Download the first four chapters of AMID STARS AND DARKNESS by Chani Lynn Feener! Delaney’s entire world is thrown into chaos after she is mistaken for Lissa Olena, an alien princess hiding out on Earth in order to escape an arranged marriage. Kidnapped by the princess’s head bodyguard, Ruckus, and imprisoned in an alien palace, Delaney is forced to impersonate the princess until Olena can be found. If she fails, it will lead to an alien war and the eventual enslavement of the entire human race. No pressure or anything. Factor in Trystan, the princess’s terrifying betrothed who is intent on unraveling all her secrets, and her own growing feelings for Ruckus, and Delaney is in way over her head.
Having gone from kidnapped faux princess to the legitimate heir to an intergalactic throne, an impulsive, sarcastic teen must take charge of her own destiny in this epic YA novel. On Earth, Delaney is a normal teenager who recently graduated high school with a fantastic best friend and a loving boyfriend. But Delaney isn’t on Earth. She’s on Xenith, a war-torn planet half a galaxy away. Originally mistaken for an alien princess, Delaney has gone from kidnapped imposter to the recognized heir to an alien throne. Oh, and she’s engaged to the prince of an enemy nation whose ruthless father is on the warpath. Torn between two planets, two fates, and two loves, Delaney is finally ready to choose her own destiny in Within Ash and Stardust, the stunning conclusion to Chani Lynn Feener’s Xenith Trilogy. Praise for the Xenith Trilogy: "A thoughtful, sexy adventure with winning characters just begging for a bedtime read." —VOYA on Amid Stars and Darkness "[A] pulse-pounding adventure." —Booklist on Between Frost and Fury
Delaney finds herself kidnapped by aliens, at the center of a tense political battle between two alien kingdoms, and the attention of Trystan's romantic attentions. Just another day in the life of an ordinary human girl.
E. Lynn Harris's blend of rich, romantic storytelling and controversial contemporary issues like race and bisexuality have found an enthusiastic and diverse audience across America. Readers celebrate the arrival in paperback of his second novel, Just As I Am, which picks up where Invisible Life left off, introducing Harris's appealing and authentic characters to a new set of joys, conflicts, and choices. Raymond, a young black lawyer from the South, struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and with the grim reality of AIDS. Nicole, an aspiring singer/actress, experiences frustration in both her career and in her attempts to find a genuine love relationship. Both characters share an eclectic group of friends who challenge them, and the reader, to look at themselves and the world around thern through different eyes. By portraying Nicole's and Raymond's joys, as well as their pain, Harris never ceases to remind us that life, like love, is about self-acceptance. In this vivid portrait of contemporary black life, with all its pressures and the complications of bisexuality, AIDS, and racism, Harris confirms a faith in the power of love -- love of all kinds -- to thrill and to heal, which will warm the hearts of readers everywhere.
In this hotly anticipated conclusion to his popular Invisible Life trilogy, E. Lynn Harris delivers a masterful tale that traces the evolving lives of his beloved characters Nicole Springer and Raymond Tyler, Jr., and reintroduces readers to their respective lovers, best friends, and potential enemies. Abide with Me moves between the worlds of New York City, where Nicole has recently settled in order to pursue her dream of returning to the Broadway stage, and Seattle, where a late-night phone call from a U.S. Senator is about to change Raymond's life dramatically. Relationships and ambitions are tested as Harris deftly guides us toward this entertaining novel's conclusion. Sexy and heartwarming in equal measure, Abide with Me will thrill new readers as well as fans already familiar with Harris's unique take on the universal themes of love, friendship, and family. E. Lynn Harris has truly done it again.
An ordinary teenage girl has to impersonate an alien princess after being mistakenly kidnapped in this YA sci-fi romance from debut author Chani Lynn Feener.
Ashley's got a passion for fashion, and she's always been the most stylish girl in school — until the arrival of Sophie, a glamorous city girl who's new at school. Sophie and Ashley are instantly inseparable, but the other Sleepover Girls aren't so sure about Sophie. Things get even worse when Sophie convinces Ashley to totally transform her look. When Ashley includes Sophie in one of their weekly sleepovers, an innocent spa party turns into a makeover gone horribly wrong. Can Ashley get her groove back, or is it gone forever? And more importantly, is Sophie worth all the trouble?
