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Roy Cohen, a fifteen-year-old Israeli teenager, emigrates with his family from Israel to America. Thrown unprepared into the arms of rich, Beverly Hills, teenage society, his life is changed forever when an attempt to break up a fight in the school cafeteria lands him a punch to the face. Regaining consciousness, he finds himself in the arms of the most beautiful and delicate girl he has ever seen. This angel of a girl, Lisa, becomes his obsession for the rest of his life. They fall profoundly in love, spending their High School years together, experiencing periods of crisis and great emotional intensity. Problems arise when Lisa goes to college, becomes estranged, and while Roy is occupied with the success of his rock band Expel, the past begins to catch up with his angel, threatening their relationship and her very life. This powerful and moving love story stretches over two decades. Among others, it gives the reader a taste of what it means to be an immigrant boy in America, a Jew, an Israeli and an I.D.F. soldier.

Removed from her home by the agency responsible for abuse cases, Angela Gunnarsen won't be able to physically hurt her daughter Melissa anymore; the child is safe. But now things are harder for working father, Andrew, who is forced to care for his children alone. He hires a new, deeply religious babysitter who soon discovers that one of the agency's social workers has her own evil agenda for Melissa; she pushes Melissa and the other the children to tell their father what's going on. Brought in front of a district judge, the agency must respond to the allegations and deal with legal action now brought by Andrew, on behalf of his children. But when events do not work out for the best, it is Melissa who takes action to end the evil reign once and for all.Riveting and moving, A Matter of Abuse is told from the point of view of each of a number of characters, all of whom reveal a new element to the story's evolving plotline.John F. Helgeson is an ordained Presbyterian minister.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/AMatterOfAbuse.html

Forty-year-old Lily is a widow, discouraged about her life. Living in Minnesota and estranged from her father for 20 years, Lily resigns herself to the fact she will always be alone. Until the day a letter arrives from a London lawyer. The lawyer urges Lily to come to London to discuss her father's wishes. Thinking that her father is most likely dead, but intrigued, Lily boards an overseas flight where she sits next to a good-looking stranger. Lily checks into her hotel and a good-looking stranger appears stating he is her protection-but protection from whom? A familiar-looking cross necklace is around the man's neck and memories of her childhood come rushing back. The man is Charlie, a grade-school friend who kept Lily's cross, all these years. The two embark on a wondrous and dangerous journey, falling in love and traveling across Europe. Lily discovers her father was involved in government secrets and others are willing to kill for those secrets. As Lily finds out more about her father's past, she may have to sacrifice love once again to discover just who she is. Love's Gift is a thrilling love story that sweeps the reader into an intricate plotline with memorable characters that exude warmth and heartfelt spirit. Cuddle up on the couch with this lovely, juicy novel-you won't stop reading until its surprising ending. Joyce Dorsey Ostlund is a writer and artist and authored travel journals for over 20 years. She lives in Minnesota.

Author M.J. Smith's Forever Yours is an engrossing and sweeping saga of a novel about love, war and bittersweet reunions. Europe is torn apart by World War II and a feisty and beautiful heroine, Liz, answers the call to battle as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Philip, her childhood friend and superior in the air force, is in a position of authority to stop her, but Liz is determined. Before she leaves on a dangerous reconnaissance mission, the two share a passionate night and Philip proposes, giving her his grandmother's ring. Liz's plane goes down during her mission in enemy territory while Philip is sent to train with an elite team of paratroopers. The two discover other loves during their time apart, each thinking the other is lost forever. Will these two star-crossed lovers find each other or will a war that has destroyed so much destroy the greatest love each has ever known? Smith's characters come to life and this perfectly constructed novel captures the mood of war-torn Europe. Smith deftly explores the complex territories of the heart and the pages of this stunning debut novel are suffused with humor, resilience, hope and the enduring tale of an unbreakable bond.Author Bio: M.J. Smith is a writer and works in customer service. Ms. Smith is currently working on her second and third novels and lives in Quebec, Canada.