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In the heart of Brooklyn, nestled between the bustling streets and the quiet waters of the bay, lies a neighborhood that has seen it all. Sunset Park, a place where cultures melded, dreams were forged, and lifelong friendships were woven into the very fabric of the community.Our story begins not with grand heroes or epic adventures, but with a group of eight friends who, over the years, discovered that the ordinary moments of life could be extraordinary...

In Love Across Wars, a multicultural novel, two historic families connected through WWII find their destinies intertwine again in the aftermath of 9/11 as their scions are caught in the whirlwind of events from Philadelphia to Peshawar and Afghanistan.Christina Gartenley has been having a nightmarish vision signaling 9/11 since she was 10. Her brother David joins the Army after their father's horrifying ordeal at the Twin Towers on 9/11, but goes...

Dear Friends,It's my Mission to Help 1000 Million People All Over the World. STOP THINKING, You Can Also Help & Contribute.I Know It's a Big Mission But It's Possible.Please Support Me."You are not investing money to buy this book only, you are investing on yourself, it is my suggestion to you, KEEP INVESTING ON YOURSELF."Let's Have a Look.Welcome to "Relationships: Improve Your Relationship" If you believe in one another, you'll not surprise what...

The Allotment' is a heartwarming story of an unlikely group of people brought together by their different circumstances. At the centre of this story is the Allotment itself, a place of healing, solace, and friendship, where even the most unlikely characters can find a sense of belonging. There's Neil, the army veteran battling PTSD, and little Brenda, the unlucky-in-love girl dealing with a cantankerous mother. Then Bill, who finds comfort in his...

Nestled amongst bustling cityscapes and towering buildings, a serendipitous encounter unfolded beneath a blanket of twinkling stars. Elias, his heart brimming with unspoken dreams, found himself drawn to Avery, a girl whose radiance outshone the summer sun. Their paths intertwined over shared conversations and hidden laughter, laying the foundation for a friendship that blossomed into something more. This is the story of "The Promise Between the Stars,"...

Life is hard in the prison camp. There's back breaking work every day, and never enough food. But the inmates have formed a community of their own and they support each other as much as they can, even as the Commander does his best to break them down. Still, the work continues, even as the Commander's daughter has to be fitted for her prom dress. Even as a singing competition is offered as diversion for the Commander and his wife. Even as Even as...

If you had another chance at life, which one would you choose? In the English seaside town of Thornsea, Ruth Barrett runs a chain of sports bars with her husband Mike. After 24 years of marriage she's happy, thinking this is the only life she'll ever know. Then she's convinced she's about to die. Compassion-on-Sea is about friendship, community, relationships, mental health, new beginnings and what happens when we find compassion.

Piper:She's got 3 Rules.... Rule #1 Never date or get involved with the client. Rule #2 Never develop feelings for the client.Rule #3 There is never an exception to Rule's 1 & 2. Bad Boy Rules: #1- Never bring them home #2- Never fall in love #3- Never break rules 1 or 2Connor:He broke her heart ten years ago. He's back and her newest client and ready to break all the rules..... #BadBoyRules Cooper: They've been best friends since they were kids....

Four women find humor, truth, and a better path forward by deconstructing memory and emotion. Hunter is lost. Her husband left her for her best friend, she's unemployed with no prospects, and the San Francisco flea market she's wandering on a weekday is so foggy that she literally doesn't know where she is. But after a helpful visit and a gift from a stranger, Hunter resolves to find her way. She begins a support group for women looking for new...

The Celebration Series: Part 1 (Tangled in Tinsel, Tears to Cheers, Heathens to Hearts, Rainbows Bring Riches, & Sweet as Sugar)A 13-book series that celebrates friends, family, love & holidays in the fictional town of Celebration.In Tangled in Tinsel... Being the new girl in town is hard, especially when you're running from your past. It even gets harder when your handsome neighbor is a police officer who wants to get to know you. No matter how much...