When a Sudanese refugee is killed in a bizarre ritual murder in Portland, Maine, reporter Daniel "Diggs" Diggins attempts to revive his flagging career by investigating the crime. The story becomes personal when a young African girl Diggs has befriended is targeted by the killer, and Diggs himself falls victim to a curse that brings to terrifying light the ghosts of his own past. Working with young protege Erin Solomon, soon the duo find themselves immersed in a world of dark secrets, crooked politicians, and black magic. A serpentine psychological thriller with elements of mystery and romance, this page turner by the author of the bestselling Erin Solomon Mysteries will have you on the edge of your seat until the final stunning twist.

    Anika finds the strength to leave Reynard for good and move on with Jaxson, but she has a hard time trusting again, and Jaxson’s soon to be ex-wife, Michelle, doesn’t make it any easier for her. Will Anika learn to trust again, or will she become a bitter woman and push Jaxson away? Mia gets a taste of real love with Morris, but her fleshly desires keep her from experiencing a true commitment with the man who is best for her. Mia has to choose between love and lust. Is she really ready to be the main chick, or will she forever be content as the side chick? Legacy has issues with Kenny’s future baby momma and finds out a secret that Tanya and Kenny have been hiding. Tanya’s pregnancy has put Legacy’s happily-ever-after on pause, and she has to decide if she will ride it out with Kenny or move on with her life. Is this the last straw for Legacy, or will she find it in herself to forgive Kenny again? More drama, more lies and even more deceit consume their lives. Will this trio ever get it together, or will their future be a repeat of their past?

    Because of his lifestyle, Rafiq Harris is pegged as a womanizer. In the eyes of the media, he is the reigning champ of scandal. But, behind closed doors, he's far from the dog that he is made out to be. With so many women chasing him, he only has eyes for one special lady. However, getting the prize isn't as easy as he expected. Soraya Jones isn't impressed by his money and fame, so Rafiq has to step outside of his box to bag his queen. However, it's not so simple when he has a host of women all chasing after the same thing… his money and his heart. Deanna has been down for Rafiq since they were in high school. She knew what she was getting herself into with him from the start, but, she felt she was entitled to his heart once he was ready to settle down. However, Rafiq doesn't see it that way. Kendra was hired as his publicist, but, she finds out the hard way why you can't mix business with pleasure. Brandi is what you call the bitter baby mama from hell. She hasn't gotten over the fact that Rafiq have moved on and now he only wants to do right by his daughter without the drama. However, if she can't have him, no one else can. Last, you have Soraya, the one that got away. Thanks to his mother, Vanessa, after their one night of pleasure, he didn't see her again until years later and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make her his queen. How will Rafiq handle all the drama coming his way with the women in his life? Came Along Way is a classic tale, filled with drama, love, and deceit. It's sure to heat up your kindles and leave you thirsty for more. One-click your copy and get in on the drama!

    When Brevin finds out the truth about his beloved fiancé and his hit man Teflon, he crosses a line that should never be crossed, forcing Teflon to forego all of his waiting game plans and go rogue. Will Teflon and Tatiana finally get their happy ending? Or will Brevin succeed in keeping Tatiana from ever finding and experiencing a true love?

    The past he left behind has come back full circle in the form of his younger brothers. Trying to get his life back, opportunities start to knock, and the love nest starts to rock. Everything is all good until he learns that some things are better left dead. Being the king of the streets isn’t easy, but Jarvis ‘Juno’ Longino makes it look effortless. Picking up what his brother left behind was the only way to feed his family. While he feeds the streets & his family, his heart is left starving. Finding someone who feeds his soul isn’t easy because ain’t no love in these streets for a boss. Lavell ‘Lux’ Logino is the baby of the crew. Lux is the wild child and the uncensored version of his brothers. Not the one to follow the leader, he’s all about making a legacy of his own. He plays God to his soldiers and doesn’t think twice. Jacksonville’s most wanted men learn to tolerate one another after being separated for so long. Being broken isn’t something these men will admit to. But for every broken man is a woman willing to be his strength. proving that it’s nothing to soften a gangsta’s heart.

