Download or read book Tormented Soul of an Empty Grave Before I Knew You written by Shannan Starr and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tormented Soul of an Empty Grave Things were beginning to take a turn for the worse. I thought I had a handle on this thing, but this thing had a handle on me. Stress and utter fear internalized and cemented my soul into pessimism. There was no rest for me. I was rotting from spiritual and mental decay from the inside out. I wreaked of death, and I was the only one that could smell it. Grief hit me like a crashing wave, and I was sinking deep from within, deep within myself, within the confines of my own rigid mind. I took a look at the grave set before me, but it was empty! How could this be? Had I completely lost the little bit of sanity I had left? My God! You have to save me! God revealed to me His ability to heal and set free... “I will do all that you ask of me, if you want it, if you allow me.” Only He could show me how to overcome death that did not die, flesh that could not cry, and release the extraordinary control I would hold on to because it was most important to me. Jesus—Was I able to allow myself to bleed out for the sake of honoring God’s will for my life? Before I Knew You Drowning in the stains of childhood trauma, survival of the fittest became my motto. Crushing the tongues of those who had spoken against my destiny was every bit of the motivation I needed to survive...to thrive in a dark place where no light was visible to the natural eye. I was determined to not allow the abhorrent molestation, abuse, abandonment, and pure hatred control my life any longer, so I took a stand. But what exactly was I taking a stand for? Maybe it was to win the love of my abusers. Could it be possible to take a stand against the Almighty God Himself? You know, taking a stand to find myself doesn’t sound too bad, right? There had to be some logical explanation for feeling empty inside of my own body. I once looked at my reflection in the mirror, and it stared back at me. Could standing in front of a mirror finally give me the answer I was looking for? I didn’t know if I was coming or going. I was lost with no sense of direction, and the only definite path to take was down. Whatever this thing was that I was trying so desperately to accomplish, it would ultimately turn my world “right side in.”

Download or read book Strife of the Scions written by Rohini Menon and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ‘strife’ is a competition among noble families to win the throne. The contenders are tested with a series of challenging events to see if they are worthy enough to be the king of the country. Only a few people have made it out alive. Aaron was a rebellious, awkward and loud kid with his head stuck in the clouds. At the end of the day, he was just another ordinary kid raised by his single mother who worked hard for him. Never in his seventeen years of life did he think that he would have to fight for a kingdom he didn’t even know existed. Zaniyah’s family was charged with protecting the heir and staying by his side. She now has to protect the best friend she had lied to for six years. “Why did you lie to me?” he asked; his voice was full of pain. “They were orders,” she replied, forcing every cell in her body to not break down and hug him.

Download or read book Queen Takes Checkmate written by Joely Burkhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The god of light has met his match.But whose life will the red serpent claim? Killing the queen of New York City has added a million new responsibilities to Shara Isador's list. The former queen's Blood must be dealt with before they turn thrall. The queens Keisha Skye coerced into sibling relationships must either be formally sworn to House Isador or freed. Though Shara can't in good conscience allow anyone into her house who took part in the rampant torture in which House Skye indulged. While every single day, Shara feels the weight of the red serpent coiled around her throat. The goddess's gift grows heavier with every passing moment. If she doesn't act, the serpent will consume everything she loves. But if she goes after Ra as promised... Someone she loves very much will die. Any of her Blood will gladly pay that cost, but Shara loves them too much to even consider losing one of them. Who will survive the epic showdown with Ra, the god of light, and will this be the end of Shara Isador's story?

Download or read book Queen Takes Triune written by Joely Sue Burkhart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which Triune court is calling the last Isador queen to take her rightful seat?There are three Aima courts: one dead, one full of monsters, and one with an empty seat that's ruled by the queen of Rome. While Shara Isador loves her monsters, she has no plan to unseat a Skolos queen. Nor does she wish to work side by side with Marne Ceresa on a daily basis.Let alone the mysterious Dauphine, who might be closer than Shara ever suspected. Shara might be a relative baby in Aima years, and she wasn't raised in a nest. She doesn't know the ancient houses or laws that bind the queens to the high courts. But there's one thing she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt.What this queen takes, she loves, and what she loves, she keeps for all time.Goddess help anyone who thinks to harm one of her own in order to sway her decision.

Download or read book Queen Takes Queen written by Joely Burkhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Reverse Harem Vampire Romance The Triune's attention is a deadly thing to attract. The world's oldest and most powerful vampire queens devise a plan to ensure the fledgling Isador queen is eliminated before she can call enough Blood to protect her. But Shara has already drawn formidable and famously powerful Blood to her side: Leviathan, king of the depths. Guillaume de Payne, the headless Templar knight. Wu Tien Xin, the silent invisible assassin. Nevarre, the Morrigan's own Shadow. And of course, her first two Blood, Alrik and Daire, inexperienced-but extremely powerful in their own right. Though well fed on queen's blood and well loved, six Blood are not enough to stand against the mighty Triune. Shara needs more. She needs more Blood. She needs allies. What she really needs is a queen of her own.

