The Truth According to Ember

The Truth According to Ember
Author: Danica Nava
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593642600

A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava. Ember Lee Cardinal has not always been a liar—well, not for anything that counted at least. But her job search is not going well and when her resumé is rejected for the thirty-seventh time, she takes matters into her own hands. She gets “creative” listing her qualifications and answers the ethnicity question on applications with a lie—a half-lie, technically. No one wanted Native American Ember, but white Ember has just landed her dream accounting job on Park Avenue (Oklahoma City, that is). Accountant Ember thrives in corporate life—and her love life seems to be looking up too: Danuwoa Colson, the IT guy and fellow Native who caught her eye on her first day, seems to actually be interested in her too. Despite her unease over the no-dating policy at work, they start to see each other secretly, which somehow makes it even hotter? But when they're caught in a compromising position on a work trip, a scheming colleague blackmails Ember, threatening to expose their relationship. As the manipulation continues to grow, so do Ember’s lies. She must make the hard decision to either stay silent or finally tell the truth, which could cost her everything.

The Truth According to Ember

The Truth According to Ember
Author: Danica Nava
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593642619

A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava. Ember Lee Cardinal has not always been a liar—well, not for anything that counted at least. But her job search is not going well and when her resumé is rejected for the thirty-seventh time, she takes matters into her own hands. She gets “creative” listing her qualifications and answers the ethnicity question on applications with a lie—a half-lie, technically. No one wanted Native American Ember, but white Ember has just landed her dream accounting job on Park Avenue (Oklahoma City, that is). Accountant Ember thrives in corporate life—and her love life seems to be looking up too: Danuwoa Colson, the IT guy and fellow Native who caught her eye on her first day, seems to actually be interested in her too. Despite her unease over the no-dating policy at work, they start to see each other secretly, which somehow makes it even hotter? But when they're caught in a compromising position on a work trip, a scheming colleague blackmails Ember, threatening to expose their relationship. As the manipulation continues to grow, so do Ember’s lies. She must make the hard decision to either stay silent or finally tell the truth, which could cost her everything.

Ember of Night

Ember of Night
Author: Molly E. Lee
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 164937044X

“What to read after A Court of Thorns and Roses! Full of twists you’ll never see coming!” –UppercaseYA I’ve never been a stranger to the darkness. But when darkness comes knocking and looks that good, who wouldn’t invite him in? Draven is mysterious, evasive, and hot as sin. The only thing more infuriating than his silence is how obnoxious he is every time he does open his mouth. But when a group of strangers attacks me and he fights back—causing them to vanish into a cloud of black dust—I know Draven is more than he seems. Now I know the truth. There’s a veil separating the world I know from a world of demons living all around us. Turns out, good and evil are just words. Some of the demons don’t fall into either category. And I’m realizing just how easily I fit in among the ancient warlocks, the divine soldiers, and the twisted supernaturals... There’s so much more to me and my past that I don’t know—let alone what I am truly capable of. So when all signs point to me having the ability to unleash Hell on earth? I’ll have to decide if I want to do the world a solid and save it...or give it one hell of a makeover. The Ember of Night series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Ember of Night Book #2 Shadow of Light Book #3 Spark of Ash

His Wicked Games (FREE Billionaire Romance Novel)

