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The lean times following the Great War continue to require creative solutions for England's noble class. But Lady Phoebe's proposal to open up the Renshaw estate to guided tours for additional income strikes many in the family as a "vulgar enterprise". Phoebe's grandfather, the earl of Wroxly, however, reluctantly concedes the necessity.

Seventh-grader Martin McLean has always been surrounded by people who can express themselves. His mother is an artist, his colorful Tio Billy works in theater, and his best friends Carmen and Pickle are outgoing and don't care what other people think. But Martin can only find the right words when he's answering a problem at a Mathletes competition - until his tio introduces him to the world of drag.

Alyssa Mastromonaco is back with a bold, no-nonsense and no-holds-barred 21st-century girl's guide to life, tackling the highs and lows of bodies, politics, relationships, parents, education, life on the internet and pop culture. Whether discussing Barbra Streisand or The Bachelor, working in the West Wing or working on finding a wing woman, Alyssa leaves no stone unturned...and no awkward situation unexamined.

A frantic phone call on Christmas day from her snarky coworker starts the ball rolling on Charlotte's next detective case! This time it's a hit and run. Did Ginny actually kill one of her husband Chad's colleagues in a jealous rage or can our favorite part-time sleuth find much needed evidence to the contrary? When our resident drama queen is arrested and faces a criminal trial, the stakes get higher and higher at top speed. Plus, Charlotte has a new detective with an attitude to deal with while trying to get to the truth. Better fasten your seatbelts because this may prove to be her ...

Nineteen year old Texanna Rae Grant is not happy, even though she knows men lust after her. She is not marriage material. Her own mother abandoned her when she was a child, and now her father wants to be rid of her, too. She doesn't know why she's so unlovable, but she obviously is. When her best friend Mandy tells her that her cousin, the marshal, has eyes for her, Texanna doesn't believe her. He wouldn't be interested in her, and even if he were, he wouldn't stay. No one ever does.

Abby Doyle is perfectly fine without a soulmate. Her parents have matching soulmate Marks and their marriage definitely isn't great, so she's content living Markless with her boyfriend in New York. Sure, she might have slight self-esteem and anxiety issues, but hey, she's getting by. Until she receives a Mark, and he doesn't. After that devastating blow, Abby returns to her hometown of Lake Redwood, Minnesota. Can Abby find a place where she belongs and allow herself to be loved?

Katie has a reputation with the men in the community; she's known for being hard to catch and impossible to keep, but Ciaran O'Connor makes her blood run hot. He is honest, protective, and the gentlest man she has ever known. This rancher expects the woman he loves to allow him to take care of her, which includes her obedience when he asks for it...and a red hot bottom when she doesn't. Ciaran doesn't need someone like Katie, whose past screams for her to run while her heart begs her to stay.

Charlotte’s new cat needs a checkup, but Dr. Scotsman never shows for the appointment. Her staff thinks she just forgot and headed out on vacation, but our part time detective isn’t convinced. After enlisting her sidekick Cole in the search for any clues into her whereabouts, they find that they’ll have to scratch more than the surface to uncover the truth. While working the ‘case’ Charlotte and Cole also agree to chaperone a Valentine’s dance that each of her kids has a date for. She and Cole, on the other hand, haven’t made any plans for the romantic holiday and our girl ...

Something is burning! Charlotte gets a phone call in the middle of the night with the news that the law firm where she works is on fire. Once at the scene of the blaze she spots a former client who is apparently a fireman. He disappears suddenly when she calls out to him. Was it a simple case of mistaken identity or is something strange going on? This spark lights the flame of Charlotte’s detective brain and as she pokes her nose into places it doesn’t belong, the hotter things start to get. Much to his chagrin, Cole knows Charlotte well enough to realize she won’t let go until the ...

