Fans of Rebekah Weatherspoon and R.C. Ryan will love this launch of a new western romance series exploring love and second chances in a small town in California. This sexy cowboy is nothing but a complication...but he’s also impossible to resist. As the new horticulturist at Rancho Lindo, Nora Torres is determined to make the garden a success and prove to the Ortega family that they made the right decision in hiring her. Plants take patience and care, and that should be Nora’s focus, not Gabe Ortega, who is back home on his family’s ranch after an injury abruptly ended his military career. A long time ago, Nora made the mistake of believing a promise from Gabe, and she’s determined not to make that mistake twice. His family hopes he’s home for good, but Gabe has always wanted something else—something more—than working at Rancho Lindo. So he can’t allow himself to be sidetracked by his feelings for Nora when he knows he’ll be leaving again. But soon, rather than keeping his distance from the garden and the talented horticulturist, Gabe finds what he really wants is to change Nora’s mind about him.
When a champion equestrian butts heads with a sexy, brooding cowboy, the heat between them sizzles. After her last disastrous competition went viral, Olympic hopeful Veronica del Valle spent three years healing – and hiding. Finally ready for another shot, Veronica agrees to train at an under-the-radar, family-run ranch in tiny Esperanza, California. The living accommodations? Sparse. High-end equestrian equipment? Zero. What Rancho Lindo does have is stable manager Tómas Ortega, a brooding, handsome cowboy who offers Veronica unsolicited advice during her training sessions. Advice that, infuriatingly, turns out to be right every time. The only thing Tómas cares about are his horses and saving his family’s ranch—and not their new boarder, who makes it clear she’s not happy with his stables. So he’s shocked Veronica offers to pretend to be his girlfriend when Tomas’s ex comes back to town. All she wants in return is some after-hours training. He soon realizes Veronica is nothing like he imagined, and the harder he falls, the more he worries, because Veronica’s Olympic dreams will eventually take her away from Rancho Lindo – and from him.
Event planner Daisy Robles can't remember a time when celebrity restaurateur-and celebrated playboy-Brandon Montoya didn't make her nuts. His infuriating arrogance, his hotness...his undeniable sexual energy. One night and a whole lot of expensive tequila later, Daisy's self-control is AWOL. And Brandon's making her crazy in all the right ways. When their tequila-fueled make-out session hits the tabloids, Brandon is furious. At least until he realizes his "relationship" with Daisy is his chance to get his ill mother to Los Angeles for treatment. All he has to do is convince Daisy to be his pretend fiancée for two weeks... The deal? No sex and no falling in love. But all it takes is a little heat to find themselves in a deliciously compromising position... Each book in the Delicious Desires series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 Delicious Temptation Book #2 Delicious Complication Book #3 Delicious Satisfaction
Amara Maria Robles is a good girl. So good that she gave up her dreams of becoming a renowned pastry chef to help her parents with their struggling Mexican bakery. Yet her parents reject any changes she suggests, and refuse to sell her mouth-watering confections. Clearly being a good girl isn't paying off. So when her brother's sexy ex-best friend walks into the bakery, Amara's tempted to be very bad indeed... After a scandal twelve years ago, resident bad boy Eric Valencia has returned to make things right with his family and friends. One glance at Amara and her wicked curves, however, and Eric finds himself thinking about how she'd feel beneath him-something he promised Amara's brother he would never think about, let alone do. But this bad boy is in deep trouble...because Amara's determined to have her cake, and Eric, too. Each book in the Delicious Desires series is STANDALONE: * Delicious Temptation * Delicious Complication * Delicious Satisfaction
As LA’s hottest up-and-coming chef, Alexa Montoya is known for her ruby red lipstick and her history of falling for the wrong kind of men. When a confrontation with a loser ex-boyfriend lands her in some legal trouble, she’s forced to call lawyer, Dante Perez, to bail her out...again. Only this time, Dante seems different, somehow. More assertive, more sexy, and way more irresistible. Dante is tired of seeing Alexa with guys who only break her heart. His plan? He’ll prove that there’s something deliciously right—and unavoidably hot—between them. But first, he’ll have to show her that he’s not just another fly-by-night guy. After all, every good lawyer knows that sometimes it takes an unconventional approach to win the day...and the girl. Each book in the Delicious Desires series is STANDALONE: * Delicious Temptation * Delicious Complication * Delicious Satisfaction
A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint... Temptation is a dish best served hot... Event planner Daisy Robles can't remember a time when celebrity restaurateur-and celebrated playboy-Brandon Montoya didn't make her nuts. His infuriating arrogance, his hotness...his undeniable sexual energy. One night and a whole lot of expensive tequila later, Daisy's self-control is AWOL. And Brandon's making her crazy in all the right ways. When their tequila-fueled make-out session hits the tabloids, Brandon is furious. At least until he realizes his "relationship" with Daisy is his chance to get his ill mother to Los Angeles for treatment. All he has to do is convince Daisy to be his pretend fiancee for two weeks... The deal? No sex and no falling in love. But all it takes is a little heat to find themselves in a deliciously compromising position...
