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Martin and Peggy Chance believe love should last a lifetime. With their fiftieth wedding anniversary on the horizon, they’ve modeled a beautiful relationship for their three grown children. But to their dismay, that lesson hasn’t quite caught on—the three siblings just can’t seem to take a chance and find love in their own lives.

Raising my ten-year-old son, running an animal rescue, and caring for my grandfather leaves zero time for complications, let alone cocky athletes who get under my skin. Too bad the universe didn’t get the memo. Because a big complication just crashed into my life—literally—in the form of towering NFL quarterback Archer Evans, sentenced to community service at my shelter after a scandal. Despite his mistakes, I try not to judge.

She was my college sweetheart. The one that got away. Now she’s back—in my office, looking like sunshine in yoga pants, and asking for my legal help. She’s back, and she brought her two daughters, who are convinced the Maine Coon cat forced upon me is some kind of Disney sidekick. (He’s not. He’s Satan with whiskers.) I’m a grumpy over-forty lawyer who lives by rules and craves routine. Jess is chaos and coconut-scented optimism. Every time she smiles, I’m twenty again—and falling harder than ever.

Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions. But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him. With her sassy smile, smart mouth, and bad habit of ‘borrowing’ his jerseys—nevermind her stupid cat who won’t stop sleeping in his bed—one thing’s for certain: Ally is officially a distraction.

Misha is a jaded scriptwriter who has been working in Hollywood for decades, and has just been nominated for his first Oscar. But when he's pressured by his producers to kill off a gay character in the upcoming season finale—"for the algorithm"—Misha discovers that it's not that simple. As he is haunted by his past, and past mistakes, Misha must risk everything to find a way to do what's right—before it's too late.

Your mind is your ultimate weapon; train it well, and nothing can stop you. Think in Systems, No Limit shows you how to break free from limiting beliefs, design life-changing habits, and unlock your full potential—without chasing goals that never feel enough. Do you feel stuck in routines, constantly chasing results but never truly satisfied? Are you tired of fleeting motivation, overwhelming to-do lists, or the endless cycle of “work hard but still not enough”? You’re not alone—and this book is your roadmap out.

Facing Change is the third volume in the Henrik & Omi series — a quiet, reflective dialogue between a human being and an artificial intelligence about one of life’s most persistent challenges: how to stay open when everything shifts. Where the first two booklets explored identity and purpose...

Knowing Yourself opens the Henrik & Omi series — a quiet and reflective dialogue between a human being and an artificial intelligence. What begins as a simple exchange grows into a deeper exploration of the questions we all carry: Who am I? What shapes my identity? How do childhood, memory...

Meaning and Direction is the second volume in the Henrik & Omi series — a set of quiet, reflective dialogues between a human being and an artificial intelligence. Where the first booklet explored the question “Who am I?”, this volume turns toward another fundamental inquiry: “Where am I...

55 Fifty-Five-Word Flash Fiction Stories is an engaging collection of varied-genre, dark-and-twisted micro-short stories. It includes 55 short stories, each written in 55 words.

Are you done with alcohol? Have you tried and failed to quit? Do you wonder what life would be like without it? Will you live up to your potential if you keep drinking? These are the questions I asked myself too. There is a way out.

To the outside world, Heath Bailey has it all - looks, wealth, women - the good life. But appearances can be deceiving. All he’s ever wanted was a wife, two-point-four children, and the house with a white picket fence. The “dream”. But that dream dies with the demise of his marriage. All Danica Brand wants is for her father to leave her be, to forget she exists. Her father, on the other hand, knows she’s a sure thing when he’s in trouble, and she's the first person he turns to. But when he causes her to lose her job, Danica has a huge problem on her hands.

When Dylan Stone disappeared in 1983, he left behind a worn journal and an impossible mystery. Eighteen-year-old Dylan Stone and his best friend Bull Eastland set out on the adventure of a lifetime—a summer backpacking trip through Europe with nothing but a guitar, a journal, and Eurail passes. But a chance encounter with a desperate professor on a ferry to France changes everything. She entrusts Dylan with an envelope containing an old skeleton key and a cryptic poem —secrets tied to the long-lost Irish Crown Jewels, stolen in 1907 and never recovered.

Four best friends wake up in a motel room with no memory of the last eight hours. There is blood in the sink. An unknown dead man in the bathroom. And a note on the mirror that says: You already agreed to this.

A 2025 Audie Award winner for Judges Category: Horror! This program features multicast narration. "André Santana brings a personable feel to this satirical sci-fi romp.... This audiobook is a fast-paced cocktail of social commentary, humor, and horror." —AudioFile on Straight Bury Your Gays...

Will Hayes is a nice guy, a good husband and a devoted father. He volunteers in his community. But things take a turn for the worse, and one obstacle after another seem to block the path to happiness, and Will must choose a path that will test his faith.

Poetry that challenges the imagination, talks through conflict, and dreams of hope.

Southern Brewed Poetry is Georgia author Ron Shaw's third publication of poems. The listener will find them to be unique, at times, quite literary, thought-provoking, and intriguing. As the title indicates, the author has tapped into his southern roots to brew an eclectic mixture of marvelous poetry certain to capture the imagination, whimsy, heart, and soul of the listener.

When Amanda Maxwell and Anna Sherman arrive in Paris for the Olympics, they discover they've been scammed, and their lodging doesn't exist; there's only an alley where the address should be. And every hotel, pensione, hostel, Airbnb, every room in the city had been booked for months. It's only the kindness of strangers, Whit McLaughlin and his goodhearted sister, that saves the day. But Dr. Whitney McLaughlin doesn't remain a stranger for long. The only problem is that he lives in Seattle—and Mandy doesn't. Overcoming the distance is just the first of the problems they face.

Fair Work by Sage Ellison is a vital guide that addresses the injustices within the prison labor system, particularly the need for fair wages and ethical practices. The book examines the systemic barriers that create inequities for incarcerated workers, offering insights into advocacy for meaningful reform. Ellison outlines the challenges faced by those seeking to support fair labor practices, such as exploitation in prison work, ineffective policies, and the need for practical advocacy steps.