English Smile

In the aftermath of a fateful decision that threatened to tear them apart, Jensy Willett and Sophie Barnes begin the fragile quest to rekindle their love. Their slow, hesitant journey leads them to rediscover the happiness, trust, and passion they once shared, and reveals a new world of adventures, opportunities, and startling revelations. But once again, fate intervenes, and an unforeseen event shatters their world in a way that neither Jensy nor Sophie could have anticipated. An uncertain future. A changed world. When their lives come crashing down, what will the future hold?

Head over Heels for the Prince… Schoolteacher Lauren Carlyle doesn’t lose her head over men. This was why being swept off her feet by a handsome stranger at a party didn’t make sense. Not expecting to see him again after that night, she was shocked to learn they’d be living under the same roof. What was even crazier, the man she thought didn’t have a dime to his name was none other than Alexander Gabrielle, Prince of Carpegnia. She’d fallen for Alex without knowing he had royal blood. He was what she wanted but could she convince him she loved him for the man he was and not ...

Necromancer Sy York and former detective alpha wolf Dakar Rhodes are slowly learning to merge their lives together as true mates. With the steadfast Brock and loyal Brad as well as Connor and Clive all sharing the estate with them, for the first time in his life, Sy feels as though he has a family around him. But just as Sy starts to get used to his new life, an uninvited guest to his party brings trouble to the family group. Sy's father has been scheming in the background for 10 years and arrives complete with Sy's new bride.

In crisp, unembellished prose, Eunyoung Choi paints intimate portraits of the lives of young women in South Korea, balancing the personal with the political. In the title story, a fraught friendship between an exchange student and her host sister follows them from adolescence to adulthood. In "A Song from Afar", a young woman grapples with the death of her lover, traveling to Russia to search for information about the deceased. In "Secret", the parents of a teacher killed in the Sewol ferry sinking hide the news of her death from her grandmother.

"Get ready for a rollicking journey through a world of wit and humor with 'Jestful Chronicles: A Compendium of Chuckles and Guffaws.' This delightful collection brings together a medley of jokes, puns, and humorous anecdotes that are sure to brighten your day. From clever one-liners to rib-tickling stories, this book offers a treasure trove of laughter for every occasion. Whether you need a pick-me-up after a long day or want to share a hilarious moment with friends and family, 'Jestful Chronicles' has you covered. With its diverse range of humor, including witty observations, unexpected ...

When Callie is laid off from her reporting job, she returns to her hometown of Cattail Island and lands a gig at the local bookstore—the same one where she found comfort after her mother died.

You smile. You show up. You hold it together. But deep down, you’re breaking quietly — and no one sees. This book is for the woman who feels invisible while trying to be everything for everyone. For the one who learned to earn love by being good, strong, quiet. For the soul that’s tired of performing and finally ready to come home to herself. The Wound Behind Your Smile is not a guide to fixing yourself — it’s a tender invitation to remember you were never broken. Inside, you’ll uncover: – Why emotional neglect makes you feel invisible even in a room full of people – How ...

Ask anyone in town about Esau Bergmann, and you get the same reaction. Sour face. A disgusted gasp. Rolling eyes. He’s harsh, cantankerous, and downright rude. If he hasn’t offended you, it’s because you haven’t crossed paths with him. Esau has one lone friend in the world, and he wouldn’t have that but for the deep, dark secret they share that neither dares talk about any longer. Megan McAllister couldn’t be more different from Esau. Young. Carefree. Always sporting a mile-wide smile. She delights in everyone and everything. The odd thing about Megan, though, is that the ...

The debonair Uncle Fred makes a welcome return to Blandings, where plotting and confusion is rife. Blackmail, sabotage, jilted lovers and pigs under threat of kidnap all feature largely, making this hilarious instalment in the Blandings series irresistible to fans and newcomers alike. The story sees lovely debutante Myra Schoonmaker unhappily ensconced in Blandings at the insistence of Lady Constance Keeble, who objects to Myra’s entanglement with curate Bill Bailey.

A husband dead in a fiery crash. A son claimed by a killer’s hand. Tammy Horvath doesn’t think she’ll ever smile again. Strengthened by her faith, she bravely heads solo to Iceland to see the northern lights, where she climbs glaciers and ventures into caves before seizing the opportunity to travel more often. Tammy will take you on a journey of love, laughter, and inspirational life lessons as she swims in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea, gets stuck atop one of Mexico’s pyramids, endures a tropical storm in the Bahamas, and hikes amid Yellowstone National Park’s spectacular scenery.

