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When eighteen-year-old Heather Moon shoots to the top of her agency's trainee class, the goal of becoming a K-Pop singer lies within reach. That dream, however, is shattered when she's offered a deal she has to refuse. Banished but undaunted, Heather attempts to mold seven plucky misfits into an indie girl group with enough daring and talent to challenge the status quo. But as her rival's act ascends to new heights of global popularity her own group languishes in obscurity.After entering the nation's biggest music competition, the determined musicians skyrocket from one success to another. But behind every triumph lies a dark cloud that threatens progress. Signed to be sacrificial lambs on a K-Pop reality show, their immediate goal is to avoid humiliation. Yet Heather has a bigger objective in mind: Redemption. Will the all-female band muster the creativity and courage necessary to secure their legacy, or will powerful opposition forces silence their voices once and for all?This special edition of Idol Pursuits combines the three parts Debut, Comeback, and Legacy into one complete volume.

Our Baby in Our Hearts is intended to be read to young children, offering mindful support as they navigate the loss of a baby sibling to stillbirth or miscarriage. The loss of a baby before birth can be especially challenging for parents who must grapple with their own deep sorrow while witnessing the grief experienced by their young living children. In such situations, parents may feel a sense of helplessness, unsure of meaningful ways to guide them toward healing.The touching story of Grayson and Ivey's journey through grief gently introduces mindfulness exercises to help young hearts cope with big feelings. Through exercises like silly balloon breaths to bring calm, wiggling toes to begin the unraveling of stuck emotions, tree pose to discover steadiness and strength, visualization to bring loved ones closer, and using affirmations as powerful healing reminders, children and parents gain tangible tools to navigate the storms of grief. With compassionate words and engaging illustrations, Our Baby in Our Hearts serves as a comforting companion, reassuring families that, with time and mindful presence, love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds.Featuring 26 gentle watercolor illustrations spanning two pages each, Our Baby in Our Hearts includes a heartfelt note to parents from the author, Vera V. Chapman, LPC, Board Certified Coach, and Certified Children's Mindfulness Teacher. In this note, she offers guidance on supporting young children through pregnancy loss and a downloadable resource for parents to print at home and use with their children.Recommended for parents and caregivers, grief counselors, therapists, social workers, bereavement support groups, perinatal loss service organizations, social service agencies, and educators, Our Baby in Our Hearts offers a practical and mindful approach to overcoming grief and loss.

Some secrets are meant to be revealed ...Or so you'll discover, in three sexy, unforgettable Valentine's Day stories from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ryan and contemporary romance stars Candis Terry and Jennifer Seasons.Waiting for You by Jennifer RyanRancher Grant Devane has waited for Taylor Larson's return to Fallbrook for more than ten years. Now that the fearless beauty has come home on her terms, he'll do anything and everything necessary to win back her heart.Sweet Fortune by Candis TerrySarah Randall is tired of being invisible to the opposite sex. So when a leap of faith sends her to Sweet, Texas, and into the path of ridiculously hot Deputy Brady Bennett, she's determined to catch his eye ... even if it means staying hidden just a little bit longer.Major League Crush by Jennifer SeasonsProfessional baseball player Drake Paulson can't help wanting to know more about his cute, shy neighbor. But when he discovers her deepest secret and she flees, it'll be up to him to win her trust?and her love?one gift at a time.

Samantha Rousseau is used to getting her hands dirty. Working on a master's degree in wildlife biology while helping take care of her sick father, she has no time for celebrity gossip, designer clothes, or lazy vacations. So when a duchess from the small country of Lilaria invites her to dinner, Samantha assumes it's to discuss a donation for the program. The truth will change the course of her life in ways she never dreamed . . .As crown prince of Lilaria, Alex D'Lynsal has had his share of scandalous headlines, but the latest pictures in the press have sent him packing to America and forced him to swear off women. That is, until he meets Samantha Rousseau. She's stubborn, feisty, and incredibly sexy. Not to mention heiress to an estate in his country, which makes her everyone's front-page news. While Sam tries to navigate her new world of politics and wealth, she will also have to dodge her growing feelings for Alex. Giving in to them means more than just falling in love; it would mean accepting the weight of an entire country on her shoulders.

