Bücher von Jamie Collins

Love, Ambition, and Second Chances?Casey Singer is back and more determined than ever. No longer the wild child who once traded love for the limelight, a decision that cost her more than a broken heart. She emerges from the spotlight, time-tested and even hungrier for the perks of fame-until she learns that the one that got away is about to be married to a nobody.This news sets Casey off on a quest to clear the decks and to push the limits in order to redeem her stagnating career as the well-oiled talk show juggernaut, heads into its seventh award-winning year, and she suddenly finds herself without an agent.With her biggest fear coming to light - losing her edge and fading from view, Casey once again proves that old habits die-hard and goes on a bender that lands her squarely in a hotel room in Vegas with a hangover and wearing a wedding ring.But nobody is better than Casey at turning mishaps into opportunities. She does not know the meaning of giving up. In fact, she is simply getting started.Pretty Sensation! is the first book in the "Show Series," the continuation of Jamie Collins' women's fiction wild ride!¿¿Explore the compelling themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of second chances. Casey Singer's journey will captivate your heart as she navigates fame, romance, and the quest for her rightful place in the spotlight.If you like off-the-hook heroines, searches for identity, and global adventures, this is the book for you!

ONE OF THE MOST DISTURBING CASES OF SEXUAL ABUSE ON RECORD-AND THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY OF THE WOMAN WHO SURVIVED TO SPEAK HER TRUTH¿My name is Abigail Alvarado. When I was nine, Child Protective Services removed me and my siblings from my mother's home, a known crack house, due to neglect. After an extended stay at a children's shelter in San Antonio, Texas, we were adopted by our Uncle Chevo, a Sergeant in the Army, and his wife, Laura. We moved to Hawaii, where they were stationed, thinking it would be paradise. For me, it became a living hell. What followed was 16 years of harrowing abuse, brainwashing, manipulation, stalking, physical abuse, sexual assault, and the stripping away of me, as a little girl, bit by bit, until there was nothing left. I became a sex slave to my sadistic aunt and uncle. Ultimately, I gave birth to three beautiful babies, each of whom was his. My children were raised to believe that I was their sister. And I was raised to believe that I was nothing. My abusers were masterful manipulators who wrapped pretty lies around the ugly truth to hide their abuse. No longer bound by their lies and my shame, I am here to take my power back, page by page. I am no one's victim. I am a survivor, unbound. ***This book is not only a must-read for other trauma survivors but for every person who knows them. Each day, we find ourselves unknowingly walking down city streets, sharing an elevator, or standing in a checkout line alongside people who have survived the unfathomable. As a survivor, Abigail Alvarado shares her harrowing life story in the hope of inspiring anyone who feels trapped by life circumstances or in an abusive situation. After walking nearly two decades on her remarkable journey from Hell to HOPE, Abby is shining a light into the darkest of places - her past. Some in positions of authority would call Abigail Alvarado's story "one of the worst cases of child abuse" they had ever heard. Abby would call it her life story. Read the tell-all memoir that people are calling equal parts "unputdownable" and "unforgettable." To all the true crime lovers out there: buckle up-you are in for one heck of a ride. To everyone else: grab the nearest box of tissues and your favorite beverage of choice. The journey begins now...

Are you looking for a quality high school English curriculum far from dull or typical? The Quick Lit Student Workbook enables your high school pupil to jump into the study of language arts on his or her terms. Whether for self-paced or supported study, this engaging guide will take your student through the steps of analyzing short, literary fiction, and increase confidence so they will want to learn. **NOTE** -- This workbook is to be used in conjunction with the companion short story collection, Quick Lit, also by Jamie Collins. YOU NEED TO PURCHASE THE SHORT STORIES SEPARATELY.The Quick Lit Student Workbook will help your student:-- Focus on key ideas and details of the text.-- Understand and analyze meaning through word choice and context clues.-- Distinguish point of view, tone, and imagery.-- Identify and interpret literary devices used in conveying story.-- Synthesize and consider a story's meaning as it relates to themselves and the world at large.Adaptable for grades 9-12, the Quick Lit Student Workbook has over sixty activities with charts, learning aids, assessments, and study questions that examine concepts from basic comprehension to higher levels of aptitude. Suitable for varying skill levels, all exercises are customizable and come with answer keys and sample responses to get the ball rolling.Ideal for at-home or distance learning, this workbook will supplement and/or provide an in-depth study of short contemporary literature providing high-interest learning activities. This easy-to-use guide adheres to the rigor and expectations used in the conventional 21st-century classroom in alignment with state learning standards.Created by a certified English teacher, the methods in this fun and comprehensive workbook will keep students' interest, promote deep thinking, and allow for self-expression. The Quick Lit Student Workbook* has printable worksheets, making it ideal for multiple learners and small group learning environments. If you are looking for a solution to catch up on a lost semester, are seeking to speed up learning, or need a reliable alternative to the face-to-face school setting, this workbook will deliver.**NOTE ** -- Use in conjunction with the companion short story collection, Quick Lit, also by Jamie Collins. SOLD SEPARATELY.

