In 1961, 16-year-old Brenda Travis was a youth leader of the NAACP branch in her hometown of McComb, Mississippi. She joined in the early stages of voter registration, and when the Freedom Rides and direct action reached McComb, she and two SNCC workers sat-in at the local bus station. That led to her first arrest and jailing, which resulted in her being expelled and leading a protest walkout from her high school. Thrown in jail for a second time, she was eventually released on the condition that she leave the state. Her poignant memoir describes what gave her the courage at such a young age to fight segregation, how the movement unfolded in Mississippi, and what happened after she was forced to leave her family, friends, and fellow activists. One of the civil rights workers who befriended her in McComb was the legendary activist Bob Moses, who contributed the Foreword to her book. A white educator and Vietnam war hero, J. Randall O’Brien, was deeply inspired by learning about her courage, and he contributed the Afterword.
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Sierra's Homecoming by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller Sierra McKettrick felt like a fraud. She might be moving to her family’s ancestral ranch with her son, but being a McKettrick by blood isn't enough to make her fit in. And from the moment she meets ranch hand Travis Reid, she knows he'll be a handsome distraction she doesn't need. When Sierra forms a connection with her ancestor Hannah McKettrick—also a woman with a young son and an inconvenient attraction to the wrong man—she begins to realize that there are some bonds that even time can't break. And in some charmed places, even the loneliest of people can find home…and love. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Star of His Heart by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Drop-dead gorgeous Ethan Chambers loves his life as Hollywood's most eligible bachelor. He's just landed the starring role on a hit medical drama, but it's the show's sultry makeup and wardrobe director, Rachel Wellesley, who's got his pulse racing—and making him think twice about staying single.
In one short month, cheerful army nurse Madeline Bright has become the darling of Prairie Springs, Texas. And if ex-pilot Jake Hopkins isn't careful, she might just conquer his heart. She's young, pretty and blithe-spirited…he's older and jaded. But being around Maddie brings back too many painful memories. Jake still feels guilty about failing to save Maddie's brother in an army helicopter crash years ago. So no matter how much Maddie wants to be in his life, for her own good, Jake can't allow that. He'll never have a normal, stable life. And sweet Madeline deserves nothing less.
The author of Sisters of the Sari presents a richly emotional journey of two women drawn together by an unexpected and unwanted bond… Lesley McCoy works in a day-care center, and she is planning to start a family of her own. Her husband, David, is a homebody whose job as a wilderness guide takes him away for long periods—but when he’s home, he’s the best partner Lesley could imagine. Kendra McCoy is a successful businesswoman whose husband, Eric, is an analyst who specializes in Middle Eastern politics. He supports her enthusiasm and drive to succeed, and is the perfect partner—when he’s home between assignments. While trying to identify a man who collapses in a Portland, Oregon, coffee shop, two wallets are found: one belonging to David McCoy, the other to Eric McCoy. Devastated by their comatose husband’s betrayal, Kendra and Lesley reluctantly join forces in an attempt to piece together a true picture of the man they both fell in love with. Instead, they uncover a vast web of deceit as they learn their husband lived a third life neither of them suspected.
Naughty is as naughty always does, and Jaylin Jerome Rogers never disappoints. The aftermath to the Naughty Series picks up nearly three years later, and the tables have clearly turned. For the first time ever, Nokea has found true love with another man, while Jaylin remains on the outside, wondering how it has come to this. He could never imagine Nokea falling out of love with him, but Dr. Travis L. Cooper has it all from A to Z. He’s perfectly fine with Nokea and Jaylin being just friends, but getting too comfortable may become a setback or a setup for major things to come. Everyone struggles to stay in their own lane, even Scorpio, who is finally preparing herself to walk down the aisle. Before that can happen, she desires one final night, just one, with the man who continues to hold a grip on her heart. Every woman knows that one night with Jaylin can be a game changer, and as Scorpio predicts, their heated sex session concludes with a bang. The only person ready to aim and shoot is Scorpio’s man, Mario, whose loyal family has ties to the Mafia. Betrayal isn’t something he’s comfortable with, and with a billionaire status, Mario is forced to keep his eyes on the money and his woman. Scorpio is in way over her head, and unfortunately, so is Nokea, who gets blindsided by a twist that no one sees coming. Brenda Hampton delivers another page-turner full of the dramatic antics of bad-boy Jaylin Jerome Rogers and the women who can’t resist him.
