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THE SCAM-PROOF GUARDIAN SERIES: Consists of Five Books. Three Formats. One Mission. Every book in this series was born from hard-won experience—and a promise to protect others from the predators who target vulnerable hearts...
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The Guardian Shield

Beat Scammers at their own game. Learn their language and tactics. 

Seniors lose $1.3 billion annually to romance scams. This book teaches you the warning signs, prevention strategies, and recovery protocols that could save you thousands of dollars and immeasurable heartache.

What you’ll learn:

  •  How to spot romance scammers before they strike
  •  The psychology scammers use to manipulate victims
  •  Red flags that reveal fake profiles and stolen identities
  •  Step-by-step protocols & tools to protect yourself online & off-line
  •  Recovery strategies if you’ve already been targeted
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The Caregiver's Guardian

Master caregiving while protecting your loved one from predators. The complete guide to safe, dignified care.

Dementia caregivers face 60% burnout rates and lose an average of $178,000 to scams, exploitation, and caregiver financial strain. This book gives you the tools, protocols, and emotional support to protect both your loved one and yourself through the entire journey.


What you’ll learn:

  •  The Patricia Protocol: A complete caregiving system from diagnosis through aftermath
  •  How to spot caregiver-targeted scams before they strike
  •  Financial protection strategies to preserve your loved one’s assets
  •  Crisis management protocols for medical emergencies and behavioral challenges
  •  Self-care strategies that prevent caregiver burnout
  •  End-of-life planning with dignity and protection
  •  How to build your Guardian support network
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La Guardiana del Cuidador

Domina el cuidado mientras proteges a tu ser querido de los depredadores. La guía completa para un cuidado seguro y digno.

Los cuidadores que enfrentan la demencia experimentan tasas de agotamiento del 60% y pierden un promedio de $178,000 a estafas, explotación y tensión financiera. Este libro te da las herramientas, los protocolos y el apoyo emocional para proteger tanto a tu ser querido como a ti misma durante todo el camino.

Lo que aprenderás:

  • El Protocolo Patricia: Un sistema completo de cuidado desde el diagnóstico hasta el después
  • Cómo identificar estafas dirigidas a cuidadores y explotación financiera
  •  Protocolos de seguridad digital para las cuentas de tu ser querido
  •  Estrategias de recuperación si ya has sido víctima
  •  Cómo convertirte en una Guardiana para otros cuidadores en tu comunidad
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The Widow's Guardian

The first year after loss is when predators strike. This is your shield.

Widows and widowers are 2.75 times more likely to be targeted by scammers than married seniors, losing an average of $35,101 per incident. Romance scammers read obituaries like shopping catalogs. This book teaches you to recognize the threats, protect your assets, and transform from victim to Guardian.

What you’ll learn:

  •  How to protect yourself in the critical first 48 hours after loss
  •  The tactics predators use to exploit grief and loneliness
  •  Property scams, impersonation fraud, and healthcare exploitation
  •  Romance scam warning signs before you lose thousands
  •  Digital security protocols for your spouse’s accounts
  •  Recovery strategies if you’ve already been targeted
  •  How to become a Guardian for other widows in your community
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The Guardian's Travel Guide

Travel the world with confidence. This comprehensive guide covers cruise security, hotel safety, pickpocket prevention, taxi scams, and city-specific threats in Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Bangkok, and beyond.

 

What you’ll learn:

  •  Cruise ship security protocols and cabin safety
  •  How to spot restaurant scams before you sit down
  •  Pickpocket prevention in Europe’s hotspot cities
  •  Emergency protocols for medical crises abroad
  • Airport security shortcuts and TSA best practices
  • Document loss and recovery procedures
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THE LOVE STORY BEHIND THE GUARDIAN SERIES

One Last Journey

When Patricia was diagnosed with dementia, our lives changed forever. This memoir shares the raw truth of seven years of caregiving—the exhaustion, the small victories, the impossible decisions, and the love that refused to quit even when her memory did.

The story behind the Guardian Series.

After Patricia died, I lost $7,000 to a romance scammer. Rock bottom became the foundation. A victim became a Guardian. And Patricia’s grace under fire became my mission: to protect others from suffering alone.

What you’ll find:

  •  Honest reflections on caregiving through cognitive decline
  •  How one last cruise became a final gift of dignity
  •  Navigating the healthcare system as a caregiver
  •  The transformation from grief to purpose
  •  Signs that love continues beyond death
  •  Why I write the Guardian Series – and why it matters

This is where it all began. Patricia’s story. Our love. The mission.

For caregivers who need hope. For widows and widowers asking “are they still here?” For anyone who’s ever loved someone through the impossible.

The journey never ends. The love never ends.

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One Last Journey
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The Indie Author's Bible

Build Your Professional Publishing Empire in 180 Days

Every year, thousands of aspiring authors lose money to vanity presses, predatory editors, and scam publishing services. This book gives you every tool, every step, and every mistake I made — so you don’t have to. Featuring the S.H.I.E.L.D. System and the Clair de Lune Method, this is your complete 180-day roadmap from first draft to professional publishing empire. 12 chapters. 251 pages. Zero fluff.

The Indie Author's Bible by S. Shields - Build Your Professional Publishing Empire in 180 Days
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