Author: Jaye Robin Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062387405
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Will McKinney is a bad boy. At least, he used to be. After nearly getting arrested for some poor decisions involving prescription drugs, Will has been trying to turn over a new leaf. Well, it’s that or suffer the wrath of his father, the judge. Will's starting to get his life in Sevenmile, North Carolina, in order. He’s applying to colleges. He's dating the most popular girl at school. And he recently discovered a love of playing the banjo and performing in front of a crowd. But it's that same love of music that draws him to Amber Vaughn, his younger teenage brother's best friend. Now Will finds himself wondering if he just might really be a bad guy because even though he's got a girlfriend, he can't stop thinking about Amber. Will’s Story is a companion novella to Jaye Robin Brown's young adult debut, No Place to Fall, and perfect for fans of her novel and newcomers alike. Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Will's Story
Author: Jaye Robin Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062387405
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Will McKinney is a bad boy. At least, he used to be. After nearly getting arrested for some poor decisions involving prescription drugs, Will has been trying to turn over a new leaf. Well, it’s that or suffer the wrath of his father, the judge. Will's starting to get his life in Sevenmile, North Carolina, in order. He’s applying to colleges. He's dating the most popular girl at school. And he recently discovered a love of playing the banjo and performing in front of a crowd. But it's that same love of music that draws him to Amber Vaughn, his younger teenage brother's best friend. Now Will finds himself wondering if he just might really be a bad guy because even though he's got a girlfriend, he can't stop thinking about Amber. Will’s Story is a companion novella to Jaye Robin Brown's young adult debut, No Place to Fall, and perfect for fans of her novel and newcomers alike. Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062387405
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Will McKinney is a bad boy. At least, he used to be. After nearly getting arrested for some poor decisions involving prescription drugs, Will has been trying to turn over a new leaf. Well, it’s that or suffer the wrath of his father, the judge. Will's starting to get his life in Sevenmile, North Carolina, in order. He’s applying to colleges. He's dating the most popular girl at school. And he recently discovered a love of playing the banjo and performing in front of a crowd. But it's that same love of music that draws him to Amber Vaughn, his younger teenage brother's best friend. Now Will finds himself wondering if he just might really be a bad guy because even though he's got a girlfriend, he can't stop thinking about Amber. Will’s Story is a companion novella to Jaye Robin Brown's young adult debut, No Place to Fall, and perfect for fans of her novel and newcomers alike. Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Everybody Fights
Author: Kim Holderness
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785235744
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn how to fight better and end your arguments with your partner feeling closer, more loved, and better understood. We take our cars in for oil changes. We mow our lawns and pull weeds. Why don't we do maintenance on our marriages? This relationship is the most important one we will ever have, so why not get better at it? For the last several years, Penn and Kim Holderness of The Holderness Family have done the hard maintenance and the research to learn how to fight better. With the help of their marriage coach Dr. Christopher Edmonston, they break down their biggest (and in some cases, funniest) fights. How did a question about chicken wings turn into a bra fight (no, not a bar fight or a bra fight)? How did a roll of toilet paper lead to tears, resentment, and a stint in the guest bedroom? With their trademark sense of humor and complete vulnerability, Penn and Kim share their 10 most common Fight Fails and how to combat them. Throughout the book, they offer scripts for how to start, continue, and successfully close hard conversations. Couples will emerge equipped to engage and understand, not do battle—and maybe laugh a little more along the way. In Everybody Fights, couples will learn how to: Use "magic words" for healthy conflict resolution Address unspoken and unrealistic expectations Banish the three Ds of unhealthy communication—distraction, denial, and delay Carry individual baggage while helping your partner deal with theirs Penn and Kim want you to know you're not alone. Everybody fights. Marriage is messy. Marriage is work. But marriage is worth it. Fight for it!
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785235744
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller! Learn how to fight better and end your arguments with your partner feeling closer, more loved, and better understood. We take our cars in for oil changes. We mow our lawns and pull weeds. Why don't we do maintenance on our marriages? This relationship is the most important one we will ever have, so why not get better at it? For the last several years, Penn and Kim Holderness of The Holderness Family have done the hard maintenance and the research to learn how to fight better. With the help of their marriage coach Dr. Christopher Edmonston, they break down their biggest (and in some cases, funniest) fights. How did a question about chicken wings turn into a bra fight (no, not a bar fight or a bra fight)? How did a roll of toilet paper lead to tears, resentment, and a stint in the guest bedroom? With their trademark sense of humor and complete vulnerability, Penn and Kim share their 10 most common Fight Fails and how to combat them. Throughout the book, they offer scripts for how to start, continue, and successfully close hard conversations. Couples will emerge equipped to engage and understand, not do battle—and maybe laugh a little more along the way. In Everybody Fights, couples will learn how to: Use "magic words" for healthy conflict resolution Address unspoken and unrealistic expectations Banish the three Ds of unhealthy communication—distraction, denial, and delay Carry individual baggage while helping your partner deal with theirs Penn and Kim want you to know you're not alone. Everybody fights. Marriage is messy. Marriage is work. But marriage is worth it. Fight for it!
