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Learning to swim in just a few hours is a challenging task, as swimming requires practice, confidence, and a level of comfort in the water. However, this guide can provide you with some guidelines to help you make progress in a short amount of time. This guide is based on real life experience teachings. I have proven time after time that a person with the right disposition may learn to swim, propelling oneself through the water with one's own momentum, in few hours. To get confidence in the water may take more than few hours. Keep in mind that individual results may vary, and it's always ...

He’s the brilliant surgeon with a broken heart. I’m the guarded nurse who swore off love. But some lines are meant to be crossed. After too many heartbreaks, I made a rule: no more men. Especially not at work. But when Dr. Benjamin Carter strides into the hospital where I’m head nurse, my resolve starts to crack. He’s older, gruffer, and carries the kind of regrets that weigh heavy in his eyes. The same man who once saved my father’s life now stands in my path, unraveling the walls I’ve carefully built around my heart. The sparks between us are impossible to ignore, but giving ...

Hard pass on the grumpy billionaire who nearly cost Whiskers one of her nine lives. Never mind that he is the most gorgeous man I have ever laid eyes on. Reeling from my longtime boyfriend's betrayal, I have sworn off men. Until Leonard. Leonard who has everything going for him - handsome and with billions to his name, he is definitely way out of my league. I am after all, just a librarian with no family. But Leonard is proving hard to ignore. His eyes promise me the world, and I am helpless to say no. And Whiskers seem to approve.

When I first laid eyes on Isabella, I knew I was in trouble. She’s my best friend’s sister—and a threat to everything I’ve worked for. Too beautiful, too tempting—too impossible to resist. One night of surrender changes everything, and dark secrets rise to the surface. Now, I’m torn between the woman I can’t stay away from and the revenge I’ve lived for. Her father ordered my parents’ deaths, and nothing can ever be the same. The pull between us is dangerous, but the truth? It’s devastating. With every touch, every kiss, the line between love and betrayal blurs. The ...

William. Retired marine biologist. Widower. Notorious silver fox. Scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package. I moved to this town to escape heartbreak. Getting into a relationship with the town's most desirable widower is not in my plan. But he knows what he wants and won't stop until he gets it. And this time he wants me. Never mind that he is twice my age. The local town's rumor mill is going wild. His adult children are convinced I am the wicked witch bent on stealing their dad. I was supposed to start a new life. Alone. But that explosive kiss has started something I ...

Thanksgiving has always been a bad day for Arabella. From the disaster at her Engagement party to her father's decision to disown her. For seven years, Arabella worked hard to provide for herself and her son. Until her father's summons that she is needed back home. She thinks "this year might just be the time that things turn around for the better". But her father is set in his ways. Instead of welcoming his only grandson, he states that the boy is a problem since he has arranged a marriage of convenience for her. Thank God for the handsome stranger on the plane. Christian swoops in to save...

When Grayson Holt stormed into my life, I knew everything was about to change. He’s the gruff, no-nonsense bodyguard my father hired to keep me in line. Too cold, too guarded—too infuriating. But one heated moment and a shared secret shifts everything. Now, I’m caught between the man I shouldn’t want and the family name I can’t escape. The DuPont legacy is a gilded cage, and Grayson is the only one who makes me feel free. But the deeper we fall, the tighter the chains become. With danger closing in and my father pulling the strings, the lines between duty and desire blur. I’ll ...

Paws and Healing In the quiet aftermath of loss, my world was confined to the boundaries of raising Ethan, my son, whose unique perspective on life challenges me daily. I have accepted that I will grow old alone, and that my focus will be on him. But then came Emily. Her smile is enough to make my days brighter. And the unexpected catalyst, brought close by the simple friendship between her dog and Ethan has ignited a spark I thought long extinguished, making me yearn for a connection I believed was forever lost to me. After one night that blurred the lines between companionship and a ...

Determined to find happiness again, I did the three things my parents told me not to do. One: Quit my job. Fairly easy, since my boss was not exactly pleasant. So hello road trip! Two: Find a young man to marry. I did find a man. But he is far from young. And he comes with complications. Three: Stay away from trouble. Too late. Jake is the President of a biker club currently at war with a rival biker gang. And if I am being honest, I am in danger, too. But I cannot stay away from Jake. I am in too deep. And this just might be my downfall.

Having a wild night with a silver fox is exactly what a jilted heartbroken girl like me needs. While being the daughter of a wealthy man has its perks, right now, the cons seem to outweigh all the advantages. My boyfriend of years is only with me for the money. If I did not walk in on him with his "real" girlfriend, I would still still be a poor rich oblivious girl. One wild night with a silver fox has woken up a fire in me. No more moping around, waiting for love. There's just one problem though. The silver fox works with my Dad. Oh, and I am pregnant.

