A funny, serious, and compelling novel by Fannie Flagg, author of the beloved Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (and prize-winning co-writer of the classic movie). “[This] tale of tough, eccentric, endearing women who first endure and then prevail. . . . will make you laugh out loud—and shed a few tears. . . . Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! is another rattling success.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch Once again, Flagg's humor and respect and affection for her characters shine forth. Many inhabit small-town or suburban America. But this time, her heroine is urban: a brainy, beautiful, and ambitious rising star of 1970s television. Dena Nordstrom, pride of the network, is a woman whose future is full of promise, her present rich with complications, and her past marked by mystery. Among the colorful cast of characters are: Sookie, of Selma, Alabama, Dena's exuberant college roommate, who is everything that Dena is not; she is thrilled by Dena's success and will do everything short of signing autographs for her; Sookie's a mom, a wife, and a Kappa forever Dena's cousins, the Warrens, and her aunt Elner, of Elmwood Springs, Missouri, endearing, loyal, talkative, ditsy, and, in their way, wise Neighbor Dorothy, whose spirit hovers over them all through the radio show that she broadcast from her home in the 1940s Sidney Capello, pioneer of modern sleaze journalism and privateer of privacy, and Ira Wallace, his partner in tabloid television Several doctors, all of them taken with—and almost taken in by-Dena There are others, captivated by a woman who tries to go home again, not knowing where home or love lie.

🌸 This adorable baby shower guestbook is the perfect way to capture the memories of your shower!🌸 Your guests will be able to sign their names, leave advice for parents, and write their well wishes for the baby! Each page has 3 lined sections: Name and Relationships to Parents, Advice for Parents, Wishes for Baby. BONUS SECTIONS A gift log is included in the back to help you stay organized and keep track of gifts, making it easy to send thank you cards after your baby shower Plus 10 pages with pretty frames for keepsakes, pictures and use as you wish to preserve the memories. Other Detail: Cover: Soft Velvety Matte Interior: 120 Total Pages (90 Guest Sign-In Sheets + 10 Gift Log Tracker Pages + 10 Keepsake Pages). With our love and best wishes on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Aunt Meg and Me

In 1977, siblings Tina, Michelle, and Leon Hilton live with their mother, Catherine, in Detroit. Although times are tough, Catherine does the best she can with the support of her mother, and in spite of the abuse she receives from her boyfriend, Victor. When eleven-year-old Michelle is accidentally injured, a caseworker from Child Protective Services visits the family. Later, Vic's drug stash is found in their house, and soon the three siblings are taken from their mother, separated, and placed into various foster homes. Over the next several months, Michelle experiences a number of foster homes that lead her to question and challenge the lifestyle and sense of identity that she has experienced so far, significantly affecting her self-esteem, purpose, and well-being. Meanwhile, Catherine works to put her life back together and win back custody of her children. This is the story of a family dealing with physical and emotional abuse, substance addiction, and the foster care system as one girl grows to young adulthood in the face of unusual odds.

An indispensable “how-to” guide for creating lasting memories and special ceremonies as you welcome your new Jewish daughter. When a son is born, every Jewish parent knows what ceremony will welcome him into the community and signal his part in the Jewish people—the brit milah. What to do when a girl is born? How can you welcome your new daughter in a truly Jewish way, and celebrate your joy with family and friends? In the past, parents who wanted a simchat bat (celebration of a daughter) ceremony for their new daughter often had to start from scratch. Finally, this first-of-its-kind book gives families everything they need to plan the celebration. History & Tradition—The roots of simchat batin Jewish tradition, how it has evolved, and how the past can be used to bring today’s dynamic ceremonies to life. A How-to Guide—New and traditional ceremonies, complete with prayers, rituals, handouts to copy, and step-by-step instructions for creating your own unique ceremony. Planning the Details—What to call your daughter’s welcoming ceremony, when and where to have it, setting it up, how long it should be, how to handle the unexpected, how to prepare a program guide, and more. Ideas & Information—Practical guidelines for planning the event, and special suggestions and resources for families of all constellations.

Twenty-five-year-old Donatella Sandoz thought she had love figured out once she fell in love with Opelousas’ Finest, Washington Guidry. With a relationship full of lies and heartbreaks while dangling a child in the middle of the chaos, Donatella knows it’s time to move on. Although she isn’t on the prowl for love, it still makes its way to her heart. Known to the trenches as Money Gang, Beckham Duson has a tight game plan when it comes to loving Donatella. Feeling like she’s the only girl in Money Gang’s world, Donatella never imagines that love would make her do wild things. However, when a savage is involved, any woman is down to ride. Just when Donatella assumes Money Gang could be the one, an unsuspected lover enters her life with all the right intentions. Akbar Bayou is a charming lady’s man that doesn’t mind giving up his playa ways for a beauty like Donatella. Even though Akbar is giving her everything Money Gang isn’t, Donatella isn’t ready to part ways with her savage. When things turn sour, will Donatella choose the good boy over the savage?

