Let’s all just sing together for a minute and get it out of the way, ok? Whew. Now that we’ve gotten that out of our systems, we can talk about Brian James’ Life is But a Dream. Sabrina is checked into the Wellness Center for schizophrenia. Her parents and doctors are concerned about her erratic [...]

Tags: mental illness, romance
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If You Like… is a feature highlighting blogger recommendations for books, authors, TV shows, movies, and music based on the things you already know and love. This week’s post includes recommendations for stories about matchmaking. If you like stories about matchmaking, you might like… Books Recommended by Annette @ Annette’s Book Spot: Sisterhood of the [...]

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After a tough breakup, Bria takes off on trip to Central America to join a tour run by “Global Vagabonds.” However, it doesn’t take long before she discovers that her tour group does not quite match the young, pretty people on the brochure. Breaking her usual mold, Bria takes a risk and leaves behind the [...]

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The last time Eden saw her father there was blood everywhere. At ten years old, Eden was familiar with her father’s ups and downs. Her life was shaped by whether or not he chose to take his medication. He could be playful, creative, and charismatic, or he could be sullen, withdrawn, and moody. All the [...]

Tags: alcoholism, animals, cooking, family problems, homelessness, mental illness, romance
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After Rose’s mom dies of cancer, Rose finds one of her mother’s famous Survival Kits in a closet. Her kit includes an iPod, a picture of peonies, a crystal heart, a paper star, a box of crayons, and a miniature kite. Unfortunately, some music, art supplies, and pictures aren’t going to work any magic themselves. [...]

Tags: alcoholism, death, family problems, grief, romance, sports
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