With her family deeply molded into the cartels, she tries to live a more wholesome life as a kindergarten teacher. After the tragic loss of her only son, the blame game and a wicked deception drives the grieving parents in opposite directions. Years later, when he returns to her life, she can’t seem to filter through her conflicted feelings. Sir Vito is YiYa’s weakness. He’s also the one man who has the capability to break down every wall she attempts to hold up against him. With them both still grieving over the loss of their son, emotions are at an all-time high. When it seems like history has a chance to repeat itself, they have to learn to lean on their love for hope to survive. That’s if the two have the strength to fight for love. Omi Wright is an incisive business woman above all. Her high mindedness is the root of her flourishing cocaine transport empire on Norman Cay Island. YiYa is her only true friend that she allows in her life. When the women who raised Omi passes away, it forces the once homeless young girl from the Westbank turned drug trafficker to reunite with her past. Shassius Linares belies his thuggish exterior with his charming ways. He acquires the title as one of the most ruthless international drug lords known to law enforcement and governors. Being that he was raised by La Madrina, nothing stops him from returning to New Orleans to lay her to rest. Not even the fact that he is a wanted man on the run. His deep past with Omi resurfaces with the hard on feelings to match. With him back with his old squad who made him, problem arises. Yeti Wright is Omi’s twin brother whose involvement with cocaine trafficking has moved to high levels. With a wide range of workers under him, he doesn’t regret the relationship he begins with the girlfriend of one of his loyal workers. Nigeria Remington goes from being the girlfriend of a worker to sleeping with the head boss in charge. She captures Yeti’s attention immediately, and even when she seems undecided on who she wants, Yeti comes to her every beck and call when needed. Their relationship is filled with secrets, causing untruths to be revealed. When Nigeria tries to keep up with two men, will the one she chooses be all that she wished for? Will it be too late to go back to the man that she disregarded? Follow the lives of these couples as they try to deal with love lost and found. Will Omi allow Shassius back in after his true colors are shown? Is she even capable of receiving love and giving it back in return? Shassius is a wanted man, so the underlying question is when will his bad karma catch up to him? Will YiYa be able to forgive Sir Vito for not being there when she needed him most? The shell shocking truth of his absence cuts her deep but how will she handle it?

    Even as a child, Vanity’s beauty is unmatched. In the suburbs of Houston, Texas, six year old Vanity is enjoying what she and her parents believe to be a safe and normal life, soaking up the summer, along with her playful best friend, Larenz. While she shouldn’t have to be on alert, her naivety and desire to keep up with Larenz leave her vulnerable, causing her to be ripped from her mother and father’s loving arms in an instant, never to be seen as a child again. Larenz grows up with a hole in his heart for the friend that was stolen from him, and the driving force in his life has been using his position as an officer to reunite Vanity with not only himself, but her family, but what he finds is only the shell of the little girl he once knew. Vanity is now an adult, and her life no longer makes sense. After being used and abused by different men, her life seems to have no purpose. Even with love all around her from her family and best friend, she still can’t see how truly captivating she is inside and out, but Larenz is determined to help restore her faith in herself and inhumanity if it’s the last thing he does. Larenz’s girlfriend, Pryncess believes he’s obsessed with helping Vanity, and his need to “fix” her could cost him his relationship. What Pryncess doesn’t realize is Larenz doesn’t want to change Vanity, he seeks to save her from the street life she can’t let go of to settle back into society. Tensions run high when Pryncess becomes consumed with making Vanity the problem in what she considers to be a perfect relationship between her and Larenz, and Larenz’s choice to keep Vanity in his life could be detrimental. In Sha Jones’ latest love story, there’s no deeper love than love of self and the understanding of love received.

