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.
Thirteen-year-old Kyle watched his mom's face as he learned he had some form of cancer. Kyle was calm and quiet, never leaving his gaze off his mom. The doctor had questioned if he would become violent upon learning the news. She knew he wouldn't. Rebecca was having a difficult time grasping the words herself. How would Kyle react when the words truly set in? How would she react? She hadn't had time to think twice since the doctor told her. Rebecca found herself in prayer, calling upon the Lord; after all, no one else was there with her. She needed someone, and this is when she realized she was relying on Jesus for strength and guidance. There was no time to process the news just given to them. Was this a mistake? Was this really happening? Then she remembered the Lord's words during prayer just two months earlier, aEURoePrepare for cancer and diabetes,aEUR not once but twice and ending with just aEURoePrepare.aEUR She had no idea what those words were referring to at the time, but now she found herself trying to prepare for the cancer journey lying before them. She drew her strength from the Lord, and she encouraged Kyle to do the same. aEURoeI thought I would be old if I got cancer,aEUR Kyle started in conversation on the ride home after that crazy first day on January 26, 2006. It was then Kyle's mom said they needed to always remember God has a plan, and He is in control. And what a plan God had for Kyle and his family! Hope Eternal is a small journey on that path. Kyle's mom, Rebecca, finally understood what aEURoeprepareaEUR meant, as Hope Eternal takes you on a journey revealing how a boy with childlike faith becomes a man wise beyond his years.
An ancient treasure, a traveling photographer, and greedy men set the stage for an exotic adventure. It was an easy assignment: escape the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy a couple of weeks in paradise, and snap some shots of the scenery for the folks back home. And then the photos reveal that there is more than meets the eye as treasure and trouble begin to mix together. The easy assignment becomes a nightmare and the protagonist, Milo Snow, finds himself in a tangle with the local police, a cute waitress, and shady characters hiding in the wilds of Urchent Island.
A piercing epistolary novel, The Antagonist explores, with wit and compassion, how the impressions of others shape, pervert, and flummox both our perceptions of ourselves and our very nature. Gordon Rankin Jr., aka “Rank,” thinks of himself as “King Midas in reverse”—and indeed misfortune seems to follow him at every turn. Against his will and his nature, he has long been considered—given his enormous size and strength—a goon and enforcer by his classmates, by his hockey coaches, and, not least, by his “tiny, angry” father. He gamely lives up to their expectations, until a vicious twist of fate forces him to flee underground. Now pushing forty, he discovers that an old, trusted friend from his college days has published a novel that borrows freely from the traumatic events of Rank’s own life. Outraged by this betrayal and feeling cruelly misrepresented, he bashes out his own version of his story in a barrage of e-mails to the novelist that range from funny to furious to heartbreaking. With The Antagonist, Lynn Coady demonstrates all of the gifts that have made her one of Canada’s most respected young writers. Here she gives us an astonishing story of sons and fathers and mothers, of the rewards and betrayals of male friendship, and a large-spirited, hilarious, and exhilarating portrait of a man tearing his life apart in order to put himself back together. This ebook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: THE RANCHER’S FAKE FIANCƒE Return of the Blackwell Brothers by Amy Vastine Tyler Blackwell’s had to make a deal with a coworker to get himself out of a family jam. Hadley Sullivan’s willing to play the part of his fiancée for a promotion…until winning Tyler’s heart becomes her only desire. AVA’S PRIZE City by the Bay Stories by Cari Lynn Webb EMT Ava Andrews is desperate to win a design contest’s cash prize. Her simple, revolutionary hearing aid has also attracted entrepreneur Kyle Quinn. Will his decision mean the end of their relationship before it begins? A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL The Sweetheart Ranch by Cathy McDavid As Molly O’Malley manages the chaos of the first day of her Western-themed wedding business at Sweetheart Ranch, help comes in the form of Owen Caufield, a wedding officiant—with his three young children in tow! RESCUED BY THE FIREFIGHTER Shores of Indian Lake by Catherine Lanigan Firefighter Rand Nelson heroically rescues Beatrice Wilcox and two children from a fire. But with his risky profession, Beatrice knows Rand can’t be her hero—especially when his investigation into the fire threatens to shut down her summer camp… Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
He needs a great idea She can provide it—but at what cost? The battle lines are drawn when army medic turned EMT Ava Andrews enters a contest devised by San Francisco entrepreneur Kyle Quinn. The first responder isn’t just competing for a tempting grand prize. She’s fighting her attraction to the self-made millionaire…and losing the war. But private and professional boundaries blur when a breach of trust threatens Ava’s future with Kyle.
