FOREST, Miss. (PRWEB)
March 24, 2020

Being the optimist that she is, Patricia Sims believes in romance and in positive outcomes regardless of the difficulties a person may encounter. This, partnered with her overactive imagination and passion for writing, became her fuel to create her first published book, “A Major Hurdle” (published by AuthorHouse).

Sims’ book is a thriller-romance fiction that introduces readers to Catherine Adams, a mother of three who has struggled with grief and is given a second chance at love. She meets new love through the character of Philip Cagney, but is hurdled by doubt and fear after the negative, unfortunate occurrences the day after meeting him. Catherine and Philip are faced with mysterious circumstances that threaten to destroy them.

How will God — and their faith upon him — help them withstand and overcome their trials? Will Catherine be able to accept and enjoy this second chance at love? For more details on the book, please visit https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/808178-a-major-hurdle.

“The book is a roller coaster of emotions that will touch your heart and remind all of us that love finds a way,” Sims describes. “[It is] a must read for anyone who has lost faith in love and maybe have lost faith in God.” Through “A Major Hurdle,” she hopes to remind readers that God’s love is more powerful than anything and that faith can help them overcome their struggles and trials in life.

A passage in the book reads:

Two days after returning home, she received a letter from Philip. Nervously, she tore open the envelope and with a little cry of anguish, dropped it to the floor. It was over. The very thing she had feared had finally happened. She had blown all chances with him because she was too stupid to recognize a good thing, too mixed up in the head to reach for this one last chance she had been offered. Now it was over and her life felt like it was also over.

“A Major Hurdle”

By Patricia Sims

Softcover | 5×8 in | 182 pages | ISBN 9781728343945

E-Book | 182 pages | ISBN 9781728343938

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Patricia Sims is a retired educator and loves writing poems, songs, short stories and novels. She feels that God’s hand is leading her in everything that she does. She is married to Johnny Sims, her high school sweetheart and they enjoy their three children, Vickie, Stacey and Jon Isaac, and four grandchildren. Sims and her husband released their first gospel CD in January 2019.

AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe and offers the industry’s only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service, AuthorHouse assigns each author personal publishing and marketing consultants who provide guidance throughout the process. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, AuthorHouse celebrates over 23 years of service to authors. For more information or to publish a book visit authorhouse.com or call 1-888-519-5121.

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FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB)
March 11, 2020

Dr. Robert W. Bosworth, Jr., SSC, is a retired Episcopal priest and licensed clinical pastoral counselor currently serving on a volunteer basis as a counselor in private practice at St. John’s Anglican Church in Texas, where he lives with Bettie, his wife of over thirty years. He has published his latest book “Living Your ‘Happily Ever After’”: an illuminating, biblically inspired compendium of insight gleaned over a three-decade-long career listening to the problems, misunderstandings, and aspirations of married Christian couples.

The Rev’d Dr. Robert W. Bosworth, Jr., retired Episcopal Priest and Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, has over thirty years of parish, school and counseling experience. He is a member of the Nat’l Christian Counselors’ Association and the Catholic Psychotherapist Association. Check out the contents to see how this book can help readers live happily ever after!

Published by Page Publishing, Dr. Robert W. Bosworth, Jr.’s engrossing book is an invaluable resource for Christian couples seeking insight, advice, and scriptural reference in their marriage.

“We stopped at Dr. Bob’s office on the way to our divorce attorney…. and thank God we did. Last year we renewed our vows and are starting on the next 25 years!”

Gary and Dayle, Fort Worth

“My so-called life as I knew it had completely crumbled from underneath me in an instant. I was broken. I was dead inside. I was lost. I was scared. My brother took me to Dr. B. I couldn’t even drive! I didn’t want to go. I thought it would be a waste of time. That was until I had my first session, then my second, then my third. The pain and the turmoil that I was feeling was suddenly being churned and kneaded to the point where it was slowly subsiding. He gave me hope when there was none. He gave me confidence when it had dissipated. In my 36 years on this earth, I’ve never met a more wise and brilliant and caring human being. My family and I could not be where we are today if it were not because of him.”

