Each book in The Creoles Series revolves around one of four girls who become close friends while attending a convent school in New Orleans. The third book, The Alchemy focuses on Simone d'Or, a vivacious young woman hardened by high society life, and Colin Seymour, a talented young man from humble beginnings. As the famed singer and composer Lord Beaufort nurtures Colin's singing voice, Colin rises to stardom in the opera world. At first, Simone judges Colin as a man beneath her standing, but after hearing Colin at the opera, she finds herself captivated by his talent and passion. Meanwhile, Simone's brother places the family name in jeopardy by his gambling debt, and she must face the possibility of marrying Vernay, a rigid young man of equal status who is feared for his skill in dueling others to the death.

Book one of The Creoles Series, captivating novels from bestselling authors Gilbert and Lynn Morris, introduces Chantel Fontaine. Readers follow Chantel through the streets and swamps of Louisiana as she falls in love, faces the loss of both her parents, and searches for the baby sister she thought was lost forever.

The culture of the citizens of nineteenth-century New Orleans was as varied and intriguing as their complexions-French, Spanish, African, and American. As the layers of these cultures intertwine, a rich, entertaining story of love and faith emerges. It is the early 1800s, and Chantel Fountaine, has finished her education at the Ursuline Convent. But the trials and tragedies that preceded her graduation have put her Christian beliefs to the test.

The authors' unique perspective and the distinctive cultural setting make this novel come alive in the minds and hearts of readers.

For her sixteenth birthday, Damita De Salvado receives a beautiful slave girl, Rissa, but mistreats her, revealing Damita's prejudice and hardening Rissa's heart. When her family experiences financial hardships, Damita grudgingly sells Rissa to a mysterious Christian doctor, Jefferson Whitman, who is Rissa's adopted brother. Now the tables have turned: Rissa is a wealthy, free woman, while Damita's family struggles to keep the plantation. Will both women find the love and security they long for?

The Creoles Series tells the stories of four young women who attend the Ursuline Convent School in New Orleans during the early nineteenth century. Each book is a romantic adventure that focuses on one woman as she faces the trials of life and faith. In this striking conclusion to The Creoles Series, Gilbert Morris delivers his award-winning storytelling, told against a cultural background unique to this series alone.

Abandoned as an infant on the steps of the Ursuline Convent School, Leonie Vernay has endured the emotional and financial poverty of an orphan. Now a young woman making her way as a humble seamstress in New Orleans, she is startled by a mysterious stranger who claims to know her identity-and her relatives.

Will Leonie find acceptance with her long-lost family, or is she on a misguided quest? In The Tapestry, Leonie must decide if her longing to belong has clouded her judgment and her ability to see love in others.

Third collection of poems written by Jamie Lynn Morris

From Odes to Ends is a culinary feast blending together a dash of this and a dash of that. These poems range from sweet morseled haiku's to deep indulgences of poetic art.

Belinda Butterfly's adventure begins when she sets off to find new friends. During her journey she interacts with various insects. Throughout her experience, she learns a valuable lesson about staying true to herself.

Something isn't quite right in Cristledown, Pennsylvania. Valk and Alissa are on the run and end up in a town that has more to it then the Sleepy Hollow atmosphere that it portrays. Through a series of events set in motion by Valk, an Ancient Celestial Beast is awakened and has the means to get freed from his prison and wreak havoc on the present world. Valk, a small time drug dealer and car thief is on the run after he and girlfriend Alissa get mixed up with a big time drug dealer from New Orleans and they barely escape with their lives. The veiled danger of Cristledown is even greater and Valk will have to use every bit of his cunning to try and save Alissa and himself from this Ancient Celestial Beast. The Beast, an ancient being that was once a creator of good, now depraved and evil. Imprisoned in an abyss, he awaits to be freed and let loose on the world. To accomplish this, he needs to embed seven souls into his sinister Walls of Eternal Torture. Seven people that embody the seven deadly sins. He can only do this through the tainted materials of the Cristledown Carousel. The Beast was here once before when the Carousel was first constructed, but was foiled by a person that was not of the seven deadly sins. Fifty years later the carousel is being reconstructed and the Beast is being givin a second chance. Seven Souls, his ticket to freedom.

Often, we have wondered in time when things remained the same how life never changed, until the venom of life took a turn for those that we had endured. The weeping willow tree comes to mind in those times. As the trunk of the tree is strong as can be and the branch can hang heavy with venom, sagging till the end. However, the weeping willow tree has sparked my poetry for good and for bad. The branches of the weeping willow can also be there for you to protect and cover you. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have A jamboree under the weeping willow tree? As you read this very explicit piece of poetry, know that the Weeping Willow Tree is heaven's jamboree.

This is based on a true story. All the animals are real and these characters were based on personality. Millie really did steal the bacon, but of course Ma and Pa would have never believed it-she is such a sweetie. But according to all the other animals, that is the last thing they believe. It was fun being all of them to write this book. There is a lot of meaning; lessons about being greedy, stealing, having a conscience, being remorseful, and love. There is sadness, as well as funny and serious lessons to be learned about doing something you know you should not. Thank you for taking the time to read this. * * * "The transcript that I read is very educational to children and also grabs the attention of the adult. I feel the book would make a great Disney movie." J. Frank Hart Clarke County, Va. "What a clever way to teach and enjoy a really good story. I see a cool movie being made, animated or real, it works " Susie Smith Centreville, Va. "Most people in this world do not answer their calling, hooray to Tracey, my friend for pursuing her dream." Deena Van Ryzin Purcellville, Va. "Watching my mother write this transcript was a beautiful journey. When I read it, it took my imagination and I could definitely see it on the big screen someday. I am so very proud of the work that she has accomplished and what it will do for others." Ashley Morris Jefferson County, West Va.

Bestselling author Lynn Morris weaves an inspirational Regency era romance rich in period detail. The Honourable Miss Valeria Segrave is truly the unwanted stepchild. When her mother married the Earl of Maledon, he took Valeria into his home, but he never accepted her. When her stepfather suddenly dies, Valeria must take charge of her gentle, distraught mother and the vast estate that now belongs to her six-year-old half-brother, the new Earl of Maledon. Valeria finds every day a struggle as she tries to establish authority with servants, stewards, and solicitors--all men. The only person that can help her is a distant kinsman of the Earls of Maledon, Alastair, Lord Hylton. Handsome and noble, she senses under the veneer of his flawless and gentlemanly behavior that she does not quite measure up to Lord Hylton's expectations of a refined lady. In light of that, accepting his help and feeling under a burden of gratitude to him is almost unbearable. When at last Valeria goes to London for the glittering Season, she gets into a series of escapades. To her chagrin, it seems that Lord Hylton is always there to witness, criticize, and correct her behavior. But if she must engage in this battle of wits and wills with Alastair, Valeria vows she's going to win--one way or another.