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Double Mint by Gretchen Archer

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Double Mint by Gretchen Archer

“Seriously funny, wickedly entertaining. Davis gets me every time.”
– Janet Evanovich on Double Mint

“Fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will absolutely adore Davis Way and her many mishaps.”
—RT Book Reviews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

“Until she could be replaced, Holder’s job fell in my lap. Starting with the Hawaiian wedding. Mission? To keep the Jeep people from killing each other over a Hello Kitty cake.”  —From Double Mint

DOUBLE MINT

A Davis Way Crime Caper

By: Gretchen Archer

Soon after the crazy events at Biloxi, Mississippi’s grand Bellissimo Resort & Casino involving a dangerous monetary scheme, a $40,000 milk-soaked fur coat, and hashtag-happy coworkers, Super Secret Spy Davis Way is thrust into a new misadventure when events manager Holder Darby goes missing during a Hello Kitty vs. Minecraft wedding brawl.

But a food fight is only the beginning of newly-married Davis Way Cole’s misfortunes in USA Today bestselling author Gretchen Archer’s new casino mystery DOUBLE MINT: A Davis Way Crime Caper (Henery Press; ISBN 978-1941962770; Original Trade Paperback; August 2015). Davis steps into Holder’s Birkenstock shoes right as five hundred bankers pour into the casino for an Alabama Bankers Convention…and also becomes the new owner of Holder’s flat-faced, screeching, fluffy yellow cat.

“You need to get another cat,” Baylor said. “You can’t have just one.”
“That’s ridiculous.” Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Bradley’s jaw working, clenching, unclenching. “I don’t even want one cat.”

The plot thickens when Davis’s husband Bradley, the newly-minted casino manager, discovers that four million dollars’ worth of platinum has disappeared from the casino’s vault. Shortly after, Davis and her partner-in-crime Fantasy discover that one of the important guests at the Bankers Convention is gone—leaving a million dollars of counterfeit money in his hotel bathtub. To make matters worse, Davis and Bradley have been forced to move into a voodoo-themed, haunted apartment on the top floor of the casino—which Davis discovers has a counterfeit money-making machine hidden in a secret room.

Armed with her red hair, computer-cracking skills, and her trigger-happy gun, summer is over for Davis Way as she finds herself climbing into vents, stealing her ex-ex husband’s car, accidentally shooting at Dionne Warwick’s assistant, and being thrown in jail for the umpteenth time. Can Davis connect the dots between the Bankers Convention, the counterfeit money, and the missing Holder Darby before it’s too late?

DOUBLE MINT: New money, old sins, jail…and a cat.

About Gretchen Archer:
Gretchen Archer is a Tennessee housewife who began writing when her daughters, seeking higher educations, left her. She lives on Lookout Mountain with her husband, son, and a Yorkie named Bently. DOUBLE MINT is the fourth book in the Davis Way Crime Caper series. To learn more about Gretchen Archer and her books, visit her website: http://gretchenarcher.com/

About Henery Press:
Henery Press an independent publisher in the mystery and suspense genre focused on engaging stories with sharp twists and lively characters. To learn more about Henery Press, please visit www.henerypress.com.

DOUBLE MINT
A Davis Way Crime Caper
By Gretchen Archer
Henery Press
Publication Date: July 21st, 2015
ISBN: 9781941962770
Original Hardcover, Trade Paperback & E-book
Audible Audiobook narrated by Amber Benson
Price: $15.95
260 pages

Navigating Grace by Jeff Jay

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Navigating Grace by Jeff Jay

“I had a growing allergy to everything commonplace, and I was determined to do something marvelous, something men only talk about and then regret not doing. I already knew what it took to sail all night in a storm, to navigate beyond sight of land, to live in the luxurious whisper of the wind.”

NAVIGATING GRACE: A Solo Voyage of Survival and Redemption (Hazelden; September 1, 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback) by Jeff Jay is his inspirational true story of survival, faith, and chasing a dream. Sailing is an adventure many people aspire to take, but Jeff’s journey soon turned into a nightmare that tested his inner strength and almost cost him his life.

After a series of personal tragedies, Jeff needed time for reflection and solitude, which prompted him to realize his dream of living on the open sea. His experience sailing with his father during his childhood and teenage years helped prepare Jeff for the voyage he would embark on, but the “white whale of a boat” he purchased was twenty years old and in desperate need of repairs. Jeff named it “Lifeboat” and set sail from Maryland to his selected destination of the Caribbean. He also planned on using Lifeboat as a “floating men’s halfway house for those who struggle with chronic relapse” and to take those clients through the Twelve Steps of AA.

