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Hannah Hadley is a permanent fixture in London Society and well on her way to becoming a spinster. Despite her beauty and kind disposition, Hannah has accepted the harsh reality of her situation: she will never marry. Continually affected by an illness from her youth, Hannah acknowledges her chances of entertaining potential suitors, at least respectable ones, is slim.

Best-selling writer Orson Scott Card founded the online magazine Intergalactic Medicine Show in 2006. It has been a big success, drawing submissions from well-known science fiction and fantasy writers, as well as fostering some amazing new talents. This collection contains some of the best of those stories.

Her first London Season has arrived, but Clare Compton is far from enthusiastic. In fact, she finds the experience positively nauseating, and when her first ball ends in disaster, the consequences threaten to upend her entire Season. She wants nothing more than to retreat to her country home away from Society’s judgmental stares. Instead, respite comes from a most unexpected source. Patrick Milton, Clare’s childhood enemy, offers a cunning solution: he will serve as her escort for the final five weeks of festivities to help repair Clare’s reputation.

Tessa Lewis is set to embark on a Big-Time Career and marry Toronto's fastest-rising lawyer, who loves her to pieces. But when a visit to a flower market from her childhood sparks memories of the mother she lost too soon, Tessa puts her bright future on hold to work there, determined to come to terms with her past.

Have you ever had someone suddenly vanish from your life without explanation? You're not alone. In today's digital world, "ghosting"—the practice of suddenly cutting off all communication without warning—has become disturbingly common. Whether it happens after one date or several months of connection, being ghosted leaves you confused, hurt, and questioning your own worth. This comprehensive guide reveals the psychology behind ghosting and provides a roadmap for healing and protection.What You'll Discover: 🔍 The Psychology Behind Ghosting The two main reasons people ghost (and why ...

Do you spend your life worrying? Do you battle with overthinking and dread before and after any interactions? Do you wish you could eliminate your anxiety and start breaking those negative thinking patterns? At times you wish you could just disappear rather than face family, friends, and your work colleagues, right? You have been heard. These books will help you finally start to understand why you think the way you do and how you can actually gain some control back in your life. The power is you.

Book 2 In the “Forbidden Temptations” Series Note to self … never fall in love with two brothers. In my opinion, love is overrated but downright wet and hot when sparks fly. Falling in love with two brothers was not my plan, but I did not avoid or stop it. I let things happen as they may. In my defense, I was not with the brothers at the same time. But regardless, that was short-lived once they found out I dated both of them. Ben and Liam are both attractive and above average in size, if you get my meaning. Liam is a military boy, muscular, wild, and strong. Ben is the more ...

Awakening is the first book to capture the global impact of the breakthrough #MeToo movement. Bringing together political analysis and inspiring personal stories from women in seven countries - Brazil, China, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden, and Tunisia - Awakening takes listeners to the front lines of a networked movement that’s fundamentally shifting how women organize for their own equality.

Do you often feel like everything is your fault? Are you always giving yourself away in the form of time, money, and energy? Are you constantly seeking praise from others or else you fear something bad will happen? Then this book is for you. You feel like you are weak and, in the process, it’s leaving you feeling completely drained, anxious and uncertain in your everyday life.

Do you feel your home and head are "messy"? Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders and wish you could start feeling free? Is the clutter in your life that you keep "just in case" preventing you from living the life you're constantly dreaming of? Stop struggling. Be confident with simplicity. Set boundaries while pursuing what sets your soul on fire. After listening to these audiobooks you will clear the path (and your home) so that you can fully focus on what you really want to do with your life. You will put YOU first for once.

Do you struggle with your childhood trauma? Are you feeling lost in life and believe the future is bleak? You always believe you’re not good enough and you don’t deserve nice things or good people in your life. This isn’t your fault. You've been in survival mode for too long. This can be trauma inflicted on you from your childhood and you haven’t given yourself chance to heal. Until now. How to Heal from Toxic Parents is the first step forward. The time has come to now understand your thoughts and behavior patterns so as to move forward with a positive outlook.

A next-door neighbor. A summer fling. A bed that has me moaning with pleasure… and fighting for my life... Being a college girl is fun, but I’m ready for spring break and getting back home, sunbathing in my parent’s backyard pool, and checking out the hot older neighbor next door whom I had a crush on since I was a teenager. My next-door neighbor Dylan is newly divorced and oozes that hot, older man vibe. He is muscular and between his legs is a large package that I so want to unwrap. I became instantly wet when I caught him watching me sunbathe from his upstairs window. Maybe I took ...

In these profound reflections on the mysteries of life and death, Stone unpacks how childbirth reveals our anxieties, our physicality, our mortality. All who are born or give birth will someday die. While living and working in one of the world's most impoverished countries, teacher, doula, and mother Rachel Marie Stone unexpectedly caught a baby without wearing gloves, drenching her bare hands with HIV-positive blood. Already worried about her health and family and whether her service was of any use, Stone grappled with realities of human suffering, global justice, and maternal health.

Know exactly what to say to gain the respect you deserve. Whether you are an employee or employer, or a woman travelling the world living out of a suitcase, if you are looking to increase your power in conversation, and ooze self-esteem and confidence, What Confident Women Do is for you.

You've felt stuck in a rut for too long and you feel like life is passing you by, and yet you know it can be full of beautiful and exciting experiences, but something is stopping you, right? Fear. Jam-packed with lots of great tips and guidance and doesn't shy away from hard topics, you will be left feeling like you can take on the world! Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow style, you will feel like you're getting some friendly advice but a gentle kick up the butt at the same time.

People Magnet: Crack the Code to Charisma offers you a new opportunity to transform your social skills and become the life of any party!

A tyrant boss. A secret safe house. And only the sounds of our pleasure... to pass the time... Starting a new career as a financial executive is not all it’s cracked up to be, especially when my boss is a tyrant and a grumpy boss. My gut tells me I made a mistake taking this job. Matthew Cohen is an old friend and my new boss. He is mature and good-looking, with chiseled abs. He was the fun, carefree type. Now his life has reshaped him into a grump and a tyrant. During his tedious meetings, I entertain myself by imagining what he keeps locked away behind his zippered pants. A bank alarm ...

According to research conducted by the National Science Foundation, around 80 percent of our thoughts are negative and we have around 12,000-50,000 thoughts daily. That’s bound to have an impact on our mental health, isn’t it? You’re here because you want to turn things around, right? Discover the secrets of how to control your toxic, intrusive thoughts to where one day you will be able to tell people how you "used" to struggle. Not sure where to start? How to Heal from Toxic Thoughts offers insights even if you feel you’ve tried everything.

Discover the secrets behind why we keep hold of our clutter, even if you don’t have lots of spare time.

Trauma recovery information from victims themselves and professionals.