New Releases by Lisa Shea

** Revised for 2018! More values and information! ** When you''re out and about, and you lose internet access, do you wish you could still know the carb value in the food you''re thinking about ordering? This 98 page carb chart book keeps you on a healthy path. It''s important to eat foods that are low in sugar and starch. But how do we know which foods are better than others? This handy carb chart provides the solution, no matter what style of diet you are on. No more guessing at what a food will ''cost you'' while out at a supermarket or at a restaurant. This useful book provides all the details you need to create a more healthy you! From fruits and vegetables to nuts and berries, many items in a store don''t provide you the data you need. With this book you will have the data you need at your fingertips. There is also complete coverage of popular low carb beers, liqueurs, whiskeys, and more. All of my low carb books provide appendices which explain how to successfully manage a low carb diet.

Sarah''s midwife skills are the last line of defense for women with nowhere else to turn. She prides herself in the complete trust the women have in her. She would never betray one of her vulnerable charges. Reynald, a Templar knight, thunders into her world, demanding detailed information about her patients. Sarah, outraged at his arrogance, absolutely refuses to help him in any way. When wolves'' heads begin threatening the region, Sarah realizes that Reynald''s mission is one of critical importance. Soon it is a race against time to get to the bandits before they destroy all she has worked to keep safe. All proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea''s medieval novels benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has written 12 medieval novels. Each is a standalone story and can be read in any order. Each has its own flavor and atmosphere - each is set in a different part of England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Trusting in Faith is set near Bath, in southwest England. The cover photo shows that stunning landscape. All of Lisa''s books are teen-friendly with no graphic violence or intimacy. There is one gently described bedroom scene. Trusting in Faith is a heartfelt tale of overcoming prejudices and learning to trust, in the style of Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice.

Lucia''s father is slain before her eyes. Her keep is overrun by wolves'' heads. Desperate to protect what remains of her homelands, she flees to a neighboring keep to plead for support. She nearly reaches safety when a vicious ambush leaves her near death. Stephen, foster son of Lord Edmund, shepherds the valiant swordswoman through her hallucinations and fevers. As she heals, he finds himself drawn to her strength, her honor, and her courage. But he knows without a doubt that she cannot be his. When Ian, the nobleman''s son and heir, decides that Lucia is the perfect target for his lecherous desires, Stephen finds himself caught in the most primal of battles - one which pits brother against brother and father against son. All author''s proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women''s shelters. Believing Your Eyes is book three in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Believing Your Eyes is set in Northumberland, in northern England. Believing Your Eyes is a powerful tale of overcoming pain, healing from the past, and learning to trust again. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language and the two brief scenes of intimacy are gently described. Please be aware that this book tackles the delicate topic of rape. Those who have experienced this traumatic situation should be aware that the plot compassionately explores this issue; some may find that material triggering of strong emotions. If you enjoy my series but have any concerns about reading this book, let me know. I will send you the final chapter so you can read the happily-ever-after and the introduction of Constance. That way you can move forward to Book 4 with all the information you need.

A look at traditional Italian courtship and wedding traditions. Photographs of Italy included.

A book for everyone looking to embrace all things French in the ways of love. Start with the courtship, then create the perfect wedding, and keep the fire alive with everyday French living.

The younger of two sisters narrates the events of the summers of 1964 and 1965 during which their mother finally summons up the will to leave their increasingly violent father.

Sutton, Massachusetts. 1675 Many reverends are preaching from the pulpit that the natives must be driven out. That the fertile lands of the new world are intended by God Himself for the newcomers who swarm in ever-increasing numbers from England. Prudence isn''t so sure about that. She and her father have been traveling the quiet pathways of central Massachusetts for years now, spreading the good word, and their message is of peace and friendship. One of the converted "praying villages" they work with is named Manchaug, and the locals there have a special place in her heart. Especially Askuwheteau - "He keeps watch". In another world they might have fallen in love. They might even have married and raised a loving family. But this is 1675, and Christian girls simply could not do such a thing. Her father would absolutely refuse to allow it, despite all his care in saving the souls of the heathens. And so her only hope is to spend a few precious days talking with Askuwheteau during her seasonal visit. She will treasure each hour they can spend together. Her small wagon crests the hill - Manchaug is in ashes. * * * Manchaug is the first of new short story series exploring the tumultuous world of Massachusetts in the late 1600s. It examines how the tens of thousands of incoming colonists tumbled up against the existing natives with increasing chaos. These books can be read singly or as a boxed set, once I write ten of them. Some people enjoy reading as I write while others prefer to wait and binge-read in a set. The stories contain no explicit violence nor intimacy. As such, they are suitable for teens and up. Half of all proceeds from the Manchaug series benefit battered women''s shelters.

