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Spoil Me

About Spoil Me

Sweet (un)spoiled Dayna
I’d give anything to make her mine
Too bad I’m her body guard
And she’s a mafia princess

Nearly blind in my left eye after an accident
I guess I’m no good at watching the mob boss’ sons anymore; they demote me.
I’m tasked with protecting Dayna—his daughter—instead. In theory, this should be easy; she doesn’t leave the house much and her activities don’t put her at risk.
In reality, I’ve wanted Dayna for years.
She’s so sheltered, so safe, so protected in her ivory tower.
And I’m here to keep watch over her and keep her safe.
My hands aren’t good enough to touch her, but I don’t think I can keep them to myself.
To hell with consequences.
I’m going to make her mine.
Even if it’s only for one night.

Simone knows better than to fall for the mafia princess, Dayna. After all, he’s just her new bodyguard.

Get it now while it’s FREE!

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Paranormal Privateers

About Paranormal Privateers

Zombies charge first, ask questions later.

Middle-aged, overweight, and undead, Diane Newby leads the paranormal privateers against criminals and corruption. Sailing to trouble spots too sensitive for the US government, with zombie strength and regeneration they beat bullies into submission. Aided by zombie turkeys, corgis, and bulls, vicious criminal geniuses fall before them. If Diane gets overwhelmed her lovely zombie bodyguards and romantic zombie husband come to the rescue.

Out of the blue, new foes appear. Or are they friends? Or both? The frenemies neutralize zombies and orchestrate world peace. They disrupt the economy and produce fabulous wealth. Even the greatest criminals and governments can’t stop them from dominating the world.

Can humanity afford the price of peace? All must surrender freedom to a not-so-benign dictatorship. Diane and the paranormal privateers must do the unthinkable to save humanity. But is it enough?

In an explosive and unconventional ending to Andy Zach’s Life After Life Chronicles, you will learn what happens when the paranormal privateers meet the world’s greatest fear. And you will laugh all the way.

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Nia the Narwhal Explores the Christmas Ocean

About Nia the Narwhal Explores the Christmas Ocean

As the cold season creeps in, Nia the narwhal is feeling the festive cheer. But why? Well, Nia loves this time of year because she can visit the beautiful coral reef – the bright and vivid colors make it look like a “Christmas ocean” all year round.

Along the way, Nia meets up with her amazing friends, including a starfish, an electric ray, a dogfish shark and even a saltwater catfish! They all exchange Christmas gifts, and Nia is so thankful to have such incredible friends.

Enjoy the beauty of the “Christmas ocean” with stunning, colorful illustrations in this children’s picture book, while teaching your children about coral reefs. You’re never too young or too old to learn about the importance of ocean health!

The bouncy and fun story will keep your little ones engaged and they won’t even realize they are learning! This makes it perfect for story time or even bedtime reading.

Suitable for ages 3-8

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Nia the Narwhal Explores the Christmas Ocean by Belle Brown

About Nia the Narwhal Explores the Christmas Ocean by Belle Brown

As the cold season creeps in, Nia the narwhal is feeling the festive cheer. But why? Well, Nia loves this time of year because she can visit the beautiful coral reef – the bright and vivid colors make it look like a “Christmas ocean” all year round.

Along the way, Nia meets up with her amazing friends, including a starfish, an electric ray, a dogfish shark and even a saltwater catfish! They all exchange Christmas gifts, and Nia is so thankful to have such incredible friends.

Enjoy the beauty of the “Christmas ocean” with stunning, colorful illustrations in this children’s picture book, while teaching your children about coral reefs. You’re never too young or too old to learn about the importance of ocean health!

The bouncy and fun story will keep your little ones engaged and they won’t even realize they are learning! This makes it perfect for story time or even bedtime reading. Perfect for ages 3 to 8.

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COOKBOOK FOR TWO

COOKBOOK FOR TWOAbout COOKBOOK FOR TWO

Do you cook for yourself and your special one? Do you want to enjoy a healthy, homecooked meal?
All these occasions are perfect to prepare a meal for two including Valentine’s Day dinner, cuddly Sunday morning brunch, lunch with girlfriends, daily tête-à-tête when the children have left the house. There are so many opportunities to prepare a meal for two. So, if you are you running out of ideas, this cookbook is the best choice to offer yourself and your special one an unforgettable dining experience. From breakfast to appetizer to dessert, you will find the perfect meal to share with these simple and delicious recipes.

