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This book offers a path to healing and setting a new course for your life after enduring a great loss. Written from the perspective of Life Between Lives, this book reveals that we are souls who have incarnated here on earth to learn and grow toward enlightenment. A great loss is the soul's invitation to return to the purpose we have set for this life after we have lost our way. Author Ann J. Clark shares dozens of stories that illustrate how you can cope with grief, reconnect to your inner self, work through guilt, and receive assistance from the spiritual realm.

Aiden Hawkins. My high school best friend. The one who bolted from this small town years ago. Now he's back, standing in my dad's hospital room, and all that buried history? It's a landmine. I thought I’d left Cedar Ridge behind. Then a storm, a broken-down car, and one too many shared memories forced us into an impossible arrangement—six months of working side by side. He’s still infuriating. Still guarded. And still off-limits. But somewhere between the legal battles, those whispered late nights, and that dizzying dance under the stars? I fell. I fell hard. Now I’m torn between a ...

It’s never easy keeping secrets...Only her desire to crush the Crown’s enemies could induce Lady Lucille Stanford to endure another Season. For years she has worked secretly for the Home Office, and she has come to London with one purpose: Foil the attempted kidnapping of a highly valuable target, identity unknown. Inconveniently, Lord Harrington - Lucy’s brother and guardian - has other plans. He won’t be satisfied until she is at long last married.

Fear. Anger. Guilt These words are repeated over and over throughout this book. Every day is a constant battle for many. A battle to survive. How can you battle your own mind? PTSD Inner Demons, like its forerunner, PTSD No Apologies, contains emotional stories of PTSD survival. PTSD is not limited to combat veterans only. Anyone who has faced intense trauma or abuse is at risk. YOU are NOT alone.

In the days of yore, legends and heroes were born and magic thrived. Fairies and nymphs intermingled with human lives. At the Great Gathering in the epicenter of the vast dense forest, the fairy council and Elders meet. There they meet to plot and plan and manipulate the destinies of kings and royalty. They judge their sins and decide their fates. The young hunter Alexander, strides through the forest, stirring the mists as he strolls. A hooded sorceress, Hannah, slinks through the forest and enters a dark cave to visit her sister, Katarina, chained to the cave's slimy walls.

Lady Grace’s bargain with the devil guaranteed the life of the man she will always love, but the price was giving him up forever. Now Matthew has returned to England, and she finds it impossible to let him go. Freed from a hellish prison on the Continent, Matthew Stanford, Marquess of Harrington, retreats to his country manor. His days obsessed with thoughts of exacting revenge upon the man responsible for his captivity.

Lady Mary Masterson had no objection to being betrothed to Gilbert Talbot until he ridiculed her. Now, years later, it appears her chance for an adventure on the Continent will be thwarted by the very man when he turns up, vowing to keep her safe. Insufferable! If only it weren’t so difficult to ignore her fluttering heart - and the voices constantly touting the advantages of marrying the man who long ago called her a witch.

When Lady Theodora Neale’s papa dies, a volume guarded by her family for generations comes into her possession - and with it, a sacred duty. Lady Theo is determined to honor her papa’s deathbed request to carry out missions directed by the esteemed Lord Archbroke. But when Archbroke suggests they enter into a feigned courtship, Lady Theo is blindsided. She’s willing to put her life on the line for the Crown, but no one said anything about risking her heart!

At the age of 30, while training for a marathon, Elizabeth began experiencing symptoms of ALS. Written by blinking her eyes using a special computer, this audiobook is about persevering with faith at every turn. Practical, yet hilarious, it offers help to those caring and being cared for with a unique perspective. Be motivated and inspired, as Elizabeth takes you on her journey of survival and ongoing recovery. Life doesn't have to end after a terminal diagnosis and in many ways, it truly just begins!

Coaching and Mentoring for Success is a practical way for coaches and mentors to learn the basics they need to do their jobs professionally. If you want to become a more able coach/mentor, or help your team members to develop their skills, this audio book is the place to start. Although primarily aimed at people who are starting out in these roles, Coaching and Mentoring for Success contains tips and techniques that will be of interest for coaches or mentors operating at all levels.