Welcome to the realm where sins, desires and love collide with all things that go bump in the night. Where tales of lust are flavored with a happily ever after or a happy for now. Ghosts and Vampires and Werebears oh my! Immortal heroes and heroines who strike fear in those they meet but also ignite passion and desire—Sinsperationally Yours.
Une nuit a suffi pour que tout bascule. Un premier réveil. Il ne sait pas qui il est, ni d'où il vient. La seule chose qu'il pense être un souvenir, c'est un prénom, hurlé en boucle dans sa tête. Clayton... Un second réveil des années plus tard. Alors qu'il a refait sa vie, il croise des yeux bleus qui appartiennent à son passé. Les souvenirs lui reviennent alors comme un boomerang et il décide de tout mettre en oeuvre pour se venger de celui qui a voulu le séparer de son âme soeur. Elle est à lui et rien ni personne ne se mettra désormais en travers de son chemin. Sans hésitation, déterminé, il effacera un à un, ceux qui l'ont laissé pour mort, jusqu'au jugement final. *** - Vous êtes à l'hôpital. On vous a trouvé dans un sale état dans la rue, et heureusement qu'un môme passait par là, sinon je ne sais pas si vous seriez encore en vie. Je ne me souviens toujours de rien et écoute le type qui s'applique à m'examiner lentement, avec délicatesse, pour éviter de me faire souffrir davantage. Seulement, ce qu'il me dit, ne m'évoque aucun souvenir. - En revanche, nous ne connaissons pas votre identité. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun papier sur vous, alors est-ce que vous arriveriez à nous dire qui vous êtes ? Qui je suis ? Je n'en sais fichtre rien, mais la femme continue à hurler dans mes oreilles, par-dessus la voix du médecin. Clayton ! Clayton ! Clayton ! -Clay... Clay ... ton... Aphone, j'arrive péniblement et à bout de souffle à prononcer ce nom qui continue à me vriller les tympans. - Bien Clayton. Je vais vous laisser vous reposer et je reviens vous voir tout à l'heure. J'ai augmenté les antidouleurs, mais si cela ne vous suffit pas, n'hésitez pas à faire appel à l'infirmière. D'accord ? J'opine du chef lourdement. Trop fatigué, je replonge dans un sommeil pesant. Difficile de lutter pour rester éveillé, mais surtout soulagé que la douleur commence à s'amoindrir.
Noah hat dank seiner Eltern alles, wonach andere ihr Leben lang streben – Geld, Einfluss und Charisma. Doch nicht jeder gönnt ihm dieses Glück. Umso besser, dass seine beste Freundin Olivia ihm jederzeit den Rücken stärkt und alle anderen wachsam im Auge behält. Als allerdings mit Beginn des neuen Studienjahres die unscheinbare, aber äußerst attraktive Victoria auf der Bildfläche erscheint, wird nicht nur Noahs, sondern auch Olivias Leben kräftig durcheinanderwirbelt...
Würdest du für ein Mädchen kämpfen, das verloren scheint? Als der junge Geschäftsmann Luca Ferrera Amanda nach zwei Jahren zufällig wieder begegnet, ist das Gefühl, sie beschützen zu müssen, größer denn je. Als wäre es gestern gewesen, erinnert er sich an ihr zauberhaftes Lachen, aber auch daran, wie sie ihn plötzlich von sich gestoßen hatte und welchen leblosen Ausdruck ihre zauberhaften braunen Augen dabei angenommen hatten. Doch Amanda ist längst nicht mehr das Mädchen von damals, das ihre Eltern in hübschen Kleidern zu wichtigen Veranstaltungen begleitet hatte. Sie lebt auf der Straße, kämpft sich von Tag zu Tag und versucht einfach nur zu überleben. Luca ahnt nicht, dass Amanda noch ein weiteres Geheimnis mit sich herumträgt. Ein Geheimnis, das unmittelbar mit dem Abend verknüpft ist, an dem er sie zum ersten und zum letzten Mal sah. Wie wird er reagieren, wenn er die Wahrheit erfährt? Und wird er Amanda retten können, bevor ihre Freunde sie völlig in einen Sumpf aus Drogen, Alkohol und Gewalt ziehen?
Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, is estranged from his mother. When his mother's new companion, Mrs. Camilla Stuart, writes to tell him that his mother is seriously ill, he goes home. But when he learns that the lovely widow tricked him in order to effect a holiday reconciliation, he refuses to stay.
This book summarizes the state-of-the-art knowledge on ferrites as well as the cutting-edge applications of these versatile materials. The main families of ferrites and their modern synthesis and processing methods are covered in this review book. Furthermore, the different morphologies of these materials and their current and incipient applications are also discussed.
Singapore is the world’s second-fastest ageing society and will become a super- aged society by 2030. This book fills an important research gap by examining Singapore’s efforts to achieve healthy ageing. It draws on both semi-structured interviews and secondary data (e.g. government documents, journal articles, books, reports) to examine hot topics such as financial wellness of older adults, ageing in place, dementia friendly communities and digital connection with older adults in the time of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In the interviews, experts and professionals provide valuable insights into the issue of healthy ageing in Singapore. The book ’s goal is to provide a comprehensive portrait of healthy ageing in Singapore, while also sharing valuable lessons to help other countries achieve healthy ageing.
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a brand-new analytical me- thod with the capability of solving many analytical separa- tion problems very fast and economically. This method gives new information about the investigated substances which can- not easily be obtained by other means. CE has become an established method only recently, but will be implemented in almost every analytical laboratory in industry, service units and academia in the near future. The most important fields of CE application are pharmaceutical and biochemical research and quality control. The authors have exhaustive practical experience in the application of CE methods in the pharmaceutical industry and provide the reader with a comprehensive treatment of this method. The main focus is on how to solve problems when applying CE in the laboratory. Physico-chemical theory is only dealt with in depth when necessary to understand the underlying separation mechanisms in order to solve your problems at the analytical bench. An addendum includes tables on the preparation of buffers and recommended further reading.
Recent developments such as Sweden's' Feminist Foreign Policy, the "Hillary Doctrine," and the integration of women into combat roles in the U.S. have propelled gender equality to the forefront of international politics. The UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, however, has been integrating gender equality into peacekeeping missions for nearly two decades as part of the women, peace and security agenda that has been most clearly articulated in UNSC Resolution 1325. To what extent have peacekeeping operations achieved gender equality in peacekeeping operations and been vehicles for promoting gender equality in post-conflict states? While there have been major improvements related to women's participation and protection, there is still much left to be desired. Sabrina Karim and Kyle Beardsley argue that gender power imbalances between the sexes and among genders place restrictions on the participation of women in peacekeeping missions. Specifically, discrimination, a relegation of women to safe spaces, and sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and violence (SEAHV) continue to threaten progress on gender equality. Using unique cross-national data on sex-disaggregated participation of peacekeepers and on the allegations of SEAHV, as well as original data from the UN Mission in Liberia, the authors examine the origins and consequences of these challenges. Karim and Beardsley also identify and examine how increasing the representation of women in peacekeeping forces, and even more importantly through enhancing a more holistic value for "equal opportunity," can enable peacekeeping operations to overcome the challenges posed by power imbalances and be more of an example of and vehicle for gender equality globally.
The second sparkling book in the New York Times bestselling Duke’s Men historical romance series, featuring the Duke’s cousin and a skilled female jeweler who must unravel a mystery ten years in the making. They are the Duke’s Men, an investigative agency born from family pride and irresistible passion, risking their lives—and sometimes their hearts—as they unravel shocking deceptions and scandalous transgressions! Victor Cale never imagined that his sweet, shy bride, Isabella, would use her talent for creating exquisite imitation jewels in a criminal way. But there’s no denying that Isa’s handiwork was used in the brazen heist of the Dutch royal family’s diamonds—after she disappeared into the night. Ten years later, still reeling from her betrayal and enraged that her duplicitous side was so undetectable, Victor is sent to Edinburgh to investigate a wealthy baron’s mysterious brideto- be. Simple enough—until the “fiancée” proves to be Isa, masquerading as an alluring young widow. No longer the meek and mild girl he once knew, the bold woman vehemently asserts that it was Victor who abandoned her after he helped steal the royal diamonds! Piecing together the truth of the past reawakens their volatile passion, which burns hotter than ever. But with a decade of secrets between them, Victor and Isa must trust each other in order to bring the real thieves to justice—without getting burned themselves.
