Most Popular Books by Debra Lee

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

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.

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.

Define your individual style. With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels—which include but are not limited to cacti—can be brought indoors in winter and so can thrive anywhere in the world. In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of Designing with Succulents provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. The extensive palette includes delicate sedums, frilly echeverias, cascading senecios, edgy agaves, and fat-trunked beaucarneas, to name just a few. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and more.

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!

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!

Matthew Hollister longs for adventure. When he learns of the American military expedition to conquer Canada, Matthew is determined to join, despite his father''s prohibition. After stowing away, Matthew becomes a member of the expedition led by Colonel Benedict Arnold. Along with Aaron Burr, Daniel Morgan, and his famous riflemen, Matthew quickly discovers that severe weather and many miles of desolate wilderness lay ahead. Out of supplies, and faced by one obstacle after another in the wilderness, will Matthew and the expedition survive the march to Canada?

To Thaw A Maiden''s Heart When Scottish chieftain and sole shipwreck survivorGeorge Grant awoke on the ice-crusted shore of astrange land, he knew his mission: return home intime to wed the dainty bride his king had chosen. Butthat was before he met his captor, a giant, blue-eyedViking hellion whose price for freedom was atemporary marriage—to her!Rika was as cold and hard as the hammered metalcovering her wrists. Yet the blush of her cheeks beliedher frosty facade. She needed the seasoned warrior tosecure her bride price, for it would buy her brother''sprison release and free her from an abusive fiancé.How could she know that George''s fiery passionwould melt her frozen heart?

Lock your doors and turn on all the lights. A murderer is on the loose in central Pennsylvania''s Susquehanna Valley. Or was it murder? Fay Cunningham, newspaper publisher, is determined to find out.

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!

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!

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.

On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown released on Oct 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Northern Exposure by Debra Lee Brown released on Dec 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

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!

Colorado Confidential by Jasmine Cresswell\Amanda Stevens\Debra Lee Brown released on Oct 14, 2003 is available now for purchase.

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….

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.

Fast-paced, practical, and innovative, this text for pre-service and in-service teachers features clear, easily accessible lessons and professional development activities to improve the delivery of academic language/literacy education across the content areas in junior/middle school and high school classrooms. Numerous hands-on tools and techniques demonstrate the effectiveness of content-area instruction for students in a wide variety of school settings, particularly English language learners, struggling readers, and other special populations of students. Based on a strong professional development model the authors have been instrumental in designing, Academic Language/Literacy Strategies for Adolescents addresses: motivation attributes of academic language vocabulary: theory and practice reading skills development grammar and writing. A wealth of charts, graphs, and lesson plans give clear examples of academic language/literacy strategies in action. The appendices âe\" a key component of the practical applications developed in the text âe\" include a glossary, exemplary lessons that address key content areas, and a Grammar Handbook. In this era of increased accountability, coupled with rapid demographic change and challenges to traditional curricula and pedagogical methods, educators will find this book to be a great resource.

Xiiie siècle, sur une île isolée au nord de l’Europe. Ulrika, fille d’un chef viking, est désespérée par l’enlèvement de son petit frère. Elle tombe sur un lord écossais, Grant, qui a échoué sur leurs côtes après un naufrage, et une idée lui vient : si elle contracte un mariage d’honneur avec lui, elle pourra récupérer sa dot auprès de son père. Avec cet argent, elle pourra payer la rançon et libérer son frère ! Grant est différent des hommes qui l’entoure sur son île et, contre toute attente, son cœur s’emballe pendant la cérémonie. Mais, cet homme distingué saura-t-il apprendre à aimer une femme qui se comporte comme un homme ?

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.

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

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...

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...

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