Garrett McCarthy, Annabelle Parker, and Milo Roberts were as close as friends could get. They shared in each other's joy during graduations, promotions, and engagements. When one of the friend's life is tragically cut short, it's up to the two left behind to pick up the pieces and find out the truth - no matter the cost.
An adorable toddler brings them together. Will their own priorities tear them apart? Mandy Elliott spends her days chasing children at her daycare. At night, she dreams of the little girl she lost and the family they could have been. To ease her loneliness, Mandy fills her calendar until there isn’t a spare moment to remember. Dr. Garrett Pike is entirely focused on his caree. When tragedy strikes and he becomes a father overnight to his four-year-old niece, Garrett is way out of his depth. He turns to the only person he can think of—the intriguing daycare owner he met exactly one time. Mandy thinks God has given her everything she wants: a ready-made family with a man who makes her stomach do backflips. Garrett, on the other hand, never wanted any of it. Suddenly, he has the perfect girlfriend and an adorable daughter—on top of a job he can barely manage. Work. Family. Faith. Love. Can anyone really have it all? Read Spring Fever today and enjoy this faith-filled romance that embraces family, faith, and Christian living within a heart-warming happily-ever-after. The Seasons of Love Series is a completed four-book series of stand-alone romances. 1) Falling on Main Street 2) Winter Wishes 3) Spring Fever 4) Summer to Remember *) Kissing in the Kitchen (bonus novella)
Nora doesn’t know how she started sleeping with her son-in-law Garrett. She just knows she can’t stop. When guilt begins to override her lust, she decides it’s better to end things now before her daughter Kendria finds out. Garrett, however, isn’t willing to let Nora go that easily. Kendria notices the cracks in her marriage to Garrett and she’s willing to do anything to save it from falling apart. But when a love from her past comes colliding into her present, her focus on her marriage is soon deviated. Karis is pregnant with her fourth child and unhappily married to Derrick, who worships the ground she walks on, but can’t hold down a job to support the household. Fearing he’s about to lose his wife, Derrick turns to street hustler Niko for employment. Niko agrees to put Derrick on, but he has ulterior motives and his eyes on Derrick’s wife. Lust, lies, and deceit override bonds that should never be broken. Soon, everyone will have to face the consequences of every lie spoken.
Nora doesn’t know how she started sleeping with her son-in-law Garrett. She just knows she can’t stop. When guilt begins to override her lust, she decides it’s better to end things now before her daughter Kendria finds out. Garrett, however, isn’t willing to let Nora go that easily. Kendria notices the cracks in her marriage to Garrett and she’s willing to do anything to save it from falling apart. But when a love from her past comes colliding into her present, her focus on her marriage is soon deviated. Karis is pregnant with her fourth child and unhappily married to Derrick, who worships the ground she walks on, but can’t hold down a job to support the household. Fearing he’s about to lose his wife, Derrick turns to street hustler Niko for employment. Niko agrees to put Derrick on, but he has ulterior motives and his eyes on Derrick’s wife. Lust, lies, and deceit override bonds that should never be broken. Soon, everyone will have to face the consequences of every lie spoken.
A rift twelve years in the making, and a second chance to do it right. Lily Bloom is confident, capable, and better off alone. She experienced true love once, and she thinks she’ll never find it again. Instead, she throws her energy into building her event business at Storybook Barn, helping others take the dive into happily ever after. Josh Elliot is the life of the party, with a successful photography business and wonderful friends. But there is something missing. He never had a doubt about the woman God made for him, but he failed her twelve years ago. Forever isn’t in the cards for them, but since she started hosting weddings at Bloom’s Farm, he is tortured with the unobtainable love of his life nearly every weekend. Lily’s wedding venue and Josh’s photography business bring their worlds colliding once again, bringing old wounds to the surface and forcing the question: is what happened twelve years ago going to keep them apart forever? Or can God rescue the pieces of the love they once shared? Longing for Lily is Book 4 in the popular Bloom Sisters Series. Each book can
An adorable toddler brings them together. Will their own priorities tear them apart? Mandy Elliott spends her days chasing children at her daycare. At night, she dreams of the little girl she lost and the family they could have been. To ease her loneliness, Mandy fills her calendar until there isn’t a spare moment to remember. Dr. Garrett Pike is entirely focused on his caree. When tragedy strikes and he becomes a father overnight to his four-year-old niece, Garrett is way out of his depth. He turns to the only person he can think of—the intriguing daycare owner he met exactly one time. Mandy thinks God has given her everything she wants: a ready-made family with a man who makes her stomach do backflips. Garrett, on the other hand, never wanted any of it. Suddenly, he has the perfect girlfriend and an adorable daughter—on top of a job he can barely manage. Work. Family. Faith. Love. Can anyone really have it all? Read Spring Fever today and enjoy this faith-filled romance that embraces family, faith, and Christian living within a heart-warming happily-ever-after. The Seasons of Love Series is a completed four-book series of stand-alone romances. 1) Falling on Main Street 2) Winter Wishes 3) Spring Fever 4) Summer to Remember *) Kissing in the Kitchen (bonus novella)
