Author: Kristin Halbrook
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062121294
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson and Gayle Forman, Every Last Promise is a provocative and emotional novel about a girl who must decide between keeping quiet and speaking up after witnessing a classmate's sexual assault. Kayla saw something at the party that she wasn't supposed to. But she hasn't told anyone. No one knows the real story about what happened that night—about why Kayla was driving the car that ran into a ditch after the party, about what she saw in the hours leading up to the accident, and about the promise she made to her friend Bean before she left for the summer. Now Kayla's coming home for her senior year. If Kayla keeps quiet, she might be able to get her old life back. If she tells the truth, she risks losing everything—and everyone—she ever cared about.
Every Last Promise
Author: Kristin Halbrook
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062121294
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson and Gayle Forman, Every Last Promise is a provocative and emotional novel about a girl who must decide between keeping quiet and speaking up after witnessing a classmate's sexual assault. Kayla saw something at the party that she wasn't supposed to. But she hasn't told anyone. No one knows the real story about what happened that night—about why Kayla was driving the car that ran into a ditch after the party, about what she saw in the hours leading up to the accident, and about the promise she made to her friend Bean before she left for the summer. Now Kayla's coming home for her senior year. If Kayla keeps quiet, she might be able to get her old life back. If she tells the truth, she risks losing everything—and everyone—she ever cared about.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062121294
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson and Gayle Forman, Every Last Promise is a provocative and emotional novel about a girl who must decide between keeping quiet and speaking up after witnessing a classmate's sexual assault. Kayla saw something at the party that she wasn't supposed to. But she hasn't told anyone. No one knows the real story about what happened that night—about why Kayla was driving the car that ran into a ditch after the party, about what she saw in the hours leading up to the accident, and about the promise she made to her friend Bean before she left for the summer. Now Kayla's coming home for her senior year. If Kayla keeps quiet, she might be able to get her old life back. If she tells the truth, she risks losing everything—and everyone—she ever cared about.
The Last Promise
Author: Richard Paul Evans
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781442080195
Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An American wife in Italy, ignored by her Italian husband and caring for a sick child, risks bittersweet romance with the new man in town.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781442080195
Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An American wife in Italy, ignored by her Italian husband and caring for a sick child, risks bittersweet romance with the new man in town.
I Promise
Author: LeBron James
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063017342
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063017342
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!
The Reading Promise
Author: Alice Ozma
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455504505
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
When Alice Ozma was in 4th grade, she and her father decided to see if he could read aloud to her for 100 consecutive nights. On the hundreth night, they shared pancakes to celebrate, but it soon became evident that neither wanted to let go of their storytelling ritual. So they decided to continue what they called "The Streak." Alice's father read aloud to her every night without fail until the day she left for college. Alice approaches her book as a series of vignettes about her relationship with her father and the life lessons learned from the books he read to her. Books included in the Streak were: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Shakespeare's plays.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455504505
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
When Alice Ozma was in 4th grade, she and her father decided to see if he could read aloud to her for 100 consecutive nights. On the hundreth night, they shared pancakes to celebrate, but it soon became evident that neither wanted to let go of their storytelling ritual. So they decided to continue what they called "The Streak." Alice's father read aloud to her every night without fail until the day she left for college. Alice approaches her book as a series of vignettes about her relationship with her father and the life lessons learned from the books he read to her. Books included in the Streak were: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Shakespeare's plays.
I Can Make This Promise
Author: Christine Day
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062872036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed “Love, Edith,” and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062872036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed “Love, Edith,” and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?
Promise the Moon
Author: Elizabeth Arnold
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553904957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
In the heart of every family lie shattering secrets, and a love that lasts forever... When war and its aftermath take Josh from Natalie and her children, she must find a way to heal her broken family. And so Natalie begins writing letters from Josh that she hides for young Anna and Toby to find—notes from heaven that attempt to explain why he left, to offer comfort and wisdom. But when Anna suddenly reveals that her father has been speaking to her from heaven, divulging stories only Josh could know, Natalie must uncover the secrets of her husband’s past—secrets he hid to protect his family. As Natalie’s search brings her closer to her own parents and reunites her with a love from long ago, she and her children will discover just how much of a hero Josh actually was—and that only by finally revealing the truths they’ve hidden from each other can they find peace, a fresh start, and the promise of a hopeful future….
