lead to disappointment. Could these two wounded souls make one another whole...and come together as a forever family? Boardinghouse Betrothals: Hearts taking shelter--and forging new beginnings

Love on Assignment Magazine writer Elizabeth Anderson has sparred with newspaper reporter John Talbot for years. Though they cover similar stories, John thinks Elizabeth''s writing is trivial, and she finds him too boastful. So when they must work together to investigate New York City''s worst tenement houses, they''re surprised by the great team they make. Despite their professional rivalry, John and Elizabeth begin to trust each other as they grow from competitors, to friends, to something more. But then John makes a startling discovery that would break the story--and Elizabeth''s heart--wide-open. John''s always been driven by his career--can he give up one dream for another? Boardinghouse Betrothals: Hearts taking shelter--and forging new beginnings

Offerings of various kinds – food, incense, paper money and figures – have been central to Chinese culture for millennia, and as a public, visual display of spiritual belief, they are still evident today in China and in Chinatowns around the world. Using Hong Kong as a case study, Janet Scott looks at paper offerings from every conceivable angle – how they are made, sold, and used. Her comprehensive investigation touches on virtually every aspect of Chinese popular religion as it explores the many forms of these intricate objects, their manufacture, their significance, and their importance in rituals to honor gods, care for ancestors, and contend with ghosts. Throughout For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors, paper offerings are presented as a vibrant and living tradition expressing worshippers'' respect and gratitude for the gods, as well as love and concern for departed family members. Ranging from fake paper money to paper furniture, servant dolls, cigarettes, and toiletries – all multihued and artfully constructed – paper offerings are intended to provide for the needs of those in the spirit world. Readers are introduced to the variety of paper offerings and their uses in worship, in assisting worshippers with personal difficulties, and in rituals directed to gods, ghosts, and ancestors. We learn of the manufacture and sale of paper goods, life in paper shops, the training of those who make paper offerings, and the symbolic and artistic dimensions of the objects. Finally, the book considers the survival of this traditional craft, the importance of flexibility and innovation, and the role of compassion and filial piety in the use of paper offerings.

Some might call it a proposal. Violet Burton knows it''s blackmail, and she refuses to give in. She won''t marry the unscrupulous banker who holds the mortgage on her Virginia home. Instead, she''ll find employment in New York City, earning enough to pay her debts before returning home. Virginia''s where she belongs...even if reconnecting with childhood friend Michael Heaton makes her long to stay permanently at his mother''s boardinghouse. The freckle-faced girl Michael knew is now a lovely woman. Helping Violet find her way is a simple act of friendship--at least at first. But soon he''ll do anything to keep her safe, and hope she''ll see that the home she seeks is one they can share together.

Blood Stories focuses on menarche as a central aspect of body politics in contemporary US society, emphasizing that women are integrated into the social and sexual order through the body. Using oral and written narratives of 104 diverse women, the authors address the central question of how menarche as a bodily event signifying womanhood takes on cultural significance in a society that devalues women. Exploring issues of contamination and concealment and the sexualization of women''s bodies that occurs at menarche, the authors emphasize how the politics of gender are negotiated on/through women''s bodies.

A dreamwalker who has lost her way. A shape shifter who fears his own dark power. A fire herd punished for his magic. Can these three teens keep the human world of Noor and the magical world of Oth from splitting apart? The ancient trees of Noor are dying. If the blight kills the last azure trees whose deep roots bind the worlds, the bridge between Noor and Oth will split apart forever. Already as Hanna, Miles, and Taunier sail to the source of the blight, the rent between the worlds is widening, and magic is going out of Noor. The quest deepens when a strange wind blows across Noor stealing young children, and Hanna is powerless to protect her younger brother from the stealing wind. The Three journey east to the azure forests of Jarrosh. East to the dragon lands. East to the place where the wind-stolen children were taken. In Jarrosh, among dragons, the Three will be challenged to discover their hidden powers. Each of them must break beyond the boundaries of self to discover the ancient magic joining all to all.

Join the fun and feel the romance in various historical communities. Can nine couples develop lasting loves under the watchful eyes of their neighbors?