From "New York Times"-bestselling author Jeffries comes a wonderful, revised edition of one of her earliest historical romances, originally written under the name Deborah Martin. Original.
Conectate con tus emociones, experiencias y lecciones de vida. Te invito a un viaje por unos cuentos mágicos, cortos y ágiles para que no solamente conozcas a Juanita y sus enseñanzas, sino también puedas incorporar jugando el vocabulario y las frases típicas de campo...en inglés. ¡Y preparate para más sorpresas! ¿Arrancamos?Se recomienda a los adultos leer primero ellos los cuentos, para luego compartir los que crean pertinentes con los niños. Get in touch with your emotions, experiences and life lessons. I invite you on a trip along some short, quick-paced magical tales in which you will not only meet Jenny and her teachings, but also playfully incorporate the typical countryside vocabulary and phrases...in English. And be ready for more surprises! Shall we begin?It is recommended that adults read these tales first, so that they can then share the ones they consider appropriate for children.
Anger, sadness, and helplessness are feelings that are often difficult for teenagers to identify, let alone cope with. Consequentially, they often struggle to find the help they need to deal with their emotions. This book expertly describes this universal topic for an adolescent audience, continually engaging the reader with eye-catching call-outs and fun ways to gain a different perspective. It equips modern teenagers with an accessible understanding of the mechanics behind stress and depression and gives them practical yet compassionate advice for dealing with these issues. Clarity and direction will soon be within reach for readers who want solutions.
The Vikings roamed and raided the known world, always returning to their beautiful, sacred realm. Now, a young Christian woman is forced into this land—by a Viking lord with a secret he dares not reveal . . . From Istanbul to Ireland, Rorik of Vargfjell is legendary for the battles he has fought, the wealth he has amassed, and the women he has loved. So when a Northumbrian Earl refuses to pay tribute, and even burns one of Rorik’s ships, the Viking seizes the earl’s daughter—and will hold her for ransom. Or so was his plan. At home in Northumbria, Elfwynn had experienced agonizing losses—including the peaceful world she was born into. Now she stands face to face with a towering, chiseled Viking in his wondrous kingdom. With her gift of music, her unworldly beauty and strange courage, Elfwynn will prove to be very different than any woman Rorik has known. And for a man who lords over sea and land, what she demands will be the greatest challenge of all . . . “Lord of the Mountains will mesmerize you from the first page . . . Jarema’s in-depth knowledge of Norwegian customs makes this story believable.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
Welcome to The Academy Guide where we will help guide you "from application through graduation and everything in between." Begin a career in the honorable and rewarding lifestyle of law enforcement, corrections/detention or firefighting. Public Safety agencies require top candidates to fill their ranks. Therefore, the hiring process can be very lengthy and sometimes difficult. The key to achieving your goal and success is to maximize your opportunity to be at the top of the agency hiring list. The Academy Guide will provide you the tools to success. Our methods and step by step guide has been developed by subject matter experts who specialize in and have years of experience within the job field in which you seek employment. The Academy Guide has developed quality content in a format which will engage readers, empower them, and inspire them. We will provide you with information on how to maximize your chances in an increasingly competitive job market. Here are some topics you can expect to learn- In our "Road to the Academy" section our subject matter experts will guide you through some of the common mistakes people make during the hiring process as well as provide you with tried and proven techniques to make you stand out from the other top candidates- Application, Written Examination, Oral Board, Physical Fitness Test, Background Check, Medical Examination, Psychological Examination, Polygraph/CVSA, and Assessment Centers. The "Academy Day Zero" section will provide you with an edge to succeed from day one at the academy. Our team of Academy Instructors and Directors have years of experience and the knowledge it takes to succeed- College Curriculum, Academy Curriculum Types of Departments, Organizations and Rank, Inspections and Equipment, Drill and Ceremony, Academy Inspections, Grooming and Dress, Uniform Care, Boot Shining, Turn-outs and Gear, Note Taking, Writing Essays, Study Groups, Academy Examinations, Practical Examinations, and Glossary of Terms. Keywords: Police, Corrections, Officer, Firefighter, Academy, Test, Examination, Board, Fitness Test, Background Check, Polygraph
With a fresh new hook for readers of Regency romance by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries returns to the Dazzling Debutantes series featuring a trio of ladies who defy social constraints by starting a business as party planners to the ton. The creative force behind London’s most dazzling events, these young women know plenty about fashion, food, and the perfect setting—but there is always more to learn about love… As a viscount’s heir, Rafe Wolfford is obligated to take a wife someday. But she must be the right sort of wife—not too independent, and not inclined to delve into his escapades as a spy. The forthright, perceptive Lady Verity is altogether the wrong choice. But Rafe’s courtship is merely a ruse to discover whether Verity or anyone else associated with Elegant Occasions is leaking crucial information to the French. That mission is all that matters—until fate, and desire, intervene. After enduring one disastrous engagement, Verity won’t easily open her heart again, preferring to devote herself to Elegant Occasions. Rafe is charming, handsome, and kisses like the very devil, but she knows he’s harboring secrets. Still, when her ex-fiancé tries to ruin her reputation, Rafe offers his hand. For the sake of her family and business, Verity has little choice but to accept. Yet turning this arrangement into a true marriage will require daring and trust—which neither will embrace easily, making surrender all the sweeter . . .
