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A young woman moves to the big city for a job and gets ensconced in a family's corporate hedonistic dystopian environment. Excerpts: “We have a problem, Miss Cally Callahan.” “We do, Mrs. Devereux?” “Mrs. Jones had her diamond wedding ring on her bathroom sink this morning. You came in to clean. When you left, it was gone. The police have been alerted but are busy and ask that we try to resolve the issue before involving them.” “I didn't steal anything. I'm a very honest person. I swear.” “We will need to do a strip search.” - - - “Mrs. Devereux, I have an addictive ...

Filled with inspirational writing, The Gathering Table follows this Iowa farm family through a year of gatherings that strengthen relationships, establish and deepen family traditions, and showcase God's gift of great food. With complete menus, easy-to-follow recipes, devotional readings, prayers, and plenty of inspiring and customizable ideas for everything from intimate family gatherings to larger community events, this book will become your go-to resource for entertaining and enjoying life-together!

This is a laugh-out-loud, narrative-driven self-help audiobook; think Bridget Jones getting a critical-thinking makeover. In Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions, protagonist Kat learns that the philosophies of "believe in yourself" and "magic will happen" will not deliver her a better life. Her story, which recounts her hapless attempts to navigate scenarios that will be disturbingly familiar to many listeners, is presented with a companion account of the cognitive quirks that drive her faulty thinking and behavior.

Assorted tales of abduction, lust, human trafficking, and murder. Strong sexual content appropriate only for mature adults open to such things. Author's Note : If you like these stories, also look for the sequel collection: Women II – Willing and Unwilling – More tales of abduction, murder and sex, including Madam, Shanghaied, Intruder, Emily's Encounters, and The Holly. In this collection: Stolen Lives - While dining at a restaurant popular with millennials, families are gassed and rendered unconscious. When they awaken, they find themselves aboard the yacht of a nefarious couple who ...

Sie ist Mitte fünfzig und beginnt ein Verhältnis mit einem dreißig Jahre jüngeren Mann. Einem Studenten, noch dem Milieu verhaftet, aus dem sie sich emanzipiert zu haben glaubt. Er verlässt die gleichaltrige Freundin und liebt sie mit einer Leidenschaft wie keiner zuvor. Die intime Episode ist zugleich politisch, auf der Straße, in den Restaurants und Bars: fast ständig böse Blicke, wütende Reaktionen. Sie ist wieder das "skandalöse Mädchen" ihrer Jugend, nun aber ganz ohne Scham, mit einem Gefühl der Befreiung.

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist, and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece, originally published in 1906, is an examination and comparison of the two principle types of yoga in India, the Hatha, for the body and the Raja for the mind.

This tale is a compilation of several prior ones (Corrupt Sheriff, Notel Cartel, County Farm, and others), along with some original content. It contains sexual segments that could be offensive to some and is intended for the mature reader. If you are of a priggish nature, it is not for you. Deputy Sheriffs are up to no good. One has purchased a remote ranch and converted its horse stable stalls into a group of small apartments. He collects fillies of a human variety to reside there, at least temporarily. The facility also has a barn and a farmhouse. Excerpts: “Sheriff, this is all a sham!...

Kateri, an arrogant warrior princess, has to fight in the arena against her suitors to win her right to rule, and she is desperate to prove to her father that she is strong enough to take over his throne and rule the kingdom. But when she finds out her final opponent, she knows she cannot win. Kateri flees to the desert to train under the enemy she hates the most and the only one who might be able to give her a shot at winning. But what Kateri discovers in the desert twists her world - and her heart - upside-down.

As teens, Teague Blackwell and Wendie Keith starred in a popular television show, The Lost Romance Ranch. It was on the set that they first met, on the set that they first fell in love, and on the set that the two exchanged marriage vows. Fifteen years later, the show's title has taken on even greater meaning. For now Teague and Wendie are separated, with every intention of splitting up for good. Their plans, however, are not unfolding as they'd expected.