A Truly Yours Digital Edition. . .Dani Phillips loves her job as the city manager of Magnolia Bay, Mississippi, and she adores her close-knit community. But when the town council decides to pursue an ad campaign to bring in tourists and save the dwindling economy, Dani keeps quiet. Her heart begins to speak up, however, when she meets the man responsible for "selling" her hometown. Thad Cameron has returned to the town that stole the love of his life and his best friend. He soon feels the pull of Southern life himself- and a certain Southern lady. But he can''t put his finger on the hook for selling Magnolia Bay-a task that might be easier if his thoughts weren''t occupied with his lovely guide, Dani. As affections build, so does a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Will a hurricane blow away any chance for a prosperous future for Magnolia Bay- and Dani and Thad??

Lost hearts in search of a home Wanted: A Family by Janet Dean A ramshackle Victorian house is all that widowed mother-to-be Callie Mitchell has left. But she’s determined to make it into a home and a refuge for women in need. And if that means trusting stranger Jacob Smith to help with the repairs, then so be it. But Jacob had never planned to stay… A Place of Refuge by Janet Lee Barton Kathleen O’Bryan never expected to be reunited with the man who rescued her last summer. But when she arrives at Mrs. Heaton’s boardinghouse, it’s the handsome writer who greets her at the door. Life in New York’s harsh tenements hasn’t dimmed Kathleen’s tender spirit. But it will take faith and heart to recognize a real home at last.

She can''t fall for a guy like him… With kick-ass-and-take-names flair, hardworking Lena Reyes has everything a successful woman could want. Well…almost. She''s still single, which means her family is practically auditioning guys for Hispanic Bachelor. But none of these guys compare to her newest client: a sexy trust-fund artist who''s making Lena crazy in every way possible. Born into wealth and privilege, Charles "Matt" Beaumont Matthews V is everything Lena isn''t. So why does she find him so deliciously irresistible? Now their attraction is breaking all kinds of rules. Worse still, Lena''s falling for Matt—hard. He''s either the perfect mistake…or her perfect match.

A year has passed since her husband, Brian, died, and Ronni Melrose is still discovering ways in which he betrayed her. Learning to forgive him is hard enough. Opening herself up to more hurt by loving another man is simply impossible, and she determines never to let herself be so volnerable again. But the arrival of Cole Bannister in their small Mississippi town test Ronni''s resolve. His concern for his aunt, his generosity, and his apparent faith attract Ronni. But after being so thoroughly fooled by Brian, Ronni can''t trust her own instincts. Is Cole as wonderful as he appears? Or will Ronni''s heart once more be broken if she allows herself to love again?

Fifteen-year-old Miles Ferrell uses the rare and special gift he is given to break the curse of the Shriker, a murderous creature reportedly brought to Shalem Wood by his family''s clan centuries before.

He can’t trust himself… Josh Sanders just wanted to help. After all, Mickie Phillips is a struggling single mom who needs a job…and a friend. Fortunately, her administrative skills are perfect for the new branch he’s running of the Cleaning Crew—a company of guys who clean houses. The downside? Mickie’s a petite, blue-eyed temptation he definitely needs to resist. Their arrangement was not supposed to include simmering attraction—or deeper, decidedly unprofessional feelings. But Josh’s traumatic past has convinced him he can never be the man Mickie needs. Trust will only expose them to the most dangerous thing of all…love.

Facing an uncertain future… Loving Bella by Renee Ryan Fleeing scandal, celebrated opera singer Isabella O’Toole seeks refuge in Denver, Colorado. Working as an assistant to Dr. Shane Bartlett is worlds away from her glamorous old life—and she loves it. Loves the work, loves the chance to reconnect with her family and her faith…and slowly begins to love the handsome doctor. Until her dark secret finds her again, threatening her new life—and her chance for Shane’s heart. Somewhere to Call Home by Janet Lee Barton Some might call it a proposal. Violet Burton knows it’s blackmail, and she refuses to marry the unscrupulous banker who holds the mortgage on her Virginia home. Instead, she’ll find employment in New York City and pay her debts before returning home. But reconnecting with childhood friend Michael Heaton makes her long to stay in New York. Could the home she seeks be one they can share together?