Blood in the Low Country
Author: Paul Attaway
Publisher: Linksland Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Blood in the Low Country, the first of the Atkins Family Low Country Sagas, tells the story of a southern family living in Charleston, South Carolina in 1973. The book follows the lives of Monty Atkins, his wife Rose, and their sons Eli and Walker. Rose’s childhood is plagued by poverty, abuse, and tragedy. Determined to prove she’s better than her past, she relentlessly pushes her sons to succeed in proper Charleston society. When Rose’s oldest son Eli, the product of her first, failed marriage, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Kimberly, Rose fears losing everything. Monty believes his son is innocent and hires a detective to find the killer. But when the murderer is revealed, Monty’s marriage and everything he holds true are tested. Can Monty and Rose save their family and confront Rose’s demons? Only time will tell. A story of love, faith, and redemption, Blood in the Low Country is a must-read for fans of Southern family sagas.
Publisher: Linksland Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Blood in the Low Country, the first of the Atkins Family Low Country Sagas, tells the story of a southern family living in Charleston, South Carolina in 1973. The book follows the lives of Monty Atkins, his wife Rose, and their sons Eli and Walker. Rose’s childhood is plagued by poverty, abuse, and tragedy. Determined to prove she’s better than her past, she relentlessly pushes her sons to succeed in proper Charleston society. When Rose’s oldest son Eli, the product of her first, failed marriage, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Kimberly, Rose fears losing everything. Monty believes his son is innocent and hires a detective to find the killer. But when the murderer is revealed, Monty’s marriage and everything he holds true are tested. Can Monty and Rose save their family and confront Rose’s demons? Only time will tell. A story of love, faith, and redemption, Blood in the Low Country is a must-read for fans of Southern family sagas.
Live to Tell
Author: Lisa Harrington
Publisher: Cormorant Books
ISBN: 1770862188
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
When Libby Thorne wakes up in the hospital, they tell her she was in a car accident. They tell her it was her fault, and that an innocent victim is clinging to life. And they tell her that criminal charges are going to be brought against her. The problem is, Libby can remember none of it. She can’t remember the accident, the party, the drinking … She can’t even remember the guy who keeps sending her flowers and acts like he’s her boyfriend. With the help of her best friend, Kasey, Libby pieces together the events of the evening that landed her in the hospital. As memories start trickling through, she begins to realize that something is not right, and that what she’s been told about that night may not be what happened at all. But is she prepared for a truth that might be darker than the fiction? A riveting psychological thriller from Lisa Harrington, Live to Tell is filled with staggering twists and emotional punches.
Publisher: Cormorant Books
ISBN: 1770862188
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
When Libby Thorne wakes up in the hospital, they tell her she was in a car accident. They tell her it was her fault, and that an innocent victim is clinging to life. And they tell her that criminal charges are going to be brought against her. The problem is, Libby can remember none of it. She can’t remember the accident, the party, the drinking … She can’t even remember the guy who keeps sending her flowers and acts like he’s her boyfriend. With the help of her best friend, Kasey, Libby pieces together the events of the evening that landed her in the hospital. As memories start trickling through, she begins to realize that something is not right, and that what she’s been told about that night may not be what happened at all. But is she prepared for a truth that might be darker than the fiction? A riveting psychological thriller from Lisa Harrington, Live to Tell is filled with staggering twists and emotional punches.
