stories we have perfected
THE BUN ALSO RISES: A SNOOTY FOODIE MYSTERY WITH A PINCH OF MAGIC
By Jane Elzey
A new series from the author of the Cardboard Cottage Mystery
When Vivianna Marston enrolls in culinary school after a heated family debate about her future, she never expected this could happen. Not only is she hexed––she’s attracted three ghostly gourmet ancestors who pop into her food unannounced.
Uncle Floyd, Aunts Clara and Earlene may have been summoned from the ether to help Viv find the hexer and the remedy. But the task is proving more difficult than they thought. Whenever Viv applies heat, she sets the kitchen on fire. Stove, oven, Crock-Pot, or toaster. They are all off-limits.
A chef who can’t cook. A chef with a hex. A chef who sets everything on fire. How could it get any worse?How about a murder? And Viv is the A.1. Sauce Suspect!
When Viv moves to Crystal Bay, Florida, and the house she inherited from her namesake aunt, her kitchen fires become infamous. Enter volunteer firefighter Jake Palmer, a beach-loving dude who makes the best ceviche in the county. He seems concerned about her unusual mishaps in the kitchen, but when Viv becomes the suspect, she needs more than an alibi and three gourmet ghosts.
Banned from the kitchen by the hex, Viv becomes the Snooty Foodie columnist for the local newspaper, the perfect cover for a nosing about town. While the victim may have been an out-of-towner, his connections aren’t. As Viv meets the characters of Crystal Bay, she discovers they all have history, secrets, and maybe something worth killing for.
Can she unscramble the mystery before the retiring detective makes Viv his last arrest? Will she find a de-hex recipe to save her career? Is Jake boyfriend material or a distraction? Viv braves the be-dazzling truth in this delightfully delicious Snooty Foodie mystery with a pinch of magic.
Uncle Floyd, Aunts Clara and Earlene may have been summoned from the ether to help Viv find the hexer and the remedy. But the task is proving more difficult than they thought. Whenever Viv applies heat, she sets the kitchen on fire. Stove, oven, Crock-Pot, or toaster. They are all off-limits.
A chef who can’t cook. A chef with a hex. A chef who sets everything on fire. How could it get any worse?How about a murder? And Viv is the A.1. Sauce Suspect!
When Viv moves to Crystal Bay, Florida, and the house she inherited from her namesake aunt, her kitchen fires become infamous. Enter volunteer firefighter Jake Palmer, a beach-loving dude who makes the best ceviche in the county. He seems concerned about her unusual mishaps in the kitchen, but when Viv becomes the suspect, she needs more than an alibi and three gourmet ghosts.
Banned from the kitchen by the hex, Viv becomes the Snooty Foodie columnist for the local newspaper, the perfect cover for a nosing about town. While the victim may have been an out-of-towner, his connections aren’t. As Viv meets the characters of Crystal Bay, she discovers they all have history, secrets, and maybe something worth killing for.
Can she unscramble the mystery before the retiring detective makes Viv his last arrest? Will she find a de-hex recipe to save her career? Is Jake boyfriend material or a distraction? Viv braves the be-dazzling truth in this delightfully delicious Snooty Foodie mystery with a pinch of magic.
TRIAL OF THE PHOENIX: THE PHOENIX SAGA BOOK 2
By George Ebey
The Outlands are in chaos.
In the wake of a fierce battle, an ancient evil has awakened. Harsh, driven, and bent on domination, the Sphinx—aided by its Gryphon allies—seeks to gain the elements of earth, wind, and fire. Quite simply, possession of these forces will make the Sphinx unstoppable.
But not if Maliki can help it.
Out of his depth and far from home, young Maliki finds himself grieving, overwhelmed, and stranded in an unknown world. But he is not alone. With him stands Pike, a battle-ready Centaur; Thorn, a fiercely loyal Spot Bear; and another ancient power, one that represents hope in this fight, the Phoenix.
Back home, Elsa, Maliki’s mother, is entrenched in her own battle. Determined to confront the Alarian people’s short-sightedness, she fights to find aid for her son as he journeys across a nightmarish landscape in his quest to find the elements before the Sphinx.
