Download or read book Rage Against the Minivan written by Kristen Howerton and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Howerton writes unflinchingly about what it means to be raising children in today’s world and how to liberate ourselves from the myth of perfect motherhood.”—Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed and Love Warrior, founder of Together Rising In this smart and subversively funny memoir, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood and challenges the idea that there’s a “right” way to raise kids. Recounting her successes, trials, mishaps, and hard-won wisdom, this mother of four advocates for letting go of the expectations, the guilt, and the endless race to be the perfect parent to the perfect child in the perfect family. This book is for ● the parent who loves their kids like crazy but feels like parenting is making them crazy, too ● the parent who said “I will never . . .” and now they have ● the parent who looks like they have it all together but feels like a hot mess on the inside ● the parent who looks like a hot mess on the outside, too ● the parent who asks Am I good enough? Doing enough? Doing it right? What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with these children? Are they eighteen yet? With her signature blend of vulnerability, sarcasm, and insight, Howerton shares her unexpected journey from infertility to adoption to pregnancy to divorce to dealing with the shock and awe of raising teens. As a mom of a multiracial family and as a marriage and family therapist, she tackles the thorny issues parents face today, like hard conversations about racism, disciplining other people’s kids, the reality of Dad Privilege, and (never) attaining that elusive work/life balance. Rage Against the Minivan is a permission slip to let it go and allow yourself to be a “good enough” parent, focused on raising happy, kind, loving humans.

Download or read book Back in the Game written by Erin Kern and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHEN YOU PLAY FOR LOVE, YOU PLAY FOR KEEPS Stella Davenport wasn't made for small-town life. Sure, teaching ballet in Blanco Valley, Colorado, is great, but she longs for the chance to perform in a big city. Stella swore she'd never let anything get in the way of her dream--until sexy, broad-shouldered Brandon West walks back into her life. Stella is determined to resist him, even if arguing with Brandon is sexier than any foreplay. For Brandon, it's always been just him and his son, Matt. Knowing that love only leads to heartbreak, he isn't looking to expand his family any time soon. Stella, with her long, gorgeous legs and infectious laugh, is a breath of fresh air he didn't even know he'd been missing. But when she's offered her dream job in Chicago, will he be willing to put his heart on the line?

Download or read book More Than Just a Pretty Face written by Syed M. Masood and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, this sweetly funny coming-of-age story is about falling in love, family expectations, and being a Renaissance Man. Danyal Jilani doesn't lack confidence. He may not be the smartest guy in the room, but he's funny, gorgeous, and going to make a great chef one day. His father doesn't approve of his career choice, but that hardly matters. What does matter is the opinion of Danyal's longtime crush, the perfect-in-all-ways Kaval, and her family, who consider him a less than ideal arranged marriage prospect. When Danyal gets selected for Renaissance Man, a school-wide academic championship, it's the perfect opportunity to show everyone he's smarter than they think. He recruits the brilliant, totally-uninterested-in-him Bisma to help with the competition, but the more time Danyal spends with her...the more he learns from her...the more he cooks for her...the more he realizes that happiness may be staring him right in his pretty face. In this young adult debut full of depth and heart, author Syed M. Masood will have readers laughing, sighing, tearing up, and shouting "YES!" at the top of their lungs.

Download or read book Jailbird written by Caro Savage and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***When you’re working undercover the smallest mistake can cost you your life. 'A riveting read full of tension and suspense with a vivid cast of characters and an enticing plot.' *Heather Burnside ** Detective Constable Bailey Morgan has been out of the undercover game since her last job went horribly wrong, leaving her with scars inside and out. When her colleague Alice is found dead whilst working deep cover in a women’s prison, Bailey steps in to replace her. Working alone, Bailey embarks on a dangerous journey through the murky underbelly of the prison and soon discovers that Alice’s death was part of a spate of brutal murders. Surrounded by prison officers, criminals and lowlifes, the slightest mistake could cost Bailey her life. *Heart-stopping and gripping. Perfect for the fans of hit TV shows such as *Line of Duty, Orange is the New Black and *Bad Girls. {::}## **What readers are saying about *Jailbird: 'Fast paced and addictive.' *Ross Greenwood 'I have nothing negative at all to say about this book. I can’t wait for the next book from this author as she has extreme talent.' 'Flows well, extremely good plot! One of the best reads of the year. HIGHLY recommend!!!' 'Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are fascinating and I couldn't tear myself away. Highly recommended.' 'This one is a sure winner!' 'I was literally on the edge of my seat reading this book.' 'I was totally engrossed in this book.' ***