I blink into awareness in a clinically clean hallway, surrounded by tangerine-garbed murderers and psychopaths. I have no idea who I am or why I''m a part of this Hell-bound group. A guard in riot gear hands me a Ruger double-action revolver. I''m told if I can make it through the no-man''s-land alive, I might have a chance at amnesty. All I have to do is trek the two-hundred-and-fifty miles north through desolate wasteland to the Gate. Alone. I could say this is the worst day of my life, but I honestly have no idea. Into the Wasteland follows one young woman''s journey through treacherous landscapes, backstabbing strangers, and lethal challenges. If she survives, her path will lead her to a final destination beyond anything she could have imagined. All author''s proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea''s dystopian novellas benefit battered women’s shelters. Lisa''s novellas are teen-friendly. They are written without explicit intimacy or violence.

44 pages / 6800 words Simon''s world is finally turning around. He''s at last gotten his very first real job, working at a local pet store in Grafton, Massachusetts. He''s out of the reach of his overbearing older brother who somehow manages to do everything perfectly. Captain of the football team. Captain of the baseball team. In comparison, Simon is a failure. Nothing in his life ever seems to be right. Even when Cindy starts hanging out at the pet shop, too, it''s not her beautiful blonde hair or her porcelain skin which draws in Simon. It''s the clothes she wears. The delightfully flowing dresses and skirts. The a new boy, Marcus, arrives from New York City and an accidental slip of the tongue reveals a secret that Simon can barely comprehend. Suddenly Simon realizes that it''s not that he''s a boy who is made all wrong. He realizes that maybe, just maybe, he''s a girl who is finding her new path in life. * * * Sophia the Pet Shop Boy is Book 1 of a connected novelette series. The series is sweetly written and is suitable for teens and up. I support battered women''s shelters. I publish my books one at a time to get feedback and suggestions as I go. If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause!

Sweetly Romantic Short Story / 11 pages Hank was late again for dinner, but Ruth didn''t mind. His job as a fireman meant life was always a bit chaotic. As long as he came home to her at the end of the day, she was blissfully content. She didn''t know that tonight would be a night like no other ... * * * The Proposal - Book 1 NYC is the first book in this romantic short story series. These short stories are about 10 pages each and celebrate the power of true love. Each takes place in a different US state. The Proposal series contains no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can read the boxed sets. The boxed sets are compiled immediately after reaching each 10-book milestone. It''s your choice! Some readers enjoy giving feedback as I write while others would rather binge-read in blocks. A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

The Colony of Connecticut in 1773. Christina O''Donovan''s beloved older brother was dead. Her father, a veteran of the French and Indian War, was injured and unable to keep up with the family farm. And so she''d reluctantly agreed to a marriage with a miner who worked at the local Simsbury copper mines. His courtship was a business transaction - nothing more. But when Seth somehow slipped and fell, descending a ladder he''d traversed a thousand times before, Christina was drawn into a maze of subterfuge she never could have imagined coming. And at its center stood William Johnson Crawford, a New Hampshire man who would change her life forever. ... Newgate Prison Copper Mines and the The Irish Lass - A 1700s Colonial America Sweet Romance Novella is a historical series set around the real-life copper mines in Simbsbury, Connecticut. In the late 1700s these mines had been run dry. They were then converted into the infamous Newgate Prison, one of the first federal attempts in the new United States to hold and incarcerate dangerous men. These mines were notorious in their own time, spawning delightfully adjective-rich newspaper write-ups as well as terror amongst the Tories who were threatened with a stay. The history and many characters are as authentic as I can make them. William Johnson Crawford is a documented person from this timeframe. You can read these novellas one at a time as I write them, or you can wait until I finish the boxed set and present the complete story. Some readers prefer to read as I go, while others like to wait. It''s wholly up to you which you prefer! Contact me with any questions - I''d love to hear your feedback and ideas! And definitely make plans to visit Newgate when you can. It is an absolutely amazing experience, to descend into those historic copper mines and to feel what it was like.

