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Book Forbidden Redemption

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sidney Bristol
  • Publisher : Inked Press
  • Release : 2020-02-18
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 162 pages

Download or read book Forbidden Redemption written by Sidney Bristol and published by Inked Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willow has screwed up, over or on everything in her life, except her best friend Keegan. She finally has her life together and might even score getting her detective shield. Or she thought she did until one of her many mistakes shows up and blackmails her. Keegan is coming home for Christmas and there's only one thing he wants. Willow. Keegan has lived his life on the straight and narrow, from getting his minister's license as expected by their family to his real passion, bringing humanitarian aid to people in third world countries. But a near-death encounter has him wanting more from life, and top of that list is his childhood best friend. When Keegan shows up on Willow's doorstep with a seduction plan in mind things progress faster than he'd anticipated. And in the morning, he has to prove to Willow that he's not another of her screw-ups, he's there forever. Ransom Texas SWAT; an Aegis Group spin off Fighting Redemption Stolen Redemption Forbidden Redemption Reckless Redemption (coming soon) The Love Barn Give Me Back My Man Summer of Love Party Out of Bounds Aegis Group Dangerous Attraction Dangerous in Training Dangerous Games Dangerous Assignment Dangerous Protector Dangerous Secrets Dangerous Heat Dangerous Connection More soon!

Book Stolen Redemption

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sidney Bristol
  • Publisher : Inked Press
  • Release : 2018-09-18
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 410 pages

Download or read book Stolen Redemption written by Sidney Bristol and published by Inked Press. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Trevor Walters is drawn to women in need. Each one he helps is a bid to ease the guilt of failing to rescue his mother from a toxic relationship. But his recent one-night stand doesn’t seem like a damsel in distress…at first. As their attraction builds, Dina is under his skin and in his blood before Trevor realizes she may need more protection than even he can provide. Dina Profaci failed to save her best friend from a lethal menace—her own Mafia parents. Now in witness protection in tiny Ransom, Texas, she’s struggling with guilt as she strives to build a new life. A relationship isn’t in the cards…but she didn’t plan on Trevor. Neither her desire for the local detective, nor the need for his help when her own brother demands deadly payback for her betrayal to the family. Two damaged souls, both struggling with a past they can’t change. Trevor and Dina could be each other’s salvation…or the last mistake they’ll ever make. Ransom Texas SWAT; an Aegis Group spin off Fighting Redemption Stolen Redemption (2018) Reckless Redemption (coming soon) Hot Redemption (coming soon) Rebel Redemption (coming soon) Filthy Redemption (coming soon) The Love Barn Give Me Back My Man (2018) Summer of Love (2019) Party Out of Bounds (2019) Aegis Group Dangerous Attraction Dangerous in Training Dangerous Games Dangerous Assignment Dangerous Protector Dangerous Secrets More soon! Aegis Group Alpha Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerous in Love Dangerous in Action Dangerous in Transit Dangerous in Motion Dangerous in Charge Aegis Group Lepta Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerously Taken Dangerously Involved (2018) Dangerously Deceived (2018) Dangerously Broken (2019) Dangerously Entwined (2019) Gone Geek; an Aegis Group spin off Beauty and the Geek Mr. Purr-fect and the Geek The Jock and the Geek The Gamer and the Geek The Adorkable Girl and the Geek The Fake Boyfriend and the Geek Twisted Royals: an Aegis Group spin-off Twisted Royals Origin Story Alpha Prince Her Prince Bad Boy Prince Noble Prince

Book Hot Redemption

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  • Author : K. D. Penn
  • Publisher : Dragonfairy Press
  • Release : 2013-12-12
  • ISBN : 9781939452283
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Hot Redemption written by K. D. Penn and published by Dragonfairy Press. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Epic and his brothers don't rob strip clubs for fun or fame, but to use the electronic currency to take care of their family. With androids and robots flooding the job market, it's almost impossible for humans to find work. Besides, stealing comes easy to the gang, until Phoenix steps into their lives, snatching away their bounty and fogging up Epic's mind with her seductive scent. Shots blare. A chase ensues. Both sides refuse to yield. And the small compromise that comes is brought by chains and a promise for a bigger hit--on a planet far away from earth. Can Epic and Phoenix work together to rescue themselves from poverty? Or will they find another type of redemption, one lathered in lust and warmth, pleasure, and the type of undemanding love that no human can live without?"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Redemption

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  • Author : Erica Hayes
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2013-03-05
  • ISBN : 1101619430
  • Pages : 383 pages

