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Fictionalized version of a friend's horrible experience converting to Catholicism. Candid story about their struggles with mental illness and how people were very nasty to them as they went through the process known as Roman Catholic Instruction for Adults, the process any adult converting to Catholicism is required to do from September to Easter of each year.

Come along with Leslie as he explores his sexuality, being nonbinary, and finding love and acceptance as he finds joy in his life and learns as he goes. Leslie explores relationships and falls in love.

It's my big night out with a boy from the office. I need Carrie to talk me through it. I always need her near. She's been at my side since college. I can become pretty under her hands. But it hurts to leave her. Hurts even more when my date is off script. Can I get back to Carrie and make amends? All I want is to know that the world is in the space of her arms.

After the Archprelate usurps the High Kingdom of Aetheria, Amalia seeks allies to reclaim her throne. She travels to the Outer Kingdoms, to the land of Ragna, but finds that her enemies are even more pervasive than she had imagined. What will she do when not only her kingdom, but her very soul, is at risk? The third novel in the Dragon Monarch series takes our heroine out of her home realm and into the mysterious Outer Kingdoms, a place where dragons are not only accepted, but revered.

Tired of outdated and ineffective puppy training methods? How to House Train Your Puppy by Sophia Oldsman, M.S., is a compassionate and practical guide for new pet parents who want to housetrain their puppies humanely and efficiently.

In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are seeking ways to reconnect with nature, live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, and save money. Suburban homesteading provides a perfect solution for gardeners, homesteaders, and those interested in the niche of suburban homesteading on a budget.

Pricilla Middleton only attended the Lemoore house party to keep her friend out of trouble. Now, her only chance to keep from becoming a gossip column headline is to sneak aboard her brother's ship and pretend she'd been visiting him instead of taking part in the debacle. Before she can speak to her brother, the ship sets sail, and the man in charge is not at all who she expects.

Can you feel it? That FANTASTICAL FIZZ of CURIOSITY? Lizzy Sparks has the spark, the spark of INVENTION, and she’s going to need it because her pet hamster Gizmo is MISSING! That's where Ruby, Lizzy's super-smart babysitter, comes in. She's going to show Lizzy how inventors NEVER give up … because there's an inventor in ALL of us. And maybe Lizzy can invent the perfect solution to find Gizmo.

Lust auf spicy Sports-Romance? Lernt die sexy Footballer der New York Tigers kennen:. In "Unexpected – Überraschend Liebe" nimmt die Kellnerin Olivia ein unmoralisches Angebot vom berühmten Footballer Jacob an. Beide sind von der Liebe enttäuscht und von ihren aufkommenden Gefühlen überwältigt. Aber reicht es, um die Prüfungen, die das Schicksal ihnen stellt, zu bestehen? In "Unexpected – Von Liebe berührt" steht die Osteopathin Grace zwischen Beruf und Liebe. Die Begegnung mit Dylan, ihrem ersten Klienten, bringt sie völlig aus dem Konzept.

The Ultimate Homesteading Bundle: Two Essential Guides for Suburban Self-Sufficiency. Unlock the secrets to self-sufficient living with this two-book bundle, featuring The Suburban Homesteader's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Thrifty Living and Homesteading in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Backyard Basics. Whether you're looking to cut costs, grow your own food, or embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, this collection is packed with practical advice, step-by-step guides, and budget-friendly solutions to help you succeed.

Georgia Lennox has traded in her boyish ways for pink gowns and a coy smile to capture the eye of the Earl of Claremont. However, on the day she's convinced the earl will propose, Georgia is shipped off to the Leeward Islands to care for her ailing father. But when she arrives on Nevis, the last thing she expects is to learn that her abrupt departure was not at her father's bidding but that of the infuriating, yet captivating, island schoolmaster. And now her plans may well be shipwrecked.