J.W., Kentucky

“Bob gave me this book as I started visiting with him last spring. If I’d had it when I was engaged, I would have never needed it five years into our marriage! My favorite part of the book was how practical it is. He told us you don’t have to be a genius to turn your relationships around. We’re not, but we did!”

Bill, Ohio

“I thought we’d tried everything to save our family, but there’s stuff in here we never thought of that worked better and faster than we thought possible. Our marriage and family life have never been better. Even our kids have noticed that we actually love each other and enjoy family nights again!”

Jose and Maria, Dallas

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Living Your ‘Happily Ever After’” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create – not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues to focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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While 14.3% of participants noted they felt unsatisfied with their partner this holiday, 70% noted they did not let their partner know – this lack of communication most likely runs rampant in other areas of their relationships.

MIAMI (PRWEB)
February 18, 2020

Ella Paradis, leading online retailer of sexual health and wellness products, conducted a post Valentine’s Day survey of 1,200 individuals to observe the impact this holiday sustained on their relationships. This study revealed 14.3% of participants felt unsatisfied with their partners this Valentine’s Day, and 20% of those left feeling unsatisfied either broke up or considered breaking up with their partners. While most consider Valentine’s Day a “Hallmark Holiday,” it seems the fate of couples are more dependent on it than most believe.

“If couples were left feeling unsatisfied with their partner this Valentine’s Day, there most likely is a plethora of underlying issues within their relationship, and this holiday just so happened to be the straw that broke the camel’s back,” remarked Tino Dietrich, CEO of Ella Paradis.

Dietrich’s observation seems to also be backed by findings uncovered in this study. While 14.3% of participants noted they felt unsatisfied with their partner this holiday, 70% noted they did not let their partner know. While the ins and outs of their relationships were not part of this study, one can conclude this lack of communication most likely runs rampant in other areas of their relationships.

“When it comes to communication, one of the easiest ways to start the practice of open dialogue with your partner is in the bedroom. Once you start communicating openly to your partner about your sexual needs and desires, you find it becomes much more natural and organic to discuss other issues unrelated to sex,” explained Dietrich.

One of the quickest and most effective ways to practice open dialogue in the bedroom has revealed itself as discussing vibrator usage in and out of the bedroom with your partner. In a recent study published in the journal Psychology & Sexuality researchers concluded, “women who reported using vibrators both by themselves and with their partner were more likely to agree with statements such as ‘My partner has no difficulty in talking to me about his or her sexual feelings and desires’ and ‘I seldom feel embarrassed when talking about the details of our sex life with my partner.’” This shows us partners who communicate regarding sex toy usage, find it easier to communicate about other areas of their relationship as well.

To curate open dialogue with your partner all year round and not just on special holidays, consider incorporating sex toys into your sex life with your partner. Ella Paradis provides users with a plethora of educational content and products to suit the needs of all types of couples whether straight, gay, bisexual, lesbian, queer, etc. They even sell top rated sex toys like the Womanizer Premium, We-Vibe SYNC, and Better Love collection.

Company Information

Founded in 2015, Ella Paradis is on a mission to bring everyone pleasure with premium products and quality service. They hope to empower adults by providing optimal solutions, resources and content to improve their quality of life through informed decisions on sexual health and wellness. They are working to provide an environment where everyone feels comfortable embracing their sexuality without feeling shamed or degraded. They are committed to making the experience of pleasure affordable and accessible for everyone, while simultaneously breaking stigmas surrounding sexuality.

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Red “Hearts” roses are a fragrant, frilly, flirty luxury garden rose featured in this design by Victoria’s Flowers. Photo: Gus Mejia

Red “Hearts” roses, a premium luxury bloom from Ecuador is an elegant Valentine favorite. – Mark Chatoff, owner & president of California Flower Mall

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

“People will be delighted to see a city-block flower market full of on-trend, creative, whimsical, one of kind custom flower arrangements and novelty items at bargain prices. There are a variety of choices for every taste, budget, style, age, culture, and ethnic tradition,” says Mark Chatoff, owner and president of California Flower Mall.

