by Scarlett Scott

4.7 stars – 99 reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled

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Gill, the Duke of Coventry, has never been the sort of gentleman who woos ladies with effortless ease. In fact, he’s never even kissed a woman, let alone courted one. But as the new duke, he’s in need of a wealthy bride to replenish his dwindling familial coffers. Preferably a sweet, calm bride who is equally reserved. A bride who is nothing at all like Miss Christabella Winter.

Christabella is looking for passion. She longs for forbidden kisses in hidden alcoves, for a dashing rake to sweep her off her feet. Therefore, her dratted infatuation with the shy Duke of Coventry makes no sense. Particularly since he cannot be bothered to speak to her in complete sentences.

When she inadvertently learns the duke has never been kissed, however, Christabella forms the perfect plan. She can show him how to win a lady’s heart and kiss him out of her system at the same time. But the problem with kisses is they often lead to something more, and soon, the only heart she wants him to win is hers.

by Kevin Harrington

Here’s the set-up:

We are living in an unprecedented era of entrepreneurship. In this book, twenty-eight innovators have been hand picked for their spirit, ingenuity, and tenacity. This is intended to provide their journeys as a guide for wherever your dreams and aspirations take you. If there are troubles in the water, try putting a shark in your tank…

by Bruce Glenn

5.0 stars – 10 reviews

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After over 30 years of being a successful house flipper, Bruce Glenn decided it was time to share his secrets with the rest of us! Not only has Bruce “flipped” over 150 houses in that time, but it was also all done part-time while working 50 to 60 hours a week as a residential real estate appraiser.

Bruce has shared his knowledge locally at numerous real estate investor meetings and many real estate offices. He felt it was time to widen his audience, and that’s where First Flip comes in. First Flip is a comprehensive book that will take you from A to Z in the house flipping arena.

Bruce starts with the question, “Is flipping houses right for you?” Some are surprised by that first question, but Bruce wants to be sure you are on board from the get-go! Then, written in plain English, Bruce takes you step by step on the house flipping journey.

Bruce talks about getting your house in order, having a great team, making a plan, and financing options. He knows you can’t do it all yourself, and you have to rely on others for help! Especially if you are working full time like Bruce. Then he digs deeper into options for finding deals and lists of good and bad things to consider.

Once you have found your “perfect flip,” you need to evaluate the deal. He takes you into all the numbers and showing you actual houses he and his team have completed. Sometimes there is no better teacher than real case studies.

What is the thought process when planning your renovations? Bruce goes into all the things to consider when making your plans. What renovations give you the most bang for your buck and what improvements are just not worth it. Questions like, should I stage, do we do open houses, how important are professional pictures, and the list goes on and on! If you want a comprehensive house-flipping book, this is it.

Lastly, 30 years of appraisal work gives Bruce a unique perspective on the business. Value is a vital component that Bruce goes into great detail! Once you’re finished, not only will you understand how to do your first flip, you’ll have an advantage over your competition in understanding what an appraiser looks for!

Be sure and follow Bruce on his Facebook Page, FlippinBruce.

by Renna Peak, Ember Casey

4.0 stars – 44 reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled

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Prince Nicholas of Montovia only wants one thing—some peace and quiet. When he buys a ranch in Firebird Falls, Montana, he’s looking for an escape from the drama caused by his royal siblings. Out here, he’s just Nick Smith—a happy loner just looking to blend in with everyone else.

Clara Weaver is looking for her own escape. When her car runs out of gas in Firebird Falls, she sees it as a sign. Even though she’s never set foot on a ranch before in her life, she decides to answer a job posting for a ranch manager, which leads her to the town’s mysterious newcomer, Nick Smith. She’s determined to build a new life for herself here—and bring the grumbling, brooding Nick along for the ride.

Both Nick and Clara are looking for new hope in Firebird Falls. But as they learn to live with each other, one question haunts their new lives—how far will they go to protect their secrets?

Royal Escape is part one of a six-part serial and ends with a cliffhanger.

by Eti Dayan

4.9 stars – 25 reviews

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A unique look into one of the most fascinating tribes in Africa, through Western eyes.

Eti Dayan, researcher and tour guide, used to visit a Maasai village during her trips to Kenya.

When Dayan is invited to attend a traditional wedding at the village, she undergoes a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A few months later, she receives a small note informing her that her Maasai hostess, No’oltwati, has fallen gravely ill.

Dayan decides to fly back to Kenya, and use creative ways to save No’oltwati’s life.

During her stay in the village, she falls in love with the members of the tribe. She is given a Maasai name, Nayolang, One of Us, and is invited to build her home in the village.

One of Them tells the story of the amazing life of Eti Dayan which became and unexpectedly interlaced with those of the Maasai people in Kenya. Through Dayan’s Western perspective, the reader is allowed a rare peek into the culture of one of the world’s most unique ethnic groups.

In a tone lush with honesty and grace, with impressive knowledge and great charm, Dayan relates wonderful stories we have not yet read about the Maasai daily life, special ceremonies and cultural clashes, while debating questions of belonging, sustenance, parenthood, ownership, sexuality, male and female circumcision, politics, heritage, hunting and more.

by Ramesh Dontha

Here’s the set-up:

How to start a tech company and get customers in one month

Did you know that Twitter, Udemy, Groupon, and GitHub all started as side hustles without venture capital? Many aspiring tech entrepreneurs believe that to start a successful tech business means they must risk everything, quit their day job, and seek funding. These and other bootstrapped companies prove that billion-dollar companies can start in home offices and garages on founders’ evenings and weekends.

In The 60-Minute Tech Startup: How to Start a Tech Company as a Side Hustle in One Hour a Day and Get Customers in Thirty Days (or Less), serial technology entrepreneur Ramesh Dontha takes lessons from side hustles turned household name companies to reveal the fastest, easiest, and least capital-intensive way to start a tech business. Together with experiences from his own career and those of featured guests from the popular The Agile Entrepreneur Podcast, Dontha lays out a plan for any aspiring tech entrepreneur to start a side hustle that is profitable from the beginning and has a chance to become something great. The 60-Minute Tech Startup shows side hustlers how to:

• Discover mistakes to avoid that doom most tech businesses
• Answer common questions such as “What is a non-compete?”
• Build a personal brand without getting in trouble at work
• Learn how to talk to your boss about your job on the side
• Perform a business model analysis
• Decide the type of tech business to start
• Borrow lessons of good side hustles that already exist
• Master customer outreach and get noticed
• Rock every sales discovery call
• Prepare for objection-handling
• Use the best ways to get referrals and grow organically

by Randy Ross

5.0 stars – 23 reviews

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When facing strong headwinds, you can soar to new heights. You can make good things happen in bad times. You can build a better life and a brighter future, regardless of what you are facing today. You can enhance relationships. You can become a more inspirational leader. And you can do it all by choosing hope. Those who have hope are happier, healthier and more productive. And the best part is that hope can be yours.

Distilling decades of psychological research into simple language, Dr. Randy Ross provides practical wisdom to effectively face challenges, difficulties and setbacks. Offering life-transforming truths, Dr. Ross untangles some of life’s toughest issues and shows how anyone can apply hope to make life better, improve relationships and lead well.

Providing encouragement and practical principles for those who want to soar to new heights, these insights are both impactful and infectious. Whether you’re currently facing a crisis or looking to take your life and leadership to a higher level, this message will help you build a brighter tomorrow by embracing hope today.

How we choose to face and embrace the crises before us will determine our destiny. Face the future with hope.

Hope is a dynamic motivational system tied to inspirational goal-setting.