In Macon, Georgia, Miss Lisa receives an unexpected call from a girl claiming to be her niece, and she has bad news. Lisa’s only sister has died, although how she died remains unconfirmed. Her niece Valdosta has no other family and nowhere else to go, so Lisa invites her to leave her home in Chicago and join her down south. When Valdosta arrives, the sixteen-year-old is not what Lisa expected. Her skin is much lighter than her kin, and she has emerald green eyes. She also seems to be hiding something, a feeling that intensifies when Lisa tries to ascertain what happened to Valdosta’s mother. However, Valdosta can’t run from the past or the demons in her own head. She brings mystery into Lisa’s home, along with dark memories and even darker secrets. When the authorities get involved, all must be revealed but possibly at great cost. What is Lisa’s niece hiding, and how far will Lisa go to protect her dead sister’s child?
The clock is ticking for Sabina Kane. With her sister taken by mysterious captors, the Dark Races on the brink of war and a sinister order manipulating everyone behind the scenes, she's really got her work cut out. Using information provided by an unlikely ally, Sabina and her trusty sidekicks - the sexy mage Adam Lazarus and Giguhl, the Mischief demon - head to New Orleans to begin the hunt for her sister. Once there, they must contend with belligerent werewolves, magic-wielding vampires and, perhaps most frightening of all, humans. But before Sabina can save those she cares about, she's got to save herself from the ghosts of her former life. Because the past is haunting her. Literally.
All of Hell is breaking loose on Raen. The world Vanessa once knew is shattered, and the scattered pieces that are left behind make up a dark and twisted path that is shrouded in mystery. Piece by piece, her past is revealed to her at a rate that makes her head spin. She doesn’t know who to trust and who to believe anymore. As she comes to terms with all these things, our young witch finally gains a family heirloom that has been tucked away until the right time presented itself. A family grimoire. It holds more than spells and incantations. Between the old, leather bindings treasures are awaiting her. And that isn’t all. Answers to questions both new and old are found within its pages. If tackling her family roots and magic weren’t going to be complicated enough, Vanessa still has work to do. A mission scroll that leads them back to Runerite Academy hurls her down a path full of villains hell-bent on the world staying in the chaotic mess that it is. All magic is hitting the fan as each truth unfolds. A stranger emerges seeking aid, the lies keep stacking up, never-ending attacks on their lives are made, and more black magic than the Coven knows what to do with all collide together as Vanessa tries to unravel the truth behind the case that started it all. But the sand in the hourglass is running short, and it seems like war is on the horizon. Can they succeed in saving their world from the countless tragedies or are they going to die trying?
White Lies, Black Truth, The Lost Light By: Jacie Rowe III 93% of Black homicide is Black on Black killings 6,000 Blacks killed by other Blacks 2015 in U.S. From 1976-2005 94% Black Killings were by other Blacks From 1976 -2014 is estimated that 198,288 Blacks killed by Blacks, on average, 5,218 per year Houston Black Toddler killed by stray bullet R.I.P Jordan Allen Jr. 102 Black people shot, 14 killed, in Chicago over Father's Day weekend June 2020; "They talk about the police killing innocent people, but they are killing our citizens, they are killing each other" Amaria 13YO Black girl killed by stray bullet in Chicago, R.I.P TamaraCollier, 24 YO Black lady killed by stray bullet, R.I.P 8 YO Mekhi James, R.I.P, killed by stray bullet in Chicago 8 YO Rodgerick Payne Jr, R.I.P, killed by stray bullet Chicago ,7S% of people murdered are Black, 71% of those murders are by other Blacks Charlotte, NC., 100 bullets fired in to a block party crowd, where4 Blacks were killed and 10 injured Black on Black crimes are across the U.S., Detroit murderers, Cleveland murderers, Atlanta murderers, Miami murderers, LA murderers, NY murderers, Louisville murderers, Milwaukee murderers, Compton murderers, etc. Wake up Black people!!! White Lies, Black Truth, The Lost Light is an informative piece, providing spiritual strength and faith of a higher power, uplifting a chosen people, the descendants of Israel, to encourage them to come back to their GOD laws and live peacefully with all man. The story is interesting because the people of the book, the target audience, are people who have been lost, their identity lost and stolen, and have not known who they are or where they come from for thousands of years until now. It's relevant because it's the truth and the truth shall make us free! Regardless if the message is for you or not, I hope you obtain an understanding of the purpose of the book and the message it's conveying to its audience. Readers will be able to see the truth and hopefully understand that much of the current religions are teaching a false Christ and a deceiving message to the people.
Lady Alexandra Morley, an alluring widow, is desperate to devise a plan to reverse her fortunes. When fate lands her in the arms of Phineas "Finn" Burke, an attractive inventor, she despairs of ever getting what she needs...until they kiss. Finn has always been impervious to the charms of the female species, intent only on perfecting his "horseless carriage" engine. He never dreamed he'd meet a woman like Alexandra, who is as stubborn as she is comely. Despite the brewing scandal, Finn longs to make Alexandra his wife, but he must first convince the maddening lady that their love is the only thing that matters.
