Jesse's Smile

Jesse's Smile
Author: Angelique Jurd
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983917035

Twenty six year old Jesse Peterson knows he's not stupid, but nobody else seems to know that. They just see a good looking young man whose smile seems to be the brightest thing about him. So, when the store's newest customer, buying supplies for his kitten, asks Jesse out, he has trouble understanding why. Drew Oliver isn't most people. A high school teacher with a history of bad relationship choices, Drew is patient, loving, and doesn't care that Jesse is different. He just cares about being able to make Jesse smile as often as he can. Everyone seems to have an opinion about the differences between Drew and Jesse, few notice the things they share. Can their relationship survive the scrutiny and judgement passed by everyone around them? And when one of Drew's bad choices shows up, will love be enough to help them survive the aftermath? So, when the store's newest customer, buying supplies for his kitten, asks him out, Jesse has trouble understanding why. Jesse knows he's not stupid, but nobody else seems to know that. They just see a good-looking young man whose smile seems to be the brightest thing about him. Drew Oliver isn't other people. A high school teacher with a history of bad relationship choices, Drew is patient, loving, and doesn't care that Jesse is different. He just cares about being able to make him smile as often as he can. Everyone seems to have an opinion about the differences between Drew and Jesse, few notice the things they share. Can their relationship survive the scrutiny and judgement passed by everyone around them? And when one of Drew's bad choices shows up, will love be enough to help them survive the aftermath?

Jesse's Girl

Jesse's Girl
Author: Miranda Kenneally
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1402284837

Practice makes perfect. Everyone at Hundred Oaks High knows that career mentoring day is a joke. So when Maya said she wanted to be a rock star, she never imagined she'd get to shadow the Jesse Scott, Nashville's teen idol. But spending the day with Jesse is far from a dream come true. He's as gorgeous as his music, but seeing all that he's accomplished is just a reminder of everything Maya's lost: her trust, her boyfriend, their band, and any chance to play the music she craves. Not to mention that Jesse's pushy and opinionated. He made it on his own, and he thinks Maya's playing back up to other people's dreams. Does she have what it takes to follow her heart—and go solo? Praise for Miranda Kenneally's Breathe, Annie, Breathe: "[An] expertly paced and realistic romance."—Booklist, starred review "Heartfelt, uplifting, and quite possibly enough motivation to make readers reach for their running shoes." —Publisher's Weekly "Breathe, Annie, Breathe is an emotional, heartfelt, and beautiful story about finding yourself after loss and learning to love. Her best book yet." —Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times bestselling author of Wait for You

Hello, My Love 2

Hello, My Love 2
Author: Chase Brooks
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2009-05-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1469120062

Spring break. Love. Tequila. Sunshine. Boys. Girls. Sand. Fearless. Freedom. Carrie Dawson is back for seconds in this feisty sequel that takes her to Panama City Beach. With her impending high school graduation rapidly approaching, Carrie and Jess come to the realization that they could possibly be separated for good, depending on Carrie's college admission. So in order to have one last adventure, they jet off to the beach for spring break. Carrie's relationship with Ben has been growing, bringing her, yet again, to the brink of confusion. Shall she refrain from stepping into a relationship that will end soon with their educational emancipation, dipping her toes in the water? Or shall she dive into one? Carrie is on a self-discovering journey to come to terms with her life, her relationships, and her future while answering questions that need to be questioned. While on the other hand, Jess is on a quest to lose her virginity over the trip. Everything in Carrie's life is about to change and she is desperate to savor every moment of it.

The Center

The Center
Author: Maggie M Lily
Publisher: Big Diction Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

All his life, Sam has been different. He sees psychic glimpses of the future. He can't eat without feeling the food's pain. And he could sleep, but he won't. All his dreams are fire and death. All except one: the girl with the violet eyes. Adaline. All her life, Adaline has been different. She could find people, save lives, and make plants grow. Everyone loves her. But her power is too great: she hurts those she touches and destroys those she speaks to. So she doesn't speak, doesn't touch. She needs a Circle to hold her power, or she'll be overwhelmed by it. There's only one Circle out there strong enough to help Adaline, and it's about time they get some answers. But they've got to get to her first. The Center is the third book in the bestselling Building the Circle series. Start with The Call if you're ready to fall in love with the whole Trellis family. And if you're all caught up? This is the one you've been waiting for. This is Sam's story. The Center is the witch-y, magical, love-at-first-kiss story of your paranormal dreams. It's steamy, sassy, and oh-so-heartwarming. You'll love Sam, you'll ache for Adaline, and you'll laugh yourself silly at the hilarious antics of the ever-growing Trellis family.

