Jodi Picoult tackles issues of race and privilege in this ebook original short story, a prequel to her upcoming novel *Small Great Things*. In “Shine,” the master storyteller and #1 New York Times bestselling author of *Leaving Time* and *My Sister’s Keeper* introduces readers to the unforgettable Ruth Brooks.
Today is Ruth’s first day of third grade at Dalton. The prestigious institution on New York’s Upper East Side couldn’t be more different from her old school in Harlem. Despite being the smartest girl in her grade, Ruth suspects that her classmates and teachers only see her dark skin. She also notices that Christina, the daughter of her mother’s employer, treats Ruth very differently when they’re hanging out with the popular girls rather than playing together. Ruth must navigate between two worlds, never losing sight of the dreams she has for herself—in hopes that someday, someone will see her for who she really is.
Includes a preview of Jodi Picoult’s highly anticipated new novel, *Small Great Things*!** Views: 458
Twenty Four WeeksEpisode 14 - "Twenty Five"Judd and Quinn visit their families… The Uptons have Judd and Quinn talk about their sex lives… Quinn has an unexpected reaction to an injury Judd receives…“Are you blaming your infidelity on my mother?” Paul asks her, his face going red. “That’s not what I’m saying.”“Then what are you saying, dear?” my mother asks. She’s calm, her voice steady...Twenty Four WeeksEpisode 14 - "Twenty Five"Judd and Quinn visit their families… The Uptons have Judd and Quinn talk about their sex lives… Quinn has an unexpected reaction to an injury Judd receives…“Are you blaming your infidelity on my mother?” Paul asks her, his face going red. “That’s not what I’m saying.”“Then what are you saying, dear?” my mother asks. She’s calm, her voice steady, but her eyes are hard.Still reeling from the shock of discovering his wife's infidelity, Judd Altman learns that he has lost his father and will be one himself. His soon to be ex-wife, Quinn, is pregnant with his child.After almost losing the baby, Wade (Judd's old boss and Quinn's lover) realizes the truth about himself and his relationship with Quinn and leaves her. Judd, in the face of Quinn's situation, forgives her, but cannot reconcile their marriage.With nothing but a stolen Porsche, Judd drives to Maine with limitless possibilities. A man with nothing has nothing to lose, and a man with nothing to lose can do anything.Twenty Four Weeks begins with Judd's time of reflection in Maine and his eventual decision to return to New York City, to take back the life that has been so cruelly taken from him. Sometimes humorous, this bitter-sweet tale is full of hope, love and forgiveness.With characters and back story based on the novel "This is Where I Leave You" by Jonathan Tropper, Twenty Four Weeks is set after the events of the movie of the same name. Views: 458
Zyan Star, an eternally damned soul thief, must work with the forces of Heaven to bring down the supernatural being responsible for the loss of her soul.When offered a job on the Holy Representative’s special security team, bounty hunter Zyan Star couldn’t be less interested – until she finds out it’s her most hated of exes that they’re trying to track down. He broke her heart and dumped her, which in turn led to the loss of her soul at the hands of an immortal soul thief. Now she too exists on a diet of souls, with the occasional martini thrown in for good measure, and she’s had over two hundred years to fantasize about revenge. She just didn’t quite imagine it playing out alongside the emissaries of Heaven.Working with Eli, the uptight angel that heads up the HR’s security, is just about as much fun as Zy expects. He of course wants her vampire ex brought to justice through legal avenues, which is very inconvenient and incredibly boring. As she dives into the case, however, she realizes there’s more at stake than her plot for payback. Like, the free will of mankind, and preventing the minions of hell from taking over the sovereign dimensions. This job is going to push her to the limits of her abilities, and there’s just a slight problem with that: the powers she’s suppressed for centuries after losing control of them are exactly the powers she’s going to need to save the HR, end her millennia-old ex and stop Lucifer’s little plot to join the party and invade Earth. Savior of humanity? Not so much. Or so she thought. Views: 458
When twenty-four-year-old Honor Daviot returns to the States after her latest tour overseas as an army medic, she's ready to settle down with her fiancé, and open her own pediatric practice. A nice, quiet life, away from violence and war.
But fate intervenes when she crashes her car...and wakes up to find a handsome stranger watching her. His name is Gracen Lightwood, and he is unlike any man she's ever met before. Hot and sexy and…too bad he’s also delusional. Not only is he wearing clothes that look like something out of a museum, he insists that the year is 1775.
You don’t wanna miss Fire and Honor (The Lightwood Affair) – A steamy romance, unlike anything M. S. Parker has written before. Views: 458
Jasper Andrews is in over her head. God and the Devil have disappeared from Earth, leaving humanity without hope. Il Separatio, the Entity of Neutrality, tries to restore peace through the intervention of its children, the Order of Vespers. They are tasked with maintaining the balance between light and dark, ensuring that no faction becomes too powerful. They think Jasper is the key to harnessing the power of Il Separatio, protecting the Vespers and maintaining the balance.
The Vespers Chronicles follows the adventures of Jasper Andrews and her initiation into a paranormal world of beings called The Order of Vespers.
**About the Author
Elyse Reyes grew up in the Bronx, NYC, lived in Los Angeles and now resides in south Florida. She believes life is about having experiences that will make great stories. Twist her arm hard enough and she'll try just about anything once. As a writer, Elyse is obsessed with pithy dialogue and dry humor. She dabbles in different genres including: new adult, paranormal, urban fantasy, science fiction, bizarre, and non-fiction. Her major influences are diverse. Kevin Smith, Jon Stewart, Chris Hardwick, Jim Butcher, Karen Marie Moning, Christopher Moore, Brent Weeks, and Chuck Wendig are current favorites. Elyse loves chatting with her readers, so once you finish one of her novels, please leave a review, follow her on Twitter and Facebook, and drop her a line. Views: 458
To solve a high-profile abduction, one former-police officer must confront a dark past.To solve a high-profile abduction, one former-police officer must confront a dark past. A child’s abduction leads to a frightening pattern within a South Florida town where nothing is as it seems. Amidst the vast wetlands, suburban sprawl, and tropical heat, the Lee County police department knows what to expect on any given day. But when a serial child predator stakes his claim in the area, there is no knowing when and where he will strike. The parents of the latest victim are baffled to receive no ransom demands, given their wealth and influence. And the town is in an uproar as the girl marks the fifth child to vanish. In this mystery thriller, best-selling author Roger Hayden embarks on a terrifying journey through the darkest recesses of the human mind with “Abducted,” a bold new suspense series certain to have readers locking their doors at night. Views: 458
On June 18, 1993, Flight 397 crashed off the coast of Long Island. But this story isn't about the crash. Not completely.This is a story about two high school seniors living very different lives, who share one connection: they both lost parents on that fateful flight.Slowly, letters bridge the gap between California and Pennsylvania as Ruby Kaminski and Brett Pratt find a way to remember the past while looking toward the future.This is a story about hope, paper planes, and the other things they lost. Views: 458
The origin story of Ryan Zacherson, who was first introduced in Brand New Sky. Ryan's recent loss of her mother sets her onto a path of self-discovery that she never anticipated. Contains horse racing, gambling, and the painful lessons of what it means to grow up. Views: 458
