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She was my college sweetheart. The one that got away. Now she’s back—in my office, looking like sunshine in yoga pants, and asking for my legal help. She’s back, and she brought her two daughters, who are convinced the Maine Coon cat forced upon me is some kind of Disney sidekick. (He’s not. He’s Satan with whiskers.) I’m a grumpy over-forty lawyer who lives by rules and craves routine. Jess is chaos and coconut-scented optimism. Every time she smiles, I’m twenty again—and falling harder than ever.

Are you tired of waking up foggy, losing words mid-sentence, and feeling like your mind is running through wet concrete? You sleep eight hours but wake exhausted. You read the same paragraph three times without absorbing it. Your doctor says your blood work is "normal," but you know something is profoundly wrong with your thinking. You're not losing your mind. You're experiencing a genuine physiological condition that has reached epidemic levels in the post-pandemic world.

Four best friends wake up in a motel room with no memory of the last eight hours. There is blood in the sink. An unknown dead man in the bathroom. And a note on the mirror that says: You already agreed to this.

The software industry has fundamentally changed. You no longer need years of coding experience or a team of engineers to build profitable digital products. With AI development tools and proven marketplaces like Acquire.com and Flippa, ordinary people are now collecting payouts of $15,000 to $500,000 by building simple software products in weeks, not years.

Misha is a jaded scriptwriter who has been working in Hollywood for decades, and has just been nominated for his first Oscar. But when he's pressured by his producers to kill off a gay character in the upcoming season finale—"for the algorithm"—Misha discovers that it's not that simple. As he is haunted by his past, and past mistakes, Misha must risk everything to find a way to do what's right—before it's too late.

Martin and Peggy Chance believe love should last a lifetime. With their fiftieth wedding anniversary on the horizon, they’ve modeled a beautiful relationship for their three grown children. But to their dismay, that lesson hasn’t quite caught on—the three siblings just can’t seem to take a chance and find love in their own lives.

Noah Downsby has always had one goal: play professional hockey. Now that he’s finally made it, he’s determined to prove himself. And if he’s going to have the best rookie season in NHL history, he needs zero distractions. But Noah didn’t plan for Allegra—Ally—Callahan moving in with him. With her sassy smile, smart mouth, and bad habit of ‘borrowing’ his jerseys—nevermind her stupid cat who won’t stop sleeping in his bed—one thing’s for certain: Ally is officially a distraction.

Misha knows that chasing success in Hollywood can be hell. But finally, after years of trying to make it, his big moment is here: an Oscar nomination. And the executives at the studio for his long-running streaming series know just the thing to kick his career to the next level: kill off the gay characters, "for the algorithm," in the upcoming season finale.

Your mind is your ultimate weapon; train it well, and nothing can stop you. Think in Systems, No Limit shows you how to break free from limiting beliefs, design life-changing habits, and unlock your full potential—without chasing goals that never feel enough. Do you feel stuck in routines, constantly chasing results but never truly satisfied? Are you tired of fleeting motivation, overwhelming to-do lists, or the endless cycle of “work hard but still not enough”? You’re not alone—and this book is your roadmap out.

Are you done with alcohol? Have you tried and failed to quit? Do you wonder what life would be like without it? Will you live up to your potential if you keep drinking? These are the questions I asked myself too. There is a way out.

55 Fifty-Five-Word Flash Fiction Stories is an engaging collection of varied-genre, dark-and-twisted micro-short stories. It includes 55 short stories, each written in 55 words.

Will Hayes is a nice guy, a good husband and a devoted father. He volunteers in his community. But things take a turn for the worse, and one obstacle after another seem to block the path to happiness, and Will must choose a path that will test his faith.

Raising my ten-year-old son, running an animal rescue, and caring for my grandfather leaves zero time for complications, let alone cocky athletes who get under my skin. Too bad the universe didn’t get the memo. Because a big complication just crashed into my life—literally—in the form of towering NFL quarterback Archer Evans, sentenced to community service at my shelter after a scandal. Despite his mistakes, I try not to judge.

When Leaders Don’t Lead dives into difficult situations where you are faced with incompetent or unskilled leaders. How do you stay productive when the one you seek guidance from isn’t leading? Or maybe the leadership is biased, ineffective, or simply unmotivated. There are many reasons why a leader may not be influential, and it is time to uncover each situation and apply practical solutions for your successful and continued growth. When Leaders Don’t Lead examines both sides of leadership scenarios, sharing stories and examples from various perspectives.

When Amanda Maxwell and Anna Sherman arrive in Paris for the Olympics, they discover they've been scammed, and their lodging doesn't exist; there's only an alley where the address should be. And every hotel, pensione, hostel, Airbnb, every room in the city had been booked for months. It's only the kindness of strangers, Whit McLaughlin and his goodhearted sister, that saves the day. But Dr. Whitney McLaughlin doesn't remain a stranger for long. The only problem is that he lives in Seattle—and Mandy doesn't. Overcoming the distance is just the first of the problems they face.

Fair Work by Sage Ellison is a vital guide that addresses the injustices within the prison labor system, particularly the need for fair wages and ethical practices. The book examines the systemic barriers that create inequities for incarcerated workers, offering insights into advocacy for meaningful reform. Ellison outlines the challenges faced by those seeking to support fair labor practices, such as exploitation in prison work, ineffective policies, and the need for practical advocacy steps.

To the outside world, Heath Bailey has it all - looks, wealth, women - the good life. But appearances can be deceiving. All he’s ever wanted was a wife, two-point-four children, and the house with a white picket fence. The “dream”. But that dream dies with the demise of his marriage. All Danica Brand wants is for her father to leave her be, to forget she exists. Her father, on the other hand, knows she’s a sure thing when he’s in trouble, and she's the first person he turns to. But when he causes her to lose her job, Danica has a huge problem on her hands.

Poetry that challenges the imagination, talks through conflict, and dreams of hope.

Southern Brewed Poetry is Georgia author Ron Shaw's third publication of poems. The listener will find them to be unique, at times, quite literary, thought-provoking, and intriguing. As the title indicates, the author has tapped into his southern roots to brew an eclectic mixture of marvelous poetry certain to capture the imagination, whimsy, heart, and soul of the listener.

Do you have relationships you'd like to repair but feel it's too late or don't know where to start? It could be a co-worker, ex-friend, or family member. Perhaps the conflict has gone on for so long that trying something new and different seems hardly worth the effort or even feels like a complete waste of time. In Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships, author Greg Stephens offers practical tools and hope for tackling seemingly insurmountable conflicts.