Manicorn

Manicorn
Author: Jane Millington
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1487402570

ÊWe all love a villain in a romantic break-up but what if there isnÕt one? In fact what if everything seems just fine but not absolutely, weak-at your knees, mind-blowingly fabulousÑshould you stay or should you go? This is the dilemma facing Jessica Tiller who begins to realise that Ben, the man she thought was her manicorn (a sensitive, sexy and soulful manÑin other words, for most people: imaginary), is in fact just an extremely nice bloke. And her past, as well as her long-time friend, David, are starting to push her in a whole new unexpectedly sexier direction.Ê When friends Stella and MinhÕs blossoming romance and upcoming wedding makes commitment look pretty good, for Jessica itÕs decision time. While Ben is busy working out with his gym buddy and resident office stunner, Elise, Jess turns to her best friend, happily married mother of two, Laura, who provides a wealth of experienced advice as does the gay sisterhood of Tiffany and Kristan. But when it comes to the crunch itÕs up to Jessica to decide to what and to whom to commit. This humorous story is for those torn between the security of a totally inoffensive long-term relationship and the promise of the romance you once thought youÕd have but you somehow lost.

Plots and Pans

Plots and Pans
Author: Kelly Eileen Hake
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1630580279

Order dictates Tucker Carmichael’s life—his orders. On a cattle drive, a moment’s hesitation can mean death. The Chisholm Trail is dirty, dangerous, and no place for women. After years at school, Jessalyn Culpepper has come home and is determined to show everyone that a woman can manage everything from cooking to cattle—whether they like it or not! Tucker tries to manage his partner’s headstrong sister, horrified when she wants to join the cattle drive. But when they need a chuck wagon cook, Jessalyn seems the only solution. Will God stir up love along a trail filled with their Plots and Pans?

Miracle on Christmas Street

Miracle on Christmas Street
Author: Annie O'Neil
Publisher: Orion
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1398700495

Feel-good, funny and festive, this book is guaranteed to melt your heart this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Milly Johnson *** 'Heartwarming, funny and deliciously festive!' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day 'You'll simply fall in love with this scrumptious Christmas story' Sandy Barker, author of The Christmas Swap Behind every door is a festive wish... When Jess Green arrives at her new home on Christmas Street, she quickly realises that this will be a December to remember! After the disaster of last year, she was hoping to curl up and avoid the festivities - but her new neighbours have other ideas... Together, they're creating something extraordinary: a real-life advent calendar. As each house opens its door for wreath-making, gingerbread icing or carol singing, Jess finds herself swept up in the holiday cheer. Every house, that is, except for No. 24, home to the cantakerous Mr Winters. But when disaster strikes, can Jess pull off a festive miracle - and make her own Christmas wish come true? *** Your favourite authors love Miracle on Christmas Street! 'The Holiday meets Love Actually . . . the warm, fuzzy, feel-good Christmas tonic we all need this year' Helly Acton, author of The Shelf 'Warm, wonderfully wise and brimming with Christmas magic' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Christmas 'A delightful Christmas read to curl up with' Bella Osborne, author of One Family Christmas 'A sparkling, funny, festive treat!' Laura Kemp, author of Bring Me Sunshine 'Oozes festive fun and charm! You'll definitely want this in your Christmas stocking' Fiona Harper, author of The Memory Collector 'Brimming with warmth and sparkle...Miracle on Christmas Street is sure to leave you filled with the magic of the season' Maisey Yates

Strike Two

Strike Two
Author: Amy Goldman Koss
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2003-02-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101659416

Summer has always been Gwen's favorite time of year. But this summer, everything has gone wrong. The newspaper's union workers are on strike and it seems like the whole town-including Gwen's family-has taken up sides. Sick of moping around and wondering when things are going to get back to normal, Gwen decides to take matters into her own hands and end the fighting once and for all. “Gwen is a wonderfully spunky kid who has real problems, creative solutions, and the guts to admit that she has a lot to learn about others' needs.” —Booklist

SEGFAULT

SEGFAULT
Author: Vladimir Dzhidzhiyeshvili
Publisher: Vlad Dzhidzhiyeshvili
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2023-10-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a distant future, Earth is under the oppressive rule of the Ruthless Roe. Sol, a skilled software engineer, awakens one fateful day with a determination to free the planet from the clutches of these alien invaders. Sol develops a revolutionary software that becomes the catalyst for a rebellion against their captors. With unwavering resolve, Sol leads the charge to liberate the people of Earth. Close friends of Sol join the cause, enhancing their abilities by acquiring and adapting alien technology. The saga begins with "SEGFAULT," the first installment of the "Fragments of Sol" series. Within this immersive world, they engage in high-stakes space skirmishes, engage in battles of wits against the advanced alien race, and partake in heart-pounding cyberpunk-style action. As they journey toward freedom, the lines between reality and the virtual realm become increasingly blurred. They harness the power of nanotechnology enhancements, cybernetic augmentations, and sentient AI, all in their quest for liberation. In this narrative, coding, and hacking are just as vital as combat skills, with LitRPG elements adding layers of strategy and intrigue to the gripping tale.