New Release Books by Nicole Williams

From NEW YORK TIMES and USATODAY Bestselling author Nicole Williams . . . Knox Jagger. The name inspires resentment in every male at Sinclair University, want in every female, and contempt in Charlie Chase. Charlie can be summed up in three words: independent, independent, and independent. To Charlie, Knox epitomizes everything that’s wrong with college males: prolific one-night stands, drunken senseless fights, and a body that hints at prioritizing gym time over study time. As an up-and-coming writer for Sinclair University’s newspaper, Charlie’s tasked with getting to the bottom of who’s been dropping little white pills into girls’ drinks at parties. In an ocean of All-American boys sporting polo shirts and innocent smiles, Knox is the obvious suspect. As evidence piles up against the bad boy of Sinclair, Charlie becomes more and more certain it isn’t Knox. But when her drink is dosed at a party and she wakes up on Knox’s couch the next morning, Charlie’s left with more questions than answers when it comes to Knox Jagger. How can Charlie ever hope to uncover the truth behind a guy so closed off he’s become . . . Hard Knox. ***Hard Knox is the first book in The Outsider Chronicles, although each book that follows will highlight different couples and each can be read as a stand-alone.***

In the New York Times bestselling Crash trilogy, the world is introduced to this generation's Romeo and Juliet: Jude Ryder and Lucy Larson—Explosive. Sizzling. Tragic. Crash: A steamy summer encounter with bad boy Jude means trouble for Lucy. Her sights are set on becoming a ballerina, and she won't let anything get in her way . . . except Jude. He's got a rap sheet, dangerous mood swings, and a name that's been sighed, shouted, and cursed by who knows how many girls. Jude's a cancer, the kind of guy who's fated to ruin the lives of girls like Lucy—and he tells her so. But as rumors run rampant and reputations are destroyed, Lucy's not listening to Jude's warning. Is tragedy waiting in the wings? Clash: Their Romeo-and-Juliet-level passion is the only thing Jude and Lucy agree on. That, and fighting all the time . . .Also not helping? Lucy's raging jealousy of the cheerleader who's wormed her way into Jude's life. While trying to hang on to her quintessential bad boy and also training to be the top ballet dancer in her class, Lucy knows something's going to give . . . soon. Crush: A football fantasy. A giant diamond. The modern-day Romeo and Juliet are taking their relationship to the next level. . . . Jude and Lucy are happily engaged, but that doesn't mean life's a bed of roses. Once again, the hottest couple around is torn apart, this time by football training and a summer job. Now it's Jude with the trust issues. Will Lucy's life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever?

***From New York Times and USATODAY best-selling author Nicole Williams, a modern spin on a classic story.*** While the city of Chicago sleeps, a war wages in the streets between two powerful families. While the public assumes organized crime is nothing more than a chapter torn out of America’s history, the Costa and Moran families battle for territory and domination. Caught up in the middle of this sinister world is Josette, the only child of Salvatore Costa, the ringleader and notorious godfather of Chicago’s Italian mafia. After the Irish Morans attempted to assassinate her when she was a child, Josette’s parents hid her behind the walls of their sprawling estate and kept her contact with outsiders to a minimum. But now Josette’s eighteen, and she’s questioning if a long life behind walls is worth trading for a potentially short one filled with excitement and adventure and all the things she’s only lived in her dreams. On the night she decides to risk becoming just an anonymous face in the crowd, Josette realizes that death isn’t only a possibility—it’s a certainty. Yet when a young man comes to her rescue, the turbulent waters between life and death are further muddied. Rylan is everything Josette isn’t . . . and she’s everything he isn’t. She’s sheltered; he’s worldly. She’s thoughtful; he’s hot-headed. She’s sweet; he’s rough around the edges. She’s harmless; he’s dangerous. Despite all of their differences, one overshadows them all. One difference means they can never be together unless they’re ready to accept being hunted by the entire crime world for as long as they live. She's a Costa. And he's a Moran.

