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Who would I be, what would I do, if I trusted Myself… In her warm and inimitable way M.J. Ryan guides us to look at our lives from a different perspective. To imagine what they would be like if we practiced an attitude of self-trust, if we received the gifts trusting ourselves might give us. In an age of constant media messages and so-called expert advice telling us to be richer, thinner, smart, and faster, we're all dogged with worry and self-doubt. Bestselling author M.J. Ryan believes we've become so dependent on "experts" to tell us how to live our lives that we listen to everyone except ourselves. In Trusting Yourself, Ryan identifies the answers to feeling swept away by life: we already have what it takes to cope. We can learn how to tap into the wisdom inside us by cultivating self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-reliance. Learn how to quiet the critics—inside and out—and trust yourself instead. If you accept that we learn through trial and error, if you believe that we each have unique strengths and that not one of us has to have them all, if you realize that labels only get in the way, then your self-trust will grow, your worries will shrink, and you'll find happiness and success with a lot less effort. This is a life coach in a book that readers can turn to again and again when stress or worry takes over to find more peaceful, saner lives every day.

He wanted to die. He needed her help. One year ago, Meghan Wilton's husband begged her to help him die. Two months after asking her to do the unthinkable, he was dead. Now Meghan is on the run with her five-year-old son. Her new name is Zoe Roberts, and her hiding place is a cabin in the woods of Willow Creek, Tennessee. Zoe has more than the law to fear. Someone else wants her found, someone with the money and power to destroy her because she’s a threat to his own freedom. The only way she can protect herself and her son is by uncovering dark and disturbing secrets that will leave her scarred forever...or get her killed. To save herself, she must return to the night her husband died. Is she brave enough to relive the worst day of her life ? This psychological thriller has twists that will keep you turning the pages. What readers are saying about the Widow's Cabin: “I really enjoyed this story kept me on the edge of my seat I really didn't see half the twists and turns….again L G has drawn me in with her words I really enjoyed this read.” Charlie WLTB Blog "This thriller makes you feel everything - fear, sadness, paranoia and claustrophobia - sometimes all on the same page. The twists and turns kept coming until the very last page." Denise De Marco "Another smash psychological thriller from a master story teller! L G Davis has written another twisted thrilling and intriguing tale !" Lissa Wells “A very good thriller story with some big twists .” Bev

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!" --Vampirebooksite.com {regarding Turned} CRAVED is Book #10 of the Bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, which begins with TURNED (Book #1)--a FREE download! In CRAVED, 16 year old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her. At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine, on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life. But then she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of all: he is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart. As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her. Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores—and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine. But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage—but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice—one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love? Books #3--#11 in THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS are now also available! Morgan Rice's new trilogy, THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post apocalyptic thriller, is now also available for sale. And Morgan's new epic fantasy series, the #1 Bestselling THE SORCERER'S RING, comprising 10 books and counting, is now also available--with the first book, A QUEST OF HEROES, as a FREE download!

Mr. Impulsive. Rodeo bull rider Shane Nichols will do anything for a friend. So when his pal Cash’s girl is about to marry the wrong man, Shane does what needs to be done: he kidnaps the bride! Poppy Hamilton isn’t expecting to be slung over some gorgeous cowboy’s shoulder and spirited off to a remote mountain cabin in the middle of a blinding Montana snowstorm—even if it's only until the wedding is over. Poppy still thinks that's a bit extreme, but she has her own reason for missing the wedding. Besides, she's the florist, not the bride! So much for good deeds! What's Shane supposed to do now—snowbound with a woman who makes all his hormones sit up and take notice, who isn't anybody’s fiancée, and who is dangerously close to stealing his heart?

The most disturbing and transgressive of contracts... Tiger Sexton seems to have it all. Charisma. Respect. Relentless business acumen. More fortune than he could spend in a life and a sublime wife, Sophia. When Oceane is invited by Mrs. Sexton for a job interview in one of the restaurants that her husband gave her, the young French tourist knows nothing about this couple. Their name means nothing to her, people are not her thing. She just wants a job, a place to live and to move on with her life... Sophia’s proposal comes at the right time: the Sextons are looking for an au pair. But by opening their doors to her, many other locks are likely to open. Is Oceane ready for this? And what about Sophia, and especially the Tiger lurking in this Secret Garden?

