English Smile

In The Perfect Smile (book four), criminal profiler Jessie Hunt, 29, fresh from the FBI Academy, is assigned a disturbing new case: a woman in her 30s has been murdered after using a dating website for her affairs with married men. Had she gotten too close to one of the married men? Was she the victim of blackmail? Of a stalker? Or was there some far more nefarious motive at stake? The list of suspects takes Jessie into wealthy, manicured neighborhoods, behind the veil of seemingly perfect lives, lives which are actually rotten to the core.

Live it, Love it Life can be a tumultuous ride. No matter who you are or what you do, you will inevitably experience hardship. Difficulty. Pain, suffering, grief and heartache. You will feel down, you will get tired, and at times when the going gets really tough, you will even think about giving up. But you can't. Because you have so much to live for. And even much more to smile about... Fact is, Life is a gift. So many people have it worst than you ever will. So many have no idea what things could be like. Many, sadly, can only dream that your worst days were their best... So don't fret. ...

When Augustine handed over the leadership of his church in AD 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, “The swan is silent”, fearing the spiritual giant’s voice would be lost in time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent - and neither have the men who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God.

You look like you have it all together. But inside, you’re quietly falling apart. This book is for the ones who keep showing up. The strong ones. The reliable ones. The high achievers who are silently exhausted. I Seem Fine, But I’m Falling Apart is not a fix-you-fast guide. It’s a gentle, powerful invitation to come home to yourself. With compassionate storytelling and soul-level insight, Eira Solen takes you on a healing journey through: The quiet trauma of emotional masking The ache behind success and perfection The burden of being the “strong one” How to let go, feel deeply, ...

An arsonist's twisted handiwork claims hundreds of lives in the roughest neighborhood in New York - Daredevil's turf. Daredevil digs up the root of the problem and comes up with a ruthless crime boss bent on brutally wrestling control of New York's underworld from the corrupt clutches of the Kingpin of Crime. The new crime boss' enforcer? The bloodthirsty Bullseye, master assassin with a pathological enmity for Daredevil. Bullseye takes to his work with deadly efficiency, killing his way toward the Man Without Fear.

Death Wears a Smile By MQ Ashcraft Clayton Samuels, a former Confederate officer known for his daring and distinctive smile, is drawn into an investigation of a past betrayal. Going undercover, he unravels unexpected layers of deceit and espionage involving double agents and hidden motives. With his loyal dog by his side, Clayton confronts blurred lines between friends and foes. Amidst it all, a timeless love story intricately weaves itself through his adventures. This action-packed mystery by MQ Ashcraft will keep you guessing until the very end.

By the Time You Read This shares the manuscript Cheslie wrote before her passing, her story in her own words—from the highest highs of passing two bar exams, winning Miss USA, and beginning an exciting career as an entertainment journalist to the lowest lows of heartbreak, betrayal, and persistent depression. When Cheslie’s mother, April Simpkins, picks up the narrative, she shares for the first time what she experienced in the aftermath of Cheslie’s suicide. When faced with such a devastating loss, how does a mother find a way to carry on?

THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO EXPAND YOUR CHILD'S DIET WITH CLARITY AND SUCCESS! Almost every day, I meet parents overwhelmed by one simple, painful question: “Why won’t my child just eat?” You’ve stayed calm. You’ve tried routines, rewards, even tough love. Still, nothing change…every meal feels like a battle! And If “please just take one bite” has become your daily mantra, maybe it’s time to try something new. That’s exactly why I created the S.M.I.L.E. Method: a proven 5-phase approach designed to ease tension, build trust, and gently expand your child’s diet. Backed by...

It’s been three months since Ollie made a daring deal with the smiling man to save those she loved, and then vanished without a trace. The smiling man promised Coco, Brian and Phil, that they’d have a chance to save her, but as time goes by, they begin to worry that the smiling man has lied to them and Ollie is gone forever. But finally, a clue surfaces. A boy who went missing at a nearby traveling carnival appears at the town swimming hole, terrified and rambling. He tells anyone who'll listen about the mysterious man who took him.

Jamie MacKenna is haunted by the fact that he was prevented from returning to save his men-at-arms and the lass who'd freed them. With greater fervor, he thrusts himself into the war for Scottish freedom alongside the valiant warrior, William Wallace. More than a year later, he stumbles upon Ada Moncriefe in the Scottish Highlands. His guilt induces him to offer her marriage, and despite the tormenting passion that rages between them, he vows never to love her. As the sun sets on Wallace's fight for Scottish independence, Ada and Jamie must learn to forgive and open themselves to love.

