Books published by Deborah Quick

A children's book for the dreamers, "The Balloon on the Moon" is sure to inspire children (and adults) everywhere to always reach for the stars and believe in the power of their dreams.

Falling in love was forbidden.Loving her was all that mattered, even if it meant he would be exiled for all eternity.

Charlie was a very curious caterpillar. One sunny day he decided to go on a great adventure. After a very long journey, he ended up in a school playyard. But it wasn't as much fun as he thought it would be. In fact, all the children running and jumping around him made him scrunch up into the tiniest ball. Then Charlie was captured in a cup by a little girl screaming "My Caterpillar!" It was scary and much too hot inside. He didn't know how he would ever get home! Finally, saved by the bell, Charlie was free and made his way home where he became his beautiful true self in Butterflyland.Charlie Caterpillar Goes to School teaches the value of not owning another creature but rather the joy of setting them free. All proceeds from this book are donated to The Human-Animal Connection TheHumanAnimalConnection.org

The book is focused on the friendship and kindness valuable to use in life.

From USA Today best selling authors Willow Winters and Lauren Landish comes a sexy and forbidden series of standalone romances. I was only a boy when I saw my mother murdered in front of me. That does something to a man. It turns him hard, cold and makes him an addict for control. In all things. My desires are dark and what I'm interested in is far more than simple submission.>And then I found her.>The moment I laid eyes on her gorgeous face, full lips and seductive curves, she stole the air from my lungs.>She's refused my collar and I know why.>This time she's going to beg for it. I can give her what he didn't - true domination and trust. I'll own her pleasure, her happiness and she can sate my desire for complete control. I only need her to give me a chance.>The moment she agrees and steps on that stage at the auction, she's mine.

The true story of a tortoise and a puppy who became best friends

Join little Luca the dinocorn, a four-year-old soccer enthusiast, on his exciting adventure as he takes to the field for his very first soccer game. With boundless enthusiasm and the unwavering support of his dad, Kevin, a former soccer star, Luca faces the fierce Dragons in a match that becomes an unforgettable learning experience for both father and son.As Luca's game takes unexpected twists and turns, Kevin finds himself navigating the challenges of being a supportive parent, realizing that winning isn't everything. Through the highs and lows of the soccer game, they discover the true meaning of teamwork, perseverance, and the joy of bonding on and off the field."Daddy on Duty: Soccer Game" is a heartwarming tale of family, sportsmanship, and the enduring love between a father and his child. Join Luca and Kevin in this delightful story of growth, encouragement, and the shared excitement of the beautiful game of soccer.A touching and inspiring read for children and parents alike!You can also learn more about the real Kevin at Elate Orthodontics: https: //elateorthodontics.com/

From USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes a emotionally-gripping, standalone, romantic suspense. I didn't need anyone to tell me; I knew he was forbidden with a single glance. He was a boy I should've been afraid of, and definitely a boy I should've never wanted. No matter how much neither of those statements were true. From the first time I saw him, Sebastian had a hard stare that pinned me in place. And years later, it hasn't softened. We lived on the same street and went to the same school, although he was a year ahead. Even so close, he was untouchable. He was bad news and I was the sad girl who didn't belong. One night changed everything. We both had secrets. We both saw the pain in each other's eyes. The gaze that gave me chills turned to a lust-filled haze that heated every inch of me. But that didn't change who he was. A man who would take everything from me. ""A Kiss To Tell is a thrilling, exciting and vivid read about two broken souls who are able to find love amidst the danger around them. ... As I was reading this, time ceased to exist. I was consumed all throughout, glued to the pages until the very end."" - Meredith W. - Amazon Review

From USA Today best selling authors, Willow Winters and Lauren Landish, comes a sexy and forbidden series of standalone romances. I knew she'd ruin me. But I wanted her anyway. I was born into wealth and my name comes with a reputation.One I've upheld and leveraged for power.>Until she's offered to me. Only for a single month to repay a debt.Her tempting curves call to me and beg me to risk it all.>Women like her bring men to their knees. But there's something in her baby blues. They're haunted by what lies behind them.>I knew taking her would destroy me, but it only took one taste. Now I'm addicted. And I'm not giving her back.

As a daughter of an FBI agent, Katie knows the basics of child abduction prevention: don't talk to strangers, don't get into a car with anyone you don't know, and don't piss off Midas. But Dad broke the last rule, and now Katie is left to pay for it.The day after her fifteenth birthday, Katie Thompson opens a birthday card armed with a golden glitter bomb. At first, the prank seems harmless until she sees the card has been signed by Midas, the man her FBI father has been investigating for nearly a decade. The FBI dismisses the card as a taunt, one of many from Midas in the past, but the next day Katie is kidnapped by the infamous Midas. With Katie as his hostage, Midas now controls the FBI investigation that would see him destroyed.¿Katie is held captive on the farm in the middle of nowhere with fifty other kids, all victims of Midas's kidnapping ring. Here they are forced to work as slaves under hellish conditions. Food is always scarce, exposure to the elements is guaranteed, and sickness kills the weak. Escape is a death sentence, but mere survival might mean losing everything else.

