Toxic Love / Hoopla Digital.

I tried to outsmart the King of Sin. Now, I'm his. Brutal, cold, and illegally gorgeous, Dante Sartorre isn't just mafia royalty. He's also the tyrant owner of the infamously deviant and members-only Club Venom. He's also my new husband. In my defense, I wasn't supposed to be the bride. But I sealed my fate when I saved my friend by signing the Venom Devil's marriage contract myself. Now, he owns me. All of me... Dante thinks I'll play the part of the obedient little bride he needs in order to keep his club. He swears he'll bring me to my knees if I don't. But little does he know, this marriage has an expiration date. And so do I. You see, it's not just the simmering heat between us that's toxic. It's my blood and the secret sickness inside of me that's poisonous, too. So if you choose to know our story, you must know three things: This is not a fairytale. Dante is the Anti-Prince Charming. And my name is Tempest Black, and I die at the end. Toxic Love is a blisteringly steamy, dark mafia, enemies-to-lovers, marriage of convenience standalone romance by bestselling author, Jagger Cole. It features a smart, untamable heroine, and an ultra-possessive hero with "look at her and I'll unalive you" energy. This is the explosive start to the Venomous Gods mafia series. No cliffhanger. HEA included. For mature listeners.

Embracing Shame : How to Stop Resisting Shame and Turn It into a Powerful Ally / Hoopla Digital.

Discover a proven pathway for transforming shame from a self-punishing emotion into a powerful ally for your health and happiness. Why do we feel shame? Given how painful and destructive shame can be, it's easy to see this emotion as an inner demon that turns our own mind against us. Yet shame is a universal emotion-and it serves an important purpose. "While toxic shame can keep us stuck in a self-defeating vortex," say Bret Lyon and Sheila Rubin, "there is a healthy expression of shame designed to protect us, help us change, and actually build our self-esteem." With Embracing Shame, these expert teachers share an invaluable guide to an emotion so volatile that most of us-including therapists-avoid talking about it. Here this husband and wife team, cofounders of the Center for Healing Shame, examine the dynamics of shame, the reasons it arises, why it causes such harm, and how we can heal its negative effects. Through case studies, creative tools, and body-based practices, they invite you to explore: - The purpose of shame-How it is meant to protect and guide us, and why it gets distorted into a self-sabotaging emotion - How shame disguises itself by "binding" to other emotions-and methods for disentangling these complex feelings - The ways shame forms in childhood, evolves as we grow, is impacted by trauma, and takes residence in the body - Practical guidance for regulating common shame-based challenges-including the inner critic, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, intimacy in relationships, and much more While no amount of self-talk, personal success, or therapy can eradicate shame, we can transform shame into the supportive, health-promoting force it was meant to be. Created as a go-to resource for laypersons and healing professionals alike, Embracing Shame offers an achievable path for reclaiming the true potential of this vital emotion to help us grow, connect, and find a new confidence in the way we move through life.

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! / Hoopla Digital.

From #1 New York Times best-selling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems! Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon adventure ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!? MO WILLEMS is the author of groundbreaking picture books, including: Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Caldecott Honor winner 2004); Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor winner 2003); Time to Say "Please"!; Leonardo, the Terrible Monster; and Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct. In his previous life, Mo was a six-time Emmy Award winning writer and animator for Sesame Street and the creator of Cartoon Network's Sheep in the Big City. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.

Dom / Hoopla Digital.

Val When I was nine, I went to my first funeral. Along with accepting my father's death, I had to accept new and awful truths I wasn't prepared for. When I was nineteen, I went to my mother's funeral. We weren't close, but with her gone, I became more alone than ever before. Sure, I have a half-brother who runs The Alliance. And yeah, he's given me his protection-in the form of a bodyguard and chauffeur. But I don't have anyone that really knows me. No one to really love me. Until I meet him. The man in the airport. When one chance meeting turns into something hotter, something more serious, I let myself believe that maybe he's the one. Maybe this man is the one who will finally save me from my loneliness. The one to give me the family I've always craved. Dom The Mafia is in my blood. It's what I do. So when that blood is spilled, and one funeral turns into three, drastic measures need to be taken. When this battle turns into a war, I'm going to need more men. More power. I'm going to need The Alliance. And I'll become a member. By any means necessary.

A Daughter's Inheritance / Hoopla Digital.

Lose Yourself in the History, Opulence, and Elegance of the Thousand Islands Cousins. Amanda, Sophie, and Fanny Broadmoor are as close as sisters, but when their grandfather dies, the terms of his will just might destroy their bond. Seventeen-year-old Fanny has never put much stock in the conventions of society. In fact, she has given her heart to Michael, the family boat-keeper. But when she receives a surprising inheritance, she discovers just how oppressive society can and that she may be trusting the wrong people. Dare she follow her heart and risk going against her family? What if she loses everything she's ever known? It all comes down to one choice: What does Fanny Broadmoor want her legacy to be?

