★ A FORBIDDEN - SECOND CHANCE - SPORTS ROMANCE ★Our greatest risk was the one we never took ... It was an accidental spring fling three years ago-one week spent in the mountains of Big Sur and no one was the wiser. Ignore the fact that Tobias James was my neighbor and my best friend's older brother. Or that upon our return his hoop dreams were waiting for him, robbing us of any potential future we could have shared.Now, I'm fulfilling my own dreams in L.A. and my biggest dream of all is about to come true.The last thing I expected was for my past and my present to collide. Not now. Not here. Not him. But he struts back into my life like he never even left. Unfortunately, I'll never forget what happened after he did.The ball is in my court, but Tobias isn't below stealing-my power, my resolve, my heart... When he wants a second chance to reignite our connection, my answer is simple. We can't.Not unless we defy the rules our dreams were built on and risk everything.

Our greatest risk was the one we never took ... It was an accidental spring fling three years ago--one week spent in the mountains of Big Sur and no one was the wiser. Ignore the fact that Tobias James was Amelia's neighbor and her best friend's older brother. Or that upon their return his hoop dreams were waiting for him, robbing them of a potential future. Now, Amelia is fulfilling her own dreams in LA and her biggest dream of all is about to come true. The last thing she expected was for her past and her present to collide. Not now. Not here. Not him. But Tobias struts back into her life like he never even left. Unfortunately, she'll never forget what happened after he did. The ball is her Amelia's court, but Tobias isn't above stealing--her power, her resolve, her heart... When he wants a second chance to reignite their connection, the answer is simple. They can't. Not unless they defy the rules their dreams were built on and risk everything.

A Black nurse with a teenager to raise. A white cop hiding a tender heart. Do they have what it takes to indulge their forbidden passion? Caregiver Belle Jones always puts her own needs last on the list. As a busy nurse and sole provider for her teenage brother, she has no time for meaningless hookups. And when her younger sibling arrives home in the backseat of a police car, the fury she feels for his strutting uniformed escort far outweighs her spark of desire. Sheriff Bently Evans works hard to protect his town… and keep his emotions locked away. When it comes to relationships, that means burying his real feelings behind crass humor and his flirtatious playboy reputation. But after driving a stranded African American teen home, he meets a stunning woman who makes it impossible to sustain his act. As Belle slowly falls for the rugged lawman’s true gentle nature, she fears he’s not the type to ever commit. And just as Bently is ready to be vulnerable, an ominous warning forces him to push the woman he desires away from a deadly risk. Will a judgmental society drive a wedge between them, or can they conquer all with their powerful love? Defying Gravity is the tantalizing third standalone novel in the Shattered Cove contemporary romance series. If you like off-limits passions, socially relevant reads, and couples who triumph over adversity, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s page-turning tale. Buy Defying Gravity to find hope and healing today! ***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.*** ---------- Keywords related to this contemporary romance novel: Forbidden interracial romance, forbidden interracial romance novel, enemies to lovers romance, bwwm romance book, police romance, small town sheriff romance, sheriff romance, contemporary romance novel, interracial romance books, multicultural romance books, nurse romance, racism romance, strong female lead, abused heroine romance bwwm, strong women, beach reads, strong heroine, wmbw romance, bwwm romance, small town romance, interracial romance books, romance ebook, white man black woman interracial romance, IR romance books, contemporary romance series, wmbw, romance series book, african american romance, ir, IR romance books, romance novels to read, love story, love story books, interracial relationship, tortured hero romance, police brutality romance books, small town romance series, shattered cove series, new adult romance books, new adult romance,

I've made mistakes and they've caught up with me, almost destroying my life. So, I had to start over. Hellbent on not making the same mistakes twice, I put rules in place to protect myself, especially when it comes to women. While volunteering as a coach and mentor for the youth basketball league, I'm paired with Olivia, an assistant coach who manages to push all my buttons. The energetic, wide-eyed brunette has the natural talent to get herself in some precarious situations-situations I always seem to get involved in.No matter how hard I try to stay away from her, it's as if fate keeps pushing us in the same direction. The more I fight it, the more I'm drawn to her. Not even the memories of my past can stop me from wanting to be with her.What happens if I end up falling for Olivia? Will I be able to start over with her in my life or will my past end up crushing us both?

