Defiled

Defiled

A. M. Rivera

Romance / Sociology / Abuse

Lauren, a college student is taken and held hostage by the ruthless enforcer of a Russian crime family.They are from totally different worlds and a relationship between the two of them would be impossible. However, they find their way to an intense explosive romance that is heartwrenching.
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Affluenza

Affluenza

de Graaf John

Nonfiction / Sociology / Economics

In chapters with titles like "Swollen Expectations" and "A Rash of Bankruptcies, " "Affluenza" uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject: the damage done—to our health, our families, our communities, and our environment—by the obsessive quest for material gain.
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A Sister's Secret

A Sister's Secret

Debbie Grafham

Sociology / Abuse

'I was nine and the big sister. I wanted to keep her safe. He basically promised me that if I let him abuse me, he wouldn't touch my sister again.' Debbie Grafham's childhood had been far from normal, but when she was just nine years old, her life changed forever. Debbie discovered her neighbour was abusing her younger sister, Laraine - and there was a price to pay to make him stop. Alone and scared, she made a decision that was to haunt her life, and send her spiralling out of control. But after nearly forty years of harbouring her shocking secret, Debbie found the courage to tell her sister and together they made the decision to fight for justice.
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The Hollow: At The Edge

The Hollow: At The Edge

Andrew Day

Politics / Nonfiction / Sociology

In the continuation of “The Hollow”, newly trained battlemage Serrel Hawthorne finds himself separated from his friends and on his way to fight a war in the Faelands with a group of soldiers who mildly detest him, and a sergeant that hates him and may just feed him to her dogs. Surviving the trip will be hard enough, but no one is prepared for what’s waiting for the Legion across the sea.
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Forever Faith: A Biker Romance

Forever Faith: A Biker Romance

A. M. Rivera

Romance / Sociology / Abuse

The unlikely love that develops between the daughter of the leader of a religious sect and the President of an Outlaw Motorcycle Club. He promises her shelter and protection when she makes her escape from the group, but reluctantly gives in to the strong sexual attraction between the innocent girl and himself. Adult strong sexual themes for adults 18+ A Stand alone book**
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The Hollow

The Hollow

Andrew Day

Politics / Nonfiction / Sociology

When Serrel Hawthorne joined the Imperial Legion, the last thing he was expecting was to be selected for battlemage training. Now he and seven other misfits are going to have to learn how to weave the magical ether, and preferably not kill each other in the process. Of course, their gruff sergeant might just do that anyway, if they keep annoying him.
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Life Before

Life Before

Michele Bacon

Young Adult / Contemporary / Sociology

Seventeen years is a long time to keep secrets, and Xander Fife has gotten very good at it.Everyone believes Xander has a normal life and a normal family. If he can just get through this summer, he'll start his real life in college with a clean slate—no risk, no drama, no fear.Even better, his plans for summer are awesome: lots of pick-up soccer, relaxing afternoons with friends, and an epic road trip. Xander is banking on some long-overdue nights with his ideal girlfriend, the amazing Gretchen Taylor.Instead of kicking off what had promised to be an amazing summer, however, graduation day brings terror. His family's secrets are thrust out into the open, and Xander must confront his greatest fear. And survive doing so.Armed with a fake ID, cash, and a knife, Xander skips town and assumes a new identity. Hundreds of miles from home and in danger, one thing is clear: Xander's real life is already in progress and just getting through it isn't enough.
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Hannah: Bride of Iowa (American Mail Order Bride 29)

Hannah: Bride of Iowa (American Mail Order Bride 29)

P. A. Estelle

Family / Sociology / Abuse

Hannah, Bride of Iowa is 29th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series.Samuel Morrison, a farmer from Iowa, is in need of a wife and a mother for Lizzie, his three-year old daughter. He reads an article from Massachusetts advertising mail order brides. He writes to the agency stating he’s looking for a partner who will work by his side and, hopefully, come to care for him and be a loving mother to Lizzie.Hannah Brown responds to his letter. Though she doesn’t say too much about herself, Samuel decides to take a chance and asks her to come to Iowa.This woman is everything he wants in a wife and more -- or so he thinks. Hannah has a secret that, if revealed, could devastate their future.If Hannah tells Samuel, will he send her away? She could lose all she’s come to cherish. Is Hannah willing to take that chance? 
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