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Third year of medical school is the greatest test in a doctor’s life, a year of rotating throughout specialties, teams, hospitals, and lives. It leaves an indelible mark on every physician, but the story is often untold…until now. Told through gonzo-style, bare-it-all journaling, Love, Sanity, or Medical School takes you on a tour of third year with Dr. Stephanie Benjamin, a 9/11 and Katrina-surviving, former Junior Olympic fencer with a tenacious spirit and keen humor.

Give Them The Words is a must-listen for anyone who is seeking practical advice and actionable strategies to improve communication for exceptional kids. Written by Speech Language Pathologist and mother Kim Gallo, this thought-provoking, easy-to-follow, and pragmatic guide draws upon Gallo's expertise in early intervention and her previous published works.

Fresh off a string of losses and some wild nights, I've been slapped with a team-issued dating ban until the playoffs are over. My determination to stay away from the opposite sex, however, gets sidelined when the author shadowing me for a book turns out to be a woman. To be fair, though, how was I supposed to know someone by the name of Charlie would be the most adorable and authentic person I’ve ever met? Good thing she’s not the type of woman I usually go for. So, why I can’t stop thinking about her?

The Deadbeat Killer features Charlie Casey—a burned-out contract killer yet, strangely, a sympathetic figure. At 53, Charlie knows his personal life is one big bowl of nothingness. The love of his life, from years back, still needs closure. And after decades of killing gigs and social solitude, Charlie is seeking to answer a question—What made me possible? Charlie’s life reboot takes on urgency after he mistakenly kills an innocent woman while on a gig in the Hollywood Hills.

Evan Spark grew up in the shadow of four older brothers, but he’s finally found his own place in the limelight on primetime TV. His job, with the best fans and a chance to work with the love of his life, is everything he ever wanted...except for the flirty costar who’s set her eyes—and lips!—on him. The longer they keep their relationship under wraps, the harder it is to know what’s real. As the paparazzi zero in on their secrets, they must learn to discern the truth from the lies. Will the hazards of show business spark new insecurities or strengthen their bond of trust?

Do you know what it means to live a motherless life? Every person will inevitably have an experience with grieving. However, when your mother passes away the pain may run much deeper. You may feel lost or broken, yet, there is still light at the end of the tunnel.

We’ve all had that nightmare date, the one that makes you want to throw yourself off the platform in front of an oncoming train. Mine is my hot next-door neighbor who just moved into the building.

Brie Owen, a journalist who is haunted by the past, decided to leave Denton Falls behind her. After receiving a call from the killer wanting to play a game, Brie wonders if she will ever escape her dark past. Evil lurks in every shadow, leering at her attempted escape.

Based on the history and stories of Bakersfield California, Cookesville is a fictional western town whose story, location and peoples have been ripped from the pages of history. Listeners learn the intense backstory of those who initially settled the wild west town of Cookesville in the 1850’s and follow the founders of Cookesville—Frank Cooke, his Native American wife Lily, and their entourage of Native Americans, Mestizos and Chinese—and their offspring, into the 21st century.

As a middle school English teacher, Courtney Black was very familiar with all of the love stories, thank you very much. She preferred the love poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Shakespeare, but when it came to love in her own life, well, that was another matter. It was the most cliché story of them all, but after having her heartbroken by a cheating boyfriend, Courtney had sworn off love. Shakespeare did know a little about scorned women, and Courtney was determined to live her life on her own terms. Until a man came along that seemed just fine.

Everything in Kelly Kennedy's world is perfect! But when a ghost from the past returns, Kelly's idea of perfection is split into gory pieces. Slowly, Kelly's sanity snaps as she notices Danny spending more time with the handsome cheerleader, Freddie Hernández, than her. And she has a funny feeling they might be into tossing more than the 'ole pigskin off the field.

All Brynleigh “Bryn” Tinsley wanted was to find a safe harbor and put the past behind her so she could raise her little girl in a peaceful, loving environment. Now, three identities later and 2,000 miles away, she finds herself in the small, seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Florida. The last thing she needs is a pesky firefighter who keeps showing up at every turn, doing his best to become her handyman - and more. But when her daughter’s life is on the line, Brynleigh will do whatever it takes to protect her daughter from the hell that is her past.

Empaths often struggle with setting healthy boundaries and taking care of their own needs. They may feel guilty for saying no or putting themselves first, leading to burnout and emotional exhaustion If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Empaths around the world face these challenges every day. But there is hope. In this Bundle, you will discover practical strategies and techniques to help you navigate life as an empath and unlock your inner power.

Angel Lamb has overcome many obstacles in her three decades of life. Rescued from an abusive environment at a young age, Angel has a realistic and cynical outlook on life, yet a strong sense of right and wrong. After she loses her wife in a tragic automobile accident, Angel seeks out the assistance of a local grief support group to help her deal with the crushing loss. When violence begins to find members of the group, Angel is forced to face her painful past as well as an uncertain future. In order to survive, she will have to challenge her own black and white view of good and evil.

Red has a dangerous secret. She's one of the Chosen, despised young women whose DNA is compatible with that of werewolves. Identified by a mark on their wrists, Chosen girls are taken to the capital in their late teens and gives as mates to the Sworn, the werewolf army who has conquered the human race. The Chosen bear the children that rare, barren female werewolves cannot.

It all started one drunken night when she was a sweet and innocent freshman and I was a cocky, overconfident sophomore. I've never forgotten the time we spent together, but life is complicated and I let it get in the way. But the universe has thrown us back together and now that I'm newly single, I can't stop thinking about her. So it's a damn shame my dream girl wants absolutely nothing to do with me.

Firefighter Darren Spark doesn’t think twice about risking it all when it comes to his job, but he’s not about to put his heart on the line for love. He's accepted the fact that no woman will want him when he can't promise them a future...until he meets the one who challenges that belief. Abandoned as a baby, Danica Reed longs to fill in the missing pieces of her past with a family of her own. She’s more than ready to get married and have kids, but she wonders why the perfect man keeps taking one step forward in their relationship, then two steps back.

For a millennia, they sat waiting, traveling through the dark, empty, cold vacuum of space, plotting our demise. Every continuity was planned in detail. They were ready to wipe out our armies, crush any resistance, and sweep aside any warriors. Mankind’s fate was sealed. It was only ever just a matter of time. What they had not planned for - what they are not ready for - is Karen! Any likeness between Karen and any real persons alive or dead is purely inevitable.

If “best friends at first sight” were really a thing, Eli Dash would say that’s how his friendship with the new private school teacher, Court Edwards, began. She’s the only person who understands his determination to prove himself as the new L.A. Rays quarterback. She, and nobody else, completely relates to his drive to make everyone forget about last year’s disastrous season with his old team.

A short story about Jerald, who works at Rowdy's Pizzeria, meeting a woman named Lissa, and going on adventure.