New Releases by Debra Lee

Booze, sex, and jazz are prevalent in the New Orleans of the Roaring Twenties. One might expect to find this in the seedier sides of the city, but na&ï ve Pullman Porter Eugene Ste. Cherie encounters it away from the tracks.As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. Eugene deboards the train to assist a white passenger and is rewarded by being asked to work in one of the luxurious lakefront casinos near Spanish Fort during his off time. Though prohibition is in effect, he discovers that alcohol flows like the waters in the many canals running between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. Eugene follows the path back into the city along the lavish boulevards and avenues as he continues to tend bar at the city'' s many social events. His wife, Eartha, keeps her eyes on the money he makes tending bar, overlooking the manipulative secrets and lies surrounding him.Eugene is a wanted man, not only for his skills as a scrupulous and skilled bartender but also for his Creole good looks. Unaware that Black men around him believe him to be a prostitute for the white gentlemen, he evades seduction by sheer luck, the prayers of his grandmother, and the influence of his deceased grandfather'' s white wife. Both women are awaiting a Ste. Cherie heir to carry on the lineage of the man they loved.Even when Eartha learns, “ Those men that you worked for this summer, they made you do things with them &– things that we do when we'' re naked and alone?” she believes he'' s been forced to participate. Then she discovers that his trysts are closer to home.

How does a singer, dancer, and top Vegas entertainer recover from this? Debra Lee Kristian-Fader was enjoying a successful career in the Live Entertainment Industry. She was performing as a singing star on the stages of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, the Caribbean Islands, and aboard Luxury Cruise Ships. With a home base in Los Angeles, Debra Lee anticipated a commercial, recording and film career. After much prayer, and the resolve to follow the plan that God was beckoning her to follow, Debra Lee changed her trajectory. She packed up her belongings and moved back to Minnesota. With an adapted career choice as a radio broadcaster and worship director, Debra Lee was fulfilled with her new life. God was now her full time Compass. She walked a new path with gratitude and faith. Every aspect of her life resonated with blessings. Then, her life changed one morning when she literally fell out of bed, unable to walk. Debra Lee Kristian-Fader is an internationally awarded entertainer, community leader, and Best-Selling Author. More than this, she is a servant of God. She champions the need for faith in all aspects of living, believes in the power to start over, and come back- no matter what your age or circumstance. https: //www.debraleefader.com

From the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), a riveting \"must-read\" memoir about the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black female executive in the entertainment industry (Alicia Keys). Debra Lee has been the visionary responsible for elevating Black images and storytelling for decades with timeless television shows like The Game and Being Mary Jane. Now she’s telling her own story, in a page-turner filled with electrifying behind-the-scenes stories that reveal how she went from a girl raised in the segregated South to leading the first Black company traded on the New York Stock Exchange—and how she juggled social responsibility while managing a company targeted towards the Black community. Lee answers all of our questions about building an unapologetically Black enterprise as a Black woman. I Am Debra Lee addresses her personal struggles with motherhood and “having it all,” navigating reproductive choice, fertility, and #MeToo. In this book, she opens the door for others to come after her, by sharing the truth behind her own inspiring story of power, perseverance, and success. “Debra Lee is a force! I love her candor and vulnerability within these pages. I Am Debra Lee is designed to make an impact.” –Alicia Keys “I was glued to Debra’s every word in this memoir.”–Taraji P. Henson

Un séduisant défi, Maya Blake Quand Ruby apprend que Narciso doit assister à une soirée privée, elle n’hésite pas une seconde avant de se faire embaucher comme hôtesse. Elle n’aura jamais de meilleure occasion de l’approcher pour lui réclamer l’argent qu’il lui doit – et qui lui permettra d’ouvrir le restaurant dont elle a toujours rêvé. Mais quelque chose lui dit que se mesurer à cet homme est une terrible erreur... Un inconnu pour protecteur, Debra Lee Brown Jamais Lauren n’aurait pensé décrocher si tôt sa première mission de géologue : analyser des échantillons sur un forage pétrolier en Alaska. Mais, à peine arrivée, elle déchante. Tout le monde la traite avec mépris... Et notamment Seth Adams. Quelle n’est donc pas sa stupeur quand, alors qu’elle vient de recevoir de sérieuses menaces, Seth lui propose de la protéger... Romans réédités

