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STRONG ENOUGH is Damon and Charlotte’s story, and is book four in my Masonville Small Town romance series. Other books in the series are CHILD OF MINE (book 1), TO HEAL A HEART (book 2) and the upcoming UNEXPECTED that I told you about back in May. Being strong enough to overcome the traumas of the past is a recurring theme in the story. The title came to me in a Pilates class (pre-Covid) when "Strong Enough" by Sheryl Crow was played. Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash Charlotte and Damon have been noticing each other ever since Damon moved to Masonville. Actually, they’ve...

If you've ever purchased a pair of Birkenstocks, then you know the extremely popular brand of sandals has a massive following. They're cute, they're comfortable, they're good for your feet and, when put to the durability test, they absolutely pass with flying colors. But if you're not into the price tag of Birkenstocks (especially if you like to change it up and have lots of different types and colors), you're in luck. Because there are some amazing Birkenstock dupes out there for the whole family! Maybe you have lots of summer adventures planned, and you're looking for a sandal that...

Sewing swimwear need not be daunting under the gentle guidance of Chelsea Gurnoe of Friday Pattern Company. In this class, she walks you through stitching the Seabright Swimmer, a swimsuit that features a dramatically plunging neckline and optional long sleeves … Read More... #Sewing

Ahem. You heard me right. Here is the full first chapter of Kingdom of the Cursed. Really, do I need to say more other than you’re welcome? ONEHell was not what I expected.Ignoring the traitorous Prince of Wrath at my side, I took a quiet, shuddering breath as smoke wafted around from the demon magic he’d used to transport us here. To the Seven Circles.In the brief moments it took us to travel from the cave in Palermo to this realm, I’d concocted various visions of our arrival, each one more terrible than the last. In every nightmare, I’d pictured...

According to Open Powerlifting, the 40-year-old Kutcher has been in the competitive powerlifting scene since 1997. Judging by the recent training video he shared on his Instagram page, he has only gotten stronger with age.  His powerlifting career, which has spanned over two decades, is arguably more decorated in the sport. Before we dive into his competitive accolades, take a look at his recent 331-kilogram (730-pound) deadlift double performed barefoot in a lifting suit and straps without knee sleeves:             View this post on Instagram                    ...