Once In A Lifetime
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Most people don't fall in love at thirteen years old. Best friends Kate Bryans and Anderson Beckett did. Circumstances beyond their control tore their young world apart. Now fifteen years later Kate is engaged and ready to move on with her life. After a string of boyfriends she's prompted to tie up lose ends. She just didn't think they would lead her to the now famous songwriter from her past. Suddenly she is confronted by everything she once wanted. Kate must now choose between her first love and the man standing at the altar.
Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
At 29, Danielle is a professional author and poet of 16 published novels. She wrote her debut novel, "Against All Odds: The Ruby Princess" at 14 years old and published it at 17. She became a professional model in print and on runway at 10. Danielle became a professional actress at 12; doing commercials, theatre, and acting in a pilot series with Haley Duff and Shelly Duval. She has won many international pageants. A former dance teacher, she has been dancing from an early age, winning awards for her choreography and dancing while performing internationally. Like the characters from her first novel, at 18 she received her Coat of Arms from France. Her full name is Danielle Nicole Bienvenu, Lady of Estons.Danielle began song-writing at the age of 6 and writing stories at 10. Danielle has her Master's from Oxford Brookes University in England in International Law and International Relations (focus on human rights), two certificates from Harvard University in Justice and National Security and a certificate in Counter-Terrorism from Georgetown University. She also holds two Bachelor's degrees from Lamar University in Political Science and French with a minor in Creative Writing. A former French teacher, Danielle is fluent in French as well as English but she also dabbles in Spanish, German, American Sign Language, Hebrew, and Mandarin. After living abroad in Europe, traveling around the world, and teaching English in China, she decided to return to her native Texas.Danielle is a seasoned missionary who likes beads and feathers. She enjoys playing guitar to her own beat, dancing in grocery store aisles, and singing whenever the urge strikes. She is often found with pen in hand. She has two furry babies, her Golden Retrievers: Duchess Annabelle and Toby Maximus. Danielle is outspoken about being a voice for the voiceless whether it may be human or animal, and is a motivational speaker on overcoming depression and suicide. She adamantly volunteers to help victims of domestic violence and rape. A lover of history, she has dedicated countless hours to preserving historical museums in her native area. It isn’t uncommon to find her in a recording studio or performing her music in her spare time. She loves to read as much as she enjoys writing.Danielle is also a member of Faith Writers, an online forum for Christian authors. She is best known for her mystery and psychological thrillers, romance novels, poetic symbolism, and works against social injustices. Her genres range from thrillers, mystery, romance, historical fiction, drama, young adult, paranormal, comedy, poetry, nouveau romain, Christian and novellas.
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Once In A Lifetime - Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
Once in a Lifetime
Inspired by a True Story
Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
Once in a Lifetime
By: Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
Copyright 2011 Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
Smashwords Edition
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ISBN: ISBN: 9781452415185
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Sarah’s Secret
Sarah's Secret is just one example of Danielle Nicole Bienvenu's brilliance. A triumphant journey that will move you to believe.
-Jeff Rivera, Author of Forever My Lady
***** An incredible story by a wonderful author. I will be purchasing more from her.
-Rosa Croley, Reader, 5 Stars
Changing Stripes
***** Changing Stripes may be a short story but the impact found within these pages is very strong. It draws you in from the first sentences and leaves you thinking long after the last word. It is sad that racism is still going strong and I commend Danielle for writing about its effects so eloquently… Touching and opens your eyes. Original in a way everyone can understand and appreciate. An eloquently written short story that makes you continue to think long after the cover has been closed. Definitely a must read…
-Danielle Shaver, Reader, 5 Stars
He’s Mental, That’s Why!
***** This is a lovely story surrounding the relationship between a couple of teens who live in a quiet town. They both have aspirations for the future, but time interferes and the reader hopes for the best outcome. I would say this book is ideal for the mid-late teenage group although it has to be said that I am much older and I still loved it. I couldn’t wait to see how it ended!
-Harri Romney, Author of Clunky Monkey, 5 Stars
My Brother’s Keeper
A very enjoyable novella with a strong moral message.
-Marble City Publishing, Ruby Barnes, Author of Peril
***** Another astonishing story from Danielle Nicole Bienvenu. It grabs you from the first page and holds you tight until the very end. I was drawn into the emotions of the characters and felt what they felt. If you’re looking for a story that will have you thinking, this one is for you.
-Danielle Shaver, Reader, 5 Stars
Roberts, Dana; 21.
**** A very interesting story and Bienvenu did a very good job of showing Dana’s confusion and angst. A nice read.
-Ey Wade, Author of Beads on A String & The Fishing Trip, 4 Stars
**** A young woman tries to reconstruct her former life after an accident leaves her with amnesia. This short story keeps you guessing up to the O’Henry twist at the end. A quick, easy read… Good imagination and a talent for storytelling.
