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Julianne had everything under control—until temptation showed up in pressed slacks and a smirk that could undo decades of self-discipline. She only meant to hire a cleaning service while her husband was out of town. Just a little help around the house. Some polished counters. A fresh lemon scent in the air. Instead, she got him. Mason. Six feet of lean muscle, sharp edges, and eyes that undressed her in the hallway mirror. He moved like a trained professional—but nothing about the way he touched her countertops felt professional. He vacuumed like a man with secrets. Folded her sheets ...

Where The Mail Goes, The Money Follows is a fun, friendly, and eye-opening guide to building a simple, profitable side hustle that anyone can start—with less than $100 and a shovel. From digging your first post hole to turning your weekend gigs into a full-time business, this hands-on guide walks you step-by-step through the art (and science) of installing mailboxes the right way. With no fluff, no technical jargon, and no nonsense, Steven Doornbos lays out a proven, low-risk path to starting your own curbside cash machine. If you’re ready to earn real money doing honest work—with ...

Let’s be honest: dating after divorce can feel like rebooting an outdated computer—slow, frustrating, and filled with unexpected pop-ups from the past. But here’s the good news: you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience. This book isn’t a shallow guide full of pick-up lines or macho nonsense. It’s a real, grown-man roadmap for navigating the dating world with clarity, confidence, and a sense of humor. Whether you’ve been out of the game for five years or fifteen, Rebooted will walk you through every stage—from that first hesitant swipe to building a...

Calvin isn’t your ordinary kid—he’s a certified adventurer with a heart full of curiosity and a beagle named Pudge who never leaves his side. When a mysterious journal washes ashore after a fierce Atlantic storm, Calvin is pulled into the story of a legendary shipwreck and a golden anchor said to hold the key to a forgotten treasure. Strapping on his deep-sea diving gear and with Pudge dog-paddling beside him, Calvin dives headfirst into the ocean’s dark and wondrous depths. But finding treasure isn’t just about gold—it’s about solving puzzles, facing fears, and discovering ...

Let's be honest: Life did not come with a user's manual. Sure you probably got the basics growing up - don't touch hot stoves, tie your shoes, say "please" even when you want to scream. But no one sat you down and explained the truly weird, invisible stuff - like how to exit a conversation without sounding rude, why everyone suddenly becomes a weatherman when small talk runs dry, or how to understand what "let's do lunch sometime" actually means. This book is all about all that and more. It is a tour through the stuff you weren't taught - but were expected to just "get" somewhere alone the ...

Dilly the Dolphin is famous for one thing: showing up late to everything. From coral concerts to pancake breakfasts, Dilly’s the dolphin who always arrives just after the fun begins. But when the reef is threatened by strange undersea storms and ancient machines buried deep in the ocean trenches, Dilly stumbles (slowly) into the most important mission of his life. With the sea out of balance and no one else willing to dive deep enough to face the danger, Dilly teams up with a sarcastic dolphin named Flip, a cranky lobster submarine captain, and a glow-in-the-dark squid with surprisingly ...

Her sentence didn’t end in court—it followed her home. For many women, probation is anything but a break. It’s a daily battle against stigma, surveillance, poverty, and emotional exhaustion. In Shackled but Strong, author Steven Doornbos shines a powerful light on the unique struggles faced by women on probation—and the quiet resilience that carries them through it. With deeply human stories, accessible tools, and a compassionate lens, this book explores: How probation affects women differently than men The emotional toll of shame, isolation, and survival Cultural barriers, racial ...

What happens when a clever, rule-bending, meatloaf-loving pup decides to keep a daily journal of his misadventures? You get Confessions of a Naughty Dog—a hilarious, heart-tugging, and occasionally slobber-covered memoir told entirely from the paws of Nugget, a stubborn pit bull with a nose for trouble and a heart of gold. From epic escapes under the fence to surprise garden stakeouts, Nugget’s “letters to Dogery” capture a year’s worth of laugh-out-loud antics, wild backyard operations, and a noble quest for snacks, justice, and maybe—just maybe—graduating obedience school. ...

Welcome to Ducklandia, where jellybeans fall from the sky, sparkler ducks rule the streets, and one brave hero waddles above them all. Meet Sir Quacksalot—noble, feathered, and never without his trusty Butterblade. Alongside his best friends Max, Lolly, and Party Pup, Sir Q is about to discover that Fourth of July isn’t just about fireworks... it's about defending fun, friendship, and flavor from the forces of blandness. From buttery battles to cornfield conspiracies, from marshmallow ambushes to glittering grand finales, this adventure will leave kids laughing, gasping, and maybe ...

Strong for Life is the fitness book you’ve been waiting for—one that doesn’t demand perfection, expensive gear, or endless hours at the gym. Whether you’re 35 or 85, this simple, science-backed program shows you how to stay strong, steady, and independent for life. With a practical blend of strength training, balance drills, mindset shifts, and everyday nutrition, you’ll learn how to build real-world fitness that protects your future. Written in a conversational tone by someone who’s lived it, Strong for Life helps you train smarter—not harder—with a clear, adaptable system ...

