YULETIDE STALKING After moving to the Smoky Mountains at Christmastime, Cheyenne Cassidy is ready for a fresh start—until danger from her past follows her to her new home. Cheyenne believed the stalker who killed her parents was dead, but somehow he’s back and determined to kill her. And her only hope for survival is relying on Deputy Sheriff Luke Conrad. The lawman wants to help Cheyenne face down the obsessive madman, but he can’t protect her if he doesn’t know the full story. And Cheyenne has no choice but to trust him with a secret she’s never revealed about her stalker. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic past, Luke will put his life on the line to keep her alive…but will that be enough to save her?
Colleagues, friends, and lovers know Dodge Hanley as a private investigator who doesn’t let rules get in his way—in his private life as well as his professional one. If he breaks a heart, or bends the law in order to catch a criminal, he does so without hesitation or apology. That’s why he’s the first person Caroline King—who after a thirty-year separation continues to haunt his dreams—asks for help when a deranged stalker attempts to murder their daughter . . . the daughter Dodge has never met. He has a whole bagful of grudging excuses for wishing to ignore Caroline’s call, and one compelling reason to drop everything and fly down to Texas: guilt. Dodge’s mind may be a haze of disturbing memories and bad decisions, but he arrives in Houston knowing with perfect clarity that his daughter, Berry, is in danger. She has become the object of desire of a co-worker, a madman and genius with a penchant for puzzles and games who has spent the past year making Berry’s life hell, and who now has vowed to kill her. Dodge joins forces with local deputy sheriff Ski Nyland, but the alarming situation goes from bad to worse when the stalker begins to claim other victims and leaves an ominous trail of clues as he lethally works his way toward Berry. Sensing the killer drawing nearer, Dodge, who’s survived vicious criminals and his own self-destructive impulses, realizes that this time he’s in for the fight of his life. From acclaimed best-selling author Sandra Brown, Tough Customer is a heart-pounding tale about obsession and murder, the fragile nature of relationships, and, possibly, second chances.
Former Romper Room Teacher and Anchorwoman Sandra Hart has written her powerful memoir - a story of betrayal, murder and survival revolving around schizophrenia. A visually rich journey begins with the author's childhood in a gloomy Ohio Valley steel town and follows her through her early career on Romper Room and then her final investigation into the disappearance of her ex-husband. Surviving an early life-threatening illness, Sandra finally finds happiness in adulthood only to discover that her utopian life is a mirage. A confident personality in front of the camera, few knew that behind the scenes she was fearful of a stalker intent on destroying her. It is a searing story of a woman who leads a double life. Her public persona was that of a successful television personality, but her private life was one of personal pain and constant terror. "A compassionate kaleidoscope of events of a life as it is."- Janice Lieberman, NBC-TV. "A suspensful and compelling love story in which both the reader and author are spectators in an awesome discovery." - M. Cohen. Major credit cards accepted. Toll-free 1-866-294-9063, e-mail: myartisansway@aol.com, or myartisansway.com. Distributor/Wholesaler: Baker and Taylor.
Entreated by his former lover, Dodge, to help protect her daughter from a depraved man who has been stalking her, staff investigator Derek Mitchell teams up with a small-town sheriff and enlists methods from his own shady past to find answers. (Suspense). By the best-selling author of Smash Cut. Simultaneous.
Jennifer, a rebellious teenager, resents her parents disapproval of her best friend Julie, a rich girl who gets everything she wants and can do whatever she wants to do. Plans for a secret party at Julies house is spoiled when Jennifer is forced to stay with her grandparents in the country while her parents are out of town. Jennifer is angry at being forced to stay with her grandparents, but an accident her grandfather has while she stays there changes her attitude from the rebellious, resentful teenager she has always been. While staying with her grandparents Jennifer meets their 18-year-old neighbor Davie. Jennifer really likes him. Will he like her and ask her for a date? But then a telephone call changes Jennifers life completely when she realizes she is being stalked. Who is this stalker that creates fear, mystery, and suspense?
