Thanks to Nicki

Thanks to Nicki
Author: Ann Howard Creel
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780606000628

After a busy summer training Sprocket, the service dog she has been raising, Nicki's school year gets off to a rough start as she works on reconciling her two best friends, accepting that Sprocket will soon leave for placement with someone who needs

Nicki

Nicki
Author: Ann Howard Creel
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781417773046

For use in schools and libraries only. When ten-year-old Nicki agrees to help her mother raise Sprocket, a mixed breed shelter dog destined to become a service dog, Nicki soon discovers the ups and downs of raising a dog, while she experiences strained relationships at school.

The Last Chance Hotel

The Last Chance Hotel
Author: Nicki Thornton
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338323725

Readers looking for an enchanting read, a story of overcoming the odds, or a tale of suspense will love this traditional Agatha Christie, who-dun-it mystery, matched and raised by a hint of magic. Seth is a kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. His father has long ago left, leaving him imprisoned until he is old enough to set out on his own. If there's any hope he has, it's to be the greatest chef that ever lived... just like his father. One night, a band of magicians begin to arrive to participate in a secret meeting -- a Prospect Selection Procedure to determine the most talented magicians in the world, judged by their leader Dr. Thallonius. Seth has one task: to make Dr. Thallonius the greatest dessert he's ever tasted. Then, maybe he will help Seth find a way to freedom. But when the doors to the private meeting open, and Dr. Thallonius lay dead on the floor, the group blames the dessert, which means that it's Seth who will pay the price. But Seth knows he's innocent, and only has so much time to eliminate each suspect and prove his innocence.

The Cut-Throat Cafe

The Cut-Throat Cafe
Author: Nicki Thornton
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2020-04-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1913322084

Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship. But when he discovered that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Café, he realises he has another murder mystery to solve ...

The Measure

The Measure
Author: Nikki Erlick
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0063204223

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! "A story of love and hope as interweaving characters display: how all moments, big and small, can measure a life. If you want joy, love, romance, and hope—read with us." —Jenna Bush Hager A luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster for readers of The Midnight Library. Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice. It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live. From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise? As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge? The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything. Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is a sweeping, ambitious, and invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.

The Last Quarter

The Last Quarter
Author: Nicki Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2021-03-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780648710844

Could this be her second chance at life and love? Fiercely independent barrister Zara Pritchard never planned on returning to her hometown of Glengarrick, but a shock breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant with her son forces her to rely on others for a change. For Dr Ryan Dunlop, Glengarrick is exactly the place he needs to avoid the spotlight after a simple mistake as an AFL club doctor almost cost him his career. As soon as the dust has settled, he intends to return to Queensland. At least that's the plan until he falls hard for the first woman he meets in town. But Zara doesn't have time for romance. She's too busy with a new business venture and raising Finn, whose DNA she needs to keep a secret. Can Ryan convince Zara he's the one for her and Finn? And if Zara opens her heart to Ryan, will his feelings for her change when he discovers the truth about her past?

You're the One That I Haunt

You're the One That I Haunt
Author: Terri Garey
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061973181

The devil went down to Georgia . . . Nicki Styx has always known that the devil's in the details—but does he have to move in next door, too? Worse, he won't take no for an answer. Nicki would never leave her beloved boyfriend, ER doc Joe Bascombe, but hell hath no fury like a devil scorned. He's determined to make Nicki's life a living hell—even if it means exposing Nicki as an unwilling ghoulfriend to the dead. Now, just when she was getting used to being able to see and hear—and help—spirits, Nicki's got a whole new set of problems. With ghosts descending from all sides, the bereaved knocking down her door, and Joe trying to take things to the next level, Nicki may finally be in over her head. It would be so easy to dance with the devil . . . but if Nicki crosses over to the dark side, she may never leave.

