Emotional First

Life is full of good times and bad times. It is not enough to live, one needs to truly appreciate all the different aspects of life before passing judgment. When you are young, you ruminate about assorted elements which come your way. Experience is built via relationships and obstacles and challenges. Each life has its own assortment, and the variety often shapes the character, morals, values, thoughts, ideas, and feelings of the individual living it. This book holds a variety of lessons and contributes to sharing, from one soul to the next. It is deep, it is intriguing, and it is a ...

She walked into his tattoo shop for a lasting mark on her skin. She never expected him to mark her heart. All Abigail Moore wants for Christmas is a fresh start—and a tattoo to prove she’s finally stepping out of her shell. So she walks into Hunter Shaw’s shop and gives him a challenge: ink whatever he wants on her skin. His first instinct? Turn her away. Hunter believes tattoos should have meaning, and the quiet and mousy Abby doesn’t strike him as the type to get inked on a whim. But if she’s determined to do this, then he’s going to be the one to do it and make sure it’s ...

Fall in love with Perfectly Hopeless—a poignant and breathtaking young adult romance about borrowed hearts, fleeting moments, and the courage to love, even when it feels impossible. What if the person who made you believe in love was already running out of time? Under the summer willows, Maven never expected to find Henri—a boy with a borrowed heart and a fading future. Henri never planned to let anyone in—not when he’d already made peace with his fate. Their days together are stolen, beautiful, and bittersweet. As Henri refuses the transplant that could save him, Maven clings to ...

In his debut novel, YouTube personality and author of We Should Hang Out Sometime Josh Sundquist explores the nature of love, trust, and romantic attraction. On his first day at a new school, blind 16-year-old Will Porter accidentally groped a girl on the stairs, sat on another student in the cafeteria, and somehow drove a classmate to tears. High school can only go up from here, right?

He’s a fast-paced city boy. She’s a small-town girl with no interest in being saved. But love has a way of changing the best-laid plans… Dante Rivera thrives on the rush of New York City, living life at full speed. But when a concerned relative warns him that his relentless pace could send him to an early grave—just like his father—Dante takes an impulsive trip to the quiet mountain town of Creede, Colorado. He thought a short break would be enough to recharge his batteries. He never expected to fall for the town… or for Holly Garcia. Holly is fiercely independent and has spent ...

She has no idea how ruthless I can be, but she’s about to find out… When I find Scarlett, cold and scared, high up on the mountain I call home, I simply have to protect her. But when I take her back to my cabin, she refuses to tell me what happened to her and who she’s running from. I invite her stay, but having the beautiful temptress in my house, looking good enough to eat, is about to test my willpower. I fall hard and fast and when I finally find out what happened, my fury knows no bounds. I’ll make him pay for what he did and ensure he’ll never hurt her again—even if it ...

He broke her heart. Now he’ll risk everything to win her back. When Ava Sinclair returns to the sleepy coastal town of Haven Cove, she’s focused on rebuilding her life—not reopening old wounds. But fate has other plans when she collides with Damien Carter—the boy who shattered her heart and the man she never truly forgot. Damien knows he made the biggest mistake of his life letting Ava go. Now that she’s back, he’s determined to prove he’s not the reckless boy she remembers—but the man who’s willing to fight for the only woman he’s ever loved. Trust is fragile. Secrets ...

Swimming is her dream. Her determination to learn catches his eye. An offer of swimming lessons becomes dinner, but the appetizer is a crime scene. Leaving her wedding ring at a pawn shop, a dream vacation to the West Coast gives Shelby a chance to leave the past where it belongs. The next step is figuring out the rest of her life. But that life is soon to be in jeopardy when she accepts an offer from a handsome stranger. Playboy Noah doesn’t do commitment. It isn’t in his vocabulary. Until he meets a woman different from his usual. He decides on dinner as a good first step toward his ...

