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“Without question, Conspiracy of Lies earns a glowing recommendation from me.” —Explore Authors Magazine Set in Miami, the legal thriller Conspiracy of Lies, tells the story of a young lawyer, who in taking on his first drug case unwittingly finds himself in the crosshairs of the CIA and a ruthless federal prosecutor desperate to keep secret their ties to the Santolisma cartel. While Jake's law practice is finally beginning to take off, at home, his marriage is crumbling. He has broken a solemn promise to Elena, his wife, not to defend drug dealers due to her traumatic experiences as a child in her native Colombia. When given the chance to admit what he's done, Jake continues with the lie, again and again. Now with Jake facing imminent arrest and trial, Elena no longer believes in his innocence, and in fear for her safety takes off with the kids. Alone, Jake must now navigate through a judicial system stacked against him, and in some unknowable way regain Elena's love and be reunited with his family.

A prequel to the bestselling Jon Hunt series based on the actual wartime experiences of one man. It's 1939 and war with Germany is inevitable. Already qualified as a pilot, John Hunt can see the writing on the wall and decides to join the Royal Naval Air Service. He goes through the training system but at the end is asked to volunteer for service with the RAF who are desperately short of pilots as the Battle of Britain ramps up. At the same time Heather, his fiancé, joins the Air Transport Auxiliary and also qualifies as a wartime pilot. John is thrown into the savage war in the skies and proves to be as good a pilot as he is lucky. That is until he is shot down and has to bale out of his stricken Hurricane over the Channel Islands. How he manages to escape capture and return to England with the aid of his fiancé proves that both he and Heather have more than a fair share of skill and luck. The Battle of Britain was fought by pilots from many countries and services. This is novel is based on the true story of one man who joined the Royal Navy but flew with the RAF and on some of his actual combat reports and squadron records. He was also the author's father.

Book 1: Remember to Forget One morning changed everything about her life. But could it also set her free? Graphic designer Maggie Anderson has lived under her boyfriend's tyranny for nearly two years…until she's carjacked in New York. Will this terrifying experience be the end for Maggie-or the beginning of a freedom greater than she dares imagine? To gain that freedom, she'll have to remember to forget everything about her old life… Trevor Ashlock is existing, day by day, in the little town of Clayburn, Kansas. Surrounded by too many painful reminders of all he's lost, he fills his time with work, trying desperately to forget. Then a compelling and lovely stranger shows up in Clayburn and turns Trevor's world upside down. Book 2: Leaving November There's one thing she's vowed to never abide in a man… could the horrible rumors be true? Is her life repeating itself? Eight years ago, Vienne Kenney moved away from Clayburn and all its gossip to pursue a law degree in California. But now she has failed the bar exam again. Is she destined to be stuck forever, a failure-just like her father-in this tiny Kansas town? Nine months ago, Jackson Linder left Clayburn with no explanation to anybody. Now he, too, is back. He isn't sure he's ready to face the rumors and well-meaning questions of the town's busybodies. Yet he's determined, once more, to make his art gallery a success-despite the secret that haunts him every day… Book 3: Yesterday's Embers He never thought he'd be widowed…with five young children. She never thought she'd be thirty and still single. But is falling in need the same thing as falling in love? On Thanksgiving Day, Douglas DeVore kissed his beloved wife good-bye, never knowing it would be the last time he'd see her-or their precious daughter, Rachel. Left with five kids to raise on his own, and already juggling two jobs to make ends meet, Doug wonders how he'll manage moment by moment, much less day after day, without Kaye's love and support. When Mickey Valdez, a daycare teacher, hears of the tragedy, she offers to lend a helping hand. After all, it isn't like she has a family of her own waiting for her at home. Her brothers are all happily married, but love seems to have passed her by. Then a spark ignites…but will the flame be too hot to handle?

“Yesterday’s Embers took me through a roller coaster of emotions with the characters tugging at my heart throughout. I wanted so badly for things to turn out well for Doug, Mickey, and the children. I should have known that Deborah Raney wouldn’t fail her readers—or her characters. Yesterday’s Embers is another winner.” —Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of When Love Blooms and A Vote of Confidence He never thought he'd be widowed … with five young children. She never thought she'd be thirty and still single. But is falling in need the same thing as falling in love? On Thanksgiving Day, Douglas DeVore kissed his beloved wife good-bye, never knowing it would be the last time he'd see her-or their precious daughter, Rachel. Left with five kids to raise on his own, and already juggling two jobs to make ends meet, Doug wonders how he'll manage moment by moment, much less day after day, without Kaye's love and support. When Mickey Valdez, a daycare teacher, hears of the tragedy, she offers to lend a helping hand. After all, it isn't like she has a family of her own waiting for her at home. Her brothers are all happily married, but love seems to have passed her by. Then a spark ignites … but will the flame be too hot to handle?

NOTHING IS GOING BACK TO NORMAL. COVID-19 transformed many things: business landscapes, home life, international travel, the meaning of the word "quarantine." This rapid upheaval caught many of us unawares, and now we're tasked with reinventing our lives and redefining success. As we navigate this new reality, we must ask ourselves, how do we move forward from here? Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and executive coach Rick Yvanovich presents Business As UnUsual. In his latest book, Yvanovich outlines the mindsets, daily habits, and skills required to break free from any ruts and get back in the game-your action today determines your success tomorrow. Keep reading to: • Organize your castle for long-lasting success • Recognize coaching as a sought-after 21st-century skill • Understand the evolving landscape of coaching and its opportunities • Align your internal purpose with external goals through mindset and habits • Use unique assessments, tools, and exercises to create a game plan • Upskill and establish critical skills for the next decade • Surround yourself with excellence to achieve excellence Business As UnUsual is the perfect guide for business owners, managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating the current upheaval. This book offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and actionable steps to adapt, overcome, and succeed in the new normal. Embrace the agility of an entrepreneur and a leader and set your sights higher than just surviving the change-learn how to thrive in it. As we embrace this new Renaissance, a period of rebirth and innovation, learn how to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing world. Download and listen to your copy of Business As UnUsual today!

“[The author] makes a compelling case for putting others first to help yourself grow personally and improve your chances of achieving your goals.” —Dr. Kathy Humel, CEO, senior consultant RxKHumel, LLC To live the best life is to live the abundant life. To learn how to live abundantly, it helps to have a guide. Carl Grant III, author of How to Live the Abundant Life, is well-equipped to take that role. With decades of experience as a business leader, community head, and family man, he's learned what it takes to live an abundant life-one that's filled with meaningful activities and social connections, both professional and personal. In this book, listeners will find a step-by-step template for living the abundant life and learn the following: • Developing a positive mindset is vital to living with abundance. • Helping others without expecting anything in return enriches your life in many ways. • Finding your purpose and letting it guide your actions is critical. • Seeking spiritual growth leads you to a life of abundance. • Challenging your assumptions and taking on difficult, risky tasks sharpens your ability to achieve your toughest goals. While material wealth is not necessarily central to the abundant life, living this type of life-with an abundance mindset-can help you attain financial success. The contentment generated by such a life can be a powerful tool for achieving all of your objectives, whether they are centered on your work, personal, or financial activities. Let Carl Grant be your guide in this practical, no-nonsense blueprint to building a life that is rich in all the things that make life worth living. Get a copy now and live abundantly!

Beirut, a city in chaos. After their embassy is bombed, the British decide on a full evacuation and call on the newly formed 844 Naval Air Squadron of Sea King helicopters led by Lieutenant Commander Jonathon Hunt, to conduct the operation. Embarking on the experimental Royal Fleet Auxiliary 'Arapaho,' the squadron almost complete their dangerous task when Jon Hunt's aircraft is shot down and he is taken hostage. Although a rescue is mounted, events move swiftly as a British Cruise ship is seized at sea bringing about a confrontation which only Jon and his squadron can resolve. Based on real events of the 1980s and the author's own military experience, Arapaho is the fourth novel about Jon Hunt, Brian Pearce, and the modern Royal Navy.

America is being flooded with drugs and the US Coast Guard can't find out why. HMS Chester is in the Caribbean conducting trials and is tasked to aid a new anti-drugs Task Force. Helicopter pilot, Lieutenant Commander Jonathon Hunt and his Observer Brian Pearce become involved when it is decided that the war needs to be taken to the enemy. The strength of the British and American military is pitted against the ingenuity of the Columbian drug smuggling cartels and results in a dramatic confrontation off the coast of Columbia. This is the third naval novel following the career of Jon Hunt and once again is based on the author's own military experience.

One year after the Falklands War and the world seems a safer place. Unfortunately 1983 is the year WW3 almost happened. Staggeringly, it was only afterwards that the truth came to light, that the Russians actually went to full Nuclear Alert and came so very close to starting Armageddon. To this day most of the worlds population know nothing about it. Lieutenant Jonathon Hunt (Sea Skimmer) has been appointed to a Commando Helicopter Squadron operating in Northern Norway. It is the height of the Cold War and the Soviets have discovered a secret NATO submarine listening station hidden in the Arctic Ice. They would like to do something about it but cannot come up with a method of attack until they decide on the use of an Ekranoplan. This massive machine known to NATO as the 'Caspian Monster' can get them in and out fast enough to give them the deniability they need. Caught up in events, Jon and his Observer Brian Pearce, find themselves flying a Sea King Mark 4 helicopter from HMS Illustrious up in to the ice in an attempt to stop the Soviets before tragedy occurs. Based on real events of 1983, The Caspian Monster weaves a story around a year in history that most of the world slept through. This is the second book in the series following the career of Jon Hunt in the modern Royal Navy.

A British Top Gun. This book is based on the author's own experience of flying his Lynx helicopter from HMS Andromeda in 1982 and many other true stories from the Falklands War that have never been told before. It is the first of a ten-book series charting the career of Jon Hunt from Lieutenant to Commodore during the turbulent end of the twentieth century. Royal Navy Lynx helicopter pilot Lieutenant Jon Hunt is thrust into the maelstrom of the Falklands War. He is ordered to fly a secret mission into Argentina to contact a French engineer to convince him to sabotage Argentina's deadly Exocet missiles. As the war hots up, Argentina desperately tries to make their missiles more effective and the British try just as desperately to develop countermeasures. Meanwhile, Jon Hunt discovers what it's really like to fly in combat. Eventually, the French engineer and his Argentinian girlfriend find themselves in the Islands just as the British are closing in. In appalling weather, Jon undertakes a rescue attempt which culminates in a desperate encounter in the mountains surrounding Port Stanley just as the final fight for the Islands takes place around them.

