Self Identity

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and on Christmas Key, love is blooming like bougainvillea. Things are heating up between Mayor Holly Baxter and the island’s newest (and handsomest) resident, Miguel. The annual seafood festival is on the horizon. And Holly’s just received her DNA results—along with a surprise revelation that might change everything she thought she knew about her family. There’s a man out there who might be the father Holly never thought she’d meet. But after a lifetime of believing he didn’t exist, is she ready to let someone new into her life... or her ...

The Money Lie is an unflinching excavation of the quiet tyranny that money exerts over our modern identities. It begins with a simple premise—that we were told money was just a tool, but it now dictates the tempo, ethics, and architecture of our lives. From our alarm clocks to our most sacred relationships, money isn’t simply part of the story; it is the story’s narrator, editor, and final judge. The book dismantles the illusion that we're in control of our financial lives. Instead, it shows how deeply embedded systems of scarcity, performance, and debt shape not just what we do, but ...

Your words are powerful. Are you using the right ones? The power of our words is one that appears many times in Scripture. Yet for many Christian women, it's a power that we don't use often enough. Affirmations for Christian Women: Biblical Affirmations for Spiritual and Emotional Self-Care include over 150 affirmations to speak over your life. Areas covered in this book are: identity courage anxiety leadership, and spiritual warfare.Harness the power of God's Word and speak His truth over your life. Get your copy of Affirmations for Christian Women: today!

How can you find you reconcile your faith and your child’s identity? We are no longer losing our children to the LGBTQ community but parents who once claimed to be Christ followers are beginning to compromise the Word of God and fall away from their faith on a daily basis. Having a daughter who embraced an LGBTQ identity in 2011, I am all too familiar with the struggle of walking in the tension of grace and truth. As a parent, you want nothing more than to stay connected and close to your child. But as followers of Jesus Christ, our call to be ministers of reconciliation must remain at ...

Before he was the island’s only cop, Jake Zavaroni was just a guy running from heartbreak—and one very bad day. After a traumatic event on the job shakes him to his core, Officer Jake Zavaroni leaves his Miami beat behind. Big city crime. Big emotions. A messy breakup. He’s done with all of it. Christmas Key seems like the perfect escape: quiet beaches, sleepy streets, and a population made up mostly of sunburned retirees. No drama. No danger. Just peace. Until he meets Holly Baxter. She’s the island’s thirty-year-old mayor, full of spark, sass, and opinions—and she’s nothing ...

Before Christmas Key became a year-round holiday haven, Bonnie Lane was just looking for a reason to start over. When Bonnie’s husband dies suddenly, she’s left grieving, restless, and unsure of what comes next. Her grown sons have lives of their own. Atlanta no longer feels like home. And all Bonnie knows for sure is that she needs a change. One trip to a tiny island off the Florida coast changes everything. At the time, Christmas Key isn’t the bustling, beachy paradise it is today. Jack Frosty’s doesn’t exist. Holly Baxter has just graduated high school. And the island is still ...

Unlock the Power of Your INTP Mind and Transform Your Life Are you an INTP personality type searching for clarity, direction, and personal growth? Do you often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed by choices, or unsure of how to align your analytical mind with real-world success? "How to Navigate the World as an INTP: Strategies for Self-Improvement" is your essential guide to understanding yourself on a deeper level and thriving as the brilliant, introspective thinker you are. This comprehensive and empowering self-help book is tailored specifically for INTP individuals (The Thinkers) based on ...

Master the Proven Systems to Effortlessly Build Good Habits, Break Bad Ones, and Achieve Lasting Results What if success wasn’t about willpower... but about systems? In 10x Your Habits, you’ll discover the science-backed framework elite performers use to build life-changing habits — not through force, but through identity alignment, automation, and momentum. This isn’t another book full of vague motivational fluff. It’s a practical, action-packed guide for anyone who wants to upgrade their habits, reprogram their mindset, and finally stay consistent — even when life gets messy. ...

A literary fiction novel set in the American Rockies during the early 20th century. In the rugged heart of the Rockies, where the spirit of independence meets the weight of family legacy, “Strong Roots” tells the poignant story of Clay Forrest, a gentle giant wrestling with his identity and self-worth. With the demanding presence of his uncle Tony looming over him, Clay's journey of self-discovery is as treacherous as the mountains themselves, offering readers a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and the quest for acceptance. The novel opens with George and Aaron Macpherson, ...

Learn How To Be a Strong, Self-Confident, Independent & Happy Person in Your Relationship! Do you feel less confident and independent than you used to be? Have you started neglecting the things in your life that make you feel like you – your hobbies, interests, dreams, friends? Are you feeling trapped or weighed down and desperate to make changes in your life? If this sounds like you then you’re probably lost in your relationship. The good thing is that you're not the only one! A lot of people struggle with and feel less independent and confident in their relationship. Sometimes they ...