The year is 1860. In Evanston, Illinois, a young, unassuming butcher, Ruse Blackburn, wants what every man wants, to earn a decent living and marry a lovely wife. With these goals almost in his grasp, the privileged stomp on his ambitions. Ruse, rightly accused of murder and tortured, sells his soul and ends up as General William T. Sherman's aide-charged with keeping the general drunk enough to do evil but sober enough to conduct war. As Sherman's troops pillage Georgia, Ruse sinks deeper and deeper into madness. In the meantime, beautiful Anne Southern lives a life of lonely luxury with her two young sons at Meridian Plantation. Her husband, Allen, fires the mortar that begins the Civil War and abandons his family to fight for the Confederacy. Swept with her dependents to Atlanta by the winds of war, Anne must deal with a society in decline and a diminishing food supply. To feed her children, in an act of desperation and desire, she gives dearly to a suitor for ten pounds of jerky. Evicted from Atlanta, Anne returns to the plantation. There, she encounters Major Ruse Blackburn and his skinning knife-a man with a grudge to settle and a proclivity for cutting pretty flesh. Anne finds herself completely without resources and must make difficult decisions.... "A very entertaining, mile-a-minute style, and remarkably vivid characters." Diana Gabaldon, New York Times bestselling author of the award winning Outlander novels.
A widowed sheriff is determined to care for a beautiful but wounded DEA agent in this wholesome contemporary Western romance. As the sheriff of Dawson, Oklahoma, Slade McKennon only wants to keep Mia Cooper safe. But the wounded DEA agent isn’t ready to trust the man whose past is so entwined with hers. As a widowed father, Slade lives by a code of honor that keeps him from pursuing another relationship—even with a woman he’s known most of his life. Thanks to Slade’s care and dedication, Mia is beginning to feels safe for the first time in ages. She’s finally starting to seal up the scars on both her body and her heart. And as these two resilient souls get closer, it seems that Slade and his sweet but aching son might provide the healing touch of love . . .
Escaping the wrath of General Shermans troops, Joe Edge and his family are forced to seek protection and livelihood in the wilderness of Florida. The Civil War is winding down when the Edges arrive in Sara Sota. Numerous dangerous creatures roam the swamps: panthers, alligators, rattlesnakes, wild boar hogs. Men are the most wicked of all. Florida has become a haven for deserters from both the Union and the Confederate armies. The state is sparsely populatedlawmen few and far between. Murderers, thieves, child abusers, and other assorted human debris take refuge in the palmetto scrubs and pine forests. They are no match for Joe. This legendary novel documents his many courageous acts. He stalks a tiger that attacked his family. He saves the cattle herd of the areas richest plantation owner. He takes revenge against the man who killed a loved one. To a cold-blooded murderer, he dispenses frontier justice. Love blooms for Joe. He must make a choice between faraway medical student, precocious and stubborn Sparky Topp; or the temptress schoolteacher, Grisette Able. In the most exciting action scene ever, Joe takes on a gang of evil outlawsincluding the devil himself. At conclusion, the reader must decide who saves Anne Southern from being skinned alive: Joe Edge, Albert the alligator, or a tiny gold cross and a whispered two-word prayer.
Did you ever feel misplaced in time? Maybe you are! Do you believe in everlasting love? Do you believe in soul mates? Then you are a true romantic. Nothing wrong with that! “Forever love” sounds like a fairy tale, but it can, and does, happen. Sometimes love is found in the most unusual way! This book is dedicated to those who have found true love. May you pass it on to those who wait. After all, love makes the world go round.