Days after graduating from college, Betsabé Ruiz begins her first job on Wall Street, where she plans to save enough money to eventually pursue her dreams of becoming a theatre actress. What she didn't anticipate was that this job would allow her barely enough free time to sleep or hang out with friends, let alone take acting classes. She didn't apprehend the magnitude of the wealth that would be swirling about her, either, or how the long hours and close quarters would infuse her professional relationships with intimacy. Still, she does her best to navigate this uncharted territory at work, where she makes an unlikely best friend and develops an unexpected attraction to her boss. Told in the retrospective as a letter to her unborn son, Daughter of a Promise is a coming-of-age tale in which a naïve Betsabé assumed leaving her past behind was the prerequisite for succeeding as an adult. The wisdom she ultimately passes on to her child, however, is steeped in the very traditions within which her grandmother raised her back in Miami. A modern retelling of the legend of Bathsheba and David, this novel is a reminder that the biological forces of desire and love are timeless and complicated.

When the FBI covers up the disappearance of Agent Matt Stone during an overseas operation, Detective Charlene Taylor refuses to let him become a ghost. Venturing into a lawless and unforgiving Ukraine, she quickly realizes she is entirely out of her depth against a wall of deep-seated corruption. With nowhere else to turn, Charlene recruits the only man capable of surviving this underworld: Calvin Watters, a trusted friend and brutal former enforcer. Together, they must navigate a lethal web of corrupt cops, syndicate killers, and a government conspiracy that spans an entire nation. To uncover the truth and find the missing Americans, Charlene must trust Calvin’s violent instincts before the conspiracy buries them both.

Scott Montgomery was not set up for success. Growing up with little structure and having a reputation as a troublemaker in his teens, the prospects of his moving ahead were limited. His life began to shift when he started working at a local grocery store at sixteen. As he developed new habits and skills, guided by managers and mentors who recognized his potential, he built an unconventional path to significant corporate opportunities. So how has Scott ended up leading Worldgate LLC, a thriving management consulting firm, and coaching other leaders and entrepreneurs on their paths to success? In his book How Did You Get Here?, Scott shares what he learned through stories of his life and career, how he nurtured a mindset that has allowed him to transform his life and become the successful business leader he is today. Montgomery doesn't hold back, offering truthful anecdotes and inspiring insights into what it takes to be a successful leader. How important it is to form and maintain your relationships - personal and professional How habits, routines, self-care and goal-setting enable peak performance How leadership coaching has benefited his career, and how it can benefit yours How the formation, history, and culture of Worldgate LLC influences his success How applying the lessons learned has made him a better partner, husband, and father Scott's definition of success truly focuses on happiness and satisfaction. As he, and his wife Katelyn, are partnered in life and in business, he speaks from experience sharing how to balance running a business, building a family, and achieving outstanding financial, personal, and professional success. His leadership focuses on developing engagement, growth and fostering a learner's mindset. He is proud to lead an amazing team and is committed to the wellbeing of his clients, Worldgate's employees and giving back to his community.

Long ago, Natalie’s mother made a heart-wrenching choice between her two greatest loves. The fallout of that decision shaped Natalie's youth, sparking a rebellious phase that ended in sudden tragedy. Years later, Natalie tries to rebuild her life and finds comfort with a man deeply connected to that painful past. However, her unresolved guilt remains. To truly heal, she travels thousands of miles away, unexpectedly falling for someone entirely different from anyone she has ever met. When faced with a dilemma that mirrors her mother's past choice, Natalie must finally confront her history to find true freedom. "After the Rains" is the compelling sequel to "Beneath a Southern Sky," following Natalie Camfield's journey into adulthood.

All three books in Deborah Raney’s *Camfield Legacy* series are finally together in one collection. Step into the lives of the Camfield family as they face life’s messiness—their struggles with faith, falling in love when they least expect it, and trying to find their place in a small town that never really forgets anything. The story stretches across generations, so you get the heartbreaks and the victories, the old wounds that never quite heal, and the little moments that make a family stronger. Secrets come out, new love finds a way in, and the Camfields realize that life isn’t a straight line—it’s full of twists, mistakes, and second chances. But through everything, love and forgiveness hold them together. If you love novels that feel real and warm—stories about hope, second chances, and family ties that refuse to break—this set is worth diving into. Get ready to meet characters you’ll root for, in a world that feels like it just might be your own.

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with unfamiliar terminology, daily decisions, medications, blood sugar monitoring, and constantly evolving treatment options. In The Ultimate Diabetes Book, endocrinologist and diabetes educator Dr. Ahmet Ergin offers a comprehensive, accessible guide designed for both people newly diagnosed with diabetes and those who have been managing the condition for years. Drawing on his experience treating patients, Dr. Ergin addresses the practical questions that arise throughout the diabetes journey, covering nutrition and lifestyle, medications, blood glucose monitoring, insulin, and modern diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Rather than simply presenting medical information, the book aims to help readers understand their condition and make informed choices about their care. Whether you are taking your first steps after a diagnosis or looking for a clearer, more confident approach to long-term diabetes management, The Ultimate Diabetes Book provides practical knowledge and guidance to help make living with diabetes more manageable—and empower readers to take an active role in their health.

Her Second Husband Healed the Sorrow of a Tragic Loss. Her First Has Just Returned from the Dead. Which Man Has the Right to Claim Daria’s Heart? After two years of serving as a missionary in a remote area of South America, Daria Camfield has returned to the States to mourn her husband, reportedly killed while providing medical aid to a neighboring Colombian village. One family discovers how God can redeem any tragedy. At first, Daria finds comfort only in the daughter born to her after Nate’s tragic death. As she begins to heal, she also finds a listening ear and a tender heart in her new boss, veterinarian Colson Hunter. Determined to move forward with life, Daria ignores the still small voice calling her to wait and accepts Cole’s marriage proposal. But after the wedding, Daria’s new dream life turns into a nightmare with the arrival of an unbelievable telegram:“Nathan Camfield found alive. Flying into K.C. Int’l. via Bogota…” Now two men have the right to her daughter, her life, and her love. Will Daria return to her beloved first husband, abandoning Cole? Or will she reject Nate and choose the only man her daughter has ever called “Daddy”—a man she has come to cherish with all her heart?

“Gentiles, Jews, and secular beach rats of all stripe will find adventure here.” —The Surfer’s Journal Growing up under the spell of surfdoms coveted mecca, Malibu Beach, Norm Shifren risks missing his own bar mitzvah to take his first shaky ride at the fabled surf spot. Benignly apathetic about his Jewishness, Shifren pursues his dream of becoming a big-wave surfer, lifeguard, and triathlete. Shifren's circuitous journey evolves into a spiritual quest that takes him from the pristine waves of Hawaii and Mexico, to intermarriage in Germany, a soldier's duty in Israel, and finally, to a small shtetl in Israel, where he learns the mysteries of the Jewish ancients. His true-life saga is one of new found Jewish consciousness and eye opening self-revelation. Shifren's life comes full circle as he finds G-d not in the synagogue, but in the majesty of Jewish mysticism and the vast power of the ocean.

“This is a historical gem! You are a laureate and your work merits being a permanent part of surfing heritage. A warm aloha.” —Gary Stellern, past President, Malibu Surfing Association Where the Torah meets the surf, Surfers Who Don't Surf is six decades of surf adventures and memories from the Surfing Rabbi-Nachum Shifren. This book travels from the 1960s to the twenty-first century, Malibu to Mexico, Hawaii to Puerto Rico and details an eclectic cast of characters famous and anonymous that includes: Tom Zahn, Miki "Da Cat" Dora, Marilyn Monroe, Honolulu Lulu, Pat Tobin, Mike Doyle, surfing's Calamity Jane, Indo Dan, and many other characters you might expect and not expect. With words of wisdom by the known and saintly kabbalist, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Surfers Who Don't Surf mixes the spiritual and the earthly with humor and surf stoke. For those who have listened to Rabbi Shifren's first book, Surfing Rabbi, they will find a rich experience by spirit and sea.

POOR LEADERSHIP IS PARALYZING CORPORATE AMERICA. The root cause? Insecurity and ignorance. To protect your organization—and your career—you must discover which one is holding you back. Do you know which one it is? In his latest publication, CEO and founder of Brainard Strategy, Michael Brainard, details the eight disciplines that must be adopted, implemented and mastered in order to truly accelerate the journey towards effective leadership development. An exploration into psychological and positive behavioral conditioning, Brainard draws on his comprehensive Ph.D. research to create a prolific manifesto becoming the type of leader you’ve always aspired to be. Keep reading to discover: * Why emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of developing the skills required to positively influence other people as a leader * Real life case studies that highlight the efficacy of implementing the eight disciplines * How the biological perspective and bias trifecta can unknowingly cause us to make decisions based on incomplete interpretations * Why retroactive interference is the primary influencer of after-the-fact experiences on our memory * The three ways to effectively influence other human beings via language, behaviors, and incentives * How to utilize the hourglass model to optimize culture, vision, and strategy by collecting key information from the larger system within your organization Download "How to Become an Effective Leader" and listen today to give your own psychological hardwiring the upgrade it deserves!

HER FAMILY'S LEGACY HAD BEEN FULL OF DEEP SORROW. AND NOW IT LOOKED AS IF HER LIFE WOULD FOLLOW THE SAME PATH. BUT HER GOD WAS STILL IN THE BUSINESS OF REDEMPTION. After a joyful wedding in Kansas, Natalie Camfield Chambers is back in the village of Timoné in South America with her beloved husband, David Chambers. But the adjustments to married life while serving on the mission field in a remote Colombian village along the Rio Guaviare are more than either Natalie or David bargained for. The growing unrest in the country only adds to the challenges they face. When the village is invaded by guerrilla soldiers and one of their Timoné neighbors, a young mother, goes missing, Natalie and David find themselves caring for her small daughter, even as Natalie has begun to suspect that she is carrying their own child. When a trip by boat on the Guaviare turns treacherous and ultimately deadly, Natalie and David face the fight of their lives. Their faith-and their love-will be tested in ways they never dreamed, and the decisions they make will echo for generations to come.