Download or read book Redemption written by Erica Hayes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japheth the Tainted is on the hunt for a mysterious demon vampire. But meeting her face-to-face might disarm his warrior spirit—and spark an unquenchable passion with apocalyptic consequences. As a fallen angel, Japheth is determined to make his way back to heaven by staying pure and slaying hellspawn. With a new scourge of vampires unleashed by a blood-drinking demon, the Prince of Thirst, there’s plenty to be done. But Japheth is after one vampire in particular—the one they call the Angel Slayer. Rose Harley never wanted to be a vampire, but the Prince of Thirst can turn even the kindest soul into a soldier of hell. Feeling abandoned by God, she stalks the West Village taking revenge on his angels—until she meets her match. When Japheth and Rose encounter each other, the battle is fierce and charged with desire. But when they discover a common enemy—the Prince of Thirst himself—they form a dangerous alliance that could either cost them their eternal lives, or spark a love more powerful than heaven or hell.

Book Redemption As A Literary Icon

Download or read book Redemption As A Literary Icon written by Dr. Fr. Binoj Mathew, O.SS.T. and published by Shineeks Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concept of Redemption in the Selected Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Graham Greene: A Comparative Perspective in the Light of the Catholic Theme of Redemption as Elucidated by John deMatha and the ‘Trinitarians’ is an English Literature book that analyzes the selected works of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Graham Greene. The intended objective is to demonstrate how the Catholic theme of redemption influence these authors, the primary source for which is the Holy Bible. A critical and interpretative framework for the thematic analysis of literary texts focused on the idea of redemption has been created based on the above findings. Applying the framework on these authors suggests that life is a journey from egoism to glorification, which is also a journey to self-emptying. It is a gradual transformation of the ‘human self’ to the ‘divine self’. The book’s conclusion consolidates the findings of the analysis and makes a comparative evaluation of the contrasting readings of the novels of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Graham Greene. It also gives new levels of fiction readings with the theme of redemption. The framework structure created in chapter IV to analyze the various nuances of redemption in English Literature will serve as a tool to explore further works.

Book Her Prince

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  • Author : Sidney Bristol
  • Publisher : Inked Press
  • Release : 2018-02-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 496 pages

Download or read book Her Prince written by Sidney Bristol and published by Inked Press. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time there was a brave princess and a smart gypsy boy who saved the day… Kade Tsaplin left behind his nomadic family to live a different kind of life—one where he doesn't have to read cards and lie for his next meal. When a beautiful woman with adventure in her eyes crash lands into his life, the last thing Kade expects is to get drawn into one of his brother's cons. But Shelby is more than she appears, and makes him an offer he can't refuse. Shelby Amos is an art thief trying to right the wrongs of her past. Kade’s supposed to be a means to an end—an accomplice she can trust on this most dangerous undercover job. With Kade's help bringing down a criminal mastermind she might finally get the answers she's been searching for. Only, she never counted on falling for Kade. Working both sides of the job takes its toll, until Kade and Shelby find themselves in a den of thieves, with only each other to rely on. As danger draws them closer, the lovers unwittingly play right into the spider’s web, handing over the true prize—Shelby herself. This book was previously titled Secret Agent Princess. Twisted Royals: an Aegis Group spin-off Twisted Royals Origin Story Alpha Prince Her Prince Bad Boy Prince Noble Prince Aegis Group Dangerous Attraction Dangerous in Training Dangerous Games Dangerous Assignment Dangerous Protector Dangerous Secrets More soon! Aegis Group Alpha Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerous in Love Dangerous in Action Dangerous in Transit Dangerous in Motion Dangerous in Charge Aegis Group Lepta Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerously Taken Dangerously Involved (2018) Dangerously Deceived (2018) Dangerously Broken (2019) Dangerously Entwined (2019) Ransom Texas SWAT; an Aegis Group spin off Fighting Redemption Stolen Redemption (2018) Reckless Redemption (coming soon) Hot Redemption (coming soon) Rebel Redemption (coming soon) Filthy Redemption (coming soon) Body of Danger Heart of Danger Mind of Danger (2018) Soul of Danger (2019) Gone Geek: an Aegis Group spin off Beauty and the Geek Mr. Purr-fect and the Geek The Jock and the Geek The Gamer and the Geek The Adorkable Girl and the Geek The Fake Boyfriend and the Geek

Book Dangerous in Motion

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sidney Bristol
  • Publisher : Inked Press
  • Release : 2018-02-19
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 414 pages