    This is the original text with the addition of personal stories from both the 1st and 2nd editions. NEW LINKED TABLE OF CONTENTS ADDED FOR GROUP MEETING USE.Also included: A current study guide of notes from the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Writers write, painters paint, musicians are in the studio. All artists are up at 3AM. Lovers are up as well; because 3AM is the hour at which all guards are let down; when we're at our purest. If you want to get to someone's soul, get them to talk at 3AM... Symphony Stewart is a beautiful girl with a far from beautiful past that she's trying to run away from, but you know what they say about running away from your past, 'it doesn't work because wherever you go, you take yourself with you'; and that's exactly what Symphony does. She takes her problems from Dallas with her to Houston, and without paying any attention, she collides into Kenyatta Kumar, a reckless talking, rude boy from Homestead with a horrid past all his own, a swag all his own, a cocky demeanor all his own; one that makes him see women for what they are, fuck buddies, that is until he meets the gray tornado eyed mean ass that is Symphony. It's their identical souls that push them together and pull them apart in this complicated love story. Is there such a thing as a happily-ever-after for people like them? Can they move past the pain of their pasts for a better future? Maybe. Ask them at 3:AM.

    I’ve done everything to survive. I’ve been running for so long... but no more. It’s time to stand up and fight. I will fight for my life. I will fight for the love and the passion that Charles has awaken. I won’t let them take that away from me. Charles.... From the moment I saw Samantha, I felt a connection. I knew that I was going to have to make her mine. Now, I won’t let anyone take her away from me. Doesn’t matter who I have to battle. Even if it’s Samantha herself, or a ghost waiting in the shadows, I'm NEVER letting go!

    When Greg's abuse damn near kills Jade her sisters Corrina and Telissa step in and remove her from the home. As Jade deals with her hurtful past and her current abusive relationship she is introduced to a new way of life and new friends. She seems to adjust well to her new environment, but when the past starts to reel its ugly head Jade fights to stand her ground. Will she follow her heart and move forward or will she be snatched back into the depths of hell!

    But, being a woman in a male-dominated field, there was no room for 808s and heartbreak, so Dej shook that hurt off and continued to work to be one of the best on-air sports broadcasters that Oakland has ever seen. Meet Saieed Bishop, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, with his mother and older brother, Semaj. Since he was able to hold a ball, Saieed had dreams of being in the NBA. And now, at twenty-six, he’s finally living out his dreams, and feels like he has everything he could ever want, until he meets Dej. Something about the dark chocolate beauty pulls him in, and he works overtime to make sure her heart didn’t turn to ice. Dealing with an overprotective mother, and a schedule that doesn’t leave much time for love, can Dej and Saieed overcome these obstacles as a couple, or is the scale tipped too far against them?

    You try to avoid it at all costs. For six people, they will learn that love may be attainable and it may be like nothing you've never felt before. Buddah lived by the motto, "Fuck 'em and leave 'em in the dust. He caught himself slipping five years ago and it left his heart and trust broken, indefinitely. For a while he thought this, but soon when he encounters Massika, it will have him wondering if he could love again. Massika's heart was not in it to be in love. All she was focused on was her career, friends, and family. When she encounters the very rude and handsome, Buddah, things will change. Will she embrace that love could be in the air or ignore all of the signs? Adreena has lived a tragic life since she was younger. With love, it has always been a miss. When she feels like love has finally reached her in the form of Banks, she will have to do some serious soul searching. Will she be able to see true love or will she let the problems in her life blind her to the possibilities? Banks was a heartbroken soul who finally found the one in Adreena. Will the many tests that come in his way stop his quest for love or will he overcome the obstacles in his path? Mona was never one looking for the love of a man to make her feel better. She was scared to put herself out there because she didn't want to experience heartbreak. When Bailey comes along, she doesn't know what to do with herself. What would she do when he comes along and tries to show her the love that she deserves. Will she run away or actually realize that love is the thing that she had been running from the whole time? Follow these twenty-somethings as they go through many hurdles and obstacles as they experience love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Will they find love or will they forever be alone? Find out in this gripping story of love, sex, drama, and violence.

