Small Kids

Leaving the bustling streets of Chicago, I set my sights on serenity. The charming small town of Firelight Harbor cradles my dreams amidst its gentle whispers. Yet, a lone fisherman with a stormy past stands directly in my path. John, rugged and mysterious, offers help I can’t resist. As I try to save my family home from the wrecking ball, his presence grows stronger, like tides converging. Together, we embark on a journey - in both heart and home. Grief lingers in his eyes, but our connection defies the silence. Will love anchor us together, or will the past pull us apart? In a town ...

All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and wellbeing, no matter their size. Yet, given the rise in childhood obesity, there’s enormous pressure on parents to raise fit, thin kids—even if their kids aren’t designed to be that way. So, what does a healthy, fit child look like, and how can parents actually raise one, especially in a world of abundant food, busy lives, toxic diet culture, and societal pressures? Nutritionist Jill Castle offers parents a roadmap for navigating the ins and outs of raising children who are larger, smaller, or in-between.

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They say the truth will set you free… but what if the truth ruins your life? Ellie Ryan is seventeen and determined to move to Nashville to pursue her dreams of making it as a songwriter, but an unexpected pregnancy shatters her plans and sets her on a course she never imagined. Shawn Klein has it all. The beautiful girlfriend. The scholarship to play football at Vanderbilt after he graduates high school. At eighteen, he leads worship at his father’s prosperous megachurch. His life is perfect. So why isn’t he happy? Everything changes when Shawn’s parents bring Ellie into their home...

Book 1 - Silkworm Secrets Series 'The ancient trees with their rough bark wrap around me like silk cocoons. Their solid trunks and tendril roots grip the ground as if to say, I will hold you, I will not let go.' In the 1960s the rural suburbs of Brisbane should have been an idyllic place for Ruby and Bobby to grow up. Their treehouse retreat, set high in a mulberry tree is a place to share friendship and watch the events of the yards nearby. However as the two become teenagers, the naive Ruby is exposed to the sinister events that Bobby has to deal with in his family life. As the years pass...

It’s autumn in New England and Truly and her fellow Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes are gearing up for the annual Halloween Festival. Aunt True and her new husband, Rusty, have bought Ethel and Elmer Farnsworth’s dilapidated old farm on the edge of town, where they’re going to raise sheep and where Truly and her grandparents have volunteered to farm- and sheep-sit while the newlyweds are on their honeymoon. But as always, there are mysteries and secrets afoot in Pumpkin Falls. Jack-o’-lanterns outside the shops downtown are going missing—in broad daylight!

Who’s the straight laced muscular firefighter carrying the hurt kid Our Hero…. The Protective Argumentative Alpha Male who acts like he’s my Dad What size hose does he have underneath those bunkers Can he lay hose, extinguish my fire, and leave me wet? Remember You’re Here to start Over He’s A Single Dad with Daughters He cares for the small town and the problems brewing He commands authority, respect, and safety for his girls The Grumpy Wise Dad has me wanting to play house Forgiveness comes hard for putting his girls in harm's way

Are you missing puzzle pieces? Need more space to assemble your puzzle? Is your lighting poor? What about picking the right puzzle that suits you? Find answers to these questions and more! Learn how to turn jigsaw puzzle challenges into accomplishments. Find out what you are missing but so many others are raving about! Will you get to experience those benefits too? You can get a huge jump start with this hobby by taking a very small amount of preplanning time. Save money and disappointment by buying the right puzzle images for you. Learn about Dopamine and how it plays a ‘magical’ role ...

Meet Muffy, the adorable psychic Chiweenie with a heart as big as the Arizona desert! Rescued from a puppy mill and adopted by a kind-hearted human in Sedona, Muffy has a special gift—her ability to sense and communicate with spiritual entities. With her tongue charmingly hanging out of the side of her mouth, Muffy is no ordinary dog. She’s the hero of Sedona, navigating magical vortexes, uncovering ley lines, and solving supernatural mysteries to protect her town's residents and animals. In Muffy, the Psychic Chiweenie, Muffy has magical adventures with strange beings including Baby ...

