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Who Killed My Daughter?: The True Story of a Mother's Search for Her Daughter's Murderer
Lois Duncan - 1992
School Library Journal "Best Book of the Year"--1992The Literary Guild, alternate selection--1992Time-Life Digest selection--1992ALA Best Book for Young Adults--1993Library of Congress Selection as a Talking Book for the Blind--1993N.Y. Public Library-- "Books for the Teenage" selection--1993Scholastic Book Club selection -- March, 1994, Feb., 1999 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Award--1994-95Nominated for Nevada Young Readers Award--1993-94Nominated for Tennessee Volunteer State Young Readers Award--94-95Nominated for Iowa Teen Award--1994-95Foreign editions: Germany, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Sweden,
Cellular
Ellen Schwartz - 2010
Terrified and convinced that no one understands what he is going through, Brendan faces chemotherapy alone, until he meets Lark. She is also in treatment, although her condition is much worse, and yet she remains positive and hopeful. Brendan is torn between feeling sorry for himself and the love for life that Lark brings to even the simplest thing. Through Lark, he discovers the strength to go on, to fight for survival and to love.
The Wizard and the Dragon
Joseph Anderson - 2012
After barely surviving the dragon's magic, Bryce flees into the nearby forest fearing that the dragon is still after him. He stumbles upon a mysterious tower built in the forest and finds shelter from the monster.
Significance Series Boxset
Shelly Crane - 2019
Her mom left, her dad is depressed, she's graduating, barely, and her boyfriend of almost three years dumped her for a college football scholarship. Lately she thinks life is all about hanging on by a thread and is gripping tight with everything she has. Then she meets Caleb. She saves his life, and when they bond with each other she sees their future life together flash before her eyes. She learns that not only is she his soul mate, and can feel his heartbeat in her chest, but there is a whole other world of people with gifts and abilities that she never knew existed. She herself is experiencing supernatural changes unlike anything she's ever felt before and she needs the touch of his skin to survive. Now, not only has her dad come out of his depression to be a father again, and a pain as well, but Caleb's enemies know he's imprinted and are after Maggie to stop them both from gaining their abilities and take her from him. Can Caleb save her or will they be forced to live without each other after just finding one another? And can the rival family that's now awoken like a sleeping giant be stopped before it all goes up in flames?SIGNIFICANCEACCORDANCEDEFIANCEREVERENCEINDEPENDENCE
A Pair of Second Chances (Ben Jensen Series)
Brian Gore - 2011
He is increasingly adrift in a modern world into which, more and more, he doesn't seem to fit. The sorrows and losses that have scarred his life and crushed his soul are close to taking what's left of the ranch and home his Grandfathers built. His self respect and his life are circling the drain when fate drops him into the path of Amanda Blake, a desperate young woman, and her son. The girl is struggling to escape a life of brutal slavery and give her son the chance at a decent life. Acting out of the habits of a long and un-gentle life, Ben finds he is unable to walk away from that life and death struggle of a helpless woman and her son. For him, there are no options. The Honor and Values of his ancestors, and everything he is demand, he must help. Along the way he discovers that there is indeed life and Love left in his heart, and a reason for fresh hope. As they struggle to survive, the idea begins to form that though they might be an unlikely pair; his need for her is as great as her need for him. Together, they find the courage to create for each other, A Pair of Second Chances.
Trouble in My Head: A Young Girl's Fight with Depression
Mathilde Monaque - 2006
The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted little girl, the discovery shook her family to the core.Trouble in My Head is Mathilde's tender and illuminating account of her struggle to surface from a disease that could have taken her life. With remarkable sensitivity and lucidity she describes her experience of depression, her days in the teenage hospital and her battle to conquer the disease. Mathilde's perspective as a sufferer of teenage depression is unique. Unlike adult depression which involves feelings of guilt, Mathilde describes teenage depression as a breaking down of certainties, the fear of being oneself, the fear of not loving and of not being loved. Adults and teenagers alike will find inspiration and insight in her touching and remarkable account.
