Download or read book Chasing Serenity written by Eden Butler and published by Eden Butler . This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graduate student Autumn McShane has had her share of heartbreak. She’s been abandoned and betrayed and she lost her beloved mother in a tragic car accident five months ago. That loss damaged her body and fractured her spirit but she’s learning to recover, until her ex-boyfriend returns to town, intent on making her life miserable. Declan Fraser hates her ex as much as Autumn does, but the last thing she needs is to put her trust in the hands of another man, especially one like Declan: his hard body and lulling Irish accent makes more than a few girls weak-kneed. The talented rugby player is rude and sarcastic, with tattooed, muscular arms and a cocky attitude, but he's the only one who can help Autumn win an ill-advised bet that, if lost, could cost her more than she's willing to pay. The reluctant alliance between Declan and Autumn stirs up cravings she doesn't want to admit, but Declan is a hard man to resist. Just when Autumn starts letting down her carefully constructed walls to the sexy bad boy, he betrays her when she needs him most. Autumn suspects Declan has secrets, and she is determined to uncover what drove him away from her, even if that means fraternizing with the enemy. But will the truth return Declan to her arms or add to the scars on her heart?

Download or read book Chasing Serenity A River Rain Novel written by Kristen Ashley and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new novel in her River Rain series… From a very young age, Chloe Pierce was trained to look after the ones she loved. And she was trained by the best. But when the man who looked after her was no longer there, Chloe is cast adrift—just as the very foundation of her life crumbled to pieces. Then she runs into tall, lanky, unpretentious Judge Oakley, her exact opposite. She shops. He hikes. She drinks pink ladies. He drinks beer. She’s a city girl. He’s a mountain guy. Obviously, this means they have a blowout fight upon meeting. Their second encounter doesn’t go a lot better. Judge is loving the challenge. Chloe is everything he doesn’t want in a woman, but he can’t stop finding ways to spend time with her. He knows she’s dealing with loss and change. He just doesn’t know how deep that goes. Or how ingrained it is for Chloe to care for those who have a place in her heart, how hard it will be to trust anyone to look after her… And how much harder it is when it’s his turn.

Download or read book Write Yourself Happy written by Megan Hayes PhD and published by Gaia. This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychologists tell us that writing helps us cope with and recover from depression, anxiety, job loss and even heartbreak. Exciting new research shows that we can flourish further by actively choosing to write about positive emotions. Journalling is a hot trend - for personal expression, creativity, self-actualisation and goal-setting. In Write Yourself Happy, author Megan Hayes shows us how, using positive journalling, we can journal more consciously, writing in a way that engages and promotes our most supportive and life-affirming emotions. This practical workbook demonstrates how to put eight of the most commonly experienced positive emotions - joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, awe and love - to work, helping us not simply to feel better, but to live better. Based on groundbreaking research in positive psychology, and backed up by extensive scientific studies, the book includes practical exercises and case studies to inspire readers to shift their focus, use different words, see the world in a subtly different way - and discover how things go right when we write. Praise for Write Yourself Happy: 'The power of positivity comes together with the power of the pen. It is a mighty force for well-being.' Miriam Akhtar MAPP Author of Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression and What is Post-traumatic Growth? 'Write Yourself Happy is filled with practical, applied and scientifically proven methods - it offers readers a direct path to increase positivity and sustain happiness. It is the perfect resource for optimal wellbeing.' Daniel J Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP Psychologist and author of Character Strengths Matter www.dare2behappy.com 'This book is ideal for anyone who is looking for a creative and uplifting path to happiness. Megan's encouraging tone and fun exercises not only boost your mood but also help you to forge a stronger connection with yourself. I highly recommend the read - and doing each of the writing exercises in it!' Susanna Halonen The Happyologist® and author of Screw Finding Your Passion www.happyologist.co.uk 'Forget the pressure to become a perfectionist Photoshop you. Write Yourself Happy is about easing into a reality that already exists and needs nothing more to bloom than pen on paper. Let the scientifically nuanced and reassuring rhythm of your compassionate Sherpa Megan C Hayes steal you away.' Kristen Truempy, MAPP Creator of the Positive Psychology Podcast www.strengthsphoenix.com 'Megan artfully combines the world of writing with positive psychology producing this guide to 'writing yourself happy'. Written with a delicate balance of scientifically based wellbeing advice alongside an open playfulness that allows the reader to consider and interpret things for themselves. It is thanks to reading this book that my clients, and of course myself, enjoy the many benefits of Positive Journaling.' Samantha Spafford Psychologist and Director of Positive Mind Works www.positivemindworks.co.nz

