Emily Conrad is an author whose writing delves into the intricacies of political systems. Her academic background, with a focus on economics and international relations, provides a strong foundation for her insightful analyses. Conrad's work offers a unique perspective, grounded in a deep understanding of global dynamics and historical contexts. Readers can expect a thoughtful exploration of complex subjects presented with clarity and intellectual rigor.
When Madeline Green's now-famous high school crush descends on her quiet life, a public spotlight exposes her tragic history. Gannon Vaughn claims to know the secret to redemption. Either God and the truth will set her free to love once more, or trusting Gannon again will only lead to more shame.
A Contemporary Christian Romance
Michaela Vandehey's reality show win transformed her from the girl whose own father ignored her into a pop singer loved by the masses. But fame has proven hard to keep. To bolster her floundering career, she heads to Wisconsin to snag a collaboration with the iconic rock band Awestruck. There, she meets bass guitarist Philip, a dad whose devotion challenges her skepticism about love and family.Whatever faith Philip Miller had died with his wife. Now, "Amazing Grace" is nothing but a lullaby to sing to his children in her memory. Thanks to Awestruck, he can provide privileged lives for his kids, but he has no intention of finding love again. If only he weren't so drawn to Michaela.When he falls for her despite himself, Michaela learns the dark secret that threatens his family's future. The grace they've heard so much about might grant them the fresh start they need, but to begin again, they'll first have to sacrifice what they hold most dear.
Drummer John Kennedy can keep a beat, but he can't hold a conversation, so he relies on actions to show he cares. Unfortunately, when he's instantly intrigued by a spunky female mechanic, he can't seem to convey the sincerity of his intentions. And the rejections don't stop there. His own sister is pushing him away just when he could help her most.Erin Hirsh's life would be easier if God hadn't given her a love for cars. Only her father understood her, and she's losing him to dementia. Her brief romances have always backfired worse than a mistuned engine, and she refuses to give John the chance to wreck her heart. A rock star with a supermodel ex can't possibly see anything in her.At least that's what she thinks until they find common ground in faith and their worsening family situations leave them each longing for a place to belong. Could God intend for this pair of opposites to belong together?
Since his dismissal from the rock band Awestruck, former bassist and addict Matt Visser has been transformed by faith and a year of sobriety. If he can just repay his parents for one last major debt from his years of irresponsible living, he can move into the future with a clear conscience. Now if only his latest stunt hadn't gotten him fired from the family business.After Lina Abbey's fiancé gambled away their wedding savings, she moved for a fresh start in Wisconsin. Setting aside her hopes of a family of her own-what man could she ever trust enough to marry?-she busies herself with her jobs managing Awestruck's social media and directing Key of Hope, a non-profit funded by the band to teach music lessons to kids from low-income families.She would never hire a man with Matt's track record as a bass guitar instructor, but Awestruck's manager, Tim, forces her hand. In need of a job and eager to clear his debts, Matt beings work. Unable to resist a challenge, he soon adds the goal of winning the trust of his beautiful but cautious boss. Lina is impressed when Matt resists Tim's ongoing efforts to reconnect him with Awestruck, but when a new truth about Matt's past reveals a wrong he can never right, he and Lina both need something more trustworthy than Matt to believe in. Otherwise, history will repeat itself in all the worst ways.
The day after the 2016 general election, Americans were divided: some were celebrating while others were trying to come to terms with Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton. What they did not realize was that the election was far from over. On December 19, 2016, 538 mostly nameless individuals met at state capitols across the country as members of the Electoral College to officially elect the President. Some electors, both Republican and Democrat, decided to go rogue and not vote for the candidate who won their states' popular vote, bringing problematic questions to the fore-What exactly is the Electoral College? How do states choose their electors? How do electors in turn choose their candidates? In The Faithless? The Untold Story of the Electoral College, journalist Emily Conrad interviews these so-called "faithless electors" who put their personal safety, as well as their political reputations, at risk to vote according to their consciences rather than toeing party lines. Interweaving tales of the founding and evolution of the Electoral College with these individuals' stories, the book humanizes the country's fraught electoral process.