Books

The Moral Tango

Ambitious and career-driven psychologist Lisa Mandel has always relied on the logic of science. She has the research and data to back up any debatable moral dilemma. She’s helped her friends untangle relationship issues and guided her own parents through marital challenges. For Lisa, any problem can be logically solved by science. Even the mystery of love. Or so she thought. When Lisa’s career hits a crossroads of moral proportions, and she is asked to cohost a webcast called "The Moral Tango" in order to save the industry’s most respected magazine, Pop Psych, her firm grounding in science is challenged by her spiritual cohost Brian Taylor. The chemistry between Lisa and Brian presents its own moral tango as the dynamic pair push each other’s beliefs to the edge. All in the name of good fun and YouTube clicks, of course. Until one episode changes everything. In the wake of shattered lives, will science save Lisa this time? Or will she end up doing the tango alone?

The Style Whisperer

Branding. Styling. Events. That is all Claire O'Donnell has known for the last decade. Coming down from her newlywed high in the midst of a pandemic, Claire returns from her honeymoon with the news that she is being let go from the prestigious event firm she’s called home for most of her professional life. When her life starts to unravel, she turns to the friends who have been there for her since elementary school: Lisa Mandel and Emily Eisman. These are Claire’s ride or die friends. The friends who have been there for all her most important moments. They’ve been there for the good, the bad and most definitely the ugly. Navigating a new career path and married life all while looking fabulous isn’t easy. But with the support of Lisa and Emily, Claire might be able to see what they’ve seen all along: her strength and resilience in the face of any challenge. Join Claire, Lisa and Emily as they cheer each other on through life, love and fashion.

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