Alcoholic. Epileptic. Technically challenged. Described as all this and worse, Jimmy Reed nevertheless overcame these roadblocks to become perhaps the most successful R&B/pop crossover artist of the '50s. In "Big Boss Man," musicians, family members, and those whose lives Reed touched offer revealing and heart-wrenching insights into this now-revered bluesman. Although Reed's alcoholism was no secret, its effect on his musicianship is less understood -- this and more is explored in this comprehensive biography of a classic bluesman.
A Nebraska cattle ranch is the setting for passion as big as the Great Plains in this Americana romance from a legendary New York Times–bestselling author. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. In Boss Man from Ogallala, the New York Times–bestselling author—whose novels have sold more than 300 million copies—takes you to the American Heartland, where love refuses to be fenced in. Flint McCallister is the last person Casey Gilmore wants to take orders from. Unfortunately, her father hired the infuriating alpha male to run the family cattle ranch while he’s in the hospital. And sure, she can’t deny Flint’s impeccable instincts—or his good looks—but having lived and breathed the ranch life for all of her twenty-one years, she refuses to be impressed. The fact that his family owns the biggest cattle empire in the US only makes his presence more intolerable. But Casey and Flint’s love of the wide-open Nebraska plains is not the only passion they share. Beneath their constant clash of wills burns a red-hot desire—and if they don’t surrender to it, the fire will consume them both.
I just started to grasp that my best friend is a half-blood vampire, and now I'm facing demons of my own. Colby needs my help with an ancient prophesy, and a mysterious loner, Hunter, has been kind enough to take me under his wing. But is he teaching me or studying me? Usually I'm on the sidelines but have been thrust into the thick of things by a zombie vampire attack and a surprising declaration revealing that I'm a Demon Hunter. Too bad no one buys it. If I could only get my best friend to believe in me before an ancient evil destroys her and her half-blood sisters, I might actually get the guy and save the world.
He’s come back for her. She has no idea. What could go wrong? As a teenager, Asten Moore-Rankin fell in love for the only time when he agreed to travel to Nova Scotia for a family summer vacation. He has a summer fling with a local girl and wonders what if… After a fun summer, Asten’s parents are heading for divorce and he leaves for college thinking Natalie will be best forgotten. Love doesn’t exist. Natalie Mullins is smitten with the handsome city boy, with a heavy hand. He’s sexy, stern and for a while, hell bent on making the enchanting beauty his. He breaks her heart at the end of the summer and Natalie has no choice but to move forward with her life and provide for the surprise Asten left her with. Fourteen-years later Asten returns to the area to open a new business still thinking about the love he left behind, when he gets a surprise visit. After all these years, the sparks still fly when he hears Natalie Mullin’s name. Now the trick is to get her to fall in love with him again, after such a clear mistake has been made. This contemporary romance is intended for adults only and contains elements of mystery, second-chance love, betrayal, sensual themes, redemption, adult themes and power exchange. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
In this Tale Marie remembers the past when she was “Little Marie”, a time when her life was affected by abuse. But something magical happens leading to her real fairytale that brings healing to many. She finds herself telling the tale like never before in a new adventure that brings her closer to her “happily ever after”.
In 1956, at age 14, Don ran away from home with his younger brother after a one-way argument with his father. “I don’t give a damn if you want to finish watching your program!” Bring the boats in now!” After years of abuse, neglect and a family with no love, this incident broke the camel’s back. The next day, Don stole $35 from his father’s drawer before telling his mom of his runaway plans. “Oh, yeah?” she replied in her usual lackadaisical way, and then continued on with her sewing. The plan was to ride their bikes from Illinois to Florida, unbeknownst to them, a pedophile killer lurked the streets of Chicago. At 18, Don found an escape – he dropped out of school to join the Navy, where he met many other challenges. He was first stationed in Hawaii, right after it had become a state, and was attacked by a huge, crazed Samoan man, who may not have been fond about the US military being in his homeland! Several years later he got into a major argument with his wife and took off with the family car. He was going to Hollywood, California to find his sister, even though he didn’t know her last name, or where she lived. A miracle occurred when he got there. Now at age eighty, the author is going through his toughest challenge: caring for his wife of sixty-one years, who is struggling with the last stages of dementia and under hospice care. Join the author as he looks back at the obstacles he’s overcome and the lessons he’s learned along the way in Oh No! Not Another Brat!
She finally found a guy. Too bad he wants her dead... Piper Prescott understands vampire politics, but ancient languages are a different story. So when Hunter tutors her, Piper doesn't mind. Who'd've thought she'd ever have a boyfriend, let alone perky, blonde Colby Blanchard as her best friend? But since Piper staked that demon zombie Hunter's been studying her, and it seems he's pursuing more than a goodnight kiss. Perhaps he's looking for some information on Psi Phi - plus those world-ending prophesies revolving around the Protector - aka Colby...
