I Will Stand Alone, the first book in The Women in Love series, follows Dominique, a young French girl paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair. She is beautiful, wealthy, and an author. Will her life end up in the wheelchair or will handsome American author Greg Gregory be just the encouragement she needs to feel alive once more, fall in love, and walk again? This inspiring novel takes place near the French Pyrenees Mountains and also in Paris, where the author fell in love with the city. "Picasso once walked into the Louvre carrying his brushes and paint box, ready to correct a flaw in one of his paintings. I feel the same way when I finish a book. I want to add a line say something differently or change a line of dialogue."
This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world. #1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.
"A testament to how deeply we need the power and vision and energy of young women to transform the world."--Eve Ensler Rachel Corrie's determination to make a better, more peaceful world took her from Olympia, Washington, to the Middle East, where she died in 2003 as she tried to block the demolition of a Palestinian family's home in the Gaza Strip. A twenty-three-year-old American activist, Corrie also possessed a striking gift for poetry, writing, and drawing. Let Me Stand Alone, a selection of her journals, letters, and drawings as chosen by her family, reveals her story in her own hand, from her precocious reflections as a young girl to her final emails. Corrie's words--whether writing about the looming issues of our time or the ordinary angst of an American teen--bring to life all that it means to come of age: a dawning sense of self, a thirst for one's own ideals, and an evolving connection to others, near and far.
Sex on the beach with a smoking hot stranger… I blame the tequila. And the way he rode the waves like he owned them. And the delicious way the water trickled down over his washboard abs and the V thingy. And the fact that I’m on the trip that was supposed to be my honeymoon until I caught the bastard cheating. Yeah, I’m going to blame it on all that. Because reckless behavior is so not usually me. But surfer god Fyn is a breath of fresh air I so badly need. A break from reality of the world around me. One he seems to need, too. It’s a single wild moment in my otherwise structured life that seems to be crumbling. A perfect snapshot in time… Until the royal guard shows up looking for him. Turns out the king of the waves is actually a prince. A real one next in line for the throne. And I just banged him on the sand. People say a one-night stand can be good for you, especially after a break-up. I’m starting to question that advice. Because finding my prince is only the beginning… Things are about to get royally complicated. Royally Complicated is a stand-alone royal romance with a bad boy prince and good girl commoner, forbidden love, opposites attract, intrigue, deception, and tons of steam that will leave you wanting your own prince from USA Today Bestselling Authors Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson.
From the moment he saw me, Ilya Popov wanted me. And now? I’m going to be his. I’ve only ever had two dreams for my life–escape the small town I was raised in, and become a ballerina. I accomplished one and I’m well on my way to the other–or so I thought. Until there’s no more money for Rosehill, and I’m in danger of losing everything. All my dreams are about to be shattered–until he sees me again. A man I never even knew wanted me. He offers me everything. My dreams, comfort, a future–for as long as we’re both happy with the arrangement. His desires fulfilled, in exchange for my dreams coming true. It’s an easy thing to agree to. After all, love was never part of my plan. But Ilya’s world is darker than I know, and it’s impossible not to be drawn into it–or to him. Forever was never part of our arrangement, but now? He made me his pretty little toy. And I want to play for keeps. Pretty Little Toy is a steamy, dark mafia, age gap, STANDALONE romance ready to be consumed.The reading order for the standalones within the Rosehill Academy series is as follows: Book 1: Pretty Little Lies Book 2: Pretty Little Toy Book 3: Pretty Little Game Book 4: Pretty Little Princess
This collection contains two novels and five novellas, including Daughter of Lions, The Last Werewolf, Lady Serra and the Draconian, Lynxed, Sybil Deceived, and Of Sky and Sea. Daughter of Lions Being a teenager is hard enough, but when your dad is an Alpha werelion it complicates matters even more. Victoria doesn’t feel like she fully fits in anywhere and things become more unsteady when she meets the new werelion in her dad’s pride, Brandon. Is there a way she can alter her genes to gain the ability to shift, or will she learn to accept who she is? The Last Werewolf “My name is Lily, and I’m the last werewolf.” In a world where vampires lay claim to everything, Lily is the last of her kind. It used to be her and her brother, until a mysterious hunter tracked them down. Only Lily survived. It’s enough of a struggle trying to fit into society with no pack and hiding what she really is, so when The Hunter who murdered her brother comes to town, catastrophe is sure to follow. The only barrier between her and certain death is Irving, a mage who discovers her secret and offers to keep her safe. But why, when it’s at such a great risk to him? Irving has his own set of secrets, and if either of them want to make it out alive, they have