Grief is an opportunity to open your heart! A beautiful love story, yours and the author's, walking together on the journey through Grief, Grace and Gratitude. Allow Lara to accompany you to the epicentre of your pain and walk you safely out the other side to the love that awaits you. She teaches you how to transform yourself and find love, truth and purpose through the gifts and lessons of grief.Opening yourself to an understanding of grief will open your heart to heal. Opening you heart to heal ultimately opens your heart to love again. Walk through the stages of grief and return home to your true nature with a zealous desire to live and rich and full life in your loved one's honourLove - Truth - PurposeGrief - Trek through the raw grief, surrendering to the twists and turns of the grief journey, taking you straight to the love in your heart.Grace - Nurture yourself, prioritise your wants and needs, grow your self-love, follow your yearnings and unearth your truth.Gratitude - Reap the rewards of your grief journey and shine in the gratitude of your loved one's life, enjoying the freedom to walk towards your life's purpose.
Visiting the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland with children? Then this book is for you! Come on an exciting adventure through children's eyes, as Finn & Henry take you to many happy and fun places. Read this beautiful adventure to your children or grandchildren Reminisce and relive your own childhood on the Sunshine Coast Explore child friendly activities and locations on the Sunshine Coast About the Author MEGAN CARIGE spent her earlier childhood living in Fiji before her family moved to Toowoomba. Megan has spent most of her adult life living, working and visiting cities around Australia and the world. Recently moving back to live in the beautiful Garden City of Toowoomba with her two young sons, gave Megan the inspiration for her first children's story book, Happy Day Out in Toowoomba. Megan's second book, Happy Day Out on the Sunshine Coast is now part of the successful Happy Day Out book series. You can see more by visiting: www.happydayout.com.au. About the Illustrator HONEY RANDALL is a Queensland girl through and through, and has lived in several locations around the Sunshine State. She enjoys drawing and writing, and works mostly digitally with the occasional piece using traditional pencils and pens. Happy day out on the Sunshine Coast is Honey's first children's book and she plans on becoming a full time illustrator. Find more of her work on Instagram: honey_elizabeth_illustration
Nineteen authors share mystery stories set in New York City’s largest borough in this anthology. Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Queens becomes the fourth New York City borough to enter the arena in this riveting collection edited by defense attorney and acclaimed fiction writer Robert Knightly. With stories by: Denis Hamill, Malachy McCourt, Maggie Estep, Edgar Award–winner Megan Abbott, Robert Knightly, Liz Martínez, Jill Eisenstadt, Mary Byrne, Tori Carrington, Shailly P. Agnihotri, K.J.A. Wishnia, Victoria Eng, Alan Gordon, Beverly Farley, Joe Guglielmelli, and Glenville Lovell. Includes the story “Bucker’s Error,” winner of the 2009 Edgar Award (Robert L. Fish Memorial Award). Praise for Queens Noir “The ethnically diverse New York borough of Queens is the setting for this solid entry in Akashic’s noir anthology series (Brooklyn Noir, etc.) . . . . with protagonists ranging from a young woman out for revenge (Denis Hamill’s “Under the Throgs Neck Bridge”) to a trigger-happy cop protecting her cousin from an abusive ex-husband (Stephen Solomita’s “Crazy Jill Saves the Slinky”). The husband-and-wife team writing as Tori Carrington . . . weighs in with a gritty whodunit set in a Greek diner in “Last Stop, Ditmars.” The standout by far is “Hollywood Lanes” by Megan Abbott (The Song Is You), a bleak and masterful story of passion and betrayal set in a Forest Hills bowling alley. There’s plenty to enjoy here for Akashic completists and anyone who’s ever cheered (or jeered) the Mets.” —Publishers Weekly
Megan Dunn had lost the plot—in her life and in her art. Her attempt to write a fictional tribute to Fahrenheit 451 wasn’t going well. Her employer, the bookseller Borders, was going bust. Her marriage was failing. Her prospects were narrowing. The world wasn’t quite against her – but it wasn’t with her either. Riffing on Ray Bradbury’s classic novel about the end of reading, Tinderbox is one of the most interesting books in decades about literary culture and its place in the world. More than that, it’s about how every one of us fits into that bigger picture – and the struggle to make sense of life in the twenty-first century. Ironically enough for a book about failures in art, Tinderbox itself is a fantastic achievement: a wonderfully crafted and beautifully written work of non-fiction that is by turns brilliantly funny and achingly sad. Tinderbox is one of the most successful books about failure you will ever read. Praise for Tinderbox: ‘Megan Dunn’s writing is utterly modern, sharp, unsentimental and beautiful; she tells a gripping story laced with humour and pathos. She is a writer to watch.’ - Michèle Roberts ‘Megan Dunn possesses a rare combination of assets – a highly original voice, great subject matter, enormous insight and serious literary ambition. Plus, she’s funny. Her work leaps off the page and makes the reader want more.’ - Kate Pullinger “It’s already one of my favourite New Zealand books.” – Hera Lindsay Bird, The Spinoff “Megan Dunn is a comic genius.” – Susanna Andrew, Metro “A wonderful, restless, formally daring first book” – James Cook, Review 31 Praise for Things I Learned at Art School: “It is, quite simply, a work of brilliance. It is an intelligent, sharp, and incisive body of work.” – Lana Lopesi, Metro “Dunn has an extraordinary facility with tone, an ability to be consistently funny while telling sad stories.” – David McCooey, Sydney Review of Books. “A rich, rewarding, funny and poignant memoir.” – Sally Blundell, Academy of New Zealand Literature “Dunn takes the reader on a digressive, funny and unflinching journey through late-20th-century New Zealand.” – Paula Morris, New Zealand Listener “As Megan Dunn makes clear in her wise, witty and wonderful memoir, the seeds of a creative life will bloom in the most unexpected of places.” – Jennifer Higgie, author of The Other Side
Obedientia Key Prosperethe words that define the land known as Umaric. Starkly divided into the Wealthy District and the Poor District, Umaric is a place of oppression, intimidation, and fear. Anora Russell, a woman from the Wealthy District, knows Umarics dark side and has worked for years to undermine its deception. Sharp-tongued and cynical, Anora is used to working alone until fate forces her into an unlikely partnership with Ezekiel Thoris, a man from the Poor District. Ezekiel has experienced Umarics harsh reality firsthand. Striving hard to protect his sixteen-year-old sister, Charity, and keeping his assassin friend, Rell, from falling into despair, its all he can do to survive. But when fate brings them together, Anora and Ezekiel must join forces to destroy Umaric and its corruption.
London 1666 - A terrible plague has swept through the city and people live in fear of animals carrying the disease. Woofer is a loveable stray who works in the palace kitchen and Tiger Lily is the pampered pet spaniel of King Charles II. They come from very different worlds but this hasn't stopped them becoming the best of friends and looking out for each other. When Woofer finds himself in trouble he has to escape the palace grounds and Tiger Lily isn't far behind him. It's not long before a new danger emerges - a great fire is sweeping across London destroying everything in its path. Can these two brave dogs survive the blazing fire and make their way to safety?
What kind of woman would answer an advertisement and marry a stranger? Escape into the history of the American West along with nine couples whose relationships begin with advertisements for mail-order brides. Placing their dreams for new beginnings in the hands of a stranger, will each bride be disappointed, or will some find true love? Perfect for the Preacher by Megan Besing 1897, Indiana Fresh from seminary, Amos Lowry believes marriage will prove to his skeptical congregation that he’s mature. If only his mail-order bride wasn’t an ex-saloon girl, and worse, pregnant. The Outlaw’s Inconvenient Bride by Noelle Marchand 1881, Wyoming After a gang of outlaws uses a mail-order bride advertisement to trick an innocent woman into servitude, an undercover lawman must claim the bride—even if it puts his mission in jeopardy. Train Ride to Heartbreak by Donna Schlachter 1895, Train to California John Stewart needs a wife. Mary Johannson needs a home. On her way west, Mary falls in love with another. Now both must choose between commitment and true love. Mail-Order Proxy by Sherri Shackelford 1885, Montana A mail-order marriage by proxy goes wrong when a clerical error leads to the proxies actually being married instead of the siblings they were standing in for. In their quest to correct the mistake, the two discover outlaws, adventure, and even love. To Heal Thy Heart by Michelle Shocklee 1866, New Mexico When Phoebe Wagner answers a mail-order bride ad that states Confederate widows need not apply, she worries what Dr. Luke Preston will do when he learns her fiancé died wearing gray. Miss-Delivered Mail by Ann Shorey 1884, Washington Helena Erickson impulsively decides to take advantage of her brother’s deception and travels to Washington Territory in response to a proposal of marriage intended for someone else. How will Daniel McNabb respond when Helena is nothing like he expected? A Fairy-Tale Bride by Liz Tolsma 1867, Texas Nora Green doesn’t feel much like Cinderella when her mail-order groom stands her up. But could the mysterious jester from the town’s play be her Prince Charming? The Brigand and the Bride by Jennifer Uhlarik 1876, Arizona Jolie Hilliard weds a stranger to flee her outlaw family but discovers her groom is an escaped prisoner. Will she ever find happiness on the right side of the law? The Mail-Order Mistake by Kathleen Y’Barbo 1855, Texas Pinkerton detective Jeremiah Bingham is investigating a mail-order bride scam bankrupting potential grooms. When unsuspecting orphan May Conrad answers his false ad, she becomes the prime suspect in the case.