    Neglected by his parents his whole life, he’s finally found the family that he’s always wanted at the shop. He thinks he’s got everything that he needs...until Darcy walks into the shop.One look at the shy girl with the kind eyes and the curvy body of a goddess and Atlas is hooked. Now, he just needs to show Darcy that he’s here to stay.Mischa:Love, romance, dating. Mischa Jennings wants no part of any of it. He’s seen up close and personal how love can ruin your life and he’s vowed to stay far away from that emotion. Armed with a set of rules to keep him safe, he’s been going through life just fine. Then Indie Hearst comes bouncing into Eye Candy Ink and turns his whole world upside down.Suddenly, he’s breaking every one of his rules, but it’s okay. He’s not even close to falling for Indie.Right?Sam:Sam Kavan has grown up learning to be tough, at least on the outside. Like everyone else at Eye Candy Ink, she’s not interested in falling in love. In fact, after a string of failed dates, she's grown disillusioned with dating. She doesn't want to go out with boys who send her dick pics or who text at midnight looking to hook up. She wants someone that she can rely on—someone who loves and wants her for her. She wants a real man.Then she meets Maxwell Schulz, and she wonders if she’s finally met her match.Zeke:Zeke Miller is the owner of Eye Candy Ink and the father figure to everyone at the shop. He’s spent years building Eye Candy Ink into what it is today. While others dated and settled down, he worked, honing his skills until he’s one of the best and most sought after tattoo artists in the world. At thirty-six, he thinks his time to meet someone has passed and he’s resigned to being happy with the family that he’s found at his shop.Then Trixie Clemonte comes into Eye Candy Ink. She has all of his protective instincts kicking in. But none of them are fatherly.Nico:Nico Miller is the quiet, silent type. With ten years of experience, he’s probably the best artist at the shop. He's a giant at 6'8" and built like a linebacker with tattoos covering his neck and torso. Most people are a little afraid of him when they first meet him, but it doesn’t take long to see that while he might look scary, with his almost permanent frown, tattoos, and size, he was actually a giant teddy bear.Most of the time, he can’t wait for people to leave, but one encounter with Edie, and he doesn’t want to let her go. Will he be able to convince her that settling down with him doesn’t mean settling?

    One Disillusioned Curvy BBW Texan. One Unforgettable British Romance Filled With Unspeakable Naughty Pleasures! ***POV from all 3 main characters.*** This alpha male ménage has been revised and re-released. It was first released as British Rendezvous. British Temptation Part 1: Enticed When twenty-four-year-old Delilah Belle Babcock is selected for a summer internship in London, England, she’s excited at the prospective of a fresh-start. Leaving her relationship woes behind in New York City, she sets off to the other side of the pond. Her only goal is to perfect her skills as a curator. She never expected to meet the likes of Ethan Gordimer... or his best friend Xander Emerson. One chance encounter places all three of them in the same spot at the same time. Will Delilah succumb to their magnetic and irresistible charm or will her straight-laced Southern upbringing keep her on the straight and narrow? British Temptation Part 2: Enraptured Once Ethan and Xander have Delilah behind closed doors, they rock her world in such a mind-blowing way, she’s afraid she might never recover. She can’t thank her lucky stars enough to have not one, but two delicious pieces of ‘man candy’ shower her with so much attention. That said, she never expected them to want to see her again. After setting aside her good-girl beliefs (aka her straight-laced Southern upbringing) and embracing the naughty girl inside who’s been dying to come out and play, Delilah willingly succumbs to the bewildering charm of her two sexy and strapping Alpha Brits... and boy, is the ride ever worth it. Part 1 is sexy as hell. Part 2 is smoking hot. Yeah, it’s very possible your e-reader will melt! This is a captivating alpha male ménage and British Romance all wrapped into one saucy package. British Temptation Part 3: Entranced Sometimes in life your past comes colliding with the present with such brutal and unrepentant force, it knocks you off of your feet. It destabilizes you to the point where you start questioning everything. That's exactly what happens to Ethan Gordimer on a rainy London afternoon. Once he's able to wrap his head around this unsettling encounter, he has to decide if he's really ready to put the past behind him or if certain relationships are so haunting they keep a firm grip on your heart and soul forever. British Temptation Part 4: Enamored Do good things come in threes? Does it even make sense to fall in love with two men? And if so, what does the future looks like? Those are just some of the questions clouding Delilah Babcock’s mind as she faces the real possibility of having to leave behind the most perfect relationship she's ever had in her entire life. If you're looking for an uneventful ending to this already smoldering hot series, Part 4 isn't it. Just when you think Scarlett can’t add any more twists and surprises to this story… she does...

    The infuriating beauty owed him big-time. So Gavin took great pleasure in making her pretend to be his girlfriend and having her up close and personal. The Sarantos Secret Baby He was as tall and dark as the devil and was her family's hated adversary. But that didn't stop Selene Louvardis from wanting Aris Sarantos with her every breath. Or grabbing her one chance for a forbidden night with him. He was never supposed to learn she'd borne his child. For if Aris did discover the truth, nothing would stop the ruthless billionaire from claiming his own.