A darkly heart-wrenching, swoon-worthy contemporary romance debut from Chloe C. Peñaranda. Book one of the Behind Darkness duet will leave you on the edge of your seat for the sequel to Rhett and Ana's tension filled, emotional story. No one expects an angel to buy a ticket to hell. I would have lived my life the righteous way, but my path of vengeance forced me to become the monster my uncle wanted to create. When I lie my way into playing bodyguard for the senator's daughter, I don't expect our fires to cross or to become addicted to the blaze. Anastasia Kinsley burns the ice that froze my heart years ago, but I need to find the will to resist. Chained up in the devil's playground, I won't let myself lose again. When the devil came I couldn't resist. As the daughter of a hopeful new president, my life often doesn't feel like my own. When my father assigns me a bodyguard during the run-up to the election, I'm determined to make sure they both see exactly why I don't need their protection. But Rhett Kaiser is . . . unexpected. He ignites a match in me I didn't know I held, and the closer we get, the more I'm drawn to use it to discover what lies behind his icy exterior.

Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle Babyboomer, die sich zu jung für ein Rentnerdasein fühlen und einen Neuanfang wünschen. Ob Sie sich ihren Lebenstraum verwirklichen, oder nur ein Stück Freiraum erschaffen wollen, hier finden Sie die Anleitung zum Gelingen. Besonders pflegende Angehörige fühlen sich oft nicht mehr in der Lage, etwas Neues zu starten. Dabei ist es leicht möglich, wenn Sie Ihre Wünsche und Träume wirklich ernst nehmen. Um sich den eigenen Traum tatsächlich zu verwirklichen, liefert dieses Buch einfach anzuwendende Übungen. Die Autorin möchte darüber hinaus den enormen Einsatz der Babyboomer in der Gesellschaft sichtbar machen. Sie haben sehr viel geleistet und tun es noch immer, und kaum jemand spricht darüber! Die über 5 Millionen pflegenden Angehörigen leisten im Stillen ihre Arbeit und beklagen sind nicht. Niemand sieht ihren Beitrag für diese Gesellschaft. Man stelle sich nur vor, sie würden diese Arbeit von heute auf morgen den Pflegeheimen überlassen. Ab sofort wären alle Kapazitäten der Pflegekassen gesprengt. Was diese Generation alles aufgebaut hat und zusammen hält, wird als selbstverständlich hingenommen. Dabei sind das die wahren Helden in diesem Land! Gleichzeitig zeigt die hier skizzierte Frauenbiografie, dass ein Neustart selbst unter den schwierigsten Umständen machbar ist. Wenn Sie es wollen, findet sich immer eine gute Lösung. Dieses Buch ist ein Weckruf an alle, die sich die Frage stellen, ob es das in diesem Leben schon alles gewesen sein soll. Wer noch mehr vom Leben erwartet, kann sich ein MEHR jederzeit selbst erschaffen. Wie es möglich wird, lesen Sie hier.

Her parents didn't want her. Now she carries her mom's ashes in a plush knapsack.And everywhere she goes, she's tangled up in stories.

Entertaining read to help us age better.An optimistic outlook on getting older.Are we old yet? Have you ever asked yourself that question? There are only two possible answers- Yes (I have considered the possibility), or someday (just not today). We all age, it is part of life. We can deny it, or accept and make the best of it. This book will help with the second strategy.My hope is that my casual writing style will pull you into the text, making you feel as if we are having a conversation.The content is a blend of scientific research, nostalgia, and personal memories which allows for learning and entertainment. There are 35 Conversations (chapters) and include topics such as:- The science of aging:Why (biologically) we get old. We need to know.- Is there a fountain of youth?: Well kinda. Good news, we can influence our longevity.- Who am I now?: Our new identity. The retirement transition.- What does aging well even mean?- Healthy aging, lifespan, and healthspan: How do they fit together? - Why we should live like people in the Blue Zones: Because they happily live to be 100.- Ten Pillars to live a happy, healthy, and long life: No explanation needed.- Are we old?: We need to answer the question. I mean it is the title of the book.By the end of the book you will have learned, laughed, cried, and maybe found a new friend.Enjoy.

Spring break promises 12-year-old Emily Hanford a long-awaited vacation, basking in the sun on Cancun's white beaches. But a global pandemic sweeps away her holiday dream and surges into her daily reality. Waves of change overwhelm her, especially as Dad's remarriage looms. How can Emily live in the same house as an unpopular boy in her class? Isolated from her other classmates, will Emily find her truest friend?

After impulsively signing up for the famous dating show "Lovebound", Vivianna Woods is thrown into the sphere of competitive dating. The last thing she expects to see on set is her ex, competing with another girl.With no plans on falling in love but a newfound motivation to win, Viv eventually makes a deal with the irritatingly irresistible Griffin Andrews to pretend-date and win the competition together.Thing is, with exes, frenemies, fake-dating and competition - things can get a little messy.