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Megan Linski & Alicia Rades present a four-book starter collection into the magical Hidden Legends Universe— a fantasy-paranormal world featuring disabled and diverse protagonists attending supernatural academies, dual points-of-view, and steamy, empowering romances. Contains four full-length novels! Over 1000+ pages of love and adventure! Enter a dark world where magic wages war and romance is deadly. Attend mystical colleges, indulge in forbidden romances, tend to fantastic creatures, and cast incredible spells in this four-book omnibus. These stories depict themes of found family, disability representation, and love that creates miracles. Contains the following novels: The Fire Prophecy: After Sophia conjures fire magic, she bonds with a magical creature at a school for elementals, where a deadly prophecy declares she will control the fate of her tribe. But Fire and Water don’t mix, and she’s fallen for the one man she can’t have— the son of the Water chief, who was born to be her enemy. The Wolven Mark: When Emma discovers she's a sorceress, she's stolen away to a magical fae kingdom of shifters, swordplay, and deception, where a disgraced wolf prince seeks to claim her as his mate. The Coven’s Secret: Nadine is the last witch in her coven to inherit curse-breaking powers. She'll have to prove herself to her goddess before her magic awakens—and under no circumstances can she fall for the gorgeous reaper whose love could kill her. The Villain Institute: Inmates Charlie and Ava-Marie find themselves enemies— and lovers— at a paranormal prison where staying alive is as dangerous as discovering the warden’s plans for magical chaos. This bundle contains the first book from the Academy of Magical Creatures series, the University of Sorcery series, the College of Witchcraft series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series, all of which are interconnected within the Hidden Legends Universe. Each Hidden Legends series takes place within the same world, but in separate and unique magical societies. Every series stands on its own and can be read in any order. Recommended reading age 18+
Return to the enthralling and always surprising world of Tyme, this time with a roguish frog prince and a secret plot, as Megan Morrison continues her acclaimed fantasy series. Syrah Huanui is a frog. He wasn't always one--once he was a Prince of the Olive Isles, a champion launchball player, a beloved favorite of all.Or so he thought! After accidentally (OK, intentionally) letting a love letter from the cloying Deli Gourd get published for everyone to read, his fed-up family kicks him out. And an unfortunate encounter with a Wishing Well leaves him trapped in the body of a frog, with no hope of transforming back.A year later, Syrah finds himself in Yellow alongside who else: Deli. A sudden, deadly plague has started to run through the country, right before a crucial election for Governor. Syrah isn't sure he'll ever become himself again, or if anyone will ever realize that it's HIM in there, but he is sure he might be able to help stop whatever evil is going on...
Love is villainy. Ava-Marie I escaped the Institute with my partners in crime, and now we’re going to make the world pay. We’ve never had more fun than when we’re out on the streets, committing crimes and robbing banks. My husband and I have sworn to become the greatest supernatural crime lords the magical world has ever seen, and we plan to make good on that dark promise. I have thousands at my command, but even in the midst of my rule, I fear Charlie is taking things too far. Reality is beginning to bend, and I’ve decided to craft this world to what I decide it should be. I promised that I'd make our enemies burn for what they did to us. Now I'm going to love igniting the flames. Charlie The magical community is ours for the taking. I’ve stepped into the position I was born for, and have become a mob boss operating within shades of gray. I’ve chosen to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps, to obtain power and lead the Elven crime family back into glory. To steal the vampire key, we’ll have to pull off the perfect heist, and go deep into the criminal vampire nest known as The Devil’s City. No crime is off the table. Nothing is going to stop me from achieving what we set out to do, because I’m willing to gamble everything I have. But I never thought one mistake would cause my luck to run out. *** Ava reigns over a villainous empire and Charlie dominates the magical mafia in Book Five of the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. Ava and Charlie’s smoldering love story comes to a dramatic climax in this new adult fantasy book of supernatural crime, paranormal mystery, and dark romance! This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the Academy of Magical Creatures series, the University of Sorcery series, and the College of Witchcraft series. The Hidden Legends universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 700 pages. Recommended reading age 18+ Pull off the perfect heist and order today!