Maliki’s journey will be hard. And as the forces of evil grow stronger with each passing day, he finds himself faced with the greatest trial any of his kind has ever known.
The Sphinx is rising.
And time is running out.
In the wake of a fierce battle, an ancient evil has awakened. Harsh, driven, and bent on domination, the Sphinx—aided by its Gryphon allies—seeks to gain the elements of earth, wind, and fire. Quite simply, possession of these forces will make the Sphinx unstoppable.
But not if Maliki can help it.
Out of his depth and far from home, young Maliki finds himself grieving, overwhelmed, and stranded in an unknown world. But he is not alone. With him stands Pike, a battle-ready Centaur; Thorn, a fiercely loyal Spot Bear; and another ancient power, one that represents hope in this fight, the Phoenix.
Back home, Elsa, Maliki’s mother, is entrenched in her own battle. Determined to confront the Alarian people’s short-sightedness, she fights to find aid for her son as he journeys across a nightmarish landscape in his quest to find the elements before the Sphinx.
Maliki’s journey will be hard. And as the forces of evil grow stronger with each passing day, he finds himself faced with the greatest trial any of his kind has ever known.
The Sphinx is rising.
And time is running out.
Social Services 360: Serving with Excellence and Integrity
By Patricia Watson Williams, MSOL
Social Services 360: Serving with Excellence and Integrity is a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing social service professionals and organizations. Drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others," the book examines the sacrifices and rewards of social services programming, while confronting the systemic obstacles that hinder progress. With over 25 years of firsthand experience, the author exposes the dire need for sustainable and ethical practices, advocating for a shift from short-term fixes to long-term solutions.
The book emphasizes the importance of excellence and integrity in social services, exploring how these values can be integrated into every aspect of service delivery. It delves into the realities faced by social service professionals and leaders, offering practical solutions for navigating high-stress environments and organizational challenges. The text also addresses the complexities of serving underrepresented populations, providing insight into client-centered care, trauma-informed approaches, and building trust.
Social Services 360 calls for a collective reimagining of the systems that support vulnerable communities. It’s not just a guide—it’s a call to action, urging professionals and policymakers to collaborate in fostering resilient, sustainable organizations that truly serve those in need. This book is a roadmap for the future of social services, grounded in compassion, innovation, and accountability.
The book emphasizes the importance of excellence and integrity in social services, exploring how these values can be integrated into every aspect of service delivery. It delves into the realities faced by social service professionals and leaders, offering practical solutions for navigating high-stress environments and organizational challenges. The text also addresses the complexities of serving underrepresented populations, providing insight into client-centered care, trauma-informed approaches, and building trust.
Social Services 360 calls for a collective reimagining of the systems that support vulnerable communities. It’s not just a guide—it’s a call to action, urging professionals and policymakers to collaborate in fostering resilient, sustainable organizations that truly serve those in need. This book is a roadmap for the future of social services, grounded in compassion, innovation, and accountability.
rising above the odds
My journey from pain and prison to power and purpose.
By Sharmain Harris
Raised in a world where survival is the goal and the streets are the teacher, Sharmain Harris didn’t have the odds in his favor. He grew up without a father, got stuck in the cycle, and eventually ended up behind bars. But that wasn’t the end of Sharmain’s story—it was only the beginning.
In this deeply personal memoir, Sharmain shares his upbringing, the poor decisions that led to prison time, and the mindset shifts that helped him break free from generational patterns.
From surviving gangs, poverty, and incarceration, to a Master’s degree, achieving international success as a professional speaker, and being pardoned by the governor of Wisconsin, Rising Above the Odds is the raw, real-life journey of what happens when pain meets purpose and prison leads to power.
But this story isn’t just about him; it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever been counted out, written off, or underestimated.
This book is for the person who’s been through hell and still believes they were made for more. It’s for the formerly incarcerated dreamer. For the youth fighting to overcome adversity. For the educator or leader who refuses to give up on people because they believe in second chances.
Rising Above the Odds is proof that even in the darkest places, purpose still rises.