The Book of Lulu By: Debra Lee The Book of Lulu is dedicated to the biker cat lover who appreciates humor and wisdom. It started with a whisper in Debra Lee’s ear while driving home, nudging her to the animal shelter. The shelter was closing, and the building condemned. Only a small shed with a sick dog, a pregnant cat, and a cat named Lulu remained. She just needed to rescue a cat. Little did Debra know, Lulu would rescue her. She took Lulu home that day, and the journey began. The Book of Lulu is a story of diving deep into the soul where the whispers live. A story of acceptance, letting go, and moving on.

Écosse, XIIIe siècle Depuis peu, Mairi vit une passion tumultueuse avec Conall MackIntosh, un aventurier écossais venu, à la demande de son frère, négocier un commerce maritime entre leurs deux clans. Mais, sitôt sa mission terminée, Conall, qui préfère les voyages au négoce, disparaît sans explication. Deux mois plus tard, toujours sans nouvelles, Mairi découvre qu’elle est enceinte. Pour offrir un avenir à son enfant, elle se résout alors à épouser un voisin, Geoffrey. Mais, très vite, ce dernier montre son vrai visage : il veut la contraindre à avorter. Révoltée, Mairi prend la valeureuse décision de s’enfuir le jour de ses noces dans l’espoir de retrouver Conall et de le convaincre de lui venir en aide... A propos de l''auteur Diplômée en géologie, Debra Lee Brown a travaillé quelques mois en Alaska sur une plate-forme pétrolière. Relater chaque jour ses impressions dans un journal de bord lui a donné le goût du récit et, dès son retour, elle s’est attelée avec succès à l’écriture d’un roman situé en Écosse. Depuis, elle se consacre toute entière à sa nouvelle passion - au grand plaisir de ses nombreuses lectrices.

Two Magical Adventures includes two inspiring stories about believing in yourself and loving who you are. The Magical Travelling Rock is about a courageous rock who loves to sing, and dares to travel the world and share his magic. The Magical Nature Spirit is about a mischievous little nature-spirit girl who lives in the healing garden of a kindhearted lady and has always dreamed of playing in her magical house. The intent for this book is to create more magic in the world, allowing children to believe anything is possible if you have faith and courage, and love your smiling self, shining your inner light out into the world. This Inspirational Book was created with so much love and is for Everyone who "BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF THEIR OWN MAGIC."

Europa im 13. Jahrhundert auf einer einsamen Insel im Norden. Ulrika, die Tochter eines Wikingeroberhauptes, ist nach der Entf?hrung ihres Bruders verzweifelt. Jedoch findet sie den seebr?chigen adligen Grant an der K?ste und hat eine Idee. Wenn sie ihn zum Schein heiratet, bekommt sie von ihrem Vater eine teure Mitgift und kann das L?segeld bezahlen! F?r die Eheschlie?ung mit diesem eleganten Mann von au?erordentlicher Sch?nheit wird ein Festmahl abgehalten, bei dem ihr Herz untypischerweise schneller schl?gt. ?Dabei wird er mich wegen meiner burschikosen Art niemals als Frau betrachten…“ Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wei? sie noch nicht, dass die Begegnung mit Grant sie in ein Schicksal voller Liebe und Krieg st?rzen wird.

