Böcker av Kim Macinnis

Just when you thought you lost faith in humanity, community and a higher spirit... Grapes for Christmas is an uplifting story that takes place in the context of an ominous illness. The story focuses on a recently retired nurse and single mother who is diagnosed with ALS later in life when she should be enjoying her retirement. In the midst of her retirement, Margaret gradually experiences a change in her ability to walk and sometimes speak clearly. After many visits to many doctors concerning these unsettling symptoms, Margaret is diagnosed with ALS. As a nurse, she knows exactly what this means and has cared for many people afflicted with this disease. Instead of falling completely apart, Margaret prepares for what she thinks is the battle of her life but later realizes all of the most important battles have already been won. She has had a very successful career, she raised five very successful children who adore her and she spoiled all fourteen of her grandchildren despite the many obstacles she faced. As her children prepare to do whatever it takes to care for their mother, they, too realize this was not the end of their mother's life; it was the beginning of a path that takes Margaret where she always knew she'd go. Grapes for Christmas shares the happiest times in Margaret's life, especially those that involved raising her children by herself and spending time with her extended family and close friends. This story is a bittersweet reminder of how valued family is and how the power of kindness and faith can guide and support us through the most difficult times in our lives.

When Safe Havens Turn Deadly... Detective Dana Blades is at a joyful turning point in his life. He's about to marry Clare, the love of his life. He welcomes her two young boys into his heart, and is ready to adopt them and create a true family. And that's why he is increasingly sensitive to the dark aspects of his current work, investigating cases of children missing from the Boston area. Someone is inexplicably kidnapping these children...to keep them safe. As Blades delves into the details of the children's lives, he finds that they have been taken from abusive parents and guardians. Blades knows that the system fails children in vulnerable circumstances-that abusive families are often given too many chances, with tragic results. He's frustrated by the pain and suffering inflicted on the most powerless and innocent citizens whom he has sworn to protect. However, he has also sworn to uphold the law, and when he finds the mastermind behind the kidnappings, he must struggle with a terrible decision: should he do the "right thing" as a police officer, or honor his ethics as a father who wants to see all children safe? Compelling, richly characterized, and thought-provoking, this superb sequel to Hurting Girls is a gripping crime thriller that will open your eyes to the realities of the dark underworld of children at the mercy of social service agencies.