“Marnye Young is an extremely versatile voice that brings any character, young or old, real or fictional, to life.” —K. R. Thompson, New York Times bestselling author The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialized in The Strand magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Holmes and Watson investigate the case. This was the first appearance of Holmes since his apparent death in The Final Problem, and the success of The Hound of the Baskervilles led to the character's eventual revival. Not only was it the first Sherlock Holmes story to be released in the twentieth century, it was the first story that seemingly endeavored into the world of the supernatural which would challenge Holmes's idea of rational existence.

“This is a space opera that plays out on a grand scale, and Young conducted it with aplomb.” —Pop Cults The Confederation of Man has overseen humanity's prosperous expansion for almost eight centuries, with the Confederation Fleet its bulwark against all enemies both internal and external. Despite its numerous successes, the Fleet is a shield that is becoming warped by the schism between its Carrier and Line factions. In the year 3050, Fleet Admiral Malinverni has overseen the design and commissioning of a vessel intended to merge the best of both factions: the battlecruiser Constitution. Intended as a harbinger of a better future, the Constitution is considered a flawed concept by all except her crew. If either Fleet faction has its way, neither the Constitution nor her captain, Mackenzie Bolan, will ever get a chance to prove their naysayers incorrect. The starliner Titanic is considered to be the epitome of her type. With a handpicked crew, the Titanic is expected to see to passengers' every need and whim, be it a rare artifact of opulence to stringent, discreet security. Unfortunately Captain Abraham Herrod, her master, is confronted with the growing likelihood that his vessel may soon be rendered obsolete by the ever pressing march of technology. Pushed by his superiors, Captain Herrod must decide just how far he's willing to go in an attempt to prolong the "Golden Age of Starliners." At the convergence of these two ships' path lies carnage unimaginable to either of their crews. Packed full of action, mecha, and mayhem, An Unproven Concept is a chilling tale of First Contact gone terribly awry.

“Leaving November gently plays the heartstrings and embraces the spirit in the name of love.” —Linda Windsor, author of Wedding Bell Blues There's one thing she's vowed to never abide in a man … could the horrible rumors be true? Is her life repeating itself? Eight years ago, Vienne Kenney moved away from Clayburn and all its gossip to pursue a law degree in California. But now she has failed the bar exam again. Is she destined to be stuck forever, a failure-just like her father-in this tiny Kansas town? Nine months ago, Jackson Linder left Clayburn with no explanation to anybody. Now he, too, is back. He isn't sure he's ready to face the rumors and well-meaning questions of the town's busybodies. Yet he's determined, once more, to make his art gallery a success-despite the secret that haunts him every day … This novel was originally published in 2008 under the same title.

“Wow. Remember to Forget has it all: a gentle love story that won’t let go, with crosscurrents pulling way deeper than you expect. Pack your bags, because your heart is going to Clayburn, Kansas!” —Robert Elmer, author of The Recital One morning changed everything about her life. But could it also set her free? Graphic designer Maggie Anderson has lived under her boyfriend's tyranny for nearly two years … until she's carjacked in New York. Will this terrifying experience be the end for Maggie-or the beginning of a freedom greater than she dares imagine? To gain that freedom, she'll have to remember to forget everything about her old life … Trevor Ashlock is existing, day by day, in the little town of Clayburn, Kansas. Surrounded by too many painful reminders of all he's lost, he fills his time with work, trying desperately to forget. Then a compelling and lovely stranger shows up in Clayburn and turns Trevor's world upside down.

Katie and Amy are back! In 'the CULL - Bloodstone' the trouble is intense. Two new enemies emerge as the relationship between Amy and the 'new' Katie evolves in unexpected ways. Katie is searching for answers; a new ally may help in her quest. Amy finds herself taking on a powerful adversary without the help of her partner. An old nemesis returns in an unforeseen twist in this thrilling continuation of 'the CULL - Bloodline.'

The financial health of your organization depends on it! Bernie Haffey's Cutting Through is a comprehensive exploration into the nuances of the key high performance management systems that turn good companies into great ones! SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A SYSTEM! Doctors, mechanics, pilots … What do all of these professionals have in common? Simple: each operates within the framework of an established set of principles that guides all they do. Just as you wouldn't build a house by first tacking on a roof, you can't expect your business to flourish without understanding the underlying mechanisms that drive it. You need a foundation, an order, a system. Cutting Through is the blueprint to discovering and optimizing that system. The ideological quicksand of leadership trial-by-fire is gone. The best businesses of tomorrow will need to be equipped with a robust management system that drives performance from the ground up! How do you get there? Here's a hint: you can't intuit it; it's going to take some work. Eliminate, simplify, and optimize your internal processes to achieve breakthrough business results!

Oh, you want dinner to be convenient? You’re up for cooking it, but not the planning and preparation? What a drag it is maintaining a large inventory of fresh ingredients, and if you don’t, then that’s an extra trip to the store. The grocery store is busy and you abhor the self-service registers, let alone with a cartful of items. Ok, so you’ve got all the ingredients you could possibly need this week, but now what recipe? “What’s for dinner?” The question everyone asks, but no one wants to hear. There has got to be an easier way! Well, there is. Have a kit delivered to your door like clockwork containing all the ingredients necessary to cook a preselected delicious-looking meal, all from home on your phone or computer? Uhmm, YES PLEASE! But, if something seems too good to be true … Let’s take a step back and consider a few things about a meal kit service: • Cost: Quite expensive comparatively • Portions: Generally considered to be small • Freshness: Are you home to receive the delivery? • Waste: Individual wrapping of every single item • Food allergies: Get outta here The problem is … What’s the alternative? Enter this book. There are simple ways to replicate what these services do for you that require only a similar amount of effort on your part. We will expand on all of the downsides to meal kits, and then give you solutions to replicate them. And for good measure, why not throw in a 7-Day healthy meal plan that is still delicious. Fair warning, these meals are not vegetarian or vegan friendly. However, most people who follow those lifestyles also know how to make substitutions. With recommended daily intake of particular food groups, you’ll be off to the races with your new knowledge, eating healthy, losing weight if that’s your goal, and doing so in an efficient and cost-effective manner! Speaking of cost, this book is 1/3 the cost of 1 meal from a subscription service. What have you got to lose? Buy now and stop emptying your wallet!

“Bridges is quintessential Deborah Raney: small town charm, a gentle, compelling love story, and enchanting secondary characters.” —Tamera Alexander, USA Today bestselling author Facing an empty nest for the first time since the death of her husband, Dan, three years ago, Tess Everett immerses herself in volunteer work for the Winterset public parks, home of the famous covered bridges of Madison County, Iowa. But when former resident J.W. McRae shows up at one of the bridges with paintbrushes and easel, sparks fly-because J.W. was once married to Tess's late friend Char. Worse, J.W. was a deadbeat dad to Char's son, Wynn-then a college student-who Tess and Dan took under their wings after his mom's death.

In the four years since her husband's death, Melanie LaSalle's life has been consumed with managing the family design firm and caring for her five-year-old daughter, Jerica. The possibility of a new relationship is the last thing on her mind. But when Melanie meets Joel Ellington, a new staff member at her church, she is instantly attracted to his warm spirit. As their friendship deepens, however, Melanie is troubled by something she can't quite understand or explain. Joel's past seems to be off-limits, even to Melanie. Because of her growing feelings for him, Melanie pushes her doubts away. But when Joel disappears, along with the contents of a church bank account, she can no longer ignore her suspicions. Now, torn between her feelings for Joel and the evidence mounting against him, Melanie faces a heart-wrenching decision: to forget the man who gave her reason to love again or to trust Joel enough to give him her heart. Exploring themes of the importance of truth, loyalty, and trust, A Scarlet Cord illustrates that who we truly are depends little on outward appearances and solely on our relationship with God and on the fact that through faith in Him, we can find places of comfort, healing, and selfless love.

“Shawn Johal’s first book is an instant classic; I read it in one evening. Through his brilliant storytelling, we can see ourselves, the decisions we make, and the choices that impact our happiness.” —Robert Glazer, USA Today bestselling author The Happy Leader, written by highly regarded entrepreneur, happiness, and business coach Shawn Johal, is a life-changing story about human transformation-from the triumph over grief, despair, and frustration to the powerful healing brought on by forgiveness. Warning! The Happy Leader can revolutionize your life by opening your heart and mind to new possibilities, a fresh perspective, and the inspiration to take action. You might even find yourself signing up for a marathon! The Happy Leader, at its heart, is a story that tells us happiness and success are within our reach, and all we need is for someone to nudge us in the right direction.

To avenge the death of his father, a US Navy SEAL leads a counterstrike against Al-Qaeda. Saudi-trained Al-Qaeda launches an attack on Camp Delta, the terrorist prison facility at US Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The assault mirrors not only the brutality and sophistication of the assault that killed his father but mimics the SEAL's own tactics. Lieutenant Commander Grant Chisolm must outsmart the head of the fanatical movement, Shakir Amir. Chisolm prepares his men to stop an attack he's expecting to come from the water. When he realizes he's about to clash with Al-Qaeda forces coming from all directions and wearing suicide vests-2:00 AM is the scheduled detonation time-he crosses international borders and confronts Cuban forces as well as those of Shakir Amir. Hours later, his forces slaughtered, a badly wounded Amir, bleeding and delusional, floats off the coast of Guantanamo.

Designed to Win, written by Po Chung-the co-founder of DHL-reveals the industry secrets they used to build a worldwide network that now operates in more than 200 countries and territories! Warning: Listening to this book and following the advice within can result in designing an industry that doesn't yet exist! Start listening now to: • Discover how caring about things bigger than ourselves drives effective leadership • Find out how a unique marriage between Eastern and Western values inspired an inter-cultural leadership model • Discover why you should address leadership needs rather than management needs • Learn how to design, develop, and lead a global service network • Understand why superior leaders practice noble visions, competence, character and care • Learn how to articulate human-and company-actualization Figure out how better followers and leaders build more competitive networks • Discover how happy people led by happy leaders run like a well-oiled machine • and much more! Designed to Win answers the question: How do I design a global company?

Jack and Elsa knew one thing: Miami was magical-and full of wealthy businessmen just begging to be conned out of their money. Jack uses Elsa's confidence as an erotic dancer to lure men into embarrassing situations that they will pay generously to escape from. Could this trick continue to bring in riches for this unscrupulous pair? When Jack and Elsa target Irish-American tycoon Simon Walsh, Jack believes the payday could well be their last-and he may be right. The scam goes dangerously wrong, and Jack attempts a new form of deceit to extract an even more enormous amount of money from Walsh. His scheme involves his dangerous contacts in the criminal underworld. Surely being a seasoned con would pave the way for Jack and Elsa to live the rest of their days comfortably well-off. Or has Jack gone too far?

