When a woman frames someone else for a murder she committed, she finds herself caught in a game of cat-and-mouse that leaves several more people murdered - and many lives torn apart.
"If they ask you about us, don't tell them anything!" Thus begins the unraveling of a ten year-long story of sexual exploitation, infatuation, and cover up. The author describes a life long struggle with secrets of his childhood at the hands of the pastor of his family's Episcopal Church. A teddy bear helps on the tortuous path toward a late life decision to sue his 95 year old abuser. This true story is a study in the complicity of family systems, the institutional church, the law, and the dangers of un-examined trust. It is the story of my life of carrying the secrets of sexual exploitation by my family's Episcopal Priest. I write about my own life as an Episcopal priest and also of effects of my secret on my wife and children. I describe "places" which were part of the secret and the effects of the tangling of spiritual moments with sexual moments and the impact of that on faith formation.
After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest ever planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly unravels when long-held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them. Facing a road filled with uncertainty, can Victoria and Ted repair the damage done by secrets and lies before it's too late?
Some secrets set you free. Some destroy your world. After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest event planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly begins to unravel when long held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them. It starts when Parker Brightwood re-enters Victoria's life. She thought she'd gotten over the handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but unusual circumstances bring the ebony prince back on the scene--and this time he's determined to win her at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death and a mysterious secret--one that will lead to a truth so shocking it threatens the life and marriage he holds dear. Facing a road filled with uncertainty, Victoria and Ted must confront their deepest, most hidden fears. Can they repair the damage done by secrets and lies before it's too late? "Trice Hickman is definitely ready to take the world by storm." --"Urban Reviews" Praise for Trice Hickman's Unexpected Interruptions "Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty trump race." -"Publishers Weekly" "There's a good dose of humor and steamy romance that makes this novel soar."--Urban Reviews
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"Keeping secrets, telling lies is one of the first novels that explores the mystique of black Holllywood. It gives an inside look at its celebrities, glamour, secrets and love affairs. Weaving its way through the lives of actress Jennifer Sands, football player turned private investigator Rome Nyland and gossip columnist Valerie Rollins, this novel revolves around the mystery of multiple murders that take place over the span of seven days in these people's lives."--Page 4 of cover
From beloved poet and YouTuber Savannah Brown comes this riveting young adult LGBTQ suspense debut, hailed as "Both ominous and deliciously twisted" (Booklist) and "Visceral, pitch-perfect...A captivatingly moody, introspective drama." (Kirkus Reviews) Sometimes it's safer for the truth to stay a secret. Sydney's dad is the only psychiatrist for miles in their small Ohio town. He knows everybody's secrets. Which is why it's so shocking when he's killed in an accident. Grief-stricken Sydney can't understand why the police have no explanation for what happened the night of her dad's car crash. And when June Copeland, the homecoming queen whose life seems perfect, shows up at the funeral, Sydney's confusion grows. Sydney and June grow closer in the wake of the accident, but it's clear that not everyone is happy about their new friendship. What is picture-perfect June hiding? And does Sydney even want to know? This winding mystery of complex grief, imperfect friendships, and burning secrets is perfect for fans of Sadie and Natasha Preston.
Best friend's forever- that's Liz, Tangie, Celeste, and Cat. Growing up together in a small town just outside of Charlotte didn't prepare them for the horrible, life-altering events they would soon face together. Their lives took them in opposite directions after high school, but an untimely death brings about an unforeseen reunion that exposes untold truths, deep dark secrets, and uncovers "friendly" betrayal. They once believed their bond was strong enough to survive anything, but overcoming the obstacles and roadblocks life has thrown their way will prove utterly impossible apart from confessing what they've each been hiding from one another. Confessing the very secrets and lies they've held on to so tightly is the price each must pay to keep their friendship intact. Will their confessions fuse their friendship together even tighter, or will it explode in their faces- totally obliterating what they once knew?
A successful career woman looking to settle down is torn between two very different men in this romance by the author of The Other Side. Smart, sexy Victoria Small has come to the end of her year off—from men, that is. She’s enjoyed her hiatus, the peace, quiet—and no unexpected interruptions. But now she’s ready to have someone to come home to. And her timing is perfect, as not one, but two, handsome possibilities enter her life… Ted, a powerful, blue-eyed CEO sends a thrill of excitement through her that shocks Victoria out of her comfort zone. Meanwhile, Parker, a talented surgeon, melts her defenses with his warmth and ebony good looks. The men are as different as can be—inside and out—but they have one thing in common: they both want Victoria. And as she struggles to decide what—and who—she really wants, Victoria will have to face her deepest fears, secrets, and desires—and decide if she’s brave enough for true love, no matter what color it comes in. Her answer just may surprise everyone, including herself… Praise for Unexpected Interruptions “Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty trump race.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review