Selena Pike always believed she was a normal girl who lived a fairly normal life in a small town that never appeared to be so adequately normal. That was until about a week ago when the most flawless intoxicating stranger came into her life. The scene set in late October with Halloween approaching fast, Selena can’t wait to have her yearly Halloween party, but she becomes distracted by new findings. An ancient book is found, and what is written behind the cover becomes an obsession. People have been disappearing mysteriously in the small town of Dark Valley over the years, nicknamed the black hole due to never finding the bodies . . . alive or dead. A secret to bare yet shared between two best friends, can she help save the town from the disaster she created? As Selena, Kellie, and Jennifer venture into the unknown evil awaits, welcoming them in with wicked smiles. Her past meets her present, possibly destroying her future.
WINNER OF THE HILLMAN PRIZE FOR BOOK JOURNALISM, THE HELEN BERNSTEIN BOOK AWARD, AND THE LUKAS WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARD * A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR * NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST * LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST * ABA SILVER GAVEL AWARD FINALIST * KIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2019 BY: Esquire, Amazon, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, BookRiot, Economist, New York Times Staff Critics “A seminal and breathtaking account of why home is the most dangerous place to be a woman . . . A tour de force.” -Eve Ensler "Terrifying, courageous reportage from our internal war zone." -Andrew Solomon "Extraordinary." -New York Times ,“Editors' Choice” “Gut-wrenching, required reading.” -Esquire "Compulsively readable . . . It will save lives." -Washington Post “Essential, devastating reading.” -Cheryl Strayed, New York Times Book Review An award-winning journalist's intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, revealing how the roots of America's most pressing social crises are buried in abuse that happens behind closed doors. We call it domestic violence. We call it private violence. Sometimes we call it intimate terrorism. But whatever we call it, we generally do not believe it has anything at all to do with us, despite the World Health Organization deeming it a “global epidemic.” In America, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime, and yet it remains locked in silence, even as its tendrils reach unseen into so many of our most pressing national issues, from our economy to our education system, from mass shootings to mass incarceration to #MeToo. We still have not taken the true measure of this problem. In No Visible Bruises, journalist Rachel Louise Snyder gives context for what we don't know we're seeing. She frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence in our country around key stories that explode the common myths-that if things were bad enough, victims would just leave; that a violent person cannot become nonviolent; that shelter is an adequate response; and most insidiously that violence inside the home is a private matter, sealed from the public sphere and disconnected from other forms of violence. Through the stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and reform movements from across the country, Snyder explores the real roots of private violence, its far-reaching consequences for society, and what it will take to truly address it.
Brian Molko, today frontman of Placebo, with a penchant for makeup and little black dresses, struggles in order to forge his way into the limelight. With a past filled with near-death experiences, incomprehensions, violent bullying, and rebellions, he moves to London in order to escape the noir oppression that Luxembourg offered. On his journey to fame he encounters obsessive lovers, drag queens, long-lost idols, and sinister stalkers. But an unexpected twist of fate alters it all. His experiences enthrall, intrigue, and at times frighten the reader, as his ambiguous and occasionally heart-breaking realm unravels, depicting how he unveils his naked ambition and fierce wit in order to succeed. This collection of anecdotes chronicles Brian's jittery journey from a hated childhood to the thriving rock scene, where he becomes the undisputed star of the upcoming century.
Driving my Obsession is a DARK GRAY hitchhiker romance. All of the Ride or Die romances are STANDALONE and can be read in any order! I’ve been branded a monster, but some scars run deeper than the eye can see… All it took was one ride, and I was obsessed. Now, every day I watch. Waiting. My obsession’s oblivious to my machinations. She doesn’t know that my life’s been fueled by anger and vengeance. Until today. My fixation takes a twisted turn when Oaklyn needs to hitch another ride. How unfortunate she doesn’t know this could be her last ride—ever. Yet the more I know, the more torn I am. She's different from them but not nearly enough. I cannot ignore how my ire rises with each layer she strips away. So why is her pain a balm to my tortured mind? Her tragedy is a siren's call to my dark, wicked soul. At the end of the road, will Oaklyn meet her protector or will she meet her demise? Tropes: Stalker Enemies to Lovers Somno Primal One Bed This dark hitchhiker romance has extreme content. Full list of content warnings on Laurenbiel.com. Please read responsibly!
Get the Expanded 20th Anniversary Edition that includes new scenes, an expanded epilogue, and surprises every Harmless Addict will love ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ He's not the kind of man you take home to Mama. Evan Chambers knows he's rough around the edges. He earned those scars in the worst kind of childhood. Now, he's a successful businessman, living in paradise. The only ripple in his perfect life is May Aiona. She soothes his worst wounds. Being near her leaves him breathless and feeling like a teenager, but thankfully she's oblivious to his desires. She's ready to take control...by letting go. May Aiona's dating life is beyond boring. She loves dominant men, but her personality attracts men who expect her to take charge. It doesn't help that the one man she wants sees her as a friend. Even though he's her type, she is definitely not his. To move on, she takes the advice of her friend and steps into Rough 'n Ready to explore her needs. A temptation neither of them can ignore. Evan's rules fly out the window the night May shows up ready to submit to his best friend. The idea of watching another man touch her is unacceptable. One taste will never be enough, so Evan proposes a friends with benefits situation, and May agrees. Falling in love should be happy, but the whisper of his tainted childhood is always there, as is the person who is obsessed with hurting May. One fight puts the lovers at odds, and May in the sights of an obsessive stalker. For Evan, dealing with his past isn’t easy, but losing May is unacceptable. WARNING: The following book contains: sexy Hawaiian settings, crazy relatives, and a submission scene that leaves the heroine breathless and the hero frustrated. There are toys, bondage, and love scenes so hot, you’ll need ice water and a towel. Remember, it’s a Harmless story, so you know there’s nothing harmless about it.
