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Tamsyn Bassett is having a bad week. Like the "losing your job and getting dumped by your boyfriend" kind of bad. So, when her great-aunt invites her to spend the summer at her inn on a remote island in Maine, Tamsyn jumps at the chance. But instead of the peaceful getaway she expected, she's immediately confronted with the preposterous revelation that she's descended from a long line of kitchen witches and is the last hope of her generation to keep magic alive in Pinecroft Cove. That she's the world's worst cook could be an issue.

While many guides explain the how of Bitcoin, the Internet of Money series delves into the why of Bitcoin. Following the worldwide success of Volume One and Volume Two, this third installment contains 12 of Andreas M. Antonopoulos' most inspiring and thought-provoking talks over the past two years. Make this audiobook part of your collection and see why the internet of money will continue to transform the world and the internet itself.

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Petrie has it all. She’s rich, beautiful, intelligent, and successful. None of this matters to her mom. Les-bi-an. That’s all her mom sees. Even though Lizzie insists her mom’s antagonism does not bother her, Lizzie distances herself from her entire family. When her brother, Peter, calls her out of the blue to announce he’s getting married, Lizzie’s entire life changes drastically. Peter’s fiancée wants to bring the lesbian outcast back into the family. Will this desire cause Lizzie to lose everything dear to her?

The Internet of Money by Andreas M. Antonopoulos contains 11 of his most inspiring and thought-provoking talks, including: Introduction to Bitcoin; Blockchain vs Bullshit; Fake News, Fake Money; Currency Wars; Bubble Boy and the Sewer Rat; Rocket Science and Ethereum's Killer App; and many more!

Alison Bass weaves the true stories of sex workers with the latest research on prostitution into a gripping journalistic account of how women (and some men) navigate a culture that routinely accepts the implicit exchange of sex for money, status, or even a good meal, but imposes heavy penalties on those who make such bargains explicit. Along the way, Bass examines why an increasing number of middle-class white women choose to become sex workers and explores how prostitution has become a thriving industry in the 21st-century global economy.

Vida Toujours has struggled all of her life, working hard for everything she's ever earned, using her all-consuming job as a Chicago doctor to numb herself against the emptiness she carries inside. Overprotective of her heart, Vida pushes people away, and despite her loneliness, she's made an art of remaining detached and disconnected. Then she receives an unexpected letter from France.

I suffered at the hands of a malignant narcissist for seven years. I was emotionally tortured by his nasty, venomous words, his hateful behavior towards me and his sadistic enjoyment of anything that upset me. For years I was under his control, beaten down to the point where I had no perception of reality. I was a shell of a human. I wrote this book for anyone else who is suffering at the hands of a malignant narcissist. I want to offer not only healing words but also guide you through understanding the disorder in order to better help you deal with it.

After the birth of her son and adopting a daughter, Lizzie learns her latest book deal is toast. But that's not all. External forces are out to ruin Lizzie's career and reputation, threatening her ability to support and protect her wife and four children. But who is behind the attacks? And why" Simultaneously, a mom-bully has set her sights on Lizzie, and a crackpot social media group is spreading malicious rumors about Lizzie.

In a tiny village in the hills of Tuscany is a statue of Cupid with the power to grant the deepest desires of the heart to all who ask. The village is home to single mother Valentina, who runs a struggling chocolate shop. All she's ever wanted was to fit in, determined to provide a quiet, normal life for herself and her daughter. She works hard to keep it together, asking for nothing...especially not Cupid's help. Not when that would mean admitting to herself and everyone else that her deepest desire is to find the love of a woman.

Historian Lizzie Petrie remains nothing more than a lesbian in her bitter mother’s eyes. The suppressed hurt of that superficial assessment means she still catches herself off guard when thinking of Sarah as her wife. The couple has endured the fallout of Lizzie’s insecurities and set up house in Fort Collins, Colorado. Now their relationship is about to be tested again.

