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The moving and inspiring story of a young Creole/Black woman born in 1936 in New Orleans. Stung by the ugly hatred of racism, young Iris Duplantier Rideau learned from her grandmother to pass for white, affording her better opportunities than her darker-skinned friends and family. Moving to California with her mother, Iris experienced horrors that no child should endure, leaving her a single teenage mother without a future at 17. What would have stopped most people, only made Iris more determined. She took a grueling job in a sweatshop to support herself and her baby. Needing more education...

Emmet I fell head over heels with the new curvy, younger woman that rolled into town. Then she vanished and broke my heart. After three years, she’s back in town. Will she mend or break my heart again? Make Me Yours Again, is a lunchbreak sweet and steamy, second chance, small town romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in The O'Connors of Blossom Ford Series. It's set in the same universe as the Curvy Brides Of Blossom Ford Series.

Bruno, dying, obsessed with spiders and preoccupied with death and reconciliation, lies at the center of an intricate spider's web of relationships and passions: Bruno's estranged and grieving son Miles; Danby, Bruno's widowed son-in-law, consoling himself with the Adelaide the maid, one of Murdoch's finest comic creations; creepy Nigel the nurse and his besotted twin Will, fighter of duels. The flooding Thames brings about the climax, and all are left changed by love and forgiveness before the old man's death.

Meet the extraordinary Kendra Michaels in this gripping short story by the #1 bestselling duo of Iris and Roy Johansen. Kendra Michaels's astonishing powers of observation and analysis have made her a go-to for law enforcement agencies all across the country. Her other senses, hyper-developed...

Willow I’ve been hurt too many times to believe in happy-ever-after. When I arrange a marriage with Ransom Boyd, the only thought in my mind is protecting my little boy. The sexy retired soldier is a silver fox nearly twenty years my senior and makes my panties wet but none of this matters. It’s the strength in his burly body and the dangerous tone in his quiet voice when he agrees to safeguard us I decide to trust. However, there’s a tender and caring side to Ransom and it’s not long before I start falling for the reclusive hero and hoping for a happy ending. But when my abusive ex...

Merah-Putih: The Making of Indonesia explores the Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949) through a comprehensive historical narrative of political movements, colonialism, and the fight for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule to the influence of Japanese imperialism during World War II. The timeline of pivotal events, including the rise of nationalist movements like Sarekat Islam and the role of the Japanese-sponsored Dokuritsu (Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence), highlights the country's unique journey toward becoming a modern nation-state. This work also examines the ...

I Am Black History: Celebrating Black Voices is a powerful anthology honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black voices shaping history today. This inspiring collection brings together authors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share authentic stories of perseverance, faith, empowerment, and triumph over adversity. Through deeply personal testimonies and transformative life experiences, this anthology highlights themes of leadership, healing, cultural pride, and generational impact. Each chapter reflects the power of storytelling to uplift communities, preserve ...

When Eve Duncan gave birth to her daughter, she experienced a love she never knew existed. Nothing would stand in the way of giving Bonnie a wonderful life - until the unthinkable happened and the seven-year-old vanished into thin air. Eve found herself in the throes of a nightmare from which there was no escape. But a new Eve emerged: a woman who would use her remarkable talent as a forensic sculptor to help others find closure in the face of tragedy. Now with the help of her beloved Joe Quinn and CIA agent Catherine Ling, Eve has come closer than ever to the truth.

Romeo I built my life to be quiet. A cabin in the mountains. A security team I trust. No complications. Then a woman sprains her ankle on my land and her little girl makes friends with my dog. I carry Sienna home because it's the right thing to do. I invite them to stay because her daughter’s eyes light up and I can't say no. By the time the weekend is over, my cabin feels like it was always waiting for both of them. I know I should let them go. I'm not built for the kind of love Sienna and Bree deserve. But I'm already in too deep to pretend otherwise. Single Mom And The Mountain Man is ...

Cameo Rawlings, the sexy new CEO of Palmer Innovations is determined to represent the city and The Mr. Black Organization with class. With his not-so-pristine past, it was imperative that he succeed in raising awareness of the rich Black culture of the city. He was going to need a polished look and a professional event planner to make the Juneteenth celebration a success. He knows who he needs, but . . . the last encounter with the woman was less than pleasant.