Some friendships are made in school. Others? In swamp mud. Meet Al-E-Gator—a charming, grumbly, always-hungry alligator with a powerful tail and a big appetite for snacks and secrets. And then there’s Fluffy the Fish—a quick-witted puffer with the uncanny ability to puff up like a spiky balloon whenever trouble floats too close. Together, they’re not just best friends. They’re snack scouts. Crunch collectors. Swamp adventurers. And accidental heroes. From battling Bog Bandits to gliding through the sky on a homemade gator-glider, this duo will take you on a hilarious, suspense-...

Welcome to Crayton Middle School—where the vending machines eat your change, the janitor closet leads to another dimension, and one kid’s sketchbook might be the only thing standing between the school and total reality-erasure. Dexter “Doodle” Dalton isn’t your average sixth grader. Armed with a magical pencil that brings his drawings to life—and an attitude somewhere between sarcastic and snack-obsessed—Dexter finds himself at the center of a mystery no one else even realizes is happening. When Ms. Pine, the school’s quirky art teacher, vanishes in the middle of class, the ...

On the desolate plains of the Moon, a single seed becomes humanity’s greatest gamble. Encased in glass and shielded from cosmic fury, Project Greenleaf’s fragile sapling must prove that life can take root beyond Earth. As rival nations vie for lunar dominance, a team of scientists battles sabotage, solar storms, and political intrigue to cultivate the first lunar harvest. From the first bud to the inaugural loaf of space-grown bread, Project Greenleaf is a high-stakes tale of survival, cooperation, and the audacious hope that will feed our future among the stars.Two Superpowers. One ...

Meet Agent Calder Flint, a top-secret shapeshifter working deep undercover for the C.I.A. His assignments are dangerous, bizarre, and sometimes downright gross (ever shapeshift into a sewer rat?). But nothing has prepared him for Operation Chameleon—the code name for a case involving mysterious wildfires, disappearing agents, and something ancient stirring beneath the surface of the Earth. When Calder discovers clues pointing to a hidden society of reptilian shapeshifters—ones who aren’t so friendly—he must use every skill in his arsenal to stop them from unleashing chaos on the ...

Everyone believes dragons belong to myth. Stories told beside the fire. Legends carved into stone. Tales meant to frighten or fascinate. But what if dragons didn’t go extinct? What if they were assigned? What if their fire wasn’t a weapon—but a memory suppressant? This is the story of Elia, a fractured empath with a mind that hears echoes instead of answers. And of Graham, a stubborn truth-seeker carrying a blade that hums with forgotten songs. Together, they’ll unravel the real reason small villages across the world are vanishing—burned from the inside out—and face an ancient ...

Welcome to the jungle… of ideas! Meet Alfred J. Moneyshot—the slick, shades-wearing chimpanzee who believes that every animal has a talent, and every talent can become a business. From Belinda the Beaver’s Build-It Boutique to Sasha the Sloth’s Sleep Retreat, Alfred helps his furry, feathered, and four-legged friends turn their passions into real jungle enterprises. This wildly fun and imaginative story teaches young readers the basics of entrepreneurship, money smarts, teamwork, and confidence—without ever feeling like a lesson. Packed with clever dialogue, creative business ...

Welcome to the self-help book for people who’ve tried all the "right" things—and somehow only made things worse. Affirmations? Failed. Gratitude journals? Turned passive-aggressive. Breathwork? You hyperventilated at Panera. If you've ever read a quote like "The universe gives you what you need" and wanted to throw your coffee mug across the room—this book is for you. In this hilariously unhinged, deliciously chaotic guide to inner dysfunction, Steven Doornbos shares 25 gloriously exaggerated “case studies” of modern-day people who followed the positivity path... straight into ...

Elena Foster has dedicated her career to studying the world’s most feared reptiles—but nothing could prepare her for the Black Mamba, Queen of the Outback. When reports surface of a colossal serpent that defies every rule in the field guide, Elena stakes her reputation on capturing definitive proof. Armed with cutting-edge sensors, silent cameras, and a fierce determination, she ventures deep into the red-rock canyons of Australia’s interior. What begins as a hunt for knowledge rapidly becomes a test of survival, as the queen’s cunning intelligence and territorial wrath push Elena ...

Silver Wing: Code Red Skies is a pulse-pounding, character-driven military suspense novel that brings together six unforgettable tropes: the Fearless Female Pilot (Samantha “Silver” Mercer), the Loyal Mechanic (Dutch, who knows her jet better than anyone), the Tech Genius (Blaze, who can hack or fix anything with a pulse), the By-the-Book Strategist (Lillian, balancing logic and moral lines), the Rogue with a Heart (Jackal, the unpredictable trickster with deadly instincts), and the AI Conscience (Piper, Silver’s voice of logic and silent partner in survival). Each character plays a ...

Welcome to the laugh-out-loud chaos of getting older—and refusing to act like it. In The Mind Said Yes… The Body Called 911, you'll meet a cast of lovable, slightly unhinged seniors who try everything their minds enthusiastically agree to... only to have their joints, muscles, and dignity cry out in betrayal. From trampoline disasters and Zumba incidents to TikTok misadventures and DIY plumbing chaos, this book is packed with hilarious real-life missteps, relatable aging wisdom, and the kind of humor that will leave you snorting into your applesauce. If you’ve ever said, “I still ...