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A Journey of Life and Motivation," Gail Harlow takes readers on a profound exploration of the human experience, weaving together personal anecdotes and motivational insights. Through her eloquent prose, Harlow reflects on the twists and turns of life's journey, drawing inspiration from her own challenges and triumphs. With a keen eye for the intricacies of the human spirit, she shares invaluable lessons on resilience, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams.Harlow's narrative is both a mirror and a compass, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths while providing guidance for navigating the complexities of life. Her words resonate with authenticity, offering a source of empowerment for those seeking motivation in the face of adversity. Through the tapestry of anecdotes and motivational wisdom, Harlow imparts a sense of hope and determination that transcends the pages."A Journey of Life and Motivation" is more than a book; it's a companion for those traversing the unpredictable terrain of existence. Gail Harlow's narrative is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and the unwavering belief that, regardless of the challenges encountered, the journey itself is a source of profound growth and inspiration.

Wolf Westerville.There was a time when my world revolved around him, and I'd foolishly thought he'd be the one to claim all my firsts. Those dreams shattered into a million jagged pieces when the unthinkable happened.Five years later and we both attend the same college. He's a superstar goaltender for the Western Wildcats with a ticket to the NHL. I'm just trying to make it through the last year and a half of college all the while doing my best to avoid him.Wolf has decided that it's time for us to get reacquainted. As far as I'm concerned, he can shove that idea where the sun doesn't shine.Better yet, he can bend over, and I'll happily do it for him.He might not realize it, but my life is splintering apart at the seams. My parents have lost everything and can't pay my tuition for the second semester, which means I need to figure something out.Fast.Or I'll be forced to drop out and move back home.Unwilling to allow that to happen, I decide to sell the only thing I have of value.My V-card.

She needs a husband. He needs money for his mother's medical treatments. What could go wrong? LizBaseball was in my blood. I'd grown up in the Seagulls stadium, learning all the ins and outs of running a minor league franchise. As the Chief Administrative Officer, everyone assumed that I'd take over for my father when he retires.Everyone except my mother. She convinces my father and the investors that as a single, forty-five year old woman, I didn't have the maturity to run this team. With the fate of my beloved Seagulls at risk, I panic and do the one thing I never do: lie.HenryWhen my mom's job eliminates her position right when she's in the middle of cancer treatments, I need to make a lot of money -- fast. My buddy suggests becoming a paid escort and I decide to give it a try. My first assignment is a big one: pose as some rich woman's fiancé. Should be a piece of cake, right?Until I see my client and realize that I've got another big problem: I'm in love with my fake fiancé. Liz is worried about our ten-year age gap and the fact that she's paying me to spend time with her. But all I'm worried about is how to turn this fake engagement into a real marriage because she might be baseball royalty, but I'm playing for keeps. "The Proposal Solution" is a midlife, opposites attract, instalove romance with baseball, nosy friends, a sweet younger man, and a woman who can't cook dinner without starting a fire. Expect a fast and steamy story with a sweet happily ever after. This book is part of the "Boozy Book Club" series. Each book in the series is a steamy standalone featuring a couple in their fifties, a nosy group of book club friends, matchmaking family members, and a sweet happily ever after that proves anyone can find love later in life. Author's Note: This book was previously published as "The Marriage Solution" by Rose Bak

Möge dieser Planer nicht nur eure Tage strukturieren, sondern auch eine Quelle der Motivation und Freude sein. Vielen Dank, dass ihr nicht nur Käufer, sondern auch Teil dieser besonderen Reise seid. Ich schätze eure Unterstützung zutiefst und freue mich darauf, gemeinsam mit euch durch das kommende Jahr zu planen und zu wachsen.

Emmas mor er syg. Hun tæller sekunderne, indtil hun kommer hjem fra hospitalet. Emma tænker på gule citroner og på en lyseblå himmel, og så tænker hun på Joshua.'Jeg tæller sekunderne' er en velskrevet og rammende tween-roman, der handler om, hvad der sker, når man bliver forelsket, men ens mor er psykisk syg og man forsøger at skjule det.Bogen er skrevet af Mette Egelund Olsen, som tidligere har skrevet flere velanmeldte ungdomsromaner sammen med Margrethe Schmidt. Statens Kunstfond har støttet forfatterens arbejde med denne bog.