The firefighter next door is about to save my heart. Jackson, my next-door neighbor, is my brother’s best friend, not mine. Looking for a husband isn't on my radar; my priority is protecting my daughter. That's why I moved to this small town where no one knows the shame I carry. But when my ex-husband gets out of prison, fear takes on a new face. Then, my worst nightmare unfolds: my house is engulfed in flames. In that moment of sheer terror, Jackson, the firefighter, emerges from the chaos. He saves more than just my life that night. Offering us a place to stay, Jackson becomes a ...

I never thought that moving back to my hometown would reconnect me with my high school sweetheart. As a CEO, I make a lot of decisions, as a single dad, I decide to leave the city. Returning home to give my daughter a better life, while turning mine upside down or so I thought… Enrolling my daughter in Sammy's dance studio was about fulfilling a promise I made. It wasn’t about reconnecting with a life and love I left behind, in this small town. Seeing Sammy again stirred emotions I thought I'd locked away due to choices and consequences of my past. Her positivity clashed with my ...

This small town single mom brought sunshine to my grumpy life. Settling into Oceanview, I never expected Jenna's vibrant presence. Her dedication to her son, Tyler, tugged at something within me. Yet, my gruff demeanor seemed incongruent with her sunny disposition. Caught off guard by her compassion, I found myself drawn to her, against my better judgment, as her Boss. Witnessing her defend me against office gossip, I glimpsed a side of her that stirred my emotions. As we worked together on a fundraiser, I couldn't shake the realization that my thoughts lingered on her more than they should...

Disappeared without a word, this grumpy billionaire is now returning to this small town to disrupt my life again. Kevin, the man who broke my heart, is back. Wealthy and grumpy and is seeking attention for his injury. Hoping to pick up where he left off. Disregarding the pain and heartbreak he caused. I never thought I’d see him again. Now, he’s my patient, I have to care for him, The tension is palpable, the connection undeniable. Caring for him daily and reminiscing about what we had is pulling at my heartstrings, erasing the pain of my past hurt. Convincing my heart otherwise is not ...

Constant Faithful Secure is more than just a podcast; it's a vibrant community where women come together to explore, grow, and strengthen their faith. Because building resilient faith is not a one-size-fits-all journey but a dynamic and personal process that varies for each woman we seek to explore the diverse ways women navigate this path.Our focus revolves around four foundational pillars that shape the essence of our podcast:Knowing Christ Spiritual Growth Resilience Community Tune in to hear authentic stories from women who have faced challenges head-on, embraced spiritual growth, found ...

Discover the answer to a thriving planet. Get inspired and motivated to make a difference for the environment. You are important. You possess the power to change things. Champion a big adventure. Be a mighty tower of rocket power. You have 10 good years to get the planet going in the right direction. Start now.

This book is rocking communities nationwide, especially the ALS community. Never before has anyone gone into such great detail about what you need to survive and overcome a terminal illness. From how to boost your will to live, to the weapons you need, Elizabeth covers all the bases with her fun style of wit and humor. Loaded with biblical references, this book is a wonderful evangelical tool. This book will either help you to fight for your own life or learn to appreciate the healthy life you already have!

I wasn’t looking for love, but it found me in the most unexpected way, far from the quiet life in my small town. Taking care of my niece and running my art business were my top priorities. But when my best friend asked me to be her brother Jake’s plus-one on a business cruise, I couldn’t say no. Jake—a junior lawyer recovering from a tough breakup—was focused on his career. He needed someone to pose as his girlfriend for appearances. His grumpy attitude clashed with my cheerful spirit, but soon, his kindness began to melt my heart. Before I knew it, what was supposed to be pretend...

You Are Enough is a photobook of 9 women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome it. They defeated issues with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, mental health, infertility, illness, crisis, disabilities, and body image to become independent, stronger, and more confident women. Society and social networking platforms show us beautiful photographs of what we should look like and what we could look like if we use the right products, followed the right diet, exercise daily, and use the right products. They tell us that we, too, could be supermodels and be worthy of love, ...

Laurie Ann Smith takes the reader on a journey back to the "years in between". Those teen-age years where children struggle to find themselves, to test the limits, test the boundaries and without even realizing it, find out just who they are and what they are made of. Those "years in between" are a struggle for many teens as they search for their own place within their own families and society. Many teens find themselves and make it through without too much damage. Many teens find themselves in a whole lot of trouble. I encourage every teen who reads this book to look for the goodness in ...