Elite Families

America is in crisis. Happiness is falling, loneliness and despair are rising, too many schools are riddled by fights and failure, crime is unacceptably high, and the American Dream is out of reach for millions. The problems are visible to us all, but virtually no one is talking about the solution that matters most: Marriage. New research by University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox shows that Americans who get married and have children today are leading happier and more prosperous lives, on average, than men and women who are single and childless.

**Previously published as The Covenant Episodes 1-4, this book has been reformatted as the first in a planned series of four full-length novels.** Stay hidden. Stay safe. Kit Kingston knows three things: keep your head down, trust no one, and never reveal what you truly are. In a world where supernatural power can be as dangerous as it is coveted, Kit Kingston is a siphon - someone who can draw off excess magic before it destroys its wielder. When she's given an ultimatum by the Council - attend their elite Darkwood University or face "containment" - she realizes her gift is more curse than...

The gods made the rules. Kit Kingston is about to break them. Kit was never meant to survive, let alone fight back. But with her power rising and her bonds—Jace, Cade, Micah, Ash, and the enigmatic Gabriel Carter—at her side, she refuses to be anyone's pawn. Not anymore. Then Gabriel vanished. Taken. Tortured. And Kit knows—this isn't just another battle. It's a warning. A message written in ancient magic and modern threats: some rules were never meant to be broken. To get him back, Kit and her bonds must unravel the secrets that have kept them trapped for centuries. But the deeper ...

Power isn't just about what you can do. It's about what you're willing to become. As a siphon with multiple supernatural bonds, Kit shouldn't exist. Her power should have torn her apart a long time ago. Instead, it's growing, evolving into something that makes even the Council's eldest members look away in fear. As her power grows beyond anything the Council has seen before, Kit's only hope lies in a forbidden ritual that could either stabilize her or consume her completely and the one person she's been warned not to trust—Agent Carter, the Council's most dangerous weapon, whose secrets ...

In elite collegiate rowing, the smallest lie can sink the entire crew. Reese Callahan thought she'd perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. Three years of suppressants and Beta masquerade had earned her the captaincy of Westlake's championship women's team - until someone discovered her secret and destroyed everything. Now, exiled to Sable Ridge University as the first female coxswain for their elite men's crew, she's facing eight powerful Alphas, one small boat, and her last chance to prove that an Omega can compete in a world designed to exclude her. But when someone discovers her ...

To steal your power, they must first make you forget it was ever yours. In a world where magic means power and power means everything, Kit Kingston is an anomaly—a siphon whose abilities challenge the very foundations of supernatural society. Bound to four of the most powerful men at Darkwood University, Kit's unprecedented connections make her both a miracle and a threat. As she navigates the treacherous politics of the elite magical world, she uncovers disturbing truths about her own heritage and the systematic oppression of those like her. But someone is watching. The Council has sent ...

Dive into a world where the elegance of dressage clashes with the cutting edge of science in Amy Simone's Dressage Divided, the thrilling third book in the Dressage Maverick Series!Clary Voss, inheritor of the prestigious Spurs of Grace, lives by the tenets of precision, control, and classical equestrian art, dedicated to her father's enduring legacy. But the serene calm of her meticulously crafted sanctuary is shattered by Ben Jackson's revolutionary proposal: to bring horse cloning technology to Spurs of Grace in partnership with Texas A&M.Imagine preserving champion bloodlines for ...

The plan was simple: Elizabeth would ignore the fact that she was unjustly fired from her dream job, fly across the pond to settle an unexpected inheritance in her father’s home country, and quickly return to reclaim her position among the Silicon Valley elite. But when Elizabeth stumbles upon an abandoned puppy, she’s shocked to realize that her brief trip to England might turn into an extended stay. Her strict itinerary is upended completely by the pup’s dogged devotion, and soon the lovable puppy helps her to connect with a tight-knit community of new friends.

A wolf born shifter always close to his animal. A single mother struggling to juggle everything to raise her daughter the best way she can. A secret wish for a prince charming to sweep her off her feet and fix all her troubles. When Zeus overhears Lori’s plight at the ice cream shop, he pays her bill without her knowing it had been him. When they meet unexpectedly, his wolf had been acting up and as soon as he was in her company, he felt calmed. Sparks flew between them in spite of the fact that her daughter was with them. They meet for coffee and Zeus decides he has to be honest about ...

