Download or read book Don t Be Afraid of Heaven written by Clint Adams and published by Credo Italia. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How in the world did fear ever become so popular, especially when it never should have existed in the first place? Why were we put here to do what we want, if we end up being too afraid to do it? In DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN, 13-year old Miguel Estes feels that being "scared to death," and having "the life scared out of me," are no longer just tired, old expressions.they've become part of a world-wide epidemic. Now rid of the fears that once paralyzed him, Miguel decides to help others eliminate theirs; he founds F.A.A.T. (Fear Ain't All That), an after-school group with his eccentric but wise Aunt Shirley. In its first meeting Miguel befriends Samantha, a girl diagnosed as having an exotic variety of phobias, fears, and anxieties. With a fierce determination, Miguel helps Samantha rid her life of one debilitating fear after another. Together, Miguel and Samantha learn much about life, fear, and death. Revelations from Aunt Shirley, and recurrent dreams of his brother Jorge (who already lives in heaven), also remind Miguel that "heaven is a far better place than here. It's nothing to be afraid of; it's the perfect place to be.everything about it is perfect." After undergoing a radical transformation, a stronger-than-ever-before Samantha, grows to be ill. As her condition worsens, Aunt Shirley informs Miguel that the greatest lesson he can possibly share with his dear friend is to help her be unafraid of going to heaven. Of course he's uncertain about accepting this task. But, paradoxically, it ends up being Samantha who teaches Miguel. Prior to leaving, Samantha feels only joy, excitement, and relief about her upcoming journey; Miguel, due to Samantha's experience, becomes unafraid of his own mortality. Samantha, now completely fearless, moves on; although left behind, Miguel celebrates Samantha's life as well as her death. DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN is the sequel to FEAR AIN'T ALL THAT, two multicultural fear-eliminating novels for teens. AUTHOR INFO: Born in Oakland, California, Clint Adams, now lives in Viareggio, Italy. Having authored numerous academic publications while at the Washington Post and McGraw-Hill, Clint now actively markets his two fear-eliminating novels for teens, FEAR AIN'T ALL THAT and its sequel, DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN. Before writing, Clint was a professional actor with over 100 credits in TV, film, and theatre. Clint earned a bachelor's degree in drama from the University of California at Berkeley, and his master's in marketing from San Francisco's Golden Gate University.

Download or read book The Tick Rider written by William Street and published by Book Venture Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-03-10 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tick Rider is a story of families, homelands, drugs, redemption, and the dividing Rio Grande. A Texas cowboy, charged with rounding up tick-carrying Mexican livestock, meets a rancheros daughter. At the same time, two teenage boys, Miguel and Guillermo, yearning for opportunity, begin the dangerous trek toward America, and Alejandro, a young pilot for the cartel lands a load of cocaine in the mountains of Guatemala and finds fear. The cartel plans to establish a plaza on the river, but an assassination delays the plan. Their subsequent stories play out against the backdrop of the encroaching reach of the drug cartel, its bosses and pistoleros. All their lives become more dangerous as the cartels grip tightens, culminating in an attempted escape as a pack-train of drugs crosses the Rio Grande in the moonlight.

Download or read book Home Field Advantage written by Dahlia Adler and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dahlia Adler's Home Field Advantage, a sweet and funny f/f romance from the author of Cool for the Summer, a cheerleader and the school's newest quarterback are playing to win, but might lose their hearts in the process. Amber McCloud’s dream is to become cheer captain at the end of the year, but it’s an extra-tall order to be joyful and spirited when the quarterback of your team has been killed in a car accident. For both the team and the squad, watching Robbie get replaced by newcomer Jack Walsh is brutal. And when it turns out Jack is actually short for Jaclyn, all hell breaks loose. The players refuse to be led by a girl, the cheerleaders are mad about the changes to their traditions, and the fact that Robbie’s been not only replaced but outshined by a QB who wears a sports bra has more than a few Atherton Alligators in a rage. Amber tries for some semblance of unity, but it quickly becomes clear that she's only got a future on the squad and with her friends if she helps them take Jack down. Just one problem: Amber and Jack are falling for each other, and if Amber can't stand up for Jack and figure out how to get everyone to fall in line, her dream may come at the cost of her heart. Dahlia Adler's Home Field Advantage is a sparkling romance about fighting for what - or who - you truly want.