Five years later, the lights still twinkle on Christmas Key—but a lot has changed. The island’s baby boom has officially landed: there’s a brand-new kindergarten class and a whole lot of chaos in the sandboxes. Social media influencers have discovered paradise, and now they’re everywhere—vlogging by the water, podcasting from cafés, and trying to make “#IslandVibes” a thing. But the real story this season isn’t in the hashtags or holiday lights. It’s Ruby Hudson. The beloved former First Lady and part-time Christmas Key resident has returned to the island with her husband...

What if there was a secret part of you connected to oracular consciousness and even to creative genius? What if you’ve been shamed out of your connection to this part because of how damn powerful and dangerous it makes you? The radical claim of Heal Your Witch Wound by Annalise Oatman is that there is, and you have been. Furthermore, you can reclaim your connection to this secret part of you. As a Jungian-influenced licensed clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience working directly with trauma and other forms of mental and emotional distress, Oatman has brought her mental...

Immerse yourself and unveil the "Transformation of Damaged Hearts" that are sealed with an " I Do". Step into a world of Enemies to Lovers, Instalove & Second Chance Love. Forget Me Not Cowboy Enemies to Lovers, Small Town, Mistaken Identity, Amnesia, Romance I am a Cowboy with a broken heart until Darla enters my life. We Start as enemies and end as lovers until the tragic day I am trampled by a Black Stallion. I am left with no memory of the woman who mended my broken heart. Yet as strangers, our attraction for one another is stronger than ever. But can our love survive the magnitude of ...

Discover the transformative journey of self-reinvention with New Beginnings, a captivating guide that leads you through the powerful process of starting over. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, requiring us to embrace change and craft new narratives. Whether you're navigating a career shift, personal transformation, or seeking fresh perspectives, this book illuminates the path to reinventing yourself, wherever life takes you. Begin with understanding the concept of reinvention and explore what it truly means to start over. Each chapter delves deeper into the emotional and ...

It can be hard to let go. Maybe your past was incredible and you wish things in your life could be that way again. Perhaps your past was horrible and you can’t stop thinking about the hurt and the pain. Whether it’s good or bad, we all struggle with the baggage of the past. And the longer we hold on to something we should have dropped awhile ago, the harder it becomes for us to look at where we are and who we are right now. You can see the future ahead of you, and you know that your ultimate destination promises to be pretty amazing. But you’ll never get there carrying all that weight...

Ro is stuck. She's just entered her thirties, she's estranged from her mother, and her boyfriend has just left her to join a mission to Mars. Her days are spent dragging herself to her menial job at the aquarium, and her nights are spent drinking sharktinis (Mountain Dew and copious amounts of gin, plus a hint of jalapeño). With her best friend pulling away to focus on her upcoming wedding, Ro's only companion is Dolores, a giant Pacific octopus who also happens to be Ro's last remaining link to her father, a marine biologist who disappeared while on an expedition when Ro was a teenager.

Taking everything they know from more than a decade of working with the queer and trans community, their personal journey of gender exploration, and clinical best practices, licensed therapist, coach, and speaker Rae McDaniel created the Gender Freedom Model. A uniquely supportive narrative for gender exploration and transition grounded in queer joy, their nine-pillar model has helped thousands of transgender and nonbinary individuals explore gender through play, pleasure, and freedom. And now, it can help you too.

Mayor Holly Baxter is juggling pirates, potholes, and the possibility of a second chance at love. Just another week on Christmas Key. The island’s newest guests? A rowdy crew of weekend pirates who’ve traded rum for espresso and are leaving a trail of mayhem (and mysterious holes) in their wake. Add to that: Her ex’s new girlfriend who’s suddenly sticking around A fresh-faced family with twin boys who’ve turned the island into their personal playground And River O’Leary—Holly’s not-quite-ex, not-quite-boyfriend—who’s texting just enough to keep her heart off-balance ...

The island’s getting smaller homes, bigger families, and one very overdue baby. It’s the holiday season on Christmas Key, and the whole island is wrapped in lights, tinsel, and anticipation. Holly Baxter—mayor, mom-to-be, and reality TV wrangler—is nine months pregnant and busier than ever. With HGTV crews arriving to film the launch of a beachfront tiny home community, the pressure is on…and so is the swelling, heartburn, and back pain. As stargazers descend for a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower, Holly’s juggling a lot of things: a surprise visit from Coco that brings ...

“MORE THAN ONE LIFE is a memoir about one woman's incredible drive to always be curious and engaged. Although her life was filled with a loving, supportive family, it wasn't always perfect. Gail writes with intelligence sprinkled with humor and wit. Gail Ingis provides a well written memoir with lessons on how to create a rich and rewarding life.” ~ Blake Schnirring, Executive Director Westport Writers' Workshop “A riveting and moving journey from start to finish!” ~ Susan Gilgore, PhD, Executive Director Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Who says you can’t have more than one life? ...