First published in 1890, The Sign of the Four is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second book starring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The story is complex, involving a secret between four ex-cons from India and a hidden treasure. More complex than the first Holmes novel, The Sign of the Four also introduces the detective's drug habit and leaves breadcrumbs for the listener that lead toward the final resolution. Each year following the strange disappearance of her father, Miss Morstan has received a present of a rare and lustrous pearl. Now, on the day she is summoned to meet her anonymous benefactor, she consults Holmes and Watson.

A shocking revelation could tear them apart … or open their eyes to a whole new world. Olivia Cline has followed her husband to a new town, hoping for a fresh start after Derek's affair with a coworker. But even before they move into their new home, tragedy strikes, and Derek is gone. With no job and precious little money, how will she cope? Going back to Chicago isn't an option. Especially not after Olivia's shocking discovery only weeks after Derek's death. Her answer comes in a job posting-and the handsome, brooding artist who posted it. Acclaimed artist Reed Vincent has recently regained his eyesight, thanks to a corneal transplant. But to help him through the transition, he needs an assistant in his studio. Olivia, an aspiring artist herself, is just what Reed was looking for. And easy on the eyes, too. Through Reed's eyes, Olivia begins to see the possibilities before her. Before them. Until, in a flash of insight, she knows why his signature is so hauntingly familiar … The revelation could tear the couple apart … or open their eyes to a new journey from sorrow to joy. This novel was originally published in 2009 under the same title. It has been updated from the original and includes an all-new epilogue!

“Luke Murphy ramps up the thrill factor with Red Zone—an awesome, gotta-know-what-happens-next novel. Murphy knows how to entertain. I tore through Red Zone in a single sitting, and didn’t want the book to end. This should be on your Do-Not-Miss list to read this fall” —Linda Castillo, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author The prodigal son … Calvin Watters hasn't been back to USC since the day his scholarship and humility were stripped from the former running back. Calvin had cut all ties to the school, but now finds himself pulled back, when a woman's dead body is found on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum football field. … returns home. Detective Charlene Taylor's new homicide case, a freshman cheerleader's murder at USC, is complicated. Charlene knows that the USC football team is a close knit family, and getting inside the trusted circle, as a cop, is unlikely. Calvin Watters is a game-changer … When Calvin and Charlene meet up on the Coliseum turf, Charlene sees an opportunity to use Calvin to penetrate the Trojan family circle. Little does the detective know, Calvin is now an outsider at USC, no longer welcomed-with many who will go a long way to see the former football star fail. Can Calvin and Charlene work together to uncover the truth, or will their egos interfere with what could be a powerful partnership?

Tara just wants to be loved. But life makes other plans. Will she take another chance on her first love or realize that self-esteem comes from within? Looking back, Tara Carter wonders if what followed her first kiss was a warning of things to come. At the young age of ten, her heart broke when her best friend Trey moved 1,500 miles away. Crossing paths five years later, the two teens exchange beautiful letters that cement their love. They embark on an idealized relationship, despite trauma and heartbreak on both sides, only to be forced apart shortly after. Tara enters college and is forced to confront the ugly side of life, losing contact with her first love. As time marches on, she yearns to know what could have been … until fate presents her with one last opportunity twenty years later. Will she take it? If you like courageous women, raw emotions, and real-life issues, then you'll love Tasche Laine's slice-of-life tale-a moving fictional memoir based on a true story.

“Glorious for reading aloud.” —New York Times In the village of Liver-and-Onions, there was a Potato Face Blind Man who used to play an accordion on the corner near the post office. The sometime narrator of these tales, he transports readers and listeners to Rootabaga Country, where the railroad tracks go from straight to zigzag, the pigs wear bibs, and the Village of Cream Puffs floats in the wind, looking like a little hat that you could wear on the end of your thumb. Carl Sandburg, the beloved folk chronicler and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, invented these stories for his own daughters. Populated by corn fairies, circus performers, and such memorable characters as Poker Face the Baboon, Hot Dog the Tiger, and Gimme the Ax, Rootabaga Country is built with the homespun poetry of the American frontier. The stories' inspired nonsense-loaded with rhythm, humor, and tongue-twisting names-fires the imagination and pulls at the heartstrings.

“A civil war romance that blends heroic choices with faithful love.” —A. K. Frailey, author of Last of Her Kind The Civil War rages around her, yet Brigid McGinnis has her life planned out. That was, until she stumbles across an unconscious Confederate soldier on her father's property. A blow to the head stole Dominic Warner's memory. The beautiful fraulein who nurses him back to health steals something even more important-his heart. For political and societal reasons, Brigid and Dominic must go their separate ways. They each get caught up in the war and put their lives on the line to remain true to the values and faith they share. Follow Brigid and Dominic from the battlefields surrounding Atlanta, along slave escape routes, to Little Rock, and eventually to the plains of Eastern Texas, as they learn to trust, forgive, love, and surrender to a plan greater than their own.

Are you ready to disrupt your industry? Disruptive Leadership, written by the founder of Babylon Telecommunications, reveals the 8 counterintuitive secrets that will skyrocket your business! Warning: reading this book and following the advice within can result in developing the key trait of disruptive leadership that has been integral to the success of leaders such as Melinda Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, and Jeff Weiner. Start reading now to: • Discover how trusting your intuition lights your path toward wisdom; • Find out why only giving others as much information as they can handle is a win-win; • Discover how to build, sell, and rebuild a business; • Learn the pitfalls of taking the power away from your partners; • Understand the logical reason to get your ego out of the way; • Learn how to improve yourself by embracing failure; • Figure out how to guide others with humility and thoughtfulness; • Discover how permitting others to manage their own decisions empowers your workforce; • and Much more. Disruptive Leadership: 8 Counterintuitive Secrets to Running a Successful Business answers the question: How do I use my successes and my failures to lead others?

“Great book for the beginning investor, and solid tips for those with decades of experience! Sanjay instructs us on how to achieve financial freedom by working diligently—step-by-step with tried-and-true methods that simply work. I particularly enjoyed learning about the four-dimensional investment and have added new and effective steps to my own investment process. Many thanks!” Tom Fedro, co-founder of Paragon Software Group and author of Next Level Selling Are you stuck in the middle-class trap and want to earn your way out? Invest and Grow Rich is a factually-based personal finance "boot camp" that offers easy-to-follow concepts that will appeal to those seeking approachable solutions to managing budgets and assets. All concepts are explained with the example of rental-property investing, but the same thinking can be used for any kind of investment or business. It's "Money Mastery for the Middle Class." Warning: Reading this book and following the advice within can cause a significant improvement in your financial status! Discover the eleven surprisingly common-sense money concepts followed by millionaires. Start reading now to: • Learn how to compound your net worth: it's easier than you think • Find out the common mistakes everyone makes around good and bad debt • Discover new ways to reboot your leveraging skills • Learn the difference between active and passive income • Understand necessities, liabilities, and assets • Learn about four-dimensional investing • Figure out how to beat inflation • Discover the one change every millionaire-in-training learns to make • Learn about supersize downsizing Invest and Grow Rich answers the question: What actions do self-made breadwinners routinely practice? Grab your copy now and start growing rich today!

“Expect a great return on the time you’ll invest in reading this book.” —Al Statz, president and founder, Exit Strategies Group, Inc. Dramatically increase your wealth and secure your retirement by unlocking the "real value" hidden in your business. Whether you're looking to attract investors, sell your company, retire in style, or reach a new level of success, maximizing the value of a business should be the heart of all operational and longer-term strategic planning. But how do you identify and focus on those factors that improve value while reducing risk? This insightful book by business valuation expert and international bestselling author, Richard Mowrey shows you exactly how to use the information in your valuation report to take meaningful stress-free steps toward financial freedom as well as personal and business success. Who is this book for? How Can I Increase the Value of My Business? was specifically written to help business owners and their advisors who want to: Discover exactly what really impacts a business's worth Learn what specific operational focus matters most to potential business investors Deploy value measures to accelerate major value increases Understand and reduce the potential loss of value in an "unplanned" ownership transfer Reduce the risks as seen through the eyes of prospective buyers Reduce operating risks that can negatively impact transaction values For more than three decades Certified Management Accountant and Certified Business Appraiser, Richard Mowrey has built a reputation as an expert in the valuation and the ownership transfer of privately held businesses. His direct, conversational approach has provided invaluable guidance to business owners that has dramatically increased the value of their businesses. The examples in this book are an extension of the methods Mowrey uses with his private clients to ensure owners fully understand valuation principles and how to impact value drivers. This book shows you how to: Cultivate a value planning environment to optimally use new-found business intelligence Examine and benefit from your business's primary value drivers Find hidden assets that can contribute to your financial goals Deploy the Gordon Growth Model as you start the planning journey Quickly gain momentum toward better estate, financial and business planning You'll learn why it is important to understand the basics of business valuation and readiness assessment-both qualitative and quantitative. By systematically measuring and increasing the value of your business you can aim at the valuation target needed to fill your long-term retirement financial gap. Preparation for the future based on a current valuation report when used effectively, will pay big, big dividends! This easy to read book also addresses: The mindset required to break away from the pull of daily business issues How big a difference an early focus on value assessment can make to your family How small improvements in multiple business areas combine to dramatically increase value What you should know about the "transferability pyramid" to foster continuous improvements For any business owner, there are sometimes more questions than answers about how to create a "value-building" blueprint they can use. How Can I Increase the Value of My Business? offers a time-tested approach to answer those questions and to put any business owner on a path to consistently increase the value of their business.

If time shattered, taking away everything you loved, how far would you go to get it all back? Arriving at a lodge in Norfolk for a long weekend retreat, a group of friends meet for a thirtieth birthday celebration. Before the weekend is over, five of them will die. Trapped in a thirty-three-hour time loop, only Hal and Kara have the ability to alter fate and prevent the deaths of their friends. But in order to unravel the secrets hidden within their own past, they must first learn how to adapt to the new rules of their reality. Time, however, is a relentless force-one which will stop at nothing to ensure that events unfold exactly as destiny dictates. With time no longer on their side, Hal and Kara will have to decide just how far they are willing to go to free themselves from their perpetual prison, and exactly what they are prepared to sacrifice to defeat an enemy that has already won. Only one thing is certain: every action has a consequence.

