Books with title Promise Me the Moon

Since she broke up with the hottest basketball player in school, seventeen-year-old Courtland Murphy has been the subject of a million rumors. The fallout from her relationship with Allen Benson has made Courtland more sure than ever that waiting to have sex is the right decision. But the drama’s not over, especially with her own father acting strangely and Allen out to make her life a nightmare—with his teammates’ help. All except Aidan Calhoun, the new star player who’s just moved from Atlanta. Aidan supports her involvement in the Worth-the-Wait club and the upcoming purity ball, and despite vowing to never date another baller, Courtland's falling fast. But can she trust her feelings for someone new when the people she’s closest to may not be what they seem?

"Sara?' I whispered. She made no move, no sound. I looked all around again, Had she really spoken, or...I looked up at the sky. Or was it Ma? Or was it just my imagination, running wild? There was no answer. Nothing but the rush of wind. Sara whimpered softy, urgently, and I remembered Ma's favorite saying, the one Jamie had reminded me of just that evening. Some thing you just got to take on faith.

"A superb mirror of a place, a time, and a group of people who capture our immediate interest and hold it tightly."THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERYoung Reuven Malter is unsure of himself and his place in life. An unconventional scholar, he struggles for recognition from his teachers. With his old friend Danny Saunders--who himself had abandoned the legacy as the chosen heir to his father's rabbinical dynasty for the uncertain life of a healer--Reuvan battles to save a sensitive boy imprisoned by his genius and rage. Painfully, triumphantly, Reuven's understanding of himself, though the boy change, as he starts to aproach the peace he has long sought....

In another triumphant cultural and historical novel from Pearl S. Buck, The Promise chronicles a band of Chinese soldiers who are sent to rescue a British-American platoon, pinned down in Burma, while the Japanese army attacks Burma Road during World War II. The dangers that await the brave soldiers are heightened, as they encounter unthankfulness and ingratitude from the foreign soldiers that they hadn't expected. Confronted with an impending attack from the Japanese, growing tension from the Anglo-American forces, the Chinese soldiers must make a difficult choice: abandon their posts or continue on with a suicidal mission.

American Mail order brides of the West, historically inspired clean and wholesome short story romance.Best Selling Author Kat Carson!Southeastern Oklahoma Winter 1877The unknown challenges of southeast Oklahoma Territory in the late 1800s test the faith, grit, and determination of three sisters relying on their hopes of finding true love as they travel westward as mail-order brides. Unforeseen challenges confront them every step of the way - from the Jesse James gang to the challenges of the rugged wilderness. Journey into the Old West with them as they overcome emotional struggles and face every new day with a strength and spirit that tames the west - and forges new bonds of love – as they face their own destinies.Things appear to be going well on the farm with all the brothers busy building houses. However, there is trouble brewing they do not understand.Martha Wilson arrives in Southeastern Oklahoma Territory to marry Martin Caruthers, the second of three brothers seeking mail order brides. She’s anxious to be reunited with her sister, Alice, who has already married Joshua Caruthers. She’s hoping her marriage to Martin will work out as well.To her dismay, she learns that the two of them will be moving away from the homestead so that Martin can continue his training to become a physician. Nothing happens as she expected, leaving her feeling discouraged and isolated. Is this to be her life?-How can she deal with the ignominy of living in a room over a saloon?-Will her plan to relieve her boredom and feelings of uselessness cause a rift between her and her new husband?-Martha is willing to do almost anything to change their present circumstances, but will Martin’s pride ruin everything? --She puts him to the test, with surprising results.--This is book three of a four-book series, continue with us on this Wild West journey as we mingle with notorious outlaws and may find something that just may change their lives forever.....“a story of hope, fear, romance, suspense and true love.”....While this book is part of a romance series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book.Kat Carson:#1 Best Seller in Historical#1 Best Seller in Religious#1 Best Seller in Religion & SpiritualityALWAYS FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Amazon PrimeKat Carson’s Clean and Wholesome novelette American mail order bride historical Western book romance series are enjoyment for all ages from Teen & Young Adult to a more mature audience.

Based on a true story, The Promise follows Mary, the 9 year old daughter of a slave family in Louisiana in the 1850s. Because Mary and her father can read and write, Mary's family is promised freedom if they travel with their master on the treacherous Oregon Trail. When they reach Oregon, the master frees the parents but keeps Mary and her brother as slaves. Mary's parents take the master to court to sue for custody of their children, and with Mary's brave testimony, they set in motion a law which helps determine if Oregon will come into the Union as a free state or a slave state. The Promise is a historical chapter book for children ages 7-9.

An allegorical tale of hope takes on new life in this stirring, gorgeously illustrated story.On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman, holding on with the strength of heroes, says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the thieving girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good. Here is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. In an exciting collaboration, author Nicola Davies joins forces with illustrator Laura Carlin to create a contemporary tale inspired by Jean Giono’s 1953 story, L’homme qui plantait des arbres.

Welcome to the South - where the tea is sweet and the accents are sweeter. This Southern way of life is all Charlie has ever known. It’s not until she loses the only person who pushed her to break free of the Southern Belle mold that she starts living the life she needs and not the life her parents forced on her.Jhett has lived on the edge for as long as he could remember - constantly teetering back and forth between being a rock star and living a normal life. His rebellious and sometimes arrogant attitude is known to get him into trouble, especially with the girls who hang on his every move.Charlie never thought that a trip to pack up her brother’s apartment would leave her feeling even more unsettled about the grainy details of her brother’s death. Her quest for information leads her straight to his old hangout and into arms of Jhett, who suspiciously knows more about her situation than he ever should. Only a few questions remain - Can you trust someone based on their word alone? And if you make a promise, how far will you go to keep it?