Join these brides as they experience all the highs and lows of proposals, engagements, dress shopping, bachelorette parties, wedding planning and big day dramas and disasters Stories include: The Awful, Horrible, Everything-Went-Wrong Wedding My Bachelorette Party Ruined My Wedding My Nightmare Nuptuals Big-City Bride, Country-Boy Groom Our Wedding Was Deadly Cheapskate Wedding Guest ...and more Excerpt: But then I caught sight of Ashton. He was waiting for me at the altar, laughing a little at our predicament, but beyond that, I saw a loyalty and steadfastness in his eyes-the very same...

Our True Mahogany Series features stories compiled with the African American woman in mind, but that will also appeal to women of all cultures interested in an intimate and often sensual account of the female experience. Women facing temptation, suffering heartbreak, finding their first true love or romance at long last are just a few of the fascinating themes of these collections. Relationships are never simple, but what happens when you fall hard for someone who's devoted to someone else? Sometimes you've got no choice but to hide the love away and suffer the heartache alone, and in this...

A mother will do anything to protect her baby, shielding it from the dangers of humans, animals and themselves These stories of women suffering their worst nightmares to keep their babies out of peril will expose your natural protective instincts, and have you checking on your loved ones to be sure they're safe and sound. Stories include: Baby On My Doorstep Campground Kidnapping Switched At Birth "I'm Protecting A Killer's Baby" A Cop Took My Baby on a High-Speed Chase And more.... Excerpt: I vaulted out of the sofa as though I had seen a ghost, grabbed the picture, and held it to me....

Teenagers are like another species- they're moody, secretive, and often even seem to be speaking another language In case you forget what it's like to be sixteen, here's an insider's look into the not-so-sweet lives of teenagers; from abuse to pregnancy and drug addiction to homelessness. Stories include: Cheerleader Tragedy Runaway Teen Am I Too Young To Be A Mommy? My Special Prom Dream Babies Having Babies I Just Want to be With You I Was Beat Up At The Prom Mom's A Snoop My Brother Is Really My Father Sex With My Teacher Doing Hard Time At 17 14 Years Old And Living On The Streets...

From the Editors of True Story and True Confessions Along with spring flowers, dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies, Easter symbolizes an awakening after a struggle. In these true-to-life tales, you'll meet many women suffering through everything from the loss of beloved family members to bad break-ups to lonely single parenthood. Be inspired by how they find their new beginnings just in time to go hunting for Easter eggs Stories include: Scavenger Hunt Crash Into Love Sole Survivor: Lost Three Sisters To Cancer In Love With the Easter Bunny I Went Easter Egg Hunting and Found Somebunny Wonderful...

From the Editors of TRUE STORY and TRUE CONFESSIONS You will discover the heartwarming celebration of hope in each of the stories in GIVING THANKS. Get inspired by STRANGERS SAVED OUR THANKSGIVING, in which a family's house burns down just before Thanksgiving, and their town gives them a reason to be grateful. In the THANKSGIVING DANCE you'll feel the pain of losing a lover, and the joy of finding a new romance. A LESSON LEARNED by a woman who finds the real meaning of Thanksgiving volunteering at a food kitchen is one we should all share. Excerpt: I began to relax. The scents of turkey and...

Whether you're a member of the "Valentine's Day Club," or recovering from an "Affair To Forget," you'll surely enjoy these tales of "Stormy Love" and "Reality Romance." Like a box of assorted chocolates from your sweetheart, inside this collection of stories you'll find a variety of different Valentine's Day treats. Choose one you like, or devour the whole thing; either way it's guaranteed to put you in the mood for the most romantic day of the year Excerpt: He looked up then, his eyes flaring as if a light had been switched on inside him. My heart skipped a beat as I moved across the foyer...

From the Editors of True Story and True Confessions. Should old acquaintances be forgotten? Not in this story collection from the editors of True Story and True Confessions magazines Like a tall glass of bubbly, these New Year's Eve tales of relationships, romance and revelry will titillate readers and make them ponder their own resolutions for the year ahead. Excerpt: I always looked forward to the party, until this year. The formal ending of this year was only a painful reminder of all the mistakes I'd made during the previous twelve months-mistakes that were serious and heartbreaking.

Miracles happen every day. There are miracle babies, miracle drugs and miracle workers, just to name a few In these stories of those special wonders, you'll meet a boy who was saved by angel and a woman hearing her dead husband's voice through a computer. Whether you believe them or not, these stories will bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your heart. Stories include: Touched By An Angel Psychic Secrets God Sent Me An Angel Miracle in the City We Escaped With Our Lives Birthday Gift From Beyond His Faith Rescued Our Family And more.... Excerpt: "So, you think you have psychic...

We all know the saying, "hindsight is 20/20," and it's never rung more true than in this collection of heartbreaking stories of Painful Love. Each story reveals a lesson learned from a difficult relationship; whether it's with a child, a spouse, or even with your very own religion. Stories include: When Love Isn't Enough I Destroyed His Love At Last, Love Loving Him Is Worth All the Pain God, Help Me to Love Again. . . Excerpt: The hurt didn't leave his face. "The last thing I would do is hurt Ava," he said. "You know that, Karyn. I was seeing her the way I always had. She hadn't changed. Not...