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Gwen Elsmere fell in love with Sebastian Kirkwood when she was 16, but a dead frog stole her chance to land the guy of her daydreams. Ten years later, when Gwen makes a desperate 911 call, Sebastian reenters her life as the first paramedic on the scene. Unfortunately, she’s smeared in blood, and he’s engaged to another woman. The awkward rescue is far from the passionate reunion she’d secretly hoped for. Still, Gwen’s brief transformation from postal worker to neighborhood hero has her reevaluating her cautious nature.

In this heartfelt and hilarious set of three 1990s steamy small town romances, found family friends seek success in the TV business, even as they drift apart, fall in love, and come together again.

Unapologetic bombshell Gretchen LaRoe is happy to play matchmaker to everyone else content in knowing she once had true love. When the best friends of the Scorned Women’s Society take it upon themselves to interfere in Gretchen’s love life, they shouldn't be shocked to learn Gretchen already has a plan of her own. A jaw-dropping plan.

Summer, 1991: Working at a beachfront hotel in their sleepy southern coastal town gives life-long friends Violet, Danielle, Whitney, Ford and Sully the chance to spend as much time as possible together after college graduation—and before real life begins. One exceptionally busy night, each of them wrestles with potentially life-changing choices, all while serving guests at a wedding, searching for a lost dog, protecting hatching sea turtles, and managing a love triangle.

No one ever said I was the brightest bulb on the tree, but a near-death experience finally knocks some sense into my thick head. Luckily, my jerk of an ex washes his hands of me, but I’m left with so many burnt bridges to re-build. Landing a job on any movie or TV show that’ll have me has to be my #1 priority. Thankfully, my life-long friends still love me enough to help. When the one I always wished could be more than a friend shows up on my doorstep, however, all my good intentions go right out the window.

The universe and our world are full of magical glories. Our blue marble earth is a miracle. It is located just the right distance from the sun for life to exist. This is called the “Goldilocks Effect”. We’re not too hot, not too cold.

In this sweet and steamy bundle of nostalgic romcoms, five found family friends make their mark in the small southern town dubbed the Hollywood of the South, even as they drift apart, fall in love, and come together again.

Gracefully weaving together the spirit of Proverbs and cherished quotes, Sophizo is a non-fiction gem illuminating the path of God’s purpose in your life with profound fulfillment; an invaluable companion for those who crave guidance and treasures of wisdom.

Rhymes can have meanings that are not the same for different people or rhymes can just be nonsense.

My life has been full of unrequested lessons. Some traumatic. Others can be described as torturous. But I have always learned something of value. I am a survivor. "Angst to Ascension" is part of my story, in poetic form. I say 'part' of my story because my story is still being written. But, no matter what life brings my way, I promise to keep surviving and learning. I will continue my ascension.

Hidden deep in the middle of the South Pole at the bottom of the earth is a land that is forever covered in snow. It is called Gingerbread Land. Walking home from school, Ginger and Gino enjoy the green dancing curtain of the Southern Lights. Suddenly, the green Southern Lights come down and surround both gingerbread children! What will happen next?

Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “There was a city lady who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Girl says, “I was born in her oven during a lightning storm.” Gingerbread Boy says, “There was a town man who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Boy says, “I was born in his oven during a lightning storm.” What will happen next?

Florence Samuels was living the life shed always dreamed of: married to the love of her life and about to become a mother after years of trying. Everything was perfect. She never imagined that the love of her life would also be the one to destroy them forever. On the anniversary of losing both her husband and her unborn child, Florence returns to her once favorite place to pick up the broken pieces of her life and find some closure. But, what she doesn't expect is to see the man who saved her life on that fateful day.

This is a retelling of an Aesop Fable about Melony, the milkmaid who is going to market to sell her pail of milk. Her parents tell her to carefully hold the pail on her head. What lesson will she learn from what happens on her way to market?

Matilda “SageFire” Brunel, is a ranked Vampire Hunter in the Crimson Templar Order. Renowned for her battle prowess, vast array of weapons, and unwillingness to work with others; she is a one woman army. But what she isn’t is a teacher. Not anymore, at least. A monster can’t be a teacher, can they? Hotshot Novice Hunter in training, Norbert Morford is going to put that question to the test. Friendly, analytical, and tenacious, he won the right to ask the Order for one request. He requested to be partnered with the antisocial and reclusive Vampire Hunter, SageFire.

My name is Clarissa Harlowe Barton. Maybe I will have a nickname like “Clara”. When I am 3 years old, I go to school and do well in reading and spelling. In school, I have only one true friend because I am very shy and timid. Now, I am 10 years old. My brother falls off the roof of a barn. He has a bad head injury. I learn how to give medicine to my brother and how to place leeches on his skin to suck out the bad blood. The doctors say there is no hope for him. But, I keep on caring for him. He makes a full recovery. I saved his life!

“The book” is about Lily, a young child living with her family in a town called Bowie in Maryland, a snowy village. Lily loves to play in the snow, and every snowfall brings more joy than the last. As she grows into a charming two-year-old, Bowie transforms into a magical place filled with wonder, the promise of stars, and an embrace of soft, white, velvety snow. This particular day began a profound and unforeseen transformation in Lily's life.

I am born on November 22, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. My name is Abigail Smith. Maybe my last name will change when I’m older. My family owns four slaves. Phoebe is a slave who takes care of me while I am a child. When I grow up, I want to teach our slaves to read and write, give them freedom, and pay them to work for me. I do not believe in slavery for men or ladies.

This story has Forbidden Love Like No Other. Meet agent David Williamson. A man who falls for the female president of the United States. A love that they said couldn't happen but did.

Laila is a curious little owl who loves to explore the big, beautiful forest where she lives. But even though the forest is full of colorful creatures and tall trees that touch the sky, Laila has one big fear: the dark. Will Laila overcome her fear and discover the joys of the night, or will she always be afraid of the dark? Find out in this enchanting story of courage and friendship.