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Who was the real King Arthur? What do the historical documents tell us about the Knight of the Round Temple? It is just a chivalric fantasy? The story of Arthur has been handed down to us by medieval poets and legends - but what if he actually existed and was in fact a great king in the early years of Britain's story? Mike Ashley visits the source material and uncovers unexpected new insights into the legend: There is clear evidence that the Arthurian legends arose from the exploits of not just one man, but at least three originating in Wales, Scotland, and Brittany.

Making excellent money as a paid speaker is not about how well-known you are. Instead, it’s about how you package your speech and present yourself. In Speak Your Way to Cash®, entrepreneur and professional speaking coach Ashley N. Kirkwood takes you behind the scenes and unlocks the secrets to landing high-paying five- and six-figure corporate speaking contracts using her firm’s proprietary P.A.I.D. Method™.

The proposition is simple: if ER nurse Claire Harper and her roommate, firefighter Graham Scott, are still single by the time they’re forty, they’ll take the proverbial plunge together…as friends with benefits. Maybe it’s the wine, but in the moment, Claire figures the pact is a safe-enough deal, considering she hasn’t had much luck in love and he’s in no rush to settle down. Like, at all. Besides, there’s no way she could ever really fall for Graham and his thrill-seeking ways. Not after what happened to her father.

What do you do when you meet the tall, gruff silver fox of your dreams? You flirt, pretend it didn’t happen, and secretly admire his assets. For research purposes, of course. I came to Chester Falls to find my voice and save my publishing career. Instead, I find him. Slade’s story is kept under a lock so strong I don’t know if there is a man out there that can break it. But I’ll be damned if I won’t give it a try.

Rewired (by Design): The ADHD + Human Design Podcast is where bold, high-performing women with ADHD come to break the rules, rewrite their stories, and lead unapologetically in life, business, and beyond. I’m Ashley Brianna Eve—BG5 Business Strategist, Transformational Life Coach, and your guide to navigating the middle ground between science and possibility. Here, we honor the brain and its complexities, from the genetic and environmental factors shaping ADHD to the power of rewiring your identity and consciously creating your reality. This isn’t about labeling ADHD as a limitation—it...

Rooted in Resilience is all about building your strongest, healthiest, most resilient self - without any of the extremes, short cuts, or diet-culture BS! Podcast hosts & sisters, Ashley & Sarah Armstrong of the @strong.sistas, demystify health, sharing practical tips and experiences for overcoming hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, autoimmunity & other metabolic disorders, largely inspired by the work of Dr. Ray Peat. Plus, they dive into all things optimizing exercise, so you can train with intention, build muscle & lose fat in a sustainable, smart way. www.armstrongsisters.com

The first thing I learned at vet school was to always expect the unexpected. Well, I sure never saw Santiago Torres or his adorable Great Dane coming. Santi is everything I’m not. Tall, confident, overbearing, and if I’m to believe his advances, he’s also very experienced in...well, you know what. I always play safe, but it’s time to ditch the V-card. We couldn’t be more different, but that doesn’t matter, because this is just a one-time thing. I’m not going to want more, right? I’m not going to fall for him, right?

Through the centuries, succession to the English throne has largely been dictated by blood. Children were born to the role, their destinies entwined with that of the nation. They would be raised with the expectation that they would eventually take their place on the throne and rule the land. But not all those expected to wear the crown completed this journey. Ashley Mantle explores the lives of several heirs apparent, from the Norman Conquest to the present day, who were destined to assume the throne of England but, for one reason or another, did not.

When a Boeing 747 drops out of the sky with the men of the Cartel aboard, the women of the family have to step into their own. With the federal government on their heels and the family on the brink of destruction, a female dynasty is born. After the government's case is thwarted, the ladies plan to take the family legit. They head west to establish a new endeavor, but with new territory come new problems.

After the untimely death of his wife Anne, Maclean Lumley is left alone to care for and raise of his 6 daughters. He is however determined to find suitable husbands for all his daughters [even if that an arranged marriage].

After years of running down dead-end clues, the rogue Never has nearly given up his quest for answers; his blood is cursed and his true name a mystery, yet no library, no healer, and none who claim to know dark magics have ever been able to help. Until he steals a map to the mysterious Amber Isle, which might just hold the answers he needs. But Never isn't the only one who wants the map - his enemy, Commander Harstas, also seeks it and Harstas craves revenge for the deaths of his men.

I have always been the good girl. The quiet girl. And I’m sick of it. I want to play; I want to have some fun. And there is one man with whom I want to do that. Caleb Anderson.

Riadne’s bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo’s life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool’s bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck’s Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. And Arlo isn’t the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo’s side, even if that means becoming Riadne’s pet assassin.

My name is Slade Merrick, and I'm a f--king sex addict...I've been told it's a problem. But I see it as a passion; something that I'm good at. And who the f--k stops something that they're good at? They want me to seek help; get my cock in check. Don't judge my lifestyle. You're no better than me. Just admit it, you like to f--k too. Sex is what I do best; my own personal high, so I embrace it instead of being ashamed. When I'm not f--king, I'm slinging drinks at Walk Of Shame or stripping my way into your bed; another thing I'm good at.

If I had a dollar for every mistake I made I’d be a billionaire. But there’s only one mistake I regret. Breaking my promise to the only person who ever understood my need to get away from a future I was destined for but didn’t want…Tyler. I’ve touched many hearts through my music, but the only one I’ve ever wanted to touch might be lost to me forever.

T'was the night before Christmas and all through house a whole family slept soundly, three kids, two grandchildren, a husband and his spouse...Ezra "Ethic" Okafor and his family are finally complete. After years of loneliness Ethic has met his match in Alani. She's the queen of his castle and is a doting mother figure to his children. Only a few months have passed since they wed, but they've spent them happily and peacefully. Alani can't wait to start new traditions with her family and she is determined to make the 12 days before Christmas memorable for them all.

Ashley Hales invites us to a more spacious life. Contrary to what we've believed, the spacious life is not found in unfettered options or accomplished by our hustle and hurry. The life we crave is found within the confines of God's loving limits. Ashley helps us recognize that when we live within these boundaries, we discover a life filled with purpose, joy, and rest. This is the spacious life - finding true freedom within the good limits given to us by our good God.

I lost everything in the fight for my daughter.... So, with my tail between my legs and completely out of options, I ran back to Stillwater. The town that stole everything from me. The only silver lining is...Arlo. Arlo, who won my daughter’s heart with a simple gesture. Arlo, who charmed me before I even knew his name. And here I thought returning home was going to be yet another train-wreck.

Branch doesn't exist. Living off the grid, he's looking for a way to forget his past and the guilt that plagues him. But no woman has ever been able to bring him to the edge he craves. After a traumatic experience of her own, Evangeline stepped away from the decadent world of the Honey Club. But when she gets Branch's offer - to play without boundaries or commitments - it's too tempting for her to refuse.

To cement the leadership of his North Carolina Shiftertown, Bowman O'Donnell agreed to a "mating of convenience". Two powerful wolf shifters, he and Kenzie keep the pack in order and are adored by all.