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When her grandmother suffers a nasty fall and asks for help managing the family business, coffee-addicted single mother Veronica Blackthorne moves her sixteen-year-old rom-com-obsessed daughter to Mystic Hollow, Connecticut. Veronica is ecstatic to return to New England, but when she arrives, she quickly finds out that Mystic Hollow Books, her grandmother’s pride and joy, needs more than a little TLC.

Es 1873 en Santander, al norte de España. Magdalena y Juan son un matrimonio sin muchos recursos, cuyo deseo de tener hijos no se cumple. Un aborto fractura sus esperanzas y transforma a Magdalena en una figura sombría e incómoda. Al empeorar la situación, Juan decide tomarle la palabra a su tío y viajan a los Altos de Jalisco, en México, para cambiar su futuro. Este es el punto de partida de una narrativa que explora la migración, la revuelta revolucionaria, la subalternidad femenina y la resistencia de los oprimidos.

A survival story and celebration of one woman’s life, My Mother's Legacy is also a glimpse of the spirit, culture, and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. From life on the trapline in the Far North to meeting the Pope at the Vatican, this is Angie Mercredi-Crerar’s journey of perseverance and triumph—as told by her daughter.

The more time I spend with Sebastian, the more I’m not sure I can trust the man, especially with my heart! When my case involving the hunt for a casino thief hits close to home, Sebastian turns out to be my next suspect. The stakes are high when you've been sleeping with the enemy. Even more so when the only thing he's stolen is your heart.

History may be written by the victors, but it is not always written in stone. It comes down to a bit of luck. What if the histories of Billy the Kid, Vlad Dracula, and Jack the Ripper had a new twist, an alternate history? What if the fictional world of The Great Gadsby had a hidden tale?

As Amara prepares for a supply run that will see her father restored and the Silver Rose reinforced she finds herself conflicted. She has discovered both strength and weakness in herself and must work to improve both. Further more, a new relationship tugs at her heart as she tries to navigate her feelings for a certain guitar-playing bard that has made no secret of his feelings for her. At the same time, friends from the past and present war with each other for Amara's attention even as new family grows around her. And even now a great danger is waiting in the dark to draw blood.

Filled with comics and anecdotes, this lighthearted book looks at those born, bred, and buttered in today’s society: typical homosapiens trying to let go of their own childhoods while becoming parents themselves. You know, doing the whole thing of three bedrooms, two baths, and a loft. Cough, a Zoloft. From an adolescent to an adult, this narrative is filled with anecdotal proof that humans are, well, strange creatures. This book is a must-have for new parents, the young and confused, and those who would like to ask why, why on earth do humans thrive, when nature selects?

Genetically Recode Subconscious Beliefs is the introduction to Genetic Recoding® and will guide listeners and course participants to genetically recode subconscious beliefs using therapeutic and holistic practices, guiding them to conquer self-sabotage and limiting beliefs as a result of inherited patterns and behaviors.

Worlds collide when two strangers suddenly find themselves struggling to survive the Alaskan wilderness. Stranded in a small hunting cabin, Daphne and Tom are forced to share quarters. Daphne knows Tom will never be interested in her because of her bad skin and Tom knows Daphne will never accept him because of his bad past. The weather raging outside will not last forever. Is there hope that the storm growing in their hearts will?

Kip Rodirick, the esteemed MMA fighter, faces allegations that rock his world. To clear his name, he enlists the expertise of Mila Starling, a brilliant lawyer who ignites a spark within him. Their professional alliance quickly blurs into something more after a passionate night, leaving Kip torn between desire and duty as he vanishes into the night.

There isn’t always a rainbow after the rain. Sometimes, life is not what you expect. Raising children is a life-changing experience for you and a life-forming experience for your children. How our brains process is not always the way our kids process. This is a story of raising a family of brain spectrum adults and children. My experience has been a rocky but blessed journey of love, faith, and hope. Success is possible in every family.

In the not too distant future, WWIII has erupted and the United States is battling unknown enemies within its own borders. Sara is drafted just before she completes her medical degree to become a field medic on the California front lines. The world isn't the only thing at war, however, as Sara falls for the lieutenant colonel of her unit while still fighting to remember the husband she lost only a short year before.

The country is in a sexual funk, so what can we do about it? Discover the all-natural alternative that can improve sexual health safely—at any age. Authors Stuart W. Fine, M.D., and Brenda D. Adderley, M.H.A., examine the causes of decreased sexual desire in men and women and offer a simple 4-step plan for recapturing vigor and improving the sexual health of you and your mate. They offer practical advice to those suffering from sexual desire disorder, discuss the causes of the ailment, and suggest therapeutic techniques designed to reawaken sexual interest.

After her husband's devastating betrayal and divorce, Lilah is trying to put her life back together. A good job, a charming cottage, and a darling dog help, but they don’t fill the hole in her heart. Crashing into a mysterious stranger on a dark rainy night awakens a spark that will turn her life upside down, but is she ready to trust again?

Sometimes you go to the movies. And sometimes, the movies—and their monsters—come to you. At any moment, without notice, monsters once relegated to the screen become a reality. Aliens and demons, dragons and ghosts, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and seemingly ordinary people who are just plain evil.

At Turtle Beach, MoCo revels in a carefree life until encountering Uku, a notoriously grumpy mud crab. Curiosity sparked, MoCo is determined to unravel the crab’s angst. Seeking guidance from wise hermit crab JiJi, MoCo learns a remarkable equation for embracing life fully. Japanese-born author Steve Sombrero draws from his personal struggles during adolescence, weaving a poignant narrative exploring themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of living in the present. This mindset transformed his own life and forms the heart of his storytelling.

"Who cares about Public Servants? Brenda Viola does. Why? Because she’s walked in your shoes. As a Public Information Officer for a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, she worked shoulder to shoulder with Municipal Clerks, Librarians, Teachers, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Planning, Police, Firefighters, Administrators, and Elected Officials.

This historical narrative reveals the life of Linda, a young woman struggling to come to grips with her rudderless existence, of her stumbling back to her hometown after a failed marriage, and having to face the judgments of a stoic Japanese mother. Chieko’s life is in stark contrast, having survived the most horrific last days of World War II, and having come of age in occupied Japan where she made a living working in a hostess club serving drinks and dancing with servicemen. Linda wants to write her mother’s story, and Chieko always says no.

A young queen struggles for power in her own kingdom. But mostly, she struggles for love.

Lady and the Tribe is a blueprint for building deep connections. As you listen, you’ll be swept away on a journey of friendship as the author shares her own personal stories and those of other women. In the process, you’ll discover how to find, nurture, and deepen friendships and create a tribe culture that is unique to you.