    Dating is a minefield, and the assholes in her special forces unit have put her off men for life.Assassin Nate Wood has two goals—kill drug lord Miguel Lozano and get the hell out of Mexico. He has a company to run as well as a house to finish renovating, and women are a distraction he doesn’t need right now.Too bad a puppy messes up all of their plans.Picky the ponySarah’s life has been a series of bad decisions, from dating an idiot to winning a dilapidated cottage in an online property auction. Then there’s Picky, the skinny pony she bought on impulse. So why did she think it would be a good idea to go riding on Dartmoor at dusk?Houdini the hamsterSchoolteacher Cara has Christmas all planned out. She’ll clear up the mess left by twenty-three eight-year-olds at their end-of-term party, cook dinner for one, then settle in for a TV marathon. But a tiny hamster has other ideas…For the Love of Animals is a collection of three romance stories showing how animals can bring people together. All proceeds from this book will be donated to Janet’s Wadi, an animal sanctuary in Dahab, Egypt.

    Liliana is a beautiful and educated young Jewish woman. She marries Henry and becomes a mother to Rebecca. She has a full life ahead of her in Poland, or so it seems. The time period is the beginning of World War II, when the Germans invade Poland. To protect her, Liliana and Henry entrust Rebecca to their Christian friends. Shortly thereafter, Henry is among those taken to the concentration camp. Time passes, and Liliana knows little about the fate of her husband or daughter. To survive, Liliana (now known as Helena) assumes the identity of a Polish aristocrat and ends up working for a German officer named Robert. In a twist of fate, Robert and Helena fall in love with each other and get married. Unknown to Liliana, Henry survives and reunites with their daughter Rebecca. He finds a way to communicate with Liliana, only to find out that she started a new life. Liliana has yet to reveal her true identity to her German husband. Filled with guilt and longing for Rebecca, she thinks of putting an end to all of the lies. Will Liliana finally overcome her fears and reunite with her daughter? Parallel Lives is based on a true story. It brings the reader on a captivating journey of the "parallel lives" of a family who was separated by war. The journey takes the reader though a myriad of human emotions, including: love, jealousy, fear, despair, and freedom.

    But she is also someone's daughter. A someone that Alika has absolutely no connection to. Enter Davina Bianchi. Having abandoned Alika as an infant, Davina has been desperately seeking out the daughter she walked away from. Alika, on the other hand, has no desire to enter a relationship with this woman from her past. In fact, Alika has made it perfectly clear that she already has a family and that she has on room for any more. But Davina is not giving up. She plans to do whatever she can to get just a moment to speak her peace. Unfortunately, for Davina, she's never met Rush. She doesn't know that Rush does whatever he needs to do to protect his family. This time is no different. Davina better watch out. Especially, when it's revealed that her intentions for Alika, aren't as pure as she's made them out to be. Get ready for this rollercoaster ride of both highs and lows that will finish out the Rapture series. There will be a few new characters introduced, but this will always be Rush & Alika's story, so expect to see plenty of the couple as they weave through the thick webs that await them.

    Even though, he's book smart, he can't seem to leave the streets alone. He's his dad's protégé, and perhaps better than him. Ja’Keem met Camilla Jones their freshman year at UBR. From that fateful day, they’ve been inseparable. He can't seem to leave her alone, either, but that doesn't mean he's ready to be tied down. Ja’Keem refuses to put a title on what he and Camilla have, because he’s enjoying the college lifestyle, as well as the streets. He has the best of both worlds, and doesn’t see a reason to change. Camilla is no lame, though. She knows her worth, and demands her respect. However, when it’s all said and done, will Camilla be able to say “that’s all me” without looking stupid?