English Smile

In Oregon's timber country, inside a smoky bar, stands proprietor Tory Duncan. Once a hair's breadth from the Miss America crown, she's still just as beautiful and still searching for happiness. Joe Brigham, a forthright and handsome man from a logging family, divorced, and father of one, regards her with a love deep and pure. But trading in her search for an uncertain future, no matter the joy Joe promises to provide, seems more than Tory can afford.

This audiobook is a treasure trove of engaging short stories crafted to inspire, entertain, and transport you back to the charm of the '50s through the '80s. Each story is filled with humor, warmth, and relatable moments designed to spark joy, connection, and meaningful reflection. Relive history, uncover fascinating trivia, and savor timeless life lessons with every chapter.

Get ready for sunny smiles and super adventures with Elwis and Chen! Flying in from Bristol, these best friends land on the magical Greek island of Santorini for an unforgettable summer holiday. From wandering through white-washed villages and tasting delicious local treats to searching for hidden treasures and soaking up the sun, every day is a new discovery.

Former bad boy turned inspirational messenger Preston Smiles shakes things up in the world of personal development, sharing a uniquely modern, love-based approach on how to live with more excitement, clarity, and confidence.

You smile. You show up. You hold it together. But deep down, you’re breaking quietly — and no one sees. This book is for the woman who feels invisible while trying to be everything for everyone. For the one who learned to earn love by being good, strong, quiet. For the soul that’s tired of performing and finally ready to come home to herself. The Wound Behind Your Smile is not a guide to fixing yourself — it’s a tender invitation to remember you were never broken. Inside, you’ll uncover: – Why emotional neglect makes you feel invisible even in a room full of people – How ...

This is a beautiful poem in the form of a children's picture and activity book. Create and share your own story. Create your own poetry and art as well. Sometimes all it takes is "a smile" to make someone's day.

He Makes Me Smile: Seeking Heart Teen Series, Book Ten As the end of Amber’s senior year nears, and the troubles of the previous weeks are behind her, Amber forges ahead with a renewed focus on what her life is about. She is once again reminded of the faithfulness of her God to reach those around her in the best way at the right time, and finishing up her years of high school is bittersweet with both current joys and future uncertainties before her. But Amber is looking forward to the journey of stepping into the adult world, knowing her God will be faithful to lead the way, and a budding...

Award-winning author and visionary self-awareness teacher Geoffrey Saign has reduced 50 years of advanced studies in stress management, brain function, and relaxation techniques to one brilliant stress reduction method that anybody can use for instant, life-changing anxiety relief.

A bittersweet story of a perfect but impossible love, set against the teeming, complex energy and hidden dangers of contemporary China. Miranda Graham, a clothing designer and the widowed mother of two teenagers, travels to China to work with the factories that will produce her designs. Sheltered, uncertain of herself, Miranda has always stayed close to her parents and her home. At first overwhelmed by the chaotic foreignness of China, she soon discovers what she never expected or would have believed possible: a passionate, all-consuming love.

The Better Off Dead series delves into the furthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

With the halfhearted okay of her boss at the boutique Philly firm of Rosato & Associates, insecure young lawyer Mary DiNunzio takes on a pro bono case—which is Latin for not paying squat. What’s more, the client is dead and the case is half a century old, involving an Italian fisherman interned at a camp in Montana during World War II.

The Third Reich is rising. The creeping madness in the heart of Germany will soon stain the entire world. This is the chilling account of one family as they flee for their lives. Written by a second generation Holocaust survivor, this compelling, heart-wrenching story will touch every emotion.

"Say Yes to Life" is an empowering guide that provides readers with the insights and strategies they need to embrace life with a positive attitude, shun negativity, and cultivate a winning mindset. The book is a goldmine of practical advice and motivational anecdotes that encourage readers to seize opportunities, overcome obstacles, and thrive in both personal and professional spheres. "Say Yes to Life" is a transformational read for anyone looking to enhance their quality of life by fostering a positive attitude, eliminating negativity, and nurturing a mindset geared towards success. Each ...

Annie St. John and her sister, Marie, decide that the three-day train ride from Chicago to Seattle to catch their Alaskan cruise was a bit too much, and they swear that next time, they'll fly. But “a bit too much” doesn't begin to describe what they find when they wake up from a short doze on their sleek modern train. Over a hundred years before, Rory O'Rourke heads back to Seattle from a photo shoot in Montana on the Oriental Limited.

Institutionalized is the latest anthology from the creators of The Better Off Dead series. This installment brings you stories of the mentally unbalanced, the damaged and disturbed, and the criminally insane. Some are locked up. Some are not. We recommend you sleep with one eye open.

Need something light in your life? Roberta’s short stories are cheerful, uplifting, and fun! Readers of all ages will enjoy these humorous new stories of everyday life in Roberta Raves 2: From tongue-in-cheek to heartfelt, down-to-earth humor; Smile, giggle, laugh out loud, and maybe even tear up; Warm, irreverent, and immensely relatable observations; Lighthearted, entertaining, and insightful words of wisdom; Funny and honest reflections upon our everyday lives; The perfect Book Club material with 52 short chapters. Pick up Roberta Raves when you feel down and read a few pages. Her wry ...

Ranbir is a dreamer; he has a well-paying job, but his aspirations are higher. He is a good lover; he adores Adah and can forego any comfort of the world for her sake. But even then, he is not happy. Because his true calling is not in the corporate world; it's in writing. After much deliberation, he takes the plunge and leaves his job to write full-time. While he struggles for balance, Adah also starts keeping herself away. Was she really in love with him, or was it just a facade?

"One day someone is going to hug you so tight that all of your broken pieces will stick back together." Destiny Jones is doing fine on her own, thanks. Twenty years ago, her world collapsed when her mother died and her father abandoned her to pursue an acting career in New York. Since then, she’s built her life and her career in Paris, NJ. Her father’s exit taught her a lesson in self-reliance that’s kept her safe—and alone—until now. When her father returns, begging for a second chance, she suspects he’s staging yet another performance. But then he divulges a shocking secret ...

You woke up with a broken smile and a twisted face. The Bell’s Book is a quick essential guide to getting through this rough but mostly temporary ordeal. You’ll receive invaluable insight from someone who experienced Bell's palsy firsthand and then used his expert research skills to find his way through this mysterious disorder.

An ancient god-king stirs in his stony tomb and whispers in the ear of the winter king, “None but ye can set me free.” Six years have passed since the druid Lyleth resurrected her king and won back his throne. Now, his murderous nephew, Talan, is king of the Five Quarters. But Talan wants more than the throne, he wants immortality, and Lyleth’s six-year-old daughter can give it to him. For she is rumored to be the fabled “Child of Death” . . . and Lyleth will stop at nothing to get her daughter back. Six years have passed since Hugh Cavendish journeyed to the Five Quarters and ...