Stalking, was ist das eigentlich? Dabei handelt es sich insbesondere in Deutschland um ein relativ junges aber dennoch sehr popul res Forschungsgebiet. Die Taten an sich sind schon sehr alt, lediglich deren Definierung ist neu. Amerikanische Statistiken zeigen, dass 8 Prozent aller Frauen und 2 Prozent aller M nner in ihrem Leben irgendwann einmal Opfer eines Stalkers wurden. Was man genau unter Stalking versteht, was die T ter charakterisiert und welche M glichkeiten die Opfer haben soll in diesem Buch n her erl utert werden.
Als Tinotenda nach Hemmoor zieht, gewinnt er zwangsläufig den Eindruck, dass die Einwohner dort verrückt sein müssen. Nicht nur, dass der benachbarte Polizist verwahrlost wirkt und durch seine unfreundliche Art unangenehm auffällt, nein, er wird in der Drogerie auch noch der versuchten Vergewaltigung beschuldigt. Dabei hat Tinotenda für Frauen gar nichts übrig, sondern ist auf der Suche nach einem Mann, der mehr als bloß eine heiße Nacht von einem Afrodeutschen will.
Janine Chase, a reporter for a small newspaper in Northern Colorado, wakes up terrified. The killer who stalked her dreams when she lived in Philadelphia is back. He killed everyone close to her, almost. He didn't kill the man she loved, but he did kill the relationship. Her obsession with helping the police catch the killer nearly killed her as well. When she recovered, she moved halfway across the country in hopes of leaving it all behind. Philadelphia Detective Connor Dawson is dedicated to bringing in his brother's murderer. The problem is the trail went cold after he arranged a fake obituary for the reporter, Connor's ex-lover. The killer had been obsessed with her, and she with him. Connor knew the only way to keep her safe was to make the killer think she was dead. It worked for two years. But recently similar murders have popped up on his radar. The trail leads directly to where Janine relocated when she recovered from the killer's attack. Not a believer in coincidence, Connor fears the killer has found her again. As hard as it will be to see the woman responsible for his brother's death, he knows it would be worse to know she was dead and he could have stopped it.
When a tabloid exposes her personal life, a bestselling author reconnects with a man from her past to unearth the secrets behind her sister's murder. Bellamy Lyston was only twelve years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene along with her memory of what really happened during the day's most devastating moments. Now, eighteen years later, Bellamy has written a sensational bestselling novel based on Susan's murder, published under a pseudonym to protect her family from unwanted publicity. But when an opportunistic tabloid reporter discovers that the book is based on fact, Bellamy's identity is exposed along with the family scandal . . . and she becomes the target of a vengeful assailant. In order to identify her stalker, Bellamy must confront the ghosts of her past, including Susan's wayward and reckless boyfriend, Dent Carter. Dent is intent on clearing his name, and he needs Bellamy's help to do it. But her dangerous memories -- once unlocked -- could put both of their lives in peril. Determined to learn the truth, Bellamy won't stop until she finds Susan's killer. That is, unless the killer strikes first . . .
YULETIDE STALKING After moving to the Smoky Mountains at Christmastime, Cheyenne Cassidy is ready for a fresh start—until danger from her past follows her to her new home. Cheyenne believed the stalker who killed her parents was dead, but somehow he’s back and determined to kill her. And her only hope for survival is relying on Deputy Sheriff Luke Conrad. The lawman wants to help Cheyenne face down the obsessive madman, but he can’t protect her if he doesn’t know the full story. And Cheyenne has no choice but to trust him with a secret she’s never revealed about her stalker. Armed with the knowledge of her tragic past, Luke will put his life on the line to keep her alive…but will that be enough to save her?
When veterinarian Rachel Goddard and Deputy Sheriff Tom Bridger take teenagers on an outing to clean up roadside trash in rural Mason County, Virginia, they make a grisly discovery: the plastic-wrapped body of a young woman. One teen peers at the face through the plastic and screams. The dead girl is her sister, Shelley, a law student who has been missing for a month. As Tom launches the investigation, Rachel copes with a visit from her own sister, Michelle, who is terrified that a man is stalking her. Michelle's own husband doubts her. But soon it becomes clear that the mysterious stalker has followed Michelle to Mason County, and now he's turning his attention to Rachel, too. Tom pursues the stalker at the same time he investigates Shelley's murder. Was Shelley's murder random, or was she killed because she was working to prove that a Mason County man was wrongly convicted of murder? Relatives of his supposed victim were enraged by Shelley's efforts to free a man they believe is guilty. Did they kill her to stop her? But what if she was right? If an innocent man was convicted, one person would have the strongest motive to silence Shelley: the real murderer.
