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Second Chances by Louise Mercer

Second Chances by Louise Mercer

With his dark eyes, strong physique, and easy-going attitude, Jack Seymour fills Emma’s teenage dreams. He is everything she’s ever wanted. But can he be attracted to a scruffy schoolgirl like her? Apparently not. Eighteen years later, Emma finds herself unexpectedly on the doorstep of Jack Seymour’s small dairy farm. Homeless and jobless, she accepts his offer of a lodge in exchange for milking the cows and seeks sanctuary amongst the rolling hills of the peaceful Cotswold countryside while trying to rebuild her life. As her heart starts to heal and the long summer days encourage her to bloom, she…

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The History of Valentine’s Day

The History of Valentine’s Day

St Valentine’s Day has its origins in a number of different legends that have been passed down to us through the ages. One of the earliest popular symbols of Valentine’s Day is Cupid, the Roman god of love, represented by a young boy with a bow and arrow. One of the first mentions of ‘Valentine’ was in Ancient Roman times when everyone was expected to worship the many Roman Gods. Valentine, a Christian priest, was thrown into prison because of his beliefs. On February 14th he was put to death, not only for his Christianity, but because he was said…

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Mother’s Day-UK

Mother’s Day-UK

This year, Mother’s Day in the UK will be celebrated on the 14th March. As with most of our celebrations, Mother’s Day can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. The Greeks used their annual spring festival to honour Rhea, the wife of Cronus and the mother of many heroes of Greek myth. The Roman Spring festival of Hilaria was held to celebrate Cybele, a mother goddess. Offerings, games and parades began on the Ides of March and lasted for three days. Those Romans knew how to celebrate… In early Christianity, the fourth Sunday of Lent was chosen to…

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The Origins of Valentine’s Day

The Origins of Valentine’s Day

St Valentine’s Day has its origins in a number of different legends that have been passed down to us through the ages. One of the earliest popular symbols of Valentine’s Day is Cupid, the Roman god of love, represented by a young boy with a bow and arrow. One of the first mentions of ‘Valentine’ was in Ancient Roman times when everyone was expected to worship the many Roman Gods. Valentine, a Christian priest, was thrown into prison because of his beliefs. On February 14th he was put to death, not only for his Christianity, but because he was said…

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