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: Taming a Heartbreaker By Brenda Jackon He’s closed off to love. She’s set on taming his wild ways. Let the sparks fly! Redford St. James is having too much fun to settle down with just one woman. Until a Westmoreland family wedding reunites him with Carmen Golan. He can’t get Carmen—gorgeous, sweet and a hopeless romantic—out of his mind. Even though she’s outright said he’s husband material! Him! And she believes any heartbreaker can be tamed—by the right person. Well, it’s his duty to set her straight! But an intimate conversation becomes an intimate evening and a night that makes them wonder who’s taming whom. And that night could have consequences in nine short months… Includes a bonus story, Husband Material! A Forever Kind of Rancher (a The Carsons of Lone Rock novel) By Maisey Yates Beware those rodeo men… Cowboy Boone Carson isn’t as hard as he appears. He fell in love once, a long time ago, and it never let go of him. Unfortunately for him, he fell in love with Wendy Stevens, who fell in love with Boone’s best friend. Then she went and married the jerk and had his babies. But now… Wendy Stevens has finally left her no-good, unfaithful husband, and all she knows is that she’ll never fall for another bull rider. Yet much to her surprise, the person who steps up to help her and her kids…is her husband’s best friend, Boone—and he makes her feel things she’s never felt before. Suddenly, Boone has a chance with the woman of his dreams. Can he prove he’s a man who will go the distance, a rodeo man who will stay? Includes a bonus story, Breaking All Her Rules! Her Secret to Keep (a The Women of Dalton Ranch novel) By Makenna Lee A secret that bound them together… And split them apart! Decades earlier, Sage Dalton gave a family their greatest gift: their daughter, Loren. But when an unwanted connection sparked between the surrogate and the father-to-be, they immediately cut contact. Years later, when widowed Grayson DeLuca reappears in small-town Channing to start over, something still sizzles between them. Grayson had made a sacred promise to his wife: to stay away from Sage—and to never disclose to their daughter the secret of her birth. But the bond between Sage and troubled Loren is as palpable as the day the teenager was born…even if Loren has no idea who Sage is. Are some secrets meant to be told? A Little Bit of Love By Synithia Williams Their first meeting changed her life… Their second one changes everything. Sheri “Li’l Bit” Thomas will do anything to help revitalize the community she loves—even work with Lieutenant Deandre King, the cop who once arrested her after a stupid breakup stunt. Opening her new restaurant is a great first step. Partnering with the handsome widowed dad on an outreach event for at-risk youth and businesses is an even better one. But neither counts on the attraction simmering between them—or the potential problems with Deandre’s teen son. Is Sheri’s past a bad example for him, indicative of drama to come? Or is she the mom—and wife—they never knew they needed? Includes a bonus story, About Last Night!
A Gift for Mrs. B is the sequel to the author’s riveting first novel, Sara Found It First. The tangled web of multiple unexplainable time travel continues to occur. Will the characters find romance? What or who causes the time travel? Mrs. B, a retired nurse, is eighty-eight years old in 2018 and about to find herself living in a nursing home. Lilli, the child she once cared for, gives her a mysterious gift for her birthday. Not only does Mrs. B travel in time and place, but also she’s no longer eighty-eight.
From the foothills of east Texas to the moss-draped riverbanks of Savannah, from a small town in upstate New York to the sun-baked terrain of the Old West, four spectacular authors deliver romantic and unforgettable tales of scandals, deception and perfect secrets. Illusions will be shattered, lives will be changed--and nothing will ever be the same once they're revealed. Perfect Secrets includes: - When Dreams Won't Die by Brenda Joyce - Across a Crowded Room by Judith O'Brien - The Return of Travis Dean by Kathleen Kane - Redemption by Delia Parr
Harlequin Special Edition December 2022 - Box Set 1 of 2 by Brenda Harlen\Cathy Gillen Thacker\Jo McNally released on Nov 29, 2022 is available now for purchase.
A single mom tries to put her life back together with the unexpected help of a handsome cowboy doctor in this sweet contemporary Western romance. When single mother Laura White was wrongfully convicted of a crime, she also lost custody of her daughter. Now all she wants is her little girl back. But she’ll need a job and a real home first. So she’s grateful when Dr. Jesse Alvarez Cooper hires her as housekeeper at his Oklahoma ranch. Jesse has his own harrowing past—one that stretches across continents. And he’s determined to help Laura get her child back. All at once, it seems like Laura’s dreams may come true, with two permanent place settings added around the Cooper family table . . .
Romance began on that fateful evening when Morgan met Marshall. They never suspected the intrigue they would encounter once their paths crossed. Two kidnapped young boys and the loss of a close loved one cast doubts on their love as they discover the shadow that shrouds the town is cast by them and their mysterious backgrounds.
Take a ride with New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak in this touching story of family, forgiveness…and bad reputations. Ten years ago, Harley Nelson got on his motorcycle and drove out of Portland, Oregon, leaving behind a bad reputation, a baby, and the woman responsible for both—Audra Worthington. Now Audra's dead, and their son, Brandon, is being raised by her perfect sister Lauren. But Harley is a changed man. He's a self-made success down in California, and he's finally ready to take responsible for the son he left behind. Lauren is a good girl from a good family. She's a rule follower, and she knows that Harley Nelson is anything but. It feels like trouble has walked right back into town when he shows up at her door saying he wants to get to know his son. Regardless of how good he still looks in that leather jacket, he's still ten years too late, in her opinion. It's clear that they both only want the best for Brandon—the only question is whether they can set aside their differences long enough for him to be in Brandon's life without it getting complicated.The more time they spend together, the more Lauren realizes that the man with the bad reputation isn't so bad afterall. When hidden truths of the past come to light, Lauren has to decide whether it's better to follow the rules, or follow her heart. Previously published.