I stare ahead in utter shock and disbelief. All I had thought I understood had changed in the blink of an eye. The world before me was completely unknown. It would take every last ounce of my strength - plus keen wits - to make it through this alive. He Who Was Living is the second book in the Ishtato Saga, after Into the Wasteland. This series follows one young woman''s journey through treacherous landscapes, backstabbing strangers, and lethal challenges. If she survives, her path will lead her to a final destination beyond anything she could have imagined. All author''s proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea''s dystopian novellas benefit battered women’s shelters. Lisa''s novellas are teen-friendly. They are written without explicit intimacy or violence.

Emily is embarking on a new adventure - she''s in middle school. Unfortunately, the challenges remain the same. Nobody can pronounce her Cornish last name, Treworgy. Her mother is working all the time and her stepfather barely knows she exists. Her only escape is to lose herself in her favorite tales of King Arthur at the Whitinsville Social Library. But when she happens across a leather-bound book of Cornish poetry, her life changes forever ... * * * Cordelia is book one in the Cornish Pixie in Whitinsville short story series. This interconnected short story series follows Emily''s adventures as she explores Whitinsville, Massachusetts with a small band of magical creatures. The stories are written gently, with no violence, swearing, or other adult content. They are quite suitable for teenagers and up. I tend to write with a vocabulary which might challenge many middle-school readers, but advanced readers would enjoy the journey. Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters. I would love your input as I''m writing these - it''s your suggestions which will help guide the direction the story moves in! If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause! I traditionally create a boxed set for my short story series every 10 books.

I love slow cooking. You do a bit of work at the beginning, and then you simply let it go. Your home fills with delicious smells as the crockpot does its magic. When meal time comes around, not only does your world resonate with delicious aromas, but the meal itself is melded and tasty. It’s ideal. Best of all, once you master a few basic skills, the sky is the limit. You can mix up ingredients, spices, and styles in near-infinite abandon. Also, it often means you can cook once and then be set for several days. It ends up saving you time in a multitude of ways. Learn to master the art of slow cooking! Version Note: This is an early version of this slow-cook crockpot book. It currently has 7 recipes in it. We slow cook all the time, so the question is what versions of recipes to put in here, out of the many options. Let us know what combinations you’d like to see! We’ll test it out, send you the recipe we develop, and update the book. So along with this ebook you get personalized recipe creation, custom low carb support, plus eternally updated versions of this book as it grows! So, to confirm this again - if you get this in ebook form, you’ll automatically get the updated version available for free! The book also contains an appendix set of helpful background information and success tips on managing a low carb diet.

A ROMANTIC YOGA MYSTERY INFUSED BY NATURE Morgan has become settled in her quiet life in Sutton, Massachusetts. Her peaceful morning yoga routine is assisted by her cat, Juliet. In the evening she guides her kayak across the placid surface of Lake Singletary. Everything is in its place. When Morgan stumbles across a dead body in the shadowy depths of Sutton Woods, her stability is knocked askew. Jason, the ranger who comes to her aid, provides a steady rock of support. The death seems at first an accident, but Morgan knows in her heart that a delicate strut of life has fallen out of balance. As Morgan and Jason delve into the mystery, still waters are stirred. Danger billows from the depths of Purgatory Chasm, from the twisted histories that stretch back decades. Can they unravel the tangled skeins before the past catches up with them? All author''s proceeds of this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Aspen Allegations is the first novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. It is followed by Birch Blackguards. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On November 1st, author Lisa Shea went to the Sutton woods, hiked through them, and then that evening she wrote up the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By November 30th the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature in Sutton over the years. Lisa has lived in Sutton for nearly two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton''s combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard''s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Beer is God’s sign that he loves us.” Beer was savored by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It''s a staple of sports events and back yard parties. But what do you do if you are aiming for a healthier lifestyle? Don''t give up the beer! My reviews will help you find the perfect one which combines lower carbs and calorie values along with the taste you seek. I first began reviewing low carb / light beers back in 2004, and over the years I''ve sampled these offerings many times. This 121-page version here is freshly updated with reviews and images. I''ve got 30 currently available beers and ciders listed here with a full review for each. The handy chart will allow you to see, at a glance, their carbs, calories, percentage of alcohol, and bottle size. It''s easy for you to scan the list and see exactly what you want. Keep this book on your phone or tablet. The next time you pop into a liquor store, have dinner at a local restaurant, or go out to a party, you''ll quickly know what your best options are. Even if your signal is feeble or gone! I''m always open to feedback - let me know what other beer I should be trying!