His Wicked Games (FREE Billionaire Romance Novel)
Author: Ember Casey
Publisher: Ember Casey
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Free romance book! This modern, contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast is the perfect series starter for those who love sexy billionaires, enemies-to-lovers stories, and forced proximity romance... A BILLIONAIRE. A BARGAIN. AND A THRILLING COMPETITION... Lily Frazer would do anything to save the Frazer Center for the Arts—even take on the infamous billionaire Calder Cunningham. When Lily breaks onto the Cunningham estate, she only wants to find and reason with Calder. (All right, all right, she wants to punch him in the face, too, but that's Plan B.) As it turns out, the arrogant billionaire is willing to give her the money he promised, but there's a catch: she must win it from him. And the games he has in mind aren't exactly... innocent. Lily isn't about to give up the money without a fight (or let some haughty bastard seduce her), but she quickly discovers that there might be more to the brooding Calder than she initially perceived. What ensues is a competition hotter than Lily ever could have imagined, and a romance deeper than she ever could have dreamed. But as their games of cat and mouse become increasingly intense, both are forced to face the deeper question: in games of lust and love, what is the price of victory? HIS WICKED GAMES is a tale of devilish deeds, wild passions, and wicked romance. This book contains steamy scenes and an alpha billionaire who's too sexy for his own good. It's perfect for readers who like heat, humor, and heart in their romance - or those looking for a contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast. PRAISE FOR HIS WICKED GAMES: "This book was like the roller coaster you never want to get off of -- it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time and when I wasn't reading it, I was fangirl squealing about it to whoever would listen!" - I ♥ Bookie Nookie Reviews "I want the second book in the series NOW!!" -Jessica's Book Review "Imagine the mysterious mansion full of hidden secrets from The Secret Garden, Jane Eyre, and all the fairy tales you loved as a kid...add a super-sexy, very grown-up romance...and top it all off with smooth, elegant writing. That's His Wicked Games in a nutshell." - reader review "I'm at a loss for words. This is one of the very best books I've read, ever." - reader review The Cunningham Family Reading Order: His Wicked Games (Book 1) Truth or Dare (Book 2) Sweet Victory (Book 2.5) Her Wicked Heart (Book 3) Take You Away (Book 3.5) Lost and Found (Book 4) Completely (short story) Their Wicked Wedding (Book 5) A Cunningham Christmas (Book 5.5) Their Wicked Forever (Book 6) Additional Cunningham Family Books: Always Wicked (companion novel) The Cunningham Family Bonus Stories Perfect for fans of: Sylvia Day, Lauren Blakely, J Kenner, Jodi Ellen Malpas, EL James, Aleatha Romig, Skye Warren, Layla Hagen, Lexy Timms, Julia Kent, Lisa Renee Jones, Penelope Ward, Louise Bay, Leigh James, Lauren Landish, Laurelin Paige, Maya Banks, Christina Lauren, Piper Davenport, Willow Winters, and many more! keywords: billionaire romance, alpha billionaire, alpha billionaire hero, new adult romance, new adult series, new adult romance series, new adult, enemies to lovers, enemies to lovers romance, hate to love, hate to love romance, forced proximity, force proximity romance, steamy, steamy romance, beauty and the beast retelling, beauty and the beast romance, contemporary romance, alpha hero, free romance, free romance book, free billionaire romance, billionaire romance series, free contemporary romance, free books, free book, free romance novel, free romance novels, free billionaire romance novels, free contemporary romance novels, free new adult, free new adult books free new adult novels, free enemies to lovers romance, romance series, contemporary romance series, new adult series, billionaire romance series, romantic comedy, funny romance, funny romance books, funny romance novels, romantic comedy series, romantic comedy books, free romantic comedy, wicked games, wicked romance, alpha romance, alpha romance, love story, family saga, family series, family romance series, family saga romance, rom com, free, freebie, smart romance, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, alpha male romance, dominant male, funny billionaire romance, free billionaire book, free billionaire romance, free billionaire novel, free billionaire book, free billionaire books, free read, hot romance, usa today, sexy, first in series, romance first in series, free first in series, first in series free, free series starter, romance series starter, free romance series starter, permafree, permafree romance, free book one, freebie series starter, first in series romance free, billionaire romance free, free billionaire, billionaires, free enemies to lovers book, forced proximity, forced proximity romance, free forced proximity romance, free romance book, free romance books, romance books free, free romance ebook

The Secret of Gumbo Grove

The Secret of Gumbo Grove
Author: Eleanora Tate
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1988-10-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 044022716X

Raisin Stackhouse doesn't mind doing odd jobs for old Miss Effie Pfluggins, but when Miss Effie talks her into cleaning up the old church cemetery, she has no idea what trouble she might dig up. Mama says Miss Effie talks much too much, but Raisin loves hearing her remember the old days--especially when one of her stories puts Raisin smack in the middle of real-life mystery. When Raisin is grounded for sneaking a night out, she not only misses her chance to compete in the Miss Ebony Pageant, but her efforts to uncover the famous person buried in the cemetery are brought to a half, too. Somehow Raisin's got to solve the big mystery no one in town wants to talk about. Will her discovery bring her glory, or is the past better off left buried?

