Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel—a young man who says he’s both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn’t think could coexist in one person. Doesn’t the Bible forbid homosexuality? As Paul struggles with Manuel’s interpretation of the Bible, thoughts that Paul has long tried to bury begin to surface, and he finds himself re-examining his whole life. This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of the spectrum. Views: 606
The Peachey family enjoy fine meals each night now that everyone takes turns cooking. Everyone, that is, except grumbling Pa Peachey - until some unsatisfactory bread pushes him to try baking. Convinced that he has found his true calling, Pa sets his sights on winning the town Bake Off. Unfortunately, his great ideas far surpass his skills, and soon Pa's ambitions are crumbling under the weight of 3,784 pieces of gingerbread ... McTavish smells disaster in the making, and it looks like he's going to have to save the day - again. Views: 606
A child in dangerAnd two parents who have never met When her adopted daughter is abducted, Edie Beswick suspects the man who claims to be her little girl's father...until she sees how Jake Cassin reacts to Laney's disappearance. Working together increases their chances of finding the child they both love, but it complicates their looming custody battle. Is indulging in their attraction just a welcome release for two people in pain—or do they have a future as a family?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the series: Views: 606
Nancy, Bess, and George's Jiu-Jitsu lessons turn into a takedown of another sort in the twenty-first book in the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.After a close call, Mr. Drew insists that if Nancy's going to be an amateur detective, she needs to be able to defend herself. So Nancy, Bess, and George decide to check out a Jiu-Jitsu class at Iron Dragon MMA. The technique is hard, but before she knows it, Nancy's having a lot of fun. And then, just as class ends, the students are shaken by a disturbing sight—someone's left a dead rat on the front desk and spray-painted "traitor" on the wall. With a big competition coming up soon, is a rival academy trying to stir up trouble to throw the Iron Dragon team off their game? Nancy agrees to help the team get to the truth, but as her investigation takes some unexpected and increasingly dangerous turns, has River Heights's finest sleuth been outmatched? Views: 606
In the First Seven Weeks while Kurma solidifies her stronghold among the higher-ups in Alexandria and is granted immunity in the city, Santino must outsmart Kurma and think of a way to ensure his Phantoms longevity. All the while, the Raptors continue to hunt Phantoms and the Phantoms continue decreasing the human numbers. Who will have complete control over the city of Alexandria? The city is rKurma, an ambitious seventeen year old, is now the leader of all Raptors: territorial, winged creatures that feed on Phantoms. Santino, her ex-boyfriend and mortal enemy, still leads the carnivorous Phantoms against the humans of the city in Alexandria. Then, another player shakes things up for Kurma and Santino and demands the rights to the entire city and the Phantoms' hunting grounds.In the First Seven Weeks while Kurma solidifies her stronghold among the higher-ups in Alexandria and is granted immunity in the city, Santino must outsmart Kurma and think of a way to ensure his Phantoms longevity. All the while, the Raptors continue to hunt Phantoms and the Phantoms continue decreasing the human numbers. Who will have complete control over the city of Alexandria? The city is ripe for the taking and the Raptors and Phantoms race against time for prime real estate and influential political figures. Will humans prevail over Phantoms with the help of the Blue K’s, or will Santino and his gang of Phantoms finally wipe out the human race, once and for all?Here is the second installment of Blue K Dynasty: A story of two new species, Raptors and Phantoms, and their home, the mega-city of Alexandria. Views: 606
Four girls. Four generations. One family.
The second entry in the beautiful new series from Ann M. Martin.
Dana is Abby's daughter -- but she's always been much closer to her father, Zander. He's a celebrated New York author who encourages Dana's artistic talents . . . even if he sometimes drinks too much. Dana is on his side in any argument, regardless of whether he's wrong. And then her father dies.
After years of moving, often with her mother and three siblings, Dana is angry at Abby, and wants nothing more than to leave her family and get back to New York City. She moves in with her young, bohemian aunt Adele, determined to study art, attend school, achieve independence, and avoid all the mistakes her mother made. But can she leave her family and Maine behind? Views: 606
A short fictional story in which the life of Jesus Christ is depicted as a carefully orchestrated political plot.This is the story of John, a young man that works the all night shift at a convenience store, and his good friend Shoes, who is homeless. Against his supervisor's orders John brings Shoes into the store each night to warm up, get something to eat, and rest. One night, Shoes, who is mentally ill, does not come by the store. A night turns into many and John begins to search for his friend.This story is written in a lyrical style inspired by the southern gothic movement, made popular by writers such as Faulkner, McCarthy, and William Gay. This story has simularities to southern gothic in that it uses many metaphores, and it involves characters that struggle to make a living while facing difficult situations that shape them for better or worse. It differs from the classic southern gothic stories in that it is set in contemporary time and in the north. Views: 606
The night Quin Kincaid takes her Oath, she will become what she has trained to be her entire life. She will become a Seeker. This is her legacy, and it is an honor.
As a Seeker, Quin will fight beside her two closest companions, Shinobu and John, to protect the weak and the wronged. Together they will stand for light in a shadowy world.
And she’ll be with the boy she loves–who’s also her best friend. But the night Quin takes her Oath, everything changes.
Being a Seeker is not what she thought. Her family is not what she thought. Even the boy she loves is not who she thought. And now it’s too late to walk away. Views: 606
What if you were the missing piece in one of the world's most epic legends? Despite being an art history student, Summer isn't thrilled to be stuck with her archeologist family all summer in Greece. While the rest of her college friends are posting a million selfies by the pool together, Summer is stuck alone, trying to entertain herself alone in a place where she doesn't even speak the language. Upon her arrival to Greece, strange dreams and even stranger shadows seem to haunt Summer, leaving her to ponder the meaning of pomegranate seeds and twisted, darkened faces. Suddenly, her stay abroad leads to tragic twists, leaving Summer in the arms of a dark stranger, who claims to be the god, Hades, whom she feels like she knows from another life. In a whirlwind through the busy streets of Athens, Summer is seduced to the lowest point of Greece where Hades' lair awaits...the Underworld. Determined to find out who she is and where... Views: 606
The edge of the heavy metal frame warmed in the palms of my hands as I supported my end, my best friend and fellow artist, Pickle Pickford, grunting as he lifted the opposite side free from the bed of the jacked-up black truck parked at the rear of the gallery. "Careful, please." I'd only rarely seen my other friend, Dark Mood, in any state of agitation, their typically calm and quiet nature one of the things I adored about them. So, to witness their anxious concern over the massive painting Pickle and I eased out of the truck bed, their icy blue eyes wide and shining white in contrast to the black liner, mascara and shadow creating an almost bulging effect, their pale cheeks ashen under the layers of ivory powder, full lips pulled into a black slash of a line over a grimace of worry that had me actually near giggles at Dark's obvious nervousness. I didn't find their discomfort amusing, I promise. It was more so the fact the normally stoic and withdrawn, if always... Views: 606