His custom Valentine’s flower gift picks this year are:

• Fragrant Garden Roses – Red “Hearts” roses, a premium luxury bloom from Ecuador is an elegant Valentine favorite. The Columbian variety of the ruffled rose with a heart-shaped center is known as “Wanted”. The high price stems may reflect consumer confidence in this “blooming” economy. Growers Direct Flowers #102 and Victoria’s Flowers #120 display several elegant custom designs. Vinny’s Wholesale #122 has the “hearts” roses in bulk rose packs    
• How Big is Your Love? – In the “go big or go home class” large hearts, spirals and tree trunk designs say it with flowers            
• Rainbow Roses – Mireya’s Flowers #121 was the first design team to introduce the full spectrum rainbow rose. Vinny’s Wholesale #122, and Growers Direct offer bulk rainbow rose 25 packs in full-spectrum, purple/ blue, pink/purple, red/ black    
• Gold and Silver Tinted Roses – are dominant this year. Many men are attracted to silver and gold blooms. Ladies with a flair for bling like them too.        
• Flowers and Chocolates – the sweetest gift favorite are hatbox flower arrangements with gold-wrapped chocolates. Classy, higher-end velvet, satin and heart-shaped flower box gifts in exquisite color combinations are available at Vinny’s Plants and Flowers #105 Sanchez & Ramos #109, Andrews Flowers #101 and Mireya’s Flowers #121
• Forever Roses – In the ultra-luxury class this year several showrooms offer preserved “Forever Roses”, also known as everlasting roses, eternal roses, and roses that last a year. Preserved roses maintain a fresh-picked velvety texture for one to two years with proper care. Mireya’s Flowers #121 features several new forever rose designs in protective acrylic cases    
• JJ’s Wholesale Flowers #107 single forever rose stems under glass is an affordable keepsake.

About California Flower Mall

The California Flower Mall, located at 825 San Pedro Street with parking at the 824 San Julian Street entrance, is one of the largest DIY wholesale flower markets in the ten-block Downtown LA Flower District trade community — the largest concentration of wholesale flower markets and flower businesses in the U.S. CFM customer amenities include an ATM, cafe, customer restrooms, and on-site parking. CFM does not charge admission. For questions about flower availability and prices contact CFM vendors directly at http://californiaflowermall.com/floor-map-vendor-directory/

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Valentine’s Day at Chapel of the Flowers is undoubtedly the ideal day to exchange vows for the most romantic of romantics

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

The famous Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas today announced that 60 couples are scheduled to say their “I dos” on Friday, February 14, a fitting number for the Chapel’s 60th anniversary, with many more expected to walk down the aisle during the three-day weekend of love. Chapel of the Flowers is also partnering with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to host the “What Happens in Vegas, Only Happens Here” photo booth from Valentine’s Day through March 1st. The photo booth will be located in the covered guest waiting area for photo opportunities.

Award-winning Chapel of the Flowers has earned accolades from The Knot, Wedding Wire, Trip Advisor and The Las Vegas Review-Journal Best of Las Vegas poll for providing impeccable service at affordable prices in its elegant indoor chapels and exquisite outdoor settings.

The history of Valentine’s Day might go back as far as A.D. 270, but the tradition of exchanging Valentine’s Day notes began in America in the 1700s. Valentine’s Day 2019 was one of the most popular days to get married in Los Angeles in 2019, a wedding tradition that may have gained traction in Las Vegas back in the 1950s or 1960s. Celebrities who have tied-the-knot on Valentine’s Day in recent years include actress Salma Hayek, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine and actor Benedict Cumberbatch, making the trend of February 14 weddings more popular than ever.

Fans of Carrie Underwood may recognize the historic Victorian Chapel at Chapel of the Flowers in her music video “Last Name” and business mogul Sir Richard Branson served as best man for a UK couple recently. Glass Gardens, Magnolia and La Capella are other unique and upscale wedding chapels at Chapel of the Flowers.

All-inclusive wedding packages are still available for Valentine’s Day and start at just $299.

“Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly the ideal day to exchange vows for the most romantic of romantics,” said Donne Kerestic, CEO at Chapel of the Flowers. “Whether it’s an intimate elopement or an elaborate Bella Eleganza wedding package for up to 88 guests, our team of on-site staff members is fully dedicated to creating a ceremony that the couple will remember forever.” 

Media is invited to attend Chapel of the Flowers between 7am and 7pm on February 14 to cover weddings and vow renewal ceremonies. Chapel of the Flowers is one of the only venues in Las Vegas with a dedicated staff of on-site florists, photographers, videographers, wedding planners and coordinators and a full fleet of state-of-the-art limousines and chauffeurs. Please contact the chapel at 702-735-4331 to provide estimated arrival time for news crew, or email arrival time to michelleg@littlechapel.com or media@littlechapel.com.

About Chapel of the Flowers 

Chapel of the Flowers, located at 1717 Las Vegas Boulevard South, is celebrating its 60th anniversary the entire year of 2020. Over a quarter of a million weddings and vow renewals have taken place at Chapel of the Flowers since 1960, making this one of the most popular wedding chapels not only in Las Vegas but the entire world.

The stunning indoor and outdoor chapels seat between 20 and 88 guests, and receive top ratings from couples around the world as well as from local residents of Las Vegas. 

Founded in 1960, Chapel of the Flowers is Las Vegas’ highest rated and largest full-service wedding venue, providing traditional, modern and elegant Las Vegas weddings on the world-famous Strip. An acre of cobblestone-accented grounds and vibrant backdrops are designed to capture every picture-perfect moment of a Las Vegas wedding. Professional wedding planners, part of a team of nearly 100 on-site staff members, ensure that every aspect of the wedding day is personal, easy and stress-free. Chapel of the Flowers’ impeccable customer service assures the couple that all details of the wedding, including the ceremony, flowers, award-winning photography and reception venues will result in cherished memories for a lifetime.

Chapel of the Flowers is honored to be one of the preferred venues in Las Vegas, the wedding capital of the world.

Media Contact

Michelle Goldberg, Marketing Manager

Chapel of the Flowers

Phone: 702-735-4331

Email: media (at) littlechapel.com

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Growers Direct Flowers at California Flower Mall #102. Custom garden rose heart Valentine’s Day flower arrangement. Photo: Gus Mejia

“Flower gifts uplift the human spirit, that won’t change.” – Mark Chatoff, Owner & President California Flower Mall

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 12, 2020

Responding to the National Retail Federation report about changing consumer attitudes towards Valentine’s Day, Mark Chatoff, owner of California Flower Mall a Downtown Los Angeles wholesale flower market says his analysis of NRF data shows fresh flower gifts and arrangements will continue to be a popular favorite, even among millennials. “Flowers gifts uplift the human spirit, that won’t change. The evolution of Valentine’s Day reflects the diversity of lifestyles today. Whether people celebrate it as a sentimental romantic tradition, a day to show love to yourself, Galentine’s Day, Palentine’s Day, or, Love and Friendship Day as it’s known in the Latino community — all reports indicate that in Southern California fresh flower gifts, plants and floral arrangements will continue to reign in the ever-expanding celebration of relationships.”    

Whatever name you give it people still love the day of love. Danielle Hayes, blogger for The Shelf, a data-driven influencer marketing platform says, “Singles have ramped up their Valentine’s Day spending over the last few years as well.” She gives these fun facts about people and their love for Valentine’s Day:

• 35 percent of non-celebrants have Valentine’s Day plans, whether it’s to treat themselves or spend time with friends and family
• NRF data shows Galentine’s Day may really be a thing. Since 2010, expected spending on Valentine’s Day gifts for friends has nearly tripled, from $737 million to $2.1 billion
• To date, there are more than 860k Instagram posts tagged #galentines #galentinesday #palentines #palentinesday, the hashtags commonly used to celebrate mirror holidays Galentine’s Day (for female friends) and Palentine’s Day (for any friends)
• Whether viewed as “shoppertainment”, or a great way to celebrate love and relationships, Valentine’s Day is a day of spending and gift-giving, even among those who do not embrace the traditional “Valentine’s Day is for lovers” concept.

