Books with author Frank Francis

Nineteen-year-old orphan Elaina has a lot going for her. She’s beautiful. She’s creative—crafting gourmet dairy products in a factory she built. She’s also a brilliant student, finding higher dimensional physics quite simple, really. But she’s alone much of the day. She has no family and only two friends: her magnificent black horse, and her private tutor, Alessa.Everything changes the day Elaina rescues the handsome Prince Jaimin of Arra. Pulled into his turbulent world, she becomes the secret girlfriend of a future king, and discovers true friendship and love. When a bitter evil threatens to destroy her, the prince, her new friends, and the rest of the kingdom, Elaina finds a remarkable power within herself. Along with this power, she discovers who she truly is, the incredible truth about her parents, and how she came to live on the farm. She also learns that only she can save everything she loves. Follow Elaina, Prince Jaimin, and the socialite genius Nastasha, as they unravel clues from their past to save their kingdom.

Lorna's life has been turned upside down.... Within the space of a few days, her life changes dramatically. Family secrets are revealed, her on-off boyfriend disappears when she needs moral support and then she gets appendicitis!Lorna wakes up in hospital after emergency surgery to see an angelic figure sitting on her bed. "I know you don't believe in angels, but I'm here to help." This is the beginning of a life changing journey of self-discovery. She soon discovers that angelic help can be both fun and challenging as she is lovingly supported to find ways to improve her life.By the end of the book you will find yourself rooting for Lorna, her friends and family, hoping that they will find the happiness that had eluded them.You may find yourself relating to the challenges that Lorna, her family and friends face. This is a heart warming story that introduces many self-development ideas and techniques which you can apply to your own life, borrowing from the wisdom of Lorna's angels! Author's noteThis book draws on 20+ years experience of coaching clients using a variety of counselling tools. I was inspired to write it and bring people's attention to the idea that they are already perfect human beings, even with their so-called imperfections. Using the vehicle of a novel seemed to be a good way to do this.I am sure I had angelic help in writing the book, it almost seemed to write itself. There were times when I could hardly wait to sit at my computer to write as I wanted to know what was going to happen next with my characters! Scenes and dialogue would drop into my head, together with concepts which I knew had to be included.I'm intrigued that the angels want me to tell their story in the next book, already ideas are "coming through" and I can't wait to sit down again and start writing.I sincerely hope that you will enjoy this book and get something out of it, even if it is only the knowledge that you are already a perfect human being.

Marie had moved from town to town with her folks and hadn't made any lasting connections with anyone until she met Eric online. It was a match made in heaven. They instantly hit it off and were making plans for the future, until something very gruesome happens, get prepared to be shocked!Warning: This young adult horror story ebook contains very explicit descriptions of blood and gore. Only mature adults who will not be offended by such content should read this story.Here is a preview:Marie stood up and took a few steps back so he could see the entire outfit. She kicked up her right leg and laughed, then sat back down at her desk.“So I take it you like what you see?”“Oh yes very much so. Look, I don’t think I can wait a week. So I convinced my parents to leave sooner.”“How soon?”“Three days!”“ARE YOU SERIOUS? ERIC THAT IS GREAT! Sorry, I didn’t mean to shout in your ear. My parents are going on weekend vacation so that works out perfectly! Oh Eric I can’t wait to hold you for the very first time!”“Hey, I thought you said you were home alone.”“I am, why?”“Then who in the hell is that? MARIE LOOK BEHIND YOU!!!!”

Tom Playfair is one in a series of books Fr. Francis Finn, S.J., wrote about Tom Playfair. Tom is an ordinary American boy, who is sent to St. Maure's Catholic boarding school by his father. While there, Tom learns many lessons and becomes a better boy and a better Catholic, but does not lose his high spirits or sense of fun. As he goes through his duties, classes, and games, he makes many good friends and wins over enemies. Among his adventures are snowball fights, baseball games, being struck by lightening, winning over the school bully, and capturing a murderer. The story is not without tragedy, as three of Tom's friends die, but it shows how Tom learns and grows from these experiences. This is a book essential to any Catholic boy's bookshelf.