Three more delightful holiday mini-mysteries from Lynn Cahoon’s New York Times bestselling Tourist Trap series, together for the first time! Sunny South Cove, California, is the perfect spot for Jill Gardner and her store, Coffee, Books, and More—except when “more” turns out to be murder . . . Corned Beef and Casualties Sunny South Cove is all abuzz preparing for their annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. But the locals aren’t exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in—and also dying . . . Mother’s Day Mayhem Jill’s stock of Mother’s Day cards is running low, but nerves about meeting her boyfriend’s mother has distracted her from ordering more. Turns out Jill isn’t the only one having feelings about mothers, especially ones who’ve just gotten out of jail . . . A Very Mummy Holiday Jill has left her shop behind to spend Thanksgiving in coastal Oregon with her cop boyfriend, her golden retriever Emma, and a crowd of friends and family—including the mummified remains of a human body . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.” —Dru’s Book Musings “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.” —The Young Folks
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.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SABOTAGE by Jill Elizabeth Nelson After the private plane that Lauren Carter, her mother and executives from her stepfather’s company are taking is sabotaged, they’re forced to land in a ghost town. And if they want to survive, Lauren and former air force pilot Kent Garland must catch the killer in their midst. HIDDEN LEGACY by Lynn Huggins Blackburn When Caroline Harrison and her adopted son are targeted by someone after the baby, she’ll do anything to protect him—even if it means turning to her high school crush, detective Jason Drake, for help. DEADLY MEMORIES By Mary Alford With no memories of her past and a child to protect, Ella Weiss doesn’t know what to do: trust CIA agent Kyle Jennings’s offer of help, or her captor’s claim that the only way to save the child is to kill Kyle.
Picturesque South Cove, California, is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day, but not everyone is feeling motherly in bestselling author Lynn Cahoon’s latest Tourist Trap mystery, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Kathi Daley, and Lauren Elliott. Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More is almost out of Mother’s Day cards. She has a few more in stock, but she’s set them aside because she needs Greg’s help choosing one for his mother. It’ll be Jill’s first time meeting her boyfriend’s mother, and she’s understandably nervous. Turns out Jill isn’t the only one having feelings about mothers. Kyle, who works at the antiques store next door, needs to find the perfect card for a mother he hasn’t seen since he was five—when she went away to jail. But her arrival in South Cove isn’t exactly celebratory, her behavior toward her son unexpectedly restrained. Piqued, Jill discovers that a mother can never be replaced . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.” —Dru’s Book Musings “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.” —The Young Folks
It's October in South Cove, California, and the locals in the quaint resort town seem to be happily pairing off in the lull before the holidays. Everyone, that is, except for Jill Gardner's elderly aunt, who just dumped her besotted fiancé - and she won't say why. Then, when a volunteer from the Senior Project is found murdered, Jill's detective boyfriend is on the case - and it soon becomes clear no one is safe when a caller from beyond becomes a killer in their midst."--Publisher description.
TO SAVE HER CHILD Arriving home with the baby she's adopting, Caroline Harrison finds her house vandalized…and an intruder intent on shooting her. She's saved when police sirens approach, but all signs point to the little boy as the true target—and the assailant won't give up. Now she has to rely on Detective Jason Drake, the man who once broke her heart, to figure out why someone's after her soon-to-be adoptive son. Reunited after thirteen years apart, Jason can't help but hope their love might be rekindled, but Caroline and her son's safety come first. Because if he wants a chance at a future—and a family—with them, they have to outrun a hit man.