From New York Times and USATODAY Bestselling Author, Nicole Williams: Being the only woman working for a professional baseball team isn’t easy. As the San Diego Shock’s newest athletic trainer, Allie knows all about long hours, endless travel, and warding off players’ advances. Given she’s already the subject of a handful of rumors about how “lucky” she was to have earned such a coveted position, she can’t so much as flutter an eyelash a player’s way if she wants to be taken seriously. But number eleven is doing more than fluttering eyelashes Allie’s way. Far more. Luke Archer is at the top of his game and doesn’t let the fear of striking out keep him from swinging. This is a motto he applies both on and off the field, but Allie appears immune, seeming to view Luke as nothing more than caution tape on legs. He’s a player, and in Allie’s experience, they’re all the same. She won’t risk her job or her heart to another one, no matter how different this one claims to be. But as Allie gets to know him, she discovers the number eleven the public thinks they know is very different from the real Luke Archer. He seems too good to be true. And maybe he is. Allie will have to confront the stories attached to a player of Luke Archer’s stature and decide who she’ll put her faith in—The man she’s falling for? Or the rumors?

Eve isn’t used to failure. Especially when it comes to her Errands, but that’s exactly where she finds herself waking up in a hospital bed, bruised and bloodied. Not only has the Tucker Errand been derailed, Henry Callahan’s is about to do the same. When G informs Eve that the competition is moving in on Henry, she orders her to drop the Tucker Client and get back to Henry, forcing Eve to decide what’s more important: winning the big-time Errands, or keeping her promises to her small-time Clients. Whatever her answer, she knows one thing—she can’t succeed at both without threatening to fail everyone.

Lucy Larson lives for wearing the satin down on her ballet shoes, and has her sights firmly set on a place at Juilliard. She's on her way to the top and has so far been careful to keep trouble out of her life. Well, up until now… Jude Ryder is the quintessential bad boy and everything a girl like Lucy needs to stay away from, especially if she wants to hold onto her dream future. But Lucy's about to find out that staying away is the only thing she's incapable of. Full of passion, steamy scenes and hot romance this ebook collection of Nicole Williams' CrashTrilogy is perfect fans of New Adult!

Fans of Crash and Clash will be dying to get their hands on this third red-hot romance featuring Lucy and Jude. Anyone who loved, Slammedby Colleen Hoover, Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire and Just For Now by Abbi Glines will love this series from Nicole.

Elle Montgomery is a good girl. Born and raised in a small town in Washington State, she's always done exactly what she's supposed to and what everyone expects of her. She helps out at the café her family owns, and has been dating the pastor's son, Logan, since she was allowed to go on her first date at sixteen. Having just graduated from high school, and knowing that Logan wants to put a ring on her finger and get married as soon possible, Elle feels like her life is already mapped out. Cole Carson's life couldn't be more different. An adrenaline junkie, he has worked as a smokejumper for the past three summers, roaming from town to town following the fires. Cole lives his life day to day and dreads the thought of putting down roots or being tied to one person. Following an awkward, embarrassing first meeting, Elle knows she should keep away from Cole and the feelings he ignites in her. And Cole just can't help but pursue Elle, the girl who seems immune to his charms. But as summer heats up, their attraction grows, and as tensions between them run high, Elle and Cole realise that one way or another, they're going up in flames…

You don't expect when you get married for the first time that it would end in such a way as mine did. I went from being this blushing bride and this awesome newlywed wife to a guy who I thought was my heaven sent to a woman that felt damaged, scorned, and abused. When I found out I was pregnant I was excited and that quickly ended Nov 21, 2007. Numb is the only word to describe how I felt when the doctor said to me that I was HIV Positive. I was a new bride, newly pregnant and newly infected. All by my husband. You think you know everything there is to know about someone before you marry them only to find out it was all hidden and you were being fed lies. Never once did I think I was going to die. The only fear I had for my future was rejection and that still didn't stop me from being open about my status from the beginning and sharing my story with the world.