Download or read book Making the Match A River Rain Novel written by Kristen Ashley and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Making the Match. Decades ago, tennis superstar Tom Pierce and “It Girl” Mika Stowe met at a party. Mika fell in love. Tom was already in love with his wife. As badly as Tom wanted Mika as a friend, Mika knew it would hurt too much to be attracted to this amazing man and never be able to have him. They parted ways for what they thought would be forever, only to reconnect just once, when unspeakable tragedy darkens Mika’s life. Years later, the impossible happens. A time comes when they’re both unattached. But now Tom has made a terrible mistake. A mistake so damaging to the ones he loves, he feels he’ll never be redeemed. Mika has never forgotten how far and how fast she fell when she met him, but Tom’s transgression is holding her distant from reaching out. There are matchmakers in their midst, however. And when the plot has been unleashed to make that match, Tom and Mika are thrown into an international intrigue that pits them against a Goliath of the sports industry. Now they face a massive battle at the same time they’re navigating friendship, attraction, love, family, grief, redemption, two very different lives lived on two opposite sides of a continent and a box full of kittens.

Download or read book Fighting the Pull A River Rain Novel written by Kristen Ashley and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Fighting the Pull. Hale Wheeler inherited billions from his father. He’s decided to take those resources and change the world for the better. He’s married to his mission, so he doesn’t have time for love. There’s more lurking behind this decision. He hasn’t faced the tragic loss of his father, or the bitterness of his parents’ divorce. He doesn’t intend to follow in his father’s footsteps, breaking a woman’s heart in a way it will never mend. So he vows he’ll never marry. But Hale is intrigued when he meets Elsa Cohen, the ambitious celebrity news journalist who has been reporting on his famous family. He warns her off, but she makes him a deal. She’ll pull back in exchange for an exclusive interview. Elsa Cohen is married to her career, but she wants love, marriage, children. She also wants the impossibly handsome, fiercely loyal, tenderhearted Hale Wheeler. They go head-to-head, both denying why there are fireworks every time they meet. But once they understand their undeniable attraction, Elsa can’t help but fall for the dynamic do-gooder. As for Hale, he knows he needs to fight the pull of the beautiful, bold, loving Elsa Cohen, because breaking her would crush him. Reviews for Fighting the Pull: “Fighting the Pull is a scorching, emotional journey between two beautifully flawed characters. Kristen Ashley's writing is as captivating as ever, and she penned an emotional rollercoaster filled with suspense, passion and intense love.” ~ Red Cheeks Reads “Fighting the Pull is a story of betrayal and vengeance, loss and acceptance, greed and jealousy, acceptance and love. The haunting premise is heart breaking, emotional, raw and honest; the characters are tragic, animated and starting to heal; the romance is seductive and spicy.” ~ The Reading Cafe “Compelling from beginning to end, Fighting the Pull was an amazing addition to what has been a strong series and one of my favorite books of the year. I loved it!” ~ Simply Love Books “Hale and Elsa were wonderful. The storyline was entertaining and kept you interested. The writing was fabulous. Totally recommend!” ~ Random Contemplations on Books and Nonsense “I absolutely recommend this story, it’s beautiful and a tearjerker, but overall amazing.” ~ Ellesbooklife

Download or read book Behind the Pitch written by Eden Butler and published by Eden Butler . This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Note: This is a novella told from Declan Fraser's point of view, based on events that take place in "Chasing Serenity." This is a companion piece to that novel and as such, the author recommends reading "Chasing Serenity" before "Behind the Pitch." This is NOT a rehash of Chasing Serenity.* Expat Irish rugby player Declan Fraser only wanted to play the sport he loves. He didn’t want to be stuck in this middle-of-nowhere town at this all too quaint university. He didn’t want his team captain to be an entitled jackass who switched Declan's position on the squad just to make himself look good. And he sure as hell didn’t want to fall in love with graduate student Autumn McShane. Autumn is stubborn, but gorgeous; she bristles at any hint of dependency on anyone or anything, but she’s also a survivor. She’s everything Declan didn’t know he wanted. When Autumn finds herself in the middle of a challenging bet with her ex-boyfriend - who just happens to be the arrogant team captain that Declan hates - he feels honor bound to help her out. But he didn’t expect to fall for her in the process. “Behind the Pitch” reveals the most twisted and erotic thoughts in Declan’s head as he navigates through his on again/off again, frustrating and deeply erotic relationship with Autumn McShane. And lordy, does he have a filthy mind.

