scott solace

A Hearts Entwined NovelThe attraction between Brent Berkheimer and Scott Spearman peels the wallpaper, but Brent is Scott's boss, and they're both too professional to go beyond flirting. Their priorities realign after Scott is badly injured in an accident that costs him his hearing, and Brent realizes what is truly important… he wants Scott.Scott pushes Brent away at first, fearing a new romance will just add to his problems, but perhaps he will find unexpected strength and solace in Brent's support as he struggles to communicate with the world in a new way.Just as they decide the chance of a happy future together is worth the risk, Scott and Brent discover darker challenges in their way—including evidence that the "accident" Scott suffered may not have been so accidental.

In the short story "210 Days: Tapestry of Time," we embark on a poignant journey through the lives of Scott, a socially anxious and intellectually gifted teenager, and Anastasia, a mysterious girl who enters his life. Scott, battling his inner demons, finds solace and an unexpected connection with Anastasia, who sees beyond his anxieties and appreciates his unique qualities. As their friendship blossoms, Scott discovers the stirrings of love within him, navigating the complexities of romance for the first time. However, as their bond deepens, Anastasia's health begins to deteriorate, and the truth of her battle with cancer emerges. Their days together become bittersweet as Scott witnesses the fading light within Anastasia and struggles with his own emotions of love, loss, and the fragility of life. The story beautifully captures the essence of first love, the yearning for connection, and the profound impact one person can have on another's life. With lyrical prose and heartfelt emotions, "210 Days: A Tapestry of Time" delves into the depths of human vulnerability, reminding us of the transformative power of love and the indelible marks it leaves on our souls.

One of L. M. Montgomery's most-loved novels, now available in a beautiful new edition with cover artwork by Briana Corr Scott. Valancy Stirling wakes on the morning of her twenty-ninth birthday and worries she has nothing to live for. Not only is she an "old maid" who's never been in love, she's never had a friend of her own. Never done anything of note. Living under the thumb of her meddlesome, overbearing family, and forbidden from reading novels, she finds solace in nature books. Her only other escape is the Blue Castle, an imaginary palace where she can live the life she truly desires. When she receives a sudden, life-changing medical diagnosis, Valancy embraces a new-found freedom. It's time to finally start living. And, perhaps, even find love. Set in the Muskoka region of Ontario, The Blue Castle is full of heart, humour, and romance, and stands the test of time as one of L. M. Montgomery's most beloved books.

The 2027 edition of the cult diary explores the manifold expressions of "living well" There is a difference between living well and well-being: the 2027 Redstone Diary explores the many faces of how we can find the good life, or find solace in its absence.Can joy be found in a moment--a kiss, a spoonful of tiramisu, the memory of last night, the quiet repose of reading under a tree? Or is it a practice that takes a lifetime, money and good fortune to fulfill--Thoreau's retreat into the woods at Walden, the contemplation of the night skies, the studied nonchalance of bourgeois pleasures or even the satisfaction of baking, which one writer calls "love made visible."From the perfect cocktail recipe to the most effective break-up line to Marlene Dietrich's leopard-skin boots--through words and images--the 2027 Redstone Diary is a primer in how to live. With an introduction and texts selected by author and novelist Andrew O'Hagan, the journal offers advice, inspiration and moments of wonder and contemplation throughout the year. Contributors include: Eugène Atget, Nicolas Bentley, Hemali Bhuta, James Boswell, Anthony Chase, Keren Cytter, Shelagh Delaney, Fortunata Depero, Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Federico Fellini, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Buddy Guy, Christine Hazell, Utagawa Hiroshige, Will Hobson, Václav Jíru, Shreyas Karle, Richard Long, Hugh MacDiarmid, Jeanne Mammen, Marilyn Monroe, Shiko Munakata, Charlie Phillips, James Rosenquist, Antonio Ruíz, Ed Ruscha, Aradhana Seth, Jacques Tati, Kae Tempest, David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Suzanne Valadon, Diana Vreeland, Mae West, David Winner, Margaret Watkins.