Download or read book The Many Lives of Sam Wells written by Michelle Files and published by TheAuthorFiles.com. This book was released on with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A serial killer. A family torn. Time travel with a twist. The continuing saga of the Wells family. This time, Ivy's grandfather, Sam, is finding himself reliving his lives over and over. Sam Wells dies at 79 years old. Then things get worse. When he opens his eyes as a young college student, he remembers everything from his past life, including the identity of the serial killer who is terrorizing their small town. Many young women are murdered, and Sam knows who did it. Over several lives, Sam struggles in a desperate race through time to stop the serial killer. All the while, he pines for the woman who got away. It's never too late to die and try again. Teens and adults alike will love this time travel thriller. Get your copy of this gripping time travel series. Ivy Mystery Series: The Many Lives of Ivy Wells - Book 1 The Many Lives of Sam Wells - Book 2 The Many Lives of Jack Wells - Book 3 The Many Lives of Georgie Wells - Book 4

Download or read book A Different Lie written by Derek Haas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed author and screenwriter Derek Haas comes a unique and thrilling twist on a family story—what happens when an elite assassin becomes a father? Now a new dad, the infamous Silver Bear finds himself staying up late to give a bottle and changing diapers—all while leading the double life of a contract killer. The struggle is not with his conscience. He enjoys his gig. But a child forces him to weigh selfishness versus safety. Continue in his line of work, and he’ll always wonder if he's putting his child’s life at risk. When the next assignment comes, both Columbus and his partner Risina are surprised to find that the mark is another assassin: a brash, young man named Castillo. An assassin on the rise, he’s responsible for slaying a high profile CEO. As Columbus closes in on his target, he realizes that Castillo is a younger version of himself. It's almost like looking in a mirror. Castillo has even studied Columbus' work. Yet as much as Columbus sees himself in this young man, his assignment is clear. Then, Castillo learns that his hero and unwitting mentor has a family—a revelation with enormous ramifications. Now that he knows Columbus’s weakness, he will go after it and exploit it. Just as Columbus would have done...

Download or read book Faith of Beasts written by E. M. Nally and published by Book Boutiques. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Budding college sophomore scientist Sia Marquez knows what she wants. A former foster kid, Sia escaped the system and wants her fellow orphan and secret crush Miguel to join her at the prestigious university she now attends. Unfortunately, what she gets is a nightmare...kidnapping, genetic engineering, and a struggle to stay alive! When Miguel goes missing Sia searches for him and is kidnapped by the same men who took Miguel. Used as a lab rat for mind-altering experimentation, Sia develops paranormal powers and manifests a creature the world hasn't seen since the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan fell. Possessed by powers rooted in her darkest memories, Sia engineers an escape for herself and the other "lab rats" with the help of one of her captors, Christopher. Struggling to understand her new powers while searching for a cure, she must also control the gang she helped free, before they destroy the city or themselves. Despite her relationship with Miguel she's drawn to Christopher, who may hold the key to their salvation. Before she can find a way to reverse what was done to them, Miguel succumbs to the darkness. Sia will have to make a choice, and the price could be more than just her life! Faith of Beasts, from bestselling author Lila Dubois writing as E. M. Nally is a science fiction thriller you won’t be able to put down. From mind-altering experiments to supernatural powers, this new adult, dark fantasy will get your heart pounding as Sia tries to save herself and those she loves. Book 1 in The City of Angeles series is a must read! *Contains mystery and suspense, dark fantasy themes, mind-altering experimentation and genetic engineering. This new adult science fiction thriller is not intended for readers under the age of 13.

Download or read book Angel Roars written by Leslie Claire Walker and published by Secret Fire Press. This book was released on 2018-06-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can Night fight an enemy that hides in plain sight? That can be everywhere at once? Night feels relieved to have a moment of peace with her family. But the illusion is shattered when she discovers a possessed man and an archangel on her turf, both warning signs of rising danger. The End returns, targeting all humans and taking control of those closest to Night. With the Angel of Death’s help, she must fulfill her destiny to save them. But embracing her fate will change her forever. Will it cost her everything and everyone she loves?

