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Karen Jones grew up in rural Indiana on a small family farm. Her father worked construction all his life and her mother was a writer. The last born in a family of seven, Karen wore too many hand-me-downs and heard “grown-up” conversations long before she should have. But that large, semi-dysfunctional family taught her a lot about life, love, and sticking together. Each special moment, each family crisis, and each unique family personality from her childhood molded her into the crazy, quirky, and creative person she is. And she wouldn’t trade a single triumph or trauma.

She married her complete opposite. Her husband, Rob, is rational, logical and analytical. They make a great pair. She shows him the creative side of life and he keeps her fro...more

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Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf

Gaddelpo has graduated Elf College and now must find a special way to keep Christmas spirit alive in the heart of his assigned child, Allyson, who isn’t sure if Santa really exists.

Whimsical artwork and easy language make this picture book fun and enjoyable for all ages.

Based on a true story

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Average rating: 4.02 · 48 ratings · 13 reviews · 9 distinct works · Similar authors

	Camel Lot: A Misplaced Adventure 3.47 of 5 stars 3.47 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From My Window 4.43 of 5 stars 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bermuda's Triangle: A Misplaced Adventure 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Santa Monica: A Misplaced Adventure 4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Prior Life 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Area 50 Juan: A Misplaced Adventure 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf 4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harambee 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sparky and the 'Cuda 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Hit List (Keller #2)

by Lawrence Block (Goodreads Author)

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The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1)

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Dare (Greystone, #2)

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Gilion Williams leaves her daughter, Celia, a family legacy. But at the time of Gilion’s death, Celia doesn’t pay much attention to the paperwork and the legacy goes unnoticed for years. But someone notices. And they will do anything to get their han...more
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