She only wants one thing; to leave their broken town. He only wants one thing; her.When you were born on the North Shore of the Falls, that's where you stay. There is no way out, no fairy-tale-like escape, no hope. Our broken town has always been at war. Two gangs fighting to take over the shithole we're all stuck in. I only know one girl who wants to leave this place. Me.I've always been a tough, North Shore girl. Fighting is in my blood, survival in my DNA.But two years ago, Caden King broke me, and he has proof of it.Now he wants to blackmail me into doing a job for him. The kind that puts my chance of escaping the North Shore at risk. The kind that means betraying my own crew.He's on me at all times, his dangerous mind always working on ways to torment me further.Caden is wicked, unhinged. The North Shore Kings wear his name because of the vicious ways his family has been leading their crew.Everyone always says there's no point in fighting him. He has that madness in him that blurs the line between right and wrong. Now he's got his hold on me, and I have nothing and no one to protect me from him.There's no way to win.No way to escape him.I'm left with no choice but to do exactly what I'm told.This book is the first in a series of four interconnected standalones. Beautiful Fiend is a dark enemies-to-lovers romance intended for readers over 18. It contains scenes that some readers may find triggering. Please check CW in the book.

He is everything she's been warned against. She is everything he hates.I'm from a place where you eat or get eaten. Two gangs are at war, and I'm hungry for survival.Growing up in a broken town doesn't make you a good man. In fact, the North Shore of the Falls has made me merciless.I survive because I'm a good soldier for the North Shore Crew. I'm cool-headed, I never lose sight of my goals, and my only obsession is to wrench our town from the clutches of our sworn enemies, the Kings.Alexandra Delacroix is just a job. Plain and simple. She lives in our neighboring town, in the millionaires' heaven they call Stoneview.The plan is straightforward: charm her, uncover incriminating information about her senator father, and tip the balance of power in our favor.But unlike the other rich girls from Stoneview I use as toys, Alexandra is kind, selfless... sweet. Sickeningly so. A bright pink cupcake with glitter and sprinkles on the icing. That kind of sweet.We have nothing in common. Nothing but the secrets we keep.And before I know it, my priorities change.Before I know it... Alexandra Delacroix is my new obsession.

"Valentinsfarbenzauber" ist ein liebevoll gestaltetes Ausmalbuch, das sich speziell an jüngere Kinder richtet. Mit einer Vielzahl von Valentinstagsmotiven, von Herzen über freundliche Tiere bis hin zu fantasievollen Mustern, bietet es kleinen Künstlern die Möglichkeit, ihre Kreativität und Liebe zum Detail zu entfalten. Die einfachen, kindgerechten Designs sind perfekt dafür geeignet, die Feinmotorik und Farberkennung bei Kindern spielerisch zu fördern.

For a limited time, grab this collection of three standalone, raunchy, slow-burn romantic comedies featuring quirky, nerdy heroines and panty-melting heroes, along with their assortment of lovable, mischievous pets, and buckle in for a laugh-out-loud, feel-good ride.Hard CodeMy new assignment at work: test out toys. Yup, that kind. But when the testing goes south, and I mean that literally, I'm forced to recruit the help of my new boss, the infamously reclusive and devastatingly sexy Vlad Chortsky, a.k.a. the Impaler. Testing toys with your scorching hot boss is still professional... right?Hard WareTwo dogs, both alike in adorableness, in New York City, where we lay our scene... Okay, maybe that's a tad dramatic, but who knew a puppy meet-cute could go so horribly wrong? One moment, we're strolling through Central Park, and the next, a mysterious, mouthwateringly hot stranger is demanding I get my Chihuahua tested for STDs. Since he turns out to be the key to getting my newest business venture funded, I guess I'll do it. It has nothing to do with wanting to see him again. And again. And maybe one more time...Hard ByteIn the cerulean, fantasy-inducing eyes of my new Russian boss, Alex Chortsky (a.k.a. the Devil), "project integration" means turning my life's work into a high-tech "toy." Uh-huh, that kind. When committing corporate sabotage to save my project doesn't go as planned, my job is on the line, and the only way out is to make a deal with the Devil himself. One fake date in exchange for his help on my project-what could possibly go wrong?

Torian is the only female Alpha she knows.And as the Alpha, she takes pride in her small pack of nomads. But when they run into a pack of territorial wolves, Torian meets her match. Literally.Logan is Torian's mate.As Logan fights to show Torian that their mating wasn't a mistake, trouble is brewing within the clan of vampires his pack has managed to keep at bay for over three centuries.Torian is dragged into a battle she doesn't want to fight. But tragedy strikes, and she has no choice but to face a part of her past she thought she'd never have to.Will Torian be able to fight against the vampires alongside Logan and accept her destiny with him? Or will she forever remain a stubborn nomad with no one to hear her howls of the lost?

