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On the advice of a five-dollar psychic, Tina Martin, a zany, overworked mother of two, quits her high-powered job and moves her family to Shanghai. Tina yearns for this new setting to bring her the zen-like inner peace she’s always heard about on infomercials. Instead, she becomes a totally exasperated fish out of water. Fish Heads and Duck Skin will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered who they are, why they were put here, and how they ever lived before eating pan-fried pork buns.

He was just another dad at my daughter's school. Another very hot, "former teen heartthrob" dad. One I couldn't get involved with. Lennox Reign was the hottest teen star, over 15 years ago. Now, he's staring me daggers across the principal's office. Not my fault my daughter got in trouble the first day of school and I seem to have "bad mom" stamped on my forehead. But now, not only do I have to see Lennox and his very grown-up body at school drop off, but we're working together on the school bake sale.

Welcome to Hawthorne. A town. A home. A sanctuary. It’s a land of magic, where traditions run deep. Governed by an ancient coven, it’s a place where supernaturals and humans can live in peace. Until now. A powerful witch and a reader, Krista has finally met her match in Nolan: the first person she can't read. A shifter hiding a secret, he's come to help the witches with their problem.

So, what if I grew up behind bars? It's not about where you start; it's all about the journey. Mine took me to Kandahar, where a sea of mines lies in wait under the hot Afghan desert. There, every car could be a bomb; every human your killer. The only thing standing between you and death is me, K-9 Lovely, scouring the desert to detect whatever hungers to kill you. I have the best nose in the business and the guts to match it.

Countless deadly mines lay in wait under the smoldering Afghan desert. In Kandahar, every car could be a bomb; every man, woman, and child could be your killer. There, the only one standing between you and your death is me, Corporal K-9 Butter. Day after scorching day, my K-9 friends and I scour the desert to uncover your killer. But it only takes one mistake. And one bullet...

She’s got a to-do list to die for. But can this contract killer take down the most powerful man in the world? Army veteran Rainey has a lot of blood to shed before her work is done. Left for dead on the battlefields of Afghanistan, she rose again with a divine lethal mission and an otherworldly agenda. But her latest target isn’t on the hit list - he’s in the White House. Warned not to make a martyr of a corrupt president, she must stop a world-class rival assassin so she can create the illusion of a natural death.

Guinness is an irresistible lead character - smart and steadfast but also soulful and delightfully snarky. While the narrative offers adventure and some tragedy throughout, it also delivers humor and great tenderness. The scenes in Afghanistan, where Guinness is eventually deployed, are portrayed with a visceral grittiness. Readers can practically taste the ever present dust permeating the barren landscape. This is Jones’ first volume in her K-9 Heroes series, and it is a lovely tribute to the brave canine officers in the military.

Listen to this sweet, heartwarming, true story about a runaway dog who arrived late one stormy night at my home nestled in the forest on a hilltop on the island of Maui. Most likely, he had fled from an abusive environment. He found refuge at my home. He stepped into my life and opened my heart, becoming my companion and best friend. This was a true godsend. Sparkey's sweet spirit has touched the hearts of many children and adults alike. Share with us our fun adventures at Sparkey's favorite park on Maui known as Giggle Hill.