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THE TANGLED WEB - Chronicles of Deception is a true story of a family that was manipulated, deceived, and controlled by a woman who worked as a caregiver for their mentally handicapped brother/ son. It is the story of how the justice system failed to recognize and stop a predator who stopped at nothing to take advantage of the most vulnerable in society for her own self-serving interest. A compelling account of a true-life experience meant to be a heads-up for all. "The remainder of the night was heart-wrenching. Tossing and turning I was fixated on recreating my sister's accident over and over in my mind. Through a steady stream of tears I tried desperately to visualize what her final moments would have been like.""I felt defeated. Oh, how I despised that woman. The mere thought of her sent my mind spiralling into a vile cesspool of nefarious thought.""Bewildered, confused and left with no recourse, I remain in a state of hopelessness."

THE TANGLED WEB - Chronicles of Deception is a true story of a family that was manipulated, deceived, and controlled by a woman who worked as a caregiver for their mentally handicapped brother/ son. It is the story of how the justice system failed to recognize and stop a predator who stopped at nothing to take advantage of the most vulnerable in society for her own self-serving interest. A compelling account of a true-life experience meant to be a heads-up for all. "The remainder of the night was heart-wrenching. Tossing and turning I was fixated on recreating my sister's accident over and over in my mind. Through a steady stream of tears I tried desperately to visualize what her final moments would have been like.""I felt defeated. Oh, how I despised that woman. The mere thought of her sent my mind spiralling into a vile cesspool of nefarious thought.""Bewildered, confused and left with no recourse, I remain in a state of hopelessness."

With a foreword by Joycelyn Elders, M.D., No Secrets, No Lies is a powerful and daringly honest resource guide for families seeking to understand, prevent, and overcome childhood sexual abuse and its devastating impact on adult survivors. An estimated one in four women and one in six men is abused by age eighteen, most often by someone they know. Most of these sexual assaults are never disclosed, much less reported to the police. No Secrets, No Lies demystifies the cultural taboos and social dynamics that keep Black families silent and enable abuse to continue for generations. Among them: - Fear of betraying family by turning offenders in to "the system"- Distrust of institutions and authority figures, such as police officers- Reluctance to seek counseling or therapy- A legacy of enslavement and stereotypes about black sexuality Through compelling personal accounts from everyday people, Robin D. Stone, a sexual abuse survivor herself, illuminates the emotional, psychological and hidden consequences of remaining silent, and provides holistic, practical steps to move toward healing. No Secrets, No Lies candidly speaks to: survivors, telling them they are not at fault, not alone and how they can seek help; parents, guardians and caretakers, explaining how they can keep children safe and help survivors recover; and family, friends and other loved ones, showing ways to lend support.

Can he separate business from pleasure? Hardworking Evan is proud of his maintenance job in the new apartment building in town. He's saving up to buy a house, so his brother Matt has a place to live when he graduates from college. Matt's trying to stay sober, and Evan wants to help him get a solid footing with a safe place to live. Savvy real estate agent Brooke asks Evan to escort her to an event. She's attracted to Evan, and after a pleasant date, she wants to see him again. Evan is not like the usual lawyers and businessmen she dates, and their attraction is undeniable. But When Brooke offers to pay Evan to escort her to more events, he hesitates. He feels out of place at formal events, but he's getting attached to the curvy brunette, and he needs the money. Can Evan learn to separate business from pleasure? Evan's Wish is a 40,000 word contemporary romantic comedy.