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Birthday Gift by Mary Waterford

About Birthday Gift by Mary Waterford

He’s everything she thought she never wanted. She’s everything he never knew he needed.

Juniper Bell had no intention of having her baby in the middle of the bush by the light of a haloed moon. But when a truck runs her off the road and handsome stranger, William Locke, comes to her rescue, what can you do?

With a bouncing baby boy safely delivered, Juniper and William part ways, never expecting to see each other again.

Cupid, however, has other plans. When they meet by chance three years later, in the sunny seaside town of Blessed Inlet, he’s all business and she’s all boho. Still, sparks fly like the Fourth of July.

But disaster strikes when, madly in love, Juniper tries to step into William’s world. A world she thought she’d left behind for good.

Can these star-crossed lovers conquer the ghosts of their pasts to build the future they both long for?

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Lost Without You

About Lost Without You

The strongest love is formed between two broken souls…

At only twenty-five years old, Nolan Darcy has his entire world in sync, he’s married to the woman of his dreams with a bright future ahead of them.

Unfortunately, a chain of events rips it all away…

In 2005, one of the biggest cyclones hit the gulf coast causing many to lose their lives and forced families to deal with the aftermath. Now thirteen years later, Nolan Darcy has relocated to one of the smallest towns in Northern Louisiana, a town where loss isn’t foreign. Grieving his loss with the help of whisky and shattered memories; Nolan hits rock bottom without the drive to ever make it out.

On the other side of town, Josie Anderson is dealing with the loss of her twin brother, Joey. A youthful night filled with fun and heavy drinking claimed his life with the impact of a terrible car crash. The tragedy shook the small town of Frierson; it was a lesson that taught numerous young drivers to be more responsible.

Now, five years later, Josie is hiding behind a daring personality with a smile that the most vicious storm couldn’t wash away. She’s drowning in a dark pot of her own demons. Demons that are destined to consume her soul until her path crossed with the town’s widower, Nolan Darcy.

In the wake of an instant flame, a love of the decade is formed. A love so prestigious it can mend broken souls.

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Critical Thinking In A Nutshell: How To Become An Independent Thinker And Make Intelligent Decisions (Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery)

About Critical Thinking In A Nutshell: How To Become An Independent Thinker And Make Intelligent Decisions (Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery)

Did you know that 93% of CEOs agree that THIS skill is MORE IMPORTANT than your college degree?

Amazon’s market cap is 1.7 TRILLION dollars. And it all started when Jeff Bezos used this skill to see a market inefficiency back in the day, before anyone else.

During the 1980s “Coke Wars,” Coca-Cola and Pepsi went back and forth competing to be America’s top soda. But Coca-Cola didn’t use this skill at the right time…And their mistake almost completely blew up one of America’s oldest and most valuable companies.

Having this skill in your back pocket is like shortcutting Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hours rule to learning something (who’s got time for that?).

So, what is it?

Nothing complex or fancy.

But it’s the skill Supreme Court justices have in spades (they’re the highest legal authority in our country because they can do this thing).

It’s critical thinking.

Critical thinking is one of those skills everyone “thinks” that they already have…

But most people are anxious, unhappy, doubt their decisions, and aren’t where they want to be in life.

Sometimes, basic skills aren’t so basic.

But it’s not your fault. Our educational system doesn’t teach critical thinking. You can only learn it from the right kind of experiences – and most people never do.

In 2011, a study called “It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success” found that 93% of business leaders agreed “a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than [a candidate’s] undergraduate major.”

So, if you feel like you don’t have the right diploma or the right skill set to succeed at what you do, don’t worry.

But if you thought your degree would get you everything you’ve wanted out of life, you’re going to be disappointed.

Remember when people thought the Earth was flat? It took a critical thinker to disprove that.

The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu said, “know your opponent and know yourself; in a hundred battles, you will never be in peril.”

You (probably) won’t be leading an army into war, but the ability to think clearly will help you keep confident no matter what life throws at you.

Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover inside:

The critical thinking framework developed by two of the most experienced critical thinking scientists of all time – and how to make it your own
The reason VHS became a household name and Betamax became a household joke (Ever heard of Betamax? No? There’s a reason for that)
How to shortcut the famous Malcom Gladwell “10,000 Hours Rule” to become an expert critical thinker, fast
The 7 qualities of a critical thinker – how many do you have right now?
What a WW2 pilot and the people of Romania can teach you about critical thinking – this is the KEY to not making huge mistakes
How to identify fake news and misinformation – learn this, and you’ll have a MASSIVE leg up on almost everyone around you right now
Actionable, easy exercises to drill home every point covered in the novel. You won’t “read and forget” this book
…and much, much more!