Amazon Bestselling Author Frankie Love brings you a new full-length standalone romance … With all the mountain man goodness you crave… I came to the Whiskey Mountains to outrun my past, but now it’s knocking on my cabin door. One look, one kiss, one night -- and I know Waverly is mine. But this innocent woman is linked to my family in a way that will break her. I can’t let her go. Not yet. And the trouble I’m dodging is hell-bent on finding us both. When it does, Waverly will know the truth. I’m the brother of the drug lord who killed her sister. My family is coming … and it’s up to me to save the woman I love. Dear Reader, This is the novel you’ve been waiting for: A virgin named Waverly waiting for her hero to take her. A rugged man named Walker who’s dirty, dangerous, and willing to do the deed. In classic Frankie Love fashion, the Whiskey Mountains were made for miracles, and this filthy-sweet romance was made for you. Xo, Frankie

Idaho is the last place a man like me would ever expect to find the woman of his dreams. But there she is, running a Bed & Breakfast, with her heart-shaped face and magnetic smile. And she has no idea who I am. Just like me, there is more to Laila than meets the eye--this girl has been broken more times than she can count. She's lost all faith in a man ever helping her piece together her shattered dreams. But she's never met a mountain man like me. The distance between her heart and mine may seem wide, but I refuse to give up because she deserves happiness more than any woman I've ever known. I may be stuck in the middle of nowhere, but in her arms, I feel like I've come home. Dear Reader, HOMEWARD features hidden identities, secret babies, and a few stalkers who aren't going to stop until they take what they want. Don't worry, no one is gonna mess with the babies on Miracle Mountain, I can guarantee you that! This story is steamy, sweet, and sure to make you want to fall into the arms of the closest bearded-hottie. xo, frankie

In the second warm, funny and romantic novel in the Girls' Weekend Away series, four best friends embark on the ultimate girls' getaway filled with hijinks and a sprinkling of romance. For any fan of Bridesmaids and Sex and the City and readers of Jo Watson, Lauren Layne, Joanna Bolouri and Cate Woods. The single mom... When Celia Fox's ex-husband serves her with custody papers during the same weekend he's getting remarried, she expects things to go downhill from there. So when her best friends show up to whisk her away for a girls' getaway to San Francisco, it's just what the doctor ordered. Add in the chance to see Landon Bryant again, and she can't wait for the weekend to begin. And the playboy millionaire... Landon and Celia shared stolen moments of passion in Vegas, and Landon hasn't been able to stop thinking about her since. He knows she's under pressure to hold her family together, but he's determined to prove he's there for her - and that she deserves some fun of her own. Are about to get wild. As Celia rediscovers who she used to be and her relationship with Landon deepens, she begins to believe he's someone she can rely on. But Celia has been keeping a secret from everyone - if the truth comes out, will they play it safe or take a leap of faith? Each book in the Girls Weekend Away series is STANDALONE: * What Happens in Vegas * Meet Me In San Francisco * The Nashville Bet * A Match Made in Monaco

Welcome to River Bluffs, Indiana, a cozy small town populated with charming homes, close-knit families, and the occasional deadly secret . . . House-flipper Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod have found their latest project. The property, formerly owned by the late Cal Juniper, is filled with debris that must be cleared before the real renovation begins. But a trip to the attic reveals something more disturbing than forgotten garbage—a skeleton wearing a locket and rings that Jazzi recognizes . . . Tests confirm that the bones belong to Jazzi’s aunt Lynda, who everyone assumed moved to New York years ago after breaking up with Cal. Soon enough, the whole family is involved, sifting through memories and rumors as they try to piece together what really happened to Lynda—and the baby she gave up for adoption. In between investigating and remodeling, Jazzi is falling for the old house’s charms—and for her gorgeous contractor, Ansel. But with surprises lurking in every nook and cranny, a killer might be waiting to demolish her dreams for good . . .

When my cousin Jax bails me out after a bar fight, I head to his middle-of-nowhere cabin. I don't mind––I was made to be a mountain man. I’m not the only person staying at Jax’s place. His wife’s cousin, Honor, is here too. Suddenly this mountain is looking a hell of a lot better. When Honor tells me her life is complicated it’s the understatement of the century. Besides having a tender heart and the face of an angel, she’s a sister-wife, on the run from her ex, desperate to give her children a better life. I’ve spent the last few years fucking around while Honor’s been raising her babies. It’s time for me to get my shit together. No one thinks Honor should get involved with another man, especially a man like me. But they don’t understand—Honor is my woman now. And I’m not leaving this mountain until I have her. Dear Reader, This one is filthy-sweet like the rest …. and you’re gonna fall hard for Hawk! Get ready for the newest, sexiest, mountain man in town— you deserve it, sugar! xo, frankie