The third book in the sexy Sinful Suitors Regency romance series, this heart-pounding story shows why New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is one of the most beloved historical romance writers today. To root out the card cheat responsible for her brother’s death, Miss Delia Trevor spends her evenings dancing her way through high society balls, and her late nights disguised as a young man gambling her way through London’s gaming hells. Then one night, handsome Warren Corry, the Marquess of Knightford, a notorious member of St. George’s Club, recognizes her. When he threatens to reveal her secret, she’s determined to keep him from ruining her plans, even if it means playing a cat-and-mouse game with the enigmatic rakehell. Warren knows the danger of her game, and he refuses to watch her lose everything while gaining justice for her late brother. But when she starts to delve beneath his carefully crafted façade, can he keep her at arm’s length while still protecting her? Or will their hot desires explode into a love that transcends the secrets of their pasts?
From the New York Times bestselling author of the sizzling Sinful Suitors series, this first book in the sexy, sparkling School for Heiresses series follows unconventional heiresses who are so much more than just matches for society’s most irresistible rogues. Lady Amelia Plume has many admirers—it’s too bad they’re all fortune hunters and fops who can’t provide the exotic adventures she seeks. But the ballrooms of Mayfair have become much more appealing since the arrival of Major Lucas Winter, an American with a dark past and a dangerous air. Lucas is brash, arrogant—and scandalously tempting. Every thrilling kiss sparks hotter desire, yet Amelia suspects that Lucas has a hidden motive in wooing her. And she intends to discover it, by any means necessary.
Continuing her irresistible Royal Brotherhood Series, bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries introduces the third of three half-noble half brothers—the brashest rogue in all of London. Proper Lady Christabel, the Marchioness of Haversham, is desperate to regain some letters that could destroy her—so desperate that she pretends to be the mistress of notorious gaming-club owner Gavin Byrne to accompany him to a scandalous house party where she can reclaim them. But when she agreed to let Byrne coach her on how a true mistress behaves, she never suspected how very...persuasive his wicked lessons would be. Gavin is secretly determined to find the letters himself and use them for revenge against the noble sire who abandoned him to grow up in London's worst slums. He's also delighted at how very successful his "mistress lessons" are: it won't be long before the luscious young widow is in his bed. But when Christabel catches Gavin in his own seductive net, he faces a difficult choice: to wreak the vengeance he's planned all his life, or to protect the woman he may—to his own astonishment—need more than revenge.
Príbehy dvadsiatich výnimočných žien, ktoré žili v rôznych kútoch sveta a v rôznych epochách, nájdete v tejto knihe v slovenskej a anglickej verzii. Hrdinky tejto knihy mali v sebe odhodlanie a silu zmeniť svet, nepodľahnúť nepriaznivým okolnostiam, a preto si aj dnes zaslúžia náš obdiv a uznanie. Kniha je určená pre mierne pokročilých študentov angličtiny, ktorí sa radi učia alebo si precvičujú cudzí jazyk čítaním. Slovenský preklad na protiľahlej strane umožní čitateľovi skontrolovať, či cudzojazyčnému textu správne porozumel. Každé rozprávanie o slávnej žene dopĺňajú otázky na porozumenie a tiež zaujímavosť, ktorá sa k hrdinke vzťahuje. Príbehy si môžete čítať alebo si ich pustiť do ucha cestou do školy alebo do zamestnania. Audionahrávka, na ktorej príbehy rozpráva rodený hovoriaci, je k dispozícii zadarmo na stránkach vydavateľstva.
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