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This is a tale of how the career experiences of a female federal government agent intersect social issues and every day realities facing women in all walks of life. As you take this journey you will find nuggets sprinkled along the way that explore love, loss, pain, joy, and other concerns affecting women. Not only will we explore challenges but we will find some solutions too.

Abandoned by her husband of twenty-two years, not quite destitute, Donna Hendricks finds a little red hardbound in a San Francisco used bookstore for a quarter. Sure that this ancient looking volume is worth a lot, she buys it without looking inside. Later, when she opens it, the book is blank except for the first page that word for word tells of Donna finding a little red hardbound in a used bookstore for a quarter, sure that it is worth a lot and later opening the book. . . The last sentence printed suggests what Donna should do next.

Meet Ruby Rose, a 2010 Kia Soul with a sassy attitude and a knack for storytelling. When Traci, a frazzled mom, and her glitter-obsessed daughter Lizzie embark on a cross-country journey from Oklahoma to California, Ruby’s not just their ride—she’s their guide through life’s wild detours. From squirrel heists to disco RVs, this funny road trip novel is packed with quirky characters, absurd mishaps, and heartfelt moments.

The Moving Picture Girls Snowbound is the third installment in the charming young adult series by Laura Lee Hope, best known as the author of The Bobbsey Twins. First published in 1914, this delightful story continues the adventures of sisters Ruth and Alice DeVere, along with the spirited crew of the Comet Film Company, as they navigate the early days of silent filmmaking. In this volume, the company journeys to a remote lodge in upstate New York to capture picturesque winter scenes for their latest motion picture.

Carlie is not merely traveling. A child trauma survivor as a teen, she steals ten thousand dollars and runs away to Asia. Through Hong Kong, The Philippines, Bali, and Thailand, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality for the young survivor. Trading sex for protection, Carlie retreats to alcohol and self-starvation. Finally, on the tiny island of oh Phangan, Thailand—home to the infamous Full Moon party—Carlie falls in with an international crew of Tai chi-practicing backpackers.

Trish Clark is a talented young musician who profoundly believes in the divine and models a renaissance way of living. She’s a beautiful old soul with a deep faith in God and a self-help expert. However, her father’s death propels her on a wild ride of paranormal activities, unstable relationships, and events she’ll eventually both regret and cherish. With her goodwill and generosity, Trish explores the needs and desires of Mary, a psychotic, bedridden woman who wants to hire Trish as a ghostwriter for her book.

La luna piena veglia sui campi addormentati. All'improvviso, il galoppo disordinato di un cavallo rimbomba sul viale. Alba Carini trattiene il respiro, il cuore le martella nel petto, e la voce interiore che a volte torna a farle visita le sussurra: «Hanno ucciso papà». Il mattino seguente arriva la notizia che infrange ogni dubbio: Severino Carini, botanico illuminista e difensore dei contadini, è stato assassinato a Cosenza. Poco dopo, l'uomo accusato dell'omicidio viene avvelenato in carcere. Una morte troppo comoda, che apre uno scenario inquietante: chi ha ordinato davvero l'agguato?

Sofia’s life was shattered… but destiny had other plans. Emerging from a painful past, she is chosen to embark on a one-year spiritual journey with a mysterious Yoga school that will change everything she believes about herself and the world. From sacred landscapes in New Zealand to ancient ashrams in India, from shamanic ceremonies in the Peruvian forest to hidden mystical paths in the Himalayas, Sofia’s quest unfolds across continents and realms of consciousness.

In the United States, about 840,000 children are reported missing each year. This is more than 2,100 children daily, or one child discovered missing every 40 seconds. However, another 500,000 children go missing without ever being reported. The Flower Girls is a story about three girls of different descent growing up in Chicago's Southside from the 1960s to the 1980s. Rose, Iris, and Lily find a bond and connection that transcends time. The Flower Girls evolves into something big, frightening, haunting, and timely. The story follows these three girls who become fast friends in the fifth grade.

A powerful blend of love, resilience, and history. Spanning from World War II through the 1990s, this lesbian historical romance explores the untold stories of women in the military—their struggles for recognition, the bonds of found family, and the courage to claim their own voice. This audiobook shines a light on the fight for equality and the triumph of self‐discovery.