Penny Postcard is a dramatic narrative about the life of the authors mother, Stella. Janet Lee has created a vivid account that begins with the birth of Stella, the sixth of twelve children, who is literally born in a barn in Texas. Her father is an abusive, philandering alcoholic who beats his wife and demands constant labor of his children. The family travels to Arizona and then California, where they are sheltered by the Salvation Army and later live in a government camp. When they land back in Texas, Stella schemes to escape her fathers clutches. She finally runs away from home to Carmel, California to look for her fianc, Clarence Rader. She makes some good friends while she searches for Clarence; a policeman, Officer Joe, sends out hundred of penny postcards to help find him, and the two are finally reunited. Their friends throw them a wedding party and their life together begins. A dramatic ending caps the authors tale of heartache, love, and redemption.

Her daughter always comes first Successful ER nurse Tiana Nelson has sacrificed a lot to provide for her daughter, Lily. She won’t let anything, or anyone, jeopardize all she’s accomplished. Not even handsome and charming engineer DeShawn Adams. But she’s running into him everywhere, and when he connects with Lily, ignoring their attraction is impossible. After an unexpected visit from DeShawn’s past, it’s clear that his life isn’t as settled as it seems. Tiana can’t expose Lily to danger, but walking away from DeShawn isn’t easy. Not when Tiana is beginning to suspect that the best thing she can give Lily—and herself—is a future with him.

The new guy''s turning her into a hot mess! A difficult childhood left Sadie Martin more interested in work than anything else, including romance. But she''d be a fool not to notice that her newest employee is scorching hot. As long as he works for her, though, he''s off-limits. Her company—sexy guys who clean houses—comes first. So why are Wyatt Anderson and his adorable niece always on her mind? When attraction turns into more, suddenly everything is a lot more complicated…and, frankly, a huge mess. What Sadie and Wyatt need is a clean slate. For understanding…and love.

Socialite Abigail has always gotten what she wants. So when the plans for her nuptials go down in flames, she simply cannot stay in Eureka Springs. Bitter, angry, and humiliated, Abigail searches for somewhere to go. When Marcus receives a telegram requesting his protective services for the daughter of a friend, he obliges. But as he observes Abigail, what he sees doesn’t match up with what he’s heard. Which Abigail is real—the manipulative, vindictive woman of Eureka Springs, or the lovely young lady of Hot Springs? Will Abigail ever overcome the past to find a love all her own?

On Wilde Island, there is no peace between dragons, fairies, and humans. Wilde Island is in an uproar over the recent death of its king. As the uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans begins to fray, the royal witch hunter with a hidden agenda begins a vengeful quest to burn girls suspected of witchcraft before a new king is crowned.. Strong-willed Tess, a blacksmith’s daughter from a tiny hamlet, wants more for herself than a husband and a house to keep. But in times like these wanting more can be dangerous. Accused of witchery, Tess and her two friends are forced to flee the violent witch hunter. As their pursuer draws ever closer they find shelter with a huntsman in the outskirts of the forbidden Dragonswood sanctuary. But staying with the mysterious huntsman poses risks of its own: Tess does not know how to handle the attraction she feels for him—or resist the elusive call that draws her deeper onto the heart of Dragonswood.

Esther Melrose sees a difficult road ahead. Even though she is thrilled to begin her career as a pharmacist, Esther is well aware that not everyone is willing to accept a woman in a man’s field. But she is no stranger to adversity. As an orphan, she knows it well. She just did not count on Andrew Radcliff, her benefactor’s nephew. Andrew, a young doctor struggling to establish his own practice and reputation apart from his father, believes it is God’s will that he help those who cannot afford proper medical care. But he is not so generous when he learns Esther Melrose’s professional goals. Her place is in the home. . .and in his heart. But marriage seems the furthest thing from Esther’s mind. They are from two different places in society. Does acceptance and love have a chance?

Companion to: Dragonswood and Dragon''s keep.

Recently widowed Elise Morgan and her beloved mother-in-law, Frieda, have built a life for themselves together in Denver. But when Frieda decides to live with her other son, Elise is torn. She knows she should move on, but what will life hold for her, alone in Denver? Derrick has loved Elise forever it seems. When she married his brother, Derrick left town and moved to New Mexico to avoid the pain of seeing them together. Now his brother is gone, but can Derrick rightfully dream of a future with Elise? Will God use a frail mother to draw these two lonely hearts together?

