Urban Schools

Passion Ignites in the Classrooms of Cleveland ...can they save the after-school program, and each other? When Andre James, a dedicated educator who's secretly a millionaire, starts an after-school program at Garfield Elementary, he's determined to make a difference in the lives of underperforming students. What he doesn't expect is to find love in the process. Enter Gia Thompson, a passionate fourth-grade teacher with a fierce devotion to her students. As Andre and Gia work side-by-side day after day, their shared commitment to uplifting the community sparks an undeniable attraction ...

He Will Stop At Nothing To Save His Kin Alex’s quest to stop the General’s army of extremists gets personal when someone he cares about is taken. Lives are put on the line and Alex is pushed far past his limits to bring her home. The General is ruthless in his attempt to get Drogan back, and he knows Alex is the key to finding his son. Through it all, Alex comes face to face with someone he thought he would never see again. The question is, can instinct and his heart agree on the path he should take? This is the third book in the Werewolf Academy Series. The Werewolf Academy Series is ...

Alison is a young Drow princess whose power is just beginning to grow inside of her - too bad for the dark forces after her. They won’t see it coming. Even better...Alison’s making a few tween friends who can stand by her side.

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Wounded and in need of her help- When Kyla March finds a wounded young man hiding in her father’s clinic, it doesn’t take her long to realize that Marek is more than he seems. Their lives become entangled in a world of kidnapped children, renegade Shifters, and the men who will stop at nothing to erase their existence. In a world governed by winged Falconan soldiers that rule the streets, Kyla and Marek have to decide who they can trust, and how they can make a difference, when the fate of Kyla’s family and the love that has grown between them hangs in the balance. Reader reviews- ***...

“You don’t know what they are, do you?” “No idea,” Tom said honestly. “They’re flying beasts that slice your head off with their tails before they reach in and pull your heart out,” Saafir said cheerfully. Thomas just wanted to fit in. So he agreed to go with the strange woman with red eyes. Now he lives in a tree house and learns magic at the School of Merlin. Everything should be great… But he still doesn’t fit in… and half, or most of the people there want to kill him… When he sleeps, he dreams of blood and murder… except, they’re more than just dreams… And ...

"TRUE BLOOD and TWILIGHT, anyone?" 🔥Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the supernatural saga by New York Times, USA TODAY, and Amazon Top-15 bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett🔥 What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Must Read..." ~ Susan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Heart-stopping action from beginning to end." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This series just keeps getting better!" 💔 Meet Adi, Slash, and Jenni: Adi and Slash find themselves on a collision course with danger as they fight to uncover hidden truths and protect their loved ones. Meanwhile, Jenni embarks on a perilous quest to find ...

The Academy May No Longer Be Safe The threat towards Alex and Cassie has intensified and they may no longer be safe at the Academy. Drogan will stop at nothing to find him, and the deadly force the Extremist is prepared to use threatens anyone close to Alex. Can Alex find the reason for the attacks and stop Drogan before everyone the werewolf cares about is in danger? Alex has to find the source of the questions that have put both his heart and his life on the line, but the answers might be more than he is prepared to accept. This is the second book in the Werewolf Academy Series. The ...

It's been a few short months since Chase Abernathy and his eclectic band of wizard, vampire, and mortal friends foiled an infernal plot to tear down reality from the inside out. Now, things seem to have settled back down. But the peace doesn't last long, as new, very earthly foes enter the field: a cult, The Order, has targeted Chase and his friends, and the Council has no idea who they are or why they've chosen to go head-to-hear with one of the world's most powerful mortals. Is it the Council's old enemy, the Black Thorn, or some newer, or far older, enemy? By the time the true enemies ...

Magic can solve all your problems. At least, that’s what Ruby would have said a year ago, before she learned she was a witch. Now, all magic does is create more problems. There’s a giant tear in the fabric between the non-magical world Ruby lives in and the magical one her boyfriend is from. Every time Ruby uses her powers, the tear grows larger. The only way to stop the magical world from swallowing up Ruby’s home is to journey into the unknown forests of the other realm that contain frightening creatures such as acid frogs, poison moths, and banshees that terrify you at night. And ...