When JoAnn Wainwright aka Joie Talarico called the Miami, Florida office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in November 1989, she was a woman scorned and abandoned by the people she trusted most. Betrayal outweighed the code of loyalty. There was no longer honor among soldiers. She had been "fucked by the Mob without even a kiss!" Having a home that was more like a battlefield due to her abusive father; Gene "Gino" Talarico appeared at a time in JoAnn's life when she needed it most. Like Prince Charming, he took her away from the destitution she knew and replaced it with tainted riches. It was her personal Cinderella story with a twist! Unfortunately, the happy ending she expected didn't come written like the fairy tale. For fourteen years, JoAnn, known as Joie, had been the woman that stood strongly by the side of Gene Talarico, a Mafia soldier. She thrived off of a life style many would have quivered from. She was groomed to be an asset to Gene and his "employers" which turned out to be the South Florida Branch of the Chicago Mafia. For years she hosted gatherings, carried and laundered money, loaded planes to make drops, bought the apartments and cars for the "family" and kept their secrets. Her role in the Mafia grew to a liaison for Santo Trafficante. She saw heights many of the other Mob wives never knew. The blood and sweat of loyalty, however, was washed away as Gene fell ill to cancer. Everything she worked so hard to build; the power, money and earthly possessions were stripped from her. She had been left out in the cold as a fallen and forgotten foot soldier and was made to survive on scraps. Joie had to count on the one thing the Mafia underestimated, her survival skills. With love now turned to hate, respect now turned to disdain and courage pumping in her veins, she returned the favor of spitting in the face of the Mob.

**NEW YORK TIMES and USATODAY Bestselling Series**There's tortured. And there's Garth Black. His life has been a constant carousel of tragedy and disappointment, including his love life. Of course, applying the term “love” to Garth's conquests is a gross misuse of the word. Some people were made to give and accept love, and others weren't. Garth Black redefines the “others” category. He's made a vow that the day he meets a woman who could sucker him into falling in love will be the day he runs away. Garth's plan has one flaw. What happens when he's already fallen hard for a girl before the warning signs and red flags go up? What happens when the love he's avoided his entire life brings him to his knees? What happens when Garth Black lets the dirtiest four letter word he's ever known into his dark, lonely life?This cowboy's about to find out he can control some things, and he can't control others. Number one on the what he can't control list? Love.**Recommended for mature readers due to moderate content and language**

What is Purpose Without Passionate Pursuit? Find the answer NOW! This is no ordinary book of affirmations! Change Your Posture! Change Your LIFE! quickly facilitates formidable transition toward betterment by adding interactive tasks and journal prompts into the coaching process. Purpose-driven readers become impactful change agents in their own lives through daily application of this intuitive life guide! If you've ever wondered why your daily recitations seemed grossly ineffective, look no further-your solution is HERE! With "Change Your Posture! Change Your LIFE! The Passion Fruit of Purposed Pursuit," Coach D Nicole releases the first of many in her forthcoming Change Your Posture series. These affirming books and workbooks cater to those seeking to find and PURSUE their purpose in life. Audiences include young and matured men and women from all backgrounds and experience levels. This series is sure to cross societal divides and bring introspective readers together with a host of additional aids that can be found on the series site: www.Change-Your-Posture.com. To get the MOST out of this set, readers are encouraged to facilitate learning through engagement by joining groups, partners and friends for discussion of the information included within. Coaches, counselors and teachers should use these books to draw out depth in connection and to effectively increase the personal awareness of the reader. Leaders will find this book useful as the tasks and journal prompts create clarity during goal attainment. What can this book do for YOU?! Send praise and pictures of progress to SHINE@Change-Your-Posture.com

For Lucy Larson and Jude Ryder, love might be the thing that just isn't enough. The only easy thing about Jude and Lucy's relationship is their love for one another. Everything else is hard. Especially when it comes to reining in Jude's trigger touch temper and Lucy's increasing jealousy of the female attention that Jude attracts. Feeling the stress of trying to hang on to her quintessential bad boy while becoming the foremost dancer in her class, Lucy knows something's going to break. She wants both. She needs both. But if she doesn't make a choice, she risks losing everything. Full of passion, steamy scenes and hot romance, CLASH is a must for fans of BEAUTIFUL DISASTER and PERFECT CHEMISTRY.