About California Flower Mall

The California Flower Mall, located at 825 San Pedro Street with parking at CFM’s 824 San Julian Street entrance, is one of the largest DIY wholesale flower markets in the expanding ten-block Downtown LA Flower District trade community — the largest concentration of wholesale flower markets and flower businesses in the U.S. LA’s flower district neighborhood is located in the LA Fashion District Business Improvement District. CFM customer amenities include an onsite ATM, customer restrooms, on-site parking, and a cafe with patio dining. There is no admission fee, documents or membership badge required for the trade or public to shop at CFM. CFM is open 7 days a week and most holidays. For flower prices and availability contact CFM flower vendors directly at https://californiaflowermall.com/prices-and-availability/

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“It’s important for Robbins Brothers to find new and unique ways to assist couples who want to create an impressive romantic milestone. We realize that the proposal location is an important factor as the photos and videos captured are memories that live forever.”

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 06, 2020

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, announced today that it is once again searching for one lucky couple to travel, all expenses paid, to find the most romantic proposal spots – but this time, to EUROPE.

The job description says: Have a travel bug but not much of a travel budget? No problem. Pack your bags, grab your sweetheart and get ready for the opportunity of a lifetime! Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, is searching for one pair of love birds to send on an all-expense-paid European getaway in pursuit of the perfect proposal spots in Europe. No need to quit your day job… travels can be planned on your own schedule to ensure you can save up your PTO or use it as your honeymoon!

The hired couple can travel when they want and where they want as long as they identify 20 proposal spots in Europe and document their findings.

Robbins Brothers is a popular engagement ring store with retail shops across the western part of the country that will not only help clients find the perfect ring but will also help plan the perfect proposal. Last year, the company first launched the job search for one lucky couple to travel the six U.S. cities on weekends in search of the most romantic proposal locations, and after going through over 1,000 applications that came in during the three-week search, they selected Alex and Liana Borishkevich from Seattle, Washington to fill the job position. The Borishkevich’s successfully completed the six-month position which wrapped up in September 2019.

“It’s important for Robbins Brothers to find new and unique ways to assist couples who want to create an impressive romantic milestone. We realize that the proposal location is an important factor as the photos and videos captured are memories that live forever. We’ve received such positive feedback on the top spots that our ambassadors discovered last year,” said Chris Weakley, VP of Marketing for Robbins Brothers.

One couple will be selected to travel to Europe, but this time the job requirements are a bit different. With a $10,000 budget plus an hourly wage, the couple will be tasked with using the budget wisely and traveling for as long or short of stint as they would like – they simply need to find and document at least 20 of the most romantic proposal locations during their trek, whether it’s for three days or three weeks, and to one country or multiple European destinations.

“Ideally, our winning couple will be similar to the types of couples who shop at Robbins Brothers,” said Weakley. “That means they love beautiful things but want to find the best possible value. We look forward to seeing what this year’s winners come back with.”

To qualify, couples must be: in a serious relationship (seriously dating, engaged or married), active on social media, willing to contribute content about their experiences and of course, willing and able to travel.

Online applications will open on February 14 at 9:00 a.m. pacific time and will be accepted through February 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. pacific time. Couples will be asked a series of questions and will have to upload a short video explaining why they should be selected as the 2020 proposal ambassadors. Finalists will be announced on March 16 and voting will open to the public on March 23. The selected couple will be announced and hired on April 6, 2020 and will have to complete their travel sometime in 2020.

To apply for the position and to get more information, please visit: https://www.robbinsbrothers.com/proposal-ambassador.

About Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store

Robbins Brothers is an engagement and wedding retail company with freestanding destination stores in Southern California, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth Texas, Seattle and Bellevue, Washington and Scottsdale, Arizona. The company specializes in designer and proprietary engagement ring settings and loose diamonds – and also carries an extensive selection of wedding bands, promise rings, anniversary bands, three-stone and stacked rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Onsite master jewelers are available to set diamonds, create custom rings and perform service and maintenance checks. To learn more about Robbins Brothers, please visit https://www.robbinsbrothers.com/.

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