ÔTis the season for family The Cowboy’s Holiday Blessing by Brenda Minton Reformed rebel Jackson Cooper thinks he can handle anything—until a sullen teenage girl appears at his ranch, claiming the impossible. Even though he’s not Jade’s father, he can’t turn her away. But he’s going to need the helping hand of compassionate schoolteacher Madeline Patton. An unlikely duo with their own secret fears, Jackson and Maddie might just discover the most wonderful Christmas gift of all: family. An Aspen Creek Christmas by Roxanne Rustand All Hannah Dorchester wants is to give her orphaned niece and nephew a happy Christmas. She’s ready for anything—except their uncle Ethan Williams. Thirteen years ago as she was planning their wedding, he left for the military without a goodbye. But now Ethan’s back and he wants his late brother’s kids. He’s got one month to prove he’ll be the better parent…and show Hannah he’s become a better man. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Roxanne Rustand
When this cowboy says “I do” to a stranger, he might find his forever love. A sweet western romance from the author of The Bull Rider’s Baby. After knowing his bride for all of three hours, soldier Reese Cooper married waitress Cheyenne Jones. She was pregnant and scared, alone in Las Vegas—and he was about to ship out on a dangerous tour of duty. But months later, Reese comes home to Dawson, Oklahoma, no longer the strong cowboy who vowed to help Cheyenne. Shrapnel and a guarded heart changed everything. But with a wife and baby counting on him, Reese is about to learn what real courage is all about. “What could have been a fairly ordinary tale of a hurried Vegas wedding is lifted by the fact of the new husband’s serving overseas and coming home injured . . . Brenda Minton has given us strong characters with a depth of heart.” —Fresh Fiction From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope. Experience more western romances in the rest of the Cooper Creek series: The Cowboy’s Holiday Blessing The Bull Rider’s Baby The Cowboy’s Healing Ways The Cowboy Lawman The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship The Cowboy’s Reunited Family Single Dad Cowboy
OH, BABIES! Rust Creek Ramblings We here at The Gazette just love a happy ending, and if anyone needs a little Christmas, it's Jamie Stockton. The stoic rancher has been raising his triplet babies alone since his wife died. Thanks to Rust Creek Falls's volunteer "baby chain," Jamie has had many helping hands. But his bed is still empty, and so is his heart. Could family friend Fallon O'Reilly be the one to brighten his holiday? Babies Henry, Jared and Kate surely love having Fallon around, but their lonely dad may take a little more convincing. Hang the holly, dear readers, and deck the halls as our cautious cowboy rediscovers his Christmas spirit—and the "girl next door" gets a present she will never forget!
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. BROKEN HEARTS MEND When Katie Rogers returns to Dundee, Idaho, it’s not because she wants to. It’s because she’s disillusioned, broke—and pregnant. She was going to make something of her life in the big city. Instead, she’s paying a high price for trusting the wrong man. Booker Robinson is the man she didn’t trust, the man she’d left behind in Dundee…and the first person she sees when she comes back. But despite Booker’s notorious past, he now has a successful business and a home of his own. Katie’s vowed she’ll never trust the wrong man again. But sometimes a man isn’t everything he seems. And sometimes he’s more… Previously published as A family of Her Own FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Temperatures Rising by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson As a hurricane hits the Florida Keys, Sherri Griffin and Terrence Jeffries are stranded together, making their own shelter from the storm—and walking right into the eye of a hurricane of passion.
Hailey McGraw, Lexie Muller's best friend, is back in town . . . and Lexie is ready to party! These girlfriends have got a lot to celebrate—shy Hailey is newly single, and wild Lexie's about to hit the big 3-0—and they've got nothing on their minds but fun, frosty drinks, and the hot men hanging out at one of Miami's hottest clubs. But their night to remember turns memorable in a way they never expected when a hunk from the bar winds up stone-cold dead in the parking lot . . . and definitely not from natural causes. The dead guy's the (late) boyfriend of a friend. And when it becomes apparent that the cops are getting nowhere fast, Lexie and Hailey decide to do some sleuthing of their own. After all, they're both smart, imaginative, and fearless—and nobody runs faster in high heels. But diving deep into Miami's underbelly to confront drug lords, ex-cons, and gun-toting divas may be too much to handle for a couple of South Florida girls who just want to have fun . . .
