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With increasing interest from donors and board members to see faith-based, missional organizations reflect the diversity of God's kingdom, these organizations desire to have women in positions of leadership. However, this proves difficult when the organizational culture is one that silences and even penalizes the unique giftings that women bring to the table.

Chicago, 1883:18-year-old Emma Evans graduates from business school and, building on her investigating success, becomes embroiled in several perplexing inquiries. New specialists skilled in photography and disguises join her team. A new team member has a background that gives Emma pause—can they work with her? And can they accept her? Emma gains professional recognition for her abilities as she struggles to define her feelings for the two men in her life.

Defeated and exhausted after an attack that almost claimed her life, Kaida’s world has been turned upside down. Now, Eklos’s army is advancing in the wake of the Remnant, forcing her deeper into hiding. When Kaida and her allies are attacked and separated, each of them must resort to desperate measures in order to survive.

PR manager, Heather Jones has watched all three of her high school friends find true love despite their heartaches. She secretly hopes for the same, but she knows it'll never happen. How can it when long ago she wished for a specific boy? One that stole a piece of her heart before turning away from her that summer so long ago.

This book is a collection of short stories directly inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his writing. Each new story is coupled with an original work that inspired or influenced it. These stories were written for those who have experienced tragedy, loss, love, and beauty. For those not appreciated in their lifetime. For those with an incomplete story in their heart. This is For Edgar.

After losing her mother at the tender age of five, all Rose wanted was the love of her father, not his money or the prominence in society that came with his name. But instead of reaching out and giving her the love and affection she so desperately needed, her father drowned his grief in his work, leaving Rose to the care of his servants and staff. Rose grows into a beautiful and feisty yet serious young woman, but no matter how hard she tries to ignore the emptiness in her heart, it remains.

Mysteries and intrigue draw in the intrepid young girl detective, and family secrets are revealed as cases unfold. The saga begins in Chicago in 1881, when the city was just recovering from the great fire of '71. Emma works at her family bakery, but wishes for more adventure. There is an opportunity for her to have more adventures by working with the boys on the delivery wagons. Her observation begins to pull her into cases ranging from robbery to murder. One case pulls in her family. To protect them and herself, will her skills with knives and self-defense see her through?

Discover the amazing partnership of tarot and mindfulness with this comprehensive book by European tarot authorities Johannes Fiebig and Evelin Bürger. Featuring spreads, charts, and card-by-card breakdowns with color illustrations of each, this guide is the ultimate resource for finding peace and balance through your tarot practice.

Tinsel is a young elf in the North Pole who hears something about Santa having a boss that he reports to, much like all of them report to him. In her quest to find out who Santa's boss is, we get to see the North Pole as it prepares for Christmas and we meet some of her friends, finally ending when Santa reveals not only his boss, but the entire reason for Christmas itself.

When a book about telekinesis shows up in Brooke's locker, she knows someone has seen her use her ability. As if that's not enough to shoot her nerves, inside the book is a coded message about her mother's death, and if she wants to know more, she'll need to follow the instructions. The only other anomalous she can turn to for help is her crush's best friend, Jackson, the most annoying cretin in her life. But also the only one with the guts to follow the clues with her. The last thing she expects is for her heart to get tangled between Jackson and the danger that lurks in the shadows.

Rebecca Watson never cared for all the money she grew up with. Not until she was old enough to claim her trust fund and do with it as she pleased. Now she runs a non-profit community center in the projects of Chicago, hoping to keep teens off the streets. Unfortunately, this doesn't make her popular with a new gang in the area. Officer Sean Thompson has a reputation with the local teens. They know him as Officer Danger because of how much he loves chasing the next adrenaline rush. Two people trying to help others can’t help but feel a connection.

Charlene Brandt believed she could make people happy if she tried hard enough. Trying as intense as she might, it forced her into an awful predicament of her own miserable making. Reprimanded and embarrassed, she takes an opportunity handed to her to be a nanny to children away from the public eye, for wrangling kids couldn’t be so terrible. Zed Oliver lost his wife in childbirth and has been raising his kids on his own. Low on money, he takes a job at the mill, leaving the publicly embarrassed Charlene with his kids.

Olivia Nelson has always been one to go after what she wants. Rarely does she let other's opinions get in the way. However, living in Hollywood can chip at your self-esteem. In order to finally get her teenage wish for true love, she figures she'll have to make some changes. First stop, the gym. Cristian Reyes would love to find someone to settle down with. Unfortunately, the women that hire him as a personal trainer only want to be thinner so they can get the next big role. He's not sure what to make of the pretty baker who doesn't seem to realize how amazing he is.

Georgie Hobbs awakens on a gorgeous morning in her lovely Washington, DC apartment and stands on the precipice of professional and personal success. She’s the author of an exciting new biography about a hotshot marriage therapist. She has a talented boyfriend in Manhattan, where she may move if their love continues to grow. But in a matter of hours, Georgie sees her vision of the future crumble in nearly every respect - her career, her love, her home - gone. She escapes to the tiny rural town of Grimsey, Iowa, to lick her wounds and find shelter with her sister’s family.

Sassy and successful, Lila Barlow has done everything to live her best life. Yet even as her real estate career booms and men fall at her feet, something's missing. Her roommates have found bliss with their new loves, but Lila can't seem to find her Prince Charming. Perhaps a break from men and relationships is the answer. Unfortunately, unexpected changes are around the corner when her parents give her some life-changing news and when her boss makes a surprising announcement.

Maisey McGinn finds herself on the doorsteps of Lena Dove’s in Denver in search of a better future for herself. Surely, the mistakes she made couldn’t follow her there? Hogan Buchannan releases himself from the ties binding him to a scandalous family, opting for a humble lifestyle in the picturesque town of Denver. Upon arrival, the beautiful Maisey catches his eye. Before he can inquire about courting her, his past shows up in a black-and-blue taffeta dress and a scowl that could freeze hell itself.

Done with the frigid northern winters, Reagan Westbourne has an easy solution - move to Miami. It makes total sense. She can even live with her sister. But after a few months of enduring her quirky sibling's newlywed bliss, Reagan is ready to spread her wings and move out. Life with two fun roommates and a promising job completes the picture for Reagan. Almost. When Reagan's old college friend, Dante, opens a new restaurant in Miami, the past mixes with the present. After all, he's the only man Reagan's ever had feelings for. And it seems the attraction might just be mutual.

Tristan didn’t remember much of that night, except that he was dying.... Then, all of a sudden, he wasn’t. He woke up fully healed and with only one vague memory in mind.... Anya.

Jane was sure she’d find her dream PR job and didn’t expect her marriage to be over before its first Christmas, but she was wrong on both accounts. Being divorced and jobless, Jane returns home to Holly Springs, the last place she wants her failures to be publicized. Soon everyone in the small town knows about her, but it isn’t until she reconnects with Oliver, her high school sweetheart, that someone finally knows her.

When your life crumbles around you, it's hard to find something to be thankful for. Nevertheless, Gabby Marshall is determined to start anew in sunny Miami. New city, new job, and two new interesting roommates bring lots of new opportunities for a fresh start. As well as some challenges and surprises. Gabby's putting her heart and soul into her new career, without the distraction of love getting in the way.