The poems in this book trace the emotional and spiritual journey of a woman whose beloved son dies after an arduous battle with cancer. Nudelman explores the nexus between art, healing, and truth. As the woman gradually climbs out of grief's darkness she reclaims her own life's purpose. Confronting her losses, she heals. This collection is about strength, survival, love, and the healing that comes from self-empowerment through speaking one's own truth and releasing the past. Inspired by art and nature, the poet/mother reconnects with her own fortitude and the possibilities that still exist. Views: 388
Lena Scott is in a world of hurt. She's being forced to pay off her ex's debts to people who'd rather kill her than look at her...and are making demands she's desperate to avoid. But kidnapping and murder? Hell, no. When the threats turn deadly, Lena refuses to be a pawn any longer.Five years ago, U.S. Marshal Dane Ryan left his old life and went into witness protection alone to keep his family safe. Working for Task Force Phoenix under a new identity, it's his job to protect others from those who'd harm them.When the beautiful and mysterious Lena lures him into danger, he suddenly doesn't know who to trust. She has her own agenda, and they both have big secrets, but for either to survive, they'll need to work together to defeat their mutual enemy. Falling in love will only mean more to lose...Each title in the Love Under Fire series is STANDALONE:* Witness in the Dark* Wanted for Life* Witness in the Dark Views: 388
Witchin' You're a Dragon: Magic and Mayhem Universe is book 3 in the Magick and Chaos series. Sarah Abrams is on the run from a Dark Warlock who wants her secret power. A secret power she's never divulged to anyone. But, the more she suppresses her true nature, the weaker her secret power becomes. When she's cornered by the Dark Warlock in Sin City, it'll take the power and ingenuity of a red dragon and his friends to help her escape.Cole wasn't sure what drew him toward the damsel in distress, but everything in his being told him to protect her. When he's confronted by the Dark Warlock's hellhounds, he's left with only two choices. Let his dragon fly free and create more havoc on Sin City, or call in backup.Either way, all hell is about to break loose again, when a feisty damsel in distress hiding her powers and an out-of-control, fire-breathing dragon hiding from a leotard wearing warlock... Views: 388
Six years ago, ten-year-old Sophie Albright disappeared from a shopping mall. Her mother, Jesse, is left in a self-destructive limbo, haunted by memories of her intense and difficult child, who was obsessed with birds. Trapped in her grief and guilt, Jesse stumbles through her workdays at a bookstore and spends her off hours poring over Sophie's bird journals or haunting the mall to search for the face of her missing child.When Star Silverman, Sophie's best friend, starts working at the bookstore, Jesse is uncomfortable around the sarcastic teen, who is a constant reminder of her daughter. But Star has secrets of her own, and her childhood memories could be the key to solving Sophie's disappearance.With help from Star and Kentucky "Tuck" Barnes, a private detective on the trail of another missing girl, Jesse may finally get some closure, one way or the other. Views: 388
Adrian Mitchell is miserable. His boyfriend, Brandon Perez, cheated on him, so he kicks him out of the house. But when a friend points out that Brandon's cheating is a symptom of a deeper issue — Adrian being a control freak — he has to face some harsh truths about himself. Yes, Brandon made a huge mistake, but Adrian isn't a peach, either.To get Brandon back, Adrian will have to open up about his past, and why he's always been afraid to give away control to anyone. He'll have to convince Brandon that he's willing to change, because he can't live without him anymore, cheating be damned. He needs Brandon to come home. Views: 388
Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in Funny Kid #3: Prank War, the third book in the uproarious highly illustrated middle grade series by Matt Stanton, Australia's bestselling children's book author.Max is the Funny Kid and, given the choice, he'd always rather laugh than fight. But when a prank war breaks out just before the big overnight class trip, Max has no choice but to pull off the funniest prank ever! Gunker dragons, duck smugglings, stolen suitcases, lethal super-beans, and the greatest prank ever played are just some of the hilarious antics in store. Paired with hilarious black-and-white illustrations from the author, Max's mishaps will leave even the most reluctant reader laughing out loud. Matt Stanton again brings his bestselling children's book chops to the hilarious Funny Kid series, perfect for early middle grade readers looking for side-splitting laughs and lovable, relatable characters! Views: 388
Miranda Breitner thinks her past is behind her when she opens the B&B that is meant to be the start of her new life, but murder and her long-ago secret threaten everything—including her life! Murder in the Melting Pot is a riveting tale from WILLA Award Winner Jane Isenberg Views: 388