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553904957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
In the heart of every family lie shattering secrets, and a love that lasts forever... When war and its aftermath take Josh from Natalie and her children, she must find a way to heal her broken family. And so Natalie begins writing letters from Josh that she hides for young Anna and Toby to find—notes from heaven that attempt to explain why he left, to offer comfort and wisdom. But when Anna suddenly reveals that her father has been speaking to her from heaven, divulging stories only Josh could know, Natalie must uncover the secrets of her husband’s past—secrets he hid to protect his family. As Natalie’s search brings her closer to her own parents and reunites her with a love from long ago, she and her children will discover just how much of a hero Josh actually was—and that only by finally revealing the truths they’ve hidden from each other can they find peace, a fresh start, and the promise of a hopeful future….
Nobody but Us
Author: Kristin Halbrook
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062121278
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Will Maybe I'm too late. Maybe Zoe's dad stole all her fifteen years and taught her to be scared. I'll undo it. Help her learn to be strong again, and brave. Not that I'm any kind of example, but we can learn together. When the whole world is after you, sometimes it seems like you can't run fast enough. Zoe Maybe it'll take Will years to come to terms with being abandoned. Maybe it'll take forever. I'll stay with him no matter how long it takes to prove that people don't always leave, don't always give up on you.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062121278
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Will Maybe I'm too late. Maybe Zoe's dad stole all her fifteen years and taught her to be scared. I'll undo it. Help her learn to be strong again, and brave. Not that I'm any kind of example, but we can learn together. When the whole world is after you, sometimes it seems like you can't run fast enough. Zoe Maybe it'll take Will years to come to terms with being abandoned. Maybe it'll take forever. I'll stay with him no matter how long it takes to prove that people don't always leave, don't always give up on you.
Passion's Last Promise
Author: Christie Adams
Publisher: Blue Topaz Books
ISBN: 1910791369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Sparks fly when CEO Dr. Simon Northwood meets his new bodyguard. He isn’t prepared for close protection specialist Ros Edwards, a former captain in the Royal Military Police. Experienced submissive though he is, having a woman stand between him and any further threat is completely untenable. Assigned to protect the genius behind a project of national importance, Ros unexpectedly encounters the most delicious man she’s met in a long time. As a Domme, she’d love to play with him, but even if he weren’t in need of her professional skills, there’s no way he’s submissive. A determined man. A stubborn woman. When passion flirts with danger, the last promise is the toughest one of all… Keywords: action and adventure, action romance, alpha, army officer, BDSM, BDSM club, bodyguard, bodyguard romance, bondage, boss, British, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary romance, damsel in distress, Dom, dominance, dominant hero, domination and submission, drama, emotional journey, English, erotic romance, ex-military, female submissive, former military, former soldier, HEA, hot, hot romance, instalove, loyalty, menage, menage romance, military, military romance, military series, modern romance, mystery, navy officer, possessive romance, proposal, proposal romance, protecting, protector romance, PTSD, rescue romance, rescuer, revenge, romance, romance books, romance ebook, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, SAS, SBS, second chance, second chance romance, second-chance, second-chance romance, security, series, spanking, special forces, steamy novels, veteran, wealthy, wealthy hero, wedding, wedding romance, workplace romance,
Publisher: Blue Topaz Books
ISBN: 1910791369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Sparks fly when CEO Dr. Simon Northwood meets his new bodyguard. He isn’t prepared for close protection specialist Ros Edwards, a former captain in the Royal Military Police. Experienced submissive though he is, having a woman stand between him and any further threat is completely untenable. Assigned to protect the genius behind a project of national importance, Ros unexpectedly encounters the most delicious man she’s met in a long time. As a Domme, she’d love to play with him, but even if he weren’t in need of her professional skills, there’s no way he’s submissive. A determined man. A stubborn woman. When passion flirts with danger, the last promise is the toughest one of all… Keywords: action and adventure, action romance, alpha, army officer, BDSM, BDSM club, bodyguard, bodyguard romance, bondage, boss, British, captivating romance, contemporary, contemporary romance, damsel in distress, Dom, dominance, dominant hero, domination and submission, drama, emotional journey, English, erotic romance, ex-military, female submissive, former military, former soldier, HEA, hot, hot romance, instalove, loyalty, menage, menage romance, military, military romance, military series, modern romance, mystery, navy officer, possessive romance, proposal, proposal romance, protecting, protector romance, PTSD, rescue romance, rescuer, revenge, romance, romance books, romance ebook, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, SAS, SBS, second chance, second chance romance, second-chance, second-chance romance, security, series, spanking, special forces, steamy novels, veteran, wealthy, wealthy hero, wedding, wedding romance, workplace romance,
