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“You want me to be a mail-order bride to a total stranger?” Abby Mills knew she had to leave her home, but to go and live with a total stranger—for life? Sheltered for eighteen years, Abby makes a promise to her dying mother, the madam of The Red Dog Saloon, to leave the only home she had ever known. The saloon wasn’t a safe place for a beautiful young girl to live without the protection of her mother. With the help of an old friend of her mama’s, Abby finds herself having to make a crucial decision about her future. The offer of a new home with wide-open spaces, fresh air and ...

Joy Carlstrom had just received an answer to her prayer, a miracle in the form of a young cowboy. The western sun beat down on Joy Carlstrom’s young body as she lay sprawled across a pile of dirt that would be her pa’s resting place. With no one to help, she cried out to God. With only a rusty shovel, she needed help to bury her pa. She prayed for a miracle. When the uneven clip-clop of a horse’s hooves sounded behind her, Joy sprang to her feet. A young man stood nearby staring at her. With a tear-streaked face, she waved the rusty shovel like a weapon while demanding, “Who are you...

Explore the magic of Maine—create your ultimate adventure in every season, even if you’ve never set foot in the “Pine Tree State” before! Are you overwhelmed by endless travel sites and generic lists that all blur together? Craving authentic, local adventures instead of crowded tourist traps? Wondering how to make the most of your Maine trip—whether it's your first visit, a solo getaway, or your next memory-making family vacation? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you’re not alone. My Maine Bucket List Made Simple is your trusted companion, blending local wisdom with ...

Business Owner Theo Barnes inherited millions of dollars, stocks, bonds, companies, real estate, and Beskytte Frøet from his grandfather. With a net worth of over a billion dollars, life should be sweet, right? That’s what Theo thought until he learned the same person who murdered his grandfather’s attorney plans to kill him and everyone he loves. It’s a short list. Imani, his lady, tops that list. Even without his inheritance, he’d never tuck tail and run from anyone who thought it was cool to kill an unarmed old man. Imani Randall would love Theo with or without his inheritance. ...

Uber, Lyft, Amazon, Postmates, Doordash, Caviar...the list goes on for sidehustle gigs you can add into your income stream, but they all require you to share some of your profit as a subcontractor. Short on cash, but want to learn how to do the same thing and take control of your life, income, and destiny? No matter how humble the beginnings, you can achieve what you desire most! Learn how to start a business from very little, create a system to free up your time, and develop a mind-set to take you to the top!

Welcome to the Serrated Edge, where we interview early career researchers and graduate students working in humour studies! A companion to the Cutting Edge AHSN podcast, it's a short and sweet '5 questions in 15' minutes format. The Serrated Edge is recorded on the unceded lands of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nations at Monash University Caulfield Campus. We pay our respects to First Nations elders past and present, and acknowledge their long histories of storytelling and humour Intro/outro music: Staying Positive by spinningmerkaba (Creative Commons attribution-noncommercial licence).

Discover four fascinating articles from the June 16, 1888 edition of Literature - An Illustrated Weekly Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 17) that delve into the life and persona of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. These early pieces—Mark Twain At Home, Youth of Mark Twain, and Mark Twain Gossip—offer unique insights and analyses that reveal the man behind the legend for the very first time. Notably, Mark Twain At Home was originally published in the London World. (John Greenman)

When the actions of domestic terrorist’s kill millions of Americans and people worldwide, Dr. Marvin James is called to return from the vacation he planned for months with his sister Fiesta at their aunt’s large ranch in the country. When the poison is released, he becomes a target and must fight for his life, despite being one of the few people who can help find a cure. He calls in his best friend, Zach to help protect his sister and home against those who would destroy them. But Fiesta has changed and is not the person he thinks she is. Luke and Paula are expecting their third child ...

Quinton Morales no longer feared hunger or leaky roofs or collection agents. He fought those demons and, with hard work, won his independence from his shadowy past. Self-made millionaire before the age of 30. Beautiful woman on his arm. Good friends. Security. Most would say he had it made. Most would think he was happy. Most would be wrong. For Jordan Phillips, life became predictable. It wasn’t bad, just, well, predictable. Then her father almost died. Life changed in a blink of an eye. A wake-up call that forced her to make those changes she wanted, needed. Stepping out of her comfort ...

