Best Selling Books by Ann Jacobs

Fear has engulfed the tight-knit community of Pittman. In this cozy mystery, join the Super Sleuths as they unmask a thief, and not one, but three hitmen. Sadie, a Lebanese immigrant, arms herself to protect her adopted family in her new home. As tensions escalate, a renowned journalist delves into the depths of this quaint New England town, filming a documentary. Will tourists avoid their crime-ridden town, leaving the merchants at risk of financial ruin? Meet the members of the Geezer Book Club and discover the future plans of the characters you first met and loved in Don''t Mess with Me, #1 in The Berkshire Mystery Series.

Sometimes Moms know best, even if they are ghosts. Two meddlesome mamas scheme to get their much-loved but imperfect children together, and a chance meeting sends a wake-up call to the libidos of the dedicated doctor and the ex-almost Olympic swimmer. Two parts ghostly intervention, two parts strong wills, serve it up with a generous portion of steaming sex: a love arranged in heaven that really turns up the Dallas Heat. Publisher''s Note: Dallas Heat is a major rewrite of Arranged in Heaven, written by Ann Jacobs as Sara Jarrod, originally released by Berkley Publishing Group. Review quotes for Dallas Heat by Ann Jacobs Ms. Jacobs skillfully weaves a heartwarming story between these two injured souls. Michelle Nauman, Just Erotic Romance Reviews Newsletter

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiography by a young mother and fugitive slave published in 1861 by L. Maria Child, who edited the book for its author, Harriet Ann Jacobs. Jacobs used the pseudonym Linda Brent. The book documents Jacobs'' life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narrative by using the techniques of sentimental novels "to address race and gender issues."[1] She explores the struggles and sexual abuse that female slaves faced on plantations as well as their efforts to practice motherhood and protect their children when their children might be sold away. Jacob''s book is addressed to white women in the North who do not fully comprehend the evils of slavery. She makes direct appeals to their humanity to expand their knowledge and influence their thoughts about slavery as an institution.Jacobs began composing Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl after her escape to New York, while living and working at Idlewild, the Hudson River home of writer and publisher Nathaniel Parker Willis.[2] Portions of her journals were published in serial form in the New-York Tribune, owned and edited by Horace Greeley. Jacobs'' reports of sexual abuse were deemed too shocking for the average newspaper reader of the day, and publication ceased before the completion of the narrative. Boston publishing house Phillips and Samson agreed to print the work in book form if Jacobs could convince Willis or abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe to provide a preface. She refused to ask Willis for help and Stowe never responded to her request. The Phillips and Samson company closed.[3] Jacobs eventually signed an agreement with the Thayer & Eldridge publishing house, and they requested a preface by abolitionist Lydia Maria Child, who agreed. Child also edited the book, and the company introduced her to Jacobs. The two women remained in contact for much of their remaining lives. Thayer & Eldridge, however, declared bankruptcy before the narrative could be published. Lydia Maria Francis Child (born Lydia Maria Francis) (February 11, 1802 - October 20, 1880), was an American abolitionist, women''s rights activist, Native American rights activist, novelist, journalist, and opponent of American expansionism. Her journals, both fiction and domestic manuals reached wide audiences from the 1820s through the 1850s. At times she shocked her audience as she tried to take on issues of both male dominance and white supremacy in some of her stories. Despite these challenges, Child may be most remembered for her poem "Over the River and Through the Wood." Her grandparents'' house, which she wrote about visiting, was restored by Tufts University in 1976 and stands near the Mystic River on South Street, in Medford, Massachusetts.

Two good friends, two thorny problems. Kurt needs a wife to convince a judge he can provide a stable home for his son. Shelly wants a baby to love. She''s had a crush on him for years. He''s never thought of her as anything more than his best buddy. So when she offers him a solution to both their problems, he''s not sure. But knowing she wants him changes everything, and pretty soon he can''t keep his mind or his hands off her...

"A Gift of Gold : It''s Christmas at Summerfield Castle and the deVere twins, Gavin and William, have always shared everything. Their women are no exception. Now the younger twin, Gavin, is pledged to marry Lady Evelyn fitzSimmons to provide him with estates. He fears the wealthy widow may dampen his lusty pleasures...but she has other plans."--Publisher.

Here are three stories of love, passion, and desire by three different authors. (Adult Fiction)

LUNA TEN CHRONICLES Luna Ten: Cassiopeia, Shedir, Nebula Star of the East Obsidion: Diamond in the Rough, Garnet''s Fantasy, Pearl of Passion Seven stories of Duty, Honor, and forbidden pleasures among the stars Luna Ten: an Eden-like planet, a refuge where Humans can escape the repressive rules of Earth''s Federation and revel in pleasures of the flesh. Three Star Commanders think to sample forbidden pleasures. Instead three Earthling sisters find their Masters, their lovers. their loves. Star of The East: She is his secret -- his obsession. Will she be the instrument of Giles'' destruction... or the path to his salvation? Obsidion: Eli, Obsidion''s jeweler to kings, must find suitable husbands for his three gorgeous daughters -- Emerald, Garnet, and Pearl. Not an easy task, even on Obsidion, a pleasure planet where everything''s for sale -- for the right price.

