A Kindle Unlimited Series - all books in this series are free to read via Kindle Unlimited. Escape To Italy Series (can be read in any order) SUMMER IN SORRENTO SPRING IN SICILY AUTUMN IN VERONA WINTER IN VENICE Maia Connolly never expected to find herself widowed at forty-five. Her beloved husband died unexpectedly while restoring their nineteenth century Italian farmhouse on a secluded hillside in Sorrento. Since his death, money is tight which is why Maia decides to open the farmhouse to tourists as summer accommodation. Uncertain of her business capabilities and even more of her hospitality skills, she is thrown in at the deep end when her first bookings appear and her new guests all arrive over the same week. First there’s Jacob, an attractive New Yorker of obvious Italian origin who has returned to the area to visit his ailing father. Clearly they don’t get on, as he refuses to stay in the family home in Naples. But what has caused their rift? Amelia, a shy twenty-something London girl is in Sorrento for a friend’s wedding. But she seems hesitant about her connection to the bridal party. Cal and Lori have returned to Italy for their ten-year anniversary in the hope of recapturing some of the spark lost from their marriage. Will the beauty and romance of Sorrento help them rekindle their love for each other? Gradually each of Maia’s summer guests find their worries eased and hearts lightened by the beauty of this magical place….

    A series of events soon prove she’s capable of standing on her own two feet. However, she’s not prepared to follow her heart and accept marriage from the one man who truly loves her. Many Feathers' chance encounter with a blue-eyed blonde woman sets him on a path that lands him between the white man's ways and the traditions of his people. Determined to protect his people and prove his worthiness as a suitable husband to a white woman, he stakes claim to land and establishes a ranch. But there's one outlaw focused on destroying Many Feathers and everything he's trying to accomplish.

    She’s the pill popping, weed smoking, rebellious wild child out of the five sisters. Abandoning her children on her parents and dissing her sisters at any given time is nothing out of the ordinary for her. She’s headed downhill fast since she can’t seem to get it together while the family struggles to accept the person that she has become. As a few of the sisters spend a nice evening together they find out that Bianca has been in a horrific accident. This ultimately brings the sisters together, only to inevitably tear them apart. As the drama unfolds, secrets are exposed, causing a rift between the sisters that they may never be able to recover from. Deception, shame, disgrace, and blame are just a few of their faults. Is blood really thicker than water? The Ware sisters will soon find out. This stunning tale takes you into the world of Ratchet Bitches and how low some will go to get what they want and with Bianca lurking there is no limit on how Ratchet one can truly be.

    She grows up, living a sheltered life, thanks to her mother, being naïve to the ways of the world. Due to that, her eyes are closed to the fact that going to church doesn't make a person holy. She learns that from her own parents, then from members at the church she goes to. Raquel's life is nothing short of a roller coaster ride, filled with sadness, depression, but most of all, her desire to be loved. Things happen that could be detrimental to Raquel's future, but she refuses to give up. There is one particular person that needs her to keep her sanity. So, Raquel is determined to succeed, despite the circumstances. Will she be able to overcome adversity or will the people that's supposed to mean her the most good, contribute to her downfall?

    The pivotal mark of adulthood and freedom is at last upon her. However, when cast into a strange land, each answer only births more questions. The most prevailing being: Will she make it out alive?

    

    40 years before the Jamestown colony, the Spanish founded a "Jamestown-type" colony in Virginia. Early explorers met Indians who surprisingly spoke English. Long before 1619 the recognized arrival of slaves, in 1526, the first African slaves were brought to America by the Spanish. A fierce competition arose between France, Spain and England to win the New World. Colonies floundered, were abandoned or destroyed by the English. It wasn’t easy surviving in this “new world” in spite of the early glowing reports. Why did Jamestown and Plymouth colonies succeed when others failed? The 2nd half of this book explores the first successful English colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth and why they succeeded when others could not. Strange and curious facts: the first Indian contact in Plymouth was an Indian asking for a glass of beer! Enjoy a detailed look of what really took place in America’s beginnings. It’s more interesting than your school history books!

     I could tell you my name, but then I’d have to kill you. Forced to live in seclusion, my only contact with the outside world is with my online chat buddies. I give out different screen names with every person except with one: Confessor. To him, and only him, my name is Blackbird. He is my soul mate. At least online. I make a living buying and selling used computers. Usually I can just ignore the stuff that’s left on the machine by the previous owner, but the desktop picture on my newest acquisition stops me cold. It’s the face of the man who killed my father twenty years ago. The man who sent me into hiding. The first time, anyway. I start digging through the machine, telling Confessor about my every move. Except the part about wanting to avenge my father’s murder. A dead body gives me the perfect excuse to leave my nest and head to Tennessee, to find the murderer, and to reclaim my life. Once there, I find myself torn between two men, and pining for my mysterious Confessor. And just when I think I’ve got things solved, my past is revealed, throwing my plans of vengeance into chaos.