Seven short stories-for the love of reading.An excellent story fits into any busy day. Quick Lit is the ideal solution for readers short on time, searching for great quality literature just a page-turn, or swipe away. **NOTE** -- This book is to be used in conjunction with the Quick Lit Student Workbook which is SOLD SEPARATELY.A man comes back to his hometown after being gone for several decades to face his past. A mother experiences a daunting encounter with an intruder in her kitchen on a summer day. A couple raises a toddler amid affluence, creating a warped reality that designates one day a week to the task. A professor leads a group of pupils on a missionary trip during the volatile turmoil of the Salvadoran Civil War.These are just some of the well-crafted narratives in the Quick Lit collection that touches on ordinary life and the press and pull of interpersonal relationships. Written by educator and author Jamie Collins, this timeless collection offers a memorable and thought-provoking journey through childhood, coming of age, and the confusion and absurdities of mid-life. If you enjoy wholesome, engaging, and extraordinary fiction, you will not want to miss this small but mighty collection, worthy of reading again and again.Quick Lit is a premium and classic American short story collection that will be invaluable to students and teachers and to anyone who delights in the study and appreciation of the written word. **NOTE** -- Read in conjunction with the Quick Lit Student Workbook which is sold separately.

Do you need a go-to source for reliable remote or at-home learning? The Poetry Speaks! Student Workbook is the perfect companion to the Quick Lit Learning Series offering a quality, high school curriculum that your students will enjoy.The Poetry Speaks! Student Workbook will help your student to:¿ Develop close reading skills necessary to promote comprehension and appreciation for poetry.¿ Identify key literary elements in poems such as similes, metaphors, imagery, alliteration, end-stopped lines, form, rhythm, and symbolism.¿ Recognize and explain various forms of poetry and their purpose.¿ Compare and contrast poetic styles by recognizing and analyzing certain moods, motifs, and themes.The Poetry Speaks Student Workbook is suitable for grades 9-12 with over forty-five adaptable activities, learning aids, study questions, writing prompts, and assessments for students of different learning needs and levels. This workbook is an eclectic blend of traditional, as well as contemporary, poems from the classics to the present day. The Poetry Speaks! Student Workbook has all the materials needed to complete the activities along with printable templates, a Literary Terms Style Guide, Resource List, Writing Rubric, and Answer Key.You do not have to be a scholar to study and appreciate poetry. We've got you covered. Ideal for at-home or distance learning, this workbook will supplement or support an in-depth study of poetry providing high-interest learning activities. The Poetry Speaks! Workbook adheres to the rigor and expectations used in the conventional 21st-century classroom in alignment with state learning standards.Created by a certified English teacher, the methods in this fun and comprehensive workbook will keep students' interest, promote deep thinking, and allow for self-expression.The Poetry Speaks! Student Workbook is a must for your language arts classroom, home school, or small group lesson planning agenda. Now, more than ever, it is a great time to learn and explore the timeless tenants of language arts-in or out of the classroom.**Be sure to check out all of the language arts offerings in the Quick Lit series!

