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This is a compilation of a short story based in Kenya. It captures varied themes especially those that focus on family. It includes responsibility, marriage, divorce, illness, affairs, not to mention separation and death. Readers will be struck by how the themes have been brought out and the unique writing style employed by the writer.
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So you've broken up with your significant other and now you want to get him/ her back. Maybe you've only just broken up, or maybe it's been some time now since you broke up. What matters is not when you broke up but what you are thinking of doing about it.It doesn't even matter if you are the person who initiated the break up or not. At this point in time, nothing else matters except the fact that you have decided that you want to get your ex back.The...
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Tug of War is the first book of its kind. Written by a sitting family court judge in layman's language, it demystifies complex family law concepts and procedures, clearly explains how family court works, and gives parents essential alternatives to resolve their own custody battles and keep their kids out of the often damaging court system.
Breakup rates in North America are skyrocketing. Recent statistics say 45% of marriages end in divorce, and at...
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Gracie Browne lives an idyllic life, or so it seems. On the surface she and her husband Aiden are a successful couple: childhood sweethearts, with a marriage that others could only aspire to. Deborah, one of the golf club wives and an admirer of Aiden has a burning passion to take him for herself. It's during one of the dinner parties that Gracie hosts for the men and wives of the golf club, that Gracie finally finds her voice. A voice she thought...
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In "Wives' Fury Unleashed," immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that unravels the intricacies of betrayal, love, and the unwavering pursuit of redemption. This compelling book weaves together two powerful tales, each exploring the impact of deception on the delicate fabric of marriage.In the first tale, secrets fester beneath the surface as a devoted wife uncovers a shocking revelation about her husband's hidden life. As the fury of betrayal...
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Before All Who Have Ever Seen This Disappear, Michael Gills' fifth novel, plumbs the depths of the Stepwell family tendency toward theatrical catastrophe. When Weldon Stepwell, bare-knuckled catcher for the Danville Little Johns and town florist, has his leg amputated in a wood-cutting accident, the team shows up on the hospital lawn to give blood, pray, and curse God. Mostly they gather to be with the stricken wife, daughter, and son and wait to...
8) Tight Rope
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After entering a house where a commotion has been overheard, two community police officers make a horrific discovery. Detective Inspector Olivia Hardy and Detective Sergeant Lauren Groves are dispatched to investigate, triggering a major investigation which ends up with Hardy being usurped as Senior Investigating Officer. It's yet another problem for Hardy, as she already suspects that husband Hal is having an affair. Meanwhile, as Groves descends...
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This women's fiction novella can be read as a standalone or as book 1.5 of the You Are Enough series.The Haynes family members are doing their best to navigate life as a new unit. After a whirlwind romance, a hasty marriage, and subsequent adoption of two girls, they are all trying to develop a new normal that suits everyone. With each of the family members having been through their own terrible traumas, it becomes obvious there is no easy way to...
10) High-Wired
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If you like Rachel Abbott, Mel Sherratt, and Val McDermid, you'll be gripped by this exciting new crime novel by best-selling author Andrea Frazer. High-Wired is the first volume in The Fine Line series, which sees Frazer show off her dark side as she moves into the world of police procedurals. The novel introduces us to DI Olivia Hardy, a firm but fair cop, and her new partner, DS Lauren Groves. Their wildly different backgrounds and styles of policing...
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SANAR LAS RELACIONES DEL EGOÍSMO
Descubre cómo son las relaciones que sí funcionan
Las relaciones que funcionan son conscientes (maduras emocionalmente) y se establecen entre dos personas que se sienten completas, porque no creen que les falte su "media naranja", se sienten una "naranja completa". Sin dependencia ni necesidad.
Las relaciones de pareja parecen un laberinto...
Las relaciones personales parecen ser un rompecabezas. A menudo decimos...
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Dear reader, I present to you this book titled, "Syndrome of the broken heart: Healing Pain, Cultivating Resilience". In the midst of the emotional storm, this work acts as a beacon of light, guiding you through the process of healing the heart and cultivating inner resilience. Compiled with advice from psychology and emotional well-being experts, this book dives deep into broken heart syndrome and gives you the tools to transform pain into growth...
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Everything has just changed and Eric is surrounded by faces new and old.Following straight on from the climactic events of Peas, Carrots and a Red Feather Boa, Eric Sibley faces a completely new landscape. As he struggles to come to terms with his new situation he finds support and help in some of the most unlikely places. With the family dynamics constantly shifting and dramatically altered, Eric must try and rebuild a life for all of them. In the...
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When your old life ceases to exist, it's time to build a new one…
It's early summer on the French Riviera when Vivienne Wilson arrives for a one-woman writers' retreat after learning that her philandering husband of 30 years, wants a divorce.
There to collect the shell-shocked Vivienne is recently widowed Maxine Zonszain, who is struggling to come to terms with her empty life. To add insult to injury she receives another knockout punch with a...
15) Deep
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Will Douglas's wife hasn't spoken to him in over two weeks. He's tried to compromise, to go to therapy and to explain himself, but what she is asking of him he can't easily give her. Memories of Will's grandmother circle around his mind, and with them his fears. The choices made for an eight-year-old now seem suspect. Even the most loving caretaker, with the best of intentions, can't make it work all the time. As he digs into his past, Will recognizes...
16) You Are Mine
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Nelson, the heir or successor to a family full of riches living in a city of Mapleton and Annabel who is a successful pianist grew up with his mother's pressure had loved each other the moment they saw each other in an incident which happened coincidentally.The story is about their love continuing on a ranch and going into chaos. Nelson and Annabel, who met after a traffic accident and fell in love with each other, decided to marry each other but...
17) Timeless Love
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Learn the magic of love in 'Love Found or Timeless Love,' a heartfelt story that will attract you from the beginning to the end. Follow the journey of Sade and Ahmed as they face challenges and find the true strength of their love. In the conclusion, see how the couple overcomes difficulties, forgives, and rebuilds trust. 'Love Found or Timeless Love' is a story of second chances, showing that love can conquer or overcome anything.As the story develops,...
18) Gold!
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EVERY FAMILY HAS SECRETS-SOME SECRETS ARE MORE DEADLY THAN OTHERS. "Gold mining is a dangerous enterprise. Malcolm Kincaid makes it more treacherous."..." If you enjoy tales of family history, high drama, and pathos, I recommend GOLD!" - Steven Ramirez, best-selling USA author. Malcolm Kincaid is an honorable man. Ambitious; even ruthless by some standards, but honorable nonetheless. He tells himself so regularly. But then, Malcolm Kincaid is a liar.Over...
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Four sisters alone on a hiking trip. Will it make them or break them? Helen, nearly forty, returns to Stella Mare after twenty years with secrets. The village reminds her of things she'd rather forget, including her grief from her mother's death, but she hopes to strengthen connections with her family. Turns out, being with her sisters is impossible. They don't understand her, and she can't understand them, though she's tried.When the bickering becomes...
20) Rate of Exchange
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Waking from recurring dreams that sometimes troubled him, Felix Fist woke in darkness and the stillness of morning before dawn."Thus begins one man's quest seeking peace, love, and understanding through searching lost times.Receiving an unexpected letter by snail mail, Felix Fist with some reluctance follows his compulsion and returns to his origins where he attends an event that begins a summer of reunions forcing him to finally face who he was and...
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