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The weather isn't the only thing that's hot in Pope Hill, Georgia.When breast cancer survivor McKenzie Gable comes to Pope Hill to oversee the construction of the Seventh District, a neighborhood that has recently burned down, all hell breaks loose. She is instantly thrust into the charms of the womanizing Trent Dafoe, and though McKenzie does all she can to hide a burgeoning attraction; she falls for Trent but might live to regret it.Meanwhile Wilhelmina, McKenzie's rich aunt and Mayor of the town, continues to be at odds with her youngest daughter, Babe. Babe detests her mother and will do all she can to get revenge for how Wilhelmina has treated her.Pope Hill is a town full of secrets, sex, and lies and the more McKenzie stays, the more she learns that the Seventh District isn't the only thing that needs rebuilding.

Everlasting is the chronicle of two equally fascinating Latino teenagers, seventeen-year-old Juan Alonso and sixteen-year-old Nina Sagastume, who fall in love despite unrelenting odds. Juan is a political, outspoken romantic who believes education and determination is the key to a better life. His brother Rico is the leader of the notorious Bronx street gang, The New York Assassins. Juan can''t seem to escape the hold of his community until he meets Nina. Nina is a striking, straight-laced dreamer who''s never even been kissed. She quickly becomes Juan''s salvation. In return, Juan allures her with his charm and inspiring intelligence. Nina finds herself doing something that she''s never done...falling in love. It isn''t until Juan rules her heart that Nina finds out he''s affiliated with the New York Assassins, the rival gang of the Bronx Gangstas, an equally powerful street gang led by her cousin Tajo. Tajo and Rico refuse to let Nina and Juan run off into the sunset. Tajo and Rico will do anything to keep the war between the gangs solid and anything within their power to keep Juan and Nina apart. Things become even more complicated for Juan and Nina when Chino, a jealous Bronx Gangsta admirer determined to be with Nina, enters the picture. Despite the intervention of their families, friends and utter violence of the gangs'' retribution, Juan and Nina learn the hard way that true love is definitely worth fighting for.

Two stories of deadly passion intertwine in this gripping mystery by bestselling author Stacy-Deanne, who weaves a thrilling tale of love and death. Melody Cruz is certain her sister''s new boyfriend, the wealthy, charming, and handsome Keith Taylor, has a dark past that he will do anything to hide. Wanting to protect her sister, Melody works to uncover Keith''s secrets, not realizing that in doing so, she is sacrificing her own safety -- because Keith will go to any lengths to keep himself in control. At the same time, a man named the "Albany Predator" has been brutally raping black women throughout the city, and Melody is convinced that her best friend is the rapist''s next target. Detectives Brianna Morris and Steven Kemp are placed on the case, determined to bring this sadistic felon to justice. But when things couldn''t get any more complicated, all evidence is turned around to reveal a surprising prime suspect. Full of forbidden desire and unwavering strength in the face of danger, Melody is a chilling tale that will leave readers breathless as they navigate all the plot twists and turns. Struggling to survive until the end, the diverse cast of characters will be left questioning their loyalties, their passions, and how far they might be willing to go to protect the ones they love.