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FAM: Rolling in a London Girl Gang
Chyna Chyna - 2011
When I was thirteen years old I became part of a girl gang. This is my story. Chyna was born in the middle of gangland UK. From a young age she saw people all around her in gangs. They had the status, the ghetto-fabulous look and the money. So when girls from a rival school started picking on Chyna and her friends, they decided to take control of their lives and form their own gang. They called it Nothing 2 Lose. Soon Chyna was caught up in a world of tiefing phones, shoplifting and shanks. She rolled tight with her fam. The risk of arrest and beatings was always present, but so were the rewards: fast p's, bare liquor and draw, and the thrill of being above the law. Then boys came into their lives, and Chyna and her friends were attracted to some of gangland's most notorious boys. Now Chyna and found herself in a very glamorous world with VIP tables at the most exclusive clubs, big p's lavished on bling and champagne. She was living the highlife as the girlfriend of one of London's most feared gangstas. The deeper she got into this world, the more she discovered the dark side. The guns, the vicious drug dealers, the constant threat of prison: Chyna knew she had to find a way out. But it would take a devastating tragedy - one that ripped apart her world- before Chyna found the courage to leave gangland behind once and for all.
Minecraft Galaxy Wars Book 1: Rise of the Star Defenders (An Unofficial Minecraft Book)
Herobrine Books - 2015
They have gained control of many planets across the solar system and developed vehicles and deadly weapons – none more devastating than the Death Cube that has the ability to destroy anything in its path. The only hope for the universe lies with the Star Defenders – an elite group of kids who plan to restore peace to the galaxy…no matter the cost! Will they be able to save the Minecraft universe from the clutches of the evil that surrounds it? Jump Into The Adventure and Find Out! Get Your Copy Today!
The Other Side of Hell: Book One
Les Macdonald - 2017
The Hell Hath No Fury series focuses on murders committed by women while this new series tackles male murderers. The Other Side of Hell: Book One features 19 new true crime stories including more than 100 photos which appear at the end of each chapter. The book also includes a bonus chapter which is pulled from Hell Hath No Fury 7: Around the World.
Bye Bye Love
Patricia Burns - 2009
In one day, she loses her Mum and her home as well. Now she and her father are adrift in Southend, moving from one grimy rented room to the next – the only happiness for Scarlett is her innocent romance with local boy Tom. Scarlett’s once-loving Dad can’t hold down a job – or keep off the drink. Scarlett must leave school to work in a factory, just as Tom heads off to do national service. With Tom away, Scarlett’s life is bleak, with the only highlight being the dance hall on a Saturday night. There Scarlett forgets her troubles with the lead singer of a rock ,n’ roll band – with disastrous consequences… Praise for Patricia Burns “The characters spring to life and simply walk off the page. ” Sally WorboyesOther books by Patricia BurnsWe'll Meet AgainFollow Your Dream
Retribution
James Barrington - 2016
But this is no ordinary assassination. Who is the third killer? Why was there no threat warning? And why did the killers kidnap one of the bodyguards, a former SAS soldier? Paul Richter is sent on the case. Before long he is in a deadly game of cat and mouse, wounded and chased through the English countryside. Richter will have to rely on all his combat skills and luck to avoid retribution…A standalone novella in the Paul Richter series, Retribution shows James Barrington at his best: fast, action-packed and giving absolutely no quarter. Watch out for more Agent Paul Richter thrillers 1. Manhunt2. Overkill3. Pandemic4. Foxbat5. Timebomb6. PaybackComing in 2017: the next full length Paul Richter thriller.
To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter Compilation
Jordan Krane - 2016
The novel was so successful that it had earned him a Pulitzer Prize back in 1961. The story of the novel revolves around historical background of American society in the middle of 20th century, prior to the African-American Civil Rights Movement, which was largely led by racism and the cruel regime of white people towards the colored minority. Main character of the novel is a woman nicknamed Scout and her family that, unlike many other white families from that time, raise their voices against the justice system which proclaims racism against African-American people. Read more....
Black Diamond
Havana Adams - 2014
The PRETTY one. And the OTHER one…
Abandoned at birth, identical twin baby girls lie side by side in an orphanage cot.
Until the arrival of Hollywood film star Scarlet Wilde, desperate to adopt a baby. Chubby beautiful Lola is the chosen one. Sickly, weak Grace is left all alone
One pastor’s daughter
Rescued from the orphanage by a violent pastor, the sense of abandonment haunts Grace still. She knows there’s not one person in the world she can ever rely on.
One Hollywood wild-child
From her tangled and publically played out love life, to her first arrest, Lola Wilde has lived in the spotlight as long as she can remember. And the paparazzi know, and care, more about her than her washed-up starlet of a mother…
Two strangers, both unwanted and unloved.