to work together. Lily will need all the help she can get for when The Hunter comes knocking. Lady Serra and the Draconian Serra’s life has been planned out for her since her conception. Attend the Elite school, Brevard, marry the Marquess Barnaby, and produce heirs. She wanted none of that, but with no choice in the matter she had resigned herself to her fate. Until Hadyn, the brooding, hot, ace of Brevard starts talking to her and trying to convince her that she is capable of much more. Can she escape the clutches of the Elite society, or will her life be defined by how many heirs she can produce? Lynxed Crazy is something Alyssa is used to, but a magical realm with vampires, centaurs, and evil queens is too much even for her. Escaping the orphanage, Alyssa thinks she’s setting out for a new life. A strange thunderstorm transports her and dozens of others to another dimension, and Alyssa must learn to survive in this new world. After escaping from the evil queen who treats the humans as slaves, vampires after her blood, and witches out for her head, she puts her trust in a lynx. The lynx seems as smart as a human and trustworthy, but her options are limited in this world of magic. When the lynx gives itself up to the queen to save her, Alyssa is determined to train and rescue him. But complacency will get you killed here, just like trusting the wrong people can. Sybil Deceived As Princess of the Fairies of the Northern Troupe, Sybil is expected to learn about the various trades. However, none expected her to take such an interest in the warriors and wish to wield a sword. She never expected to catch the eye of the commander of the warriors, the most sought-after male in the Troupe. Her activities earn the dismayed looks of many, but Sybil isn't one to turn her back on where her heart lies. The disapproval she's earned proves to be deadly, and the person responsible is likely closer to her than she could have ever expected. Of Sky and Sea After an intense fight leaves her wounded, Nami befriends a dragon. A bond is forged, one that might brave the very fires of fate should the need arise. Yet, their relationship is put to the test when their respective leaders forbid contact between races. Can the link between mermaid and dragon survive? Or will more than their friendship be at stake?
The night Lucy almost drowned is seared into her memory. Living in a home with the ocean as her neighbor is her daily reminder of what she’s gone through. A recent law school graduate, Ellis, decides to spend his summer with his best friends in Ray Point. It’s their last chance to have fun together before they enter the workforce. It’s supposed to be days on the sand and parties at night, but that changes when Ellis sees Lucy. Lucy’s ex isn’t ready to let her go. He’s still in her life, though not in the way he wants. He tries to come between Ellis and Lucy, determined to win her back. There’s only one man for her. The one who calms her and makes her feel free from the fear she’s lived with for far too long.
These studies provide a bridge for people to find their place in the Bible story. Designed to be used individually, they can also be followed thematically ' with twenty-five studies on Bible characters; twenty lessons from the life of Jesus; five studies from the Law and Prophets, and more. Each double-page spread has a Bible passage, supporting commentary, a series of questions and a prayer. -Have fun with these outlines,- writes Pen Wilcock. -May your home be a place of friendship, somewhere people can learn to love the Lord Jesus, a safe place to become more self-aware and awake to the beauty and the vulnerability of their fellow-pilgrims.
In a world where the "God hypothesis" is no longer necessary, today's Church may offer skeptical Seekers a Jesus Story that no longer connects with their lives. Nevertheless, their honest questions are to be valued and honored by the Church because they keep us honest and make us rethink the relevancy of our faith. Today's world is asking if there is any Reality to the Jesus about whom we speak, and if so, would he please stand up. It is my contention that faith in God does not depend upon proof of his existence as much as what that God's attitude is toward us. While the Good News proposed by Christian Faith is that God's attitude was definitively displayed in Jesus, I am suggesting that our Jesus Story must take the Apostle Paul's understanding of Reconciliation seriously. God, too, has to pay the price of Sin. He is part of the problem of our alienation and neither we, nor God, can escape its consequences. Therein lies the POWER, I believe, of the Jesus Story to hold the attention of today's Seeker. Jesus not only died for our sins, he died for God's Sin as well! Our Sin, was our disobedience. God's Sin was his Ignorance. It is Paul who, getting his message directly from the Risen Christ, sees this most clearly. Paul wants us to understand that God was in Christ's life and death reconciling the world to himself not just forgiving us. Unlike the Jesus Story told by today's Church, Paul sees God's Grace as much more amazing than mere payment for our peccadilloes.
From the time of creation, Satan has sought to turn humanity from the worship of the true God by his invention of a counterfeit system which is against God and His people.From the garden of Eden to the second coming of Christ, this in-depth study will lead you through the progressive battle between God, the Supreme Creator, and Lucifer, God's arch-riva, as played out in the drama of human history.