Download or read book Then Came You written by Natalie Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Then Came You - Two sisters, two stories of love... all in one book! Shannan is a successful photographer with everything going for her but love. With a freshly broken heart, her image of love is blurred and she's skeptical about opening up her heart and giving love another shot. Then came Jabari. A handsome mailman who manages to get her attention. His charm and self-confidence coupled with the sexual tension between them make him hard for Shannan to resist him. But when his past comes back and threatens another blow to her heart, Shannan fights back. With her camera and the help of her "ride or die crew", will this photographer capture true love this time? Zaniyah, her younger sister, was enjoying the single life. Then came Brian. As children, they couldn't have been more different. She was the hot, sassy cheerleader all the boys noticed, including Brian. But he was the quiet, awkward nerd boy that she rarely noticed. All grown up now, Z is still a hottie and still has quite the male following. When her date blows her off, Brian, who has gone from nerdy duckling to handsome swan steps in. Infatuated by the man Brian has become, she agrees to a " friends with benefits" relationship, since he's only going to be in town for a short period of time. How was she to know that his kiss would make her mind go blank? That his touch would make her body go limp? Who told her heart to participate in this? Now he has to go and all she wants is for him to stay. Then Came You will make you believe in true love again!

Download or read book Queen Takes Rook written by Joely Burkhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Reverse Harem Vampire Romance The epic showdown between the last Isador queen and House Skye begins. Strengthened by her new queen sib, Shara Isador plans to return to her mansion-in-progress for some much needed rest. She especially wants to get to know her new twin Blood and fears she may have made a mistake in taking them. She does not love them. Yet. However, the sun god and the queen of New York City have other plans. The snares are set to capture the young but extremely powerful vampire queen. Someone inside Zaniyah's nest has betrayed them, and Shara's trusted butler calls to inform her that a large package has arrived-from Marne Ceresa, the queen of Rome. A trap, surely. Or could the unknown gift be an olive branch from the feared Triune queen?

Download or read book Tink and Wendy written by Kelly Ann Jacobson and published by Three Rooms Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Zinnia written by Patricia Hruby Powell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of adventure! When the Navajo people are on the brink of a devastating famine, the boy Red Bird is sent to ask Spider Woman for her help. On his journey he encounters a lizard, a Gila monster, a snake, and a flock of sun-yellow birds. Will they help Red Bird find Spider Woman in time to save the crops?

Download or read book Queen Takes Knights written by Joely Sue Burkhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lost virgin vampire queen. Two vampire knights sworn to protect her. It's about to get very hot... and bloody...Ever since her mother was murdered by monsters five years ago, Shara Isador has been on the run. Alone, scared, and exhausted, she's finally cornered in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Out of hope with nowhere else to turn, she's ready to end it all when two men come to her rescue.They say she's a lost queen descended from Isis, and they're her Blood, vampire knights sworn to protect her. It all seems like a crazy nightmare, until the alpha offers his blood. Then she realizes she's never wanted anything more. Except maybe his body... and his friend's, too.But they're not the only ones searching for a lost queen. Shara must learn how to wield her new powers quickly and conquer her fears if she intends to keep them all alive.

Download or read book Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness written by Robert Cheeke and published by Book Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-10 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's most recognized vegan bodybuilders presents a comprehensive guide to building a fit body on a plant-based diet. Author Robert Cheeke inspires people to develop magnificent bodies. His experience with diet, training, contest preparation and other facets of this sport make Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness a fantastic resource for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Readers are provided with insight into the mental and physical aspects involved in becoming a successful bodybuilder. An overview of nutrients and how they function in the body, along with mass-building menus for training, show how to thrive as an athlete and bodybuilder on a vegan diet. Recommendations are given on how to create a successful training regimen that will yield the best results. Throughout the text the author's voice resonates with passion, dedication, and determination. From invaluable advice on how to find sponsorship and make bodybuilding a career to learning how to use bodybuilding for activism and outreach, readers find multi-leveled support for their lifestyle. A resource section is included for products, services and equipment that are completely vegan. Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness leaves a lasting impact by providing tools for motivation and commitment for any area of life.

