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Hot flashes, loss of libido, and weight gain getting you down? You’re not alone. Millions of women around the world experience the unfortunate symptoms of what I jokingly refer to as puberty: round two—minus the teenage angst and obligatory nose rings. Join the club! Seriously, you don’t have a choice here. And congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new body that needs to be nurtured and accepted into your life just as you nurtured and accepted that angsty, emotional teen version of you.

Whether you want to take charge of your health, make a big life change, or improve your daily habits, change begins with you. In order to grow as a person and embrace positive changes, it’s essential to know yourself and be comfortable with your own presence—and that begins with quieting your mind and listening to yourself.

Meet the Thompsons of Locust Street, an unconventional family taking Philadelphia high society by storm…1870 Kirsty Thompson is determined to begin her own business bringing beloved Scottish fabrics and yarns to Philadelphia but first she must meet the men and women who weave the plaids and spin the wool. How will she ever escape her protective older siblings and sail to Scotland?

Fighting an unknown evil can be tough on the best of days. When sixteen year old witch Ebony Amberwood has to juggle high school, a social life, and visions of her home realm being destroyed, it can sound like an insurmountable task. When her uncle hires a bodyguard to protect Ebony and her two best friends, and when a mysterious new guy shows up at school, Ebony has to add boy trouble to that list.

Your soil is filled with unique properties that determine what you can grow and how well. Without knowing your specific soil type—clay, silty, peaty, or one of the others—you could be devoting your time, energy, and money to a garden that doesn’t bring you results.

I'm prepared for revenge, but starting college and moving in with my best friend has put everything on hold. Life almost seems normal. That is, until a series of bizarre videos posted online mysteriously coincides with an unusual crime spree hitting our community.

Payden Thompson’s pursuit of the man threatening his family and his clan proves to be far from a straightforward confrontation. His hunt to kill the illegitimate relative and the man’s followers is brutal and he is imprisoned and beaten after daring a rescue attempt goes awry. Overwhelmed by the violence and loss in Scotland, Payden finds himself unable to shed his fears and trauma after his heroic return to America.

1870 ~ Muireall Thompson has taken her duties seriously since her parents died on the family’s crossing from Scotland to America in 1854. As the eldest sibling, their death made her responsible for her family and left little time for a life of her own. But now her brothers and sisters are adults; even the youngest is nearly ready to face the world on his own. What will she do when she is alone, other than care for an elderly aunt and volunteer at the Sisters of Charity orphanage? Has the chance for a husband and children of her own passed her by?

Imagine building a passionate and fulfilling relationship while also growing as an individual! You'll never have to worry about stifling yourself, living by destructive habits, or being lonely simply because you're struggling to align your expectations with that of your partner! Research shows there's a strong link between personal growth and relationship quality. If you can master what to control and what to let go of, or ask yourself How can I create a better me in any relationship? Then you're on your way to achieving the happiness you've always been yearning for.