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When Madame Reynaud is tricked into inviting every one of her elderly friends to come to the house for a surprise party, she learns that Monique has a surprise of her own. All Madame Reynaud's problems come crashing down at the annual Fete of the Three Kings, when she finds herself in a compromising situation with the baker, Monsieur Boffard. In the end, the Gypsy Queen from the laundry sets the situation straight, for she sees the future and tells Madame Reynaud what she must do - the solution she really knew all along.

Are you plagued with constantly running out of time? Would you like to squeeze more time out of every day? Not to worry - now you can tap these ingenious strategies to launch your productivity to new heights. By the time you've finished this program, you'll know just how to smash your deadlines and power through your most challenging tasks. This program teaches you the difference between settling for mediocre results and achieving resounding success by becoming the master of your time.

Protect yourself and your business in just one weekend—even if you’ve never understood a word of “tech talk” before. Are you worried about online scams, identity theft, or hackers—but feel lost when it comes to digital security? Do you wish someone would just tell you, in plain English, exactly what you need to do to stay safe—whether you’re a parent, retiree, business owner, or employee? Are you overwhelmed by jargon, tired of outdated advice, or afraid you’ll “mess something up” trying to protect your information? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re not alone...

Are you looking for fresh ideas for growing your business through marketing campaigns but aren't sure what is best? If you are a business owner or entrepreneur, you probably find yourself wearing a lot of different hats. It's true that one of the most important hats you'll ever wear is that of marketer. This means you are already keenly aware how tough it is to pinpoint the correct solutions for marketing your business. For many, marketing a business can entail a lot of guesswork - but it doesn't have to.

Who am I? Where am I? What’s happened here?” These were questions going through the lovely, red-haired beauty stretched out on the sandy, dirt trail. With bright sunlight in her eyes, she tried to focus on her surroundings. She had to get up, but everything in sight was fuzzy. She felt her head and discovered a bloody gash on the back of her skull. Crawling to an overturned covered wagon, she managed to stand. On the ground lay two corpses. Who were those people?” Lightning flashed and loud thunder meant a storm was brewing. “Oh, Lord, please protect me.” She had to find someplace...

Miss Ollie has returned due to popular demand from her readers and beloved followers of the Maxwell Saga. Hope Maxwell, who came to live on the Maxwell ranch when she was only three, pleads with Miss Ollie to tell about her childhood. Miss Ollie sits in her rocking chair on the porch, closes her eyes and tells what she remembers from the beginning. Her story comes alive from the time she is four-years-old with slave’s parents on the Waverly Plantation. A master storyteller, Miss Ollie will grab your attention as she weaves her life stories. Her words will wrap your heart so tight that you...

This is a story filled with passion and mistrust. A lovely spinster and a tall, dark stranger ignite a spark of true love that could unite two lonely hearts. Kathleen Kathleen Parker was the picture of primness and propriety. She was a thirty-year-old beauty with big green eyes that could look straight through a person’s soul. In town, they called her the old spinster lady. Kathleen wasn’t a stranger to their ridicule, because she knew that men only wanted her five hundred–acre cattle ranch—not her. At eighteen, she was heartbroken by her first love. Thereafter, she vowed to never ...

Joy Carlstrom had just received an answer to her prayer, a miracle in the form of a young cowboy. The western sun beat down on Joy Carlstrom’s young body as she lay sprawled across a pile of dirt that would be her pa’s resting place. With no one to help, she cried out to God. With only a rusty shovel, she needed help to bury her pa. She prayed for a miracle. When the uneven clip-clop of a horse’s hooves sounded behind her, Joy sprang to her feet. A young man stood nearby staring at her. With a tear-streaked face, she waved the rusty shovel like a weapon while demanding, “Who are you...

In Why We Drink Too Much, Dr Charles Knowles tackles the complex relationship we have with alcohol, blending the latest scientific findings with historical anecdotes and his own personal insights. It' a journey through time, exploring how alcohol has shaped our history, our celebrations and, for...

Wilson has spent his entire life under the radar. Few people know who he is, and even fewer know how to find him. Only two people even know his real occupation: carrying out confidential - and illegal - jobs for a very bad man. But one day he crosses the line, saving his friends and earning the hatred of a vengeful mob boss.

