Summer Mackenzie's high-school sweetheart shattered her heart years ago when he betrayed her. Now he's a world-famous rock star and the last thing she wants is to see him again when her life is crumbling around her. Forgetting what he did is impossible. Ignoring the way he still makes her feel is a losing battle. Saying yes when he throws her a lifeline that will mean living and working closer to him? That would be crazy... Noah Taylor has spent the last decade living life to the fullest. As drummer for Fractured, he's got everything he could ever want. But seeing Summer again reminds him of a time when she had been everything he wanted. That was until she'd made a decision that had torn his heart to shreds. He shouldn't care that her life has imploded. He shouldn't try to help her. And he definitely shouldn't start remembering how good they used to be together... Their chemistry might be undeniable, but second chances don't come easy. After all, shattered hearts can be mended, but trust, once broken, might just stay broken forever. Please be aware that Fractured Trust contains very brief mention of past infertility issues and brief mention of past miscarriage. If these are sensitive issues for you, please read with caution. Fractured Trust is a full-length, second chance romance with a ton of emotion, chemistry that won't be denied, and a super sweet happily ever after. Download it today and get ready to fall in love with Noah and Summer. This is the third standalone novel in the interconnected Fractured Rock Star series, which follows the members of the rock band Fractured as they search for, and find, their happily ever afters. While each book can absolutely be read as a standalone, to get the full experience, they're best read in order.
If your whole existence is based on the trust a woman puts in you, then you have two choices: * You make sure you never break that trust. OR * You make sure no one remains alive to tell of the broken trust! Content retired Formula One World Champion race driver Stirling Speed begins picking at the curled corner of billionaire Lawrence Troutman's perfect life with his serene wife, Kristianna, sole heiress of the Arias cosmetic empire. He soon starts to peel back a veneer that reveals the broken trust hidden below, but with that knowledge, Stirling again takes on his archenemy that he battled during his racing years--death! Stirling Speed now finds himself in a new race to transform himself from being the hunted to being the hunter--a race that sees his E-type Jaguar in careering car chases and having to stretch its long legs to the glittering Monte Carlo and the green hell that is the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
"I need you to trust me." Impossible Sheriff Christine Norris still remembers the heartache from the last time she gave Special Agent Wyatt Green her trust. And she certainly doesn't believe him now, when he claims some of her residents are involved in a dangerous militia. But Christine can't ignore the fact that someone who may be tied to the militia has kidnapped an innocent boy. And when she's almost killed in a fiery explosion, Christine realizes Wyatt may be the only person she can trust to protect her. Even if she's still not sure she can trust him again with her heart....
After your faith has fractured, let what takes its place be the real thing . . . at last. Somewhere along the way, the Christianity you knew began to crumble. You began to suspect your faith was misplaced. Disillusionment set in. Churches hurt you. Their people failed you. Christian institutions were exposed as fake. And in it all, God was silent. Is He gone? Or is God really there, waiting for you to find Him instead of the counterfeits? If you’re walking this difficult spiritual path, Lina AbuJamra understands you. After experiencing the near deconstruction of her own faith, Lina had to rebuild something more solid when the faith she once knew let her down. With her diagnostic style that comes from her training as an ER doc, Lina helps you grapple with questions like: Where is God in my pain? Is this how Christians are supposed to act? Why did my story end up this way? Is this the normal Christian life? Why is it so hard for Christians to love? Let Fractured Faith help you find your way back to God. You just might discover that the real God has been waiting for you all along.
An epic story inspired by true events of passion, bravery and betrayal ... As German bombs rained devastation on London in the 1940s, the lives of one family are changed forever. London, 1941 An Australian bomb disposal officer, Lieutenant Charles Garland, separated from the woman he loves is injured in an horrific blast, causing his world to fall apart after he receives an unexpected letter informing him that his family legacy has been stolen. Margie Swanson a young nurse eager to find love and escape the clutches of her unforgiving mother, begins a passionate affair with a handsome but unscrupulous rogue who betrays her trust. Melbourne, 2019 Margie's granddaughter Emma Childers stumbles upon long-buried family secrets that uncovers a true story of shame, loss and deceit that leads to an explosive climax where all will not be as it seems.