“Maggie Mae Gallagher writes with warmth and a wonderfully compelling voice—I loved The Fixer Upper!” —Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author Abby Callier is more in love with Shakespearean heroes than any real man, and she's beginning to wonder if there is life for her outside the pages of a book. It doesn't help that her esteemed parents tend to view her as they would one of their science experiments gone wrong. On the eve of finishing her dissertation, she escapes her staid existence to live in the house she inherited from her Great Aunt Evie in the small town of Echo Springs, Colorado. Because, let's face it, when a woman starts comparing her life to horror films, it might be time for a break. Sheriff Nate Barnes believes in law and order and carefully building the life you want. In his spare time, he has been remodeling his house in the hope that one day it will be filled with the family he makes. But Nate doesn't like drama or complications and tends to avoid them at all costs. And yet, when Miss Abigail Callier, his newest neighbor, beans him with a nine iron, he can't help but wonder if she might just be the complication he's been searching for all along. It doesn't hurt that he's discovered a journal hidden away by the previous tenant, and decides to use Old Man Turner's advice to romance Abby into his life. Abby never expected her next-door neighbor, the newly dubbed Sheriff Stud Muffin, to be just the distraction her world needed. The problem is she doesn't know whether she should make Echo Springs her home, or if this town is just a stopover point in her life's trajectory. And she doesn't want to tell Nate that she might not be sticking around-even though she should, because it's the right thing to do, the honest thing-because then all the scintillatingly hot kisses with the Sheriff will come to an abrupt halt. Did she mention that he's a really great kisser?

How far will he go to have his revenge? When the fingers of dead women start showing up in the Supreme Court's mail, ex-FBI Agent Jeremy Winter is brought back to the Bureau to aid in the investigation. Agent Maggie Keeley, his girlfriend and now boss, leads the search for the serial killer. Together, Jeremy and Maggie learn the five remaining cities on the murderer's list, but they have no idea when the killer will strike or whom he will target. When they stumble upon a clue at the scene of a young woman's death, the case focuses on an abandoned ramshackle home in sparsely populated west Texas. As the FBI closes in, the ante is upped in ways no one could have imagined, forcing Jeremy to choose between justice and revenge.

“A poignant inspirational romance…Evangelical Christian readers who like a strong moral message at the center of their fiction should enjoy this novel.” —Publishers Weekly "Dr. Botox" to the bored rich women of Chicago, plastic surgeon Max Jordan is shocked by his son Joshua's decision to focus his medical degree and talent on Haitian orphans. Embittered by Joshua's sudden death, Max searches for resolution in the place his son called home-an orphanage outside of Port au Prince. The selflessness of Joshua's coworkers stuns Max. He is particularly taken with American volunteer Valerie Austin, whose dream of a tropical honeymoon has been crushed, replaced by a stint working in the impoverished orphanage. But Valerie's view of Joshua's sacrifice-and her own-challenges everything Max knows. Have the doors to his gilded cage finally opened to a freedom he's never known?

Set in a small English village during 1812, this classic novel is one of the greatest love stories ever told! A poor country squire is trying to find husbands for his five daughters. When one of them, Elizabeth, meets rich Mr. Darcy at a dance, they don't find much in common. But during the next few months, they overcome their differences and fall in love. “The wit of Jane Austen has for partner the perfection of her taste.” —Virginia Woolf

“A gripping and action-filled story line make this sequel a standout page-turner.” —Booklife Prize Critic’s Report For a young victim of human trafficking, FBI Agent Nick Lawrence is the only hope. Nick Lawrence rejoins his old unit, the FBI's Violent Crimes against Children task force. The career move puts him in Austin, Texas-and onto the case of a young girl on the run. She has been thrust into a foreign land against her will. Armed only with a set of skills bestowed by her father, she embarks on a perilous journey to keep a promise-as she is hunted by a ruthless human trafficking ring. Nick teams up with local law enforcement, intent on saving the girl and dismantling the criminal organization trying to reach her first. But as a greater conspiracy unfolds, Nick finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The opposition is more powerful than he could have imagined, and they're intent on silencing him-and the girl-forever. With his second installment in the Nick Lawrence series, Shea delivers a fast-paced, thrill-filled sequel to its well-received predecessor, Kill List.

“Shea’s background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity.” —Williamson County Sun (Texas) To stop a terrorist attack, a veteran FBI agent must join forces with a bank robber. FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence has just transferred to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut's New Haven field office. Near his breaking point after the recent death of his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother. Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached his own breaking point. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his early termination, Declan is desperate for a way to provide for his wife and three daughters. Tapping into an elite skill set forged during his time as a US Navy special warfare operator and using the insider knowledge of a former police officer, Declan crosses the threshold and commits the perfect crime. Nick Lawrence is assigned to the case and begins closing in. But when a series of terrorist attacks rattles the nation, the two men find their fates intertwined. And the only way to prevent the next attack is to work together.

A fast-paced adventure and mystery to satisfy children, parents, teachers, and librarians all over the world. Jake's Quest for the Five Stones empowers and teaches children the value of self-worth, hope, trust, and how important it is to know one's own character and feelings. When Jake's community turns its back on him, he goes on a secret quest to find a rare flower that can help him solve his challenges. Along this journey, Jake learns how to connect with crystals and use their unique properties and extraordinary abilities to help teach him some of life's most important lessons. This book teaches children about the value of inner guidance and how to overcome life's challenges. Full of adventure, curiosity, wisdom, and wonder, this book is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand crystals' healing powers and how to best connect with and care for them.

“One of those suspenseful, highly addictive novels that keep you saying, ‘just one more chapter’ until suddenly you’ve stayed up all night to finish it.” —Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men Hannah Webber fears she will never be a mother, but her prayers are finally answered when she gives birth to a son. In an era of high-stakes parenting, nurturing Sam's intellect becomes Hannah's life purpose. She invests body and soul into his development, much to the detriment of her marriage. She convinces herself, however, that Sam's acceptance at age fourteen to the most prestigious of New England boarding schools overseen by an illustrious headmaster, justifies her choices. When he arrives at Dunning, Sam is glad to be out from under his mother's close watch. And he enjoys his newfound freedom―until, late one night, he stumbles upon evidence of sexual misconduct at the school and is unable to shake the discovery. Both a coming-of-age novel and a portrait of an evolving mother-son relationship, The Nine is the story of a young man who chooses to expose a corrupt world operating under its own set of rules―even if it means jeopardizing his mother's hopes and dreams.

Stories … They are the building blocks of our lives. They are our memories. They are how we come to know our history. They are our escapism and entertainment. Some fact, some fiction, and some are a clever little mix. These thirty-one stories are fiction. Short and scary. Delivered to you in small, terrifying bursts, much the way you'd experience each individual room in a haunted-house attraction. They were specifically written to be enjoyed by both the not-too-young and old alike. Inside, you'll find horror, drama, even a few laughs-and zombies. Zombies by the ton. Gnawing, gnashing, stumbling, and staring … Right. At. You. Waiting … for a bite-sized offering. The authors and other contributors to this book: Ted Nulty, W. J. Lundy, Brian Parker, A. R. Shaw, Michael Robertson, John Gregory Hancock, William Allen, Shawn Chesser, Armand Rosamilia, Heath Stallcup, Saul Tanpepper, Jack Wallen, Michelle Bryan, P. Mark DeBryan, S. G. Lee, James Dean, Shannon Walters, Shaun Phelps, Joseph Cautilli and Marisha Cautilli, Edward P. Cardillo, Adrianne Lemke, J. Rudolph, Mike Evans, Veronica Smith, Toni L. H. Boughton, H. J. Harry, Jeffrey Clare, T. W. Piperbrook, Chris Bostic, Rich Baker, Cedric Nye, Greg P. Ferrell, Allen Gamboa, Lori Fontanez, Andrew Kish, E .S. Oakes, André Vazquez Jr. (cover artist), Mysti Holsinger-Stitt (proofreader), and Sara Jones (editor).

Catherine Mae Blackston is missing. She is not the first. While investigating Blackston's recent activities, FBI Agent Jeremy Winter stumbles upon a string of missing persons within state parks. Unable to convince his boss that Blackston's disappearance is anything other than a lost hiker, Winter joins forces with a local police officer to continue the search. As the clues mount, a dark figure from Jeremy's past emerges with an ultimatum-one that could force him out of the bureau. Afraid that his girlfriend, fellow agent Maggie Keeley, will be dragged into a high-stakes political game, he delays his decision. But as the tally of missing persons increases, Winter closes in on the unlikeliest of suspects. The bodies are out there. He just has to find them before his past catches up with him.

Books 5 through 8 in the Marriage Maker series One Good Gentleman by Summer Hanford Emilia Glasbarr doesn't want to be a country miss with a yard full of geese and a scant handful of neighbors. She wants the music, theater, and art found in Scotland's capital city. She's sunk her every resource into finishing school to find a city-dwelling husband. Unfortunately, the only man interested wants her for a far less savory purpose. Her virtue or her dreams … which must she abandon? Shameless by Erin Rye As the daughter of a well-known madam, Juliet Thatcher knows more about men than she cares to-which is why she has no intention of following in her mother's footsteps. Juliet agrees to her mother's request that she attend Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies to prepare her for life as a courtesan. She hopes that the school year will give her time to convince her mother to allow her to pursue a career as a dressmaker, instead. When Lady Peddington extorts from Juliet a game of cards with notorious rake Duke Hamilton, Juliet knows there's only one way to deal with a man like him: beat him at cards, then disappear. Carrick Hamilton, the Duke of Hamilton, does not sustain long romances. But Sir Stirling James knows he simply hasn't met a woman hot blooded enough to set his blood-and his heart-on fire. When Stirling challenges him to meet the woman Stirling swears he will marry, Carrick can't resist the challenge. Redemption of a Marquess by Tarah Scott Valan Grey, the sixth Earl of Edmonds, the Marquess of Northington, has no wish to sire an heir. His three-year-old nephew will carry on the title. His fertile sister has already borne her husband another son and a daughter for good luck. The title is safe. So why marry? Miss Jeanine Matheson has graduated from Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies. Only, Jeanine isn't interested in finding a husband-at least, not a young, healthy husband. She aspires to become a businesswoman like Lady Peddington. All she needs is a very rich, very elderly gentleman to marry her and then, well … pass on to his reward. A Marriage of Necessity by Tarah Scott When Viscountess Kinsley's father lost all but their home and then drank himself to death, creditors stood ready to seize what remained. Anne's only hope of saving her family is to find a husband through Lady Peddington's School for Young Ladies. Only, upon graduation, Anne finds herself the victim of jealous gossip that claims she seeks multiple lovers. Now no respectable man will have her. Kennedy Douglas, Viscount Buchanan, has refused to marry-until his terminally ill father threatens to marry Kennedy's younger sister to a known wife-beater unless Kennedy immediately weds and produces an heir. The man known as The Marriage Maker matches Kennedy with the ravishing Viscountess Kinsely, but time is running out. Kennedy's father is declining rapidly, and he's the only one who knows where Kennedy's sister is being held against her will.