Stephen Schwartz is among the rare American composer-lyricists whose Broadway musicals have inspired passionate followings, resulting in blockbuster hits like Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin. In the revised and updated second edition of Defying Gravity, biographer Carol de Giere reveals how Schwartz’s beloved musicals came to life, adding four new chapters that shed light on the continuing Wicked phenomenon and exciting projects that include stage adaptations of The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Alan Menken and The Prince of Egypt. A popular feature of the first edition remains intact for the second: the story of Schwartz’s commercially unsuccessful shows, how he coped, and how he gave himself another chance. The new edition also features an acclaimed series of “Creativity Notes” with insights about the creative process. Wicked enthusiasts are treated to a revealing, in-depth account of the show’s evolution that takes readers from developmental workshops, to the pre-Broadway tryout in San Francisco, through the arguments over changes for Broadway, and finally to productions around the world. Movie musical fans know that Disney’s pairing of Stephen Schwartz (for lyrics) with composer Alan Menken (for music) led to award-winning movie musicals “Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Enchanted. Menken’s revelatory “Foreword” that introduces the second edition of Defying Gravity explores their “wonderful chemistry” and creative challenges. The abundance of behind-the-scenes stories in this Stephen Schwartz biography came by way of the author’s unprecedented access to this legendary songwriter for interviews. She also drew from conversations with his family members, friends, and colleagues (librettists, composers, directors, producers, and actors) to render a rich portrait of this complex and gifted artist. She rounds out the book with photographs, Schwartz’s handwritten notes, and highlighted quotations. Performers and others involved in productions of Godspell, Pippin, Children of Eden, Working, Rags, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, will discover the intentions of the shows’ creators. Singers, writers, fans, and anyone interested in the development of stage and film musicals will enjoy multiple insights from this backstage journey, from Godspell to Wicked, and beyond.

In a quiet town in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, everything in life is seemingly perfect for eighteen-year-old Kaley Kennedy. She has loving parents, loyal friends, and is dating the hottest boy in school. With only a few months left of her senior year, she's looking forward to an epic summer before heading off to Los Angeles for college. Without warning, a new math teacher interrupts Kaley's predictable little world, challenging who she is.

Zoey Miller lives for her holidays in Aspen. Her time up on the mountain with the Madison brothers, Parker and Luke, is everything. But for the first time, it’s not enough. This time, she’s determined to win one of the brothers’ hearts. But the brother she has in mind is a renowned player, with hordes of snow-bunnies following him around Snowmass resort. And the other...well, he’s her best friend and knows she deserves better. Namely him. And he’s going to win her heart. Disclaimer: This book contains enough sexual tension to melt snow, the hottest near-kiss in the history of near-kisses, and a sexy snowboarder determined to win the heart of the girl he loves. Each book in the Finding Perfect series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Book #1 - Finding Perfect Book #2 - Defying Gravity

“Ang dali mo namang sumuko. `Di ba, dapat ang pagmamahal ipinaglalaban? Ikaw, atras ka lang nang atras.” Batsoy ng Bayan award lang ang beauty contest na puwedeng mapanalunan ni Allie kung mag-aambisyon man siyang maging isang beauty titlist. Kaya malabong matupad ang matagal na niyang pangarap: ang maging mutya ng buhay ng kababata, ang nakakaduling sa kaguwapuhang si Luke Cordova. Iyon ay kahit pa dati ay pabiro silang ipinagkasundo ng mga ama nila na ipapakasal sa isa’t isa. Pero ayon sa daddy niya, uuwi sa Pilipinas si Luke at hindi raw tutol ang lalaki sa kasunduan? Joke ba iyon? Her dad said all she needed to do was to dazzle the guy and he would be hers. Dazzle daw o. Mas dazzling pa yata ang kalabaw kaysa sa kanya. Pero lahat naman daw ay nagagawan ng paraan kaya napadpad siya sa fitness center na pag-aari ng Zumba-instructor-cum health and fitness guru na si Inno. Muntik magsalawahan si Allie nang makita si Inno. Inukit sa bato ang peg nito kung katawan ang pag-uusapan. At may-hitsura din. Sa tulong at gabay ni Inno, nangatog ang mga taba ni Allie at nagsilayas ang sangkatutak na bilbil. Naging vava-voom siya. Ang kaso, may problema. Nahagip din ang puso niya, nanganib na mahulog sa kandungan ni Inno. May mga pagkakataon pa nga na pakiramdam niya, mutual ang feelings nila sa isa’t isa. Pero may natuklasan si Allie tungkol kay Inno, at sa nakasusulasok na paraan ay napatunayan niyang assuming at feelingera lang pala siya. Talo pa niya ang sinapok sa tindi ng sakit na nadama…