In this deeply personal memoir, Sharmain shares his upbringing, the poor decisions that led to prison time, and the mindset shifts that helped him break free from generational patterns.
From surviving gangs, poverty, and incarceration, to a Master’s degree, achieving international success as a professional speaker, and being pardoned by the governor of Wisconsin, Rising Above the Odds is the raw, real-life journey of what happens when pain meets purpose and prison leads to power.
But this story isn’t just about him; it’s a call to action for anyone who’s ever been counted out, written off, or underestimated.
This book is for the person who’s been through hell and still believes they were made for more. It’s for the formerly incarcerated dreamer. For the youth fighting to overcome adversity. For the educator or leader who refuses to give up on people because they believe in second chances.
Rising Above the Odds is proof that even in the darkest places, purpose still rises.
One Aztec Secret. One Rogue Programmer. One Chance to Save the World
By Jackson Coppley
Cryptographer Nicholas Foxe is looking forward to a quiet getaway with his new wife, Nina, in the red rock canyons of Sedona.
Still adjusting to married life and the pressure of academic deadlines, Nick welcomes a break—but unease sets in when a mysterious note warns them not to trust anyone.
When a fellow guest at their resort vanishes and whispers of a Y2K catastrophe begin to surface, Nick and Nina are pulled into a global conspiracy tied to a forgotten Aztec code.
As the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31, 1999, Nick and Nina must decipher clues buried in ancient glyphs and modern satellites alike.
But a ruthless financier, a rogue programmer, and a shadowy government agent are playing a deadly game—and someone close to Nick may be working against him.
If they fail, the GPS systems the world depends on could collapse, and planes across the globe may fall from the sky.
Can Nick and Nina unlock the code in time to stop a modern apocalypse?
The Lost Code of Montezuma is a gripping historical techno-thriller that blends ancient myth, real-world Y2K paranoia, and pulse-pounding suspense. Fans of puzzles, high-stakes espionage, and husband-and-wife sleuths will devour this thrilling ride.
Still adjusting to married life and the pressure of academic deadlines, Nick welcomes a break—but unease sets in when a mysterious note warns them not to trust anyone.
When a fellow guest at their resort vanishes and whispers of a Y2K catastrophe begin to surface, Nick and Nina are pulled into a global conspiracy tied to a forgotten Aztec code.
As the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31, 1999, Nick and Nina must decipher clues buried in ancient glyphs and modern satellites alike.
But a ruthless financier, a rogue programmer, and a shadowy government agent are playing a deadly game—and someone close to Nick may be working against him.
If they fail, the GPS systems the world depends on could collapse, and planes across the globe may fall from the sky.
Can Nick and Nina unlock the code in time to stop a modern apocalypse?
The Lost Code of Montezuma is a gripping historical techno-thriller that blends ancient myth, real-world Y2K paranoia, and pulse-pounding suspense. Fans of puzzles, high-stakes espionage, and husband-and-wife sleuths will devour this thrilling ride.
HIGH PQ: The P.I.V.O.T. Quotient That Changes Everything: A Blueprint for Building Resilience, Rewriting Your Story, and Leading Through Any Storm
By Constantine L. Alleyne MPH, EMBA
What if the greatest breakthroughs of your life weren’t waiting for perfect timing, but were sitting quietly inside your hardest moments — asking you to pivot?
High PQ™ is the book that finally answers the question millions have been asking:How do I reinvent myself without losing myself?With the precision of a strategist, the heart of a storyteller, and the lived truth of a woman who has rebuilt her life more than once, Constantine J. Alleyne delivers a framework that rewrites the very meaning of resilience.
This isn’t another “bounce back” book.This is Resilience Intelligence™ — the new currency of leadership, identity, and emotional mastery. And once you understand your Pivot Quotient™, you’ll never return to the version of yourself that merely survived.
Told through powerful storytelling, research-backed insights, modern psychology, and raw lived experience, High PQ™ takes you inside the moments that shape us — the pauses, the breakdowns, the lost confidence, the silent fears, the identity shifts we pretend we’ve mastered. Constantine shows you how each moment carries a coded invitation: pivot or repeat.
