Mary Jacob grew up as an anomaly. A child of Louisiana in the early sixties, she found little in common with most of the people in her community and in her household, and her best friend was Lavina, the black woman who cooked and cleaned for her family. Now, in the early nineties, Mary Jacob has escaped her history and established a fresh, if imperfect, life for herself in New York. But when she learns of her father's critical illness, she needs to go back home. To a disapproving father an...

New York heiress Catherine Sloper accepted the sad truth that her lover Morris Townsend cared only for her fortune. Morris jilted her after learning she was to be disinherited by her cold, unbending father.Twenty years later, Catherine is a confirmed spinster. Her life is centered on her charities and gardening. She has no intention of letting Morris Townsend or any other despicable rake into her life or her heart. Morris is back in pre-Civil War New York. His presence will test he...

Harriet is floundering. She's in her early forties, her kids have gone to college, her marriage feels empty, her cable TV cooking show has lost its sense of inspiration, and she longs to leave the West Coast for New York. Then one day she meets Lydia, a gorgeous woman in her late twenties. Lydia reminds her so much of herself a decade or so past, and her husband, who hardly likes anything, likes Lydia as well. It slowly dawns on Harriet that Lydia could be the answer to everything that's a...

Grow Your Grit: The Essential Guide on How to Develop Your Grit and Resilience to Pursue Your Dreams and Achieve SuccessThe standard definition of grit is "firmness of strength or spirit". But really, the essence of grit is elusive and complex. Grit is a combination of resilience and courage, boldness and resolve. It is a mindset of passion, perseverance, hope and strong self-belief. Cultivating grit takes time and practice. But the more you practice, the easier it gets and over ti...

A Kid's Guide to Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Guide on How to Provide Proper Nutrition For Your Kids. Discover Tips and Tricks on How to Teach Your Kids to Eat HealthyGetting your child or a child that you are looking after to eat healthy can seem like a somewhat impossible task. Kids can be very picky at times and for the most part, vegetables and other healthy foods are not high on their list of preferences. The good news is that it is possible to get your child to eat healthy nu...

Building a Successful Career: Discover the Proven Tactics On How You Can Quickly and Successfully Climb the Ladder of Career Success!What really is a career? A career is a person’s lifetime venture to develop and enhance one’s knowledge, experiences and skills. By this, you are building up all the events in your life to exploit and maximize every opportunity you have to progress in your career path.This audiobook will teach you proven tips and advice on how you can advance ...

Learn to Bounce Back Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Grow Your Grit and Failure Is Never FinalFailure comes in many shapes and forms. It could be failing an exam, losing your business, not getting the promotion you were expecting or a painful marital breakup. Like death and taxes, failure is an inevitable part of life. And it doesn't happen once. We're likely to experience many failures of varying magnitude throughout our lifetime. It's always painful, shameful, frustrating and sometimes, i...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Avalon, the Prince of the Supernatural Community—a society concealed from humans but living among them—is grappling with a sense of impending catastrophe for his people. Relying on ancient legends, Avalon sets out on a quest to find the descendants of a group of women who, as the legend goes, served as mediators between humans and supernaturals.In his search, Avalon discovers Prayer Walker, a woman who believes that lavender can...

The Real DealLife is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the right direction…without a doubt. Check...

The Way to Be HAPPY! Learn Easy to Follow Tips on How to Find Happiness to Live a Longer and More Meaningful Life!There are countless opportunities for us to be happy, but we often pass them by without realizing it’s what we’ve been waiting for all along. Happiness is a choice. You can take measures to make yourself happy, or you can choose to remain in the status quo and continue being unhappy. Happiness can also lead to a longer life. In our quest for happiness, we often tend to ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a culinary journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alpine region and immerse yourself in a world of hearty and comforting cuisine. In Alpine Adventure, discover the gastronomic treasures that span across Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Germany.Indulge in a diverse selection of dishes that celebrate the rich tradition and cultural heritage of this captivating mountainous area. From velvety Swiss cheese fondu...

In her novel "The House in Dormer Forest," Mary Webb crafts a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the English countryside, intricately weaving themes of nature, love, and the human spirit. The prose is imbued with rich, lyrical descriptions that reflect Webb's deep reverence for the natural world. The plot revolves around the lives of its compelling characters, whose struggles and aspirations are poignantly intertwined with their environment, inviting readers into a realm where ...