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The Senior’s Guide to Living Well on a Fixed Income: Smart Strategies to Stretch Your Budget, Boost Your Resilience, and Enjoy Life Without Overspending. Live well. Spend smart. Stay strong. You don’t need to sacrifice joy, comfort, or independence just because you’re living on a fixed income. With a little creativity, practical know-how, and the right mindset, it’s entirely possible to thrive—financially, emotionally, and socially—without breaking the bank. The Senior’s Guide to Living Well on a Fixed Income offers realistic, senior-friendly strategies to help you make the ...

In An Irish Country Christmas, the third book in Patrick Taylor's Irish Country Books, Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland.

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was and willing to spend so much time with her at the township's small library. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…...

Spring has arrived at The Potting Shed and things seem to finally be going Maddie's way. Her relationship with lovable lawyer Ed is going well and the business is thriving with the help of her new friend Jo and his bright orange coffee van. But troubles are just around the corner... the upgrade of The Potting Shed from a nursery to a garden centre is at a critical point, turning part of Maddie's business into a building site. And just as she has to temporarily move out of her home, a major garden centre announces its grand opening only twenty miles away.

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place so they could figure out what to do next and stop running in circles trying to stay one step ahead of the guys who seemed to want her dead. Simon Sullivan might not be who Ava always believed him to be, but along with his brother, he’d spent his life trying to protect her. That wasn’t going to change especially now when everything they’d planned for, hoping against hope it would never be needed, was playing out exactly as they’d feared. But he’s not alone. Harper Riley isn’t about to ...

A love story between two people who weren’t looking for love but found it when they least expected to, a mystery tragically rooted in their family’s history, and a heartwrenching secret…Sometimes…especially when least expected…love is simply meant to be… Mac Cooper is on his way to Spring Falls to meet the family who according to his family history aren’t suppose to exist. He has no idea what kind of reception he’s going to get especially when he informs them that his ancestor was very possibly a reformed criminal who left Spring Falls with their ancestor under questionable ...

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little ...

In the finale book of the Winding Creek series, "The Fresh Start," we explore the enduring bond between mother and daughter. As secrets unfold and unexpected revelations come to light, Stella and Julie navigate the complexities of their relationship, striving to mend the fractures of the past and build a future defined by love and understanding. This heartfelt story invites readers on an emotional journey of forgiveness, and the transformative power of family. "The Fresh Start" is a tender exploration of the ties that bind us, proving that, even in the face of life's challenges, the ...

After years of selflessly caring for her late father, Sheila uproots her life in search of peace—and finds far more than she expected in the quaint town of Willow Heights. Amid lingering guilt over her growing happiness, Sheila can’t help but feel at home in a community that welcomes her with open arms. As she reconnects with her sister, DeeAnn, and forges new friendships, Sheila discovers that despite her grief, she deserves a chance at real joy…and maybe even love. But Sheila isn’t the only one navigating unexpected turns. Alice, the bright new assistant to Willow Heights’ ...

Are you ready to set sail and explore the world like never before? Look no further than "Cruising the World", the ultimate guide to ocean cruising! In this thrilling eBook, you'll discover the joys of cruising on the open sea, from the sights and sounds of new ports of call to the wonders of marine life. You'll indulge in the delights of seafaring cuisine, and experience the thrills of oceanic adventure with activities like swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. But it's not just about the activities - cruising is also a romantic affair. You'll explore the potential for finding love and ...

A sweet Christmas romance that proves love has no age limit.I’m known throughout Holly Ridge for my sharp tongue and my big heart for animals. When charming, retired jazz pianist Bernard Ryerson starts volunteering at the animal shelter, I’m determined to keep my distance—even if his twinkling hazel eyes and easy smile make that harder than it should be. As we work together preparing for the town’s Christmas festival, his thoughtfulness starts to chip away at the walls I’ve built around my heart. But I can tell he’s hiding something—a sadness behind his smile. He’s come to ...

She never saw him coming. Harvey is convinced his wife is fooling around with Audrey’s husband. Her best friend with her husband? No way. Audrey has never had reason to be suspicious…until now. When both couples take off for a Caribbean vacation, the truth unravels in a shocking way. As Audrey and Harvey find comfort in each other-- in more ways than one—she wonders if it’s all a ploy to get revenge on their spouses. But with her heart on the line-- and a hurricane brewing-- is she brave enough to risk another betrayal? Fall in love with Cosette Hale’s captivating debut novel ...

How did Granbury, Texas become recognized as the “Best Historical Small Town in America” and earn the town motto, “Where Texas History Lives?” How did the little community survive tough times and disasters that caused boarded-up ghost towns elsewhere? How did the village on the Brazos River grow through a century and a half to become a leading, award-winning tourism destination and a remarkable place to live, work, play and visit? Where Texas History Lives will show you the Granbury story from its very beginning, even before Native Americans had horses, to current day. You’ll see ...

Sarina loves her mother.They have gone beyond the awkward teen angst to become friends. They're even starting to share clothes. She has a little brother, but he hardly bothers her. Then her world spins out of control. Mom and little brother are killed in an automobile accident. While she is reeling from the news, her father (you know, the guy who goes to work and comes home) comes up to her and tells her it wasn’t an accident. It was murder. Then he tells her the agents are here to take them away to a new home and a new life. Sarina is in emotional overload. She learns it was her father ...

Stefanie Stahl has a husband with renovation ADD. He can't seem to finish anything he starts, and her house is littered with his "projects". If he doesn't smarten up, she swears she's going to murder him and bury him under the pile of scrounged lumber in the backyard. Her friend Griffin James is suddenly single and thinking maybe she needs to sell her fixer-upper and follow her career bliss up the ladder of success, even if that scary ladder is clear across the country.

The author guides you through a step by step process to lead you to back to health using running. He offers a great step by step guide and encouragement so you can succeed. Run for fitness, run for your health, run to change your life. Inspirational self help book that makes a monumental change easy.

Shaken by her parents’ divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle’s farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She’ll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is the past—one she barely knows.

The great Swiss-German modernist author Robert Walser lived eccentrically on the fringes of society, shocking his Berlin friends by enrolling in butler school and later developing an urban-nomad lifestyle in the Swiss capital, Bern, before checking himself into a psychiatric clinic.

Single mom Heather Donovan’s dreams of home and family are tantalizingly within reach when she settles in Chesapeake Shores. The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving O’Brien clan embrace her and her son. But accepting their support seems to further alienate her son’s father, Connor O’Brien. His parents’ divorce and his career as a high-powered divorce attorney have left him jaded about marriage. Then everything changes. Will the possibility of a future without Heather make Connor look at love and his career differently?

Our daughter orchestrates a parent trap, hoping for a Christmas miracle. He’s my first love, my husband, my heartbreak. Jimmy's salt-and-pepper hair and rugged face still make my knees go weak. But memories of the fire that broke our marriage burn between us like dying embers. The imminent birth of our first grandchild and the resurrection of my parents' bakery brings us back together. Now, we're snowed in at Evergreen Inn, and forced to confront our past. As we frost cookies side by side, old flames threaten to reignite. This Christmas reunion could save our family's legacy or destroy it...