With the narrative force of a documentary, the honesty of a memoir, and the practicality of a masterclass, this book guides you through the P.I.V.O.T.™ Framework:
Pause — Interrupt your emotional autopilot.Identify — Name the real trigger behind your reactions.Validate — Make room for compassion, not condemnation.Own — Reclaim the narrative you handed to survival mode.Take Action — Move in alignment with the version of you that’s rising.
But what makes High PQ™ revolutionary is its insistence that reinvention is not a one-time event. It’s a life skill — a transferable competency that rewires how you lead, love, heal, work, and make decisions.
You’ll meet the invisible forces that shape your pivots:• identity disruption• emotional muscle memory• legacy imprints• trauma-trained survival habits• nonlinear success patterns• the stories we inherit — and the ones we outgrow
And you’ll learn why some people transform while others stay stuck repeating the same emotional loops, despite ambition, intelligence, or desire.
High PQ™ is witty, warm, unflinchingly honest, and deeply human. Constantine writes with the tone of a coach, the vision of a filmmaker, and the precision of a behavioral scientist. She does not talk at you — she walks with you. She hands you truth, not theories. Tools, not clichés. And most importantly, a pathway back to yourself.
Whether you’re navigating a career transition, healing from disappointment, rebuilding after burnout, managing a life shift, stepping into leadership, or simply craving a higher version of you — this book will change how you see everything.
Because the power isn’t in bouncing back.It’s in learning to pivot forward — intentionally, intelligently, and unapologetically.
If you’ve ever whispered, “There has to be more than this,”If you’ve ever felt a shift coming but didn’t know what to do with it,If you’re ready to rise into the life with your name on it —
High PQ™ is your blueprint.Get it. Read it. Share it.Your next pivot begins now.
High PQ™ is the book that finally answers the question millions have been asking:How do I reinvent myself without losing myself?With the precision of a strategist, the heart of a storyteller, and the lived truth of a woman who has rebuilt her life more than once, Constantine J. Alleyne delivers a framework that rewrites the very meaning of resilience.
This isn’t another “bounce back” book.This is Resilience Intelligence™ — the new currency of leadership, identity, and emotional mastery. And once you understand your Pivot Quotient™, you’ll never return to the version of yourself that merely survived.
Told through powerful storytelling, research-backed insights, modern psychology, and raw lived experience, High PQ™ takes you inside the moments that shape us — the pauses, the breakdowns, the lost confidence, the silent fears, the identity shifts we pretend we’ve mastered. Constantine shows you how each moment carries a coded invitation: pivot or repeat.
With the narrative force of a documentary, the honesty of a memoir, and the practicality of a masterclass, this book guides you through the P.I.V.O.T.™ Framework:
Pause — Interrupt your emotional autopilot.Identify — Name the real trigger behind your reactions.Validate — Make room for compassion, not condemnation.Own — Reclaim the narrative you handed to survival mode.Take Action — Move in alignment with the version of you that’s rising.
But what makes High PQ™ revolutionary is its insistence that reinvention is not a one-time event. It’s a life skill — a transferable competency that rewires how you lead, love, heal, work, and make decisions.
You’ll meet the invisible forces that shape your pivots:• identity disruption• emotional muscle memory• legacy imprints• trauma-trained survival habits• nonlinear success patterns• the stories we inherit — and the ones we outgrow
And you’ll learn why some people transform while others stay stuck repeating the same emotional loops, despite ambition, intelligence, or desire.
High PQ™ is witty, warm, unflinchingly honest, and deeply human. Constantine writes with the tone of a coach, the vision of a filmmaker, and the precision of a behavioral scientist. She does not talk at you — she walks with you. She hands you truth, not theories. Tools, not clichés. And most importantly, a pathway back to yourself.
Whether you’re navigating a career transition, healing from disappointment, rebuilding after burnout, managing a life shift, stepping into leadership, or simply craving a higher version of you — this book will change how you see everything.
Because the power isn’t in bouncing back.It’s in learning to pivot forward — intentionally, intelligently, and unapologetically.
