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The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical - he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected.

In The Customer Education Playbook: How Leading Companies Engage, Convert, and Retain Customers, customer learning experts Barry Kelly and Daniel Quick explain how teaching customers to best engage with your products and services is the key to converting them from prospects to loyal advocates of your brand.

The New York Times best-selling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part transports listeners to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins. At the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel on the coast of California, rookie reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool. The dead woman had a red-hot secret about an up-and-coming leading man, a scoop that Irene couldn't resist.

An audio reading of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. For S, G, & W. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The High-Performance Herd, where CEOs and founders learn to multiply impact without multiplying hours. I'm David Quick—I've been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders through the messy reality of scaling teams and building high-performing cultures. This podcast features peer conversations with business leaders navigating real challenges: being the bottleneck where everything runs through you, managing disconnected leadership teams, working unsustainable hours, or leading teams that need constant direction. We explore how to transition from overextended ...

Miss Amity Doncaster, world traveler, is accustomed to adventure and risk. Benedict Stanbridge, a man of science and a spy for the Crown, has faced danger in the darker corners of foreign lands. But they are about to face a threat that is shockingly close to home . . . One does not expect to be kidnapped on a London street in broad daylight.

Before the flight plan… there was a first decision. In Episode 6 of the Wine E Pilots Podcast, host Nena Quick shares her origin story — from growing up in Hawai‘i and answering a $25 introductory flight ad, to the aviation mindset that continues to shape leadership, responsibility, and life on the road today. This episode explores what aviation teaches long before the cockpit: discipline, anticipation, quiet accountability, and trust. From early flying lessons to current Gulfstream G550 currency, and from the air to high-touch service on the ground, this is the foundation behind ...

Investigative apprentice Lyra Brazier, the newest resident of Burning Cove, is unsettled when her boss suddenly goes on a health retreat at an exclusive spa and disappears without another word. Lyra knows something has happened to Raina Kirk, and she is the only one who can track her down. The health spa is known for its luxurious offerings and prestigious clientele, and the wealthy, socialite background Lyra desperately wanted to leave behind is perfect for this undercover job.

From time to time we all want to take stock of our lives and add a spark that will steer us in a new direction. The experts at QuickandDirtyTips.com have compiled some of their most popular podcasts, as well as added original material, that will help you JUMPSTART your life. Glean simple...

Calista Langley operates an exclusive "introduction" agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning - a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.

The Kern Secretarial Agency provides reliable professional services to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one of the finest women in Ursula Kern's employ. But Miss Clifton has met an untimely end - and Ursula is convinced it was not due to natural causes.

Vivian Brazier never thought life as an art photographer would include nightly wake-up calls to snap photos of grisly crime scenes or headshots for aspiring male actors. Although she is set on a career of transforming photography into a new art form, she knows her current work is what’s paying the bills. After shooting crime scene photos of a famous actress, the latest victim of the murderer the press has dubbed the “Dagger Killer,” Vivian notices eerie similarities to the crime scenes of previous victims details that put Vivian at the top of the killer’s target list.

Former trapeze artist Amalie Vaughn moved to Burning Cove to reinvent herself, but things are not going well. After spending her entire inheritance on a mansion with the intention of turning it into a bed-and-breakfast, she learns too late that the villa is said to be cursed. When the first guest, Dr. Norman Pickwell, is murdered by his robot invention during a sold-out demonstration, rumors circulate that the curse is real.

Maggie Lodge, assistant to the reclusive advice columnist known only as Dear Aunt Cornelia to her readers, hires down-but-not-quite-out private eye Sam Sage to help track down the person who is blackmailing her employer. Maggie and Sam are a mismatched pair. As far as Sam is concerned, Maggie is reckless and in over her head. She is not what he had in mind for a client, but he can’t afford to be choosy. Maggie, on the other hand, is convinced that Sam is badly in need of guidance and good advice. She does not hesitate to give him both.

New York Times best-selling author Amanda Quick returns to the exclusive seaside community of Burning Cove, where more than one person with a dark past has gone to reinvent themselves. But some secrets are just too deadly to stay hidden, and some pasts can never stay buried.

Episode 5 — The Edit explores the moment when everything sharpens. In this episode of the Wine E Pilots Podcast, we move through the shift from expansion to execution — when focus stops feeling like restriction and starts functioning as leverage. It’s a conversation about editing life, business, and creative output with the same precision used in aviation and high-performance operations. The episode includes a focused interview segment grounded in real operational experience, featuring insights shaped by decades in aviation and long-range aircraft operations. Drawing on perspectives from...

Wine E Pilots ✈︎ Episode 4: 250 Square Feet & A Jeep Recorded from the road and inspired by movement, this episode explores what it means to live ✈︎ and travel ✈︎ with intention. Hosted by aviation hospitality specialist and travel advisor Nena Quick, Wine E Pilots is proudly 12-hour rule friendly, designed for pilots, crews, and aviation professionals who value thoughtful conversation without the noise. In this episode, we cover: Life parked in Las Vegas and what “home” looks like in 250 square feet Marriott STARS & Luminous properties, including aviation-friendly locations ...

France, Flown & Poured is an unapologetically French episode of the Wine E Pilots Podcast, recorded from the Rolling Stone Lounge aboard Holland America Line’s Eurodam. Hosted by aviation hospitality and luxury travel specialist Helene “Nena” Quick, this 12-hour-friendly episode explores how French craftsmanship shows up across wine, aviation, and place, even while at sea. In this episode, we uncork: 🍷 Wine of the Episode: Gérard Bertrand Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon — a French Cabernet rooted in the Languedoc, known for balance, structure, and approachability ✈︎ Aircraft ...

Welcome to the WEP Podcast — Wine E Pilots — where aviation meets great storytelling, a well-earned glass of wine, and the unfiltered conversations that happen only after the last leg is complete. Hosted by Helene “Nena” Quick — aviation hospitality specialist, corporate flight crew concierge, luxury travel consultant, and lifelong BizAv insider — WEP brings you into the heart of aviation culture: the pilots, the schedulers, the dispatchers, the flight attendants, the FBO pros, the crews, the travelers, the hangar talk, and the stories that make this industry unforgettable. Every ...

“Long Range, Long Stories — From Abu Dhabi to Dubai to the BBJ MAX 8” In Episode 2 of the Wine E Pilots Podcast, host Helene “Nena” Quick dives into the long-haul world of aviation luxury, global flight operations, and the unforgettable stories that shape every pilot, scheduler, dispatcher, and FBO professional in #bizav. This episode features: ✈️ STARS Spotlight: The Abu Dhabi EDITION — refined, modern, aviation-friendly luxury 🌆 Luminous Spotlight: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai — elevated comfort in the heart of the skyline 🛫 Aircraft of the Episode: The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 ...