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When Fairy Princess Rebecca agrees to become her tribe's next queen, she also agrees to let the Citizen's Council choose her husband from three carefully selected suitors: Edward, an old friend and son of the traitorous Count Bullierd; Alfred, the arrogant son of crown-seeking Duchess Beatrice; and Hugh Lawson, a Plant Fairy half-prince who already loves Rebecca. Peace in the tribe is already coming at a high price, but the secret pirate build-up (discovered only after the four tribes begin sharing information) poses a threat to all of Fairydom.

The youngest daughter of the silver fairy king, Rebecca’s life up to now has been—in a word—sheltered. Her extensive education has prepared her for almost any situation she could expect to encounter, but no one thought to teach her how to handle her first brush with love, let alone being kidnapped by traitors. She only has her father's sense of humor, her mother's sense of pride, and the hope that her friends will rescue her in time. She will have to draw on half-forgotten pearls of wisdom to survive these coming ordeals without bringing shame upon herself or her house. 

When Desiree decides to move back home to Fredericksburg, Texas and open an art studio, she finds herself strangely satisfied helping save the lovely Blue Bonnet Inn from closing. She also finds she is attracted to the handsome new owner who is also a baker and part-time Elvis impersonator. When Holt is left his Gran's Blue Bonnet Inn bed and breakfast, he fears he must close it down, until he meets Desiree, who offers to help save the failing business. Working together, Holt finds himself attracted to Desiree.

Amy and Lucy come home one spring day and see their dad tied up. The timing was perfect for the Mom since she had done it, and she wasn't expecting the girls there. She told them to quickly leave, acting as if someone was after them, and she would try to untie their father. They ran out, fearful for their parents. The mother comes running out alone just as an explosion occurs. Mom tells the girls that she had come home just momentarily before they did and that she couldn't get the father untied in time. They all sob together.

Joining god's Sanctuary was supposed to fulfill Donna Ferguson's desire to follow and serve Jesus Christ. Instead, she finds herself in a world of fear and torment filling each day from the moment she moves to Darthmore. As the leaders terrorize, isolate, ostracize, and finally separate her from her children, she sees a parallel between her plea to be reunited with them and god calling "come home children" to those he loves.

This book is written to help you acquire the confidence and skills you need to talk to anyone with style and flair. This book walks you through the problems usually associated with the hesitation and anxiety that many people experience when it comes to approaching people and talking to them. It discusses negative self-talk and shyness in detail so you know exactly what feeds your anxiety. It also provides practical tips to help you "get unstuck" and overcome these issues.