A runaway daughter. An unforgiving father. A reluctant artist.At 18, Joy Laurence took off with the local bad boy who left her widowed, broke and pregnant. Back then her formidable minister father hung up on her when she called home. Now that she's back, he slams the door in her face. But for her adult daughter's sake, Joy is determined to make peace with her family. Romance isn't even on her radar, but Joy can't resist troubled and talented Granger Sullivan's rough edges and skilled hands. And in his rebellious teenage daughter she sees her own reflection. Joy's excitement dies when it seems her mere presence results not only in broken hearts, but broken lives. Including hers. She could admit defeat and walk away a second time. But if she stays, can she find a way to reconcile with her loved ones and build the life she wants?
Meet nature as wise teacher Transform yourself Grow your gifts Live with intention Create laughter and joy Notice the darkness within Risk the unknown Transform the world Barbara Meyers lays the foundation for engaging the natural world as wise teacher for both our personal lives and the well-being of the planet. She invites us to enter the world of nature to awaken our senses, our sensibilities, and our soul to answer profound questions regarding the meaning of life. Through stories, musings, and practices woven together through the paradigm of the Native American Medicine Wheel, readers find direction for answering those questions, so that they may bring their unique gifts into the world and become effective stewards of planet Earth.
Widow Devonny Campbell arrives in tiny Red Bud, Iowa, determined to make a new life for herself and the child she carries. But when her former career in adult films is uncovered, she becomes the catalyst for a nasty political campaign which creates a tornado of controversy.
When not writing fiction, Dr. Seuss-like poetry or song lyrics, Barbara Meyers might be found at the local coffee emporium masquerading as a barista behind a green apron. A native of Southwest Missouri, Meyers has called Florida home for more than thirty years. Her other books include The Braddock Brotherhood contemporary romance series: A Month From Miami (Book One) and A Forever Kind of Guy (Book Two) from Samhain Publishing, as well as the independently published Scattered Moments. Under the pen name AJ Tillock, she has also written The Forbidden Bean, the first book in the Grinding Reality series of contemporary fantasies. Previews of all books available at www.barbmeyers.com. Follow her on Twitter @barbmeyers.
Lesley Robinson is forced to step up and take control of her father's Fortune 500 company after his debilitating stroke. Because she also just adopted a baby and divorced her cheating husband, she hides her pain and uncertainty behind an icy exterior. After Niko Morales clawed his way out of gang life, he found a career in law enforcement. He meets Lesley when he applies for a grant for the community center he wants to create. His passion is helping disadvantaged youth, and he will do almost anything to make his vision a reality. When Lesley asks him to escort her to elite social functions in exchange for her help, he knows he won't fit in but is unable to resist her offer. Even though they are worlds apart, Lesley can't resist Niko's warmth and understanding. But their relationship poses a threat to others, and if Lesley and Niko aren't careful, they could lose each other forever.
She's home to make amends. He's out to get a little revenge. The heart he breaks could be his own. The Jolie Kramer who left Oak Ridge at eighteen isn't the same one who's home for her ten-year high school reunion. The old Jolie hid her secrets and insecurities behind her popular-girl image. The new Jolie has returned triumphant from NYC older, wiser, and ready to make amends for the bridges she burned. Especially the one between her and Court Harrison, her biggest supporter since childhood. Court hates to admit he's still hung up on Jolie, and he's vowed to finally put the past way, way behind him. She wants to kiss and make up? He'll give her a taste of her own medicine. Make her fall for him-only this time, he'll be the one walking away. But his plan works a little too well, and by the time he realizes her feelings are real, it's too late and he's lost the only woman he'll ever want. His only hope lies in Plan B, which contains the one thing he hopes she can't resist: a chance to show the world-and Court-just what she can do. Warning: Rife with broken hearts and burning desires. A class geek turned super-stud, and an ex-prom queen whose tiara is a bit tarnished. Three-hankie breakup scenes and three-alarm make-up sex. You're welcome!
One lie of omission could turn her wildest dream into a world of hurt. Quinn Fontana never thought witnessing two murders would lead to her first taste of freedom. But when her overprotective brother puts her on a plane for L.A. to hide until it's time to testify, she can't stop the shiver of anticipation. If her life is going to be cut short, she plans to live it to the fullest. And that includes seducing her intended protector-her brother's best friend and star of her private fantasies. When security consultant Reif Callaghan awakens after a rowdy night out with his coworkers to find a warm, willing woman in his bed, he's almost past the point of no return when he realizes it's Quinn. And he's come way too close to debauching his best friend's little sister. Her enticing offer-one night, no holding back, no regrets-is a temptation he can't resist. Until he realizes she's been hiding a piece of vital information that could cost not only their one chance to turn fantasy into reality, but their lives. Warning: Contains fantasy-come-true sex, get-it-out-of-their-system sex, angry-as-hell sex, and on-the-run sex. Also, accidental ferret-napping. Asthmatics are advised to load up on antihistamines before reading.
Isabel wants her hair to be long while Emma struggles with hair loss due to chemotherapy, but when Isabel hears about hair donation she decides to help.
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