The Unveiling is a powerful, raw, and inspiring autobiography by a once broken girl who is now a strong woman who persevered through all of life's obstacles. It uncovers a life suffered behind closed doors, before the author discovered the triumph of finding true love and the joy of another chance at motherhood. With courage, honesty, and boldness, Monica invites readers into a world of challenging and difficult experiences that shaped her into the woman she has become today. She shares pieces of her life that have never been verbalized-attempting to stay brave and strong for her children as a once single mother of three sons, life as a twice-divorced woman, and the toxic relationships she endured through the years. Monica intends for her story to provide hope (though it does contain what might be some disturbing content). She prays that The Unveiling will inspire others to not live in shame, guilt, or regret, but to embrace surviving the raging and tumultuous storms of life-just as she did.
When a South Carolina couple killed a registered sex offender and his wife after they moved into their neighborhood in 2013, the story exposed an extreme and relatively rare instance of violence against sex offenders. While media accounts would have us believe that vigilantes across the country lie in wait for predators who move into their neighborhoods, responses to sex offenders more often involve collective campaigns that direct outrage toward political and criminal justice systems. No community wants a sex offender in its midst, but instead of vigilantism, [the author] argues, citizens often leverage moral, political, and/or legal authority to keep these offenders out of local neighborhoods. Her book, the culmination of four years of research, 70 in-depth interviews, participant observations, and studies of numerous media sources, reveals the origins and characteristics of community responses to sexually violent predators (SVP) in the U.S. Specifically, [this book] examines the placement process for released SVPs in California and the communities’ responses to those placements. Taking the reader into the center of these related issues, [the author] provokes debate on the role of communities in the execution of criminal justice policies, while also addressing the responsibility of government institutions to both groups of citizens."--
Le Fond du Problme serves as an oeuvre about growth, emotion, and truth. Author Monica Kryol Williams experiences life and then compiles her interpretation in a passionate and descriptive manner, building toward the divine mastery of harmony. She chooses to write her feelings, rarely committing the words to memory. Each script is either a pathway to freedom or a curtain of closure, paving a road to wellness that she hopes may inspire others to discover healing. As the horizon so gracefully interprets hope and peace, Encouragement that beyond the shadows otherwise unseen overwhelms me, I begin to realize the darkness was a misunderstanding. There had always been light. At times my eyes were closed with fear. All I needed was to feel the warmth on my face and open my eyes. from Window
How many times have life-changing, or innocent and pleasant, reflections come forth over a freshly brewed cup of coffee? It's something about thoughts, while savoring the aromas of caffeinated coffee, which can lead to a major decision being made and a new path being charted. Author Monica Williams believes the same can emerge with a cup of coffee in hand and conveys this belief in her new, nine-week devotional, Over a Cup of Coffee: Flavor to Enrich Your Soul. Following the process of turning a coffee bean into a cup of coffee, from growing on coffee trees to fermentation to bringing coffee beans into one's kitchen, Monica offers spiritual insight to help readers recognize when, where and how God is leading them forward to their destinies. For example, Monica describes to readers the drying progression of the coffee bean, which means the beans have to go without water for a certain time. She compares this to trials in life a person may have that could also be seen as a "drying" season. The goal for the drying progressions for both the coffee bean and a person is to uncover the gifts within a person, the "flavor" of the bean and person, that come from being tested and emerging successful. Enriching the message within each devotional, the author prompts readers to grab a cup of joe and participate in questions or journaling opportunities to reveal goals and visions God has presented before them. Whether reviving dreams forgotten during a dry season or discovering spiritual fruits within, Monica encourages readers to look within to see what next step God has influenced them toward. It may seem like an indulgent time with a person and his/her coffee, but it could be a revolutionary change in the spiritual, professional and personal areas of the person's life.
Common Ground is a wonderful love story about two people who became spiritually connected while coming from different religious backgrounds, but both wanting to be loved unconditionally. Nicole Adams, a 34-year-old African American woman, who comes from a Christian-Baptist family of well-known respectable doctors in Southern Virginia, meets Omri Shaheed, a 47-year-old handsome billionaire born and once raised Muslim from East Africa. Omni came to the US and obtained a college education consisting of two master's degrees and a doctorate degree, ultimately establishing a very prestigious billion-dollar engineering company. This story is their story, a story of a unique friendship, where two people find love, joy and happiness by maintaining respect for each other and coming together on Common Ground to worship God. There is a tragic accident and murder that forces Nicole into seclusion to deal with pain and betrayal. Omri does all he can to get back the woman who captured his heart while he must deal with his company losing millions of dollars. Common Ground has inspiration, romance, comedy, drama and suspense. When you can come together on common ground nothing else really matters!
