English Smile

When Callie is laid off from her reporting job, she returns to her hometown of Cattail Island and lands a gig at the local bookstore—the same one where she found comfort after her mother died.

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.

The debonair Uncle Fred makes a welcome return to Blandings, where plotting and confusion is rife. Blackmail, sabotage, jilted lovers and pigs under threat of kidnap all feature largely, making this hilarious instalment in the Blandings series irresistible to fans and newcomers alike. The story sees lovely debutante Myra Schoonmaker unhappily ensconced in Blandings at the insistence of Lady Constance Keeble, who objects to Myra’s entanglement with curate Bill Bailey.

Love isn’t on her list… Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mitzi Sanchez has always had a plan for her life. Through hard work and self-sacrifice, she fulfilled her dream. Mitzi has a thriving practice, and the spacious home she’s building in Jackson Hole is a far cry from the tiny apartment she grew up in East Los Angeles. Now, she’s ready for a husband. She’s got a plan for that, too. The trouble is pilot and local handyman Keenan McGregor doesn’t meet any of the criteria. After taking the blame for someone else’s actions, Keenan is in the process of rebuilding his life from the ground ...

Lately, Moira O’Mara has been wearing a secretive Mona Lisa smile, leaving her sister Aisling—and the rest of the family—dying to know what she’s up to. But Moira’s not ready to spill the beans about the new man in her life just yet. They already tease her about her love for a good party (she’s Irish, after all—what’s life without a little fun?), so for now, her romance is staying firmly under wraps.

Richard Jonas has loved but one woman - a woman who belongs to his brother. Refusing to suffer any longer, he evades his family in order to barricade his heart from unrequited love. While attending a friend's summer picnic, Richard's approach to love is changed after he shares a passionate and life-altering kiss with a vibrant and mysterious woman. Believing he was incapable of loving again, Richard finds himself tempted by a young lady determined to marry his best friend.

Evolutionary theory in the theme that binds together these essays on such seemingly disparate topics as the feeding habits of flamingos, flowers and snails that change from male to female and sometimes back again, and the extinction from baseball of the .400 hitter.

This collection, first published in 1914, contains 28 short pieces in prose and verse, which present themes frequently explored in Gibran's other works. These include love, death, creation myths and spiritual realization.

Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair - Hap, a self-proclaimed white-trash rebel, and Leonard, a tough-as-nails, black, gay Vietnam vet and Republican - but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world. Hap is celebrating his wedding to his longtime girlfriend, Brett (who is also Hap and Leonard's boss), when their backyard barbecue is interrupted by a couple of Pentecostal white supremacists. They're not too happy to see Leonard, and no one is happy to see them, but they have a problem, and only Hap and Leonard will take the case.

Elisabetta longs for romance, though she thinks she's too plain. Then, on a visit to Florence, she catches the eye of the great Leonardo da Vinci and falls for a boy, Giuliano de Medici. It's a dangerous time to be involved with a Medici. As tragedy and chaos threaten their happiness, Elisabetta faces the bittersweet truth of love.

It’s incredibly challenging to articulate the deep emotions that swirl within you when you must stand by, feeling utterly powerless, as someone you love dearly endures the unimaginable pain of a terminal illness. In my life, this heart-wrenching experience came in the form of my beloved wife, my soulmate, and partner of thirty-three beautiful years. The insidious specter of cancer crept into our lives like a thief in the night, bringing with it a sense of helplessness that no words can truly capture. Our journey together blossomed into a profound four-year odyssey, one marked by countless...

Necromancer Sy York and former detective alpha wolf Dakar Rhodes are slowly learning to merge their lives together as true mates. With the steadfast Brock and loyal Brad as well as Connor and Clive all sharing the estate with them, for the first time in his life, Sy feels as though he has a family around him. But just as Sy starts to get used to his new life, an uninvited guest to his party brings trouble to the family group. Sy's father has been scheming in the background for 10 years and arrives complete with Sy's new bride.

Just moved into a new apartment, alone for the first time in years, Victor Forde goes every evening to Donnelly's for a pint, a slow one. One evening his drink is interrupted. A man in shorts and a pink shirt comes over and sits down. He seems to know Victor's name and to remember him from secondary school. His name is Fitzpatrick. Victor dislikes him on sight, dislikes, too, the memories that Fitzpatrick stirs up of five years being taught by the Christian Brothers.

Learn what sets leading companies apart in terms of customer service and hospitality– from Apple to Spotify and Nike, in this refreshingly detailed how-to guide from author David F. Leuchter. This is an exhaustive yet sound analysis of the inner workings of the customer service and hospitality industry, combined with some down-to-earth advice gathered from his own experiences after several decades working in the industry. The author shares some insightful tips on persuading your customers, showing them that you care, personalizing their needs, and making them feel seen and heard in ways ...

Rose Glasser is content with her life in the small town of Madison, Pennsylvania. After younger years filled with trauma and regret, she’s settled into her role managing My Pink Wink, a popular hair salon owned by Rose’s surrogate mother, Mid Higgins. But when Mid unexpectedly dies, Rose’s life is thrown into upheaval, and the future of the salon—and Rose’s life—is suddenly in question. What’s more, Mid has kept a heartbreaking secret she’s shared with very few people, Rose included. Former baseball player and current bad boy Griffin Stangel can’t seem to get his life on ...

Smile is the 6th book in the spiritual and paranormal Shellbound book series. Smile tells the story of Mark Helms, a research pharmacist from Denver who leads a seemingly perfect life. Things begin to unravel shortly after Mark begins receiving a batch of mysterious letters. He soon discovers a link between the letters and people that have died or who will soon die. Helms goes to the police for help, and eventually the case makes its way to Tyler Maye and his 3PU team who now live and work outside of Denver in the new nation of Navajo. The case hits closer to home than Maye initially ...

Miranda Cruz isn't just the best darned waitress in town anymore; she's Red River's newest innkeeper. But first, she has to find the contractor who's disappeared with her life savings so she can start renovations. Not so easy for a woman who never depends on anyone, especially a man. And when a gorgeous old flame shows up, the fire between them is reignited and threatens to send her dreams up in smoke.

Head over Heels for the Prince… Schoolteacher Lauren Carlyle doesn’t lose her head over men. This was why being swept off her feet by a handsome stranger at a party didn’t make sense. Not expecting to see him again after that night, she was shocked to learn they’d be living under the same roof. What was even crazier, the man she thought didn’t have a dime to his name was none other than Alexander Gabrielle, Prince of Carpegnia. She’d fallen for Alex without knowing he had royal blood. He was what she wanted but could she convince him she loved him for the man he was and not ...

Read the first three novels in USA Today bestselling author Jan Thompson’s Vacation Sweethearts collection of clean and wholesome, sweet and inspirational Christian vacation romance set in some of her favorite vacation places. Travel with our friends to the coast and to the mountains, and cheer them on as they celebrate the immeasurable grace and undeserved mercy of God through Jesus Christ. Book 1: Smile for Me (The Bahamas) - International Biracial Romance A deadline-driven workaholic assistant school principal who meticulously plans his schedule months in advance meets easygoing art ...

"Get ready for a rollicking journey through a world of wit and humor with 'Jestful Chronicles: A Compendium of Chuckles and Guffaws.' This delightful collection brings together a medley of jokes, puns, and humorous anecdotes that are sure to brighten your day. From clever one-liners to rib-tickling stories, this book offers a treasure trove of laughter for every occasion. Whether you need a pick-me-up after a long day or want to share a hilarious moment with friends and family, 'Jestful Chronicles' has you covered. With its diverse range of humor, including witty observations, unexpected ...