The mask isn't made of silk or paint. It is woven from being perfect, being cheerful, being selfless, and staying quiet. You put it on the moment you realize the world likes the edited version of us better. The authentic woman—the one who is tired, ambitious, angry, and sometimes selfish—is too much for everyday life. So, we create the Persona.The Mask is your shield, but it is also your biggest prison. It keeps the peace in your relationships, but it starts a brutal w...

There are certain wounds you don't remember getting—but you live with their pain every day. You feel it in your chest when conflict arises. You feel it every time you promise yourself, "I'll never be like them," and then hear their voice slip out of your mouth in a moment of frustration. This is inherited trauma: pain you didn't create but somehow became responsible for healing. Breaking the Chains is your guided journey to becoming the healed ancestor your bloodline has been waiting for. ...

They say it’s never too late for a second chance—but what if love itself is ready for a fresh start?Maggie Giles has built a life she loves in the heart of Maplewood Grove, a charming town where gossip flows like sweet tea, and neighbors are more like family. As an artist, Maggie sees beauty in the broken, transforming discarded scraps into breathtaking sculptures. But her carefully crafted independence hides a truth she’d rather not face—sometimes, solitude can fe...

Lily Nelson thought she'd closed the book on love, content with her quiet beachside life in Texas after trading the courtroom for calm. But when Benjamin Myron, a sharp-witted consultant from Chicago, jogs into her life, their shared laughter hints that maybe the heart doesn't retire.In a small seaside town, a chance encounter under the mistletoe at the holiday parade sparks a connection that surprises them both. As festive cheer and a determined matchmaker weave their magic, Lily ...

Hello, Goodbye is a heartfelt collection of poetry that explores the bittersweet moments of farewell and the strength it takes to move on. Through delicate and powerful verses, this book delves into the emotions of letting go—of relationships, dreams, and pieces of ourselves that no longer fit.With raw honesty, each poem reflects on the courage required to face endings and the hope found in new beginnings. Whether you're saying goodbye to a past love, an old version of you...

Even letters can carry a heart away …Carson Valley is a newly developed town, with only one main street and a cluster of ranches and buildings, nothing much in the way of finding someone to have and to hold. Sheriff Russ Burke has been exchanging letters with Eudora ‘Dory’ Gilchrist, but the moment she steps out of the stagecoach and introduces herself face-to-face, he is enthralled by her beauty – and vice versa.They get married in a simple ceremony in the...

In the coastal town of Waterstead, Fern, a talented artist, is seeking refuge from a troubled past. Running from haunting memories, she finds solace in her artwork and teaching at V Studios. But when Elliot, a charming contractor, arrives in town, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Elliot, working on a project for the enigmatic Thatcher, discovers more than just a new home along the picturesque shoreline; he finds a kindred spirit in Fern.As Fern's artwork begins to blossom...

When you choose a solitary life of running a ranch, can you ever let love back into your heart?Includes the entire clean western cowboy romance series, Carson Valley.Sweet ProposalSweet BrideSweet MatrimonySweet CeremonySweet WeddingSweet NewlywedSweet SpouseSweet Wedlock

When you choose a solitary life of running a ranch, can you ever let love back into your heart?Since Travis’ wife passed away, he’s been putting all his time in running a ranch in Wyoming with his brother Cole. Life, however, gets lonely when a man is left alone with his thoughts for too long.When the town Reverend suggests a mail-order bride service, Cole quickly signs Travis up. But his hopes are dashed when Travis doesn’t seem to want to have anything to...

Ester tells us why the worst part about being a comedian are her co-workers, why threesomes in LA would just be a scheduling nightmare and questions if Picasso’s mom criticized his career path too in her debut album, Ester Steinberg: Hebrew School Dropout.

This book sets out to investigate the process of agrarian change from new angles and with new results. It starts on firm ground rather than from abstract economic theory. Upon its initial appearance, it was heralded as "a small masterpiece, which economic historians should read--and not simply quote"--Giovanni Frederico, Economic History Services.The Conditions of Agricultural Growth remains a breakthrough in the theory of agricultural development. In linking ethnography w...

Mike has been Maria Rojas' Guardian Angel for twenty-two years. The day he rescues her from two criminals, he discovers his human past. Fighting evil spirits and keeping Maria safe are no longer his only priorities. Now he must find out who is trying to kill her and how he died, while fighting temptations of the flesh, forcing him to choose Between Heaven and Earth.Maria Rojas, a nursing school student drops out of college the day she buries her mother. Being locked out of her apar...