Melissa Brown

Lipstick. Bright, red lipstick. Nothing but lipstick. Even though it's against our faith to wear a color that screams of sexual promiscuity and deviant behavior, I'm not allowed to protest. But, I want to. So badly. You see, there's more to me than the braid that spills down my back. More to me than the layers of heavy fabric that maintain my modesty. And so much more than the oppressive wedding band that adorns my finger--the same band that each of my sister wives wear. So much more. To protest would be sinful. I must keep sweet, that is my duty. So I'll wear the lipstick. I'll do as I'm told. And I'll do my best to silence the resistance within me, to push him from my mind. If only my heart would do the same.

Wife Number Seven

Ever since Daphne Harper graduated from college, all of her friends have fallen in love, become engaged and walked down the aisle. Be it a blessing or a curse, Daphne (a hopeless romantic and perpetual single girl) catches the bouquet at every single wedding she attends. Daphne's love life is a mess. Her first love haunts her heart and keeps her from pursuing happiness with any man who comes along. As she struggles to move on from the one who got away, Daphne wonders if she will ever break her curse and find her happily ever after.

Bouquet Toss

A 90s nostalgia, enemies to lovers novel from Melissa Brown, set in her brand new Spotlight Video Series! She's always dreamed of living her life in the spotlight. But for now, she's just another college student working at Spotlight Video. The year is 1994 and Naomi Parker has always dreamed of being in the movies. She's hoping to make that dream a reality by enrolling in the best performing arts program the Midwest has to offer. But respected programs cost money...lots of it...and her scholarship will only go so far. To make ends meet, Naomi gets a job at the most popular video store on campus, Spotlight Video, and she quickly becomes part of its unique culture. There's only one employee she can't stand, the Assistant Manager, Buzzkill Ben. Ben Watson is tired of the employee revolving door at Spotlight Video. He's tired of people calling in sick, blowing off work, and treating the place like a bar with no cover charge. As the Assistant Manager, he works hard to balance work and school so that he can make something of himself when he graduates. There's only one problem...he can't get the newest employee out of his head. She's just like all the others-she's constantly late, doesn't take things seriously and questions his authority. But she's also nothing like the others, or anyone he's ever met, and that's the problem. Will working closely together spark a romantic interest between these very different people, or will Ben be a buzzkill after all?

Be Kind, Rewind: A Spotlight Video Novel

Life may not turn out like we planned, but sometimes that's what makes it perfect...Hadley Foster has always been a planner. But, since the age of nineteen, things haven't exactly gone according to plan... not at all. And the changes continue to mount when a trip to Europe with her best friend starts a domino effect in all aspects of her life. Suddenly, the future she had envisioned for herself seems unlikely to happen. It's time to make a new plan... or accept the dominoes as they fall.Jason Kelly has a great life. He's a successful self-published writer who's living his dreams. But, something is missing. Hadley Foster. Letting her slip through his fingers is one of his biggest regrets. Over time, he had to accept the idea of being without his first love as he watched her fall in love with someone else.When circumstances bring Jason and Hadley back into one another's lives, they're forced to deal with their past, their present and the possibility of a future together.

Picturing Perfect

His Only Wife

Secrets. So many secrets. Nothing but secrets. I started another life with a new husband, thirteen new sister wives and a new place to call home. But the secrets weigh on me, on all of us. And every secret leads back to the Prophet the, self-proclaimed, mouthpiece of God. The man I've worshiped since childhood, the man we obey without question. And he's the man who will destroy us all. I must reveal his secrets. Prove his betrayal, his lies and his deceit. I will not be silenced, no matter how hard he tries. And I will never give up. Ever.

