Defense attorney Walt Gaines and Deputy Ellie Jeffries have danced around each other after a failed relationship. Walt has made no bones about his love for her, but Ellie’s lingering fear from events in her past prevent her from falling into his strong arms. That all changes when Walt’s young ward, Toby Perkins goes missing. Ellie’s tender heart goes out to the Irishman, who’s frantic with worry for the boy he’s come to love so much. Although an unlikely time to rekindle their romance, Walt nonetheless jumps at the chance to reclaim the woman who holds his heart when Ellie lets him into hers. However, they’re soon tested when they find themselves on opposite sides of the law. Can they navigate the gray areas of justice and keep their love alive or will deceit and dark forces tear them apart forever?
Beautiful, spirited Jin Cho has a hard choice ahead of her. Being courted by both Daniel and Sly Lone Wolf, aka, the Thunder Twins, is fun and exciting, but sooner or later she must make a choice. But how can a woman choose between such charismatic, handsome men? Daniel is a tall drink of water with arresting blue eyes, a wicked sense of humor, and an exuberant personality. The expert horseman makes her laugh and her pulse run wild. With his dark, smoldering eyes and dry wit, Sly has a charm all his own. His quieter nature reminds Jin that still waters run deep and his kisses set her on fire. Amid danger and tragedy, hearts are united and broken. Can love pull them all through or will the tempests of life keep them apart?
Carter “Wheels” Ellis is handsome, strong, funny, and kind—and he owns an adorable Capuchin monkey named Ollie. However, women have never considered him as a serious beau since he’s a paraplegic. Wheels has come to accept that he’ll most likely never find a wife. But Nora Guthrie has strong feelings for Wheels. She appreciates all of his fine qualities and he makes her heart beat faster whenever she’s near him. Surprised by her attraction, Wheels wonders if they’re compatible on a romantic level. The two friends embark on a romantic journey together. Mayor Carly Branson both despises and desires Ray Stratton. He’s conceited, cocky, and too handsome for words—which comes in handy in his profession as a male prostitute. Ray can’t stand Carly. She’s snobbish and judgmental, yet utterly beautiful and captivating. The sparks that fly between these two could light up the night sky and they’re drawn to one another despite their mutual hate. Or could it be love? Four people come to important crossroads in their lives. Will they travel down the right path that leads to happiness or will they take a wrong turn and end up lonely and heartbroken?
"Lawyer for Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Montgomery bus boycott, the Tuskegee syphilis study, the desegregation of Alabama schools and the Selma march, and founder of the Tuskegee human and civil rights multicultural center."
US cities are faced with the joint challenge of our climate crisis and the lack of housing that is affordable and healthy. Our housing stock contributes significantly to the changing climate, with residential buildings accounting for 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. US housing is not only unhealthy for the planet, it is putting the physical and financial health of residents at risk. Our housing system means that a renter working 40 hours a week and earning minimum wage cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment in any US county. In Gray to Green Communities, green affordable housing expert Dana Bourland argues that we need to move away from a gray housing model to a green model, which considers the health and well-being of residents, their communities, and the planet. She demonstrates that we do not have to choose between protecting our planet and providing housing affordable to all. Bourland draws from her experience leading the Green Communities Program at Enterprise Community Partners, a national community development intermediary. Her work resulted in the first standard for green affordable housing which was designed to deliver measurable health, economic, and environmental benefits. The book opens with the potential of green affordable housing, followed by the problems that it is helping to solve, challenges in the approach that need to be overcome, and recommendations for the future of green affordable housing. Gray to Green Communities brings together the stories of those who benefit from living in green affordable housing and examples of Green Communities’ developments from across the country. Bourland posits that over the next decade we can deliver on the human right to housing while reaching a level of carbon emissions reductions agreed upon by scientists and demanded by youth. Gray to Green Communities will empower and inspire anyone interested in the future of housing and our planet.
A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books. Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the far-reaching effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends.