Lead singer of the start-up band Four Real Tricia Donahue left her hometown with one question: How can you love three men at once? She’s convinced herself it can’t be done - not without living up to her family’s infamous reputation. Now, years later, lead guitarist Michael Hill is touring with world-famous TRE, far removed from the small-town band he once called his family. Home will never be the same until he makes things right. Reunion time for four best friends with unfinished business means they will finally face the music.

Welcome to Turn the Page Podcast with Alyssa and Leah a podcast where we share our love of Children's literature and help you create page turners. The majority of readers all revel in a new book or series, but we all have different reasons for turning the page. As elementary teachers, one of our goals is to inspire a love of reading and create "page turners". Are you a parent trying to figure out how to get your child to read more? Or maybe you are a teacher who gets asked "what should my child read?" If so, you know this is not always a simple question to answer. Check out our episodes as we ...

Part self-help guide and part social commentary, this witty expose takes a hard look at America’s obsession with consumerism, how it’s ruining our lives, and how we can eradicate this toxic behavior in ourselves. Employing the term “affluenza” to define our current state of obsession with materialism and the pursuit of wealth, de Graaf and Wann demonstrate how this form of cultural extremism is detrimental not only to our wallets, but to our hearts, relationships, and minds.

First loves are never forgotten loves Bella’s first and only love was never far from her dreams. When Callen broke up with her because of a misunderstanding, Bella was done with forever love. She threw herself into her art and tried to forget that Callen held her heart and her Baby girl fantasies. Now, the life she had built had turned sour, too. Done with the city life that had turned cruel, Bella was relieved when she was called home to care for her dying mother. Then she saw Callen, and suddenly, she believed in second chances. The minute Callen saw Bella walking onto the ranch, he ...

Noah, Bryce, Lucas, and I grew up together, and while I was forever just one of the boys, I never had a problem with it. I never saw them as anything more than my best friends...until one dry spell stretched for way too long. That was when I started to learn how they really felt. There was just one problem...how was I supposed to choose between the three of them? I felt something for all three of my boys, and I had to find an answer that made everyone happy.

The Golden Ghouls is a paranormal comedy podcast created by ladies who love ghosts and all things spooky. Hosted by Alyssa Minnis Kaste, Emily Alston, and Kyley Dolan, we cover unexplained happenings, with a dash of humor for good measure.

Miss Frederica Williams accepted a dare to kiss Percy Devereaux Marquess of Wolverton, her guardian. That he is a disreputable rake and she is hopelessly falling in love with him makes the situation far, far worse. But perhaps Percy is hiding his feelings for his rebellious ward, and so things become complicated as she tries to turn her newly acquired wiles upon a far too experienced libertine, while Percy is determined to try and be honorable and keep himself away from the young temptress who is under his protection.

He craved her trust, obedience, and submission in a relationship he knew would never be equal. Sharlee Armstrong had carefully crafted a safe existence in the shadows of life, trading information for a high price. But when she meets Jacquard Reynaud, she realizes it might be time to take a risk. He’s handsome, alluring, and powerful-and Sharlee can’t help but be attracted to him, but leaving the safety of her cocoon could be dangerous. Even deadly. From his first glimpse of her, Jac knows Sharlee must be his-but he also understands getting involved with him could put her in harm’s way...

Gloria Mayor, better known as Glow, is on a deadline. If she can't tap into her magic soon, she'll be kicked out of Lunar Academy. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and in this case, that means accepting help from the talented and sexy Lionel...Lionel Daniels is being punished for the actions of his father, a man he barely knows. When finds himself on magical probation, he chooses to focus his attention on helping Glow tap into hers. So what if he jumped on the opportunity because he wanted a way to get closer to her?

This collection contains four historical novellas by award-winning author Alyssa Cole: Be Not Afraid, That Could Be Enough, Let Us Dream, and Let It Shine.

Mommy Needs a Minute examines the struggles of millennial motherhood with a focus on this generation’s unique needs, offering practical insights beyond conventional self-care advice. Through heartwarming and often comedic anecdotes, learn practical strategies for reclaiming your mental wellbeing and confidence amid the challenges of societal and self-imposed expectations.