When Ava Thompson met the cerulean eyed rock god, Jasper White, her whole world was tipped on its axis, and nothing has been the same ever since. Thankfully, life for Ava has settled, and that includes being in a healthy, stable relationship with Jasper at long last. Their turbulent love has withstood many obstacles, but when not one, but two bombshells are dropped at Ava’s doorstep, will she and Jasper be able to survive? Will the cunning ex and bothersome mother rock the stable foundation they have built together? Will Ava get her happy ending? And will that happy ending be with the man everyone desires Views: 60
The story of America's first Mental Health Court as told by its presiding judge, Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren—from its inception in 1997 to its implementation in over 250 courts across the nationAs a young lawyer, Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren bore witness to the consequences of an underdeveloped mental health care infrastructure. Unable to do more than offer guidance, she watched families being torn apart as client after client was ensnared in the criminal justice system for crimes committed as a result of addiction, homelessness, and severe mental illness. She soon learned that this was not an isolated issue—The Treatment Advocacy Center estimates that in 44 states, jails and prisons house ten times as many people with serious mental illnesses than state psychiatric hospitals.In Mental Health Courts, Judge Lerner-Wren tells the story of how the court grew from an offshoot of her criminal division held during lunch hour without the aid of any federal... Views: 60
Liz Palmer's excited to finally begin her career in journalism… even if it means writing a ridiculous Philly Illustrated column titled "Liz Dates Philly" and dating whichever guys the readers vote she should go out with every two weeks. She's newly single and she might even find Mr. Right.If she's going to stay in town long enough to date these guys, she needs a new roommate, since her boyfriend just dumped her. Her best friend's dweeby older brother Jordan, who just moved to Philly on short notice, should be harmless enough. The guy wants to be an astronaut, for heaven's sake. Too bad her BFF forgot to tell Liz that he's hot now… and off limits. Liz won't let a potential romance ruin her newspaper gig or her living arrangements.But a bottle of wine, a confession, and whole lot of chemistry find Liz and Jordan waking up tangled together in his sheets. Jordan swears that what happens in the apartment will stay in the apartment. Being friends with... Views: 60
Scarlet remembers. Everything. Her past lives, Tristan, Gabriel, Nate: she remembers it all--including how to get to the Fountain of Youth. But time is running out. Heather and Gabriel have been kidnapped by Raven, while the curse that has plagued Scarlet and Tristan for centuries has shifted, putting the star-crossed lovers in more danger than ever before. Water from the Fountain of Youth is the only thing that can save Scarlet and her loved ones. But the water comes at a price. With lives--and hearts--at stake, Scarlet leads her friends on a dangerous journey to the Fountain of Youth. Where eternal life is possible, but death is certain. Views: 60
My evil plan is right on schedule. I have her right where I want her, and soon I’ll be ready to lower the boom. That is, if I can force myself to screw her over. She’s got to me—made me care about her—and now I have two loves—my company and the Feisty Princess. I can’t have them both. It’s time to choose. Views: 60
They can't spend their whole lives running from love... Jo I can't get hurt again. I fell in love once a long time ago, and I almost didn't survive it. I'm not sure I can go through that again, but every time Colton walks into this bar, I feel myself giving into him a little bit more. I've worked so hard to make my life safe. To never do anything I might someday regret. But when it comes to Colton, I'm not sure how much longer I can resist him. Colton I'm the life of the party. The guy you come to when you want to have a good time, no strings attached. But what if I want more? Jo is the most beautiful, most complicated woman I've ever met in my life. She's also my boss. And no matter how hard I try to break through the walls she's built around herself, she keeps putting them right back up. I'm determined to get to know the real Jo, and while I'm not giving up any time soon, I only hope I can be the man she needs me to be when the time comes. Jo hides from everyone and everything, terrified of getting hurt again. Colton is an open book, scared of never finding the one connection that will be strong enough to last. When tragedy strikes and they are both left reeling in its wake, will they learn to lean on each other? Or will the fear of regret and pain push them apart forever? This is Book 5 of the Fairhope Small Town Romance series, Each book in the Fairhope series can stand-alone, but you'll see updates on your favorite characters throughout each book, so read them in order to get the most out of the series! **For a limited time, get the entire 5 book series for less than $10. Start with book 1 for Free. 1) The Trouble With Goodbye (*FREE) 2) The Moment We Began 3) A Season For Hope 4) The Fear of Letting Go 5) A Life With No Regrets** Views: 60
"A vivid and entertaining storyteller, Sandro is an exciting new writer to watch."-J. A. Redmerski, New York Times bestselling authorReader favorite Angie Sandro returns with a bewitching paranormal New Adult romance perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout's Wicked and Cora Carmack's Inspire . . . For Sherrif's Deputy Elizabeth Caine, seeing is believing. But in the past few months, she's witnessed an otherworldy realm of ancient magic and ghostly spirits that defies explanation. When a friend connected to that world of witchcraft is taken captive by a ruthless criminal, Bess will risk anything to find her, even if it means enlisting the help of a former lover she can no longer trust. Ferdinand Lafitte can't tell Bess the truth about his feelings for her, not while a powerful spell binds him. But he can guide her through the lush bayou in search of Mala LaCroix, whose fate means as much to him as it does to Bess. Yet as their search... Views: 59
