Beth and Her Cleft is an illustrated children's book designed to help children, their siblings, and their families understand all about cleft lip and palate. It is written through the eyes of an older sibling who was first confused about why her baby sister looked and spoke differently. She observes her sisters progression through the necessary surgeries and supportive steps taken to treat Beth's cleft lip and palate. Her families love and support for Beth help her become confident and strong. Beth and Her Cleft is written in rhyming verses and is easy for children to follow. It is written to be humorous and casual. The author, Dr. Bastidas, is a pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeon based in New York. He wrote this book to help families speak openly about clefts and to comprehend the timeline and events required to treat cleft lip and palate. 100% of the proceeds are used to fund the Saving Faces Foundation (a 501c3 organization dedicated to treating children with visible birth anomalies). You purchasing this book is essentially a donation to our charity and will be used to help other children.
Describes the nature and cause of cleft lip and palate, emphasizing the positive outlook for successful treatment and the role parents and caregivers play
"This book was written for brothers and sisters of a new baby with cleft lip/palate. It is also intended for children born with a cleft to help them learn about themselves. Children may not understand why they, or the new baby in their family, have a cleft. This book is meant to provide some answers to questions children may not know how to ask"--Introduction.
From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes a highly addictive and twisted, secret lovers romance between a medical student and the hunky single dad with a stutter, who works as a handyman at the strip club she dances at. There’s a Sliver of Truth hiding behind their steamy hookups. But is it love or simply lust? And what happens when a Mill Girl breaks the cardinal rule? —Cece— Men beg to touch my body. Yet, Dusty’s moves against mine in unspeaking eloquence. My heart stammers when we’re alone, and he growls my name. I hate that I love the strength of his arms. I love that I hate it too. The feeling keeps me sane because when we’re apart, doubt creeps in. I’m ashamed to admit my fears about what happens if everyone finds out we’ve been hooking up. Along with the guilt comes the horrible thoughts I shouldn't have about Dusty’s disability. Perhaps those emotions are a sign I’m not a good person and there is a sliver of truth that I don’t deserve a better life. After all, what would a single dad really want with a woman who took her clothes off to get to where she is? Cece & Dusty’s love story is perfect for contemporary and new adult & college romance readers who love forbidden workplace taboo, and single parents starting over and ready for their second chance at love. A steamy, found family romance about a child abuse survivor, trying to better her life and forced to examine her bias towards her brother’s best friend after he’s become disabled, Sliver of Truth is a full-length book in the southern small town North Carolina Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after. (Please Note: This book contains other sensitive scenarios that may trigger readers.) The Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series Best Binge-read Experience: Book 1: Splinter of Hope Book 2: Shred of Decency Book 3: Sliver of Truth Book 4: Holding onto Hope Book 5: Home Wrecker Book 6: Deep Gap Book 7: Bleeding Heart A complimentary ebook copy of Book 1 is available on this and the author’s website. With strength and determination to overcome the odds, be prepared for the Mill Girls’ thought-provoking love stories to tear at your heartstrings and their friendships to weave their way into your soul! Subjects: romance novels, steamy romance, contemporary romance series, dark romance, racy book, southern romance, southern romance series, emotional reads, blue collar romance, bad boy romance, long romance series, love, love stories, new adult romance, found family romance books, sexy romance, dirty books, angsty romance novels, disability bias, stutter, stuttering, secret lovers, disabled hero, brother’s friend, single dad, single father, widower, childhood abuse survivor, friends to lovers, friends with benefits, strong heroine, coming of age, forbidden romance, opposites attract, second chance at love, emotional triggers, good boy wants bad girl, happily ever after, college romance, small town southern romance, dual pov, north carolina, brighton, raleigh, kingsbrier, jody kaye
Destiny not only arrives, but nearly kicks my butt. Even though my foundation has been shaken, Aidan stays by my side, and together, we take the next steps to end the curse. We’ve found four other marked girls like me, but we’re still missing pieces to the puzzle… pieces that are critical for success. As the marked girls and I learn to work together, the truth surrounding the Hallowed Guild comes to light. Armed with this new knowledge, it’s time to take action and right the balance of power. To make choices that we’ll be forced to live with. One thing is certain—when we’re through, our world will never be the same. Scroll up and one click BROKEN CURSE now.
Beth Quinn is struggling to find a place to belong in the Old Order Mennonite Community of Sommerfeld, Kansas. When she starts a business designing stained glass windows, two men-one a Mennonite, the other not-begin to vie for her attention. Andrew Braun, a member of the Sommerfeld fellowship, is dedicated to family and faith. Sean McCauley, the son of a successful businessman, may only be interested in Beth's talents. Will Beth look to her heavenly Father to fill the emptiness within, or will her desperate quest for love shatter more than one heart? Beginnings is book 2 in the Sommerfeld Trilogy. Other books in the trilogy include Bygones: Book 1 and Blessings: Book 3.
An Unmarried Bride? How could you cope with a man who anticipated your secret fantasies even before you had them yourself…? Daniel Pryor had made a career out of turning people's dreams into reality. Now it was Beth's turn…. He'd pulled her from the depths of Santa Barbara harbor—the wedding dress Beth had been wearing was no protection against the charge of attraction between them. But Beth had to resist Daniel's temptation. Because once he'd fulfilled her dreams, he would turn his interest to someone else…wouldn't he?
Just of jail, and feeling free only when she's,high, Beth wants only one thing: to see her,ex-lover, Tammy, the beautiful black artist who,offered her the only emotional, financial and,personal security Beth had ever known. Seasoned,with flavours of poetry, defiance and courage,Your Loving Arms ranges from the streets of East,Baltimore to the front porches of North Carolina,from college dorms to prison yards. along the way,this powerful novel confronts addiction, racism,self-hatred and distrust - and reveals the honest,love and friendship that can transcend them all.
From award-winning author Beth Vrabel comes a powerfully moving story about a magical friendship, coping with disability, and the pains of growing up and growing apart. Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kids his age. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis meaning lungs that fill with mucus and a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him, but it can be hard with an overprotective mom and a perfect big brother. Then Caleb meets Kit -- a vibrant, independent, and free girl -- and his world changes instantly. Kit reads Caleb's palm and tells him they are destined to become friends. She calls birds down from the sky and turns every day into an adventure. Her magic is contagious, making Caleb question the rules and order in his life. But being Kit's friend means embracing deception and danger, and soon Caleb will have to decide if his friendship with Kit is really what's best for him -- or her.