La Costa Reed is a bestselling author with a sordid past. Her life is an open book, but will one well-guarded secret threaten to tarnish it all?LA COSTA is a survivor of poverty and abhorrent childhood abuses. From the dirt lots of West Memphis, to the streets of LA, she manages to completely reinvent herself. After rising from the snares of the adult entertainment world as a stripper in an esteemed gentlemen’s club in the city, La Costa lands a new job and a fresh start in Nevada, as a receptionist. Later, she joins forces with business owner Georgia Byrne, a celebrity relic in the modeling industry. She becomes La Costa’s mentor, boss, and newfound muse. Together, they forge a rather unorthodox family, as La Costa, along with her two-year-old son, Louis, join Georgia in renovating their lives, along with a nineteenth-century beach house in the Carolinas that they all call home.Thanks to a twist of fate, La Costa is commissioned to write Georgia’s biography, which garners the attention of the publishing industry, and soon catapults the unknown writer’s career to best-selling status as a celebrated author of contemporary romance fiction. Now, thirteen years later, with the release of La Costa’s own controversial memoir, paired with an offer to co-host Global Network’s newest talk show, this highly acclaimed genre queen is about to meet the two most shocking plot twists of her life. One that portends to steal her heart with a second-act romance, and the other that threatens to rip it from her chest. La Costa comes to find that not only is life stranger than fiction, but that past demons die hard.Sexy Ink! is the fourth book in Jamie Collins’ Secrets and Stilettos women’s fiction series. If you enjoy page-turning stories about strong, fearless women who make tough choices—and boldly survive them—you will devour this read. 

Hannah is a mom with a Ph.D. and a savior complex. But sometimes, the rescuer needs saving.Pop-psychologist Dr. Hannah is radio royalty. At the top of her game and quick to dispense sage advice to an audience of listeners hungry for her special brand of self-help served at fifty thousand watts. Hannah’s rising star does not go unnoticed. When TV Producer Bumpy Friedman with Global Network is ready to cast his next juggernaut—an all-woman talkfest, Hannah proves to be an ideal fit as one of the show’s four fiery and dynamic hosts.But behind the scenes, Hannah is navigating her own minefield of real-life crises, including a shaky marriage, a mid-life fourth-born who is now a teenager, an ailing parent, and a set of adorable twin granddaughters that need her – all at a time when most boomers would be contemplating retirement. Unfortunately for Hannah, her sixtieth birthday is just the beginning of her new life ahead. One that will be filled with hard choices and challenges that will not only test her mettle but also help her—and the world, see her true worth.Hot Mic! is the third book in the “Secrets and Stilettos” women’s fiction series by Jamie Collins. If you like fun, sexy reads, poignant stories about women with adventurous pasts, and endings that keep you guessing, then you’ll love this book!

Will fashion mogul and ball-busting achiever, Kathryn Delacorte trade her glittering dreams for a chance at reclaiming a broken past?Kathryn Delacorte is a ball-busting achiever, outshining even her wildest entrepreneurial aspirations as a fashion industry mogul at the helm of High Style magazine. This power-driven diva is chosen to fill the first chair as co-host for Global Studio’s new daytime talk show, The Gab. But Kathryn’s rise to fame is hardly blazed with floodlights and accolades. From the backwater roads of Louisiana to the spirited revelry of New Orleans, the Lone Star State, and beyond, a humbling and challenging past, fraught with hardship, sacrifice, and secrets threaten to change everything as she is about to take her much-deserved place in the spotlight.Now, with this new opportunity looming, will Kathryn be ready to finally conquer the all-consuming regret from her past that continues to haunt her, in hopes of fully claiming a life of happiness, far beyond her glittering dreams?When the world is your runway, you make the rules . . . Pop! Flash! is the second in the four-part “Secrets and Stilettos” series by Jamie Collins, author of must-read women’s fiction about the all-woman ensemble cast of daytime’s newest talk show. 

Will star-bound Casey Singer trade “finally famous” for “love at last”?Casey Singer is a self-proclaimed brat who trusts no one. This B-list actress and model uses her body and brains to obtain superstar-status. Casey is far from an overnight success and has become skilled at covering up her hard-bought scars with make-up and stage lights in order to claim her place in the spotlight. After a walk-off stint as a TV weather girl in Kansas, Casey is struck by love when a handsome record executive with soulful eyes accidentally hits her with his car on an icy pavement. Casey literally falls for him, but in addition to having a heart-stopping smile, he appears to have a secret life that keeps him just out of reach. No matter. Casey has zero room in her life for anything as unpredictable as romance. And, as luck would have it—is now slated for the job of her dreams as the millennial favorite chosen to co-host a new cutting-edge network talk show, The Gab.When the ultimate moment of truth arrives, Casey is forced to make a crucial and impossible choice—her career, or the toughest role of her life?Blonde Up! is a fast-paced, indulgent read where love and lust for fame compete for Hollywood gold. This book is the first in the four-part “Secrets and Stilettos” series by Jamie Collins, author of must-read women’s fiction about the all-woman ensemble cast of daytime’s newest talk show.