Emotional First

From witnessing family members actions throughout the job and then becoming a public servant himself, The Salty Paramedic has developed a playbook that has worked for him to navigate this stressful career and balance home and work life to the best of his ability.

Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And definitely one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine. Twenty-four weeks ago: Neon’s dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love, and while they haven’t taken that next big step…yet, they’ve starting talking about…that.

The whole Food Group is coming to the table in one fresh package! Dig in and enjoy this jam-packed audio collection, featuring five charming stories about learning and self-discovery, from the creative minds of Jory John and Pete Oswald.

Fake fiancée? Sure. Falling into bed with Logan Carter? A reckless, irresistible mistake. He’s my brother’s best friend. The man I’ve secretly wanted for years. The grumpy billionaire who never looked twice—until now. I should have said no when Logan asked me to pose as his fiancée to save his company’s reputation. Instead, I stepped into his world of whispered lies, press photos, and one shared bed too many. We agreed: no feelings. No future. But with every stolen glance, every forbidden touch, it’s getting harder to remember this is pretend. He makes me feel wanted and ...

I’m the last woman standing in the “Last First Date” pact with my friends, and it looks like Cupid’s playing hard to get. It’s not like I haven’t been trying to find The One. I’ve been speed dating like it’s an Olympic sport, but a love match is still out of reach. You see, I've had my share of love and loss, and at 30, playing the lead in an unrequited love saga was definitely not my plan. But that’s exactly where I find myself, wanting more with Ryan Jones, a walking, talking romantic riddle. He’s a perfect blend of Prince Charming and Thor (minus the hammer, obviously...

Deep Jhana means imminent life-changing events capable of shattering the Ego. What if meditation promised infinite bliss but erased everything you love? Deep Jhana meditation lures you in with the first Jhana’s overwhelming joy, the fourth Jhana’s fearless stillness, and consciousness exploding beyond all boundaries in deeper Jhanas—granting perfect present-moment peace for life. But at what cost? Your family, home, memories, and very sense of self, annihilated in pure ego destruction. Do you dare to uncover the truth of this perilous path? What if you lost everything important to you...

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 ...

She wanted to understand art. He decided to make her his masterpiece. Ivy Sterling is an art history major whose carefully constructed world is shattered when her new stepbrother, the brilliant and cruel painter Caleb Dunn, publicly dismisses her analysis as shallow and emotionally vacant. Forced to live together in their parents’ sprawling loft, Caleb’s psychological torment escalates. He sees Ivy’s academic poise as a canvas he wants to destroy and repaint. Her desperation to save her failing thesis becomes his ultimate leverage. He makes her a dark proposition. He will mentor her, ...

Discover Healing and Growth Through the Wisdom of Buddhism Embark on a transformative journey through grief and loss with "The First Hundred Days of Healing: A Buddhist Journal for Navigating Loss and Grief." This compassionate and empathetic guide provides wisdom and support as you traverse the complex landscape of mourning. In this unique journal, you'll find: 100 carefully selected quotes exploring themes of grief, loss, hope, and self-development Insightful commentaries from a Buddhist philosophical perspective, offering new perspectives on your own experience of grief Daily writing ...

Transform Your "What the F*ck" Moments into Opportunities for Personal Growth Life is full of unexpected moments that leave us thinking, "What the F*ck just happened?" This guided reflection notebook is the perfect companion to the bestselling book Wait, Think First: The Art of Handling WTF Moments. Designed to help you deepen your understanding of the strategies presented in the main book, this reflection guide walks you step by step through the process of managing emotions, gaining clarity, and transforming challenges into strengths.What You’ll Find Inside: ✅ Guided Prompts with ...

One night. One mistake. I had no plans to see him again—until he turned that night into an offer I couldn’t ignore. The arrangement is simple. No feelings. No strings. No repeats. Now we’re sharing a bed, a name, and just enough lies to keep up appearances. Turns out, rules are harder to follow when he’s two feet away and looks at me like I’m already his. He’s falling. I’m trying not to. Because if I let myself feel, I won’t just lose control— I’ll lose the only thing keeping me safe: distance. Every time he touches me, the rules bend. Every glance, every breath, every ...

