Astrid Fells, meticulous and passionate about restoring forgotten beauty, believed her perfectly orchestrated dinner party marked a fresh start. Twelve guests gathered in the resurrected kitchen of her century-old Portland craftsman: old friends, new acquaintances, and one enigmatic stranger. As the grandfather clock chimed 9:13, Astrid’s vision of a perfect evening shattered.The world shimmered, resetting. Appetizers vanished, music restarted, conversations rewound. At first, Astr...

Wild Flowers of Deseret by Augusta Joyce Crocheron is a deeply personal and evocative poetry collection that captures the beauty and complexities of 19th-century life in California and Utah. Through her poetry, Crocheron offers readers an intimate glimpse into her world—one filled with profound admiration for nature, cherished memories of friends and family, and the experiences of being a pioneer woman in the Utah Territory as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Songs and Flowers of the Wasatch is a stunning poetry collection published for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, featuring the works of some of the most accomplished and successful Latter-day Saint women of the late 19th century. These poets—scholars, activists, and pioneers—came together to celebrate the natural wonders of the Utah Territory, capturing its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultural life through verse.This collection is not only a literary achievem...

Small town secrets, big time heartache…Paige Fogarty never believed Liebe Falls’ golden boy, Sterling Roy, could want a No Good Fogarty, but one magical night, they kissed-ruining her already murky reputation. Fifteen years later, she’s still reviled, now as a professional accountant auditing Roy Furnishings. It’s a daunting task even before she’s forced to work with him.Sterling made a fool of himself over Paige once. Never again....

Her bombshell: “I’m pregnant.”His demand: “Marry me…”Painfully insecure and media-shy heiress Pia is duty-bound to marry well. So illegitimate Angelo is completely unsuitable husband material. Yet this irresistible Spanish tech tycoon seduces Pia with an evening of bliss…that leaves her pregnant!Pia can’t afford a scandal, but Angelo wants to publicly claim his heir. Now to control the headlines, Pia must wed the only man who has e...

Incorporate economic moat analysis for profitable investingWhy Moats Matter is a comprehensive guide to finding great companies with economic moats, or competitive advantages. This book explains the investment approach used by Morningstar, Inc., and includes a free trial to Morningstar's Research.Economic moats—or sustainable competitive advantages—protect companies from competitors. Legendary investor Warren Buffett devised the economic moat conce...

I am beauty. I am grace. And yes, I will also punch you in the fucking face.I never wanted to be a killer. Not until my entire family was slaughtered. Now, though? Now, killing is what I live for. And I've gone so far down my path for vengeance that there's no going back.I made a deal with a demon, and I liked it.The power that comes with demon possession is heady. The more I use it, the more addicted I become even if it does come with a little catc...

Economic moats, referring to the advantages a company has over its competitors, are competitive structures that help great companies continue to be great investments. Stock in a company with a wide economic moat is usually a much safer investment.This book will: Introduce Morningstar's approach to investing Establish the difference between business quality and undervalued stocks Explain economic moat and its network effect, cost benefits, and efficient scales Discuss industry standards for...

Will fabled objects of myth be enough to defend their emerald isle?The mystical Tuatha Dé Danann walked the hills of ancient Ireland long before the first Rí, or king, ever ruled the land. Before they stepped back to make way for mankind, they left behind objects of incredible power that would reveal themselves when most needed. When invaders from the North arrive, it feels like the moment that has long been foretold has finally come.Deidre, the daughter of...

**“Deliciously macabre and utterly decadent.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the RipperIn this dark and twisty feminist historical mystery, a teenage girl starts a new life as a grave robber but quickly becomes entangled in a murderer's plans.**Soon after her best friend Kitty mysteriously dies, orphaned seventeen-year-old Molly Green is sent away to live with her "aunt." With no relations that she knows of, Molly ...

Bound by Their Nine-Month ScandalHer bombshell: “I’m pregnant.”His demand: “Marry me…”Painfully insecure and media-shy heiress Pia is duty-bound to marry well. So illegitimate Angelo is completely unsuitable husband material. Yet this irresistible Spanish tech tycoon seduces Pia with an evening of bliss…that leaves her pregnant!Pia can’t afford a scandal, but Angelo wants to publicly claim ...

A lost child. A broken marriage. A ticking time bomb.Karen will do anything for her eight-year-old daughter Scarlett, even holding together a marriage that is way past broken. So when she disappears from their rural home, Karen is one hundred percent focused on a single goal: finding her little girl as soon as possible.But time is of the essence, because Scarlett is profoundly deaf and would live in utter silence if it wasn't for her high-tech hearing aids....