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Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

In the shifting (or even collapsing) of everything familiar in life, you don’t have to wring your hands in fear. Push past the loss of your “normal” with best-selling author and Bible teacher Laura Story, and step into the new story God is writing for you.

Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams? But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision.

What if the trials of this life are mercies in disguise? What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops contains thirty devotions by Laura Story, whose Grammy Award-winning song "Blessings" has inspired millions. Listeners will be moved by these empowering messages about heartache, healing, and grace.

In this five-session Bible study, recording artist and best-selling author Laura Story demonstrates the ironic joy found when we surrender it all to God and simply give up. Surrendering expectations and power is not a step-by-step process but a willful, daily decision worth every single ounce of effort. Though surrender sometimes flies in the face of our instincts, hopes, and dreams, it’s never without benefit. A surrendered life includes the surprise of a truly full and satisfying existence where trust is reasonable, reconciliation is possible, and relationships can heal.

Jim’s wife Laura has just turned 40, and she can’t help but consider herself “old,” even if she’s as gorgeous as she ever was. Her former coworkers agree: they think she hasn’t aged a day since she left her job at the law firm over a decade ago to be a full-time mom. During a reunion with her former colleagues, Laura learns that one of them has a very particular requirement for the men she brings home, based on the proven fact that size matters. Jim —who harbors hotwife fantasies — sees his opportunity to convince Laura to fulfill his wildest desires. Soon, she is convinced ...

Paige Barrett was living her dream as a journalist in New York City, racking up bylines as a staff writer at The Razor, a cutting-edge online magazine. But when she’s suddenly fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, she finds herself back home in the quaint seaside town of Shoreham, Florida, waiting tables and living in her sister’s guesthouse. Restless and itching for something meaningful to occupy her time, she decides to launch a true-crime podcast about the death of Jessica Cady, a beloved teacher who died mysteriously 20 years earlier.

The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge is a gripping contemporary romance and women’s fiction drama that follows a betrayed heiress as she rises from heartbreak to power. After a devastating divorce that stripped her of more than just love, she’s done playing the victim. Now, she’s taking control. Set against a glamorous backdrop of wealth, high society, and ruthless secrets, this emotionally charged novel explores themes of betrayal, female empowerment, and second chances. Fueled by pain—and a burning desire for justice—she dives headfirst into a world of deception, scandal, and long-...

Toni Danzig is a dirt bag—literally. There’s nothing she enjoys more than being out in the mountains leading adventure tours. On a well-deserved break over a long weekend, she’s DJ-ing karaoke at the Dew Drop Inn when Audrey Adams takes the stage to sing the greatest middle finger break-up song ever, dedicated to her ex-girlfriend. It’s a perfect night that culminates in a transcendental experience in bed…before Audrey rushes out the next day.

A wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons.

Cleveland Noir joins Columbus Noir as the Akashic Noir series continues its tour of Ohio and navigates the dregs of the North Shore.

She’s fighting to protect her grandmother’s legacy. He’s the arrogant competitor next door who’s ruining everything. Olivia Parker pours her heart and soul into her family's bakery, the beloved centerpiece of Harvest Hollow. Sugar & Spice is a place of comfort and tradition, and she's not about to let some slick city transplant with a fancy coffee machine change that. But Daniel Reyes isn't just a newcomer—he's a rival. His modern, minimalist coffee shop opens right next door, threatening to make her cherished bakery a thing of the past. From the moment they meet, it's all-out war...

In the first-ever history of the world's female buccaneers, Pirate Women: the Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas tells the story of women, both real and legendary, who through the ages sailed alongside - and sometimes in command of - their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom.

In Tag’s world, children are disappearing. “Youngers” who venture Outside are windswept—vanishing in the swirling snow—Tag’s sisters among them. Many have tried to find the lost children; all have failed. And since the Other Times, the Powers That Be seem intent on keeping it that way. Little remains from those times: snippets of songs, heaps of plastic trash, and a few banned texts—including a book of fairytales.

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. In Hong Kong Noir, 14 of the city’s finest authors explore the dark heart of the Pearl of the Orient in haunting stories of depravity and despair.

The dramatized story of Esther from the Old Testament and the story of Nehemiah from the Old Testament.

Iris Thomas thought she’d never have to see Sasha Everett again after Sasha seduced her husband and broke up their marriage in a devastating betrayal. But as luck would have it, when Iris’ stepdaughter, Molly, and Sasha’s daughter, Bailey, wind up in the same second-grade class at an elite private school in Los Angeles, they form an instant bond and force the two women back into each other’s lives. Iris wants to put the past behind her and support Molly, but as time goes on, she suspects that Sasha may be guilty of something even worse than adultery....

She traded her successful city career for a quiet life. She never expected to find the one man she left behind. Burnt out and creatively exhausted, graphic designer Clara Bennett escapes the relentless pace of Boston for the one place she ever felt truly herself: her grandmother’s cozy, rambling farmhouse in Maplewood, Vermont. All she wants is peace, quiet, and a chance to heal. What she gets is a reunion with Caleb Foster. Her childhood best friend is no longer the lanky boy she remembers. He’s the handsome, steady owner of the town’s beloved coffee shop, and the connection between ...

From building forts and throwing surprise parties to catching falling stars and learning the true meaning of friendship, each tale is filled with gentle humor, thoughtful lessons, and the simple joys of life. Whether it's Rabbit learning to relax, Piglet discovering his own bravery, or Pooh hosting a Very Special Tea Party, these timeless adventures capture the magic of childhood, the power of imagination, and the comfort of being with friends.

The river was chaos—blood, shouting, and the splash of bodies hitting water. In the midst of it all, I reached out to Cedric, certain he would come for me. But he didn’t. His gaze slid past mine as he pushed me aside, swimming straight for the Lady Eleanor who had drifted farther away. Pain exploded across my face as I struck floating debris, my vision stained red. When I sank, choking and desperate, he never once looked back. And even as I—Jane, his wife—waited, he didn't look back. He still carried Lady Eleanor in his arms, as if she were the only thing that mattered.