Un inconnu pour protecteur, Debra Lee Brown Lauren est folle de joie. Jamais elle n’aurait pensé décrocher si tôt sa première mission en tant que géologue : analyser des échantillons sur un forage pétrolier en Alaska. Mais, à peine arrivée sur le camp, elle déchante. Tout le monde, ici, la traite avec mépris... Et notamment Seth Adams, un foreur particulièrement désagréable, qui semble la prendre pour une femme superficielle. Quelle n’est donc pas sa stupeur quand, alors qu’elle vient de recevoir de sérieuses menaces, Seth lui propose de la protéger. Ils doivent s’allier, lui dit-il, pour découvrir qui cherche à lui nuire, et pourquoi... Me pardonneras-tu un jour ?, Joanna Wayne Persuadée qu’Amy Colley, sa meilleure amie, n’est pas morte par accident comme l’a conclu l’enquête de police, mais a bel et bien été assassinée, Linney Ringle décide de découvrir la vérité. Mais vers qui se tourner ? Elle ne peut mener ses recherches seule sans éveiller les soupçons. Et, alors qu’elle désespère, son instinct lui souffle soudain de rappeler Cutter Martin, son ex-fiancé — le seul homme en qui elle ait jamais eu une absolue confiance. Cependant, elle le sait déjà, revoir celui qu’elle a passionnément aimé autrefois, mais qu’elle a quitté, le cœur dévasté, convaincue qu’il ne l’aimait pas, n’ira pas sans rallumer de douloureux souvenirs...

You are mighty Warriors never forget this no matter what the scene of New Terrain looks like even terrain knows the Law of Physics we are many warriors. Are you ready? Lets get geared to gear it up! Its going to get dirty, muddy, hot, pressured, heavy, and you are going to get bruised.The terrain is going to get hard an when you think its clear, its going to get even harder, an even hardest obstacles in the forest will challenge you to the one thousandth power of your WILL to move beyond. What you knew to a matrix of endurance, wisdom, success to succeed and stay the Course NO matter what Terrain comes next. But, we got to do this! Going forward is the only option then, forward we mount up on wings as eagles, an fly to New frontiers. Now, Thats, what warriors do!

Conall Mackintosh had an eye for the ladies and a heart for wanderin''. But when his laird set before him a task -- strike a trade bargain with Clan Dunbar—the roguish adventurer couldn''t say nay, to his brother or to the reward he''d receive for a job well done. On the shores of Loch Drurie Conall came face-to-face with Dunbar''s \"laird\"—a sassy wench with wild red hair and skirts rucked up to her knees. Mairi Dunbar had cared well for her people after her father''s death. She was no simpering fool who couldn''t make a treaty with Clan Mackintosh. Conall couldn''t decide whether to strangle the beautiful lass or kiss her. Once fair eager to be on his way, Conall now found that one look into Mairi''s eyes had heated his blood and stirred his heart in ways that no one else ever had!

This Bible Study is the companion book for "It Is What It Is...But It Wasn''t A Tragedy". Debra Lee takes life lessons from each chapter of her autobiography and turns them into easy to understand topical Bible lessons. Each lesson contains notes from the author that looks closer at the poor choices she had made in her life followed by applicable Bible lessons teaching others how to make wise choices and how to live a godly life that will be holy and pleasing to God.

A story of courage and commitment, how Rainbows Journey guides her as she discovers her origin and finds the pieces of her self revealing that she is a Shaman of the Ages. I am gaining a deeper understanding of how to be and acknowledge my true self as I am right now and except the changes to come. Rainbow.

Color your own succulent garden! Sensational Succulents brings together two sweet and popular trends: coloring for adults and succulents. Featuring 75 illustrations drawn by Laura Serra and based on photographs from Debra Lee Baldwin’s bestselling books, it is filled with a huge array of succulents, the relaxing patterns that naturally occur in the plant world, fun mandalas made up of plants, and hours of restorative, creative fun. The illustrations appear on only one side of a high-quality paper that supports a variety of mediums, including pencils and markers.

