Kirjahaku

Life is about relationships; they hurt and they heal. At times they are ugly, while others are incredibly beautiful, and what makes them so is the love. This collection of short stories explores the love that lies between man and woman, parent and child, lifelong friends, and ultimately, the love and respect we have for ourselves. Some of these stories are painful, others will make your heart soar. They are all laced with drama, romance, and are incredibly entertaining. As you get lost in the pages, you may find yourself reevaluating the love that lies between you and those that you allow in your life.

Brook Mansfield was born into a life of privilege. She had a family that loved her and all of the advantages that came with being rich, smart, and beautiful. She also had friends, one of which was Tameka Williams. Tameka was a desperate woman looking to gain fortune, fame, and love at any cost. It didn't matter who she hurt or used as long as she got what she wanted in the end. Despite the warnings from others, Brook took Tameka in and tried to love her as a sister. However, after taking the one thing that meant the most to Brook, it was time for the tables to turn. Tameka had used and betrayed her for the last time.

After seven long years in state prison, Tameka Williams is being set free. Unfortunately, all of the anger and resentment that she's lived with during her incarceration are being freed as well. While Brook Mansfield-Banks is not pleased with the idea of her mortal enemy being released, she is ready to defend her family and show Tameka that she is no longer the na ve pushover that she once was. But has Brook forgotten just how deep Tameka's wickedness runs? If so, the fate of her child could once again be determined by Tameka Williams. Mia Purcell has always been the loving and supportive friend. She was there for Brook through all of her trials and tribulations. Now with her marriage falling apart, she's the one that will need the strength of a true friend. There's only one problem, her marital issues have a strange connection to Tameka. Mia and Tameka find themselves working together to uncover the truth about the men in their lives. Will this unlikely duo be more than Brook can stand? She will have to dig deep and put her hatred for Tameka aside if she wants to be the friend that Mia so desperately needs.

Ryker was the quintessential success story. Small town boy studied hard, moved to the big city, and became what every businessman dreams of and what most women lust after. However, it wasn't until he returned to small town Georgia that Ryker met the woman who would capture his heart. Sitting in the old rickety church, he heard the voice of an angel. When he lifted his eyes, he saw his future bride. What he didn't realize was that the woman with the angelic voice, Lyriq James, had once fallen and was still struggling to regain her footing. Despite the objections of his beloved mother and concerns of the local pastor, Ryker was convinced that Lyriq was divinely created for him. It wasn't long before Ryker realized that stealing Lyriq away to the big city may have been more than she was prepared for. Los Angeles had all the trappings that caused Lyriq to fall from grace five short years ago. It offered her the same seductive high that took the life of Ryker's father, the same enticement that his mother had warned him about. But Lyriq was his now, to have and to hold until death do they part. He took his vows and his faith seriously, but would that be enough to pull her back from the cliff she was about to fall from? Were the friends and faith leaders that he turned to for help going to be the ones to push his wife into the clutches of a demon in order to save their own souls?