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Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have learned through years of practice that simple rituals can help you slow down the pace of modern life and re-center yourself. Rituals for Every Day shares Narian and Narian Phillips's easy-to-follow, step-by-step advice. Through engaging in small, simple, and reflective routines, you can let these basic, everyday rituals bring you back to yourself.

Should I use my bonus to buy a new car or a 5* holiday?Lying on the beach in Thailand – loving the traveller lifestyle!My man's just proposed!!!Renee’s Facebook stream is bursting with good news from the friends she made at university. But behind the scenes, their lives aren’t so rosy: Dave has been made redundant, Renee’s marriage is crumbling and Katie is forced to return home to her parents after six years abroad. When they reunite, will the friends be able to support each other and face up to the choices they need to make? Or is it already too late? “27” is a roller-coaster ...

Lauren Abrams wants nothing to do with her damaged mother, whose spurious testimony sent Lauren’s father to prison for murder years ago. After a serial killer’s confession to the crime restored justice, Lauren chose to live with her father and grandmother. Now an adult, Lauren has come home to the Sacramento family estate for good, her mother’s lies be damned... It’s been decades since Donna made her cheating husband pay, but she hasn’t forgotten the past. She knows her estranged daughter has made a terrible mistake by returning to the estate.

This novel by Osamu Dazai, published in 1947, is about the life of a poet whose personality has collapsed, as told by his wife. It features an optimistic and strong-willed wife who is unhappy with her husband's unwillingness to settle down at home but still harbors dreams of a new family. The story is set in gloomy Tokyo in the aftermath of the war, but it still contains a sense of humor. After reading it, the reader will probably be left with a wry smile and something that stings in their heart. Annotations [1] Rice Balls [2] Sensei [3] Zabuton [4] Nakano [5] Gunma Prefecture [6] Nineteen ...

They burned his name. Shackled his magic. Called him traitor. Now he’s back—with fire in his veins. Darius Valorian was once the Empire’s golden son—until prophecy marked him for ruin. Banished by a lie and stripped of power, expected to die in the Wildlands. He didn’t. The rebels saved him. The Empire’s top commander still hunts him. Darius wields unstable fire magic—and it’s getting stronger. If he can’t control it, it’ll destroy more than the enemy. Elara Veyne, the rebellion’s fiercest warrior, doesn’t trust him. The others barely tolerate him. But the Empire is ...

She thinks this is just for fun. He’s about to ruin her for anyone else. Eve My life was a list of good-girl choices—until the night I slipped through the doors of a forbidden party. I only wanted to look. I should’ve been overwhelmed by the wicked things happening all around me… but then I saw him. Derek. My older brother’s best friend. I left before I got in trouble, but fate wasn’t finished with me yet. When my car breaks down the next day, it’s his garage I end up in. And this time, I’m not scared. This time, I ask for exactly what I want: no strings, no promises—just ...

She escaped her past once. But this time, it won’t let her go. Elena Kingston wakes up in a windowless room with no idea how she got there. Her head is pounding. There’s no door. No escape. Only fragments of memory—and one terrifying face: her ex-boyfriend Jarod, filled with rage. As the hours tick by and the walls close in, Elena’s memories return in twisted flashes. But nothing makes sense. Is Jarod really behind this? Or is someone else orchestrating her descent into madness? Every answer leads to more questions. Every memory could be a lie. As Elena unravels a trail of secrets, ...

Are you tired of pretending to be outgoing in order to succeed in your career, longing for a way to lead that feels natural and empowering? Have you ever felt like your introverted nature holds you back from achieving your full potential in leadership? Introverts possess unique strengths like deep listening, thoughtful decision-making, and powerful empathy that make them exceptional leaders. With the right strategies, introverts can manage stress effectively, leverage their natural resilience, and thrive under pressure without compromising their well-being.

When a killer strikes, single mom and PI, Tracy Belden and her friends put game nights on hold to solve a case of murder. Escape to Tahoe. Help a friend. No problems. No pressure. What could go wrong? I'm Tracy Belden, a rookie PI with a handful of cases solved, but when a fellow PI calls, I answer. Twelve hours later, my investigator friend is missing, the client is dead, and I'm at the murder scene. With the police eyeing me as a suspect, I have to find the killer if there’s any hope of completing my crossword puzzle. If you like fast-paced, humorous cozies, dive into the Crossword ...