As she waited in the darkness of the auditorium to watch their youngest son take his diploma in hand, Ellen Brighton had taken her husband's hand and squeezed it. She realized again how right she had been to marry the man seated beside her. She could think of no one she would rather be marooned on a desert island with than this man who was her husband, her friend, her lover. Suddenly, the empty nest before her had felt wonderfully full. But that bright anticipation of the future is cut short when Ellen's health begins to fail. A devastating medical diagnosis is followed by a heart-rending search to understand why God would allow this to happen to them. Yet Jake's love remains strong, even when he is overwhelmed by the changes and adjustments he must endure. Then, quite innocently, Jake meets Julia Sinclair, a young widow who understands his struggle as no else can. And as their friendship grows, Jake finds himself faced with the most difficult decision he can ever make regarding his love Ellen. “A startlingly honest portrayal of love, commitment, and redemption in the midst of tragedy.” —Library Journal

Perfect isn't good enough. Recently divorced, Tara Spencer is a devoted single mom to her eleven-year-old daughter and is still healing from her failed marriage of fourteen years. As she embarks on an exciting new career, the last thing she needs is a man in her life. Then she meets the alluring Dr. Geoffrey Jensen, a bedazzling psychotherapist who isn't what he seems. Adept at manipulation, Geoffrey toys with Tara's mind, compelling her to change for him. When she discovers his shocking secret, will she find the courage to get out in time, or will it be too late?

FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence is in hot pursuit of a brilliant serial killer. He's also the next target on the killer's list. The serial killer is known as The Ferryman. His series of unpredictable and horrific murders have terrified the residents of Austin, Texas, and stymied local law enforcement. Special Agent Cheryl Simmons of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit is known throughout the Bureau as a legend among their elite profilers. For the better part of the last four years, she's devoted herself to tracking The Ferryman, and this may be her best chance to catch him. For the killer has chosen fellow FBI Agent Nick Lawrence as his next victim. Why? No one knows. When will he attack? No one knows that either. But the Ferryman is coming. Soon. And using Nick as bait is the only way to catch him… Shea's third book in the Nick Lawrence series delivers the knockout punch fans have come to expect. Burning Truth is a fast-paced thrill ride filled with twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.

In 1893, on the eve of the great race for land, Benjamin David prays for God to guide him to his Promised Land. Finding property and preaching to the lost are his only ways of honoring his deceased fiancée. He hasn't counted on Elmer (Elsie) Smith claiming the same plot and refusing to leave. Not only is she a burr in his side, but she is full of the homesteading know-how he is sadly lacking. Obtaining a claim in the Cherokee Strip Land Run is Elsie Smith's only hope for survival, and not just any plot, she has a specific one in mind. The land's not only a way to honor her pa and his life, but also to provide a livelihood for herself. She's willing to put in whatever it takes to get that piece of property, and Elsie's determined to keep it. Her bitterness is what protects her, and she has no intentions of allowing that preacher to lay claim to her land … or her heart.

The Civil War left its mark on Dr. John Turner. He turns his back on medicine and sees his unexpected inheritance in England as an opportunity to start over. But he never imagines how God intends to use his new role as lord of Ashford Hall or the beautiful woman he finds there to ease his troubled soul. A tragic loss led Penelope Howard to bury her heart and dreams in her work for the Hall and the village of Woodley. But the arrival of the new heir stirs not only her discarded longings but her compassion as well. What burden does he carry that he can't accept that grace covers the darkest of sins? A deadly epidemic sweeps through Woodley revealing secrets which threaten everything. The doctor faces a choice: leave or dare to believe what the Lord whispers through the woman John has come to love. No one is beyond redemption.

Follow Emily's journey to self-discovery, community, spirit, and love. A contemporary magic-realism romance. This is the year Emily Ross takes control of her destiny and learns to deliberately shape the future. Emily has always known she is different. She attracts spirits, has prophetic dreams, and can sense people's thoughts. Longing to fit in, she hides her true self. But this changes when she takes a job at the fabulous curio shop owned by Henry Paradis, an occult scholar who becomes her spiritual mentor. Recognizing her talents as the valuable gifts they are, Henry teaches Emily to accept her magical nature and "look forward." Emily chooses the path to light. She finds lifelong friends, falls in love, learns the power of desire and intention, faces her worst fears, and is swept toward awakening. “A thoughtful and much recommended novel of tarot…A fascinating break into this culture and the belief in mysticism.” —Midwest Book Review

It was supposed to be one letter. One time … Cassidy Thatcher has just been fired. In an attempt to salvage her life, she flees to New York City to rebuild her career. Desperate for hope, she passes her time writing love letters to her fiancé in the US Navy, but the Big Apple has other plans. Grayson Daniels has a brilliant mind but is not so brilliant when it comes to relationships. After being asked to assist the Navy with nuclear research, he finds himself aboard an aircraft carrier where he accidentally intercepts a letter not meant for him. Cassidy's words enthrall him … but what started as an innocent fascination soon becomes an uncontrollable desire. When Grayson learns of Cassidy's financial problems, he manipulates matters into his own hands. And when Cassidy's relationship with her fiancé begins to crumble, Grayson is there to pick up the pieces, reminding her that love doesn't always have to be a sacrifice. His secret isn't safe for long. Can a foundation be reconstructed on stolen words? Or will Cassidy mark their romance return to sender?

When her father's debts, brought on by heavy drinking, threaten Leah Carlson's family ranch, she fights to save it. When handsome banker Steven Harding must decline her loan request, he determines to do what he can to help. Just as he arrives to serve as a much-needed ranch hand, Leah's family secrets-and the pain of her past-come to a head. They could destroy everything she's fought for. And they could keep her from ever opening her heart again. This is western historical romance that offers hope and healing to the deepest wounds in a woman's past. “This tender tale reinforces recognition of the necessity of trust and the unbreakable bond of family.” —Publishers Weekly

The ideal lady wears lace, speaks quietly, and never-under any circumstances-fixes an automobile. But Gwyn Ruthers has never cared two snaps about being the ideal lady. With the war to end all wars exploding across the English Channel, she leaves behind her restrictive life as a chauffer's daughter to serve in an all-female ambulance unit in France. She's not about to let her social status or gender prevent her from serving her country. Not even a handsome captain can distract her from her mission. Most of the time. Captain William Crawford wouldn't wish the ravages of war on any man, much less the captivating woman who insists on driving into battle instead of staying safely at home. He can't deny that the troops need more medical help, but not when it puts innocent women in danger. How can he lead his men against the Jerries while worrying about Gwyn's safety? Bound together by circumstances, Gwyn and William can't stop the love growing between them. Can their relationship survive, or will it become another casualty of war? “Gripping and meticulously plotted…This carefully researched novel is rich with historical details.” —Publishers Weekly

The Peloponnesian War drags on and on with no end in sight, and the tough-minded Lysistrata has had enough. Men!-always making stupid decisions that affect everyone. Women's opinions are never listened to. Taking matters into her own hands, Lysistrata convenes a meeting of women from warring city-states across Greece and calls for a sex strike. It's a hard sell, but in the end it is agreed: they will withhold sex until the war is brought to hasty a close. Playing their part too, the old women of Athens seize control of the Acropolis-and with it, the treasury-holing up behind it's barred gates and choking off the silver that funds the interminable war. It's a waiting game, and a difficult one-some of the women are already becoming desperate for sex and deserting the cause. But Lysistrata is determined to stay the course and soon restores discipline. The men can't hold out forever … can they? First staged in 411 BCE, Lysistrata is the bawdy, comic account of one woman's singular mission to end the Peloponnesian War using the only means that seems available to her in a male-dominated world. “Aristophanes’ urtext for the battle of the sexes has inspired so many reimaginings and adaptations that putting them all up at the same time would probably fill a small nation-state.” —Chicago Tribune

There are a few things Parnell Stillman is dead certain he will never do: He'd never fall in love. He'd never have kids. He'd never be a hero. His first and only love is flying. The struggle to keep his air cargo business solvent is challenge enough. Rebecca Hollis believes caring for others is the road to happiness. Tasked to shepherd five orphans on a flight to a conclave to meet prospective adoptive parents, she learns it takes much more. The plane is caught helpless in the grip of a storm that sends it plunging into a frozen wilderness. Rebecca determines she and the disagreeable pilot must work together to insure the survival and rescue of the orphans. Parnell Stillman has other ideas. So do the orphans. Rescue means a return to foster homes and an uncaring welfare system. Or maybe not.

Pete Fisher, PhD, NCC, was associate director of the counseling and Testing Center at University of Central Florida. Pete was a certified hypnotherapist. His skilled introduction and treatment of the text on this recording will assist you in changing, modifying, and improving your writing life.

A life-threatening illness crushes the world around you, and around those you love. How do we all cope with diagnosis physically, emotionally, and spiritually? How do we move on? What are the most helpful ways to support others in crisis? In the end, what does it all mean? The author shares her most personal thoughts, fears, and triumphs over the most challenging year of her life. The voices of friends and family members ring true and move the reader to a powerfully emotional and honest reflection of one's own beliefs and life's purpose.

'the CULL - Bloodline' is a new, fast-paced and highly original take on vampire lore. No fangs; no morphing into bats; just adrenaline-pumping fury as two female Federal agents encounter the unimaginable. Amy Bree's reckless actions result in death and her dismissal from the FBI. A visit from a mysterious priest propels her back into the fray, as she is partnered with an ex-spy, with fearsome computer skills, and tasked to hunt down the serial killer known as the Blood Sucker. Their quarry is not what they expect. The body count rises … and the hunters become the hunted!