If you’ve ever whispered, “There has to be more than this,”If you’ve ever felt a shift coming but didn’t know what to do with it,If you’re ready to rise into the life with your name on it —
High PQ™ is your blueprint.Get it. Read it. Share it.Your next pivot begins now.
RECLAIMING KARMA
By Khushi T. Saha
It should’ve been easy—a pretend engagement and everyone gets what they want, right? But what happens when former high school sweethearts turned fake fiancés fall for each other … all over again?
Kareena Sharma has always been a people pleaser. As the eldest daughter, it was always easier to be compliant. From following her father’s footsteps as a physician, to her arranged marriage, then motherhood, life was manageable as the big decisions were made for her. But when her life derails, first by her husband’s unexpected death, then by a mandated sabbatical from work, she knows she needs to sift through the mess her life has become and find change. When her parents decide that remarrying is the answer, she realizes being a people pleaser doesn’t work anymore. What she needs is a way to disappear from meddling family members' attempts to set her up with “suitable” candidates. Either that … or fake an engagement…Famous chef, Zayn Stavros, has always lived life trying to prove himself. Academics never came easily for him—a failing in his family's eyes and their esteemed Greek shipping empire, Stavros Titans International. So, when he has a chance to finally make his dreams come true from a family inheritance, he can’t wait to begin the rest of his life. His vision for a unique restaurant experience will have people flocking from all over to taste his food. There’s only one catch: to collect his inheritance, he has to be engaged. A run-in with a high school flame gives him an idea. It’s crazy, sure, but it might just work. What if they fake an engagement? He gets his inheritance; she gets all of her meddling family members off her back.But what starts as pretending blurs into reality when their past reveals a profound connection they’d forgotten existed. Keeping things black and white isn’t so easy as feelings resurface, and their passion reawakens. Is it possible for two people to reclaim the past and start anew, even if their families get in the way … again?
From New York’s golden autumn to Greece’s stunning seaside dotted with ancient ruins, this second-chance romance will take you on a fake-engagement, former sweethearts adventure so steamy, angsty, and passionate, you’ll want your tray table stowed and your seat belt fastened.
From New York’s golden autumn to Greece’s stunning seaside dotted with ancient ruins, this second-chance romance will take you on a fake-engagement, former sweethearts adventure so steamy, angsty, and passionate, you’ll want your tray table stowed and your seat belt fastened.
coin chronicles: The Complete Guide to Navigating from Money Mystery to Money Mastery
By Lisa Jane Celestine
Coin Chronicles is a compelling collective of authentic stories and actionable financial insights. Tailored for those who aspire to build generational wealth but are playing it too small with their money. Lisa Jane Celestine’s book resonates deeply with professionals who aspire to seize control over their financial destinies and explore the full extent of their financial power. Lisa draws on her nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, an accredited financial education, proven strategies and real-life conversations to create a book that is a rallying call to break free from the financial hesitations, lies, or indecision that have plagued you in the past. This clear step-by-step guide is your catalyst to take control, make informed decisions, and step into the wealth you require
DAWN OF THE PHOENIX: THE PHOENIX SAGA
BOOK 1
By George Ebey
The city of Alaria is failing.
Built on the peak of a large mountain, it is a haven for the winged people who live there. Here, they are shielded from the dangers of The Outlands—a lawless place teeming with beasts at every turn.
But all is not well.
One among them, a boy named Maliki, is the only member of their race to be born without wings. Some take this as a sign that the protection of Alaria is waning.
The only way to prevent this fate is by seeking the healing power of The Phoenix, a mysterious outland being whose return to their great mountain home is long overdue.
This is no small task. Leaving the city is strictly forbidden.
But when the person he cares about the most falls ill, Maliki will defy the rules and set out on his own to find The Phoenix.
Alone and afraid, he will enter a brutal world where even the mightiest of creatures struggle to survive. And as war brews in The Outlands, he must face an impossible task.
Find The Phoenix.
Save his people.
And save the world.
The city of Alaria is failing.
Built on the peak of a large mountain, it is a haven for the winged people who live there. Here, they are shielded from the dangers of The Outlands—a lawless place teeming with beasts at every turn.
But all is not well.