When Green Beret Bryan Black was killed in an ambush in Niger in 2017, his wife, Michelle, saw her worst nightmare become a reality. She was left alone with her grief and with two young sons to raise. But what followed Bryan's death was an even more difficult journey for the young widow. After receiving very few details about the attack that took her husband's life, it was up to Michelle to find answers. It became her mission to learn the truth about that day in Niger - and Sacrifice is the result of that mission.

Dear Diary Boy is an intensely personal, heartwarming, and heartbreaking chronicle of one mother and child's experience in a prestigious private Tokyo school. It's a tale that will resonate with all parents as we try to answer the age-old questions of how best to educate our children and what, truly, is in their best interests versus what is in our own.

Following a rancorous split from New York’s upper-class society, newly divorced Wendy and her three sons are exiled from the East Coast elite circle. Wendy’s middle son, Kirk, is eight when she moves the family to her native Bermuda, leaving the three young boys to fend for themselves as she chases after the highs of her old life: alcohol, a wealthy new suitor, and other indulgences.

Inside this ultimate 2 in 1 book, here’s just a fraction of what you will discover: What you should know about pregnancy and parenthood (hint: you’ll be surprised at the things you’ve never imagined you could do). Nine safe exercises during pregnancy - and what activities to avoid.

Are you heading into the unknown world of adult orphanhood? Helping your parents as they age and eventually leave this world can be difficult. While caring for them perfectly isn’t a realistic expectation, it is possible for you to let them go without losing sight of kindness and compassion for them and for yourself. When you feel lost in this process, let the experiences and advice of others who have gone before you give you direction and hope on your own road to Becoming an Orphan.

I followed the rules to the letter since I was in elementary school, going to the best schools, and making the right connections. But the one person I want to spend the rest of my life with is all wrong on paper; however, she is perfect for me. Charlene’s past as an exotic dancer causes concern for my political career, but standing by her side is all I have ever wanted. I haven’t had an interest in love, but the business of marriage is just that – a business. And I understand business better than most. Taking my talents to the stripper pole and becoming one of the richest women in the...

Have you been to that Hell where weeping wasn’t enough? Where the harshest words can’t describe your suffering? Where can hope be found? This inspiring story shows how strong the human spirit can be! An epic memoir of resilience, forgiveness, and God’s miraculous love that will tug at your heartstrings, uplift the soul, and strengthen your resolve to overcome even the darkest of trials. The author’s dysfunctional upbringing was fueled by an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and a mother battling her own demons with drugs.

Beneath the glamour, beyond the wealth, a shadow lurks... In the world of high society, appearances are everything but behind the luxury lies a web of deception. When a scandal threatens to shatter the pristine image of the elite, secrets that were meant to stay hidden come creeping into the light. As a determined investigator delves deeper into the mystery, the façade of elegance begins to crack, revealing dangerous alliances, forbidden affairs, and a truth too powerful to ignore. In a society where silence is currency and reputation is king, will justice prevail, or will the shadow of ...

Schöne Lügen und grausame Wahrheiten – die Elite tut alles, um an der Spitze zu bleiben... Die Dark Romance-Reihe an der Blackbury Academy geht prickelnd weiter! Elizabeths Herz ist gebrochen. Alles, was sie und Vito zusammen erlebt und geteilt haben, war eine Lüge. Und als ob das nicht genug wäre, scheinen alle um sie herum nur noch mehr Geheimnisse vor ihr zu haben – von ihrer Tante bis hin zu ihren engsten Freunden. Doch Elizabeth denkt nicht daran aufzugeben.

Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return-- small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big--really big.

Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. A powerful follow-up to Alex Flinn's Spring 2001 debut novel, Breathing Underwater.

The SAD pandemic is real. Sexual Violence, Addictions, and Domestic Violence (SAD) result in too many children in care yearly, aging out to different systems such as prison, employment and income assistance programs, mental health institutions, drug rehabilitation, and homelessness. Are we going to allow the cycle to continue for generations?