J. M. Smith Livres

Ten years. Ten years he's been wandering, haunted by visions of the darkly beautiful ballet mistress who once loved him with all her heart. Though it is his fondest wish to rekindle the passion they once shared, he knows it can never be. She simply did not love him anymore.Ten years she's been waiting, wracked with guilt because of the thoughtless words that destroyed the only man she every truly loved. She yearns constantly for him to come home to her, but she knows he never will. So she robes herself in black and lives her life bereft of joy...devoid of love. Finally, a burning desire to save what was once Charles Garnier's dazzling masterpiece, reunites them at the Paris Opera House. The arrival of a lonely young soprano will cause the Phantom to rise again, and forever brand Madame Giry as the Box Keeper of the Ghost. In -Fin-, the final book of the Prelude series, the events of The Phantom of the Opera play out from a very different perspective. Will Erik and Annie find their way back to each other, or will the crash of the chandelier shatter their dreams forever?

What does it take for a freshman to be the state high school wrestling champion? While still in eighth grade, Vince Armstrong is challenged by his flamboyant cousin, Rufus, to go for the Indiana State Championship. At first he laughs at the idea, but in his freshman year he catches a glimpse of greatness and begins his quest for the title. His mother is dead, his father is gone, and Vince is left to manage the family business. Meanwhile, his rival is trying to steal his girlfriend, and he has to live with his big bully cousin. Vince shuts out these problems each time he steps onto the mat. With total dedication and an ex-Olympian coach, he and his teammates wrestle their way through a Cinderella season. With his team’s chance for the state title on the line, he squares off against the best wrestler in the state.

The book shares heartfelt notes written for a husband’s lunch box, initially intended as a simple gesture that unexpectedly blossomed into a cherished daily ritual. As the husband began to anticipate these notes more than his meals, the story explores themes of love, connection, and the power of small acts of affection in nurturing relationships.

Exploring themes of lost love and second chances, the narrative follows a woman who reunites with her high school sweetheart after a tragic accident separates them for thirty-five years. Their initial romance was thwarted by her first husband, but both have navigated through marriages and divorces. Ultimately, they rediscover their deep connection, highlighting the enduring power of love and the complexities of relationships over time.