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Imagine you are having the time of your life. You have a wife of ten years whom you adore, two grown and independent step-sons, and a teaching career that looks quite promising. Then you wake up one morning with a congested head and swollen tongue. A day later you see a doctor at urgent care. You find out you have had stroke and you are a walking dead man with blood pressure too high for the machines to read but they do show at least 224/118. A normal reading is 120/80. This is bad, very bad.

Vampire, Hannah's best friend has coupled up and Hannah is feeling alone and lonely. One night on a stroll through her favorite grave-yard she is be-hounded by a small growling fur ball. The puppy refuses to leave and reluctantly she takes him in. She soon needs expert advice because the puppy won't eat any of the expensive dog chow she buys and burps fire.

Hope Montoya knows someone is poisoning her, but who? She suspects her mother was also poisoned and knows her father was murdered. Who wants her family eliminated? She vows to fight! She realizes she won't last the eight months until she turns twenty-five and her uncle no longer controls her or her estate. Never will she be dominated by a man as she was by her father, as she has seen her mother and grandmothers dominated. If she marries, she gains control now, but only if she weds a man she can trust.

In Journey of Hope, three young women leave Independence, Missouri, in the spring of 1852 on a wagon train bound for the Oregon territory. Brenna and her family are Irish immigrants. Rebecca travels with her large family from Iowa. Emily is a young bride traveling with her husband Ernest. Six months and two thousand miles later they reach their destination much changed from who they were when they started. Daily life on the wagon train is challenging.

Born to a Las Vegas showgirl, fashion designer Faith Fitzgerald's childhood was not easy, until her father found her and whisked her off to L.A. to join his wealthy family. She works hard, never letting her guard down, until she discovers that someone stole her designs and sold them to her competitor and former mentor. To catch the thief and salvage her collection, Faith turns to her ex-lover, a man who works under the radar and gets results fast. The problem is she has not seen him since she dumped him so unceremoniously.

Working at a Suicide Prevention Center in San Francisco, Lily Goodwill thinks she's heard it all - then she gets a call from a man about to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. Something about the caller, maybe his yummy British accent or Lily's ability to understand his crushing ennui, makes her break all the rules and rush to meet him. After all, she is a vampire and if she can't talk him down she can glamour him. But things don't go according to plan.

She's armed with a new attitude and a kick-ass wardrobe.... By age 28, art historian Jade Fitzgerald has had a marriage from hell and an equally nasty divorce, worked hard to control her weight and her arrhythmia. The last thing she needs is another man messing with her head or shooting her heartbeat off course. That is exactly what she gets when an aloof and mysterious stranger storms into her life.

Amy Kincaid is running from her controlling ex-husband, who will stop at nothing to find her. With a new identity and a new job as a housekeeper, she just wants to be left alone to raise her daughter. Then Eddie Fitzgerald rolls into town and turns her world upside down. Eddie Fitzgerald, L.A.P.D.'s finest, lives for his job and nothing else, until he decides to take a break at the family summer home and is held at gunpoint by the most annoying, sassiest woman to ever cross his path. But something is off about Amy....

Mail order bride Kat Bailey has more to fear than malicious rumors about a crazed murderer. But a woman with no money or family has few options. She quickly learns that her intended groom is not as honorable as Hampton society believes him to be. Beaten by her betrothed, she seeks refuge in the home of the most feared man in town. Accused murderer, Grayson Gregory is more interested in guarding a family secret than clearing his name.

She's used to putting everyone first - her sister, her friends, her boss. It's now her turn... Art conservator, Kara Michaels has decided it's time to chase her dream - start her own business restoring and framing works of art. She has the skills, the nose for business, and the pent-up frustration from being invisible to the man she wants but can't have - her boss. He's a meticulous planner whose rule book is about to be tossed out the window...

Tisiphone loves spending her days playing poker in the underworld, far away from mortals and all the trouble they cause - and all the terrible mistakes they make. Unfortunately for this goddess, her sister Alecto has vanished in Las Vegas - and the gods of Olympus believe only Tisi can find her and bring her back. To make matters worse, they force her to partner up with a mortal: recently deceased FBI agent Archer Mays. With all these challenges, how can a Fury keep her temper?

Are you ready to move beyond quick fixes and discover a proven path to long-lasting strength, mobility, and healing? The Power of Somatic Exercises is your guide to reconnecting with your body, reducing stress, and improving the way you move, feel, and live. This audiobook combines the science of somatic movement with practical, easy-to-follow routines designed to help you relieve chronic pain, stiffness, and tension.

Stress Less, Pray More reinforces the truth that with God, you can live stress-free every single day—whether you stress over piles of laundry, troubles at work, difficult relationships, finances, or something more.

Finally—a teen survival guide that gets it. Master adulting in weeks, not years, even with your crazy schedule! Tired of feeling clueless about "adult stuff" while everyone else seems to have it figured out? You're about to graduate (or already did) and suddenly realize nobody taught you how to budget, handle toxic friends, or even do laundry properly. Meanwhile, your parents expect you to know how credit scores work magically, and your friends are making financial mistakes that'll haunt them for years.

Master the Art of Conversation and Boost Your Confidence—even if social anxiety has held you back for years. Do you feel anxious in conversations, unsure of what to say? Want to connect more easily but fear judgment or awkwardness? You're not alone—and you can change that. How to Talk to Anyone delivers practical, step-by-step strategies to help you speak with ease, connect meaningfully, and feel confident in any setting. Whether you're introverted, socially unsure, or simply ready to sharpen your skills, this guide meets you where you are.

Carlita Garlucci is thrilled that her daughter-in-law and grandchildren have arrived in Savannah for their first visit. She secretly hopes that they will fall in love with the area and decide to move to the beautiful city, bringing her that much closer to fulfilling her late husband’s dying wish. The family is on their way and Carlita is anxiously awaiting their arrival when she receives an urgent phone call from her daughter, Mercedes, who is in the riverfront district, where she was planning to meet another author to discuss a cold case murder.

Unlock the extraordinary potential of children with ADHD—say goodbye to helplessness, even if you've felt overwhelmed for too long. Do you feel like others don't understand the unique struggles of raising a child with ADHD? Are you constantly juggling challenges, trying to keep up with their boundless energy, and seeking the key to their academic success? If so, you've come to the right place.

In a world grappling with the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a new generation is rising, wielding the tools of the digital age to challenge the status quo. This audiobook, "Boycotts 2.0 Unleashed: How Gen Z & the Youth Will Sideline AIPAC for Palestine," is a testament to their unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It's a deep dive into the strategies, tactics, and unwavering spirit of a generation that refuses to be silenced, providing a blueprint for change.

If you feel you're "late to the party" when it comes to creating wealth through real estate investing, Think again! Now is the perfect time to realize your potential and accomplish measurable goals in just weeks, even if you're starting with limited capital. Financial Freedom has never been this accessible!

Through the joys, challenges, and everyday moments shared within the walls of their home, these steps showcases the power of love, acceptance, and resilience in creating a sense of belonging and connection. From celebrating milestones and overcoming obstacles to forging lifelong bonds and building a strong sense of community, “ Changing the dynamics between you and your foster child” is a testament to the beauty and strength of chosen families and the transformative impact they can have on each other's lives.