Patrick Hayward isn’t used to feeling helpless. He’s a man of action used to controlling his destiny. But falling in love with Emma Scarlett had a way of upending everything, his sanity included. Locked away as inmate number one-three-seven-oh for a crime he didn’t commit, Patrick spends his days slopping toxic sludge onto trays, resisting the urge to tear the heinous, scratchy, orange jumpsuit from his body, and making sure every hardened criminal behind bars with him knows he’s the biggest and baddest of them all. With the help of his handy little gift of teleportation, his nights are spent watching a certain green eyed goddess from the shadows. When he discovers a couple of Inheritors stalking her one night, he realizes the obstacle of explaining who and what he is to Emma might not be the biggest battle they face.

Seduction. Infidelity. Blackmail. Scandal. It can all be bought for the right price and for Sienna Stevens, business is good. Because she’s in the business of Great Exploitations. She’s an Eve, a member of a secret society of women contracted by the wives of wealthy, powerful men for one reason and one reason only: to seduce their husbands. To ensure their pre-nuptial agreement will be null and void thanks to a little loophole known as the Infidelity Clause. To ensure that those wives don’t find themselves on the other side of a divorce without a penny to their name. When it comes to the Eves, Sienna’s one of the best because she follows the number one rule of the Eves to the letter: don’t let it get personal. When the job file of her wealthiest client yet falls into her lap, Sienna realizes that this case could be the one that’s impossible to detach herself from. The payout would lead to her independence, but will the cost be too high in the end? ***This is Volume 1 in a series of short stories (20,000-25,000 words) in the Great Exploitations series. ***

NATO was so curious to see the other side of the castle, he wondered how fun and exciting it may be to meet new friends. So on one dark night he snuck away to explore.NATO soon finds out the other side is not always what you think. In this Tall -tale fairy tell you will learn. (The grass is not always greener on the other side

Life's been many things for twenty year old Bryn Dawson, but one thing it's never been is easy. And it's only about to get harder. As the gossip of Bryn being Betrothed to her true love's little brother, Patrick, becomes more reality than rumor, Bryn does her best to think positive thoughts, ignore Patrick's odd behavior, avoid Paul's relentless advances, and attempts to conjure William back from his latest overseas mission. She fails on all fronts. The night an army of Inheritors set out with an agenda to deliver vengeance on any Guardian surrounding Bryn, the Betrothal Ball becomes the least of her worries. Instead of worrying about who she'll be marching down the aisle towards, she has to accept she might not be making the journey down the aisle ever.

***From New York Times and USATODAY Bestselling author, Nicole Williams, SCANDAL IN SEATTLE is the second installment in the GREAT EXPLOITATIONS mini-series*** Revenge isn’t what the Eves are about. Justice is. But when Sienna Stevens leaves Miami for her Errand in Seattle as Ally Andrews, revenge is the only thing on her mind. A woman scorned is one thing, but Ally is something else altogether. She will not rest until the man who upended her world is brought to his personal and financial knees. She won’t settle for just upending his world in return. She’s going for full-blown annihilation. Ally’s barely in Seattle a day before complications arise. She begins making slips. She’s one error away from being pulled from the biggest Errand of her career when she comes face to face with Henry Callahan. Former lover. Current Target. Things just went from complicated to catastrophic.

When it comes to trouble, Eve’s used to showing plenty of it to her Targets, but when she’s assigned a new Errand, the roles become reversed. Rob Tucker is the kind of man who raises every red flag in a woman. He reminds Eve that some Clients aren’t just looking for freedom from their husbands—they’re trying to save their lives. She’s worked domestic violence Errands before, but this one’s . . . different. When a seemingly quick and simple job turns into the complete opposite, Eve finds herself juggling two of the most difficult Errands of her career. How far will she go to see both through to completion?