En route to the Caribbean, a brutal storm appeared that almost destroyed Lifeboat; rain beat down on Jeff, fierce waves attempted to overturn the boat which almost sank. Jeff compares this battle with his struggle against alcoholism as he reminisced how he finally got sober. Trapped in the darkness of the open water all alone, Jeff relied on his faith to see him through this most terrifying time.

NAVIGATING GRACE is a heartfelt and motivating true story that:

  • Tells of Jeff’s dangerous boat trip to the Caribbean that almost took his life
  • Reveals how Jeff survived the storm and found redemption
  • Recalls Jeff’s battle with alcoholism and how he found the strength to get sober
  • Describes Jeff’s unique vision to use Lifeboat for mobile addiction counseling
  • Includes a glossary of nautical terms, a map of Jeff’s voyage, and diagrams of Lifeboat

NAVIGATING GRACE is an intensely personal testimonial to calling on the power of grace in our darkest hours and those miraculous moments that change our lives forever.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeff Jay is a certified addiction specialist, popular speaker and consultant, and co-author with Debra Jay of the best-selling book Love First. His work has appeared on CNN, The Jane Pauley Show, PBS, Forbes Online and numerous professional journals. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and has served as president of the Terry McGovern Foundation in Washington, DC, and as trustee for several clinical and professional organizations.

ABOUT HAZELDEN:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 15 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.

Navigating Grace: A Solo Voyage of Survival and Redemption
By Jeff Jay
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: September 1, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616496166
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 220 pp.
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If You Leave Me, Can I Come With You? by Misti B

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If You Leave Me, Can I Come With You? By: Misti B.

Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, or codependency takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance. The struggle to stay mindful is a profound topic, but a new book proves it is possible to see the bright side of the things you struggle with while discovering that laughter can be a sign of healing.

IF YOU LEAVE ME, CAN I COME WITH YOU?: Daily Meditations for Codependents and Al-Anons…with a Sense of Humor (Hazelden; September 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback) by Misti B., a seasoned traveler on the road to recovery, contains lessons, anecdotes, and musings that were “…written to bring humor to anyone recovering from codependency or who participates in Al-Anon.”

“I believe it is possible to find happiness and joy on the road to recovery,” says Misti B. She exemplifies this outlook for each day of the year, beginning with New Year’s Day (“…few other holidays bring this much hope…”). While each day presents its own hurdles, Misti faces them with optimism and strength. Written with honesty and humor, Misti is self-reflective of her life as an Al-Anon, codependent, and how her recovery has created new perceptions of the people and places around her.

Misti B. takes the lessons and information learned in Twelve-Step meetings and applies them to real world situations, like reacting to anger, learning to let go of regret, resisting the urge to be passive-aggressive, and forgiving others. Every day presents a new opportunity to learn, to grow, and to become a better person.

IF YOU LEAVE ME, CAN I COME WITH YOU? offers:

  • Meditations and wisdom to successfully tackle everyday challenges we all face, whether or not you identify as a codependent, Al-Anon or as someone in recovery.
  • Advice on how to deal with Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and other holidays
    Tips for working through common struggles that people in Al-Anon face, such as perfectionism, caretaking, people-pleasing, and more
  • Lighthearted and humorous approaches to struggling through stressful events and situations
  • The Twelve Steps of Al-Anon and the Twelve Steps of Codependents Anonymous

IF YOU LEAVE ME, CAN I COME WITH YOU? by Misti B. delivers the carefully balanced mix of support, inspiration, and healthy irreverence to make the daily recovery process much easier.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Misti Barnes, a writer, filmmaker, and recovering codependent, writes humorous books about life in recovery, shining some light into normally very dark spaces. Misti’s career in entertainment—producing live events, writing and directing for stage, TV, and film—combined with her dysfunctional upbringing provide the fodder for her gritty but inspiring recovery stories. For more information, visit Misti on her website at: www.mistibwrites.com

ABOUT HAZELDEN:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 15 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.

IF YOU LEAVE ME, CAN I COME WITH YOU?:
Daily Meditations for Codependents and Al-Anons…with a Sense of Humor
By Misti B.
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: September 1, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616496159
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 400 pp.

 

 

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A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery by Rosemary O’Connor

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A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery by Rosemary O'Connor

Motherhood is difficult enough, but the struggle to remain sober while dealing with life’s daily grind can seem impossible. Rosemary O’Connor, a mother who had hit rock bottom, knew that she had to get clean not only for herself—but for her children. Now, she wants to help other mothers stay on track by living healthy, productive, and rewarding lives of sobriety.

A SOBER MOM’S GUIDE TO RECOVERY: Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids (Hazelden; September 29, 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback) by Rosemary O’Connor is the all-in-one resource that imparts the wisdom and guidance to help recovering mothers tackle some of the most complex problems facing women during sobriety. “My intention is to share real-life challenges sober mothers can identify with, and the practical tools that helped me transform my life and stay sober. My hope is to support mothers who are trying to stay sober no matter what challenges they may face,” O’Connor says.