One among them, a boy named Maliki, is the only member of their race to be born without wings. Some take this as a sign that the protection of Alaria is waning.
The only way to prevent this fate is by seeking the healing power of The Phoenix, a mysterious outland being whose return to their great mountain home is long overdue.
This is no small task. Leaving the city is strictly forbidden.
But when the person he cares about the most falls ill, Maliki will defy the rules and set out on his own to find The Phoenix.
Alone and afraid, he will enter a brutal world where even the mightiest of creatures struggle to survive. And as war brews in The Outlands, he must face an impossible task.
Find The Phoenix.
Save his people.
And save the world.
TUG OF WAR: ME VS. THEM
By Marie Holloman-Bridges
Life is full of tug-of-war moments—some push us, some pull us, and others demand we stand firm. In "Tug of War: Me vs Them," I invite readers to reflect, reclaim their power, and redefine their journey. This book is more than just pages; it's a call to action to embrace your strength and walk boldly in your truth.
Life is full of tug-of-war moments—some push us, some pull us, and others demand we stand firm. In "Tug of War: Me vs Them," I invite readers to reflect, reclaim their power, and redefine their journey. This book is more than just pages; it's a call to action to embrace your strength and walk boldly in your truth.
THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND RESILIENCE HANDBOOK:
PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR GROWTH, CONNECTION, AND LEADERSHIP FOR EVERYONE
By Shirita Nash
Emotional intelligence affects all aspects of our lives—personal, professional, and everyday events. Whether navigating personal transitions and goals, managing conflict, building relationships, or leading your teams or family, we all traverse an unpredictable world, and no matter our level of success, we face setbacks and challenges.
In The Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Handbook: Practical Tools for Growth, Connection, and Leadership for Everyone, Coach Shirita Nash guides with a “mirror and compass” using 10 specific self-paced topics to help you explore how emotional intelligence and resilience can become essential tools for weathering life’s storms, uncovering strength, and navigating unforeseen turns on your continuous journey of growth and connection. You might already be thriving—but still seeking ways to lead a more fulfilling life. This book equips you with practical tools grounded in emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation. Packed with actionable insights, it’s designed to help you deepen your understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
By applying a theoretical foundation to practical reflection and activity prompts from her repertoire as a personal coach, organizational development professional, and personal growth advocate with over twenty years of experience, Coach Shirita Nash has written a handbook to implement manageable but effective techniques to take readers from self-awareness—the first stepping stone toward emotional intelligence—to resilience. Through carefully selected stories, quotes, research, examples, and systematic processes, she illustrates methods for identifying unique patterns while learning to “surf the waves of chaos” with intention and purpose.
Emotional intelligence affects all aspects of our lives—personal, professional, and everyday events. Whether navigating personal transitions and goals, managing conflict, building relationships, or leading your teams or family, we all traverse an unpredictable world, and no matter our level of success, we face setbacks and challenges.
In The Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Handbook: Practical Tools for Growth, Connection, and Leadership for Everyone, Coach Shirita Nash guides with a “mirror and compass” using 10 specific self-paced topics to help you explore how emotional intelligence and resilience can become essential tools for weathering life’s storms, uncovering strength, and navigating unforeseen turns on your continuous journey of growth and connection. You might already be thriving—but still seeking ways to lead a more fulfilling life. This book equips you with practical tools grounded in emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation. Packed with actionable insights, it’s designed to help you deepen your understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
By applying a theoretical foundation to practical reflection and activity prompts from her repertoire as a personal coach, organizational development professional, and personal growth advocate with over twenty years of experience, Coach Shirita Nash has written a handbook to implement manageable but effective techniques to take readers from self-awareness—the first stepping stone toward emotional intelligence—to resilience. Through carefully selected stories, quotes, research, examples, and systematic processes, she illustrates methods for identifying unique patterns while learning to “surf the waves of chaos” with intention and purpose.
