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Author
Series
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A redemption-seeking recovering alcoholic and foster-child mentor seeks forgiveness from the woman he betrayed, while a store owner and his high school sweetheart consider a second chance at love.
Malachi 'Mal' July's reputation as a player is making trouble for him, even though he's now a recovering alcoholic trying to redeem himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas. He's turning his diner into a profitable business,...
82) The alcoholics
Author
Series
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Peter S. Murphy needs fifteen thousand dollars by the end of the day, or the city of Los Angeles can say goodbye to the El Healtho clinic. A recovery center for the most severe cases of alcoholism in the state--even if no one ever does quite seem to get dry there--El Healtho has been the bane of Dr. Murphy's existence ever since he started running it. But now that its doors are about to close forever, Dr. Murphy finds he'll do anything to keep...
83) Purgatory chasm
Author
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Reluctantly agreeing to help an obnoxious member of his local AA group, recovering alcoholic and resourceful mechanic Conway Sax is wrongly accused of the man's subsequent murder and struggles to catch the real killer in order to clear his name.
Author
Series
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Conway Sax is a man on a mission-this time in Los Angeles, where he uses his race-driving experience in a desperate bid to rescue Kenny Spoon, a washed-up TV star who's been kidnapped. It's a favor for Kenny's mother, Eudora, Conway's dear friend and a fellow member of the Barnburners, his tight-knit maverick AA group.
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
"A disturbing and emotional story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a respite from their unforgiving lives. A story of unconditional love between two disenfranchised and lost souls." --
86) Mending fences
Author
Series
Deacon's family ; 1
Publisher
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Luke Schrock is a new and improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. He has been allowed to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First, he must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the damage he caused. Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[1961]
Language
English
Description
The story of Father Hugh, a middle-aged priest who grew up with the Carmody children in Boston but fell prey to alcoholism. Eventually, he does come back to Old St. Paul's, but he cuts himself off from any awareness of life going on. However, when the Carmodys come back into his life, things begin to happen.
Author
Publisher
Center Point Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Baseball hopeful Bo is about to get his shot at the majors, until AJ-- the son he's never met-- lands on his doorstep. He's willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son, but Kimberly, his media handler, needs to learn how serious he is about putting love first.
94) A mummer's wife
Author
Series
Publisher
Brentano's
Pub. Date
1917.
Language
English
Description
The degradation by drink of a shopkeeper's wife. The novel tells the story of Kate Ede, a bored Midlands housewife unhappily married to an asthmatic draper. When a handsome travelling actor comes to lodge with her family, she succumbs to temptation, with disastrous consequences.
Author
Series
Heartsong presents ; 1067
Publisher
Love Inspired Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Pamela Isaacs has no time for love. Years ago her husband abandoned her with two children to raise alone. Now Pamela is ready to graduate from college and move into her own home. When Jack reappears, eager for a second chance, Pamela's not sure what to think or feel about the man she once loved. Jack's worked hard to overcome his addiction and become a man worthy of Pamela's trust. Now all he needs is a chance to prove to her that he's changed and...
100) C'est la vie
Author
Publisher
Gallic Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Writer Jeff Colombier is not accustomed to success. Twice divorced with a grown-up son he barely sees, he drinks too much and his books don't sell. Then he wins a big literary prize and his life changes for ever. Overwhelmed by his newfound wealth and happiness, he feels the need to escape and recapture his lost youth, taking his son, Damien, with him. And if shady characters lead them down ever more dangerous paths-- well, c'est la vie"--Page 4...
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