COULD HE HEAL HER BROKEN HEART?What was she doing here? Hyattown had changed very little in the years Vanessa Sexton had been away. In some ways her high school sweetheart, Brady Tucker, hadn\'t changed much either - he was still lean, athletic, rugged...But the once reckless boy had become a solid, dependable man. He\'d stood her up on the most important night of her life; could she ever trust him again?So Vanessa had finally come home, Brady thought. She could still turn him inside out with one of her sultry looks. He couldn\'t believe she hadn\'t forgiven him for that night twelve years ago--but he\'d had his reasons for not showing up. He\'d let her leave town then--but he wasn\'t going to let her get away this time. . . 

"These are the stories that came to me to be told after the close of a magical marriage to an extraordinary man that ended in a less-than-magical divorce. I found myself unmoored, unmated, ungrounded in a way that challenged everything I'd ever thought about human relationships. Situated squarely in that terrifying paradise called freedom, precipitously out on so many emotional limbs, it was as if I had been born; and in fact I was being reborn as the woman I was to become." So says Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker about her beautiful new book, in which "one of the best American writers today" (The Washington Post) gives us superb stories based on rich truths from her own experience. Imbued with Walker's wise philosophy and understanding of people, the spirit, sex and love, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart begins with a lyrical, autobiographical story of a marriage set in the violent and volatile Deep South during the early years of the civil rights movement. Walker goes on to imagine stories that grew out of the life following that marriage—a life, she writes, that was "marked by deep sea-changes and transitions." These provocative stories showcase Walker's hard-won knowledge of love of many kinds and of the relationships that shape our lives, as well as her infectious sense of humor and joy. Filled with wonder at the power of the life force and of the capacity of human beings to move through love and loss and healing to love again, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart is an enriching, passionate book by "a lavishly gifted writer" (The New York Times Book Review).

A smooth talking American evangelist is building a church in a small town outside Vancouver and drops dead in the middle of a sermon.Many people who know and serve him have a motive to kill him. Was it murder or heart disease?Given with love to spread love. Please enjoy!"Empress Famika deLauer, the Queen of Rock, has unearthed the legendary Dark Scroll, the means by which she intends to monopolise the entire world’s music industry. All she lacks in her diabolical plan for domination is the final ingredient to unlock a set of spells that will render her a perfect singing voice.Starting in the Principality of Rock, Isobel Stellar finds herself faced with a serried of grueling musical quests – the only way to stop the bloodthirsty Queen of Rock and her ludicrous Vogue Revolution. Isobel must leave the only life she has ever known and make a perilous journey across the realms of Cathania – to the dance-crazed dangers of La Isla La Diva, then partake in the lyrical madness of Nonqawuse’s Amphitheatre in Mandelaland and finally succumb to the soul-revealing solitude of Mirror City.Join Isobel on a stellar journey of self-discovery in a world where music is more than mere entertainment. The Ubuntu Song makes the bourgeoisie and the rebel – but will Isobel be in time to sing it at the spectacular International Music Competition and save the coveted Double Vivre Award before Empress Famika takes to the stage?"Isobel Stellar & the Ubuntu Song is the first in a series of Proudly South African fantasy-realism novels aimed at a wide crossover market. The author's goal is to outsell Harry Potter and the Twilight Saga with a set of stories that empower and educate the reader, especially children, with powerful shift in human consciousness concepts. "The only way we can really educate anyone is to inspire them to think with their heart."Love liberates. Music liberates. Isobel Stellar carries that flame.

Heather Carter left Paris, Texas to pursue her dream of becoming a top model, breaking the heart of her high school sweetheart, Alder Miller, leaving him to learn to pick up the pieces of his life.Alder becomes involved in a relationship support group where he finds a friendship and a spark with the leader of the group, Rachael Reynolds.Rachael, a dentist, moved her practice away from her heartbreak to Paris, Texas, to begin a new life.Alder and Rachael depend on each other for support as each begins to have feelings for the other until...Heather returns to Paris.