Her Rebellion: Dax and Dante
By Quinn Marlowe
Her Rebellion is the first book in Dax and Dante’s story, and the sixth in the New York Rogues: Rossi series. The book includes age gap, forbidden love, brother’s enemy, grumpy sunshine, kidnapping, car chases, stalkers, and heroes, plus enough spice to make you want a Dax Romano of your very own. The Anniversary Collection features new edits and bonus scenes for this series, with special edition covers and sneak peeks at future books. For more in the Rossi series, move to Her Master, which concludes Dax and Dante’s age gap romance and features brother’s enemy, forbidden love, age gap, and grumpy/sunshine themes.
Her Rebellion is the first book in Dax and Dante’s story, and the sixth in the New York Rogues: Rossi series. The book includes age gap, forbidden love, brother’s enemy, grumpy sunshine, kidnapping, car chases, stalkers, and heroes, plus enough spice to make you want a Dax Romano of your very own. The Anniversary Collection features new edits and bonus scenes for this series, with special edition covers and sneak peeks at future books. For more in the Rossi series, move to Her Master, which concludes Dax and Dante’s age gap romance and features brother’s enemy, forbidden love, age gap, and grumpy/sunshine themes.
The Grief Support Book
By Lindsey Bussie
During a time of loss, the bereaved are trying to cope with their loved one being gone, making arrangements for services, the loved one’s possessions, paperwork, and more– all while trying to do their day-to-day. Dishes, yard work, caring for animals, whatever it may be, these day-to-day tasks may seem insurmountable under the weight of grief.
We can’t stop the pain, or fill the void. But we can help out. The Grief Support Book is a practical way to help those who have lost someone. In this book you’ll find:
· Printable lists of chores, tasks, and ways to help
· Explanations of situations that the bereaved may come across and how you can help
· Personal accounts from people who have lost someone, how they felt and what helped them out
· Checklist of paperwork that needs to be done when someone passes away
· And more
We can’t stop the pain, or fill the void. But we can help out. The Grief Support Book is a practical way to help those who have lost someone. In this book you’ll find:
· Printable lists of chores, tasks, and ways to help
· Explanations of situations that the bereaved may come across and how you can help
· Personal accounts from people who have lost someone, how they felt and what helped them out
· Checklist of paperwork that needs to be done when someone passes away
· And more
Forever My Baby You’ll Be
By Ivy Watts
Forever My Baby You’ll Be is a reminder to children of all ages that no matter how big they may get, they will always be their parent’s baby. This book aims to ease the fears of both baby and parent as they seek to maintain their connection through the years. If your toddler has ever resisted becoming a big kid, or you're sad that your baby is growing up too fast, Forever My Baby You'll Be, is the perfect read!
free fall
By Khushi T. Saha
Big-shot attorney Aariv Abbas is every woman's dream: hunky as sin, successful, and that man who puts responsibility, and family duty first (the kind of man every South Asian hopes their son becomes when they grow up). Too bad he's such a grumpy asshole with a one-track mind. And thank God he's only in the market for an Indian wife.
Chrissy Smyth is young, brash, full of hopes, and a head-in-the-clouds dreamer, but a chance encounter with a grumpy lawyer has her realizing that romance isn't for everyone. And she doesn't need to waste her time with nonbelievers like him, no matter how hot or big his … biceps may be.
But when her life takes a major misstep and her family's business gets pulled into a serious Russian crime ring, what's a girl to do but look to the only attorney she knows for advice, Grumpenhunk and all?
And how's the good Indian son supposed to behave when his attraction for a woman who ticks none of the boxes on his life list becomes unmanageable?
A grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, slight age gap, cultural differences, and ultra steamy romance that will make you laugh, cry, want to punch a pillow, and then do a happy dance.
ketchup sandwiches
By Stephanie Tobola
“For the moment, I am not a fourteen-year-old high school freshmen. The tears running down my face are no longer tears of anger. These are the tears of that eight-year-old girl who checked the mailbox every day and only found disappointment. These are the tears of a ten-year-old girl who prayed every day for someone to come and slay the dragon. The ten-year-old girl that was raped and defiled and left feeling less than human. These are the tears of a twelve-year-old girl responsible for getting her sisters to school, finding food, and trying to take care of her mentally ill mother. The tears streaming down my face are the tears of a wounded child who needed protection – protection that never came.”
