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Taking over her family's charming and historic Red Rose Inn is a dream for Kira Davis—even if it means the extra stress of knowing the entire Davis clan is watching her every move. But ignoring her family's wishes and hiring too-handsome Franklin Bennett as her temporary new manager might be a huge mistake . . . given their families' decades-long feud.

Yet attraction still sparks between them, proving to ex-army engineer Franklin there's something real beneath the surface. Something hopeful. Something unmistakable. But pursuing Kira could prove dangerous for a man with an uncertain future.

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When Renee McClendon was a teenager, she made a list of all the qualities her perfect man would have, but no matter how many handsome guys have ticked the boxes, she has yet to find the man for her. She wants a regular guy who's not afraid to get his hands dirty, and she's given herself a deadline. If she doesn't find Mr. Right by New Year's, she's done searching.

Dr. Eric Bradley left small-town Clover Creek, Tennessee, to follow his dreams. But when his father is hospitalized after a stroke, Eric must fill in as the town doctor. He's more at home in a medical research lab, though, with test tubes and microscopes, not listening to patients brag about their grandkids or ask him where he's been for the last ten years. Without Holly Ransom, the receptionist, to keep things running smoothly, he wouldn't survive. And seeing her every day is an unexpected upside.

Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Sing We Now of Christmas brings beloved carols to life like never before. Walk in the footsteps of good King Wenceslas. Experience anew the bells on Christmas Day. Witness the journey of a soldier who lost his voice as he participates in the miracle of Silent Night. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause.

When a mysterious being gives Frank Edison the chance to travel back in time to prevent his brother’s death, he jumps at the chance. Being a first-time temporal traveler, however, he does not realize how sinister meddling with the past can be.

Patrice McClendon wants to create a signature scent for her family's aromatherapy and day spa this Valentine's Day. The holiday is crucial for the family business, even if Patrice has never been a hearts and flowers kind of girl. But creating the fragrance isn't easy, and Patrice needs help. She gets that and more when she meets successful perfumer Jacques Germain.

In "Christmas Eve", a family prepares for some special visitors. "Surfin' Santa" is a poem set in the lovely island of Hawaii. "Christmas Means" is about the true meaning of the holiday spirit. And, in "Santa's Secret"...well, the Jolly Ole Elf is a little grumpy. Find out why!

Follow the magic of music in this enchanting trilogy, taking place first at the height of WWI in Germany, and then in the Canticle Kingdom within the music box of a great and evil musicanter. Heroes abound without and within the music box, but many are lost throughout this epic journey, some to dark magic. First following the brothers Jorgen and Karsten, The Canticle Prelude leads into Michael Young’s already published novel The Canticle Kingdom, weaving music into dark fantasy like never before.

POST-APOCALYPTIC FICTION BY JERRY D. YOUNG The pendulum swings into nuclear war for a family and guests. EXCERPT As soon as she was within range of the low band VHF business band radio, Faith called home. She’d tried the cellular phone, without success. The system had gone down from overload shortly after the announcement of the approaching asteroid. She had barely hung up the microphone when she had to swerve to miss the car in front of her that was suddenly going much slower than before, with no show of brake lights. Then there was another. And a third. Finally, Faith took a second to ...

Have you ever had someone turn you down for a favor, or reject a job offer you’ve made them? If so, then you and the President of the United States have a thing or two in common. In this week’s episode of BlackBox PhD, I’m going to talk about the ways that even the most powerful man in the world can make his offers just a little bit harder to refuse.

After the breakup with his long-time girlfriend at a family wedding, Entertainment Attorney, Philip Austin deals with it the only way he knows how...find another one. He meets the mesmerizing Ramona Love. The connection between them ignites instantly, a spark that neither can ignore. They spend the rest of his vacation on the island together and are inseparable, all the time knowing their love affair will end soon. Ramona Love, a dedicated Neonatal Nurse and a widow for over five years has been single and celibate since her husband’s tragic passing. As a scandal threatens to tarnish her ...

Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Carol of the Tales and Other Nightly Noels brings beloved carols to life like never before. Throw your cares away with the tales from sweet silver bells. Find out how Santa Claus dabbles in time travel, and feel the redemption of a dying wife's parting Christmas gift. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause.

Most people don’t often associate Easter with music, but author Michael D. Young has collected a variety of inspirational hymns and songs—some solemn, some jubilant—and his commentary on their meaning can enhance our holiday experience. Each chapter focuses on the rich history of two songs that relate to the events of Holy Week, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.

The Adrian Young Podcast is hosted by the Author of the book: Millennial Man (now available through pre-order). Every week, through solo commentary or interviews, Adrian pulls back the curtain on the dynamic challenges affecting our modern men. He seeks to help, the so-called 'Millennial Man' of today, whether they are 16 or 60 to become more equipped and effective at being real 21st century men. In these modern times of pivotal growth and change, Adrian believes that a new breed of men must arise to re-shape the narrative and reject the plight of both, toxic masculinity and toxic femininity. ...

Would you like to uncover how Leaders with Heart lead their teams and engage and retain them in the process? Join Heather R. Younger, J.D., the best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, The Art of Caring Leadership, and The Art of Active Listening. Heather is the Founder and CEO of Customer Fanatix. Join her as she interviews amazing leaders from all over the world and all walks of life to find out what drives them to be more emotionally intelligent leaders with winning organizational cultures. You’ll uncover how to improve: Employee engagement Perceptions of ...

Many people have heard of the miracles made famous by The Bible: walking on water, parting the sea, and even raising the dead. Though these miracles happened a long time ago they still inspire people today as evidence of a loving heavenly father. Today, God continues to be a god of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will read the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you hear about modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

In the middle of an environmental uproar, a sinister creature has escaped its ancient prison and is wreaking havoc on nearby towns and cities. Sam finds herself torn between helping the tribal council expose the greedy corporation hell-bent on violating their people’s rights... Or fighting alongside old friends and new ones to restore the spiritual balance of the world. As the creature remains on the loose, murder is on the rise in the cities, and tempers flare on the reservation. If peace is to be restored, Sam and her friends must capture and imprison Wazeya before he can wreak any more...

It's Christmas time and Sam finds herself reflecting on some of the adventures she’s had over the recent years. Some are uplifting and remind her there is an abundance of goodness still left in the world, while others are sad memories of the horrors she’s been witness to. Still, she remains grateful for the outcomes of all these things and most of all for how they have shaped her life and the lives of those around her. As she revels in her memories, an unexpected visitor turns out to be Moon Investigations’ newest client. Sam accepts it, thinking she may be dealing with an everyday, ...

POST-APOCALYPTIC FICTION BY JERRY D. YOUNG A strong-willed heiress leads an Expedition to the Amazon Jungle in hopes of finding growth opportunities for her family’s empire. Accompanied by professional adventurer Jack Sandusky and a team of well-trained experts, she struggles to balance the responsibility of being in charge of the Expedition with the fact that she herself has no personal experience and must trust her team. She quickly learns the difficulty and the frustration of leading others in such a dangerous venture. Perhaps most frustrating is that fact that Jack Sandusky not only ...