Sometimes, discovering the truth can make you feel like you were better off believing the lies... Nora has caught Ben in the act of cheating and decides it’s time to end their thirty-year marriage for good. Ben wants to fight for his marriage and won’t let all those years together go without a fight. Even if Nora is pregnant by another man. But will that change once he finds out the identity of the child’s father? Now that Karis sees how dangerous Niko really is, she’s going to do everything in her power to get free from his controlling hold...or die trying. Now that Garrett has left Kendria, she is ready to pick up the broken pieces of her life. With Lance by her side, it’s not as hard as she thought it would be. But Lance is battling an internal conflict with the feelings he has for Kendria and the love he has for his wife. Soon, devastation hits them both without mercy, and they’re left with the realization that sometimes two people have to fall completely apart in order to see just how much they belong together. In this explosive finale, secrets are exposed, obsessions turn to murder, and in the end, there will be nothing beautiful about the chaos.
When young widow Sarelle McGarran finds the vampire Danial Racklan unconscious and hurt in her woods, intuitive concern quickly becomes passionate love. Together Danial and Sar work to overcome their own past heartbreaks, their vastly different lifestyles, and Danial's relentless enemies. Yet Danial needs more; an Oath of forever. But can Sar give Danial his greatest desire?
The 90210 superfan’s companion to the lives and loves of West Beverly’s in-crowd From the creators of the hit podcast Again With This comes a hilarious and substantive 90210 book that is perfect for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the show’s first episode. Join Tara Ariano and Sarah D. Bunting as they journey through the top 100 episodes of the series, covering everything from episode rankings to season overviews, character spotlights, and listicles. You’ll rediscover what you’ve forgotten and perhaps learn what you never knew. A Very Special 90210 Book is the perfect keepsake for every former teen fan (we know you’re out there) who wants to relive the good ol’ days at West Beverly.
This book provides an illustrated history of medicine in Edinburgh in an accessible style for the general reader. Centered on the 280 year history of Edinburgh Medical School, the book showcases famous Edinburgh medical alumni through the ages including Robert Knox and others like Charles Darwin and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who studied medicine in Edinburgh but went on to make their names in other fields. The book follows the evolution of medical practice through the ages, from the dark practices of the 19th century to Dolly, the first cloned sheep in the 21st century. It highlights the key advances made by Edinburgh medics in public health, anesthesia, surgery, antiseptics and antibiotics. Edinburgh Medical School was the first to admit women, and we follow their struggles, headed by the formidable Sophia Jex-Blake.
In a set of compelling letters to teachers, Tara Goldstein addresses a full range of issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students and families at elementary and secondary school. Goldstein talks to teachers about how they can support LGBTQ students and families by normalizing LGBTQ lives in the curriculum, challenging homophobic and transphobic ideas, and building an inclusive school culture that both expects and welcomes LGBTQ students and their families. Moving and energizing, Teaching Gender and Sexuality at School provides readers with the knowledge and resources they need to create safer and more positive classrooms and discusses what it takes to build authentic, trusting relationships with LGBTQ students and families.Includes "The Unicorn Glossary" by benjamin lee hicks, the performed ethnography Snakes and Ladders by Tara Goldstein, and the verbatim play Out at School by Tara Goldstein, Jenny Salisbury, and Pam Baer.
When Sarelle discovers Theo's love for Tasha is not all it seems, she breaks the love spell, even as she fears the consequences. Dreaming with Theo again awakens old feelings, even as Devlin's possessiveness increases when Sar is discovered to be pregnant. Influenced by her blood bond to Devlin and Danial, and her magical bond with Theo, Sar is determined to make the relationship with her lovers work. But can Sar trust her heart fully, much less her own desires?
Lost His bride. She’d turned tail and run minutes before her father was about to pronounce them man and wife. What demons were pursuing the girl Max Santana had waited eleven years to marry? Found Her flesh and blood. Rachel Blair thought she’d finally put her college days behind her, but the child she’d given up for adoption then haunted her still. Could Max really understand that her future included mothering this child, no matter what?