Heroes who do the right thing. No matter the price! Get FOUR full-length novels in this collection that includes the first book in each of Lynn’s series! If you haven’t been sure where to start, start here and enjoy stories about four military special ops teams set in Lynn’s Hostile Operations Team® world. All books stand alone! HOT PURSUIT - Book 1 in the Strike Team 1 Series HOT ANGEL - Book 1 in the Strike Team 2 Series HOT SEAL - Book 1 in the HOT SEAL Team Series BLACK LIST - Book 1 in the HOT Heroes for Hire, aka Black’s Bandits, Series HOT PURSUIT: She failed at life. Can she win at love? Evie Baker lost everything that mattered. Her restaurant, her money, her self-respect. When she comes home to tiny Rochambeau, Louisiana, she’s looking for a fresh start. What she isn’t looking for is the tall, sexy, badass Cajun who stomped on her heart and left it for dead. Hostile Operations Team soldier Matt Girard isn’t home for long. He’s been ordered to stand down after a mission gone wrong. Above all, he’s supposed to stay out of trouble. Easy enough to do for a few days. Until Evie rolls into town with danger on her heels. Evie’s not a warrior. But Matt is. And he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her, even if it costs him everything he’s ever worked for. Because sometimes you don’t realize what you had until it’s gone. Or what matters most until you get a second chance… HOT ANGEL: She’s damaged. He's ruthless. Together, they're combustible... Brooke Sullivan’s carefully ordered existence is spiraling out of control. Two years ago, she was violently abducted by a terrorist group and nearly killed. She’s worked hard to get her life back on track—moving to a new house, changing careers, going on a couple of dates. When she witnesses a murder, she’s plunged into a new nightmare. And as the past threatens to repeat itself, she’s not sure she’ll survive this time. Cade “Saint” Rodgers never forgot the beautiful girl he talked to at the wedding of his commanding officer. Now she’s in trouble, and he’s the one tasked with protecting her. Brooke is terrified of men like him—a black-ops soldier for whom violence is a way of life—which makes falling for her a terrible idea. But that won’t stop Cade from using every sensual trick he’s got to make her believe anything is possible if only she wants it badly enough. As danger draws closer, it’ll take all Cade’s strength—and all Brooke’s determination—to learn how to let go of the past and trust each other. But it might not be enough. To keep her safe, he may have to let her go forever… HOT SEAL: Saving the world? No problem. Faking a relationship with his ex-wife to do it? Problem! When a terrorist steals a drug submarine, Navy SEAL Dane "Viking" Erikson finds himself thrust into his first HOT mission with an unexpected partner: his ex-wife, DEA agent Ivy McGill. Dane doesn’t want to work with the one woman who still twists him up inside, but he can’t refuse a direct order from his commanding officer. Ivy's on a mission of her own - to put the ruthless drug dealer she blames for her mother's death out of business for good. If she has to work with Dane to get it done, she will. And she absolutely will not fall for his hard muscles and killer smile ever again. Once burned, twice shy. But Dane and Ivy have never been able to keep their hands off each other. While they may believe that sex and love don't intertwine, they'll find out what's real and what isn't when a dangerous player takes matters into his own hands. They'll need to be more than a team to survive what's coming their way - and it's not going to be easy! BLACK LIST: Jace Kaiser is a man without a country, without connection. His only loyalty is to the group who saved him, and the man who leads them. Until her… The assignment should have been easy. Capture a deadly assassin and take her to HQ. But flawed intel leads to disaster, and Jace abducts a beautiful art appraiser instead. Intrigued by her courage, he’s drawn to her in ways he can’t explain. Dr. Madeline Cole stood up to him, fought for her identity, and never backed down. She’s the kind of woman he could fall for if it wasn’t so dangerous - for her. Then Maddy is targeted for elimination because she’s the sole person who can identify the mysterious female assassin - and the only thing standing between her and certain death is the sexy mercenary who swears he’ll die before he lets anything happen to her. As the passion between them ignites, it seems clear that keeping Maddy safe has become the most important assignment of Jace’s life. Even then, protecting her might not be enough - because Jace has secrets that could destroy them both. And someone is determined to unmask them all…
Some people just don’t know how lucky they are. Including Emma Lenford, who’s just lucky enough to vomit on international television, win a trip to Wisconsin’s worst-kept vacation hotspot, and even find out that she’s related to some very infamous faces. Despite her newfound “luck”, Emma struggles to find a way to gain control of her life. She’s fully convinced that she’s been somehow cursed, and she has to figure out how stop the tragedies that keep befalling her before they get a little too out of control. Although, once you’ve been trapped and tortured via the ultimate atomic wedgie in a goat barn decorated with severed human body parts, maybe things have already gotten too far out of your control. Emma Lenford is truly the unluckiest 17-year-old on the planet. She keeps her sense of humor, though, through this series of seriously ill-fated situations. Her life is basically a sit-com where one traumatic thing after another befalls her, and it's all out of her control. She's constantly kidnapped, held at gunpoint, and even arrested for things she honestly didn't even do. Follow her as every supposedly lucky adventure turns south in the fourth book of the series that makes us all wonder, “what’s luck got to do with Emma Lenford?”
