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1939, India. Bindu holds her baby close, listening to the monsoon raging outside. She tries to hide her tears behind her sari as she hands her baby into a stranger’s arms, wondering if she will ever see her child again. When their small savings run out, Bindu reluctantly accepts an offer of marriage from the landlord’s entitled and often unpredictable son. In return, he promises to provide medical care for her beloved grandmother, but alone in a world she doesn’t understand, Bindu is desperately lonely. She soon finds solace in writing recipes and creating new spice mixes.

Our physical habits—of sensation, posture, and movement—reflect implicit knowledge of our histories of trauma, relationships, and resources, as well as our future possibilities. However, this wealth of information often eludes our awareness. The intention of the somatic practices in this card deck is to experientially illuminate the innate and unique knowledge that resides in our bodies, and to nurture a more deeply embodied connection with ourselves, others, and the world.

Smart, attractive, and fueled by wide-eyed optimism, Poppy Mortimer leaves rainy England to start a new life—and find the perfect man—in exotic Australia. Surely somewhere out there, a Chris Hemsworth impersonator is just waiting to whisk her off her feet and show her the real charms of "Down Under". But as Poppy launches into 28 dates, ranging from the outright hysterical to borderline traumatic, it becomes clear she’s going to have to kiss a few frogs—assuming she doesn’t croak first.

Actress Wendy Knight thought her life was finally turning around. But when her ex came back into the picture, he wanted to take all of that away from her and more...and then she disappeared. Scriptwriter Angie Bearing longs to write something deeper than daytime soaps. When the plot for a new thriller comes to her, she doesn't question it. At least until she discovers an uncanny resemblance between her story and the unsolved disappearance of an actress named Wendy.

After a summer spent with her aunt Dee in tiny Elsbury, Louisiana, former Chicago princess Libby Gentry traded in her old life for a new one with the Southern Casanova Blaine Crabtree. But just when she thinks things are changing for the better, old girlfriends of Blaine's start coming back into the picture, and not a single one of them are friendly or bad on the eyes. Combine the worry of passing her first semester at St. Joseph Community College and sponsoring her tomboy cousin in cotillion and Libby can barely keep up.

Big, beautiful woman Bree is sick of trying to look for a man. After several disastrous attempts, she gives it one last go, with an online dating agency called Full Moon Flings, which claims to have real werewolves amongst its user base. Bree is sceptical, but loves the fact that all the men seem to be looking for real women, not stick-thin models. Her initial excitement dwindles when not a single man responds. Several days later, she comes home to find a man waiting for her in her living room. He claims to be a real werewolf.

The first book in the series, The BBW Submissive, is a graphic erotica short about a 34-year-old, very full-figured woman named Mary, who falls for her neighbor Jack. Jack is into extreme domination, and requires an open relationship with fertility submission. Can Mary handle him?

In a dystopian future, cities surrounded by glass bubbles promise safety from diseases. Martina, a sixteen-year-old from Colombia, struggles to support herself and her younger brother after the death of their parents. Especially with the rising cost of mandatory medications. But when Martina spots a figure outside the safety of the bubble without a hazmat suit, her steadfast faith in their refuge is thrown into disarray. She worries for her brother’s safety. She can’t bear to lose him too. She’s determined to find the truth lurking beyond their sanitized sanctuary and ensure his protection.

After being raised in an evangelical home, graduating from a Christian college, spending three years in training to be a missionary, and giving birth to four daughters, the last thing Alisha Roth expected for her life was a divorce. Yet, in 2020, she found herself signing papers. She felt shattered, shamed, and very, very alone. Despite the high rate of divorce among Christians, many women experiencing it find little support or even sympathy in the church. As a result, a process that is already disorienting, scary, and isolating can feel even more so.

Step beyond the lamplight and into the gilded darkness of a vanished world. Ghost Stories from the Gilded Age is a classic ghost story anthology featuring eerie tales by female authors who defied convention—Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, and more. Narrated by an all-star ensemble of Audie, SOVAS, and One Voice award winners and nominees, this haunting audiobook collection blends Gothic elegance with supernatural unease.

Meet Rufus — the brave, clever, and loveable police dog who’s always ready to help! In this rhyming story, young listeners follow Rufus and his handler Hugh as they patrol the town, sniff out clues, and stop a sneaky thief. But when something doesn’t feel quite right, Rufus must trust his nose and alert the team before it’s too late! With its cheerful rhymes and gentle themes of bravery, teamwork, and doing what’s right, Rufus the Police Dog is a heartwarming tale that kids will want to listen to again and again.

Trash Can Terry is a period fiction book in the late 80s and early 90s. It is a story of a budding romance between Lucas and Autumn. As their love evolves, they receive wisdom and guidance from an unlikely person, a local homeless man called Trash Can Terry. Their empathy and genuine concern for Terry is pure.

Ethan and Ellie Johnson are siblings, next-door neighbors in the same house, and total opposites in every possible way. He’s loud, messy, and glued to his soccer cleats. She’s precise, graceful, and lives for ballet. They can’t spend five minutes together without arguing—until one morning, their mom decides she’s had enough. With a mysterious burst of magic and one very pointed lesson in empathy, Ethan and Ellie wake up in each other’s bodies—and lives.

Sixteen-year-old Annie Montague has another chance at living a normal life after a tragic car accident paralyzed her and killed her best friend. A new, never before done in the U.S., operation involves graphing her head on another woman’s body. Annie is willing to try anything to leave the mundane confides of her hospital room where she either stares at the ceiling, the hallway, or the floor tiles. She doesn’t feel anything from the neck down, but her memories remind her of everything she’s left behind.

Forbidden is a sizzling tale of a young woman’s determination to get who she wants, no matter the consequences. Featuring an older, possessive alpha male, an attraction that threatens to consume them both, and baby-making themes—all with a sweet HEA.

When a savvy businesswoman returns to her family ranch in Montana, she’s forced to face her first love and a decade-old murder investigation. With her legacy on the line, a dangerous game of deception unfolds—one that could cost her everything, including her life.

A beautiful, mid-aged woman grieving the loss of her husband of 16 years, she thought the best chapters of her life were behind her. That is, until she meets Dom—a handsome, mysterious stranger who turns her world upside down. The chemistry between them is undeniable from the start. Passion ignites. Walls come down. But as desire deepens, secrets begin to surface.

Asher is the star Quarterback, and he needs Betty to be wet, willing, and ready to relieve his stress after his games. She’s so eager to be used by him, no matter how filthy his desires are. On the hotel balcony, they perform an exhibitionist show for the voyeuristic cameras recording their every move. The whole world is watching as she screams out his name and he fills her with his potent seed.

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters—perfect for sharing or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.

When the Five see a page ripped from a book, they are soon on the case to find the culprit. But first, there are cakes to be baked and money to be raised for their local library! Will the Five solve the mystery and save the library? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters - perfect for shared listening or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.