After a painful breakup, your mind will bounce between several highs and many lows. From depression over the seemingly unending hurt to the desire to give up on love altogether; the conviction that you must be unlovable and the desperation to cling to the happy feelings that started it all; and looking for ways things could have been different before allowing yourself to indulge in hope for the future—humans from the dawn of civilization have experienced the unique agony that comes from a breakup, and in this collection of poetry, readers will find empathy and even solace in knowing that they're not alone in having lost love. In the LGBTQ community, negativity can be all too common. Sadly, it's become too easy to simply download an app and swipe right on the next guy without having to process the emotional side of a breakup. But this is the perfect time to turn your attention to yourself, and make sure you're giving yourself everything you need. After all, at the...

Seventeen-year-old Fern Blakely struggles to overcome her younger brother's death, for which she feels responsible. Fern drinks to forget. After a night of partying, she crashes her truck on an icy Vermont road, and her life is changed forever. A former runner, Fern is now paralyzed from the waist down. Her depressed mother has neither the funds nor the ability to care for her, so Fern is sent to live with Helen, her estranged father's aunt. It is with Helen that Fern overcomes her own depression and develops a love for archery. This passion sets Fern on a new path, but will she ever be able to outrun her past?

Ebony is a smart, sexy, career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is a blond haired, blue-eyed bass player—who won’t take “no” for an answer—to accept the challenge.Ebony is a smart, sexy, career-oriented black woman who wants nothing more than a summer fling with a man who challenges her mind and body. What she doesn’t expect is a blond haired, blue-eyed bass player—who won’t take “no” for an answer—to accept the challenge. When Ebony’s attempt at a brief fling turns into more, despite negative reactions from friends and family, she finds juggling love, family, and career are nothing compared to the ultimate betrayal she endures. Now her dreams spiral into lies and secrets that threaten her future and her best friend’s trust.

The Broken Heart (Unmarriageable Book 4)

When Daily Telegraph correspondent Tim Butcher was sent to cover Africa in 2000 he quickly became obsessed with the idea of recreating H.M. Stanley's famous expedition - but travelling alone. Despite warnings that his plan was 'suicidal', Butcher set out for the Congo's eastern border with just a rucksack and a few thousand dollars hidden in his boots. Making his way in an assortment of vessels including a motorbike and a dugout canoe, helped along by a cast of characters from UN aid workers to a campaigning pygmy, he followed in the footsteps of the great Victorian adventurers. Butcher's journey was a remarkable feat, but the story of the Congo, told expertly and vividly in this book, is more remarkable still.

Not just anyone can visit Broken Heart, Oklahoma, especially since all the single moms—like me, Patsy Donahue—have been turned into vampires. I’m forever forty, but looking younger than my years, thanks to my new (un)lifestyle. And even thought most of my customers have skipped town, I still manage to keep my hair salon up and running because of the lycanthropes prowling around. They know how important good grooming is—especially a certain rogue shape-shifter who is as sexy as he is deadly. Now, if only I could put a leash on my wild teenage son. He’s up to his neck in danger. The stress would kill me if I wasn’t already dead. But my maternal instincts are sill alive and kicking, so no one better mess with my flesh and blood.

A selection of older poems that Kennie wrote about his failed relationships."Though short in length, Two-Fisted Tweets is long on creative wit and humor that will have you laughing well after the final line has been read."Renee C. Fountain, BookFetish.

"Sorry, John Green fans, but McDaniel's been making us cry . . . for decades." —Bustle.comAn inspirational story about love, tragedy, heartbreak, and renewal as a young woman deals with her serious health issues, a fractured family life, and the prospect of romantic love while trying to remain focused on her studies and a lifelong dream.Kenzie Caine is enrolled at Vanderbilt University, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. When she lands a summer job caring for and helping to rehabilitate abused horses at the Bellmeade Estate stables, she is over-the-moon happy. One place she does not want to be is at home with her parents. Since the tragic death of Kenzie's younger sister, her mother has unraveled and her father has lost Kenzie's trust.At the stables, Kenzie is in her element. But a serious heart condition limits her ability to complete the more physical aspects of the job, so her employers have tasked the charming Austin Boyd with helping...

Stacey has been hired for a week-long baby-sitting job in New York City! Everything would be perfect if only her boyfriend Robert weren't acting so strangely. He's never at the places he says he'll be. Plus, he's been doing a lot of things without her. Stacey is becoming suspicious. Could Robert be seeing another girl? Stacey leaves for NYC feeling uneasy about her relationship with Robert. And while baby-sitting in the city is a blast, Stacey has a lot of thinking to do. Is this the end of Stacey + Robert?