È arrivata una nuova bambina nella classe di Signe. Si chiama Ester e sembra più grande e autonoma dei suoi coetanei. È emozionante stare con lei ed essere la sua migliore amica, perché succede sempre qualcosa di nuovo e imprevedibile. Certe volte però si comporta in modo strano, fa cose sbagliate e sembra che ci siano dei segreti nel suo passato.

After two years away from Limason, Texas, Jess Maxwell is eager to get home. Unfortunately, he knows two mean men—who won’t be happy until he’s dead—are trailing him. Mary Beth is home for the summer from nursing school and has known Jess her whole life. Imagine his surprise that, at the age of nineteen, she’s grown into a real beauty. Jess and Mary Beth are reunited, and this time, sparks fly. Within days of Jess’s return to Limason, the bad men show up and terrorize anyone who gets in their way—including Mary Beth. Jess had planned to court and eventually marry the smart ...

Jocelyn Norwood wasn’t a runaway bride because she never intended to be a bride. On Jocelyn Norwood’s father’s deathbed, she promised him she would marry the banker’s son so he could die with a clean conscience, knowing his daughter would never need anything. Unfortunately, her father didn’t know the true nature of the man he had chosen for her to wed. When the day arrives for the wedding, the maid only finds a wedding dress in the middle of the bathroom floor, and an opened window. To escape Perryville, Texas, Jocelyn takes a stagecoach to Midland Texas and joins a bridal wagon ...

A haunting story of my forbears passed on to me by my grandfather.

"Battle on the Hill" plunges readers into the cutthroat world of politics, where ambition clashes with integrity, and personal vendettas threaten to destroy careers and lives. Terri Summers, a brilliant political strategist with dreams of running a presidential campaign, finds herself at the center of a vicious smear campaign orchestrated by her estranged father. As she grapples with painful family history and fights to maintain her professional reputation, Terri must navigate the treacherous waters of state politics while working as Chief of Staff for Governor Ezra McKenzie. Max Cannon, a ...

Dive into the captivating lives of some of the most renowned Statesmen in American history, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton, among others. This podcast takes you on a journey through their triumphs, trials, and significant contributions. (Summary by Barry Eads)

Land your dream job in just weeks—even if you’re starting over, changing careers, or haven’t crafted a resume in years Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed by today’s job market and unsure how to stand out? Do you wonder how to write a resume that gets noticed, ace interviews (even virtual ones), or plan a career path with confidence? Are you struggling to stay motivated after setbacks, or worried your skills and network aren’t enough for the next big leap? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a recent grad, career changer, returning parent, or ...

Explore California’s best beaches, trails, and hidden gems in just one weekend—without endless online research or crowded tourist traps. Are you longing to experience California’s breathtaking beauty and diversity, but overwhelmed by too many choices and tired of the same old destinations? Have you struggled to find current, practical travel tips—especially ones that suit your pace, accessibility needs, or group? Do you wish for authentic, memory-making adventures that go beyond generic lists and actually fit your lifestyle? If so, you’re in the right place. My California Bucket ...

Hannah Hopkins is on the journey of a lifetime. As part of a small wagon train heading to California in 1897, she and her father know that their new life will be filled with adventure, new horizons, and hardship. When Hannah is the victim of unwanted advances, she is callously shunned by their traveling companions. Worse, her beloved father, a respected physician, dies along the trail after a brief illness. Heartbroken and afraid, the grieving daughter is forced off the wagon train and abandoned to a nightmare. She finds herself the prisoner of an old couple who rob and abuse her. But one...

Embark on a journey through the remarkable lives of individuals who rose from humble beginnings to achieve extraordinary success. This collection of inspiring narratives from around the globe and across various professions, underscores the fact that poverty is not an insurmountable barrier to achievement. These stories illustrate how adversity often fuels ambition and spurs action. Learn from the likes of Lincoln and Garfield, who ascended from their modest farmer-boy origins to the highest office in the land. Be inspired by Ezra Cornell, a mechanic who became a telegraph company mogul and Sir...

Dive into this fascinating anthology of mini biographies featuring extraordinary women who left their mark on history. This includes the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Florence Nightingale, among others. Let narrator Arielle Lipshaw guide you through these inspiring tales.