    Owens Second Chances (Part 1 of 2) by Dale Mayer ***This is a two book series***All your questions won't be answered in book one.*** Hooked on the Game by C.M. OwensEveryone has secrets that define them, a past that has shaped them, and a game they play - whether they know it or not.Despite the fact they live next door to each other, Kade and Raya have never made an effort to speak, until a wild party, four frat boys, and... a bulldozer.Sterling Shore was supposed to be a new start for eighteen-year-old Raya Capperton. Everything was working out perfectly until her two roommates were expelled for a prank, leaving Raya with the house she couldn't afford on her own. Fate intervenes before she has the chance to find a new home, but she struggles to decide if it's divine luck or the devil's cruel sense of humor.Twenty-one-year-old Kade Colton has his life planned out, and everything he does is an elaborate game to aid him with his future endeavors. Coming from money has made Kade's life easy, but he wants to build his own name - his own future. The thing he doesn't realize... when you only put forth superficial effort, you only acquire superficial friends.Raya is torn between being amused or disturbed by Kade and his philosophy, but the drive behind his determination isn't what Raya expected. Little by little, her hatred fades and is replaced by emotions she never would have believed she could have for the rich jerk she desperately doesn't want to care about. Too bad you can't force yourself not to care.The problem is... Kade's shiny name can't be tarnished, and Raya has a jaded tie she can't cut loose. Nothing about them can work, nothing about them makes sense, but nothing can seem to stop them from trying.*Not suitable for anyone under the age of eighteen** No cliffhanger**New Adult Contemporary Romance**Descriptive sex**LanguageSecond Chances - book 1 of 2 ***THIS IS PART 1 ONLY OF THE BOOK***Go ahead. Take Charge of your life. Move forward...if you can...Changing her future means letting go of her past. Karina heads to a weekend seminar and discovers the speaker is the person she needs to move on from. But she soon realizes bigger issues are facing her...Brian has moved on, at least he'd believed he had... until he sees Karina in his audience...and realizes he's been lying to himself.Passion pulls them together, love binds them together, but a revengeful enemy determines to keep the two apart...and destroy them both.**New Adult Contemporary Romance **Descriptive sex **Language

    New York Times bestselling historian and novelist Thomas Fleming takes us back to the days of the founders, detailing the surprising facts of American life in 1776 - including its resemblance to today.

    With the tooth safely under her pillow, Peppa waits for the Tooth Fairy to arrive! Everyone loves a visit from the Tooth Fairy. It's magic! Includes handy tips from Dr Elephant, the dentist, on looking after your teeth.

    “Unbounded freedom and joy, oneness with the divine ... these experiences are more common than you know, and not far away.” But even after achieving such realization — after the ecstasy — we are faced with the day-to-day task of translating that freedom into our imperfect lives. We are faced with the laundry.Drawing on the experiences and insights of leaders and practitioners within the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Sufi traditions, this book offers a uniquely intimate and honest understanding of how the modern spiritual journey unfolds — and how we can prepare our hearts for awakening.Through moving personal stories and traditional tales, we learn how the enlightened heart navigates the real world of family relationships, emotional pain, earning a living, sickness, loss, and death.

    Somerset Maugham (Novels, Short Stories, Plays and Travel Sketches)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.William Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965) was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s.Table of Contents:Novels: Liza of Lambeth (1897)The Making of a Saint (1898)The Hero (1901)Mrs Craddock (1902)The Merry-go-round (1904)The Bishop's Apron (1906)The Explorer (1908)The Magician (1908)The Canadian (The Land of Promise) (1914)Of Human Bondage (1915)The Moon and Sixpence (1919) Short Story Collections:Orientations (1899)The Punctiliousness of Don Sebastian A Bad Example De AmicitiaFaithThe Choice of AmyntasDaisyThe Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands (1921)The PacificMackintoshThe Fall of Edward BarnardRedThe PoolHonoluluRainEnvoiPlays:A Man of Honour (1903)Lady Frederick (1912)The Explorer (1912)The Circle (1921)Caesar's Wife (1922) East of Suez (1922)Travel Sketches:The Land of the Blessed Virgin: Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia (1905)On a Chinese Screen (1922)

    He didn’t understand why his mom was always mad, rushing him everywhere. He wished his mom would stop being so mad for once and just turn into a happy unicorn! Magically, his wish came true! He and the unicorn did fun things together and had a blast! But then, it was bedtime and he missed his mom. Watch what happened after - the twist at the end will warm your heart.If you and your child enjoyed Never Let A Unicorn Scribble by Diane Alber, An Elephant and Piggie Book by Mo Willems and A Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss, you will both love I Turned My Mom Into A Unicorn. Hilarious plot with a message: A funny unicorn story with a moral where kids learn to always be grateful Highly relatable scenes Silly moments that make kids and adults laugh Easy Read: Simple words that build kids' confidence in ability to read Perfect for children age 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Parents will bond with their kids as they read to the little ones Bonus: Includes Look and Find activity pages where kids can practice counting  Illustrations in this book are designed specifically to increase imagination and creativity for children Makes a perfect gift for kids

    Combining earthly wisdom with spiritual enlightenment, it describes how to live each moment to the full and shows the relevance of Zen to every aspect of life.