The fallout was intense after Barbie went psycho. She's hellbent on revenge. A revenge that is best served cold....the only way revenge is worth it in the long run. Against her better judgement, Barbie joins an escort service to get even. She wants enough money to make the connections to put D away for the rest of his life. That is until she meets her new Master....a quiet short man named Ernest with a reverse Prince Albert piercing. He will show her the real ropes of the BDSM lifestyle. And in the process turn a wannabe masochist to a full Mistress to deal in both pleasure and pain.
The Carter Boys are a rap group on the rise, and their name rings loud in Atlanta. With their pretty-boy looks and take-no-prisoners demeanor, all the men want to be like them, and women will fight to be with them. They’re back again in this third installment of the wild and crazy, oh-so-addictive Carter Boys series. Shiloh, Anthony, Jaheim, Talin, Elijah, and Trent have so many things going on outside of the family that there is little time to keep a watchful eye on the princess of the Carter family—baby sister Olivia. All that changes when the secret life she’s been hiding comes to the forefront, causing a couple of her siblings to feel some type of way. Whether they’re for her or against her, the Carter men try to deal with what Olivia has going on, all while trying to handle their own drama. Surprise proposals, unexpected pregnancies, sexual tension, more lies, some truths, meeting the in-laws, and a big family dinner that starts and ends with so much chaos that a few brothers literally come to blows are just a few of the things jumping off with this crazy cast of characters. Let the creative mind of Desirée take you on another trip to Atlanta, where the Carter family and all their drama is sure to keep you thoroughly entertained.
A calm moment is a rare find in a mom’s chaotic day. But she needs it. She needs the moment to refocus and refresh her soul. She needs the inspiration to find God in the mess and the mundane that often defines her. She craves the solitude of a moment with the Master to quiet the storms. She needs to laugh and remember why she loves being a mom. Don't Make Me Come Up There! is filled with inspirational and hilarious true-life stories and reflections written by a very human mom. Moms will recognize themselves in the pages of this book written for real, everyday mothers who know what it’s like to catch vomit with one hand while starting a load of laundry with the other (and never confusing the two!). The fifty-two reflections encourage moms to revel in the everyday beauty of their lives and grow closer to God through it all. "I couldn’t help thinking of the last time my children had scattered up the stairs and disappeared into a quiet abyss. Initially, I thought they were just delighting in one another’s company, holding hands, and making paper daisies. But that thought lasted for 1.2 seconds before I snapped out of my delusion only to discover my oldest giving her brother a “haircut” and my youngest smearing soap all over the bathroom. . . " from the book
Heavy is the head that wears the crown … Andino Marcello’s world is turned upside down when overnight he goes from capo to boss-in-waiting for the Marcello empire. Here, duty waits on no one and with it comes expectations he isn’t sure he can fulfill. At least, not in a way the mafia expects. Every choice in this life has consequences. Even if that choice is love. The one thing Andino won’t budge on is having Haven Murphy at his side. No matter the cost, she will be his. Whether that means starting a war, hurting the person he loves the most, or changing the very foundation upon which the Marcello legacy was built. For her, he will do it. It’s the only vow he might be able to keep. * Andino + Haven: The Complete Duet features the full-length novels Duty and Vow as well as the companion novella, One Last Time.
As a paragon of hindsight, this dystopian novel focuses its attention on the US and current affairs. It is a warning statement crafted by the sick sensibility of what we want or need, assuming that conversation is as valuable as understanding the Dejavudoo of our brains on drugs. Some report lucid moral atrophy, while others argue whether sex trafficking is a sport or a form of torture. The officials in charge think talking is swinging as a lust competition antic... In many cases, the underdog strategy of condescending reflexes become arguable as the excuses to survive may or may not be an effort to avoid blue-balls. The basics of turning a live theatrical event into a smash-mouth hit is only what dreams could fathom. Echoing the experimental literary style of James Joyce and William Burroughs, the author explodes the boundaries of language and grammar to create a novel of the future about the present.