An uncommon pair finds a common cause that changes their lives—and brings the spirit of the season home—in this festive and faith-filled Christmas romance. Reformed rebel Jackson Cooper thinks he can handle anything—until a sullen teenage girl appears at his ranch, claiming the impossible. Even though he’s not Jade’s father, he can’t turn her away, knowing she’s in need. But he’s going to need the helping hand of compassionate schoolteacher Madeline Patton. An unlikely duo with their own secret fears, Jackson and Maddie certainly don’t expect the Christmas surprise of instant parenthood. Yet as they work toward giving a foster child a home, they might just discover the most wonderful gift of all: family. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope. Experience more western romances in the rest of the Cooper Creek series: The Bull Rider’s Baby The Rancher’s Secret Wife The Cowboy’s Healing Ways The Cowboy Lawman The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship The Cowboy’s Reunited Family Single Dad Cowboy
Ages, a book from the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 6-8, leads students on an exciting journey through history. Students will take a conceptual look at the word ages. Grades 6-8
One minute, Keeton West is a confirmed bachelor and bull rider who lives out of a suitcase. The next, he's the single dad of a baby he didn't know existed. Now back in his hometown, everyone remembers the tragedy that changed his--and Sophie Cooper's--lives forever. He desperately needs Sophie's help with little Lucy. But spending time with Keeton seems to remind Sophie of all she lost. She won't get close to another bull rider. Yet one sweet baby girl has her own way of bringing two hearts together.
With his Full Figured series, Carl Weber brings together some of Urban Books' hottest authors to entertain readers with their stories about the lives and loves of beautiful full-figured women. When Desa Rae Jenkins ended her tumultuous relationship with Roc, it seemed like the appropriate thing to do; but now she's second-guessing her decision. Roc moved away to Kansas City, leaving street life back in St. Louis up to the brothas who can handle it. He continues to live his life on the edge, though, and when he returns to St. Louis, Desa Rae shows up at his doorstep to reconcile. Roc is reluctant to go there with the one woman who ripped his heart from his chest. He's determined not to let Desa Rae wiggle her way back in, but this full-sized diva is a heavy-hitter who won't give up without putting up a good fight. Win or lose, she refuses to back down, but with Roc's baby mama still in the way, there can be only one winner. When Malika Williamson hired Travis Ingram, she never imagined that he'd be doing a lot more than just maintaining the company's computer system. Not only has he ignited a fire in Malika's heart, but his mere presence causes backstabbing, confusion, and sexual tension at the office. Malika finds herself transformed from upstanding and happily married to an oversexed, overheated adulteress. Will this full-figured beauty be able to control the passion that threatens to destroy everything she's worked so hard to achieve?
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: MAVERICK VS. MAVERICK Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza by SHIRLEY JUMP Lindsay Dalton is drawn to Walker Jones III from the first time she sees him. The only problem? Their first meeting is in a courthouse--and she's suing him! Walker has met his match in Lindsay, but when they are forced to work together, they might just have more in common than they ever expected. BUILDING THE PERFECT DADDY Those Engaging Garretts! by BRENDA HARLEN Lauryn Garrett has no intention of falling for the sexy handyman in charge of her home renovations, but Ryder Wallace knows how to fix all kinds of things—even a single mother’s broken heart. As eager as Ryder is to get his hands on Lauryn’s house, it is the wounded woman who lives there who can teach him a thing or two about building a family. A WEDDING WORTH WAITING FOR Proposals in Paradise by KATIE MEYER Samantha Farley is back in Paradise, Florida, once again trying to fit in and make friends, now with the added pressure of her job riding on the outcome. Dylan Turner offers to use his status as town hearthrob to boost her social profile, secretly hoping to convince her they'd be perfect together. Will they be able to handle town gossip and past heartbreaks to find the way to happily-ever-after? Look for Harlequin Special Edition’s October 2016 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
Just Like the Ones We Used To Know by Brenda Novak Angela Forrester is determined her foster child will get the one thing she wants for Christmas: to meet her real father--even though he doesn't know he has a little girl. The Night Before Christmas by Melinda Curtis Simon Castle's on his way to a make-or-break meeting unseasonably scheduled for December 25--until the gorgeous redhead subbing for his limo driver takes him on a detour.... All the Christmases To Come by Anna Adams Single dad Andrew Durham had resigned himself to losing Rachel Ford. After all, she wants more kids, and he doesn't. But the minute he finds out his second child is coming he goes after Rachel...
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