It’s time to change the rules. We can be efficient and productive when we’re allowed the freedom of flexibility—to meet deadlines working during the hours and in the places we choose. But before the coronavirus pandemic, only 47 percent of American workers had access to flexible working options. Annie Auerbach advises major corporations, including Nike, Google, Unilever, and Pepsico. She understands work culture and the needs of employees. The world is changing for working women, but until the recent pandemic, companies turned a blind eye. It’s time to make this change routine.

Elle a trente ans, elle est professeur, mariée à un "cadre", mère de deux enfants. Elle habite un appartement agréable. Pourtant, c'est une femme gelée. C'est-à-dire que, comme des milliers d'autres femmes, elle a senti l'élan, la curiosité, toute une force heureuse présente en elle se figer au fil des jours entre les courses, le dîner à préparer, le bain des enfants, son travail d'enseignante. Tout ce que l'on dit être la condition "normale" d'une femme.

Rosie Reynolds had come to lakeside Corgi Cove as a lost, lonely girl abandoned by her own mother, but there she discovered a true place to call home. She loves her Corgis, Bonnie and Clyde; loves the lakeside life; and loves her aunt and uncle most of all. But when she discovers their struggling inn is about to be bought out by some big city chain, she hatches a plan: to win a contest naming theirs the best Christmas-themed inn in the USA. It's a long shot, but she knows if the whole town pulls together that they can do it.

Some secrets should stay buried. After accidentally freeing a demon, ticking off the werewolf alpha, and possibly inciting a war, Darby Adler’s Warden job is in serious peril. With the council up in arms and a literal god on her doorstep, Darby needs to figure her life out, and pronto. If she can’t, losing her job might be the least of her problems.

After inadvertently taking the mantle of Warden of Knoxville, Darby has painted a huge target on her back. With bridges burned and the ABI on her tail, she’ll have to decide between staying a small-town detective or leaning into her new role. It’s not only her job on the line - it’s her life.

Chris Jenkins, alpha werewolf, wants the woman who destroyed his life dead. Then, he finds her imprisoned and beaten by her own family. So, he rescues her instead. Too make things worse, her soul is bound to a grimoire of black magic and he volunteers his pack to protect the book from falling into the wrong hands. Now, Jade has to live with him. It’s the only way to keep his city safe.

As an editor at a major New York City magazine, Josie Kellum is always on the go...until an injury sidelines her in the small town of Sweetwater Springs. Luckily, her new physical therapist is easy going and easy on the eyes. When their sessions start to heat up, in more ways than one, Josie is intrigued. But she has a city and career she loves waiting for her. So why does the thought of leaving him suddenly feel a lot like leaving home?

Siempre fuiste destinado a ser valiente. Ya sea que tomes una decisión importante, enfrentes una transición difícil o enfrentes un miedo, Valentía en solo 100 días te dará valor y confianza para seguir adelante. Annie F. Downs sintió que sus desafíos eran demasiado difíciles, demasiado aterradores y muchos. Entonces decidió dejar de permitir que el miedo la contuviera. No fue fácil ni simple. Pero fue bueno. Con honestidad y buen humor, Annie te dará la inspiración para abrazar el camino y el plan que Dios tiene para ti y experimentar el crecimiento personal.

This heart-warming small-town holiday love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Susan Mallery and Jenny Hale!

Annie Besant’s magnetic eloquence is brilliantly apparent in this volume of her writings and lectures on the spiritual life. The welfare of humanity and the world around us is our utmost concern, says Besant, and the primary tool of transformation is our own consciousness. Our inner life must change if outer conditions are to be improved. Besant illuminates the way with topics such as calmness of mind, devotion, knowledge, karma, reincarnation, and Divine Law. Quotes from poetry and the world’s scriptures provide additional inspiration.

HER BOSSY GRUMPY BILLIONAIRE This was supposed to be my dream job. But my new boss seems determined to make it a nightmare. Landing the top job at Maddox Real Estate is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to my career. I know I’ve earned it, so nothing is going to stop me from making it a success. Not even Victor Maddox himself. He can clear everyone from his path with that grumpy scowl. Everyone, that is, except the single most important person in Victor’s life—his daughter. But I don’t give up so easily. I know that I can make him appreciate my assets for the job....