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An intimate exploration of race and inequality in America, Little Brother tells the story of journalist Ben Westhoff's long-time relationship with his mentee Jorell Cleveland through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and investigates Jorell's tragic fatal shooting at the age of nineteen.

When Boston-based dive shop owner Rod Konrad runs short of money, he decides to share his apartment. Bette, his girlfriend, isn't ready to move in, so he places an ad for a roommate. Brendan is nice enough - as nice as a stranger invading your home can be. He certainly takes to Rod. But isn't he trying too hard? He talks like Rod, acts like him, and is always just a little too close. Left unchecked, he'll not only steal Rod's clothes - but his life.

In Spinning Hills, Ohio, “quirky” is a good thing—especially the charming houses that line the streets. One by one, the Amador brothers are restoring them, committed to a new beginning for the quaint town. But they’re learning that every house needs a heart to be a home… Cassidy Morgan believes lovingly built houses deserve second chances. She is now back in Spinning Hills for the first time in ten years, and the opportunity of putting her small agency on the map as the premier realtor of historic houses in Ohio is within her reach. But it means a partnership with a man who is ...

The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.

Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson’s half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem—efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements.

First rule? Don’t sleep with your best friend’s little sister. Second? Don’t sleep with your teammate’s sister. Danica He’s my big brother’s teammate and everything I am not. He’s a rich, arrogant, entitled snob. He lives in an Italian villa, for God’s sake. I live in a hole in Prague. People think he’s hilarious, charming—the smooth-talking, panty-dropping F1 race car driver. Always with a joke, a mischievous, sexy smirk. But nothing about my life is funny, and I’m not here for the reasons my brother thinks I am. Dante If one were paying attention—and I am—...

Why is forbidden love the sweetest? When Kendra turns up at the Wild Riders MC compound looking for a job, I’m in agony. I’ve been in love with my best friend’s little sister since she waved us off for Iraq. I served with her brother. He’s my best friend, my MC brother, and my business partner. If I act on my feelings for his little sister, I’ll not only dishonor my best friend, I’ll be banished from the club. But when a customer gets handsy with Kendra, my protective instincts kick in. I’ll fight anyone and everyone to be with Kendra, whatever the price. Wild Hope is a big ...

It was an ordinary school day, the day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away. The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to move on. It’s been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants me back. Someone with a dark secret.

An absorbing chapter on the coon's secret habits begins this volume, followed by stories about the woodcock, the wildcat, the toad, and many other animals. Two chapters remarkable for their keen insight into the hidden life of animals close this volume, one on "Animal Surgery", describing some of the ways in which wild animals treat their wounds; the other on "Hunting without a Gun", showing the joy of following even the large and dangerous animals with the desire only to be near and understand them.

My best friend's little sister and the woman who haunts my dreams are one and the same. Always off-limits. Until now. As a member of the Steel Reapers MC and an ex-Marine, duty defines me.. My best friend, Smokey, saved my life in the Marines and now he's calling in that debt. His little sister is a bridesmaid at a Mafia wedding and needs a bodyguard. My mission: pose as her date and keep everyone's hands off her. Including my own. But he doesn't know I've always wanted Danielle. And now she's a woman with curves more dangerous than anything I saw in combat, It’s only a matter of time ...

Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbing him "Black Brother", Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter-skinned brother, Trey. When he's bullied and framed by the captain of the fencing team, "King" Alan, he's suspended from school and arrested for something he didn't do.

It’s only ever been her… I’ve been in love with Ursula Riley ever since I was twelve years old. I’ve watched her grow from a grief-stricken child to a strong and beautiful woman. When she went away to college, I thought my feelings would cool. But now she’s back, with plenty of sass and curves that make my blood run hot. The problem is her big brother Bear. He’s my best friend and her guardian, and he’s fiercely protective. He’d kill me if he knew what I was up to with his little sister… Mountain Man's First Time is a forbidden love, dual virgins romance featuring an OTT ...

In the tradition of Call of the Wild, Watership Down and Redwall, Little Wolf is the story of Shadow, a little dog with big dreams. When a mongrel puppy is left alone to die in the forest, a heartbroken mother wolf saves him from certain death―and keeps him as one of her own. Although smaller in size and far weaker, Shadow grows up with his wolf siblings and soon proves that great size is no match for a great heart. That is, until he's captured and taken back to the city... Now haunted by memories of freedom with his wolf family, the young pup endures captivity. And when Shadow ...

Rule #1: Teammate's siblings are off-limits. Haley has had enough hockey to last her for the rest of her life. The last thing she wants when she arrives at college is to live in her brother's shadow but that's nearly impossible when his face is everywhere she turns. Reid's only focus has been one thing, make it to the NHL, until he meets the one woman that has the power to distract him. The only problem, she's his best friend's sister. As much as she hates to admit it, Haley can't stop thinking about the one person on campus she should avoid. Reid doesn't seem to care about the reasons why ...

Jacob doesn't want to become like his older brother. But deep down he does love him. He then meets Rutheo, a gang member, and through him he sees a chance to become someone. The only problem is Jacob must prove his worth through violent means....

Through the ages, children have been enthralled by Cinderella, the glass slipper, and the evil stepmother! This audiobook also includes "Sleeping Beauty", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Little Tom Thumb", "Rapunzel, "Hansel and Grethel", and "Snow White".

We both had the same motto: Looking for a few good men. My Marine brother-in-law forced me not only to crossdress but serve my country. Serving my country meant serving the Marines. It only took a gentle nudge to get me feminized and a little help from one of his female platoon sergeants. She transformed me from an insecure, effeminate man into a beautiful female. But there'd be a price for my female-to-male transformation. It was a small price to pay to be a woman for a night. But that night turned out to be a very long, intense night filled with taboo sex. If you love female-to-male ...

Only an alpha cop can tame this brat... Brayden When my best friend asks me to babysit his little sister for the weekend, I’m not expecting the gorgeous, curvy Meghan. She’s hot, she’s wild, and she’s totally out of bounds. She’s doing everything she can to provoke me, and it’s utterly irresistible. But can I keep my promise and resist her curves, or will I let her lead me into trouble? Meghan I don’t need a babysitter, so when Brayden’s sent to look after me, I’m not going to make it easy for him. Then I get to know him. With Brayden I feel safe like he’ll do anything ...

Überall auf der Welt boomen die Online-Rollenspiele. Für den sechzehnjährigen Wei-Dong in L. A. sind sie die einzige Ablenkung vom nervigen Schulalltag...

Five years ago, Geeta lost her no-good husband. As in, she actually lost him—he walked out on her and she has no idea where he is. But in her remote village in India, rumor has it that Geeta killed him. And it’s a rumor that just won’t die.