When Ashford St. Clair takes the rap for his sister’s horse doping, he loses his true love, Rylee O’Shaunessy. Is it too late for love when he finally admits his mistake? When Rylee returns to Adelaide to take over her godmother’s stables, seeing Ashford St. Clair brings back memories of past events—when he sacrificed a promising equestrian career and alienated Rylee in the process. Ash is determined to win Rylee back and they reach an uneasy compromise when their passion for each other is reignited. But the deeds of the past still haunt the present, threatening their relationship. An old enemy returns to cause trouble for Rylee—Ash’s sister, Arden—the one who brought about Ash’s downfall in the first place. She makes it clear that there’s no room for Rylee in Ash’s life and she’ll do anything she can to make sure that the lovers remain apart. Will Rylee come to terms with the mistakes she and Ash made in the past and learn to love and trust each other again?

A compilation of kept thoughts and sentiments of pain while being in the process and discovering the Art of Moving On and letting go. Resonate with your sentiments in this book and learn to fix the shattered pieces while reading these poems.Sharing my creative writing is something that makes me extremely content to be able to do. In this small poem book i would like to share with you many aspects of life.My process is simple, i sit down in my room or outside in a park or even on my travels and have note book that i carry just to write them down so i don't forget my thoughts. My hope in writing these is for you to take something from them. Thank you for your valuable time in reading my work.In my creative writing i hope to make people smile, think and find inspiration from would they read of my work. I don't pretend to be a amazing writer but i think all that matters is that you share with people what you feel in your heart and mind, put it out there if it feel right and then let the love and imagination of people take it and do as they will with it. I write about many different things including love, people, life, artistry, death & nature. I hope you enjoy my work.

Knight of the Broken Heart (The Eglinton Knight series, Book 2)

LIES. SECRETS. MAYHEM.The campus of Glass Heart Academy will never be the same once we're through with it.PalmerThey tried to break me, but they underestimated my strength.When Marek says things aren't always what they seem, I don't want to believe him.Now, I know the dark truth in his words.As a participating player in this wicked game, how do I know who to trust when it seems our past is doomed to repeat itself? MarekCruelty is my love language, and Palmer's ready to make me pay for it.We both know we shouldn't want what's right in front of us.Will she accept the dark, broken pieces of me, or will she always watch over her shoulder, waiting for my blade to take pieces of her she doesn't know are exposed? While we try to find ourselves in each other, darkness continues to follow us, setting off a series of events no one is prepared for.What will be the cost of exposing the truth that haunts us?

Many women lose themselves in life's storms. They lose hope, confidence, and patience. They no longer have the will to pursue their goals and dreams. Instead, they give up and wallow in sadness and self-pity, living in a perpetual storm. Dana's storm begins when she is sexually abused as a young girl by a family member. She becomes a teen mother, dropout, and drug addict. She lives within the swirls of her storm until realizes she must take action if she is to find the sun. Dana must learn to take off the tough mask that hides her true self and learn to live again. The Product of a Broken Heart is a book for women of all ages and ethnicities. In every storm, there is a lesson to be learned and strength to be built. Through all the laughter and tears, you exist today as the outcome of what you've been through. Though you are not your past, you are a product of what you lived, all part of God's plan, who perfects in the storm.

The four very different Richardson sisters have one thing in common, their fierce loyalty to their family and pride in the historic bed and breakfast they own. But unexpected desire will challenge them in ways they never imagined . . . Sportswriter Nina Richardson had the perfect life away from her family's famous shadow. But a social media blowup and rejection by her boyfriend brought her back to their peaceful Charleston, South Carolina B&B to figure out what went wrong. So there's no way she's going to trust the crazy-hot sparks flying between her and handsome new employee Clinton Jefferson. It's just reckless, rip-his-clothes-off, one-night-and-forget-it lust—right? Fresh from working for the Richardsons' biggest rival, Clinton wants to show his modernization ideas aren't sabotage or a gimmick. Getting involved with the rebellious Nina means trouble for sure—but he...

