Now, in this final chapter, she stares down the barrel of a mature existence, and realises that if she's ever going to live a normal life, she'll have to shed herself of her past completely, and start all over again. But after all the baggage is dumped, is there even anything left of the little girl within? DISCLAIMER: This is a true story of child abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

    They made it through the winter, but now it’s flu season. Every year the virus changes just a little. Tillie and Angus are trying to prepare for every scenario, even the possibility that they will be the first to go. Nick is working to bridge the gap in supplies until the spring crops come in. Wisp and Bridget are preparing for the birth of their child. But there are changes coming that no one expected.

    New American Standard Version, 1995 Update.

    The two of them couldn’t be in the same room for more than ten minutes before they were at each other’s throat and she was calling him Thor or he was calling her Mighty Mouth. For a job well done, Rocky gifted her four member team a well-deserved four week vacation cruise. Once there however, Quiana and Troy picked up where they left off and were once again back at each other’s throat. One evening, tired of the club scene Quiana found herself walking the deck and Troy quickly tiring of his date found himself also walking the deck, only to find his nemesis Quiana leaning against the rail basking under the glow of the full moon. Neither was expecting a ship board romance and if you like, you can blame it on the moon, but true feeling came to the surface and one thing led to another, and the two of them wound up spending the night together. Deciding to put away the animosity they share for one another in the past and opting to enjoy the next four weeks together and the two of them were happier that they had ever been before and were in the process of making plans to continue their tryst once they returned to Philly, but when they docked at the pier, neither expected the drama that was awaiting them. With a low tolerance for nonsense Quiana left without giving Troy a chance to fix the problem, and returned to her home in Virginia. Troy McAfee former bodyguard to Rocky Curtis-Singleton was devastated when Quiana left without giving him a chance to explain, vowing he would never forgive her hurting him. That was until her brothers found him and imparted a bit of news that would change his life and Quiana’s life forever.

    

    As the owner of three daycare centers, she’s as much savvy as she is sultry. Despite her immediate attraction to Landon Maxwell, his preceding reputation declares him designated to the friend-zone. Until one fateful night…Notorious playboy, Landon Maxwell, is the much talked about wide receiver for the San Antonio Stars. He can have any woman he chooses…except Lexi Greene. She came with requirements and being noncommittal wasn’t going to suffice.But one night holds their friendship in the balance. Crossing the line could put their friendship at risk. Will Lexi risk heart break and give him a chance to prove his love? Will Landon let Lexi love him through the storm or let the demons of his past rain on his future? *This book is a spin-off of “The Love I Deserve.” Although you can read one without the other, you will get some background about how Landon and Lexi met in the aforementioned book.*

    Gaining his trust, took time and patience. Now, all that they have accomplished together, may be the end after she’s caught with the enemy; unknowingly. Fire is not only pissed off but hurt as well. Against his own will, he has caught feelings for Pure. The last thing he wanted to happen, but it did. Witnessing her, with one of the accomplices who robbed him, put a bad taste in Fire’s mouth. It’s only one way he knows how to handle snakes...death. Zoni is left devastated, after finding out she and her sister, had been sharing the same man without either of their knowledge. Talking about a tough pill to swallow. She’s conflicted between her love for Yurey and her loyalty to her sister. Do love conquers all or will she be forced to leave what her and Yurey once had in the past; even though it’s painful to do so?

     Alphas, bad boys, and loyal shifter men who aren't afraid to claim their fated mates and protect what's theirs. The first three books are available for the first time in an exclusive box set Available for a limited time onlyl Book 1 - The Blackstone Dragon Heir He's a cold, indifferent dragon shifter Driven by money And not meant for a mate. But when he meets her He knows. She's the one. His fated mate. And he'd do anything to make her his. Book 2 - The Blackstone Bad Dragon Jason didn't want a mate. But the moment his dragon sees her, it knew. She was the one. 
The problem? She hates him. Christina came back to Blackstone for her sister's wedding. That's all. Certainly not to see Jason Lennox again. Not after he tricked her. The problem? She can't put the sexy dragon out of her mind. Book 3 - The Blackstone Bear Ben's bear is out of control. And no one can know How the darkness is consuming him But when he meets Penny He knows: She's the one. His mate. The only one who can soothe his bear

    The fourth novel from bestselling Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, following BACK TO BLACKBRICK, THE APPLE TART OF HOPE and A VERY GOOD CHANCE.Grace knows the difference between what's real and the strange ideas that float around in her little sister's mind. Their parents died - that's real. A secret hotel on the cliff-top where their parents are waiting - definitely NOT real. So when grief strikes again, Grace is determined not to let her sister's outlandish imagination spiral out of control. But the line between truth and fantasy is more complicated than it seems...