What Occurs When United Kindred Spirits connect? They become as one in the same universe. United Kindred Spirits is a non-fictional book of poetic expressions and inspirational poems that will inspire, motivate and encourage individuals from all walks of life. This book will take you on an exciting, breath-taking and exhilarating emotional roller coaster ride of your life.. beginning with the foreword, then the book titled poem and leafing through to the end, which wraps up with yet another moving prose. These are motivational poems and poetic expressions of love, adoration,, deception, victory, hope and expectations. Once you pick up this book you will not want to put it down until you have read each page, The intensity of the writers is explosive and powerful... a true work of art. Monica and Beverly connect as one with their writings in this book. A book of poetry you will never ever stop thinking about.
Never have policy initiatives been so important than in today’s society. Neoliberal manifestations, climate change, civil rights movements, and governmental reactions to these issues have created a backdrop where greater education in policy analysis and development is vital.
Almost 15 years ago my life changed forever. I entered into a relationship that went against all I had been taught and believed. The struggles, convictions (and most of the time) condemnations left me crippled in every way: mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. After much prayer and reaffirming myself, I was able to accept God's divine love again just as I did when I was a child. I was reintroduced to Him during the most crucial time in my life and got to know who He really is. I gained strength, resilience, and the true experience of God's love for me in spite of my shortcomings. Not only was I able to receive love, but I learned how to give it. I'm unapologetically ME despite all that I have been through. This gave me permission to recognize the gifts, talents, qualities, and greatness that lay dormant during that season of doubt. I hope my story gives you the courage and strength to be FREE in who you are because being bound just won't do. Wherever you are in your life may the peace of God be there with you. Above all things never forget that He loves you and has a great plan for your life through your story. Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Many women dream of meeting and marrying the right man but are you the woman Mr. Right is dreaming of meeting and marrying? Prayers for Me before We is a 21-day prayer journal that encourages you to pray about and reflect on where you are when it comes to the topics of faith, courage, friendships, submission, mental health and much more.
Who can understand the Weight of oppression upon one's soul? The heaviness, the isolation of everyone in his own struggles- hard-pressed to endure. The Cries from the Cross has heard and wept with you and will hold, mold, and strengthen you. Come, take a walk with me through the Scripture in the Psalms, where you will find more than just a verse, song, or poem. You will gaze upon beauty and strength in the midst of struggle and fear. Together, we will acknowledge that victory comes in surprising packages, and although we may fear, triumph is distinguished still as we stand firm. We will walk within the prepared footsteps of Jesus as his faith and reliance on GOD has cleared and affirmed our way. Journey into the wisdoms of GOD, touching on The Greatest Love Story Ever Told!
Relationship goals get redefined in this fun collection of contemporary romances featuring fakeout makeouts, counterfeit couples, and mock marriages. But can false pretenses lead to lasting love for these duplicitous duos? Sweet Texas Fire: Gage Cooper has always wanted the family cabin. Instead, his business nemesis, environmental analyst Charlotte Wilkinson, inherits this valuable property with its oil-rich land and its secrets, and Gage pockets a useless key. He’ll do anything to reverse this fortune, including eloping to Vegas for a sham marriage. But as they discover common ground and a surprising chemistry together, suddenly Gage must decide what’s worth more: the land he covets or a future with Charlotte. The Confection Connection: Carly Piper’s only way to save her bakery is to partner with her rival chef from a TV reality show to produce a wedding cake for a famous bride. The missing ingredient: their client thinks they’re Mr. and Mrs. Is this a half-baked proposal, or will love be the icing on the cake? The December Deal: Lilia Carrigan needs serious cash to get her dad into experimental trials. According to his father’s will, Vincent Morgenstern must marry or lose out on inheriting the family business he loves so much. The crazy solution to both their problems is obvious. But as the holiday season works its magic, their platonic partnership threatens to get very personal. Will their December deal stay professional, or will real feelings ruin everything? Her Faux Fiancé: Hotshot lawyer Erik Sigurdson breezes into town determined to survive a two-week family reunion. He makes his ex, combat photographer Analise Thordarson, an irresistible offer: pretend to be his fiancée and he’ll pay off her grandfather’s debts. But when their fake engagement is complicated by a very real pregnancy, they must sort out just who is using whom and if this sham relationship could lead to a real future. Making It Real: After five