I should've known better than to trust an Italian mobster.When my father offers me an opportunity to oversee a shipment of illegal drugs, I'm forced to partner with Alessandro Russo, my worst enemy. The man who vows to watch me fall from my standing in the Capitelli Family. A monster who only wishes to see me on my knees for him.But once the deal takes a perilous turn and the FBI closes in on our family, I'm left questioning everything-the secrets, the lies, and the true identity of the man I thought I knew.As the layers of deception unravel, I must confront the shadows of my past and decipher Alessandro's true intentions. Will he prove to be an ally? Or is he really the monster that the newspapers all say he is?Mafia Betrayal is a standalone novel within the Syndicate of Sin series. Join me in this enemies-to-lovers mafia romance.

Welcome to a world where the magic lies in your thoughts and the power is all in your mind.Unlock the secrets to reshaping your mindset, empowering you to take control of your thoughts, and master the art of mental resilience. With affirmations that resonate and are tailored for the vibrant energy of adolescence, this book serves as your compass in navigating the challenges and triumphs of teenhood.Discover the blueprint to own your thoughts, reset your mind, and unleash the superpower that is your unique mindset. Each page is a roadmap to transform your thinking patterns, offering a fresh perspective on how to navigate the exciting journey of self-discovery during the teen years.

We are all travelers, journeying onward toward the culmination of our stories. Some travelers are merely passengers, drifting along with the currents of circumstance. Some travelers are faithful followers, moving toward a mission that someone has laid out for them. Some travelers are pioneers, forging a way through the uncharted wilderness for the good of their own stories and the communities who follow. Are you sensing a change in the terrain ahead? Are you troubled by the lack of hope and wonder that once filled our world? Are you aware of a dreary darkness that seeks to cast a shadow over what is good, true, and beautiful? If so, Young Traveler, then you are a pioneer. Pioneers travel together, and this book may serve as your guide on the path ahead. Come, warm yourself by the light of the fire, and listen to the tellings of the True Story. Author Melody Farrell weaves together parables, poetry, ancient wisdom, and modern tales, inviting young pioneers on the great adventure of their becoming.

A book with a variety of poems that is sure to have a few to your liking.

An anthology of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written by 33 San Francisco Bay Area seniors who are writers as a part of the Litquake Elder Project in workshops, classes, or storytelling sessions between Summer 2022 and Fall 2023.

Can Rocky Race lead her team to victory? Rocky is so excited: she is going to the California Soccer Championships! With only weeks to go until the big match, Rocky is starting to... get nervous? Why is she having nightmares, and dreading training after school? Everyone is counting on her, and she knows that winning the championship gives her a better chance of going pro. With so much pressure, will Rocky be able to step up and take the winning shot? The exciting sequel in The Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!

"For dock lovers and daydreamers"One wealthy family.One beautiful cottage.Many summers of secrets.More than a decade after tragedy strikes, Colin Montgomery returns to the Wynward's Muskoka cottage to spend one last summer with the marvelous Miss Elizabeth. As a child, he was saved by the Wynward family. Ultimately it's Colin who saves the Wynwards.Shy, orphaned Colin Montgomery appears to finally have it all: an ivy-league education, a century-old, lakeside cottage in Muskoka, and a benefactor in the marvelous "Miss Elizabeth" Wynward, the shrewd, champagne-swilling mistress of Pittsburgh's Wynward Steel. Colin spends idyllic summers of the 1970s alongside the spirited yet troubled Wynward grandchildren. They swim, they sail, they fall in love, they ride in glossy wooden launches. But when tragedy strikes, the Wynwards are ripped away from the lake, away from each other. Fifteen years later, with the grand lady's health failing, it's up to Colin to bring them together. With help from old family photographs, he must take on the charming force that is Miss Elizabeth to unravel family secrets and uncover what really happened.By welcoming him into the family as a child, the Wynwards rescued Colin. Ultimately it's Colin who rescues the Wynwards.loriknowles.comPRAISE FOR SUMMERS WITH MISS ELIZABETH!"For dock lovers and daydreamers."-Wendie Donabie, Muskoka Author & Artist "This novel is a must-read, powerful tour de force. Knowles skillfully explores the strength and fragility of the human condition, effortlessly weaving themes of love & loss, family, class, and the destructive power of secrets. The writing is rich and lush, taking you on a compelling whirlwind journey of discovery that will leave you breathless."-Cindy Watson, award-winning and best-selling author of The Art of Feminine Negotiation and Out of Darkness"With unforgettable characters, Summers With Miss Elizabeth is an emotionally charged saga in which to lose yourself.-Beverley Brewer, author of Dance Into The Light: a memoir