Siblings Josh and Abby Hunter don't believe their parents' death was an accident. After taking pictures of the most incredible find of the 1920s-proof humans and dinosaurs lived together in the same time and place-desperate outlaws armed with tommy guns are on their tail! Only Josh and Abby know where the proof is hidden-in the canyons of Arizona's desert. When an intruder searches Josh and Abby's bags inside their new home, the two convince their uncle Dr. David Hunter into returning to the canyon and finding the pictures they'd hidden. But the outlaws are just as eager to find the proof before Josh and Abby. Can Josh use his super-smart brain to outfox the villains in time? Will Abby's incredible physical abilities stop full-grown men? And will their uncle believe them? Dino Hunters is an apologetics-adventure series aimed at the middle reader to help them trust the Bible from the very first verse. “Fast-paced, with some twists and heart-pounding turns…Leavell is an amazingly talented author.” —RT Book Reviews

Book 1: Last Chance for a Lord He's kissed many ladies. This kiss, however, will be her first. After three years, Miss Emily Green is alone with the man she loves. The boy she once knew has grown into a notorious rake. A lady knows little about dealing with rogues. This rogue is about to get a lesson in dealing with a lady. Book 2: To Know a Lord's Kiss A single kiss-real or false, either way, she is ruined. Francine isn't in love with Baron Erwin, but at the end of her third season, he's the only gentleman who has shown any interest in her. Come what may, she must find a husband. When rumor of a scandalous kiss between Francine and an unnamed duke reaches the baron's ears, even Baron Erwin abandons her. Despite the rumor, Francine has never been kissed, and now she fears she never will be. Book 3: A Lord's Dream Liza cannot forget the one and only kiss she's ever had. Her father's protégé, the widowed Lord Thomas, doesn't remember that kiss three years ago, for he was drowning his sorrow at the loss of his wife with whisky. Liza can no longer wait for him to notice her. All her friends are married, leaving her behind and with few opportunities for making the acquaintance of new gentlemen. Lord Thomas may not want her, but he might take pity on her and help her find a worthy gentleman. Liza only hopes her heart doesn't break when he places her in the care of another man. Book 4: Deceived by a Lord Some lord's lips are made to lie. Tilly is to come out this season, and if her social calls with her mother are any indication, her debut is sure to be a disaster. As if by magic, a gentleman appears who offers promises, and a kiss. Unfortunately, he's too good to be true. Or is he?

“Readers will be swept up by the blossoming romance.” —Library Journal Can love survive when secrets collide? She'd kept her secrets safely hidden-those from her past, and those in the present. Some things, Beth Roberts knows, a lady simply doesn't share, even in the 1880s West. The townspeople would never understand. No one ever has. Jeffery Tucker, a handsome young writer, has kept his own secrets. He doesn't have a right to pry into Beth's affairs but finds himself strangely drawn to her and intrigued by the whiff of mystery surrounding her. Beth knows that one day someone will unravel the threads of her past. And when two men from her past arrive, the truth might just hurt … Beth's future and her heart. As shadowy memories surface, Beth sketches the scenes she sees and is shocked by what-and who-her illustrations reveal. Dare she risk her heart again?

They were on their way to being a real family … until she came into their lives. Expecting their first baby, Judd and Evette McGlin are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents. But their marriage faces the ultimate test when Judd learns he already has a child: a six-year-old biracial daughter, born amid secrets and lies. Now, Evette must decide if she can accept the child-and forgive Judd. She thought she was open-minded-until hidden prejudices threaten the future of an innocent little girl, Evette's marriage, and the very notion of the woman she's believed herself to be. Above all things, this child needs acceptance and love. She needs Evette to discover what being a mother truly means. She needs Judd to face his past. And she needs them both to discover what it truly means to be a family.

A lady in love keeps a loaded pistol. Captured by a Duke Freedom is within her grasp … if she truly desires escape. When Lady Annabel sets out to introduce herself to her fiancé the day before their wedding, she doesn't count on being waylaid by highwaymen. Kidnapped, but not without recourse, Annabel shoots her abductor and escapes. Too late, she discovers she might not want her freedom. To Save a Lord A woman in love will risk anything for true love's kiss. Kitty Brightly's reputation is in tatters, and not even the influence of her friend the Duchess of Southwood is enough to invite suitors. When at long last one appears where Kitty least expects him, her boldness threatens to ruin everything. Yet that same boldness may be the one thing that saves them both. One Shot for a Gentlemen What's a woman to do when love turns into double the trouble? After a night of romance and a declaration of love, Dalilah Cartwell is devastated to learn that her best friend, Lydia, is engaged to the same gentleman who wooed her. Dissuading their brothers' attempts to defend their honor, the two meet the rogue at dawn, only to discover that trouble comes in twos. Anything for a Lord Some mysteries are better left unsolved. Free at last after the death of her controlling father, Victoria Kirkland must immediately find a husband or risk a forced marriage to her cousin. When he tries to compromise her, she turns to a brave, handsome stranger for help. Discovering a love so strong she doesn't care to ask questions, she eagerly weds her savior but soon learns that some mysteries are better off solved before you say I do.

Abby was young, only a junior in high school. Her entire life waited before her, with big plans to go to college. Her parents were strict, stricter than most parents, and sex before marriage was not tolerated in her church. Abby Stein is a good girl until she isn't. Raised by radical Christians, Abby knows that sneaking out of the house to go to a party could come with devastating consequences, but only if she gets caught. Regardless of the consequences, she does it, and she almost gets away with it. Jimmy was a high-school senior with a basketball scholarship to an ivy-league college. When they meet at a party, one which Abby snuck out of the house to attend, their lives head down completely different paths when a few weeks later, when her belly begins to grow, and Abby must face the fact that she's pregnant. She dreads telling her parents because Abby's punishments aren't the same as other kids. Her punishments are harsh, meant to disgrace and isolate her. Jimmy is determined to stand by Abby, but when her overbearing parents, and their extremist church find out about the pregnancy, the young couple is torn apart, with devastating consequence. Pastor David Owens answers Abby's call for help when she appears in the church parking lot. She is on the brink of suicide, threatening to take her infant daughter with her. As the suspense builds, the small group of congregants unites in a heartfelt effort to save her life. Will they be able to reach Abby and reveal God's true love to her before time runs out? David had been questioning why God had sent him to this small coastal town, now he knows exactly why: he's meant to save this girl's life. Twisted Faith is the second book in the Faith series featuring Pastor David Owens.

Only a man with secrets can save her— Lanora Hadler cares nothing for love, marriage, dances, or gowns. She cares about people and family. When the rakish Lord William courts her, Lanora sets out to discover what dark secrets motivate him. If she doesn't learn the truth in time, those she loves could suffer a lifetime of hardship. Lanora, the daughter of a duke and an archaeologist working in Egypt, has little interest in London society, marriage, or the expectations placed upon her. Instead, she secretly disguises herself as “Mrs. Smith” to bring food and aid to the poor. Lord William Greydrake, meanwhile, appears to be a carefree rake but secretly operates as “Lord Lefthook,” protecting vulnerable people in London. Ordered by his ruthless father to marry, William chooses Lanora, whose icy public manner initially convinces him she wants nothing to do with him. As their reluctant courtship develops, hidden identities, family secrets, manipulation, and threats surrounding a charitable housing project draw them into danger. Their growing affection forces both to confront painful secrets and decide whether trust and love can overcome the shadows surrounding them.

"There's a scarlet thread of murder running through the colorless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it." From the moment Dr. John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, he becomes intimately acquainted with the bloody violence and frightening ingenuity of the criminal mind. In A Study in Scarlet, Holmes and Watson's first mystery, the pair are summoned to a south London house where they find a dead man whose face is a twisted mask of horror. The body is unmarked by violence, but on the wall a mysterious word has been written in blood. The police are baffled by the crime and its circumstances. But when Sherlock Holmes applies his brilliantly logical mind to the problem, he uncovers a tragic tale of love and deadly revenge. “[Holmes] is probably the only literary creation since the creations of Dickens which has really passed into the life and language of the people.” —G. K. Chesterton

Many readers have indicated that they wanted more motorcycle stories similar to those contained in the previous book, 50 Wild Motorcycle Tales. This new book gives 50 MORE Wild Motorcycle Tales for your reading enjoyment. Most of the stories were submitted to Motorcycle Views by visitors to the site. Walter lived and wrote nineteen of these tales; eight of the nineteen are fictional depictions of far-out motorcycle events that could happen. Jane Ann Kern wrote four stories before her untimely death. Some tales are short, and some are long. Each tale was intensively edited to provide a good reader experience. You'll find humor, risk-taking, adventure, two-up excursions, stupid tricks on bikes, winter riding perils, hazards while riding, and lessons learned. Sit back and enjoy 50 MORE Wild Motorcycle Tales.

His fiancée was the one woman he'd loved. Her children are all he has left. Reserved contractor Wade Sullivan never expected to fall in love with Starr Parnell or to love her three small kids as if they were his own. But that's exactly what happened. As their wedding draws near, however, tragedy strikes-and Wade must put aside his own grief in order to help Starr's children cope. As Wade focuses his efforts on caring for the children, he discovers that their tender, young lives give tremendous meaning to his own broken one. Then Starr's abusive ex-husband shows up to claim the offspring who barely remember him-and Wade prepares for the fight of his life. Will anyone believe his claim to love the children more than their father loves them? A powerful novel of loss and discovery, courage, and grace, A Nest of Sparrows masterfully illustrates one man's struggle to know when to fight, when to let go, and when to simply wait. “Readers will lose their hearts to the characters in this jewel of a story. Polished and excellently plotted, Raney’s novel is engrossing from start to finish.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

I grew up in Normal, Illinois, but had lived in New Jersey for more than thirty years when my father died at the age of eighty-four. I was fifty-four at the time and soon learned that family secrets had been kept from me. Strange deaths, tragedies, indiscretions, and relationships lay in my past, totally hidden. It took me seven years to uncover these secrets from personal interviews, genealogical studies, public records, and cutting-edge scientific work done by worldwide experts. Along the way, I trace my own life path from wanting to be a mechanic to gaining a master's degree at MIT and working at a famous research laboratory. I also tell my own fifty-year love story. The secrets are now known, and I thought it was time at the age of seventy-nine that I should write this memoir to tell you all about my Normal Secrets.

