With honesty and personal vunerability, Jason Leonard openly shares the hurts of his past and uses the pain as a platform upon which others can find fresh faith and renewed courage. Physical and emotional scars represent a story, a moment in one's life, and they show others that there is a history and healing. Your internal scars- invisible marks from heartbreak, mistakes, losses and disappointments- also represent stories of healing and restoration. Adopted at birth, Jason grew up in Wheaton Maryland. At the tender age of 18 he suffered a traumatic brain injury that changed the course of his life. Now at the age of 36 he is ready to tell his story. It's a story of courage, strength and the will to survive tragedy. Allow Jason to take you into his world, through his eyes and unique humor.

Brawley was always a kid who wanted to become a world champion but always struggled with making it to the big show. Even his own father had his doubts. He knew he had one shot, and he took it. Later on, he had hard decisions to make about whether or not he would stay in school or fully go into boxing. He always had troubles with his stepbrother Marcus; they fought a lot, but it seems the jealousy and malicious intentions Marcus had against Brawley weren't always there. Everything changed when Marcus turned 19. From then on, he started losing his mind. His friends Omar and Kimberly are Brawley's ride or die, and they help him any way they can. In his relentless pursuit to the top, he gets challenged by all sorts of things and also gets resolved into getting hate from people and even getting harassed! How will Brawley get to the level of a world champion?

A funny romantic comedy set in a gorgeous small town, by USA TODAY bestselling romcom author Sophie-Leigh Robbins. Perfect for lovers of feel-good romance novels with lots of chemistry and hilarious scenes. Hating the guy who ruined her confidence would be a lot easier if he wasn't so freaking sexy. For Addy, small-town life is just perfect. She's about to expand her inn with ten new rooms and a petting zoo, and she's helping the mayor's son organize his wedding. If only her pet duck would stop escaping all the time, her days would be an absolute breeze. But then Justin Miller shows up at Addy's check-in desk. The guy went from small-town stud to lead actor in a popular series, and he's behaving exactly like the celebrity he is. Smug grins, dimples to die for, and hordes of women chasing him all over town. Addy has no intention of letting him in her life again—not after what happened in high school. So what if he keeps trying to prove he's changed? No amount of helicopter rides and intimate outings will change the truth: Justin Miller is nothing but trouble. Love to Prove You Wrong is a sweet romantic comedy and the second book in the Old Pine Cove series. All books share the same setting, but each story features a different couple. READ THE ENTIRE OLD PINE COVE SERIES: 1. Snowflakes and Sparks 2. Love to Prove You Wrong 3. In For a Treat Keywords: Sweet romance, Small town romance, Chick lit, Funny romance, Feel-good romance, Romantic comedy books, Romcom, Small town romance series, Enemies to lovers romance, chick lit, contemporary romance, funny romance, funny romance series, beach reads, funny beach reads, humorous romance, humorous fiction, women's fiction, heartwarming romance

"The Rise of Rage is a narrative analysis of anger's place on the emotional spectrum and how our thoughts dictate actions and lead to outcomes in our lives. Christiansen's aim is to assist readers seeking to understand and manage their emotions as they navigate everyday life"--

A single secret changes everything. With no college ambition—or desire to care—Luke Hannon’s ready to bail on school before senior year even begins. But when he spots the hot new girl reading an upside down map, he changes his mind. Hailey Saldino desperately wants to start fresh at a school where she's free of the snide remarks and hurtful stares. A place where no one knows her past…or her son, Brady. Luke wants a no strings attached, physical relationship, until Hailey becomes more than a cute girl in a skirt. Usually his bad boy reputation hooks the ladies but it won't be enough to land a girl like Hailey. Needing a lasting approach, Luke decides to be honest. No lies. No BS. As the connection between them deepens, Luke shares all his shameful secrets. Afraid to lose one of the few people who’s ever looked at her as something other than a slut, Hailey buries herself in compounding lies. And when Hailey's purposeful deceit blindsides Luke, he must decide if he'll walk away, or accept Hailey and the little man she already loves.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.