Guarding Temptation / Hibbert, Talia

Nina Chapman's most embarrassing moment? Finally dragging James Foster into bed. The stern, steady mechanic made her see stars... then called her a mistake and disappeared, leaving the tatters of their friendship in his wake. But when Nina's work as an investigative journalist brings death threats to her door, James marches back into her life, armed with irrational demands. He doesn't care how long it's been or how distant they've become. She must move into his flat. She must sleep in his bed. And she cannot leave his side-not for a second. What could possibly go wrong? Warning: This steamy novella features a grumpy heroine, an overprotective hero, and a shared apartment with only one bed.

The Memory of You / Hoopla Digital.

A gorgeously uplifting story about memories, storytelling, love and friendship, about the journeys we take and the people we meet, what we remember and how there are some things we can never forget. Alex would like to believe she's a woman who has it all. Or that's what she tells everyone, including herself. But this is far from true. Actually she's on the cusp of losing her home, her dream career as a writer is in tatters, her ex won't speak to her, and her mother's gone forever. But then a chance meeting with a stranger named Hope gives her the opportunity of a lifetime, when Hope jokes that perhaps Alex should take over her job in a cafe while she goes travelling. Just at that moment, it sounds like the answer to all her problems. So Alex persuades Hope to let her step into her shoes for a month. She brushes away Hope's attempts to explain about the café, instead demanding to know more about the owner Tom. But she should have asked to know more. Because the 'Wrong Order Café' isn't like anywhere she's ever been before. And Alex's life is about to change forever...

Shades of Truth / Hoopla Digital.

The penultimate book in the Carly Moore series. For six months, Carly Moore has been trying to bring down the town patriarch, Bart Drummond. Everyone knows he's behind a "favor" system that has often ended in murder, but no one has ever been able to prove it. Until now. Carly has a lead that might crack the case wide open, but her investigation comes to a screeching halt when someone close to her is killed. Now her only goal is to bring the killer to justice. But the more she digs, the more she can't help but wonder if the murder is the handiwork of Bart Drummond after all...

Totally Unmasked Adult Autism / Hoopla Digital.

#actuallyautistic UNMASK, SELF-ADVOCATE, AND LIVE WITH JOY ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM! Are you an autistic adult searching for practical ways to thrive? This audiobook empowers you with 8 essential tools to safely unmask, self-advocate, and embrace your neurodiverse identity with confidence. This guide, written for autistic readers by a best-selling autistic author, offers: The 8 Tools To Unlock Your Enormous Potential 1️⃣ Stimming Strategies: Learn somatic practices to prevent meltdowns and shutdowns, with 15 easy-to-follow exercises for self-regulation. 2️⃣ Self-Accommodations: Make simple yet powerful changes to create a more comfortable world, from adjusting your environment to managing social interactions. 3️⃣ Joyful Living: Discover how prioritizing special interests and hobbies can transform your life. 4️⃣ Journal Activities: Engage in personalized journaling with 10 autism-friendly prompts to enhance self-reflection and growth. 5️⃣ Executive Functioning Hacks: Improve productivity with 4 fun techniques that turn challenges into achievements. 6️⃣ Self-Advocacy Skills: Build confidence to speak up for yourself with practical tips for navigating conversations and relationships. 7️⃣ Communication Techniques: Connect authentically by mastering autistic communication skills while staying true to yourself. 8️⃣ Finding Community: Learn to make meaningful connections within the autistic community. Interactive Workbook Included Access the free accompanying workbook with exercises aligned to each chapter. Start your journey to autistic thriving today! Listen to Totally Unmasked Adult Autism and take the first step toward unmasking for empowerment and joy.

Brock / Hoopla Digital.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott Oath of Honor - A promise to protect and serve. Marriage under fire! Tactical police officer Brock Greer can't bring himself to divorce his wife despite how she'd left him five months ago for another man. But when he stumbles into the kitchen at their once favorite restaurant, he's shocked to find Liana speaking in rapid fire Chinese to a tall Asian. And even more horrified when that same man pulls a gun, pointing it at Liana's head. Liana Wong has no idea why Brock had shown up at the restaurant in his police uniform, but worse he'd blown her cover. When she's tracked to several locations, it's clear that the leader of the sex trafficking ring wants her dead. And the only way to survive is to team up with Brock, despite his deep mistrust. Is it possible that working together to destroy a common enemy will save their marriage? to destroy a common enemy will save their marriage?