Summer in New Orleans means hot days, long nights, spooky stories and surprising new beginnings. Felicity Bell has struggled to move on after her marriage broke down. Her ex has found love again, her children have their own lives, and it's beginning to feel like her only comfort comes from her dog and her job as a taxidermist. So when Flick gets an offer to work in New Orleans for a few months, she's drawn to the chance to make a fresh start.Zoe is ready to start a family with her husband, but when he betrays her, she's left shattered and desperate for a change of scenery. Joining her mother on the other side of the world to drown her sorrows seems the perfect solution. Although both mother and daughter are wary of risking their hearts to love again, Theo, a jazz bar owner, and Jack, a local ghost hunter, offer fun, friendship and distraction. But all is not as it seems in New Orleans...A chance meeting with Aurelia, a reclusive...

In the sequel to New York Times bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in a lush fantasy where friends become foes and love blooms in the darkest of places.Find the heir, win the crown.The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Although Rhen has Harper by his side, his guardsman Grey is missing, leaving more questions than answers. Win the crown, save the kingdom. Grey may be the heir, but he doesn't want anyone to know his secret. On the run since he destroyed Lilith, he has no desire to challenge Rhen—until Karis Luran once again threatens to take Emberfall by force. Her own daughter Lia Mara sees the flaws in her mother's violent plan, but can she convince Grey to stand against Rhen, even for the...

Don't they say two wrongs make a right...or something?Dawn is officially in the struggle zone. Her job is a mess, her side hustle isn't faring much better, and home doesn't bring the comfort she needs. Dawn is sinking under the weight of responsibilities and needs some fun to counter all this stress. The best remedy comes in a tall, hunky package who just happens to be emotionally unavailable. Sometimes, hooking up with the wrong guy is the best way to unwind.Red is nursing a broken heart...or at least it feels like one. His on-again-off-again girlfriend is putting him through hell. Surely it won't hurt to test the waters a bit? A one-night stand with Dawn leaves him wanting more. He has been lonely for too long, and trying to stand on his own feet is hard when there's no one on his team.Two young lovers are drawn together amid family feuds, secrets and legacies. With emotions running high and betrayals at every turn, Red and Dawn learn the best way to fix...

Jilted by her fiancé Tim, Mela MacDonald felt nothing but despair. Desperate to heal her wounded heart she travels from Canada to war torn England, to work for her Uncle, an important government official in the war effort. But on her arrival she finds her Uncle has been murdered – set on unravelling the mystery of his death, she teams up with Peter Flacton, an up-and-coming politician. As their investigations put them in a compromising position, and still too miserable to care what happens to her, Mela makes a reckless decision. But what she hadn't counted on was meeting Tim again. Told in her own words, Mela describes how they solve the mystery of her Uncle's death and how she discovers where her true love lies, in this passionate adventure of love and intrigue.

A lonely man shunned by society and haunted by a beautiful corpse. Sentient toys in a life and death struggle with unspeakable evil. Spectral visitations at midnight and in broad daylight. Fairy and folk tale re-imaginings full of eldritch places and events. Glimpses of the future and reminiscences of times past and times that never were and never will be. This generous selection of short stories encompasses genres from folk horror to dystopian sci fi, animal fantasy to ghost tales. Enter the imagination of Helen Whistberry and enjoy 19 unforgettable stories with the author's signature mix of horror and hope. Includes 20 original illustrations by the author.

How far would a grandmother go to stay close to her grandson?When Sylvia Garland returns to England, after the death of her husband and half a lifetime lived abroad, the last thing she expects is to find love again. But when her daughter-in-law Smita announces she is pregnant, despite her own poor track record as a mother, she finds herself caught up in the excitement.Before Sylvia knows it, she is 65 years old and head over heels in love - with her grandson.Sylvia Garland's Broken Heart is a touching, witty look at family ties across the generations and the plight of grandparents when their children's relationships break down. 'This passionate, yet perfectly-controlled novel...is beneath the surface a smouldering furnace...It is a book with depth and resonance and pace.' Jane Gardam