Santa's PredicamentSanta has a big problem! Dasher can't pull the sleigh, and a replacement will be needed right away. After putting an ad in the newspaper, Santa ends up with a series of unlikely animal applicants, all hoping to earn the position. Santa must choose one of them, but what animal will he choose? Will Santa solve his predicament and save Christmas?

The vast majority of people around the world are already Winning at Life. Bold claim, isn't it? What if you could believe, with unshakeable confidence, that you ARE a Winner at life? And what if you could unleash 10 Secrets so you could Win even more at Life? No spin, no magic, no mind tricks--straight up truth. In 2017, John D. Hanson stumbled upon 3 Winning Secrets that changed his life forever. Since then, John has interviewed highly-successful people on every continent and gleaned from their lives 7 additional Winning Secrets. And now these 10 Winning Secrets are available to you. Imagine living up to your full potential, chasing down your dreams, and increasing your Impact, Influence and Income by learning and applying these powerful Winning Secrets. How would that change your life and the lives of those around you? You need to start with the Right Definition, the Right Ruler, and the Right Celebrations. Once you understand these 3 key Secrets, you can apply the other 7 Winning Secrets, achieving the life you've always believed you were capable of. Transform your life today, just like John did in 2017. And it all started with a Dictionary and a Ruler.......

When we were kids, we built things out of cardboard boxes. We made gross concoctions that we called food. We were loud. We were messy. But most of all, we were creative!By nature, kids are curious creatures who can get into trouble with something as simple as a paperclip and a little glue. We all have tales of silly things we created as kids in an effort to understand the world around us.Over time, we realized that our curiosity wasn't always appreciated, especially when it would cost time or money to fix things we broke. We also went to school where they aligned us in perfect rows, gave us some rather uninspiring meals, and sent us home to do a stack of homework. And naturally, little by little, we became less curious and less creative.However, to solve global problems in the future, our children will need to be both curious and creative. They must be allowed to explore and make mistakes. That's why we created this book.Creative Little Monsters is both a fun story for kids about what it means to be creative and a simple reminder for us parents to be patient and work to foster that creative growth.

El amor, como el arte, tiene mucho de ilusionismo. Cada jueves los escritores que concurren al taller leían sus relatos. Muchas noches, debo confesar, la tristeza ganó su partida. Otras, la sorpresa, otras la dicha, siempre el disfrute de sentir el fuego de la literatura. Quizá el poder imperfecto del amor sea lo prodigioso. -Hernán Vera ÁlvarezComo fruto del trabajo de los escritores del taller de escritura creativa dirigido por Hernán Vera Álvarez desde 2016, Ediciones Aguamiel edita una nueva antología, 23 Relaciones imperfectas. Antología de escritores hispanos en los Estados Unidos, con veintitrés textos inspirados en las relaciones personales, que no siempre son perfectas, y constituyen una fuente inagotable de materia prima para la creación literaria. Una vez más los variados acentos, voces, estilos y perspectivas se juntan bajo la edición de Vera, que ya cosechó el premio Florida Book Awards en 2022 con la anterior antología de este taller creativo donde se reúnen semanalmente autores contemporáneos que escriben en español desde los Estados Unidos. Un tema que a todos nos atañe, porque el motor de la vida es el amor en sus muchas facetas, y esas relaciones imperfectas que lo hacen posible. Autores participantes: Mila Hajjar, Mariluz Durazo, Charlene Batlle, Matilde Suescún, Patricia Carvallo, Vanessa Arias Ruiz, Diana Pardo, Nancy Mejías, Javier Lentino, Eduardo Rubin, Lissette Hernández, Norman Gimenez, Daniel Reschigna, María Alecia Izturriaga, Ivón Osorio Gallimore, Dalila López, Alicia Monsalve, Claudia Prengler Starosta, Diana Rodríguez, Emilia Anguita, Slavkina Zupcic, Pablo Erminy, Liana Fornier De Serres."A través de veintitrés cuentos pasamos de la frivolidad a la mesura, del deseo vano a la pasión profunda, de la apariencia a las emociones internas. Todas las historias de este libro, no obstante, cuentan relaciones verdaderas, es decir, imperfectas. El amor envuelve a quienes pasan por su lado porque somos seres humanos y no podemos escapar de nuestros propios sentimientos. Entre estas páginas los personajes lo intentan pero vuelven sin duda al lugar donde se anida el amor, a una calle, un cerro, un hospital, una casa, un burdel, un bosque, una selva. En 23 Relaciones imperfectas nos convertimos en testigos de idilios concebidos por manos que desde Estados Unidos presentan puntos de encuentro diversos; idilios que aunque puedan ser truncos buscan ser historias de amor". -Naida Saavedra

