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He came to destroy her world. She recoded his. Alaia Evans is a genius coder on the brink of her big break. Her interactive art installation is more than a thesis; it is the soul of her work. But on opening night, a ghost in the machine tears it all down, leaving her humiliated in a storm of glitched light and mocking laughter. The attack is surgical, personal, and it has a name: Griffin. As the university's resident hacker and digital enforcer, Griffin was supposed to put the ambitious new artist in her place. He expected a simple victory, but Alaia’s fiery defiance sparks a dangerous ...

Throughout the span of her career, Maxine Taylor has listened as women have shared traumatic stories of a sexual nature that occurred early in their lives. These events shaped their beliefs about sex, self-respect and body image, and often manifested in feelings of shame, embarrassment and humiliation later in life. With a powerfully effective method she developed over time, Maxine helped the women in these stories to identify and liberate themselves from counterproductive patterns resulting from the emotionally scarring experiences. Long held limiting beliefs or illusions they had about ...

Feeling overwhelmed by the dad transition is more common than you think. Many new dads feel unprepared and wonder whether they can be the father their child needs. From confusing pregnancy terminology to worrying about finances and supporting your partner, I can tell you that you’re NOT ALONE. If this life-changing milestone is keeping you up at night and you want to thrive as a supportive partner, we’re here to help! With proper guidance and a fellow dad’s experience, you’ll become an expert on all things “bump to baby.”

Dana Fields's father never knew his parents. When Dana secretly does a DNA test for her dad, hoping to find him some distant relatives for his birthday, her entire world implodes. Instead of a few third cousins, Dana discovers a half-brother her age whose very existence means her parents' happy marriage is a lie. Dana's desire to know her half-brother, Brandon, and the extent of her dad's deception, clashes with her wish not to destroy her family.

What Shall We Do Today? 1st June Restoring the Magic A magical adventure story for children ages 6-9 that teaches empathy, appreciation, and the joy of celebration! When mysterious star-flakes begin falling from the sky, friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover that three important celebrations—Global Day of Parents, International Children's Day, and National Say Something Nice Day—are in danger of being forgotten forever. Transported through a magical heart-shaped portal to the Garden of Three Celebrations, the children must embark on a quest to restore the fading magic of these special...

Edith Dubois has fought all her life against prejudice in the investment world. Being a woman in a male-dominated environment has made her relentless, stubborn, and... yes, hated by many. But that has never stopped her. Until Norma Queralt storms into her office. Determined to recover her family's properties at any cost, Norma is everything Edith despises: arrogant, defiant, and dangerously captivating. For Norma, this battle is personal - her mother's last wish is at stake. For Edith, it's a battle of wills she's not willing to lose. What neither of them expects is that their greatest ...

Mixing things up could make her Thanksgiving wonderful! Nurse Grace Comstock needed a date for Thanksgiving STAT. She never expected Dr. Nick Tucci, who volunteered at the free clinic where she worked, to offer to escort her. At the feast Nick convinced her family that he was her adoring boyfriend. Even Grace found herself falling under the handsome doctor’s spell. She soon finds herself wishing their pretend relationship might blossom into true love. Though Nick has fallen hard for Grace and wants her in his life for good, she’s reluctant to open her heart to him. The handsome doctor ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pregnant Dad Discover how to become the father you’ve always wanted to be, even if you're starting this incredible journey today! Have you recently received the life-changing news that you will be a dad? Are you eager to be the best support for your partner but unsure where to begin? Are you overwhelmed by conflicting advice and fearful of falling short in your new role? Rest assured that you're not alone. Many new dads face these challenges, feeling unprepared and underinformed as they embark on fatherhood. Pregnant Dad is your comprehensive guide, offering the insights, practical tips, ...

Some tides pull you apart. Others bring you home. As the Sullivan Point Inn's opening day approaches, Macy Sullivan faces unexpected challenges that test her resolve and her carefully laid plans. With her sophisticated mother's surprise arrival stirring up old doubts, Macy's vision for her future begins to blur. The only constant? Luke Mitchell—the local builder whose steady hands have helped restore more than just the inn's limestone walls. But when family secrets and hidden agendas threaten everything they've built together, Macy must decide what she truly wants before the tide pulls ...

Banning Talbot, Marquess of Daventry and Society's favorite bachelor, is accustomed to having his every whim obeyed — until he finds himself the reluctant guardian of Prudence MacAfee, the outspoken, golden-haired hoyden laughably nicknamed Angel. Now it's Banning's duty to introduce this deliciously unconventional creature to the ton's most eligible suitors. But his heart has an agenda all its own.

Eight years ago, I was supposed to marry her. Instead, I destroyed her family and then abandoned her. Broken and hurt, she delivered me a savage blow in return. Naturally, that should have been the end of us. Except that I still want her. Even after all these years, memories of her linger in a mix of pain and desire. And now the sassy girl who once set my world on fire is suddenly in my city, curating art she has no idea that she inspired. Her body still ignites under my touch, but her eyes hold a cold, hard resolve to never re-engage with her family’s arch-enemy. To prove to Sabrina that...

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 ...

Will the majestic piece of art that is hanging predominantly in Patrick Andersen’s home, lead them to his missing sister? He hopes so since he has no idea how to handle his other sister who is in the lawyer’s office with him.Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. Yet less than a week after her death only two of her four children attend the reading of her Last Will. Patrick, her younger son is there primarily to learn what he can from his mother’s lawyer about his youngest sister who has been missing since shortly after their ...

Memory Signal By Caleb James In the frozen ruins of the last lighthouse on Earth, one man discovers a signal that doesn’t speak in words—it speaks in memories. Silas Ward is the final keeper of Nordhavn Light, a forgotten outpost on the edge of the world. Isolated for over a thousand days after the Collapse, he endures storms, silence, and the haunting lullaby of a daughter lost. But when a mysterious aurora begins pulsing in harmony with an old reel-to-reel recorder, Silas realizes he’s not alone. The signal is alive—and it remembers. Joined by Rhea Ainsley, a crash-landed stranger...

Baby spends the first Valentine’s Day pondering over the strange behaviour of the world around her. Right before her eyes, red hearts pop out everywhere, in all shapes and sizes. She really cannot figure out why. Walk along with baby as the madness of Valentine’s Day is revealed through baby’s eyes.

Even as Mae and Elsie adjust to the worsening symptoms of the disease that has forever altered their lives, their families struggle to do the same. And though little is as it was, life and all it brings continues for all of them.Where We Turn is the third book in the continuing story of two families who meet at a time in their lives when change seem to be taking place almost every day. Hyde Hills Township is home to two women who meet at a time in their lives when they find themselves looking for answers beyond the obvious. As both Catherine and Grace come to quickly realize the status quo ...

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 ...

When Life Knocks You Off Your Happy: Facing Challenges for the First Time is a heart-centered guide for children ages 9–13 who are navigating the big feelings and unexpected moments that life throws their way.