John and Brea have lived very different lives. His began as a near orphan in New York City, where he became involved with, and practically raised by, the mob; accepted as a man of honor by his fellow mobsters, young and old. His involvement in an incident, one resulting in the death of his childhood friend, lands him in prison. He now wears not only some physical scars, he carries a consuming agony and guilt over this night that took the life of his friend. Brea Rhodes is a golden girl, a sweetheart of Hollywood. A famous starlet, she is swarmed by rumor-hungry paparazzi; despite her success, however, there's something sad about the young beauty. After his release from prison, John accepts an offer from a senior fellow mobster, and also fatherly figure to John, to head out west and tend to a faltering business...he, seemingly by chance, runs into Brea one day at a deli. He also makes the acquaintance of enigmatic Hollywood agent to the stars named Gabe. Something about John interests Gabe, and Gabe invites John to a fancy celebrity gala he's hosting. Brea also happens to attend, and soon John and Brea find they have more in common than they imagined. Their love affair is rapid and passionate. They can't get enough of each other, and John feels the need to keep her protected from his past and from the paparazzi. Soon, turmoil resulting from the death of his fatherly, senior mobster back east, calls John home. He must now choose between the life he once lived and the life he hopes to start with Brea. What will his final alliance be, and will John be able to protect his butterfly from the oncoming storm? FOR THE LOVE OF A BUTTERFLY is a story of love, compassion, divine beauty and divine redemption. It is a heartfelt tale of love, with philosophical undertones that contemplate good and evil, right and wrong, pain, sacrifice, loneliness, and the divinity found in sincerity, found in truth.

Natalie had to live most of her life under her mothers controlling and influence, except for a brief term at the University which was full of new experiences. She now lives through a tepid marriage with her husband Pet in an upscale suburban neighborhood on a round, boring street. All that comes to an end when Victoria moves in to the neighborhood. Victoria is a beautiful, sophisticated and a wealthy mother of two who is now in a relationship with a jealous and protective man, once her best friend. Victoria’s presence starts shaking up Natalie’s suburban flat-linings and really stirs up foreign feelings in side her. Gradually her fleeting crush develops into something much deeper and more profound, which leads the two women to abandon everything they have come to know and accept for a love and passion so strong that it will change them both to the core.

An anthology of sixteen award winning stories, short stories by Sangeeta Saikia Pathak is all about the varied human emotions ranging from love & romances, family drama & intrigues to the terror let loose by gunshots and slogans reigning in the air during the crucial hours of agitations (andolaan) from her homeland, Assam!!! With her award winning stories based mostly in Guwahati, Assam there are some vivid references to the natural beauty of her place like the majestic waters of the river Brahmaputra, the tea-gardens of Upper Assam, the Kamakhya Hills, the Kaziranga National Park, the premier college and Universities of Assam besides the overcrowded market places like Fancy Bazar, Maligaon and Uzanbazar….

A Butterfly's Journey offers a unique approach to enduring the loss of a child, with the author’s diverse perspective as a multiple bereaved parent and support group facilitator. In this gripping memoir that commences with the day she got "the call" alerting her that her 21-year-old son had been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, Hopkinson bares her soul in moving through a journey of grief that changed her life forever. She also gives families a reason to believe in their child's continued spiritual existence. With great skill, Hopkinson's approach helps bereaved parents and families understand the variety of ways grief can be felt, expressed and supported. For example, genders grieve differently and infant loss can be as traumatic as the death of an older or adult child. She gently reminds us to be tolerant: we all grieve in our own way and on our own schedule. Courageously sharing the impact of grief in her own life, Hopkinson reveals that her 30-year-marriage did not survive the untimely death of her adult son. Additionally, while going through a divorce that dramatically altered her lifestyle, her remaining son flunked out of college as a result of the loss of his brother. Like many bereaved parents, Hopkinson briefly contemplated suicide after these and other unexpected events. In A Butterfly's Journey, she details finding an inner strength she now believes has prepared her to handle any life challenge with greater ease. She also models how she found love, hope and happiness again by turning outward and helping others.

Nina is a successful Vice President of her fathers exporting fi rm in Atlanta, Ga. As she gets ready to marry her college sweet heart she uncovers hidden secrets that will change her life as she knows it. Unexpectedly she meets the man of her dreams at the right but wrong time which leads to a steamy, sexy love escapade that cannot be forgotten which confuses her more. Now faced with the decision of repairing her past or accepting her future, Nina embarks on a rollercoaster of emotions that will either lead to a place of healing or a path of destruction. During her journey she learns to understand pain & accept tragedy in order to fi nally blossom into the beautiful Brown Butterfl y that she is.

Tom Dayton and Andy McIllray enjoy a quiet life until Andy, a worker for an international aid organization, is kidnapped by guerrillas in Peru. Written in diary format from both men's perspective, this story begins a year after the kidnapping.

Like two chips in a cookie, Linda and Ed Sclier were rolling happily along in their marriage-only to have everything come undone when Ed was diagnosed with cancer. Less than a year later, he died, turning Linda's world upside down. In A Gift of Love, she narrates her grief journey, shares the highlights of the wonderful man she fell in love with and married, describes the love they shared, and tells about the woman she has become since her soul mate died. While tracing a golden thread of treasured memories, A Gift of Love shares the struggles of a dying man, his untimely death, and his widow's deepest sorrows. Telling the story of their lives and her sorrow with grace and honesty, Linda gives a step-by-step accounting of love, loss, and the celebration of her soul mate's end, while marking her new beginning. More than fulfilling the promise she made to her husband on his deathbed to write his story, this memoir teaches life's valuable lesson: when you lose a spouse, life goes on-and love does live forever. Most of all, it acts as a reminder that though life can change suddenly, each one of us possesses the power to decide to accept the unthinkable.

Harriet Evans is the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Place for Us and her new novel, The Butterfly Summer, is a compulsive tale about forbidden and enduring love and the secrets we keep that somehow grow beyond all proportion. You'll be desperate to add it to your shelf alongside the best of Patricia Scanlan, Jojo Moyes and Cathy Kelly. 'Harriet Evans is a master at creating characters you feel like you know inside out' Heat What magic is this? You follow the hidden creek towards a long-forgotten house. They call it Keepsake, a place full of wonder ... and danger. Locked inside the crumbling elegance of its walls lies the story of the Butterfly Summer, a story you've been waiting all your life to hear. This house is Nina Parr's birthright. It holds the truth about her family - and a chance to put everything right at last.

In this book, there are three main themes that are fundamental to a person's life: love, health, and happiness. Each section talks about other sub-topics that all connect with each other, which may resonate with you and guide you to your journey of optimal health. These themes are so important for a holistic sense of well-being especially when it comes to the lifelong journey of self-love and weight management as they all tie in together. Weight management and general well-being is all about the mind and it definitely influences your diet. Of course, diet and exercise is detrimental to your health. However, I have found that those who have been yo-yo dieting for years still struggle in applying what they know into their life on a daily basis. They know they have to eat well and exercise but sometimes their mind doesn't always doesn't always allow them to reach their goals for various reasons. As you know, your mind is very powerful and it controls your actions, behaviour, and determines your values. So by reading this book, you will learn to have more control of your mind and get the results you desire. If you are ready to live and feel better, then following the recommendations in this book can change your life for the better. Get ready to live a happier, healthier life while learning how to love yourself unconditionally. There are no "e;diet"e; or "e;herbal remedies,"e; just realistic lifestyle interventions that can be implemented at any time. After all, it is never too late to create a whole new body!