It is said that the Siege of Shadows holds the secrets of life. For centuries, it has remained a mystery. Until a noble brother and sister decide to play the game--and learn the deadly rules of the Hidden God. From the author of Beneath the Web.
This text uses a chronological organization to teach principles of development through childhood and encourages readers to reflect on their own personal experience of development. A brief paperback version of Exploring Child Development, the authors' goal was to address the need for a book that actually showed the child in the context of human relationships. Children do not develop in a vacuum, as the process of development is shaped by the continuous interplay between individuals and their ever-changing environments. To illustrate the uniqueness of these individuals and environments, the authors have integrated examples of diversity throughout the text, in the domains of physical, psychological and cultural differences, gender, race, ethnicity, and social and economic status.
Waking up in a deserted Wisconsin woods surrounded by masked members of a family witch-gang at three a.m. on a school night? Check. Becoming captured by a deeply demented elder alongside the one member of society that you probably despise the most? Yep, check. Emma Lenford's life hasn’t been this heart-stopping since she spotted Jon Bon Jovi’s tour bus at the local 7-Eleven. Written as a series of seriously ill-fated situations, What Now, Emma Lenford? is like a sit-com that takes the death-defying to the level of detrimentally hilarious… no television set required.
With The Starry Child, author Lynn Hanna created a unique contemporary novel based on the legends, lore, and love of Scotland..."Wonderful and original." --Penelope Williamson "Magical and magnetic." --Romantic Times "Spirited yet tender." --The Romance Reader Now Ms. Hanna returns to this enchanting world--where the sole survivor of a plane crash on the rocky coast of Scotland discovers the key to his wife's forgotten past, his daughters dreams, and his own heart...
If you would like a double mystery, read The Faceless Man. The first mystery is the identity of #968 John Doe. The second mystery involves finding the murderer.
Ida Mae McAuley wounder if her occupation and marital status will forever be defined by the same word - spinster. Cyrus Morgan has proposed more than once, but is her gratitude for his kindness since her kindness since her parents' tragin deaths reason enough to accept? Seven years ago Olin Orr's temper cost another man his life. Now an accomplished tinsmith, Olin returns to Charlotte to rent McAuley's vacant smithy, knowning he must also face the past. When the lovely Ida Mae begins receiving threats, demanding she get rid of her tenant, Olin fears coming home was a mistake. But in the prepetrator trying to get rid of Olin? Or is Ida Mae the real target?
A hilarious, historically accurate tale of a man in search of his fortune and two boys in search of their father. Take a ride along the Oregon Trail from Omaha, Nebraska to Fort Laramie, Wyoming and from Pikes Peak, Colorado to Last Chance Gulch, Montana. Visit gold camps, saloons, and lawless towns in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana as the novel's characters overcome Mother Nature, drunken miners, bad food AND worst of all ... Tangle Leg Whiskey.
Three full novels by Emery--"Night Magic, Tender Touch," and "Sweet Mystery"--are combined in one unique volume of steamy and exciting relationships, illicit love, and the dance of romance.
With a serial rapist and killer on the loose in Western ski towns, burned-outpolice sketch artist Jane Russo joins FBI agent Ray Vanover on the case. Withhis help, she must confront a demon from her own past to give this new madmana face of his own. Original.
In this sequel to the groundbreaking BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, legendary creator Frank Miller weaves a masterful tale that takes place three years after Batman's defeat of Superman. Faking his own death and creating an underworld civilization, Bruce Wayne has been keeping his eye on the world above. As that false Camelot reaches its breaking point, it's is up to the Dark Knight to emerge from the underground shadows and once again return order to chaos. Joined by his army of Bat-soldiers and his female sidekick Catgirl, an elderly Batman wages a final war against a diseased world in an epic tale that features Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, and the Atom.
The Omega Trilogy takes the apocalyptic story a step further into biblical truth, using the power of allegory to help the reader understand the full horror of the decline of America and the end of the world.
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