Victim of a break-in, fought back, now needs our help! Donate, share, whatever you can. Thank you!!! #Charity #Help #BaBB

At 4:45am on November 17, 2014, Deena Rae experienced a home invasion and brutal attack from the perpetrator.

Deena in the ICU

Had she not fought her assailant, she’d be dead and her children motherless. The attempted murderer stabbed her four times–in the pelvis, in her torso narrowly missing her heart, in her face, and lacerated her liverbefore running away into the darkness.

When the police came out, the attempted murderer was long gone, and cops say they won’t find the perp, because he has a fairly nondescript profile. I find it appalling no efforts are being made to get this dangerous man off the streets before he successfully claims the life of another unsuspecting victim. Thankfully, he failed with Deena.

Had Deena been sleeping that night rather than working the long hours single mothers often do when trying to support a household of four, she certainly would not be with us today. In February, her elderly mother experienced a horrific leg break resulting in surgery, and now Deena, who is trying to still heal from her liver injury, is still trying to work and take care of her mother, too. Her work hours have been cut severely, but the one thing that never gets cut are the steady stream of bills.

Bill collectors have been calling, and the medical bills for the household are piling up. Deena is a generous, loving woman who would do anything for anyone, and it hurts my heart to have to type this request for help. Not because it’s wrong to help someone, but because someone who radiates such love and kindness is rare, and the world would be a worse place for the loss of someone so beautiful in heart and spirit as Deena Rae.

Any donations are appreciated to ease the financial burden on her and her family so she can focus on healing and helping her youngest daughter recover from the trauma of seeing her mother covered in blood, thinking she was already dead, before the ambulance arrived.

Thank you in advance for anything you can contribute to help this family during such a dark and difficult time in their lives. Donation button is just below, and even a dollar makes a difference.

Other ways you can help Deena:

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• Print this campaign sign, and post them on bulletin boards in schools, churches, and other places permitted: Deena print flyer

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• Send the link to email contacts to help spread the word: CLICK HERE FOR DEENA’S FUND LINK

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Thank you so much!

Last Days of Sale

Jolie Mae Miller’s Good Samaritan Series

This week, Jolie Mae Miller released the second novel in the Good Samaritan series; ‘The Unlikely Samaritan’. In anticipation, she priced the first novel in the series, ‘The Good Samaritan’ at 99¢. This sale is rapidly coming to a close so you should download your copy of both right now!

The Good Samaritan

Can money really buy you happiness?

What would you do to support your family?

The Macintyre family faces struggles of alcoholism and severe financial hardship after having it all and losing everything. Jeremy is forced into the ranks of the long-term unemployed, destroying his family with his alcohol addiction, and leaving Lizzie Macintyre to provide for the family in a most unconventional way. Just how far is Lizzie willing to go to save her family?

Jack Loving Jr., of the Loving family, is sole heir to Richmond’s most philanthropic family’s Trust. He and wife, Victoria, work hard to honor his family’s long-standing tradition of serving the less fortunate, forcing Jack to sacrifice his lifelong dreams. Jack faces serious challenges when someone close betrays him, turning his world upside down. Can Jack create happiness for himself?

When Jack has a chance encounter with Lizzie, never could they imagine their families would eventually need one another.

“I just pray that our children ultimately learn the real joy and satisfaction you receive from having money can be very comforting, and comes when you can spend it not on yourself, but by making a real difference in someone else’s life.”

By…Jack Loving, Jr.

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The Unlikely Samaritan

In book one, the Loving and Macintyre families, faced hardships caused by those closest to them. Left to pick up the pieces, they’re unable to shed the painful experiences, from a life they wish to leave behind. In book two, their entwined histories become the platform for a hopeful future.

Multimillionaire, Jack Loving, Jr.’s romantic obsession with Lizzie Macintyre, was immediate. While present on her darkest day, he vowed to save her, making her part of his life—helping others as good samaritans.

