He refuses to let her go. She struggles to hide the truth. Ayden ~ Countless cities and endless parties sounded great until they became my life. Going on tour isn't what I thought it would be, and being apart from Mia is driving me crazy. The recurring nightmares I have about her leave me shaken and desperate to return to Music Haven. I know Mia’s keeping secrets. No matter how much resistance I face, I refuse to back down. Mia and I are connected, and I won’t rest until I know the truth. She still loves me. I know it. I feel it. And I will prove it. *** Mia ~ It took every ounce of strength I had to watch Ayden leave on tour. I lied to him, but I had no choice. If he knew the truth, he would put his career in jeopardy. The secret I’m carrying complicates everything. Now Ayden's back, demanding the answers he never received. He’ll never forgive me for what I’ve done, and when my sister learns the truth, I won’t have a moment's peace. I’m running out of time, and my choices are limited. Either I protect the people I love by leaving Music Haven, or I reveal the truth, risk losing Ayden, and send my sister spiraling out of control. Can their love survive the ultimate test? Find out in Love Deserved, an intriguing rock star romance.

Deserved To Be Loved is the coming of age story of Rodney, a black gay teen, and Mike, his on the down low lover. Set in the brutal backdrop of 90's era New Orleans it follows the star crossed lovers as they discover not only each other but the tenants of their own sexuality. They must face the realities of a world that might not fully accept them. The harshness of the homo thug image and New Orleans housing projects is vividly painted in this fast paced no holds barred thrill ride laced in a love story. It feels so gritty and so real that it is nearly ashamed to be called fiction. Deserved To Be Loved delivers, with authentic dialog, fresh realism and a colorful cast.

Have you ever been hurt, betrayed, used or done wrong? At some point in life, we all experience wounds from others. But, staying hurt is not okay. When we refuse to let go of the hurt, it turns to unforgiveness and unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to die. It eats our lunch. This book is all about HOW to forgive...

Although bell hooks has long challenged the dominant paradigms of race, class, and gender, there has never been a comprehensive book critically reflecting upon this seminal scholar’s body of work. Her written works aim to transgress and disrupt those codes that exclude others as intellectually mediocre, and hooks’ challenge to various hegemonic practices has heavily influenced scholars in numerous areas of inquiry. This important resource thematically examines hooks’ works across various disciplinary divides, including her critique on educational theory and practice, theorization of racial construction, dynamics of gender, and spirituality and love as correctives in postmodern life. Ultimately, this book offers a fresh perspective for scholars and students wanting to engage in the prominent work of bell hooks, and makes available to its readers the full significance of her work. Compelling and unprecedented, Critical Perspectives on bell hooks is a must-read for scholars, professors, and students interested in issues of race, class, and gender.

While going through life, Layla Ambrose had and continues to lose everything she loves. Four years after tragedy struck, she now lives in a city that never stops moving and has a life she never dreamed of. Only to figure out that she is living the bare minimum. Will she be able to continue this life or will her guilt and anger consume her? Ridge Windsor is a boss and the not so nice guy around his office. His company left by his father is the one place he dreads the most but after so much time he will have to return to the office. Layla Ambrose is what he is not expecting to find. Though she is beyond beautiful something else lies behind her eyes. Will he be able to shield her from the pain that consumes her? Only time will tell.