Claude Harper pensait que son avenir dans le football - et avec sa meilleure amie, Merri - était foutu, jusqu'à ce que son passé le rattrape avec une offre qu'il n'a pas vue venir. Merri, la seule femme assistante-entraîneur en NFL, doit trouver un quaterback capable de changer la donne pour garder son emploi, et elle croit que Claude a toujours le c¿ur et le bras dont elle est tombée amoureuse. Mais le départ de Claude de son équipe universitaire, et de la vie de Merri, ne se résume pas au football ; des sentiments intenses l'un pour l'autre les ont éloignés l'un de l'autre. Aujourd'hui, armée d'un espoir et d'un sourire, Merri se rend dans la petite ville de Claude dans le Tennessee avec une offre. L'objectif est clair: Merri doit faire en sorte que Claude lui pardonne d'avoir commis l'impensable, puis faire en sorte que Claude emménage avec elle pour l'été afin de s'entraîner... et de ne pas retomber amoureux de lui. C'est simple, non? Mais lorsque les jours d'entraînement se transforment en nuits torrides, ces deux-là peuvent-ils gérer leurs sentiments, un propriétaire d'équipe étroit d'esprit et un ex aigri, qui tentent de les séparer ? Et quand les rires font place aux larmes et aux confessions déchirantes, que se passera-t-il ensuite? Leur amour commun pour le sport et l'un autre marquera-t-il le touchdown ultime? Ou bien les blessures du passé et les obstacles qui se dressent empêcheront-ils ces meilleurs amis d'avoir la deuxième chance qu'ils désirent tous les deux désespérément? Note: Ce livre fait partie de la collection de l'auteur L'amour est Amour , signifiant qu'il est disponible sous forme de romance épicée dans Ma Deuxième Chance , une romance torride de métamorphes loups, une romance Homme/Homme dans les Problèmes de Deuxième Chance , et une romance MM de métamorphes loups.

USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "fresh and fun!" romance between a grumpy single dad and his beautiful, spunky employee-the one he can't have.Chemistry is not love.That's what my boss, the grumpy single dad with brilliant green eyes, says anyway.I have my V-card. He's ten years older than me. I work for him.Nate Hughes has a million reasons why a relationship between us would never work. Honestly? It's all a farce.He can't deny our connection. His soft smiles, brief touches, and protective behaviors come too easily. And when I need a place to stay? He can't stop himself from offering me a room-though I'd prefer his bed. After all, there are sparks-delicious, sizzling sparks-when we're together.Our forced proximity brings things to a head. Our shared experiences and traumas draw us closer. Our undeniable attraction has us toeing the line between friends and lovers-whether Nate likes it or not.He's right-chemistry is not love. But that doesn't mean that I won't fall in love with him ... even if he can't love me back.

I should not be alive today. I was supposed to be a stillborn, destined for death upon arrival. Whenever I felt sad or depressed, my mother would remind me to be grateful for every day of life and to face life's challenges with a smile. It was easier said than done. ¿¿¿ "I need some guidance. How will I finance my college tuition? I mean, who will give a job or scholarship to a convicted criminal? Will I be able to get a job after I graduate?" Alex's concerns reopened my still-fresh wound. ¿¿¿ Embark on a captivating journey through the not-so-distant future in Abdul Q. Kundi's 'Legacy of the Third Way.' This compelling novel immerses readers in a world of political intrigue and societal change, where traditional ideologies collide with the relentless forces of progress. Through the eyes of Sher Shah, a family man thrust into the spotlight, the narrative unfolds, weaving a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and the indomitable human spirit. Richly developed characters navigate a landscape shaped by upheaval, exploring the intimate corners of relationships. 'Legacy of the Third Way' is a thought-provoking exploration of ideology and reality, offering a riveting blend of speculative fiction and social commentary.

Limitless is the beautiful story of a determined young girl, named Harper, who is on a mission to find her "thing." After several failed attempts, she stumbles upon a group of children trying to fix a broken kite. Harper uses her creativity to fix not only the kite, but also inspires those around her to use their minds to help them succeed.

A unique gift book of enduring pearls of wisdom, wit, and wonder.

She's a single mom on the wrong side of forty. He's a single dad with a mission: convince the love of his life that they won't turn into pumpkins when the ball drops at midnight! LillianMy kids are away for the weekend, so my best friend convinces me to come to Houston for a New Year's Eve party. I'm a blue-collar worker busy raising three boys not some cartoon princess, but with a makeover and a new dress, I sure feel like one! There's even a handsome prince, but when the sun rises on New Year's Day, I realize he isn't who he said he was. MartinWhen I wake up alone after the best holiday of my life, I can't figure out what went wrong. Fortunately, fate brings me back into Lillian's path, and after I convince her that I wasn't lying to her, we begin to navigate the complexities of dating as single parents. But we live in different towns and have very busy lives, making it almost impossible for us to have couple time. For this to work, we're going to need a lot of patience, a little creativity, and some intervention from our kids."Tempted at Midnight" is an opposites attract midlife romance with a strong and independent woman, a man who believes in love at first sight, six rowdy but sweet kids, and a factory full of nosy matchmakers who are determined to help their friend find love. This book is a steamy standalone in the "Midlife Crisis Contemporary Romance" series.