La princesse et le viking Norvège, 796 ap. J.-C. En se substituant à sa sœur dans la couche d’Ivar Gunnarson, Thyre n’imaginait pas fondre sous les caresses du ténébreux viking, ni connaître un jour passion si fervente. Encore moins dans les bras d’un homme de passage sur les rivages ranriken. Alors, elle est mortifiée d’apprendre, au lendemain de cette inoubliable nuit, qu’Ivar a découvert sa duperie. Blessé dans son orgueil, l’implacable viking est désormais déterminé à se venger d’elle : pour punition, Thyre deviendra sa concubine ; pire, elle devra le suivre à Viken. Un châtiment plus redoutable pour Thyre qu’Ivar ne le croit : car, elle le sait, son arrivée au royaume Viking ne peut que déchirer le voile du secret qu’elle fuit depuis sa naissance... La fiancée viking Îles Shetland, 1206. Prise au piège d’un mariage que son oncle veut lui imposer, Ulrika, princesse Viking, ne songe qu’à conquérir son indépendance. Aussi, lorsqu’elle découvre un homme échoué sur la grève, elle voit en lui un cadeau des dieux. Car cet homme-là est un Ecossais, un ennemi de son peuple, une monnaie d’échange qui pourrait lui être très utile... Alors, sitôt l’homme rétabli, Ulrika passe un marché avec lui : s’il l’épouse, et la délivre ainsi de l’emprise de son oncle, elle s’engagera à ne pas le livrer aux Vikings, et même, à organiser sa fuite. Ce sera sa liberté à lui contre sa liberté à elle... Le mariage viking Seul l’orgueil empêche Meradyce de s’effondrer après la lutte inégale contre le barbare qui l’a faite prisonnière. L’orgueil, et la volonté absolue de protéger les enfants qui ont été enlevés en même temps qu’elle. Car elle ne se fait aucune illusion sur les intentions de son ravisseur, un Viking, l’ennemi du peuple auquel elle appartient : il sera sans pitié. Pour Meredyce, il n’y a donc qu’une seule solution : s’échapper, à tout prix. Mais pour ça, il lui faudra d’abord résister à la flamme troublante qui brûle dans les yeux du guerrier. Et ne pas se trahir elle-même... Malgré la flamme troublante qu’elle voit brûler dans ses yeux de guerrier. Malgré l’intense désir qu’elle sent monter entre eux.

Though scarred by fire and betrayal, Gilchrist Mackintosh was laird of Clan Davidson Despite those who questioned his right. And to secure his position, he must wed a Davidson woman, quickly. Then he stumbled upon the mysterious Rachel by the virgin spring, half drowned, half dressed and unable to recall her own name. Who was she? Englishwoman? Witch? No matter who she was, Rachel had managed to see beyond his scars, right to his heart. But with Gilchrist bound to marry another and Rachel''s identity a mystery, love between them was forbidden. Yet he would risk his position as laird in order to save her from a traitor in their very midst….

Marriage To A Rough-Hewn Stranger Wasn’t Part Of Her Plan! Yet here Kate Dennington was, inconveniently married to closemouthed fur trapper Will Crockett—just to secure her rightful inheritance. She couldn’t wait to get home to Ireland—so why did any glimpse of her husband tell her home is where the heart is? He Was A Trapper, Not A Storekeep! How he got tangled up with Kate Dennington and her troubles, Will Crockett couldn’t fathom. True, the fire in Kate’s eyes made him yearn for home and hearth—but he was an adventurer, not a family man!

Brazen, Bareback—And Beautiful! But little did Iain Mackintosh, determined laird of a scattered clan, suspect that Alena, the secretive woman who stirred his very blood, was the same gamin girl he’d loved—and lost—in childhood…and so held the key to his future! Her brutish betrothal. His marriage alliance. They could never be together, yet Alena knew their hearts beat as one. Still, fear gripped her when she thought of their future. For Iain Mackintosh, her soul’s own, had unknowingly vowed to war against her clan—putting her in a danger as deep as their love!