December Thorne's life had never been better. Oberon Academy was her home, its students and faculty, her family. With her best friend Shaela and her boyfriend Easton by her side, she felt like nothing could bring her down. Except for one thing - the loss of her mentor. Crispin Jonas took over that role, pushing December to practice things beyond the standard Oberon Academy lessons on being a good Sylphid. His lessons revolved around her other half - her dark side. Devastated after taking a life, December had a choice to make.

Despite ongoing professional development for urban educators, many inner-city school students are still not performing on high levels or even grade level. This book is a practical guide to helping educators understand the innate difficulties of transferring expertise from the experts, through the teachers, and into the students in a meaningful way that demonstrates student learning.

Blitzed Two college football players discover what it’s like to be blindsided and what it’s like to go long. >b>Warning: for mature readers. Graphic depictions of ¬¬hardcore gay erotic fiction and fantasy. Scenes include anal, blowjobs and first time sex between two consenting young adults. 21 pages.

"TRUE BLOOD and TWILIGHT, anyone?" 🔥 Step Into the Enchanting World of BLOOD CROWN, the Captivating 8th Installment in The Blood Series—From New York Times, USA TODAY, and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett! 🔥 What Readers are Saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Guaranteed great read!" ~ Eric Thornton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Couldn't put it down—gripping from start to finish!" 💔 A Saga of Intrigue, Survival, and Destiny: Julia Caldwell and Scott face their greatest challenge yet as they venture into the sinister Below to destroy the demon spore and confront the Dark Master. With ...

Their senior year is wrapping up. Finals are coming up, and decisions are being made for college and life after high school. Movie nights, pranks, louper finals, and trips to the kemana - Raine and her friends are busy. Too bad the bad guys didn’t get the notice that Raine and her friends are good at multitasking - because they’re not so busy that they won’t take a break to deal with trouble one more time and save their friends and save their school.

The School of Necessary Magic is back in session. Alison, the young Drow princess has returned to Charlottesville for her second semester, along with the other elves, witches, and wizards and more. And her powers are growing. But dark forces have planted a bad seed in the student body. They want to use their hidden asset to close the doors before the year is over. They didn’t count on Alison and her unique gifts.

Emily feels left out by her group of friends at school, but her world is turned upside down when she befriends newcomer Brianna. Soon, Emily notices that Brianna has magical powers and doesn't hesitate to use them to manipulate those around her, for better or for worse. Will Emily succumb to the lure of popularity and black magic by siding with her new best friend? Or will she decide to stay true to herself, even if it means losing her friendships? An urban fantasy novel set in high school filled with magic that captivates teenage girls who dream of finally finding their place in the world.

Ghost summoning? No biggie. Raising the dead? Bring it on. Solving my sister’s sudden disappearance? A bit more complicated... I’m Serena LeStrange, a necromancer with a fondness for animals, who prefers to hide her freakishly fabulous skills from others. Only my sister makes me feel less of a weirdo, so when she mysteriously vanishes from college, I enroll at Macabre University to start my own investigation. Except this is no ordinary school for the magically inclined—it’s home to all monsters—even the most dangerous ones. And after meeting an incredibly gorgeous vampire and a ...

“My love, speak to me. Tell me everything.” Neferet went to Kalona, kneeling before him, stroking the soft, dark wings that unfurled loosely around the immortal. “What would you have me say?” He didn’t meet her eyes. “Zoey lives.” Neferet’s voice was flat, cold, lifeless. “She does.” “Then you owe me the subservience of your immortal soul.” She started to walk away from him.“Where are you going? What will happen next?” “It is quite simple. I will ensure Zoey is drawn back to Oklahoma....

I shouldn't... he's my best friend's DAD... When you’re an African American 18-year-old high school senior and track star with Christian parents, being gay isn’t allowed. For years, I didn’t partake in any form of intimacy because of my parent’s beliefs, but I was hoping that that changed the night I snuck out of the house to attend my best Friend Ben’s birthday party. When Ben’s dad picked me up, I didn’t expect to be drawn to Mark, an older, respected blond, curly-haired, green-eyed police officer with muscles bulging from beneath his well-fitted uniform. He's kind and ...