Two worlds is about to collide. Two sisters about to discover dark secrets and unlock their destiny
A Gangsta and His Queen
E. Shanie - 2019
Since he was young and getting it, the reckless life seemed like the right life to live. Until one night everything changed, and he became responsible for not one four year old, but two. Lost in the world of parenting he meets the beautiful Puma. Trying to bounce back from the tragedy that struck her back in Jersey, Puma moves to a new state with hopes of rebuilding her life. With the help of her sister, Jag, Puma gets a job offer at a daycare. Being able to work in her profession is a dream come true for Puma, but her boss isn’t someone she’s too fond of. Jag, on the other hand, is ready to take the job with no questions asked. She’s always lived her life doing what was best for her, and this was no different. Moving to the beat of her own drum she leaves men from all over wanting more when commitment isn’t really her thing. When she meets Tex, she tries to run her normal game, but he’s not having that. They find themselves in the heat of passion until they both realize that so much more could come out of their union. When a princess kisses a frog, the frog turns into a prince, and they live happily ever after. However, when a queen kisses a gangsta, something magical happens. Dive into this standalone & experience the magic that comes from A Gangsta & His Queen.
Champion of Rome: A Tale of the Ancient Republic
Ken Farmer - 2018
A young Patrician, having fled from the wrath of a king, returns to find his city in the turmoil of war and now ruled with a regime of some strangeness.
HOW CAN YOU JUDGE ME 2
Robert Cost - 2015
Luck has begun to shine in her favor and Tanisha Jordan has finally found love!Although Marcus happens to be everything Tanisha could want in a man, unfortunately Tanisha is living a lie. A lie she is willing to protect BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY! She would've loved to have told Marcus the truth, but she knew he would never understand. Whether he would place judgement on her like the inmates of Hampton Roads Regional Jail, Or feel sorry for her like her so called friend Crystal... Both of those thoughts were a chance Tanisha wasn't willing to take. Therefore it was only right of her to lie.Now that Tanisha finally found love... That deep desire which fuels her soul... Something her heart been yearning for her entire life... You will see there are no limitations to her madness and exactly how far she's willing to go to cover up her lies in the name of love!
The Forgotten Song: A feel-good summer escape to Greece
Richard Clark - 2021
The Money That Never Was
David Luddington - 2011
After a long career spent rescuing prisoners from the KGB or helping defectors across the Berlin Wall the world has changed. The Wall has gone and no longer is there a need for a Russian speaking, ice-cold killer. The bad guys now all speak Arabic and state secrets are transmitted via satellite using blowfish algorithms impenetrable to anybody over the age of twelve. Counting down the days to his retirement by babysitting drunken visiting politicos he is seconded by MI6 for one last case. £250,000,000 of government money destined as a payoff for the dictator of a strategic African nation goes missing on its way to a remote Cornish airfield. Tremayne is dispatched to retrieve the money and nothing is going to stand in his way. Armed with an IQ of 165 and a bewildering array of weaponry and gadgets he is not about to be outmanoeuvred by the inhabitants of a small Cornish fishing village. Or is he? The Money That Never Was is a hilarious new novel by the author of the best selling "Return of The Hippy". Combining the innocent humour of the old Ealing Comedies with themes of alienation and belonging David Luddington manages to weave an engaging tale of one man's personal struggle with a world gone mad. It just happens that the man who is struggling is a trained MI6 agent, ruthless and efficient and the world with which is is struggling consists of fish & chips, cider and fudge. Not to mention the bungling Barry Penwrith desperate to hang on to his windfall.
23 Book Mega Boxset Complete Series
Katie Wyatt - 2019
Included in is amazing set are our number-one best sellers by Katie Wyatt and Kat Carson This box set brings together 23 book 5 complete series favorites by our popular authors and brings them to you at an incredible bargain price.Included books are:
1.Orphans of Albany Series
Book 1 An Uncertain BeginningBook 2 The Way to His HeartBook 3 A Delicate TouchBook 4 HomespunBook 5 A Musical InterludeBook 6 Song of The HeartBook 7 Twice as NiceBook 8 Sweet EpiphanyBook 9 A Startling Turn of Event
2.Emma Jackson's Western Frontier Love Complete Series
Book 1 SacrificeBook 2 ChosenBook 3 DivergenceBook 4 Truth3.Oregon Trail Complete SeriesBook 1 The Reluctant BrideBook 2 The Step ChildrenBook 3 Torn HeartBook 4 The Road Home4.Love of A Child SeriesBook 1 Hope in LoveBook 2 Love Never FailsBook 3 Love is KindBook 4 Love is Patient5.Nuns and Cowboys SeriesBook 1 Sister MaryBook 2 Sister MaryBook 3 Sister Mary
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