From USA Today bestselling author Jaycee Clark, the second three books in the thrilling Kinncaid Brothers series! Deadly Games After retiring from MI6, Rori Maitland is her own woman, with few friends and no husband, and that’s the way she prefers it. Ian Kinncaid, master of disguise, has had his deep cover blown and needs a safe place to put the little girl he saved from the Czech underground. When Rori finds herself helping the intense man, she’s thrown into a world she had hoped to leave behind, and now the two must work together before someone marks them both for death and kills everyone they both hold dear. “[Deadly Games] is a suspenseful, action-packed, and thrilling story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Another excellent romantic suspense from Jaycee Clark.” —Joyfully Reviewed Deadly Secrets Bitter and resigned to a life alone, Quinlan Kinncaid swore he’d never marry—until the beautiful and eccentric Ella Ferguson barged headlong into his life. But before he can trust his own feelings and build a new life with Ella, she discovers a secret that could rip both their lives apart and runs. What neither of them realizes is that a malevolent man knows Ella’s secret, and he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. Now it’s up to Quinlan to save Ella and the only thing that matters. “Jaycee Clark’s Kinncaid Brothers series is hot hot hot and [Deadly Secrets] is no exception.” —Goodreads Deadly Beginnings Where it all began! Before Aiden, Ian, Brayden, Gavin, and Quinlan there was Jock Kinncaid, the charismatic patriarch to the Kinncaid family, and Kaitlyn O’Reilly, the woman who captured his heart forever. Kaitlyn, an RN, believed she’d found love with the charming and well-liked surgeon she’d met at work, but now the good doctor has become the man of her nightmares. Jock can’t stop thinking about the quietly beautiful redhead and knows she’s exactly what’s been missing from his otherwise ideal life. But even as Jock vows to protect the woman he loves and Kaitlyn struggles to trust Jock and the passion between them, the deranged doctor is bent on destroying them both. “A thrilling read that keeps the reader on their toes . . . with suspense, drama and romance.” —Goodreads
The football coach, the country music star, the workaholic—which billionaire will be your favorite? My Billionaire Boss Isaac Cooley goes to work and goes home. That's it. He's keeping his nose to the grindstone, trying to make up for a reckless past. Whitney Ames is his housekeeper, and he doesn't even know her name. But he learns it quickly when the chauffeur position opens up, and she jumps to fill it. They're just getting to know each other when a little girl shows up on Isaac's steps, claiming to be his daughter, which isn't possible. Or is it? As the unlikely threesome struggles to make sense of their new circumstances, Whitney worries about the feelings she's developing for her boss. She shouldn't be having such unrealistic dreams, should she? *** The Billionaire's Second Chance Marriage of Convenience He broke her heart. Now he's back. Jackson Lebak is happy as a college football coach. Until his eccentric grandmother offers a billion-dollar shoe company as an inheritance. The catch? He has to get married before she dies. He doesn't know a single woman he could even imagine such a future with. But he used to know one. And she has no idea what's coming. *** The Snowed-In Billionaire Branch Bronson is the richest country star in history. When his manager betrays him, he needs to get away for a while and goes somewhere he is sure no one will recognize him—rural Maine. Trouble is, he didn't check the weather report first. Daisy Adams is a starving poet embarrassed to be living with her parents. When she picks up a hitchhiker in the blizzard, she has no idea who climbs into her car. It's a good thing, because she hates country music. The blizzard traps the two together in Daisy's parents' house. Just when Daisy admits she has feelings for the handsome stranger, she learns he might not be who she thinks he is. *** The Billionaire and the Hippie Health Nut Chad LaChance is a hyper-successful businessman with no time for love. His work ethic has made him rich, but it has also made him ill. He has to make some changes, or he won't be around long enough to enjoy all his money. His mentor sends him to a holistic health resort in the woods, where he meets his health coach. Heidi Leeman loves her job, her home, and her coworkers. She has no idea there's room in her life for more until she meets the billionaire. But even then, what could a rich man like that want with a hippie like her? They're too different, aren't they? As they get to know each other, sparks fly. But when Chad's stalker shows up, things get complicated fast. Can they sort things out to find their HEA? *** My Billionaire Scrooge Good Samaritan meets Scrooge. Nicholas Blake is the richest author in the country, but he's a bit of a recluse. Skyla Jones is desperate to save her homeless shelter, and she needs his help. He is reluctant to give it. She needs to persuade him, but she can't even stand him. He's arrogant and obnoxious. So why can't she stop thinking about him? (clean billionaire romance series, clean romance series, clean romance box set, clean romance boxset, sweet romance series, sweet billionaire romance, sweet romance box set, sweet romance boxset, sports romance, cowboy romance, country music romance, romantic comedy)