Download or read book Dangerous in Motion written by Sidney Bristol and published by Inked Press. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He let her go once. The last time retired Navy SEAL Adam Novak saw his wife was on their wedding day. His runaway bride has made her life…without him. Resigned to going it alone, he’s not expecting her coworkers show up on his doorstep pleading for him to find her. She's been waiting for him. Virologist Heidi Novak is in over her head. Again. Kidnapped while researching a mysterious outbreak, she's forced to work with the enemy. That is, until an all too familiar silent, giant barges in, guns blazing. Old flames burn twice as hot. With the threat of pandemic emergency hanging over their heads, Adam and Heidi must face their past if they're going to save everyone’s future. Aegis Group Alpha Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerous in Love Dangerous in Action Dangerous in Transit Dangerous in Motion Dangerous in Charge Aegis Group Dangerous Attraction Dangerous in Training Dangerous Games Dangerous Assignment Dangerous Protector Dangerous Secrets More soon! Aegis Group Lepta Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerously Taken Dangerously Involved (2018) Dangerously Deceived (2018) Dangerously Broken (2019) Dangerously Entwined (2019) Ransom Texas SWAT; an Aegis Group spin off Fighting Redemption Stolen Redemption (2018) Reckless Redemption (coming soon) Hot Redemption (coming soon) Rebel Redemption (coming soon) Filthy Redemption (coming soon) Body of Danger Heart of Danger Mind of Danger (2018) Soul of Danger (2019) Twisted Royals: an Aegis Group spin-off Twisted Royals Origin Story Alpha Prince Her Prince Bad Boy Prince Noble Prince Gone Geek: an Aegis Group spin off Beauty and the Geek Mr. Purr-fect and the Geek The Jock and the Geek The Gamer and the Geek The Adorkable Girl and the Geek The Fake Boyfriend and the Geek

Book Hawthorne   S Redemption

Download or read book Hawthorne S Redemption written by Gary P. Cranford and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10-11 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves to feed human nature with both a religious and literary mood. It may bring the reader a little closer to an understanding of lifes complexities, or it may challenge the readers own philosophical self, as he or she discovers the unraveling of Hawthornes. The editor of the book, which has been composed from his memory of an unknown students work, claims to have unearthed a rare discovery that may unveil a mystery that has puzzled the best of minds in the literary field for many years. In the words of its author, his purpose is clear: I have thought to publish my interpretations of Hawthornes novel so that those critics in the field of literature, who will, may have additional cause for which to expound their intelligence, either in trying to better understand this mystery, or to salvage the old cherished ambiguities by which the public brain is presently intoxicated. If I am correct in only a few of my impressions, hopefully the main ones, we shall have to reappraise Hawthorne as a literary prophet who hoped for and predicted a future time when mankind would look more favorable upon the creation, man. Both the author and editor send the reader on a journey into the mind and heart of an American icon which have too long been misunderstood and underappreciated. He asks the reader to drink deep from the depths of his or her own intuitive awakenings, and encourages each to rediscover the man who created The Scarlet Letter. In so doing, one may see the vexations and conflicts in his own life as a dark necessity to be endured, as in the character of his beloved Hester, who speaks to the heart of every human, and in behalf of our own human nature.

Book Redemption s Dark Secrets

Download or read book Redemption s Dark Secrets written by Elara Crowe and published by Elara Crowe. This book was released on 2024-07-07 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redemption's Dark Secrets Step into the hidden depths of a seemingly peaceful town in "Redemption's Dark Secrets," a gripping tale of romance and danger that will leave you breathless. Charlie never intended to stop in Redemption, Wisconsin. Lost and in search of directions, she stumbled upon this quaint town and found herself inexplicably drawn to its charm—and to a mysterious stranger. But as she begins to settle in, the shadows of her past catch up with her, bringing danger to her new doorstep. What Charlie doesn't know is that Redemption holds secrets more sinister than her own. As she navigates a budding romance, she uncovers a web of dark truths lurking beneath the town’s serene surface. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, and Charlie must confront the terrifying reality that the real threat may be closer than she ever imagined. Can Charlie uncover the truth hidden within Redemption's dark secrets before it's too late? Or will the town's mysteries consume her? Perfect for fans of romantic suspense and mystery thrillers, "Redemption's Dark Secrets" is a must-read. Dive into a world where love is intertwined with peril and every secret comes with a price.