Last Promise
Author: Scarlett Dunn
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420138944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A fiercely independent heiress and a wild cowboy find strength with each other in the Wild West in this inspirational romance by the author of Finding Promise. For English heiress Mary Ann Hardwicke, the Wild West is the perfect place to make her own life and escape a stifling arranged marriage. Hard at work proving her independence, it’s little wonder she has no time for handsome cowboy Luke McBride. No matter that he somehow understands the freedom she so badly needs—how could she trust such a wild spirit, much less find a way to love him? Like the broncs he busts, Luke doesn’t see himself settling down in one place, let alone with one woman. So, at first, Mary Ann is just an intriguing challenge. But her determination and bravery spark a longing to prove he can be the truly good man she deserves. Now as their enemies work to separate them, they will take a dangerous gamble on faith to claim an enduring love . . . “It is bittersweet when a series ends; questions are answered, readers are reunited with beloved characters. Mary Ann was a favorite; she defied her family and society to explore the Wild West to prove she could take of herself. Dunn is a talented author who has brought new and refreshing ideas to the historical romance genre.” —RT Book Reviews “This one swept me off my feet . . . I didn’t want it to end!” —First for Women
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420138944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A fiercely independent heiress and a wild cowboy find strength with each other in the Wild West in this inspirational romance by the author of Finding Promise. For English heiress Mary Ann Hardwicke, the Wild West is the perfect place to make her own life and escape a stifling arranged marriage. Hard at work proving her independence, it’s little wonder she has no time for handsome cowboy Luke McBride. No matter that he somehow understands the freedom she so badly needs—how could she trust such a wild spirit, much less find a way to love him? Like the broncs he busts, Luke doesn’t see himself settling down in one place, let alone with one woman. So, at first, Mary Ann is just an intriguing challenge. But her determination and bravery spark a longing to prove he can be the truly good man she deserves. Now as their enemies work to separate them, they will take a dangerous gamble on faith to claim an enduring love . . . “It is bittersweet when a series ends; questions are answered, readers are reunited with beloved characters. Mary Ann was a favorite; she defied her family and society to explore the Wild West to prove she could take of herself. Dunn is a talented author who has brought new and refreshing ideas to the historical romance genre.” —RT Book Reviews “This one swept me off my feet . . . I didn’t want it to end!” —First for Women
Last Promise
Author: Kenny Chay
Publisher: Kenny Chay
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
In the bustling city of Singapore, Irene Tan's heart is encased in walls of doubt and despair. Struggling with a past that has left her distrustful of love and reluctant to open her heart, she navigates life with a sense of hopelessness. But everything changes when she meets Chris, a man whose warmth and sincerity begin to chip away at her defences. As Irene allows herself to love again, her world brightens with the promise of a future she had long thought impossible. However, her journey to embrace this newfound love is fraught with challenges. Haunted by her past and her own insecurities, Irene battles her inner demons while striving to trust and build a life with Chris. Just as she begins to emerge from her self-imposed isolation, an unexpected incident threatens to unravel everything she has fought so hard to achieve. "Last Promise" is a powerful story of redemption and resilience, exploring the transformative power of love and the strength needed to overcome the shadows of one's past.
Publisher: Kenny Chay
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
In the bustling city of Singapore, Irene Tan's heart is encased in walls of doubt and despair. Struggling with a past that has left her distrustful of love and reluctant to open her heart, she navigates life with a sense of hopelessness. But everything changes when she meets Chris, a man whose warmth and sincerity begin to chip away at her defences. As Irene allows herself to love again, her world brightens with the promise of a future she had long thought impossible. However, her journey to embrace this newfound love is fraught with challenges. Haunted by her past and her own insecurities, Irene battles her inner demons while striving to trust and build a life with Chris. Just as she begins to emerge from her self-imposed isolation, an unexpected incident threatens to unravel everything she has fought so hard to achieve. "Last Promise" is a powerful story of redemption and resilience, exploring the transformative power of love and the strength needed to overcome the shadows of one's past.