Download or read book Dante written by Eden Butler and published by Eden Butler . This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five years ago, Dante Carelli made a deal with the devil… It cost him everything—his brother’s freedom, his family’s trust, and the only woman he ever loved, Kat Harrell. To save him from himself, and his family’s enemies, Dante was hidden away in Italy, regretting his every decision, and praying for a chance to make amends. Now he’s back, and ready to atone for every heart he broke, especially Kat’s. There’s no one Dante won’t take on to free his family from the clutches of the Mafia. But it’s a battle he can’t fight alone. He needs a hacker, someone with skills sharper than his. Someone with grace under fire and ample cunning. He needs Kat. But how can he fight the enemy and still keep her safe? Kat Harrell doesn’t need Dante’s protection. The expert hacker can take care of herself, and the last thing she wants is to be back in Dante’s tangled web. Besides, Dante is the past. There’s nothing left for Kat there. So why does the air thicken every time he’s around her? And how can he still make her laugh and blush like he did when they were kids? But the people they love have wrapped themselves in a knot of danger, and neither Dante nor Kat can unravel it alone. They’ll have to work together to save those they care about--whether they like it or not. Because when you play games with the devil, there are no rules. Only consequences.

Download or read book Thick Love written by Eden Butler and published by Eden Butler . This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★ "Eden Butler demonstrates her understanding of tragedy and human nature through the extraordinarily complex and genuine characters she is able to create." -Kim B, Goodreads ★★★★★ "Miss Butler gave a new definition to the word sexual tension. The build up was incredible, and boy did she deliver!" Ⓐlleskelle He doesn’t ask their names. He doesn’t deserve to know them. Ransom Riley Hale's friends think his life is charmed: first string as a freshman on a championship-winning college football team. A father with two Super Bowl rings. A mother with platinum albums and multiple Grammies under her belt. But that brilliant shine on the surface hides the darkness beneath; it's all Ransom has ever known. Despite the shadows he walked in, once there was a blinding light fracturing the darkness. It brought the promise of hope and happiness. He’d been careless, filled with pride and stupidity and lost that light. Ripped it from the world. Now, the shadows are dimming again. Aly King surges into his life threatening to pull him from the darkness. She is everything Ransom can never be again. Her light feels too warm, promises him that there is more waiting for him beyond the shadows. But the shadows are relentless, resurfacing when he thinks he is safe, and Ransom knows he must keep Aly from them too before he pulls her down into the darkness with him.

Download or read book Thick Thin written by Eden Butler and published by Eden Butler . This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eden Butler's writing is fantastic, poetic, and heartfelt. The type of books you remember. Love her!" Penelope Douglas, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Fall Away Series "Eden Butler has the gift to immerse her readers into plot that, albeit fairly light on steam, is heavy on heart. We fall for the characters, their culture, and their love story. I sincerely look forward to what's next in store with Eden Butler." Allison, The Reading Escapade Book Blog "This series takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will lift you up, let you down, and then cause you to soar up high. Eden writes such emotional, soul binding words that have you turning pages at light speed to continue the journey." Tina, Bookalicious Babes Blog My love was thick. Her faith was thin. Somewhere in the middle is where life found us. I claimed her when I was a boy. I held her until I was a man. She was my first thought every morning, my last smile at night, and a million memories in between. Then one night, with her warmth still lingering on the sheets, Aly King walked away from me, from us, from our life. They say time heals all wounds, but not for me. Not when my heart is empty. Not when there is nothing but a sea of meaningless faces wherever I go. It always comes back to her. Aly needs reminding of how drunk our love made us, before she forgets completely. Before we lose our chance. Before we are irrevocably broken. Read the entire THIN LOVE series: Thin Love (Book 1) My Beloved (Book 2) Thick Love (Book 3) Thick & Thin (Book 4)