From the blockbuster bestselling author of the Eve Duncan novels comes a new, stand alone thriller about a woman with a photographic memory who has lived her life in the Witness Protection Program. What she once saw put her entire family in jeopardy and now, years later, her cover is blown. She’s on the run, and the lives of those she holds dear hang in the balance. As only Iris Johansen can do, you won’t see the twists coming.

James Brooks, the Chief of Staff to the President, is hoping for some downtime to rekindle his connection with his wife, Ashley, amidst the challenges of raising their young children. However, his plans quickly go awry when he takes over parenting duties for their mischievous two-year-old daughter, Avery. What starts as a simple task soon spirals into a series of humorous and heartwarming moments that define the chaos of family life during the holiday season.

As a former Navy SEAL turned cop, Joe Quinn has seen the face of evil and knows just how deadly it can be. When he first met Eve Duncan, he never expected to fall in love with a woman whose life would be defined by her dual desires to bring home her missing daughter and discover the truth behind her disappearance - no matter how devastating. With the help of CIA agent Catherine Ling, they make a shocking discovery.

After losing her husband, Sarah is doing everything she can to hold herself—and her young son Theo—together. When Elena appears, calm, capable, and eager to help, she seems like the answer to Sarah's prayers. Theo adores her, and for the first time in months, Sarah feels like she can finally breathe. But soon, little things start to feel… off. Lullabies Sarah has never sung filling the house. Documents moved. Unfamiliar items appearing in Theo's room. And the way Elena looks at her son—as if he belongs to her.

Expose your child to spiritual blessing, and protect them from spiritual attack. This book will help you protect your children from evil assignments and show you how to tap into the supernatural protection of the holy spirit. We are involved in a war - a spiritual war in which Satan and his demons are attempting to break up our families and disrupt our children’s lives - that can be engaged in and won only with spiritual weapons. We cannot remain passive.

When desperation leads to a marriage of convenience, love becomes the ultimate complication. When a life-changing medication becomes available, I’m ready to do anything to ensure my brother can have it. Including selling my V-Card to the highest bidder at The Club. My boss overhears my conversation with the club owner and proposes a marriage of convenience: organize his home, host dinners for VIP clients and provide marital duties in exchange for a lifetime of the best paid medical care for my brother. Gabriel Cross doesn’t want messy complications like love or children in his life. And...

From Iris Johansen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Search and Final Target, comes a taut, fast-paced, and terrifying psychological thriller that pushes the level of suspense to the absolute limit–and beyond. This time forensic sculptor Eve Duncan finds herself matched against a...

Clara Winters doesn't believe in soulmates. Not anymore. She believes in keeping the lights on at Fireside Manor, the bed-and-breakfast she owns and is desperately trying to save. Her plan for the season is simple: deliver cookies to the Winter Festival, greet her lone guest, and hope for a miracle. Then Ethan arrives. Charming, mysterious, and impossible to ignore, Ethan encourages Clara to test the odd magic of Serenity Falls: when she kisses someone under the mistletoe, she can glimpse the love they lost.

Jasmine I just graduated from the nursing degree I always wanted to do and can't wait to travel the world when the sexiest man I've ever seen moves next door. The moment Hunter Wilson meets me, he proposes. I’m certain the psychological thriller author is a madman – he’s way older than me and I’m not getting hitched at twenty-two. But when I’m hurt and need help, I discover what a caring man he is. It becomes increasingly harder to resist him and I begin to question the path I set for my life. Marrying The Possessive Neighbor is a short sweet and steamy, small town instalove ...

On the eve of the Easter Rising, a divided Irish family is pushed to the brink of destruction. In the dark days of the First World War, tensions between Catholic Pat Dumay and his Protestant cousin Andrew Chase-White threaten to tear their family apart along political and religious lines. As Ireland moves ever closer to the deadly Easter rebellion, the family is engulfed in an epic drama of love, loyalty, and loss that will change their lives forever.