Trust is at the root of all positive relationships. This accessible and empowering book teaches how to form an inner circle of trusted confidants in your workplace and at home that will allow you to live a more peaceful and more effective life, reduce stress, and better deal with negative emotions. Building trust is crucial for effective leadership, and trusting others is a necessary part of working with others. But knowing whom to trust—and whom not to trust—eludes many people. A surprising number of people report that being betrayed by someone in their "inner circle" either at work or in their personal lives is one of the most devastating things they have endured. Lack of trust is also expensive in that it costs companies money to surveil employees; and in our personal lives, if we live with people we cannot trust, we expend needless amounts of energy protecting ourselves from these untrustworthy people. How do we increase trust, bounce back from betrayal, and form alliances and positive relationships with those who ARE trustworthy? This book provides a unique examination of trust and its often-overlooked importance to our work and personal lives. It identifies the characteristics of a trusting relationship, considers the decision-making process that people should make before granting individuals admission to their own "inner circle," and teaches how to tell the "good guys" from the "bad guys" in our work environments and life in general. This revised and updated edition contains new information on the negative mental and physical aspects of telling lies; how to better manage our emotions, which allows us to become "better guys" ourselves; strategies for building more trusting relationships in our families; and how trust works—and doesn't work—online in the Internet age. It also includes a useful "Family Board Meeting" tool for having family meetings in a way that encourages honest and open dialogue between family members regardless of age or family structure.
When victims with prosthetic limbs fall prey to an insidious killer, former FBI agent-turned-small town police officer Ivy Pane must take action. Against all odds and her own disability, can she stop the killer before another life is lost? BROKEN TRUST (An Ivy Pane Suspense Thriller—Book 3) is the third novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. The series begins with BROKEN LIFE (Book 1). A captivating and harrowing crime thriller series featuring a complex and tormented female protagonist, the Ivy Pane series will keep you on the edge of your seat with constant action, suspense, surprise twists, and a relentless pace that will have you staying up all night to find out what happens next. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!
Fleming tells the stories of sexual abuse by priests and what brought them to abuse the boys and girls in their trust. Counselors offer their own expert perspectives on the stories, then introduce readers to stories from abuse survivors and how they have coped.
AMERICA, WAKE UP! We may be on the verge of a civil war or World War III. Take off your blinders and examine how we are losing our freedoms and democracy. US Fractured is an in-depth study of the sociological events, political uprisings, Supreme Court rulings, economic failures, and conflicts that are continuing to affect the lives of all Americans, both young and old. What corrective action can citizens take? Today, in 2022, we face terrorist attacks on our democracy from American citizens in our country. In the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection on our Capitol, former President Trump, conservative far-right extremists groups like the Proud Boys, the Oathkeepers, white nationalists, and Trump-pandering politicians continue to spread lies, conspiracy theories, and divisive messages of a stolen presidential election, destroying the basic tenets of our democracy. After all of his outrageous abuses of power, he continues to be free to hold rallies around the country, threatening our national institutions and their laws. Since his election defeat, Trump encouraged his supporters to attack other elected officials around the country who do not support him in his quest to maintain power over the American electorate. One seriously questions whether the U.S. Department of Justice will bring Trump to justice for tearing down the fabric of democracy in the United States. Putin's war in Ukraine has had a devastating effect on world economy, and causing major inflation not only in the United States but also in many countries around the world. Instead of recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic, we are now having to suffer war time effects. We need to learn from history. I wrote my first book, US Unhinged, to jolt us out of complacency and lead to personal transformation. This book US Fractured is even more critical. Our way of life in America and our democracy is in jeopardy. On January 6th, no one could believe the events that were transpiring in Washington, nor could the countries worldwide believe that anarchy existed in America. Yet, one man, Trump, wielded power due to his failed election attempt to stir up anger and resentment by his supporters to stop the electoral process and certify the presidential election results. Instead of Republican and Democratic politicians working together to solve national issues, they continue to waste time threatening one another. The economic and sociological problems in this country are enormous. Our roads and bridges require extensive repairs. The effects of climate change are destroying thousands of acres by fire and flooding our cities, towns, farmlands, and coastlines throughout America. Covid-19 safety measures and continued research are necessary for the safety of all citizens. Gun regulations and mental health issues of young people require our immediate attention. State governments must restore women's abortion rights. Sensible immigration laws need to be established and lack of labor force must be addressed. Deadlock and procrastination by politicians only prolong the devastating effects on our society. All Americans should practice due diligence to uncover the facts by researching multiple sources of information and listening to diverse opinions. This book has numerous reference sources in the endnotes, which readers can access to clarify the information. I firmly believe that most Americans care deeply about the welfare of this country but are frustrated with the dysfunction in Washington, loss of freedom, and politicians pandering to their party supporters. If we are to survive as a freedom-loving nation, leading the world in democracy, tolerance, and climate change issues to preserve the planet for future generations, we will all have to do our part. Expecting someone else to hold the gauntlet is absolving your responsibility.
