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She Used To Be The Sweetest Girl
BriAnn Danae - 2018
Besides the disappearing act of her ex, she had succumbed to the effects of a fatal car accident that left her father lifeless and her mother immobile. Placing her dreams of college and becoming a renowned accountant on the back burner, Brix was forced to up her grind in order to aid both she and her mother’s necessities. A handsome and charismatic, Shemel “Young Mel” Wright, stumbles across the beautiful Brix and is taken aback. Just as he’s impressed with her hustle and swift tongue, she is intrigued by his appearance and catchy lyrics. Like a fresh fire set ablaze, the young couple captures one another’s heart simultaneously. Just as always, the affairs begin kosher. However, Mel finds himself at a crossroad. The pressure of leaving the game behind to pursue his career as a rapper weighs heavy on his shoulders. Mel soon comes to the conclusion that the decision isn’t as easy as supplying a few bricks or jotting the lyrics to his next hit. Along with his family, he is under the scrutiny of his girl, Brix. Once soft-spoken, the now fierce young woman isn’t up for the heartbreak that his evolving rap career will bring. In She Used to Be The Sweetest Girl, discover if Brix is able to grow a tougher layer of skin and stick by her man as he makes the most crucial decision of his life; or will Mel’s addiction to the fast life cause the pretentious relationship to crash and burn before a decision is even made?
The Adventure of Tom Sawyer
Subhojit Sanyal
He runsaway to an uninhabited island, falls in love, digs up treasureand saves an innocent man. Mark Twain’s timeless story of TomSawyer will take you through a journey of evolving friendships,budding romance and thrilling adventures.
Waiting for You
Jasmine Stevens - 2019
Now, she's back in town to renovate her old family home, which will feature in the magazine where she's employed as a journalist. Making the rundown house sellable, will allow Charlotte to sever all ties with her tragic past and finally move forwardwith her life. That is until the one person she'd spent all these years trying to forget is contracted by her magazines editor to help her complete the job.Will Beckett's no longer the twelve year old kid who used to play practical jokes on her, tease her and make her belly laugh. Now he's a ruggedly handsome, sweet talking, successful builder. Despite Will's wholesome country charm and sexy smile, that makes Charlotte’s heart skip a beat, she's determined to concentrate on the job at hand and protect her heart at all costs.Will never thought he woud see his best friend again, but now she's back, as stubborn and strong-willed as ever. Her return reminds him all over again of everything she lost because of him, and he desperately wants her forgiveness. As they reacquaint with each other Will becomes just as determined to reunite their friendship as he's set to win her heart.Can Will break through Charlotte's wall of defence or will his heart be broken again?
Love Over All: Love, The Series Prequel
Aubreé Pynn - 2020
Six college friends are together again in Oakland for a weekend of fun. Wren and Roman are facing issues in their unestablished relationship. Wren wants nothing more than for Roman to step up and follow through with everything he says he's going to do. His inconsistency is pushing her further and further to the edge. She's holding on by a thread and praying that he comes to his senses before she has to cut it. Nadia and Kwame are more enemies than friends, however, they've made an agreement to be as cordial as possible when in group settings. Kwame is a self-crowned ladies man and is never in short supply. This trip to Oakland is more than fun for Nadia. Her first time home in seven years is laced with memories of a painful adolescence. The return home only means she has to face her assailants head on. Brielle and Julian are in the valley of their marriage. While Brielle is busy being every woman, Julian is hiding a secret from her and everyone surrounding them. His comfort with the situation is alarming to everyone. With the news breaking of Julian's betrayal, everyone is questioning their relationships. There's a pull happening throughout the crew. Relationships will be broken, and bonds will be torn. Will they be able to repair the nucleus of who they are? Find out in Love Over All, a prelude to "Love, The Series."This is an introduction.
I Am the Moon: A Book About the Moon for Kids
Rebecca McDonald - 2018
I Am the Moon also takes preschool and kindergarten level children on an imaginary visit to the Moon, describing what an astronaut uses to land and explore the Moon's surface. Images are big and bright for kids ages 3-5.
