In a world full of pretense and confusion, a certain feeling of loneliness settles after a days living. Author Laurel Mae Compton offers an emotional shot in the arm as she provides a boost of encouragement and a refreshing point of view to life in her debut book titled Petals from the Rose of My Heart. Radiating hopefulness in these tumultuous times, Compton believes that everyone needs a little motivating push from time to time. She shares her faith and beliefs aiming to exude positivity in this inspiring collection as she brings together more than 30 of her inimitable poems capable of changing ones disposition and outlook in life. She uses her exceptional craftsmanship in the realm of poetry to enthuse people who are down and disheartened and offer them a little lift in her new book. Brimming with invigorating and revealing poems, this book is tangible proof to the authors talent in masterfully interlacing words and rhymes to generate a kick-starting mood on the road to the brighter side of living. With thought-provoking lines and verses, it commemorates major traditions in Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Joy as it celebrates simple, unforgettable events as Happy Mothers Day and April Morning. It showcases apothegmatic pieces as sung in Stand in the Circle of Love, God is Always the Answer and I am Gods Radiant Child, creating a poignant reminder that good things are attainable by keeping the hopes up and trusting the Almighty Father above. The authors poems have been recognized in Young America Sings in 1945, National Library of Poetry from 1993 to 1997, with Angels Kiss, O Soul of Mine Rise Up and The Gift included in the Best Poems Publication in 1995, 1996 and 1997 respectively. In this enlightening anthology, readers are redirected to what is truly essential in life with the remarkable words of wisdom palpable from page to page. Pregnant with faith, love and joy, Petals from the Rose of My Heart plunges into the depths and realities of existence as it draws readers to a closer relationship with God.

The Heart of a Rose is a collection of 66 poems which tells a story. It reflects on the heart and feelings in relationships. Whether you're in love, a healing process, or single. There are emotions everyone can resonate with in this poetry book.

Daniel Blanc has everything and everyone he wants, working only when and if he desires. Preferring one-night sex on his yacht, he never dates, avoiding serious relationships, and quality women, for the last five years. Of course, the reason for this is in his heartbroken past. Rose Kim Dillon owns a small patisserie, knowing only of work, duties, and hard life since she lost her parents at age 16. She is in, what she thinks, a happy relationship with Jack for 2 years already, planning their happy-ever-after future together. Helping her roommate while cleaning yachts in the marina, Rose meets Daniel. She hates everything he represents, believing she could never fall for a man like that. But when Rose gets dumped, she decides to live a life and experience a few things. Starting with shopping. Then a one-night stand pops into her mind. And, since she already met the perfect candidate, seeing no danger in falling in love with the one, she is out to find the man, and use him for what he is only good at...