O’Connor addresses some of the most important subjects that recovering mothers navigate through, such as spirituality, communication, dating and intimacy, and much more. In addition, she discusses the challenges of codependency, shame, and forgiveness, among many other issues. “Sober Mom’s Tools” are included at the end of each chapter for right-to-the-point answers.

The down-to-earth advice and true stories of recovering women, including the author’s, are perfect for mothers no matter what stage of sobriety they are in. By learning how to best take care of themselves, mothers are in better positions to best take care of their children.

A SOBER MOM’S GUIDE TO RECOVERY is an essential handbook for recovering mothers that:

  • Offers lessons and tips for effectively overcoming guilt, anger, loneliness, and more
  • Explains how to set positive examples and healthy behaviors for their children
  • Reveals how to celebrate life while in recovery
  • Describes what finally pushed Rosemary O’Connor to get clean and how she achieved sobriety
  • Includes insightful “Sober Mom’s Tools” at the end of each chapter

A SOBER MOM’S GUIDE TO RECOVERY examines the most pressing issues for women in recovery and provides the tools to help mothers take care of themselves so they can take better care of their children.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rosemary O’Connor is a certified addiction recovery coach, a certified professional coach, and founded ROC Recovery Services to respond to the specific needs of women and mothers in recovery. She has been a workshop facilitator for Bayside Marin and on staff of the Alta Mira Recovery Programs, Muir Wood Adolescent Family Program, and Five Sisters Ranch. Rosemary serves on the advisory board of Stepping Stone, the oldest alcohol and drug recovery program for women in northern California.

ABOUT HAZELDEN:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 15 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.

A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery: Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids
By Rosemary O’Connor
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: September 29, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616496029
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 200 pp.

 

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Do You Really Get Me? by Joseph Shrand, MD

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Do You Really Get Me by Joseph Shrand, M.D.We all need communication and have the desire to be respected by others. What if there was a way to increase the value in ourselves by finding empathy in others?

DO YOU REALLY GET ME?: Finding Value in Yourself and Others through Empathy and Connection (Hazelden; September 29, 2015; $15.95; Original Trade Paperback) by Joseph Shrand, M.D., with Leigh Devine, provides the means and techniques to enhance connections with others, show greater respect for and have more trust in others, and raise esteem in ourselves. We are constantly evaluating how people perceive us, but once we begin to understand others, we can have a positive influence on family, friends, and the world around us.

Dr. Shrand developed the I-Maximum Approach (I-M Approach) “as a treatment approach, but it has become as much a philosophy to help people remind themselves and others that each of us has value.” Theory of Mind (ToM) allows us to “appreciate another person’s perspective.” Combined, these powerful tools give everyone the ability shape our lives for the better by discovering the value in ourselves and others, as well as influencing how people perceive you and how they think and feel about themselves.

In addition, this fascinating new book by Dr. Shrand covers the four domains: Biological, Home, Ic (I See), and Social. Each presents unique circumstances that change our reactions about ourselves and how others view us. Other topics include how Theory of Mind evolved and became the building block of all human interaction, the reasons people lie, how social groups are formed and what binds them together, and why we choose to either include people in our connections or to reject them.

DO YOU REALLY GET ME? explains to readers:
• The meaning of Theory of Mind and how it applies to having empathy for others
• What the I-M Approach is and how it helps to reach your potential
• The differences between a “white” lie and a “strategic” lie and why we tell them
• Why we feel the need to belong and to establish connections with others
• The various forms of alienation and how it affects us

In DO YOU REALLY GET ME?, Dr. Shrand explains how to use the I-M Approach and Theory of Mind to bring out the best in yourself and others while finding value through empathy.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Joseph Shrand, M.D., is an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He supervises psychiatry residents for Harvard South Shore and applies his I-M Approach as medical director of CASTLE (Clean and Sober Teens Living Empowered), part of High Point Treatment Center. He is the author of The Fear Reflex and Outsmarting Anger with Leigh Devine.

For more information on Dr. Shrand and his methodology, visit: http://www.drshrand.com/

Leigh Devine has a master of science from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has written and produced many notable publications and documentary programs specializing in psychology, medicine, and science.

ABOUT HAZELDEN:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center. With 15 sites in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, the Foundation offers prevention and recovery solutions nationwide and across the entire continuum of care for youth and adults.

Do You Really Get Me?: Finding Value in Yourself and Others through Empathy and Connection
By Joseph Shrand, M.D., with Leigh Devine
Hazelden Publishing
Publication Date: September 29, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1616495886
Original Trade Paperback
Price: $15.95
Pages: 200 pp.
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