The Splitting Earth
Ryan Zavis - 2018
There is only one rule: the temple must be made of materials only from the earth, nothing else.That won’t be a problem. Not for him. Because Rok isn’t a normal little boy. No, not at all. He is a demigod: a quarter of the blood in his veins is the blood of the gods. His heritage grants him power over the earth and its many elements—over stone and soil and the deep, dark, hidden ores. Just like his three siblings, Rok has a unique magical power.However, it isn’t all meditation and peace in Zuuland. Unknown to Rok and his family, his father’s vengeful brother Labec lurks in the shadows with his two children, Coltin and Menga. Uncle Labec is consumed by the desire to steal the greatest treasure of Rok’s father, King Nyark: the ZUKOPAL, a mysterious and powerful opal ring that shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.But it isn’t just power Uncle Labec seeks. His motivations run far deeper. Labec is the yin to King Nyark’s yang. He seeks a balancing of light and dark, and even more—revenge for past wrongs. Will Rok and his siblings be able to bring peace between their father and uncle? Or will the Zukopal drive them even further apart?
Group Session, Part 1 (Teach Me)
Summer Olsen - 2013
26,000 words I thought I might die from the pleasure. A year ago, Lucy Montgomery walked into the classroom of sexy, quietly domineering literature professor Ryan Sherwood, and her whole world changed. He opened her eyes to the darker side of her desires. Together, they’ve continued to explore not only Lucy’s intimate secrets, but the depth of their emotional connection. Everything felt so good it had almost become painful. More than painful. Exquisitely, agonizingly pleasurable. Lucy’s relationship with Ryan is stronger than ever. The Dean of the English Department herself wants to help her get her degree. And she’s got an offer for a dream job after graduation. Now, she’s taking Professor Sherwood’s advanced course, both in literature and lust. But after a few stumbling steps into the fetish community, including fainting on her first visit to an exclusive sex club, and weathering a visit from her parents, Lucy begins to question her choices. Are her feelings for Ryan strong enough to withstand her doubts? Can she handle embracing her deepest desires without shame? Or will their relationship wither beneath the weight of uncertainty and scorn? Group Session contains elements of BDSM including spanking, anal sex and voyeurism.
Diary of a Minecraft Polar Bear: An Unofficial Minecraft Book (Minecraft Diary Books and Wimpy Zombie Tales For Kids 45)
Books Kid - 2017
What kind of mischief will he get into? Will the emotions he has from the disappearance of his son be too much for him to bear? This diary book is a great read or gift for a Minecraft lover of any age! *** Read It FREE With Kindle Unlimited Or Prime Membership *** Don't have kindle? No worries! Read it on your PC, Mac, Tablet Or Smartphone! *** Download Your Copy Or Read It FREE With Kindle Unlimited Or Prime Membership ***
Hit and Run
Maria Frankland - 2021
Fighting to keep her life on track, her world is blown apart by some dreadful news one sunny June afternoon.Fiona’s insular life becomes lonelier as she gets to know her husband more after his death than when he was alive.Who can she believe? And who will believe her?A story that shows the darkness which exists within families, and the damage that people can do to each other.
Bow Down, Shadrach
Joy Cowley - 1992
When Hannah discovers that Shadrach has been sold to a dog food factory, she decides to mount a heroic rescue and enlist the help of her two younger brothers.From the beginning, their plans go seriously wrong. By the time they've argued with the repulsive Wuff Stuff man, hidden Shadrach in a church and in a caravan, and floated him on a mussel barge, they're in desperate need of rescuing themselves.
Children's books: The Magic of words! By Joshua McManus: (Fun, Rhyming Bedtime Story/Picture Book About the magic of words!, for Beginner Readers, Ages 3-5) (giggletastic stories 5)
Joshua McManus - 2018
Think of every single word, Every word you’ve heard. Every single word you say, Has a secret magic way! Like words can be kind, With love and some care. Or truly amaze, And capture your stare! So why not dive into this funny rhyming picture book to uncover everything words can do! This is a lovely fully illustrated picture book for children with heaps of humour that guides your through with exciting rhyme! And discover the true magic a word can do to others!
The Penguin Way
Scott Gordon - 2012
You have what it takes. It's within you, as long as you believe in yourself and don't give up.That is the penguin way. Leave your doubts at the door. You shall succeed!This picture book is intended for children 3-6, but adults will also get a kick out of it!
Hall-O-Ween!
Tia Perkin - 2018
"Hall-O-Ween!" is a spooky little rhyming book about all the sweet bites and fun frights on Halloween day and night.
The Lump of Coal
Lemony Snicket - 2008
This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around.Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.