Download or read book Strength Of My Ancestors Within Me written by Vivene Joy Brown and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After surviving an abusive relationship, raising seven children, and wrestling with self-doubt and fear, Vivene Brown brings wisdom and insight to her memoir, and first book, Strength Of My Ancestors Within Me. A riveting story about a woman’s perseverance in her fight to break the cycle of violence and give her children more support and opportunity than she experienced growing up, this tale of reliance will inspire readers and encourage those fighting to be free from their own repressive relationships. Ms. Brown also traces the history of her ancestors, giving the narrative a setting that begins in 1923 Jamaica and continues into 2023 Canada. Her own history of neglect, abuse, and turmoil features prominently against a powerful backdrop consisting of a century of trials, overcoming, and self-discovery. Along the way, she uncovers secrets that have been hidden for generations, providing her with an even greater understanding of her past, and readers with a deeper appreciation of history and the scourge of slavery around the world. Ms. Brown offers her audience advice, insight, and lessons on love, family, and relationships. A wonderful book for adult readers of all ages and walks of life, Strength Of My Ancestors Within Me will engage and inspire!

Download or read book The Billionaire s Ink Mistress written by Joely Sue Burkhart and published by Entangled: Scorched. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson Montgomery Warring never lets opposing counsel see him sweat. He’s always perfectly prepared, calm, cool, and collected. But when he meets his best friend’s fiancé, the piece he’s been missing becomes clear—he wants a Mistress for himself. Badly. Except the one who’s caught his eye is his complete opposite—a Goth-booted, tatted, and pierced priestess of the local tattoo scene. For over a year, Diana Temple has been too busy at her up-and-coming tattoo shop to throw one of her legendary BDSM parties. But for Jackson, she’ll make the time, especially since the slick, fancy lawyer admits he likes to watch. If she thought her edgy style might turn him off, she’s happy to discover she’s wrong. But when she learns his secret addiction, she might refuse to teach him a thing or two about submission. Or maybe she’ll just punish him harder... Each story in the Billionaires in Bondage series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Series order: Book #1: The Billionaire Submissive Book #2: The Billionaire's Ink Mistress Book #3: The Billionaire’s Christmas Bargain

Download or read book Hurt Me So Good written by Joely Sue Burkhart and published by Samhain Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CEO of a risqu cable channel that caters to adventurous adults, Victor Connagher ensures the lifestyle is portrayed in a positive light. He even supports a local bondage club. Yet behind the cool, confident mask, Victor lives in fear. Once, and only once, he lost control of his inner Dom--and it cost him his fiance. Now, no one knows how hard he works to keep his darker appetite for pain buried. No matter how much his saucy, confident associate producer makes his fingers itch to once again take up his riding crop. Shiloh Holmes is a sub, but she's no doormat. She's always suspected Victor has the skills to feed her insatiable need for pain, and now she's found the perfect way to crack his formidable control. Develop new reality show, America's Next Top sub...and dare him to compete. Week after week, as Shiloh fearlessly challenges the real Victor to come out of hiding, he realizes his past mistake was only a blow to his pride. If he loses Shiloh, he could lose his heart.

Download or read book The Billionaire s Christmas Bargain written by Joely Sue Burkhart and published by Entangled: Scorched. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since his parents died in a holiday car accident, Harvey Caine has shut himself away with his lingering injuries and his guilt, hating Christmas more with each passing year. He clings to the one obsession that keeps him alive—wrest control of Caine Enterprises from his aunt. When his longtime friend mentions a niece who needs a job and a roof over her head for a few days, Harvey agrees, figuring his mansion is large enough to ignore her. Professional BDSM Mistress Kelsey Marley doesn’t do “ignored.” She’s been hired to do what she does best—push the billionaire’s buttons until his defenses crack. As Kelsey administers the discipline Harvey needs to release his pain, she realizes too late they’re getting too close, too fast. If he finds out she’s been bought and paid for, this holiday might go down as a big fat loss for them both. Each story in the Billionaires in Bondage series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Series order: Book #1: The Billionaire Submissive Book #2: The Billionaire's Ink Mistress Book #3: The Billionaire’s Christmas Bargain

Download or read book Queen Takes King written by Joely Burkhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Reverse Harem Vampire RomanceHow many Blood will come to the vampire queen's call... and will they be able to protect her from the king?For the first time in her adult life, Shara has plenty of money thanks to the Isador legacy--and she's not alone. Daire and Rik are devoted lovers, but they know other Blood are coming. Blood who may challenge Rik for the coveted alpha spot at her back.As her power grows, so does her hunger. But without fangs, she fears she'll never be the queen her Blood expect. More Blood means power struggles and complications, and she has no idea how to keep everyone happy. Worse, her dreams are quickly becoming something to fear.Moving to establish her permanent nest, she can't stop dreaming of the king. A massive monster. Chained in darkness. Lost to madness. He roars with fury in her dreams, demanding his release. But is he the key to unraveling her own mysterious past--or the most dangerous threat of all?

Download or read book Social Work White Supremacy and Racial Justice written by Laura S. Abrams and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 873 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers an examination of the history of racism and White supremacy in the profession of social work, current efforts to address and repair the harms caused by racism and White supremacy within the profession, and forward-thinking strategies for social work to be part of a broader societal movement to achieve an anti-racist future.