Hanging On By The Strength Of My Tears

Within this edition is advice to help readers focus, continue to pray, and to always trust God. The faith-building text gives readers the skills to forgive, meet lifes challenges, face them, and finish them. (Practical Life)

About the Book An intensely personal and blisteringly real portrait of abuse, Love Turned Criminal tells the story of one woman coming to terms with a toxic relationship and having to bravely face the aftermath. At the beginning of their relationship, Kyle was everything Bri wanted in a boyfriend: affectionate, attentive, and funny. But pretty soon the cracks begin to show, and Kyle’s outbursts and manipulation become more common, leaving Bri isolated and confused. With help from her family, friends, and her faith, Bri finds the strength to leave Kyle, but that does not mean Kyle is out of her life for good. Soon the stalking starts...the tailgating, the “No Caller ID” phone calls... Love Turned Criminal is a raw memoir about the warning signs of abuse as well as a beacon of hope to all people in similar situations, letting them know they are not alone and there is a way out. About the Author Anna Barbara is a stylist at a salon and has worked in the children’s ministry at her church for many years, in addition to being a leader for middle and high school youth groups. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses and doing anything artistic: painting, drawing, writing, and baking, as well as adventuring with her dog.

Boldly You: A Story about Discovering What You’re Capable of When You Show Up for Yourself is a close-up look at the hardships, life lessons, and stories of resilience of author Janet T. Phan. In this honest, insightful, heartfelt account of Janet’s experience as a young woman struggling to overcome the obstacles in her life, readers will find wisdom and advice to help them rise above their own circumstances, recognize their limitless potential, and achieve their goals. This book is about what’s possible in a person’s life when they recognize that they have the power to define their future. ​As a young woman, Janet faced countless realities that made her path to success difficult. Her family relied on government subsidies, such as housing and free meals at school. Her first-generation Vietnamese parents, in a culture so different from their own, didn’t always understand how to support her curiosity, ambitions, and goals. But she believed in herself and had the courage to act on those beliefs, so she found a way to build a community around her and develop the skills she needed to make top grades throughout her education while working multiple jobs and pursuing her dreams. In her book, Janet shares the key takeaways from her experiences that led to her success today as a driving force impacting the STEM field and as the Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Elements, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access and opportunities for underserved, underrepresented girls through STEM mentorship. Boldly You is a self-help book that reads like a charged and poignant memoir. Written for high school and college students, young professionals, and all those who are dreaming of their future or figuring out their paths in life, this book will inspire and guide. Every chapter concludes with Thriving Elements, critical learnings from the author’s journey that will help readers show up for themselves, be open-minded, build their confidence, be situationally aware, and be biased for action. Janet’s story is proof that you can be your own person and create the life you want.

Years of addiction, failed relationships, and destroyed lives take their toll on the author. None of these affects her so deeply as giving her son up for adoption. A letter from the adoptive mom ignites a correspondence between the two women.

Coach Mason changed my life, and it’s time to show him exactly how much I appreciate it. Tessa: I used to be a klutz. I was the unpopular outcast with frizzy brown hair who was always picked last for softball. But Coach Mason was behind me every step of the way. He made me feel good. Wanted. Cherished. And now, I’m giving him something precious in return. Mason: Tessa’s been off limits for so long. She’s the proverbial high school tease with pouty pink lips and a sweet smile. But now, my old student is no longer a little girl. Tessa’s a curvy college co-ed, back in town to visit her old haunts. But when she tells me it’s her first time, will I resist? Or will I claim the gift she says is just for me? Bar the doors of the locker room because it’s getting steamy in here! It’s a wild ride for our heroine with the man she’s always craved from afar. If you’ve ever dreamed about athletic shenanigans, then this story will satisfy your filthiest fantasies with a story of forbidden love between an older man and a sassy, feisty girl who’s determined to explore. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always an HEA my readers.

Elizabeth Montoya, better known to her friends as Lizzy, moves back to The States when her partner, Greg receives a well earned promotion. Unaware of the dramatically life changing events ahead, she strikes up a friendship with two charming girls and her life seems perfect for a while. However her world soon collapses around her as she is left to cope with the suspicion that her partner Greg is two timing her yet again and after he assaults her in a drunken rage she has no other option left, than to flee her home. Stranded and unsure where her destiny lies, she conversely finds love where she least expected. Yet destiny has other ideas Believe is a sexy romance that will leave you intrigued till the very end.