The devil—aka her new besties—made her do it. Newly divorced, forty-five, and desperate for a reboot, Carly drops the last of her cash on a self-help seminar. But instead of the promised inspiring message, the speaker tells the audience to find power through lifting up men. Which Carly used to believe…until her ex dumped her for a younger woman. Carly isn’t the only one who rebels. The four women who walk out become instant friends. As they’re drowning their disappointment with cocktails, a surprise from Carly’s past walks into the bar. It’s Andrew, the thirtysomething son of her frenemy. He’s handsome, funny, vulnerable, and far too young to make his deliciously shocking proposal. But Andrew has worshipped Carly from afar for years, fascinated by her beauty, sense of style, and confidence. Now that she’s divorced, he knows fate has brought them together. Carly’s new friends urge her to accept his forbidden proposal, unaware of the consequences of sleeping with her powerful frenemy’s son. Letting go of her inhibitions to enjoy a no-strings night with a sexy younger man might be just what Carly needs. Returning to the real world with a secret that could destroy her fledgling career? Not so much. Crush on this spicy age-gap one-night novella featuring new friendships, bubbly banter, and fantasies come true. Unlike Carly, you won’t regret it in the morning.
It’s all fun and games until someone gets knocked up. At forty, Lucie has the life she’s always wanted. Except for her chauvinistic boss. And the book she can’t seem to finish writing. And the fact that she might have a teeny, tiny addiction to spending time in the bar downstairs from her apartment. Though that might be less about her wine habit than about Danny, the long-haired, soulful-eyed younger man behind the bar. Who also happens to be her neighbor. And the kind of nice person Lucie isn’t. Whom she may have accidentally taken to bed a time or three. Who wants to cuddle after. Ugh. If she wants to keep her job, finish her book, and create the literary legacy she’s always dreamed of, Lucie can’t spend time on the silly things Danny cares about, like feelings and family and sleep. Until she sees the plus sign on that plastic stick. Fall for this steamy, standalone age-gap romantic comedy featuring a swoony, caretaking hero, raging pregnancy hormones, and neighbors who swap more than a cup of sugar.
Revenge may be sweet, but showing up at your ex’s wedding with a hot younger man is even sweeter. Carly has a secret. After a rant about women’s empowerment and too much chardonnay, she may have – accidentally? - slept with her frenemy’s son. Because the way he played her body was certainly…empowering. But she can’t think about that now, not when she must make over her struggling stylist business before she runs out of cash. The salt in her wound? Now her ex, the one with the iron-clad prenup that left her practically penniless, is marrying his girlfriend. And Carly’s invited. Enter Andrew, broken-hearted by the way Carly left him after their one-night stand. He has a problem of his own: though he’s the son of tech royalty, his boss won’t promote him until he looks like a settled banker. With a steady girlfriend. Andrew proposes a trade: Carly shows up on his arm for a couple of company events, and he’ll be her date for her ex’s destination wedding. All business, no sex. That won’t be a problem. There’s no way she’ll fall into bed with a sexy, younger man. Again. Oops. Swoon for this steamy standalone romantic comedy featuring a geeky, cinnamon-roll hero, fake (or is it?) dating, and fabulousness after forty.
A farmboy and a techie meet up on tour. They couldn’t be more different. But together, they’re hotter than an overclocked computer chip. Nerdy computer scientist Sam didn’t mean to bring her dog to her mother’s stuffy fundraiser. Okay, she may have needed the excuse to get back to her research, but she doesn’t mean for Bilbo Baggins to escape. And she *really* doesn’t count on a sexy lumberjack rescuing him from a socialite’s stiletto heel. Flannel-wearing fantasy writer Niall is bewitched. The owner of the dog he’s just rescued has a special kind of magic - ethereal beauty plus a brilliant mind. Niall falls faster than a tree in an enchanted forest, especially after his writer’s block disappears. Thrown together on a joint book tour, it doesn’t take long for Niall and Sam’s red-hot chemistry to ignite. But Sam has a secret, one that’ll rip apart everything Niall values. One that will chop down their budding relationship and might blue-screen her dreams, too. Trip Me Up is an opposites-attract, road-trip romantic comedy featuring a geeky heroine, a sexy, farmboy writer, and a limelight-stealing dog. It can be read as a standalone and is the third book in the Synergy series.
Revenge may be sweet, but showing up at your ex’s wedding with a hot younger man is even sweeter. Carly has a secret. After a rant about women’s empowerment and too much chardonnay, she may have – accidentally? - slept with her frenemy’s son. Because the way he played her body was certainly…empowering. But she can’t think about that now, not when she must make over her struggling stylist business before she runs out of cash. The salt in her wound? Now her ex, the one with the iron-clad prenup that left her practically penniless, is marrying his girlfriend. And Carly’s invited. Enter Andrew, broken-hearted by the way Carly left him after their one-night stand. He has a problem of his own: though he’s the son of tech royalty, his boss won’t promote him until he looks like a settled banker. With a steady girlfriend. Andrew proposes a trade: Carly shows up on his arm for a couple of company events, and he’ll be her date for her ex’s destination wedding. All business, no sex. That won’t be a problem. There’s no way she’ll fall into bed with a sexy, younger man. Again. Oops. Swoon for this steamy standalone romantic comedy featuring a geeky, cinnamon-roll hero, fake (or is it?) dating, and fabulousness after forty.