Download or read book Wild Fire A Chaos Novella written by Kristen Ashley and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Chaos series… “You know you can’t keep a good brother down.” The Chaos Motorcycle Club has won its war. But not every brother rode into the sunset with his woman on the back of his bike. Chaos returns with the story of Dutch Black, a man whose father was the moral compass of the Club, until he was murdered. And the man who raised Dutch protected the Club at all costs. That combination is the man Dutch is intent on becoming. It’s also the man that Dutch is going to go all out to give to his woman. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Download or read book Wild Wind A Chaos Novella written by Kristen Ashley and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Chaos series… When he was sixteen years old, Jagger Black laid eyes on the girl who was his. At a cemetery. During her mother’s funeral. For years, their lives cross, they feel the pull of their connection, but then they go their separate ways. But when Jagger sees that girl chasing someone down the street, he doesn’t think twice before he wades right in. And when he gets a full-on dose of the woman she’s become, he knows he finally has to decide if he’s all in or if it’s time to cut her loose. She’s ready to be cut loose. But Jagger is all in. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** Reviews for Wild Wind: “This is a love story unlike any I have read before it. 5 terrific stars!” ~ Romance Recs “Only Kristen Ashley could write a novella that is so full of emotion it feels like a massive novel. Wild Wind goes beyond romance and sails straight into epic love.” ~ The Hatters “Wild Wind is everything great about Kristen Ashley. Alpha hero. Fierce heroine. Loads of emotion. The never fading magic of Chaos MC family bond. Her trademark writing style makes you feel every single intense emotion. A fine balance of drama, swoon and steam.” ~ PP’s Bookshelf “The emotions from these two were coming off of the pages and I could feel everything they were.” ~ Millennial Life Crisis Bookshelf “Pure enjoyment on every single page - thank you Kristen Ashley for another beautiful story!” ~ Wicked Reads “Wild Wind is a deep read, emotional with a complex storyline, intriguing, well written, outstanding. A fantastic read, 5 stars.” ~ KDRBCK

Download or read book The Little Red Reader Notes of a Recovery Journey written by Anonymous and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This writing chronicles one person's 36-year journey into the world of recovery not only from their own addiction but from their exposure to other's addiction at a young age, as well. The subsequent writings incorporate three primary paths: The practice of the 12 Steps, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and unconditional positive regard.

Download or read book Reinvented Lives written by Charles Handy and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-eight women, ranging from Anita Roddick and Prue Leith to less well-known names, write their own personal stories which are accompanied by Elizabeth Handy's black and white photographs and an introductory essay by Charles Handy. This generation of women is entering the sixties more healthy, more educated and more energetic than most of their mothers. The subjects in this book provide the models for what has become, for the first time, a new age for many women. Released from most of the cares and responsibilities that accompany midlife for women, they are free to reinvent themselves, to give more time to their career or calling, or to luxuriate in the serenity and friendships that few had time for in the past. Some enter new relationships, some start new careers or go back to study, some find that their work is only now reaching its peak. Many have survived traumas and tragedies, but 'the past is just the prologue' as one of them explains.

Download or read book Rock Chick Rematch A Rock Chick Novella written by Kristen Ashley and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Rock Chick series… In high school, Malia Clark found the man of her dreams. Darius Tucker. But life hits them full in the face way before it ever should. Darius makes a drastic decision to keep his family safe and Malia leaves town with a secret. When Malia returns, she seeks Darius to share all, but Darius finds out before she can tell him. At the same time, she finds out just how much Darius has changed in the years she’s been away. She just refuses to give up on him. Until he forces her hand. Secrets come between Malia and Darius, at the same time Malia has to worry about weird things going on at the law firm where she works, her kid wants a car and she’s stuck in slow-cooker hell. Luckily, her ride or dies have her back. And in the meantime, she might just learn she never should have lost hope in Darius Tucker. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** Reviews for Rock Chick Rematch: "I waited years for this story and it was worth the wait. Darius and Malia are true soulmates, but sometimes love isn't enough. The path these characters take to finding their happily ever after is rocky, gut-wrenching, and so beautiful I'll think about it for years to come. Absolutely stunning five-star read." ~ Audrey Carlan, #1 NYT Bestselling Author “Rock Chick Rematch is all caps DIVINE. I inhaled this story of lost love and love regained. I am so thankful to Kristen Ashley for writing this beautiful book about soulmates who needed to wait for their time. In the end, they find it and a wealth of happiness that will absolutely warm your soul.” ~ Professor Romance “Trust me, if you haven’t read this series, you are missing something life changing.” ~ PP'S BOOKSHELF “Drama, romance, a little danger, action and a drop of crazy Rock Chick action and Hot Bunch deliciousness. Malia and Darius’ romance is pretty epic and I had a blast reading it.” ~ Veronica, Wicked Reads “This story is more than a second chance, it is two soulmates, enduring it all, and getting the life they paused, all that time ago.” ~ Dar Gee Reads “Don’t miss Darius’ book!! Be prepared to want to read all the others, if you haven’t had the pleasure!! After all these years, it’s still one of my favorite series!! Rock On!!” ~ jenjenbookfan

