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I Had to Leave
Sixteen-year-old April Morgan has a good life. Despite her family not having enough money, she is happy. All that changes after her father dies. When her boyfriend comes into the store with another girl on his arm, April snaps and attacks her. She is sent to a juvenile psychiatric hospital, where she develops a friendship with a felon named Cobra.Cobra will do anything to protect the people he loves. Whenever April gets herself into a difficult situation, Cobra is always there to help. He acts with good intentions, but does he take things too far? Can he ever win April's heart?
I HAD TO LEAVE is a story of love and heartbreak that will leave you asking yourself, "How far would you go for love?"
I Had to Leave Too
After an unexpected shakeup in her family dynamics, Samantha Morgan, lacking proper guidance, finds herself surrounded by the wrong crowd and dabbling in her own dark devices. With few options available, Sam makes the difficult decision to leave the only place she has ever called home, but soon realizes she cannot escape her problems.When Justin Frances meets Samantha Morgan, he can't help but be drawn to her. Little does he know about the troubled past she's trying to escape from. With no one else to turn to, Justin is determined to show Sam that there is always hope. As his feelings for her intensify, so does his desire to help her break free from her chains and find true happiness in each other.
Together, they set forth on a journey of healing and newfound purpose.
Blood Brothers: Family Secrets Book One
Sarah's idyllic marriage to Michael comes to a screeching halt when her husband faces a terminal illness. Vowing to save his life, Sarah goes on the search for a stem cell donor and uncovers a startling family secret: Michael's half-brother Dylan.
In a race against time, Sarah locates this long, lost brother, only to discover he is sentenced to 30 years in prison...
for murder. Dylan offers a deal: his life-saving donation for helping him get out of prison.Can Dylan save Michael's life before it is too late? Or has Sarah made a deal with the devil by digging through a cold case and setting a guilty man free?
Find out in this immersing novel that will keep you in breathless suspense from the first page to the last.
Safe from Harm: Family Secrets Book Two
Megan Evans' whole world screeches to a halt when her husband is put away for an unspeakable crime. Alone and pregnant, Megan vows to do whatever is necessary to keep herself and her son safe. That means leaving her life and her secrets behind.
When she meets a pediatrician named Bryce, she realizes she is ready to open her heart to love again. But what happens when the demons from her past won't stay buried?
Everything comes to a head when Megan travels home for her brother Dylan's wedding, and she finds herself in the middle of danger once again. Can she keep her promise to her son? Will she finally open up to Bryce and let him in, or will she lose it all for the second time?
All My Firsts: A Coming-of-Age Love Story
In the summer of 2010, a childhood friendship forms between Brynlee and Everett. Year after year, as their friendship continues, they help each other navigate through adolescence, high school, and eventually fall in love.Despite the miles that separate them, the young lovers are determined to make their relationship work and promise to give each other all the first experiences love has to offer.
Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes, Everett feels he has no choice but to break up with Brynlee. He asks her for time to heal and promises to find her one day so they can be together again.
Is this a promise he can keep?
How long will Brynlee wait for Everett's return?
Letting You Go
After a passionate night together, Macy Johnson is more confused than ever, when Ethan Foster mysteriously disappears, leaving her questioning the deep connection she thought they shared. Desperate to understand what happened, Macy embarks on an emotional quest for answers, ultimately leading her to let go of Ethan and move forward with her life. Just when Macy has moved on and found happiness, fate unexpectedly brings Ethan back into her life, shattering her newfound peace and throwing her heart into turmoil. As Macy becomes entangled in a whirlwind of emotions, she finds herself torn between two deserving men. In the midst of making an agonizing choice, her heart pulls her in conflicting directions, leaving her questioning where her true happiness lies.
Letting You Go is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the resilience of the human heart. Join Macy on her journey as she learns that sometimes, letting go is the only way to truly find yourself.
He Doesn't Deserve You
Emily Anderson finds herself questioning whether she ever truly knew her husband, Gabriel, after his infidelity comes to light. Seeking solace, she decides to escape on a girls' weekend with her friend Sydney. However, instead of finding comfort, Emily inadvertently becomes entangled in a dangerous blackmail scheme.
With nowhere else to turn, Emily reaches out to her college friend Roman, a seasoned private investigator. As Roman delves into the sinister world behind the blackmail threats, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, revealing that Gabriel's betrayal is merely the beginning. Faced with Roman's shocking revelations, Emily must confront a harrowing reality: what actions will she take as Gabriel's lies unravel around her?
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