"As the four girls stood by and watched still another family climb aboard the northbound train they renewed their vow. 'We cross our hearts and hope to die," they voiced in unison. 'We'll never leave Meadowsbrook." They felt this was a nice place to live, and since they were born here they planned to die here, convinced they could work together and make their town an even better place in which to live." During the summer of 1934 in Meadowsbrook, Mississippi, four girlfriends growing up in the small town struggle with issues of race, class, and the complex relationships between men and women. As they mature into adults, each searches for that one meaningful and lasting relationship. Georgia Mae Pastures finds love, but it only results in a senseless tragedy. Elizabeth Farrell falls in love with a white man at a time when such unions are considered taboo and dangerous. Natalie Dawson marries Shelton Lamont, a heartthrob who has a hard time keeping his pants above his knees. Tamara Mack marries Tobias Dupree-against her better judgment. Author Augusta Grimm delivers a hard-hitting look at the life of four very different, young African-American females as they journey from childhood to womanhood in "Meadowsbrook."

Sunny Beringer hates her first name—her real first name—Sunflower. And she hates that her mom has suddenly left behind her dad and uprooted their family miles away from New Jersey to North Carolina just so she can pursue some fancy degree. Sunny has to live with a grandmother she barely knows, and she’s had to leave her beloved cat and all her friends behind. And no one else seems to think anything is wrong. So she creates “Sunny Beringer’s Totally Awesome Plan for Romance”—a list of sure-fire ways to make her parents fall madly in love again, including: Send Mom flowers from a “Secret Admirer” to make her dad jealous and make him regret letting them move so far away. Make a playlist of his favorite love songs—the mushier the better—and make sure it’s always playing in the car. Ask them about the good old days when they first fell in love. But while working on a photo album guaranteed to make Mom change her mind and rush them right back home, Sunny discovers a photo—one that changes everything. Sunny’s family, the people she thought she could trust most in the world, have been keeping an enormous secret from her. And she’ll have to reconcile her family’s past and present, or she’ll lose everything about their future.

Back in his arms again Somewhere deep inside, Jordin DuGrandpre has always been waiting for Ethan Holbrooke to come back to Charleston. He moved away as a teen, breaking all contact—and her young heart. Back then, she had no idea how difficult his family life was. Now she wants to heal the hurt behind his successful, sexy exterior, but Ethan is an expert at keeping people out. Even the one woman he truly wants. Jordin's the only part of Ethan's old life that he hasn't rejected. He left and made a fortune on his own terms, yet still feels that he doesn't deserve her. Hiding his emotions from the gorgeous attorney is impossible once desire gives way to molten kisses. But he'll have to face his past to make room for the healing passion she offers, and the love they've both been yearning for…

This thought-provoking and personal book helps readers discover that God is eager to give them specific guidance on even the small things, explaining how to ask and listen to God's voice.

Reissue originally published 1997 Ivy League college professor Ellen Layne and her two kids are spending the summer in NYC with her very famous uncle, the star of a late night TV talk show. Recently divorced, it’s her summer of crazy indulgences—and when she meets Sam Schaefer, a New York police detective who’s much too handsome, much too smooth, and much, much too young, she doesn’t say no, thinking their steamy encounter in the back of a limo is one-and-done. But Sam knows what he likes and he wants more. And when he keeps calling, Ellen’s "Oh, yes" becomes a heartfelt "No way"—he’s funny, and smart, and pretty damn perfect, and she knows it won’t take much for her to fall for him, hard. (He’s too handsome, too smooth, and ridiculously young.) But when Ellen’s uncle starts getting threatening letters from a clearly unhinged and dangerous stalker, the NYPD is called in and of course Sam’s assigned the case. Ellen tries to avoid him, but he’s around day and night, and sparks start to fly... Set in 1997, Ladies’ Man is a full length novel of 54K words or 215 pages, originally published in 1997 by Bantam Loveswept.

The Unexpected Lydia is a kind hearted person that is always doing things for others. When her boyfriend moves to Spain she is heartbroken. When friends ask her to be there surrogate mother she accepts. Th e responsibilities and the risks are overwhelming. When unexpected things start to happen no one knows what to expect. Will Lydia live through this pregnancy and if she dose will she lose everything and be all alone. The Captivating Gemma is just starting out in High school and trying to move on from her horrible past. High school is hard enough but Gemma has secret abilities she doesn t know how to control and things go very wrong. Gemma is lost and confused and can t tell anybody. But when Emerald comes back into her life she has hope again but can her heart handle all the secrets is there love strong enough to last?