It is said, "Everything in the dark comes to light..." Well, all of the skeletons are about to fall out of the closet. But, whose closet will it come from first? Because everyone has something to hide. Baby Doll abruptly left Dip's party after her argument with Al, making him look foolish in front of his family and friends. Dip was pissed and decided to confront her the next day, but his approach to the situation sets off a chain of events that will have lasting effects on everyone. An old demon resurfaces in Dip's life as a means to cope with Bay Doll running off to New York, as Alan is left to babysit a very dysfunctional Dip. Dottie feels its time to expose Baby Doll's secret because Al needs to know the truth. So, she and Emily drag Al off to New York to show him the daughter that he didn't know he had. And, when he sees Allie for the first time in church, his world is completely rocked when she calls Baby Doll, mama. It's a thin line between love and hate. And, the rage that ignites within Al could jeopardize his feelings for the love of his life. Jeffery, Baby Doll's father calls and warns his godson, Cleopus (Dip), that he is displeased with his actions towards his daughter. Dip reassures him that his intentions are good as he professes his love for Baby Doll. But his drug habit is causing problems with his rational thinking. He feels that Al needs to disappear in order for him and Baby Doll to be happy. However, it is difficult for him to make rational decisions, and Baby Doll is growing more and more impatient with his bizarre behavior. However, a turn of events will change the tide, giving Dip the upper hand towards his happiness. Will Baby Doll be able to cope with everything weighing down on her shoulders? Or, will she decide that another fate is best?

A heart-stirring romance of star-crossed love, feuding familias, and the bonds of sisterhood by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras. Two familias in Texas, both alike in dignity, rivalries, and passion... Having grown up in the nurturing household of Casa Capuleta, Mariana will do anything for familia. To solve her adoptive parents' financial problems amid their rapidly changing San Antonio comunidad, Mariana and her younger sisters are determined to win the Battle of the Mariachi Bands. That means competing against Hugo Montero, their father's archnemesis, and his band and escalating a decades-old feud. It also raises the stakes of Mariana's forbidden attraction for a certain dark-eyed mariachi who sets her heart racing. To Angelo Montero's familia, Mariana is also strictly off-limits. But that doesn't stop him from pursuing her. As their secret affair intensifies and the competition grows fierce, they're swept up in a brewing storm of betrayals, rivalries, and broken ties. Against the odds, they vow to bring peace. But sacrifices must be made and consequences weighed for two star-crossed lovers to make beautiful music together.

A captivating, richly illustrated full account of the making of the ground-breaking movie classic West Side Story (1961). A major hit on Broadway, on film West Side Story became immortal-a movie different from anything that had come before, but this cinematic victory came at a price. In this engrossing volume, film historian Richard Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out to equal intensity behind-the-scenes, while still achieving extraordinary artistic feats. The making and impact of West Side Story has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages of this book, the backstage tale comes to life along with insight on what has made the film a favorite across six decades: its brilliant use of dance as staged by erstwhile co-director Jerome Robbins; a meaningful story, as set to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's soundtrack; the performances of a youthful ensemble cast featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more; a film with Shakespearean roots (Romeo and Juliet) that is simultaneously timeless and current. West Side Story was a triumph that appeared to be very much of its time; over the years it has shown itself to be eternal.

Trust. It’s the one thing money can’t buy. Sam. There was a time when I trusted everyone. Before my little idea grew into a billion-dollar company. Now, I trust few. Been burned too many times by people looking for a handout. Yeah, my wealth opens doors, but it also places a target on my back. Then I meet Olivia. Security clears her. Determines her safe. The more I get to know her, the more I want her, but just being around me places her in danger - opening her up to the crazy in my world. I’ll do everything I can to keep her safe. All I need to do is figure out exactly who I can trust. Olivia. I left Manhattan broken-hearted, moved to Prague, proved myself professionally, and returned to New York stronger, more capable, and focused on my career. Then I went for a cup of coffee. When he walked in, I felt the pull, the desire that led to so many problems in my past. No. This one’s nothing more than eye candy. A momentary diversion while I sip my latte. A daydream. Nothing could prepare me for what would happen next. Trust Me is a standalone billionaire romance set in New York City and Montreal with intrigue, suspense, and a possessive swoon-worthy billionaire boss and an MBA intern who doesn’t always obey. Trust Me is the second novel in the West Side Series, a steamy contemporary romance series full of brooding, protective men and the strong women they fall for while living the single life in the city that never sleeps. Similar to Books: Out of the Cold by Violet Walker Dangerous Kiss by Michelle Love Further than Eyes Can See by S.J. Mullins Charmed by Laura Riley and April Wilson Keywords: Billionaire romance, bad boy, new adult, instalove, age gap romance, alpha male, new adult romance, steamy romance, age gap romance older man younger woman, romantic novels, love, action, adventure, sexually, romantic suspense

Natalie Wood and “lovely” Richard Beymer, to the mercurial Jerome Robbins and “passionate” Rita Moreno, with whom Chakiris remains friends. “I know exactly where my gratitude belongs,” Chakiris writes, “and I still marvel at how, unbeknownst to me at the time, the joyful path of my life was paved one night in 1949 when Jerome Robbins sat Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents down in his apartment and announced, ‘I have an idea.’"

The classic novelization of one of Broadway's most enduring and beloved musicals, West Side Story. Maria is young and innocent and has never known love--until Tony. And Tony, searching for life beyond the savagery of the streets, has discovered love for the first time with her, too. But Maria's brother is the leader of the Sharks and Tony had once led the rival Jets. Now, both gangs are claiming the same turf and with tensions rising to the point of explosion, it seems there is no way to stop a rumble. Tony promised Maria that he would stay out of it. But will he be able to keep his word or will their newfound love be destroyed by violence or even death? Evocative and unforgettable, this novelization brings out all of the depth, drama, and beauty of one of the most enduring stories in the history of American theater.

This series of contemporary plays includes structured GCSE assignments for use by individuals or groups. These include questions which involve close reading, writing and discussion. This play places the "Romeo and Juliet" story in a New York gang-warfare context.