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Everything is going great for 32-year-old Violet Oleander. She lives in the idyllic cozy beach town of Cape Flower, runs a boutique soap shop with her best friend, has the most adorable puppy in the world, and is finally getting over her philandering ex-husband. Everything's going great, that is, until town millionaire - a man who just so happens to be Violet's ex-father-in-law - is found dead in her shop, Bubbles Boutique. And even worse, Violet is the top suspect in the crime.

The toughest place for women to plant the flag of equality is in our own home, starting with the way we raise our children, interact with our mate, talk about ourselves in the mirror, or allow friends, family, and institutions to blame or shame us. After decades of putting ourselves in second place at home and work, we often find “being secondary” has become a habit that’s hard to break, because so many people expect it of us.

Sheila Williams is a missionary who feels comfortable and confident in the land she’s called home for many years. A reckless teenage visitor turns her comfort into chaos, putting in jeopardy everything she holds dear. The son of a prominent local family is dead, and Sheila’s own son now stands accused of murder. With each passing day, she feels less confident about obtaining her son’s freedom and more fearful of the vengeful, bereaved local family.

When Lily Lexington Bremmer arrives in Kamola with her young son, she’s reluctant to join the social center of her new community, the quilting circle, but the friendly ladies pull her in. She begins piecing a sunshine and shadows quilt because it mirrors her life. She has a secret that lurks in the shadows and hopes it doesn’t come out into the light. Dark places in her past are best forgotten, but her new life is full of sunshine. Will her secrets cast shadows on her bright future?

Kathy Collard Miller tells the riveting true story of being an angry and abusive mother. At the same time, she was a Christian who prayed for an instantaneous deliverance of her deep-seated anger. God answered yes through a process of growth. He also healed her relationship with her husband. Is "no more anger" possible? Let Kathy's story assure you through hope and God's help, the answer is "Yes!"

Ava Richardson is a new mother with a child she never expected. When a nightmare event rips her from a fairytale life, she’s devastated and frightened to move on. What she never expected was to find solace in a pen-pal, pouring out her feelings to a stranger halfway across the world. Colin Wilkes is a weary, reckless soldier in Afghanistan. Saddled with guilt at causing his best friend to lose his leg, he awaits whatever fate he has coming.

Dive into the chilling world beneath the ocean's surface! Young readers will explore weird and watery topics like the Bermuda Triangle and Loch Ness Monster in this scary story collection. Shocking sea tales from around the world are just spooky enough to delight little learners. After reading the book, download even more activities including a sharable pirate ship coloring page and letter-writing prompt to a fictional ocean creature.

Animal antics can be silly and cute, but did you know they can be spooky, too? Learn real animal facts while reading fun and frightening stories about beasts that go, "Boo!" Featuring frightful facts, chilling illustrations, and real-life safety tips, this book will keep kids interested without keeping them up all night. The backmatter features additional recommended reading, plus a link to downloadable activities.

Anna Cameron is disheartened. With her usually peaceful world under attack, the 14-year-old is anxious about fighting against invisible enemies. When an African chief takes his place as a new Quentin Academy professor, bringing with him a new science, she hopes all is not lost.

The perfect story collection for younger listeners who love things that go BUMP in the night! Take a spooky journey to a haunted cemetery. Meet beasts that go "Boo!" Be chilled to the bone with spine-tingling stories about ghosts, ghouls, and more! This six-part collection holds 18 super spooky stories, plus frightening facts to keep kids on their toes - without keeping them up all night.

Franchise Advisor Liz Leonard has packed her two decades of business and franchise experience into Your Franchise Fast Pass: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Your Ideal Business. It's the ultimate playbook for anyone curious about becoming a franchisee, going behind the scenes of the country’s biggest, smallest, and everything-in-between franchise opportunities.

Respected researcher Katherine A. Meese has teamed up with Quint Studer, a well-known author and practitioner with more than 40 years of experience, in helping healthcare organizations improve performance and become better workplaces. The result is a science-backed leadership book that integrates the latest workplace research with tactics to create high-performance environments where people can flourish