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Toxic self-care culture tells women that bubble baths and Botox are the route to happiness and fulfillment. Though these types of self-care can fill us up in the moment, they cannot provide long-lasting nourishment. They are empty calories—the potato chips of self-care. And from them, we can never get full. We need the kind of self-care that nourishes. Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips is a call to action for women everywhere to reach instead for nourishing self-care. Though this may sound easy in theory, many women struggle to carry it out.

Davis Way Cole returns to her hometown of Pine Apple, Alabama, to fill in for her police chief father during the bustling Memorial Day Celebration. It'll be fun. Relaxing. And a no-brainer. After years of leading an elite security team at a billion-dollar casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Davis has no doubt whatsoever she can run little ole Pine Apple in her sleep. She should think again.

The role of a stepmom is full of uncertainty. Creating a functional blended family is a complicated dance of weaving broken bits together with newer, awkward pieces, using a dexterity that can only be learned over time. Whether you’re a new stepmom, about to become a stepmom, a seasoned stepmom, or a stepmom struggling deep in the trenches as you listen to this, I have created a companion guide book that will find a place at your table, no matter what your blended family dynamic is.

The Youngbloods are a dysfunctional family from hell—literally. The mafia-like demon family got stranded on Earth during an infernal invasion gone wrong and have spent eons maintaining a fragile peace. But Petra Youngblood has strained the family bonds by breaking a cardinal rule: falling in love with a human. And not just any human: the sacrifice required to keep her family immortal. Even worse, the sacrifice, Killian Irons, is part of the secret society hell-bent on killing her family.

As a mafia-like demon family trapped on Earth, the Youngbloods have seen their share of family drama...but it’s never been like this before. While they battle the secret society trying to destroy them, Petra Youngblood must choose who she loves most. Will her loyalty lie with her family or with Killian Irons, the human she’s fallen in love with, whose family is hell-bent on eradicating her own? Complicating matters further, a long-hidden secret is about to come to light. Ora Youngblood has been holding out on the clan.

Mark Ablett is hosting all his friends at his English country house when he receives a letter from his estranged brother, Robert, announcing Robert's intention to arrive from Australia. Not long after his arrival, Robert turns up dead, his body found with a bullet wound to the head, and Mark is nowhere to be seen. Antony Gillingham and his friend Bill Beverly play Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to solve this whodunnit mystery. This is Milne's only mystery novel.

True or False: Bellissimo Resort and Casino Super Spy Davis Way Cole, her partner, Fantasy Erb, and a trivia queen named Mango Matisse are kidnapped. The answer is true. Stuffed in the storage compartment of a motorhome, the women are abducted from a golf course and abandoned on a ravaged barrier island somewhere in the Gulf.

Problem number one: Bootsy Howard. Davis Way Cole lives a (relatively) quiet, (somewhat) simple, and (completely) witch-free life with her husband and twin daughters on the 29th floor of the Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Until Bootsy Howard shows up demanding a million dollars. Problem number two: Princess Smucker. What was marketing thinking when they booked the Southern Canine Association's annual dog show at the Bellissimo? And what was Davis thinking when she agreed to let a dog stay with her? For a week? In her home?

Julian returns home as a Baron, basking in glory, riches, and the company of the women he's always dreamed of. Just as news of his long-lost father reaches him, Julian's strongest ally falls gravely ill, and only he can save her. To complicate matters further, an impending war threatens to tear apart everything he holds dear.

Have you ever had that thought? Have you ever quietly wondered, “Why does everyone pull away from me?” You replay conversations, analyzing every word, every silence, and the same question keeps echoing. You didn’t mean to hurt anyone. But somehow, the people you care about keep drifting away.

Whisper was the protector of the refugees. Between her and Eliphas, Whisper’s childhood friend and prince, their refuge was the perfect combination of safety. However, nothing is guaranteed when hiding from Riviki soldiers. Especially when it comes to Gods. Septimius showed up, crashing into the town center, threatening Whisper’s people, and claiming godhood. When Whisper would not back down, bow, or grovel at his feet, Septimius attempted to kill her, but failed.

Are You Healing or Just Pretending You’re Over It? is a deeply honest and soul-searching short read for anyone who’s ever said “I’m fine” when they weren’t. It explores the often invisible line between real healing and emotional avoidance—between moving on, and just acting like you have.

Why Does Healing Sometimes Feel Worse Before It Feels Better? dives into the complex and often confusing journey of emotional and psychological healing. Many people expect healing to be a smooth upward climb, but often it feels like a storm before the calm. This audiobook explores why healing can stir up pain, resistance, and discomfort before peace and growth emerge.

Struggling to fall asleep? Does stress or background noise keep your mind racing at night? If restlessness or anxiety prevents you from unwinding, it’s time to let nature guide you into deep relaxation. This audiobook delivers four hours of uninterrupted soundscapes, designed to calm your mind and lull you into sleep.

This book is not just about knowledge — it’s about power. Power over yourself. Power over interactions. Power over outcomes. In a world where manipulation is everywhere — relationships, workplaces, media, and even family — you have two choices: be controlled or take control. This 12-in-1 guide is designed for women who refuse to be victims of deception, mind games, and psychological warfare.

Julian returns to the capital after vanquishing Fenrir's general, only to be met with an unexpected proposal from Princess Anastasia. Their alliance will support the kingdom's unification and inspire the other races to oppose Fenrir's army. Julian’s journey will take him back home, where he’ll reconnect with old allies, confront lingering enemies, and head to explore the ancient homeland of the beastkin. Along the way, he’ll face his most formidable challenge yet: a fearsome dragon goddess.

Thirty-year-old Black woman Sidney Taylor is a talented early American history professor, working in fast-paced Washington DC, with her eyes on promotion. She's also currently persona non grata. Who knew that making an inconvenient historical discovery would see her stuck at her desk, shuffling paper? So when she receives an anonymous and very cryptic invitation to visit historic small-town Robbinsville, North Carolina and hunt for a missing archaeological treasure—with a million-dollar payout at stake—it's one she can't refuse.

In a small town where whispers cut deeper than silence, four lives become tangled in love, fear, and defiance. This is the stories of Hyphen, Xavier, and their friends Kori and Kronic.

Who am I? It's not a question someone should ask themselves. There are deep black crevices in my memory, shards that I can't seem to grasp. Ghosts that linger within every nook and cranny of my memories. Nightmares that cling to a child. It was like one day I woke up, and realized, I'm not who I believed I am. I'm not the Johanna I once knew. Things are different now that I've woken up. No one is who they say they are. Not me. Not you. Not the person you love the most. So, the question still stands, who am I? And who are you?

Are you looking for an alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals? Are you scared of the side effects of commonly prescribed medicines? Do you believe in the power of nature to heal you? In my book, Herbal Antivirals, Antibiotics & Antifungals, I will teach you how to use plants and herbs for medicinal purposes at home.