Book The Adorkable Girl and the Geek

Download or read book The Adorkable Girl and the Geek written by Sidney Bristol and published by Inked Press. This book was released on 2017-06-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nate Vaughn is in love with a woman he can't have. His best friend and former neighbor. Cara embodies everything good in the world, but she's far too innocent for someone with tastes like his. Now she's coming to visit and Nate must walk the tight rope between loving her as a friend, and wanting more. Cara Logan has been stuck in a rut and is in need of a new perspective. Visiting her bestie in L.A. is the perfect way to kick off a new year and a new her. Liquor loosens lips and soon Cara is sharing far more secrets than she ever meant to tell Nate, including her unrequited love for him. The friends embark on an emotional and often boundary testing journey to discover how deep their feelings and desires go. Cara must chose to accept Nate, dark desires and all. But Nate is keeping secrets that might tear them apart before they've even begun. Gone Geek: an Aegis Group spin off Beauty and the Geek Mr. Purr-fect and the Geek The Jock and the Geek The Gamer and the Geek The Adorkable Girl and the Geek The Fake Boyfriend and the Geek Aegis Group Dangerous Attraction Dangerous in Training Dangerous Games Dangerous Assignment Dangerous Protector Dangerous Secrets More soon! Aegis Group Alpha Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerous in Love Dangerous in Action Dangerous in Transit Dangerous in Motion Dangerous in Charge Aegis Group Lepta Team: an Aegis Group spin-off Dangerously Taken Dangerously Involved (2018) Dangerously Deceived (2018) Dangerously Broken (2019) Dangerously Entwined (2019) Ransom Texas SWAT; an Aegis Group spin off Fighting Redemption Stolen Redemption (2018) Reckless Redemption (coming soon) Hot Redemption (coming soon) Rebel Redemption (coming soon) Filthy Redemption (coming soon) Body of Danger Heart of Danger Mind of Danger (2018) Soul of Danger (2019) Twisted Royals: an Aegis Group spin-off Twisted Royals Origin Story Alpha Prince Her Prince Bad Boy Prince Noble Prince

Book Redemption s Return

    Book Details:
  • Author : Erin Heitzmann
  • Publisher : AuthorHouse
  • Release : 2011-07-13
  • ISBN : 1463411804
  • Pages : 505 pages

Download or read book Redemption s Return written by Erin Heitzmann and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although six, long months have passed since Rebecca took her leave from Jean Luc Rousseau near the outskirts of Breles, his feelings for the young woman have remained the same Six months have passed since the Redemption and her crew set sail for the West Indies, but tensions continue to mount back home as Napoleon Bonaparte, in his vain quest to rule all of Europe, creates a quick and efficient chaos to erupt among his countrymen, as well as his British adversaries in neighboring England. Mounting an oppressive manhunt for suspected dissidents and traitors loyal to the French Republic, Bonaparte creates a ruthless regime of terror in which daily executions are carried out in the name of political genocide. Jean Luc Rousseau, along with Claude and Marielle Laroche, are sheltered from the all-too-recent upheaval living in the quiet community of Guilers, until an enchanting newcomer arrives. Her very presence threatens the placid complacency that has each of them under its spell, but when calamity strikes, all believe that only Rebecca can provide the evidence necessary to substantiate the truth. Will the Redemption return in time for her to save the life of Jean Luc Rousseau?

Book The Redemption Club Collection

Download or read book The Redemption Club Collection written by Anne Marie Becker and published by Anne Marie Becker. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Redemption Club Collection includes three complete (90,000-word) books from the series. In a city built for sin, the Redemption Club is a secret society that exists to fulfill a person’s darkest desires… STACKING THE DECK Redemption Club, Book 1 Resourceful Skye Hamilton puts her survival training to good use taking the dangerous tasks nobody else wants. When a job searching for a runaway teen brings Redemption Club members gunning for her, putting those she cares about in danger, she’ll risk everything to fight the enemy. Including her heart. Jared Bennigan, bodyguard to the Las Vegas elite, accepted his latest job hoping it would lead to his sister, but he’s not the only one looking for a missing woman. Skye’s enticing blue eyes contradict her tough, distrusting exterior, revealing an intriguing combination of vulnerability and intelligence. But those eyes are watching his client—through her rifle’s scope. To find both missing women, Jared will need to convince Skye—who plays a wicked game of hard-to-get—to be his partner. It’s the ultimate game of survival of the fittest. But who will win? SLEIGHT OF HAND Redemption Club, Book 2 Raised by con artists, Emily Moore has done her share of manipulating others to make ends meet. She’s working hard to go legit and make up for her past, but she still knows how to spot an easy mark. And when to walk away from a bad situation. Emily learned life’s lessons the hard way, and now a tough exterior hides her one weakness—her love for the man who left her. After a high profile murder, Detective Adam Wilde’s brother disappears, becoming both the Las Vegas Police Department’s primary suspect and the real killer’s target. He suspects an underground group called the Redemption Club, which trades in dark deeds, is behind the murder, and it’s essential he finds his brother before the Club does. Their hearts are telling them to let go of the past, but trust has never been easy for either Emily or Adam. It’ll take a common purpose, and an undeniable passion, to reunite them. To find Tanner and defeat the head of Redemption Club, they’ll need each other—and they’ll need to come up with the con of their lives. RAISING THE STAKES Redemption Club, Book 3 Ivy Stone works hard to maintain her ice queen image. Without the façade, people get close—and then shegets hurt. Still, as manager of a luxurious Las Vegas hotel, sometimes she has to put herself in the limelight to protect all she’s worked for, especially when her father’s rumored association with the underground crime web, Redemption Club, risks everything.When idle threats become a very real danger, forcing her to consider the unthinkable to protect herself, she approaches a rival with an unusual deal. At Global Security Solutions, Devlin Grimm is more accustomed to playing bodyguard than kidnapper. However, when the beautiful and untouchable Ivy Stone enters his office with a strange request, it’s like a gift from the heavens. She could be the key to finally taking down the notorious Redemption Club. However vulnerable and enticing she appears, Dev suspects the woman has secrets, and she may well be manipulating him. Will Ivy be the source of his salvation or his demise?