Teacher Callie Alberts has built a good life for herself in Harmony, Idaho. She was happy and content until the day she learned her former boyfriend, Dr. Eli Webster, was moving back to town. A past betrayal looms large and Callie is determined to keep her distance from the handsome doctor. That proves impossible when Eli moves into the cottage right next door! When a baby is left on his doorstep with a note pinned to the blanket indicating he’s the father, Eli asks her to watch the child while he tracks down the mother. It’s not only the neighborly thing to do, Callie desperately ...

In a world where children face increasing pressures and anxieties, "The Worry Monster" emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. This beautifully crafted tale follows Ellie, a spirited 5-year-old girl, as she navigates the challenging waters of her first day at school. As Ellie's anxieties grow, a tiny worry monster appears beneath her bed, feeding on her fears and doubts. But with the help of her loyal feline friend, Phoebe, Ellie embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. Through vivid storytelling and relatable characters, author Helen Caryl weaves a ...

Naeem is far from the model teen. Moving fast in his immigrant neighborhood in Queens is the only way he can outrun the eyes of his hardworking Bangladeshi parents and their gossipy neighbors. Even worse, they're not the only ones watching. Cameras on poles. Mosques infiltrated. Everyone knows: Be careful what you say and who you say it to. Anyone might be a watcher.

He came to the mountains for solitude. Instead, he found her. Bestselling thriller writer Landon Foster is on a self-imposed deadline, desperate to finish his latest book. Hoping for peace, quiet, and inspiration, he retreats to his cabin in Creede, Colorado. But when writer’s block tightens its grip, he takes a walk to clear his head—only to find himself lost in a sudden snowstorm. Genevieve Brooks knows these mountains better than anyone. A Creede native and seasoned hiker, she has no trouble navigating the treacherous trails. When she stumbles upon a lost stranger, she leads him to ...

Starting school can be exciting—but making friends? That’s the tricky part! Join Ellie the Elephant in this funny and heartwarming rhyming adventure as she faces her fears about meeting new kids. With a little courage, some deep breaths, and a big dose of laughter, Ellie discovers the best trick of all: being herself! Perfect for kids entering preschool or elementary school, “Ellie the Elephant Makes a Friend” is packed with: ✅ Relatable lessons about friendship and overcoming shyness ✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques like reframing negative thoughts and deep ...

Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn't know what to do! He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Bob. But Pete is still stuck with the hiccups! Will Pete the kitty ever get rid of his terrible hiccups?

En la educación de sus hijos, los padres buscan enseñarles a vivir y a convivir, a prevenir situaciones de riesgo, agresivas y frustrantes. Pero, lamentablemente, esto no siempre es posible, de ahí que sean necesarios libros tan reales y eficaces como este del psicólogo Javier Urra, con larga experiencia en estos asuntos.

COURAGE - CHARACTER - CONVICTION Stom Carpenter has always lived on the fringes, navigating the confusing and isolating world of high school under an assumed name. Unseen for who he really is, and standing out only for his differences, he’s a silent giant in the halls—a boy whose quiet nature and intense focus make him an easy target for ridicule. Misunderstood by his peers and even by himself, Stom carries the weight of struggles he can’t explain, living in a time when words like "autism" and "neurodivergent" were rarely spoken and even less understood. COMPATIBILITY WAS ONLY A ...

When Emily’s husband dies in a terrible accident, she’s not the only wife he leaves behind. Before their whirlwind romance and Emily’s discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than 20 years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever. Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone, Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it’s the woman her husband loved before her.

Shady Baby is baking cupcakes, and she has some feelings about the process. From excitement or boredom, Shady Baby expresses nine common emotions. Perfect for the youngest of listeners, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format.

Scarlett has always put her sister Ruby first. But when Ruby goes missing one night, Scarlett finds herself in a dangerous game she doesn’t know she’s playing. When a threatening message leads her on a frantic search, she stumbles into James—a handsome and brooding man determined to protect her. As they search for Ruby, Scarlett feels a connection with James that she never expected. His presence ignites something deep within her, but trust is fragile. James and his detective friend Matt decide to protect Scarlett, but things heat up fast. Lust ignites between Scarlett and James, but ...

Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class - until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?