Books with title Unexpected

A TRUE AMERICAN FAMILY SAGA: Can we learn from our ancestors? Do our relatives’ behaviors help shape our own? In "Unexpected Gifts" that is precisely what happens to Sonia, a confused college student, heading for addictions and forever choosing the wrong man. Searching for answers, she begins to read her family’s diaries and journals from America’s past: the Vietnam War, Woodstock, and Timothy Leary era; Tupperware parties, McCarthyism, and Black Power; the Great Depression, dance marathons, and Eleanor Roosevelt; the immigrant experience and the Suffragists. Back and forth the book journeys, linking yesteryear with modern life until finally, by understanding her ancestors' hardships and faults, she gains enough clarity to make some right choices.

Written by Toby Ibbotson, son of the bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, this exceptional middle grade epic is captivating, heartfelt and brilliant in equal measure. When a storm hits a small and sleepy town, it ravages every living thing. But storms don't just destroy, they uncover. Andwhen a young boy discovers a mysterious object that has lay hidden beneath a centuries-old tree, he instantly knowsthat it's special. What he doesn't know is that his unexpected find will unite him with a girl searching forher missing father and trigger a series of events that will see them travelling across Europe under the most unusual circumstances. Beautifully written, The Unexpected Find is Toby Ibbotson's break-through masterpiece that's a classic in the making.

When Parker Joseph and her mother move to the small town of Grieselton, Georgia they discover that an evil presence is upon it. Unbeknownst to them, that evil will trigger a long dormant ‘gift’ within Parker, something that will allow her to not only detect evil in its many forms but combat it as well. Will she be able to harness this gift in time to save everyone or will she fall prey to the horror haunting her town.

Sometimes the best love is the one you never expected A Sweet Western Romance from #1 Best Selling Author Emily Wood Amanda headed west to escape her traumatic past and live out the rest of her life alone. Carl has recently inherited a large sum of money and buys his dream ranch. When Carl decides he needs to get more educated, Amanda steps in to help the quiet new ranch owner. As they spend long hours together studying, God begins to move in their hearts. Can this unexpected love give them both something they never hoped to have? An Unexpected Love is a clean western romance from #1 Best Selling author Emily Woods. If you like clean, historical fiction about women who must overcome tragedy in order to love again, you will love this sweet romance! Buy An Unexpected Love and get lost in another sweet western romance today. Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited

Sometimes life feels out of control. All you can do is ride it out. Since the age of 8, when Gerald thought his parents were eaten by dragons, he wanted nothing but to become the greatest dragon lord and kill all the dragons. But when he finally dealt with them, he found that some were willing to respect him- and were worthy of his respect. Only a few seemed bent on enmity with mankind. After being present at the dragons' moot where most of them declared peace with humans, Gerald hopes his life will slow and calm down. His first hints that this will not be the case are bizarre dreams involving an utterly dead and destroyed Edinburgh. In these dreams he encounters a mysterious talking skull and a wizard version of his nemesis- the fierce dragon named Argyll. The next few months find Gerald dealing little with Argyll, but a great deal with the kings and queens of Scotland, kidnappers, an inquisitor, the dragon who stole his adopted mother, and rebellions. Responsibilities far beyond any he expected as an adult- never mind at fifteen- consume the next few months of Gerald’s life. And it's not always obvious who is friend and who is foe. Sometimes people can be even more difficult than dragons. Young adult fantasy. Historical fiction with dragons.

Lily, our princess heroine, continues her adventures with the loyal Mr. Oak after they are both evicted from the kingdom. Her brother, Tortoise, tries her patience and keeps us guessing as to what he will do next as the story moves towards a final EVENT. All the while, Lily uses her secret special ability and learns more about herself in exploits involving fey and other magical creatures, often recording her events in the mysterious language called Anilia.In this rapidly moving sequel to The Girl with a Secret, your imagination will run wild as Lily and unexpected friends (talking colors?!) adjust to meet unexpected twists and turns in their daring quest.

Kimjen and Jayjo have successfully completed the two tasks set before them in UnWanted Selection and Noxious Quest. Now they have one last trial to overcome. Together with their Spikealone twins and Peridragon friend, they must travel to the snowy world of Icemania, there to retrieve a Crystal Ice Sword.The task seems simple enough, especially as research indicates the planet’s two intelligent species share a peaceful, symbiotic relationship. The research is very, very wrong. Almost immediately after Kimjen and Jayjo arrive on Icemania, they are imprisoned by the Ibergs, who rule over the gentle Munchies with an iron fist. Kimjen and Jayjo receive an ultimatum from the Iberg rulers. A Crystal Ice Sword can be theirs, but only if they track down a Munchie rebel and bring him back for execution. Now Kimjen and Jayjo face a terrible choice. Their goal is within reach, but to achieve it, a Munchie would have to die. Meanwhile Jayjo struggles with his growing feelings for Kimjen, feelings he doesn’t realize Kimjen shares for him.The thrilling conclusion to the Kimjen’s Choice series, UnExpected Moments keeps up the adventure and romance fans of Kimjen and Jayjo have come to expect.

Black Cat Adventures - "The Unexpected Trip" - Series 1 Book 5. (Reading level 6 years and above - suitable for children of all ages, and the young at heart) The stories are illustrated throughout by the author with beautiful depictions of the action taking place.The books are designed to be fully read from beginning to end 40-60 minutes, or read and enjoyed in parts over a number of short sittings.Come and join the daring adventures and chance exploits of Black Cat.He will travel from his exotic homeland in India, to the opulence of Kensington Palace and beyond. You will meet his fearless and valiant friends and share in his exciting experiences as he risks peril and faces danger and an array of hazards while he explores the world around him. Black Cat, the feline hero, is waiting to share his incredible journey with you!Please enjoy my story - Black Cat.

Olivia Davenport is looking forward to her future. After all, Prince Liam has professed his love and King William has promised her a reward for her role on a recent mission. She fully expects to continue her knightly training while enjoying a blossoming romance with her Prince. The King, however, has other ideas, appointing her as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Helen. Thrust into unfamiliar territory and left to fend against the malicious women of court, Olivia feels awkward and confused. With the help of her new friend, Kat, and her sister, Anne, she tries to find her footing among the courtiers, their protocol, and the added complication of Jocelyn Crawford, a lady who has her eyes set on becoming Liam's bride. When, a disturbing prophecy puts the safety of the King in question, fear spreads through kingdom. Intrigue abounds at the palace with an enigmatic witch and a strict Friar at the center of the controversy. Olivia must use her training and instincts to unravel what is truly going on in order to protect the King. Through it all, she questions if she will ever be able to fit into Liam's lifestyle or if their relationship is not meant to be.