This isn’t a dry, theoretical textbook – every inch of this book is dedicated to imparting to you the maxims of how to think critically, as fast and effectively as possible.

Because our educational system doesn’t teach critical thinking, it’s unlikely this is information you’ve ever learned ANYWHERE else.

This book is practical and easy to read and implement. If you don’t improve your ability to think critically, how do you expect your life to change?

It’s time to stop second-guessing yourself – scroll up and click “Add to Cart” now!

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Hot SEAL, Silent Knight: A Hope City Crossover Novel by Kris Michaels

About Hot SEAL, Silent Knight: A Hope City Crossover Novel by Kris Michaels

Author’s note: To this Christmas story I’ve also sprinkled two handfuls of Guardians and a dash of an assassin in a Christmas sweater! Come find some old friends and maybe a glimpse into next year’s first release in the Kings of Guardian Series!

Forced to take his ‘Use or Lose’ vacation days, Romeo Platoon Leader Ted (Bear) Black begrudgingly heads home to Hope City and all the nonsense surrounding Christmas. He’d rather stay in San Diego and spend his downtime working, especially when he’s unexpectantly reunited with the woman who was the star of the worst date he’d ever experienced.

Noel Laurent is heading home for Christmas. Her life in San Diego is lacking one thing. Snow! Christmas is the absolute most magical time of the year, and she can’t miss any of the wonderful traditions and events surrounding the season, even if she has to share her travels with the stoically silent Ted Black. Forced to spend time together, Noel is determined to infuse Christmas’s magic and wonder into her travel partner, despite his grumpy disposition. After all, miracles still happen, especially at Christmas!

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Reaper (Guardian Security Shadow World Book 7) By Kris Michaels

About Reaper (Guardian Security Shadow World Book 7) By Kris Michaels

Hindsight–– is always 20/20.

For the assassin known as Reaper, the chances he missed were displayed in perfect resolution every time he went back. Back to her, the only woman he’d ever loved. Back to where his life ended and then started again. The regrets had become too heavy, and he intended this trip home to be his last.

Memories–– hold no future.

Harmony Flinn had a chance to leave the drudgery of her small-town existence. The man she loved left her long ago, and he never came back. Her life was empty except for her art. When presented the chance of a lifetime, she’d grabbed onto that hope and jumped at the opportunity. Her desire to live anywhere but where she was landed her in a world she didn’t recognize with a lurking evil her past hadn’t prepared her to evade.

A Collision–– of the past and the present.

Reaper’s mission was simple, find and eliminate a monster. With no anchor in the past to ground him, he threw himself into his next kill. His target’s trail led him to a web of illegal deals and vicious crimes that curled through Paris’ underbelly. His target sat in the middle of the swirling evil that had encircled Harmony with its shadow of death. Reaper had made a deal with the devil years ago. Now, he delivered Satan’s chosen for Guardian, to protect the innocents of this world. Only the innocent this time was his woman and Reaper would walk through the fire-singed sands of Hell to save her.

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A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres

About A Hero for Samira by Reina Torres

This series is based in the State of Hawaii and focused on a fictional Delta Force team of strong, dedicated Alpha Heroes and the women who make their lives infinitely better!

A Hero for Samira

Samira Ioane is the heart of her family. Raising two children on her own wasn’t ever her plan, but life happens, and she knows how to lean into the wind and keep moving forward. Now with her youngest in high school, there are new problems she never expected, but instead of facing them alone, she finds herself with an ally and… a friend in another parent at the school.

Commander Anthony Chastain has trained his men well. His Delta Team is top notch and as much of his family as he’s ever had. Now, he’s taking on the responsibly of raising a teenage boy and struggling with the new responsibilities. Called to the high school to discuss an ‘issue’ he finds himself seeking the assistance and the company of a widow whose very smile makes him want what some of his Delta’s have found: Love, Happiness, and a Future he’d never dreamed could be his.

As their loved ones face ever increasing pressure, Anthony and Samira find themselves struggling to make everything in their lives work and navigate a new romance at the same time. Pressures and stress could easily drive people apart, but maybe the two have come to a time in their lives when they know what really matters in the big scheme of things.

Commander Chastain discovers just how strong Deltas can be on the home front in a brand-new kind of mission to be A Hero for Samira.

