Edith Piaf was one of the most greatly loved singers of the twentieth century. From the start of her exceptional career in the 1930s, her waif-like form and heart-wrenching voice endeared her first to the French, then to audiences around the globe. As she moved from her youth singing in the streets to the glamour of the Paris music-halls, Piaf formed lasting friendships with such figures as Maurice Chevalier, Jean Cocteau and Marlene Dietrich; she wrote many of her own songs, aided the Resistance in the Second World War, and mentored younger singers like Yves Montand and Charles Aznavour. Yet her path to stardom was full of tragedies - the death of her daughter in infancy; the death of Marcel Cerdan, her greatest love, in a plane crash; her many illnesses, affairs and addictions, all of which nourished her passionate performances and strengthened her enduring bond with audiences. In this mesmerising, definitive new biography Carolyn Burke gives us Piaf in her own time and place, illuminating through sympathetic readings of sources hitherto unavailable both the charm and the pathos of the 'Little Sparrow' who enchanted generations and still enthralls us today.

Enter the enchanting world of "Whispers of Love," a captivating romance set amidst the serene beauty of Tuscany. Follow the journey of Emily and Alexander as they navigate the trials and tribulations of love, discovering the true meaning of commitment, devotion, and the eternal flame that binds their hearts together. Join them as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, facing their fears and embracing the magic of love that knows no bounds. Experience the warmth of their love as it burns brightly against the backdrop of the picturesque Tuscan landscape. "Whispers of Love" is a timeless tale of love, passion, and the enduring power of the human heart.

The journey from love to heartbreak to finding love again is personal yet universal. Lang Leav's evocative love poetry speaks to the soul of anyone who is on this journey. Leav has an unnerving ability to see inside the hearts and minds of her readers. Her talent for translating complex emotions with astonishing simplicity has won her a cult following of devoted modern poetry fans from all over the world. Forget the dainty, delicate love poems of yore; these little poems pack a mighty punch. Lang Leav is a poet and internationally exhibiting artist. Her work expresses the intricacies of love and loss. Love & Misadventure is her first poetry collection.

Theres nothing quite as exhilarating as falling or being in love. It can truly be a magical experience. But, I know this euphoric energy called love that I write about in my new book entitled Breakthrough starts with me and how I feel about myself. Accepting who I am and feeling unconditional love and compassion for myself, helped me to experience the same level of unconditional love and compassion for others. With great effort and determination, love is the foundation for the most intimate, romantic relationships. Like all else, relationships have a beginning and an end. Some grow quickly, while others take longer to nurture. Breakthrough is a compilation of my many unexpected challenges and triumphs of loves lovesickness, heartaches, and heartbreaks. Im no expert in love by any means. In Breakthrough you will come to know this first hand. However, I do believe that when you meet that person that makes your heart flutter, the one person that satisfies your sexual and romantic desires, then that, to me, is love. When you can show another person how you feel without speaking, I call that love. In my lifetime, I have found amazing loves and I have lost some amazing loves. I have had the kind of love that reminded me how simple it is to feel, a love that changed me, a love that left me hanging, and a love I never got over. I can only live my life the way it was destined for me and I trust love to always be a part of my plan. Love is exciting, whether it be puppy love or a unique platonic love, a lasting love or just a fling. For some people love is based only on physical attraction and nothing more. Others prefer a love that comes with commitment, trust, respect, and compromise. For me, true love is simple and patient. There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heartpursue those. ~~~Michael Nolan Love is like a violin. The music may stop now and then but the strings remain forever. ~~~~~June Masters Bacher

Five standalone instalove alien romances from author Ashlyn Hawkes. Five aliens living on Earth try to live their lives as they wish... only five headstrong Earthling women learn their secrets and maybe even gain the aliens' hearts while they're at it. Trigger warning: this book includes some dark themes like consent and assault, but love will always win. No cliffhanger. Keywords: alien abduction romance, science fiction romance, scifi romance, paranormal romance, science fiction, standalone, happy end, happy ending, alpha male, fantasy romance, urban fantasy, steamy romance, happily ever after, romance, ebooks to read and download, scifi romance, alien abduction, alien romance, collection, box set, boxed set, Zenobia Renquist, Kate Rudolph, Starr Huntress, Sedona Venez, Regine Abel, Roxie Ray, Lee Savino, Renee Rose, Milly Taiden, Ava Hunter, Ruby Dixon, Jenny Foster, Elizabeth Stephens, Margo Bond Collins, Stasia Black, Lisa Lace

With a gorgeous beachfront mansion, salty ocean breeze, steamy nights, and ALL the summertime feels, this funny, sexy queer rom-com is a celebration of summer love, as a cinnamon roll of a pastry chef finds his indie rocker crush suddenly within reach. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Roan Parrish, Alexandria Bellefleur, Ruby Barrett, and Alexis Hall! Ben has been baking his mother’s cinnamon rolls at the family café for years. He’s been quietly in love with Adam Reed, his musician-slash-mechanic neighbor, for just as long. But Ben’s done waiting behind the pastry case. Despite his fear of failure, he’s entered a make-or-break competition to build his recipes into a national brand. He’s going to take charge of his business instead of nearly tanking the café—again. And he’s going to finally confess his feelings for Adam. ON LIVE TV. Except his big plans get punched down before they even half-rise. Soon Ben is dashing down the coast to his grandma’s 80th birthday party on the beach, hiding his broken heart in Maywell Bay, California. Sun, sea, and fresh breezes should blow in something new—except they don’t. They blow in Adam Reed, grinning like a pirate and stealing the show as the musical entertainment hired by Grandma for her big bash. Grandma’s signature Heartbreak Tea is the only remedy, and Grandma’s tea could take the paint off a fence. But there’s a burn of truth along with the booze in his bottle, and Ben has a decision to make. Can he take the sweetness in front of him, and brave the bitterness that comes after? Or is a little sea salt just what this cinnamon roll needs? Salty cinnamon rolls? Ew. Ben would never.

Spirit talk for your Soul Do you listen to, actually hear that small (still) voice in your head? Whether it is your higher self, your Christ self, your Spirit or an Angel speaking, are you listening? Have you opened yourself up to receive the gifts GOD is sending to you, so you can rejoin HIM & our souls can truly be at peace? We have a plethora of knowledge handed down from Great Masters & receptive souls of the past to guide us to the ultimate future. The divine plan laid out for us to acknowledge & receive for centuries & centuries. Freewill is what brought us to this earthly plane - Freewill is what led to our separation from our Father, the I AM THAT I AM, Our Divine GOD & CREATOR. Freewill is what will take us back to our heavenly kingdom; freewill is what allows us to experience heaven on earth. In this book you will find writings guided by my inner voice as well as my heart and soul, collected over a 3 year period and placed in chronological order. They are simple perceptions of my life, events that had occurred as well as my view of the world around me at various moments in time. Perhaps in reading them you will find your own similar thoughts within the pages. Blessed be today and always.

Do you find it hard to believe that the One who made everything keeps your name on His heart and on His lips? Did you realize that your name is written on the hand of God (Is. 49:16)? Perhaps you've never seen your name honored. And you can't remember when you heard it spoken with kindness. In this book, Lucado offers the inspiration to believe that God has already bought the ticket-with your name on it.

This is the story of the irresistible chemistry of Destiny, and the love of a man and a woman . . . a bond they could not understand . . . a journey they never suspected. Who will win, Fate or Family? Their story is the continuance of one begun four hundred years before at the crossroad of Fate. But today, Marcel and Monique must struggle to realize the fruits of their powerful feelings.