years in prison, Kareem Henderson is on the right track as a barber, but he needs society connections to make his own shop a reality. Patrice “Neecie” Baldwin needs a shield to return home, so she makes Kareem an offer: Pretend to be her fiancé and she’ll introduce him to her well-heeled relatives. But they didn’t discuss what to do if a fake relationship becomes something very real. Waking Up to Love: When Scott McInney’s mom gets a slight case of amnesia, he convinces Ramona, the identical twin sister of his runaway wife, to step into her shoes. Ramona reluctantly agrees to help, but when the pretending gets too real, will Scott figure out that he might have married the wrong twin? Christmas Dinner: Amanda dreads returning home single for Christmas, but the only available man to play escort is Tate Ryan, her co-anchor and professional rival. When he agrees, much to her surprise, they see a different side of each other under the mistletoe. Sadie’s Story: When businessman Jordan Blaise walks into Sadie Rose Perkins’s bookstore, she’s hoping to sell a paperback or two. Instead he asks her to pose as his wife-to-be so he can convince his dying mother he’ll have the happily ever after she has always wanted for him. But even Sadie isn’t prepared for the adventure falling in love turns out to be. Hiding Places: Mona Smith is on the run to avoid getting mixed up in some dirty business with a drug kingpin. Will she find escape or more trouble in unexpected savior Linc Dray’s arms when he sees her presence as a way to fulfill a contract and save his family farm? Sensuality Level: Sensual
What are friends for? In these six sexy stories, BFFs discover there's more to friendship than a few pats on the back and lending a shoulder to cry on when things get rough: Choosing Carter: When Bryn McKay's brother escapes from prison bent on revenge, she invites her best friend, naturalist and outdoor guide Carter Danielson, away on a weekend rafting trip to help her de-stress--and she wouldn't mind if things turned romantic. Carter is a recovering alcoholic who shies away from commitment despite his confusing feelings for Bryn. Then her brother shows up and they must flee for their lives. Will imminent danger prompt Carter to finally figure out where his heart lies? Sweet Texas Kiss: Gavin Cooper can't wrap his mind around why country music superstar Macy Young would end up inheriting his family home. Seeing his childhood memories handed over to the first woman to break his heart stings. Luckily, Macy can't sell the house for one year--plenty of time for him to find a way to get it back. Can a country star and a country veterinarian find a way to bury their animosity and rediscover their first love in the process? Desperate Obsession: Jake Fowler lost his girl, Alex Mack, to a fast-talking pilot, but now, as a special branch detective at London's Heathrow airport, he's discovered his rival is a courier for a terrorist organization. As Alex becomes embroiled in the operation, Jake must convince her that his suspicions stem from more than jealousy--before she's in too deep to get out. Just My Type: Janiyah Henderson enjoys her stress-free post-college life, but when her dad insists she can't handle a "real job," she's determined to prove him wrong. Her high-spirited ways clash with the conservative instincts of her new boss, accountant Fredrick Jenkins, yet attraction brews between them. When Fredrick shows Janiyah the man behind the numbers, she realizes she could be just the type of woman he needs. Wynter's Journey: Tragedy tore Wynter and Sam apart before he could tell her how he felt about her. Now fate has dropped her off on his doorstep, widowed, desperately broke, and very pregnant. His sense of honor dictates that he take her in, but soon old feelings resurface. Now the one person he'd wanted to leave behind is the one person he can't let go. Coming Home: No woman ever really forgets her first love. Callie Sorenson's was tall, tanned, and--as her older brother's best friend--completely off limits. But now fate has brought her back home, where Callie quickly realizes that old feelings die hard. Can Danny McCutcheon win over the woman she's become? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Some men dream of meeting and marrying the right woman but are you the man Ms. Right is dreaming of meeting and marrying? Prayers for Me before We is a 21-day prayer journal that encourages you to pray about and reflect on where you are when it comes to the topics of faith, courage, friendships, submission, mental health and much more.
Action. Romance. Suspense. And one hell of a cliffhanger. Stoke the Flames, book two in the Orphans of St John's series, is one wild ride. After a lifetime of abuse, Sophie never thought she would be the one to end her own life. She'd always had a vision of her in an old folk's home, her hair gray, her skin wrinkled, her eyes sparkling with the wisdom of a long life. That dream is shattered when she realizes she is the object of a persistent stalker's twisted obsession. She finds herself on the roof of one of the tallest buildings in Chicago, ready to leap into nothingness to forget the pain. Angel, a rookie firefighter, is the only hope Sophie's got. Will he be able to pull her back from the ledge? Can he save her from herself? Can he be her stability in a sea of insanity, or will he walk away like everyone else?
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