Sylvie Rosenberg escaped the Holocaust-- but can she escape the past? October 20, 1942. Benjamin Katz and his six-year-old daughter Sylvie stand with their frightened family at a train station in occupied Holland, unsure if the train would take them to their freedom-- or to a death camp. Hitler and his henchmen have long had their eye on the art collection of Benjamin and his brother, which includes Rembrandt''s "Portrait of Raman." Now the brothers are faced with the ultimate choice --part with the art, or suffer the consequences. Based on a true story, Rembrandt''s Shadow is the tale of two women from different generations who find themselves forced to confront each other years later-- while still haunted by the past.

When Margaret and Monet first meet, they dont quite know what to do, but soon find themselves on a mission of helping others all over the world. Join these two adventurers as they learn that giving can lead to a wonderful and blessed chain reaction of hope. Angels at Large is a contagious book of kindness!

Join the Lee Family as they travel the world, seeing miracles and watching God do the supernatural in the lives of people they meet along the way. This book tells many stories of situations that look desperate until God saves the day. (Practical Life)

They say history is written by the victors, but what if the greatest tale of all was twisted by Satan and God? Welcome to my version of Satan and Hell! Who knew Satan was truly a female? Behind the myth of Lucifer lies Tempest, the true Satan, pushed from Heaven not for her devious nature but because Lilith loved her, and not her brother, God. Portrayed as a villain in mankind''s story, she is the antithesis of her notorious reputation—a leader of fairness not one who destroys all who go against her. When intrepid author Jacob is sent to write a book about Tempest, he discovers an underworld that challenges the very fabric of his beliefs. In a world where humanity is knowledgeable about the supernatural, Tempest finds herself vulnerable when she is drawn to Jacob, who she quickly realizes is her one true mate. As their ardor ignites, they find acceptance from everyone around them. But unrest stirs as hidden desires unravel. Dark secrets surface, entwining fates and exposing a love stifled by witchcraft. One of Lilith''s many daughters, Lilac, bears the weight of a spell that could shatter the fragile balance between Tempest and Lilith. What will Lilith''s fate be once Tempest learns what she has done? While Tempest is falling in love, will she be able to quell the uprising that threatens her rule over Hell, and can love surmount the shadows that seek to divide? Dive into a world where the greatest story is not of Heaven and Earth, but one that lies untold beneath, where the heart of Satan beats with humanity, not darkness.

When I was murdered and returned as a ghost, I found out firsthand that the afterlife was real. My primary goal became uncovering the identity of my killer. Would I ever learn who took my life? And if I did, would I be able to move on? Would I even want to leave behind an afterlife where I was finally living my best life? Maybe being a ghost wasn’t so bad after all. ***This is a short story, not a full length novel***

Civilizations of this world rise, and civilizations fall, and the process has repeated many times through history. Even at the height of modern culture as we are now, we are not immune to the possibility. Journey to a Throne is a work of fiction about the human spirit surviving and thriving after such a collapse and a warning to us to avoid the fall in the first place. Journey to a Throne is a romantic suspense novel and takes place more than 1,500 years in the future, long after a global catastrophe. In a new Dark Ages, legends about the ancient people have spread everywhere. Civilization settled into a new normal. Leandra is the heir to the throne of a small country called Indiga. Her royal parents sent her away as a baby for her safety, and her adoptive parents took her far from Indiga and settled in a village called Jabethin. She grew up thinking she was a country girl named Brina. She is happy living a simple country life. Vail, a man from Indiga, travels to the small village of Jabethin on a mission concerning Leandra. He is attacked near his destination by a strange hooded man. Brina finds him in the woods and brings help from Jabethin. Keeping his mission a secret, Vail finds himself falling in love with Brina, not knowing she is Leandra. A man named Kerr is sent to bring Leandra back home because the king is dying. Someone doesn''t want him to succeed and sends several men ahead of Kerr to various locations, including the man coerced into the mission against his will. When Kerr arrives in Jabethin, Vail finds out Brina is Leandra. Brina discovers she''s heir to the throne in a distant country and is angry. Her life has been a lie, and now Kerr plans to take her away from the only home she''s known. Kerr spotted the enemies planted to cause trouble on their return trip and realizes they must go home by a different route. They begin a perilous journey through a hostile land. Brina slowly accepts her destiny. Between his love for Brina and his mission, Vail doesn''t know what to do and withdraws. Brina is troubled by the change in him. She thinks she knows what to expect in Indiga but finds danger and surprises.

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