With violence of all kinds — from child abuse and domestic violence to hate crimes and stalking — at an all-time high, today's counselors must be prepared to treat many types of victims. Counseling Victims of Violence offers practical guidance and helps a counselor determine if a victim should be referred to a specialist. Each chapter covers a specific type of violent victimization, detailing which issues to address in each of the three stages of counseling (crisis intervention, short-term, and long-term) and highlighting often-overlooked secondary victimizations and social services resources. Quick-glance reference charts summarize each chapter’s contents.
More than Harlan Granger's body is battered and bruised when he returns home from Afghanistan. Discharged due to an injury, he is struggling to find his way. Convinced his future will be in a wheelchair, he has to come up with a plan. The thought of seeing pity in his family's eyes would kill him. Keeping his injury a secret from his family gets harder as it seems someone is spying on his brother, or his brother's neighbor. Rilie Lazar, his brother's neighbor is determined to learn his secret. Her misguided plan to bring him back into the family fold has more than his temper heating up. Strange cars around town and accidents on the mountain road have Harlan wondering is it really his brother's bar that's at the root of the trouble or does Rilie have secrets of her own that have followed her to Colorado.
In this inspirational romance, when a competitive archer becomes the target of an assassin, she joins forces with the local sheriff to find her stalker. For archery expert Hannah Riley and her daughter, nowhere on her Smoky Mountain ranch is safe with someone aiming to kill her. She’s not sure why they want her dead, but with the help of her best friend, Sheriff Ben Whitman, she won’t give up until she knows—and stops them. Hannah’s comeback in competitive mounted archery is looming, though, and time is running out to uncover the truth. Years ago Ben promised Hannah’s late husband he’d watch over her. But guarding her proves even more dangerous to Ben’s heart when the lawman is forced to confront his growing feelings for Hannah. He can’t lose another woman he loves . . . but if Ben wants to save the single mother and her little girl, every move he makes must be on target.
HE DRAWS YOU IN. HE DRAWS EVERYBODY IN. He is seductive and intoxicating. He has an unusual talent for ingratiating himself to others. He twists the truth and tells you what you want to hear but doesn’t follow through. He manipulates and deceives. He justifies his behavior. He appears to be a humble hero but, in fact, is self-absorbed with a need to control how others perceive him. But nobody else sees what you see. It is all so subtle. You are not even sure you are right about what you think you are seeing. You may be dealing with a charmer or a con artist. Con artists rob you of your time, energy, and money. Charmers are brilliant at disguising their abuse and can steal your youth, integrity, self-esteem, and even your very soul. Author and counselor Sandra Scott helps identify and distinguish between the two in her book, Hidden Abusers: Charmers & Con Artists. The book focuses on charmers and profiles case studies of these abusers, helping you discern threats to you in your relationships. From fictional characters, such as Scarlett O’Hara, to real-life scenarios, like O. J. Simpson, Scott provides profiles and gives insights into this abusive behavior. Hidden Abusers also includes a recovery plan on how to move from being a victim to a thriving survivor. Scott draws from the Twelve-Step Program and the Bible to help you become the whole person God designed you to be. Written for individuals and for church leaders and laypersons, Hidden Abusers is a valuable resource for recognizing abusers and for healing from the mental, emotional, and spiritual trauma left in their wake. If victims are not believed and validated, and don’t receive help, they are revictimized. They can be lost to the church.
When her younger brother commits suicide, Sayre Lynch returns to her hometown for the funeral and finds herself drawn into a web cast by her controlling and tyrranical father.
First published in 1990 Philosophical Foundations of Health Education analyses the dogmatism of conventional medicine as a form of scientism and tries to determine the extent to which the state of health education has been perverted by an uncritical acceptance of these dogmas. It discusses themes like the genesis of reductionist medical science; scientism in medicine and the crisis in health care; integrating the philosophical foundations of holistic health education; holistic understanding of health and disease; evolution of primary health care; the demystification of medicine; and conscientization and health for all, to suggest that holism is an integral part of the philosophy of health which allows personal and societal needs to be realized in a global context. This book is a must read for students and scholars of philosophy of medicine, medical sociology, and philosophy of education.