Mother Before Wife

Regina Bradley

Michelle Hite

Fredara Hadley

Langston C. Wilkins

Essays on Race, Gender, and the Postmodern South

OutKast Reader

Fools. So many fools. Nothing but fools. That worm of a detective, my mother, Paul. Fools-all of them. But Aspen, oh Aspen...she was the biggest fool of all.Aspen Black, a seemingly ordinary woman of the compound, transformed into the utter bane of my existence in just a matter of months. She had the gall to question me, to seek the counsel of an outsider, and to disobey my word. To add to her list of transgressions, Aspen recruited my own brother in the crusade against me. For this, they must both be punished. And their daughter, Ruthie, is the key to their retribution. Aspen and Paul will pay for their crimes against the one true prophet. If it's the very last thing I do.

Prophet Takes All

Obstacles. So many obstacles. Nothing but obstacles. Months ago, I agreed to help Aspen Black take down the Prophet of the FLDS-to prevent her daughter from being married at an early age, and to save innocent lives from systemic abuse on the compound. The obstacles, in this case, are mounting, as are my feelings for Aspen. The tension between us is palpable and I know there's more to our connection than the increasingly difficult case at hand. But, she's not only married to the Prophet's brother, she's equally devoted to her faith. Two obstacles that just may be insurmountable. But, no matter what happens, I will close this case. Even if it kills me.

Just Keep Sweet

Ever since her father's demise, Madison Clark knew Death had her number. After losing her first job, she is ushered into the cryptic family business. Little does the teenager know her family is hiding a dark secret; they are grim reapers, custodians of souls on their journey to the beyond. Even years of studying comics doesn't prepare Madison for the reality of having a so-called superpower, the ability to kill with just a touch. Madison expects her historic legacy to have benefits beyond immortality but what she doesn't expect is to still be struggling for cash while reaping souls on the side. As if being Death's minion wasn't strenuous enough, Madison finds herself back in school with her worst enemy studying the ancient rules, methods and paperwork of her vocation. In a cascade of life changes: her best friend admits he's in love with her and she starts a new job as a professional mourner, but she can't help thinking her family might have other secrets. Just when things are finally starting to feel normal again Death throws her a curveball: her next victim is someone close to her. Madison must find a way to overcome the strict guidelines of being a grim reaper in order to save their life.

Becoming Death

After penning a series of bestselling novels, Eleanor Riley vowed to leave her past and the man who broke her heart far behind. As the creator of one of television s most beloved dramas, Elle couldn t have written a better comeback for herself. But her success doesn t leave much room in her life for romance until Luke Kingston enters the scene. Luke, a stunningly handsome star, is set to play the latest love interest in Elle s show but he s got his eye on Elle, and she can t deny their sizzling chemistry. Then Elle has a chance encounter with Troy Saladino the man who had been the love of her life and suddenly a million old feelings are rushing back. With two gorgeous men pursuing her, Elle can t decide who holds the key to her heart: her new love or her old flame. Will her choice bring her happiness or more heartbreak?"

Red Carpet Kiss

It's funny how the tiniest of things can change your life... an invitation, a simple kiss goodnight, a matchbook...Auden Kelly is in need of a change.She's trading in her nine-to-five sales job for the adventure of a lifetime: a one year contract with a European tour company.For one full year, Auden will get paid to see the world. What could be better? Her brother gives her a journal, instructing her to document all of her adventures as she travels from country to country. And that's exactly what she does.When a mysterious stranger enters her life, however, everything changes: her expectations, her priorities and her view of the world. And nothing for Auden will ever be the same.

Unwanted Stars

From four diverse teachers, a wealth of accessible practices and tools for healing from stress and cultivating holistic well-being When we're under stress, most of us have a tendency to try to "think" our way out of our problems. But the answers we seek aren't found in our minds--our path to healing lies in the body. So how can we effectively care for ourselves during tumultuous times? How can we move out of "fight, flight, or freeze" and into a place of safety and equanimity? In Nourishing Your Nervous System, four diverse teachers share a wealth of accessible tools and embodiment practices to help you regulate and tend to your nervous system for greater health, connection, and joy. Throughout this audio program, you'll explore a multi-faceted approach to well-being, including: - The foundations of polyvagal theory and somatic meditations for healing trauma with Sharon Stanley, PhD - Spiritual and energetic dimensions of your nervous system and a guided chi gong practice with Mukti - Powerful movement, breathwork, and meditation practices for connecting to your body's wisdom with Melissa Brown - Enteric nervous system regulation and foods for healing the gut-brain connection with Andrea Larsen An empowering and accessible program, Nourishing the Nervous System will help you cultivate resilience, heal from trauma, increase vitality, and reduce the overall effects of stress so you can thrive in even the most challenging times.