Molly is only six years old and was having to deal with the death of her twin sister. Her mother did everything she could to help her cope but her father blamed her for Mallory’s death. She knew better than to go out far into the field, especially without Mallory’s inhaler. Last thing she wanted to do was destroy her family. Every night Molly slept in her sister’s bed and even wore her pajamas. One day, Molly’s mom heard her talking to someone in the closet. The voice was very disturbing. Not to mention the horrific smell that was coming out of the room. Why all of a sudden was she scared to open the door? What was Molly up to, now?Warning: This horror story has very dark and disturbing images. Adults should read the story before determining whether or not it is appropriate for a child in their care.Here is a preview:“What the hell are you doing in her bed? Haven’t you done enough?!?!?”“I’m sorry daddy! We just wa...wa….wanted…to...to get ffff...flowers for mommy!”“Were those flowers worth it? Well guess what, I have those damn flowers, and you get to look at them every day! You killed her! You always talked her into doing…”Molly’s mother had run to the room and slapped her father across the face.“Kyle! How dare you! She is only six years old, she lost Mallory too! You need to get yourself together. We are all suffering!”“Amy you know damn well, you know what, forget it. I need a drink. You deal with this.”Molly watched her father leave the room and she looked back to her mother’s face. Her mom smiled, kissed her on the tip of her nose and then hugged her tight.“Don’t take what daddy says serious. He is very sad because we lost Mallory. It will take time, but we will be okay.”“But I killed her mommy! I did it!”“No baby, you didn’t. It was an accident.”“I am so sorry mommy. I wish I was dead and she was still here! “

The wanderlust they called it and Horatio Hobbs was smitten. Tales of Shadowmere forest, the magical woods of Celeste, Bloodeye trolls and the great mounds of the Serpent had left this young apprentice with no choice but to set out on an adventure.At the age of eight he’d been presented with an acorn by the mysterious fox Mister Moorcroft; but this was no ordinary acorn: This was the Calimor.With his sixteenth birthday approaching the young apprentice sets off on a journey; a journey that takes him from the humble town of Drinkwater, across the plains and the hills of the north lands to the dense woods of Shadowmere forest.Pursued by the fearsome King Bovik and his tribe of Bloodeye trolls, Horatio Hobbs finds an unexpected ally in the form of Albert Krunger, a Bloodeye banished from the tribe for un-troll like behaviour. “That’s just the problem,” he tells Horatio. “I’m just too bleedin' nice.”Along with Thomas the old grey pony and with Albert Krunger by his side, Horatio Hobbs discovers the identity of his father, the secrets of Shadowmere forest, the magic of the Eldrin and a world that he had only ever dreamed of.

When Amilou Polowski moved to Taylor's Falls right before the start of her junior year, all she wanted was to make new friends and win a spot on the cheer squad. She did not expect to find out that everyone in town thought her house was cursed.Yet cursed it is, as Amilou and her friends discover when they fall victim at her slumber party. Can they reverse it before it is too late? Or will they have to live with the consequences forever?

While everyone else prepares for war, Elaina is on a divine mission to restore peace. She grew up believing she was an orphan, but Elaina now knows who and what she is, and she’s learning how to use her new powers over nature, life, and death to achieve her goals.Heavy snow is falling in Arra, and its army and royal court are hiding in caves from the Destaurian invaders. Elaina, her mentor Alessa, and Queen Alethea have journeyed northward to secure allies for a counterstrike.Meanwhile, Elaina’s love Prince Jaimin learns how to inspire his people, and Jaimin’s best friend and advisor Nastasha struggles with her feelings for him.Even if the counterstrike succeeds, peace is not assured. Ultimately, Elaina must travel far into a hostile land to find and heal the enemy king. And she will need the help of a family she never knew she had.