This is a fully revised and updated edition of Sandra Dawson's successful introductory textbook. The text is designed for students of business studies, marketing, accounting, administration and management, at undergraduate and postgraduate (especially MBA) levels. Expanded to include the growing interest in leadership, the book provides a clear, accessible framework for students to develop their understanding of organisations and the people in them. It is also relevant to those who are beginning a specialist study of organisations, particularly as it helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Muses are fickle creatures, sprinkling inspiration on their wards as they see fit. They live in a world just right of center from ours, and to them, we're just the day job. Muses need lives too, you know. Enjoy this collection of stories compiled by several authors at Desert Breeze Publishing that will give you some insight into the world of the ethereal creatures who inspire the arts.
She’s a hot mess. Success lives in his back pocket. The stage calls to them, until a twisted fan tries to seal their fate…using nine words. Five days ago, I couldn’t stand Jett. He’s a world-renowned guitarist in a hit band, and I’m a washed-up sex symbol vocalist in a band that’s seen its glory. Five days ago, something changed. I was given an ultimatum that I’m not sure I can live up to. The world of rock and roll is a cruel place. It’s a world where I can only be sure of one thing, and that one thing is what is ruining me. Jett sees right through me. And as much as I hate him, he keeps coming around. Until he disappears back to the stage. But does he really leave me? I find Roxy in the back room, kicking my most prized amp. Sure, it’s held together with duct tape, but it plays better than anything else. She sneers and pokes at me, until she realizes that I have the one thing that she’s lost. I’d help her get it back if she’d lose the chip on her shoulder. Then I find out what’s eating her, and I see her in a different light. There’s more to Roxy than meets the eye. Her bandmates see it. That’s why they stick around. But will the world see it…and more important, will they see it before it’s too late? Rock star romance Hate to love romance Drug and alcohol use Medium heat Smoking Swearing Cliffhanger ending
Arch-mediator between the divine and the mundane, the angel is an enduring figure in the Western world. It has been interpreted as an externalization of repressed fantasies, a projection of the self as other, and a metaphor for modern estrangement. This book is the first comparative study of sacred medieval images of angels and their cinematic treatment, including reference to both the medieval and modern imaginations. The text traces the traditional functions of angels and their reworking in film, then takes particular note of new icons like the female angel and others who become models for our connection with transcendence.
Former Romper Room Teacher and Anchorwoman Sandra Hart has written her powerful memoir - a story of betrayal, murder and survival revolving around schizophrenia. A visually rich journey begins with the author's childhood in a gloomy Ohio Valley steel town and follows her through her early career on Romper Room and then her final investigation into the disappearance of her ex-husband. Surviving an early life-threatening illness, Sandra finally finds happiness in adulthood only to discover that her utopian life is a mirage. A confident personality in front of the camera, few knew that behind the scenes she was fearful of a stalker intent on destroying her. It is a searing story of a woman who leads a double life. Her public persona was that of a successful television personality, but her private life was one of personal pain and constant terror. "A compassionate kaleidoscope of events of a life as it is."- Janice Lieberman, NBC-TV. "A suspensful and compelling love story in which both the reader and author are spectators in an awesome discovery." - M. Cohen. Major credit cards accepted. Toll-free 1-866-294-9063, e-mail: myartisansway@aol.com, or myartisansway.com. Distributor/Wholesaler: Baker and Taylor.
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. CLASSIFIED CHRISTMAS MISSION Wrangler’s Corner by Lynette Eason On the run to protect her late best friend’s child, who may have witnessed his mother’s murder, former spy Amber Starke returns to her hometown. But with the killer on her heels, she’ll have to trust local deputy Lance Goode to help them survive. STALKING SEASON Smoky Mountain Secrets by Sandra Robbins Cheyenne Cassidy believes the stalker who killed her parents is dead—until he follows her into the Smoky Mountains and shatters her hopes of beginning a new life. Now Cheyenne must rely on Deputy Sheriff Luke Conrad to keep her safe from an obsessed murderer. MISTLETOE REUNION THREAT Rangers Under Fire by Virginia Vaughan After assistant district attorney Ashlynn Morris’s son goes missing, she turns to former army ranger Garrett Lewis—her ex-fiancé and the father of her child—for help finding him. But can Garrett keep Ashlynn alive long enough to rescue the son he never knew he had?
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