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When Lightning Strikes! How often do you get a true love in your life? Grace Foxfire was blessed with finding true love with Livingston Lockhart, but when a tragedy strikes, she loses all hope. As she works through her grief, she looks at her play brother Jethro Newman with new eyes and realizes that the childhood love that they've always shared has blossomed into the rare love men and women find. . .but is she woman enough to take a chance on love for the second time? To have one great love is as exciting as the act of lightning striking, but to have two great loves in a lifetime is a rarity.
When French troops occupy the Italian port city of Ancona, freeing the city’s Jews from their repressive ghetto, it unleashes a whirlwind of progressivism and brutal backlash as two very different cultures collide. Mirelle, a young Jewish maiden, must choose between her duty—an arranged marriage to a wealthy Jewish merchant—and her love for a dashing French Catholic soldier. Meanwhile, Francesca, a devout Catholic, must decide if she will honor her marriage vows to an abusive and murderous husband when he enmeshes their family in the theft of a miracle portrait of the Madonna. Set during the turbulent days of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Italian campaign (1796–97), Beyond the Ghetto Gates is both a cautionary tale for our present moment, with its rising tide of anti-Semitism, and a story of hope—a reminder of a time in history when men and women of conflicting faiths were able to reconcile their prejudices in the face of a rapidly changing world.
When Sybil Masterson meets Texan Dane Hamilton on their college New England campus sparks fly. In spite of the differences of their upbringing, this unlikely couple falls deeply in love; a love firmly cemented when tragedy strikes. But torn apart by outside influences their relationship is destroyed. When by chance they meet years later, Sybil Masterson who is now Eden Savoy is unrecognizable to Dane. With a heart filled with revenge she plots to destroy him. Once again Dane falls in love with her. Not knowing Sybil and Eden is the same woman Dane can't let go of a love that haunts him. But does he need to? Can this couple have a future in spite of the tormented past they share?
Pastry chef Lili Hart hasn't been satisfied with what she's accomplished with her siblings at Hearts and Flowers. She yearns for independent success, so she seeks to take on clients of her own not tied to the family business. Excited about her first client, her celebration is short-lived when she sees dreamy eyed Dominic Ballard again. Charming and talented singer/songwriter Dominic Ballard majored in music in college despite the discouragement of his mother. Eventually, he moved to California to pursue his dreams of superstardom. After the sudden death of his father, Dominic finds himself back in his hometown of Taylor, Indiana assisting with the family's chain of restaurants. When he's offered an opportunity to collaborate on popular R & B singer latest CD he feels closer to realizing his dream. But, his life is further complicated when he runs into the one who got away. . .feisty Lili Hart.
Layla Kennedy is a master at hiding. Since the age of 14, she's been hiding behind a veil of mental illness. Her racing thoughts, unpredictable behavior, possessive, compulsive issues and panic attacks are, for the most part, controlled by an assortment of medications. . .that is, when she takes them. On Halloween night, Layla walks a tightrope that lands her in hot water. . .she impulsively shares a night with a handsome brother in a pirate's costume. Jordan Scott, attorney, is immediately captivated by the mysterious Bad Cinderella who danced her way into his room, but like Cinderella, she slipped away into the night. Unable to forget the beautiful woman, Jordan is left speechless a month later when he spots her sitting across the courtroom. . ..she's the paralegal to his nemesis at another law firm. Layla sees him, too. Those lips, that chin, that body. . .it ‘s him! It's the worst possible thing that could happen because she's in no position, mentally, to get involved with any man. Unknowingly, Layla and Jordan soon become entrapped in a well-staged plan of blackmail. Unveiling their secrets brings heartache, but ultimately becomes the catalyst for their survival.
Dina Reigns allowed her past to determine her future. Orphaned, adopted, then losing her adoptive parents in a tragic accident, her future appears grim. Her grandmother became her guardian and guided her through her turbulent teen years. Dina never wavered, determined to become a person of value. Educated as nurse, she seeks a Ph.D. in nursing as her ultimate goal; she contracts with a childless couple to become a surrogate mother and uses the money she earns to finance her goal. Drew Tyler is a football player, a wide receiver for the Boston Anchors, a professional team. When he scores the winning touchdown to win the League Championship for the team, in his exuberance, he throws the ball into the stands. That is when he sees Dina, standing, smiling at the red-haired youngster who catches the ball. Stunned by her beauty, he knows that he has to meet her. After many false leads he finally finds her, but she is already pregnant. Can he convince Dina that his love for her is real or does she continue to cling to her goal of proving herself?
Enjoying the last day of merriment in LOVE Park, Kevin Zahir Dunmore sees a woman across the courtyard, and knows instantly he has to capture her image. He doesn't miss a step, sketching page after page of her silhouette. He ponders, if only he were close enough to see the shade of her eyes. Never one to let a moment pass he approaches her, swagger peppering his steps. Little does he know. . .his life will never be the same. The sensation is of butterfly wings skimming down her neck and across her exposed shoulders. Ashlyn Farrell feels open, and she shockingly relishes the imaged touch. She's forever in control, and as her life as a photojournalist depends on that control. However, on that ...
Criminal Law: Case Studies & Controversies eschews traditional reliance on judicial opinions in favor of an innovative and dynamic method of criminal law instruction centered on statutory interpretation and case studies. Examination of real-world problems allows first-year law students to not only develop familiarity with the criminal law doctrine necessary for potential careers as prosecutors or defense attorneys but also hone crucial skills for lawyering generally. Provocative case studies provide background for engaging class discussion and challenge students to tackle applying doctrine in real-world situations. When useful, the book provides actual cases from a variety of jurisdictions t...
After ending a five-year relationship, Callie Taylor resigns her job as special projects director at Harrah's Casino, New Orleans. Wanting a fresh start, she accepts a position at Tahoe Silver Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and decides to drive there. When she breaks for lunch right before reaching Lake Tahoe, she draws a flirtatious smile from a handsome white guy who causes her heart to beat a little faster, despite the fact that she's sworn off romantic relationships for the foreseeable future. Just as well she didn't actually meet him, she thinks, as she resumes her drive. A few minutes later, catching sight of Lake Tahoe itself, she pulls off the road and gets out of the car to absorb th...
David Thornton lands his dream job as executive director of a faith-based community empowerment center established by his paladin, Congressman Roosevelt Franklin. This honest, hard-working true believer must unite a staff divided by the scandal of the previous director's departure, while trying to convince the girl of his dreams to trust him. Kitty Franklin is the outspoken, jaded daughter of the politically savvy and slick Congressman Roosevelt Franklin. As her father's personal attorney, Kitty's intimate knowledge of her father's dealings have caused her to lose all faith in God, government, and men. And now a viral internet scandal has erupted that threatens to destroy the Congressman's re-election campaign. The scandal shakes Kitty's fragile faith and may prevent her from ever believing in anything or anyone ever again.