The complete Con Woman trilogy

Without intending for it to happen or knowing how, when, or why it got started, many people now find that they live in a rush they never wanted. If you feel busier than you've ever been and wonder how this happened and how you can keep up the pace much longer, you are hardly alone.

When Vanessa Giles, Scanguards’ tenacious community outreach manager, saves a sex worker from a rogue vampire’s fangs, she’s plunged into a dangerous new reality. Her path collides with the enigmatic Cole Whitlock, a human internet entrepreneur drawn to San Francisco by a secret, debilitating ailment. He’s inexplicably pulled to Vanessa, even as he mistakenly believes her to be a high-class escort. Vanessa, a vampire hybrid herself, desperately wants Cole close, yet she must conceal her true nature from him. Their delicate dance of attraction turns deadly when a rogue vampire begins...

Calm In The Chaos: Managing Anxiety In A Fast-Paced World provides a comprehensive and practical approach to managing everyday stress and anxiety. Whether you're facing persistent anxiety or just need help managing day-to-day challenges, this book offers powerful tools to help you achieve emotional balance.

“Brilliant, engrossing…in the vein of Indiana Jones.” Matt McAvoy, British thriller novelist “Readers of action, thrills, twists - don't miss out!” 5-Stars by Briana Miceli, Top US blogger “…like Game of Thrones turned modern day!” 5-Stars by Jodi V, Top US blogger For 6000 years, they’ve protected Eden’s mysteries. Now someone is about to commit history’s most daring theft… Queen Azura would sacrifice her life to fulfill her ancestors’ sacred mission. For thousands of years the Sentinels have safeguarded Eden and the Tree of Immortality. But one fateful night she ...

Can a football superstar convince a broken scuba instructor to trust and love him? Annie Holman escaped her hometown after her father’s murder to protect herself and her family from a mafia lord’s threats. When she sees Dax Grange again will she fall for his manly appeal and kindness or will her stubborn independence prevent her from finding lasting joy? From USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning author Cami Checketts comes a fun, romantic and adventurous new series - Famous Friends Romances: 1 – Loving the Firefighter 2 – Loving the Athlete 3 – Loving the Rancher 4 – Loving ...

Ryder Giles, a formidable vampire hybrid and the calmest, most unshakeable bodyguard at Scanguards, believes he’s met his match in Scarlet King. She’s an introverted trust fund baby and PhD candidate, notoriously difficult and manipulative, and every other bodyguard has thrown in the towel. Ryder, however, is confident he can handle her. He couldn’t be more wrong. Little does Ryder know that Scarlet is the fiery seductress who gave him a fake name during their explosive, life-altering encounter at a nightclub. Now, secrets and intrigue collide, forcing them into an impossible alliance...

The third adventure for Pixie and Harley. Can Pixie save Harley from his father? Added to the mix is a spot of horse napping along the way.

A DEAD WIFE, A HUSBAND IN DESPAIR, AND AN EVIL CULT LEADER. THE BODIES ARE PILING UP. When a stranger shows up at Cam Derringer’s boat and asks him to find his missing wife, who is a psychiatrist, he thinks it’s just another case of enough is enough. But when Cam’s friend is arrested for the murder, Cam realizes something just isn’t right. Cam pours through an intense investigation and realizes this case has too many similarities to a string of murders of psychiatrists by ex-boyfriends. After an attempt on his own life, the trail leads him to a compound in Angel Fire, New Mexico, ...

Some families evolve. Some erupt. Travelling through Norway after a tough year of loss, DI Harriet Sloane leaves her family behind and falls into the company of strangers. Some of whom help her shake loose for a while. One of whom is hell-bent on wreaking revenge. When their paths cross, Harriet must remember how to keep her cool or risk more people losing their lives. In this gripping thriller, Kelly Creighton gives the Belfast police procedural a Scandi noir accent while exploring the nuances of parenthood and how and when we should relinquish control and accept our losses. A powerful, ...

Anita Diaz, a tenacious small-town sheriff’s deputy from Nevada, tracks a brutal serial killer across the American West, her pursuit leading her to the dark streets of San Francisco. There, her path collides with Cooper Montgomery, a Scanguards investigator and vampire hybrid, who’s hot on the trail of a gruesome murder. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and handcuffs click as these two determined investigators clash. Forced to team up, they hunt a monster who leaves a trail of exsanguinated bodies. Cooper knows it’s only a matter of time before Anita realizes the killer is a vampire—and ...