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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S BREAKOUT AUTHOR TO WATCH IN 2020 “Brilliant and stunning . . . an absolute must read.” – GILLIAN FLYNN “A well-constructed package of dynamite.” – STEPHEN KING A most anticipated book by The New York Times USA Today Entertainment Weekly Marie...

En medio de la creciente ola de acusaciones de agresión sexual contra hombres poderosos en 2017, Vanessa Wye, de treinta y dos años, se entera de una que la involucra íntimamente: su profesor de inglés de secundaria Jacob Strane ha sido acusado de abuso sexual por otra exalumna. El...

Vanessa Wye was 15 years old when she first had sex with her English teacher. She is now 32 and the teacher, Jacob Strane, has just been accused of sexual abuse by another former student of his. Vanessa is horrified by this news, because she is quite certain that the relationship she had with Strane wasn’t abuse. It was love. She’s sure of that. But now, in 2017, in the midst of allegations against powerful men, she is being asked to redefine the great love story of her life - her great sexual awakening - as rape.  

A SONG OF WAR Troy: city of gold, gatekeeper of the east, haven of the god-born and the lucky, a city destined to last a thousand years. But the Fates have other plans—the Fates, and a woman named Helen. In the shadow of Troy's gates, all must be reborn in the greatest war of the ancient world...

A YEAR OF RAVENS Britannia: land of mist and magic clinging to the western edge of the Roman Empire. A red-haired queen named Boudica led her people in a desperate rebellion against the might of Rome, an epic struggle destined to consume heroes and cowards, young and old, Roman and Briton...

Kate, born to abusive, drug addicted parents, identifies an inner God voice when she is very young. This voice, and the support of her grandmother, helps her overcome her circumstances instead of falling victim to them. However, as she grows up she finds that the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, and she discovers that she is an addict herself. Deciding not to go down the path her parents went, she rises above her circumstances again and chooses the path of recovery.

All fluff. All fun. Will an ordinary high school teacher take a chance on a famous TV star? It's Nick Thacker and Maddie Fairchild's ten year high school reunion. Nick's a big TV star now. but he has a soft spot for his hometown of Lemon Tree, Tennessee. He comes back for the reunion, looking forward to seeing his old friends. He'd also like to see Maddie, because he has regrets how their childhood friendship turned out. Maddie didn't have the best time in high school. Mean girls, like Nick's girlfriend, Jessica, made her life miserable. She blamed Nick for not standing up for her and not ...

All fluff. All fun. It only took thriller author Marcus Shanahan one look to fall for Jules Abernathy. Unfortunately, she was the paralegal for his grandmother's personal injury case, and was always a professional. Until he worked up the courage to ask her out. He was surprised and delighted when she said yes. Immediately, he was all in. For heaven's sake, even his grandmother was all in. But what about Jules? This short read romance is full of kissing and sweet gestures. See how Jules and Marcus fall in love on their fun dates in Lemon Tree, Tennessee.

In Voicemails from My Sister, author Kate Russell explores her sister Sibby's bipolar schizoaffective disorder through true stories that illustrate the disease and how medication both helped and hindered its progress. From her mother's drug use during pregnancy, which led to an incomplete diagnosis, to Sibby's current mental status, as a 37-year-old ward of the state, Kate breaks down her sister's disease by highlighting events that contributed to the uprise and decline of her well-being.

Commander Angel Rose, forced into a life of crime due to circumstances beyond her control, is determined to survive in the unforgiving void as a professional assassin. Will she be forced into the ignominy of moving back in with her parents when her efforts fail to leave her with credit-earning blood on her hands? After years of galactic travel, could Angel's destiny be to end up drinking cheap liquor in a bar in Slough?

Kate Russell's third memoir explores the effects of child abuse. Beginning with her parent's upbringing, chronicling her life, ending in present day, Kate reveals traits, habits and mindsets that developed as the result of early childhood trauma. Long estranged from her abusers, Kate examines choices she made, masks she donned, and the outcome of her efforts through the lens of a survivor in recovery. For anyone who was physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually or psychologically abused. Especially those who cope by sweeping their past under the rug.

When I was 16, I was in love with my best friend's older brother. And I do mean older. He kissed the fire out of me, but then let me go. Now 8 years later, he's interested. If I give him another chance, will he break my heart again? Or will I get my happily ever after? Choosing You Again is a sweet romantic comedy/ chick lit novella: 17,500 words.

It was only because of the cramps from hell that I discovered my boyfriend cheating on me. Who knew that I would find my forever later that same day? Because of You is a sweet, new adult romance short story: 4,000 words.

I wasn't thrilled when my mother told me she was getting married again. It wasn't until I met Future Husband #5 that I also met his son. Riley got my attention, that's for sure. Is it a mistake that we're going out? Or are we on our way to forever? Me and Mr. Jones is a sweet, contemporary romance short story: 7,100 words.

Em 2000, Vanessa Wye é uma estudante solitária de ensino médio. Talentosa e com o sonho de ser escritora, Vanessa diz não se importar em ficar sozinha, principalmente quando seu professor de inglês, Jacob Strane, um homem de 42 anos, começa a prestar atenção nela, elogiando seu cabelo, suas roupas e lhe emprestando alguns de seus livros favoritos—como Lolita, de Nabokov. Antes que Vanessa perceba, os dois embarcam em uma relação e a jovem acredita que o professor a ama e a considera especial.

All fluff. All fun. Will a veterinarian and her client fall in love at Bobby Ray’s businesses? Sarah just about dies of embarrassment when she blurts out a lunch invitation to Rob in front of the milk display at the grocery store. Rob, son of the infamous Bobby Ray, says yes because he’s always liked her. Their mutual crush leads to future dates. This short read romance is full of kissing and sweet gestures. See how Sarah and Rob fall in love on their fun dates in Lemon Tree, Tennessee.

Vanessa Wye var 15 år, da hun indledte et forhold til sin lærer, Jacob Strane. Han var 42. Sytten år senere anklages Strane for overgreb af en anden tidligere elev. Vanessa er chokeret og kan ikke tro, at anklagen er sand. Hendes forhold til Strane var baseret på kærlighed og respekt, eller var det? For langsomt tvinges hun til at revurdere alt.

Henry Noble carries a heavy load. For the two years since the disappearance of his father, he has toiled as the family's chief breadwinner. Protector of his mother and two obnoxious younger brothers, he finds himself trapped in the drudgery of a boring job counting the King's gold, all the while dreaming of a life of magic and wizardry. When a glimmer of light appears, he snatches at it only to stumble into treachery and deceit. Henry and his timid friend Peter are forced to embark upon the scariest journey of their lives.

All fluff. All fun. Will a valedictorian give her heart to the baseball player who ignored her in high school? Jason Evans was once an athlete who never gave Olivia Mason the time of day. He thought she was stuck up. She thought he was out of her league. Ten years later, now they're both on the high school reunion committee. Olivia now goes for what she wants. So, when she asks Jason to dance with her, she's still shocked that he says yes. Jason sees his future in her eyes. Now, he has to convince her that he's serious. Because Olivia knows there are plenty of fish in the sea. This short ...

All fluff. All fun. Will a seamstress and a football coach for the opposing team find a forever love in their future? When Jason and Olivia Evans encourage Olivia’s cousin Derek Mason to pursue Sabrina Martinez, Derek falls head over heels for the sweet and talented girl. Sabrina’s not too far behind, but at the last minute, she gets cold feet over how fast they’re going. Will their love be forever or will it crash and burn like on the football field? This short read romance is full of kissing and sweet gestures. See how Sabrina and Derek, newly found lovers, fall in love on their fun...