Harlequin Superromance brings you three new novels for one great price, available now for a limited time only from November 1 to November 30! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Harlequin Superromance bundle includes Adventures in Parenthood by Dawn Atkins, That Reckless Night by Kimberly Van Meter and The Moment of Truth by Tara Taylor Quinn. Enjoy more story and more romance from Harlequin Superromance with 6 new novels every month!
We no longer ascribe the term ’mermaid’ to those we deem sexually or economically threatening; we do not ubiquitously use the mermaid’s image in political propaganda or feature her within our houses of worship; perhaps most notably, we do not entertain the possibility of the mermaid’s existence. This, author Tara Pedersen argues, makes it difficult for contemporary scholars to consider the mermaid as a figure who wields much social significance. During the early modern period, however, this was not the case, and Pedersen illustrates the complicated category distinctions that the mermaid inhabits and challenges in 16th-and 17th-century England. Addressing epistemological questions about embodiment and perception, this study furthers research about early modern theatrical culture by focusing on under-theorized and seldom acknowledged representations of mermaids in English locations and texts. While individuals in early modern England were under pressure to conform to seemingly monolithic ideals about the natural order, there were also significant challenges to this order. Pedersen uses the figure of the mermaid to rethink some of these challenges, for the mermaid often appears in surprising places; she is situated at the nexus of historically specific debates about gender, sexuality, religion, the marketplace, the new science, and the culture of curiosity and travel. Although these topics of inquiry are not new, Pedersen argues that the mermaid provides a new lens through which to look at these subjects and also helps scholars think about the present moment, methodologies of reading, and many category distinctions that are important to contemporary scholarly debates.
Fitting together might be more important than fitting in. Danielle Washington is left with no family, no job, no car, and no money to pay rent. An unexpected call leads her across the country to her mother’s home town. Maybe the small town holds her chance to start over—or at least discover the secrets that kept her mother from ever returning. As a middle-school teacher, Mark Dawson tries to teach students it’s okay to embrace your quirks; a lesson he also finds himself reiterating to the cute new baker in town. When he is accused of the unthinkable and his career and community threaten to crumble; the shame is too much to share. Danielle finds herself caught up in the charm of small-town life and the handsome teacher who shares her love of video games and superheroes. Can she overcome the skeletons of the past to connect with the only family she has left and start a new life? Will Mark’s own secrets push them apart before they ever have a chance? The healing power of the truth and God’s provision are front and center in this story of forgiveness, acceptance, community, and love. Read Summer to Remember today! Each book in the Seasons of Love Series is stand-alone and can be read without reading the other books. 1) Falling on Main Street 2) Winter Wishes 3) Spring Fever 4) Summer to Remember *) Kissing in the Kitchen (bonus novella)
She vowed he would never hurt her again. He hides his pain behind a campaign smile. Harrison Coulter is in the spotlight. Rumored to be the next candidate for governor, there is just one problem – the people won’t elect the most eligible bachelor to the state’s highest office. He needs a wife, but he isn’t looking for love. There is one woman from his past though… Poppy Bloom has roots as deep as the produce she grows on Bloom’s Farm. When her livelihood is threatened and she finds herself helpless to make a difference, Poppy agrees to a proposal she never saw coming. Old feelings blossom into something new, but their individual goals clash with the promises made to each other. How will God use this marriage that was strategized instead of starry-eyed to open them both to the power of love?
A 2023 SPE Outstanding Book Award Winner 2022 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Many schools have failed to create a nurturing educational environment for LGBTQ students. Our Children are Your Students features a discussion about the various tactics that LGBTQ families use to work with schools that don’t anticipate the arrival of their families and children. The book features a verbatim theatre script called Out at School, which is based on interviews conducted with 37 LGBTQ families about their experiences in school. The families live in four different cities in the province of Ontario as well as in the suburbs and rural communities surrounding them. Written by Tara Goldstein, Jenny Salisbury, and Pam Baer, the play contains 22 scenes of verbatim monologues and dialogues. A set of images created by visual artist benjamin lee hicks accompanies each scene. The play also contains three original songs composed by musician Kate Reid, who draws on a number of the themes embedded in the scenes. Links to performances of the songs and to the artwork can be seen on the LGBTQ Families Speak Out project website: www.lgbtqfamiliesspeakout.ca. This is an important book for teachers and pre-service teachers who are interested in creating inclusive classroom environments for all students. Perfect for courses such as: School and Society | Social Foundations of Education | Multicultural Education | Critical Pedagogy | Inclusive Education | Gender, Sexuality, & Schooling
Lost His bride. She’d turned tail and run minutes before her father was about to pronounce them man and wife. What demons were pursuing the girl Max Santana had waited eleven years to marry? Found Her flesh and blood. Rachel Blair thought she’d finally put her college days behind her, but the child she’d given up for adoption then haunted her still. Could Max really understand that her future included mothering this child, no matter what?
