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Spiritual but Not Religious: Discovering God in Stillness and Presence

Spiritual but Not Religious: Discovering God in Stillness and PresenceBy Dave LawrenceYou don’t have to belong to a religion to feel close to God.You have to be still long enough to notice what’s already here.In this deeply reflective and empowering book, Dave Lawrence invites you on a journey beyond dogma, into a direct, personal experience of the divine. Through gentle wisdom and honest insight, he shows how peace, love, and connection are not found in institutions, but in awareness itself.Discover how to:Quiet the noise that keeps you from inner peaceRelease guilt and fear-based beliefsExperience God as presence, not conceptRecognize the sacred in everyday lifeLive with freedom, compa...
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The Space Between Us: A Contemporary Romance

The Space Between Us: A Slow-Burn Small-Town Romance About Home, Healing & Second ChancesShe came home to rebuild an inn.He came home to rebuild himself.Neither expected to rebuild each other.After a public project failure nearly wrecks her career, architect Avery Cole escapes to Cedar Lake, Oregon, to restore her family’s historic inn and reclaim her confidence. What doesn’t she expect? The job has already been claimed, by Eli Grant, her former high school rival and the man she once walked away from.Eli is steady, skilled, and infuriatingly patient.Avery is brilliant, guarded, and refusing to fall apart again.They clash instantly… and spark just as fast.When a winter storm traps t...
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The Weight of Falling: A Novel

The Weight of Falling: A Story of Loss, Second Chances, and the Quiet Ways We Come Home to OurselvesSome ghosts build houses. Others learn to live inside them.Three years after the accident that took her fiancé’s life, architect Nora Bennett returns to the Oregon coast to sell the unfinished cottage they designed together. She expects a hollow shell of memories, nothing more.She doesn’t expect Jack Hart.The contractor is restoring the property.The man responsible for the crash.Jack has carried the same guilt that haunts Nora, building the cottage as his own attempt at redemption. But when she walks back into his life, demanding the truth he’s avoided for years, the past becomes imposs...
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AFTER WE BURN: A Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Firefighter Romance with Redemption, Forced Proximity, and Healing

From the Ashes: A Healing Romance About Second Chances, Secrets, and the Fire That Changed Everything🔥 She lost everything in the fire.🔥 He broke every rule to save her.🔥 Now they have to rebuild, side by side.Six months after the wildfire that destroyed her art studio, muralist Lena Torres is barely holding herself together. Her hands won’t paint. Her nights won’t rest. And her heart won’t forgive the firefighter who risked everything to pull her from the flames.Reid Callahan saved Lena’s life,But breaking protocol cost him his career, his reputation, and a fellow firefighter’s life. Under investigation and stuck on desk duty, the last thing he wants is attention… or Le...
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THE QUICK CONFIDENCE RESET: A 10-Minute Guide to Getting Your Power Back

The Quick Confidence Reset: Build Unshakable Self-Belief in MinutesConfidence isn’t a personality trait — it’s a skill. And you can reset it fast.The Quick Confidence Reset is a sharp, no-fluff guide that pulls you out of self-doubt and drops you back into your power in minutes. No long chapters. No complicated exercises. Just simple, practical shifts you can feel right away.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Understand how confidence really works (and why you’ve been taught it wrong)Break the mental freeze that stops your momentumShut down negative self-talk instantlyShow up strong even when you feel unsureBuild tiny daily habits that create unshakable self-beliefThink, decide, and move ...
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The Mindset Rese

The Mindset Reset: Stop Overthinking, Break Mental Loops & Get Out of Your Own WayBy Dave LawrenceYour mind isn’t broken — it’s overloaded.If you’re exhausted from spiraling thoughts, constant tension, or feeling trapped inside your own head, The Mindset Reset gives you practical tools to interrupt those loops and think clearly again.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Understand why your brain overthinks even when you want it to stopBreak spirals in secondsIdentify the 3 thoughts that sabotage every decisionBuild simple habits that reset mental clarityTell the difference between danger and discomfortQuiet your mind without forcing itStay clear under pressureStop absorbing emotions tha...
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THE PEACE RESET: Quiet the noise. Find inner calm. Manage emotional storms.

The Peace Reset: Quiet the Noise. Find Inner Calm. Steady Your Emotional World.By Dave LawrenceIf your mind feels loud, your emotions hit too hard, or your stress makes no sense… you’re not alone — and you’re not losing control.You’re overloaded.The Peace Reset gives you simple, practical tools to quiet your inner world even when life stays chaotic around you. No fluff. No spiritual gymnastics. Just grounded methods that help you:Stop emotional spirals before they take overManage stress without shutting downProtect your peace without guiltStay centered even when life gets loudRelease the emotional weight you’ve carried for yearsCreate calm from the inside outThis isn’t about es...
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THE CLARITY RESET: Get Unstuck. Make Decisions Without Stress. Build Direction.

The Clarity Reset: Clear the Mental Fog and Move Forward With ConfidenceFeeling stuck, foggy, or overwhelmed by decisions?You’re not broken — your mind is overloaded.The Clarity Reset is a simple, no-fluff guide to clearing mental clutter so you can make decisions with confidence instead of confusion. This isn’t productivity hype or a life makeover plan — it’s a practical reset that helps you cut through noise, simplify your choices, and reconnect with what actually matters.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Break through motivation blocks that keep you stuckClear mental fog quickly and effectivelyIdentify the 4 Clarity Killers draining your focusUse a single question to reveal what you...
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THE ENERGY RESET: How to Rebuild Your Power, Recharge Your Mind, and Find Your Strength Again

The Energy Reset: Recharge Your Mind, Body & Spirit Without Burning OutYou’re not drained because you’re weak—you’re drained because you’re overloaded.If you wake up tired, feel emotionally heavy, or can’t shake the fog no matter how much you rest, The Energy Reset shows you how to restore your energy from the inside out.This isn’t about hacks, hustle, or drinking more coffee.It’s a clear, practical guide to healing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual exhaustion—so you can finally feel like yourself again.Inside, you’ll uncover:The hidden leaks silently draining your energyWhy you feel tired even when you “haven’t done much”How stress, noise, and overthin...
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The Healing Reset: A Gentle Guide to Emotional Freedom and Inner

The Healing Reset: A Gentle Path Back to YourselfYou’re not broken; you’re carrying pain, no one taught you how to heal.The Healing Reset is a soft, practical guide for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by old emotional patterns.Instead of digging up the past, this book gives you simple, supportive tools to:Release stored emotional painUnderstand the roots of your reactionsBreak free from survival modeRebuild inner safety and trustHeal your inner child with compassionLet go without reliving old woundsWith clarity and kindness, The Healing Reset helps you return to the grounded, peaceful version of yourself you’ve been missing.If you’re seeking emotional freedom, in...
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