What You Need to Know to Care for Yourself in Stressful Times

Nourishing Your Nervous System

A 90s nostalgia, friends to lovers novel from Melissa Brown, set in her Spotlight Video Series. The year is 1995 and Marley Gallagher is obsessed with her new computer?and the guys she meets in AOL chat rooms-they're the perfect escape from her introverted nature and strict upbringing. A townie, and a shy one at that, Marley is finally embracing a little independence as she moves into her first dorm. The chat rooms online offer her the chance to reinvent herself, and maybe fall in love in the process. The only problem is, she's so focused on the guys on her computer screen, she doesn't see the one whose right in front of her nose?her co-worker at Spotlight Video, Emmett.Emmett Roberts has been in love with Marley since their first shift together. And it's obvious to everyone but Marley. Not wanting to ruin their friendship, or make things really awkward if she turns him down, Emmett avoids asking her out in person. With a little help from his friends at work, though, he devises a plan to win her heart. But, when Marley discovers that her latest online love interest is actually her co-worker in disguise, will Emmett lose his chances with her altogether?

A Spotlight Video Series Novel

Blank Tapes

Whitney Bartolina gets what she wants. At just thirty-four, she's worked her way up from mailroom coordinator to casting director at a major Los Angeles television network and had a string of steamy flings, most recently with movie star Nolan Rivera. But when two of the contestants she casts on a new reality cooking show turn out to be as talented in the bedroom as they are in the kitchen, Whitney may have finally bitten off more than she can chew. Conducting auditions across the country and looking for a bit of fun after Nolan, Whitney finds it in Chicago with Charlie Hutchins, a deliciously handsome British rugby-player-turned-chef whose spicy Szechuan beef is only the start of his sizzle. Then, in Montana, close encounters with sexy but mild-mannered cowboy and restaurateur Wes Rancourt leave her mouth watering for more. Back in LA for filming, Whitney soon finds herself caught in a love square with Charlie, Wes, and Nolan, who's stopping at nothing to win her back. Will she jeopardize her career by mixing business with pleasure, or can she turn up the heat without getting burned?

If You Can't Take the Heat

Maren Mercer does many things. She owns "The Lit Wick," a successful book and candle shop in Seattle, she never misses a yoga class, and reads at least two books a week. Maren never thought, however, that she was capable of saving a life. But, that's exactly what she does. And it changes everything. Peter McTavish expected many things as he rushed to the hospital to see his injured father. He expected bruises, IV bags and counsel from doctors. Peter, however, never expected Maren. But there she was-gorgeous, shaken and gently holding his father's hand. And she changes everything. Absolutely everything.

A With Me In Seattle Universe Novel

Melt With Me

Joey is a kid just like all of us, except there's something unique about him... he's a superhero. How? Well, Joey has Down Syndrome and all of the characteristics that he has because he has Down Syndrome are his super powers. Through all of the ups and the downs, Joey grows in his skills and his sister is there every step of the way to cheer him on. As she loves and helps her brother with his superpowers, she wonders, "can I be a superhero too?". She'll quickly see that, even though she isn't the type of superhero that her brother Joey is, she has been her own important kind of superhero all along. This books teaches kids, and readers of all ages, what causes Down Syndrome, what traits or behaviors people with Down Syndrome often have, how to better understand people with Down Syndrome, and how to intentionally include and speak up for those with Down Syndrome. Because you never know when your advocacy will make YOU a superhero too!

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