HOW’S YOUR HEART? This question bounced through my head one year before turning the same age Mum was when she suddenly succumbed to cancer. How was her heart? Did she become the person she wanted to be? Did she live out her dreams? Did she leave this earth satisfied for living with a heart-wide-open? She was 47. I am 46 and my heart feels wrecked. Emotionally, spiritually, physically–I am empty. Too many unkind moments have been twisted into my story; a violent marriage, estrangement from my children, depression, binge drinking, successive brain injuries– these all carry deep scars that are cracking my foundation for building a better life. What if I am like Mum and this is the LAST year I get to live? How will I be remembered? How will people describe me? Am I living in a manner that values healthy relationships–encourages wild dreams–honors precious time–loves beyond limitations? No. I am not. What if I could soften those deep scars by examining the old ‘stuff ’ that creates barriers for reaching optimal healing? Will I be able to focus the next year on a transformation that leads to my best version of living? Yes. I think I can. Because Mum’s leave too soon–because aching hearts long to be healed–because distressed people search for encouragement–because weary folks yearn for rest– because lost dreamers still pursue hope: I believe I must. Starting today.

A sparkling romantic comedy starring a bestselling author who goes to Paris to overcome writer's block and rediscovers family, independence, and love along the way. All Maggie Bliss needs to do is write. Forty-eight years old and newly single (again!), she ventures to Paris in a last-ditch effort to finish her manuscript. With a marvelous apartment at her fingertips and an elegant housekeeper to meet her every need, a finished book—and her dream of finally taking her career over the top—is surely within her grasp. After all, how could she find anything except inspiration in Paris, with its sophistication, food, and romance in the air? But the clock is running out, and between her charming ex-husband arriving in France for vacation and a handsome Frenchman appearing one morning in her bathtub, Maggie’s previously undisturbed peace goes by the wayside. Charming and heartfelt, Dee Ernst's Maggie Finds Her Muse is a delightful and feel-good novel about finding love, confidence, and inspiration in all the best places.

In my seventh week of graduate school (having gone back 18 years after I graduated from college) I packed up my minivan with the red flames on it, took my kids and left my not-so-nice husband. I then spent the next year becoming a single mom, a teacher, a size six and a cougar. This is my memoir. Yes, unfortunately, it's a common story that way too many women have gone through; but here's the twist: my story is written in facebook status updates only. One line for each triumph, each failure, each heartbreak and each exhausting, overwhelming, non-sleeping, anxiety crammed, toddler filled, student teaching, boy crazy, wonderful moment of that year. I realize now, that year, was not only my most challenging year but my favorite as well. FINDING MY STATUS is a fresh and original look at an all too common predicament. It's funny, engaging, and topical. My friends and family log in to facebook each day to check my status. The book was created primarily from the actual status updates from my facebook page. And the rest...went through my mind as I narrated that first year where I found myself again. I think I was lost between the cushions of my sofa where all of the loose change goes...

Angel, born Olivia, was abandoned as a baby and adopted by the loving Rose and Billy. As a district nurse, she befriends an elderly couple, Jenny and Brod, who tragically take their own lives. In the aftermath, Angel uncovers a letter from Jenny hinting at her birth mother’s identity. With the help of her adoptive parents and her biological father, Frank, Angel delves into her past, learning about her mother Moira’s struggles with depression and the circumstances that led to her being left in the care of social services. Through newfound love with the widowed Lawrence and his son Ralph, Angel builds a family of her own while uncovering more about her origins. She finds solace in Moira’s diary, gaining insight into her birth mother’s inner turmoil. As Angel’s family grows, she reflects on the love and support she has received from both her adoptive and biological families. Though her journey has been marked by tragedy and unanswered questions, Angel finds peace in cherishing the memories of those she has lost and embracing the love that surrounds her.

The Best Children's Books of the Year 2014, Bank Street College Sophie has always lived her life in the shadow of her mother's bipolar disorder: monitoring medication, making sure the rent is paid, rushing home after school instead of spending time with friends, and keeping secrets from everyone. But when a suicide attempt lands Sophie's mother in the hospital, Sophie no longer has to watch over her. She moves in with her aunt, uncle, and cousin—a family she's been estranged from for the past five years. Rolling her suitcase across town to her family's house is easy. What's harder is figuring out how to rebuild her life. And as her mother's release approaches and the old obligations loom, Sophie finds herself torn between her responsibilities toward her mother and her desire to live her own life, Sophie must decide what to do next.