    Each title in this series follows a different curvy heroine as she dares to believe in love and passion once more in the arms of an alpha shifter, discovering mystery, love, and most of all, their heart's desire. Reader note: these books contains searing sex (ice cream time-outs are recommended) and adult language (the alphas know what they like and aren't shy about demanding). If this is not the kind of stuff you like to read, skip these books. However, if you like dirty, raunchy sex with ridiculous hot shifters on funny curvy girls, then this is right up your alley. Enjoy! Over 600 pages of stories - together, these books have over 75 five-star reviews on Amazon. Best for ages 13 and up~ DEN AND BREAKFAST When Rachel inherits her grandmother's home in the idyllic village of Honeycomb Falls, she decides to turn it into a gorgeous bed & breakfast. Yet will her plans survive her encounter with the sinfully hot werewolf masquerading as the gardener, or the darker heritage that her grandmother has left her, whom rumor has was a powerful witch? LOOK BEFORE YOU BAKE When Anita wins the Frankly County Bake Off with the help of a mysterious vial of honey, she's determined to take her winnings and open her own sweet little bakery. With a potential investor on the line and her dark past returning to ruin her dreams, she sets off into the wilderness, determined to persuade the honey's guardian to give her more and guarantee her success. Luckily for Anita he's a gorgeous mountain man of a werebear who likes the look of her wicked curves... CATCHING THE CAT BURGLAR When local librarian Joanna learns that a spot is opening in the Honeycomb Falls police force, she leaps at the chance to join. She'll have to ignore the arrival of Chase Xavier, the searingly attractive new head librarian, and focus on catching the cat burglar who has been stealing the town's most prized possessions. With the help of a little talking dog called Groofy, she'll have to track down this thief, and catch him before he has a chance to steal her heart... BETWEEN TWO WOLVES AND A HARD PLACE Kiera's life has come crashing down around her ears. When her boyfriend steals her business and home, she returns to Honeycomb Falls to plan her revenge and start a new glassblowing shop. Yet she hadn't counted on running into Dean and Drake, her childhood shifter best friends - who are now all grown up, totally growly and sinfully hot! Will these two werewolves give this curvy girl the time of day after the way she broke their hearts one golden summer so many years ago? A LION AFTER MY OWN HEART When Boston reporter Myra is assigned to write a profile of the smokin’ hot Alexander Adams, the golden haired mayoral candidate, she promises nothing will stop her from writing the story of her career. Yet she soon starts to suspect that Alexander is a shifter - and the deeper she digs, the more convinced she becomes that he hails from a small, out of the way town called Honeycomb Falls. Soon Myra’s going to discover just how far Alexander is willing to go to keep his secrets - and for the first time, she just might have to choose between her story and her heart. DON'T JUDGE A BEAR BY HIS COVER Saira has convinced dozens of indie bookstores to merge with her father's mega-chain, Universal Books. Yet when she arrives in Honeycomb Falls to do the same with The Bear's Book Cave, this curvy and very professional business woman finds her plans turned head over heels by the sinfully hot bookstore owner...

    Their name alone holds weight and instills fear in the toughest of gangsters. For the last couple of years Thug Inc. and Boss Lady Inc. have been in retirement. They’ve been enjoying the fruits of their labor while their children run the family business. Life’s great minus the drama that’s always seems to find them. There’s a new threat with ties from their past out for vengeance. This threat has the potential to dismantle their entire existence. This time around Thug and Tahari’s marriage is on the line. Tahari has always prided herself on being the wife of the infamous Ka’Jaire “Thug” Kenneth. Being his wife and the mother of their children has been her purpose. Not to mention the reason why she kills anything moving that may be a threat to her family. It’s always been in her nature to be his ride or die. Thug is the heart and soul of the Kenneth Family. His blood, sweat , and tears is why the family is so powerful and well connected. His wife and children mean more to him than anything in this world. His relationship with Tahari is everything to him. However, it’s her alter ego Boss Lady he’s having trouble with. She’s a beast he created and now he can’t handle it. Being Boss Lady is everything to Tahari. After all she’s earned that title out right. She refuses to let him disregard the hard work she’s put in over the years. In this installment of the Thug Saga you’ll be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Deep dark secrets from the past will be revealed that may have a pro founding effect on more than just Thug and Tahari’s relationship. The relationship with their children is on the line as well . While other family members have their own issues that lead to an all out war in the streets and on the home front. Thug Inc. started this saga but Boss Lady Inc. may be the ones to finish.