Everything
Author: Melissa Pearl
Publisher: Forever Love Publishing Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
This young, single mother with her dreams in tatters is about to find a new dream with the sexy guy next door… Jody: All I ever wanted to be was a singer on Broadway, and I was on my way to getting that dream… until I made the mistake of sleeping with my college professor. Now I'm a single mom struggling to make ends meet. I gave up everything for my sweet Angel—I adore her. But my heart has been severely beat up and still hurts when I think about what could have been. The only thing getting me through is my little girl… and the addictive smile of my super hot landlord. Leo: I'm recovering from a divorce and the last thing I need is some gorgeous neighbor who is doing nothing but distracting me. I moved all the way from Australia to L.A. so I could start fresh and write my award-winning musical. But all I can hear is her voice across the hall when she sings to her precious baby girl. All I want to do is find an excuse to go over there… to be near her, kiss her, make her mine. But I swore I'd never get trapped in a relationship again. New York is calling, promising big opportunities… should I be making Jody & Angel part of my master plan? Or is getting everything I want an impossible dream? Everything is a heart-warming, stand alone NA romance that comes with its own playlist. You are guaranteed a sweet and spicy love story with a happy ending. Perfect for music-loving fans of books that pack an emotional punch. ★★★★★ "Achingly beautiful and exquisitely touching... that has us exploring an inspiring and yet raw love story that reaches deep into the heart and doesn't fear asking the tough questions." Shadowplay ★★★★★ "Loved this very sweet love story! Both Jody and Leo have big dreams, but life happens. Their story is learning that "Everything you want isn't everything they need"." Erin Co blogger at Besties & Books
Publisher: Forever Love Publishing Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
This young, single mother with her dreams in tatters is about to find a new dream with the sexy guy next door… Jody: All I ever wanted to be was a singer on Broadway, and I was on my way to getting that dream… until I made the mistake of sleeping with my college professor. Now I'm a single mom struggling to make ends meet. I gave up everything for my sweet Angel—I adore her. But my heart has been severely beat up and still hurts when I think about what could have been. The only thing getting me through is my little girl… and the addictive smile of my super hot landlord. Leo: I'm recovering from a divorce and the last thing I need is some gorgeous neighbor who is doing nothing but distracting me. I moved all the way from Australia to L.A. so I could start fresh and write my award-winning musical. But all I can hear is her voice across the hall when she sings to her precious baby girl. All I want to do is find an excuse to go over there… to be near her, kiss her, make her mine. But I swore I'd never get trapped in a relationship again. New York is calling, promising big opportunities… should I be making Jody & Angel part of my master plan? Or is getting everything I want an impossible dream? Everything is a heart-warming, stand alone NA romance that comes with its own playlist. You are guaranteed a sweet and spicy love story with a happy ending. Perfect for music-loving fans of books that pack an emotional punch. ★★★★★ "Achingly beautiful and exquisitely touching... that has us exploring an inspiring and yet raw love story that reaches deep into the heart and doesn't fear asking the tough questions." Shadowplay ★★★★★ "Loved this very sweet love story! Both Jody and Leo have big dreams, but life happens. Their story is learning that "Everything you want isn't everything they need"." Erin Co blogger at Besties & Books
Stolen Boy
Author: Michael Mehas
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595918700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the associate producer of Alpha Dog starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone with a Foreword by Nick Cassavetes, director of Alpha Dog, The Notebook, and John Q "If there was ever a true-life drama tailor-made for a celluloid adaptation, it's this one." -Matthew Singer, VCReporter In the privileged neighborhoods of Southern California, bored teenagers search for their next thrill-totally unaware of the dangers of living life without consequences. When pot dealer Mickey Youngblood kidnaps the kid brother of his hated nemesis, everyone's fate becomes sealed. Youngblood convinces his gang to hold young Bobby Leblanc "for ransom," but Bobby gets caught up in their world of drinking, drugs, and partying. Everyone forgets Bobby is a hostage-until the party turns bad and the rogue crew must face the tragic conclusion they never saw coming. Based on a true story still being played out in the California criminal court system and captivating nationwide audiences, author and screenwriter Michael Mehas brings us Stolen Boy, a gripping novel resulting from his unprecedented research and access to confidential case files.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595918700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
From the associate producer of Alpha Dog starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone with a Foreword by Nick Cassavetes, director of Alpha Dog, The Notebook, and John Q "If there was ever a true-life drama tailor-made for a celluloid adaptation, it's this one." -Matthew Singer, VCReporter In the privileged neighborhoods of Southern California, bored teenagers search for their next thrill-totally unaware of the dangers of living life without consequences. When pot dealer Mickey Youngblood kidnaps the kid brother of his hated nemesis, everyone's fate becomes sealed. Youngblood convinces his gang to hold young Bobby Leblanc "for ransom," but Bobby gets caught up in their world of drinking, drugs, and partying. Everyone forgets Bobby is a hostage-until the party turns bad and the rogue crew must face the tragic conclusion they never saw coming. Based on a true story still being played out in the California criminal court system and captivating nationwide audiences, author and screenwriter Michael Mehas brings us Stolen Boy, a gripping novel resulting from his unprecedented research and access to confidential case files.
Totally His
Author: Erin Nicholas
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1455539708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Actress Sophie Birch is used to having to look out for herself. So when her theater catches fire and a big guy scoops her up into his arms to save her, she's going to fight every step of the way. Even if he's a cop. And really sexy. And his arms feel oh-so-good. Finn Kelly can't help but appreciate how good the woman in his arms looks in her sexy pink lingerie. Even if she's currently resisting arrest. But as the two get to know each other, they're both surprised by the things Finn is willing to do to get closer to her. And when Sophie's estranged father arrives in town and starts causing trouble, the stage is set for disaster...unless Finn can convince her that, for once in her life, she has someone to lean on.