Josie treads gently, careful not to disturb the pile of perfect white bones laid out in the grass by her feet. Her voice is little more than a whisper. “No! Not my sister…” Detective Josie Quinn hasn’t heard from her sister since Trinity stormed out of the house in the heat of an argument three weeks ago. So, when human remains are found at the remote hunting cabin where Trinity was last seen, Josie can only assume the worst. Gathering her team, Josie feels a surge of relief when the dental records match a different body – that of a missing single mother from a neighboring town. But now Josie’s is not the only broken family desperate for answers. Dusting the crime scene for prints, a name smudged into the side of a nearby car is the first in a trail of clues Trinity left for Josie. In need of a big story to save her journalism career, it seems Josie’s sister was attempting to make contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim’s bones. And Trinity won’t stop until she’s found him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece… Josie is certain there’s a critical clue in the ivory hair comb delivered to Trinity just days before she went missing. But as more bones surface, each set more likely to be Trinity’s than the last, time is running out to find her alive. Can Josie’s team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Can she find her sister without putting other innocent lives in danger? An unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author that will have you sleeping with the light on. This gripping rollercoaster ride is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Prepare to be totally hooked! Readers adore Find Her Alive: ‘AMAZING… Love this author. Love this series. Love this book… I was on the edge of my seat.’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘You will find yourself addicted as soon as you read the first chapters, and with a lightning-fast pace and an abundance of action and plot twists you will find it very hard to stop reading… a true rollercoaster ride… really packs a punch. If you enjoy intense and fast detective thrillers, you should definitely meet Josie Quinn!’ It’s All About Books, 5 stars ‘Five she-knocked-it-out-of-the-ballpark stars!!! Another fantastic instalment to the Detective Josie Quinn Series… This book had it all - character development, mystery, suspense, drama… I was so enthralled… captivating, thought-provoking and well researched.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘So amazing... it was impossible to just put down… the way everything ties together is genius… you won't be disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Hooked me from the first page… tight, fast-paced, perfectly paced, well-researched, highly explosive, and always leaves you turning 'just one more page’… a wild ride... a five star read from beginning to end!’ Katie Mettner, 5 stars ‘Get ready for a rollercoaster of a ride… A resounding 5 stars!!! Josie Quinn, I want you on my side always!!! The pages fly by… a spellbinding eerie read. Love it!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This whole series is AMAZING! This book was exceptional… GREAT! I have read every single one of these books in less than two days. Riveting and thrilling! Please never stop writing! Ever!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The author says DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. unless you want to spend the day laughing out loud while being inspired by Africa and the Peace Corps In 2008, Dr. Doran and his wife made the extraordinary decision to leave the comforts of America to join the United States Peace Corps. Assigned to Africa for two years, they participated in the fight against HIV in Botswana, a country which has the second highest incidence of HIV in the world. On one level, this is an inspiring chronicle of their work together and the joys and challenges of Peace Corps service for the Boomer generation. The book however, is much more than that. Throughout, the author relates the story of a fictional newspaper, the Kalahari Khronicle, of which he is the editor. Taking reports of news items from around the world, Kgosi (Dr. Doran's Botswana name --meaning Chief) consistently entertains the reader with sharp wit and political commentary. Written in a style reminiscent of Dave Barry and Pat Conroy, the Khronicle articles provide clever and at times hilarious observations on both American and African culture.

Dedicated to life, the book 'Life is beyond our imagination' is compiled by Vinita Amesar to bestow feelings and emotions, ups and downs and different aspects towards life from other co-authors altogether. Nobody is aware about tomorrow, similarly, no one knows what life brings to them the very next moment. And this is what life is all about and is beyond our imagination. Showcasing different journeys and roles in life, a person carries buckets of loads/stress/happiness and confronting amazing experiences to live one life.

Some kids are born in families that do not know how to love them therefore; they create their own fantasy world. Is it a fantasy world as they may think or a real one? No matter how many years have passed, no matter where you live, no matter if you have forgotten about him........ Love will find its way to you! Because when something is meant to be, it always finds a way! This is my first attempt to put out there and in to your hands the stories I am writing. Treat them with kindness and I hope you will enjoy the time you will spend on reading them. I would love to know what you think of them. Thank you for taking the time to read the first story I put out there (not the first I wrote) of those I wrote and soon they will be available as well. AUTHOR NAME: Kalliopi Kaplanidou. Little thing about the author: Born at 1976. Born and lives in Greece. I love to write! It’s so simple! I just love it! I will not take your time writing anything else.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.