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Learn to trust your own senses, live with confidence, and break the cycle of compulsive reassurance seeking with this empowering, step-by-step workbook. Are you constantly seeking reassurance from others? Do you suffer from debilitating anxiety if you aren’t absolutely certain about everything? Seeking reassurance to remove doubt or fear is natural, and we all do it from time to time. However, it becomes a compulsion when it develops into something repetitive and ritualistic. This compulsion is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), can perpetuate and worsen this condition, and can also create conflict between you, your friends, coworkers, and loved ones. So, how do you stop? The Compulsive Reassurance Seeking Workbook offers proven-effective tools to reduce compulsions, make peace with uncertainty, and better manage your OCD. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment for OCD, this cutting-edge workbook reveals how reassurance seeking can interfere with your relationships, and provides healthy coping strategies you can use to reassure yourself—without resorting to compulsive questioning. Compulsive reassurance seeking can be exhausting, and more often than not, exposes you and those closest to you to increased levels of conflict, stress, and anxiety. It’s time to reassure yourself the right way—a way that encourages and empowers you to seek genuine well-being, self-worth, and peace of mind from within. This workbook can help you get started today.
The story is about a high school graduate named Hara, who attended college at TSU, a college in San Marcos, Texas, where she reunites with her ex-boyfriend named Bishop Summers but at the same time becomes friends with a fellow student named Stephen. Stephen becomes obsessed over her and sets up a plot with one of Hara's roommates to break her and Bishop up. When the plot doesn't go as planned, he kidnaps Hara and keeps her tied up in his barn for three weeks. Within those three weeks, he makes her quit TSU, turns her back to her friends and family, including Bishop. Also within those three weeks he beats and rapes her. Her mom hires a private investigator to find Hara. Once he finds Hara, her mom, the private investigator, and Bishop team up to rescue Hara, but the plan to rescue Hara will become a difficult task because Stephen has killed someone before and to keep Hara, he would do so again. Youtube: http: //youtu.be/F-Ybl-Ac3A8
A must-read book for anyone involved in a dangerously obsessive relationship. Confusing Love with Obsession is a must-read for anyone involved in a dangerously obsessive relationship. Fueled by an overwhelming fear of abandonment, people involved in obsessive relationships will go to extreme lengths to control their partner. Here, John D. Moore draws from excruciating real-life stories and personal experience to reveal the inner workings of obsessive relationships. More important, Confusing Love with Obsession helps readers develop a new self-awareness and healthy relationship--free from preoccupation with an object of obsession.
Kingston’s Obsession (Kingston Security 6) is the sixth book in USA Today and Amazon International #1 Bestselling Author, Carole Mortimer’s, Contemporary Romantic Suspense series. Felix only caught a brief glimpse of the ethereally beautiful red-haired woman being held captive in the home of the head of the London gang of cutthroats who were demanding his cooperation. But it was long enough to know that he wanted to help her. That he wanted her. Brianna grew up in Ireland, well away from the life of crime her brothers led in London. Until Anthony Bart, the leader of the most powerful gang in the city, demanded she marry his son and unite the two factions against the Albanian gang trying to take control of London’s criminal underworld. No amount of pleading or begging on Brianna’s part had succeeded in changing her brothers’ minds. Terry Bart was due to be released from prison in one week’s time, the wedding to take place the day after that. Unless Brianna could find a way to escape. Or someone who would help her. Someone like Felix Kingston. A man she’d seen only once but instinctively knew she could trust.
Indulge in this complete sexy mafia romance box set by USA Today Bestselling steamy billionaire romance author Summer Cooper. All her life, Marie struggled with love and hate for her mother. How could a mother be so cruel to their only child? When she was finally ready to leave, her plan fell apart. Once again, she was stuck with the evil woman she called Mom. Life was hell until Matteo, arrived in her small town. The sexy Italian out-of-towner didn’t look at her the way others did… Instead, he made her feel happy, safe, and special. But what’s going to happen when she finds out who he really is? And his real motive for coming to her little town… Included in this box set: Book 1 - Mafia’s Dirty Secret Book 2 - Mafia’s Fake Bride Book 3 - Mafia’s Final Play This is an adult only steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love sexy mafia romance, smokin' hot small town romance, and sizzling enemies to lovers romances. This book is sizzling hot book (and not suitable for prudish readers), perfect for readers who love Ava Gray, Shain Rose, Roxy Sloane, Raylin Marks and K.Bromberg.
