It never bothered thirteen year old Alexis that she was an only child. A daddy's girl, her relationship with her father Ray Jones had been more than any girl could ask for. Besides, her best friends Tiffany and Heaven were all the sisters she needed.With her parents recently divorced, however, Ally is spending less time with her father and more time with her friends. As the summer before freshman year comes to a close, their bond is threatened when Ally's parents decide on a high s...

Just in time for the holidays, a troubled woman learns the true meaning of Christmas in this new novella from New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby.Alexis Fletcher hasn't had a merry Christmas in five years—not since her mother passed away. Every December she remembers the joy her mother brought to everyone during the holiday season and feels the pain of her absence, even more so now that she and her sister are barely speaking. More than a...

Throughout high school, Benjamin Alcott had a single goal in mind – to escape a home environment that was anything but loving and supportive. With determination and perseverance, Ben has risen to the top of his class, both academically and athletically. And with careful planning, he has secured scholarships which ensure he has a real chance to see through his goal of becoming a doctor. But beyond that dream, Benjamin also wants a place where he can live freely and openly as the young gay m...

Have you ever been in a situation where you feel frustrated because you are unable to express yourself in Chinese? This book can help you overcome the challenges of learning Chinese by providing you with necessary words, phrases, and sentences that can be applied to various real-life situations.This book covers 7 daily conversation situations: Introduction, Movie, Library, University, Roommate, Direction and Traffic with a total of 400 sentences, 250 phrases and words. In addition,...

Rare bookstore owner Dmitry Karev left the Russian Mafia behind when his wife died, but there’s too much at stake to keep his back turned any longer. His father is dead and his brothers may be next. Someone’s been leaving Dmitry clues about the killer, but he never expected his informant to be a bombshell like Harper Allen. Now the curvy computer expert is testing not only Dmitry’s methodical nature, but his self-restraint as well. But with his family’s lives in the balance, Harper may be ...

A year after divorcing her husband, Elowen is quite content with her life, besides the tension between her and her son. Or so she thought. When a man by the name of Nyle moves into town, he and Elowen share an instant and startling connection. They soon progress into the most fulfilling relationship either of them has ever been in, despite some obstacles thrown their way. But love is never truly easy...Note from the author: If you like this book, please leave a review on Goodreads ...

Read a sneak peek of the first three chapters of SINNER, from the world of the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Shiver Trilogy, by Maggie Stiefvater. found. Cole St. Clair has come to California for one reason: to get Isabel Culpeper back. She fled from his damaged, drained life, and damaged and drained it even more. He doesn't just want her. He needs her. lost. Isabel is trying to build herself a life in Los Angeles. It's not really working. She can play the game as well as all the other fakes....

Humphrey might be the only one who can solve the mystery of the missing treasure hunt prize!Garth has a surprise for his friends when they get to his party—a treasure hunt! Riddles are hidden all around his backyard and he put the prize in the best hiding spot of all—Humphrey’s cage. Only Humphrey knows something Garth doesn’t: someone stole the prize!Humphrey doesn’t know who took it, but he is good at solving mysteries. Can he put the clues together and s...

Jack Cooper, current Hollywood It man, has a blockbuster new movie in the works all about redemption—only he’s never had to apologize for anything in his life, and he knows how lucky that makes him.To prepare for the role and score some publicity points along the way, Jack undertakes a round-the-country tour to make amends with those whose lives he’s inadvertently harmed. What Jack doesn’t realize, however, is that fate is taking a ride-a-long on his redemption tour, a...

Astute Anna discovers that sisterhood really can cross continents and cultures in this heartwarming fourth book in the Anna Wang series. Patrice Barton's lively and warm illustrations bring Anna's story to life.

Judson Heart, like all of us, has some regrets. Not his job: he writes for a daily newspaper. Maybe his introspection: he eats lunch alone. Definitely his timing: he hasn't had much luck in the love department. With his ten-year reunion approaching, those regrets intensify as he begins to recall a turbulent final year of high school. But with the help of three elderly, mystical strangers and a surprising assignment to interview a prison inmate, Jud may get the chance to make some changes. ...

"Ng raises the stakes for Asian-American literature and makes a bid for the arrival of a major American voice . . . Bone is a pioneer work." — San Francisco Bay Guardian"We were a family of three girls. By Chinese standards, that wasn't lucky. In Chinatown, everyone knew our story. Outsiders jerked their chins, looked at us, shook their heads. We heard things."In this profoundly moving n...