Bas heeft echt geen zin in kerst dit jaar; zijn vrienden zijn allemaal druk en door het coronavirus kan hij eigenlijk ook zelf maar weinig ondernemen. Als hij op eerste kerstdag voor zijn ogen een motorrijder onderuit ziet gaan, krijgt zijn kerst een heel andere wending.

Ein heißer Baseballspieler und eine zielstrebige Studentin in einer Wohnung. Was kann da schon passieren? Sebastian. Diese Saison ist die entscheidende Gelegenheit, mich bei der Nachwuchsauswahl der großen Baseball-Teams zu beweisen. Das Letzte, was ich brauche, ist eine Ablenkung – erst recht nicht eine so verführerische wie Mia di Angelo. Die Astrophysikstudentin ist klug und umwerfend schön – natürlich musste ich mich verlieben. Doch als es zwischen uns ernster wurde, hat sie mich abserviert. Jap, autsch. Jetzt braucht sie allerdings eine Bleibe für den Sommer.

As the son of a duke, Maxwell Oliver Weld, Marquis of Daventry, is allowed entry into the finest of London’s ballrooms, access to political figures, and advice from the best physicians. Yet, his wealth and contacts won’t heal his friend, Charlie, who’s dying from consumption. Hopeful for a miracle, Max persuades Charlie to sail across the Atlantic to stay in the Artesian Hotel on the island of Nevis and bathe in its famous healing springs. Max’s optimism is washed in doubt as the truth unravels about the hotel, its hot springs, and the beautiful caretaker.

Featuring fifteen new essays by trans people of color—spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens—Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, Meredith Talusan, and J Wortham, share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a host of rising literary talent.

Charlotte Amelia Etheridge has cowered to her mother’s sharp tongue and endless demands for the last time. In a fleeting moment of rebellion, she recklessly asks a foreigner from the Leeward Islands for a dance. But her one courageous act lands her in a compromising position. Forced to wed a stranger, Lottie leaves the only home she’s ever known to reside on the isle of St. Kitts.

Pete de Lange must survive as a teenager in a small Natal town during the 1980s, together with his new-found friends, Sarita and Petrus. In a country marked by turmoil and racial conflict, this is not as easy as it seems. Pete and his friends witnessed a horrendous crime, and the perpetrator is on their case. Will justice prevail? In between all of this, Pete must try to make the first rugby team and win the heart of his high-school crush, Renate.

Hannah Rose Barrington is the island misfit. Orphaned at a young age, Hannah struggles to provide for her future, while her guardian, a weak-hearted island drunk, bleeds Hannah of her father’s inheritance. Caught between the classes of elite planters and white beggars, Hannah yearns to find a place to belong.

Home is where the heart is. Erin hatte immer nur ein Ziel: ihre Heimat Hawai'i verlassen, um Biochemie zu studieren und ein Heilmittel für die Krankheit ihres Vaters zu finden. Als sich sein Zustand verschlechtert, kehrt sie nach Hause zurück und lernt den Schnitzkünstler Shane kennen. Zunächst kann Erin ihm und seinem Lebensstil nicht viel abgewinnen, denn Shane lebt in den Tag hinein und jagt der perfekten Welle hinterher. Doch über den gemeinsam verbrachten Sommer bringt er Erin die Schönheit ihrer Heimat näher und wird nach und nach zu einem Grund, zu bleiben.

"Bleib dir immer treu", sagte ihr Vater einst zu Olivia. Seine Worte hallen der New Yorker Musicalschülerin im Kopf, während sie als VIP-Betreuerin im Tigers anheuert. Der Verlockung, mit 'persönlichem Extra-Service' ein imposantes Trinkgeld zu verdienen, kann Olivia nur so lange widerstehen, bis sie dort auf den berühmten Footballspieler Jacob trifft. Der muskulöse Sportler übt eine magische Anziehung auf sie aus. Es bleibt ein schales Gefühl zurück, das hartnäckig an ihrer Seele haftet, denn es lässt alte Wunden wieder aufbrechen.