When a wealthy debutante gets caught in a compromising position with a charming soldier, only a fake engagement can save their reputations! The only way that heiress Honey Dumasse will get out from under her father’s oppressive thumb is a proposal from the town’s most eligible, and wealthy, bachelor. But when her shoe gets stuck in the pavement on the way inside the ball, a handsome soldier comes to her rescue. Too bad his good deed causes a rip in her dress and leaves them both in a compromising position. An injury forced Private Mark Ortega out of his dream career of serving his country in the Army. Now he sets his sights on opening a recruitment center for others to achieve that honor. A wealthy businessman holds the lease to the perfect location for the center. Unfortunately, when Mark is caught with the man’s daughter in a delicate situation, the deal is off. With both their futures on the line, Honey proposes that she and the handsome soldier pretend to be in love. She’s certain her plan will unsuly her reputation and put Mark in front of potential donors for his cause. She just has to be sure and not forget the feelings between them are made up. Somewhere between learning which fork to use and how to waltz, Mark begins to find the beautiful debutante becomes less of a chore and more of a choice. Falling into each other may have ruined their plans. But falling for each other could alter their course…and their hearts. Find out if love can truly heal all wounds in this light-hearted, sweet romance of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love. "Every Step He Takes" is the eighth in a continuing series of marriage of convenience tales featuring Wounded Warriors who are healed with the power of love.

If the Alaskan wilderness doesn’t kill her, a stalker might in the thriller that “delivers enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing” (Nancy Bush, New York Times–bestselling author). You can run from the past, but you can’t hide . . . Tough as nails, no nonsense San Francisco reporter Grace Hanover will do anything to cover the story of the decade—and her career. Having survived a painful past, she’s learned never to let anything stand in her way. Even if it means following a key witness into the Alaskan wilderness, and partnering with Travis Barnett, a former Navy SEAL turned PI who’s working for the Feds, and who would love to bring in Grace’s witness before she can get her story. But together in the wilderness, they’ll each have to put aside their differences and trust one another if they want to survive. Because someone from Grace’s past is watching, waiting for just the right moment. Every step Grace takes draws her deeper into the line of fire, and into the hands of a killer . . . Praise for Jannine Gallant and the Who’s Watching Now series “Well developed, realistic characters. Entertaining family dynamics. Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.”—Kat Martin, New York Times–bestselling author “Jannine Gallant is an exciting new voice in romantic suspense.” —Mary Burton, New York Times–bestselling author “Gallant is a talented author who knows how to grab your attention and keeps the suspense in high gear until the end.” —RT Book Reviews

This book pays tribute to the sacrifices and achievements of seven individuals who made difficult and controversial choices to insure that black Americans shared in the evolution of the nation's cultural heritage. Transcriptions and analyses of never-before published uncensored conversations with Lorenzo Tucker, Lillian Gish, King Vidor, Clarence Muse, Woody Strode, Charles Gordone, and Frederick Douglass O'Neal reveal many of the reasons and rationalizations behind a racist screen imagery in the first three-quarters of the twentieth century. This primary source, replete with pictures, documentation, and extensive annotations, recounts through the words of important participants what happened to many film pioneers when a new generation of African-Americans rebelled against the nation's stereotyped film imagery. "A unique historical resource, this book is a fitting tribute to these artists, reminding us of their courage, integrity, and perseverance to succeed against great odds. The thorough, meticulous annotations make it an indispensable addition to collections in film studies and African American studies." -Denise Youngblood, Professor of History, University of Vermont. "The author has taken a unique approach and may have even created a new genre of writing: the interview embellished with scholarly commentary. It is a fascinating experiment. . . This book belongs in every research library and in all public libraries from mid-size to large cities. It fills in lacunae between existing studies." -Peter C. Rollins, Editor-in-Chief of Film & History.