Sofia Adams opens her second book of the Legs Trilogy with Suzy and Robby embarking on a therapeutic vacation to the Island of Nevis. In She, Who Kissed His Feet, the relaxing retreat quickly becomes a nightmare when Suzy is whisked back to Michigan to stand trial for the murder of her deceased husband, Sam. Upon arrival, Suzy gets an unpleasant surprise from the ladies in the overcrowded jail cell. It is here where Suzy meets her deceased stepson’s pregnant girlfriend, CiCi Karter, who has vengeful plans of her own. While Suzy’s relationship with Robby hangs in the balance because of his same sex attraction, she desperately seeks self-acceptance and inner peace in a world that’s been torn apart by lies. And so, with the help of those closest to her heart, Suzy diligently aspires to unravel the mysteries of her life, which are interwoven by deception, blackmail, murder and paternity.
Sierra Rogers has once again beaten the odds and survived after being shot. The pain of her recovery is nothing compared to losing the love of her life. Having had enough heartache, she decides to move to Atlanta, where she soon realizes that trouble has a way of showing up on her doorstep. Armed with anger and murder on her mind, she becomes as treacherous as the streets that raised her, and the hunted becomes the hunter. Shayna Jackson is out for blood and vows to stop at nothing until her rival is dead. Consumed with hate and jealousy, she decides to go after the woman who wreaked havoc on her life. Azir Jackson is young, rich, and poisonous. Having to live without his father, he turned to the streets for guidance. Years later, he’s all grown up and has one thing on his mind: murder. Someone must pay for his father’s death. Murder, sex, and revenge are on the minds of this trio. Who will make it out alive in this explosive finale to the Wifey series?
Drug use by adolescents is usually viewed as the result of personal vulnerability to peer pressures and drug pushers. This book provides a new perspective, which is sociological rather than epidemiological, understanding patterns of drug taking in the context of ordinary social interaction. In this social worlds analysis, adolescents' own concerns with boredom, depression, social identity, friendship, access to drugs, self-control and folk pharmacology replace the professionals' focus on deviant behaviour.
The rise of the Black Eagles was meteoric, from band practice in the garage to global stars almost overnight. And Melissa Webb, the beautiful girlfriend of the front man, appeared to have it all. But when Luke Black disappears without a trace and Melissa wakes up in a hospital bed after a savage attack, her perfect world is shattered and their lives are plunged into a potentially deadly crisis. Where is Luke, and can he be found before it is too late?
The story behind Telemundo’s Jenni Rivera: Mariposa del Barrio series, now streaming. A New York Times bestseller, this is the official biography from the beloved Mexican-American singer who lost her life in a tragic plane crash. The only autobiography authorized by Jenni Rivera "I can’t get caught up in the negative because that destroys you. Perhaps trying to move away from my problems and focus on the positive is the best I can do. I am a woman like any other, and ugly things happen to me like any other woman. The number of times I have fallen down is the number of times I have gotten up." These are the last words that beloved Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera spoke publicly before boarding the plane that would crash and cut her life short on December 9, 2012. However, they are not the final words that La Diva de la Banda had for the world. Those are found in the pages you hold in your hands, Jenni’s own account of the highs and lows of her extraordinary journey. She became the most acclaimed Spanish-language singer in the United States and sold more than 15 million records worldwide. A single mother of five and grandmother of two, she was also an actress, a television producer, the star of her own reality show, and an entrepreneur. But for all its immense success, Jenni’s life often seemed to be a series of personal battles in which perseverance was her only weapon. As her fame grew, she made it her mission to speak about her struggles, forging an intimate connection with her fans. She became a figure of strength and a source of encouragement to women of all ages. In Unbreakable, Jenni recounts the crucial moments in her past, revealing her experiences with domestic and sexual abuse, divorce, body image issues, making her way in a male-dominated industry, raising her children as a single mother, and learning that she could depend only on herself. Though she is no longer with us, Jenni will always be the "Rivera rebel from Long Beach," the girl who maintained her sense of humor and fighting spirit in every circumstance. In this remarkable memoir, Jenni leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and determination that will forever live on through her precious family, friends, and fans.