Have you ever had a crush on your babysitter? Taryn Ross sure did. Sixteen-year-old Charlotte was sophisticated, thoughtful, gorgeous, and fun. Taryn counted the minutes until they’d hang out. But Charlotte and her family moved away. Now a transfer student at Hillspoint University, Taryn is ready to officially come out when she runs into a familiar face at a party. Charlie, now a grad student, insists on walking a drunk Taryn home. To the detriment of Taryn’s heart (and libido), Charlie has only grown kinder (and hotter) with time.

From small indignities to unconscious slights, women experience situations at work every day that may seem small or unimportant but that effectively differentiate and exclude them. These are micro-offenses; the small, awkward, or uncomfortable moments that slow-build until the unwelcome environment takes hold and women disengage.

Detective Dakar Rhodes is an alpha wolf shifter who's short on sleep and patience. Called to yet another crime scene, definitely the work of a serial killer, he's shocked to learn the Pedace Police Department has a necromancer as a consultant. Considering he'd moved to Pedace because of the lack of a coven in the area, he wasn't pleased with the new development. His previous dealings with magic users never ended well. But when ordered to show the consultant the respect befitting his position, Dakar bites his tongue and longs for a swift conclusion to the case.

At nine years old, D. Watkins has three concerns in life: picking his dad’s Lotto numbers, keeping his Nikes free of creases, and being a man. Directly in his periphery is east Baltimore, a poverty-stricken city battling the height of the crack epidemic just hours from the nation’s capital. For 30 years, Watkins is forced to safeguard every moment of joy he experiences or risk losing himself entirely. Now, for the first time, Watkins harnesses these moments to tell the story of how he matured into the D. Watkins we know today.

Mark Pegg offers a synthesis of the most innovative scholarship on the Middle Ages of the last thirty years. Interweaving the history of Muslims with the histories of Christians and Jews, the scholarly history is propelled by a narrative of the relationship of the human and the divine within individuals and their societies between 950 and 1550. In displaying the history of the Middle Ages to be no less than a history of the formation of Western culture, Pegg offers a rethinking of what it means to talk about the medieval world that is at once vital, compelling, and necessary.

Embark on an enthralling Journey through Wales with Mark Probert as your guide. In the scorching summer of 2022, Mark set off on a remarkable 2,000-mile road trip, following the route taken by the famous writer HV Morton, in the 1930s. Mark shares his grin-out-loud account of the road trip, uncovering hidden gems and traditional tourist hotspots. Like the border with England, the journey takes many unexpected turns. Visits to the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and the birthplace of Stairway to Heaven aren't in everyone's holiday plan. Delve into the depths of coal, slate, and copper ...

Best friends Cate, Lauren, Olivia and Max are overworked and underpaid assistants to some of the most powerful people in the entertainment industries. Like the assistants who came before them, the women know they have to pay their dues and abide the demeaning tasks and verbal abuse from their bosses in order to climb the ladders to their dream jobs.

Seraph Black has endured a vicious stalker, a change of schools, a bonding, a triple-murder, and more than her fair share of uncomfortable situations; but it seems like the world isn’t done with her yet. The messenger is back with a systematic vengeance that knocks her flat, and not even her self-proclaimed secret-keepers are prepared for how far he is willing to go to get what he wants.

Disability advocate Pen Meadows is on a mission; grab a breakfast sandwich, find her gate, and listen to her smutty audiobook. Only, the sexy, tall man in front of her at Tim Hortons may prove a worthwhile distraction. His soft Irish lilt and mix of gruff sweetness make Rowan Iverson unlike any man she’s ever met. After a brief meet/cute, and even briefer goodbye, the social media influencer ends up seated beside Rowan on a cross-country flight.

Murder in the Palace of Kings. A trail of secrets. A hunt for lost masterpieces.True facts. When an art dealer is found murdered inside the legendary Château de Fontainebleau—the once-grand palace of France’s kings near Paris—whispers begin to circulate. Was he close to uncovering two missing masterpieces, one by Leonardo da Vinci, the other by Michelangelo? As powerful forces awaken and more bodies fall, it becomes clear: someone will stop at nothing to claim the priceless paintings. But who will unlock the truth first? Join Professor Cariello in a gripping chase through the dark ...