The mean streets of South London are a dangerous place for a young girl to walk at night . . .|The mean streets of South London are a dangerous place for a young girl to walk at night . . . A notorious council estate in South London has hit the headlines – again. A punter has been stabbed to death while soliciting the services of an underage prostitute. DI Georgia Johnston and her team investigate, but Georgia is dismayed when the DCI calls in gang expert DI Dawes to help, and even more so when he suggests that her partner DS Stephanie Green’s teenage daughter Lucy go undercover as part of the investigation. But headstrong Lucy has her own ideas, leading her and the rest of the team into grave danger . . .|"Regan convincingly portrays life on a violent estate as a sordid survival struggle that can turn even a 13-year-old girl into a hard, calculating schemer"|"Regan?s fifth crime thriller is another noirish, cleverly plotted drama in which neither cops nor criminals react conventionally. A dark, exciting read"|"Regan continues her sure-footed walk on the noir side. Entertaining stuff, but not for the fainthearted"

Retired W02 Usman left for Lagos with heavy heart and high expectation. His retirement savings was not forthcoming, his only son was on a sickbed, and his ego was trashed by poverty. Anyway, he would have to set aside his ego and embrace the new lifestyle that Lagos has to offer. Benson was a typical Nigerian youth with a huge ambition, a degree in mathematics, and an empty pocket. He faced the hard life of Lagos headfirst when all else failed. After a jail term at the Los Angeles State Prison, Charles did not believe he found himself from where he started off in Lagos city. Now that USA was in the past, Charles would need to put away the shame of deportation and understand the survival strategy in this fast-paced city. They never thought they would see the outside of the wall of the Agodi Prison, but the gods decided to grant them a new life. Koja, Moses, Daolu, and Akeem would need to face life outside the wall. Koja decided his new life will have to start in Lagos. Miide knew so well that survival was the only thing that mattered in Lagos. The street was the only place he could really call home. And gambling was the only business that kept him going. He had to raise his game when he realised his sister was dating a wealthy dude in town. When fate brought lowborn men together, a new league of goons arose with a new level of escapade.

A poignant, first-hand expose of working and surviving in the dark underworld of seedy bars and strip clubs in the early 1970's. Jack Olsen's gritty depiction of street life as told by hustlers, pimps, strippers, waitresses, cops, junkies, bartenders, bouncers and club owners. The dynamic mix of tough and competitive individuals performing various roles in a social environment that has its own code and hierarchy. How did they get here? How do they survive? Their stories range from startling to shocking to touching. Sweet Street is an exceptional documentary which provides the reader with a much greater understanding of the complexity of 1970's street life from the perspective of those directly involved.

The writer brings alive the story of an inner circle of friends who are sworn to protect an American girl of Mexican and Italian descent after losing her mother at the age of twelve years old. It is a story of how rape sucks the life out of its victims, a heart-thumping drama of how the suspects are held to an innocent plea over a period of twenty-five years, until DNA evidence proves otherwise. It is a story of how the grandfather's sanity is pushed to its limit, but the bonds of friendship w

Moe Love has accomplished, in his second book, what is sure to become an urban classic. Tone’s compelling saga continues as he overcomes one heartbreaking betrayal after another during his quest to become Newport’s wealthiest drug lord. He was betrayed by his partners, family members, as well as his beloved mentor, but Tone was far too driven for heartbreak or betrayal to derail his intended goal of doing more than merely surviving. His ambition and desire to take care of his family were enough to propel him to the top of the food chain and produce one of the most prolific drug dealers of our time.

"My daddy always told me you could never run out of second chances..." Welcome to the North Carolina shore… Get swept away by the passionate, emotional romance series that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! This special boxset contains two books in the USA Today bestselling series: In UNSTOPPABLE, Tegan Callahan has sworn off bad boys for good - until a chance encounter with a devastatingly sexy stranger makes her question everything she thought she wanted. Ryland James is on the run from his mistakes, but there’s something about Tegan’s fierce beauty that draws him in - and makes him vow to protect her, whatever the cost. Their bond is undeniable; the stakes, higher than ever. But the past won't stay gone forever, and soon, Ryland must make the ultimate choice: will he risk everything he treasures in the world, or keep Tegan safe - and sacrifice her love forever? In UNWRITTEN, Zoey Barnes has been in love with her best friend’s older brother for years – but he’s never looked her way. Now she’s back from Europe and determined to prove she’s all grown up. Getting a job on Blake’s movie set is the perfect way to make him see just what he’s missing out on, but can she risk her friendship over forbidden love? Their chemistry is undeniable, and even though Blake knows she should be off-limits, he can’t help but be tempted. Once they cross that line, they know, there’s no going back. But when the cameras stop rolling, will their love be enough to make the dream a reality? The Carolina Hearts Boxsets: 1. Unbroken Promises (Untouched & Unbroken) 2. Unafraid of Love (Untamed Hearts & Unafraid) 3. Unconditional Vows (Unwrapped & Unconditional) 4. Uninhibited Passion (Unrequited & Uninhibited) 5. Unstoppable Emotions (Unstoppable & Unwritten) 6. Unforgettable Fate (Unmasked & Unforgettable) PRAISE FOR MELODY GRACE: "Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." - A Bookish Escape Blog "A roller coaster ride of pure emotion... beautifully written." Blame it on the Rain Reviews "Sexy and sweet: the perfect summer read!" - Corinne Michaels, NewYork Times bestselling author "Heartwarming, swoony, and sexy as hell." - Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author "Sizzling summer perfection! Melody Grace does it again." - Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author "Sizzling hot and super emotional - the perfect combo!" - NYT and USA Today bestselling Lauren Blakely

A School for Others covers my time in Belize, Central America as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It is about my personal growth, some adventure, unintentional altruism, and finding true love, despite my best efforts not to. I live in a Mayan village and one day I discover an abandon school in the jungle. It is the beginning of a vision to develop a school for students who are unable to continue their education in a system that is designed to weed out the “academically challenged.” They are the “other” kids who don’t have the privilege of attending secondary school.