Alexis Bryant has not been dealt a fair hand in life. She grew up with loving parents in a small suburb and marries the man of her dreams, but all too soon, he becomes the man of her nightmares. She quickly immerses herself in work, with the only thing bringing her home at night being her two boys. Until one night, things get out of hand and her sons are exposed to far more than they ever should have been. Maddox Bryant has one goal in mind-- to make Lexi his again. Once he is released from jail, he sets out to make that goal a reality. It should have been easy, but there's something standing in his way. Lexi's police officer boyfriend- Wesley Cooper. Will Wes be enough to keep her, and her boys safe? Or will someone else have to do that job for him?
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An easy way to share beautiful art, this postcard book is part of the hugely successful Art Therapy series. With 20 inspirational and therapeutic pictures to colour in, these pull-out cards can be easily removed, and have space on the back for a message and address. With an eye-catching foil cover, Colour Therapy Postcards would make a gorgeous gift for anyone who wants to de-stress with colouring.
A joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s development, history, and culture, packed with facts, trivia, timelines, and charts, and featuring 100 full-color illustrations.Compiled and designed by queer power couple and illustrators extraordinaire, Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham, founders of the popular stationery company Ash + Chess, The Gay Agenda is an inviting and entertaining guide that pays tribute to the LGBTQ+ community. Filled with engaging descriptions, interesting facts, helpful features—such as historical queer icons and events and LGBTQ+ acronym definitions—this fabulous compendium illuminates the transformation of the community, highlighting its struggles, achievements, landmarks, and contributions. It also salutes iconic members of the LGBTQ+ community—the celebrities, politicians, entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens who have made a notable impact on gay life and society itself.The Gay Agenda is a nostalgic look back for older generations, an archive for younger people, and a helpful introduction for those interested in learning more about the community and its contributions. From James Baldwin and Emma Goldman to Marsha P. Johnson and Jodie Foster; the Pink Triangle and the Rainbow Flag to Stonewall and the AIDS crisis; Matthew Shepard and Pulse Nightclub to Sodomy Laws and Obergefell; Drag and Transitioning to The L Word and The Kinsey Scale, Freddie Mercury and Ellen Degeneres to Laverne Cox and David Bowie, this magnificent digest is a keepsake honoring all LGBTQ+, and the ongoing fight to gain—and maintain—equality for all.
B is for B lack Girl celebrates and affirms Black Girl Culture by authoring and asserting a positive representation of Black girl culture for all audiences. B is for Black Girl merges empowerment and education through creative language and vocabulary used to highlight concepts and experiences unique to Black Girls across the African diaspora.
Renowned interior designer Cathy Kincaid is known for her flawless sense of color and attention to detail for the warm, inviting, and gracious interiors that she creates. Kincaid s curator-like eye for collecting the perfect art and furnishings, her intricate layering of patterns, and the dressmaker details she applies to every room are hallmarks of her work. This design authority is also known for incorporating a subtle mix of styles effortlessly classic with contemporary, ornate with simple, refined with rustic. Presented are fifteen properties, ranging from luxurious high rises to rambling family houses in the country. The locations of the featured residences include Dallas, Texas; Old Lyme, Connecticut; and the South of France. Sprinkled throughout the book is advice on such topics as creating pleasing color palettes, layering patterns, attractive lighting and lampshades, and suggestions for how to edit one s home environment. Kincaid believes that good decoration is never stagnant. She cultivates relationships with everyone on a project from the architect to the lighting specialist, muralist, craftsman, landscape designer, and more.
By the Time You Read This is the story former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst was about to publish before her tragic suicide. Her mother, April, wraps up the narrative by exploring the mental illness and depression that took her daughter's life. The text read, "By the time you get this . . ." This is the story of Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA, in her own words. When the world awoke on the morning of January 30, 2022, many were shocked to learn of the tragic death of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst. For most people, the news was unfathomable. How could a young woman in the prime of her life--a pageant queen, accomplished attorney, Extra correspondent, and tireless advocate for charity organizations--have been lost to the world so suddenly? By the Time You Read This shares the manuscript Cheslie wrote before her passing, her story in her own words--from the highest highs of passing two bar exams, winning Miss USA, and beginning an exciting career as an entertainment journalist to the lowest lows of heartbreak, betrayal, and persistent depression. When Cheslie's mother, April Simpkins, picks up the narrative, she shares for the first time what she experienced in the aftermath of Cheslie's suicide. When faced with such a devastating loss, how does a mother find a way to carry on? Whether you are someone who struggles to maintain your mental health, or you love someone who does, this book will share insight into a reality that impacts thousands of families every year--as well as provide hope for those who are left behind. Net proceeds from the book will be used to support the Cheslie C. Kryst Foundation, which is being founded in Cheslie's honor.
