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After years of living under the thumb of her family, Vada Zink has finally broken free, embarking on her new life, living it on her own terms. With her newfound independence, she sets her sights on pursuing her lifelong dream of teaching, settling into a place she can finally call home and begin truly living.

That’s the mantra for the members of the Monthly Murder Movie Club at The Northwoods Movie Theater. Every month, this eclectic group of northern Michigan residents gather to watch a murder mystery movie on the big screen. After stopping the projector in the middle of the movie, the members gather to discuss the crime and suspects, each making a whodunit pick before resuming the movie. The hair dresser with the scissors? The jilted lover with poison?

Do you often feel like conversations with loved ones or colleagues come to a screeching halt, with one party emotionally shutting down? Breaking the Wall is an essential guide that unpacks the insidious communication phenomenon known as stonewalling, providing you with the tools to identify, understand, and navigate it effectively. Starting with a nuanced definition and examples of where stonewalling can occur, the book explores the complex motives behind such emotional walls—from self-preservation and conflict avoidance to manipulative tactics.

The Perfect Gift for Teen Boys and Girls From Ages 12-19 Years Old. The "Teen’s Guide to Success Life Skills and Money Mastery," a bundle of 2 books meticulously crafted to empower your tween and teen with life skills and financial mastery.

Born into a motorcycle club dynasty, Caden Reilly chose a different path. A single dad struggling to keep his business afloat while caring for a hostile, arrogant and ill biker father, his life is anything but normal. Just when it seems life couldn’t throw him another curveball, he comes face to face with the Good Samaritan who helped his dad. Caden isn’t prepared for the feelings she evokes within him. The woman is a game changer for Caden, who never envisioned himself settling down.

Jan Mendoza was one of the first few female firefighters to work for the California Department of Forestry. The year was 1978, and there were only 26 girls working for CDF in the entire state that year. A female had never stepped foot to work at Jan's assigned Northern California CDF station in its 50-year history! It was definitely a man's world, and some weren't happy when an 18-year-old girl who stood five feet two inches tall and weighed 95 pounds showed up for duty.

Sold to a pack of alphas, Cara hadn't even known what an omega was, or that she was one. Chained in a cell, they used her body for pleasure, but her life wasn't as hopeless as it could have been. She had shelter and food, and she hadn't been reduced to selling herself for drug money like her mother. Still, she couldn't help hoping there might be something more to her new life than the alphas getting what they'd paid for. Did she have any hope of a future, or would she be trapped in the darkness forever?

Cheyenne Wilcox has a road map for her life that doesn’t include veering off her chosen path. When she stops for an injured biker, she has no idea her life is about to be turned upside down. One good deed has landed her in the center of a dangerous world. A death, an envelope with a severed finger, and being tackled by a brooding biker is just the beginning once she hits the radar of the notorious, Ghosttown Riders motorcycle club.

Born and raised a Ghosttown girl, Trista Anderson has nothing but love for her hometown. After her recent graduation from college, she is eager to return and start the next chapter of her life. However, things don’t go according to plan when her homecoming is derailed by a biker club, an altercation, and a sexy new neighbor who grates on her last nerve. What should have been a monumental homecoming turns out to be her worst nightmare, and a catalyst for things to come.

Robby Young never anticipated meeting his true soul mate on the first day at the Monster Defense Academy, especially considering relationships with other members of the agency are strictly prohibited. When that girl ends up listed as his partner, Robby has to muzzle his wolf to keep her safe.

Resident bad girl, Phoebe Shaw is back after her six-month hiatus from Ghosttown. After a year of heartache, financial strain, and an assault charge, she’s ready to put the past behind her and set her sights on a fresh start. With the restraining order lifted and her community service obligations completed, she is eager to get back to her normal life, her friends and the small quaint town she calls home. However, Ghosttown has seen some changes since she’s been gone. The most intriguing being the arrival of the MC.

Resilient and sweet, Bailey Preston, prides herself on her position as Mayor of Ghosttown. She may not have wanted it, but she’s done her best by the town and its residents. After overcoming a horrific past, she’s persevered when most people would have crumbled. The past is the past and Bailey is set on living her best life in the present. And her life is about to get a bit more exciting with the arrival of its newest residents, Ghosttown Riders MC. Bailey has set her sights on making the bikers feel welcome, especially a certain violet eyed, handsome member of the club.

Ambitious, headstrong and smart-mouthed, Macy Matthews does not have forever on the brain. Newly single after an ego-wounding breakup, Macy is out to prove her ex wrong. She is far from boring. After all, do boring girls have threesomes? When an opportunity with two Ghosttown Riders is presented, she’s all in. But when the man she’s been crushing on for months turns out to be one of the players, Macy may be in over her head.

he Monster Defense Agency demands loyalty, and once you become an agent, the only way out is in a body bag. When Sarah Stone and Robby Young train together at the agency’s academy, sparks fly. And when they are paired as partners, they must muzzle their attraction, or they will face a firing squad. All their pent-up frustration sharpens them into finely tuned monster hunters. Their ability to neutralize entire nests of vampires becomes the stuff of legends. But hunting vampires has its own risks.

This friendly and empowering puberty guide helps growing up feel less confusing and more confidence-boosting for girls and the trusted adults supporting them. Suppose you want a simple, age-appropriate resource that answers fundamental questions without embarrassment or overwhelm. In that case, this doctor-teacher-approved guide is the perfect fit.

For romantasy lovers, and fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas, Dragon Diplomacy has it all. Steamy sexual tension, fearsome fire breathing dragons threatening death from above, and a cadre of strong sassy female characters who drive the plot. After a chance encounter with a fae lord, Tzipporah Delmar goes from an isolated outcast to a bride in an arranged marriage that’s the cornerstone of a treaty between two nations. She knows she should be terrified; but she is quietly relieved to be leaving her home. Tzi has been hiding a secret.

Brock moves to Cottontail Junction, where he buys a dilapidated ranch with his brothers. They plan to fix it up and make Cottontail Junction their new home. Colette Costa is content to run the Bar C Ranch and be the premiere horse trainer in the area, but someone is trying to ruin her, and it’s working. Brock meets Colette and feels an instant attraction. He wants to help her but has been resigned to being alone after his wife dies.

Do trivial issues in your relationships seem to snowball into significant problems? If so, you might be dealing with gunnysacking—an emotional pattern where minor irritations accumulate and then explode, creating larger conflicts. An all-inclusive guide to identifying, understanding, and counteracting emotional stockpiling serves as a robust handbook for understanding this pervasive but often overlooked issue.

In a world brimming with untapped potential, Unveiling the Power Within You serves as your guide to unlocking the incredible capabilities that lie dormant within. This transformative book delves into the intricate interplay between psychology and personal growth, offering a roadmap to harnessing your inner strength and achieving unprecedented success.

When the head of the werewolf council shows up with a possible candidate to take her place in the pack, sparks fly. Logan Blaez, the prodigal son of the council head, is willing to challenge Erica for the role of alpha, even if that means a fight to the death. Until he lays eyes on her.