Book 7 in the Michelle Book Blog Series. This book go all out so if you have a faint heart, read with care because this book is so not for you. If you are homosexual, heterosexual and Rasta then this book is for you.
Book 18 in the Michelle's Book Blog Series. As usual this book is hard hitting and no holds barred. In this book I talk about my dreams The Klu Klux Klan and more.
This timely book provides in-depth analytical comparison of the nineteenth century evolution of the American single market with corresponding political, economic, and social developments in post-WWII European efforts to create a single European market. Building the regulatory framework needed for successful adoption of an integrated single market across diverse political units represents one of the most important issues in comparative political economy. What accounts for the political success or failure in creating integrated markets in their respective territories? When social discontent threatens market integration with populist backlash, what must be done to create political support and greater legitimacy? Single Markets focuses on the creation of integrated economies, in which the United States and European Union experienced sharply contested ideas about the operation of their respective markets, conflict over the allocation of institutional authority, and pressure from competing political, economic, and social forces over the role and consequences of increased competition. Drawing upon four case studies, the book highlights the contestation surrounding the US and EUs efforts to create common currencies, expand their borders and territories, and deal with the pressures of populist parties, regional interests and varied fiscal and economic challenges. Theoretically, the book draws on work in European integration and American Political Development (APD) to illustrate that the consolidation of markets in the US and EU took place in conjunction with the expansion of state regulatory power and pressure for democratic reform. Single Markets situates the consolidation of single markets in the US and EU in a broader comparative context that draws on research in economics, public administration, political science, law, and history.
Analysing the policies and institutions used by the EU to create a single market, this text draws upon literature from several disciplines to develop an account of the regulatory strategies and institutional arrangements adopted.
This book is my take on the Foota Hype UFO situation. Bunny Wailer's comment on Rita Marley and the $25 million pound injection into Jamaica to build a new prison there.
A comprehensive textbook consisting of both historical and contemporary information and data about American public policy. The format and approach of the text are ideal for undergraduate students because they provide concrete examples of public policy in a way that relates to everyday life." —Linda Trautman, Ohio University Public Policy: A Concise Introduction is a student-friendly primer that quickly connects readers to the inner workings of public policy. The text condenses early chapters on theory and the policy-making process, allowing students to take up key policy challenges—such as immigration, education, and health care—much earlier in the semester. Structured chapter layouts of substantive policy areas allow instructors to supplement with their own examples seamlessly. The book’s emphasis on policy choices asks students to look beyond simple pros and cons to examine the multifaceted dimensions of decision making and the complexities inherent in real-world problem solving. Not every student starts out engaged in public policy, so place your students—both majors and non-majors alike—in the driver’s seat by fostering their analytical skills early, and spend the rest of the semester discussing policy issues, examining data, and debating current policy examples that matter most to them. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at edge.sagepub.com/rinfret.
A farmboy and a techie meet up on tour. They couldn’t be more different. But together, they’re hotter than an overclocked computer chip. Nerdy computer scientist Sam didn’t mean to bring her dog to her mother’s stuffy fundraiser. Okay, she may have needed the excuse to get back to her research, but she doesn’t mean for Bilbo Baggins to escape. And she *really* doesn’t count on a sexy lumberjack rescuing him from a socialite’s stiletto heel. Flannel-wearing fantasy writer Niall is bewitched. The owner of the dog he’s just rescued has a special kind of magic - ethereal beauty plus a brilliant mind. Niall falls faster than a tree in an enchanted forest, especially after his writer’s block disappears. Thrown together on a joint book tour, it doesn’t take long for Niall and Sam’s red-hot chemistry to ignite. But Sam has a secret, one that’ll rip apart everything Niall values. One that will chop down their budding relationship and might blue-screen her dreams, too. Trip Me Up is an opposites-attract, road-trip romantic comedy featuring a geeky heroine, a sexy, farmboy writer, and a limelight-stealing dog. It can be read as a standalone and is the third book in the Synergy series.
& I Thought it was Beneath Me is an inspiration to women from every walk of life how a change in mindset has the power to change your life. Join author Michelle Smith in her journey from woman to lady. Be inspired by the trials and tribulations that began the Skirts & Pumps movement. It's more than brand it's a lifestyle!
The devil—aka her new besties—made her do it. Newly divorced, forty-five, and desperate for a reboot, Carly drops the last of her cash on a self-help seminar. But instead of the promised inspiring message, the speaker tells the audience to find power through lifting up men. Which Carly used to believe…until her ex dumped her for a younger woman. Carly isn’t the only one who rebels. The four women who walk out become instant friends. As they’re drowning their disappointment with cocktails, a surprise from Carly’s past walks into the bar. It’s Andrew, the thirtysomething son of her frenemy. He’s handsome, funny, vulnerable, and far too young to make his deliciously shocking proposal. But Andrew has worshipped Carly from afar for years, fascinated by her beauty, sense of style, and confidence. Now that she’s divorced, he knows fate has brought them together. Carly’s new friends urge her to accept his forbidden proposal, unaware of the consequences of sleeping with her powerful frenemy’s son. Letting go of her inhibitions to enjoy a no-strings night with a sexy younger man might be just what Carly needs. Returning to the real world with a secret that could destroy her fledgling career? Not so much. Crush on this spicy age-gap one-night novella featuring new friendships, bubbly banter, and fantasies come true. Unlike Carly, you won’t regret it in the morning.
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