Some claim there’s nothing to see in flyover country. But take a closer look and you’ll discover that Iowa is home to more than just cornfields. In fact, across the Hawkeye State you’ll encounter hidden gems and secret spots abound. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world? What about how much the World’s Largest Popcorn Ball weighs? And why did the Los Angeles Lakers pay to build a basketball court in the small town of Carroll? Dive in and discover the state’s offbeat history and quirky places through Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Set course for larger-than-life attractions like Albert the Bull, the World’s Largest Strawberry, and the Grotto of the Redemption. Learn more about Grant Wood’s connection to Iowa by visiting his former home and studio, or travel through time and space to the place where StarTrek’s Captain James T. Kirk will be born in 2233. Even at some of the state’s most well-known places, you’ll discover hidden histories and unique stories that are not often shared. Local author and travel writer Megan Bannister uncovered some of the state’s wackiest attractions to guide your adventure around Iowa. Buckle up, fill up your tank and get ready for an offbeat road trip full of the state’s best kept secrets.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Megan Linski and Alicia Rades create a mythical three-book box set full of forbidden romance at a supernatural academy where magical creatures bond with powerful elementals and a hidden prophecy will decide the fate of all. Sophia is destined to be the savior of an ancient tribe, but controlling her Fire magic at a school where dragons fly and mystery is around every corner is more complicated than she thought. At Orenda Academy, power is absolute, and students are thrown into a dangerous competition to survive. The Elders who run the tribe are ruthless, and they see Sophia as the ultimate threat. Liam is the outcast son of a Water chief who’s lost everything. He’s been given a chance to restore his honor… if he helps the Elders take Sophia down. Unfortunately, she’s the one person he’s chosen to protect. Fire and Water aren’t allowed to be together, and if anyone discovers Liam’s love for Sophia, death will be imminent for them both. To fight back against the Elders, their forbidden romance must come into the light… and ignite a rebellion within the tribe. *** Academy of Magical Creatures: Books 1-3 includes the first three books in an emotional and enchanting new adult academy series. Magical creatures, found family, and extraordinary worlds abound in this forbidden love story featuring a diverse cast and disabled main characters. Over 1400+ pages of mythical creatures and memorable characters! "Descriptive sections breathe life into the magic creatures, fantastical setting, and awe-inspiring magic spells." -The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly "I truly recommend this book for anyone looking to get sucked into a world; to lose sleep; become depressed that the world isn't real but also enjoy a delicious read!" -Rebecca M., Reviewer ★★★★★ "I have no words for how this book made me feel. There is literally nothing else out there like it at the moment. You so need to read to believe." -Sandra Kaye, Reviewer ★★★★★ "Best book I've read in a long time!" -Sarah Cox, Reviewer ★★★★★ This title is one omnibus in a set of Hidden Legends collections. The Hidden Legends Universe features college-aged protagonists attending magical academies, dual points-of-view, disabled and diverse main characters, and steamy, empowering romances. Omnibus sets connected to this series include University of Sorcery, College of Witchcraft, and Prison for Supernatural Offenders. Recommended reading age 18+ Search terms: paranormal romance, fantasy romance, urban fantasy, box set, complete series, magical books, academy books, new adult fantasy
Historical Romance: the reigning master of the New York art wold, Jonas Whitaker was brilliant and compelling. When Imogene Carter pushed her way into his life, he discounted her on sight. But Imogene came to learn from a master, and learn she would--until she saw the terrible price he paid for his talent. And realized it was impossible to catch a shooting star without being burned.
The story begins when David Ashby comes home on a weekend pass, he is a Captain in the Army. He finds his home bombed and his two children in the care of an ARP Warden at the side of the road. Shirley, his wife, arrives. She had been to meet the children from school due to the air raid. David takes his family to his parents’ farm in Dorset. The story is both happy and sad but they love their life in the village, a perfect place.
This companion to Grounded combines humor, revolution, magic, and romance for the most delightful "Cinderella" retelling since Ella Enchanted. Ella Coach has one wish: revolution. Her mother died working in a sweatshop, and Ella wants every laborer in the Blue Kingdom to receive fairer treatment. But to make that happen, she'll need some high-level support...Prince Dash Charming has one wish: evolution. The Charming Curse forced generations of Charming men to lie, cheat, and break hearts -- but with the witch Envearia's death, the curse has ended. Now Dash wants to be a better person, but he doesn't know where to start...Serge can grant any wish -- and has: As an executive fairy godfather, he's catered to the wildest whims of spoiled teenagers from the richest, most entitled families in Blue. But now a new name has come up on his list, someone nobody's ever heard of... Ella Coach.This is a story about three people who want something better and who together find the faith to change their worlds. It's "Cinderella," brilliantly reimagined, and a delightful expansion of the wonderful world of Tyme.
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