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"Lost in Paris"
by Elizabeth Thompson

When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch -- perfect for fans of "The Little Paris Bookshop" and "The Beekeeper's Daughter."

A heartwarming and charming saga set in the City of Lights, "Lost in Paris" is an unforgettable celebration of family and the love between a mother and a daughter. New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins calls it "a luscious, layered story of inheritance, heartbreak, reinvention, and family. I adored this book." Purchase at https://amzn.to/3pQXOuH.

"The Lockhart Women"
by Mary Camarillo

Brenda Lockhart's family has been living well beyond their means for too long when Brenda's husband leaves them and the family's economic situation declines. Daughter Peggy thinks she's heading to college, until her father offers her a job sorting mail while she attends community college instead. Daughter Allison can't believe her luck that California golden boy Kevin has fallen in love with her.

Meanwhile, the chatter about the O.J. Simpson murder case is always on, a media frenzy that underscores domestic violence against women and race and class divisions. Brenda thinks O.J. has been framed. Both daughters are more interested in their own lives -- until Peggy notices bruises Allison can't explain. Purchase at https://amzn.to/2MA3DPd.

"A House with Holes"
by Denise Mast Broadwater

With their marriage on the line, this risky rehab could cost more than savings. Can a devoted pair rebuild their dream out of a nightmare?

Denise Broadwater thought she lived on strong foundations. But when she and her husband took on an ambitious remodeling of a Charleston, S.C., classic in a crime-ridden neighborhood, the cracks in her resolve started to show. And after a brick shattered their front window, she feared they'd bitten off more than they could chew.

In this powerful warts-and-all memoir, Broadwater lays bare the tests and triumphs of restoration and close living. With insightful marital wisdom, she'll lead you through an unforgettable tale of reinvention. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3chbR7X.

"Pace's Post: Ramblings of Wisdom from a Middle-Aged Doc"
by Victor M. Pace, MD

Written by a family medicine physician with 29 years of medical experiences and 55 years of life experiences, this book is a compilation of values, ideas, and journeys.

The chapters are independent of each other and are intended to be enjoyed by all adolescent and adult readers. Topics include: traveling, hobbies, activities, family time, philosophical ideals, and much more. Some of the chapter titles are: "Risk Taking," "Technology Then & Now," "Why Everyone Should Visit My Hometown," "The Love Of Pets," "My Journey Through Racism," and "The Value Of Journaling." It's all here wrapped up in one book. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3rOa3ZN.

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(NewsUSA) -Summer is coming..and Lifetime is taking viewers behind the crime stories that shocked the nation.

This June, Lifetime kicks off the network's first annual "Summer of Secrets" movie event -- a slate of six original true-crime movies, each one featuring an all-star cast.

"Based on the success of our 'Ripped from the Headlines' slates, we are doubling down on what women love on Lifetime for our first annual Summer of Secrets slate," says Amy Winter, Lifetime's executive vice president and head of programming.

"These stories captured our collective attention and are the perfect kickoff to the summer with the stranger-than-fiction moments and revealing secrets that had everyone talking."

In addition, Angie Harmon joins the "Summer of Secrets" lineup as the narrator of "Cellmate Secrets," a six-episode docuseries that reveals new insights into infamous true-crime stories that inspired several Lifetime movies. Airing Fridays, the series features first-hand perspectives on the criminals' personalities from former friends, prison guards, cellmates, and past lovers.

"We know our audience devoured the stories when they were playing out in headlines, but now we can go even deeper to reveal more about those infamous stories," Winter says.

The "Summer of Secrets" kicks off June 5 with "Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos," starring Annabeth Gish ("The Haunting of Hill House") and War- ren Christie ("Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce"). The movie is based on the true story of missing Con- necticut mom Jennifer Dulos, whose husband committed suicide shortly after he was charged with her murder. He claimed innocence, and her body was never found.

Additional gripping titles premiering this June include "Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer," as well as "Secrets of a Marine's Wife," and "Doomsday Mom: The Lori Vallow Story."

Next, things get spicy with "Soccer Mom Madam," starring Jana Kramer ("One Tree Hill") as suburban mom Anna, who operates an elite escort service for New York power brokers.

Jennie Garth ("Beverly Hills, 90210") and Anwen O'Driscoll ("American Gods") headline "Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story," in which a 17-year-old girl is attacked and abandoned in the woods, but fights to survive.