Just when she least expects it, Lizzie's harmonious life starts to unravel. With the twins turning one and the start of a new semester, Lizzie should be in the mood to celebrate, but the last person she wants to see makes a sudden reappearance in her life. To complicate matters more, Lizzie's wife, who is usually the rock in the Petrie household, is navigating her own crisis.

Lizzie's about to expand her family. But can she reconcile with the one she already has? Lizzie is terrified about becoming a parent. But when she and her pregnant wife find out that they're having twins, her anxiety reaches a whole new level...Lizzie attempts to patch things up with her estranged father and brother. To her surprise, Lizzie's father has his own plans to grow the family tree. When Lizzie's brother reacts strongly to their father's secrets, Lizzie wonders if they'll ever come together as a unified family.

When a struggling journalist meets a runaway princess, will it be the story of the century or the love of a lifetime? Jordan is an American journalist living in London, but when her newspaper is sold to an infamous tabloid king, she has one week to produce a tell-all story of the century or she’s out of a job, and out of the country. Then a runaway princess nearly falls into her lap. It seems like the answer to her prayers, but how can she write an exposé on a woman she’s falling in love with?

When COVID-19 strikes, flipping her entire world upside down, she deals with it in true disastrous Lizzie fashion. Unbeknownst to Lizzie, her wife invites family to move into their home for the lockdown, making it difficult for Lizzie to find breathing room, and to give her brain space to put the pandemic into terms she can understand.

While Lizzie's wife is determined to plan the perfect Christmas party, every guest seems intent on wrecking the festivities. And one in particular is out to destroy the entire Petrie clan. Lizzie does everything in her power to save the holiday, but the harder she tries to control the unruly guests, the more things unravel. Will Lizzie survive the holidays with all the Petries under her roof?

Despite Lizzie's attempts to hide from her family, circumstances pull her even deeper into the complicated Petrie web. After a disastrous family Christmas, Lizzie's friends and family seek her counsel, dragging Lizzie back into their orbit. With a brother facing prison time, a family feud, the possibility of raising her niece, and the desire to have another child, Lizzie's one step from constructing a moat to block out the world.

In The Crypto Tax Blueprint™ you’ll discover 72 key takeaways, 47 pitfalls to avoid, and 61 examples to help audit-proof your crypto taxes. If you’re in crypto, you’ll have to manage crypto taxes whether you hire a professional or not. It’s impossible to outsource the entire process. Given that tax regimes around the world are focusing more resources on audits and taxpayer compliance, taxpayers must become as audit-proof as possible. The Crypto Tax Blueprint™ gives everyone from noobs to OGs a road map—and peace of mind—to get complete and accurate taxes.

What if the woman you loved was the one person you could never be with? Elizabeth Grayson doesn't want a bodyguard. She's worked hard for her normal life, but her father, the founder of a booming seafood empire, is a prime target for his unethical competitors. When her father hires a bodyguard for Elizabeth, she's less than enthusiastic...that is, until she meets the mysterious Layne O'Connell. Sarcastic, charming, and secretive, Layne is hired to keep Elizabeth safe. But protecting her heart wasn't in the job description.

Nestled off the coast of Maine, this charming little island has everything you'd expect of a small town. There's an old-fashioned soda fountain, a quaint village green, miles of beautiful beaches...and an ancient coven of witches hidden in plain sight on the shores of Pinecroft Cove. As newly-minted witch Tamsyn delves deeper into magic, will she solve the mystery of her powers in time to save her coven from a growing evil? This set includes Chocolates, Charms, and False Alarms; Cookies, Spells, and Tolling Bells; and Diamonds, Ghosts, and Champagne Toasts.

Cryptoasset Inheritance Planning: A Simple Guide for Owners by Pamela Morgan, Esq., is a clear blueprint to inheritance planning for those holding cryptocurrency, tokens, crypto-collectibles, and other cryptoassets. Since 2015, Pamela has educated thousands of cryptocurrency owners around the world about why inheritance planning for cryptoassets matters and how to do it in a secure, usable, resilient, and efficient manner. In this audiobook, Pamela walks you through her successful step-by-step inheritance planning processes.