Download or read book Change With Me A With Me in Seattle Novella written by Kristen Proby and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all new novella set in her beloved With Me In Seattle series! Zane Cooper. Hollywood royalty. Fourth generation superstar. He knows what it is to be one of the biggest celebrities in the world. And how lonely that title truly is. When scandal hits, his career hangs in the balance, and Zane flees LA for Seattle, laying low with his newly married best friend. Things will eventually blow over, and he’ll have his life back soon enough. Aubrey Stansfield arrives in Seattle excited to start a new job, and eager to settle into her new home. But when she arrives at her rental, Aubrey’s sure she’s imagining things because the uber sexy Zane Cooper is unpacking in her new bedroom. Thanks to a rental snafu, and unwilling to relocate on such short notice, Aubrey and Zane are thrust into being roommates. Aubrey is about as average as a woman gets, so what could the megastar possibly see in her? She tells herself she’s not interested, despite their undeniable chemistry. But Zane is very persuasive, and soon Aubrey finds herself playing house with the most recognized man on the planet. Deep down, she knows it’s all a fantasy. He’ll head back to his posh lifestyle soon and leave her behind. No way could she fall in love with him. But love doesn’t always follow the rules… **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Download or read book Memories of You A Stark Security Novella written by J. Kenner and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2021-09-06 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark Security series… Hollywood consultant Renly Cooper is fed up with relationships. His recent breakup with a leading lady played out across the tabloids, and the former Navy Seal is more than ready to focus on his new position as an agent at the elite Stark Security agency. He’s expecting international stakes. Instead, his first assignment is to protect one of Damien Stark’s friends from a stalker. A woman who, to his delight, turns out to be one of his closest childhood friends. After a foray into online dating puts tech genius Abby Jones in danger, she needs a bodyguard, and her business partner, Nikki Fairchild Stark, enlists help from Stark Security. When the assigned agent turns out to be her best friend from junior high—and her first crush—she’s thrilled to discover he’s even more delicious now. She hopes one sexy night can turn into more, but Renly is firmly in the friends-with-benefits camp. As the threat to Abby increases, she tries to keep her growing feelings for Renly at bay. But as the sparks between them burn even hotter, can they go from friends to lovers when the first order of business is simply to keep Abby alive? **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** Reviews for Memories of You: “A lovely, steamy quick read in the wonderful Stark world. This has been a delicious little morsel.” - Love Shack Romance “This has the heat that you expect from Ms. Kenner and is an easy and interesting read” - Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer “Another suspenseful romance done with excellence and heart from one of my favorite writers.” - Patricia, Goodreads Reviewer

Download or read book Sharing the Miracle A River Rain Novella written by Kristen Ashley and published by Blue Box Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes a new novella in her River Rain Series... Elsa Cohen has everything she ever wanted. A challenging career. A bicoastal lifestyle. And an amazing man—the kind, loving and handsome Hale Wheeler—who adores her and has asked her to be his wife. She isn’t ready for the surprise news she’s received. And she doesn’t know how to tell Hale. Once Hale discovers that his future has taken a drastic turn, a fear he’s never experienced takes hold. He just doesn’t understand why. Family and friends rally around the couple as they adjust to their new reality, and along the way, more surprises hit the River Rain crew as love is tested and life goes on.