Nicole Williams is the tell-it-like-it-is career expert who you wish could fight your work battles for you. But with her ingenious approach-taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career-you'll be able to handle any work situation and come out on top. Here, Nicole introduces twenty tried-and-true dating rules such as "Don't Give Away the Milk for Free" and "Don't Waste the Pretty" and reveals how they can be applied just as effectively in the office. Other strategies include: · Keep It Brief · Don't Bash Your Ex · Have Others Sing Your Praises · Play Hard to Get · Keep the Fire Alive · Be Willing to Walk Away Among other topics, Nicole dishes on how much to reveal at work as well as what to put up with from your boss (and, more importantly, what not to). She tackles everything from having the money talk to leaving them wanting more on a job interview. And sprinkled throughout GIRL ON TOP is fashion advice ("Top Ten Commandments of Style") and checklists to determine if you need to get a life. Nicole's keen insight and candid advice will teach you how to recognize the good guys from the bad, win the kudos of those who matter, and create the career of your dreams. Praise for GIRL ON TOP: "Nicole Williams is both frank and funny. She's full of witty advice that's not only relatable­­-but doable-for the girl who's just getting started or the woman, like me, who's on her second time around in the career game. Here's my advice to you about GIRL ON TOP: Read it. Laugh. Learn." -Veronica Webb, model "Only Nicole can make career this much fun. Sassy, relevant and packed with great advice. It's a must-read for any woman looking to get ahead." -Liz Lange, founder, Liz Lange Maternity "GIRL ON TOP is a sensational book. In the most delightful and hilarious way, Nicole Williams serves up loads of excellent advice for anyone wanting to get ahead." -Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen, producers, Milk "Every girl should have this-the little black book for career success!" -Susan Cohn Rockefeller, author, Green at Work "GIRL ON TOP is a fabulous read. It's chock full of actionable insights and laugh out loud advice for any woman (of any age) who is serious about getting to the top of her career. I highly recommend it." -Julie Cottineau, vice president brand, Virgin USA

From the very moment that the witty and beautiful, Jaliyah Whitfield steps into the trendy and stylish clothing store DIVAS and applies for a job to make some extra cash, she immediately knows that her life will be changed forever. With everything from a cross-dressing thief, to a maniacal manager who appears to be sleeping with almost every single one of her subordinates, Divas of Dutchess never lacks for shock-value and is sure to provide non-stop laughter from beginning to end!

This coloring book was meant to unleash your inner boss. It's time to put your positive thoughts into action and calm your anxiety about the future. When you start speaking things into fruition, they vividly begin coming to life. Each page will inspire you to dream bigger than ever before. Invest time and energy in yourself by completely at least one page per day. While you color, soak in all the inspiration to be the leader you were born to be. This unisex coloring book is a great gift idea for all ages.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God" (John 1:1- KJV). "In Him was life; and the life was the light of men" (John 1:4 - KJV). My life didn't just began, when my mother gave birth to me. It began before that, because God knew me before I was formed in my mother's womb. I was destined for great things and God knew this, however, I wasn't too sure at first. As my life began to unfold, it looked like I was not going to make it out of the "hood." But, little did I know God had a plan. I really wasn't sure why I had to go through some of the things that I had to, as young child. But, as life continued to go on I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know it was very clich� but I had to say it, because it is true. Getting abused sexually, mentally, physically and emotionally, as a child, was hard enough to deal with. But, the real shocker was that I didn't think it would happen again, when I was well into my twenties and early thirties. I guess a person thinks, well shouldn't you have learned some lessons by now, like where not to go, who not to trust and especially what not to do? I actually started to think that once life mistakes happened, no more would follow. What was I thinking? Well, after becoming a mom first, then marrying second, then becoming a mom again, I realized that the first few mistakes I made, in the past, was just the beginning. More mistakes were to come, for one, I am now a new mother with no experience, a new wife with no previous experience and I am supposed to do this without falling and bumping my head, wow! Why do we do that to ourselves? We think that everything and everyone is supposed to be a certain way, perfect. Sometimes the world could make you think that mistakes are not allowed and when they are made, you must be punished to the max. After the experiences of life hit me early, I now find myself in a place where my life is just beginning. I found the love of my life in my soul mate God sent and gave to me, my wonderful husband Minister C. L. Williams as well as my new beautiful and gifted stepdaughter. I definitely have to say after all we've been through, I thank God for my wonderful, handsome and smart sons. These two boys have been the reason I kept pushing to be better, do better and to become more than what this world would have led me to believe I can be. There is no way I would have thought that after all I've gone through I would end up with a greater love for God, myself, my husband and my children. Never say never. With God, all things are possible! Let me share my story.

