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Raised dirt-poor in one of the worst parts of town, La-La is determined not end up like the generations of her family before her: a mother when she's barely in her teens, getting caught up in the drug game, or just plain stuck living hand-to-mouth in the projects for the rest of her life. She's got big dreams, not to mention the rare combination of a sharp mind, runway model looks, and a killer bod, all of which she plan on using to get the hell out of the ghetto.

Dee has always been a girl who knows how to hustle. From the time she could walk, she knew the value of a dollar--and how to work for it. You have to, growing up on the streets of Ratchet City. A natural beauty, Dee's childhood in the ghetto and a slew of foster homes has given her a hard edge that belies her appearance. Tough as nails and unwilling to take smack from anybody, she's built to survive in a world where you're either the player or getting played.

Life isn't always easy, especially for Elizabeth Reed. Growing up believing that you have fun in the sun is what landed her as an M.D. with her own private practice in California. Supporting her husband through a troubled marriage, waiting for his startup company to flourish, and mix that with unruly teenagers. Times like this are when she missed her family more than ever! Except upon agreeing to marry the man she thought would be of her dreams, Elizabeths’ daddy cast her out and pushed her away.

This book presents a glimpse into CJ’s life as a young woman navigating through the complexities of her sexuality. CJ’s journey through life taught her that sexuality is not just black and white; it is diverse and, most of all, it's personal. CJ learned on her quest for self-understanding and self -discovery that her sexuality is her own; it is her power, and, most of all, she writes the narrative.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Sacramento, California, USA gives you the inside scoop on Sacramento. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

He’s got it all - looks, charisma, the compelling grin - everything Hollywood could ever ask for. Cass Remmlone is finally living his dreams. Maybe, he’s not like he used to be. Maybe, he doesn’t call home anymore, doesn’t read his Bible, doesn’t darken the doors of a church. But he’s having fun, and he’s having it with his best friend Eddie Barlow. Cass should have known God wouldn’t shut his eyes forever. Chastisement slams so fast Cass hardly knows what’s happening. Eddie is lying on the pavement, paramedics hunkering over him, even as his face goes slack.