Other tantalizing titles include "Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer," as well as "Secrets of a Marine's Wife," and "Doomsday Mom: The Lori Vallow Story."

Visit mylifetime.com for more information about Lifetime's Summer of Secrets and other programming.

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(NewsUSA) - Menopause is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be intolerable. Many women experience a range of debilitating physical and psychological symptoms before and during menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, pain, emotional ups and downs, hormone fluctuations, and low sexual desire.

However, many women may not realize that their risk of heart disease also increases during the menopausal period, according to Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, M.D., a practicing physician in New York City and an expert in women's health.

"There is no time like the present for women to commit to better heart health and overall health," says Dr. Okeke. "Women who suffer from pre- and post-menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal imbalance now have a way to help ease their discomfort and the debilitating effects of their symptoms with over-the-counter supplementation."

The HerHeart supplement from BergaMet North America, a manufacturer of exclusive natural supplements, represents a new frontier in managing menopause symptoms. The oral supplement product is designed exclusively for women, and contains Citrus Bergamot SuperFruit™, a unique high-quality citrus bergamot with a 47% BPF (bergamot polyphenol fraction) concentration (the highest available in North America and exclusive to BergametNA), along with other ingredients that have been shown to help balance hormones and ease the discomfort of menopause. HerHeart also helps promote heart health; the product is engineered to help reduce arterial age and to improve cholesterol levels.

Data from clinical trials of HerHeart show a 42% improvement in comfort level and a 75% reduction in hot flashes; other benefits include increased sexual desire and arousal.

"I am getting heart and mind healthy," says Kimberly L., a consumer who uses the HerHeart supplement.

"I am using this for pretty much every reason," she says. "Menopause, anti-inflammatory, thyroid issues, and blood sugar, too." After two weeks of taking HerHeart, "I am no longer having night sweats. I am sleeping better. I have a very noticeable amount of energy now," she adds. The HerHeart product "is doing everything the company said it would," Kimberly says. "I would like to continue on for the 90 days, to see how my cholesterol and liver function does. I am super-excited over the help with menopause. My husband appreciates the change in my attitude!"

Visit tryherheart.com for more information about the supplement, and visit Bergametna.com or call 1-855-556-2131 for more details about other Citrus Bergamot Superfruit™ products for better health. The BergametNA stock symbol is HYEX.

(NewsUSA) - Remote work expanded across many industries in recent years, but the COVID-19 pandemic hit the fast-forward button on the work-from-home market and hybrid office model.

Now, not only major corporations, but also small and mid-sized businesses are adapting to the "new normal," as workers at all levels who discovered the flexibility and potential of remote work are making plans to continue it either full- or part-time, even as the pandemic health risks recede.

To this point, business leaders are seeking tools to help them manage decentralized offices and work teams. Fortunately, there's an app for that.

Eturi, the San Diego-based software company behind the award-winning parenting app, Ourpact, has launched Motiv, an app designed as a business solution for the work-from-home market.

Motiv features a mobile-first dashboard that allows CEOs and team leaders to monitor collaboration remotely and track productivity.

Easy access to metrics makes hybrid work not only possible, but productive.

"I understand how challenging it is to lead effectively from a decentralized operation," says Amir Moussavian, CEO of Eturi.

"I value the corner-office vantage point; being able to tune into the hum and buzz of my team collaborating," he says. "Now, I can access those key insights from my device and subsequently use them to make decisions and lead effectively in real time."

Another key feature is privacy -- the app's simple style requires no plug-ins or other installations on company computers, which makes it equally accessible for small and medium companies as well as large corporations.

Team collaboration, whether in person or remote, is essential for business success. As colleagues learned how to collaborate digitally, they discovered not only the benefits, but the pitfalls. One important lesson is the value of investing in reliable technology.

Many companies that had to pivot quickly to remote or hybrid work now have the chance to evaluate their tools and technology, and upgrade as needed to ensure continued successful collaboration across a range of locations and work environments.

Motiv has launched and the initial services include providing summaries of email and confer- ence-call activity with integrations into Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, while more integrations are planned.

Visit motiv.com for more information or search on the app store to download at no cost during a trial period.

(NewsUSA) - As travel opportunities reopen with increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and a decline in cases, eager travelers are booking post-pandemic trips to connect with friends and family, celebrate a special occasion, or just get out of the house.

However, after years of making their own travel arrangements online, many potential travelers are rediscovering the value of a professional travel advisor to identify and navigate the variety and shifting safety protocols of post-pandemic travel.

"We are dealing with a fragmented travel landscape with shifting public health protocols and entry restrictions that are constantly changing," says Brianna Glenn, owner and travel designer at milkandhoneytravels.com, a boutique travel service that designs custom vacations.

"Travelers don't need the added stress of trying to navigate this new maze on their own, a good travel advisor can smooth the way and get their trip off to a great start," she adds.

"For example, I just had a honeymoon trip that had their outbound flight delayed due to weather and they missed their connecting flight to Frankfurt on their way to Croatia. We stepped in and worked with United to rebook their flights, secure a hotel inside the Frankfurt airport since they were not able to leave the transit area and adjust their hotel booking and airport transfers in Dubrovnik without them having to worry about a thing."

Results of a survey by the travel industry website Skift showed that almost half of Americans planning post-pandemic travel plan to use travel advisors.

Some key benefits of engaging a professional travel advisor to plan your post-pandemic trip include:

- Preparation upfront. An old wedding planning adage says, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Especially in the post-pandemic landscape, a good plan is essential, and a professional advisor, like a good wedding planner, can make sure that everything is set up in advance.

Advance planning includes knowing what to expect at your destination regarding safety protocols such as masking requirements and testing or quarantine requirements.

- Backup if you need it. Upscale travelers are seeking peace of mind and expertise as they plan the often complex and exotic trips they have dreamed about during more than a year of staying at home. The more complex the trip, the more important it is to have a knowledgeable advocate in your corner if something goes wrong or if safety regulations should suddenly change.

Professional travel advisors can help with purchasing travel insurance to recoup costs in case of cancellation due to COVID and with negotiating refunds if reservations, flights, cruises, or other travel-related activities are cancelled.

"There is a big difference between people who love to travel, and people who love to plan travel," Ms. Glenn says.

"Ultimately, we save you hours of time and energy so you can focus on the things that matter most to you," she emphasizes.

Visit milkandhoneytravels.com to learn how professional travel advisors can help make your post-pandemic getaway flow smoothly.

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(NewsUSA) - If you're looking for a rewarding career complete with growth potential, and the satisfaction of helping others, financial planning could be your perfect fit. From striking out on your own to working at firms big or small helping families and individuals meet their financial goals and plan for the future, there are a variety of career options within the profession.

Today more than ever, diverse candidates can find myriad opportunities to enter and flourish within the financial services profession. An increasing number of firms that hire financial planners have implemented robust initiatives to foster greater diversity among their workforce and alleviate barriers to entry. These hiring initiatives don't show signs of slowing, as demand for competent, ethical financial advice continues to grow. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for an additional 11,600 advisors by 2029.

By joining the field, diverse graduates can help ensure the workforce is more representative of the population it serves while also better reaching and assisting diverse communities. Monique Jones, a student at North Carolina State University, explains that these factors were key in her decision to work toward entering the financial planning profession. "I aspire to aid in improving the accessibility of the portfolio of services offered by the industry to underserved and under-sought communities," she says.

Those interested in pursuing the profession can further distinguish themselves with potential employers by becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, also known as a CFP® professional. CFP® professionals must meet rigorous education, experience, and ethical qualifications, and employers are increasingly seeking out the certification as the most desired credential in the financial planning field.

What's more, 83% of today's CFP® professionals say they have a competitive edge over other financial advisors, while 86% report that certification has had a positive impact on their career satisfaction. William Ohakam, who received a 2019 Envestnet scholarship to help defray the cost of becoming a CFP® certificant, explains that "obtaining the CFP® certification will enable me to provide additional value and create a more in-depth wealth management experience for my clients."

According to Yorri Berry, a 2020 Facet Wealth Scholar, becoming a CFP® professional means more than just a boost in the hiring process. "This investment will allow me to spend my career working to build equity so all clients and financially vulnerable communities have access to wealth," Berry says.

Joining the financial planning profession can open the door to a fulfilling, lifelong career, and at the same time help increase diversity in the workforce so that it better serves the U.S. population. If you'd like to learn more about opportunities in financial planning or CFP® certification and scholarship opportunities, visit www.cfp.net.