What if one night with a stranger unlocks everything you’ve been hiding? Price of Desire is a bold, deeply sensual M/M escort romance exploring forbidden longing, emotional healing, and the cost of living a lie. Luke Carter has built the perfect life—or so it seems. A successful CEO with a beautiful family and an enviable reputation, he hides a truth that’s been buried for decades. When he hires Evan Steele, a rugged, confident escort, it’s supposed to be one night of escape. Instead, it becomes a turning point. Evan sees the man behind the mask—aching for real connection, ...

My First Year as a Mom Manual By Nati Carrillo No one hands you a map when you become a mom. But this book comes pretty close. In My First Year as a Mom Manual, new mothers (and the grandmas who’ve got their back) will find a warm, clear, and heartfelt guide through baby’s first twelve months. Written with simplicity, courage, and a wink of humor, it’s more than a baby book—it’s a steady hand and a quiet cheer in the middle of the night. Inside, you’ll find: What to expect at every doctor visit, from newborn to twelve months Vaccine breakdowns without the jargon Milestone ...

We were supposed to spend a quiet weekend at my house with my friends and me, but something as absurd as a broken heating system led me to meet the person who would change my life - her, Carol, that puzzling blonde who came to stay and turn my world upside down.

Follow Me to My End I carry an exhaustion no sleep can cure. It lives in the marrow, older than pain, heavier than steel. Not even gods could burn it out. I’ve bled, prayed, and killed in its shadow. Now I walk what’s left of the world, chasing the last breath of a vow already broken. The tale is short. But walk with me, and hear it told.

Feeling overwhelmed by fatherhood while your partner is expecting? You’re not alone. Many first-time dads worry about doing the right thing, balancing work and home life, and being truly supportive during pregnancy. This practical guide cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what you need to show up, stay involved, and support your partner with confidence.

He composed her ruin to make her his masterpiece. Aria Voss is a music composition major with her future perfectly mapped out. Her world shatters when her cocky, cruel stepbrother, Dante Reed, moves into their shared campus condo. He's everything she's not: a chaotic guitarist who despises her disciplined world. Dante sees Aria as a challenge, a pristine thing to corrupt. For his own twisted amusement, he sabotages her career defining recital, leaving her humiliated and her reputation in tatters. Backed into a corner, Aria is offered a lifeline from the very man who destroyed her. Dante ...

A message from beyond the grave. A small town full of secrets. A love that refuses to die. “Chelsea, this is your mother, I need you”. When a message from her ‘dead’ mother pulls her back to Redemption Hills, the small town she vowed never to see again, Chelsea must confront a past she never truly escaped and a love she thought she’d buried. Returning means reopening old wounds... and facing Ethan Walker, her high school sweetheart who shattered her heart by fathering a child with someone else. Now a wealthy CEO, Ethan is determined to prove that their story isn’t finished—...

Sabrina understands that the Fenmore name isn't as prestigious as it once was. Now, she and her brother, Tobias, must do the unthinkable to get by. They have mastered the skill of stealing like Picasso had mastered the art of painting. On a beautiful sunny day, while scoping out the Liverpool Harbor for her next victim, Brina steals from a man her inner voice warned her against. Sir Simon Remington now has a vendetta. Find the girl who stole his deceased father's money clip and get it back. All he has is a first name, and no one else seems to know her. A deal is made, and their two very ...

One weekend. One fake relationship. One very real problem... Willow Von Bates has a plan: show up to her family’s Cotswolds getaway with a hot, doting boyfriend and finally get her snobby parents off her back. Enter Francesco Santoro—Italian billionaire, serial heartbreaker, and her oldest (and mostly harmless) friend. It’s all supposed to be fake. Emphasis on supposed to be. They’ve been strictly platonic for years—except for that one drunken night they definitely don’t talk about. But now they’re playing couple in close quarters, sharing a cozy fire-lit room, fake kisses, ...