"Every day-no matter how bleak it seems-find one good thing for which to be thankful." Through a series of unsent letters to the sweetheart he left behind, Jack Calhoun unpacks his rage and grief and wrestles with questions of the soul like, "Who am I?" Rachael Burns, the girl he left, uses her journal to make sense of his abandonment. Jack escapes the guilt-filled confines of judgmental Bellum, Georgia, and embarks on a rocky path toward purpose. When that mission gets shattered on a dark street in Fallujah, he's left empty-handed. Rachael clings to thrills and busyness that never heal her heart. She faces her deepest fears and misbeliefs and must cast pride aside for something greater than her emotions. As their parallel journeys lead toward mountaintops miles apart, Jack and Rachael receive the gift of a truth powerful enough to change their lives forever. In a world where tomorrow isn't promised and tragedies rend lives, who a person is at the core is the only thing that can be unchanging ... if that identity rests in an absolute source. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, hope-filled coming-of-age dramas and post-9/11 fiction will enjoy this dual-POV epistolary novel, which embodies Southern fiction with Christian roots.

Rinkle is a pet rabbit who gets lost while playing when her cage is being cleaned out.Frightened and lonely, she finds herself in Enderby Wood where she hopes the wild rabbits will help her... but will they?

Empathy can transform the world around us. "The Empathetic Elephant" is not just a story; it's a journey towards creating a more connected, understanding, and inclusive world.

Expert Advice for Downsizing and Moving with EaseDownsizing and moving to a new home can be overwhelming-but it doesn't have to be. The Home Downsizing Concierge can be your guide to navigating this major life transition with ease.Through this book, you'll discover a network of trusted professionals-from caregivers to attorneys-who specialize in senior downsizing and transitions and can customize a stress-free solution for you.Additionally, you'll find tips for decluttering, preparing your home for sale, smart strategies for maximizing your sale price, how to compare options for selling, and more. To guide you, this guide is complete with checklists to keep your move on track from start to finish.If downsizing is in your future, get the insider guidance you need and the personalized support you deserve. This book illuminates the path forward, so you can move onto your next chapter with confidence.

As unofficial matchmaker for beautiful Abrigo Island, Zoe Cash practices her own form of no-risk romance. And when Yeager Gates arrives in town for a little R & R, Zoe decides that he'll be her latest project. But the secure world Zoe's created for herself is turned upside-down when she finds herself falling for the sexy fighter pilot.Yeager's flying days might be over, but spending time on Mother Earth with tantalizing Zoe is putting him back on solid ground. Yeager makes no secret of the fact that his island stay is temporary, but when the time comes will he really be able to leave Zoe behind?for good?

In zehn kleinen Geschichten entführe ich den Leser in lebensnahe Themen, in welchen sich jeder irgendwo wieder finden kann. Sensibel, aber auch mit einer kleinen Prise Humor, entwickelt jede Geschichte einen Lösungsansatz, welchen den Leser tief berühren wird. Somit können blockierende Ansichten ohne Schulmeisterei, zu versöhnlichen Einsichten werden. Ein wundervolles Geschenk an sich selbst und an Menschen, die eine literarische Umarmung brauchen, um sich mutig auf einen neuen Weg zu begeben.

USA Today bestselling author Darcy Burke returns with the fifth sexy and emotional novel in her Archer family saga...Denver real estate mogul Liam Archer has always been a thrill-seeker, and the loss of his identical twin brother has only intensified his reckless behavior. Sky diving, heli-skiing, motorcycle riding...he's tried everything once. Except falling in love. Liam doesn't do relationships, but a no-strings fling with Aubrey Tallinger?the smart, gorgeous lawyer handling his brother's estate?is totally his speed.At first, hooking up with Liam whenever he's in Ribbon Ridge is perfect; but Aubrey fears she could fall hard for the sexy daredevil, if he'd only stop refusing to acknowledge the demons he's trying to outrun. To protect herself from heartbreak, Aubrey ends their affair. But this time Liam isn't leaving town, and instead of seduction, he wants to be...friends.The white hot attraction between them still sizzles, but Liam knows that winning Aubrey back won't happen in his bed. He'll have to convince her that he's more than the careless, adrenaline junkie she believes him to be. Because when they kiss, Liam feels whole again... and he isn't ready to give her up without a fight.