Decolonization

Decolonization
Author: Dane Keith Kennedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199340498

Decolonization is the term commonly used to refer to this transition from a world of colonial empires to a world of nation-states in the years after World War II. This work demonstrates that this process involved considerable violence and instability.

All the Right Reasons

All the Right Reasons
Author: Bethany Mangle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1534499059

“Made my Bachelor-loving heart very happy.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow The Bachelor meets Gilmore Girls in this laugh-out-loud young adult romance about a girl who joins her mother on a reality dating show for single parents—only to fall for a contestant’s son. Cara Hawn’s life fell apart after her father cheated on her mother and got remarried to a woman Cara can’t stand. When Cara accidentally posts a rant about her father online, it goes viral—and catches the attention of the TV producers behind a new reality dating show for single parent families. The next thing Cara and her mother know, they’ve been cast as leads on the show and are whisked away to sunny Key West where they’re asked to narrow a field of suitors and their kids down to one winning pair. All of this is outside of Cara’s comfort zone, from the meddling producers to the camera-hungry contestants, especially as Cara and her mother begin to clash on which suitors are worth keeping around. And then comes Connor. As the son of a contestant, Connor is decidedly off-limits. Except that he doesn’t fit in with the cutthroat atmosphere in all the same ways as Cara, and she can’t get him out of her head. Now Cara must juggle her growing feelings while dodging the cameras and helping her mom pick a bachelor they both love, or else risk fracturing their family even more for the sake of ratings. Maybe there’s a reason most people don’t date on TV.

The Duke Who Didn't

The Duke Who Didn't
Author: Courtney Milan
Publisher: Courtney Milan
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937248712

Miss Chloe Fong has plans for her life, lists for her days, and absolutely no time for nonsense. Three years ago, she told her childhood sweetheart that he could talk to her once he planned to be serious. He disappeared that very night. Except now he’s back. Jeremy Wentworth, the Duke of Lansing, has returned to the tiny village he once visited with the hope of wooing Chloe. In his defense, it took him years of attempting to be serious to realize that the endeavor was incompatible with his personality. All he has to do is convince Chloe to make room for a mischievous trickster in her life, then disclose that in all the years they’ve known each other, he’s failed to mention his real name, his title… and the minor fact that he owns her entire village. Only one thing can go wrong: Everything.

A Longer Fall

A Longer Fall
Author: Charlaine Harris
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 148149497X

#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with “a gripping, twisty-turny, thrill ride of a read (Karin Slaughter) in which Lizbeth is hired onto a new crew, transporting a crate into Dixie, the self-exiled southeast territory of the former United States. What the crate contains is something so powerful, that forces from across three territories want to possess it. In this second thrilling installment of the Gunnie Rose series, Lizbeth Rose is hired onto a new crew for a seemingly easy protection job. She is tasked with transporting a crate into Dixie, just about the last part of the former United States of America she wants to visit. But what seemed like a straightforward job turns into a massacre as the crate is stolen. Up against a wall in Dixie, where social norms have stepped back into the last century, Lizbeth has to go undercover with an old friend to retrieve the crate as what’s inside can spark a rebellion, if she can get it back in time. “Another winning series from a sure-bet author” (Booklist) Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse mysteries and Midnight, Texas trilogy) is at her best here, building the world of this alternate history of the United States, where magic is an acknowledged but despised power.

Signs of Attraction

Signs of Attraction
Author: Laura Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062495577

“Brown offers a powerful look into the world of hearing loss... a notable and groundbreaking debut by an author to watch. An empowering and satisfying romance.” -- Kirkus Reviews Do you know what hearing loss sounds like? I do. All my life I’ve tried to be like you. I’ve failed. So I keep it hidden. But on the day my world crashed down around me, Reed was there. He showed me just how loud and vibrant silence can be, even when I struggled to understand. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever known. His soulful eyes and strong hands pulled me in before I knew what was happening. And as I saw those hands sign, felt them sparking on me, I knew: imperfect could be perfect. Reed makes me feel things I’ve never felt. It’s exciting . . . and terrifying. Because he sees me like no one else has, and I’m afraid of what he’ll find if he looks too closely. The only thing that scares me more than being with him? Letting him go. An Avon Romance