Theo and Imani Barnes are married and pregnant. Echoes and shadows from their past dwarf this joyous and exciting time in their lives. Imani’s ex-husband’s family refuse to accept that she’s no longer a part of their world and make demands on her time and affections. Theo’s former girlfriend is pregnant with a child she claims is his and she’s not the only one. Seeking answers and paternity tests, Theo’s patience is running thin. One thing for certain, he knows Imani is the woman he’s been waiting for all of his life and refuses to allow anyone, not even Children of the Seed, ...

A young, handsome cowboy, wounded and left for dead, discovers a small farm where love happens . . . Lizzy Montgomery puts all of her efforts into raising her three sibling on the family farm after her mother dies and her father disappears. This wasn’t an easy job for a twenty year old who has to fight off the advances of several men. All that changes when a wounded, unconscious cowboy shows up at her water trough lying over on his horse in the front yard. Pete Peterson should have known better than to join a card game in a town he was just passing through while traveling across Texas. ...

Unlock the power of Emotional Intelligence to lead with empathy, strengthen your relationships, and achieve success—even if you've spent years relying solely on intellectual abilities Are you a driven professional struggling to manage the relentless stress of demanding careers? Do you often find yourself falling short in fostering meaningful relationships or seeking a more effective leadership presence? Are concerns about balancing personal and professional life creating an emotional hurdle that’s holding you back from achieving your goals? If you answered “yes” to any of these ...

Uber, Lyft, Amazon, Postmates, Doordash, Caviar...the list goes on for sidehustle gigs you can add into your income stream, but they all require you to share some of your profit as a subcontractor. Short on cash, but want to learn how to do the same thing and take control of your life, income, and destiny? No matter how humble the beginnings, you can achieve what you desire most! Learn how to start a business from very little, create a system to free up your time, and develop a mind-set to take you to the top!

At 17 years old, Courtney Apuzzo is fed up. With a dead mom and an alcoholic father that beats her every chance he gets, Courtney decides that enough is enough. Packing up only what she needs, Courtney leaves home without telling a soul and heads off to find her new life.

Sarah Sullivan is forced to live all winter in an isolated mountain cabin with a total stranger. Sarah Sullivan leaves home to marry her fiancé in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, although she has not seen him in a year. In route, the stagecoach is robbed and one of the passengers is killed, leaving a small child, Penny, who becomes Sarah’s responsibility. Seth Jenkins, a trapper living on a mountain, witnesses the robbery and scares the bandits away. He carries the woman and child to his mountain cabin and takes care of them until they’re able to travel. As he prepares to take them down the ...

Club Reclamation isn't just another bar. It's a haven for veterans from all branches of the military—a place to relax, share stories, or vent frustrations. If you've ever worn a uniform, you're likely to find a kindred spirit at Club Reclamation, where everyone is given a second chance. Former SEAL Maximus Delgado is thrust into every parent's nightmare when he's summoned to the morgue to identify a body—a young boy who bears a haunting resemblance to his four-year-old son, Kevin. With Detective Vargas and Brock by his side, Max confronts his deepest fears, praying he won't have to face...

Stop Drowning in Admin. Start Building Your Empire. Are you a successful business owner who feels like a glorified administrator? You started your business to find freedom, impact, and financial growth. But somewhere along the way, you became trapped in a loop of repetitive tasks: copying and pasting data, chasing invoices, manually scheduling appointments, and sending the same emails over and over again. You know there’s a better way. You hear about "AI" and "automation," but you hesitate. Maybe you tell yourself, "I’m not a tech person." Maybe you’re afraid of breaking something, or...

This wide variety of original stories will share untold tales from Anna and Elsa's childhood, memories with their parents, and mysterious creatures they encounter. These highly relatable, yet larger than life characters will appeal to young Frozen fans as well as the Frozen fan in all of us.

In this captivating Victorian melodrama, the characters must navigate the intricate façades that others present to uncover their hearts true desires. As dramatic twists of fate challenge Julia, a spirited young lady from the countryside, and her disillusioned guardian, the embittered Master Walter, they find themselves on a tumultuous journey toward love and happiness. Will they overcome the barriers that stand in their way? (Summary by Kelly Taylor)