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Growing up on Beaver Island, Grand-père told Norvia stories—stories about her ancestor Migizi, about Biboonke-o-nini the Wintermaker, about the Crane Clan and the Reindeer Clan. He sang her songs in the old language, and her grandmothers taught her to make story quilts and maple candy. On the island, Norvia was proud of her Ojibwe heritage. Things are different in the city. Here, Norvia’s mother forces her to pretend she’s not Native at all—even to Mr. Ward, Ma’s new husband, and to Vernon, Norvia’s new stepbrother. In fact, there are a lot of changes in the city.

When an estranged couple reunites, can they rediscover what they once shared, or will unforgiveness destroy them? CPA Susan Hill can't believe her eyes. Her former fiancé is back in town, and he has a child in tow - his daughter perhaps? Could she be the reason he called off their wedding so suddenly all those years ago and left town without explanation? Writer Blake Mitchell is finally ready to face his past and pick up the shattered pieces his sudden departure caused. He's been raising his little sister on his own and wants the only woman he's ever loved back in his life.

The Protection Inc. team is growing, and so is their client list. Former cop and new team member, Peter King, seeks to solve the mystery surrounding threatening notes being sent to Jenna Walsh. Facing an uncertain future, Jenna is afraid for her life. Will the team at Protection Inc., specifically Peter, be able to stop the threats before things escalate, or will tragedy strike before Peter is willing to face his growing attraction to Jenna?

From the producers of the Signal Award-winning series The League and hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill comes the audio documentary series, Shadowball: Rise of the Black Athlete. This Audible Originals series offers a window into the history of the black athlete's role and how it has led us to where we are today, recounting a dark past, but showing inspirational triumphs that provide hope for future generations.

Recent nursing school graduate Holly Miller knows from personal experience a slipup can cost a life. A mistake she made years ago still haunts her. She is determined to stay focused and not allow any distractions in her life - including an old high school classmate she ran into at the hospital who is as handsome as the pastries he bakes are tasty and sweet.

Protection Inc. co-owner, Carissa Jones, an ex-cop turned bodyguard, has one goal - keep her young client safe. When her business partner brings in a new guy to help, she discovers her heart desires more. Can she still do her job and follow her heart without compromising her client's safety?

Veterinarian Pete Harding doesn't date single moms. After showing up to a blind date to find he left before she arrived, Keira is reminded why she doesn't date. She had true love once, but a tragic accident ripped him from her and their son, who is now four and only wants a puppy for Christmas this year. Although off limits since she is a single mom, Pete determines to help Keira find the perfect puppy for her son. Keira wonders about Pete. He says he doesn't date women with children, yet she can't help but notice he behaves like a man who has more on mind than finding a puppy.

Can the mystery of Christmas unite two hurting hearts? Bailey Calderwood gives all she has to her job as an interior design assistant, but her best isn't good enough for her demanding, bed-ridden boss. For some unexplained reason Mona has turned against her. At least not everyone is out to get her. A mysterious admirer is sending her cards and flowers. Could it be her boss's son who's recently returned home in time for the holidays?

There is a new era of marketing upon us. The time of reach, frequency, and campaign-oriented approaches is over. And if businesses don't evolve into this new era, they may find themselves on the wrong side of history. World-renowned marketing experts Robert Rose and Carla Johnson have teamed up and synthesized five years of research with global brands into a set of "better practices" that weave together both the "why" and the "how" of navigating this new landscape.

Life in England is all Rosemary has ever known… but as WWII changes the world, no one’s life is left unscathed. Suddenly, she’s sent away to escape the devastation of London. Her grandmother’s house on Lake Superior is safe, but unfamiliar, especially as she discovers her parents have kept a tremendous secret.

Anna loves her job as a high school English teacher until everything goes sideways. The one bright spot in her life is Titus Gains, the school counselor, who is there for her at every turn. Titus boss complicates his ordered world when she tasks him with running a meeting that changes everything. How had he not noticed Anna earlier? Someone is out to destroy her, and he cant let that happen.

AfterschoolEd: the homeschool podcast nobody asked for! We're talking about aspects of homeschool that aren't usually covered: the senior year, all the tests and college application processes, the gap year, going to college as a girl who's been mostly homeschooled in rural MT her whole life, and going out into the "real world" as a homeschool grad. We'll have some great tips for homeschooling, and some fun peaks into our world living on the Beartooth Front and running a bustling business. All of this set in a family bar, with a profane and probably dangerous chef. We'll drop new eps on a ...

Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, Trinity investigates an art trafficking ring at a high-end Seattle gallery. She turns to handsome FBI agent Kyle Richards for help after being spotted by the crooks.

Not long after Katrina overhears two people talking about robbing the bank where she works, her attached garage explodes. With the help of her neighbor Frank Davis, she escapes the burning home after a storage shelf falls over, trapping her beneath it. The co-owner of Protection Inc. has one thing on his mind for the week of Christmas - rest and relaxation - but when his favorite neighbor needs his help he calls in his team. Unable to turn their backs on someone Frank clearly has feelings for, the co-owners agree to help out Katrina.

If your goal is to lose weight, you can choose intermittent fasting. Studies have suggested that with IF, the starting and stopping of fasting periods by the human body can greatly benefit the mind and body. Plus, IF can help prevent chronic medical conditions, increase the levels of energy in the body, and enhance brain and memory operations.

Five-Star-Chef Zoe Griffin walked away from her dream job. Did she make a mistake? Her engagement off, Zoe Griffin retreats to tiny Wildflower Island in the Puget Sound. Hiding out as a cook and maid at a shabby bed-and-breakfast seems crazy for a chef who’s used to running her own five-star kitchen. And just as she starts to feel at home, her klutzy mishaps make Zoe fear her handsome new boss will fire her.

The DEA sends two of its best agents, Kara Nelson and Jeff Clark, to central Oregon, to shut down a major drug ring. Kara and Jeff usually work alone, but operation trail ride throws them undercover together in a way neither of them expected. A notorious Miami drug lord wants Kara dead. Can these agents pull off the greatest acting job of their lives - and manage the sparks flying between them?

Never one to say no to a dare, Meghan Black takes on the challenge of setting up confirmed bachelor and veterinarian Ben Young. Reluctant to get involved in Meghan’s matchmaking, he suggests she focus on her own love life and leave his alone. However, her shocking confession that she’s a one-date wonder surprises him, and without thinking, he dares her to allow him to give her dating tips. Once again unable to resist the dare, Meghan accepts. Her date with Ben turns out to be anything but what she expected.

Sierra Robbins, single mother and interior design assistant, wants to provide a stable home for her teenage son and become a successful interior designer. She’s well on her way to both goals when she agrees to house sit a home in Sunriver, Oregon. It couldn’t be more perfect. She’ll be close to her job at Belafonte Designs while living rent-free. But things don’t go as expected beginning on day one when a police officer responds to the alarm they set off at the house. Was that alarm a sign of trouble to come?

School teacher Nicole Davis is on summer break, but this vacation is unlike any other. Her beloved grandmother's final wish has landed Nicole smack in the middle of her favorite destination, Sunriver, Oregon, following Grams's clues on a mysterious scavenger hunt. Unexpectedly, Nicole finds more than just a fellow sleuth in a handsome police officer, Mark Stone. But Mark must return to his job in Portland at summer's end, and Nicole must guard her heart.