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END OF THE HOUR
By Meghan Riordan Jarvis
What happens when a trauma therapist is traumatized by loss?
THE BOOK
“End of the Hour” is a poignant and gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through grief and healing, taking us on a transformative odyssey through the labyrinth of emotions. Esteemed trauma therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a master at helping her clients navigate the treacherous waters of trauma and grief, suddenly finds herself on the other side of the therapist’s couch when her world is shattered by the loss of both her parents.
In the wake of her father’s year-long battle with cancer and her mother’s unexpected passing during a family vacation, Meghan’s carefully constructed emotional defenses crumble. The ghosts of her own childhood trauma rise to haunt her, and she’s forced to confront her deepest vulnerabilities.
“End of the Hour” is a courageous and soul-baring tale of resilience in the face of life’s harshest trials. Meghan’s narrative, filled with emotional honesty, speaks to anyone who has grappled with the enduring and unpredictable power of grief, offering hope and insight for those who wonder how they’ll ever emerge from the shadows.
THE AUTHOR
Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LICSW, is a clinical psychotherapist, author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and sought-after consultant with over twenty years of experience in the fields of trauma, grief, and loss. Working with companies, organizations, executive teams, & individuals, Meghan and her team help create grief-informed communities through bespoke training, lectures, and keynotes designed to increase emotional fluency and create a shift in grief culture at large.
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THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE WILD
By Peggy Townsend
Sometimes the most dangerous creature is the person you love.
THE BOOK
In “The Beautiful and the Wild,” Alaska’s unforgiving wilderness becomes the backdrop for an exhilarating tale of survival, secrets, and the relentless drive to protect what matters most. Liv Russo, trapped in a shipping-container-turned-prison deep in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, battles not only the harsh elements but also the man she once loved, now turned captor.
Amidst the rugged terrain, Liv’s determination to escape pulses like a heartbeat, driven by a fierce need to protect her young son and the hidden truths she carries. But as winter approaches with its extreme weather, starvation, and dangerous wildlife, she’s forced to confront her past, her choices, and her former lover.
This gripping story challenges the very essence of love and self-discovery, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. “The Beautiful and the Wild” is an exhilarating and heart-pounding journey that asks the age-old question: Can we ever truly fathom the depths of the human heart and the wilderness within ourselves? Dive into this spellbinding adventure of courage, survival, and the search for the real essence of love and identity in one of the most perilous landscapes on Earth.
THE AUTHOR
Peggy Townsend is an award-winning journalist and author. Her work has appeared in Catamaran literary magazine, Santa Cruz Noir, The Boston Globe Magazine, Memoir, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications. Twice she lived for seven weeks in her van, traveling to Alaska and along the back roads of the U.S.
THE SACRIFICE
By Caroline Steiger
Three friends bound by one terrible secret.
THE BOOK
A psychological thriller that will leave you riveted from start to finish. It all begins with an innocent spring break in the exotic paradise of Cancun in 1989, a rite of passage for the three inseparable friends known as the three J’s, led by the charismatic but malevolent John.
What seems like a vacation filled with youthful antics takes a sinister turn, as John’s sociopathic tendencies are unleashed, forever altering the course of their lives. They become unwitting witnesses to his crimes, bound by a terrible secret, and each choice they make further entangles them in darkness.
Spanning three distinct timelines, “The Sacrifice” unravels a chilling narrative, revealing the haunting consequences of their actions. Prepare to be gripped by a tale of friendship, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds forged by the carnage of one fateful spring break. In this suspenseful journey through time, “The Sacrifice” will keep you guessing until the very last page, making it a riveting thriller for those who crave dark and compelling narratives.
THE AUTHOR
Caroline Steiger was born in New York City and is now living the Florida life. Winters are not missed. Summers are her sweet spot and the water her peace. She is married to a man who is the support to her backbone and works alongside the most beautiful dog ever. Blessed. Happy. Writing. This is what she was born to do. The Sacrifice is her debut novel with more books to come.
THE LAST LOVE NOTE
By Emma Grey
The first note captured her heart. Will the last note set it free?
THE BOOK
The Last Love Note is a heartwarming and often hilarious journey through love, loss, and the extraordinary resilience of the human heart. Meet Kate, a lovable mess of a woman, trying to navigate the tumultuous seas of life after losing her young husband, Cameron. Juggling solo parenting, a demanding job at a university, and an overbearing mother, Kate’s life is a whirlwind of comedic mishaps.
In the midst of her chaos, her ever-persistent best friend is determined to find Kate a new love interest, leading her to the intriguing neighbor next door. However, it’s a flight delay with her boss, Hugh, that propels Kate on a path of self-discovery. As they find themselves stranded for a weekend on the stunning east coast of Australia, Kate must confront her grief and unravel the secrets of her heart.
The narrative is woven together by a trail of heartfelt notes, each capturing a piece of Kate’s soul. With each note, a poignant and humorous story emerges, offering readers a chance to laugh, cry, and, most importantly, rediscover the enduring power of love.
THE AUTHOR
Emma is a novelist, feature writer, photographer, professional speaker, and accountability coach. She has been writing fiction since she first fell for Anne of Green Gables at fourteen and is the author of the YA novels Unrequited: Boy band meets girl, Tilly Maguire and the Royal Wedding Mess, the non-fiction title, I Don’t Have Time (co-authored with Audrey Thomas), and the parenting memoir Wits’ End Before Breakfast! Confessions of a Working Mum.
Along with her school friend, dual ARIA-winning composer, Sally Whitwell, Emma co-wrote two musicals, Deadpan Anti-Fan and Fairytale Derail, based on her teen novels. She wrote her first adult novel, The Last Love Note, in the wake of her husband’s death. It’s a fictional tribute to their love, an attempt to articulate the magnitude of her loss, and a life-affirming commitment to hope.
Emma lives just outside Canberra, where her world centers on her two adult daughters, young son, loved step-children and step-grandchildren, writing, photography and endlessly chasing the Aurora Australis.
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A GIGANTIC LEAP: FIRST CONTACT
By David Brown
One giant step for mankind.
THE BOOK
“A Gigantic Leap: First Contact” is a thrilling exploration of humanity’s ultimate choice: evolve and ascend into a utopian future of boundless technological marvels, or face the dire consequences of our warmongering ways. When the Galactic Federation of peaceful planets extends an extraordinary offer to earth, the fate of the entire human race hangs in the balance.
With the clock ticking, a handful of unexpected heroes must rise to the occasion, becoming the unlikely champions of humanity’s destiny. As they strive to usher in a new era of peace, they discover that the path to paradise is fraught with challenges and resistance, even when it means choosing between a golden age on Earth and catastrophic consequences.
“A Gigantic Leap: First Contact” is a riveting, page-turning narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of our capacity for change and the monumental stakes of our choices, set against the backdrop of an intergalactic ultimatum.
THE AUTHOR
As a NASA engineer, David Brown designed the landing gear on the Apollo Lunar Landing Module for America’s first mission to the Moon.
An author of several books on investing, and Founder of Sabrient Systems, David serves on the Director’s Council at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
David served both as Chairman of the U.S. Science and Technology Commission, and Chairman of the New Millennium Committee of the Planetary Society. An avid Avian enthusiast, his garden is filled with over two dozen bird feeders, each dedicated to a specific species, that brings him joy every time he looks out his window.
David was inspired to write the novel by his friend and mentor, Carl Sagan. He was troubled by the violence of our civilization and worried about what advanced beings on other planets might think, in the future, of our brutality and destructive nature.
