Well, it didn't.After spending the majority of it simply trying to recover from her childhood, she was eventually forced to confront that monster which apparently awaits 1 in 3 of us at some point in our lives: cancer.After receiving a diagnosis of aggressive bowel cancer at 53, Kat's life was once again set on a trajectory for the worse. Suddenly, she found herself at the foot of a mountain - one that would require a great deal of support and determination merely to scale; let alone descend.These are her memoirs of that very personal journey; from the initial diagnosis, through to the life-changing operations - and beyond. It's not a story for the feint-hearted; nor is it a medical journal. What it is, is an honest, no-holds-barred glimpse into the life of a cancer sufferer, and a book of support for all those in similar situations. It is a light at every stage of the tunnel…

    Ruth Yoder was young, vibrant and beautiful, her husband old enough to be her father. For weeks Noah struggles with the interest he has for Ruth until he finds out her husband isn’t her husband, he’s her father. Ruth and her father Peter moved to Lancaster from Ohio after her mother passed. The memories became too hard to face, her father drawing more and more into himself. When they arrive in Lancaster she hopes of a brighter future for the both of them. Over time she falls in love with Noah but it's hard loving a man who can’t follow his dreams. Working on his parent’s dairy farm, Noah’s always wanted to be a carpenter but he refuses to let his parents down. Ruth’s father is a carpenter but can’t summon the courage to work again after her mother’s death. Will Ruth find love? Can Noah fulfill his dream without letting his parents down? Follow this incredible journey of the daily challenges that Amish face and find out there will be a bright future for Ruth and her father in Lancaster County.

    Marriage. Then I met Candy, a beautiful redhead with a svelte body. I woke up to an empty bed, her wedding ring in the sheets. Our marriage wasn’t real. And Candy belonged to someone else. But I don’t lose. And I’m not giving her up without a fight. Book #2: Accidentally Love Her “She came for a short vacation, and came back hitched.” This was supposed to be a fun vacation. The next thing I know, I’m putting a ring on her finger, and said, ‘I do’. But the marriage was more than I bargained for. Book #3: Accidentally Fiancé ‘Till death do us part’… sounds like a really long time. “I do.” Never have two words been so powerful. I never wanted a wife and the complications that go with it. But then I looked over at the woman standing beside me. Deirdre was someone that I could promise forever to. I won’t let her go. I can’t. She’s my wife and I’m willing to fight for her. Book #4: Accidentally Married “The ring signified a wedding; I didn’t even know I had.” One final bash, before I was no longer a bachelor. Then I woke up in her bed. The morning of my wedding and there was now something on my finger. A ring. A wedding ring and Anna next to me. What did the hell happen? It may be the best thing that ever happened to me. Come meet these four sexy alphas and sassy heroines who will give you roller coaster ride of emotions, possessiveness, intensely hot love and happily ever after.

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    Now, graduating from business school, newly married, Kristin is ready to take the next step of starting a family. But when Kristin’s first pregnancy ends with a miscarriage, she is devastated. When her second pregnancy does as well, Kristin and her husband Bob turn to in vitro fertilization – and are heartbroken again after a third miscarriage. Undaunted, they turn to alternate options, including surrogacy and adoption, but face setbacks at every turn, some so unthinkable that they never could have been predicted. In the most extreme of circumstances, when all of our careful plans are thrown out the window, how do we persevere? In spite of the pain and sorrow of the many years spent trying to start their family, Kristin and Bob remain positive, loving, and driven – and learn in their ultimately rewarding journey that life’s joys come more from the unexpected than from the expected.100% of Kristin Peck’s proceeds from the sale of Perseverance will be donated to Family and Children's Agency.Kristin Peck is thrilled to be the working mother of two amazing children. She keeps herself sane by belting out her favorite pop and country songs while running and completing triathlons, and is proud to have recently completed her first marathon. She is currently EVP, Group President of Zoetis, Inc., the world's largest animal health company. Kristin received her bachelor’s from Georgetown and her MBA from Columbia Business School. Kristin, her husband, two children and their dog live in CT. Perseverance is her first book.Cover design by Hannah Perrine Mode.

    It is isolating, painful, and confusing. Loneliness and longing are your reality. You’re consumed with guilt, self-deprecating inner dialogue, and worst of all, the fear of doing even the smallest thing wrong. You spend a lot of time alone…even when you’re not. You watch a lot of TV.Obviously, this is all your fault. Obviously, the reason you are living this way is because of something you did to warrant it. If they beat you, you deserved it. If they punish you, you asked for it. You never want to go home, but you don’t have a choice because you’ve never had a choice. This is it. This is what you have. This is all you know.And yet, you still smile when you sometimes catch a glimpse of the sweeter things and treasure the smallest kindness. Inside, you know life isn’t supposed to be like this, but it is. Your life is like a bubble of poison gas that could burst at any moment…you know that. You live that. But how are you supposed to make sense of any of this? How do you make it stop?You can’t.You are powerless.You haven’t even reached kindergarten yet.From a severely abusive childhood in the inner city of Baltimore, a string of unsatisfying relationships and several broken marriages, to a six-figure income from the multi-million dollar business I built out of my home, this is my story in my own words.I was stolen as a baby when my mother died. I was lied to by my kidnapper and used as a Cinderella punching bag by his never-ending parade of “step-mothers” and girlfriends, and much worse when he didn’t have one.This memoir covers the good, the bad, and the ugly.As this story unfolds, my hope is that you, the reader, will discover a little girl who survived that abusive childhood, healed, and empowered herself through discipline and hard work. I hope you see a girl who became a woman who learned from her mistakes and a whole human being who loves her newfound family with all her heart.I am no longer an outsider. I can go home now.