When fishing, there's always an element of chance. And the occasional opportunity to exaggerate just a bit, especially about the one that got away. In Lies, Damned Lies & Anglers, Bruce Sandison searches for the truth about angling, with all it's pleasures and frustrations, and reveals some of the secrets of success he has discovered over the years. For those drawn to river and loch, peace, tranquility and contentment are key. But catching fish is an altogether trickier business. Over the years, Bruce Sandison has caught prize fish almost by accident, suffered as absolute beginners have had more than their fair share of luck, battled the elements in small boats, worn inappropriate waders and has, by chance, also discovered the songs that fish simply can't resist. Through good times and bad, the odd big fish may have got away but, of course, the stories are all true . . .
Wanted: Teaching positions available for young men and women who are (on the surface) confident and outgoing. Individuals must be capable of being molded into whatever the reporting administrator deems appropriate for his or her school. Potential applicants must have a high tolerance for parental abuse, low pay, and long hours. Out-of-the-box thinkers and non-conformers need not apply. After six years of college Tiffany Morgan is ready to make a difference and enters the world of public education. She is quickly sucked into a profession that is both corrupt and prejudiced. She learns that her confident and outgoing personality will be her downfall. Tiffany's unwillingness to succumb to the bully mentality of her bosses leads her on a continuous journey for the perfect school. Visit some of the worst schools in the nation and witness degrading, immoral, illegal and sophomoric shenanigans at every level-from administrators to school superintendents and beyond. Tiffany and her colleagues suffer daily abuse at the hand of principals and parents. Despite their constant cries for help, they have no one to turn to for support. While the war between teachers and administrators rages on, the students are caught in the middle.
Jersey Bad Boys There’s no room for mercy in a kingdom built on lies. Beneath the veneer of polite society exists a criminal organization known for its utter lack of mercy. They call themselves the Vipers. The men who belong to this syndicate are cruel, cunning, and unforgiving. Ruled by a king, this band of brothers knows no boundaries and takes no prisoners. To cross them is to sign your own death certificate. But even serpents have weaknesses. And sometimes that weakness is just a flower. PITIFUL LIES Denial is just another type of lie. But sometimes it’s all a girl has. Giselle Okay, so I threw a glass of beer in his face the first time I saw him. I thought he was his cousin and that he was treating my best friend badly. It was an honest mistake. I didn’t know the psycho was going to see it as a challenge and form a fixation on me. My answer was a firm resounding no. But that didn’t seem to stop him. And when a group of drunk guys decided to follow me home one night after I left the Den, I had to admit, it paid to have a stalker who was six foot six inches of pure, tattooed muscle. Angel Fury was something to behold, and now that he made it into my bed, I was afraid he’d slithered into other places. Like my heart. There was only one way to get rid of the man who would only cause me pain in the end. Deny. Deny. Deny. *** Angel The first time I saw Giselle Vega, I knew I wanted her. The curvy goddess stood toe to toe with a monster like me and didn’t even bat an eyelash. It wasn’t every day I met a woman feisty enough to take me on. She could keep spouting her pitiful lies, but I knew the truth. I felt it every time I touched her. She was crazy about me. And I wanted to keep her. I just had to get her addicted. So, I decided to lay in wait, like the Viper I was. That was the thing about snakes. Sure, we hibernated at times, but we always struck when least expected. My pretty Little Doll had no idea what was coming for her. Pitiful Lies is the third in the contemporary romance series of connected standalones, Jersey Bad Boys. This series features familiar tropes such as enemies to lovers, forced proximity, arranged marriages, secret babies, and contains some violence and explicit scenes. Keywords: Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Possessive Alpha Male, Forced Proximity, Secret Baby, Tricked Into Marriage, Morally Gray MMC, Plus Size Heroine, Sweet For Her, Touch Her and Die.
Bittersweet Lies and Deceptions is a spellbinding love-story between the beautiful and impetuous Lynette Delacourt and the handsome and mysterious Kirkland Caldwell. Arriving unexpectedly home at her grandfather's ranch in New Mexico, Lynette is beset between her surprising attraction and immediate distrust for the stranger living in her home . . . Kirk. A major in the U.S. Army, Kirkland Caldwell is assigned to a secret and dangerous mission, and as challenging as it is, Kirk is confronted with an unforeseen dilemma; his ever-conflicting emotions for the stunning and headstrong . . . Lynette. Relentless in their pursuit of spinning a web of lies and deceptions; bittersweet as they are, their fate is sealed when Lynette and Kirk are forced to wed. As a fine thread of trust is miraculously forged between Lynette and Kirk, grave peril reaches out, attempting to destroy their burgeoning love.
Vivian Gilbert Zabel and Holly Jahangiri offer a collection of 21 original short stories spanning a variety of themes and genre, many crime or mystery based.
