Melissa Ellen: 16 books

***There are three reasons that will get you killed by the hands of your own family. Three rules. They are simple. Don't disobey an order. Don't betray your family. And don't touch a made man's girl. For her, I'll break them all.*** Mario Leoni had left his home in New York with...

Who needs a man? They're nothing but a distraction. A disappointment. They sweep you off your feet, promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows them interest, they leave you crying alone on the sidewalk with your dreams of a life together crushed. And the sexy...

Things I never planned on happening in my life: Getting married, being a mother to a house full of kids, and returning to my small hometown in Texas. I especially never planned on seeing Tucker Monroe again. Sexy smile. Country charm. A man and a life I left behind for a reason. The...

I gave them everything. After years of hard work and dedication, they gave me the boot instead of the promotion I deserved. To hell with them. I’d land on my feet. I was sure of it. The last place I ever expected to land, though, was in the small town of Billingsley, Texas. A place...

I have one rule: I don’t do relationships. It’s a hard, fast rule. The last thing I need in my life is a woman trying to tie me down. There’s only one woman I’d ever consider breaking it for. That was, until I received her wedding invitation in the mail. I learned my lesson....

I've moved on with my life. I've started over in a new city, with a promising career ahead of me. I have the independence I've always wanted. Needed. I've even started dating again. Kinda. Sorta. The point is, I'm happy. Then why when Rhett unexpectedly shows back up in my life, years...

He shattered my heart. Rejected me. Rejected my love. He walked away so easily, tossing the three words I told him aside as if they meant nothing. But they meant everything. At least, to me. Fine. I'm done. He's pushed me away and turned his back on me one too many times. I've accepted...

Finally, freedom! Freedom to live my life the way I want. No parents. No security guard. Nobody to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well, almost nobody. My overprotective brother is still around to rain on my parade. But I can handle him. After making the move from New York City...

Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in...

Can the teachings of Judaism provide a sacred framework for repairing the world? In this groundbreaking volume, leading rabbis, intellectuals, and activists explore the relationship between Judaism and social justice, drawing on ancient and modern sources of wisdom. The contributors argue that...

“Who better to raise teens’ awareness of mental illness and health than the YA authors they admire?” —Booklist (starred review) “[A] much-needed, enlightening book.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Your favorite YA authors including Ellen Hopkins, Maureen Johnson,...

New York Times best-selling writer Pat Conroy (1945–2016) inspired a worldwide legion of devoted fans numbering in the millions, but none are more loyal to him and more committed to sustaining his literary legacy than the many writers he nurtured over the course of his fifty-year writing life. In...

Race has long shaped shopping experiences for many Americans. Retail exchanges and establishments have made headlines as flashpoints for conflict not only between blacks and whites, but also between whites, Mexicans, Asian Americans, and a wide variety of other ethnic groups, who have at times found...

What key issues and challenges affect the lives of people with severe disabilities today's and what should tomorrow's professionals do to address them? Aligned with the core values and agenda of TASH, this visionary text prepares professionals to strengthen supports and services for people with disabilities...