Book 1: Rescuing Hi’ilani
Book 2: A Hero for Ku’uipo
Book 3: A Hero for Summer
Book 4: A Hero for Olena
Book 5: A Hero for Samira

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Oops! Tales of the Zombie Turkey Apocalypse

About Oops! Tales of the Zombie Turkey Apocalypse

Accidents happen. Especially around zombie turkeys. Then you add zombie humans, and problems proliferate. Mix in some ill-planned genetic engineering, and things get crazy.

The insanity continues, from the story where zombies are merged with cucumbers to the one where two basement-dwelling nerds gain access to all video content from the past two hundred years—from aliens.

Andy Zach pulls out all the stops on his imagination as he serves up this smorgasbord of silliness. Try it. Laughter is good for your soul.

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Leadership: The complete guide by Phil Robert Lucky

About Leadership: The complete guide by Phil Robert Lucky

Learn how to become a confident and influential leader and avoid the common problem like, self-deception, anger, and anxiety in your leadership.
An ultimate leadership guide based on tips and case studies involving numerous important and influential historical and contemporary leaders.
This manual, already used by many professionals in the sector, is divided into two books:
LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS, with which you will learn to:
• Gain tips to model yourself as a business leader which would help you be a strong force of influence on your workers.
• Improve your communication and learn to take proactive decisions for the growth and development of your business or organization.
• Assess your leadership abilities so you can be the judge of your own capabilities and work to improve upon your abilities.
• Acquaint yourself with the challenges you can face at work and how you can rise to the occasion as a leader.
And THE BAD LEADER, with which you will learn to understand and solve the problems of:
• self-deception,
• anxiety
• anger
• and the most common mistakes which will prevent you from being a Bad Boss.

This guide works… and it will work for you!

Grab yourself a copy today and become the BEST LEADER!

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Always Rolling Forward: The Power of Hope Against Insurmountable Odds

About Always Rolling Forward: The Power of Hope Against Insurmountable Odds

In 1991, at the height of the Somali civil war, twelve-year-old Abdi Warsame run for his life through the streets of Mogadishu. In a flash, his legs were paralyzed and his cousin killed. With his country literally falling apart around him, Abdi had little hope for recovery. But, with his faith, his family, and his indomitable spirit, Abdi pursued every available route for a better life. Abdi eventually immigrated to America – a place that would present its own particular challenges but would also provide him a path toward independence and success.

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Reluctant Technophiles: India’s Complicated Relationship with Technology

About Reluctant Technophiles: India’s Complicated Relationship with Technology

The past was glorious.

A future disrupted by technology is almost here.

But India still awaits its technology-based prosperity.

With deep-rooted inequalities, disinformation and corruption running through the veins of the Indian society, it’s hypocritical to pretend that technological solutions can solve all our problems. We are also relatively unprepared for the genuine challenges technology presents. While the benefits of technology are numerous, the challenges have the potential to magnify existent biases, exacerbate social and economic inequality, and break the social fabric.

Reluctant Technophiles: India’s Complicated Relationship with Technology sheds light on what technology can solve and what it can’t. Drawing from the discussions of ancient religious text, quantum computing, Greek mythology and current events, the book tries to find the sweet spot at the intersection of technology, policy and society.

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This Book Will Save Your Life: How the dead and engineers saved lives

About This Book Will Save Your Life: How the dead and engineers saved lives

The title of this book is a bit daring – This Book Will Save Your Life. So, you’re probably expecting me to throw around some pathetic words in this book such as – if you don’t wear a seat belt, you’re not worthy to be called a driver. No. That rubbish doesn’t work. It has never worked. Let’s remember what a social ad looks like about car safety “Live longer – buckle up” … “Afterwards is too late” … “Never give up till they buckle up”.

In the U.S., the fines range from $10 to $250 depending on the State, and there are some other sayings from the campaigns like “I pledge to make every arrival a safe arrival”. This book won’t do any of that, I’ll just tell you without pathos, moral lectures, or complicated choices. Plus, I’ll make it interesting. And at the end, it’s up to you, you are all free people to choose. All I ask of you is to read this book and you will find out:
How and under which circumstances did the first fatalities on public roads occur.
Why the first road kill statistics were justified.
Why cars that could undertake several flips on their roof without damage – but, could not save the people who were inside.
Why the church opposed scientists’ research on car safety and how scientists naturally tried to kill themselves and how dead people saved living people.
How one man was able to turn the course of automotive history when all the leading car companies had already lost faith in the idea of a safe car.
What is the sacred meaning of the numbers 3,043,625 for every motorist and why is the first brand that comes to mind when the word safety comes to mind is ‘Volvo’?
Why Chevrolet was organizing surveillance and wiretapping one man who had never been behind the wheel but had enormous influence in the automotive world.
Why the era of chic and gorgeous American cars of the ’50s and ’60s will never be the same again.