Healing Her Curves
Lana Love - 2020
There are rules against relationships with patients. And I've sworn off women and starting a family of my own, so this should be easy. Right? Wrong. After two weeks of not being able to get her out of my mind, I go after her. I have to find her, especially after she said she loves flying kites. I lost my nephew to leukemia and flying kites was a passion we shared. Since he's been gone, I haven't been able to even touch a kite. I have the knowledge to heal her health, but only she can heal the hole in my heart. I'll risk everything to be with her. I just have to convince her my love is true and show her just how amazing she is and how much I love her curves. Healing Her Curves is a short and sizzling older man younger BBW woman, doctor romance, perfect for a pick-me-up during your day or just before bed. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, no past relationship drama -- just two people discovering their perfect match and starting a hot future together.
King: (London Boys #1)
Rebecca Castle - 2021
Two billionaire British brothers. One beautiful city of culture, history.And love.KINGSLEYTall, handsome, rich, and British.I thought I had it all as the bachelor son of one of England’s ancient aristocratic families. The girls. The parties. The money. The power.But that was until I spent a semester at an American high school.That was until I met her.SCARLETTThat bad boy Brit, Kingsley Heath-Harding, broke my heart, but that was a long time ago in high school.He fled back to the UK, and I thought I would never see him again.As if I would ever let myself be vulnerable like that again, right? Especially with a man. Heaven forbid.Nope. No way. King was outta my life for good when he ran away back home.I was just a girl when I got my heart torn up, but now - four years on - I’m an independent young woman embarking on a big adventure moving to the city of my dreams.London.I want to experience it all. The theatre. The culture. The history.But then he reappears. That ghost from the past. Ready to break my heart again.My very own British billionaire bad boy turning back up with all that smooth charm and killer accent.But will I let him have me? Does he deserve a second chance?Is it too late to love again?
Stay With Me
Reina Torres - 2016
His old life was calling him back. A chance meeting would put them on a new path - together. Hayden Samuels worked hard to make something of himself. Unable to follow in his father’s footsteps he found work that gave him a purpose and joy. Now he has to return and tell his father that he wants to live his life on his own terms, even if that strains their relationship to the breaking point. But when the stage rolls into town he comes face to face with a young woman that makes him think twice about leaving. Edythe Devon had worked for her father for years and now she wants a life of her own. Taking a chance by moving to the town of Sweetwater Springs, Montana, she arrives just in time to meet a young man who makes her dream of more than just ‘getting by’ on her own. But there are those who would keep the two apart and a family emergency might just divide them for good. Is there enough between them to bring them back together before it’s too late? This sweet Western romance, set in the time after Debra Holland’s book, Beneath Montana’s Sky, and before the Brides of the West series, includes a number of friendly faces from Sweetwater Springs and will introduce you to new friends as well. Click the 'Buy Now With 1-Click" button to read "Stay With Me"
The Piano Raft
Sara Alexi - 2017
A new tale of discovery from INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR Sara Alexi.
The Piano Raft
is an unforgettable, heart-warming story about love, a piano and a hand-built raft that will have you enthralled, laughing and sitting on the edge of your seat as you sail (precariously) upon the rivers and canals from Yorkshire to London.Neil, a disillusioned art student, wakes to find himself drifting down a canal on a raft, accompanied by a small fluffy dog, to the sound of his girlfriend's piano being played by a stranger.Through the fog of his hangover, he tries to piece together the events of the night before which brought him to this curious and unexpected situation, and to work out what on earth to do next.The current is carrying him swiftly on towards the capital, where Kim, the piano's owner, has recently started a new life.As Neil’s journey continues, and whilst trying to conjure the courage to win Kim back, his story captures the hearts and imaginations of the country as locals in the towns he passes and national media alike follow this unlikely hero on his equally unlikely adventure.How will these extraordinary circumstances challenge and change a man whose life has been stuck in first gear, and who now needs to decide how far he will go for the woman he loves?The current is swift, and there's no turning back...