Braelynn and Jennifer graduated high school. Both of them got accepted to the same college in New York. It was called the Academy of Arts. Braelynn wanted to be a fashion designer, and Jennifer would like to become a professional photographer. Braelynn came from a large family while Jennifer was an only child and lived with her mother until she passed away from cancer during their senior year of high school. They were related through their mothers. They were cousins and very close like sisters. Jennifer's mother passed away a few weeks before graduation. No one knew what happened to Jennifer's father. Braelynn's family took in Jennifer when her mother died. She wanted to sell everything except the important things that she cared about. Jennifer didn't want any reminders of what happened to her growing up. Braelynn's parents divorced when she was fifteen. Her father was cheating on her mother, and he got caught by her oldest brother. Braelynn and Jennifer drove down to college and got settled into the dorm room and their classes. They passed each other from time to time, but that was it during the day. They did have different classes after all. They were studying hard, going to a few parties, meeting new people, and seeing some familiar faces from their classes. They thought about pledging to some sororities, but later, they saw that they were not their cup of tea. They made a lot of friends, which was always good. That was how Jennifer met her girlfriend Leigh-Ann. They went home for the holidays and summer breaks as well. During their junior year in college, they found out that they were related to one of their friends named Olivia. Her mother got Olivia's mother's phone number so they could talk and meet for the first time. They planned for everyone to meet over Thanksgiving break and help them get to Maine from Ohio. John stalked her for a while because he wanted to date her, and she nicely refused him. She let him know that she was in college to study her profession, and she was not interested in starting any kind of relationships for the time being. He didn't take no for an answer and started following them around campus. She asked him politely to leave them alone, and he still followed them. It got so bad that they had to change their schedule on the weekends to run errands. They even changed where they would go out to eat and get their breakfast if that was what they wanted to do. She was not letting him scare her off though. She was still living her life. They went to the same places, just different times. He finally took the hint and left them alone for the time being. He saw them at a few parties and tried to dance with her. Their guy friends put a barrier around them girls, which she was very thankful for. During their last year of college, he asked her out. She said as friends, and that was the start. They went out together with other couples because she didn't know John and didn't want to be alone with him. After a while, they started dating. They went to a few parties together with her friends. Jennifer and Leigh-Ann went too. She lost her virginity to him, and later in their senior year, she became pregnant by him. He didn't use protection, and she was inexperienced, so she had no clue what to do. She had the talk with her mother but really didn't know about that sort of thing. John told her that he couldn't be the father because he had a childhood accident. She told him that she never cheated on him, and the baby was his. He left her standing in the middle of campus, crying in Jennifer's arms. She let her family know during Thanksgiving break. Her brothers wanted to kick his butt because as a young man, he should have taken precautions. Her family let her know that they were behind her no matter what she decided! Did John try to get back with her? What would happen to the baby? To find out, read book 2.

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This box set includes all four books in the Daddy’s Babygirl series. Four possessive daddy doms. Four sassy babygirls. Daddy’s Princess I was sent to protect her from an obsessed stalker. But my own obsession has her over my knee and crying out ‘daddy please.’ Daddy’s Treat He wants to know my naughtiest fantasies. That’s easy. I want to be his good girl. His naughty girl. I want him to be my daddy. Sometimes, the dirtiest trick turns into the sweetest treat. Daddy’s Obsession I swore off all relationships. One night is all I promised. A single night for him to dominate my body. Daddy’s Temptation I won’t stop until I’ve made her my babygirl. She’ll be mine. My temptation. My love. My everything.

Reporter Dallas Dubois is charged with taking over when the director of the children's Christmas play falls ill, but she finds it difficult to relate to the kids and to maintain her focus when her former high school crush reappears.

Lucy Larson lives for wearing the satin down on her ballet shoes, and has her sights firmly set on a place at Juilliard. She's on her way to the top and has so far been careful to keep trouble out of her life. Well, up until now… Jude Ryder is the quintessential bad boy and everything a girl like Lucy needs to stay away from, especially if she wants to hold onto her dream future. But Lucy's about to find out that staying away is the only thing she's incapable of. Full of passion, steamy scenes and hot romance this ebook collection of Nicole Williams' CrashTrilogy is perfect fans of New Adult!