by Jess Mastorakos

4.8 stars – 50 reviews

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United States Marine Spencer Hawkins doesn’t do relationships. Not even with his best friend Ellie Burton, the girl who has always been there for him, even in his darkest hour. But now that high school is over and he’s in the military, he’s starting to look at life – and his best friend – in a whole new way.

Ellie wants a stable life and a white picket fence. She definitely doesn’t want to get involved with Spencer, who has no interest in settling down. But how long is she supposed to ignore the way he looks in that uniform … or the way he’s starting to look at her?

As Spencer starts his journey as a new Marine, Ellie doesn’t hesitate to support his dream, even if she’s struggling to find her own. But after one kiss changes their relationship forever, can they ever go back to just being friends?

If you like captivating chemistry, realistic military romance, and loyal friendships, then you’ll love this unputdownable series by Jess Mastorakos.

by Michelle Grosvenor

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MINDSET MATTERS: BE A COACH NOT A CRITIC

Mindset Matters: Be a coach not a critic is a practical self-help guide written by experienced Psychologist, Michelle Grosvenor to help you overcome procrastination, doubt and self-criticism to achieve your goals.

Michelle describes herself as “The everyday Psychologist”. Her goal is to explain psychological principles which can help you achieve your goals in jargon free, easy to read language. The book is intentionally short with clear, actionable steps to help you transform your ideas into actions.

WHO IS THE MINDSET MATTERS BOOK FOR?
-Do you have a goal (big or small) that you want to achieve but you don’t know how to get started?
-Are you tired of procrastinating?
-Do you start off with good intentions but get side-tracked by procrastination, fear of failure or self-criticism?
-Do you start off feeling enthusiastic but then come to a complete halt when your motivation fades?
-Do you feel defeated by obstacles or problems?
-Do you want to learn skills that can help you to step up and achieve your goals?

If you answered yes to any one of the above questions, then it is time for you to invest in yourself by purchasing this book.

WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM INVESTING IN THE MINDSET MATTERS BOOK?
Mindset Matters is designed to help you overcome fear of failure, to keep going when you don’t feel motivated, to problem solve, and to maintain your focus. The goal is for you to read each chapter and then use the ideas and practical exercises to help you move forward by following the 7 step step program that the author used to create two online courses, run two private psychology practices and write this book whilst juggling motherhood and chronic health issues!

by Suzanne Jenkins

4.6 stars – 7 reviews

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Friendship between women lasts forever, sometimes gently inspiring us beyond the grave. In this short story, a chance meeting at a retreat forges a relationship shortly before a harrowing time in Julie’s life begins. It’s what happens afterward, after her death that makes the greatest impact, and the best legacy in Julie’s memory.

by Cora Seton

4.8 stars – 266 reviews

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Marine Logan Hughes uses humor like a shield because the twists and turns his life has taken have led him far from the path he was supposed to tread. He’s no priest, and despite his parents’ continued hope, he has no desire to become one. Still, he’s no devil, either. So when his attempt to protect an innocent person lands him with two choices—the brig or marriage to a woman he doesn’t know—he chooses marriage. Which means denying his family’s plans for him once and for all.

Lena Reed doesn’t find it funny at all that three times her father has sent a man to help with her ranch, and three times one of her sisters has married him. She’s not falling for that trick. She was born to run the cattle operation at Two Willows, and no man is going to take that away from her. So when Logan arrives, she’ll do whatever she can to keep him at arm’s length. Only problem is the marine refuses to stay there. Bit by bit, he’s wearing down her resistance to him. But will giving into her feelings mean giving up her dreams?

by E. K. Johnston

4.2 stars – 293 reviews

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Written by the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Ahsoka! When Padmé Naberrie, “Queen Amidala” of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role, but cannot turn down the request to serve her people. Together with her most loyal handmaidens, Padmé must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen’s shadow.