ANNA’S LIFE CHANGES FOREVER ON ONE HORRIFIC NIGHT WHEN SHE IS ASSAULTED AND LEFT FOR DEAD. Anna Marquette has everything to live for with college-aged daughters and a loving husband named Paul.But during a trip to Orlando, a simple shortcut to an evening out ends in a brutal, life-altering assault.Left to piece her life back together, Anna is thrown into a second crisis when she discovers the attack left her pregnant. With her family and her faith put to the ultimate test, she must confront agonizing decisions about the future.As deep emotional trials threaten to shatter her marriage, Anna must find out if their love is strong enough to survive.This emotional, faith-driven novel deeply explores healing and true forgiveness in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy. This novel was originally titled “In the Still of Night.” The text has been expanded and updated from the original edition.

Tarah Scott and Sue-Ellen Welfonder have more in common than friendship. For many years, these bestselling authors have both enjoyed spending their working hours in a world of romance and adventure, bringing handsome Highlanders and their ladies to life. Now they’ve joined pens, deciding that when it comes to happily-ever-afters, two writers can stir up even more danger and desire for the characters they love. Across the four stories, matchmaking, mistaken expectations, arranged marriages, and reluctant attraction gradually turn into genuine love. Book 1: Worth of a Lady No one guessed that an innocent would bring the Devil of Delny to his knees … Spinster Chastity Hamilton is the Duke of Roxburgh's heir. Her father insists she marry. She insists that the man who wins her hand must first find matches for her three younger sisters. Sir Stirling James takes up the challenge, and the sisters are shocked when he announces the engagement of their youngest sister to the Devil of Delny. When Quin Ramsey's surrogate brother Sir Stirling James informs him he is to wed the fourth daughter of a lesser duke, he refuses. But when he waltzes with the lovely innocent, he realizes that he wants no other man to waltz with her. Book 2: The Marriage Wager He lost at cards, but won at love … Buccaneer Frasier Gordon is lucky at cards, and keeps a woman in every port. But the stakes in a card game turn high when his old friend Sir Stirling James wagers the hand of a duke's daughter against the fastest frigate in Scotland. Who knew the turn of one card would change his fortune forever? Book 3: A Lady by Chance He bargained for a lady, but the hoyden stole his heart … Signing a wedding contract for the third daughter of a duke, sight unseen, is the first impulsive thing by-the-book Navy lieutenant Patrick Chalmers has ever done. When he arrives on his wedding day to claim his bride, he never dreams the beautiful woman walking down the aisle is the spitfire he saved from falling out of a tree. Book 4: How to Catch an Heiress It takes cunning to catch an heiress … and a handsome face doesn't hurt. Tomorrow is Sir Stirling James' wedding day. Stirling matched the Duke of Roxburgh's three younger daughters with reputable men. His reward is the duke's eldest daughter, Lady Chastity, the future duchess of Roxburgh. Now if he can only get the lady down the aisle and into his bed. When Lady Chastity bargained with her father to marry the man who could match her sisters with suitable husbands in one month's time, she didn't believe such a man existed. But tomorrow, she is to wed the marriage maker. “Steamy, sensual, and utterly breathtaking.” —Fresh Fiction for a Sue-Ellen Welfonder

Can a lost love be redeemed? Seven years ago, Julia McKenzie rejected the man she loved, wanting to experience more of life. Now, at the age of twenty-four, she regrets that decision. What will Seth think of her when they encounter one another hundreds of miles from home? Will the man she cared for understand the direction her life has taken and love her in spite of her choices? Pastor Seth Russell has never completely forgotten the girl he once courted. When she shows up in his new home of Baker City, all those feelings return. But why is she sneaking around town late at night? Even more important, will she reject him and break his heart again, or can God heal the breach between them? “Ferrell is a talented author who brings readers a sweet love story with surprises throughout. A wonderful addition to the series.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Dreaming on Daisies

I was twelve years old when the world ended. For eight years I've survived in this shithole once known as Earth, fighting the alien parasite that mutated most of the population into bloodthirsty freaks while the rest of us became the lunch special on their alien menu. Now things are changing, and not for the better. The parasite is evolving, becoming smarter, stronger, and deadlier. They've already stolen everything from me-my home, my family, even the man I loved. It's time for this bullshit to end once and for all. My name is Bixby, and I'm the resistance. “Bryan’s writing is brilliant, eloquent, and, at times, grotesque and downright disgusting—the perfect combination to create a novel about surviving the end of the world.” —Red City Review

In Hunter Murphy's follow-up to Imogene in New Orleans, the indomitable senior sleuth and her outrageously endearing Alabama family find themselves in hot water while on a family vacation at a mermaid convention in sunny Florida. When Imogene and her brood, including Goose the bulldog, encounter a dead body floating in the fresh-water springs beneath their glass-bottom boat, the local police immediately arrest one of the Alabama visitors for the crime. Now the aging amateur crime solver must exonerate her own family, but unearthing a killer among the park's past and present mermaids and employees promises to be no easy task, since so many of them are thrilled that the victim is sleeping with the fishes. And a decades-old curse that has deposited more than one dead body in the Bridal Chamber spring now seems focused on Imogene and her kin, who are wading into dangerous waters indeed. Witty and colorful, The Curse of the Bridal Chamber will keep you enthralled until the final surprising revelation. “An exceptionally well-crafted mystery replete with unexpected plot twists and turns.” —Midwest Book Review

When the chef of Sunset Paradise Retirement Village ends up dead, life for sisters Fern and Zula Hopkins is whipped into a froth. Their zany attempts to track down the killer land them in hot water with Detective Jared Flynn. Should he be concerned about their safety or the criminal's? But there are deadly ingredients none of them expect: drugs, extortion, international cartels, and worst of all, broken hearts-especially when the sisters' niece KC arrives on the scene. Before the sisters make any headway with the case, it becomes crystal clear that the snooping pair share a mysterious secret that takes life from the frying pan and into the line of fire. “A laugh-out-loud mystery with quirky, lovable characters who find themselves in all sorts of trouble…Cohesive and fast-moving.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

In war-torn London, American Kate Isaacs grieves her husband, awaits their child's birth, and welcomes her best friend, Addie. But after her miscarriage, another meeting with mysterious Monsieur le Blanc launches her into Britain's Secret Operations Executive, the SOE. In late 1943, Kate parachutes into southern France to aid the Resistance. Domingo, a grieving Basque mountain guide turned saboteur, meets her parachute drop, tends to her injured ankle, and carries her to safety. Reunited a few months later, they discover the injured Monsieur le Blanc who, with his dying breath, reveals a secret that changes Kate's life. In the shadow of the Waffen SS, Domingo's younger brother Gabirel is missing. While Domingo seeks Gabirel, Domingo's parish priest, Père Gaspard, creates a new identity for Kate. As Kate and Domingo subject their mutual attraction to the cause of freedom, can mere human will and moral courage change the war's tide and forge a future for them?

The only way two people can keep a secret is if one of them dies. An early-morning crash forces paramedic Jim Stockbridge into the heart of a devastating rescue. As he battles a roaring inferno to save a trapped family, the fierce flames ultimately drive him back. What remains in the ashes of the explosion will alter his small North Carolina community—and his life—forever. Six years later, Jim is still working the streets while struggling with grief and anger after losing his best friend. Then a call to a shooting leads him to his badly wounded former partner—and masked attackers suddenly turn Jim into their next target. With paramedics and their families being hunted, Jim realizes the violence is part of something much larger. As police struggle to find answers, he begins his own investigation, uncovering dangerous connections and putting his life at even greater risk. To survive, Jim must stay one step ahead of a relentless enemy while continuing to answer calls where every moment could mean life or death. Now, with a family relative out for revenge and two beautiful women on his mind, Jim is about to learn that failure is not an option-especially when lives are on the line.

Becca Meister Fitzpatrick―wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of the community―is the dutiful steward of her family’s iconic summer tradition . . . until she discovers her recently deceased husband squandered their nest egg. As she struggles to accept that this is likely her last season in Long Harbor, Becca is inspired by her granddaughter’s boldness in the face of impending single-motherhood, and summons the courage to reveal a secret she was forced to bury long the existence of a daughter she gave up fifty years ago. The question now is how her other daughter, Rachel―with whom Becca has always had a strained relationship―will react. Eden is the account of the days leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, as Becca prepares to disclose her secret and her son and brothers conspire to put the estate on the market, interwoven with the century-old history of Becca’s family―her parents’ beginnings and ascent into affluence, and her mother’s own secret struggles in the grand home her father named “Eden.”

Memories of another life and lover guide her, but are they even hers? She is a Bearer - keeper of past lifetimes and gifted with strange talents. In the wake of a life-altering tragedy, Elara Vance feels as though the vibrant world she once knew has withered into a colorless void. Struggling to reconcile her present sorrow with the echoes of a fractured past, she retreats to a remote sanctuary where memories seem to linger in the very air. But when she discovers a collection of heirlooms that hold the weight of untold histories, she realizes she isn't just searching for peace—she is being summoned to act as a guardian of forgotten truths. As the boundary between what is lost and what remains begins to blur, Elara must decide if she is brave enough to mend her own heart while unraveling the mysteries of those who came before. A haunting, emotional journey where every memory is a bridge to redemption. This book includes violent and mature content. Reader discretion is advised.

Are you and your spouse struggling to connect and find common ground? Do your obligations as a high-ranking executive make it difficult to achieve work-life balance? If more time is spent on work pursuits than our intimate relationships, this time investment can become fertile ground for affairs, whether physical, emotional, or both. By allocating investments in intimate relationships, similar to how investments are made in business and professionally, both your personal and your professional lives can flourish. When it comes to intimate relationships and career, it isn't all or nothing. In The Executive Marriage Solution, Dr. Lisa Webb shares practical ways that spouses and partners can apply proven business strategies to strengthen their bond. This amazing audiobook will teach you how to • identify root causes of relationship struggles, • overcome barriers to sharing work life, • take responsibility for your actions in the relationship, • reevaluate your priorities and objectives, • examine where you are currently so you can set feasible goals for the future, and • apply economic concepts like gap analysis and opportunity cost in the context of your personal relationships. One key to finding balance is to invest as much energy in your marriage and family as you do in your professional life. Family and career? Yes, you can have them both!