Born to parents whose lives were riddled with addiction and self-medicated mental illness, Stephanie was thrust into a role of responsibility at five years old. After years of silent endurance and fending for herself, a fortuitous fire burns down her family trailer. In the wake of this tragic fire twelve- year-old Stephanie finds herself on a journey of healing. With the love and patience of her aunt and uncle combined with the help of a kind therapist, Stephanie learns tools to cope with and overcome the damage of her early childhood. Ketchup Sandwiches is a powerful memoir which reveals her incredible coming of age story.
Reclaiming Your Crown: Getting Your Identity Back After a Divorce
By Nefertiti T. Wade
What do you do when you’re no longer Mrs. ______ and are now simply “Ms. ______”? Whether you were married for just a few years or for decades (20 years or more), it’s easy to see how your identity can feel lost after a divorce, leaving you unsure of who you are anymore. I, unfortunately,
know this feeling all too well—the experience of building your life around being a wife, envisioning a happy life together with your partner, only for it to end.
During the journey of divorce, you may find yourself wondering who to turn to and how to start over. That uncertainty is what made it clear to me that a book like this is essential for women like you and me—a safe space where you can grieve without guilt or shame and reclaim the crown you were always meant to wear.
You are a QUEEN, and this book will not only guide you in reclaiming your identity, but it will also show you how to ensure you never lose it again. Your horse and chariot await. Let’s take this journey together toward becoming the person you were always meant to be.
know this feeling all too well—the experience of building your life around being a wife, envisioning a happy life together with your partner, only for it to end.
During the journey of divorce, you may find yourself wondering who to turn to and how to start over. That uncertainty is what made it clear to me that a book like this is essential for women like you and me—a safe space where you can grieve without guilt or shame and reclaim the crown you were always meant to wear.
You are a QUEEN, and this book will not only guide you in reclaiming your identity, but it will also show you how to ensure you never lose it again. Your horse and chariot await. Let’s take this journey together toward becoming the person you were always meant to be.
the creeps: a tale of Halloween
By George Ebey
Four friends. One cursed pumpkin patch. And a night they won’t soon forget.
Peter, Frankie, Matt, and Dani are The Creeps, an exclusive club dedicated to the love of monsters and all things that go bump in the night. To them, Halloween is their favorite time of year, a time that practically demands they do something spooky.
Old Man Wilson’s farm is close to their neighborhood. Nothing grows there anymore. Nothing except for the pumpkin patch, which produces plenty of pumpkins each year. Pumpkins that the farm’s reclusive owner never harvests. So why not sneak onto the property and take a few? What’s the worst that can happen?
Little do they know that an ancient curse has befallen the farm, and by taking the pumpkins, they have unleashed a hidden danger that will not rest until it destroys them, their families, and their entire town. With nowhere to turn, the four realize it is up to them to face the threat and figure out how to stop it.
They will soon find out that it is one thing to be a fan of monsters, but quite another to go up against a real one. And as Halloween looms, they will discover just how creepy the season can be.
OUIJAS & HAINTS IN THE SILENT CITY:A CARDBOARD COTTAGE MYSTERY
By Jane Elzey
Vintage game store owner, Amy Sparks, and her three best friends volunteer to play women from history in a fundraiser and their stage is the graveyard—also known as The Silent City. But when a necklace drops in Amy’s lap, she realizes she holds the key to a cold case murder. An antique Ouija board reveals a secret, but when the Cardboard Cottage sleuths consult the mystical talking board for the killer’s name, the planchette points a finger at one of them. Have they called up a restless spirit wanting revenge? Can Amy solve this tale of deception to bring justice before innocent lives are changed forever?
Vintage game store owner, Amy Sparks, and her three best friends volunteer to play women from history in a fundraiser and their stage is the graveyard—also known as The Silent City. But when a necklace drops in Amy’s lap, she realizes she holds the key to a cold case murder. An antique Ouija board reveals a secret, but when the Cardboard Cottage sleuths consult the mystical talking board for the killer’s name, the planchette points a finger at one of them. Have they called up a restless spirit wanting revenge? Can Amy solve this tale of deception to bring justice before innocent lives are changed forever?