After her exposed secret led to personal tragedy, Lizzie, consumed with guilt, moves on. Taking steps to further secure her future and others, she forms new secret alliances, putting everyone she cares about, at risk.

Forces converge, led by the couple individually, and others with hidden agendas, creating great harm to their future. Will they survive, finding forgiveness for Lizzie’s secrets which have the power to destroy them personally and professionally? Is Jack keeping secrets of his own? Prepare for an unexpected ride to discovering the most unlikely samaritans, in this very explicit, suspenseful, contemporary erotic romance, in Book Two—The Good Samaritan series.

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Jolie Mae Miller is an independent author, living in Prince George, Virginia, with her loving husband and amazing children. Her busy home also includes a Yorkie, a Poodle, and a St. Bernard. Her favorite job is being a Mom and Meme (because she’s too young to be a “GRANDMA!”).

She grew up in Powhatan, Virginia, working in her family’s auto parts business for many years. After her sister received a life-saving transplant, she pursued and was hired by Richmond-based, non-profit, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). She enjoyed thirteen years working in the Accounting department managing various functions. Today, she has the best job, Mom.

In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching baseball. Whether it’s her husband who umpires, her son or the Orioles. Additionally, she’s an ancestry junkie, knowing quite well it’s a never ending project. Jolie Mae is incredibly blessed to have a supportive family behind her while she pursues her love and passion of complex-themed writing. She credits her amazing parents for continuing to be positive, guiding forces in her life. Her love of reading definitely came from her Mom and is constantly inspired by her Dad’s outgoing personality and knack for great storytelling.

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Flying Machine

Flying Machine. Via Ben Ditmars

Mind’s Eye Author Eden Baylee – @edenbaylee

Mind's Eye Author Eden Baylee – @edenbaylee. Awesome author interview Via Helle Gade❤️

Fire inside: “Fortune Brawling” (book two) by Hunter. S. Jones

Dallas knows she doesn’t drink a lot, one night to much and she knows why. The woman went and got “Married” in one night! She has herself and her best friend in a hole she needs to dig out of, luckily for her Dolly Pardon is her boss and friend. Everyone seems to have a different memory of that night at Buds. She is scared Dolly is going to fire her when she’s called to their lawyers office. Her best friend Jodi Jennings got arrested for fighting, she got married, there was sorority sisters involved, one wants to sue her best friend. Dallas is suppose to go on a tour with Dolly. Will Dolly help her out of this magical mystery night or fire her? Will Dallas learn from this experience? Will she stay away from Billie-Joe and find a wonderful man who loves her( like the one she married)? Download and find out.

Cover Reveal

Ladies and Gentlemen, and those who have yet to decide! Book Two in my naughty fairytale series, THE SNOWROSE SERIES, is almost here. But because I am in love with the cover from my amazeballs cover artist, Jay Aheer, I’m going to give you guys a sneak peek.

Book One, UNBEARABLE, gave you Rose Red’s story. I give you Book Two, BAD APPLE, Snow White’s story!

And it’s been chosen as an Editor’s Pick!

In preparation for BAD APPLE’s arrival, I’m going to give away a copy of UNBEARABLE, Book One in the SnowRose Series.

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Thanks for playing and good luck!

About Wren Michaels

Wren Michaels hails from the frozen tundra of Wisconsin where beer and cheese are their own food groups. But a cowboy swept her off her feet, and carried her away below the Mason-Dixon line where she promptly lost all tolerance for snow and cold. They decided they’d make beautiful babies together and they got it right on the first try. Now Wren lives happily ever after in the real world and in the worlds of her making, where she creates book boyfriends for the masses to crave.