While in her forties, Lili Udell Fiore found herself in a difficult situation. While juggling her career, marriage, and family, she received a call that her beloved aunt, who lived many states away, was not well. Faced with managing her aunt's care from a distance, Lili relied on wisdom from professionals, friends, and family members to do her best. Eventually, Lili found her way, and then was also faced with caring for her aging parents.In a helpful resource for caregivers seeking trusted guidance, Fiore shares the lessons learned and wisdom gained from missteps along her own journey as a caregiver that also includes knowledge she learned from her father who was an Episcopal Priest and head of Pastoral Care at the local hospital and an early teacher of dying and death in the 1970s. Her guide provides advice on how to hire Caregivers, create healthy boundaries, utilize her sensory care method, approach Loved Ones about advocating on their behalf, provide end-of-life care, and dozens of tracking forms for personal and medical care. There are various forms, for managing caregiving, preparing for your Loved One's death, and managing affairs after death. Included is valuable insight on grief and how to live again once the journey as a caregiver has ended. Lili's Caregiver's Guide shares proven methods to help Caregivers find peace, organization, and a sense of control while creating the best possible life and passing for you the Caregiver and your Loved Ones.

Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets Jennifer Mason-Black's Devil and the Bluebird in this modern adaptation of the Greek legend The Twelve Labors of Hercules for young adult fantasy readers.¿Valentine Cash is dead.When she dies in an accidental collision she caused on the cusp of musical fame, Valentine is offered a deal: Complete a series of difficult tasks to get her life back. Fail, and she dies a final, everlasting death. Guided by Route 66 the Mother Road of America on her quest, she tackles one herculean task after another, giving up a piece of herself with each trial.Valentine begins to understand that the fame she once sought won't bring her happiness or belonging - and if she fulfills the penance, she must decide what's more important: Her old life or restoring the lives of the strangers who died alongside her.The young and the ancient, the tangible and the mythical, collide as Valentine learns the true meaning of redemption, connection, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

"The first installment of The Mafia Academy Series--a dark romance set at a boarding school for the sons and daughters of the most powerful mafia lords...now with bonus content exclusive to the print edition! Mirabella La Rosa: When my father arranged for me to marry the heir to the Costa crime family, I swore I'd do anything to escape that fate. I have more to offer than being some man's arm candy and producing heirs. Marcelo Costa might be my fianc?, but he'll never be my husband. So when he and his father are killed in a car bombing, I consider myself lucky. No longer will I have to go from being a mafia princess to becoming a mafia wife, I can now attend the Sicuro Academy--a private college created for mafia children like me. But all my plans come to a screeching halt when Marcelo shows up on campus alive and well, seeking revenge on those that crossed him. Marcelo Costa: The look of shock on my fiancâe's face when I walked into the classroom pleases me more than it should lla made it clear she didn't want to marry me, but at the moment I have a bigger issue on my hands--revenge on whoever killed my father. Once I mete out my own particular brand of justice, I'll remove Mirabella from campus and make her my wife. And no amount of pleading on her part will change my mind"--

Guardians of the Secret Reality" by Brooklyn Max, readers embark on a riveting journey into an enigmatic realm that exists beyond the boundaries of our everyday perception. Max, with a deft narrative touch, weaves a tale of guardians tasked with safeguarding the delicate balance between the known and the unknown.The storyline unfolds as the Guardians, bestowed with unique abilities, navigate the intricate tapestry of the secret reality hidden from ordinary eyes. Brooklyn Max, known for her ability to blend fantasy with elements of the mysterious, creates a world where ancient forces collide with modern sensibilities, challenging the very fabric of reality.As the protagonists delve deeper into the clandestine dimensions, readers are drawn into a suspenseful narrative filled with twists, turns, and revelations that defy conventional understanding. Max's vivid prose brings the secret reality to life, immersing readers in a realm where the line between imagination and reality becomes increasingly blurred."Guardians of the Secret Reality" is not merely a tale of fantasy but a thought-provoking exploration of the unseen forces that shape our existence. Brooklyn Max invites readers to question the boundaries of perception and contemplate the existence of hidden truths that may lie just beyond our grasp. With a skillful blend of mystery and fantasy, Max leaves an indelible mark on the literary landscape, captivating audiences with a story that transcends the limits of the known world.

Betty Lou has been writing poetry her entire life. She currently works out of her studio in Woodbury, Connecticut that she calls Poet's Portal. Her poetry is close to the bone. She recently participated in an event in celebration of Darwin's 200th anniversary that featured photos that inspired the poems in this collection.