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Thorn works after dark. That's when she combines her gifts as a tattoo artist and her powers as a natural born witch to weave magick into her ink. Her tattoo parlor, Stained, on Berkeley's quirky Telegraph Avenue draws clients from all walks of life. Her work is in high demand from the supernatural community and the undead. With her raven familiar, Thorn's been on the run all her adult life. She won't talk about why. She only wants to practice her art in peace. But when a murderer targets her clients, Se, a tall, dark and Irish detective is assigned to investigate.

It isn't Sage Parker's fault that she mistakes former Navy SEAL Joel Watts as the stalker who has been sending her disturbing letters - he shows up every time she turns around. Too bad her father doesn't tell her he sent Joel to protect her. When the stalker tracks Sage from LA to her new job in Colorado, she's glad to have Joel on her side. She didn't plan on falling in love with him though - now if he would see her as more than just a client.

Rosemary Keogh considers herself pretty adaptable-she dealt with her father's death-bed edict that she move across the country to work at his latest hotel with five half-sisters, (most of whom she hadn't known existed) hadn't she? She settled into the routine, even grew to like most of them, but when tragedy leaves her birth daughter parentless-and she is named as the guardian - her world spins again.

Imagine you are having the time of your life. You have a wife of ten years whom you adore, two grown and independent step-sons, and a teaching career that looks quite promising. Then you wake up one morning with a congested head and swollen tongue. A day later you see a doctor at urgent care. You find out you have had stroke and you are a walking dead man with blood pressure too high for the machines to read but they do show at least 224/118. A normal reading is 120/80. This is bad, very bad.

There are many guides and books that give excellent wisdom for those who would seek to make an offering of their lives to God. Still there is little practical information about how about how to go about the day to day business of being a Benedictine Oblate. This audiobook is an attempt to give practical suggestions to the beginner and the "expert". However, if what you do, gets you closer to God every day, then don't change a thing. But if you need new materials, new practices, new ideas or attitudes; then just consider listening to this audiobook.

She's used to putting everyone first - her sister, her friends, her boss. It's now her turn... Art conservator, Kara Michaels has decided it's time to chase her dream - start her own business restoring and framing works of art. She has the skills, the nose for business, and the pent-up frustration from being invisible to the man she wants but can't have - her boss. He's a meticulous planner whose rule book is about to be tossed out the window...

Mail order bride Kat Bailey has more to fear than malicious rumors about a crazed murderer. But a woman with no money or family has few options. She quickly learns that her intended groom is not as honorable as Hampton society believes him to be. Beaten by her betrothed, she seeks refuge in the home of the most feared man in town. Accused murderer, Grayson Gregory is more interested in guarding a family secret than clearing his name.

She's armed with a new attitude and a kick-ass wardrobe.... By age 28, art historian Jade Fitzgerald has had a marriage from hell and an equally nasty divorce, worked hard to control her weight and her arrhythmia. The last thing she needs is another man messing with her head or shooting her heartbeat off course. That is exactly what she gets when an aloof and mysterious stranger storms into her life.

Are you ready to celebrate another year of life? Would you like to take a journey with me? Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee sitting on the sofa beside me. Do you enjoy listening to stories that teach a lesson? Affectionately, I am sharing sixty-five milestones and memories from my life, with one to grow with. This is my birthday gift to you. May peace, joy, and love be the best gifts you receive. In His love, Robbie.

My name is Betty Freeman. I was a working mom and pastor’s wife while raising our family. We experienced trials, challenges and celebrations and persevered through all of them. I am finally in the stage of caregiver for a loved one. This book contains many special memories and teaching moments from my 65+ years of motherhood, as well as my favorite scriptures, recipes, motherly quotes, and nurturing stories. Let the Lord guide you in finding a recipe for each situation in life.

Written by a real twin mom this books contains tips on: What items you REALLY need for two babies. Being on bed rest without going insane. What to include in a birth plan. And more...

In this box set of emotional romances, the Friessen family siblings find their relationships tested, lay their hearts on the line, and discover lasting love! Experience the emotional rollercoaster of love, family, and challenges with The Friessens in this captivating box set collection comprising the first five books in the new Friessen series.

In The Decision, Brad and Emily find themselves at a crossroads in their seemingly perfect life together. With her unwavering strength and confidence, Emily Friessen is grateful for her loving husband and close-knit family. However, there is more to her story than meets the eye. Unexpectedly, life throws them a curveball in the form of an unplanned pregnancy during a time they least expected it. This news strains their relationship as Emily feels increasingly isolated while Brad grapples with the challenges of impending fatherhood.

In "The Business Plan," Neil Friessen has it all: the love of his life, his precious children, but there's one small hitch - an empty bank account. And Neil's keeping this secret from his wife, though she can sense something's amiss. Doubt and quicksand feelings plague him, and even his brother, Brad, can't stay on the sidelines.

Carlita Garlucci is thrilled that her daughter-in-law and grandchildren have arrived in Savannah for their first visit. She secretly hopes that they will fall in love with the area and decide to move to the beautiful city, bringing her that much closer to fulfilling her late husband’s dying wish. The family is on their way and Carlita is anxiously awaiting their arrival when she receives an urgent phone call from her daughter, Mercedes, who is in the riverfront district, where she was planning to meet another author to discuss a cold case murder.

Discover how to improve your balance and your life using the 'MOVE' method. Feel invigorated, confident, reenergized, and enthusiastic! Over 55, most of us find we’re not moving with as much ease as we used to and have a fear of falling as we age. Most of us have aches and pains that limit life. As you get older, we also have much to look forward to, time with loved ones and time for favorite activities, maybe accomplishing long-time goals and dreams.

Are you interested in a career in Public Relations? Do you believe you have what it takes to repair and manage reputations? Is Public Relations something you need to do for yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you… 50 Things to Know About Public Relations by Sara Maya offers an insightful view into life in Public Relations … Most books on Public Relations tell you the textbook version of things.

Have you always wondered what an au pair is and what they do? Have you thought about being an au pair before? Are you nervous or anxious about moving away to become an au pair? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Being an Au Pair by author Natalie Castle offers an approach to help you through the process of becoming an au pair, as well as offers helpful tips and advice on how to be the best au pair possible. Most books on being an au pair tell you all the amazing things you will experience, but never give you practical advice.

S.U.R.E.A.L. Faith offers a system of personal development and spiritual exploration inspired by the author’s personal journey to uncover truth without religious dogma. Based on evidence-based practices, the system detailed in this book fuses modern and ancient techniques in an open-ended framework for spiritual seekers who trust themselves to find their own path. This book is like a soft flame to light the way. Some of the practices herein have been affirmed by major world religions and spiritual traditions, as well as psychologists, neuroscientists, and a range of diverse experts.

This chapter book is based entirely on true events that happened to a young kitty, named Luna. Cat lovers will undoubtedly smile, laugh, and personally relate to the events and behaviors described. Luna, the Queen of Trouble is a delightful collection of ten very entertaining stories for kids. There are humor and warmth to these stories that are sure to win over young listeners, who will want to return again and again to listen to Luna creating troubles.