Trust is everything: The Good Samaritan by Jolie Mae Miller

I was given this book in exchange for a honest review:
People in general seem to think those with a absurd amount of money are stuck-up and all for themselves. It takes these folks with money to make the world go around. This story shows different sides to having “Money” and what it can do to you and your life. . Elizabeth Macintyre& Jeremy Macintyre had it all, a house they built especially for them, two beautiful children and a sexual life most married couples dream of. Jeremy loses his job, What happens when things take a turn for the worst? Do they come out on top? Jack Loving Jr. doesn’t really like growing up with money, he doesn’t get the life he wants because of what’s expected of him. He meets a older woman Erin who he has his first sexual encounter with. To keep up with her, he studies all kinds of sexual pleasures. She leaves him to pursue her music career, he goes to college heart broken, still “very” interested in sex, studies all kinds of ways people have sex.The couples are very sexual in this book. Jack meets Victoria and falls for the sexy vixen, against his friends wishes. Throw in Mark Chesney a handsome financial philanthropist and friend to Jack and other wealthy friends. They all meet when things get hot and heavy. Can these couples survive “Money” and the problems that come with it. Download your copy to find out. It’s a very well written story, you’ll laugh, cry, want to punch someone.

Who to believe: Mr.Charalambus and The One Soul by Peter Forster

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, I’ve read his missives on Facebook, so I didn’t hesitate to download one of his books. A totally different fantasy book that doesn’t disappoint. Mr. Charalambus is hard to figure out, I think that’s one of the reasons I like this book. Josep is lying in a ditch wondering how he got there, he’s hearing someone, or is he dreaming. Cora is a healer, she gives Josep two drops of liquid called tears of the fable wolf dragon, that revives him, he instantly falls for her. It’s hard to leave her behind being she’s the only one he remembers. There’s someone talking, it’s his old horse lightening, yes a talking horse. Cora tells Josep that he has to replace the liquid, it won’t be easy. Josep is still not sure of what’s expected of him. He sets off, very wobbly still, with lightening by his side. He meets up with Mr.Charalambus, he’s so nice, he introduces him to rich society people. Don’t let his good natured side fool you, Mr. Charalambus has a personality that draws you in, but expects much from you. Will Josep find what he’s looking for? Download yours now to find out if Lightening and Josep replace the Tears of the Fable Dragon, or lead down a road of evil… A very well written fantasy read.

Relentless Wounds

Relentless Wounds.
Art by Helle Gade
Poem by Ben Ditmars

Daily missive from Peter Forster

Daily missive for Friday the 27th of February.
It was only a lunch box.
Battered now,
And faded from too much sun.
A lighter blue,
Than it once was, when new.
The superman logo
Peeled away long ago.
Even the catch was gone,
And he kept it closed
With an old leather strap.
Washed it out under a tap,
In the convenience,
At the station.
He was careful about hygiene.
And obsessively,
Kept hands and face clean,
Which was unusual these days.
It was a ritual,
And reminded him of carbolic soap,
Hanging on a rope.
The coarse feel of a flannel,
Dragged across his face.
The slap of a hand,
On his bare backside,
Whenever he cried,
Which he usually did,
When the suds got in his eyes.
He stared at himself
In the stainless steel mirror
Above the sink.
Cupped his hands
And tried to drink,
As the water dribbled
Through his beard.
And held his breath against the stink
Of other men
And their foul habits.
Perhaps he should
Make his way to the platform,
Lay open the box,
Play a few tunes
Get enough money
For some new strings,
Buy a breakfast
And a sandwich for later.
The box was made for such things.
It was a good find.
In a builders skip,
Where he had tried to sleep
Among the black bags.
Warm but heady,
And he needed
To be ready
For the garbage truck.
It would be just his luck,
One day,
To sleep in,
And end up in a land fill.
Not that he
Would be the first.
He stooped,
To slurp another drink,
Nothing seemed to quench his thirst
These days.
It was the diabetes,
And the cold was
Playing havoc
With his extremities.
His toes were black,
There was no coming back,
What a mess.
He should have demanded more,
Not less,
From the divorce.
If she saw him now
Would she feel remorse?
But that would not happen.
She was long gone,
On the other side of town
And he was
Washing in a toilet,
Just another,
Sad old John.