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Do you constantly worry that people will leave you? Does fear of abandonment drive you to overanalyze texts, seek reassurance, or push away those you want closest? Perhaps you struggle with emotional regulation, people-pleasing, or boundaries, wondering why you can't break free from patterns that no longer serve you. If anxiety clouds your relationships and an inner voice whispers you're "too much" or "not enough," you're holding the exact guide you need.

The Confident Board Member is a modern guide to nonprofit governance that goes beyond rules and roles to focus on the heart of leadership: how you show up, the values you embody, and the behaviors you model in the boardroom. Too often, board members are handed role descriptions or compliance checklists without the tools to translate passion into impact. This book changes that. Grounded in a fresh, behavior- and value-based approach, it empowers you to contribute with clarity, courage, and integrity.

After escaping an abusive marriage, Sonya Rios-Martin is determined to live an independent life. The generous job offer from Taylor Williamson will help her do that. But her unexpectedly strong attraction to model-turned-project-engineer Taylor throws a wrench in her plans. Sonya and Taylor have to figure out how to build a solid foundation—without re-creating the cracks from her last devastating relationship.

You're not broken. You're not cold. You're not incapable of love. You ghost after amazing dates. You find flaws in partners when things get serious. You say "I'm fine" when you're crumbling. Normal relationship expectations feel suffocating. You pride yourself on never needing anyone, yet you're desperately alone. You've been called "emotionally unavailable" and "commitment-phobic"—labels that sting because they contain truth you can't explain. Here's what's really happening: Your nervous system learned that intimacy equals danger. What it learned, it can unlearn.

One of... Buzzfeed's Romance Books To Look Out For In 2023 Paste Magazine's Most Anticipated Contemporary Romance Books of 2023 When a thirty-something American food writer moves to a Scottish village for one year to fulfill her dream of writing a cookbook she finds more than inspiration—she...

She Moves Mountains is crafted for women seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and embrace the fullness of life God offers. This audiobook invites listeners into a space of reflection, growth, and connection with God, providing tools to overcome life’s obstacles and move forward in faith.

Suddenly finding ourselves in the hands of the nefarious Facility—run by my final mate’s father—was enough to make my claws twitch under my skin. The only reason I hadn’t reduced these humans to ribbons of severed flesh was that there was information to uncover, and a swan shifter to find...hopefully alive.

Corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell always pictured herself returning to New Orleans to retire - just not yet. But after her Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there's no better place to figure out a next move than the porch of her plantation-style home. Nestled in the stunning Garden District, the DuPont House has been in Hannah's family for two centuries. With its 18 rooms and two guesthouses, it's far more home than widowed Hannah needs. Still, it could make a wonderful inn, especially if she can convince her friends and former coworkers to join in the venture.

By all accounts, Abby Holden has it all. She's the mother of a beautiful teenager and the wife of a beloved high school football coach. And all it took to achieve her charmed life was her greatest act of betrayal. Coach Ryan can coax his team to victory, but he can't seem to make his wife, Abby, happy. Her struggles with depression have marred their marriage and taken a toll on their daughter, Juliana. Although this isn't the life he's dreamed of, he's determined to heal the rifts in his family.

Sometimes love can take you by surprise. Kara Newell has a big-city life that needs a major shakeup. Her dedication as a social worker is unwavering, yet her heart tells her that there is more to life than just work. Kara gets the push she needs when, shockingly, she inherits a large estate on an island off the South Carolina coast. Now the charming town of Angels Landing awaits her—along with a secret family she never knew she had.

National best-selling author Rochelle Alers gets listeners’ hearts fluttering with this warm contemporary romance. Xavier Eaton is in Charleston, South Carolina, to start a new phase in his life, teaching at a military prep school. The last thing on this ex-Marine’s mind is settling down. But when he walks through the doors of the Sweet Persuasions pastry shop and sees owner Selena Yates, love, it seems, is all he can think about.

At the Vis Ta Vie inn, Reneé and Jean-Paul De La Rue face the daunting decision to close their beloved home for good. They’re not the only ones going through a season of change, though. Their guests include three couples in crisis: Hollywood celebs Leo and Penny are spending their silver anniversary together while on the cusp of divorce. Lucy, a practical-minded therapist, and Henry, an astronomer with his head in the stars, are struggling to find common ground.

What's a superhero to do when his own family sees his powers as unimpressive and he's fifth in line for the throne? Set my sights on getting space married to a hot alien, of course! For science. Ziggy Andromeda is a skinsuit-stealing mercenary who's so far out of my league, he might as well be in another galaxy, but there's nothing I love more than a challenge. And his spaceship has only one bed! Unfortunately, a home planet conspiracy is threatening our besties-with-benefits situationship, along with my dream of putting a Saturn-sized ring on it and locking Ziggy down for good. Rude.

Big City is supposedly the place where dreams come true. As someone just trying to live my life, I can tell you it’s more like a recurring nightmare where dreams get c*ckblocked at every turn. Especially if you’re a supervillain like me. The irony is that I have zero powers, despite coming from purebred villain stock, but try telling that to Big City’s beloved hero, Captain Masculine.

I thought I was living the dream—until the fateful day I found my boyfriend in bed with my boss. As a professional copywriter, it was the tired cliche that hurt me the most. What’s a big city girl to do but pack my bags and go solo on that Grecian cruise I’d booked with my ex? Who needs a man when you have tropical breezes, stunning vistas, and free cocktails with frilly umbrellas? But thanks to a freak storm, I find myself washed ashore on a mysterious Greek Isle inhabited by 12 hotties determined to help me in any way they can.

IRA Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 A Retired CFP’s Guide to Protecting Your Retirement Money By Rochelle Berman One mistake with your IRA could cost you thousands. Are you sure your retirement plan is built to protect you in 2025? Are you 60+ and wondering if your IRA truly works for you, or against you? This short, clear, and practical guide by a retired Certified Financial Planner™ reveals the most common—and costly—mistakes retirees make with their IRAs, and how to avoid them in light of recent tax law changes, including the SECURE Act 2.0. Whether you’re already retired or just ...

When Avery Beckett is proposed to by Jude Masters, a widowed father and the man she loves, it should be a time of great joy. Instead, Avery is on edge. She’s wary of the idea of family, doubtful of happy endings, and too afraid to take the leap. It’s the kind of fear that comes from having secrets. Before Avery commits to a new life, she must reconcile with the one she left behind.

In this small-town romance sure to capture the hearts of Jill Shalvis and Debbie Macomber fans, a surprise baby will convince a big city, career woman to take a chance at finding happiness on the coastal island of Cavanaugh Island. A place to call home . . . In New York City, attorney Devon...

From matchmaking carolers to a festive lights competition, four bestselling authors explore the magic of the holidays in these heartwarming small towns. The Perfect Christmas by Carolyn Brown Rugged cowboy Landon Griffin can't help being smitten by single mom Dixie Boudreaux and her baby girl...

A sweet'n'spicy collection of bonus tales, first shared on Patreon and featuring the guys and gals (and nonbinary aliens) from the superhero x villain MM+ (& FF!) romance series, Villainous Things (along with the MCs of the Villains in Space spin-off series)!