Book Redemption redeemed

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Goodwin
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1840
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 778 pages

Download or read book Redemption redeemed written by John Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Redemption s Warrior

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  • Author : Jennifer Morse
  • Publisher : Jennifer Morse
  • Release : 2014-10-15
  • ISBN : 0990906906
  • Pages : 182 pages

Download or read book Redemption s Warrior written by Jennifer Morse and published by Jennifer Morse. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redemption's Warrior. A young adult novel. A story of fantasy fiction. Blending mystical realities with the ordinary. Do you believe in beneficence? Can you fathom a goodness requiring you to make acts of power and truth? Acts resonating out into the world on waves of intention; where the impossible can intersect the possible, Redemption's Warrior is the story of Christopher Marcos accused of running drugs. Incarcerated on Islas Tres Marias, an island prison 60 miles southwest of Mazatlan. Not soon enough Juanita will be off her father's boat and back in the little room off the kitchen in the home of La Currendera. The healer teaches Juanita, "your belly is filled with miles of sensors. To live an authentic life you must unite your mind and heart with your belly."Together Juanita and Christopher will fight for his freedom and a life together. Redemption's Warrior: The heroes journey.; the quest for freedom. Would you bet your life on beneficence?

Book The Redemption of the Jews

Download or read book The Redemption of the Jews written by Angella Thomas and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isaiah 6:9 is a prophecy to Israel that they will “hear but not understand”; that they will “see but not perceive” this word from God to the nation was evident even when Jesus, the Messiah, came to Israel.

Book Redemption s Whisper

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kathleen Friesen
  • Publisher : Pelican Ventures Book Group
  • Release : 2017-03-24
  • ISBN : 1611169720
  • Pages : 318 pages

Download or read book Redemption s Whisper written by Kathleen Friesen and published by Pelican Ventures Book Group. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hayley Blankenship is on a flight to Saskatoon. She is desperate to escape her past and believes that Pastor Dave and Lydia Harris may be the only people who can help her. If she doesn't find a reason to hope, she may give in to the temptation to end it all. On her flight she meets Trevor Hiebert who is on his way back home. He has just interviewed for his dream job in Toronto, but he is torn because his parents need him at home in Saskatoon, and he doesn't want to let them down. Everything changes when he meets Haley, an intriguing, gorgeous redhead with dark secrets of her own.

Book Addiction Treatment

    Book Details:
  • Author : Daniel E. Hood
  • Publisher : Transaction Publishers
  • Release : 2011-01-15
  • ISBN : 141284441X
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Addiction Treatment written by Daniel E. Hood and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addiction Treatment is an ethnography that compares two types of residential drug-free treatment programs—religious, faith-based programs and science-based, secular programs. Although these programs have originated from significantly different ideological bases, in examining the day-to-day operations of each, Daniel E. Hood concludes that they are far more alike than they are different. Drug-free treatment today, whether in secular or religious form, is little more than a remnant of the temperance movement. It is a warning to stop using drugs. At its best, treatment provides practical advice and support for complete abstinence. At its worst, it demeans users for a form of behavior that is not well understood and threatens death if they do not stop. Hood argues that there is no universal agreement on what addiction is and that drug abuse is little more than a catch-all term of no specific meaning used to condemn behavior that is socially unacceptable. Through extensive participatory observations, intimate life history interviews, and informal conversations with residents and staff, Hood shows how both programs use the same basic techniques of ideological persuasion (mutual witnessing), methods of social control (discourse deprivation), and the same proposed zero tolerance, abstinent lifestyle (Christian living vs. Right living) as they endeavor to transform clients from addicts to citizens or from sinners to disciples.