In My Sideways Heart, with consummate poetic skill, Brown explores the nuances of human relationships, and he does so with a courage and emotional honesty rare in contemporary American poetry. Are the poems in this collection love poems ? Absolutely, but love poems skillfully absent the banal excesses of sentimentality. Brown writes with the confidence and directness of an experienced poet, and his seemingly simple diction belies the hard-earned wisdom stirring deep beneath the surface of his art. --Larry D. Thomas, 2008 Texas Poet Laureate"
Perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Walk Two Moons, this debut middle grade novel is the story of two girls and the unforgettable summer in which they learn about true friendship and loss. Annie has been promised a summer of freedom in the country. Freedom from a difficult school year, freedom from her fake “friends” back in the city, and, most of all, freedom from her mom’s life-governing spreadsheets and rigid schedules. When Annie meets California, who is visiting her grandfather’s farm, it seems she has found the perfect partner for the summer she’s always craved. Especially when California offers Annie a real-life adventure: if she and Annie can find the ponies her mom rode as a girl, surely it will remind her mom how wonderful the farm is—and fix what’s broken between her mom and her grandfather. But Annie’s summer of freedom is sprinkled with secrets, and everything she has learned about bravery and love will be put to the test when the truth behind the ultimate secret changes her life forever.
Key Selling Points In Heart Sister, a teen filmmaker, reeling from the loss of his twin sister, tries to track down the recipients of her organs. Explores themes of grief and loss and how families cope in the face of inconceivable tragedy. Governor General Award–winning author Caroline Pignat describes it as “raw, real and riveting...a powerful story of hope.” The author is also a screenwriter, which is reflected in the book’s unique structure. A few years ago, the author's brother received a new heart. This story is written in gratitude to the (still anonymous) family of the young woman who gave him a new lease on life.
At last, Evy’s over-protective, hermit mother is letting her go somewhere – to the rodeo in town! She plans on having tons of fun doing something normal for a change. But as usual, adventures find her, this time in the form of an abused, drugged, and terrified mare who hates humans so much she refuses to trust even Evy. As Evy tries to help her, Twilight, her intrepid filly, is miles away and in danger. How can Evy save them both?
Two rings. Two persistent men. One impossible choice. The breath-taking continuation of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series. When Claire encouraged Chris to leave town to pursue his dreams, she didn’t realize it would be the biggest mistake of her life. Now, Claire and Chris are fighting for the family they lost, and Claire and Adam are just… fighting. With Adam back from Hawaii, and their relationship still on pause, his charmingly awful jokes take on a hard edge. Claire's indecisiveness seems to be testing his patience. But Chris seems more willing and determined than ever to make Claire's dreams come true—the same way she did for him when she let him go. With Adam's former girlfriend in the picture, Claire finds herself torn between the fresh start Adam has offered her and the family she'll always share with Chris. This boxed set includes four novels from the New York Times bestselling series. The Shattered Hearts series is a steamy and tender second-chance romance. - Bring Me Home (389 pages) - Chasing Abby (372 pages) - Abandon (258 pages) - Ripped (232 pages)
Dive into 'Hearts in Contract', a riveting romance that defies the ordinary. Benicio Yilmaz, once heir to a sultan's throne, forsakes his royal destiny to follow his heart's true calling as a doctor. But the shadows of ancient agreements loom large, threatening his newfound life. Facing potential scandal and the jeopardization of his career as Head of Neurology, Benicio concocts a high-stakes deal with the last person he ever expected. Meet Ella O'Malley, a nurse cloaked in humor yet burdened by hidden sorrows. When tragedy strips her of her home and threatens her very future, she finds herself inescapably drawn into Benicio's world. As a grandmother's Alzheimer's worsens and debts mount, Ella sees no other choice but to accept an arrogant yet charismatic doctor's proposal. 'Hearts in Contract' weaves a tale of magnetic attraction and repulsion, where love and duty collide. Bound together under one roof, Benicio and Ella must navigate a complex agreement with just two rules: Do not lie and do not fall in love. What starts as a business arrangement soon spirals into heartfelt confrontations where both are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. Will their hearts adhere to the contract, or will the lines between pretense and passion blur? In this dance of love and legality, find out if a contract can cage the unyielding power of the heart.
Seduce the teacher. Meet the cousin. Make a deal. Steal the painting. Andrea Anderson has no clue of the thoughts churning around in the dark and dangerous ex-con’s head as he enters her classroom. In fact, she’s momentarily lost for words. Not in her entire teaching career has she had a student who looked quite like Stu Cross. A widow at just twenty-eight, love is something Andie hasn’t considered a part of her life for a very long time. However, when lingering touches turn to whispered words and hot, searching stares, she begins to wonder if maybe she should take a leap of faith. But Stu is in her class for a reason, and it has nothing to do with love. He’s there to burrow his way into her life and repay a debt, otherwise his family will suffer. Andie is the first person to show him true kindness since he left prison, and though he doesn’t want to mislead her, he doesn’t have another choice. Before long, Stu can’t tell whether or not he’s acting anymore, and his feelings for Andie could throw all of his carefully crafted plans into complete and utter disarray.
Love and the Working Class is a unique look at the emotions of hard-living, racially diverse nineteenth-century Americans who were often on the cusp of literacy. Wrongly assumed to be inarticulate on paper, these laboring folk highly valued letters and, however difficult it was, wrote to stay connected to those they loved.
From best friend to first love… Then, his stardom tore them apart. Now he’s back, and her explosive secret threatens their second chance. The day Claire meets Chris is like any other day. She has been kicked out of yet another foster home. The moment she sees the piercing in his lip and the tattoos on his smooth skin, she knows she won't last long in this new place. Claire has never been so happy to be wrong. With a patience that Claire has never known in her short and tumultuous life, Chris and his mother demonstrate that trust is possible once again. And in secret, when no one is watching, Chris shows Claire the power of love. Unfortunately, Chris is her foster brother, and the risk of being kicked out of the only home she's ever known looms if anyone discovers their relationship. However, once Claire heads off to college, she believes that she and Chris can finally reveal their love to the world. Suddenly, hiding their relationship becomes the least of their worries when Chris is presented with a record deal. Chris is unwavering in his commitment to Claire, assuring her that he will never leave. However, she knows he won't accept the deal unless she forces him to. Claire must make an unthinkable decision, one she feels compelled to make for the sake of their love. This boxed set includes all SEVEN novels from the New York Times bestselling series. The Shattered Hearts series is a seven-book steamy and tender romance, including a five-book continuous series and two stand-alone spin-off novels. This set includes: - Forever Ours (197 pages) - Relentless (262 pages) - Pieces of You (372 pages) - Bring Me Home (389 pages) - Chasing Abby (372 pages) - Abandon (258 pages) - Ripped (232 pages)