Chilled
Ashley West - 2016
Rumor has it that they are as cold as their planet, as coated with ice and unfeeling as the land they live on. That is rumor, but the nature of them as ruthless, strong warriors is fact. Anyone who thinks to invade their cloistered planet is met with fast and furious battle, and ultimately destroyed. For hundreds of years the Ithilir have kept to themselves, but now their gates are opened. Why? One word. K’varot. A cruel and evil dictator who has declared war on the ice warriors and anyone he sees as weak enough to conquer. Before he moves to take the ice warriors out, he heads for Earth, planning on wiping out the humans there and using their planet as a place to train his armies. Cullen, one of the younger ice warriors is sent with the rest to Earth to warn them of what’s to come and to protect them. Never before have the Ithilir concerned themselves with other races, but in order to keep K’varot from taking over their planet and many others, they’ll have to change their ways. It was just supposed to be a simple mission, but Cullen doesn’t expect what he finds on Earth, and he certainly doesn’t expect to be saddled with Sadie, a woman he saves from K’varot’s clutches and ends up taking a liking to, despite the urging of his people and the danger looming over them all. Bonus Book: CRAVING: A Terramates Novel by Lisa Lace Earth is losing the war with the Anquesh. The world government needs TerraMates to find a bride for an alien warrior and finalize a peace treaty with the dangerous race. Jennifer Carden never thought Kai would select her as his mate. He's tall, dark, devilishly handsome, and different from all the males she's ever known. Once Kai decides Jenn is his sindare, she's taken to an alien planet. On Anquera, she discovers there will be competition to win her marriage rights. And things are different in space. What does it mean when the word for wedding ceremony translates to 'trial by combat'? Jenn's going to find out.
My Antisocial Billionaire
Katie Evergreen - 2018
Not only is she stuck in a boring waitressing job, but she can’t seem to ditch the loser ex-boyfriend who still lives in her apartment. Seeking a better life for herself, she applies for a job at one of the world’s biggest social media companies, Heartbook. It’s a complete disaster, but on the way out she literally bumps into the man of her dreams. Blake Fielding, the reclusive founder of Heartbook, is in trouble. Somebody has hacked his accounts and is trying to make him look like a bad guy. With his company collapsing around him, this famously antisocial billionaire is faced with a race against time to prove his innocence. But there’s a problem: he’s just met the most amazing woman, and he’s finding it impossible to keep his mind on the job. A girl damaged by her ex, who thinks she is cursed never to find a good man. A good man whose reputation is being dragged through the mud, and who has no time to fall in love. By choosing to be together, both are in danger of losing everything—but then sometimes you have to risk it all before you find out what truly matters. The first in the My Billionaire A-Z, a clean billionaire romance series, My Antisocial Billionaire is a fairy tale romance guaranteed to sweep you off your feet!
Messing Around
Anita Knight - 2021
He stares right back, those blue eyes crackling with amusement. Damn him for laughing at me.Still.ElizabethLogan Miller is single-handedly responsible for ruining my life.Tackling me with the force of a professional football team. Spreading rumors at school.That one thing I won’t mention.Ever since the eighth grade I’ve been known as The Panted Lady because of his evil antics.Turns out, twelve years isn’t long enough to get over my hatred for that jerk.And to think, we used to be friends.Those days are long gone. Now that I’m jobless, broke, and living with my terrible match-making mother again, I’ve got nothing better to do than exact revenge on an old enemy.But when Logan has the gall to start flirting with me, you can bet things are about to get messy.LoganLiz Clements is back in town, and she’s just as feisty as I remember her.I’d forgotten how much fun it was to push her buttons.She turns everything into a competition, and I’m never one to turn down a challenge.Especially when that challenge involves a twelve-year-old feud and a woman who fights dirty.But this time, fighting with Liz feels more like fighting for her.Having her back in my life makes everything more interesting, and I don't want to lose her again.If there’s one thing I know about that woman, it’s that she appreciates a good battle.So that’s exactly what I’m going to give her.And then I’m going to do what I should have done all those years ago.Make her mine.Author’s Note: A smoldering hero with a penchant for mischief, a hot-mess heroine looking for trouble, shameless panty jokes, a quirky small town obsessed with relay races, and a whole lot of messing around.This small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.Some of your favorite instalove authors are bringing you stories set in this fictional town where the men significantly outnumber the ladies. Come meet us in Spring to find your next book boyfriend!
The Billionaire's Frenemy
Lauren Wood - 2020
And did I ever. It was impossible not to.Nick isn’t from around here, obviously.He’s hot, rich, and charming everyone in town. Except me.His motto? Make money. Have fun. No time for anything else.He seems to get off on how much I hate him.But the real trouble starts when we both start getting off on it.And not just as a figure of speech.The fate of my shop isn’t the only thing Nick is holding hostage.I’m like putty in his hands. Will our hot affair consume me and my business alive?An irresistible small-town billionaire and his hot tenant who will give you roller coaster ride of emotions, possessiveness, intensely hot love and happily ever after!