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. The Lucky Cat is the very first entry in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mystery series. These short stories will be written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. She loves the history of Salem. One of Lisa’s ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter.

Are you having trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Is the lack of sleep affecting your work, your relationships, and your ability to be happy? If so, you''re not alone. Up to sixty percent of people polled report that they have sleep problems at least some of the time. In our modern world of high stress, 24-hour news cycles, and pinging smart phones, it''s no wonder we are having sleep deprivation issues. This 53-page ebook goes over every stage of falling asleep healthily - from the foods to eat, the vitamins that will help, when to exercise, how to prepare the room, and much more. You absolutely can achieve healthy, restorative sleep! You simply need to give your body the best possible chance to enjoy that well-deserved rest. All proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters.

How would you like to be able to control your dreams? To turn your dream into a virtual holodeck, like on Star Trek, where you can be anyone and go anywhere? You can fly, you can breathe underwater, you can visit distant planets and live the life you''ve always wanted. This is what lucid dreaming is all about. In a lucid dream, you become aware that you''re dreaming - and you can now control it. You can cause a white stallion to appear on your tropical beach and ride him along the turquoise waters. You can turn your nightmare of a twisted forest into a quiet wood with a beautiful, mossy pond. If you wish, a unicorn can appear to nestle at your side. I''d say the sky was the limit - but really, it''s not. If you want to head into outer space, and bounce along the moon''s surface, you can! I''ve been lucid dreaming for many years and have helped others achieve this same glorious state. By following my step-by-step guidelines, you''ll find that you''re lucid dreaming in no time at all. Take that first step - and live your dreams! All proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters.

A Wyoming blizzard. A crashed car. Haloke''s only six years old, but there''s no one else. Her father''s dead. Her mother''s clinging to life. She draws deep within her, to her Arapaho and Navajo roots, to set out to find help. Twenty years later, it''s Haloke''s younger half-sister, Johona, who desperately needs help. She''d been knocked unconscious and then brutally raped. Johona desperately holds onto the hope that Deputy Logan can find those who are responsible. And maybe - just maybe - her sister would be able to return home from deployment overseas to spend Christmas with the family. The lives of Haloke, Logan, and Johona are entwined by fate, just as are the lives of those on and off the reservation. And the story has just begun ... * * * Wyoming Vision is book one in the Arapaho Vision Quest series. In general, Lisa''s novellas are written without explicit intimacy or violence. As such they are suitable for teens and up. That being said, this specific series does center around one young woman''s recovery from rape and those who would have concerns reading about that should be alerted. Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters.

Summer is here, and that can only mean the annual Perfect Peg Pageant! It''s time for the pets to shine, and Blythe has just the pet in mind: Penny!. The adorable panda needs a rigorous makeover. Will Penny be able to stay true to herself despite the crazy workouts, false eyelshes, and outrageous clothes?

I could not believe my eyes. Everything I had feared had become true. Now I had to try to stay alive long enough to make all the sacrifices worthwhile. Broken Images is the third and final book in the Ishtato Saga, after He Who Was Living. This series follows one young woman''s journey through treacherous landscapes, backstabbing strangers, and lethal challenges. If she survives, her path will lead her to a final destination beyond anything she could have imagined. All author''s proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea''s dystopian novellas benefit battered women’s shelters. Lisa''s novellas are teen-friendly. They are written without explicit intimacy or violence.