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Moms struggle with overwhelming feelings, mainly because there’s not enough time during the day to finish everything on their to-do lists. They spin in circles, losing hope and confidence in their skills and in who they are. They simply think it is what it is and that there is no way out.

Costume designer Leslie Carroll has mastered the art of flying under the radar. She’s had to, or risk being found by the psychopath who almost killed her. When she literally falls into Hollywood heartthrob Charlie Erickson’s dressing room on her first day of employment, their mutual attraction is instant and undeniable. Despite his star status, Charlie is a sweet southern boy at heart, and for the first time in a long time, Leslie begins to think she has a chance at happiness.

From the moment she burst into the downtown art scene, seventeen-year-old Addison Stone was someone to watch. Her trademark subversive street art and her violent drowning left her fans and critics craving to know more about this brilliant wild-child who shone so bright and was gone too soon.

Everything is changing for Becket Branch. From subways to sidewalks to safety rules, Becket is a city kid born and raised. Now, the Branch family is trading urban bustle for big green fields and moving to Gran's farm, where Becket has to make sense of new routines from feeding animals to baling hay. And as much as Becket loves to yell "Beautiful Alert!", there's a lot about the countryside that is just plain odd.

There was an accident. Ember knows at least that much. She was driving. The car was totaled. Eight months later, Ember feels broken. She can’t even remember the six weeks of her life leading up to the accident. Where was she going? Who was she with? And what happened during those six weeks that her friends and family won’t talk about?

Tessa Gray is beginning to fight her way through the death of her child. Outside the gate of her preschool, her only child, Abby, was hit and killed by an unknown driver. The police claim there is little evidence and no witnesses. Abby's death is deemed unsolvable. Tessa, a staircase of emotion, reluctantly agrees to her husband's request that she see a therapist.

On the day of her grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to be sent to be governess at Fyneshade, her charge the young daughter of the owner, Sir William Pritchard. All is not well at Fyneshade. Sir William is mysteriously absent, and his son and heir Vaughan is forbidden to enter the house. Marta finds herself drawn to him, despite the warnings of the housekeeper that Vaughan is a danger to all around him. But Marta is no innocent to be preyed upon. Guided by the dark gift taught to her by her grandmother, she has made her own plans.

Clarksdale, Mississippi, “The Home of the Blues,” sits just 60 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. Ironically, although Clarksdale has a history tied to less than Christian ideals, it’s where many others and I got our Christian roots or upbringing. Just like the blues were played all over the place, so were the gospel songs that I helped sing in the youth church choir.

In this post-apocalyptic anthology, nothing matters except survival. Many are forced to scavenge every day to get by while others are part of the remaining vestiges of society. Some face zombies and other monstrous creatures while others watch their backs from fellow humans. Regardless of their numerous challenges, when the end arrives, life finds a way. Features twenty-three short stories by the following authors: Alex Passey, Ainsley Davidson, Daryl Marcus, Stephen A. Roddewig, Matt Spencer, Lee Clark Zumpe, Linda Griffin, Sean E. Britten, Andrea L. Staum, J. VanZile, Kelly Matsuura, ...

Kindra Simone Carter, an in-demand photographer to the who's who in the entertainment world, seemed to have everything a young, black woman could ever want. A career on the rise, money in the bank, properties, cars, family and friends who loved her. One thing she did lack...a heart.

Being kidnapped by a deadly - and dead sexy - brothel slave wasn't exactly what Kiehle Xochis signed up for. His instructions had been simple: Watch over the human female until his brother and his mate arrived to rescue her. Instead the slave has decided to liberate herself. She's proving to be more than Kiehle can handle - and he kind of likes it.

This book, "101 Super Facts & More About Capybaras," is designed to enrich your understanding and appreciation of these extraordinary animals. Whether you're a capybara enthusiast, looking to delve deeper into their world, or simply curious about the lives of these fascinating rodents, this book offers something for everyone. With fascinating trivia spanning science, history, ecology, culture, and beyond, you'll find plenty of interesting insights to share with family and friends.

Software engineer Reid Lucas loves to cook and has a history of falling in love with married women. When he leaves his complicated past in Chicago for a job in California, he runs into trouble and must call a virtual stranger to bail him out of jail. Alyssa Knight, a tough street cop waiting for a church annulment from her passive-aggressive husband, is the roommate of the woman Reid calls for help, and she reluctantly provides bail for Reid. He falls for her immediately, and cooking for her is an act of love. She just wants to be friends, but they keep ending up in bed together.

Professor Adkins is a film instructor at a local community college in a large urban city. She has been deeply hurt by love and doesn't want to commit her heart to another relationship until Nile Ngugi, an African film major, catches her attention. Now, the attractive young teacher is reconsidering her position on love and dating during the loneliest time of the year. Will her heart be broken again? Or will the holiday season give her a gift she can't resist?

From its one solitary partridge to its twelve lords-a-leaping, this festive version of the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" contains verses that are interpreted with a distinctive multicultural flavor - the turtle-doves come in a Chinese pagoda while the pipers are depicted as Indian snake-charmers.

Every December twenty-fifth, Rebeccah Rickman volunteers through her synagogue so that others can celebrate Christmas. Her usual mitzvah, or good deed, is assisting police officer Jeremy Kohler. But this year is different: This year, Becca is free to act on the attraction that has long simmered between her and the sexy cop. Jeremy couldn't have asked for a better gift than discovering the woman he's fantasized about for five long years is single. But when he learns about the violence that broke up Becca's marriage, he's hesitant to pursue her.

Neal Griffin is a twenty-five year veteran of law enforcement. He's seen it all, from routine patrols to drug enforcement to homicide investigations, from corrupt cops to men and women who went far above and beyond the call of duty.

Bettye Griffin is praised for her ability to deliver a “well-written story you will hate to see end” ( Romantic Times). Here she pens a steamy tale of a neighborhood with more than its fair share of drama. Suzanne’s relationship with Brad has survived many trials—including living next door to his ex. But as the two settle into middle-age, a new vixen moves to their suburb, ready to ruin everything.

Introducing Releasing Me: A Memoir" by Kimberly Y. Frederick-Griffin. In this powerful narrative, Kimberly shares the deeply personal story of her tumultuous childhood, marked by trauma and emotional turmoil that shaped her relationships and hindered her pursuit of happiness. Through candid reflections, she unveils the struggles she faced, from battling destructive patterns to grappling with feelings of isolation and unacceptance.

A children's book about the parable of God's endless love and forgiveness - as you've never heard it before!