Emotional First

He has everything—fame, fortune, and millions of adoring fans. But none of it means a damn thing without her… Travis Gill never set out to be a country music star, but when he moved to Nashville to follow in his father’s footsteps, success found him fast. Sold-out arenas, screaming fans, and a life on the road—it’s what most singers dream of. So why does he feel so empty? When the loneliness becomes too much, Travis makes a bold move—he walks away from the spotlight and returns home to Creede, Colorado. But just as he’s settling back into small-town life, his world is upended ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I can’t hear myself think. Loud noises were coming from next door. What the hell is that noise? My new neighbor, that’s what! I storm out of my office and bang on the door. The door swings open, “Well, hello, Beautiful! How can I make you mine?” he says. With an eye roll and frustration, I complain about the noise. He hands me some noise-cancelling headphones. What about my client?! He hands me another set of noise-cancelling headphones. "How am I supposed to hear her?" “Oh. Not sure.” He says. “With your ears, maybe?” His eyes watch mine; they twinkle with mischievousness I...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Master Your WTF Moments with Practice, Purpose, and Perseverance Life throws unexpected challenges our way—those What The F*ck! moments that shake us to our core. This Action Guide, created by Jaycee Andreas, takes you beyond the principles of the bestselling book, Wait, Think First: The Art of Navigating WTF Moments. Designed to turn theory into action, this practical guide will help you develop the skills needed to tackle daily challenges with confidence and clarity.The Wait, Think First strategy empowers you to: ✔ Recognize and manage emotional chaos. ✔ Build resilience and adapt ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

In this gripping and heart-wrenching story, Tarun’s world shatters in seconds. Hoping to surprise Ayushi after a long day at work, he arrives unannounced at the apartment they once called home. But the warmth he expected is replaced with a chilling silence, Ayushi’s nervous eyes, and a truth too painful to bear. What begins as a sweet surprise spirals into a devastating betrayal when Tarun stumbles upon a half-naked stranger hiding inside their wardrobe. Shock, disbelief, and heartbreak collide as he faces the reality of Ayushi’s infidelity. The one he loved the most—emotionally, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Sloane and Maggie have never met. Sloane is a straight-A student with a big and loving family. Maggie lives a glamorously independent life as an up-and-coming actress in New York. The two girls couldn't be more different - except for one thing. They share a secret that they can't tell a soul. At night, they dream that they're each other. The deeper they're pulled into the promise of their own lives, the more their worlds begin to blur dangerously together. Before long, Sloane and Maggie can no longer tell which life is real and which is just a dream.

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.