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Embracing Stoicism in Modern Times: Your Actionable Guide To Living A Tranquil And Meaningful Life (Stoicism Mastery)

About Embracing Stoicism in Modern Times: Your Actionable Guide To Living A Tranquil And Meaningful Life (Stoicism Mastery)

Do you admire those who seem to have it figured out and keep their cool, no matter what’s happening all around them? Here’s how you can do it too.
Living in the first quarter of the 21st century affords you opportunities that were unimaginable just a generation ago.

You have better technology, more information, and greater choice than any other human, at any other time.

Then why do you often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for the plot twists life seems to enjoy sending your way?

The fact is modern living can be confusing, physically and mentally taxing as well as emotionally draining. For everyone. Don’t worry, it isn’t just you.

You have less time to make more critical decisions that can have far-reaching consequences for you and your loved ones.

Meanwhile, the world keeps telling you, you should aspire to have it all. Money, power, success, and happiness and all their trappings. What’s less clear is how you’re to do this, or even if these are worthy goals.

For millennia, Stoicism has cleared a path for practitioners through the maze of difficulties and distractions that make living such a challenge.

You may be new to it as a concept, or familiar with its tenets.

One thing you may be wondering is: how is a philosophy that’s thousands of years old going to make a material difference in my life now?

The good news is that Stoicism is a practical philosophy. It is immediately applicable to any situation.

Even better, science is recognising the benefits of the practice.

A 2020 Birkbeck, University of London study found that cognitive therapies based on stoic principles reduced rumination in those prone to anxiety and depression.

Rumination is the habit of repetitive, negative thinking.

The study, which was published in the Cognitive Therapy and Research Journal showed an 18 and 13 percent decrease in rumination among two groups of study participants when compared to the control cohort.

There’s certainly enough about modern living to make us anxious and depressed. Do you want to enhance your mental toughness?

You’ll find the tools to do this inside, along with:

– Why stoicism is still necessary in a fast-paced, ever-changing world – Pg. 16
– 7 concrete, everyday ways you can put stoicism to use – Pg. 48
– How to develop self-reflection through journaling like one of the world’s greatest historical figures – Pg. 13
– The single biggest secret to improving your focus and determining what really matters in your life – Pg. 89
– Techniques to bolster mind and body health and why these are important to self-mastery – Pg. 97
– Why handling your emotions this way is dangerous (this could save your relationships and your career) – Page 118
– Why you shouldn’t focus on your goals (and what you should do instead) – Page 132
– Why contemplating death gives us a fuller appreciation of the value of life – Pg. 152
…and much, much more

How does an ancient philosophy impart all of these advantages? By focusing on what is internal, central, and unchangeable and taking away emphasis from what is external.

Think about how it will feel to not be buffeted by every passing storm of modern life.

This is not an academic text, but rather a practical manual to help you apply Stoicism in your day-to-day living, written in non-technical everyday language that is easy to read.

To start implementing an actionable Stoic principles system in your life today, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now!

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Manifestation Beyond Words by Jagjit Singh

About Manifestation Beyond Words by Jagjit Singh

This book titled: Manifestation Beyond Words provides a practical, scientific, analytical treatise on the widely prevalent law of attraction – manifestation principles in a simple, reader-friendly, lucid fashion in order to clear off the dust from several confusing concepts and doubts in a person who is tired and bored of the much perplexing information overload on this much explored yet misunderstood subject, which in turn enable the reader to gain a more clearer perspective and sharp vision on the subject thereby allowing him to explore and apply this fantastic science with more ease and clarity of thought. Several practical tips and techniques are included within the content matter of the book which not only gives clarity to implement the science in the reader’s life but also to explore related avenues in this science with more rigour and confidence after clear innate understanding pertaining to the crux of the subject matter.

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Quaratine with Protein

About Quaratine with Protein

Protein-packed recipes less than 6 feet away. Fun, delicious, and healthy recipes to maximize your health and nutrition during and post-pandemic. Complete with quirky illustrations of a cast of quarantine characters.

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