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2000. Bright, ambitious, and yearning for adulthood, 15-year-old Vanessa Wye becomes entangled in an affair with Jacob Strane, her magnetic and guileful 42-year-old English teacher. 2017. Amid the rising wave of allegations against powerful men, a reckoning is coming due. Strane has been accused of sexual abuse by a former student, who reaches out to Vanessa, and now Vanessa suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: Remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past.

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: slaves and queens, heroes and cowards, seers and kings . . . and these are their stories.

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.

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 . . . and these are their stories.

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.

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.

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.

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 high school crush finally be realized at the high school ten year reunion? Jackson Bishop and Claire Penobscot used to have crushes on each other back in high school, but never did anything about it. Claire used to be overweight, but embraces her lingering curves. She knows she looks good and can't wait to show off her figure to fellow classmates who used to make fun of her weight. Jackson regrets how he didn't stand up for Claire as much as he could have. He's always wanted to ask her out, and now that his second chance is here, he's grabbing hold with both hands...

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...

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 escándalo le trae recuerdos de su pasado y del campus idílico del exclusivo internado al que asistió en Maine. Fue estudiante becada, seria, solitaria y que anhelaba madurar antes de su tiempo.

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 ...

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.

He was The One. Then he dumped me. Now, three years later, he wants a second chance. He's crazy if he thinks he's going to win over the heart he broke before. Right? Second Chance Boy is a sweet, college romance short read: 11,900 words. It is a companion ebook to Is This Seat Taken?. A steamier version of this title was published under the pen name Emily Padraic.

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.

Elle and Danny were childhood sweethearts who married right out of college and then divorced. Six months later, they run into each other at his sister's wedding reception. Will sparks fly a second time? Or will they get burned? Never Let You Go is a sweet contemporary short story about regrets and second chances: 5,000 words. A steamier version of this title was previously published under the Elizabeth Carlos pen name, and was later available as More Than Anything under Emily Padraic.

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 two old friends fall in love on the date that never ends? Sparks ignite when Colby Shaw and Cheryl Babcock's hands touch as they get ready for their ten year high school reunion. They always liked each other in high school, but a band buddy and a cheerleader never dated in their social circles. But now they've grown up. Colby decides that Cheryl is the girl for him. Cheryl's a little more hesitant. As they enjoy their fun-packed date and a meeting of Colby's family, will they fall in love? This short read romance is full of kissing and sweet gestures. See how ...

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.