Delaney has always wanted a dog of her own, and she's proving it to her parents by volunteering at the local animal shelter. When the shelter enlists the Sleepover Girls to help with the annual puppy fashion show fundraiser, the sleepover girls couldn't be more excited (especially Delaney!). Delaney's parents even allow her to babysit one of the dogs overnight during the weekly sleepover. But when the dog gets lost, Delaney doesn't know what to do. Will the Sleepover Girls save the puppy and Delaney's doggy dreams before the big fashion show?
It's finally spring break! Time to unwind and have some fun, Sleepover Girl-style. This year spring break calls for a serious road trip. Willow's family is headed to their home in Whidbey Island, and Ashley, Maren, and Delaney are along for the ride. But when they get there, Maren is spending all her time with Winston, and Ashley's going crazy being "off the grid." Luckily, life has a few adventures in store to bring the girls back together! A quiz completes this chapter ebook from the Sleepover Girls series.
1890 Dallas, Texas With nowhere else to go, seventeenaEUR"yearaEUR"old orphan Maggie Murphy finds herself at a marriage agency. Trying to make the best of the situation, she goes to dine with a client-and somehow ends up married to another man at the end of the night. What was his name? James. James Anderson. She hoped with all her might she had remembered his name correctly. Neither she nor James have any desire to be married-certainly not to each otherA!-but the sham of weddedness has released her from the marriage agency and landed her at a hat shop, abandoned by her husband, with orders to change her name, deny their acquaintance, and successfully run the shop he purchased on a drinking binge. After years of growing the Hat Emporium into a shop any woman would be proud of, and fed up with the man who has been receiving much of the profit he doesn't deserve, Maggie petitions the distant James for full ownership of the place. The answer she receives is not only unexpected but also a lesson in human nature and God's generosity.
No killer goes unpunished in this strikingly original thriller set in Kentucky horse country and featuring Cincinnati homicide detective Sonora Blair A fifteen-year-old girl and her horse have vanished from the local stable, leaving behind a splintered fence, a discarded riding boot, and blood—a lot of blood. Joelle Chauncey lived with her father and two siblings in a mobile home. Cincinnati Police Specialist Sonora Blair—who has kids of her own—knows she’s looking at a parent’s worst nightmare. The case has all the earmarks of abduction, even though it happened in broad daylight and no one seems to have witnessed a thing. Was someone after Joelle? Or were they pursuing her mare? When a body turns up at a dumpsite, the investigation becomes a hunt for a killer. As pressure mounts to solve the crime, Sonora struggles to hold everything together on the domestic and romantic fronts. Nothing can prepare her for the truth that will reverberate across many lives, culminating in more violence and unimaginable loss. No Good Deed is the 3rd book in the Sonora Blair Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Hidden in Plain Sight An Amish Country Justice story After police dispatcher Elise St. Clair’s home is invaded by her murderous brother-in-law, her nephew is hidden in Amish Country by her cleaning lady. Now relying on police officer Ryan Parker is Elise’s only hope of reuniting with the child…and evading the killer. And Elise and Ryan quickly discover their temporary partnership has long-term potential—if they can stay alive.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. AMISH HAVEN Amish Witness Protection by Dana R. Lynn When criminal lawyer Tyler Everson witnesses a murder, he becomes the killer’s next target—along with his estranged wife, Annabelle, and their daughter. Now they must enter witness protection in Amish country. But will going into hiding keep them safe…and bring the family back together? BURIED MOUNTAIN SECRETS by Terri Reed While searching for her missing brother in the mountains near their home, Maya Gallo finds herself caught between treasure hunters and the bounty they’ll kill for. But with help from mounted patrol deputy Alex Trevino, she might be able to save her brother…and stay alive. INNOCENT TARGET by Elisabeth Rees Journalist Kitty Linklater knows her father isn’t a murderer, and she plans to prove it—especially after the town turns on her and someone becomes determined to silence her. Chief Deputy Ryan Lawrence doesn’t believe in her father’s innocence, but he’ll risk his life to guard her.