Download or read book Not Your Ex s Hexes written by April Asher and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April Asher’s next Supernatural Singles novel, Not Your Ex's Hexes, a one-night-stand between a willful witch and a broody half-demon conjures an adventure that wouldn’t be complete without several magical mishaps. For her entire life, Rose Maxwell trained to become the next Prima on the Supernatural Council. Now that she’s stepped down, it’s time for this witch to focus on herself. And not think about her impulsive one-night stand with Damian Adams, a half-Demon Veterinarian who she can’t get out of her head. Neither of them is looking for a relationship. But when Rose is sentenced to community service at Damian’s animal sanctuary it becomes impossible for them to ignore their sparking attraction. A friends-with-benefits, no feelings, no strings arrangement works perfectly for them both. After a sequence of dead-end jobs, it’s not until Rose tangos with two snarly demons that she thinks she’s finally found her path. However, this puts Damian back on the periphery of a world he thought he left behind. He doesn’t approve of Rose becoming a Hunter, but if there's one thing he's learned about the stubborn witch, it was telling her not to do something was one sure-fire way to make sure she did. Working—and sleeping—together awakens feelings Damian never knew he had...and shouldn't have. Because thanks to his ex's hex, if he falls in love, he'll not only lose his heart—but his humanity.

Download or read book Mexicanos Hustle written by J Benjamin Sanders, Jr and published by Fawkes Press. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glenn Helka’s business has never been what you’d call lucrative. But chasing bond jumpers and following cheating spouses pays the bills. Most of the bills. Some of the time. Occasionally. When a woman drops a fat stack of cash on his desk to bring her wayward son home from Mexico, Glenn thinks he has it made. One tiny detail—the son is dead, and the local authorities are refusing to release his body. Was it the money or the haunting look on the face of the bereaved mother? Maybe it was Glenn’s barely functioning moral compass finally pointing true north. Or, in this case, south to Mexico where he takes on corrupt government officials, drug-dealing hitmen, and everything the desert can throw at him. Fans of Joe R. Lansdale’s Hap & Leonard series won’t want to miss Mexicanos Hustle, Southern Noir at its finest.

Download or read book All the Lies We Tell written by M. Skye and published by Urban Renaissance. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets are revealed that change everything they thought they knew, and the family is again thrust into the public eye. A dangerous scandal threatens to unravel them once and for all. While Tyree and Mia are more in love than they have ever have been, Mia's past omissions could come back to ruin their happy reunion. With more danger and betrayal looming, will they be able to dig their way out of the latest fiasco, or will the newest threat prove to be their undoing? Tyree Johnston found himself stuck between what his heart wanted and what his head said was right. His ex, Mia, left for Paris the minute her divorce was final, but her love for Tyree and her son brought her back home. Tyree's father, John, had betrayed his entire family, and Tyree and Mia were left to pick up the pieces. In the midst of their struggles, Tyree and Mia found their way back to each other. Now, three years have passed since they last heard from Richmond, who is on the run for murder, so they think they are in the clear. Tyree and Mia have moved on, combining their family businesses to create one huge conglomerate. Then, one fateful day, Richmond resurfaces and begins to make taunting phone calls. He lets his family know they will never be rid of him and that more havoc is headed their way.

Download or read book Quarter Century Crisis A Novel written by S. C. Graham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-03-29 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quarter Century Crisis is the story of Charlie Coldman stumbling along the path to adulthood. He finds inspiration from both pennies in the gutter and stars in the sky; it's only everything in between that's providing a problem. He scrutinizes maturity, minimalism, and the importance of choice while searching for cans in the urban sprawl of quiet city streets at night. In a philosophical junkyard, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

Download or read book The Final God written by D. Eukel and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-12-24 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When magazine journalist, Jonathan Tame arrives on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico; after an alleged, devastating hurricane has struck the Island; it doesnt take long for the nearly burned-out writer to re-awaken his investigative training. There is a ton of money being poured into emergency coffers, but only a small portion has been allocated for repairs. Following the money trail, he discovers that a powerful entity is attempting to control the U.S. government, and other world leaders. The cash flow seems to be related to some secret project that is intended to disarm all of them. And further; that ancient archaeological artifacts, discovered years before, and said to have immeasurable power, may be the core reason behind the whole thing. In his pursuit of the truth, he finds that he is not alone; other investigators are moving in the same direction -- it's when their paths intersect that all of hell is stirred up.