Sam and I have our whole future planned—college, adventure, and a life filled with love. He’s my best friend, my high school sweetheart, and the boy I can’t imagine my life without. But I never saw Jake coming. Jake, my neighbor and childhood friend, has been watching me, loving me in secret for years. Now, he’s ready to act on his obsession, and he’s not asking for my love. He’s demanding it. When Jake’s obsession turns dangerous, my world unravels in an instant. Trapped, terrified, and far from the safety of Sam’s arms, I realize that Jake won’t let me go. He’ll stop ...

In the high-stakes world of law, my clash with Dante Ravenscroft began in his opulent office. He, the undefeated legal titan, and I, the challenger with victories that apparently lacked significance. Our verbal sparring was laced with tension, petty provocations revealing a side of him that was unexpectedly laughable. As the details of the case unfolded, I sensed an enigma beneath his confident facade. The courtroom awaited, a stage for our legal joust, where our battle of wits would reach its climax. Beyond the legal theatrics, an unexpected connection formed—an entanglement of love ...

When senior resident Liam stumbles into the hospital on his first day, his tardiness earns him the ire of Dr. Siobhan. Her professional demeanor hides a deep-seated suspicion, and her father's position as the hospital director casts a long shadow of doubt over her. But as they clash amidst the sterile corridors, an undeniable attraction simmers beneath the surface. Liam can't help being drawn to the brilliant doctor, even as he navigates the minefield of her past relationships. Siobhan, on the other hand, remains cautious, believing that people only want to get close because of her wealth ...

Living in a small town has quite a few perks - everyone is looking out for you... but everyone knows everything about you, too. Putting my studies on hold is a no-brainer when Grandma was diagnosed with dementia. She raised me alone and this is the least I can do for her. Finding Mr. Right was the last thing on my mind. Until I met Dr. Ethan Carter - our small town's most eligible bachelor. I am at a loss on how to get closer to Ethan. Thank God for my furbaby Max. Everyone at the hospital adores him, Ethan included. What we have is worth pursuing. The connection we have is unlike anything ...

Adam, an investment banker from Manhattan needs a change. After spending a short vacation in Snowfall Springs, he decided to sell everything and move to the cozy town. He buys Coffee Corner, a quaint and charming coffee shop that is popular with the locals. But Coffee Corner isn't entirely empty; it's haunted by the ghost of a woman named Emma. Emma has been in a coma for 15 months. The granddaughter of Coffee Corner's previous owner, she is determined to "return" to her body and get her life back. It turns out that Adam is the only person that can see or hear Emma. They work to figure out ...

A disillusioned soldier, a wrongfully convicted woman both looking for a second chance at life and love. I knew things were bound to be different, but not this way. My grandma is gone, and her legacy - the cookie factory has long been closed. My sister hates me. My path to redemption will be harder than I thought. But then, there's Ben. My childhood sweetheart is nursing the same heartbreak as me. Together, everything seems brighter and easier. But can we emerge from this mess together and whole? Or will we crumble with pressure?

A love that defies tradition, a legacy on the line. Amelia Parker, heiress to a billion-dollar empire, finds herself at the heart of an arranged marriage, destined to unite her with Damon, a man she cannot love. Her life, meticulously planned by the generations before her, leaves no room for the desires of her heart—until Daniel enters the picture. A struggling musician with a heart as fierce as his talent, Daniel is everything Damon is not, and he stirs something in Amelia she cannot ignore. With her company and heart in jeopardy, Amelia is torn between the safety of her arranged ...

Christmas chaos, unexpected romance. In town for a vacation, Edna and Kaleb had an unfortunate first meeting after she inadvertently breaks the display in Kaleb's Christmas store. But Christmas has other plans for these two wounded souls, as they both carry the weight of painful holiday memories. Kaleb lost his parents during the holidays, and Edna's family's joyous celebrations were shattered by a heartbreaking revelation. Kaleb In the midst of twinkling lights and snowflakes, I never expected my Christmas season to be this complicated. She walked into my store, shattering more than just ...

I'm Sarah, a divorced swimming prodigy teaching children with special needs. I miss my son, Liam, who my ex-husband is hiding from me. When I meet Alex, one of my students, I can't help but see Liam in him. Then I meet Alex's father, Ethan, and sparks fly. Ethan and I have an undeniable attraction, but I'm wary after my traumatic divorce. Just as I start to open up, we discover a horrifying truth: Ethan's deceased wife was the one who ran over Liam. The accident put Liam in a coma for three months and led to my ex-husband, Mark, divorcing me and taking custody, blaming me for negligence. ...

Life in Ocean's Edge is anything but easy. Running my small diner while raising my daughter, Emma, who has special needs, leaves me exhausted. Abandoned by my ex-husband, I fight every day to keep us afloat. When Jake walks into my diner, I see just another customer. Little do I know, he's a billionaire doctor, far removed from my world. Yet, he steps in during Emma's crisis, and suddenly, he's not just a stranger. He's my hero. Jake offers to help with the diner, and against my better judgment, I let him. As we work side by side, sparks fly. But his world is so different from mine, and his...