Download or read book The Kaiju Preservation Society written by John Scalzi and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm, human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society who have found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book An Officer and Her Gentleman written by Amy Woods and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returning home from war is hard—but she may just find some peace with a small-town dog trainer and a new four-footed friend . . . Readjusting to civilian life has been a struggle for former army medic Avery Abbott. Home in Peach Leaf, Texas, for two years now, she still struggles with her worsening PTSD. And then a shaggy mutt named Foggy—and a devastatingly handsome dog trainer named Isaac Meyer—change everything. From the moment Isaac finds beautiful Avery scared and shaking on a country road, suffering from a heartbreaking flashback, he feels a connection to her he can’t explain. Is it her bruised and battered heart? Her easy affection for the therapy dog he finds to help her? Isaac is unsure, but he vows to help her rebuild her life. What he doesn’t expect is that the sensitive veteran he has rescued is going to rescue his own heart right back . . . “Woods’ latest Peach Leaf, Texas novel is enlightening, joyful and heartbreaking . . . The handling of returning veterans’ issues plus the heroine’s falling in love with man and dog are unforgettable.”—RT Book Reviews

Download or read book Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum written by Georgia Madden and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful hubbie? Tick. Facebook-worthy baby? Tick. Bikini-body six weeks after giving birth? Um ... not so much. Fashion PR exec Ally Bloom got her happy ending. Okay, her marriage might be showing the odd crack, her battleaxe mother-in-law might have come to stay, and she might not be the yummy mummy she'd imagined, but it's nothing a decent night's sleep and a firm commitment to a no-carb diet won't fix. But when Ally returns to work and finds she'll be reporting to a 22-year-old airhead, she decides to turn her back on life as a professional fashionista and embrace her inner earth mama instead. So it's out with the Louboutins and champagne and in with the sensible flats and coffee mornings with the Mummy Mafia. From attending her first grown-up dinner party only to discover that placenta is top of the menu to controlling her monster crush on local playgroup hottie Cameron, Ally must find her feet in the brave new world of the stay-at-home mum. ‘Sharp and funny, Madden’s novel captures the realities of new-mummyhood. The perfect nap-time read, and by nap I mean wine.’ —Meg Mason, author of Say It Again in a Nice Voice ‘[A] hilarious satire about modern motherhood’ —Practical Parenting ‘Nothing wrong with extreme exaggeration in pursuit of a good laugh. I'd love to see Madden doing stand-up.’ —Country Style ‘Slick, smart and skilful’ —Debbish ‘Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum is a highly enjoyable read that reads like The Devil Wears Prada, but with dirty nappies and Happy Mummies groupies and the odd piece of fashion advice. 4⁄5 stars.’ —Never Ending Bookshelf ‘Every now and then I read a book and I think, “Damn, I wish I wrote that!” That’s totally how I feel about Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum. I’m only half way through, but her novel is already so witty, entertaining and ... relatable ... it’s so nice to read a funny book that chronicles the joys of motherhood in such a humorous and honest way.’ —Summer Land ‘Confessions of a Once Fashionable Mum will make you giggle as you fly through the pages. I enjoyed it so much, I binge read it and knocked it over in a day.’ —Woogsworld ‘If you are looking for a book to escape into under some bubbles, either in the bath or the champagne variety, this is a good one as it is easy to read, actually funny and allows you to voyeuristically follow the misadventures of someone far more disorganised and vague than yourself.’ —Wellington Times Georgia Madden is an interiors journalist and a frequent contributor to a range of home and lifestyle magazines in Australia and the UK. She lives in Sydney.

Download or read book MEMES Ultimate Funny Memes Collection 2024 For Legends written by Memes Lad and published by Memes Lad. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 1409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Check out this HUGE collection of the funniest memes EVER! There is NO BETTER WAY to Waste some time than by looking at specially curated memes! Enjoy!

Download or read book Halcyon written by Rio Youers and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of End Times and Point Hollow comes a new thriller, Rio Youers's Halcyon HALCYON is the answer for all Americans who want to escape, but paradise isn't what it seems. A beautiful island in the middle of Lake Ontario—a self-sustaining community made up of people who want to live without fear, crime, or greed. Halcyon is run by Valerie Kemp, aka Mother Moon, benevolent and altruistic on the outside, but hiding an unimaginable darkness inside. She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of Glam Moon, a place of eternal beauty and healing. And she believes the pathway there can only be found at the end of pleasure. On the heels of tragedy, Martin Lovegrove moves his family to Halcyon. A couple of months, he tells himself, to retreat from the chaos and grind. He soon begins to suspect there is something beneath Halcyon’s perfect veneer and sets out to discover the truth—however terrible it might be—behind the island and its mysterious founder, Mother Moon.