Download or read book POTTER The Trident Series Book 2 written by Jaime Lewis and published by Jaime Lewis. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tenley Cortez finally had everything going for her; a job that she enjoyed, her friends and family, and a man who treated her with love and respect. But when her toxic ex-boyfriend shows back up and decides he wants to rekindle their relationship to further his shady business dealings things get a little dicey, not to mention dangerous. His violent and cruel heart forces her to distance herself not only from the man she loves but her friends and family as well. She desperately wants to tell her story, but fear holds her silent. With her broken heart and constant fear, she throws herself into her work by traveling to Ecuador on a humanitarian aid trip. She was not expecting someone to be waiting there for her to further complicate her life. All that Rex “Potter” Richardson wanted to do was a live simple life alone outside of his career as a Navy SEAL. That was until a few months ago when the gorgeous and outgoing Tenley Cortez walked into his life and stole his heart. After a sudden and unexplained breakup Potter is left with questions. The sudden distance Tenley puts between herself and her friends and family further adds to the mystery. When Potter and the team are called out for a mission to South America, he learns a shocking revelation about Tenley that threatens to unravel everything. Together, can Potter and Tenley pick their way through the webs of deceit, blackmail, and violence to get their happily ever after?

Download or read book The Ambien Mystery written by John J. Valentino and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dangerous Affections written by Lena Blake and published by Lena Blake. This book was released on 2024-09-14 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dangerous Affections When you're the consigliere of the Italian mafia, love is the last thing on your mind. Luigi, the ruthless enforcer of the Cosa Nostra, is feared for his cold precision and deadly methods. Trained in medicine to prolong his enemies' suffering, Luigi hides a dark and traumatic past beneath his controlled exterior. He thrives on order and lives by the rules—until Bella crashes into his world. Bella is the opposite of Luigi in every way. She's clumsy, compassionate, and working three jobs just to survive. Behind her warm smile, however, she hides a secret that could shatter her life. When fate forces these two unlikely souls into a fake relationship, their worlds collide in an explosive mix of danger, passion, and forbidden desire. As tension rises and sparks fly, Luigi and Bella must navigate a perilous game of deception where trust is fragile, and their hearts are on the line. Can love truly blossom in the shadow of vengeance, or will their dangerous affections lead to destruction? Dangerous Affections is a gripping enemies-to-lovers mafia romance filled with suspense, steamy chemistry, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for readers who crave high-stakes drama, intense emotions, and a love story that defies the odds.

Download or read book THE JUDGE written by Louis Mccarter and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew Tucker, a United States District Judge in Houston, Texas, and former Navy SEAL, receives a death threat demanding he grant bail to a defendant in his court charged with sex trafficking. Tucker’s life is further upended when Lucy Alvarado, the teenage daughter of his longtime live-in housekeeper, goes missing. Matt’s former lover, the provocative and audacious Carmen Reyes, a U.S. District Judge in Laredo, risks her life and livelihood when she joins Matt in a perilous journey through the lawlessness and rampant crime of today’s Mexico to attempt to rescue Lucy, herself a victim of sex slave trafficking. Is Lucy’s disappearance somehow related to the death threat? Is Lucy, who Matt loves like a daughter, actually his daughter?

Download or read book Wildblood written by Adair Hart and published by Quantum Edge Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chaos sometimes needs a guiding hand. Wildblood, a new drug, has swept Los Angeles. The Earth Ward and local law enforcement have no idea where it came from or all of its impacts other than it makes Outsiders shift in public. The nonhuman masquerade can’t be violated, and the growing Wildblood epidemic is getting out of control. Enter Earth Ward Inspector Dalton Kingston and his team. One problem is navigating LA, which is a hotbed of nonhuman activity. Another issue is that federal agencies aren’t on good terms with the Imperium branch that runs LA. Although the Aztec pantheon controls that branch, they’ve been ostracized by human agencies. At stake is revealing nonhumans to the world. The few humans who are exposed become wisened, but a massive breakdown in the masquerade would be chaos. Dalton must show why he continues to be sought after for his skills and power, even when the going gets tough, by showing one of his core traits—strength.