Hollywood is a cutthroat town. Nobody knows that better than the Landis brothers. It's time for them to step out of their parents' shadow. IT'S TIME FOR THEM TO BECOME LEGENDS. Garrett Landis is Hollywood's golden boy. If he wants to make a movie, it gets made. If he wants a woman, he only has to snap his fingers. The moment he meets Jade Marlow he knows she's different. She's the first woman to get under his skin. The first woman he can't have. Jade Marlow is desperate to leave behind her tragic past. Her ex-husband wants her dead. Her father is her worst enemy. Jade wants Garrett, but she refuses to drag him into her mess of a life. The attraction is undeniable. What happens when your head tells you to stay away, but your heart won't listen? Sex is easy. Falling in love? It's the hardest thing they will ever do. But it could turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to them. Book one in the Hollywood Legends series is a standalone story.**

Praise for Love at Second Sight: "Stands out from the romance novel shelves... it's hard not to be swept along and root for Jo" Kiss"Fun, reassuring and beautifully engaging" Books for Keeps"Perfect summer read... a fantastic, romatic and light read" Chicklish"Lighthearted, romantic, girly fun" The BookbagPraise for the Million Dollar Mates series:"If you and your mates have ever discussed how weird boys can be, then this is just for you...There's plenty of laughs and bits that'll make you groan: 'That's so true!'" Mizz Magazine"A fun, flighty read... with great attitude... perfect" Wondrous Reads"Engaging and witty" LoveReading4Kids"It's writers like Cathy Hopkins that lift your soul and make you feel...like you can do anything if you set your mind to it and if you have the right kind of friends on your side." My Favourite BooksWhen Paige finds an old mix CD in a local charity shop, she can't help but wonder about...

Do you remember your first love? Harry Basantes did. She remembered with vivid clarity the way young love could break your heart and leave you empty inside with its unanswered questions. Unanswered questions that have haunted her for sixteen years. Would seeing the object of her pain after so much time drive Harry to forgiveness? Or will it giver her the opportunity to be the one to walk away

Debbie Sue Overstreet and Edwina Perkins-Martin believe most problems can be solved with an ear for gossip, a strong margarita, and a lot of hairspray. As the best hairdressers in Salt Lick, Texas, they know everything that goes on in their small West Texas town. As private investigators operating as the Domestic Equalizers, they're dedicated to tracking down straying men who've done their women wrong. Paige McBride, on the other hand, believes that most problems can be solved with her oil-rich daddy's credit cards. But when Daddy cuts her off without a penny, she shows up in Salt Lick to do something she'd never thought she'd have to do -- earn a living. As a horse handler for the Flying C Ranch, she's thrown in the company of the town's new vet, hunky Spur Atwater. When horses start disappearing -- some on Paige's watch -- the Equalizers spring into action. It's time to come to the rescue of not only the horses, but the couple "just made for each other" as well. Though some reputations -- and hearts -- might just get broken, one thing will be sure . . . the hair in town will still look great.

To distract himself after a bad breakup, dance instructor Tomy learns to knit... and falls for his teacher, Jason. But when Tomy's ex returns, will Tomy choose the man who helped him knit his heart back together?

She was twenty-one when she moved to New York City to run away from her tragic past. There, she met an older gentlemen, captain of the detective unit, who took her under his wing, and offered her a job. They developed an inseparable bond, a father-daughter relationship. Then, she met HIM, gorgeous criminal defense lawyer, and she fell in love for the first time. Life couldn't be more perfect for her, especially since she felt so broken in the past. But when both men meet, the tension is undeniable, they can't stand each other, and she doesn't understand why. Her perfect life starts to crumble around her, and she begins to feel her broken past resurface again. Can both men stay in her life without breaking her apart? Or will she have to choose? This book contains adult content and is intended for mature audiences only. 18+ and over. Thank you. **

At the age of nine, Cynthia Ann Parker was captured in an Indian raid and taken to live as a slave with the Comanche. Twenty-four years later, she is the wife of a chief and the mother of a young warrior destined to become the great chief Quanah Parker. But in 1861 Cynthia Ann Parker and her infant daughter are recaptured, and returned against their will to a white settlement."A skillful examination of how individual identity is determined by cultural and social structures, and of what happens when these are drastically altered."—Kirkus Reviews

The Doctor Dries Her TearsFacing her estranged husband, Fletcher, was always going to be heartbreaking for nurse Tessa King. Especially as Fletcher has one last favor to ask--with his mother critically ill, he needs Tessa to pretend tragedy never tore their marriage apart. Impossible when your husband is the one man it hurts your heart to touch...but the one man you can't resist....