Download or read book Darling written by K. Ancrum and published by Imprint. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teen girl finds herself lost on a dangerous adventure in this YA thriller by the acclaimed author of The Wicker King and The Weight of the Stars—reimagining Peter Pan for today’s world. On Wendy Darling’s first night in Chicago, a boy called Peter appears at her window. He’s dizzying, captivating, beautiful—so she agrees to join him for a night on the town. Wendy thinks they’re heading to a party, but instead they’re soon running in the city’s underground. She makes friends—a punk girl named Tinkerbelle and the lost boys Peter watches over. And she makes enemies—the terrifying Detective Hook, and maybe Peter himself, as his sinister secrets start coming to light. Can Wendy find the courage to survive this night—and make sure everyone else does, too? Acclaimed author K. Ancrum has re-envisioned Peter Pan with a central twist that will send all your previous memories of J. M. Barrie’s classic permanently off to Neverland. An Imprint Book

Download or read book Harlequin Special Edition April 2016 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Michelle Major and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: FORTUNE'S SPECIAL DELIVERY The Fortunes of Texas: All Fortune's Children by Michelle Major British playboy Charles Fortune Chesterfield doesn't think he'll ever settle down. That is, until he runs into a former girlfriend, Alice Meyers, whose adorable baby looks an awful lot like him… HOW TO LAND HER LAWMAN The Bachelors of Blackwater Lake by Teresa Southwick April Kennedy is tired of being the girl Will Fletcher left behind. When he fills in as the town sheriff for the summer, she plans to make him fall for her, then dump him. But Cupid has other plans for them both. AN OFFICER AND HER GENTLEMAN Peach Leaf, Texas by Amy Woods Army medic Avery Abbott is suffering from severe PTSD—and she needs assistance, stat! Thanks to dog trainer Isaac Meyer and Avery's rescue pup, Foggy, Avery may have found the healing she requires—and true love. Look for Harlequin Special Edition's February 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family!

Download or read book Rescued Hearts written by Amy Woods and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings. Sometimes you need a helping paw… An Officer and Her Gentleman by Amy Woods Home in Peach Leaf, Texas, former army medic Avery Abbott struggles with her worsening PTSD. And then a shaggy mutt named Foggy—and devastatingly handsome dog trainer Isaac Meyer—change everything. Isaac is determined to help Avery rebuild her life. But he doesn’t expect the sensitive veteran he rescued to rescue his own heart right back… His Rodeo Sweetheart by Pamela Britton After serving in the army, veterinarian Ethan McCall isn’t sure where he belongs. Helping Claire Reynolds with a military dog rescue at her ranch seems as good a place to be as any. Ethan’s happy to lend the single mom a hand, but his heart is damaged goods. And Claire has scars of her own. But the two can’t deny their attraction forever…