This is the prequel to the Karl Lark Chronicles. Contemporary urban fantasy horror fiction set in 2007. Escapist thrill ride, sci-fi thriller, and mystery mashup. If Sherlock Holmes, Indiana Jones, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea made a baby... www.erik-lange.com The legend begins... Karl Lark is a peculiar, enigmatic man - 63 years old, never married, with a keen interest in the paranormal - now forced into early retirement. He has nothing but time to tinker around in the basement, inventing gadgets. It's retirement after all...what's the worst that could happen? Famous last words. A groundbreaking invention sends him on a quest for answers and Lark uncovers an otherworldly reality that nearly kills him. Not to mention the mysterious entities who've taken a sudden keen interest in him, and whose motives are unclear. Realizing there are threats he is unable to deal with alone. And with his last remaining family member missing, a race against the clock begins to get to the bottom of the disappearance. All while contending with the realization that the eldritch secrets he's stumbled upon aren't quite as secret as he might have believed...

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Experience the untamed allure of four extraordinary as their lives intertwine in a web of secrecy and ambition, where power and success come at a price. Follow the riveting journeys of Mya Weatherly, the ruthless Mogul/Fashion Designer; Wendy Brinkley, the timid Business Executive with a hidden fire; Chen Liang, the enigmatic Entrepreneur concealing a labyrinth of secrets; and Adriana Gomez, the seductive Super Model/Restaurant Owner who keeps her desires under wraps. Beneath their perfect facades lies a world of darkness and ambition. While their lives may seem flawless on the surface, it's the dark undercurrents that fuel their triumphs. They know that in this cutthroat world, loyalty and cunning are their most potent weapons. Dive into the heart-pounding depths of their hidden lives, where nothing is as it seems, and pursuing success becomes a thrilling game of survival. Can these women stay one step ahead of their adversaries, or will their secrets consume them? With every page, you'll be captivated by the relentless pursuit of power, the sizzling chemistry between these fearless women, and the sacrifices they're willing to make to keep their worlds intact. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as The Secrets Within beckons you to indulge in a story that will leave you breathless. Prepare for a captivating tale of power, desire, and the price of success. "The Secrets Within" await, leaving you yearning for more.

Valcroix Academy is not your typical high school. Unlike traditional schools, Valcroix allows its athletes complete freedom so they can embrace their passions and talents to the fullest. They are free from discipline. Free from rules. Free to do whatever they want. To the surprise of no one, the athletes soon took over. Valcroix forced a rule to prevent anarchy and now requires athletes to pass their classes or risk expulsion. Markus Relson stays busy tutoring some of the same athletes who bully him. One athlete, Sam Aylmere, doesn't see the point in bullying others despite her status and excels with no tutoring. Markus summons every ounce of strength to ask Sam a simple question, hoping for a moment of connection. Such an innocent and harmless meeting between Markus and Sam ignites a friendship and intense attraction... but a horrific school secret threatens to extinguish them and everything they hold dear. Little do they know, their connection will spiral into something beyond their control.

Children's book about using breatheing as a tool to manage emotions.

From USA Today bestselling authors Willow Winters and Lauren Landish comes a sexy and forbidden series of standalone romances. Everything has a price ... and I'm willing to pay. I trust no one. I thrive with control and I've learned to be ruthless and cold-hearted. I'm not interested in love, but I still have desires. That's where Dahlia comes in. She's never been a submissive before and I'm eager to train her. When I saw her on stage at the auction, dressed in gold, I knew I had to have her. She was meant to be a distraction. Nothing more. One lie changed everything. A lie she told to hide how broken she really is. I own her for now. She's mine for an entire month.But a month isn't long enough for what I want to do with her. I don't care what the contract says. I bought her and now she's mine.

From USA Today best selling authors, Willow Winters and Lauren Landish, comes a sexy and forbidden series of standalone romances. She thought this was a game. She thought she could walk away.>I've lived a cold, unforgiving life. I've seen things, I've done things, that would break a man if they didn't kill him first. With my past behind me, I have nothing. No way to atone for my sins and nothing to lift me from the depths of despair. And no one to give me the control that I so desperately desire. Until I saw Lilly and then something inside my cold heart flickered.>The danger is what lured her to me. But she didn't realize how intense this would be when she signed that contract. She thought it was all fantasy and make-believe.>And now she wants to leave?>I own her. And I'm not letting her go.

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Willow Winters, comes a sexy second-chance MC romance. I took the fall for a crime I didn't commit, and it cost me everything. Including the only woman I ever loved. I'm not the man she fell in love with. Four years behind bars made me harder, colder... with a temper I can't control. But one look at Kat and nothing else matters. I'm broken without her and a shell of a person I used to be. She is my one and only. My addiction and my sanity. I could never imagine how time would change everything and how far we'd drift apart.... but she can't deny this heat between us and she can't hide the way her body reacts to mine. Kat was mine once and nothing can ever change that. I only hope the secrets of the past four years don't tear us apart the moment I make her mine again.