Three days before her drama club's trip to Italy, Jessa Gardner discovers her boyfriend in the costume barn with another girl. Jessa is left with a care package from her best friend titled "Top Twenty Reasons He's a Slimy Jerk Bastard," instructing her to do one un-Jessa-like thing each day of the trip. At turns hilarious and heartwrenching, Instructions for a Broken Heart paints a magical Italy in which Jessa learns she must figure out life—and romance—for herself.

Even vampires can be afraid of ghosts... After the death of her husband-and her dreams of motherhood-Elizabeth Bretton returned to the family estate in Broken Heart, Oklahoma. Little did she know she would also give up her life as the Silverstone heiress. But escaping the past isn't that easy-especially with a vengeful ghost trying to kill her, a 150-year-old mystery to solve, and an outrageously hot were-jaguar named "Tez" trying to get into her boudoir... **

"These are the stories that came to me to be told after the close of a magical marriage to an extraordinary man that ended in a less-than-magical divorce. I found myself unmoored, unmated, ungrounded in a way that challenged everything I'd ever thought about human relationships. Situated squarely in that terrifying paradise called freedom, precipitously out on so many emotional limbs, it was as if I had been born; and in fact I was being reborn as the woman I was to become."So says Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker about her beautiful new book, in which "one of the best American writers today" (The Washington Post) gives us superb stories based on rich truths from her own experience. Imbued with Walker's wise philosophy and understanding of people, the spirit, sex and love, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart begins with a lyrical, autobiographical story of a marriage set in the violent and volatile Deep South during the early years of the civil rights movement. Walker goes on to imagine stories that grew out of the life following that marriage—a life, she writes, that was "marked by deep sea-changes and transitions." These provocative stories showcase Walker's hard-won knowledge of love of many kinds and of the relationships that shape our lives, as well as her infectious sense of humor and joy. Filled with wonder at the power of the life force and of the capacity of human beings to move through love and loss and healing to love again, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart is an enriching, passionate book by "a lavishly gifted writer" (The New York Times Book Review).Amazon.com ReviewEven a fickle reader of Alice Walker will find something to admire in The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart. This tender, elegiac collection of stories is based in part on her early marriage to a white man and her continuing puzzlement at how their connection--once so charmed and resilient--faded to nothing. Looking back at their happy years together in "the racially volatile and violent Deep South state of Mississippi," a place and time in which their union was not only unconventional but illegal, Walker is also led to imagine other, less metaphoric homecomings. After the initial autobiographical story, "To My Young Husband," she turns to a character named Rosa, a novelist like herself, who returns home to the South with her sister, Barbara, after their grandfather's death. Rosa had not made it to the funeral, since news of his death arrived just as she was leaving on a long-planned holiday abroad. Now, belatedly, she has come to gather family stories. But when she asks her Aunt Lily a question, this woman glares back at her with something close to hatred: "I don't want to find myself in anything you write. And you can just leave your daddy alone too." Reeling, Rosa turns to her sister for comfort, but Barbara, too, rejects her with "a look that said she'd got the reply she'd deserved." For wasn't she always snooping about the family's business and turning things about in her writing in ways that made the family shudder? There was no talking to her as you talked to regular people. The minute you opened your mouth a meter went on. Rose could read all this on her sister's face. She didn't need to speak. And it was a lonely feeling that she had. For Barbara was right. Aunt Lily too. And she could no more stop the meter running than she could stop her breath. With her characteristic insight and her slow, colloquial prose--seeded with anger but watered with hope--Walker explores the territory of her own broken heart and those of African Americans of her generation. --Regina MarlerFrom Publishers WeeklyHIn 13 affectionate stories, Walker (The Color Purple; By the Light of My Father's Smile) reflects on the nature of passion and friendship, pondering the emotional trajectories of lives and loves. Some of the pieces are directly autobiographical, as Walker explains in her preface. "To My Young Husband" is about her marriage as a young woman to a Jewish civil rights lawyer and their difficult but mostly happy decade in Mississippi and Brooklyn. Many years later, telling her daughter the story of the marriage, Walker wonders how she and her ex-husband, once so close, could have become such strangers. Other stories are "mostly fiction, but with a definite thread of having come out of a singular life." Old hurts are soothed in "Olive Oil," in which Orelia learns to trust her husband, John, and not visit the sins of the past upon him. In "The Brotherhood of the Saved," Hannah, the lesbian narrator, confronts the bigotry of religion and attempts to save her relationship with her mother, whose fundamentalist church is urging her to ostracize her daughter. A trip to a screening of Deep Throat gets the older woman and two of her friends talking about sex, but true acceptance proves more elusive. Infusing her intimate tales with grace and humor, Walker probes hidden corners of the human experience, at once questioning and acknowledging sexual, racial and cultural rifts. Though a few stories tip into self-indulgence and read less like fiction than personal testimony, this is nonetheless a strong, moving collection. A common theme runs throughoutDwe are all obliged to love and be loved, no matter how blind, inexpert or troublesome we may be. 100,000 first printing; 8-city author tour. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Andie, Eden, Ryan, Tasha and Hasmita love being part of the Heart Club. They've promised to stay best friends forever and nothing can tear them apart. But sometimes things happen that you couldn't ever have expected and forever might not be as long as you think. Now, two years later, Eden and Ryan are haunted by memories of the past. Can they find a way to bring the club back together or is it too late to mend a broken heart?A gorgeous new story from the bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls series.