Seventeen-year-old Hope Long's life revolves around her brother Jeremy. So when Jeremy is accused of killing the town's beloved baseball coach, Hope's world begins to unravel. Everyone is convinced Jeremy did it, and since he hasn't spoken a word in 9 years, he's unable to defend himself. Their lawyer instructs Hope to convince the jury that Jeremy is insane, but all her life Hope has known that Jeremy's just different than other people - better, even.

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the water’s growing colder, the leaves are turning orange, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go a little nuts with this latest unexpected development? Meet five-year-old Truman Tripp. Cassie, who is most definitely not a kid person, can’t understand why his mother left the child with her. But some even more perplexing problems soon present themselves, and Cassie’s already Looney Tunes life gets even loonier. Expect...

The Voice of a savior - deep, arousing, and calming Where is He Calling Me from Heaven His eyes capture my soul at first sight My Alpha Male, Strong, Self Assuring, and Focused He can be my Dad, but he can't know I want him Staying in the room next to his in the house I can smell his clean, muscular, and freshly showered body creeping in my room My desire for his touch is getting into my head and dreams Don't Fall in Love to fast He is a single dad, with a young daughter. His charm is intoxicating as he spends time with his daughter His eyes tell me he wants to ravish my body My body is all...

There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School. They’ve been together all their lives. And in this small factory town where everyone knows everything about everyone, that’s not necessarily a great thing.

Can Matt forgive the man who broke his heart and learn to trust him again, or has he already given him too many chances? Matt Jacobs has had a very bad day. First his boiler breaks down in the middle of his shower then he learns his beloved cat would rather live with his crotchety old neighbor. But while he’s in work, at a job he hates, a phone call from the hospital gives Matt the worst news of all—his father has just passed away. When the man he’s been ‘dating’ for the past five months tells him he’s getting married to a woman, Matt doesn’t know if he can take any more bad ...

What readers are saying... "I love this author and her books. Excellent writing and character development. You feel as though you know the characters." Amazon reviewer A preacher was not on her radar… Raised by a preacher who cared more about his flock than his family, Lisa Garcia isn’t interested in betting her heart against the ministry a second time. Transplanted from Los Angeles, Lisa is struggling with life in tiny Harrison, Texas. She’s looking for direction. She’s looking for purpose. She was not looking to be attracted to the handsome youth pastor from the neighboring town. ...

When opposite worlds collide… Posey Briggs has a chip on her shoulder the size of Whidbey, the island off of the Washington Coast where she’s stuck with her annoying foster family, and their band of mismatched, screw up kids. The last thing she needs while she rides out these last few months until she’s eighteen and finally free from the system, is to be saddled with some bogus tutoring assignment given by an English teacher with a God complex. Drew Baxter has the world in the palm of his hands. Best athlete in school, coolest guy on campus, nailing the hottest girl in school whenever...

Falling for the small town's widowed doctor was not my intention. The grumpy doctor is stuck in the past ever since his wife died three years ago. While he rattles my resolve I still have great optimism while looking forward to a new beginning with my daughter, Dana. The past has been rough for us up until my divorce became final. Our lives intertwined through the chorus of laughter from our kids playing together. Why does tension simmer every time our eyes meet? A cool night unfolds his gentler side, one he keeps hidden. My heart's caught in a tug of war between past scars and present ...

This is a selection of poems written by author, P.D. Cain (also known as Captain Peter). The type of poems and rhymes range from humorous eg: I Really Dig My Gardening Man, to serious and even quirky eg: The Dentist. Most are accompanied by P.D. Cain's own illustrations and pictures.

Run with Your Heart follows Holly, a shy 12-year-old who moves from a bustling city to a small town where running is everything. At first, she struggles to fit in, unsure of her place in this new world. But with the help of a new friend and a local running club, Holly discovers not only her talent for cross-country running but also the strength to overcome her self-doubt. As she trains for the season’s championship race, Holly navigates friendships, rivalries, and personal growth, learning that sometimes, the most important race is the one you run with your heart. This inspiring story of ...

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...