"Our enemies are prepping for the culmination of their plans, we have powerful allies in multiple realms, my magic is stronger than ever, and we're in a position to cross worlds and find the girl that's key to all of this. Seems like a good time for a finale, don't you think?" In this epic conclusion to the nine-book fantastical series known for its soulful storytelling, exceptional world building, and heroic, inspiring characters, join Crisanta Knight and her allies as they fight for happily ever after---for themselves, the ones they love, and the many realms they have impacted. Returning from her harrowing experience on Earth as a more powerful and more dangerous version of herself, Crisa must redefine her role as a hero, princess, leader, and human girl amidst realms on the brink of chaos and a slew of story arcs about to collide in climax. So put your dragon in park, holster your wand, and strap in for an adventure worthy of the term FINALE. The stakes have never been higher as the antagonists move to execute the final phase of their plan for the realm of Book and greater magical universe. Crisa and company will face them head on and attempt to conquer external and internal adversity as they push to truly live up to the role that started it all---Protagonist. What Fans Say: "A beloved series is hard to find, but this author has most definitely written one that should be granted a prominent place on every bookshlf around the globe." "This series is one of the best I've read in quite some time. I can hardly wait until the next book is published. The story line is amazing and keeps you entertained throughout the book. This is a great twist on old classics." "A brilliantly written story, easily ready for the TV or movie screen! As good as Game of Thrones, but written for a younger audience, this book will pick you up on its very first page, wrap you in its arms, and carry you all the way to the end."
Books 4-6 in R.S. Penney's 'Justice Keepers Saga', a series of science fiction novels, now in one volume! Relativity: Anna and Jack are on a mission to recover a piece of technology from the mysterious Overseers, the aliens who scattered humans on planets throughout the galaxy. With the device's strange effects on the human mind, Anna races to Tennessee to retrieve it, while Jack travels to Leyria to make contact with a professor who studied the Overseers. As they uncover the secrets of the Overseers, a vengeful Wesley Pennfield returns to Earth, complicating their mission and endangering their lives. Evolution: A campaign of terror is underway on Earth as Justice Keeper Grecken Slade seeks to control the mysterious Overseer technology known as the Key. Jena Morane leads a resistance against Slade, while Jack Hunter and Harry Carlson search for the ciphers that will unlock the Key's secrets. But something ominous is lurking on the edges of space as the Overseers return after ten thousand years, signaling a shift in the galaxy's fate. Dirty Mirror: In the aftermath of their worst defeat, the Justice Keepers retreat as a new threat arises. Melissa Carlson, a Justice Keeper trainee, finds herself caught up in a terrorist group's plans to upend the peace of Leyria. Meanwhile, her father Harry struggles to adapt to the changing world around him. In this exciting new installment of the Justice Keepers Saga, Jack Hunter launches an investigation to uncover traitors among their ranks, shaking up everything readers thought they knew about this epic space opera.
Eighteen-year-old maid Tess Davies is determined to escape the wealthy, troubled family she serves. It’s 1912, and Tess has been trapped in the employ of the Lisles for years, amid painful memories and twisted secrets. But now the Lisle family is headed to America, with Tess in tow. Once the ship they’re sailing on—the RMS Titanic—reaches its destination, Tess plans to strike out and create a new lifefor herself. Her single-minded focus shatters when she meets Alec, a handsome first-class passenger who captivates her instantly. But Alec has secrets of his own. He’s in a hurry to leave Europe, and whispers aboard the ship say it’s because of the tragic end of his last affair with the French actress who died so gruesomely and so mysteriously. . . . Soon Tess will learn just how dark Alec’s past truly is. The danger they face is no ordinary enemy: werewolves exist and are stalking him—and now her, too. Her growing love for Alec will put Tess in mortal peril, and fate will do the same before their journey on the Titanic is over. In Fateful, New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray delivers paranormal adventure, dark suspense, and alluring romance set against the opulent backdrop of the Titanic’s first—and last—voyage.
