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Covert techniques of emotional manipulation are control methods that are underhanded. Methodically, emotional manipulation wears down your self-esteem and destroys your trust in your own perceptions. It can unintentionally cause you to compromise your personal boundaries and lose your self-respect, thus leading to a skewed view of yourself and reality.

Sometimes, this life can be very difficult, and we don't always have the answer to the question why, but somewhere in each of us, there is an inner power that can give us the strength to move forward, despite the hardships that our life imposes on us. This power is our inner spirit.

Are you still struggling with being an empath? Is it still hard for you to go about daily activities, including raising children or calming down? If that is true, then this book will further help you understand the mechanics of being an empath. The life of an empath is hard, but if you realize that it is a gift, that you're doing something great for yourself, it can make all the difference. This book will show you why being an empath isn't a gift, not a curse, and how you can harness your power.

Plastic Planet: Unveiling the Chokehold on Our Environment "Plastic Planet" is a vibrant and engaging book that addresses the serious issue of plastic pollution in an accessible and enjoyable manner. It's more than a highlight of environmental challenges; it's a dynamic call to action and an enjoyable listen. Experience the transformation of plastic from a modern marvel to a significant environmental issue. This book combines informative insights with engaging storytelling, exposing the hidden impacts of plastic on our oceans, ecosystems, and health.

Una, an innocent maiden, lies chained to an altar. Her master, a dark sorcerer, prepares to sacrifice her life to fuel his evil goddess' powers. The beautiful girl's only hopes is the wolf from her dream, the powerful Viking, to save her. Tor, a Viking with a wolf lurking in his soul, has come to Scotland to raid and plunder. He finds the nubile Una chained to an altar. His passions inflamed, the Viking has to claim her and take her hard. And the submissive maiden is eager to surrender her innocence to the hunky Viking.

For Isabella, things were going well at the biker compound, but new troubles awaited her. The trouble was her father, who was overbearing and demanded her to stay in school and do something that she hated. But Isabella began to discover a new love, a love for bikes, and that was something she didn't want to smite. However, she didn't know what to do about this, or even where to begin in terms of telling her father anything about this. But of course, that's when everything changed for her. When Isabella finally confronts him, drama soon followed.

A forbidden office hook-up with my Billionaire CEO results in a bombshell pregnancy. For years, I maintained strict Fisher Company standards with zero tolerance for antics. Yet, when playboy CEO Keaton accuses me of involvement in a scandal concerning his late father, tensions flare.

Software engineer Reid Lucas loves to cook and has a history of falling in love with married women. When he leaves his complicated past in Chicago for a job in California, he runs into trouble and must call a virtual stranger to bail him out of jail. Alyssa Knight, a tough street cop waiting for a church annulment from her passive-aggressive husband, is the roommate of the woman Reid calls for help, and she reluctantly provides bail for Reid. He falls for her immediately, and cooking for her is an act of love. She just wants to be friends, but they keep ending up in bed together.

Amid storm-tossed seas, Tor, the viking werewolf, faces a beautiful and deadly fey as she leads her forces of shadowy hounds. They have come to claim Tor's submissive and nubile woman, Una. But the werewolf won't let any harm come to his women.

The World of Faerie teeters on the edge of war. Mab, Queen of Air and Darkness, threatens the balance between Summer and Winter. Both courts of the Fey seek the Mortal Champion to win to their cause.

Blood, vampires, conspiracy, mystery, a thrilling story like one you've never listened to before. Half vampire Prudence frantically awakens inside a coffin in modern-day Maine, her Victorian life nothing but the distant past. Milo and Charlotte Davenport, the only remaining members of a family sworn to protect her grave, befriend her as Prudence suffers through hellish flashbacks and faces deadly threats which terrorize her existence. Humans and vampires both race to kill her. But why? Constant threat looms, as does her own will toward self-destruction.

Tshar Ruan believed that any act could be justified to free the souls of the dead dragons and expunge the false gods. But the hunt has weakened her resolve. The truth becomes a harsh mistress when you find yourself forced to sacrifice the innocent. As the hunt continues for Euddan and Vounee, Ruan finds herself in the company of the dread dragon, Lady Shadow. Joined by lizard men wielding magical weapons, she plunges into the Hordelands. Will she hold true to her purpose, or will the guilt destroy her?

"Hi, Olivia. Finally! A lesbian romance story for women who are bigger than the women you see on TV. And a great story, too. I just love your House of Romance books, and in this one not only does the big girl have a great time with the hot women in the House of Romance, but there is a very interesting and different ending, given what I am used to seeing in all stories that I have seen. Right on, Olivia Hampshire." (Abigail, Santa Fe, NM)

The sultry witch uses her naughty magic in this three story collection! Morgan, a wicked and nubile witch, wants desperately to break her contract with the demon Mephistopheles. To do so, she needs the gorgeous half-angel Mary Salome. Only problem, she's one of Carl's hot women. But Morgan is a wanton witch with the right spells.

A young woman on a night out finds herself the focus of attention of a beautiful older woman. She is flattered and lets the woman play with her under a table and then take her into a toilet cubicle to bring her to an orgasm.

Empathy is an emotional skill that most humans have some degree of mastery over. It allows us to feel emotions vicariously through others and, sometimes, physical sensations, as well. Most of us display a little empathy every day without ever being conscious of it because it is so integral to every aspect of our lives.

Tired of relentless heat waves disrupting your day and night? Wondering if there's a way to regain control and find your cool amidst fiery hot flashes? Are mood swings turning your emotional landscape into a rollercoaster ride? While these symptoms are normal for women in early menopause, that will all change when you apply psychology-backed methods inside this book.

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Buddy Wilson learns the reality of this truth when a message from the Oregon Territory sends him from flood-ravaged Ohio on a solo journey of discovery, hoping to untangle his own past and identity, as well as that of Sarah. The idea is simple: Follow the wagon tracks, and he will reach Dalles City. Sarah sent her message, tagged with his point of honor motto, from that place on the Columbia River.

In "The Last Flame," Myla Yules finds herself thrust into a world where magic is forbidden and dragons are mere legends. But when she is discovered with her innate powers given by an elusive dragon, her life takes a dangerous turn. Tasked with rescuing the kingdom's lost princess or facing certain death, Myla embarks on a perilous journey with the enigmatic dragon hunter, Raevyn Telius, by her side.

Dealing with a disability can be challenging. For veterans, it often comes with its own unique set of struggles and setbacks. Perhaps you're a caregiver, spouse, or friend who has witnessed these struggles firsthand and longs for a solution beyond conventional approaches.