Naked Bootleg When Bobby Anthony, rookie quarterback, signs a multi-million dollar contract with the Memphis Maulers, hot passes aren''t the only thing on his immediate horizon. In a world where women-young and old-are looking to score, easy sex fills the lives of the superstar ball players. Bobby''s not interested, because for him, one woman stands out from the rest. Marly Ragusa has never been a football groupie until she meets Bobby, and falls hard. To quench their sexual attraction, they spend long, hot nights in Bobby''s bed, learning each other''s bodies...each other''s hearts. When an ex-girlfriend comes to town, Marly''s trust issues come to the surface-until Bobby proves how much he wants her. Forward Pass All-Pro quarterback Keith Connors has never been one for the groupies or casual sex after a big game. And the last thing he''s looking for is a woman to replace his dead wife. Until gentle Tina Black walks into his life and captivates his baby son''s heart. Still feeling the pain and shame of a past she''d love to forget, Tina is looking for a fresh start. When Keith offers a job as a nanny, it''s a sanctuary, a place to heal that she can''t resist. From a tremulous relationship founded first on friendship, Keith grows to love the innocent, softly sexy woman inside Tina who turns him on like no other, while Tina sees behind the handsome quarterback facade to the loving family man, and together they decide to take a second chance on life-and love.

Loving Control Hot sexy kisses that wet dreams are made of... That''s how surgeon Eli Calhoun thinks of resident Maggie Berman. And nothing, not even kinky sex with the submissives at the Club Rio Brava, can get his mind off locking lips with his workmate again. There''s just one problem. Eli''s a sexual Dominant looking for a submissive, and Maggie''s the most "in control" woman he''s ever met. Until the night he takes her home and shatters that control-in the bedroom, at least. Maggie''s running scared. She''s learned some hard lessons from her ex-Master. When the hunky surgeon makes a move on her, offering to make her wildest dreams come true, it''s not just about the sex. Eli wants it all-and that includes her precious control. Switching Control Dr. Tom Latimer is into major kink. A respected member of San Antonio society, he needs a mate who can not only satisfy his Dominant sexual needs but also act as a life partner, submissive lover, companion and friend. He''s about to throw up his hands in defeat and admit no such woman exists for him when his eye is caught by Selina Harrison at Club Rio Brava. Selina is a big, beautiful wannabe Domme with a pedigree as long as his own, a history of spousal abuse that killed her trust in men-and a secret taste for the sort of loving dominance Tom wants to give. But as Tom discovers, things are not always what they seem. The sexy doctor''s pulling out all the stops to convince the Domme with the luscious curves and baby-soft skin that switching sides and submitting to him are worth risking her heart-and her trust. Unexpected Control Pediatric surgeon Elle Drake may be conventional in her professional life, but she likes her sex kinky and hot-hot enough that she can shed her inhibitions and let go. Though she enjoys playing with the Doms at Club Rio Brava, she''s beginning to wish for a Dom of her own. Not a masked partner at the club, but someone she can count on for hot sex as well as friendship. She''s fairly sure no such man exists for her. Rancher Trace Williams is everything she''s ever wanted in a man, except his lovemaking''s almost pure vanilla. A word from his sister sets him on the path to Dominance-and the key to Elle''s heart. resultant tiredness were sure doing a number on his libido. Forced to face the direction his life is taking, and realizing he might lose Lynn, Mark decides to take control back-especially in the bedroom. Learning Control Opportunity knocks when a chance conversation about a local BDSM club reminds Mark of all the times he and Lynn had gotten off on kinky sex early in their marriage. A visit to Club Rio Brava re-awakens the Dom in Mark, giving him the perfect way to get back to the uninhibited lifestyle he and his deliciously submissive wife enjoyed before work and kids got in the way.

This scholarly book focuses on stroke in Africa. Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults of all ages, contributing significantly to health care costs related to long term implications, particularly if rehabilitation is sub-optimal. Given the burden of stroke in Africa, there is a need for a book that focuses on functioning African stroke survivors and the implications for rehabilitation within the African context. In addition, there is a need to progress with contextualised, person-centred, evidence-based guidance for the rehabilitation of people with stroke in Africa, thereby enabling them to lead socially and economically meaningful lives. The research incorporated in the book used a range of primary and secondary methodological approaches (scoping reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, descriptive studies, surveys, health economics, and clinical practice guideline methodology) to shed new insights into African-centred issues and strategies to optimise function post-stroke.