Roger Thursby, aged twenty-four, is called to the bar. He is young, inexperienced and his love life is complicated. He blunders his way through a succession of comic adventures including his calamitous debut at the bar. In this first Roger Thursby novel Henry Cecil satires the legal profession with his usual wit and insight.
Can his sister's fake boyfriend become his real one? When Kendall O'Hara catches his boyfriend cheating, he runs to his sister--the only person he can rely on in the city. But she's on a business trip, so Kendall finds himself temporary roomies with her super hot and equally kind live-in boyfriend. Luke Hale's family has made him so jaded regarding relationships that he's had no problem pretending to be his best friend's boyfriend. It's never been a problem, until her sweet, adorable brother arrives. Kendall's passion for his food channel is contagious and his openness and vulnerability are intoxicating. They both know the other should be off-limits, but spending time together--cooking, talking, laughing--is so easy and wonderful. Their attraction is undeniable and once Kendall learns that Luke is actually available, all bets are off. Sizzling chemistry quickly gives way to real feelings. But Kendall's stay is temporary. Can their friends with benefits arrangement blossom into a forever love or will they both wind up alone again?
Fowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage is an invaluable quick-reference work, providing clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on questions of grammar, spelling, style, and word choice. Jeremy Butterfield has judiciously revised the text to reflect the English usage practices and concerns of the 21st century.
The Five Brothers: Our Journeys to Successful Careers in Law & Medicine chronicles the lives of five African-American men pursuing and conquering their educational and professional goals. "When you're talking, you're preaching, when you're doing, you're teaching," is a saying that simply means it is easier to get the attention of others when you are actually putting your words into action. Phillip Bazemore, J.D., Travis Buchanan, Esq., Dr. Neville Campbell, Judge Carlos E. Moore, and Charles Tucker Jr. Esq., set lasting and practical examples of where hard work, determination and faith can lead. As they go from boys to men, their compelling stories will inspire, encourage and empower readers no matter the age or career path. The Five Brothers, related not by blood but by bond, are fiercely determined to make a difference in the lives of others adhering to their twist to the Golden Rule and doing what they wish others had done for them. Their memoir is a refreshing reminder that no matter what we achieve in life, the most important thing we can do is to remember those who are coming behind us. These five champions demonstrate that sports and entertainment are not the only avenues to success for black males, and as mentors, husbands, advocates, brothers, community leaders, sons and men of faith, they share their experiences with the kind of honesty and transparency that leaves us with doses of joy and hope in a time where not enough of these things exist. Authors include: Phillip Bazemore, J.D., Travis Buchanan, Esq., Dr. Neville Campbell, Judge Carlos E. Moore, and Charles Tucker Jr. Esq., with Mary Flowers Boyce. Stay in touch with The Five Brothers on Instagram (@TheF1veBrothers), Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheF1veBrothers), Twitter (@TheF1veBrothers), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/TheF1veBrothers).
Windsor Ontario's The Brother-In-Law folk group performed from 1963 to 1970. The group originally consisted of police officers. Their first album sold over 240,000 copies. This booklet looks back at their career with interviews with original members Alec Somerville and Larry Reaume.
From award-winning writer and bestselling author Lyndell Williams, a steamy romance that tests the boundaries of faith and yearning. If Maryam Avery stays in New York for one more day, she will die. Trapped in an abusive relationship with the manipulative and cruel Raad, she can feel her life closing in around her. After he chases her from her home and family, Maryam flees to Philadelphia, searching desperately for a new beginning, something to help rebuild her spiritually and physically. When she meets the mysterious Adam, things are thrown off-kilter. A successful businessperson with his own past that he is fleeing from, he is everything that Maryam wants. But can she trust another man? Doubt gives way to desire. They find themselves in a whirlwind romance, and for once, it seems like everything will work out. Until Raad turns up. Building on Broken Dreams is an exciting and erotic standalone with a guaranteed HEA. Warning: This book contains strong language, sex scenes and elements of violence, racism, and sexual abuse.
"Passion and interpersonal politics collide. This interracial romance handles tough topics unflinchingly." - Talia Hibbert, author of Mating the HuntressLawyer Simon Young is smart, confident, and adept at keeping things with women casual-until he meets his best friend Marcus's sister, Regina. Immediately intrigued by Regina's beauty, Simon becomes increasingly enthralled and ultimately risks his friendship to have her for himself. Social justice writer and activist Regina Kent is usually cautious and savvy. Yet, unable to resist her attraction to the handsome Simon, she plunges into a torrid affair, knowing that she chances angering big brother and her less tolerant followers, many of whom will not accept that one of their most popular pro-Black bloggers is dating an Asian man. As their clandestine romance evolves, Simon and Regina fall deeper in love. Making sure that things stay between them becomes progressively impossible, and neither knows how much longer they can keep Marcus in the dark and the world at bay."Lyndell Williams is an incredible writer with an amazing ability to captivate readers with her stories. My Way to You is a witty and gripping BWAM romance full of passion." - Love Journey Books"My Way to You is a compelling interracial romance that shows how hard it can be for two people to stay together in a world divided by race."- Nasheed Jaxson, author of Her Justice.