From award-winning author Tara L. Kuther comes Adolescence in Context, a topically oriented text that connects learners to the science that shapes our understanding of today′s teenagers and young adults. The book is organized around three core themes: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. The text presents classic research, current research, and foundational theories, which Kuther frames in real-life contexts such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Students will come away with an understanding of the book’s themes and material that they will immediately be able to apply to their own lives and future careers.
WHITE-HOT, DOWN-AND-DIRTY PASSION IGNITES WHEN A SEXY SOLDIER ENCOUNTERS AN IRRESISTIBLE THIEF WHO'S CHANGED HER WAYS. Six years ago, the Special Defense Force mourned the loss of J. T. Chronopolous. Now the striking soldier is back with scant memory, a new name--Conroy Farrel--and one single mission: to bring down SDF. But SDF has its own plan: get him back at any cost. And so they've set a trap for Con, a trap that Jane Linden accidentally steps into. With darkness falling and the night heating up, Con finds himself on the run in an oddly familiar 1967 Pontiac GTO with a drop-dead-gorgeous brunette named Jane by his side. Who she is he doesn't know. Or does he? Jane certainly hasn't forgotten him. When she was a teenager, he caught her picking his pocket. Now the former street thief is all grown up and gone legit--and the effect she has on Con is all too clear: pure, sweet longing. Con's not sure if Jane is there to save him or to take him down. But one thing's certain: With desire leading the way, all bets are off.
SIN AND DANGER COLLIDE WHEN THE WORLD’S HOTTEST SECRET AGENTS COMPETE FOR THE PRIZE EVERYONE’S LUSTING AFTER…. No one’s ever seen it. Everybody wants it. That’s why the government has just unleashed its secret weapon. Drop-dead-gorgeous art dealer Suzi Toussi has been tapped for the toughest mission of her career: to locate the Memphis Sphinx, an ancient artifact rumored to possess otherworldly powers. Tracking it to Paraguay means going up against Dax Killian, the sexy special ops agent who’s planning to snatch the coveted relic right out of her hot little hands. If he can find it first… Dax first spotted her outside a seedy bar—in three-inch heels and a too-tight dress. He’d know those curves anywhere. But what was Suzi doing in a hellhole like Ciudad del Este? Dax knows the answer: the Sphinx. Suddenly the game is on—and only one of them will walk away with the prize. With the Sphinx surfacing and passion taking Suzi and Dax under, they’re headed for a showdown that could reveal the secrets of the ages…or expose them to the hottest danger of all. From the Paperback edition.
Sophie Atherton knows when someone is lying. The covert agent is an expert at deception—she can spy a falsehood a mile away. Working undercover as a medium's assistant, she is well aware that her employer is a charlatan. So when dashing archaeologist Gavin Stanwyck seeks out the spiritualist's services, Sophie knows he's after much more than a long-lost heirloom. All Gavin Stanwyck wants is justice for his murdered friend, but his search so far has come up empty. Posing as a treasure hunter, he seeks out a man who claims he can commune with the dead—a man Gavin suspects played a role in his friend’s death. Complicating matters even more is the medium's beautiful assistant. She's a distraction Gavin can ill afford and a temptation he’s unable to resist. As danger closes in, he'll risk everything to protect the woman who's dared to touch his heart. Each book in the Her Majesty’s Most Secret Service series is STANDALONE: * When a Lady Deceives * When a Lady Dares * When a Lady Desires a Wicked Lord * When a Lady Kisses a Scot
Nora has caught Ben in the act of cheating and decides it’s time to end their thirty-year marriage for good. Ben wants to fight for his marriage and won’t let all those years together go without a fight. Even if Nora is pregnant by another man. But will that change once he finds out the identity of the child’s father? Now that Karis sees how dangerous Niko really is, she’s going to do everything in her power to get free from his controlling hold...or die trying. Now that Garrett has left Kendria, she is ready to pick up the broken pieces of her life. With Lance by her side, it’s not as hard as she thought it would be. But Lance is battling an internal conflict with the feelings he has for Kendria and the love he has for his wife. Soon, devastation hits them both without mercy, and they’re left with the realization that sometimes two people have to fall completely apart in order to see just how much they belong together. In this explosive finale, secrets are exposed, obsessions turn to murder, and in the end, there will be nothing beautiful about the chaos.
Chronologically organized, The Essentials of Lifespan Development examines the ways in which contexts—culture, society, socioeconomic status, home, family, and even community—impact each stage of a person′s life.
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