    

    John Colter ( 1774 – 1813) was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806). Though party to one of the more famous expeditions in history, Colter is best remembered for explorations he made during the winter of 1807–1808, when he became the first known person of European descent to enter the region now known as Yellowstone National Park, and to see the Teton Mountain Range. Colter spent months alone in the wilderness, and is widely considered to be the first mountain man. Contents of this book: •THE FIRST AMERICAN TO ENTER WYOMING—•A MEMBER OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION—•REMAINS IN THE VICINITY OF THE YELLOWSTONE FROM 1806-10•HE TRAPS ALONG THE BIG HORN, BIG WIND RIVER, AND CROSSES THE RANGE TO THE PACIFIC SLOPE IN 1807—•RETURNS BY WAY OF THE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, OF WHICH HE WAS THE DISCOVERER — •His ADVENTURE WITH THE BLACKFEET—•A RACE FOR LIFE—•RELATES HIS STORY TO CAPT. CLARK, BRADBURY AND OTHERS. This book originally published in 1899 has been reformatted for the Kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the reformatting.

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    He has a job he loves, a vivacious, pregnant wife, a young son and a beautiful home in Evergreen, Colorado. Bruce's life is rewarding, full, and his position is seemingly secure. Suddenly, an accident in Reno, Nevada, threatens to snatch away everything he cherishes: his family and his career. Bruce was in command of the ill-fated flight, and the airline and FAA blame him for the catastrophe.Bruce soon finds himself fighting against powerful enemies: the airline's bosses, the government, his wife's wealthy mother, and other unseen but dangerous adversaries. Just when Bruce's situation seems hopeless, help arrives from several sources: David Goldstein, an investigative reporter, reveals that there is much more to the accident than meets the eye. Mike Barrow, a retired Marine colonel and close friend of Bruce's, joins the investigation only to find himself thrust into the corporate intrigue at the highest level. Ava O'Kane, a thirty-eight-year-old executive within the circle of power at the airline, makes a shocking discovery of corruption within the organization and she has to choose between evil and good, love and money.Finally, pushed to the limit, Bruce takes control of his predicament in an unprecedented and decisively violent, though legal manner. It's the only way he can stop the conspiracy. In the process of saving himself, his career and his company, can an airline captain get away with murder?

    Start with SWITCHED AT MARRIAGE EPISODES 1 & 2. Should a fake bride have in-law problems? Justin's mom is desperate to protect him from who she thinks is a predatory, gold digging wife, namely me. And my parents aren't making the situation any better.Can my marriage of convenience survive the in-laws? Scroll up and grab your copy today!

    Depression and drinking has her making some choices that will ruin relationships and friendships forever. Alexis is too blinded by heartbreak to even pay attention to her self-destructive behavior. She has tunnel vision, and all she cares about is being back with the man that she’s loved for the past four years. Nothing else matters, and the choices that she makes will ultimately alter her life forever. 
 Resentment and anger have Seven more than sure that he will never be with Alexis again. He’s focused on building with Tamara and doing everything in his power to make sure that she doesn’t feel threatened by the history that he shared with Alexis. Just when he thinks he’s succeeded at convincing her that he’s all about her, a tragic accident has him subconsciously asking for the one person that he vowed was dead to him. 
 Fetty and Infinitie are trying hard to build a relationship. The two have fallen hard for each other, but they’re both rough around the edges. Infinitie has to learn that some of the things that she does when she’s angry are not okay, and Fetty is constantly learning that the women from his past aren’t who he thought they were and the newfound skeletons that keep falling out of closets are anything but good for his relationship. 
Janai has been hurt and betrayed so much that her heart has grown cold, or so she thought. Pushing Yante away becomes natural for her to do, until she realizes that maybe she likes him more than she initially thought, but is it too late? Could it be that the man that once begged for her time and attention is tired of her bipolar ways and has moved on? The drama in this action packed sequel focuses on ending old relationships and building new ones.

    Styles', Cold as Ice - Pepper Thomas is a straight A student living in a rough part of Southeast Washington DC, who manages to stay away from drugs, violence and crime. That is, until next-door neighbor and drug dealer Ice's home is robbed. With newfound evidence that can be held for ransom, can Pepper be as Cold as Ice?

    This time however, their father Kelley is seriously ill. Bart survives Afghanistan but has PTSD and is depressed. Hi mother Mitzi tries to cheer him up but she is trying to cope with Kelley’s illness. Meanwhile, the other Quinn children have their own adult problems and challenges. Their mother Margaret is retiring and hopes to recover the time spent away from her children. Bittersweet and explosive feelings come to the fore as each of the Quinns have emotional encounters with each other.Winter Solstice, the fourth book in the Winter series by New York Times bestseller Elin Hilderbrand, is much anticipated.A Brief Look Inside:EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.These questions can be used to...Create Hours of Conversation:• Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups• Foster a deeper understanding of the book• Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately• Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen beforeDisclaimer: This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource meant to supplement the original book. If you have not yet read the original book, we encourage doing before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters.