A second preying mantis egg has hatched in the front yard! Yesterday I was deadheading the flowers when I saw a little cluster of freshly hatched mantis. SO CUTE! This is a bit of a surprise to me because that means that Rebecca wasn’t the only mantis in the front yard. I literally have my face in every single plant all the time. How did this get past me? I’m losing my touch. I haven’t even found the eggs the babies came from. Clever little bugs! I wish I didn’t care so much about the critters in my garden. It makes it so hard to clear out plants and do basic maintenance because I don’t want to disturb or hurt anyone. It is very stressful! The exact opposite of what a garden is for. Oh well. The bugs have once again given me validation. Thank you bugs!
Can’t Buy Me Love (Deep Haven Collection Book 2)
by Andrea Christenson, Susan May Warren
Genre: Religion & Spirituality | Romance | Religious & Inspirational Fiction
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She’s not looking for love…
Housekeeper-slash-entrepreneur Ella Bradley prides herself on being ready for anything. After all, with a father who died — and lied to her — and a stepmom and stepsister who despise her, she has no one else to depend on. But on the biggest night of her life, she’s unprepared to be trapped in an elevator with the man of her dreams.
He doesn’t mean to lie…
Wealthy prince-to-a-fortune Adrian Vassos wants nothing more than to shed his reputation as a party boy and prove that he is a savvy businessman. Even, a gentleman. But when he’s trapped with a woman who knows his reputation but not his face, he gives into the temptation to be someone else — and lies.
A disastrous beginning leads to a fresh start…
When serendipity brings them together again — this time to work off community service — can their combined sentences spark a new ending? Maybe… if Adrian’s lies don’t find him out. Again.
The magic of Deep Haven enchants in this modern-day Cinderella story.
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Nine Lives (Sam Archer Book 1)
by Tom Barber
Genre: Action & Adventure | Suspense
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It’s New Year’s Eve. A major terrorist cell is planning a series of attacks across London over the next forty-eight hours. The government has surveillance on the group, a man undercover, and prepare to move in, to take out the terrorists before they can strike. But they lose contact with their inside man. And the cell vanishes into thin air, dispersing into the streets, armed and intent on completing their assault on London. The best Counter-Terrorist teams in the country are told to take them down before it’s too late.
Nine terrorists.
Nine lives.
The Armed Response Unit is one of these teams. Efficient and ruthless, the task force is ordered to locate the leader of the cell. As they hunt him down, they begin to realise that this is far bigger than any of them could ever have imagined. Bombings, rocket attacks, betrayal and a series of unexpected and shocking twists leave the ARU fighting to stay alive.
There’s Archer, the youngest member of the team, keen to prove himself and justify his spot on the task force. His best friend, Chalky, who is forced to fight both the terrorists and his own demons. Porter, Deakins and Fox, tough and experienced men who’ve never dealt with anything of this magnitude. And Mac, their sergeant, who must make the quickest of decisions and lead his men against the invisible enemy.
As events unfold, other people are drawn into the danger. The Prime Minister, desperately trying to find a solution and protect the capital. A mysterious female Mossad agent, who appears out of nowhere and joins the fight against the cell. Two Special Agents from the DEA, one of whom was a member of the SEAL team that stormed Osama Bin Laden’s compound and who for some reason is struggling with the memory. And the vicious, powerful leader of a Middle Eastern drug cartel, who operates in the shadows and is somehow connected to the terrorists.
With crowds all over London celebrating the New Year, and with nine terrorists somewhere amongst them, the Armed Response Unit is faced with the most dangerous night of their lives. As the savage, shocking plans of the enemy are fully revealed, the ARU officers are faced with the ultimate question.
How many times can a man cheat Death before Death evens the score?
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Midlife Bounty Hunter: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (The Forty Proof Series Book 1)
by Shannon Mayer
Genre: Women’s Fiction | Romance | Fantasy
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When divorce comes your way, don’t let the ex get you down. Get ready for a whole new laugh-out-loud adventure. Because life is just beginning… as a midlife bounty hunter of the supernatural!
One day I’m married, living in Seattle, and magic isn’t real. The next, I’m divorced and living in the guest room of my ex’s hotter- than-sin cousin’s place in Savannah… and talking to an animated skeleton named Robert.
I have to admit, Robert isn’t my worst date.
At forty-one, I didn’t think I’d be starting over. But I’ll be damned if my ex thinks I’m down and out because he pulled a fast one on me.
When a job comes my way that offers me a chance to use my childhood training in the shadow world, I take it — I need the money more than I care about my sanity.
It’s dangerous.
I have to embrace the magic and dark of my past.
And I need Advil to keep me going.
But those who’d hold me back better sit up and take notice, because a new woman is in town, and she’s not about to be counted out by anyone.
Even if she does groan when she rolls out of bed in the morning.
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Middle School Success for the Uniquely-Wired Child (Student Success Series Book 1)
by Ali Sims
Genre: Education & Teaching | Parenting & Relationships
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When It Comes to Your Child’s Education, Don’t Take No For an Answer
More than six million children in America have been diagnosed with ADHD; one out of 100 has autism. Sadly, many of them are getting left behind.
If you’re the loving parent of a child with autism, attention deficit disorder, or other special needs, you’re not alone. Although your journey may feel like a lonely one. Ali Sims should know. As a teacher, she observed which parents received support from the school system and which families did not. This insight helped her quickly determine the best approach for her two uniquely-wired children.
Now, Ali shares her most successful strategies in a simple 7-step framework to help you avoid unnecessary heartache and drama.
Discover how to:
Uncover your child’s gifts and proactively cultivate them
Maintain positive relationships with teachers, staff and administrators
Deal effectively with bullying
Get the extra support your uniquely-wired student needs
Reign in the negative influence of peers, especially social media
This book will leave you feeling instantly empowered and equipped with everything you need to help your child thrive in middle school and beyond. You have more control over your kid’s school journey than you think.
Finally, a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the unique challenges of raising middle schoolers with ADHD, autism, or other special needs. Drawing on the latest research and the author’s own experiences as both a parent and school teacher, this book offers practical strategies and new tools to help your middle school child succeed.
You can uncover your child’s gifts and use them to their advantage while also addressing their unique challenges. You’ll learn how to advocate for your child in the school system and how to work effectively with teachers and administrators. You’ll also find practical tips for managing homework and school projects, improving social skills, and dealing with common behavior challenges.
The book is divided into seven easy-to-follow steps, each designed to help you understand your child’s needs and create a supportive environment for their success. From identifying your child’s strengths to developing a customized plan for their middle school years, Middle School Success for the Uniquely-Wired Child provides a roadmap for parents seeking to help their child reach their personal best.
Whether your child has ADHD, autism, or another special need, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to help your child thrive in middle school and beyond. With the right tools and support, any student can succeed.
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Howards End
by E. M. Forster
Genre: Small Town & Rural | Family Life
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The story revolves around three families in England at the beginning of the 20th century: the Wilcoxes, rich capitalists with a fortune made in the colonies; the half-German Schlegel siblings (Margaret, Helen, and Tibby), whose cultural pursuits have much in common with the Bloomsbury Group; and the Basts, an impoverished young couple from a lower-class background. As fate would have it, their lives are going to be intertwined in such a manner that the secret passions and flying tempers would bring each of the family to the verge of ruin. Can they survive this vortex or will they be ruined forever?
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This Time Next Door (Oakland Hills Book 2)
by Gretchen Galway
Genre: Contemporary Fiction | Women’s Fiction | Romance
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Twenty-six-year-old Rose Devlin may shop in the plus-size department, but she’s never had a problem attracting men–with disastrous consequences. Recovering from her latest mistake, Rose has sworn off casual sex and moved to California to grow up, help her best friend, and make something of herself.
When Rose asks the cute-but-geeky guy next door to help her land a job in high tech, she never expects to unearth his quiet strength, stunning accomplishments–and hidden talents.
With a secret in her own past, Rose tries to keep her distance, but she finds that nerdy Mark isn’t so nerdy when the lights go out. And that maybe, just maybe, she’s not too grown up to risk one more disaster…
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The Vanishing Woman (Underground Railroad Book 1)
by Doug Peterson
Genre: Historical Fiction | Black & African American
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Ellen Craft escaped from slavery in 1848 by posing as a white man, while her husband William pretended to be her slave. They took trains and steamboats north, escaping in plain view. When other passengers looked at her, they saw only an ailing planter from Georgia. Ellen Craft had vanished.
Ellen’s mother was a slave, but her father was her master, and she had skin as white as his. This enabled her to pose as a white man, in one of the boldest escapes in American history. The Vanishing Woman is based on a true story — an escape driven by the desire for freedom and family. William and Ellen decided they would not have children until they were free.
Their incredible story riveted a nation, and the couple put the Fugitive Slave Law to its first major test, bringing attention to their plight all of the way to the White House. The ultimate irony: This vanishing woman became one of the most visible symbols of freedom in nineteenth-century America.They ran 1,000 miles to freedom and changed the country forever.
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Seven Fingers a’ Brazos (West to Bravo)
by Eric Heisner, Al Bringas
Genre: Westerns | Men’s Adventure
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The adventure continues from West to Bravo. When a wagon train of homesteaders is massacred by outlaws, a young male survivor is determined to rescue his stolen siblings. Dragged from his now peaceful existence, former military scout, Holton Lang invests himself in the search for the stolen captives as well as the difficult task of keeping the young man alive. As the search continues across three states, Holton meets old friends and finds new meaning in life as his job of survival embraces a newfound kinship.
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