Download or read book Shifters of Rawr County Books 4 7 written by Sophie Stern and published by Sophie Stern. This book was released on with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He has the heart of a lion, but the mouth of a liar. Experience shapeshifters, fake relationships, laughs, and spice in this 4-book collection featuring stories from Rawr County. Each book features a fake relationship trope, secrets, lies, and of course, a happily-ever-after. Books include: The Wolf's Pretend Mate The Tiger's Pretend Husband The Dragon's Fake Fiancee The Red Panda's Fake Mate 4 - The Wolf's Pretend Mate Daphne has had her heart set on being Alpha ever since she was a little cub. Everything she's done has been to prepare her for taking over the Rawr County Wolf Pack. She knows she's going to be a fair and wonderful leader, but when the pack elders hit her with a leadership requirement, she's caught off guard. She has to get MARRIED? She doesn't even have time to date! How is she going to find a husband? Fletcher is the kind of guy who never turns down a dare. He especially doesn't turn down a dare from curvy, luscious women he meets in bars. When one particularly adorable woman dares him to marry her, he thinks it's a joke, but when he wakes up married to the wolf Alpha the next day, he realizes he just might be in over his head. Will the pack accept Fletcher as Daphne's mate? Will they suspect their marriage isn't exactly legit? And who in the pack seems determine to sabotage Daphne's rule as leader? 5 - The Tiger's Pretend Husband She needs protection that only he can offer. Darla isn't exactly a tiny person. In fact, she's more than a person. She's a tiger shifter. Still, her kitty-cat claws are no match for the people who are hunting her. She crossed the wrong people one too many times, and now they're after her. But Darla has a plan. What she needs, more than anything else, is protection. What she wants, more than anything else, is Kapono. Will he agree to marry her to keep her safe? He may be able to protect her body, but can he protect her heart? 6 - The Dragon's Fake Fiancee Cosmo has been living in Rawr County for the last 10 years because he hates himself and wants to be miserable. Dragon Isle was no good for him. Everyone there was too happy and joyful. A dragon like him deserves to be unhappy. When his family tries to set him up with a childhood friend to date, he blurts out a lie: he's engaged. It's not true. But when they surprise him with an unexpected visit, he grabs his nearest employee, Athena, and introduces her as his fiancée. What could possibly go wrong? 7 - The Red Panda's Fake Mate Jennifer lives alone. She works alone. She travels alone. Everything in her life is centered around that solitude. She doesn't do well with crowds or groups of people, so she's chosen a job where she can work by herself without being distracted. When her boss requests her presence on a company retreat that could lead to an incredible promotion, she realizes she needs to make herself seem as mature, well-rounded, and stable as possible. What better way than by bringing her mate along? The problem is that Jennifer doesn't have a mate. Red pandas are notorious for living on their own or in very, very small groups, and she doesn't exactly have a list of boyfriends on call. When a chance encounter leads to the perfect opportunity to claim a fake mate as her own, Jennifer doesn't resist. After all, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Download or read book The Dragon s Fake Fianc e written by Sophie Stern and published by Sophie Stern. This book was released on with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmo has been living in Rawr County for the last 10 years because he hates himself and wants to be miserable. Dragon Isle was no good for him. Everyone there was too happy and joyful. A dragon like him deserves to be unhappy. When his family tries to set him up with a childhood friend to date, he blurts out a lie: he's engaged. It's not true. But when they surprise him with an unexpected visit, he grabs his nearest employee, Athena, and introduces her as his fiancée. What could possibly go right?

Download or read book You Can t F ck Up Your Kids written by Lindsay Powers and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cribsheet meets The Sh!t No One Tells You in this no-holds-barred, judgment-free parenting guide that sets the record straight on every hot-button parenting topic by longtime journalist and founder of the viral #NoShameParenting movement. What if you could do more for your kids, by doing a whole lot less? Parenting today has become a competitive sport, and it seems that everyone is losing. From the very moment that little line turns blue, parents-to-be find themselves in a brave new world where every decision they make is fraught, every action they take is judged, and everything they do seems to be the wrong thing. Formula feed? Breast is best. Breastfeed in public? That’s indecent. Cry it out? You’re causing permanent harm to your child. Don’t sleep train? Your child will never learn to sleep on his or her own. Stay home? You’re setting a bad example for your kids. Go back to work? Don’t you love your kids more than your job? Lindsay Powers—former editor-in-chief of Yahoo! Parenting, creator of the #NoShameParenting movement, and mom of two—is here to help parents everywhere breathe a collective sigh of relief. This laugh-out-loud funny, accessible, and reassuring book sets the record straight on all of the insane conflicts that parents face—from having a glass of wine while pregnant to sleep training, childcare, feeding, and even sex after baby. Drawing on the latest research and delivered in a relatable, comforting voice, You Can’t F*ck Up Your Kids demonstrates that it is possible to take the stress out of parenting and sit back and enjoy the ride.

Download or read book Cowboy Kind of Spark written by Becca Turner and published by Becca Turner. This book was released on with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassidy Bradwell becomes a single mother-to-be after her ex-boyfriend's untimely death. Offering support in her grief is Easton Bell, her longtime friend and her ex's brother, who's secretly loved Cassidy for years. However, when Easton's dying father's last wish is for them to marry, their lives become entangled in a web of emotions. Easton's hidden love for Cassidy clashes with the guilt of hiding his brother's secret. When his father dies suddenly, Cassidy and her unborn baby are the only things helping him hold himself together. On the verge of revealing her true feelings for him, Cassidy discovers the truth about the night his brother died, shaking the foundation of her relationship with Easton. Facing broken trust and fearing a repeat of heartbreak, Cassidy must decide whether to let go of the past and embrace the future that might await her and Easton. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

Download or read book 101 Engineer Jokes for Engineers written by Elias Hill and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally a joke book for engineers! This humorous 101 Engineer Jokes for Engineers book was created specifically for a person with a scientific and mathematical mind who can appreciate a little smart added to their humor. This book examines the frustrations of project work, dealing with inept co-workers, the struggles of engineering school and silly math and science puns. Who else but engineers could appreciate jokes about an omelet and pie? Oops, we mean an ohmlet and pi. Get this funny 101 Engineer Jokes for Engineers today for yourself or an engineer you know. Makes a great gift for that hard to shop for enginerd!