    In a world of surprises and deceit, law-breaking and religious fervor, a beloved mountain holds center stage and provides security and peace. The Natural world, especially apples, plays important roles throughout, whether as apple moonshine, a rotten apple of a son, or mountain orchards that offer shade and sanctuary. Simmons has selected historical and cultural details of Franklin County, Virginia, and stories and characters that weave as intricate a microcosm of the larger society, as do the Fiddle Spiders that bring huge changes to the residents of Cahas Mountain. Rhodessa Rose and her kin will live on in your heart. Elizabeth "Ibby" T. Greer, author of "Moonshine Corner, Keys to Rocky Mount" and widow of T. Keister Greer, Esq., author of "The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial of 1935."

    If you haven’t read the other books, now’s a good time to go back and see what you missed. Start with SWITCHED AT MARRIAGE EPISODES 1 & 2. Fate seems to be scheming against us. Things are looking dark for Justin and me. Nothing is as it seems. What is real? Our love? Or has that been an illusion, too? Scroll up and grab your copy today!

    Just when one tragedy passes, there is some unknown person that ensures that another is right behind it. There comes a time when enough is enough, and things have to be handled the best way known how. Straight Street… Both Me’Shellay and Justine manage to keep love alive through all the drama. Times get tough, but that is when they toughen up. Loyalty will be tested, and only the faithful will survive…

    Now get all three books for one low price: I Love This Bar, Hell, Yeah, and My Give a Damn's Busted. About the Books in this Contemporary Romance Bundle 1. I Love This Bar Serving two counties, the Honky Tonk is the gathering place for every hothead, thirsty rancher, and lusty lady looking for a good time. Owner Daisy O'Dell vows she'll run the place until they drag her cold dead body through the swinging doors. That is, until Jarod McElroy walks in, looking for a cold drink and a moment's peace from his ornery Uncle Emmitt. The minute Jarod sees Daisy, he knows he's met not only his own match, but Uncle Emmitt's as well. Now, if only he can convince her to come out from behind that bar and come on home with him... 2. Hell, Yeah When Cathy O'Dell buys the Honky Tonk, the nights of cowboys and country tunes come together to create the home she's always wanted. Then in walks a ruggedly handsome oil man who tempts her to trade in the happiness she's found at the Honky Tonk for a life on the road. Travis Henry has found his best friend and so much more in Cathy. When his job is done in Texas, how is he ever going to hit the road without her? 3. My Give a Damn's Busted Hank Wells thinks he can dig up dirt on the new owner of the Honky Tonk for his employer, but he's got no idea what kind of trouble he's courting. Larissa Morley isn't going down without a fight. If this dime store cowboy thinks he's going to get the best of her—or her Honky Tonk—then he's got another thing coming. As secrets emerge, and passion vies with ulterior motives, it's winner takes all at the Honky Tonk...

    Nothing ever was. From the sweet age of fourteen, her judgment in men was always horrible. Looking for the love that she was missing at home caused her to run into the wrong arms. Falling in love with the older, manipulative Dray was the mistake that led to her quick downward spiral. She knew from the start that their relationship wasn’t what she deserved. But what was she to do? She was a teenager in love with a man who had mastered the art of toying with emotions of women twice her age. Years later, with the help of her friend, Ju-Ju, Dae is ready to live life as a normal woman, but what she would encounter was nothing normal. In fact, Knight was a man like none that she had crossed paths with. Successful, charming, and sexy were just a few words used to describe Knight Bentley. With no warning, Dae was swooped off her feet and thrust into a world of lavish living, countless shopping sprees, late night sexcapades, and the adventure she had been dying for. The thing is, all of that came with a price. What she never banked on was the tenacious Ainsley being in the picture. While Dae is head over heels in love with Knight, that may not be enough in this case. Ainsley isn’t a woman who loses, and she doesn’t plan to lose to a woman like Charde. But what happens when Ainsley’s record isn’t as clean as she wants Knight to believe? Will Knight choose the woman who’s been by his side since his days as a street king, or will the woman who believes in his life after the streets win him over? In this series, you will find that family is just a word, and love truly overpowers everything. The problem is, loving the wrong person can get you killed.