The first section is an analysis of an educational intervention with the goal of increasing fish consumption among middle-aged, low-income women to decrease risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Blood samples from program participants were compared to samples from controls from local health fairs. The intervention was successful as evidenced by a clinically significant increase in blood eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which correlates with lower SCD risk. People who were exposed to health fair messaging also experienced an increase in blood EPA and DHA. The second section is an analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Data from the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Module were analyzed in connection with dietary data on fish and meat consumption and the consumption of their component nutrients, EPA, DHA, and cobalamin (B12). The people who ate the least fish and meat products were most likely to have experienced symptoms indicating major depressive disorder and more likely to report more severe symptoms. Other factors that were associated with depression prevalence and or severity were smoking, poverty, and female sex. The third section is another analysis of NHANES data. The data analyzed were blood lead concentrations in adults and children and correlated dietary, socioeconomic, and lifestyle variables. Blood lead levels in children were positively associated with serum cotinine and African American race and negatively associated with increasing age, later sample collection date, household income, and history of breast feeding. Adult blood lead levels were positively associated with increasing age, African American race, alcohol consumption, serum cotinine, and male sex and negatively associated with income and later sample collection date. Only in African Americans is tap water consumption associated with higher blood lead levels.

King Island bird lover Imogen Williams is an incredible eleven year old with an extraordinary passion for the plight of King Island's endangered birds.

The study explored how Black couples cope with perceived discrimination. More specifically, the study examined how perceived racial discrimination interacted with the enduring strength of self-compassion, and put a strain on couples' relationship processes that have implications for relationship satisfaction. Further, the role of open communication as a potential moderator of the consequences of maladaptive communication patterns on relationship satisfaction was examined. Participants were 210 Black married couples residing in the United States. A common-fate moderated mediation model was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that first, for both spouses, the higher the self-compassion, the lower was couple negative interactions. Second, for wives, self-compassion's relationship with negative interaction changed when discrimination perceived was high. Third, couple negative interaction was found to suppress the positive effects of self-compassion on relationship satisfaction. Fourth, for wives, openness changed the relationship between negative interaction and relationship satisfaction. Fifth, conditional indirect effects were found only for wives -- the extent self-compassion was related to relationship satisfaction through negative interaction was dependent on both the amount of discrimination perceived by wives and the degree of open communication wives reported in their relationships. The findings have implications for clinical work as well as further research.

Are you ready to PLOT, PLAN and EXECUTE on your dreams? Well, it's time to take action! I know that life can get a little hectic and don't always go as planned. However, this 12 month planner is here to help you keep things organized so you can thrive in your life, career or business despite what life may throw at you. The Plot Plan Execute Life Planner is the ultimate guide to getting things DONE! It is your accountability partner to be more mindful and proactive. Your commitment to becoming your best self and living your best life.

The Step Into Your Purpose success planner (2nd edition) is your 1-year roadmap for formulating your own success!This success planner is your endless source of motivation. From identifying your why and defining your version of success, to setting your goals and putting a plan in place to achieve them, this is your 1- year roadmap. Now take this process and formulate your own success!