Books with author Marjorie Cole

A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . .5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.

A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . .5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.

Fans of new adult authors like Abbi Glines and Monica Murphy will love this brand new book by Marie Cole about being in love with your best friend. And how much it really sucks.He's my first crush.I'm his best friend.When we are pushed into a room alone together sparks start to fly and there isn't anything anyone can do to put out the fire that sizzles between us.Except maybe herHis girlfriend.With her on his arm there couldn't be a worse time to explore the depth of my feelings for him.So for now we're #JustFriends....Or are we?Note to the reader: This the first in the #JustFriends series.Series OrderJust Friends (Kent & Elly - College)Old Friends (Kent & Elly - HEA)Fast Friends (Rio & Stacy - HEA)Secret Friends (James & Ainsley - HEA)"A true friends to lovers book filled with heart ache, angst. All the feels are inside. The end will break your heart, have you reaching for a pint of ice cream and eagerly digging into the next book!" -Tally, ARC Reviewer"Just Friends is a tale of unrequited love. One is a clueless ex geek and the other is hopelessly romantic singer trying to find her identity. Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this one didn't disappoint." -Becky, ARC reviewer"These college kids are crazy! This coming-of-age romance is bound to leave you feeling like a teen again. It's a great start to a great series!" -Noelle, ARC Reviewer

Marjorie Cole is the mother of four and grandmother of nine. She has attended many of the weddings of family and friends. The images of the flower girls who participated in these weddings are among her favorite memories. To help preserve these memories, she has written this book in poetic form, and combined the words with colorful and heartfelt drawings to make it the perfect gift for the flower girl in your life. There is a thank you/dedication page in the front and a place for photos in the back. This charming book is definitely a win-win for everyone!

Fans of Monica Murphy and JS Cooper will love this sexy standalone from the #JustFriends series! Jump right in and get lost in the incredible journey of the recovering alcoholic rocker, Rio, and the woman who loves him.So...if you saw a hot guy in a bar, a guy who made you wet with just a look, would you have the guts to approach him?I did. And I was surprised to find him single and smart and damn near perfect. And all I wanted was one night. And he gave that to me.And more.The closer I got, the more I discovered how deep he ran and how much pain he'd had to endure. We were quickly becoming fast friends ... more than friends. That is until I found out his darkest secret. A secret that caused a terrible twist of fate.If you saw a hot guy at his lowest, would you have the guts to fight for him?I did.Warning: There are alcohol, drug abuse and sexual assault triggers within this book.Reviewers say..."This story was a mass of contradictions. It was fun and hot. It was sad, emotional and raw. It was full of hope, but showed the worst. Put this one up with those emotional roller coaster rides." -Alpha Book Club Review "There's a lot more to the book than just romance and the overall theme is about healing and progress. I really enjoyed the book and the fast pace." -NetGalley Reviewer, Olivia"The book was heart breaking as well as heart melting." - Danielle, Goodreads Reviewer"Be ready for a story with lots of drama in this seductive tale." -Arlena, Goodreads Reviewer"You could really feel the connection." -Erin, Goodreads Reviewer"It's an exhausting, emotional, but it's a beautiful love story." -Erin, Goodreads Reviewer"A good plot with hidden parts and a solid feeling of reality. Well done." -Jan, Goodreads Reviewer"I laughed, I cried, I laughed and cried even more. I enjoyed Waiting and found it to be a touching and sweet romance. Nicely done Ms. Cole!" -Katina, Goodreads Reviewer

Fans of new adult authors like Abbi Glines and Jamie McGuire will love this brand new book by Marie Cole about being in love with your best friend. And how much it really sucks. He's my first crush. I'm his best friend. When we are pushed into a room alone together sparks start to fly and there isn't anything anyone can do to put out the fire that sizzles between us. Except maybe her-- His girlfriend. With her on his arm there couldn't be a worse time to explore the depth of my feelings for him. So for now we're #JustFriends. ...Or are we? Note to the reader: This the first in the #JustFriends series. Series Order Just Friends (Kent & Elly - College) Old Friend (Kent & Elly - HEA) Fast Friends (Rio & Stacy - HEA) Secret Friends (James & Ainsley - HEA)

" We are very close to accepting God as the only source of meaning."So says seventeen-year-old Marjorie Corbman in this passionate search for God, love, and identity. Sharing her own experiences as well as those of many of her friends, Marjorie dismantles with transparency and grace the misconceptions surrounding today's teenagers. Along the way, she discusses intimacy, traditions, eternity, community, justice, and escape--and how each relates to what Marjorie calls the only thing necessary--faith.

Fourteen-year-old Jared finds it hard to fit in. Half-Native American and half-Anglo, he lives with his hard-working mother and aunt in Seattle, Washington, where he spends his after-school hours selling Pacific Northwest Indian artifacts from his aunt’s store. When a stranger delivers a mysterious invitation, Jared takes a risk—and meets up with his estranged Native American father, whom he hasn’t seen in ten years. Together they embark on an ambitious adventure to build a magnificent replica of an ancient canoe to compete in Seattle’s historic canoe race on Puget Sound. Jared, however, is in no mood to set aside old hurts. Can he overcome his resentments and find the courage to step into adulthood?

This book is a great way for children to improve their reading and to learn about life lessons. It is a book set in the African plains where animals roam free. Shumba, the lion, and his friends have lots of fun together and they are also learning how to become young adults. They share stories of challenges they face and help each other to always do the right thing. Come and join Shumba and friends under bright blue skies!