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How do you deal with a childhood crush that you never grew out of? You don't. You force it back to the far recesses of your mind and push through, but it's never gone for long. Dominique has been drooling over AJ since she was a child. Time and proximity have done nothing to tamp down on this puppy love crush that has developed into mature longing. All she wants is a little piece of something with him, that's all, but when she gets that piece, will it be enough? Or is she willing to wait longer for his love?

Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time, shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this best-selling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power of spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou’s latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth in every minute.

Alicia Powell Torres is sick of her joyless career in a town full of painful memories. She wants to seize life again, and she won't get that by staying still. It's time for a big change, and Brooklyn seems like the right place for a fresh start. But before she can pack everything up, her childhood friend and neighbor Gabo returns to town with sexy smiles, his dinner invites, his collection of steamy romance books, and his big...goals. He also brings memories best left in the past. She struggles to keep him at a distance, but he lights her up like no one else ever could.

The Butler family has had their share of trials - as sisters Althea, Viola, and Lillian can attest - but nothing prepared them for the literal trial that will upend their lives. Althea, the eldest sister and substitute matriarch, is a force to be reckoned with, and her younger sisters have alternately appreciated and chafed at her strong will. They are as stunned as the rest of the small community when she and her husband, Proctor, are arrested, and in a heartbeat, the family goes from one of the most respected in town to utter disgrace.

Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, after my father’s murder was tough and affected me mentally. This type of trauma can have a major influence on a child and if it goes untreated can create a career criminal.

Derek has big dreams, but the grownups in his life aren’t onboard. That doesn’t dissuade him, though. He’s determined to make his dream of flying a reality, even if the journey won’t be easy, because he knows if he believes, he can do anything. I Know I Can Fly is the story of a young boy, filled with determination and willpower, as he learns to ignore the naysayers to reach a big goal. It’s an encouraging story for people of all ages.

After spending a few years abroad, Damien Carter is ready to get serious about his family’s business. But when he reunites with his childhood friend and that friendship turns into something more, things are bound to get complicated! Especially since his friend is the daughter of his family’s maid! Evelyn longs to be with Damien, but the differences in their social status has always held her back.... Yet now that Damien has returned no longer a boy but a man, she can no longer deny what’s in her heart!