A single female missionary suggested, “You know, Don, you should write a book called Behind the Missionary Smile.” She continued, “When missionaries stand before potential supporters, report to current financial contributors, or give reports to mission agencies, family, and friends, they often do so behind a smile that says, 'Everything is wonderful. I’m at the top of my game, and the ministry is going great! All is okay. I’m okay. My ministry is worth your support.’” Yeah, right. Many times, we hide what’s really taking place in our lives behind a smile. So You Want to be a...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his acclaimed novel about North Korea, The Orphan Master’s Son, Adam Johnson is one of America’s most provocative and powerful authors. Critics have compared him to Kurt Vonnegut, David Mitchell, and George Saunders, but Johnson’s new book will only further his reputation as one of our most original writers. Subtly surreal, darkly comic, both hilarious and heartbreaking, Fortune Smiles is a major collection of stories that gives voice to the perspectives we don’t often hear, while offering something rare in fiction: a new way of looking at the world.

Learn what sets leading companies apart in terms of customer service and hospitality– from Apple to Spotify and Nike, in this refreshingly detailed how-to guide from author David F. Leuchter. This is an exhaustive yet sound analysis of the inner workings of the customer service and hospitality industry, combined with some down-to-earth advice gathered from his own experiences after several decades working in the industry. The author shares some insightful tips on persuading your customers, showing them that you care, personalizing their needs, and making them feel seen and heard in ways ...

For hardworking and dedicated professional service providers, Make Them Smile offers a way out of the grind of living hour to billable hour, providing a road map for how to build a scalable, standardized brand that provides a consistent, repeatable, and high-quality customer experience.

Detective Dakar Rhodes is an alpha wolf shifter who's short on sleep and patience. Called to yet another crime scene, definitely the work of a serial killer, he's shocked to learn the Pedace Police Department has a necromancer as a consultant. Considering he'd moved to Pedace because of the lack of a coven in the area, he wasn't pleased with the new development. His previous dealings with magic users never ended well. But when ordered to show the consultant the respect befitting his position, Dakar bites his tongue and longs for a swift conclusion to the case.

We are eternal and live on after this life. There is one outcome when we leave this life, and that is love. Whether we believe it or not is completely irrelevant. All the science about death proves this. We are all taught that if we just win all the battles, win the arguments and conflicts, we will find happiness. What we have to find out for ourselves is that the only way to find happiness is to stop fighting all the battles. This is the only solution that is complete and final.

At nine years old, D. Watkins has three concerns in life: picking his dad’s Lotto numbers, keeping his Nikes free of creases, and being a man. Directly in his periphery is east Baltimore, a poverty-stricken city battling the height of the crack epidemic just hours from the nation’s capital. For 30 years, Watkins is forced to safeguard every moment of joy he experiences or risk losing himself entirely. Now, for the first time, Watkins harnesses these moments to tell the story of how he matured into the D. Watkins we know today.

Nathan Riggins heads out west to the Nevada desert to search for his parents after his grandmother died. He faces one danger after another: hostile Indians, a masked gunman, a blinding sandstorm, a rattlesnake. Now, he frantically hurried from one empty building to the next. Where was everyone? How could everybody in town just disappear? Then, a strange dog seems to adopt him and come to his rescue.

Miranda Cruz isn't just the best darned waitress in town anymore; she's Red River's newest innkeeper. But first, she has to find the contractor who's disappeared with her life savings so she can start renovations. Not so easy for a woman who never depends on anyone, especially a man. And when a gorgeous old flame shows up, the fire between them is reignited and threatens to send her dreams up in smoke.

FROM MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR, BERNICE BLOOM - a wonderful romantic comedy about love, longing, and the madness of lockdown! As the book opens, Mary Brown is desperate to win back Ted, the love of her life. She becomes convinced that the way to do it is by putting herself through a six-week transformation plan in time for her friend's 30th birthday party that Ted is coming to. But, like most things in Mary Brown's life, things don't go exactly according to plan. Featuring a drunk winter Olympics, an amorous fitness instructor, a crazy psychic, spying, dieting, exercising and a trip to the ...