-J.C. Allen, Author of the Chronicles of Time Series, 4 Stars
Running from My Shadow
***** Running from My Shadow is very well written… The story line is captivating, and the details paint a vivid image. I could almost believe that I was living the story while reading it. It is a truly heartbreaking story of true love, loss, and faith in God. I could not put it down. I was almost sad to finish it. A truly amazing novel from an amazing author.
-Vince Hancock Gongora, Reader, 5 Stars
*****The book was very good… Keeps you going to find out more. Good job… Keep up the good work, girl.
-Melody McCarron, Reader, 5 Stars
The Gilded Mirror
*****This is a sweet fairytale story about Anne, an English girl who is cast aside when her father remarries. She is eventually forced to become a maid to earn her keep and ends up serving a cruel lord who can’t keep his hands to himself. Her employer’s neighbor, Viscount Alexander Ashwood, befriends her and they eventually find love.
-Kate Worth, Author of The Promise, 5 Stars
**** This is a sweet little romance story. Set after WWI the heroine is a sweet thing thrust into a job. Her sweet memories and longing for Austria fit well into the tale.
-Lisa Williamson, Author, 4 Stars
The Life of Virginia Wargenheimer
*****This amusing short story lets us have a peek into the life of teenaged Virginia Wargenheimer. As every teenager, she’s going through that particularly awkward stage as best she can; she’s the middle child, sandwiched between two male brothers who seem musically inclined (which she isn’t), required to sell Girl Scout Cookies she doesn’t want and her parents are absolutely clueless on how to deal with her. How clueless? They even set her up for a blind date with Bobby Molaboni (gulp)! However, Virginia is somewhat special (she calls herself weird… but aren’t we all?) and decides to do all within her means to thwart this oncoming episode. She has a masterful plan to become her
opposite self…and then everything, as in the best laid plans of mice and men, goes belly up. It has a very funny and ironic, (yet too abrupt!) conclusion. Highly recommended for an enjoyable and quick read.
-Edwin Stark, Author of The Karaoke Duo Vs The Karaoke Zombies, 5 Stars
*****I really do like the author’s style. This is the third book that I have read. Lovely story!
-Harri Romney, Author of a Dog Called Dog, 5 Stars
The Right Kind of Perfect
***** Tessa is fifteen years old, and her problems really begin for her one day when she attends the local church. Firstly, she is publicly accused (by a neighbor) of killing a bird, and then her pride is wounded further when she is forced to sing a solo against her will…On that day things seem to go from bad to worse. Generally, I don’t laugh easily, but I did actually find myself giggling quite often, while reading this story. I really hoped that things would turn out okay for Tessa in the end. I’d certainly recommend this story for the teenage market. Really good story.
-Harri Romney, Author of Pirate Prim n’ Proper, 5 Stars
The Coat of Arms of Danielle Bienvenu may not be reproduced without permission. May be punishable by fine or when in Europe, imprisonment.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The List
Chapter 2: You Could Have Been Killed, Kate!
Chapter 3: And Then… There was Bear Creek
Chapter 4: Well Hello, Miss Michigan
Chapter 5: Coming Home
Chapter 6: Beer Rings
Chapter 7: Can You Blame Me for Loving You?
Chapter 8: The Shiver
Chapter 9: Ah, Insinuations
Chapter 10: The Truth Must Come Out Sometime
Chapter 11: When the Rain Pours
Chapter 12: Cologne Lingers
Chapter 13: The Ticket
Chapter 14: Duty Calls
Chapter 15: Life Goes On
Chapter 16: Kindred Spirits
Author’s Note
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Because you only fall in love the first time once in a lifetime.
I would like to thank God for His hand working in my life and the publication of this story.
And to You Know Who, no, this story is not about you.
Chapter 1: The List
Come on, Kate. Spill.
Kate Bryans lowered her coffee mug and met her best friend, Larissa Myers’ eyes. It was typical for the two to exchange tid-bits of their everyday lives at Ho’s Diner on 5th. So typical in fact, that they had been doing it for nine years.
Where’s the list?
Kate placed her mug on the table and smoothed the infamous napkin. What list?
Kate,
Larissa scolded, You turn twenty-nine next month and might I remind you you’ve broken how many poor hearts in your entire existence?
I didn’t think you were actually serious!
Kate despaired while pulling a thin sweater over her smooth skin.
You bet your bottom dollar I’m serious.
When Larissa had proposed the idea months in advance, it had never occurred to Kate perhaps Larissa was earnest in her suggestion. Kate, how many?
Kate Bryans shifted in the narrow booth at Ho’s, which she’d grown too accustomed to. She sighed and moved her eyes toward the apple pie resting on the counter. Thirty-one.
Larissa shook her head. All that was missing was the clicking of Larissa’s tongue. "Thirty-one men. Thirty-one men,