Un segundo volumen intenso, lleno de misterio, emociones e intriga, que atrapa desde la primera página y demuestra que las apariencias nunca cuentan toda la verdad. Los diez días previos a la boda entre Laura Holt y Mark Dewitt parecían un simple trámite, pero pronto se transforman en una cuenta atrás que marcará a toda la familia Holt. En Fantasmas, el pasado y el presente se entrelazan en una trama donde los secretos ocultos de Richard y Uno salen a la luz, revelando las verdaderas razones de un juego tan peligroso como adictivo.

In the rugged yet burgeoning colony of Nova Scotia in the late 18th century, Ambition’s Price tells the captivating story of Mary “Polly” Cannon, a spirited and resourceful girl who rises from humble beginnings to become a formidable businesswoman.

When Maggie Sullivan’s world shatters—betrayed by the two people she trusted most—she leaves behind a high-powered legal path and hits the road with nothing but a friend's van, her seeing impaired dog, Walker, and a map full of unknowns. From small towns to mountain skies, Maggie’s journey leads her not only across states but deep into her own heart. Along the way, she rescues a young woman escaping abuse, confronts her parents’ controlling grip on her future, and discovers the quiet courage it takes to stop surviving—and start living.

Lisa a quitté sa ville natale, Belfort, pour aller vivre avec Jérémy à Widensolen, près de Colmar. Elle est heureuse un temps, mais très vite, elle sent que les choses bougent et pas dans le bon sens. Un soir qu'elle suit Jérémy, elle tombe en panne devant un hôtel/restaurant où elle est hébergée par le propriétaire et son petit-fils. Pour Lisa c'est la révélation... Mais Jérémy n'a pas dit son dernier mot.

Messico, inizi del Novecento: Alicia Rovira , una ragazza della ricca borghesia, si innamora del capitano dell'esercito Ramon Arnaud, lo sposa e lo segue nella sua pericolosa missione sull'isola deserta di Clipperton, nel mezzo dell'oceano Pacifico. Qui Alicia dimostra la sua grande forza d'animo, affronta con coraggio una vita di stenti, di fame e di difficoltà, mettendo al mondo ben quattro figli. A causa della rivoluzione civile che squassa il Messico, gli abitanti di Clipperton vengono dimenticati sull'atollo senza viveri né sostentamento.

Auf diversen Social-Media-Kanälen wird ein Live-Video veröffentlicht, auf dem eine junge Frau gedemütigt, gefoltert und schließlich getötet wird. Nachdem sich die Aufnahmen als echt herausstellen, werden die beiden Ermittler Emma Bajetzky und Alex Kuper auf den Fall angesetzt. Doch sowohl vom Tatort als auch vom Opfer fehlt jede Spur. Als kurze Zeit später ein zweites Video mit einer weiteren Bluttat auftaucht, sind die Ermittler davon überzeugt, dass es sich um einen Serienmörder handelt. Doch welches Motiv steckt hinter den Taten?

Immerse yourself in the gripping and emotional journey of Doreen Trahan, a recently widowed woman in her mid-thirties from New Jersey. Doreen, naïve, socially challenged, and of modest means, finds herself invited to the picturesque town of Rive Perdue, Louisiana by her affluent sister-in-law, Lois Trahan. In Rive Perdue, Doreen is introduced to the exclusive bi-weekly women's club, "Every Other Thursday," known for its "educational presentations." Here, Lois's stylish and humorous friends warmly welcome Doreen, offering her the support she desperately needs to break out of her shell.

Jasmine awakes in a brothel, locked up in the "Trouble Room.” She must have done something really, really bad. Her plight is helped by the drugs her owners provide and by becoming “Bay”, a second personality. Can Jasmine ever become herself again?

Haunted by nightmares, doubts, and hints of depression and PTSD that she keeps denying, Christine decides to embark on the riskiest journey of her life so far: the one that ends with meeting her birth father. Despite her mother’s pleas to reconsider, she jumps on a plane to America, gets a room at a cheap motel and tries to work up the courage to approach the man who created her. The man who still has no idea she exists.

Marie-Luises Leben ändert sich grundlegend, als die lebenslustige Cosima ihren Weg kreuzt. Zwischen beiden Frauen entwickelt sich eine tiefe Zuneigung, getragen durch die maritime Berufswahl ihrer Männer. Bevor sie ihre Erinnerungen über das Leben an Bord eines Hochseefrachters mit ihrer jungen Freundin teilen kann, verstirbt sie unverhofft und hinterlässt Cosima ein Tagebuch. Als diese erkennt, wie sehr Marie-Luises Leben ihr eigenes tangiert, begibt sie sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise und in eine erschütternde Vergangenheit... Ein historischer Roman über die Seefahrt.