Trauma's Worth by Dr. Heather Sieben Bell is an unflinching, deeply personal reflection on strength, trauma, and the lifelong journey to self-worth. Heather chronicles her experiences with abandonment, loss, and repeated patterns of unhealthy attachment, rooted in childhood and compounded by life's ruthless trials. From the trauma of her birth, where initial detachment shaped her struggles with connection, to the dissolution of her marriage and betrayals by those closest to her, Heather re...

Fifteen of North Carolina’s finest writers reimagine and reclaim the stories of the ghosts who have haunted all corners of the state.North Carolina ain’t what it once was: forests and fields have given way to suburbs and vacation homes, textile mills to high tech, tobacco farms to tourism. That doesn’t mean, though, that the ghosts of the Old North State have gone away.In this anthology, readers might glimpse some of the ghostly apparitions, headless fiends...

Her desperate decision during World War II changed everything. Now, 70 years later, her secret is unraveling.At ninety years old, Audrey Thorpe still lives in a historic mansion on palm-tree-lined Victory Drive, determined to retain her independence. But when her health begins to fade, her family hires a part-time caregiver, Laurel. The two women seem to bond—until Audrey disappears. Unbeknownst to Laurel, Audrey has harbored a secret for 70 years, since her time a...

"Not only are the dishes in Vegan 101: A Vegan Cookbook so impressive that they rock the kitchen, they are easy-peasy to prepare—even for a big eater but cooking dunce like me!"—Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA.Now more than ever people are choosing to make vegan meals part of their regular rotation. But with so many vegan cookbooks and blogs available, knowing exactly how to start can be challenging. Vegan 101: A Vegan Cookbook is your crash-cou...

After Sadie’s son, Mark, is gone, she doesn’t have much use for other people, including her husband. The last person she wants to see is Tinley Greene, who shows up claiming she’s pregnant with Mark’s baby.Sadie knows Tinley must be lying because Mark was engaged and never would have betrayed his fiancée. So she refuses to help, and she doesn’t breathe a word about it to anybody. But in a small, southern town like Garnet, nothing stays secret for long.Once Sadie starts piec...

Put into action, instructional frameworks help teachers locate their current level of fluency, focus on the key dimensions of professional judgment, and take their practice to the next level. Discover how to accelerate teacher growth by taking the “insider’s view” of practice, articulating key dimensions of professional judgment to create clear growth pathways for teachers at every level of fluency.Teacher leaders, administrators, and instructional coaches will gain a repli...

A female ghostwriter is recruited to be the face of the bestselling novel in the country, secretly written by a man.Luci Santana believes in love, especially when it comes to books. Since being forced to give up her apartment, she’d love to get out of her over-involved family’s backyard she-shed and resuscitate her life. She’s given a chance to supercharge her career when she’s recruited to be the face of the country’s bestselling novel.The romance book sec...

he biggest prank could be falling in love…In this San Francisco neighborhood, a kiss at sunset means you might find your true love. Two best friends are about to find out if the legend is real.Dylan Reyes believes the sunset kiss legend is nothing more than a tourist attraction. He's a big fan of exit plans, science and health insurance. But since the last time his best friend Charley was in the city, he hasn't stopped thinking about her naked. One night, and a realistic dr...

From the bestselling series...When his secret baby is unexpectedly dropped off at his ranch, Beau Stephens asks his best friend, Lucy, to be his temporary nanny.Becoming a single dad overnight was certainly not part of confirmed bachelor Beau’s plans. Neither was becoming someone’s husband, but when an old fling claims he’s a father, he’s determined to do the right thing.Lucy’s plans to leave for Seattle and start a new life come to a screeching hal...

He's the best man and his runaway bride is the maid of honor.Nashville-based musician and part-time cowboy Jackson Carver is back in his small town of Stone Ridge, Texas for the wedding of his older brother. Caught in forced proximity with a matchmaking granny and his ex, it isn't long before Jackson and Eve are revisiting tender feelings that never died.But if Eve won't reveal her secret, it may be goodbye all over again for these two star-crossed lovers.

All 8 of the bestselling books! Contains 6 full-length books and 2 novellas in the bestselling Starlight Hill small town series.From All of Me to Only You, fans of small-town romance will enjoy these quirky, humorous, and downright sexy books. A charming collection for fans of Robyn Carr and Susan Mallery.Reviews:* When this anthology came along, I HAD to read it. I was not disappointed and the price was perfect.* Each story will touch your heart, from Diane...

Reality TV comes to the woman-scarce town of Stone Ridge, Texas and nothing will ever be the same…The men of Stone Ridge are finally getting what they want…more women!A cowboy born and bred, Sean Henderson is always willing to help a neighbor in need. Throw in a small town contest in which he's "forced" to date dozens of gorgeous women at once, and fine, you've twisted his arm. Ladies: meet Mr. Cowboy.But what he doesn't expect is for a woman from h...