He's a homicide cop. She's his prime suspect. Falling in love with her is unethical, unprofessional, and his every instinct is screaming! But he's not listening and neither is she. After all, her husband has been killed, her money has been stolen, and she's being threatened. So there doesn't seem to be much to lose--until he arrests her for murder.
In Hidden History, Lynn Rainville travels through the forgotten African American cemeteries of central Virginia to recover information crucial to the stories of the black families who lived and worked there for over two hundred years. The subjects of Rainville’s research are not statesmen or plantation elites; they are hidden residents, people who are typically underrepresented in historical research but whose stories are essential for a complete understanding of our national past. Rainville studied above-ground funerary remains in over 150 historic African American cemeteries to provide an overview of mortuary and funerary practices from the late eighteenth century to the end of the twentieth. Combining historical, anthropological, and archaeological perspectives, she analyzes documents—such as wills, obituaries, and letters—as well as gravestones and graveside offerings. Rainville’s findings shed light on family genealogies, the rise and fall of segregation, and attitudes toward religion and death. As many of these cemeteries are either endangered or already destroyed, the book includes a discussion on the challenges of preservation and how the reader may visit, and help preserve, these valuable cultural assets.
Praised by practitioners, students and instructors for its engaging approach to teaching a very complex subject, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, has long been the go-to guide for learning how to calculate opioid conversions. Now in its second edition, this reference is a must-have for clinicians involved in pain management at all levels. Written by pain management expert Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, BCPS, CPE, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations focuses on the calculations that practitioners use in actual practice, providing realistic scenarios for decision making. The revised edition covers the entire spectrum of opioid analgesics used to manage patients with moderate-to-severe pain and serious life-limiting illnesses.
Sports hero Robbie Childress had been acquitted of killing his wife. Now his father-in-law, Tom Bergen, stands accused of killing him. As a power hungry prosecution and an infamous defense team square off in court, a bigger battle is raging in Tess Bergen's soul. Somehow she must choose between her love for her father and her knowledge of his guilt--and between her passion for P.I. Dan Hadley and her terror that he will discover her secret.
This edge-of-the-seat thriller from Shamus Award–winning author Lynn Hightower plunges Cincinnati homicide detective Sonora Blair into a case with a high-profile suspect—and a chilling link to an unsolved murder There are times when Sonora Blair hates being a cop—for instance, the day distraught husband and father of two Butch Winchell walks into the Cincinnati PD to report his wife missing. A mutilated corpse has been found along Interstate 75 between Kentucky and Tennessee, and the body parts might belong to Julia Winchell. Eight years earlier, when Julia was a student at the University of Cincinnati, she witnessed a murder. When the body disappeared, no one believed her. But Julia never forgot it, and was compiling notes and articles that would point the finger at a shocking suspect. District Attorney Gabe Caplan is Cincinnati’s golden boy—a champion of the underdog, a defender of law and order, and a man shadowed by a tragic past. Eight years ago, his pregnant wife was brutally murdered, leaving behind their two-year-old daughter. Now Gabe is on the verge of scoring a major victory in a high-profile case. Sonora’s gut tells her the two murders are linked, but how can she prove it when she’s up against a DA who knows how to work the system—and whose current pregnant wife could be in mortal danger? Eyeshot is the 2nd book in the Sonora Blair Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Sleepover Girls just found out some MAJOR news. Teen pop star Luke Lewis is returning to his hometown of Valley View (which just happens to be their hometown as well) to hold a special benefit concert! Maren is his biggest fan, and she’s dead set on winning tickets from the local radio station's contest. The challenge? Create a love letter to Valley View showing your hometown pride. Maren wastes no time enlisting the Sleepover Girls’ help to make the most awesome scrapbook ever. Will her project hit the right note? Grab the companion craft book and review the pillow talk questions to be ready for your next sleepover!
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