Bestselling Amish fiction author Jerry Eicher returns with the first of three stand-alone books in The St. Lawrence County Amish series. Cousins Lydia and Sandra Troyer and their friend, Rosemary Beiler have always been close. The two cousins, however, both have eyes for handsome Ezra Wagler, leaving Rosemary to watch from the sidelines. But when the cousins' fathers face financial ruin, Lydia and Sandra make a deal as to who should have Ezra's affections...at which point Rosemary decides to make a play for Ezra herself. With more than 20 novels in print and sales of 600,000+ books to his credit, Jerry's loyal fans eagerly await this compelling new series.Book One The St. Lawrence County Amish

Perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be. Stacey Barlow-Barrett has the perfect life--or, at least, the illusion of one. She's married to the man her parents approved, and she's making it work. But keeping up appearances is wearing her down. Her husband, Jace, wants to start a family. Her former lover, Mason, is a business associate she can't cut off, and he twists the knife at every opportunity. Trying to make everyone happy--everyone except herself--has her on the verge of a breakdown. When Jace's best friend moves in, everything that seemed tenuously tolerable is now completely unbearable, and Stacey realizes something is very wrong in her marriage. Jace is keeping up appearances too, and it's at Stacey's expense. Mason is the only one she can turn to for help...if he can forgive her for marrying Jace while the sheets were still warm from their last encounter. And even if he does forgive her, and she does dig her way out of the mess her marriage has...

This work is a compilation of dark erotica. Three tales told from the male perspective. In My Broken Heart, Hollywood heartthrob Dylan Constantine is having a heck of a time accepting that his lover and fellow star Rebecca Stevens has been caught in a rather compromising position with a fellow co-star. His mind, in order to deal with the betrayal,takes him on a journey into darkness. A journey that involves kidnapping her and holding her hostage until he gets her with child. Prey A very wealthy man who cannot find female companionship because of the size of his organ, whose family legend holds that there will be one woman made specifically for him has given up all hope. That is, until he scents her while vacationing in the Louisiana Bayou on a hot summer day. He knows for the legend to come to pass, he must first go to her under cover of night. She cannot know him until the time is right, but in the meantime his goal is to get her with child to bind them together, to leave his scent in her, so that she would find her way home. Predator He sees her, he wants her, he can't have her; she's engaged. Billionaire Josiah Steel doesn't care much for the word no, so when the young woman he meets and has a strong reaction to tells him in all innocence that she's meeting her fiancé, he hides his disappointment well, but he in no means gives up. Climbing through her bedroom window at night is just the beginning. Before he's through he will own her body and soul; and if he has to get her with child to solidify his cause, well then...**