Take a crazy and fast roller coaster ride as the author describes her life very openly and candidly on every page. She grew up the sheriff''s kid, discovered, after she had married her first husband, that he had connections to the mob, and lost a fiancé, a city firefighter, tragically a few months before their wedding. You will read all about her adventures that include crime stories, intrigue, and mysteries. You will laugh, you will cry, and sometimes you will shake your head in wonderment as you read about the unbelievable trials and storms that she has lived through. Witness firsthand how her life serves as a warning and as an encouragement to others. You will read about her undying faith and how it brought her through all of her darkest days and into the light. Her autobiography includes a very powerful message that anyone can benefit from as she helps others to explore their own personal faith walk through this oftentimes troublesome world.

Succulents are hot. And Debra Lee Baldwin, the bestselling author of Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, is the ideal guide for gardeners, crafters, and DIYers looking for an introduction to these trendy, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants. Along with gorgeous photos packed with design ideas, Debra offers her top 100 plant picks and explains how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Step-by-step projects, including a cake-stand centerpiece, special-occasion bouquets, a vertical garden, and a succulent topiary sphere, will inspire you to express your individual style. Whether you’re a novice or veteran, have an acre to fill or a few pots, live in Calexico or Canada, Succulents Simplified is a dazzling primer for success with succulents wherever you live!

Une mère menacée, Rita Herron A l’heure du danger, trois amis d’enfance vont trouver l’amour... et devenir pères. Je te retrouverai, Rachel, et je te tuerai. Cette funeste promesse, c’est Rex, son ex-mari, qui l’a faite à Rachel. Depuis, la peur ne l’a plus quittée. Et fuir sans relâche, en imposant une vie instable à Kenny, son fils de cinq ans, est devenu son quotidien... Aussi, quand elle se fait embaucher sous une fausse identité au Ranch de Crystal Bay, elle est pleine d’espoir. Peut-être qu’ici, elle sera à l’abri de Rex. Elle doit pourtant rester sur ses gardes. Et surtout, il lui faut maintenir ses distances avec Johnny Long, le propriétaire du ranch — un homme qui sait sonder son âme chaque fois qu’il la regarde, comme s’il décelait au fond de ses yeux le secret qu’elle lui cache... Un inconnu pour protecteur, Debra Lee Brown Lauren est folle de joie. Jamais elle n’aurait pensé décrocher si tôt sa première mission en tant que géologue : analyser des échantillons sur un forage pétrolier en Alaska. Mais à peine arrivée sur le camp, elle déchante. Tout le monde, ici, la traite avec mépris... Et notamment Seth Adams, un foreur particulièrement désagréable, qui semble la prendre pour une femme superficielle. Quelle n’est donc pas sa stupeur quand, alors qu’elle vient de recevoir de sérieuses menaces, Seth lui propose de la protéger. Ils doivent s’allier, lui dit-il, pour découvrir qui cherche à lui nuire, et pourquoi...

GAMBLERS AND DANCE HALL GALS MADE A HELL OF A LEGACY FOR A SCHOOLMARM! But Dora Fitzpatrick was determined to run her late father’s saloon—at least until she uncovered the secrets hidden at the Royal Flush. Not the smallest of which concerned Chance Wellesley! Who was this handsome cardsharp who made her feel like his Queen of Hearts? Chance Wellesley could see right off that Dora Fitzpatrick was smart as a whip—and prettier than she realized. Sooner or later she’d deduce his true intentions. But even riskier was how she could make him shuffle his plans and hope for a full house—of marriage, family and lifelong love!

Chat-room is the result of an on-line study into digital dating and hook ups. The artist took to the web, entering chatrooms to talk to its users and learn more about the anonymous people behind the screen.

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, Designing with Succulents gives design and cultivation basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Beginners and experienced designers, landscapers, and collectors alike will find what they need to visualize, create, and nurture the three-dimensional work of art that is the succulent garden.

Spending the week between Christmas and New Year''s separated from her family for the first time in fifty years, Fay Cunningham barely has time for a good cry before she finds herself thrown into the investigation of an archery murder. Now she must convince a young whippersnapper police officer the arrow that smacked into a tree next to her didn''t come from a hunter who mistook her for a deer. And Fay must prove it with lightning speed before the next arrow lands her six feet under.