The Nicki Sosebee Stories Box Set 1: Books 1-7

The Nicki Sosebee Stories Box Set 1: Books 1-7
Author: Jade C. Jamison
Publisher: Jade C. Jamison
Total Pages: 2093
Release: 2022-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Nicki Sosebee is not your typical romance heroine. She works hard and plays even harder, curses like a sailor, and loves a good time…all to protect her broken heart. Nicki’s ready to make a better life for herself—if only she can stay alive long enough to reap the rewards. Follow her adventures in the first seven books of the series. No News is Good News – Nicki’s been learning the ropes as a novice investigative reporter. The job’s been boring…until now, probably because her small Colorado town seems sleepy. One of Winchester’s bad boys has been locked up for arson, but Nicki soon finds there’s a whole lot more to the story. Her naïveté gets her in hot water at every turn, but her gorgeous best friend Sean Ramsey, self-employed motorcycle mechanic, helps keep her in check. Nicki's been burning a candle for her cocky, hunky friend, but nothing will come of that unrequited love, even though she's always looking for a second chance. Meaning Sean is also distracting. And Nicki really needs to pay attention so she can write her first headline story…before her name ends up in the obituary section. Bad News Travels Fast – Nicki’s got it bad for her best friend Sean, but she doesn’t see her unrequited lust for him getting quenched anytime soon, so she buries herself in work. Shortly after interviewing a county commissioner, Nicki discovers that bad news travels fast when the commissioner’s office assistant turns up dead. But one guy’s bad news jumpstarts Nicki’s nose for news, and she relishes the chance to do some investigative reporting. All the News (that’s fit to print) – Just as Nicki’s love life starts heating up, a sexual predator roaming the streets of Winchester strikes fear in the hearts of the women in town. Nowhere is safe. Nicki investigates…and when she discovers the criminal in a place she least suspects, there’s no one who can save her. In the News – When a rash of robberies hits the downtown Winchester area, Nicki begins reporting the damage, hoping to help law enforcement bring the culprit to justice. It’s not long before she discovers that there’s far more to the story than the petty crimes she’s reporting. Spreading the News – Thanks to Sean, Nicki’s starting to pay lots more attention to what the politicians around Winchester are doing—and she decides to do something about it. When the City Council draws a line between the haves and have nots, Nicki decides to take a stand, and it won’t make her popular around her hometown.Meanwhile, Nicki finds herself in a love triangle and she thinks she knows what she wants…but does she really? Breaking News – Just as Nicki starts to figure out that her beloved town of Winchester maybe isn’t so safe or idyllic, she discovers even worse secrets that have been buried and ignored. When the teenage daughter of a Winchester lawyer is kidnapped, Nicki gets a glimpse of the darker elements of her town, leaving her wondering how she can use her position to expose what she’s found. Bad News First – Disillusioned, Nicki starts to believe she is nothing but a tiny cog in a big machine, and as she opens her eyes to all that’s around her, her life begins to fall apart. For the first time, she sees how deep the corruption goes in Winchester, so she does what she knows best—she reports what she finds, starting with the bad news first. If you like strong, sassy heroines and the hunky, rugged men they pine for in the backdrop of a small town hiding dark secrets, then you’ll love the Nicki Sosebee Stories!

Thanks to Nicki

Thanks to Nicki
Author: Ann Howard Creel
Publisher: Pleasant Company
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781593692902

Ten-year-old Nicki Fleming is about to start fifth grade. She has spent the summer on her Colorado ranch working with Sprocket, the service dog she has been training, and helping her mother, who is expecting twins. In addition, Nicki's best friend Becca was away all summer, and Nicki has gotten to be close friends with Kris, one of the new girls at their school. The start of a new school year is usually an exciting time for Nicki, but this year it's laced with sadness because it means that Sprocket will soon leave for advanced training and eventual placement with a person with special needs. Starting school is also more challenging this year because it means trying to maintain close friendships with both Kris and Becca, who don't know each other very well. Can Nicki find a way to let Sprocket go AND to keep both Kris and Becca close?