    

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    They’re unforgettable” - BooksFromDuskTillDawn The Tick-Tock Trilogy is a series of psychological thrillers, all told in real time. Get inside the heads of four characters during the same morning (Midday), afternoon (Whatever Happened to Betsy Blake?) and night (The Suicide Pact) as clocks tick towards drastic deadlines. “Lyons is an outstanding craftsman in the thriller genre” - bestselling author Andrew Barrett MIDDAY Vincent Butler has five hours to steal eight million euro from the four bank branches he manages in Dublin’s city centre. If he doesn’t – his partner of ten years, who is being held captive, will be killed. Vincent doesn’t have long. Only until midday. ...And the clock is ticking. ★★★★★ “Intense, addictive and incredibly clever” WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BETSY BLAKE? Private investigator Lenny Moon has five hours to find the answer to a question that has plagued grieving father Gordon Blake for decades: whatever happened to my daughter, Betsy? Lenny doesn’t have long to investigate… only until Gordon is put under the knife for make-or-break heart surgery. ...And the clock is ticking. ★★★★★ “One of the most gripping reads ever” THE SUICIDE PACT Ex-detective Helen Brennan has five hours to stop two teenage girls from ending their own lives, just as her son Scot did twenty-two years ago. The problem is she doesn’t know who the teenage girls are. Or where they are. She only knows she has until midnight to save them. ...And the clock is ticking. ★★★★★ “A heart-racing, palm-sweating, page turner” Each of the Tick-Tock Trilogy can be read as standalones, but do comprise cross-over characters and a unique race-against-time narrative. The Tick-Tock Trilogy is 900 pages of heart-thumping thriller drama. What the critics are saying about books in The Tick-Tock Trilogy “Gripping and high-octane” – Irish Mail on Sunday “Lyons’ debut has a devastating twist in its tail” – Irish Independent “The best book of the year” – BooksFromDuskTillDawn “Really clever” - BookieWookie “My new favourite author” – RubinaReads “Lyons certainly knows how to nail a thriller” – Bestselling author Sharon Thompson “An outstanding craftsman in the thriller genre” – No. 1 Bestselling author Andrew Barrett “This year’s must-read author” – Bestselling author Rob Enright.

    That’s what can be expected in this collection. That, and a whole lot more! Included in this collection: Stranger At The Door A Very Machete Christmas Nails In A Coffin No Pulse Cobwebs The Casual Killer 25th Of Dismember Killer Christmas Plenty Of Pain All F**Ked Up Ice Cold Case Das Death Part One Das Death Part Two Gun To The Head Beacon Of Light This box set contains the work of one author and one author only. That author’s name is Luis Samways, and he’s had number one hits in the Kindle top 100 charts. He’s released over 10 books last year and has another ten planned for this year. Known for his violent thrillers and unforgivable villains, he writes stories that shock and make people ponder: “What’s the difference between good and bad?” *** Readers familiar with Luis Samways’ other box sets won’t be disappointed in this one, but please bear in mind that if you’ve read 12 rounds, you would have read 12 of the 15 books in this collection!*

    BLACK #1VIOLET #2GREEN #3BLUE #4YELLOW #5You can read the full book descriptions under each book and if you want a taste visit the author's website elinpeer.com and get the first book Black as a welcome gift. Elin Peer's Clashing Colors series has readers raving about the unpredictable plots and intriguing stories. Elin has a unique talent of tackling taboos and sensitive subjects with humor and insight and this box-set is guaranteed to keep you highly entertained with five very different stories of what happens when opposites attract.Buy it and let the “clash” begin today!

     At the same time, she is forced to take on the might of a twisted regime intent on conquering the nation. Collectively the series has over 200 five-star reviews on Amazon! Get all three novels for a discounted price by downloading this complete box set. Book 1: OUTSIDE Riley has always wondered what lies beyond the high-security perimeters of her community. But when tragedy forces her outside, she can't believe what awaits her. Book 2: THE CLEARING In the ravaged future, children are disappearing. Soon Riley will have to confront the terrible truth. An old enemy is approaching. Threatening to extinguish her way of life. Book 3: THE PERIMETER A girl in danger, a repentant killer, and a psychotic leader. The Perimeter is a darkly captivating tale of danger, love and redemption that will have you on the edge of your seat and up at night, turning the pages to find out what happens in the end. Scroll up to grab your copy of this compelling dystopian adventure.

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