Hold Me Down

Talia Benson has always been independent, unafraid to go after what she wants, regardless of setback, injury, or failure. But between her father's conditional tuition payments and her mother's nagging concern over her emotional state, Talia's suffocating. So when Talia meets doctoral student Sean Poole, she can't figure out why she wants him to control her. Why she wants him to boss her around. Why she wants him to hurt her. Talia learns the hard way that not all control is created equal, and sometimes submitting is the most empowering thing in the world. From the author: Hold Me Down is a standalone romance with a HEA. It contains graphic sexual situations, language, D/s elements, as well as discussion (but no depiction) of self-harm.

A riveting work of dark suspense from acclaimed author Clea Simon Gal, a middle-aged musician, is back in Boston to play a memorial for her late drummer/best friend, when she finds herself freezing on stage at the sight of a face in the crowd. The next day, she learns that the man she saw has been killed – beaten to death behind the venue – and her friend’s widower is being charged in connection with his death. When the friend refuses to defend himself, Gal wonders why and, as the memories of begin to flood back, she starts her own informal investigation. As she does so, she must reexamine her own wild life, her perception of the past, and an industry that monetizes dysfunction in a dark tale of love, music, and murder.

Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Still reeling from the loss of his family in an accident that he feels responsible for causing, Hank Singer accepts an invitation to move to the isolated and beautiful state of Chiapas. There, in the streets and cafes of a colonial city nestled in the mountain forests, he settles into the semblance of a new life under the watchful eye of his best friend and former college roommate, César, the charismatic heir to one of Mexico's most powerful families. But when an army of impoverished Indians calling themselves Zapatistas emerges from the jungle to seize half the state, Hank finds himself a foreigner trapped in someone else's war. The repercussions of the decisions he makes--and does not make--threaten to shatter both his friendship and the renewed life he has found in the Mexican highlands. In the tradition of Graham Greene's The Quiet American and Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, LET THE WATER HOLD ME DOWN weaves real historical events into a riveting personal narrative about a man who finds himself caught up in a political landscape beyond his control.

Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.

When Eden Carver, Iowa farm girl turned NY actress, decides to seduce the sexy cop next door, she begins to wonder if she's bitten off more than she can chew. The last thing Officer Jay Bennett wants is to cross a line with the sweet and innocent country girl—no matter how much he'd like to help himself to a nibble. Not only are they in the friendship zone, a naïve girl like Eden doesn't belong in his dangerous world. But when she asks him to help her rehearse lines, and things go from simmer to boil, he finds himself doing the one thing he swore he'd never do. He knows he needs to walk away from temptation, but when sweet little Eden bites back, it tilts his world on its axis. Because biting back changes everything. He'll break all the rules... Series order: Breaking the Rules Book 1: Hold Me Down Hard Breaking the Rules Book 2: Tie Me Down Tight

Blue had it all. But he blew it. Now he's all alone and he's got to find a way to pick up the pieces. So much for charm and a smile--Blue's going to have to dig deep to get what he wants, and he's already sacrificed everything. What's there to lose?

This is a story of what the future of a child with Down Syndrome can be, and will attempt to illustrate not what a Down Syndrome child is at birth - but what he can become with the dedicated and unconditional love of parents, siblings, relatives, friends, and a compassionate society.It's also about the unconditional love and affection which radiates from within the very soul of these children. If given the opportunity, a shade of the respect that should be afforded to all individuals regardless of colour, creed, religion, physical appearance, or mental ability, these children can thrive as part of our so-called 'normal society'.Created By: Sweet Careers Media INChttp://www.sweetcareers.com

In a world where negativity from other people has brought the best of the best to their demise, Venture's stories of overcoming challenges, family struggles, and workplace opposition, will bring the best out of anyone looking to improve their life. From a small town girl, to an award winning coach, model, pageant winner, entrepreneur, and sports commentator, Venture has tried to live her life to the fullest. She chronicles key moments of her journey in her first book, They Can't Hold Me Down. "In the midst of a virus that has shocked the world, Venture Watson intends to bring hope, guidance, love, and light to the world in her own way. In her first release on College Boy Publishing she brings her best self in, THEY CAN'T HOLD ME DOWN. The title itself speaks of her trials and tribulations facing rare health issues, workplace opposition, trials of life, marriage, family, motherhood, and coming of age in a small Texas town. Dreams almost always seem impossible and so far away when you come from where Venture grew up. A small town mindset is often impossible to overcome. Thankfully, her faith, family, and friends she's made along the way, let her know that no matter what haters do or say, THEY CAN'T HOLD ME DOWN. Her resilience through every trial paints a picture of what God can and will do for you. You will laugh, cry, and be put right into the adventures of Venture, as she tells of experiences in ways in which only she can." Armani Valentino, CEO of College Boy Publishing