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1455539708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Actress Sophie Birch is used to having to look out for herself. So when her theater catches fire and a big guy scoops her up into his arms to save her, she's going to fight every step of the way. Even if he's a cop. And really sexy. And his arms feel oh-so-good. Finn Kelly can't help but appreciate how good the woman in his arms looks in her sexy pink lingerie. Even if she's currently resisting arrest. But as the two get to know each other, they're both surprised by the things Finn is willing to do to get closer to her. And when Sophie's estranged father arrives in town and starts causing trouble, the stage is set for disaster...unless Finn can convince her that, for once in her life, she has someone to lean on.
Nailing It
Author: Anna Jefferson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1409186024
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Hilariously funny and excruciatingly relatable - NAILING IT is perfect for fans of THE UNMUMSY MUM, Louise Pentland and Gill Sims. --------------- Faking it. Breaking it. Hating it. Loving it... This is motherhood. Emily is raising two tiny feminists, building her freelance career and navigating life as a newly single mum - and feels like she's failing horribly. Tania just wants her other half to do his fair share - as long as it's done her way. But being right isn't nearly as much as fun as being in it together... Helen has almost got family life sorted: a routine that suits them all, most days. Until her own mum turns up and turns calm into chaos. Sometimes being a mum is the hardest job in the world. So can these three friends fake it till they make it? --------------- Reader reviews for Anna Jefferson's first book, WINGING IT: 'A frank and funny look at motherhood' ***** 'I didn't want to put this down!' ***** 'From page one she had me hooked' ***** 'Loved, loved, loved this book' ***** 'It has been a long time since I laughed (and cried!) so much at a book' *****
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1409186024
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Hilariously funny and excruciatingly relatable - NAILING IT is perfect for fans of THE UNMUMSY MUM, Louise Pentland and Gill Sims. --------------- Faking it. Breaking it. Hating it. Loving it... This is motherhood. Emily is raising two tiny feminists, building her freelance career and navigating life as a newly single mum - and feels like she's failing horribly. Tania just wants her other half to do his fair share - as long as it's done her way. But being right isn't nearly as much as fun as being in it together... Helen has almost got family life sorted: a routine that suits them all, most days. Until her own mum turns up and turns calm into chaos. Sometimes being a mum is the hardest job in the world. So can these three friends fake it till they make it? --------------- Reader reviews for Anna Jefferson's first book, WINGING IT: 'A frank and funny look at motherhood' ***** 'I didn't want to put this down!' ***** 'From page one she had me hooked' ***** 'Loved, loved, loved this book' ***** 'It has been a long time since I laughed (and cried!) so much at a book' *****
What Would Dani Do?
Author: Dani Dyer
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 147356767X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - includes brand new chapter, illustrations and photos! Dani Dyer stole the nation’s heart with her genuine warmth and honest personality when she won Love Island. She proves that you don't need to succumb to peer pressure, be swayed by all too perfect Insta-images or behave in a way that's not true to who you are. Her first book shows she is wise beyond her years as she shares her experiences around growing up, bullying, relationships, insecurities and living in the spotlight. Revealing everything you ever wanted to know about Dani, from dating disasters and life in the Dyer household to how she blow-dries her eyelashes, as well as her hard-learned advice on how to be more confident, What Would Dani Do? offers Dani's unique take on the world and her guide to living your most authentic life. Always relatable and at times vulnerable, Dani gives a laugh-out-loud and truly heartfelt account of her journey from Canning Town daughter of Danny Dyer, to runaway Love Island winner and the nation’s sweetheart.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 147356767X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - includes brand new chapter, illustrations and photos! Dani Dyer stole the nation’s heart with her genuine warmth and honest personality when she won Love Island. She proves that you don't need to succumb to peer pressure, be swayed by all too perfect Insta-images or behave in a way that's not true to who you are. Her first book shows she is wise beyond her years as she shares her experiences around growing up, bullying, relationships, insecurities and living in the spotlight. Revealing everything you ever wanted to know about Dani, from dating disasters and life in the Dyer household to how she blow-dries her eyelashes, as well as her hard-learned advice on how to be more confident, What Would Dani Do? offers Dani's unique take on the world and her guide to living your most authentic life. Always relatable and at times vulnerable, Dani gives a laugh-out-loud and truly heartfelt account of her journey from Canning Town daughter of Danny Dyer, to runaway Love Island winner and the nation’s sweetheart.
How to Raise Successful People
Author: Esther Wojcicki
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 1328974863
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 1328974863
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Outlines simple, counterintuitive approaches to raising happy, healthy, and successful children through parental demonstrations of respectful examples and child-directed activities that facilitate early independence and problem-solving skills.