Where did man come from? Why is he here? Where is he going? Throughout the pages of Your Chance of a Lifetime, biblical quotes and other historical writings of inspired men and women are present, and we are provided clear direction and answers to these questions. Life on earth is an opportunity to gain knowledge, learn the difference between right and wrong, make choices, and develop an eternal soul worthy of various levels of eternal life. The King James Bible records in John 14:2, "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." Based on decisions made in life, the size, location, and neighborhood of this eternal mansion will be determined. A few very unrighteous souls will be cast into outer darkness to live with Satan and his angels forever. Eternal life has many glories. In writings to the Corinthian saints, Paul taught the doctrine that in death, man will be resurrected to different glories based on obedience to Christ's teaching. First Corinthians 15:40-42 reads: There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 42. So also is the resurrection of the dead. Where will you live in eternity, and who will be your neighbors? Please email messagekentellis@gmail.com with any questions, comments or enquiries

In Grace Livingston Hill's novel, 'The Chance of a Lifetime,' readers are transported to a world of romance, faith, and moral dilemmas. The story follows the protagonist as she grapples with difficult choices that test her values and beliefs, all while navigating the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. Hill's writing style is characterized by its sentimental tone and strong moral messages, making it a classic example of early 20th-century Christian fiction. The novel's themes of redemption and second chances resonate with readers even today, highlighting the timeless nature of Hill's storytelling. 'The Chance of a Lifetime' is a compelling read that offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era while exploring universal truths about love and grace.

An electrifying tale of love and adventure in the Wild West from a writer who “can always be counted on to deliver a moving, tender romance” (Affaire de Coeur). Fort Davis, Department of Texas, 1868. Sabrina Bolton’s life is marked by terrible guilt: her twin sister’s death when they were five left their mother in a perpetual state of melancholy. Now she barely speaks to Sabrina except to admonish her. Fourteen years later, Sabrina wants more. She wants romance. And she cannot summon one tender feeling for the suitor her mother has chosen for her. Then Tremayne rides onto Fort Davis. Reared by Apaches after his parents were murdered, he considers himself an outcast in both worlds. To him, all white-eyes women are witless. As if to prove the point, he almost runs down a fiery-haired woman who has wandered into the street and tripped on her skirts. He helps her stand, and from that moment he finds no peace unless he is with Sabrina. Tremayne knows he must eventually leave her, before she becomes an outcast, too. But once the heart has found its true desire, can it ever let go? “Vaughan possesses a remarkable command of place and sensation. Readers will feel the whalebone stays digging into Sabrina’s sides as her mother laces her to fit a too-tight gown.” —Crescent Blues Book Views

In her glory days -- the pivotal decades from Prohibition to the Jet Age -- Atlantic City was the nation's center of popular entertainment. Celebrities and tourists flocked to America's Playground while political corruption, illegal gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution were all sanctioned as part of the Atlantic City experience.Chance of a Lifetime explores the heyday of this resort -- a time when real-life excesses strain even the wildest imaginations and outrageous characters made it all happen. It is the time and place where American Cool was born, it was the first home of the Rat Pack and a haven where a down-and-out Frank Sinatra was always welcome -- and never forgot it.Beginning with the early attractions of the resort island, then exploring the power base of boss Nucky Johnson and later Skinny D'Amato and his famed 500 Club -- a venue that encapsulated everything good, bad, and fun about the resort town -- we are given a nostalgic tour of the good-bad old days.This intimate and personal account of the city, the club and the famous and infamous people who passed through is told by insider Grace Anselmo D'Amato, whose husband managed the 500 Club for his brother Skinny. The reader can almost imagine sitting in a zebra-print booth at the old Five when she drops by to tell the storied history of this 20th-century playground by the sea. The book includes a foreword by the noted Atlantic City historian Vicki Gold Levi, who recounts her experiences as a teenager at the Five at its height in the '50s.Chance of a Lifetime is extensively illustrated with 178 rare pictures of celebrity, 500 Club, and historic Atlantic City images specially printed on 96 gallerypages -- with additional images throughout the text.In a place where more people came for sin than sun, Chance of a Lifetime details the rise and fall, and rise again, of Atlantic City's glorious glitz and guts.

The Harmony novels are “Jodi Thomas all the way—super characters [and] lots of riveting subplots” (Romance Reviews Today). Now the New York Times bestselling author takes us back to Harmony, Texas, where big dreams are brewing—and anything and everything is possible… Emily, the local librarian, has started a writing group, but as the group stumbles through both the fiction and reality of their lives, they’re learning much more than how to write. But Emily suddenly has other things on her mind when a friend from her past shows up in Harmony's library. Now she must deal with a secret she’s kept for fifteen years—a secret that changed her life and threatens to shatter her future. Meanwhile, new lawyer Rick Matheson thinks he’s in charge of his world until accidents start happening all around him. Just when he realizes someone is trying to kill him, he meets a beautiful U.S. Marshal named Trace Adam. Now that the marshal has given him an even stronger reason to go on living, he must learn to take a chance on life to dream bigger—and love better—than he ever has before...

Boutique owner Stacy Reardon never expected to fall in love with a ghost--especially one like Chance Johnson. The impossible man resuced balloons for kids, entertained them with magic tricks, and gave her a dozen roses just when she needed them most. But Stacy would soon learn that when hearts are true, and fate is on her side, love can solve any problem.

Did you see that? I didn't. But Charlie Holiday did. Are there more than the five senses? What if there were and the key to unlocking them was hidden in undercooked scrambled eggs on a Thai night train? Very unlikely. Wait. Which part? The eggs on the night train? Or unlocking a sixth sense? Charlie Holiday is about to find out.

Book Three in an exciting Olympic trilogy! Tori and Jill are getting the chance of a lifetime. They're going to Japan for the 1998 Winter Games--Tori as a member of the U.S. Olympic team, Jill as an alternate. They're both extremely excited. But Tori is also scared. Very scared. She has a serious muscle disease that is slowly draining her body of strength. It took every ounce of Tori's energy just to finish her routine at Nationals and qualify for the Olympics. Now she must skate in front of the world. But even walking is torture for Tori lately. And she knows that if she fails, she'll let down everyone she loves...and her entire country.

Chance encounters add spice to a romantic story, but in reality, God never moves by chance. Respected author Grace Livingston Hill and her aunt, Isabella Alden, knew how to weave heart-stirring tales of classic romance. A Voice in the Wilderness reaches Margaret in the perils of her desert experience. Alan receives A Chance of a Lifetime invitation- and his choice will alter more than just his life. Under the Window on Christmas Eve, Porter hears the voice of a girl he knows he must meet. And Maria, the youngest of The Randolphs, is determined to find her place in the world - even if she has to learn through mistakes.